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**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-primary-02-09-16/744965 "2016-02-11T20:43:31Z")
Start your engines, place your bets! Coming out of Iowa, the Pub frontrunners are still Cruz, Trump and Rubio, the Dem frontrunners are still Clinton and Sanders. I expect no upsets from anyone else. Sanders may have … --- ## [Fucking Morons Still Trashing Buzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-morons-still-trashing-buzz/725868)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-morons-still-trashing-buzz/725868 "2015-08-07T04:01:38Z")
So, Monday was the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Of course the CTers are all over the comments section. Said CTers are still beating the “It was a hoax” drum. I guess it wouldn’t be so bad if each and e… --- ## [Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings vs Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ralph-bakshis-lord-of-the-rings-vs-peter-jacksons-lord-of-the-rings-open-spoilers/646459)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ralph-bakshis-lord-of-the-rings-vs-peter-jacksons-lord-of-the-rings-open-spoilers/646459 "2014-01-27T19:33:43Z")
Not sure if I need the open spoiler warning for films that came out in 1978 and 2000’s but anyways: I got the Bakshi movie on dvd today (remastered “deluxe” edition) and watched the entire thing for the first time. I’v… --- ## [How far could Superman hit a baseball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-superman-hit-a-baseball/475484)
**Author:** [@jovan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jovan)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-superman-hit-a-baseball/475484 "2018-10-29T19:49:41Z")
I had the strangest dream… Bestowed with super-human strength, I decided to use my powers not to fight crime and injustice, but rather to hit monstrous homers… at batting practice. I suppose there’s some deep meaning hi… --- ## [How do I turn off my radiator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-my-radiator/601163)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-my-radiator/601163 "2011-10-29T20:59:25Z")
I asked my landlord to turn on the heat, given the sudden downturn in temperature here. Now I’m roasting and can’t sleep, but I can’t turn off the radiators: the knobs on top are almost too hot to turn and don’t seem lik… --- ## [Are GMO's Necessarily Bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gmos-necessarily-bad/707461)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gmos-necessarily-bad/707461 "2015-07-25T22:50:41Z")
They are the focus of a lot of hysteria today. The name alone makes a chill run down most people’s spine. But my question is simply, are GMO’s necessarily a bad thing? I know there is golden rice. I think that’s what it… --- ## [Handbrake - can it append to dvd tracks together?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handbrake-can-it-append-to-dvd-tracks-together/572050)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handbrake-can-it-append-to-dvd-tracks-together/572050 "2011-02-24T10:55:14Z")
This is a little weird. Handbrake reports my movie as two parts. Each about 45 minutes long. Title shows the dvd menu, then 1, 45:00 2, 45:00 I encoded both 1, 2 using the Queue Sure enough, playing the first mp4 g… --- ## [Really Bad Encyclopedia Brown Solutions (or Other Kid Lit. Items That Ticked You Off)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-bad-encyclopedia-brown-solutions-or-other-kid-lit-items-that-ticked-you-off/322400)
**Author:** [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-bad-encyclopedia-brown-solutions-or-other-kid-lit-items-that-ticked-you-off/322400 "2018-02-26T00:23:37Z")
I am not the type to hold a grudge. I am pretty forgiving and like to live and let live. But there was an Encyclopedia Brown mystery that still ticks me off 20 years later. I always liked the series but every now and … --- ## [What is the difference between "University of \_\_\_\_" and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ State University?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-university-of-____-and-_______-state-university/158407)
**Author:** [@syncrolecyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/syncrolecyne)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2003, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-university-of-____-and-_______-state-university/158407 "2003-03-02T20:59:08Z")
Most U.S. states have two major public university systems. For instance there is the University of California system and the Calfornia State system. What is the difference, if any? --- ## [Detriot just got f\*$#ed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detriot-just-got-f-ed/553537)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detriot-just-got-f-ed/553537 "2010-09-23T00:50:41Z")
WOW - I 'm Bears fan and Detroit just got rioyally screwed on that call. How is that not a touchdown? --- ## [Why the odd spelling of many asian names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-odd-spelling-of-many-asian-names/641129)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-odd-spelling-of-many-asian-names/641129 "2017-02-02T14:31:59Z")
