# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1974&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:** 1975 --- ## [Perl: Incrementing Variable Names in a Loop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perl-incrementing-variable-names-in-a-loop/283792)
**Author:** [@bluecanary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluecanary)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2005, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perl-incrementing-variable-names-in-a-loop/283792 "2005-01-09T03:33:49Z")
Is it possible to increment the name of a variable (an array) within a for or foreach loop in standard Perl (not PHP)? I want to be able to put data from each iteration of the loop in an array with a different name (e.g… --- ## [Was the Dukes of Hazzard tv series any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-dukes-of-hazzard-tv-series-any-good/414877)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2007, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-dukes-of-hazzard-tv-series-any-good/414877 "2007-08-10T01:02:36Z")
I decided to put a DVD of the Dukes of Hazzard tv series into my Netflix queue. Think this show has aged well? Worth watching? --- ## [The Lovely Bones (film)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lovely-bones-film/523577)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lovely-bones-film/523577 "2010-10-25T17:23:10Z")
I have not read the book, so my viewing is purely on the movie alone. It was good, but not as good as it should have been. In fact, I think there was a way better movie in there, perhaps the best of the year, but it got… --- ## [I pit my asshole neighbors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-asshole-neighbors/797108)
**Author:** [@Debillw3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Debillw3)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-asshole-neighbors/797108 "2017-09-27T18:41:49Z")
Listen, assholes. The block party permit that you filed with the city says that the non-removable barriers would be placed AFTER my house. Just because you decided to close off the other half of the street (and use a tr… --- ## [Did anyone in the SS refuse concentration camp work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-in-the-ss-refuse-concentration-camp-work/473151)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-in-the-ss-refuse-concentration-camp-work/473151 "2008-11-19T23:36:57Z")
Is there any record of anyone in the SS refusing to participate in their crimes against humanity? And if so, what sort of consequences did they suffer for it? Were they imprisoned or killed, or were they simply transfere… --- ## [Can a crook get your entire credit card # by just knowing the last 3-4 digits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-crook-get-your-entire-credit-card-by-just-knowing-the-last-3-4-digits/466094)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-crook-get-your-entire-credit-card-by-just-knowing-the-last-3-4-digits/466094 "2008-10-07T11:24:24Z")
Something that my friend mentioned sparked this question. He said that he saw some program somewhere where some identity thieves were able to discern the entire credit card number by just knowing the last 4 digits. I w… --- ## [Ed Schultz is an asshole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-schultz-is-an-asshole/688345)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-schultz-is-an-asshole/688345 "2014-05-15T03:28:19Z")
Not only is he an asshole, he’s a bigoted asshole. Not only is he a bigoted asshole, he’s an ignorant, offensive, loudmouth, cretinous bigoted asshole. Not only is he a … oh fuck it, you get the picture. Here’s what he … --- ## [Leaving the tap running while brushing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-the-tap-running-while-brushing/355214)
**Author:** [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2006, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-the-tap-running-while-brushing/355214 "2006-05-07T07:55:53Z")
We’re going through a water crisis here in the south of England, and one of the many tips given to me on a leaflet in the Guardian was to turn off the tap while brushing my teeth. Now that’s something I’ve always done, b… --- ## [German Monarchists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-monarchists/555301)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-monarchists/555301 "2010-09-29T22:15:32Z")
Are there any German groups who advocate restoration of the monarchy and/or the old Imperial flag? --- ## [What to do?? Is it nothing or is it something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-is-it-nothing-or-is-it-something/641979)
**Author:** [@irishguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishguy)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-is-it-nothing-or-is-it-something/641979 "2012-11-27T18:19:28Z")
Hey. So I started a new job yesterday, and basically im working with a few girls. One of them I think is flirting with me, but I’m not sure… Here’s what info I have so far… She’s been helping me get settled in, showing… --- ## [Ashley Olsen dating Lance Armstrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashley-olsen-dating-lance-armstrong/424845)
**Author:** [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2007, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashley-olsen-dating-lance-armstrong/424845 "2007-11-05T02:43:33Z")
I usually skip over celebrity gossip, but this is some juicey shit One of the world’s most recognizable athlete isn’t going out with a Spice Girl, he’s going out Michelle Tanner. One half of the set of twins that the w… --- ## [Game on - North Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-on-north-korea/363206)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-on-north-korea/363206 "2006-07-14T08:22:33Z")
So, at the same time as the Space Shuttle launches, North Korea fires off not one, but three or possibly four missles in an apparant test of their nuclear capabilities. There had been some serious diplomatic rhetoric fr… --- ## [Another time waster fun online game -- air traffic controller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-time-waster-fun-online-game-air-traffic-controller/561956)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-time-waster-fun-online-game-air-traffic-controller/561956 "2011-01-13T09:36:05Z")
