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**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-scientific-explanation-for-people-being-ashamed-of-nudity/824474 "2018-11-20T19:10:57Z")
AIUI, humans are unique in being the only creatures who are ashamed of being seen in their skin. No other creature feels the need to cover up. There are, of course, many practical reasons for clothing that have nothing … --- ## [Dead baby sex pills - this CAN'T be for real, can it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-baby-sex-pills-this-cant-be-for-real-can-it/592183)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-baby-sex-pills-this-cant-be-for-real-can-it/592183 "2011-08-12T13:05:47Z")
As mentioned in this thread, IBTimes San Francisco is reporting that SBS (a South Korean news network) is reporting that Chinese hospitals and abortion clinics are selling dead babies to pharmaceutical companies to be pr… --- ## [It's a woman's world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-womans-world/679849)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-womans-world/679849 "2014-01-30T13:32:08Z")
For some unknown reason all human males die out over a short period of time(say, two years), and there is no way to bring them back. Will cloning(or any other method of re-creation) be perfected before humans die out? … --- ## [maniac - or legitimate rage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maniac-or-legitimate-rage/677976)
**Author:** [@LilyoftheField](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheField)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maniac-or-legitimate-rage/677976 "2014-01-08T19:25:05Z")
yeah - well this is about dogs and I’m putting it in the pit because I suspect that there may be a few fanatics who are sympathetic to the maniac, and it could get ugly. I was walking my dog, like I often do, on the sam… --- ## [Couple of questions about Seinfeld](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-questions-about-seinfeld/816727)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Assault)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-questions-about-seinfeld/816727 "2018-07-08T03:53:21Z")
Within the ‘Seinfeld show universe’ how successful is Jerry? He’s been on the Tonight Show, but that didn’t go very well and there were never any scenes where people recognized him on the street or came up and asked fo… --- ## [Epic miscasting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-miscasting/323716)
**Author:** [@marque\_elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marque_elf)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2005, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-miscasting/323716 "2005-10-01T10:56:33Z")
I recently watched a movie, courtesy of Netflix, that I’d not seen for many years. The movie’s title is Bunny Lake Is Missing. I used to really like it and on the whole it still was a pretty good movie. Carol Lynley w… --- ## [IMDB says Heath Ledger would have starred in Batman 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imdb-says-heath-ledger-would-have-starred-in-batman-3/434714)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imdb-says-heath-ledger-would-have-starred-in-batman-3/434714 "2008-01-27T15:25:34Z")
From the IMDB news page: Is it too early to speculate who might take his place? --- ## [Opinion - has cinema content gone too far these days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-has-cinema-content-gone-too-far-these-days/798416)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-has-cinema-content-gone-too-far-these-days/798416 "2017-10-28T18:52:12Z")
Do you think violence and female nudity (full frontal) in cinema has gone a little too far? --- ## [How high do Roman numerals go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-do-roman-numerals-go/113139)
**Author:** [@dwc1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwc1970)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2002, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-do-roman-numerals-go/113139 "2002-06-12T13:04:26Z")
I checked the boards and Cecil’s archives, as well as Google, but nothing that I referenced explained how large numbers are expressed in Roman numeral notation. It seems that the thousands (expressed by the letter M,) is… --- ## [Guys: How do I ask for your phone # platonically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-i-ask-for-your-phone-platonically/265146)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-i-ask-for-your-phone-platonically/265146 "2004-09-22T15:09:13Z")
I really have NO idea how to do this. Is this even done? Say I just met you. At an event, or something relatively neutral. (Not a bar, an obvious hook-up place). I want to be friends with you, but I know once we leave w… --- ## [How strong is the world's strongest magnet? (man-made)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-is-the-worlds-strongest-magnet-man-made/483409)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Buttons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Buttons)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-is-the-worlds-strongest-magnet-man-made/483409 "2009-01-29T17:30:46Z")