Why are so many asian names spelled oddly when written with the roman alphabet? Why weren’t the normal spelling rules (for whatever country first translated the name) used when the name was first expressed using the rom… --- ## [Would you sneak into a teenage girl's bedroom at 2AM if it was for The Greater Good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-sneak-into-a-teenage-girls-bedroom-at-2am-if-it-was-for-the-greater-good/460603)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-sneak-into-a-teenage-girls-bedroom-at-2am-if-it-was-for-the-greater-good/460603 "2008-12-01T16:17:09Z")
Background: One of our neighbours is a single mother with two kids living with her. The two kids are a girl aged six and a boy aged four. I have never spoken to the mother and barely seen her. (For clarity, we will call… --- ## [Is Ray Jessel's "What She's Got" number offensive/bigoted/transphobic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ray-jessels-what-shes-got-number-offensive-bigoted-transphobic/692571)
**Author:** [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ray-jessels-what-shes-got-number-offensive-bigoted-transphobic/692571 "2014-07-29T00:52:13Z")
I can’t be the only person to have noticed that there’s a bit of an internet flap going on about the recent “America’s Got Talent” audition performance of showbiz-writing veteran Ray Jessel: Harmless novel… --- ## [How do illegal aliens lease apartments (and other things)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-illegal-aliens-lease-apartments-and-other-things/407234)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-illegal-aliens-lease-apartments-and-other-things/407234 "2007-06-15T17:13:33Z")
I used to live in an apartment complex in Georgia where most of my neighbors by the time I moved were Spanish speakers. I won’t say they were all illegal, but I’m positive at least one family was- when the father was ar… --- ## [Will Somebody Please Stop the Farting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-somebody-please-stop-the-farting/142042)
**Author:** [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2002, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-somebody-please-stop-the-farting/142042 "2002-12-30T08:01:09Z")
Friends, I ask you…what the F is up with all the farting this holiday season? In the past two days, I’ve experienced the lethal gas of strangers on several occasions, in several WRONG PLACES. My husband and I, having b… --- ## [Is Tanzanite Viable In An Engagement Ring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tanzanite-viable-in-an-engagement-ring/618388)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tanzanite-viable-in-an-engagement-ring/618388 "2015-03-31T13:16:30Z")
I’m looking at a tanzanite ring at my local Jared’s jewelry store. The intention is to use it as an engagement ring… perhaps, someday. Is that a poor idea in terms of the hardness of the gem? --- ## [What's the truth about France's surrender in WW2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-truth-about-frances-surrender-in-ww2/210091)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-truth-about-frances-surrender-in-ww2/210091 "2016-11-29T17:45:59Z")
After years of bashing the French for sport, I figure it’s time to settle down and look at the facts regarding their surrender. Big of me, I know. What are the facts regarding the size/strength of the forces that were … --- ## [Science is screwing up the battle for America's minds.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-is-screwing-up-the-battle-for-americas-minds/312716)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 413\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2005, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-is-screwing-up-the-battle-for-americas-minds/312716 "2005-08-10T18:32:53Z")
What are are we doing wrong? Why are we losing so much ground, so quickly, at least in America? Even as great science is being done, the American populus is increasingly ignorant of how science works and distrustful of w… --- ## [What happens when the startup disc of a Mac is COMPLETELY full?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-the-startup-disc-of-a-mac-is-completely-full/530938)
**Author:** [@A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Spoonful_of_Awesome)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-the-startup-disc-of-a-mac-is-completely-full/530938 "2017-12-20T23:43:21Z")
Here’s what I’m dealing with. I have a new Macbook Pro, running Snow Leopard, and a 320 gig hard drive. Right now, it’s a very pretty, albeit frustrating, paperweight. I’m not a computer guy. I know how to turn them on … --- ## [How to tell if someone was in the Special Forces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-someone-was-in-the-special-forces/366451)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2006, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-someone-was-in-the-special-forces/366451 "2006-08-01T23:13:33Z")
I have an acquaintence who claims to have been in the Special Forces. He was definitely in the Army, but he is such a Walter Mitty type, I have great difficulty believing he was in SF. He told me his MOS was 18Z and I … --- ## [Game of Thrones: Why are the Lannisters "villains"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-why-are-the-lannisters-villains/623572)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-why-are-the-lannisters-villains/623572 "2012-12-05T14:21:24Z")
