# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1929&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1930 --- ## [Prospective hire in conservative business once worked in porn. Reason not to hire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-hire-in-conservative-business-once-worked-in-porn-reason-not-to-hire/537024)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-hire-in-conservative-business-once-worked-in-porn-reason-not-to-hire/537024 "2010-04-26T22:53:19Z")
Or, another Rhymer hypothetical, this one suggested by the five seconds of some show starring the young girl from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Our protagonist today is Debbie, a regional sales manager for a famous multinat… --- ## [Why does the brain have two hemispheres?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-brain-have-two-hemispheres/269789)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2004, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-brain-have-two-hemispheres/269789 "2004-10-19T18:25:42Z")
The human brain (and, I believe, the brains of all mammals, and for all I know all vertebrates) is divided into two hemispheres, joined where they meet the spinal cord, and otherwise unconnected except by a small band of… --- ## [Would a mod please address the line separating IRL vs board relationships on the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-mod-please-address-the-line-separating-irl-vs-board-relationships-on-the-sdmb/176029)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-mod-please-address-the-line-separating-irl-vs-board-relationships-on-the-sdmb/176029 "2003-05-22T02:02:05Z")
There have been a few threads recently (and no I’m not going to link to them) where people are dragging in off board interactions or relationships they have had with other SDMB board members in order to score points or m… --- ## [Osama Asks for Truce - what is our response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osama-asks-for-truce-what-is-our-response/340685)
**Author:** [@Gringo\_Miami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gringo_Miami)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2006, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osama-asks-for-truce-what-is-our-response/340685 "2006-01-20T16:51:09Z")
Today, according to CNN and other news sources - Osama Bin Laden has offered a truce to the US ENTIRE CNN STORY I quote part of the article: How would you answer this if you were President? My answer - No truce. F… --- ## [Offbeat places to visit in DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-dc/594386)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-dc/594386 "2011-09-03T04:43:52Z")
I have been to all the major sites more than a few times. Any offbeat places to visit such as museums , galleries or historic sites? --- ## [Fox is intentionally and gradually shifting away from Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-is-intentionally-and-gradually-shifting-away-from-trump/970817)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-is-intentionally-and-gradually-shifting-away-from-trump/970817 "2022-11-17T21:17:22Z")
‘Fox & Friends’ host Steve Doocy calls out Donald Trump: ‘Why did he have all that secret stuff at Mar-a-Lago?’ (yahoo.com) I saw that someone had posted the above link on another thread and thought it might be a good i… --- ## [Why is the peace demonstration getting so much publicity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-peace-demonstration-getting-so-much-publicity/149531)
**Author:** [@december](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/december)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2003, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-peace-demonstration-getting-so-much-publicity/149531 "2003-01-22T20:38:01Z")
Last night’s CBS radio news lead story concerned 2 dozen protesters at the White House. I thought to myself, why is that news? There must be any number of issues about which 2 dozen people feel strongly. A poster on a… --- ## [fishbycycle, get a fucking grip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fishbycycle-get-a-fucking-grip/363825)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2006, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fishbycycle-get-a-fucking-grip/363825 "2006-07-11T11:32:55Z")
fishbycycle in ATMB: Tubadiva(who I haven’t agreed with a lot lately) says: fish responds with: Shit on a fucking stick, “software glitch”? You are fucking whining because your post count was off by ONE fuckin post… --- ## [Things you should love, but for some reason you hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-should-love-but-for-some-reason-you-hate/686126)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-should-love-but-for-some-reason-you-hate/686126 "2014-04-20T22:27:42Z")
I’m putting this in Cafe Society, because I’m mostly thinking of songs, tv shows, movies, etc, but really if this needs to be moved to IMHO I understand. The other day as I was listening to public radio, and another epi… --- ## [Why is chicken pox so bad for adults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-chicken-pox-so-bad-for-adults/401690)
