# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=289&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:** 290 --- ## [Arnold Schwarzenegger: Gay porn star?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-schwarzenegger-gay-porn-star/33099)
**Author:** [@sk8rixtx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sk8rixtx)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2000, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-schwarzenegger-gay-porn-star/33099 "2000-09-14T19:40:47Z")
Is it true? Was the Terminator really a gay porn star? Maybe its just a stupid rumor some kid made up to be funny. But its really been on my mind. Anybody know anything about this? Heavy Austrian accent “Shprrread yo’r… --- ## [What is the most humane way to euthanize a fish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-euthanize-a-fish/494294)
**Author:** [@Debon\_Err](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Debon_Err)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-euthanize-a-fish/494294 "2016-04-24T04:10:51Z")
We have a young Diamond Tetra who has suddenly gone wacky. One minute he was swimming around without a care in the world. Now he is flying about the tank in an uncontrolled spiral-like pattern, much like a balloon that w… --- ## [The 24 Types of Libertarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-24-types-of-libertarian/545120)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-24-types-of-libertarian/545120 "2010-07-16T16:36:07Z")
Excellent cartoon by Barry Deutsch, from Too bad you can’t post images on vbulletin . . . but, it comes with a conveniently prepared script! :slight\_smile: \[URL=“http://www.leftycartoons.com/the-24-types-of-libertarian… --- ## [Did Lee Harvey Oswald have an escape plan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-lee-harvey-oswald-have-an-escape-plan/540016)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-lee-harvey-oswald-have-an-escape-plan/540016 "2011-01-28T17:46:17Z")
If you accept as a given (as I do) that the evidence is overwhelming that Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK, and that there is no credible evidence that Oswald was operating as part of a conspiracy, then the question remains,… --- ## [Women: Does objectification = degradation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-does-objectification-degradation/706677)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-does-objectification-degradation/706677 "2014-12-13T17:31:41Z")
That is, if a man sees you as a sex object, is that an instance of male chauvinism? Is he seeing you/treating you as something less than an equally autonomous person with your own needs, views and feelings? Is pornograph… --- ## [Juice can spoil if left out for an hour? (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/juice-can-spoil-if-left-out-for-an-hour-need-answer-fast/566649)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/juice-can-spoil-if-left-out-for-an-hour-need-answer-fast/566649 "2011-01-07T23:22:29Z")
I’m having an argument with a coworker about the speed of spoilage About 4 hours ago, I brought a container of orange juice and apple juice to work and set it out for a little breakfast thing we’re having. It’s still o… --- ## [Margaret Thatcher's Legacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margaret-thatchers-legacy/655142)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margaret-thatchers-legacy/655142 "2013-04-11T16:03:25Z")
Given her passing this morning from a stroke, what is your thoughts about her legacy? Brit/UK dopers comments especially wanted. --- ## [Why do (some) old people move so slowly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-old-people-move-so-slowly/636885)
**Author:** [@FuzzyOgre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FuzzyOgre)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-old-people-move-so-slowly/636885 "2017-02-10T22:37:09Z")
Is it neurological, or a muscular issue? Perception of time? I know some old folks have balance issues, but others seem to do every thing slowly. A tiny old lady was tiny stepping along the side walk in my moms neighbou… --- ## [Whatcha Readin' Nov 2012 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-readin-nov-2012-edition/639457)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-readin-nov-2012-edition/639457 "2012-11-30T23:39:44Z")
Happy Halloween all. I hope you all weathered the storm well. Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and soon after that Christmas! Where has the year gone? I am in the middle of Bleak History by John Shirley and so far real… --- ## [Craigslist biuyer out of state. Safe way for him to pay me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-biuyer-out-of-state-safe-way-for-him-to-pay-me/516133)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-biuyer-out-of-state-safe-way-for-him-to-pay-me/516133 "2009-11-06T03:00:18Z")
