# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=215&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:** 216 --- ## [Anyone know a good DVD/Blu-ray player that plays MP4 files(and has a USB port)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-a-good-dvd-blu-ray-player-that-plays-mp4-files-and-has-a-usb-port/629808)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-a-good-dvd-blu-ray-player-that-plays-mp4-files-and-has-a-usb-port/629808 "2015-08-03T02:29:54Z")
My current dvd player only plays avi files with DIVX formatting, but I have really been wanting one that can play mp4 files. I use the USB port on my current player to play just about any file from my computer that I lik… --- ## [How does defecting to another country work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-defecting-to-another-country-work/544070)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-defecting-to-another-country-work/544070 "2011-08-05T14:23:47Z")
Prompted by this thread, where the topic is the safety of the North Korean soccer team after losing to Portugal 7-0. What does it take to defect? Does a potential defector go knock on the door of a foreign embassy, or … --- ## [Straight Dope on Nitrogen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-nitrogen/589060)
**Author:** [@swann2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swann2001)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-nitrogen/589060 "2013-01-26T21:19:55Z")
I have been using Nitrogen for over 10 years and would never go back to using air again which by the way is no longer free in most places. First Cecil seems to think the only reason to get Nitrogen is for the cool green … --- ## [You're at home and someone breaks in. Do you shoot/kill them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-at-home-and-someone-breaks-in-do-you-shoot-kill-them/337019)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-at-home-and-someone-breaks-in-do-you-shoot-kill-them/337019 "2006-01-03T19:04:17Z")
Let’s say you’re at home and you hear (in another part of the house) loud, unknown noises. Taking a weapon (gun if you have one or something else like a knife or heavy blunt object if you don’t) you go investigate and ru… --- ## [Gurkha VS Navy Seal - hand to hand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gurkha-vs-navy-seal-hand-to-hand/594528)
**Author:** [@Sizzlefry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sizzlefry)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gurkha-vs-navy-seal-hand-to-hand/594528 "2011-09-06T04:50:29Z")
Who would win a hand to hand fight between a Gurkha and a Navy Seal? Is this even fair? --- ## [What to sedate a cat with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-sedate-a-cat-with/556515)
**Author:** [@limegreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/limegreen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-sedate-a-cat-with/556515 "2017-11-22T04:26:30Z")
I agreed to help my college-age daughter out by fostering some cats that needed a home. One is long-haired, and severely matted. I can sweet talk her into letting me near her with a small sharp pair of scissors, but usua… --- ## [Turning Everclear into Whiskey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-everclear-into-whiskey/691799)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-everclear-into-whiskey/691799 "2016-12-14T00:19:59Z")
Inspired by this experiment from Dramming.com (and the follow-up). They used vodka. Theoretically, vodka is just ethanol and water, but I want to make something more “pure,” so I will be using Everclear 190, diluted do… --- ## [Huckabee's 2016 bid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huckabees-2016-bid/719318)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huckabees-2016-bid/719318 "2015-11-25T15:45:38Z")
He just announced (video) Any chance at getting the nomination? --- ## [What's so wrong in calling a woman good-looking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-wrong-in-calling-a-woman-good-looking/654990)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-wrong-in-calling-a-woman-good-looking/654990 "2013-04-16T23:58:45Z")
In reference to the President’s remark about Kamala Harris for which he later apologized. I don’t see what the problem is here. Sure, if he’d commented on her looks to the exclusion of all else I could understand. But … --- ## [How Much Does an Obese Person Eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-an-obese-person-eat/274647)
**Author:** [@ninetypercent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ninetypercent)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2004, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-an-obese-person-eat/274647 "2004-11-16T15:22:20Z")
I’m wondering what the amount is in real-world terms. How many cheeseburgers, doritos and super-xtra-large colas does it take? --- ## [Allright, I'll do it. Liberal...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allright-ill-do-it-liberal/288529)
**Author:** [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2005, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allright-ill-do-it-liberal/288529 "2005-02-09T15:45:37Z")
Inspired by this thread and more specifically this post, I’m going to get this opened so threads can move on in peace. In that thread, I didn’t have much of a problem with Liberal and I generally don’t mind him too much… --- ## [Ward Cleaver's Occupation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ward-cleavers-occupation/69241)
**Author:** [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ward-cleavers-occupation/69241 "2011-02-01T00:58:19Z")
Yes, folks, its been one of those days at the office… Jim Anderson - Insurance Executive Mike Brady - Architect Darren Stevens - Advertising Executive Wilbur Post - Architect Fred Flintstone - Dinosaur Operator for … --- ## [Why do ultra-religious people feel they have a license to treat people like crap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ultra-religious-people-feel-they-have-a-license-to-treat-people-like-crap/482923)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ultra-religious-people-feel-they-have-a-license-to-treat-people-like-crap/482923 "2009-01-30T13:02:07Z")
