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**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-cheating-to-turn-in-a-paper-you-did-last-year-for-another-class-this-year/575490 "2011-03-24T01:08:33Z")
my friend wants to know --- ## [Should Diane Feinstein resign from the senate? She has missed some 60+ of 80+ votes this year {2023-09-29 she passed away}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-diane-feinstein-resign-from-the-senate-she-has-missed-some-60-of-80-votes-this-year-2023-09-29-she-passed-away/982629)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-diane-feinstein-resign-from-the-senate-she-has-missed-some-60-of-80-votes-this-year-2023-09-29-she-passed-away/982629 "2023-10-10T20:12:17Z")
Diane Feinstein is a senator from California. She is the oldest current member in the US Senate at 89. She has been suffering from shingles and has been largely absent this year from senate votes. This matters because… --- ## ["Safe" Smoking: Ways to reduce cigarette harm without quitting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-smoking-ways-to-reduce-cigarette-harm-without-quitting/464384)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2008, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-smoking-ways-to-reduce-cigarette-harm-without-quitting/464384 "2008-09-22T23:42:26Z")
Cigarettes are bad. We all know that. In fact, I think that we are “overly informed” about the harms cigarettes can cause in the human body. Yet, people continue to smoke, because they want to, or they like it, or most c… --- ## [Word errors you discovered embarrassingly late in life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-errors-you-discovered-embarrassingly-late-in-life/482604)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-errors-you-discovered-embarrassingly-late-in-life/482604 "2009-01-30T10:08:20Z")
I \*just \*realized it really is mischievous, as in, “mis-chiv-ous”, not “mis-chee-vee-ous”. I thought the prior was a snooty affectation, but, uh, no. There’s no “ee” vowel after the v, is there? :smack: A few months ago… --- ## [Process Meats - Does the freshness date change after breaking the vacuum seal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/process-meats-does-the-freshness-date-change-after-breaking-the-vacuum-seal/588643)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/process-meats-does-the-freshness-date-change-after-breaking-the-vacuum-seal/588643 "2011-07-13T22:00:08Z")
My coworkers and I have been arguing this back and forth for awhile. Processed lunch meats have nearly unbelievable freshness dates on them. Ham, turkey, sliced chicken often have dates a month or more away. Microwave p… --- ## [Mechanics: Car wont start. One click...more to come...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanics-car-wont-start-one-click-more-to-come/656604)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanics-car-wont-start-one-click-more-to-come/656604 "2017-12-27T18:17:57Z")
OK, good mechanics, help me out, please. 91 Chrysler New Yorker. 6 cylinder. So, I tried to start my car. I heard 1 click, and that was it. I thought it was a weak battery, since I have a propensity to leave electrical… --- ## [Foot injury - advice? {It’s a blood clot}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-injury-advice-it-s-a-blood-clot/970446)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 389\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-injury-advice-it-s-a-blood-clot/970446 "2024-08-10T14:08:32Z")
Hi. I started having foot pain on 8/21, six days ago now. After several days of this I called my GP’s office and was told my doc was on vacation, so the earliest she can see me would be September 6, more than a week away… --- ## [The Third Jihad-recommended viewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-third-jihad-recommended-viewing/546953)
**Author:** [@Skeleton10](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skeleton10)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-third-jihad-recommended-viewing/546953 "2010-07-23T15:09:43Z")
Got 30 minutes? pop a handfull of Xanax and plop down for a cold dose of reality… http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/the\_third\_jihad/ --- ## [Could the Axis Powers have won WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-axis-powers-have-won-wwii/630891)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-axis-powers-have-won-wwii/630891 "2012-08-16T18:12:02Z")
I think most historians agree that their were some pretty big blunders made by the Axis powers during WWII and I have often heard and/or read people speculating on the possibility of the Axis powers actually winning (not… --- ## [Things that make you feel old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-feel-old/584530)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-feel-old/584530 "2011-06-23T01:06:50Z")
I was in a bar over the weekend and noticed one of those signs that said: You must have been born on or before this date in \[SIZE=“7”\]1990 to be served in this establishment. \[/SIZE\] Wait, what? \*1990?? \*How the fuck… --- ## [Sous Vide Cooking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-cooking/647028)