I was watching ‘Modern Marvels’ on the History channel a little earlier, and it was a show on Magnets. They showed some of the magnetic cranes at junkyards, but nothing much bigger. From my own memory I remembered a ‘M… --- ## [Urban or Slang Greetings over the decades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-or-slang-greetings-over-the-decades/453217)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-or-slang-greetings-over-the-decades/453217 "2008-06-18T07:10:48Z")
In the '70’s, we had “What’s happening?” I can’t seem to remember much from the '80’s for some reason. In the ‘90’s, we had "How YOU doin’?" I think “Whazzup?” was popular in the 00’s, buoyed by the Budweiser commerci… --- ## [3 cup trick in Magnificent Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-cup-trick-in-magnificent-seven/508932)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-cup-trick-in-magnificent-seven/508932 "2009-09-05T18:19:29Z")
I watched the Magnificent Seven the other night. In one scene one of the actors quickly shows how to turn 3 cups upright. It happened so quick that I wasn’t watching closely and think he cheated. 3 cups all upside dow… --- ## [How to free electricity for months in spite of all efforts to pay for it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-free-electricity-for-months-in-spite-of-all-efforts-to-pay-for-it/760869)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-free-electricity-for-months-in-spite-of-all-efforts-to-pay-for-it/760869 "2016-08-25T21:41:03Z")
This is another rant about dealing with bureaucracy. My previous ones have all been about dealing with the health care “system”. In those cases it was basically about trying to get disparate bureaucracies communicating p… --- ## [Resolved: 'ALIEN' is the best movie poster of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-alien-is-the-best-movie-poster-of-all-time/624203)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-alien-is-the-best-movie-poster-of-all-time/624203 "2012-06-09T22:58:11Z")
Along with the best tagline, In space no one can hear you scream. Glad that’s settled. --- ## [Any computer science senior project ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-computer-science-senior-project-ideas/167320)
**Author:** [@Soup\_Nazi\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup_Nazi_1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2003, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-computer-science-senior-project-ideas/167320 "2003-04-09T23:15:01Z")
I am starting my senior project this fall, but before I can register for it, I have to have an idea of what I want to do for my senior project. I work nearly 40 hours every week and have a wife and daughter to take care … --- ## [Engineers: How to design a gear train](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineers-how-to-design-a-gear-train/385511)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2006, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineers-how-to-design-a-gear-train/385511 "2006-12-25T18:27:01Z")
Let’s say I want to make a gear train with a 12:1 ratio. There are an infinite number of combinations for the sizes of gears that I can use. But, let’s say there’s two additional requirements: The first and last gear… --- ## [I Have Vitamin D Deficiency?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-vitamin-d-deficiency/672097)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-vitamin-d-deficiency/672097 "2013-10-26T03:21:01Z")
My doctor just told my by phone yesterday (Wed.) that I have Vitamin D deficiency. He wants me to take a supplement of 2000IU. I just can’t believe it’s true. I take a Vitamin/Mineral Multiple with 100% of the daily all… --- ## [Dogs in a Restaurant/Café](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-in-a-restaurant-cafe/845723)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-in-a-restaurant-cafe/845723 "2020-01-17T17:12:23Z")
This morning, there was a couple with their dog in the Starbucks near me and it annoyed me. Maybe I’m hungover and cranky, but I’m getting annoyed with ‘dogs everywhere’ This particular Starbucks has a lot of seating and… --- ## [Why are Americans in general much tougher on crime than Europeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-americans-in-general-much-tougher-on-crime-than-europeans/773301)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-americans-in-general-much-tougher-on-crime-than-europeans/773301 "2016-12-06T21:49:34Z")
It seems that in Europe and other first-world nations, crime is dealt with an attitude of rehabilitation over retribution. They hand out significantly shorter prison sentences and the interior conditions are also a lot b… --- ## [One year until Election Day 2008: Make Your Predictions Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-year-until-election-day-2008-make-your-predictions-here/425181)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-year-until-election-day-2008-make-your-predictions-here/425181 "2008-01-03T21:41:18Z")
