# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=20&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:** 21 --- ## [Palin Resigns as Gov? WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-resigns-as-gov-wtf/501843)
**Author:** [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Replies:** 713\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-resigns-as-gov-wtf/501843 "2009-07-16T09:25:30Z")
What is going on here? The 2012 presidential election isn’t for another 3 1/2 years. Is she really in that much trouble up in Alaska that she was in danger of being booted out of office. Or is she just bored with th… --- ## [Game of Thrones 6.10 "The Winds of Winter" 6/26/16 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-6-10-the-winds-of-winter-6-26-16-show-discussion/758472)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 611\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-6-10-the-winds-of-winter-6-26-16-show-discussion/758472 "2017-02-02T17:04:58Z")
6.01 The Red Woman 6.02 Home 6.03 Oathbreaker 6.04 Book of the Stranger 6.05 The Door 6.06 Blood of My Blood 6.07 The Broken Man 6.08 No One 6.09 The Battle of the Bastards The books do not exist in this thread. … --- ## [Woman behold thy daughter, daughter thy mother, & BOTH OF YOU LOSE MY NUMBER!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-behold-thy-daughter-daughter-thy-mother-both-of-you-lose-my-number/313427)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 407\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-behold-thy-daughter-daughter-thy-mother-both-of-you-lose-my-number/313427 "2006-08-12T00:11:51Z")
BEING A VERY LAME AND LONG AND POINTLESS RANT ABOUT THE GENS SAMPIRO, appearing in the PIT due to language, and covering the span of three weeks, or thereabouts. My mother (refresher from other posts: very complex forme… --- ## [What's pissing you off today? \[Spring Mini-Rants Can Really Hang You Up The Most\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-pissing-you-off-today-spring-mini-rants-can-really-hang-you-up-the-most/537323)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 834\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-pissing-you-off-today-spring-mini-rants-can-really-hang-you-up-the-most/537323 "2010-06-29T22:16:12Z")
For me, it’s people who expect every web service they use to be entirely free, no matter how useful the content and involved the work of presenting it…and who also bitch about viewing ads. But that’s just me. --- ## [I am an ugly WOMAN, and I hate it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-ugly-woman-and-i-hate-it/615329)
**Author:** [@Can\_t\_Recall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Can_t_Recall)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-ugly-woman-and-i-hate-it/615329 "2013-04-02T11:43:42Z")
I know that due to nature, the law of balance or whatever else, not everyone can be attractive, so there HAVE TO BE ugly individuals. But I just hate being on this side of the fence… in my opinion, the grass is certainly… --- ## [I have changed my mind about the Clinton email scandal (and so should you)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-mind-about-the-clinton-email-scandal-and-so-should-you/750514)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 563\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-mind-about-the-clinton-email-scandal-and-so-should-you/750514 "2019-09-19T16:17:19Z")
When it was originally reported, my view of the scandal was that it was not properly a national security scandal but instead a scandal over the effort to hide emails from FOIA access. I believed that it was unlikely that… --- ## [Obama calls for independent Palestine, 1967 borders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-calls-for-independent-palestine-1967-borders/582500)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 625\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-calls-for-independent-palestine-1967-borders/582500 "2011-06-27T16:25:11Z")
In today’s speech on the Mideast situation(s): I wonder if Obama even expects a second term, because he seems determined to cram everything into this one, including things that stymied his predecessors. First health c… --- ## [Bricker is a Pile of Shit Sculpted into Human Shape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bricker-is-a-pile-of-shit-sculpted-into-human-shape/783344)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 667\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bricker-is-a-pile-of-shit-sculpted-into-human-shape/783344 "2018-10-26T01:26:52Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=822264&page=5 I direct you to post #168 for the context of what he’s responding to, and post #170 for his response. If you’re not up to following a link, Budget Play… --- ## [Hamilton - The Musical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamilton-the-musical/736119)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 360\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamilton-the-musical/736119 "2025-10-12T15:42:25Z")
