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**Author:** [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-the-memories-a-nostalgic-mmp/678012 "2014-01-13T03:52:04Z")
An old style tale to start an MMP! For you MMP noobs that don’t know all of my back story, I used to live in northeastern North Carolina before a job transfer took me to southern Maryland. I referred, then and now, to m… --- ## [Guess that actor/actress!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-that-actor-actress/667148)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-that-actor-actress/667148 "2013-09-16T16:20:54Z")
I have an idea for an acting related thread. It’s also a game, so this could be moved, but that’s fine with me. What one does is name several roles a certain actor/actress has played, without giving the name of the cha… --- ## [Should I join the Air Force or Navy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-join-the-air-force-or-navy/373241)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2006, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-join-the-air-force-or-navy/373241 "2006-10-07T02:02:07Z")
I’m currently talking to Navy and Air Force recruiters (well, I talked to the Navy recruiters, and I’m waiting for the Air Force guy to call me back since he’s evidentally always running from place to place), and I was j… --- ## [Simulated typewriter typeface in Microsoft Word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simulated-typewriter-typeface-in-microsoft-word/406232)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2007, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simulated-typewriter-typeface-in-microsoft-word/406232 "2007-06-04T14:10:55Z")
Does anyone know whether there is a standard typeface in Microsoft Word that simulates traditional typewriter type? The only one that occurs to me off the top of my head is Courier, but that doesn’t really look typewrite… --- ## [Is making your groomsmen/bridesmaids pay for outfits that you chose tacky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-making-your-groomsmen-bridesmaids-pay-for-outfits-that-you-chose-tacky/661020)
**Author:** [@qubed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qubed)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-making-your-groomsmen-bridesmaids-pay-for-outfits-that-you-chose-tacky/661020 "2013-10-11T21:59:42Z")
It’s getting that point in my life where I’ve been asked to be a groomsmen to several weddings, and as such am required to rent\* and pay for a tuxedo to the wedding party’s specifications. I realize that this is standard… --- ## [Jon Gosselin's ethnic background, Siamese twins, etc. \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-gosselins-ethnic-background-siamese-twins-etc-edited-title/513123)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-gosselins-ethnic-background-siamese-twins-etc-edited-title/513123 "2011-05-01T23:01:43Z")
The epicanthic fold makes me wonder if he has some Asian or Pacific Islander forebears – does anyone know? --- ## [Am I too old to date a 19-year-old? (long, stupid)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-too-old-to-date-a-19-year-old-long-stupid/376515)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2006, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-too-old-to-date-a-19-year-old-long-stupid/376515 "2006-10-20T23:33:24Z")
Here’s how it is: I will be 37 years old on my next birthday. As one or two of you may know, I spend a lot of time at the public library. Who wouldn’t? Free internet access, free power for the laptop, tons of research m… --- ## [What is the heaviest thing ever built by mankind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-heaviest-thing-ever-built-by-mankind/672844)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-heaviest-thing-ever-built-by-mankind/672844 "2013-11-04T03:15:35Z")
Inspired by this Business Insider article about unknown world landmarks, in which they mention a palace that may be the heaviest building ever created, the Parliament Palace in Bucharest which weighs, in marble alone, 5.… --- ## [In hindsight: was the US' Iraq invasion a positive thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-hindsight-was-the-us-iraq-invasion-a-positive-thing/608616)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-hindsight-was-the-us-iraq-invasion-a-positive-thing/608616 "2012-01-13T12:05:38Z")
Now that the US is leaving Iraq, there are no doubt many people looking back and pondering this same question. I haven’t seen a thread, so I thought I would start one. When I say a positive thing, I mean that in lives l… --- ## [Explosions at Manchester Arena (England)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosions-at-manchester-arena-england/787243)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosions-at-manchester-arena-england/787243 "2017-05-31T16:43:59Z")