I have been trying to sell some lighting equipment on Craigslist for a while, and now I have an offer from a guy in Florida that is asking can I ship it. What is a good way to accept a payment from him? The amount is aro… --- ## [Lost 4.01: "The Begining of the End"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-4-01-the-begining-of-the-end/435458)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-4-01-the-begining-of-the-end/435458 "2008-02-07T23:25:36Z")
Thread rules: Alright, kiddies, are you ready for some Lost? Louder! Are you REAAA–DYYY?? I figured I’d get this going a few days early so we can have some fun. Remember, it’s 9PM on Thursday (E/P time), although t… --- ## [How is the American Revolution taught in British schools?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-american-revolution-taught-in-british-schools/496047)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-american-revolution-taught-in-british-schools/496047 "2009-05-25T15:21:46Z")
I grew up in the US and know our side intimately as it has been drummed into my head from an early age. To sum up, a band of noble pilgrims seeking religious freedom made their way from England to the US to establish a … --- ## [Is Evergreen State College the canary in the coal mine, foretelling the death of higher education?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evergreen-state-college-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-foretelling-the-death-of-higher-education/787914)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evergreen-state-college-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-foretelling-the-death-of-higher-education/787914 "2017-06-12T02:12:16Z")
Colleges have, for at least several decades now, been known as hotbeds of activism. Usually that activism is an exciting footnote on college’s larger mission of educating young adults, preparing them for their careers an… --- ## [How often do you masturbate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-masturbate/362533)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2006, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-masturbate/362533 "2006-07-11T18:22:49Z")
I could have sworn we’d done this one before, but my search-fu is weak. The latest lesbian porn thread got a little sidetracked by my post regarding the frequency of masturbation. So, how 'bout it? How often do you flo… --- ## [Best songs not sung by the lead singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-not-sung-by-the-lead-singer/628813)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-not-sung-by-the-lead-singer/628813 "2012-07-27T13:42:30Z")
Inspired by the “why don’t bands have multiple lead singers?” thread, I decided to start a thread of great songs sung by someone besides the band’s lead singer. (Let’s ignore bands with mutiple lead singers like the Bea… --- ## [A Book Title/Author Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-book-title-author-game/344953)
**Author:** [@marque\_elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marque_elf)\ **Replies:** 621\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2006, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-book-title-author-game/344953 "2006-04-04T16:49:13Z")
We’ve done movies. We’ve done TV shows. We’ve done music groups. We’ve done artists and song titles. We haven’t done literature. I propose that we play a game using author’s names and book titles. Someone plays a b… --- ## [Where are the super secret weapons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-super-secret-weapons/699998)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-super-secret-weapons/699998 "2014-10-16T19:40:38Z")
Unless I am mistaken, the United States and its allies spend countless millions (billions?) of dollars a year developing weapons technology. For example, the stealth technology that is used in our most sophisticated war… --- ## [Texas Law is unenforceable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-law-is-unenforceable/949994)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-law-is-unenforceable/949994 "2021-12-20T18:48:24Z")
Even if the SCOTUS tosses Roe, the Texas law would still be unenforceable. No one but a Mother or her fetus would have standing to file a suit in court. A person would need to meet the rule that, “at an irreducible min… --- ## [No, SEIU, SCOTUS Says You Have to Keep Your Grabby Hands Out of Other People' Pockets!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-seiu-scotus-says-you-have-to-keep-your-grabby-hands-out-of-other-people-pockets/625853)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-seiu-scotus-says-you-have-to-keep-your-grabby-hands-out-of-other-people-pockets/625853 "2012-06-22T22:35:20Z")
And a good thing, too. Service Employees International Union, Local 1000, lives in a place where the streets are paved with gold. They are allowed a closed shop: if you want to work, you have to join the union, or pbay … --- ## [Bras suck for women of size.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bras-suck-for-women-of-size/536499)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bras-suck-for-women-of-size/536499 "2010-04-29T16:19:09Z")