(Open book and television series spoilers permitted here, along with speculation and completely irresponsible bullshittery - beware! BEWARE!!!) Many of my friends consider the Lannisters to be the villains in Game of Th… --- ## [Train reported found in Poland with WW2 era Gold et al](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-reported-found-in-poland-with-ww2-era-gold-et-al/728401)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-reported-found-in-poland-with-ww2-era-gold-et-al/728401 "2016-08-17T20:38:46Z")
So some folks are claiming that they found a train in Poland, with WW2 era looted treasure’s. Speculation seems to be focusing on Gold and Art, the folks that came forward, are requesting a 10 percent finders fee, which … --- ## ["Both sides are the same!" is a dogmatic position immune from facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-sides-are-the-same-is-a-dogmatic-position-immune-from-facts/793743)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-sides-are-the-same-is-a-dogmatic-position-immune-from-facts/793743 "2017-10-10T11:59:55Z")
I was going to respond to this in another thread but I realize it would be a hijack so instead I’m creating its own thread. My criticisms later in this post aren’t targeted at Iggy specifically - he was just trying to fo… --- ## [The Muppets! New show on ABC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-new-show-on-abc/732209)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-new-show-on-abc/732209 "2016-05-16T15:40:05Z")
Starts tonight! The premise of the show is that it’s a “The Office”-style documentary (with talking heads and sneaky cameras) about the production of of a late-night talk show starring Miss Piggy. Kermit is the director… --- ## [severed carotid artery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/severed-carotid-artery/603074)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/severed-carotid-artery/603074 "2011-11-18T18:05:02Z")
I am stumped as to how anyone can survive a severed carotid artery. A Youtube video showed a hockey goalie spitting ribbons of blood on the ice yet he survives. Presumably, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding… --- ## [Things in movies that really bug you ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-movies-that-really-bug-you/41466)
**Author:** [@AndyKeats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyKeats)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2001, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-movies-that-really-bug-you/41466 "2001-10-03T16:54:49Z")
I hate it some movies when they zoom into a photo, it gets all blocky (or blurry) and they magically enhance it so all the detail is there. Then they do it again. So unrealistic. You can’t magically create detail where t… --- ## [The end of the world is 5/21/2011!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-world-is-5-21-2011/556819)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-world-is-5-21-2011/556819 "2012-05-25T02:06:01Z")
I’m sure glad we got that settled - I’ve been wondering if I should make vacation plans for next summer (I guess not). I know this is true because a leaflet by Family Radio says it is, and they have calculations to prov… --- ## [I caught a stray cat! Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-caught-a-stray-cat-advice/602516)
**Author:** [@Lady\_of\_the\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_of_the_Lake)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-caught-a-stray-cat-advice/602516 "2011-12-30T19:38:43Z")
I’ve got a stray cat! I caught it this morning with a towel after cleverly distracting it with food, and I’m not sure if I should take it to the vet as soon as possible, or let it get healthier first? First Pictures (p… --- ## [What is the relationship between income and productivity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-relationship-between-income-and-productivity/718547)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-relationship-between-income-and-productivity/718547 "2018-06-14T20:25:25Z")
There’s sort of an unstated belief among many that those who make more money contribute more than those who make less. Is this always true, sometimes true, or something else? In the interest of full disclosure, I’d arg… --- ## [So what kind of shorts is real man supposed to wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-kind-of-shorts-is-real-man-supposed-to-wear/541773)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-kind-of-shorts-is-real-man-supposed-to-wear/541773 "2012-01-20T10:56:02Z")
So over here in this thread, I made note of the fact that I was wearing jean shorts. (not jorts!!) In return I got a good bit of friendly teasing for it from my fellow Dopers. So it left me wondering: What kind of short… --- ## [Why Was Northern Ireland So Violent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-northern-ireland-so-violent/549654)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-northern-ireland-so-violent/549654 "2010-08-12T00:32:54Z")