November 4, 2008 is ONE…YEAR…AWAY. It’s time to make some predictions! Inspired by a thread in IMHO regarding the VP choices of the major candidates I thought it was time to do this. I’ll start with one I said there a… --- ## [North Korean Crisis - What is the eventual outcome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korean-crisis-what-is-the-eventual-outcome/654843)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korean-crisis-what-is-the-eventual-outcome/654843 "2013-05-03T06:44:01Z")
The situation is North Korea is escalating and this MAY be a precursor to war. With that said, lets get the pulse of the forums as to the eventual outcome as a system of record for us to look back on in a year or two. S… --- ## [24: Season 4: Episode 12 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-4-episode-12-6-00pm-7-00pm/293444)
**Author:** [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2005, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-4-episode-12-6-00pm-7-00pm/293444 "2005-03-11T20:00:17Z")
24, Season 4, Episode 12 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM SPOILERS AHEAD! Season 4 threads 1-2 3-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Season 3 threads 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Season 2 threads 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8… --- ## [Are Apple Computers really as good as it is hyped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-apple-computers-really-as-good-as-it-is-hyped/422768)
**Author:** [@artderue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/artderue)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2007, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-apple-computers-really-as-good-as-it-is-hyped/422768 "2007-10-20T06:17:36Z")
Hi, I am sure that this question has already been asked before but couldn’t find it. I have been using Windows ever since and now I am thinking about shifting to Mac. I am not sure how they are both compared to each oth… --- ## [Greatest age disparity between actor/character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-age-disparity-between-actor-character/843776)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-age-disparity-between-actor-character/843776 "2019-11-30T22:03:48Z")
My wife and I started watching - and are enjoying - Atypical. 2 of the main characters are HS students - an 18 yr old senior and his sophomore sister. The actor who plays the 18-yr old is 25, and the sophomore actor is… --- ## [Will heat ruin canned soda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-heat-ruin-canned-soda/447128)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-heat-ruin-canned-soda/447128 "2008-04-28T15:44:32Z")
My boss (my father) wants me to make some calls this week about brining in a lot of soda. 100 32-packs or so, since we’ve been going through so much lately. The problem is, most likely it would have to be kept in an un… --- ## [List of Rock Stars that have successfully made it back from the brink of self destruction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-rock-stars-that-have-successfully-made-it-back-from-the-brink-of-self-destruction/739809)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-rock-stars-that-have-successfully-made-it-back-from-the-brink-of-self-destruction/739809 "2015-12-13T19:02:20Z")
Title say it all. I’m just trying to comprise a list of rock stars that have successfully beaten their addictions. Whether it be drugs or alcohol. (or whatever) --- ## [The Feud: It's a Disaster! by MsWhatsit (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-its-a-disaster-by-mswhatsit-game-over/542804)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-its-a-disaster-by-mswhatsit-game-over/542804 "2010-06-17T22:22:09Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [Some images on my digital camera don't show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-images-on-my-digital-camera-dont-show/598372)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-images-on-my-digital-camera-dont-show/598372 "2011-12-13T18:17:07Z")
I have a Casio Exilim digital camera, model EX-Z77 Lately, when reviewing pictures taken, now and then there is one with the “This file cannot be played” message, but no image. Googling, I find a couple of forums where… --- ## [A law against selling non-human face dolls. Another reason to ridicule France.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-law-against-selling-non-human-face-dolls-another-reason-to-ridicule-france/192493)
**Author:** [@Road\_Rash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Road_Rash)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2003, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-law-against-selling-non-human-face-dolls-another-reason-to-ridicule-france/192493 "2003-08-05T14:34:59Z")
I got an e-mail from the Fun Stuff Newsletter with this little bit of trivia: It is illegal to sell an ET doll in France because they have a law forbidding the sale of dolls that do not have human faces. This is too … --- ## [Why aren't things working better in Europe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-things-working-better-in-europe/592967)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-things-working-better-in-europe/592967 "2011-08-19T13:27:39Z")