CNN Coverage here. Witnesses report two explosions, CNN now reporting Greater Manchester police say confirmed fatalities and other injuries. They are not using the “T” word yet, but it sure looks like it . --- ## [Anyone else find sex toys too funny/awkward to be useful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-find-sex-toys-too-funny-awkward-to-be-useful/667288)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-find-sex-toys-too-funny-awkward-to-be-useful/667288 "2013-09-08T16:29:24Z")
I swear I’m not doing it on purpose! But practically it is pretty hard to stay in the right mindset when you’re laughing your ass off, or messing around with an awkward toy until you get frustrated and go look can we jus… --- ## [How long does it take for Zoloft to take effect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-zoloft-to-take-effect/589754)
**Author:** [@Antist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-zoloft-to-take-effect/589754 "2011-07-21T18:28:41Z")
My husband started taking Zoloft (50mg) six days ago, and for the first few days it didn’t seem to have any effect. The past two nights he has had trouble sleeping, he says he wakes up and can’t go back to sleep because… --- ## [You are distributing malware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-distributing-malware/777205)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-distributing-malware/777205 "2017-02-06T17:25:12Z")
Once again your ad service is trrying to infect my equipment with a virus. Are you really this hard up for cash? Slee --- ## [Let's see how many states/countries/provinces we have people here from.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-see-how-many-states-countries-provinces-we-have-people-here-from/320320)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 359\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2005, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-see-how-many-states-countries-provinces-we-have-people-here-from/320320 "2005-12-22T18:37:19Z")
Man, it always boggles my mind that on here I’m talking to people from all over the world. Not just in the USA, where I live. But people in Canada, across the sea in Europe, and even around the world in places like Aust… --- ## [Best song with oral sex as a central theme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-song-with-oral-sex-as-a-central-theme/699107)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-song-with-oral-sex-as-a-central-theme/699107 "2014-10-21T01:24:45Z")
I nominate MIss June '75 by Brian Jonestown Massacre. Great song, love the way it builds in intensity throughout. One of my favorite songs of theirs. Other candidates? --- ## [Fat people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-people/49461)
**Author:** [@webmastr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webmastr)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2001, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-people/49461 "2001-01-18T07:33:34Z")
Today’s rant is the US and fat people. I spend a good portion of my time traveling on business. I hit the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Frankfurt, and London on a very, very frequent basis, and I also travel overseas on my … --- ## [US voters: Are you afraid of the other side, and to what extent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-voters-are-you-afraid-of-the-other-side-and-to-what-extent/953659)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-voters-are-you-afraid-of-the-other-side-and-to-what-extent/953659 "2024-06-19T19:19:28Z")
When I see people wearing MAGA hats, I cringe inwardly. But when I see people with depictions of actual assault rifles on the backs of their pickup trucks, I get genuinely frightened. What’s their limit break? What’s … --- ## [Your childhood stories of that kid who got killed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-childhood-stories-of-that-kid-who-got-killed/558993)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-childhood-stories-of-that-kid-who-got-killed/558993 "2010-11-10T01:54:40Z")
Rick Stevens was an older kid with bad skin who lived over on American Street who used to pick on all us littler kids, crashing his stingray bike into ours, or chasing us down if we were on foot. One fall he was rakin… --- ## [height reduction surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/height-reduction-surgery/567193)
**Author:** [@mxzimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mxzimm)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/height-reduction-surgery/567193 "2011-01-13T20:54:34Z")
I am trying to find out about the possibility of height reduction surgery of some kind. Most internet searches come up dry, but I have found occasional brief references to tibial or femur reduction followed by rehabilit… --- ## [Could an average person track someone down based on a licence plate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-average-person-track-someone-down-based-on-a-licence-plate/70923)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-average-person-track-someone-down-based-on-a-licence-plate/70923 "2013-04-07T22:31:25Z")
