# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=271&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:** 272 --- ## [The Duggars are expecting again (#20!!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-duggars-are-expecting-again-20/602283)
**Author:** [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-duggars-are-expecting-again-20/602283 "2011-11-15T19:29:15Z")
link here Wow, I hope this one isn’t another 25-week preemie. A baby at 45 to someone who’s suffered from preeclampsia in the past is no small potatoes. I wish them luck. --- ## [My question for Libertarians - should it be legal to masturbate in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-question-for-libertarians-should-it-be-legal-to-masturbate-in-public/628785)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-question-for-libertarians-should-it-be-legal-to-masturbate-in-public/628785 "2012-07-26T18:49:09Z")
If one says “No” they cannot be a Libertarian. They are a moralist authoritarian who wants the state to impose their moral views on its citizens. There is no harm done to me if such behavior occurs. Now an owner of pr… --- ## [What were people scared of in the past that now seems funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-people-scared-of-in-the-past-that-now-seems-funny/558653)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-people-scared-of-in-the-past-that-now-seems-funny/558653 "2010-11-02T20:45:49Z")
I got to thinking about the article recently that talked about how Google was creating a self-navigating car. What has struck me when I talk about it with people, they are universally scared of the prospect. I’m not mo… --- ## [Do men live with poodles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-live-with-poodles/592366)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-live-with-poodles/592366 "2011-08-16T17:15:28Z")
I like (standard) poodles, and plan to adopt one when I retire. My friend Matt wants me to adopt a more “manly” dog, and says men don’t have poodles. It’s that last part I disagree with. So my only question is, do many… --- ## [This thread goes backwards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-goes-backwards/839769)
**Author:** [@atimnie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/atimnie)\ **Replies:** 491\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-goes-backwards/839769 "2019-11-02T02:42:30Z")
Well, I can’t top that, might as well end this thread. --- ## [Little things that irritate in a big way - Cafe edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-irritate-in-a-big-way-cafe-edition/567318)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-irritate-in-a-big-way-cafe-edition/567318 "2011-03-02T10:50:22Z")
The volume of the opening on the Daily Show, both music and screaming crowd. It grates my nerves SO much. GRRR! --- ## [What's wrong, if anything, with community colleges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-if-anything-with-community-colleges/557225)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-if-anything-with-community-colleges/557225 "2010-12-13T21:49:48Z")
Anytime I hear of community colleges, it’s disparagingly. The sitcom Community uses the setting of a community college as a joke. What’s wrong with them, if anything? Why did they get a bad repuation (if they do indeed h… --- ## [Brits don't rinse soapy dishes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-dont-rinse-soapy-dishes/635411)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-dont-rinse-soapy-dishes/635411 "2012-10-01T18:12:53Z")
Last night I heard that at least in the past, British restaurants would wash their dishes but not rinse the soap off, leaving it to dry on the plates, then serving food on the plates. In fact, there was no way to rinse t… --- ## [Why isn't The Straight Dope very popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-straight-dope-very-popular/850837)
**Author:** [@Doctorhmmmm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctorhmmmm)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-straight-dope-very-popular/850837 "2020-05-05T04:11:32Z")
This site is so old and so cool I was just wondering why such a nostalgic and cool place not very popular? --- ## [Why Did Queen Elizabeth II Hate Princess Diana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-queen-elizabeth-ii-hate-princess-diana/590315)
**Author:** [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-queen-elizabeth-ii-hate-princess-diana/590315 "2011-07-27T18:11:37Z")
Late last night I was bored and watching TV, and I happened upon a showing of “The Queen” here on one of SLC’s broadcast networks (I don’t have cable) and I started watching the film about 20 minutes after it had starte… --- ## [How do you tell if your computer has a sound card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-your-computer-has-a-sound-card/672993)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-your-computer-has-a-sound-card/672993 "2013-11-07T13:23:01Z")