I’ve been reading a lot lately about the European economy hitting the wall and my question is, why? What’s going on in Europe that’s causing such problems? My ‘agenda’ here is to ask this WRT the board liberals, and WR… --- ## [What's the worst pain you've ever experienced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-pain-youve-ever-experienced/191622)
**Author:** [@Emilio\_Lizardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emilio_Lizardo)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2003, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-pain-youve-ever-experienced/191622 "2003-08-13T07:00:12Z")
I don’t know if this has been covered before, but I’m curious. What is the most physically painful experience you’ve ever had? In my case it was probably taking 4 stitches just above my right eye with no anesthetic. --- ## [13 things that do not make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-things-that-do-not-make-sense/381399)
**Author:** [@bcullman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bcullman)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-things-that-do-not-make-sense/381399 "2006-12-06T23:17:25Z")
This article… http://space.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18524911.600 …descibes 13 things that do not make sense in the scientific comunity. Are they being a little sensationalist, or are these 13 things generally c… --- ## [Salary info on a job application - do you leave it blank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-info-on-a-job-application-do-you-leave-it-blank/557005)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-info-on-a-job-application-do-you-leave-it-blank/557005 "2010-10-14T18:54:17Z")
(Poll to follow) So I’m experiencing the three year itch at my current job, and I’ve started “putting my ear to the ground for new challenges,” as they say. I’m an IT manager with significant experience in the field, an… --- ## [On “crime and punishment “](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-crime-and-punishment/822295)
**Author:** [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-crime-and-punishment/822295 "2018-10-25T17:28:32Z")
Ok. I get there is some octopus fatigue. Maybe rightfully so, but I have an idea partially but not completely inspired by the Starving Artist bad. Perhaps the deliberations involved with bannings or suspensions are actu… --- ## [Is there an optimistic take on evolution when discussing it with kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-optimistic-take-on-evolution-when-discussing-it-with-kids/713973)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-optimistic-take-on-evolution-when-discussing-it-with-kids/713973 "2015-03-03T14:22:33Z")
If someone is talking to kids about evolution, is there an optimistic slant you can put on it? Going in and saying ‘life is a pointless, brutal, miserable struggle created by amoral forces that don’t care how much suffe… --- ## [Beginner's electric guitar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-electric-guitar/532429)
**Author:** [@CBEscapee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBEscapee)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-electric-guitar/532429 "2010-03-28T01:21:33Z")
For all of the guitar players on the SD, which guitar would be the easiest to learn on? A Stratocaster or Les Paul? I hope I have this in the right forum. --- ## [I will never feel unadulterated love ever again...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-feel-unadulterated-love-ever-again/629027)
**Author:** [@LaPanache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LaPanache)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-feel-unadulterated-love-ever-again/629027 "2012-07-26T05:50:44Z")
“You’re becoming an adult now. In general, adults fall in love with people they’ve been dating for a while. They don’t fall in love and then try to date the person they’re in love with. When you’re an adult, love is some… --- ## [Movies you once loved, but now you know they sucked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-once-loved-but-now-you-know-they-sucked/295146)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2005, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-once-loved-but-now-you-know-they-sucked/295146 "2005-03-21T17:49:29Z")
There are a whole bunch of movies that I once thought were the bestest movies ever. I would watch them at least once a month, worship them, practically make love to them. But I see them now and wonder what the hell I was… --- ## [Is it okay to disparage/debunk Christianity but not other religions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-disparage-debunk-christianity-but-not-other-religions/280941)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2004, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-disparage-debunk-christianity-but-not-other-religions/280941 "2004-12-23T18:39:37Z")
Is it true that in the West (Canada, the USA, most of Europe) it is considered okay or acceptable to make fun of and debunk Christianity/Christians but the similar is considered in very bad form when done to Judaism, Isl… --- ## [Can't tell my debit (or credit) cards apart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-tell-my-debit-or-credit-cards-apart/743005)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-tell-my-debit-or-credit-cards-apart/743005 "2016-01-14T17:29:10Z")