Here ya go. You basically click on a plane and draw its course to one of two runways. The good news is that the planes are extremely maneuverable, and the games is very easy to learn. But the volume will overwhelm you… --- ## [The Bankruptcy lines. The Revenge of the Capitalists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bankruptcy-lines-the-revenge-of-the-capitalists/326343)
**Author:** [@Wake\_up\_call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wake_up_call)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bankruptcy-lines-the-revenge-of-the-capitalists/326343 "2005-10-22T15:45:42Z")
This thread is addressed for comments by the Ayn Rand worshipers – the Capitalists. In light of the desperate movement by thousands of Americans this weekend, do you feel better to read this article? Is this your idea … --- ## [Are you ready to die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-to-die/625895)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-to-die/625895 "2012-06-24T05:56:28Z")
Are you ready to die? By which I mean, are you comfortable with your own mortality yet? Personally I’m extremely uncomfortable with it and it’s a subject I think about quite often, never pleasantly. And I’m still pretty… --- ## [Marriage and Coverture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-coverture/551083)
**Author:** [@not\_alice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_alice)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-coverture/551083 "2010-08-31T14:59:23Z")
Sorry if this has been discussed already in another thread. I have been “away”. My understanding of Judge Walker’s ruling in teh California Prop 8 case goes like this (in part): Supreme Court has ruled many times tha… --- ## [Best movie under 75 minutes long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-movie-under-75-minutes-long/400927)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2007, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-movie-under-75-minutes-long/400927 "2007-04-24T16:25:08Z")
I used to think it was Detour, but after seeing My Name is Julia Ross on TCM last night, I have since changed my mind. Any others I am overlooking? --- ## [How would you handle this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-situation/667885)
**Author:** [@Crumbled\_Bumble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crumbled_Bumble)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-situation/667885 "2013-09-05T13:27:09Z")
This is my first top floor apartment, and everything has been awesome except for the fact that the person below me has become obnoxious. This weekend, I was watching TV and out of nowhere, I hear this thump thump thump. … --- ## [Do You Vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote/565472)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote/565472 "2010-12-30T22:29:06Z")
Basically are you franchised to be able to vote for elections (not necessarily where you reside). Poll to follow. Read the options carefully. --- ## [An Apollo 11 'What If?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apollo-11-what-if/660655)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apollo-11-what-if/660655 "2013-06-12T02:23:04Z")
I’m currently reading, ‘Carrying The Fire’, an autobiography by the third Apollo 11 crewmember, Michael Collins. (please don’t give away the ending) :wink: Its an interesting read, though very much of its time, Collins … --- ## [What's the dumbest soap opera storyline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dumbest-soap-opera-storyline/237986)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dumbest-soap-opera-storyline/237986 "2015-04-29T14:53:07Z")
This thread was inspired by reading (a few days ago) the cafe society thread about the ongoing serial killer storyline on “Days of Our Lives.” Several people pointed out that “Days” also ran the infamous “Marlena is pos… --- ## [Monty, Would You Please Step Into My Office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-would-you-please-step-into-my-office/165345)
**Author:** [@cadolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cadolphin)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2003, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-would-you-please-step-into-my-office/165345 "2003-04-04T13:43:15Z")
I admire a man/woman who knows what their convictions are and stands up for them no matter what the opposition might be. You have more then shown your belief in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and you ha… --- ## [Conservapedia. The "conservative" answer to wikipedia.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservapedia-the-conservative-answer-to-wikipedia/393020)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservapedia-the-conservative-answer-to-wikipedia/393020 "2007-02-26T15:40:32Z")
I thought I’d share this hilarious website. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. But, I’ll find some more interesting bits: Islam: Or Homosphere: :rolleyes: --- ## ['Man Pointing' sculpture sells for BIG $ !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-pointing-sculpture-sells-for-big/723652)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-pointing-sculpture-sells-for-big/723652 "2015-07-01T22:41:21Z")
Some lucky bidder stole this magnificent sculpture for a little more than a measly $141,000,000! Checkout “Man Pointing” and tell me that the masterpiece is not worth way more dough than what it sold for! (I love how th… --- ## [Oops. Burglar didn't think this through.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-burglar-didnt-think-this-through/738998)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-burglar-didnt-think-this-through/738998 "2015-12-01T21:36:21Z")
Intruder dies in California chimney after homeowner lights fire Oops. --- ## [Dewpoint vs. relative humidity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dewpoint-vs-relative-humidity/546539)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dewpoint-vs-relative-humidity/546539 "2010-07-16T19:55:13Z")
I have noticed over the last several years the tendency of local weather forecasters to use dewpoint as an indication of humidity rather than relative humidity. Am I imagining this or is there a shift in the meteorologi… --- ## [Will egg yolks harm the local wildlife? Am I inviting snakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-egg-yolks-harm-the-local-wildlife-am-i-inviting-snakes/671492)
