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**Author:** [@Telcontar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telcontar)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-cocaine-for-personal-use/480165 "2009-01-09T07:07:25Z")
As part of a research project I need to know how much cocaine a recreational user would plausibly have in their possession. Bit of a long story as to why, involves comparisons of sentencing laws across jurisdictions. Doe… --- ## [Why the apathy over negitve things Hillary Clinton's done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-apathy-over-negitve-things-hillary-clintons-done/763603)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-apathy-over-negitve-things-hillary-clintons-done/763603 "2016-08-25T05:24:44Z")
I’m voting for her, but that doesn’t mean I will like it. So… Why aren’t liberals more pissed off? Is it that there’s no way for us to hold her accountable? I’m genuinely asking, not being snarky. I don’t really care… --- ## [Compare pictures from Holocaust with Gaza-pictures in a mail ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compare-pictures-from-holocaust-with-gaza-pictures-in-a-mail/482298)
**Author:** [@Wildfire\_MM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildfire_MM)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compare-pictures-from-holocaust-with-gaza-pictures-in-a-mail/482298 "2009-01-29T22:05:15Z")
The mail was sent from the Norwegian embassy in Saudi-Arabia The pictures are here: A fair comparison ? --- ## [Wake up America, and start drinking squash!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-america-and-start-drinking-squash/714073)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-america-and-start-drinking-squash/714073 "2015-03-06T23:01:50Z")
I think that I know more about British culture than the “average” American does, not that that is very much. But until my recent trip over there, I had never heard of this fruit syrup drink you dilute with water, known t… --- ## [When Did New England Become So Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-new-england-become-so-liberal/511592)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-new-england-become-so-liberal/511592 "2009-10-06T00:03:54Z")
A hundred years ago New England was progressive, true, but it was also a center of business especially manufacturing interests and socially conservative in the sense of wanting public morality ie banning prostitution and… --- ## [Explain To Me What You Get Out Of Seeing A Movie In A Theatre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-what-you-get-out-of-seeing-a-movie-in-a-theatre/523345)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-what-you-get-out-of-seeing-a-movie-in-a-theatre/523345 "2010-01-07T00:26:51Z")
OK I am not at all a movie person. I will wait for it to come on video and usually till it shows up on DVD at my local library and watch it on my TV or computer. I just never got anything out of going to a theatre. Even… --- ## [BrainGlutton, wtf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton-wtf/726399)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton-wtf/726399 "2015-08-05T20:58:02Z")
Donald Trump is accused of raping his first wife, Ivana, and you say: Who in the world says shit like this? What the fuck is wrong with you? --- ## [Anal childbirth - real or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anal-childbirth-real-or-not/201317)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anal-childbirth-real-or-not/201317 "2003-09-14T12:36:37Z")
My mom and I have been having a debate over whether it’s possible. I say it is, because it has happened. I read somewhere about a few cases of babies being born out the anus as opposed to the vagina. They said it was eas… --- ## [What is a Sniper Rifle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-sniper-rifle/612536)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-sniper-rifle/612536 "2012-02-15T18:13:06Z")
Is there a concise definition of the term ‘sniper rifle?’ To use a specific example, what exactly differentiates this from this, aside from the obvious presence of a scope? I’ve examined a sample of the former in a gun s… --- ## [Chelsea motherfucking Clinton.............](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-motherfucking-clinton/548674)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-motherfucking-clinton/548674 "2010-08-03T23:07:07Z")
Please news websites of the World, stop with this Chelsea Clinton bullshit. One more picture of that ugly bitch and I will go crazy. White House Dog marries Kosher Boy. Costing millions in taxpayer dollars. Father fucki… --- ## [Glee season four (open spoilers through most recent US broadcast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glee-season-four-open-spoilers-through-most-recent-us-broadcast/653815)