**Author:** [@keturah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/keturah)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-cooking/647028 "2015-08-21T03:33:29Z")
Anyone else using sous vide? I just got a sous vide supreme and have done 12 hr chuck, 48 hour short ribs and 63 degree eggs. Looking for some suggestions for time /temp combos and bag additions from anyone who is also e… --- ## [Can a dog eat too much rawhide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-eat-too-much-rawhide/96695)
**Author:** [@deb2world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deb2world)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2001, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-eat-too-much-rawhide/96695 "2001-12-05T01:12:45Z")
My dog loves rawhide bones. She wants one every day and twice if I would let her. She is an agressive chewer who is only a year old, so needless to say, if she doesn’t have a rawhide bone to chew on she has a tendency of… --- ## [is David Letterman Jewish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-david-letterman-jewish/343514)
**Author:** [@mitchco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mitchco)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-david-letterman-jewish/343514 "2011-08-27T22:28:28Z")
some people believe Dave letterman is Jewish , and he pretends to be a regular middle American guy , because he is ashamed of his heritage. Is it true ? Letterman could be a Jewish name , but maybe not. --- ## [This Is The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-mmp/662330)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-mmp/662330 "2013-07-08T23:57:25Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 70 Amurrkin out and cloudy with probably rain again off and on all day. The same for the next three days includin’ the Fourth. It kinda looks like Thursday will be a han… --- ## [What is your IQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-iq/642130)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-iq/642130 "2013-02-04T02:13:35Z")
It’s simple: A voluntary response survey of Dopers’ IQs. :eek:. --- ## [Battlestar Galactica 4.18 - "Deadlock" (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-18-deadlock-spoilers/486664)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2009, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-18-deadlock-spoilers/486664 "2009-02-27T19:13:41Z")
Spoiler policy: If you want to discuss a plot point from an upcoming episode, something you know is going to happen because it’s been revealed in interviews or some other canon source, including the preview for the follo… --- ## [How TV shows have dealt with death of an actor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tv-shows-have-dealt-with-death-of-an-actor/663504)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tv-shows-have-dealt-with-death-of-an-actor/663504 "2013-07-21T23:06:01Z")
The death of Cory Monteith (one of the “Glee” stars) this weekend started me thinking about how TV shows deal with the death of a major character. Probably the worst decision alltime was “Chico and the Man” dealing with… --- ## [What's the difference between Jam, Jelly, and Marmalade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-jam-jelly-and-marmalade/647663)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-jam-jelly-and-marmalade/647663 "2013-01-24T19:36:24Z")
Just what the title says --- ## [How I spent my Saturday – a boring MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-spent-my-saturday-a-boring-mmp/364829)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 605\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2006, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-spent-my-saturday-a-boring-mmp/364829 "2006-07-24T02:11:49Z")
We sold our boat in April. For the first time since 1990, we are boatless. When I cross one of the bridges around here and see sails passing on the river or bay, I miss being able to do that. But I knew we’d get anoth… --- ## [Raped woman sentenced to 90 lashes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raped-woman-sentenced-to-90-lashes/394837)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 300\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raped-woman-sentenced-to-90-lashes/394837 "2007-03-14T18:52:18Z")
Link. So long as Islamic law says such things, consider me to be a sworn enemy of Islam. Words cannot describe the feelings such…barbarism engenders in me. --- ## [Partitioning Ukraine ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/partitioning-ukraine/682758)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/partitioning-ukraine/682758 "2014-06-03T21:41:03Z")
