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**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waiting-in-line-at-disney-world/760664 "2016-08-02T03:42:16Z")
Just read this article in which the author writes of waiting in line with his kids for the Frozen Ever After attraction. Waiting in line for 3 hours. In Florida heat of 91 degrees. With a huge number of young children wi… --- ## [Stupid religious question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-religious-question/710965)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-religious-question/710965 "2015-01-30T23:42:32Z")
Assuming the Christian idea of Heaven is correct… Say I mockingly make comments or posts like “the end is nigh!” and “repent, the rapture is near!” or “God is watching!” and somehow I actually do convince millions to re… --- ## [Which American Paperback Publisher Ripped off Tolkien first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-american-paperback-publisher-ripped-off-tolkien-first/514594)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-american-paperback-publisher-ripped-off-tolkien-first/514594 "2009-10-22T20:12:02Z")
When I first bought my copy of Lord of the Rings (the Ballantine paperback) , it had a green box on the back cover with a message from Professor Tolkien saying that another edition of his work had been published without … --- ## [How can I soothe and prevent my coin slot irritation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-soothe-and-prevent-my-coin-slot-irritation/475300)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-soothe-and-prevent-my-coin-slot-irritation/475300 "2008-12-02T20:46:13Z")
Lately, my coin slot has somehow been getting chafed or irritated. I don’t know if it’s getting dried out by the winter weather or what, but when the water hit it in the shower this morning, I actually shouted out loud! … --- ## ["Have you even read the U.S. Constitution?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-even-read-the-u-s-constitution/761299)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-even-read-the-u-s-constitution/761299 "2016-08-08T17:24:51Z")
Many people seem to believe that the best moment at the Democratic Convention was the speech by Khizr Khan, in which he challenged Donald Trump, “Have you even read the U.S. Constitution?” Much as I dislike lots of othe… --- ## [Is BEEF a lifestyle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-beef-a-lifestyle/733598)
**Author:** [@brovolone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brovolone)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-beef-a-lifestyle/733598 "2015-10-19T08:14:50Z")
I’ve seen a few vehicles driving with a front license plate that has a white background, and red letters saying “BEEF.” Tampa Bay area, not Omaha or anything. I haven’t gotten close enough to see if there’s anything el… --- ## [What would've happened had we screwed up the bank bailouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wouldve-happened-had-we-screwed-up-the-bank-bailouts/522521)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wouldve-happened-had-we-screwed-up-the-bank-bailouts/522521 "2010-01-05T22:10:15Z")
Despite the problems that happened ($700 billion in debt, 500k+ jobs lost a month for several months in a row, 7-10 million total jobs lost), my understanding from what I know of it is that Bernanke handled the situation… --- ## [Will climbing ivy hurt my wood house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-climbing-ivy-hurt-my-wood-house/223874)
**Author:** [@katie1341](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/katie1341)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2004, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-climbing-ivy-hurt-my-wood-house/223874 "2004-01-12T01:49:18Z")
I have a nice wooden house, and I also have ivy. The ivy has started climbing up the side of the house- I think it looks nice, but a couple of friends who have been here recently have expressed concern. They think that… --- ## [It's your life, but what about the poor person who hits and kills you???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-your-life-but-what-about-the-poor-person-who-hits-and-kills-you/583459)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-your-life-but-what-about-the-poor-person-who-hits-and-kills-you/583459 "2011-06-03T01:52:28Z")
Or the person who wrecks his/her car trying to avoid hitting you? (hint to such a driver: Don’t. This person needs to be removed from the gene pool. You’ll be doing EVERYONE a favor. Really.). Scenario: semi major road … --- ## [Mercury Bullets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercury-bullets/256758)
**Author:** [@Pentax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pentax)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2004, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercury-bullets/256758 "2004-07-26T06:49:20Z")
I’ve heard that if you put mercury in a bullet, the bullet will explode on impact. But this doesn’'t make sense to me. Leaving behind the “mercury forms alloy’s at room temp easily”, it seems that just putting mercury … --- ## [Why is Jupiter called Jupiter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jupiter-called-jupiter/721127)
**Author:** [@Petrobey\_Mavromihalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petrobey_Mavromihalis)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jupiter-called-jupiter/721127 "2015-05-31T04:46:01Z")
Not been on here for a long while but a thought has occurred to me that I can’t find an answer to - now it’s up to you people . . . As I am a Physics and Astronomy teacher in a secondary school I’m hoping that this ques… --- ## [What does it feel like to have a heart attack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-feel-like-to-have-a-heart-attack/663267)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-feel-like-to-have-a-heart-attack/663267 "2013-10-13T06:05:14Z")
There are dopers who have had all kinds of experiences. Has anyone had a heart attack? What does it feel like? --- ## [Claiming the word "Neocon" is antisemitic is just another Republican lie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claiming-the-word-neocon-is-antisemitic-is-just-another-republican-lie/179079)