(My new favorite way of saying I’m fat.) Newsflash for bra manufacturers: not all women with big bands need big cups\*. Not all women who need big bras want them to be big everywhere: I just want to keep my tits from wh… --- ## [The Methodist Church is splitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-methodist-church-is-splitting/845926)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-methodist-church-is-splitting/845926 "2024-05-16T14:07:17Z")
According to this news article the United Methodist Church is splitting into two parts: A conservative anti-gay marriage and gay clergy half, and an inclusive half. The United Methodist Church is the second largest Prot… --- ## [Songs That Mention a Famous Person But Are Not About That Person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-mention-a-famous-person-but-are-not-about-that-person/648386)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-mention-a-famous-person-but-are-not-about-that-person/648386 "2013-02-10T22:05:23Z")
I’ll open with two pair. Two contemporaries: Train’s new song \*Mermaid \*contains the line: “To an island so remote, only Johnny Depp has ever been to it before.” Tonight Tonight (Hot Chelle Rae) manages an impressive j… --- ## [Hillary: If the election had been held 12 days earlier, I'd be POTUS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-if-the-election-had-been-held-12-days-earlier-id-be-potus/785737)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-if-the-election-had-been-held-12-days-earlier-id-be-potus/785737 "2017-05-09T17:36:02Z")
Basically she blames the impact of Comey’s announcement of his investigation and the Russian hacking of campaign and Democratic party emails as the cause for changing voters views of her as a candidate. I’m not a big … --- ## [Is this really worth a warning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-worth-a-warning/744472)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-worth-a-warning/744472 "2016-02-08T02:27:17Z")
The guy called me a loser because I had a high post count, suggesting I have nothing better to do than sit and post all day. I checked his history, and it turns out we have a nearly identical post per day rate, and he … --- ## [Yer Darn Tootin': The "Fargo" Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yer-darn-tootin-the-fargo-thread/510316)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yer-darn-tootin-the-fargo-thread/510316 "2009-09-20T18:44:53Z")
Where is pancakes house? --- ## [Veganinanitarianism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veganinanitarianism/69419)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 389\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2001, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veganinanitarianism/69419 "2001-07-02T00:13:24Z")
I’ve always observed that vegetarianism carries a high correlation with incidence of flakiness, self-importance, and unfounded holier than thou pomposity. To me it’s a bankrupt position to take. Cows are evolved ruminan… --- ## [It's been nearly six months, TubaDiva, where is the "more better stuff" you promised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-nearly-six-months-tubadiva-where-is-the-more-better-stuff-you-promised/375612)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2006, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-nearly-six-months-tubadiva-where-is-the-more-better-stuff-you-promised/375612 "2006-10-24T05:38:28Z")
I like this message board very much. I intend to continue to resubscribe for as long as it exists. That said, jadavis’s comment in this recent ATMB thread annoyed the crap out of me and reminded me of an incident from ea… --- ## [Would a vagina really pickle a cucumber?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-vagina-really-pickle-a-cucumber/557775)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-vagina-really-pickle-a-cucumber/557775 "2010-10-22T04:48:06Z")
As in the Family Guy episode The Fat Guy Strangler. Of course, Marion was imaginary, which is probably how the joke got by the censors. What would happen if it was done in real life? --- ## [Archer Season 4 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archer-season-4-thread/650519)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archer-season-4-thread/650519 "2013-04-16T03:12:37Z")
Archer is asked by Katya to help bring Barry home from the space station. This is easily my favorite episode of the season, so far. I thought it was the perfect blend of Archer and the office drones. I had to pause the … --- ## [Dude gropes the wrong waitress and gets his ass handed to him.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-gropes-the-wrong-waitress-and-gets-his-ass-handed-to-him/818266)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-gropes-the-wrong-waitress-and-gets-his-ass-handed-to-him/818266 "2018-07-28T23:15:57Z")
Just a little schadenfreude to brighten your day. Linky --- ## [Would someone please explain Stephen King's It to me? (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-please-explain-stephen-kings-it-to-me-spoilers/159803)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-please-explain-stephen-kings-it-to-me-spoilers/159803 "2012-05-10T16:32:52Z")