How about this as a long-term solution to the current crisis? A certain number of East Ukrainian provinces and Crimea get to vote on a referendum on whether they want to join Russia. The referendum is overseen by inte… --- ## [What do Libertarians think should happen when disasters strike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-libertarians-think-should-happen-when-disasters-strike/640758)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-libertarians-think-should-happen-when-disasters-strike/640758 "2012-11-14T09:04:38Z")
So Hurricane Sandy came along and messed up some pretty populous areas of the country, some of which are still trying to come to terms with things. When this happened, FEMA on the federal level and a ton of assistance f… --- ## [OH THE HORROR! Is this some sick joke? What have you done to these poor children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-horror-is-this-some-sick-joke-what-have-you-done-to-these-poor-children/413711)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-horror-is-this-some-sick-joke-what-have-you-done-to-these-poor-children/413711 "2007-08-27T12:39:50Z")
From a website advertising photo retouching. The person involved seems to specialize in pageant photos, and says “I’m glad to answer any questions you have. Don’t hesitate to ask.” My first and most important question i… --- ## [What is the least racist country on the planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-least-racist-country-on-the-planet/601507)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-least-racist-country-on-the-planet/601507 "2011-11-04T22:36:36Z")
In this thread Discussion of white "privilege" \[kinda'long\] - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board a claim is made that the US is the least racist country on the planet. It’s sort of derailed the thread, s… --- ## ['POP' Goes Art Robinson (Maddow 10/07)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-goes-art-robinson-maddow-10-07/556448)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-goes-art-robinson-maddow-10-07/556448 "2010-10-17T01:42:44Z")
I will confess to knowing next to nothing about the race for an Oregon Congressional seat between multi-term Democrat Peter DeFazio and Republican, Tea-partiesque challenger Art Robinson, but based on Mr. Robinson’s utte… --- ## [How is a biological male feeling female different from me feeling like Napoleon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-a-biological-male-feeling-female-different-from-me-feeling-like-napoleon/537608)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-a-biological-male-feeling-female-different-from-me-feeling-like-napoleon/537608 "2010-11-07T18:02:57Z")
The title explains it all. I don’t understand why one is a psychological disorder and the other isn’t. Why shouldn’t we treat transgenders with psychological therapy instead of surgery and hormones? --- ## [The GOP doesn't seem to be a very healthy party these days. It's just racist fury & cultural rage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gop-doesnt-seem-to-be-a-very-healthy-party-these-days-its-just-racist-fury-cultural-rage/630274)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gop-doesnt-seem-to-be-a-very-healthy-party-these-days-its-just-racist-fury-cultural-rage/630274 "2012-08-10T10:31:09Z")
The party I joined in my youth, and am still a registered Primary voter for, is almost unrecognizable to me these days. It’s like every stupid racist, anti-scientific, arrogant attitude I despise has rolled itself into a… --- ## [Let's mini-rant, shall we?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-mini-rant-shall-we/423848)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-mini-rant-shall-we/423848 "2007-11-23T22:02:54Z")
Haven’t seen a mini thread up recently, and I’m just annoyed by a couple things today. First, dear maternity store: yes, I know you have us pregnant chicks over a barrel, and I capitulate to your no-returns policy. But… --- ## [Bland Curry--what am I doing wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bland-curry-what-am-i-doing-wrong/385984)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bland-curry-what-am-i-doing-wrong/385984 "2007-01-08T17:23:15Z")
I love the smell of curry. When I eat out, I love the taste of curry. However, when I cook at home and use curry, although the dish smells lovely, it doesn’t really taste like curry (or the stuff I’m eating when I eat … --- ## [Can we finally get some clarification on what's "misogynistic" and off-limits now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-finally-get-some-clarification-on-whats-misogynistic-and-off-limits-now/657244)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-finally-get-some-clarification-on-whats-misogynistic-and-off-limits-now/657244 "2013-05-02T17:44:24Z")
First there’s a threadabout a highly-profane and insane email sent out by a sorority member. A few jokes were cracked, and mod intervention made it clear there were new policies or standards here. Were the jokes off-topi… --- ## [Artists You No Longer Enjoy After Meeting Them In Person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-you-no-longer-enjoy-after-meeting-them-in-person/628337)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-you-no-longer-enjoy-after-meeting-them-in-person/628337 "2012-07-20T16:47:08Z")