**Author:** [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glee-season-four-open-spoilers-through-most-recent-us-broadcast/653815 "2013-07-14T05:54:20Z")
I’ve noticed that some of the other shows discussed here (e.g. Community) now have one discussion thread for the season rather than one for each episode, and I feel like we’ve reached the point where Glee doesn’t get so … --- ## [Anybody watching "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-the-handmaids-tale-on-hulu/785352)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-the-handmaids-tale-on-hulu/785352 "2017-08-17T10:34:49Z")
Just watched the first episode. I found it intriguing. It’s a dystopian yarn about a religious cult that somehow managed to gain a rather sizable foothold in the US. Also, there’s some sort of plague that targets women’… --- ## [How large is the height difference between you and your partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-is-the-height-difference-between-you-and-your-partner/604030)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-is-the-height-difference-between-you-and-your-partner/604030 "2011-11-29T21:49:42Z")
Inspired by a couple of posts in this thread noting that tall men and short women seem to be frequently seen together. I’m curious as to whether people like to date people who are not of a similar height to them. I kno… --- ## [State of the Union: Obama seals his fate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-obama-seals-his-fate/569014)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-obama-seals-his-fate/569014 "2011-02-01T20:10:17Z")
Just watched the SotU address. Found it very…underwhelming. Standard pie in the sky, chicken in every pot, yes we can drivel, and what I consider a startling error. Tonight, Obama promised to veto any bill containing … --- ## [Does a sauna or steam room do you any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-sauna-or-steam-room-do-you-any-good/510818)
**Author:** [@Orava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orava)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-sauna-or-steam-room-do-you-any-good/510818 "2009-10-15T08:40:37Z")
Thank’s for the good answers. I wish to add some things about the Finnish sauna. If you have a migrane that automatically includes muscle tension, sauna might help you. 15 - 30 minutes in a warm (maybe not the hottes … --- ## [Share Your Favorite Doo-Wop Oldie With Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-doo-wop-oldie-with-me/562594)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-doo-wop-oldie-with-me/562594 "2010-12-18T03:56:33Z")
Be forewarned: Just because I’m old (60), I think I think I can dominate this thread. :wink: Ready? My all-time favorite Gentlemen! Ladies and Gents… The Marcels (Dedicated to a “blue mood” (indigo) pr… --- ## [Fawlty Towers ep. The Germans - "...took her to see India"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawlty-towers-ep-the-germans-took-her-to-see-india/605000)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawlty-towers-ep-the-germans-took-her-to-see-india/605000 "2011-12-10T09:52:39Z")
When the Major says this Basil wonders (I assume) if he meant the country, but then the Major adds, “…at the Oval!” which I assume is a theatre? So is India a film? I checked Wikipedia and couldn’t find any. What ‘India’… --- ## [Worst songs of the 70s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-songs-of-the-70s/953924)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-songs-of-the-70s/953924 "2021-12-06T20:13:35Z")
Talking with my brother about some 70’s music. Inspired by me saying to my cat Mickey, “Mickey come back” as he walked away from me. I wondered who did that stupid song, which turns out to be Player. I don’t know why I t… --- ## [Are there ANY movie stars of the 30's, 40's and 50's who did NOT smoke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-stars-of-the-30s-40s-and-50s-who-did-not-smoke/175833)
**Author:** [@chuckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chuckster)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-stars-of-the-30s-40s-and-50s-who-did-not-smoke/175833 "2017-08-09T16:32:57Z")
The film industry has long been criticised (sp?) for promoting smoking in our culture by making it look cool and glamerous, at the expense of the health of our population. It seems every major star smoked on the screen … --- ## [Pros and cons of raising the retirement age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-raising-the-retirement-age/545587)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-raising-the-retirement-age/545587 "2010-07-12T21:56:12Z")
France raised the retirement age from 60 to 62, and Boehner talked about raising the age from 65/66 up to 70 in the US. I believe other countries facing deficits are looking into this too. But what about the negative co… --- ## [OPRAH- It's Not Because You Were Black! Get the Hell Over It! (lame)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-its-not-because-you-were-black-get-the-hell-over-it-lame/310207)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-its-not-because-you-were-black-get-the-hell-over-it-lame/310207 "2013-08-14T14:58:25Z")
A lame rant about classism perceived as racism: Oprah announced through her publicisit that she will dedicate an episode to what happened to her at Hermes in Paris. For those who aren’t familiar with the story, Oprah a… --- ## [Do all US high schools have lockers, as seen on TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-us-high-schools-have-lockers-as-seen-on-tv/509586)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-us-high-schools-have-lockers-as-seen-on-tv/509586 "2009-09-14T11:05:38Z")