I first read It a long time ago. I remember enjoying the story, but feeling unsatisfied with the ending. I didn’t really understand what had happened. I just re-read it. I was looking for some light reading, but I al… --- ## [For All Mankind (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-mankind-spoilers/842999)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-mankind-spoilers/842999 "2026-06-06T22:55:04Z")
Anyone watching? On the new Apple platform. Fictional drama about the Apollo program, but with a twist. --- ## [Gun Owners - If the 2nd Amendment was repealed, would you willingly give up your guns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-if-the-2nd-amendment-was-repealed-would-you-willingly-give-up-your-guns/739330)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-if-the-2nd-amendment-was-repealed-would-you-willingly-give-up-your-guns/739330 "2015-12-12T14:50:28Z")
Had a Facebook discussion with a friend of mine last night, and after she equated people burning flags with people who want to “get rid of our guns!!!112!!” and then following that up with some other type of nonsense, I … --- ## [Could you remain friends with a person who left their spouse because the spouse had been crippled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-remain-friends-with-a-person-who-left-their-spouse-because-the-spouse-had-been-crippled/708480)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-remain-friends-with-a-person-who-left-their-spouse-because-the-spouse-had-been-crippled/708480 "2015-01-03T01:39:21Z")
Let’s say you have a friend, Erica, whom you’ve known ten years or so and consider among your closest amigos. Erica is married to Geoff, whom you like well enough but aren’t especially close to; he’s more of a friend in … --- ## [Is it me, or does shower water go from "too hot" to "too cold" in a very small range?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-does-shower-water-go-from-too-hot-to-too-cold-in-a-very-small-range/619383)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-does-shower-water-go-from-too-hot-to-too-cold-in-a-very-small-range/619383 "2015-02-13T22:13:52Z")
I find it hard to adjust the water temperature to what I like. Is it because: a) I have a very small range of preferred temperature, or b) Most of the water temperature change occurs over a small adjustment? If it’s (… --- ## [lissener, you're a shitstain.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lissener-youre-a-shitstain/407344)
**Author:** [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lissener-youre-a-shitstain/407344 "2007-06-16T20:08:44Z")
Was Gary Larson the best cartoonist there ever was? \[QUOTE=lissener\] I hate having my net off at home, and coming into the end of these three-page threads on my first day back at work. Larson was pretty dang funny, bu… --- ## [Update on the EmDrive? Warp bubble speculated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-emdrive-warp-bubble-speculated/718623)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-emdrive-warp-bubble-speculated/718623 "2016-06-17T12:31:48Z")
We had a thread on the EmDrive and Cannae drive last year and the consensus on here at the time was that it would probably be down to experimenter error or otherwise fail to live up to its promise. There’s been a recen… --- ## [What question could I ask someone I believe is lying about being in the Military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-question-could-i-ask-someone-i-believe-is-lying-about-being-in-the-military/589155)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-question-could-i-ask-someone-i-believe-is-lying-about-being-in-the-military/589155 "2011-07-20T17:18:16Z")
Ever get a sense that someone is lying to you? Well, I’ve recently met this guy who I think is not being exactly honest. I come from a long line of military folks \[mainly navy\] and I know how they talk to one another…nor… --- ## [Common Cause Takes a Stand on the Filibuster!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-cause-takes-a-stand-on-the-filibuster/570549)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-cause-takes-a-stand-on-the-filibuster/570549 "2011-02-10T07:00:18Z")
In opposition to this view, we have the following statement from an apparently rival organization: That rival organization sure is nutty, huh? Of course, the rival organization is… (no surprise here)… Common Cause. T… --- ## [Please tell me this Spanish translation is wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-this-spanish-translation-is-wrong/222275)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2004, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-this-spanish-translation-is-wrong/222275 "2004-01-04T07:25:24Z")
My son went to spend a few days with Grandpa. Grandpa makes a few extra bucks working with a septic tank company, digging ditches and installing tanks and doing estimates. Some of the fellows on his crew are Hispanics. … --- ## [TelevisionWithoutPity.com to close](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/televisionwithoutpity-com-to-close/684706)