**Author:** [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-chicken-pox-so-bad-for-adults/401690 "2007-04-27T19:17:46Z")
So my good friend DiosaBellissima has just been diagnosed with shingles. We were discussing chicken pox, et cetera, and I got to wondering: Why is it that chicken pox, varicella zoster, is mild for children and so devast… --- ## [How much olive oil will one olive produce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-olive-oil-will-one-olive-produce/612554)
**Author:** [@Psittacidae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Psittacidae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-olive-oil-will-one-olive-produce/612554 "2012-02-15T06:06:22Z")
Hey, longtime reader, first time poster. I can’t find any info on the internet about how much oil a single olive would produce (my limited searching skills only locate entire tree yield) Can anyone help? Cheers! --- ## [Where to buy cheap men's dress shirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-buy-cheap-mens-dress-shirts/314661)
**Author:** [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2005, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-buy-cheap-mens-dress-shirts/314661 "2005-07-29T15:30:46Z")
I got a promotion, and I need to dress a little nicer than I normally do. I’ve discovered that I find men’s dress shirts very comfortable and practical for the work that I do, and they go great with jeans. However, thi… --- ## [Archie Comics to Kill Off Archie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archie-comics-to-kill-off-archie/685749)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archie-comics-to-kill-off-archie/685749 "2014-04-14T01:54:15Z")
Story here. Basically, Archie Andrews is going to die, as a way to end one of his comic book series. But the others will continue, with him in the canon. The “death issue” is actually going to feature two endings…one wh… --- ## [Do any contemorary popular artists have the vocal range of Jay Black of "Jay and the Americans"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-contemorary-popular-artists-have-the-vocal-range-of-jay-black-of-jay-and-the-americans/613802)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-contemorary-popular-artists-have-the-vocal-range-of-jay-black-of-jay-and-the-americans/613802 "2015-07-12T23:37:16Z")
Here he is singing “Cara Mia”. Any male popular artists with that range singing today? --- ## [Is my personnel file "mine"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-personnel-file-mine/502257)
**Author:** [@Dripping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dripping)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-personnel-file-mine/502257 "2009-07-20T18:29:57Z")
I’m about to quit a job where I’d been very unhappy for quite some time. During that time I had several unpleasant incidents with my supervisor, two of which ended up with her being reprimanded by her manager and the oth… --- ## [Does anybody remember Dondi? I don't. And other strips I barely remember.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-remember-dondi-i-dont-and-other-strips-i-barely-remember/268310)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2004, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-remember-dondi-i-dont-and-other-strips-i-barely-remember/268310 "2004-10-12T18:42:12Z")
The only thing I remember about Dondi was that those kids didn’t have pupils. Can anybody give me a synopsis? Hubby tells me it was like Peanuts without the humor-- Which sounds like Peanuts at the end, if you ask me. W… --- ## [Visiting Gatlinburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-gatlinburg/598176)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-gatlinburg/598176 "2011-10-05T20:14:38Z")
My husband and I are taking a much-needed long weekend over Veteran’s Day weekend and renting a cabin in Gatlinburg. We’ll get there on a Thursday afternoon and leave on Sunday morning. We already have a ziplining trip… --- ## [Young Obama supporters = Hitler Youth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-obama-supporters-hitler-youth/466669)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-obama-supporters-hitler-youth/466669 "2008-10-08T16:01:34Z")
This is the second video I’ve seen on Drudge in a short while that is ostensibly meant to scare/give vapors to voters through the suggestion that Obama isn’t just a demagogue with a Messiah complex, he’s actively buildin… --- ## [Did The Russians COPY the B-29 Bomber?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-russians-copy-the-b-29-bomber/276251)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-russians-copy-the-b-29-bomber/276251 "2026-08-19T23:11:57Z")
I caught a bit of the story on the History Channel, about the Russians copying the Boeing B-29bomber, in the 1950’s.Three B-29s landed in Vladivostok, in 1945 (they made emergency landings after a raid on japan). Apparen… --- ## [This election has shown the danger of "crying wolf."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-shown-the-danger-of-crying-wolf/768139)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-shown-the-danger-of-crying-wolf/768139 "2016-10-16T17:42:49Z")