I bought a rebuilt computer, recently. I tried adding plug-in speaker, but they don’t even register as plugged-in. And no sound. So…How do I tell if my computer has a sound card? --- ## [pick your wooden actor - actress couple of all-time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-your-wooden-actor-actress-couple-of-all-time/515500)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-your-wooden-actor-actress-couple-of-all-time/515500 "2015-12-12T15:07:11Z")
OK… here’s what I’m looking for. The two stiffest people you can think of that, if put on the silver screen together, would make the movie look more like a budding forest than a feature film. My nominees: Bill Paxton … --- ## [how much damage can a 22 caliber hand gun do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-damage-can-a-22-caliber-hand-gun-do/218438)
**Author:** [@hansolo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hansolo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2003, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-damage-can-a-22-caliber-hand-gun-do/218438 "2003-12-13T17:30:12Z")
a friend of mine was threatened with one, say he had been shot (luckily he wasnt) is a .22 strong enough to case any considerable long term damage to someones body? --- ## [FDR and the Atomic Bomb.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fdr-and-the-atomic-bomb/532073)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fdr-and-the-atomic-bomb/532073 "2010-04-13T14:56:14Z")
Something that I have wondered for some time now, would Pres. Franklin Delano Roosevelt have dropped the Atom bomb (presumably on Japan)? I know Pres. Harry Truman didn’t even know we had it at first. So apparently he pr… --- ## [Non-Experts and Science](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-experts-and-science/793866)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 244\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-experts-and-science/793866 "2017-09-01T22:11:34Z")
In the “Quantum Mechanics & Mind” thread, the question was pondered by Expanso Mapcase: I think the question can be even further generalized to why do non-experts in science think that they’ve come up with some amazing… --- ## [Shirley MacLaine explains the Holocaust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shirley-maclaine-explains-the-holocaust/712539)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shirley-maclaine-explains-the-holocaust/712539 "2015-04-22T11:42:50Z")
Link In other words, they had it coming. Honestly I don’t know why I’m bothering to pit this profoundly stupid cunt. What kind of heinous crime did she commit in an earlier existence in order to be born this dumb? I s… --- ## [I know my baby is adorable...please stop asking how old or threatening to kidnap him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-my-baby-is-adorable-please-stop-asking-how-old-or-threatening-to-kidnap-him/705178)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-my-baby-is-adorable-please-stop-asking-how-old-or-threatening-to-kidnap-him/705178 "2014-12-01T16:27:53Z")
As proud parents of an adorable newborn, I’m finding that he seems to get a lot of unwanted attention. For example: “He’s sooo adorable!! I could just snatch him up!!” “Oooo! I could just take him home with me!” “He… --- ## [Really obvious mistakes in Movies and TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-obvious-mistakes-in-movies-and-tv/389050)
**Author:** [@Mouse\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mouse_Maven)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-obvious-mistakes-in-movies-and-tv/389050 "2007-02-26T16:28:51Z")
This is strictly a matter of opinion. Misrepresentations, anachronisms and mistakes are common in films and television shows. To me, there are some that can “pass” – using the word “thug” in 13th century England – and … --- ## [Need a low-cost "professional" vacuum.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-low-cost-professional-vacuum/703785)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-low-cost-professional-vacuum/703785 "2019-07-22T17:38:35Z")
We have tons of dog hair in our house. We vacuum once a week with our low-cost Bissell CleanView but it overheats (so the belt now slips off the rotor) and I just don’t think the suction and filter system really works f… --- ## [What commercials say to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-commercials-say-to-you/674135)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-commercials-say-to-you/674135 "2014-01-14T20:11:14Z")
‘Why are these people surprised? They just found out they were secretly tasting Sam Adams Boston Lager.’ Takeaway: ‘Sam Adams. The beer we have to trick people to drink.’ ‘We’ll verify your insurance for free!’ Takea… --- ## [An M1A2 Abrams tank in World War 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-m1a2-abrams-tank-in-world-war-2/625713)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-m1a2-abrams-tank-in-world-war-2/625713 "2012-06-22T20:16:11Z")