Why did the situation in Northern Ireland turn so violent? After all in America the white/black divide while causing riots and lynchings never turned to Iraq-style secterian/partisan warfare and constant terrorism even t… --- ## [Which female singer has the most 'mannish' voice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-female-singer-has-the-most-mannish-voice/576608)
**Author:** [@Taenia\_spp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taenia_spp)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-female-singer-has-the-most-mannish-voice/576608 "2011-10-19T18:22:12Z")
I don’t have any particular reason for asking, though I’m curious which female singer best crosses the vocal range into the area usually associated with male singers. Bonus points if you can link to a sound clip / video … --- ## [On Asking Smokers Not To](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-asking-smokers-not-to/540709)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-asking-smokers-not-to/540709 "2010-06-01T14:40:52Z")
Does anyone have any success in asking / directing a smoker in a public space to refrain from smoking? I’m soliciting real-life experience or practical advice rather than running this in the pit with yet another slam ag… --- ## [Titanic: Why wasn't the watertight bulkheads extended to the top](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-why-wasnt-the-watertight-bulkheads-extended-to-the-top/619533)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-why-wasnt-the-watertight-bulkheads-extended-to-the-top/619533 "2016-12-07T03:06:34Z")
According to Wikipedia: As an amateur, I can’t help asking the question: Why on earth were the walls in between the compartments not extended to the roof? Even though they couldn’t have foreseen the particular damage T… --- ## [How much does the Queen of England tip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-the-queen-of-england-tip/645437)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-the-queen-of-england-tip/645437 "2013-01-05T02:46:16Z")
I’m sure she has handlers to take care of bills, but when she dines out what is the typical royal tip? Is there some sort of formal etiquette? Does it vary based on HRH opinion of the service? --- ## [FreedomWorks is right about Obamacare \*sigh\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedomworks-is-right-about-obamacare-sigh/665709)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedomworks-is-right-about-obamacare-sigh/665709 "2013-08-13T00:10:15Z")
Well, not about the law in general, or in wanting to repeal it; but they have a powerful message that highlights a serious vulnerability in the law’s structure. I am a strong Obama supporter, keep in mind, and it pains … --- ## ["Foreclosure mill" law firm hosts homeless themed party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreclosure-mill-law-firm-hosts-homeless-themed-party/601251)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreclosure-mill-law-firm-hosts-homeless-themed-party/601251 "2011-11-22T21:32:29Z")
You know, because making fun of people forced out onto the streets is fucking awesome. Anyway, here’s the story: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/opinion/what-the-costumes-reveal.html?scp=2&sq=nocera&st=cse Fuck the… --- ## [Abstinence iin relationships between 30-40+ year old adults](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abstinence-iin-relationships-between-30-40-year-old-adults/263307)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2004, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abstinence-iin-relationships-between-30-40-year-old-adults/263307 "2004-09-20T19:47:05Z")
I was reading this thread where a poster was commenting on the issues involved with potentially being asked out on a date, and indicated she held toward a policy of strict abstinence until marriage. I realize people hav… --- ## [Kicking their kids out of the house when they turn 18 - I don't get it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-their-kids-out-of-the-house-when-they-turn-18-i-dont-get-it/187526)
**Author:** [@McLeo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McLeo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-their-kids-out-of-the-house-when-they-turn-18-i-dont-get-it/187526 "2003-07-16T16:04:21Z")
I made this thread mainly due to a pit thread saying how there is nothing wrong with living with your parents. There is something that really bothers me, why do a lot of parents kick their kids out of their homes when th… --- ## [Help me pick an up-tempo jazz standard!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-an-up-tempo-jazz-standard/495291)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-an-up-tempo-jazz-standard/495291 "2009-05-05T15:05:46Z")
I am in a jazz vocal workshop, and our last session will be a performance at a club in DC. We each have to pick 3 standards to perform – only one of which can be a ballad – and the instructor wants us to have our choices… --- ## [Why isn't there a law against dogs peeing/pooping in other people's yards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-there-a-law-against-dogs-peeing-pooping-in-other-peoples-yards/415765)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-there-a-law-against-dogs-peeing-pooping-in-other-peoples-yards/415765 "2015-05-17T18:52:36Z")