Growing up in the UK, I was always quite jealous of those American kids on the imported TV shows, whose schools had huge rows of lockers. Not only did they not have to lug all their books to school, but they could paste … --- ## [Secret Santa 2002!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 433\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2003, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363 "2003-01-18T13:59:52Z")
It’s time for this year’s Straight Dope Secret Santa! Here are the guidelines (shamelessly copied from last year’s OP) with the relevant info changed: The Guidelines: Gifts should be in the $10 range And no White … --- ## [There's a new Jack Chick tract, and boy is it a doozy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-new-jack-chick-tract-and-boy-is-it-a-doozy/91495)
**Author:** [@Lucki\_Chaarms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucki_Chaarms)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2001, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-new-jack-chick-tract-and-boy-is-it-a-doozy/91495 "2001-11-18T19:30:54Z")
Wow, I’m the first one on this! Alright. I’m going to refrain from commenting at this moment, because I have homework to do and can’t be bothered to pick this apart right now. Without further ado: Your victim this eve… --- ## [Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coldfire/254919)
**Author:** [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2004, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coldfire/254919 "2004-07-18T16:40:46Z")
I never thought I would ever make a thread myself ont his forum. But since you switch from attacking to actually threatening because I dare to answeer your posts in complete disagreement, I shall take this out of the thr… --- ## [Pronouns and idiot fascists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronouns-and-idiot-fascists/970369)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 509\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronouns-and-idiot-fascists/970369 "2022-09-22T19:56:46Z")
These people keeping taking words and changing the meaning or making them meaningless: “Woke”, “CRT”, etc. etc. the latest assault on the English language is pronouns. My pronouns are: Christian, Patriot, Conservative, b… --- ## [Should we make all kids go to Public schools?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-make-all-kids-go-to-public-schools/812043)
**Author:** [@Barack\_Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barack_Obama)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-make-all-kids-go-to-public-schools/812043 "2018-04-16T22:21:11Z")
Teachers across the country are upset they’re wages are so low, with increasing cost of housing due to inflated prices from urbanization and chinese billionaires buying our real estate some teachers are spending over hal… --- ## [Postal Service - Why Won't They Pick Up My Mail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postal-service-why-wont-they-pick-up-my-mail/32834)
**Author:** [@JosephFinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JosephFinn)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postal-service-why-wont-they-pick-up-my-mail/32834 "2018-04-17T13:22:53Z")
Pardons if this is in the wrong forum. I’ve been calling the post office for the last week trying to find out why my carrier is not picking up my mail. Tomorrow morning, i pull out the big guns and start calling (a) the… --- ## [Franchisers, the lowest of the low. (Long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/franchisers-the-lowest-of-the-low-long/959839)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 340\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/franchisers-the-lowest-of-the-low-long/959839 "2026-04-30T15:05:39Z")
Definition of Terms: Franchise - A business model which you purchase for an initial lump sum and then a split of your revenues. Franchisor/Franchiser - The company selling this business model. Franchisee - The person … --- ## [HIV Test bogus, says PCR inventor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiv-test-bogus-says-pcr-inventor/199403)
**Author:** [@trueskeptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trueskeptic)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2003, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiv-test-bogus-says-pcr-inventor/199403 "2003-09-30T13:08:55Z")
… and others. Have they been debunked? Has the virus been isolated since? Is this possible in this day and age? Also: Two more scientists rethink AIDS More popular-level articles - see links on right. “If there is evi… --- ## [Making a 6-digit numeric hash from a string?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-6-digit-numeric-hash-from-a-string/637401)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-6-digit-numeric-hash-from-a-string/637401 "2014-06-09T08:12:27Z")