Through the use of a timey-wimey ball I manage to transport an American M1A2 Abrams tank back to Normandy, mid-June 1944. It is fully crewed with experienced tank personnel, fully loaded for combat and fuelled to the bri… --- ## [Is there a British equivalent to the American Independence Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-british-equivalent-to-the-american-independence-day/558756)
**Author:** [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-british-equivalent-to-the-american-independence-day/558756 "2010-11-04T18:42:58Z")
Here in the Colonies, we have the Fourth of July, aka Independence Day. We celebrate with fireworks, cookouts, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and so forth. The point of the holiday is to remember the signin… --- ## [how does my PC's web browser know my location?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-pcs-web-browser-know-my-location/607955)
**Author:** [@doubled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doubled)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-pcs-web-browser-know-my-location/607955 "2012-01-04T20:50:11Z")
My phone knows my location because of GPS, and/or triangulation of multiple cell phone towers. OK, fine. But google maps on my PC just asked me to share my location, and when I did, it correctly pinpointed me on a map. … --- ## [Company's coming in the MMP!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companys-coming-in-the-mmp/723139)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companys-coming-in-the-mmp/723139 "2015-06-29T03:32:52Z")
To clarify the title, this is about unexpected company, not new visitors to the MMP. Onward. Our daughter is coming here late Thursday evening for her cousin’s wedding on Sat. That wasn’t unexpected - we’d made the pl… --- ## [Why is depression so prevalent in contemporary society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-depression-so-prevalent-in-contemporary-society/649418)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-depression-so-prevalent-in-contemporary-society/649418 "2013-02-17T00:33:11Z")
I can’t cite that depression is so prevalent in contemporary society because I can’t find any authoritative or official source saying it’s common. The reason that I am asking is because I see a lot of people unhappy and… --- ## [US CDC initiative to promote routine circumcision for all baby boys raises it's head](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cdc-initiative-to-promote-routine-circumcision-for-all-baby-boys-raises-its-head/507442)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cdc-initiative-to-promote-routine-circumcision-for-all-baby-boys-raises-its-head/507442 "2009-09-09T05:47:16Z")
Public health officials are considering promoting routine circumcision for all baby boys born in the United States to reduce the spread of H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS. Benefits seem relatively minor for US childr… --- ## [New Movie About Liberace and Boyfriend? WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-movie-about-liberace-and-boyfriend-wtf/652582)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-movie-about-liberace-and-boyfriend-wtf/652582 "2013-05-30T06:07:25Z")
I was reading an article about the new Matt Damon movie (he plays Liberace’s boyfriend). My reaction-who is going to watch this? I mean, Liberace was liked by (mostly) middle-aged women-and he’s been gone for a long tim… --- ## [Obama = Hitler. The Complete Saga \[edited thread title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-hitler-the-complete-saga-edited-thread-title/538898)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-hitler-the-complete-saga-edited-thread-title/538898 "2013-02-06T14:54:36Z")
OK, so a paper I know ran this column http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/521530.html It’s ringing bells that I’ve heard it all before. Is he plagiarizing this? I’ve looked but the signal-to-noise is … --- ## [One of the stories of Krishna - a romantic MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-stories-of-krishna-a-romantic-mmp/408451)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 572\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2007, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-stories-of-krishna-a-romantic-mmp/408451 "2007-06-25T05:27:26Z")
The love story that I always heard throughout my childhood was that of Radha-Krishna. Krishna is an incarnation of the Sustainer God Vishnu upon this earth, and Radha was his love when he was here. It is said when he pl… --- ## [Is there a such thing a the "gay gene"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-such-thing-a-the-gay-gene/38292)
**Author:** [@Rook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rook)\ **Replies:** 421\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2000, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-such-thing-a-the-gay-gene/38292 "2000-11-07T21:33:32Z")
I’m heterosexual and so are all my friends but I’ve worked closely with many gay people. I could never bring myself to ask them if the reason they are gay is because “they were born that way”? I’m personally tired of wat… --- ## [1/4, 1/2, 3/4 on a Mac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-4-1-2-3-4-on-a-mac/395445)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-4-1-2-3-4-on-a-mac/395445 "2014-04-18T17:33:11Z")