**Author:** [@Tante\_Dillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tante_Dillie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-egg-yolks-harm-the-local-wildlife-am-i-inviting-snakes/671492 "2013-10-17T23:31:35Z")
I recently started eating about six boiled egg whites daily. They are tasty, high in protein and low in calories. That leaves me with six cooked egg yolks every day that I’m not consuming because of the cholesterol. Putt… --- ## [Financial Responsibility and Reproduction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-responsibility-and-reproduction/492624)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-responsibility-and-reproduction/492624 "2009-04-11T18:08:19Z")
In a GQ thread about personal financial planning, I said this: Another poster said this was a “silly statement . . . on so many levels,” and elaborated further. I am responding here since it’s obviously turning into a… --- ## [John Eastman's essay re: Kamala Harris' citizenship: lawyers, does he have a point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-eastmans-essay-re-kamala-harris-citizenship-lawyers-does-he-have-a-point/918307)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-eastmans-essay-re-kamala-harris-citizenship-lawyers-does-he-have-a-point/918307 "2020-09-21T05:16:52Z")
John Eastman’s essay in Newsweek last week about Kamala Harris’ citizenship status has sparked a lot of angry voices, but ISTM that it shouldn’t have done so. If you haven’t read it, it’s worth reading, just so you can … --- ## [I want to know about crying in men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-about-crying-in-men/243538)
**Author:** [@violet9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/violet9)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2004, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-about-crying-in-men/243538 "2004-05-10T21:50:00Z")
My 21 year old son broke down and cried during a conversation we had last week. He wasn’t embarrassed, but he was surprised. Since the age of 8 or so, he was always a child who fought back his tears. I have raised two… --- ## [Poll about premarital sex attitudes for Christians & persons raised Christian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-premarital-sex-attitudes-for-christians-persons-raised-christian/486852)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-premarital-sex-attitudes-for-christians-persons-raised-christian/486852 "2009-02-24T20:37:49Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO rather than GD because I’m more interested in hearing personal accounts than arguing the issue. I am not looking for stories about first times and the like. Instead, it’s the attitudes and opini… --- ## [Would you volunteer to be an executioner (or worse?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-volunteer-to-be-an-executioner-or-worse/701994)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-volunteer-to-be-an-executioner-or-worse/701994 "2014-10-22T22:48:35Z")
Myself, I watch a lot of those ID shows…I would absolutely volunteer to pull a switch. And there’s a handful, a small handful, that if someone said, “Were gonna leave you two alone for awhile , just you, him and whatever… --- ## [Is this cheating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-cheating/683570)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-cheating/683570 "2014-03-15T04:29:09Z")
So, I’m in a class that had an open book exam a couple of weeks ago. It was a 15 question multiple choice exam on a specific topic, and it does not count for much of the grade. The professor took 8 of 15 questions from… --- ## [Was (this) inspired by (that)? Similar plots in movies/TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-inspired-by-that-similar-plots-in-movies-tv/230462)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2004, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-inspired-by-that-similar-plots-in-movies-tv/230462 "2004-04-24T20:38:05Z")
Occasionally I’ll see a common theme from two unrelated sources and I’ll wonder: Did the makers of movie/TV show X take their inspiration from earlier movie/TV show Y? For example, was Lost In Space (a family journeying … --- ## [Are lots of Catholics going to migrate to the Orthodox Church?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-lots-of-catholics-going-to-migrate-to-the-orthodox-church/821503)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-lots-of-catholics-going-to-migrate-to-the-orthodox-church/821503 "2018-09-28T03:24:09Z")
I was thinking recently, regarding the scandals that have plagued the Catholic Church: One one hand, American Catholics have these sexual abuse scandals horribly tarnishing the image of their church. On the other hand, … --- ## [What do you think of this homework question? My kid's answer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-homework-question-my-kids-answer/596386)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-homework-question-my-kids-answer/596386 "2011-09-17T14:16:07Z")
My son is in 5th grade and this was the last question we had from the novel they’ve been reading: \*\* Write down what life lesson you have learned from this story and its characters. Be prepared to share your life less… --- ## [Fuck you, bladder infection. Get the fuck out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-bladder-infection-get-the-fuck-out/294784)
**Author:** [@Searching\_For\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Searching_For_Truth)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-bladder-infection-get-the-fuck-out/294784 "2015-04-20T02:13:06Z")
This will probably be TMI to some people. I don’t really give a fuck, though, because I need to rant. No one near me is awake, and even if no one reads this thread I have the satisfaction of bitching to my heart’s conte… --- ## [Wearing shoes inside a house...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-shoes-inside-a-house/186130)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2003, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-shoes-inside-a-house/186130 "2003-07-05T19:52:37Z")