Case #1: Former supervisor. A die-hard Roman Catholic. He was knowledgeable in all the technical intricacies that related to Catholicism. I swear he must have memorized the Catechism. Yet he trusted no one, and was a mic… --- ## [Strange actor cameos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-actor-cameos/564411)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-actor-cameos/564411 "2013-05-27T16:44:02Z")
Watching Temple Of Doom the other day, and I was pretty shocked at one scene. Towards the beginning, Indy has just escaped Club Obi Wan and is on his way to the airplane with the diamond he’s just stolen. He has a brie… --- ## [What are the best and worst 70's rock bands?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-worst-70s-rock-bands/31080)
**Author:** [@xanadu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanadu)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-worst-70s-rock-bands/31080 "2011-12-29T19:34:36Z")
I was just wondering what all of you cyberpeoples think are the best and worst bands or artists from the 1970’s? --- ## [My dog cries like it's having nightmares during sleep. Why? Does yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-cries-like-its-having-nightmares-during-sleep-why-does-yours/525948)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2010, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-cries-like-its-having-nightmares-during-sleep-why-does-yours/525948 "2010-01-24T04:12:44Z")
I have a perfectly happy adult Golden, in love with the world and everyone in it. What weirds me out is that when he sleeps, and starts dreaming–I think–and goes into that body-quivering “chasing rabbits” mode, his voca… --- ## [Gov. Cuomo: America "was never that great" - is this a common sentiment on the Left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-cuomo-america-was-never-that-great-is-this-a-common-sentiment-on-the-left/819934)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-cuomo-america-was-never-that-great-is-this-a-common-sentiment-on-the-left/819934 "2019-06-12T15:06:09Z")
Recently Gov. Cuomo (D-NY) said America “was never that great.” Is this a common sentiment among those on the Left? --- ## [Giraffe's challenge: What should he drop in a pool of urine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giraffes-challenge-what-should-he-drop-in-a-pool-of-urine/181417)
**Author:** [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2003, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giraffes-challenge-what-should-he-drop-in-a-pool-of-urine/181417 "2003-07-18T11:56:10Z")
Part of me can’t believe I am starting this thread. The other part of me hopes it veers into strange and unspoken places. Challenge Background - In this thread I mentioned my travails with dropping my cell phone in a u… --- ## [Why Republicans don't trust Democrats and their budgeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-republicans-dont-trust-democrats-and-their-budgeting/578585)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-republicans-dont-trust-democrats-and-their-budgeting/578585 "2011-07-26T15:08:23Z")
As Supreme Grand Emperor of the Republicans, I agree that to handle the $1.5 trillion deficit, we will agree to raise taxes by $750 billion and you will agree to cut spending by $750 billion Would you do it? What would… --- ## [Was Harry Potter an abused child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-harry-potter-an-abused-child/576870)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-harry-potter-an-abused-child/576870 "2012-12-19T07:44:11Z")
Harry was raised by his aunt and uncle, who were unloving at a minimum. But if the CPS (or equivalent) were called and did an investigation on his living situation, do you think they would declare him an abused or negle… --- ## [Let's pit Martin Luther King!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-martin-luther-king/710016)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-martin-luther-king/710016 "2015-01-23T18:12:38Z")
So here we go again. Endless “I have a dream” clips. Every politician bending over backwards to show their love for this useless turd. Endless bullshit about “Doctor King” Hell, some pastors will even call him a saint. T… --- ## [The Most Disgusting Works Ever Written](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-disgusting-works-ever-written/557204)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-disgusting-works-ever-written/557204 "2010-10-20T15:44:53Z")
What books, or manuscripts do you think are the most disgusting and depraved ever written? While I thankfully haven’t read Marquis de Sade, even Wikipedia’s descriptions make me ill. His work isn’t just vulgar or obscen… --- ## [Defunct professions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defunct-professions/767198)
**Author:** [@Tootingkhamen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tootingkhamen)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defunct-professions/767198 "2016-10-10T18:14:56Z")
I was looking up the history of my local pub here - it gives census details of people who lived / lodged there over the years. Amongst these was one Henry Dacey who gives his occupation as “Rag Smasher”. A Google searc… --- ## [I have a confession to make. When I see an attractive woman, in any context, my concentration shifts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-confession-to-make-when-i-see-an-attractive-woman-in-any-context-my-concentration-shifts/838395)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-confession-to-make-when-i-see-an-attractive-woman-in-any-context-my-concentration-shifts/838395 "2019-12-13T18:37:20Z")
I was just watching a in depth scientific documentary about something that would be really boring to most people (the new SI definition). Obviously, my goal of watching this was to learn about the subject matter. But abo… --- ## [The Jews of the world don't like you either, Sevastopol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jews-of-the-world-dont-like-you-either-sevastopol/520138)