On a PC I can make a single-character 1/2 by typing ALT + 189. How do I do that on a Mac? --- ## [Some very non-Pitting questions for Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-very-non-pitting-questions-for-bricker/695375)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-very-non-pitting-questions-for-bricker/695375 "2014-08-15T12:40:52Z")
Bricker, as you’ve surely noticed, my new sig \[quotes you\] (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17629474&postcount=139) as follows: “I’m convinced that applying your concept of morality to our country wo… --- ## [Should telemarketing be outlawed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-telemarketing-be-outlawed/44272)
**Author:** [@RoboDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RoboDude)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2001, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-telemarketing-be-outlawed/44272 "2001-01-22T01:54:40Z")
To start, here’s a repeat of what I posted in a recent Pit thread: There is no reason for a legitimate business or charity to engage in phone solicitation. Period. Plenty of entrepreneurs have made healthy profits with… --- ## [Greetings. My name is Crandall Spondular](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greetings-my-name-is-crandall-spondular/428730)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greetings-my-name-is-crandall-spondular/428730 "2008-01-26T17:41:04Z")
A week or so ago, I received this very touching email: What an interesting and heart rending story. How could I possibly refuse to help? Some days passed after I replied, and I had almost given up hope, when, to m… --- ## [How can you fight that of which you are ignorant? (dismantling racism) (long, sorry)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-fight-that-of-which-you-are-ignorant-dismantling-racism-long-sorry/846162)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-fight-that-of-which-you-are-ignorant-dismantling-racism-long-sorry/846162 "2020-01-31T03:51:39Z")
I recently had an a rather upsetting and unsettling experience with a former high school classmate, one whom I respect quite highly and who also happens to be black. Our interaction was re a couple of FB posts I came ac… --- ## [It's meat. Get over it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-meat-get-over-it/664144)
**Author:** [@Tacit\_Knowledge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tacit_Knowledge)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-meat-get-over-it/664144 "2013-08-02T01:27:42Z")
So what’s up with people who insist that certain meats are not meat? Religion and meat markets, I suppose, are to blame. But how and why would that idea ever get started to begin with? Why would meat markets/supermarkets… --- ## [American soldier crosses into North Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-soldier-crosses-into-north-korea/987221)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-soldier-crosses-into-north-korea/987221 "2024-09-22T15:53:58Z")
Apparently he’d been facing some sort of disciplinary action, but how can ANYONE think this is a good solution to your problems? --- ## [What do you think the Brits will do if they find Richard III's remains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-the-brits-will-do-if-they-find-richard-iiis-remains/634591)
**Author:** [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-the-brits-will-do-if-they-find-richard-iiis-remains/634591 "2013-02-10T05:52:19Z")
Will the guy get a proper funeral after all these years? Will they rebury him where they find him or elsewhere? Who gets to decide? --- ## [Could I buy a dolphin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-buy-a-dolphin/321874)
**Author:** [@jln420](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jln420)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-buy-a-dolphin/321874 "2014-01-30T01:21:52Z")
Is it legal for a private citizen to own a dolphin? Where could I buy one? How much would it cost? --- ## [What to do after hitting parked car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-after-hitting-parked-car/685271)
**Author:** [@Whiteknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiteknight)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-after-hitting-parked-car/685271 "2014-04-04T14:08:16Z")
My wife scraped a parked car while exiting a parking spot today. There is a small dent and some paint damage on the other vehicle and a long scratch that touches three panels on our vehicle. She left her contact inform… --- ## [Why has the advent of CG/3D animation seemingly killed Drawn/2D in movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-advent-of-cg-3d-animation-seemingly-killed-drawn-2d-in-movies/494444)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-advent-of-cg-3d-animation-seemingly-killed-drawn-2d-in-movies/494444 "2009-05-12T16:53:55Z")