**Author:** [@Pencil\_Pusher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pencil_Pusher)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2004, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claiming-the-word-neocon-is-antisemitic-is-just-another-republican-lie/179079 "2004-01-03T07:22:24Z")
It has absolutely no basis in truth, and is totally unsupported. It was merely a ploy by the republicans because they don’t like the term and figured out a clever way to stop people from using it. Discuss. P.S. Since … --- ## [Earliest Languages question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-languages-question/714804)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-languages-question/714804 "2015-03-15T23:06:09Z")
Hi Dopers, I’m big on etymology and finding connections with words. This time I’d like to ask a question regarding the earliest languages. Logically, is it true that the first “language” that actually had syntax and w… --- ## [Pickles have no calories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickles-have-no-calories/301279)
**Author:** [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickles-have-no-calories/301279 "2011-03-11T01:49:42Z")
The label on my kosher dills says they have zero calories. I thought this was only possible for essentially chemical food like Diet Mountain Dew. Even celery has calories! Can I start a new diet of nothing but pickles… --- ## [The Wizard of Oz (Judy Garland version) or The Wiz (Diana Ross)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wizard-of-oz-judy-garland-version-or-the-wiz-diana-ross/547598)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wizard-of-oz-judy-garland-version-or-the-wiz-diana-ross/547598 "2010-07-24T17:09:43Z")
Vote in the poll, explain your reasons in the thread. --- ## [The Feud: Wings by Avarie537 \[Gamer Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-wings-by-avarie537-gamer-over/583964)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-wings-by-avarie537-gamer-over/583964 "2011-06-07T00:46:22Z")
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 … --- ## [An uncreated universe is more logical than an uncreated God!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-uncreated-universe-is-more-logical-than-an-uncreated-god/390722)
**Author:** [@Valteron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valteron)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-uncreated-universe-is-more-logical-than-an-uncreated-god/390722 "2007-02-07T17:39:08Z")
As you have probably noted this is one of many postings I have done on topics near and dear to atheists. As I explained to the moderator in the other thread, when an atheist does a certain amount of promotion for the c… --- ## [Which TV shows with mysteries have satisfying answers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tv-shows-with-mysteries-have-satisfying-answers/769868)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tv-shows-with-mysteries-have-satisfying-answers/769868 "2016-11-01T22:37:34Z")
I don’t have any contributions, because all the mystery series I can think of were either canceled without answers, or dragged on and on until a disappointing end. --- ## [Job Related Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-related-hell/586567)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-related-hell/586567 "2011-06-25T03:00:47Z")
First, I cannot say the name of where I work, and if you KNOW, I beg of you to not to put it in this thread. We were informed yesterday that they actually have people in the company whose job it is to Google the company… --- ## [3 Things You'll Never Do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-things-youll-never-do/279082)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2004, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-things-youll-never-do/279082 "2004-12-13T22:47:56Z")
I tell my friends that there are three things in life that I’m sure I’ll never do, under any circumstances. They are: Smoke crack. Ew. It’s such a ghetto drug- I’m too good for crack. Have anal sex. Don’t try t… --- ## [Discussion of superbowl ads/halftime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-superbowl-ads-halftime/997473)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-superbowl-ads-halftime/997473 "2024-02-15T04:15:59Z")
There was some mention of ads and TS sightings in the “Game Room” watch along thread, but I didn’t see any overall discussion of the “non-football” aspects of the broadcast. Anyone else interested? My wife and I watche… --- ## [TEST - How many Ñýr in your zdî?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-how-many-nyr-in-your-zdi/539000)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-how-many-nyr-in-your-zdi/539000 "2010-05-12T17:20:46Z")
TEST TEST TEST TEST How many, really. --- ## [Have you ever pretended to be stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-pretended-to-be-stupid/370507)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-pretended-to-be-stupid/370507 "2006-08-30T14:38:35Z")
Have you ever played dumb in any specific social situation so that it might give you an advantage? --- ## [How do highway rest stop employees get to work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-highway-rest-stop-employees-get-to-work/533204)
**Author:** [@Pessor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pessor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-highway-rest-stop-employees-get-to-work/533204 "2010-03-22T16:12:02Z")
Well terrific… they use automobiles. But is there some “backdoor access” for the guys that sell fries and girls that pump gas if they live less than a mile from the place, or do they need to jump onto the Massachusetts… --- ## [The Aristocrats joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aristocrats-joke/341230)