**Author:** [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jews-of-the-world-dont-like-you-either-sevastopol/520138 "2009-12-22T21:25:59Z")
This is not reasonable criticism. This is anti-Semitism. --- ## [The .22 Rimfire thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-22-rimfire-thread/614991)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-22-rimfire-thread/614991 "2012-04-20T19:20:38Z")
Over in IMHO, Anaamika started a thread requesting help from firearms owners, yes, fellow gun-people, we should rejoice, as 'Mika is now one of us :slight\_smile: …one of us…one of us… :wink: anyway, as she’s an owner o… --- ## [It's Halloween in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-halloween-in-the-mmp/735777)
**Author:** [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-halloween-in-the-mmp/735777 "2015-11-02T03:35:16Z")
Boo! --- ## [Something about you that's TMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-about-you-thats-tmi/473276)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2008, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-about-you-thats-tmi/473276 "2008-11-27T00:50:35Z")
Apologies to the mods beforehand. I’ll re-wear socks and/or underwear for another day if I’ve got absolutely no clean ones left. I absolutely looooove going to the bathroom. I’ll easily sit there for an hour and read … --- ## [Is Ted Stevens toast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ted-stevens-toast/468851)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ted-stevens-toast/468851 "2008-11-21T05:39:27Z")
Sometimes it is too hard to believe. The judge asked Stevens if he was given a chair as a gift. He responded that it was bought as a gift but he did not receive it as a gift. The judge asked if it was in his house. He … --- ## [Obama's Ad on bin Laden, Romney: Fair or Foul?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-ad-on-bin-laden-romney-fair-or-foul/620415)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-ad-on-bin-laden-romney-fair-or-foul/620415 "2012-05-07T05:56:38Z")
There’s a new ad where Obama brags about bin Laden’s assassination, and questions whether Romney would have been able to order the hit. Do you think this is fair tactics in the election race? Arianna Huffington is one w… --- ## [SDMB Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371)
**Author:** [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371 "2017-11-30T17:45:11Z")
Howdy, folks! I more or less abandoned the SDMB this year, but this is very important! I know a lot of you have never heard of me since I mostly lurk anyway, but those who have participated the past few years can vouch f… --- ## [Scalia says atheists can't study the bible.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scalia-says-atheists-cant-study-the-bible/537939)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scalia-says-atheists-cant-study-the-bible/537939 "2010-06-29T20:22:24Z")
Justice Scalia made this comment publically during arguments for Christian Legal Society v. Martinez: “It is so weird to require the campus Republican Club to admit Democrats, not just to membership, but to officership. … --- ## [Katy Perry on Sesame Street](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katy-perry-on-sesame-street/554920)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katy-perry-on-sesame-street/554920 "2012-01-21T15:54:17Z")
For those of you who may not have heard there was a tiff about Katy Perry wearing a revealing outfit and showing off her cleavage in this skit with Elmo. So what do you think? Was it truly inappropriate, or is this wh… --- ## [Differences Between Book and Movie. Spoilers Ahoy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-book-and-movie-spoilers-ahoy/534418)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-book-and-movie-spoilers-ahoy/534418 "2010-04-13T11:55:30Z")
I just finished reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. I’ve loved the Hitchcock movie for years. I already knew that in the book, Maxim murdered Rebecca, instead of Rebecca tripping and bashing her head in like in the m… --- ## [The Problems With Liberalism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-problems-with-liberalism/514341)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-problems-with-liberalism/514341 "2009-10-25T13:31:08Z")
Over here \*\*Starving Artist opined: To which I challenged him: Being the friendly, helpful, and cooperative sort that I am, here’s a thread for him to do it in. --- ## [Why does video conversion take so long? Any tweaks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-video-conversion-take-so-long-any-tweaks/600044)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-video-conversion-take-so-long-any-tweaks/600044 "2011-10-19T20:33:30Z")
Converting from one format to another (my experience is primarily converting to FLV format with Adobe Media Encoder CS4) takes a relatively gargantuan amount of time. I occasionally see a trivia note on IMDB that such-an… --- ## [Share stories about when you were completely culturally clueless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-stories-about-when-you-were-completely-culturally-clueless/650008)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-stories-about-when-you-were-completely-culturally-clueless/650008 "2013-02-28T06:22:05Z")
I’m sure I have a bunch of these, but two spring to mind. Maybe 10 years ago I was talking to my GF about her job. She mentioned that they were having some sort of contest in which the winner would get a Blackberry. I… --- ## [Face Off Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/face-off-season-3/632285)
**Author:** [@edwards\_beard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwards_beard)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/face-off-season-3/632285 "2012-11-03T15:58:07Z")
The new season of Face Off started last night. I didn’t see a thread on it, so I figured I’d start one. The first competition showed a lot of great talent, but I don’t know what that one guy was thinking with his “burn… --- ## [Why English "Muffins"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-english-muffins/694216)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-english-muffins/694216 "2014-08-11T12:46:58Z")