ETA: Ack, I can’t change the title. I didn’t mean to make it Excel-specific… could a mod please change the thread title to what the post title currently says? :smack: So… first the question, then I’ll provide an explana… --- ## [B&H Megastore --- what the fuck kind of way to run a store is this??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-h-megastore-what-the-fuck-kind-of-way-to-run-a-store-is-this/554013)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-h-megastore-what-the-fuck-kind-of-way-to-run-a-store-is-this/554013 "2010-10-05T06:17:00Z")
Today for the first (and LAST!) time, I went to B&H Megastore, a giant electronics store near NY Penn which I’ve walked by many times, but never entered. I saw on their website that they had dual layer blu-ray blanks for… --- ## [Can we start calling each cunts in the pit again please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-start-calling-each-cunts-in-the-pit-again-please/508148)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-start-calling-each-cunts-in-the-pit-again-please/508148 "2010-03-19T19:07:03Z")
I think enough time has passed that Ed and Lynn can save face by claiming it was an experiment and they are happy - pleased even! - to return to the status quo. Where inappropriate language is one again appropriate … --- ## [Familiar foods suddenly developing an "off" taste anything to be concerned about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/familiar-foods-suddenly-developing-an-off-taste-anything-to-be-concerned-about/131363)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2002, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/familiar-foods-suddenly-developing-an-off-taste-anything-to-be-concerned-about/131363 "2002-10-09T07:56:22Z")
Some foods (not all) I been eating for years are begnning to develop a slightly “off” taste compared to my sensory memory of what they should taste like. I haven’t changed my current diet substantially, I am a 44 year o… --- ## [What can be done about the myth that the Federal government only has limits amounts of money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-about-the-myth-that-the-federal-government-only-has-limits-amounts-of-money/671614)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-about-the-myth-that-the-federal-government-only-has-limits-amounts-of-money/671614 "2013-11-18T18:59:13Z")
It goes without saying that that in a country like the US, the governmet is the ultimate source of dollars. Furthermore, it should go without saying that in a growing country with a growing economy, the government must p… --- ## [What could be done on an Airplane! scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-done-on-an-airplane-scenario/681004)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-done-on-an-airplane-scenario/681004 "2014-02-15T18:35:52Z")
Commercial jet, pilot and copilot are dead. Plane is in terrible weather. What could be done to save the 300 lives that are flying on the plane? --- ## [How Did the Allies Treat Enemy POWs in WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-allies-treat-enemy-pows-in-wwii/687369)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-allies-treat-enemy-pows-in-wwii/687369 "2014-05-06T16:21:26Z")
I’m sure that being a POW, even under the best of circumstances, sucks ass. Nevertheless, in the World War II era did the Allies (the US in particular) treat their own POWs as poorly as allied POWs were treated (where to… --- ## [How do I hate MC? Let me count the ways . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-hate-mc-let-me-count-the-ways/76146)
**Author:** [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2001, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-hate-mc-let-me-count-the-ways/76146 "2001-08-22T13:23:20Z")
Courtesy of this thread, we have been exposed to some . . . rather interesting notions. For example: “My point was what would invariably happen sooner or later, \[a gay scoutmaster would molest a boy while both were on a… --- ## [Andy Rooney's modern art rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-rooneys-modern-art-rant/362131)
**Author:** [@mrrealtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrrealtime)\ **Replies:** 381\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-rooneys-modern-art-rant/362131 "2006-06-29T13:20:48Z")
Andy, I couldnt agree more, modern art that means squat to 99% of its audience is worthless junk that shouldnt have left the storage facility. Publicly displayed art is the vox humana, and if it isnt the voice of the pe… --- ## [I've Been Diagnosed With Cirrhosis, Need Help, Is This a Scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-diagnosed-with-cirrhosis-need-help-is-this-a-scam/600883)
**Author:** [@Gus\_Handsome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gus_Handsome)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-diagnosed-with-cirrhosis-need-help-is-this-a-scam/600883 "2014-01-06T06:10:58Z")
My doctor told me I have Cirrhosis of the liver, which was confirmed by a biopsy as well as a CT scan. His exact words were “You have the liver of a 90 year old man”, I am 45. I’ve been browsing the web trying to learn… --- ## [Should Alan Grayson apologize for his "die quickly" remarks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-alan-grayson-apologize-for-his-die-quickly-remarks/512211)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-alan-grayson-apologize-for-his-die-quickly-remarks/512211 "2009-11-06T04:26:10Z")