This article expressed something I’ve been musing for a while, which is that the constant hyperbole, exaggeration and alarmism used by both sides in attacking opposing candidates means that such warnings or attacks hold … --- ## [You're not a moron anymore! How inspiring.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-not-a-moron-anymore-how-inspiring/554679)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-not-a-moron-anymore-how-inspiring/554679 "2010-09-29T12:55:24Z")
Stories like this She got rid of $100,000 worth of debt! are so insulting it hurts. The short story is some rich-bitch making 6 figures was an idiot and overspent for years racking up $100K in debt. She finally wises… --- ## [The Anti Comfort Food Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-anti-comfort-food-thread/283809)
**Author:** [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2005, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-anti-comfort-food-thread/283809 "2005-01-13T15:27:37Z")
Inspired somewhat by Chefguy’s thread, I ask…what are foods that trigger straight up nausea/vomiting or shuddering fear…NOT because they are necessarily bad foods, but because at one time you ate them and a) got sick b) … --- ## [Consequences of a non-U.S. citizen serving on a jury or voting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-of-a-non-u-s-citizen-serving-on-a-jury-or-voting/557030)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-of-a-non-u-s-citizen-serving-on-a-jury-or-voting/557030 "2010-10-15T18:14:57Z")
So a French (non-green card) coworker just received a jury summons and notification of polling place. What are the consequences of his participating in either? I presume that serving on the jury could be contempt of co… --- ## [I have given up wheat, and I want to die.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-given-up-wheat-and-i-want-to-die/731043)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-given-up-wheat-and-i-want-to-die/731043 "2015-09-19T16:00:32Z")
My annual checkup revealed that my blood sugar, already borderline previously, is now higher than ever (not surprising given the weight I’ve gained). So my doctor read me the riot act: start losing weight, or I will be a… --- ## [Sci-fi geek poll, best "one man snub fighter"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sci-fi-geek-poll-best-one-man-snub-fighter/324413)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2005, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sci-fi-geek-poll-best-one-man-snub-fighter/324413 "2005-10-07T07:53:46Z")
i’m watching my DVD of BSG '04, and it still amazes me how manuverable the Vipers are in that show, esp. considering that 99% of the power comes from the 3 main engines to the aft of the pilot, those little RCS thrusters… --- ## [Federal judge rules Obamacare is now invalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-judge-rules-obamacare-is-now-invalid/826159)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-judge-rules-obamacare-is-now-invalid/826159 "2020-02-03T18:42:03Z")
I admit I haven’t seen the actual ruling yet, just this story on the AP. Well duh. :rolleyes: --- ## [Is there a name for something you just can't make better from scratch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-something-you-just-cant-make-better-from-scratch/632763)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-something-you-just-cant-make-better-from-scratch/632763 "2012-08-30T16:07:48Z")
The wife and I made some baked beans and cornbread from scratch. Love me the Jiffy cornbread but our recipe kicked butt!! However, the bakes beans took a ton of work and time. And while they were great, they just were… --- ## [Politicians consider adding a 'copper' plan to the affordable care act](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-consider-adding-a-copper-plan-to-the-affordable-care-act/799604)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-consider-adding-a-copper-plan-to-the-affordable-care-act/799604 "2017-11-12T12:30:28Z")
Platinum plans cover 90% of medical costs. Gold 80%, silver 70%, bronze 60%. Now they want to add a copper plan that’ll cover 50%. Why is this pitworthy? Because we spend 2x more on health care than any other nation a… --- ## [Tell us about times kids have been misled or lied to for their own good...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-times-kids-have-been-misled-or-lied-to-for-their-own-good/706779)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-times-kids-have-been-misled-or-lied-to-for-their-own-good/706779 "2015-01-09T01:41:02Z")
and how it turned out. (Suggested by the current Santa thread.) I have several siblings. My favorite is my baby sister, much younger than I. When I was 16 or 17, our maternal grandmother moved into the house with us fo… --- ## [How long would you wait before having sex with someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-you-wait-before-having-sex-with-someone/548825)