Just a question, I live in Canada and have casually observed a few people say that some people in the states do not take their shoes off when inside their house. I don’t know one family in Canada that does this, and it’… --- ## [What the hell is there no choice between extremely pretentious or very white-bread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-there-no-choice-between-extremely-pretentious-or-very-white-bread/394057)
**Author:** [@Merkwurdigliebe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merkwurdigliebe)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2007, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-there-no-choice-between-extremely-pretentious-or-very-white-bread/394057 "2007-03-07T11:02:02Z")
You know, I decided to start this in the pit, because I’m sure someone will think I’m attacking America or Americans, but I’m not. But I’ve noticed a few things in my time in Europe that’s always pissed me off about my h… --- ## [She's Single Again...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-single-again/88962)
**Author:** [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2002, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-single-again/88962 "2002-10-11T16:45:57Z")
GingerBeef turned out to be less than truthful in telling me about a few things. I have a highly-placed friend in the Justice department who ran a check on him for me, after I got some suspect information yesterday. He’… --- ## [A silly poll about Bigfoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-silly-poll-about-bigfoot/379875)
**Author:** [@Ensign\_Edison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ensign_Edison)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-silly-poll-about-bigfoot/379875 "2006-11-16T01:19:33Z")
Do you --- ## [Car distributor making loud buzzing sound.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-distributor-making-loud-buzzing-sound/598385)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-distributor-making-loud-buzzing-sound/598385 "2022-01-18T18:15:13Z")
Hi all. Have an early 80’s model car. Its been sitting up quite a while. In the process of getting it up and running again. Anyhow, when I put juice to the electrical system the distributor makes a very loud buzzing,spa… --- ## [Why does Saudi Arabia want to keep pumping so much oil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-saudi-arabia-want-to-keep-pumping-so-much-oil/708049)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-saudi-arabia-want-to-keep-pumping-so-much-oil/708049 "2014-12-26T16:44:24Z")
OPEC General Secretary: “Whether it goes down to $20, $40, $50, $60, it is irrelevant,” he said. What’s in it for them, to tolerate such falling prices? If they get North American fields to stop producing so much, wo… --- ## [NFL Preseason 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388 "2022-09-08T01:37:57Z")
This past weekend saw the annual Hall of Fame game in Canton between two of the 10 first-year head coaches. This weekend the rest of the league will be taking the field for the first time in 2022, so lots of rookies and … --- ## [Are government officials allowed to trespass on your property sans warrant? video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-government-officials-allowed-to-trespass-on-your-property-sans-warrant-video/402682)
**Author:** [@Euthanasiast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euthanasiast)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2007, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-government-officials-allowed-to-trespass-on-your-property-sans-warrant-video/402682 "2007-05-07T13:08:15Z")
Here. I think the guy is correct in that she needed a warrant to enter onto his property without his permission. Does this guy have a likely successful path with a criminal and/or civil suit with the officials involved? … --- ## [MythBusters and Alton Brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mythbusters-and-alton-brown/641257)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mythbusters-and-alton-brown/641257 "2012-11-20T06:00:29Z")
This seemed like it would interest the Dope. The next episode of MythBusters is going to be food fables with Alton Brown. --- ## [How many senate races did the tea party cost/win the GOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-senate-races-did-the-tea-party-cost-win-the-gop/559343)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-senate-races-did-the-tea-party-cost-win-the-gop/559343 "2010-11-05T15:26:40Z")
They cost them Delware with O’Donnell. Alaska will still be GOP (either murkowski or Miller). However McAdams didn’t have a chance before the 3 way race. Bennet just won against Buck in Colorado. Reid won against Angl… --- ## [Do the Amish pay taxes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-amish-pay-taxes/315705)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2005, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-amish-pay-taxes/315705 "2005-08-10T04:02:38Z")
While driving to the hospital last night my Mom reminded me of one of Dad’s firm beliefs and pet peeves: The Amish don’t pay taxes. Dad would go nuts because they were using the roads, but never paid taxes. I am skept… --- ## [World Cup: QFs and beyond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-qfs-and-beyond/362759)
**Author:** [@Dead\_Badger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Badger)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-qfs-and-beyond/362759 "2006-07-13T07:14:59Z")
I know there are already a couple of WC threads knocking around, but sue me; I don’t get to start many. :slight\_smile: Anyway; slightly late, but still: predictions? Mine: Argentina v Germany: Argentina to stuff the G… --- ## [Shooting a Quran - Is it a crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-a-quran-is-it-a-crime/449697)
**Author:** [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-a-quran-is-it-a-crime/449697 "2008-05-20T02:48:39Z")
Is it actually a crime to shoot a Quran on a target range? It is a stupid thing to do because it may hurt relations with Iraqis, but is it a crime? I could see if the soldier stole the Quran or it did not belong to him,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1973&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1975&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)