Background: Alan Grayson, a representative from Florida, had a crowning moment of awesome telling it like it is when he explained the Republican health care plan. He stated it thus: “Don’t get sick. And if you do get si… --- ## [Cry babies who quit online backgammon when they start to lose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cry-babies-who-quit-online-backgammon-when-they-start-to-lose/612792)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cry-babies-who-quit-online-backgammon-when-they-start-to-lose/612792 "2012-02-19T16:18:50Z")
Or they just don’t roll, forcing you into their childish standoff or quitting. This is iPad Trivial Technonogy Backgammon I’m talking about. bobbycade55 Tri2Athelete You’re on the list. --- ## [Yellowjacket stings. Will anything make them stop hurting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellowjacket-stings-will-anything-make-them-stop-hurting/505791)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellowjacket-stings-will-anything-make-them-stop-hurting/505791 "2009-08-09T17:39:56Z")
I got stung three times this morning by yellowjackets and the pain is really getting to me. Two stings above my left elbow, one in my left armpit. I don’t have any baking soda or an onion, so two of the remedies I’ve s… --- ## [What kind of meat do people eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-meat-do-people-eat/538122)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-meat-do-people-eat/538122 "2010-05-08T03:13:57Z")
I was trying to look up a basic list of how much meat the average American eats, broken down by the source animals. It turns out it’s surprisingly difficult to find what I thought would be pretty accessible information. … --- ## [Are you wearing a mask if you go out in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-a-mask-if-you-go-out-in-public/852448)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-a-mask-if-you-go-out-in-public/852448 "2021-10-19T16:44:41Z")
When going to the grocery store, etc. I only see about half of the people out and about, wearing any type of mask. The CDC is recommending that all people out in public should be wearing masks, not just counting on soci… --- ## [Rank the Firefly episodes from best to worst \[spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-firefly-episodes-from-best-to-worst-spoilers/572467)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-firefly-episodes-from-best-to-worst-spoilers/572467 "2013-03-08T05:30:28Z")
I know, just what we need around here, another Firefly thread, right? I just watched the series again and I have to say - it gets better with every viewing. I’m now willing to declare it is simply the best show that has… --- ## [Fred Phelps/Westboro Baptist to picket funerals of Arizona shooting victims](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fred-phelps-westboro-baptist-to-picket-funerals-of-arizona-shooting-victims/567051)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fred-phelps-westboro-baptist-to-picket-funerals-of-arizona-shooting-victims/567051 "2011-01-18T23:36:03Z")
Story here. sigh I keep tellin’ ya, Fred, you keep missing the low-hanging fruit! What about the Hell’s Angels? Crimes, booze, drugs, brawling, fornication, all-around impiety even in the name – yep, those are some wr… --- ## [What Type of Factory Makes Milk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-factory-makes-milk/635373)
**Author:** [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-factory-makes-milk/635373 "2012-10-05T02:08:10Z")
Milk for most of the OECD consumers arrives in wax-coated boxes or plastic bottles. Where is it manufactured? Do you children know? --- ## [People who can't let things go, you are the reason people lie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-cant-let-things-go-you-are-the-reason-people-lie/636514)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-cant-let-things-go-you-are-the-reason-people-lie/636514 "2012-10-06T02:45:41Z")
So I’m discovering this whole lying thing. It’s great. It gets people to go away without questions asked, and saves you the stress of having to say mean things. Now I don’t \*like \*doing it, and am pretty sure people see … --- ## [Should I say something about this nurse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-say-something-about-this-nurse/727837)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-say-something-about-this-nurse/727837 "2019-12-15T18:33:21Z")
Yesterday I went into the doctors office. As is standard, a nurse took my temperature and blood pressure plus asked all the basic writeup questions. When doing so she took my outstretched left arm and placed it palm sid… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=298&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=300&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)