I say “in movies” because 3D animation\* still seems to be a novelty on television and I can only name a handful that use it (and even less that are still on a regular airing schedule that do). Now, I can understand (alb… --- ## [How would you win The Running Man (Stephen King's novella)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-win-the-running-man-stephen-kings-novella/605334)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-win-the-running-man-stephen-kings-novella/605334 "2011-12-30T05:04:11Z")
Inspired by an old The Long Walk thread. Here’s the game show scenario, according to Stephen King’s novella (not the movie): \[ul\] \[li\]You must survive 30 days to win a billion dollars. That’s pretty much the only rule… --- ## [NFL Week 10 - Thursday Night Games Are Upon Us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10-thursday-night-games-are-upon-us/517374)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10-thursday-night-games-are-upon-us/517374 "2009-11-19T15:01:34Z")
I’ll get this weeks thread started with just tonight’s game. Thursday, Nov. 12 SAN FRANCISCO 3 Chicago 43½ I haven’t yet finished my Bears mid-season review in the NFC North thread yet but anyone interested in my… --- ## [Chasing Mummies: Oh Mighty Isis, History Channel has killed again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasing-mummies-oh-mighty-isis-history-channel-has-killed-again/546757)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasing-mummies-oh-mighty-isis-history-channel-has-killed-again/546757 "2010-08-08T16:04:26Z")
Take one of the most fascinating of places- the ruins of the step pyramid in Egypt. Hire as your star one of the world’s foremost Egyptologists: Dr. Zahi Hawass. Add in some grad students and unfettered access to the i… --- ## [How did Gandalf plan on getting into Mordor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-gandalf-plan-on-getting-into-mordor/526793)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-gandalf-plan-on-getting-into-mordor/526793 "2010-02-06T01:13:04Z")
This is pure speculation of course because it doesn’t even hint about it in the book. Maybe he knew about a secret entrance? Maybe he knew about Cirith Ungol? --- ## [You vs. a medieval knight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-vs-a-medieval-knight/699804)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-vs-a-medieval-knight/699804 "2015-01-16T01:58:01Z")
So, you’re chilling out in the Middle Ages circa 1300 when you accidentally seduce the favourite wench of a Teutonic Knight (or, if you’re a girl, you wear your “I love paganism!” t-shirt). Now you’re in some deep midde… --- ## [Rude questions you wish you could ask.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-questions-you-wish-you-could-ask/659226)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-questions-you-wish-you-could-ask/659226 "2013-06-01T18:53:38Z")
There’s a thread down the page a bit that asks how people with upper limb deformity (specifically due to thalidomide but the question would stand for anybody with a similar deformity) handle toileting issues. Mostly so I… --- ## [Red dead redemption thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption-thread/539188)
**Author:** [@freep5637](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freep5637)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption-thread/539188 "2010-07-22T21:28:33Z")
Was surprised to find that there wasn’t a RDR thread on the straight dope gamer forum yet so I thought I’d take the liberty to start one. We can begin with rumors and speculation and go from there once the game gets rel… --- ## [Ear hair. Men: What do you do about it? Women: Do you care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-hair-men-what-do-you-do-about-it-women-do-you-care/573114)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-hair-men-what-do-you-do-about-it-women-do-you-care/573114 "2011-03-04T21:25:14Z")
I’ve just spent a rather painful few minutes plucking the hair from my ears. I’m not sure why it bothers me but it does. Men: Do you do anything about your ear hair? Pluck it? Trim it? Go au natural? Women: Does … --- ## [Weeaboos for countries other than Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weeaboos-for-countries-other-than-japan/701407)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weeaboos-for-countries-other-than-japan/701407 "2014-10-22T20:55:26Z")
There’s a subculture of non-Japanese people out there who are fanatic about all things Japanese. Anime, food, social norms, whatever. The polite term for these people is Japanophile; the less polite slang term (especia… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=270&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=272&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)