So, could someone track down someone else based on just getting a licence plate number, and maybe a description of the vehicle? Lets say I’m driving and I piss someone off to the point where they want to find me. Also, … --- ## [Colorado legalized it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-legalized-it/640185)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-legalized-it/640185 "2012-11-14T02:40:46Z")
And so did Washington! Oregon said no, but still, two states! California, you’re next, right? It should just never have been illegal in the first place. It’s incredible what people used to believe, and some still do. Th… --- ## [Opie...short for what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opie-short-for-what/466372)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opie-short-for-what/466372 "2012-11-13T18:59:03Z")
What was Opie Taylor’s full name? For what name could Opie be a nickname? Thanks! --- ## [In Praise of 'Ghosts' (British TV Series That Inspired The American One)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-ghosts-british-tv-series-that-inspired-the-american-one/977428)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-ghosts-british-tv-series-that-inspired-the-american-one/977428 "2026-09-15T11:20:37Z")
I fell in love with Ghosts when it debuted on CBS last season, so I decided to give the British version a try. I’ve fallen in love with that show, too, but for different reasons. They are definitely two different shows,… --- ## [Why were PT boats not more dangerous to big warships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-pt-boats-not-more-dangerous-to-big-warships/611286)
**Author:** [@Wotdazog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wotdazog)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-pt-boats-not-more-dangerous-to-big-warships/611286 "2013-06-27T04:04:28Z")
At least in my head the PT boat class of world war two has everything to make a big, slow warship tremble. They were much faster, more manoeuvrable, hard to hit and cheap to field in big numbers; all of these and nothing… --- ## [What would your caveman job be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-caveman-job-be/577423)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-caveman-job-be/577423 "2011-04-18T04:25:51Z")
I’m a Sys Admin/Technologist. I build, integrate and maintain complex business systems, like data centers, servers, storage, email, monitoring, etc. Obviously, our caveman ancestors didn’t have computers, and I got to th… --- ## [Help with Rhotacism (inability to pronounce "r" sounds)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-rhotacism-inability-to-pronounce-r-sounds/399145)
**Author:** [@El\_Zagna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Zagna)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2007, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-rhotacism-inability-to-pronounce-r-sounds/399145 "2007-04-13T02:07:33Z")
Over in the Ask the linguist thread NinjaChick asked about rhotacism which, I came to learn, is the term used for the inability to pronounce “r” sounds. My 11 year old son has always had this problem. Early on when he w… --- ## [Anyone else get sneezing 'fits'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-sneezing-fits/585725)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-sneezing-fits/585725 "2014-12-18T17:37:52Z")
Sparked by today’s classic column… For as long as I can remember I’ve had occasional sneezing ‘fits.’ I’ll be sitting, working quietly or just reading or watching tv, and I’ll sneeze. Then again. Over and over. Usually … --- ## [Songs that prominently feature a baritone saxophone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-prominently-feature-a-baritone-saxophone/676974)
**Author:** [@Jaguars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaguars)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-prominently-feature-a-baritone-saxophone/676974 "2014-04-22T14:20:02Z")
As far as I know, most popular music that uses saxophones use alto or tenor instruments. I’m curious as to what a baritone sounds like in a band. Please, post some examples :smiley: --- ## ["self control" tattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-control-tattoo/407502)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-control-tattoo/407502 "2007-06-13T04:56:38Z")
I would like to get the Japanese character for “self control” tattooed on my ankle. I think I’ve found it, but how can I be sure it’s authentic? Is it silly? Would it be the same thing as a Japanese person getting the… --- ## [Overhaul needed in DWI law & enforcement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overhaul-needed-in-dwi-law-enforcement/498435)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overhaul-needed-in-dwi-law-enforcement/498435 "2009-06-10T15:22:37Z")
I’m starting to think that there’s some revision needed in DWI laws and the enforcement of those laws. Within the past 3 years, I’ve had two friends pulled over for DWI in Collin County, TX. One got some inordinate amo… --- ## [American Idol - Finale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-finale/449975)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 378\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2008, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-finale/449975 "2008-05-30T05:40:51Z")