Has anyone seen this? It’s apparently HUGE on Broadway, performances are pretty much sold out for the forseeable future. I’ve picked up the soundtrack (after having a bunch of friends glow about it), and I’m liking it … --- ## [How long is unreasonable to wait for sex in a dating relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-unreasonable-to-wait-for-sex-in-a-dating-relationship/567825)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-unreasonable-to-wait-for-sex-in-a-dating-relationship/567825 "2020-04-17T14:04:44Z")
In a thread of mine I’m too lazy to seearch for, much less link too, someone opined that six months is too long to wait for sex in a dating relationship. I tend to disagree, but I’m strange. So I ask you: how long is t… --- ## [Video Games You've Played Recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1776\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546 "2026-10-11T06:44:31Z")
We had the quarantine thread for this, but I’m interested in sharing my own recent games and also hearing what others have been playing. This can kind of be the ongoing thread like we have for movies over in Cafe Society… --- ## [EURO 2012 Poland/Ukraine \[OPEN SPOILERS\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euro-2012-poland-ukraine-open-spoilers/623883)
**Author:** [@Svejk\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Svejk_1)\ **Replies:** 663\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euro-2012-poland-ukraine-open-spoilers/623883 "2012-07-02T17:21:44Z")
Just a few days until EURO 2012 - I thought I’d start a thread to get some predictions and speculations out. Here’s the groups: Group A Poland Russia Czech Republic Greece I’m hoping it’ll be the Polish and the Cze… --- ## [Do we have a thread for SlackerInc yet? Maybe we should](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-a-thread-for-slackerinc-yet-maybe-we-should/825461)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 1122\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-a-thread-for-slackerinc-yet-maybe-we-should/825461 "2020-10-15T23:30:51Z")
I feel like this is a little bit overdue. SlackerInc has always been at least a wee bit of a racist sympathizer, and now we get this: “Why don’t Tom Steyer or George Soros move black Mississippians to Pensacola or Atlan… --- ## [April Foolishness Haggle. \[Game in progress\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-foolishness-haggle-game-in-progress/493723)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 1766\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-foolishness-haggle-game-in-progress/493723 "2009-04-29T16:07:36Z")
I’m starting a MUCH BETTER thread this time, since last week’s didn’t really take off, and it’s been pointed out that I ‘phoned’ the OP in. :smiley: Let’s start with the Frequently Answered Questions: So, what is this H… --- ## [Unions in America: When did the narrative change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unions-in-america-when-did-the-narrative-change/633126)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 480\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unions-in-america-when-did-the-narrative-change/633126 "2012-11-20T19:32:45Z")
I have never been in a union and I am ambivalent about them for the most part. However, I feel that many Americans view unions very differently than they did even a generation ago and I wonder why. One can make a legit… --- ## [Donald Trump announces presidential run](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-announces-presidential-run/722679)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 528\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-announces-presidential-run/722679 "2019-03-12T16:33:47Z")
Link. Should be a lot of lulz. It will be interesting to see how he handles a pathetic showing and humiliating defeat. --- ## [I think Ron Paul could pull it off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ron-paul-could-pull-it-off/606343)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ron-paul-could-pull-it-off/606343 "2012-04-06T06:26:00Z")
So I know a Ron Paul supporter and he makes this argument. Don’t worry about the crazy stuff that Ron Paul talks about because we are electing a president not a king, he would never have the political support to get tha… --- ## [Facial and neck tattoos. Do they have problems finding jobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307 "2012-09-21T00:25:24Z")
I see them more and more. Why are they suddenly popular? Personally, I don’t give a crap. But I have to wonder… do people who get facial and neck tattoos have problems finding jobs? Even though I couldn’t care less how… --- ## [ISIS--you're going down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-youre-going-down/695073)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 381\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-youre-going-down/695073 "2014-08-21T16:33:41Z")
Just my opinion, but figured I’d start it here so I can cuss. Youse guys are fucking losers. You have had success because you went into a soft target(Syria), had success, and now onto Iraq. You’ve had obscene success … --- ## [How many more attacks before the West has to consider the previously unthinkable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-more-attacks-before-the-west-has-to-consider-the-previously-unthinkable/759950)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 790\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-more-attacks-before-the-west-has-to-consider-the-previously-unthinkable/759950 "2016-09-02T10:55:15Z")