Have you ever had an artist’s work spoiled by their personality? I can think of 2 science fiction writers whose books I once enjoyed, but I can no longer read their works because they were such jackasses in person, at a… --- ## [Why are American houses built so cheaply/poorly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-american-houses-built-so-cheaply-poorly/836460)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Flavius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marcus_Flavius)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-american-houses-built-so-cheaply-poorly/836460 "2019-07-22T17:31:25Z")
Why does the richest nation in the world build such shoddy houses? The poor quality of American housing is quite frankly disgraceful. OSB, really? Fine for a shed or temporary dwelling, not a house. Asphalt roof shingles… --- ## [How do we prevent atrocities like the Norwegian Utoja-massacre and the Oslo terror-bombings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-prevent-atrocities-like-the-norwegian-utoja-massacre-and-the-oslo-terror-bombings/590946)
**Author:** [@RaleighRally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaleighRally)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-prevent-atrocities-like-the-norwegian-utoja-massacre-and-the-oslo-terror-bombings/590946 "2011-08-05T06:57:31Z")
Instead of throwing ad hominems in the Pit, it would be a lot more constructive to have a serious debate about this issue. Should we criminalize critique of “Political Correctness” and ban political parties that want … --- ## [Hey, Chumpsky, how about you enlighten us.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-chumpsky-how-about-you-enlighten-us/147100)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2003, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-chumpsky-how-about-you-enlighten-us/147100 "2003-01-17T06:25:35Z")
It’s not as though you have any lack of bullshit to say. So, capitalism doesn’t work in your opinion. Fine. So, the military is a puppet organization for “Fortune 500 companies”. OK. However, nowhere in your multitude o… --- ## [Suicide by Potassium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-by-potassium/703289)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-by-potassium/703289 "2018-05-02T22:01:35Z")
I was making a batch of homemade Soylent (complete meal replacement) yesterday and had to use 50 pills of potassium citrate for one day’s portion. It was a little unnerving to put so many pills into one batch but the re… --- ## [Shortest distance between Alcatraz Island and shore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-distance-between-alcatraz-island-and-shore/375334)
**Author:** [@ntcrawler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ntcrawler)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2006, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-distance-between-alcatraz-island-and-shore/375334 "2006-10-07T00:31:57Z")
what is the shortest possible distance between Alcatraz island an the mainland up in Northern California? --- ## [Dude, if you're not sitting, don't use the stall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-if-youre-not-sitting-dont-use-the-stall/638367)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-if-youre-not-sitting-dont-use-the-stall/638367 "2012-11-14T03:15:58Z")
Seriously, what’s the matter with you? There is a whole wall of open urinals and you’re taking up a stall. Leave the fucking stall for those who need to sit, asshole. And regardless of what you’ve done in there, FUCKING… --- ## [MLB: 2025 Postseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 1191\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478 "2025-11-09T00:20:26Z")
Opening a new thread for the playoffs, which start on Tuesday the 30th when all four wild card series get underway. Here are the odds for winning the world series, according to Draft Kings. The positive number by each t… --- ## [iZombie - anyone else planning to watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/izombie-anyone-else-planning-to-watch/715235)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/izombie-anyone-else-planning-to-watch/715235 "2015-08-03T19:30:38Z")
It’s a new show from Rob Thomas, creator and writer of Veronica Mars. It has been compared to a Buffy/Veronica Mars kind of show and I’m kind of excited to hear about it. Is anyone else going to watch it? EW says: I … --- ## [So what if Roe v. Wade is overturned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/921653)
**Author:** [@razordance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/razordance)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/921653 "2022-06-06T20:08:56Z")
That won’t mean abortion is illegal. All it means is that abortion, no longer enjoying constitutional protection, becomes an ordinary legislative issue. Which would be very bad for the Pubs electorally. I think that m… --- ## [Monsanto- Is it really Teh Evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monsanto-is-it-really-teh-evil/638500)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monsanto-is-it-really-teh-evil/638500 "2012-11-14T04:51:17Z")