The three main oddsmakers have David Archuleta as the heavy favorite. That’s not predictive in any way; it just indicates how people are betting. And it would be a ludicrous conclusion in any case because David Cook is t… --- ## [Buffalo can’t become a Lion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffalo-can-t-become-a-lion/560013)
**Author:** [@Abisafyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abisafyan)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffalo-can-t-become-a-lion/560013 "2010-11-16T00:17:47Z")
\*\*Buffalo can’t become a Lion \*\* Mr. President Obama, how giant a buffalo might be it can’t become a lion by casting a vote of support thereto. Somalia is far better, may be supported for bringing her in the club of wor… --- ## [A belated MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-belated-mmp/462596)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 482\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-belated-mmp/462596 "2008-09-15T02:58:19Z")
I think Muppet might have forgotten I traded her my MMP start date. Somebody said she ran a marathon or something yesterday? Anyway, I don’t have anything planned to say. I’m on a staycation this week too, like Doggio.… --- ## [Women w/ short hair, has it negatively impacted your life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-w-short-hair-has-it-negatively-impacted-your-life/497012)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-w-short-hair-has-it-negatively-impacted-your-life/497012 "2013-03-22T21:47:20Z")
Particularly younger women under 35, where it is not in the norm to have short hair. I got a haircut (pixie style) around a few months ago, and my dad is still shitting bricks about it. Last night he told me that I hav… --- ## [Another make-out Q: Do guys really push down on girls' heads to coax a blow job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-make-out-q-do-guys-really-push-down-on-girls-heads-to-coax-a-blow-job/255277)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2004, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-make-out-q-do-guys-really-push-down-on-girls-heads-to-coax-a-blow-job/255277 "2004-07-20T23:46:07Z")
I was so happy to see that my peck-kiss thread was such a hit that I decided to go for a sequel. I am new to Sex & the City. On the episode last night they showed Charlette and her boyfriend making out. Soon he began to… --- ## [What were Hitler’s long-term goals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-hitler-s-long-term-goals/584631)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-hitler-s-long-term-goals/584631 "2011-06-10T19:05:11Z")
What were Hitler’s long-term goals? Was Hitler actually planning on establishing his “New Order” worldwide? I don’t know if that’s true or just propaganda. If that wasn’t his goal, what was it exactly? Did he want to… --- ## [Trimming nails at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trimming-nails-at-work/508393)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trimming-nails-at-work/508393 "2013-07-12T08:48:29Z")
This isn’t strong enough to be in the Pit. Besides, I’d like to get people’s opinions. When did trimming nails at work become acceptable? Currently my boss and coworker in the cube next to me (great guys both) have a … --- ## [I'm an evil bastard. Can I get into Heaven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-evil-bastard-can-i-get-into-heaven/606460)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-evil-bastard-can-i-get-into-heaven/606460 "2012-01-04T02:17:42Z")
According to Christian theology, that is - answers along the lines of “no, because Heaven doesn’t exist” won’t be particularly useful. Inspired by the threads on Christopher Hitchens (not that I’m saying he’s an evil bas… --- ## [When does the UK celebrate its own Independence Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-the-uk-celebrate-its-own-independence-day/693257)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-the-uk-celebrate-its-own-independence-day/693257 "2014-07-19T15:35:46Z")
America has July 4th. Mexico has Sept. 16th. Russia has June 12th. And so on. When do countries that have existed for thousands of years – UK, France, the Netherlands, etc. – celebrate their own independence days? --- ## [Hand Soap vs. Dish Soap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-soap-vs-dish-soap/537228)
**Author:** [@Chickie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chickie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-soap-vs-dish-soap/537228 "2010-04-27T04:02:06Z")
So, we’re running out of dish soap- the 99-cent thing of palmolive I bought about 3 months ago. Okay, think I, I’ll put it on the grocery list and pick up another one soon. But my roommate has other ideas- when I get int… --- ## [The scientists who invented the nuclear bomb were worse than Adolf Hitler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scientists-who-invented-the-nuclear-bomb-were-worse-than-adolf-hitler/461924)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2008, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scientists-who-invented-the-nuclear-bomb-were-worse-than-adolf-hitler/461924 "2008-09-06T12:39:52Z")