Let me stipulate up front that by “previously unthinkable” I do not mean a “Final Solution”, or even an FDR-style use of internment camps. But I do wonder if it will require something like the proposed settlements in Is… --- ## [ACORN "pimp" arrested for illegally accessing Senate office; tampering with phone system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acorn-pimp-arrested-for-illegally-accessing-senate-office-tampering-with-phone-system/526586)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 667\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acorn-pimp-arrested-for-illegally-accessing-senate-office-tampering-with-phone-system/526586 "2010-10-27T15:41:59Z")
Remember the smarmy little ass biter who dressed up like a pimp and gave those doctored ACORN videos to Fox News? He just got arrested for trying to bust into Senator Mary Landrieu’s New Orleans district office and fuck … --- ## [Oxygen Not Included: The Kerbal Space Program of base building & what Fallout Shelter should've been](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxygen-not-included-the-kerbal-space-program-of-base-building-what-fallout-shelter-shouldve-been/816582)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 829\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxygen-not-included-the-kerbal-space-program-of-base-building-what-fallout-shelter-shouldve-been/816582 "2022-12-06T04:02:02Z")
From the makers of the critically and commercially successful Don’t Starve, Oxygen Not Included is arguably the best base management game. I’ve never been into base building and management games but this one is great. F… --- ## [Phlosphr, you are a fucking idiot (re: home birth)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phlosphr-you-are-a-fucking-idiot-re-home-birth/585786)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 602\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phlosphr-you-are-a-fucking-idiot-re-home-birth/585786 "2011-07-14T21:10:52Z")
Yeesh almighty. Relevant thread here: Birthing at home: Getting over the fear. - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board All you need to know is that Phlosphr (a father-to-be) is all jazzed on home birthing… --- ## [Worst TNG episode ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-tng-episode-ever/557414)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-tng-episode-ever/557414 "2013-05-26T04:27:04Z")
season 7, episode 14. sub rosa. Dr. Crusher orgasms all over the screen as she’s seduced by an amorous specter. --- ## [Who is Pete Buttigieg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-pete-buttigieg/831032)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 667\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-pete-buttigieg/831032 "2021-02-09T04:30:44Z")
And will his name work against him? (How do you pronounce it?) The BBC say that he impressed at SXSW. The BBC put him joint top with Elizabeth Warren. --- ## [Penn and Teller Fool Us (season four)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-and-teller-fool-us-season-four/791198)
**Author:** [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-and-teller-fool-us-season-four/791198 "2018-04-07T02:18:30Z")
Penn and Teller (and Hannigan)'s first episode of season four is tonight on The CW, starting at 8:00 Eastern. --- ## [Downton Abbey S6 - spoiler-free until broadcast in the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-s6-spoiler-free-until-broadcast-in-the-u-s/727966)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 566\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-s6-spoiler-free-until-broadcast-in-the-u-s/727966 "2016-09-28T07:18:06Z")
Previous season’s thread: Downton Abbey S5 - spoiler-free until broadcast in the U.S. - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board PBS website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/ Article on the last day … --- ## ["Leave Donald Alone!" Pleads His Press Secretary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-donald-alone-pleads-his-press-secretary/776125)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-donald-alone-pleads-his-press-secretary/776125 "2017-02-14T20:41:32Z")
Apparently he can dish out out but he can’t take it: :dubious: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: --- ## [Breaking Bad 5.8 "Gliding Over All"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-5-8-gliding-over-all/633506)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-5-8-gliding-over-all/633506 "2013-04-09T17:43:11Z")
Didn’t see a thread. Maybe Senor Beef is away for the long holiday. So here’s the thread! --- ## [How much do TV actors get paid in royalties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-tv-actors-get-paid-in-royalties/294712)
**Author:** [@The\_Unkempt\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Unkempt_One)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-tv-actors-get-paid-in-royalties/294712 "2013-07-11T22:15:40Z")
Every year or two we hear about stars of the most popular sitcoms getting paid millions of dollars for every episode they are in. However, I have often wondered how much these actors get paid in royalties once the origi… --- ## [Various states, including Colorado, determine Trump is disqualified from holding office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/various-states-including-colorado-determine-trump-is-disqualified-from-holding-office/988412)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 1148\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/various-states-including-colorado-determine-trump-is-disqualified-from-holding-office/988412 "2024-03-07T10:20:56Z")