It seems there are so many people that don’t get the common sense of not letting their dogs pee/poop on other people’s yards (because it happens 24/7), that there should be a law against it so as to clear up the matter. … --- ## [Boyfriend failure to commit, girlfriend very confused](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boyfriend-failure-to-commit-girlfriend-very-confused/652565)
**Author:** [@beyondimagination07](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beyondimagination07)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boyfriend-failure-to-commit-girlfriend-very-confused/652565 "2013-03-21T03:24:31Z")
Not so much that he won’t commit to me… We’ve been together a long time and he’s done everything for me that he could, and I see this as a commitment, but he won’t take the next step forward in our relationship. My bo… --- ## [Is there a double standard in this Obama school address controversy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-double-standard-in-this-obama-school-address-controversy/509104)
**Author:** [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Replies:** 279\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-double-standard-in-this-obama-school-address-controversy/509104 "2009-09-26T01:03:37Z")
The dust up over the president giving a good and simple message to students this week just strikes me as the most bizarre thing I’ve seen in a summer of pretty bizarre political behavior. The fact the so many people are … --- ## [What's your favorite "12 Days of Christmas" parody? Post lyrics here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-12-days-of-christmas-parody-post-lyrics-here/431204)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-12-days-of-christmas-parody-post-lyrics-here/431204 "2013-04-08T22:48:46Z")
The 12 Days of Phantom On the 12th Day of Christmas, The Phantom gave to me: 12 years in Phantom 11 pyrotechnics 10,000 cast changes 9 cameras flashing 8 tone deaf dancers 7 candelabras 6,6,6 a chandelier in piec… --- ## [Debating with Americans.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-with-americans/539989)
**Author:** [@Marmite\_Lover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marmite_Lover)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-with-americans/539989 "2010-05-25T02:32:39Z")
“Americans have a problem with the truth. They seem to be unable to accept it, which is difficult to understand at a time in history when knowledge plays a larger and larger role in determining human action. Recognition … --- ## [Have you ever ditched or been ditched on a date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-ditched-or-been-ditched-on-a-date/629481)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-ditched-or-been-ditched-on-a-date/629481 "2012-07-30T16:01:17Z")
So I’m reading “My Very Worst Date” and a number of the stories involve the teller “ditching” their “worst date” - i.e. going to the washroom and sneaking out or otherwise disappearing on the person without an explanatio… --- ## [God and Mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-and-mind/666654)
**Author:** [@SC2Maar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SC2Maar)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-and-mind/666654 "2013-09-02T13:21:33Z")
Please don’t get angry at me for this question. I have to ask because I am curious. We can’t hear mind. We can’t see it. We can’t taste it. We can’t feel it by touching. We can’t smell it. But we know mind exists. So,… --- ## [Once-scary childhood memories of pop culture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-scary-childhood-memories-of-pop-culture/627783)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-scary-childhood-memories-of-pop-culture/627783 "2016-09-14T18:11:18Z")
What is at least one aspect of pop culture (or any similar thing) that you thought was scary in your childhood, but looking at it now, doesn’t seem to be as scary? One big example for me is The Prudential College Footba… --- ## [Time expression: "Quarter of"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-expression-quarter-of/558105)
**Author:** [@Kiyoshi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiyoshi)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-expression-quarter-of/558105 "2010-10-25T03:04:53Z")
This is a straightforward question, but I couldn’t find anything on Google. Stephen King’s books often uses the phrase “quarter of” when giving the time, for example “quarter of three”. Does this mean “quarter to three”… --- ## [Do video games make you violent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-video-games-make-you-violent/605751)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-video-games-make-you-violent/605751 "2011-12-16T02:27:44Z")
So I was shown a Youtube video of someone conducting amusing antics in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim which made me laugh. It involved a few dead bodies being catapulted on a drawbridge. My fiance (who has an irrational disli… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=243&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=245&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)