It is my opinion that Robert Oppenheimer, Edward Teller, Albert Einstein and all of the other scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project and developed atomic weapons are worse than Adolf Hitler, and if there is a hel… --- ## [After Tsarnaev is in the ground, should America reconsider its capital punishment policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-tsarnaev-is-in-the-ground-should-america-reconsider-its-capital-punishment-policy/684052)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-tsarnaev-is-in-the-ground-should-america-reconsider-its-capital-punishment-policy/684052 "2014-03-22T14:01:42Z")
Other Western democracies have abolished capital punishment. It is too barbaric on the face of it. The State dirties itself when it deals death, even to criminals, and besides, once in a blue moon the wrong person is exe… --- ## [Advice Wanted: Speeding Up Slow Weight Loss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-speeding-up-slow-weight-loss/709869)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-speeding-up-slow-weight-loss/709869 "2015-01-25T19:40:52Z")
I have a friend - an actual friend who isn’t me - who has been trying to lose weight since July. She began from a completely sedentary lifestyle, having a computer-based job and working from home. She got a fitness ban… --- ## [RIP James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-james-gandolfini-tony-soprano/661409)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-james-gandolfini-tony-soprano/661409 "2014-02-03T14:02:39Z")
Apparently he died earlier today in Italy. RIP (if true). --- ## [August Londope -- plan now, and avoid the rush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-londope-plan-now-and-avoid-the-rush/172136)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 486\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2003, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-londope-plan-now-and-avoid-the-rush/172136 "2003-09-16T10:48:51Z")
In this thread, there was some discussion of an August Londope, potentially involving 1) a beer fest 2)a pub quiz and/or 3) C K Dexter Haven. August 9 was mentioned as a possibly workable date, which I understand coinci… --- ## [South Carolina priest: No communion for Obama supporters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-carolina-priest-no-communion-for-obama-supporters/472632)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-carolina-priest-no-communion-for-obama-supporters/472632 "2008-11-23T01:00:16Z")
Because voting for Obama “constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil.” I hope he catches herpes from an altar boy. --- ## [Does the U.S. Constitution need a "Right to Vote" Amendment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-u-s-constitution-need-a-right-to-vote-amendment/662668)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-u-s-constitution-need-a-right-to-vote-amendment/662668 "2013-07-31T20:29:45Z")
The U.S. Constitution provides that one cannot be denied the vote for certain enumerated reasons – but, nowhere is voting positively affirmed as a constitutional right. Some Americans want to change that. I think we sh… --- ## [MAY we have a new Mini-Rant thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-have-a-new-mini-rant-thread/941217)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 363\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-have-a-new-mini-rant-thread/941217 "2021-06-02T19:20:31Z")
I don’t have a rant right now, but it’s time to start the new thread. --- ## [How to save an ENTIRE web page offline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-an-entire-web-page-offline/647079)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-an-entire-web-page-offline/647079 "2013-01-15T05:39:40Z")
Hi all! (waves) So here’s what I’m trying to figure out-- what’s the best way to save an entire web page and all its internal links and files for offline use? It’s a self-uploading archive, and I really want to be able … --- ## [At what point in history did the Rebel Flag become](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-in-history-did-the-rebel-flag-become/693787)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-in-history-did-the-rebel-flag-become/693787 "2014-07-24T18:18:30Z")
…so socially ingrained with being a racist and horrible human being for wearing/flying it? I know from my youth that it generally stood for “I’m a rebel ( general social rebel, not secessionist)” In watching the beginn… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=292&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=294&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)