Apologies if this has already been reported. Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Office, Conservative Law Professors Argue | HuffPost Latest News Keith is enthusiastic about it: https://youtu.be/dWAA-DOJc\_o Damn it, I … --- ## [The A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog: Air Force: "We don't want it" Army: We'll take it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-a-10-thunderbolt-warthog-air-force-we-dont-want-it-army-well-take-it/684483)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 411\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-a-10-thunderbolt-warthog-air-force-we-dont-want-it-army-well-take-it/684483 "2026-08-28T09:22:50Z")
The whole retiring-the-A10 proposal seems nuts to me, but what do I know. A UAV and any F-35s that happen to be around for low, low, level hunt-and-kill? The F-35 for close-in troop support? :confused: Anyway, is it pos… --- ## [How Old Are The Character on "The Big Bang Theory" Suppose To Be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-the-character-on-the-big-bang-theory-suppose-to-be/525747)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-the-character-on-the-big-bang-theory-suppose-to-be/525747 "2012-04-28T14:15:54Z")
I know how old the actors that play the characters are: \[ul\] \[li\]Jim Parsons (1973) \[Sheldon\]\[/li\]\[li\]Johnny Galecki (1975) \[Leonard\]\[/li\]\[li\]Kaley Cuoco (1985) \[Penny\]\[/li\]\[li\]Kunal Nayyar (1981) \[Raj\]\[/li\]\[li\]Simon H… --- ## [SCOTUS's decision on The Health Care Law 6/28/12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotuss-decision-on-the-health-care-law-6-28-12/626499)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 590\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotuss-decision-on-the-health-care-law-6-28-12/626499 "2012-07-12T16:38:33Z")
OK, it’s not until tomorrow, but we might as well jump in now. Any thoughts in anticipation? I think this is a tough one. I can’t imagine they will throw out the entire law, but the mandate? I can see them upholding … --- ## [Funny vanity plates you've seen lately](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-vanity-plates-youve-seen-lately/560468)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 454\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-vanity-plates-youve-seen-lately/560468 "2020-02-24T15:39:11Z")
We’ve done this before, I know. Just this morning I saw a Smart Car with the license plate “CLWN CR.” --- ## [Male Centrism at the Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-centrism-at-the-dope/815437)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 973\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-centrism-at-the-dope/815437 "2018-06-19T13:14:12Z")
We’ve had a few discussions here recently about whether women are being overly sensitive about content, or why women can’t just ignore things. We’re not being overly sensitive, and we can’t ignore it because there’s a co… --- ## [Who cares to debate the events of 9/11/2001 based upon the laws of physics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-cares-to-debate-the-events-of-9-11-2001-based-upon-the-laws-of-physics/798861)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Jay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jay_Jay)\ **Replies:** 1137\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-cares-to-debate-the-events-of-9-11-2001-based-upon-the-laws-of-physics/798861 "2017-10-18T04:07:13Z")
That is various bits from the alleged airliner crashes to the fall of skyscrapers, constitute violations of the laws of physics if the official explanation is to be accepted. who whats to discuss this matter? --- ## [Verbose song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 624\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244 "2018-06-22T00:50:37Z")
My Maserati attains a top speed of nearly 300 kph (185 mph); however, upon the revocation of my state-sanctioned driving privileges, I do not currently operate a motor vehicle. --- ## [Made-up, False and Flat-out Wrong Trivia Dominoes II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-up-false-and-flat-out-wrong-trivia-dominoes-ii/912399)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 2037\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-up-false-and-flat-out-wrong-trivia-dominoes-ii/912399 "2026-10-13T20:23:01Z")
Prof.PepperwinkleMember Jun 22 The whim-wham-whistling whale has been known to perform several operas at the same time, taking all the parts at once. It’s amazing, but not very good. +++++ Continued: On the Spanish… --- ## [The \*REAL\* start of the year! September mini-rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-start-of-the-year-september-mini-rants/594847)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 673\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-start-of-the-year-september-mini-rants/594847 "2011-10-01T12:36:18Z")