**Author:** [@booklyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklyn)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aristocrats-joke/341230 "2006-02-10T12:24:47Z")
So it is refered to all over but what is it? --- ## [How is Cuba worse than China?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-cuba-worse-than-china/633752)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-cuba-worse-than-china/633752 "2012-09-13T13:33:04Z")
To an impartial observer it might look like Cuba hurt the United States’ feelings when it went communist and the result has been a 50+ year hissy fit by the US. But the US has totally embraced China, which has committed … --- ## [Politics and peer review. What comes next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-and-peer-review-what-comes-next/762205)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-and-peer-review-what-comes-next/762205 "2017-03-01T20:44:16Z")
If you follow any political argument you will, sooner rather than later in most cases, come across someone stating that a certain thing is a fact due to some peer reviewed paper. Invariably, the person who questions the … --- ## [Has anyone had any luck training a dog with no fetching instinct to chase a ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-any-luck-training-a-dog-with-no-fetching-instinct-to-chase-a-ball/568248)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-any-luck-training-a-dog-with-no-fetching-instinct-to-chase-a-ball/568248 "2011-01-25T00:21:27Z")
So, we have this charming little dog, Olive. Olive is higher-energy than our other dogs, and could use a hobby. Fetching would be ideal, as we have lots of running area in our yard. However, none of our dogs has ever sho… --- ## [Are these new thread category titles permanent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-new-thread-category-titles-permanent/534564)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Pedant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Pedant)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-new-thread-category-titles-permanent/534564 "2010-04-01T23:16:22Z")
Or not? --- ## ['Murikan Dopers: What's wrong with the $2 bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murikan-dopers-whats-wrong-with-the-2-bill/379394)
**Author:** [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murikan-dopers-whats-wrong-with-the-2-bill/379394 "2007-01-11T03:05:28Z")
Having read a recent Reuters story on the gaining popularity of the $2 bill in the US, it reminded me once again of a question I’ve always had in the back of my mind: What’s wrong with the $2 bill? Why has it been so un… --- ## [Air in blood vessels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-in-blood-vessels/355136)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-in-blood-vessels/355136 "2012-12-05T14:48:28Z")
Why is it bad to have air in your blood vessels? Does it cause your heart to stop beating? --- ## [Utah theatre refuses to show "Brokeback Mountain"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-theatre-refuses-to-show-brokeback-mountain/339044)
**Author:** [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-theatre-refuses-to-show-brokeback-mountain/339044 "2006-01-10T09:22:13Z")
CiteCiteCite First of all: Yes, it’s a private business, they can make political statements if they want, it’s their right, blah blah blah I had another point to concede, but I forgot what it is. Ok: Even though you… --- ## [Words you won't say because you're not sure how they're pronounced...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-wont-say-because-youre-not-sure-how-theyre-pronounced/122995)
**Author:** [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2002, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-wont-say-because-youre-not-sure-how-theyre-pronounced/122995 "2002-08-14T19:46:32Z")
For me, there are two. The first is peony. It’s a flower. Until I just looked it up, I (in my head, of course) pronounced it as ‘pee-OH-nee’. Silly, I know. I don’t think, however, I’ve ever heard it said aloud, tho… --- ## [What did people use before spreadsheets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-people-use-before-spreadsheets/380159)
**Author:** [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-people-use-before-spreadsheets/380159 "2006-11-17T22:55:16Z")
That’s it. I was just wondering. And also, what’s the weirdest stuff you’ve used a spreadsheet for? For me, it was tracking my weekly and daily weights, and making graphs of the fluctuation. --- ## [Famous or notable people your or your family has seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-or-notable-people-your-or-your-family-has-seen/814230)
**Author:** [@laurieb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/laurieb)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-or-notable-people-your-or-your-family-has-seen/814230 "2018-07-27T14:07:25Z")
I remember seeing Jennifer Aniston in California once at a café. Also saw Mark Wahlberg at a bar once too, in Boston. This last one was a strange one. My dad traveled a lot back in the 80’s and 90’s for business, and we… --- ## [Who would NOT go to a high school reunion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-not-go-to-a-high-school-reunion/303500)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2005, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-not-go-to-a-high-school-reunion/303500 "2005-05-15T18:47:31Z")
In this thread, I related a story of an unpleasant high school experience. I was always an oddball in high school. Part of me wanted to be part of the popular crowd until I studied those popular types and realized how s… --- ## [SDMB service update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-service-update/228793)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2004, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-service-update/228793 "2004-02-21T13:19:29Z")
Just wanted to give you an update on the dismal SDMB service situation. As many of you know, we upgraded to the newest version of the vBulletin message board software a few weeks ago. The upgrade proved unexpectedly bugg… --- ## [Bolivia destined to be a super power?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolivia-destined-to-be-a-super-power/543203)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolivia-destined-to-be-a-super-power/543203 "2010-06-16T20:34:49Z")