Listening to Coast to Coast AM, opening my Facebook, checking the occasional Conspiracy Buff site- either Left or Right, I am hearing & seeing stuff about Monsanto corrupting the food supply, poisoning humanity, killing … --- ## [EPIC FAIL: "I convinced her to bed another man, and now I'm insanely jealous."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-fail-i-convinced-her-to-bed-another-man-and-now-im-insanely-jealous/591498)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-fail-i-convinced-her-to-bed-another-man-and-now-im-insanely-jealous/591498 "2011-08-11T00:45:44Z")
So while reading the latest Prudence article, I came across this letter. Talk about getting exactly what you deserve. Instant fucking karma, and it couldn’t have happen to a more despicable person. I honestly can’t s… --- ## [Frivolous lawsuits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frivolous-lawsuits/663809)
**Author:** [@Tracijo67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracijo67)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frivolous-lawsuits/663809 "2014-04-30T22:09:21Z")
I am being sued by a young woman who walked in front of my car and was “hit”. I had pulled out of the parking garage at work, crossed over the pedestrian walk, and was waiting at street level to make a right turn. She ch… --- ## [Can a parent take their child out of the US without the other parent's consent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-parent-take-their-child-out-of-the-us-without-the-other-parents-consent/554414)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-parent-take-their-child-out-of-the-us-without-the-other-parents-consent/554414 "2010-09-21T04:56:10Z")
What it says. If the parents are married, can one of them take/send their underaged children out of the US without consent of the coparent? If they are not living together or are legally separated, does that affect thi… --- ## [Rate your own popularity on the Dope.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153 "2010-01-14T06:11:55Z")
How popular do you think you are here? How many people do you think recognize your name and remember who you are? --- ## [Women voice their preferences - The Authentic Penis Size Preference Chart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-voice-their-preferences-the-authentic-penis-size-preference-chart/449254)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-voice-their-preferences-the-authentic-penis-size-preference-chart/449254 "2013-12-13T07:15:34Z")
From Women: Authentic Penis Size Preference Chart - Women finally voice their preferences. Metric too! Are “you in the zone”? --- ## [Thor (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-open-spoilers/580672)
**Author:** [@SecondJudith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SecondJudith)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-open-spoilers/580672 "2011-08-27T00:50:22Z")
Has anyone else seen this yet? I looked for a thread but couldn’t find it. I thought it was completely delightful, and even my husband (who doesn’t tend to like superhero/action films) had a good time. The standout act… --- ## [What's wrong with me/my new weed whacker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-me-my-new-weed-whacker/586282)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-me-my-new-weed-whacker/586282 "2014-05-15T17:13:21Z")
So I bought a string trimmer for my crazy overgrown yard. It’s an Echo GT-255, recommended in Consumer Reports. Supposed to be an easy starter! Yeah, right - I tried starting it this morning, got my ex to give it a fe… --- ## [Children acting in R-rated movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-acting-in-r-rated-movies/471346)
**Author:** [@KnitWit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KnitWit)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-acting-in-r-rated-movies/471346 "2008-11-08T08:07:43Z")
An ad for the movie “Role Models” made me think about this. The movie is rated R. There’s at least one child of maybe 10 or 12 in the movie. How is it you must be protected from R-rated material such as bad language and … --- ## [The mandatory "Million Dollar Challenge is a fraud" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandatory-million-dollar-challenge-is-a-fraud-thread/289555)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2005, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandatory-million-dollar-challenge-is-a-fraud-thread/289555 "2005-03-03T15:46:43Z")
Dong-Ding! Time for our periodic “Randi’s Million Dollar Challenge is fraud” thread. Again. I am starting it here to avoid hijacking the “John of God” thread that was going along so swimingly until Devilsknew and Evan… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=255&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=257&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)