The year starts in September, every knows that. My mini-rant: There is a new building under construction right out my work window. A window that, miracle of miracles, I can open to enjoy the lovely September cool weath… --- ## [Funny Names For Porn Stars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-names-for-porn-stars/126616)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-names-for-porn-stars/126616 "2023-12-15T19:46:46Z")
How about Clit Eastwood or Vulvita for starters? :smiley: Quasi --- ## [Twenty Days Has October Rants - The Rest Are On Furlough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twenty-days-has-october-rants-the-rest-are-on-furlough/670074)
**Author:** [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Replies:** 626\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twenty-days-has-october-rants-the-rest-are-on-furlough/670074 "2013-11-01T11:09:26Z")
Twenty Days Has October Rants - The Rest Are On Furlough. Well, we’re starting out with Stupid. The forecast is for more stupid, with self-righteous sauce. Lets make the effort to make this monthly rant thread cheerfu… --- ## [What can be done (climate change debate)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-climate-change-debate/683384)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 395\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-climate-change-debate/683384 "2020-04-08T12:32:01Z")
We have a lot of debates about climate change on the board. To be honest, I’m not interested in another one debating whether or not it’s happening or whether or not humans are the cause. Let’s take it as a given that c… --- ## [Where do you stand on the Bill Maher/Ben Affleck argument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-stand-on-the-bill-maher-ben-affleck-argument/700589)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 562\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-stand-on-the-bill-maher-ben-affleck-argument/700589 "2014-11-19T02:20:07Z")
If you haven’t seen it, last Friday on Bill Maher’s HBO show Affleck and Maher got into a very heated debate about whether Islam is a different sort of religion in practice and that liberals are failing in refusing to de… --- ## [Your geographical misconceptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 1121\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294 "2026-10-19T14:50:29Z")
Including general knowledge gaps that you feel you shouldn’t have had (e.g. “wait, there’s been a country there this entire time?”) Young child: I thought Berlin was right on the full FRG/GDR border, and that the Berl… --- ## [Omnibus World Football Thread 2020-2022 (edited)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 1997\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264 "2026-10-19T13:21:34Z")
Im starting this now because my favorite club, Borussia Dortmund is already playing their second friendly and looks offensively spectacular (2 straight friendlies scoring eight+ goals). There are so many amazing storylin… --- ## [Mustard gas = Bleach + Ammonia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mustard-gas-bleach-ammonia/527565)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mustard-gas-bleach-ammonia/527565 "2012-06-26T22:59:52Z")
I saw this on King of the Hill. Peggy was writing some general housekeeping tips article and wrote that bleach and ammonia make a great stain remover. Hank, after being told this by her, said it was the formula for mus… --- ## [Trivia from songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-from-songs/597755)
**Author:** [@illuminati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illuminati)\ **Replies:** 603\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-from-songs/597755 "2011-10-12T11:20:51Z")
Hello Writing my annual quiz for the family and I tought that this round would be fun. Information we know from popular songs EG According to ABBA how old was the dancing queen? Whats the name of the couple from Bon… --- ## [Official 2011 NFL Football Thread - Preseason Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2011-nfl-football-thread-preseason-edition/589920)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 667\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2011-nfl-football-thread-preseason-edition/589920 "2011-09-21T02:46:55Z")
Ladies and gentlemen, out long national nightmare is nearly over. The owners have approved the new proposed CBA and agreed on a revenue sharing deal for the next 10 years. If the players approve the deal over the weekend… --- ## [I'd like to kill my roommate, but I'm afraid just doing it once wouldn't be enough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-kill-my-roommate-but-im-afraid-just-doing-it-once-wouldnt-be-enough/426016)
**Author:** [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Replies:** 526\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2007, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-kill-my-roommate-but-im-afraid-just-doing-it-once-wouldnt-be-enough/426016 "2007-12-19T01:00:06Z")
I’m renting a room in a house owned by my best friend, who lives across town in a place with his girlfriend. My roommate in the house is a deeply regretted ex-boyfriend of my friend’s girlfriend. I’ll call him Dave. Dav… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=19&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=21&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)