**Author:** [@Mnem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mnem)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-you-wait-before-having-sex-with-someone/548825 "2010-08-03T13:00:46Z")
I was just curious if people have a general time-frame for these things or if it mostly depends on the situation you find yourself in. So, please list: Your gender How quickly How committed the relationship has to be Y… --- ## [Long lasting paper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lasting-paper/642036)
**Author:** [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lasting-paper/642036 "2012-11-27T03:08:03Z")
I want a kind of paper that will last a thousand years, bugs won’t eat it, and it has a nice look to it. Any suggestions? --- ## [SPAM appetizer recipes...any ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-appetizer-recipes-any-ideas/572444)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-appetizer-recipes-any-ideas/572444 "2011-03-16T03:24:08Z")
I’m making food for a concert reception. I want to make foods that appeal to the two performers. Lillith Fair is easy to cook for…chocolate and a frozen pistachio cheesecake and she’s happy! Then she told me the other pe… --- ## [U.S. ties Iranian leader to bombs killing U.S. troops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-ties-iranian-leader-to-bombs-killing-u-s-troops/391757)
**Author:** [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-ties-iranian-leader-to-bombs-killing-u-s-troops/391757 "2007-02-27T19:33:47Z")
This afternoon, CNN.com: U.S. ties Iranian leader to bombs killing U.S. troops. Where’s the evidence?:\*The U.S. military Sunday presented evidence it says shows an elite Iranian force under the command of Iran’s suprem… --- ## [Are We Just A Computer Simulation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-just-a-computer-simulation/952375)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-just-a-computer-simulation/952375 "2021-10-28T21:09:14Z")
This article got me to thinking about this. Are we just a complicated computer simulation? How plausible is that possibility? In this article, Neil Degrasse Tyson says it’s 50-50. Really? Is joking? Or at least just spe… --- ## [The Orange Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-orange-box/422159)
**Author:** [@Carnick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnick)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-orange-box/422159 "2007-11-03T13:48:25Z")
HL2: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 go live at midnight PST. Post your impressions here. Those who have been playing the TF2 beta already know that it rocks. I’m most excited about Portal, even more than Episode… --- ## [This is the Gazpacho they serve when you arrive in Paradise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-gazpacho-they-serve-when-you-arrive-in-paradise/762405)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-gazpacho-they-serve-when-you-arrive-in-paradise/762405 "2018-08-11T11:53:18Z")
Happy Tomato Season, everybody! Because I love you all so very much, here’s a link to a year-old New York Times Food Section article about Andalusian gazpacho. Please do not raise your nose and say “SO 1953!!!” I made… --- ## [Tell tale signs to police that drugs are likely to be present in a stopped car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-tale-signs-to-police-that-drugs-are-likely-to-be-present-in-a-stopped-car/480353)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-tale-signs-to-police-that-drugs-are-likely-to-be-present-in-a-stopped-car/480353 "2009-01-10T13:22:02Z")
I (currently middle aged, middle class white male) have been stopped by police quite a few times over my driving lifetime of the last 30+ years for speeding, taillights being out, and various other typical offenses, and … --- ## [Is there an easy way to size an alien creature from a photo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-size-an-alien-creature-from-a-photo/675894)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-size-an-alien-creature-from-a-photo/675894 "2013-12-15T17:36:10Z")
Alien creature sends (emails) us a selfie from its home planet (about which we know very little). Is it possible to determine how tall it is from the photo itself? Would it help or not if we can make a single request r… --- ## [Poll: Do you have Auditory Processing Disorder / Ask me, I have ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-have-auditory-processing-disorder-ask-me-i-have/588134)
**Author:** [@Junkman209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Junkman209)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-have-auditory-processing-disorder-ask-me-i-have/588134 "2015-01-12T03:14:27Z")
wiki link for Auditory Processing Disorder I have Auditory Processing Disorder, and have had to deal with this my entire life. Casual acquaintances of mine either don’t know I have any trouble hearing, or only know I c… --- ## [Why does Hollywood think that Female military Officers are called 'Sir?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-hollywood-think-that-female-military-officers-are-called-sir/948032)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-hollywood-think-that-female-military-officers-are-called-sir/948032 "2021-08-23T05:01:22Z")