They’re not anything like muffins. “English Biscuits” would make more sense. --- ## [Which dead TV shows do you most wish they would bring back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dead-tv-shows-do-you-most-wish-they-would-bring-back/618250)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dead-tv-shows-do-you-most-wish-they-would-bring-back/618250 "2013-04-01T10:01:34Z")
By “bring back” I mean return to new first-run episodes in prime time on the networks they were originally one. This is to try to avoid mentioning shows that still run in reruns and syndication. If the show just stopped… --- ## [Is there a proper way to cut eyelashes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-to-cut-eyelashes/584419)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-to-cut-eyelashes/584419 "2017-11-21T01:08:18Z")
I’m a dude with long eyelashes. I’ve never cut them before, but I think I should at least try it once. Is there a right way to do this? Do I just go at it with some scissors? For some reason that doesn’t seem right to m… --- ## [I've never been drunk. You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-been-drunk-you/515787)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-been-drunk-you/515787 "2009-11-13T02:52:14Z")
I’ve never been drunk. I wonder if there are others here who share this odd trait. If not that, then what is something you’ve never experienced that pretty much every normal person in your locale has experienced? --- ## [Movies & TV Episodes with Obsolete Plot Points (multiple spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-tv-episodes-with-obsolete-plot-points-multiple-spoilers/692961)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-tv-episodes-with-obsolete-plot-points-multiple-spoilers/692961 "2014-07-29T02:20:38Z")
SPOILERS ALERT In order to have an open discussion, without a SPOILER on every other line, I thought I’d just start out by saying that I’d like to have a thread where we openly discuss movies and TV episodes without wor… --- ## [What happens if you use too much laundry detergent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-use-too-much-laundry-detergent/258143)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2004, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-use-too-much-laundry-detergent/258143 "2004-08-05T12:36:28Z")
Will the suds spill out of the machine? I’m not talking about using an entire box, just 2x the recommended amount or something along those lines. What will happen. --- ## [Why does everyone blame GWB for everything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-everyone-blame-gwb-for-everything/627197)
**Author:** [@greenslime1951](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenslime1951)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-everyone-blame-gwb-for-everything/627197 "2012-07-14T02:00:39Z")
The guy wasn’t a great president. But the current mantra, from everyone from late night comedians to newspaper columnists, is “It was Bush’s fault.” Obama has spent the last four years blaming GWB for everything, includi… --- ## [Republicans: What would it take to impeach Donald Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-what-would-it-take-to-impeach-donald-trump/771505)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-what-would-it-take-to-impeach-donald-trump/771505 "2016-11-26T15:51:37Z")
I’ve heard several times, both in these threads and elsewhere, that I have no reason to worry because the Republican led Congress will impeach Trump before he goes too far. The same Republicans that promised he would ne… --- ## [WWII: Germany vs USA, if the USSR lost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-germany-vs-usa-if-the-ussr-lost/585402)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-germany-vs-usa-if-the-ussr-lost/585402 "2011-07-24T16:29:51Z")
Germany beats the USSR, what’s the plan for the USA? Pearl Harbor gets attacked, Germany declares war on the US. Point of divergence: Germany, capturing Moscow, puts Stalin’s head on a pike. Hitler still has a declared… --- ## [Did Jesus really exist? And what's with the Shroud of Turin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jesus-really-exist-and-whats-with-the-shroud-of-turin/686353)
**Author:** [@humorme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/humorme)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jesus-really-exist-and-whats-with-the-shroud-of-turin/686353 "2023-04-13T09:08:20Z")
I just read this older article in search for myself why there are no records of the Christ, you would think there would be hundreds of ancient writings and records for someone who claimed to be the son of God. its so … --- ## [Do they cuss on Canadian TV? In fact, tell me about Canadian TV in general.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-cuss-on-canadian-tv-in-fact-tell-me-about-canadian-tv-in-general/575152)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-cuss-on-canadian-tv-in-fact-tell-me-about-canadian-tv-in-general/575152 "2011-03-28T16:13:22Z")
We’ve been watching Slings & Arrows on Netflix, which is totally the best TV show you’ve never heard of, and are kind of surprised that they swear. That nice young man from the Kids in the Hall says fuck! Don fucking D… --- ## [Worst possible combat role in WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-possible-combat-role-in-wwii/718887)
**Author:** [@dr\_zippermeyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dr_zippermeyer)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-possible-combat-role-in-wwii/718887 "2015-05-16T01:35:39Z")
What do you think was the worst possible “job” a fighting soldier could get in WWII? I vote for flame thrower operator. Every time you appeared on the battlefield, you became the number one target for all the enemies ne… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=214&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=216&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)