I have two debit cards from the same issuer and they look exactly the same, except for the last four digits of the account number and the expiration date. I am paranoid about accidentally using the wrong one. I asked th… --- ## [Back-up Battery or Back-up Generator for Sump Pump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-up-battery-or-back-up-generator-for-sump-pump/541018)
**Author:** [@jcma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jcma)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-up-battery-or-back-up-generator-for-sump-pump/541018 "2010-05-28T16:14:09Z")
We have 2 sump wells in our basement which are wired to our circuit board (each well has its own circuit). We have 2 pumps in each well (we live outside Boston and got feet of water this past spring). I think we’re pre… --- ## [Where are all the popular songs about Canadian cities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-all-the-popular-songs-about-canadian-cities/45532)
**Author:** [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2000, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-all-the-popular-songs-about-canadian-cities/45532 "2000-12-15T15:10:00Z")
I honestly can’t think of a damn one. American and European cities have a million songs written about them. Yet I’ve never heard “I Left my Heart in Saskatoon,” “Calgary, Calgary!,” or “I Wish They all Could be Prince E… --- ## [Which cultures have an inherent reluctance to bathe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-cultures-have-an-inherent-reluctance-to-bathe/751012)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-cultures-have-an-inherent-reluctance-to-bathe/751012 "2016-04-07T04:42:24Z")
Armenians are well known for this. Armenian men view daily bathing to be effeminate and conceal their body odor with a strong cologne or perfume. I was just discussing this with somebody who once worked in the ER at Ceda… --- ## [Door opener at grocery store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-opener-at-grocery-store/312539)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2005, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-opener-at-grocery-store/312539 "2005-07-16T23:33:16Z")
At one time all the grocery stores all had doors that would open automatically when you stepped upon a black rubber mat that lay about 4-5 feet in front of the door. They worked great. As you walked the doors swung open… --- ## [Exec owes his life to marginally-competent jobseeker. Hire her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exec-owes-his-life-to-marginally-competent-jobseeker-hire-her/559101)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exec-owes-his-life-to-marginally-competent-jobseeker-hire-her/559101 "2010-11-05T10:54:50Z")
Obviously another Rhymer hypothetical. Again longer than I meant, but hey, I’ve got to do SOMETHING at lunch. :slight\_smile: Here’s the sitch: Jonathan Spenser, the star of today’s story, is an unhappily single straight… --- ## [Grammatical Gender](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammatical-gender/747464)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammatical-gender/747464 "2016-03-09T17:07:06Z")
As a native English speaker, grammatical gender seems unnecessary. Does it provide nuance or clarification of meaning? --- ## [The Best Anti-War/Protest Songs of All Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-anti-war-protest-songs-of-all-time/159374)
**Author:** [@Broodha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broodha)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2003, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-anti-war-protest-songs-of-all-time/159374 "2003-03-20T01:27:29Z")
What are the best peace songs, anti-war songs, protest songs of all time. Some of my favorites include: I ain’t marchin anymore Phil Ochs Ohio Neil Young Blowin’ in the Wind Bob Dylan Peace, Love, and Understandin… --- ## [Am I the only person on the SDMB who still has a VCR set up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-on-the-sdmb-who-still-has-a-vcr-set-up/697719)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-on-the-sdmb-who-still-has-a-vcr-set-up/697719 "2014-09-11T22:48:23Z")
Okay, I have a DVD player and a CD player too. And I’m just getting rid of about half of my VHS tapes that are duplicates of DVDs I have. But until I can get enough money to replace the VHS tapes I won’t throw them ALL… --- ## [The best thing you've done to improve your cooking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-thing-youve-done-to-improve-your-cooking/572655)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-thing-youve-done-to-improve-your-cooking/572655 "2011-03-02T20:12:28Z")
My husband bought me two omelet pans from a restaurant supply store for Christmas. They’re aluminum, with a silicone handle so they can go in and out of the oven easily. He mentioned when I opened them that they made t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1896&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1898&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)