My wife and I were watching TV last night, and on two different shows, female military Officers were called “Sir.” Never in my 30 years in the military did I see this happen, and I can’t imagine that my fellow Officers … --- ## [Betty and Barney: It's weirder than you think](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-and-barney-its-weirder-than-you-think/614792)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-and-barney-its-weirder-than-you-think/614792 "2012-03-06T02:02:33Z")
Ever since I learned about Betty and Barney Hill, I’ve vaguely assumed, without really thinking about it, that the creators of The Flintstones named Betty and Barney Rubble after them, as some sort of obscure pop-culture… --- ## [Does each phone number have a unique tone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-each-phone-number-have-a-unique-tone/250792)
**Author:** [@fruitbat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fruitbat)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-each-phone-number-have-a-unique-tone/250792 "2004-06-21T17:34:59Z")
I spend way too much time in my car listening to news and talk radio and over time something has piqued my curiousity. I have noticed that on talk radio the hosts often dial the phone number for the next guest they will… --- ## [I Pit Awards For Every School Kid!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-awards-for-every-school-kid/489688)
**Author:** [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-awards-for-every-school-kid/489688 "2009-03-20T03:29:02Z")
Grrrr… No wonder Obama wants to redefine education in the US. Recently, I joined facebook (yes, yes, quit laughing, I know it’s really a virtual sandbox) and although I’m glad I can find friends of past, I am hearing du… --- ## [How long would combat forces last in WW3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-combat-forces-last-in-ww3/620037)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-combat-forces-last-in-ww3/620037 "2012-04-27T01:52:07Z")
So, everyone’s gone a bit mad and decided to sit down for a nice game of Global Thermonuclear War. The conventional wisdom is that most nuclear combatants - troops firing nuclear weapons - would die very, very quickly. T… --- ## [When did it become desirable for women to be clean shaven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-it-become-desirable-for-women-to-be-clean-shaven/330687)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2006, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-it-become-desirable-for-women-to-be-clean-shaven/330687 "2006-05-05T08:51:35Z")
Inspired by this thread. I seem to recall that there have been several threads about women shaving their legs, armpits, etc. now it appears we have currently progressed (?) to women shaving everything but their heads. I… --- ## [Do you use utensils when eating pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-utensils-when-eating-pizza/678570)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-utensils-when-eating-pizza/678570 "2014-01-14T09:34:54Z")
I am surprised at the amount of people who use a knife and fork to eat pizza. Pizza was always a hand-to-mouth meal when I was growing up. Occasionally we have a pizza lunch at work and people are using utensils. It bog… --- ## [This "Video" Makes You Hallucinate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-makes-you-hallucinate/463432)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-makes-you-hallucinate/463432 "2008-09-16T22:12:31Z")
This is a cool visual effect that makes things ripple and change size. If you have photosensitve whatyoumacallit, don’t use this, it may be bad for you. This is a pretty neat site on the whole, check it out. If you … --- ## [What is a Hypotenuse (Quick, off the Top of Your Head)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-hypotenuse-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head/665782)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-hypotenuse-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head/665782 "2013-08-10T16:07:44Z")
Someone used this is a discussion recently and my immediate reaction was I should know this, knew the general subject area it was used in, but couldn’t recall its definition. Sometimes it seems amazing I can participate… --- ## [Popcorn poppers and popcorn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popcorn-poppers-and-popcorn/823715)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popcorn-poppers-and-popcorn/823715 "2018-11-11T01:16:40Z")
I have fond childhood memories associated with popcorn. A longstanding Sunday night tradition at my house growing up was to watch The Wonderful World of Disney, and when mom was in a good mood she would sometimes even ma… --- ## [Let's Talk Auction Strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-auction-strategy/748740)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-auction-strategy/748740 "2016-03-16T19:58:23Z")
Ever buy something in an auction? I’d like to read others opinions on how to “play” an auction - any kind of auction. For me: Ebay is NOT a true auction. For me, the only way to play Ebay is with a sniping service.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1928&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1930&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)