**Author:** [@alexandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alexandra)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/televisionwithoutpity-com-to-close/684706 "2014-04-09T20:05:28Z")
So the major TV recapping site TelevisionWithoutPity will go offline in a couple of months. I’m a little sad about it. Sure, there are plenty of better recap sites out there nowadays, with more interesting commenters (T… --- ## [Europeans: How do you really feel about America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europeans-how-do-you-really-feel-about-america/298322)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europeans-how-do-you-really-feel-about-america/298322 "2009-10-20T02:05:16Z")
Was watching a show on Discovery tonight…Discovery Spotlight. Basically this episode had an American journalist going to Europe to explore European attitudes towards American’s. In addition, the reporter also interview… --- ## [How did humans learn what to eat? (as in what was edible)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-humans-learn-what-to-eat-as-in-what-was-edible/593002)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-humans-learn-what-to-eat-as-in-what-was-edible/593002 "2011-08-19T13:25:33Z")
Title kinda says it all. Was it a process where Grog munched on a random leaf, dropped dead and then everyone else decided that was a bad thing to eat? Given the huge variety of foods we can eat combined with the huge … --- ## [Make up your own collective nouns (fiction AND nonfiction)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-your-own-collective-nouns-fiction-and-nonfiction/475029)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-your-own-collective-nouns-fiction-and-nonfiction/475029 "2012-09-15T17:10:40Z")
(A collective noun is something like “a murder of crows” or “a \*pride \*of lions” or “a \*shiver \*of sharks”) Here’s how this game goes: I’ll post an animal/thing below and the next person creates a new collective noun f… --- ## [Best #1 single of the year retrospective: 1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1977/700170)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1977/700170 "2014-10-24T16:12:25Z")
Our survey brings us now to 1977, and there can be no doubt about it - disco is on the top and is here to stay forever and ever, right? :slight\_smile: 29 songs made it to the top of the charts this year, and it’s defini… --- ## [Do Mangos make sexual fluids taste better? (Obviously, adult material)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mangos-make-sexual-fluids-taste-better-obviously-adult-material/82556)
**Author:** [@SPOOFE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SPOOFE)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mangos-make-sexual-fluids-taste-better-obviously-adult-material/82556 "2013-07-08T07:51:27Z")
Kiddies, stay away. This here’s stuff that you’re not allowed to know 'til you’re older. Anyhoo, a while back, I came across - through the good ol’ chain of gossippy, often-false communication known as High School - a t… --- ## [Wow, that D&D article does NOT hold up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-that-d-d-article-does-not-hold-up/537883)
**Author:** [@grovberg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grovberg)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-that-d-d-article-does-not-hold-up/537883 "2010-05-10T15:21:14Z")
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/278/whats-the-deal-with-dungeons-and-dragons I’m just sort of amazed by how far geek culture has come since this article was written. The tone of the article (these crazy outside… --- ## [What is Critical Race Theory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-critical-race-theory/921629)
**Author:** [@damuriajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/damuriajashi)\ **Replies:** 439\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-critical-race-theory/921629 "2021-04-02T21:39:25Z")
When i discuss critical race theory, I feel like some people on this board are talking past one another. I think critical race theory started off as a fringe legal concept that turned it’s back on logic and traditional … --- ## [Well now Time Magazine.. that's umm... some cover!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-now-time-magazine-thats-umm-some-cover/621536)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-now-time-magazine-thats-umm-some-cover/621536 "2012-05-16T01:11:51Z")
Are you mom enough?Well are you punk? --- ## [How do people without a driver's license insure their cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-without-a-drivers-license-insure-their-cars/593181)
**Author:** [@I\_Know\_Nothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Know_Nothing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-without-a-drivers-license-insure-their-cars/593181 "2011-08-21T17:34:58Z")
My brother lost his license due to multiple DWI’s and I now drive him around in his car. He is still making payments on it so it needs to be fully insured. I added his car to my insurance, with him listed on the insura… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=288&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=290&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)