I am looking for a book I read shortly after it was published in 1961 which contained the most farfetched theory I have ever read in a scholarly book. The author believed that in world politics, like in real estate, the… --- ## [How long would it take the Royal Flying Corps to figure out an F-22?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-the-royal-flying-corps-to-figure-out-an-f-22/699367)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-the-royal-flying-corps-to-figure-out-an-f-22/699367 "2014-09-25T14:12:21Z")
A spin-off of the car thread, flight was brought up. Instead of thousand years ago we’re going a hundred years back, to the opening of World War I. As you can see from this photo recovered from the bowels of a governmen… --- ## [Me vs. 10-year old black belt-- Who would win?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-vs-10-year-old-black-belt-who-would-win/8473)
**Author:** [@Nurlman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nurlman)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2000, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-vs-10-year-old-black-belt-who-would-win/8473 "2000-03-13T06:11:00Z")
Let’s assume for a moment that there’s some little 10-year old punk in my neighborhood that I want to smack around a little. And let’s assume that kid is a black belt in Karate (or the martial art(s) of your choice). Wh… --- ## [Most oddball courses you took in High School/College?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddball-courses-you-took-in-high-school-college/768911)
**Author:** [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddball-courses-you-took-in-high-school-college/768911 "2016-10-21T22:18:22Z")
As the title says, what was the most odd course you took in school? And by odd, I mean, something that’s in school that most people wouldn’t take (or you wish they had). For me, it was Sports Officiating. In PE, I got s… --- ## [Newsroom Star Alison Pill Accidentally Tweets Topless Pic Of Herself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsroom-star-alison-pill-accidentally-tweets-topless-pic-of-herself/634542)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsroom-star-alison-pill-accidentally-tweets-topless-pic-of-herself/634542 "2012-09-14T05:25:24Z")
Nothing like a little viral marketing… --- ## ["We don't use the dishwasher to save energy!" My head asplode.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-dont-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-energy-my-head-asplode/449390)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-dont-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-energy-my-head-asplode/449390 "2008-05-19T04:54:04Z")
As someone who is trying to build the ultimate green house , one of my fondest desires is to have a dishwasher. It uses less water and less energy to clean the dishes, because you are doing them all at once! And it reach… --- ## [French troops make the "Fallujah Marine" incident look like a mercy killing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-troops-make-the-fallujah-marine-incident-look-like-a-mercy-killing/276022)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2004, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-troops-make-the-fallujah-marine-incident-look-like-a-mercy-killing/276022 "2004-11-30T19:35:23Z")
Imperialist France is at it again, killing innocent civilians and epitomizing hypocrisy. These videos take a while to download and some parts of the 2nd video are quite graphic. They show what seems like a peaceful pro… --- ## [Vampires are dead to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampires-are-dead-to-me/561454)
**Author:** [@Implicit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Implicit)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampires-are-dead-to-me/561454 "2010-11-27T18:29:47Z")
Vampires have saturated pop culture the past few years and I’ve lost the ability to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy any shows, movies, or books with vampires in them. The occasional vampire used to be fun; now when I s… --- ## [What is existentialism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-existentialism/762412)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-existentialism/762412 "2016-08-23T06:59:00Z")
Heard of it but never fully understood it. I tend to get mixed reviews on what it is --- ## [Should OTC Pseudophedrine drugs require a prescription to purchase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-otc-pseudophedrine-drugs-require-a-prescription-to-purchase/570518)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-otc-pseudophedrine-drugs-require-a-prescription-to-purchase/570518 "2011-02-11T16:16:36Z")
Over the counter cold medicines containing psuedophedrine for years in the US are have been required to be obtained from the pharmacist (without a prescription) with the presentation of a government issued photo ID. Con… --- ## [Muslim women and drivers license photos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muslim-women-and-drivers-license-photos/178064)
**Author:** [@prisoner6655321](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/prisoner6655321)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muslim-women-and-drivers-license-photos/178064 "2003-05-30T06:18:56Z")
I heard about this Muslim woman in Florida that wouldn’t take off her burka (veil) for her driver’s license. I can understand her objection but how else would we identify her? What do they do in Muslim countries that a… --- ## [Trying to Kick Ambien](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-kick-ambien/646875)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-kick-ambien/646875 "2013-01-12T00:41:42Z")
For many years I have taken Ambien on an occasional basis. It worked pretty well and I had no problem with dependence. I had a rough patch this past summer and started taking it regularly (this is under a doctor’s care).… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1972&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1974&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)