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**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-you-thought-would-have-gone-belly-up-by-now/630686 "2012-08-09T20:21:57Z")
My wife has recently been buying Lance crackers at our local Publix supermarket. I guess I’ve always associated their products with prehistoric vending machines in cheap hotels, but apparently the business is fairly rem… --- ## [Battlestar Galactica 4.16 - "Blood on the Scales" (note change in spoiler policy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-16-blood-on-the-scales-note-change-in-spoiler-policy/484716)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-16-blood-on-the-scales-note-change-in-spoiler-policy/484716 "2009-02-14T03:01:06Z")
Spoiler policy (note change): If you want to discuss a plot point from an upcoming episode, something you know is going to happen because it’s been revealed in interviews or some other canon source, including the preview… --- ## [Morals of sleeping with a married person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morals-of-sleeping-with-a-married-person/424413)
**Author:** [@Barrington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrington)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morals-of-sleeping-with-a-married-person/424413 "2007-11-04T16:20:50Z")
A question on the morals of meeting and having sex with someone who’s married to someone else; I’d appreciate your comments on the rights and wrongs of the potential actions of one person in this situation: A (female) a… --- ## [Russian Roulette actual odds of shooting yourself 1-60?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-roulette-actual-odds-of-shooting-yourself-1-60/511026)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-roulette-actual-odds-of-shooting-yourself-1-60/511026 "2009-09-27T23:21:02Z")
I read that a large caliber, well maintained, well-oiled revolver is a lot safer to play russian roulette with than you might think. The weight of the round in the single chambered revolver slot ensures (or close to it… --- ## [Penis in the popcorn. Ever happen for real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897 "2024-05-06T06:33:46Z")
I recall seeing a movie in my youth (“Diner” perhaps?) where a young man and woman went to the movies on a date. The young man had a container of popcorn on his lap and he managed to stick his erection through the botto… --- ## [What are some examples of the annoying untalented and ugly celebrity children of real celebrities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-examples-of-the-annoying-untalented-and-ugly-celebrity-children-of-real-celebrities/691881)
**Author:** [@kstarnes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kstarnes)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-examples-of-the-annoying-untalented-and-ugly-celebrity-children-of-real-celebrities/691881 "2014-07-25T12:49:34Z")
Topping that list for me is Rumor Willis, shown here: (SSFW) http://www.wwtdd.com/tag/rumer-willis/ \[noparse\]http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/scout-willis-walks-topless-new-york-article-1.1808910\[/nopar… --- ## [A Movie That Might Change Your Life . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-that-might-change-your-life/52822)
**Author:** [@FriendofGod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriendofGod)\ **Replies:** 286\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2001, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-that-might-change-your-life/52822 "2001-02-19T20:15:54Z")
Tomorrow, the movie “Left Behind” will open, based on the New York Times Bestseller. For those of you who are searching for God, or even if you are just curious how some Christians believe the end of time will play out, … --- ## [How did Pabst Blue Ribbon become hip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-pabst-blue-ribbon-become-hip/584173)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-pabst-blue-ribbon-become-hip/584173 "2014-09-21T00:10:43Z")
It’s a very mediocre beer, but many hipsters regard it as their signature cultural brew. How do this happen? --- ## [It's a 99 Party MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-99-party-mmp/433459)
**Author:** [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Replies:** 519\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-99-party-mmp/433459 "2008-01-21T17:58:03Z")
Okay, this is my first OP so go easy on me. Imagine my surprise when Swampy suggested that I explain 99 to all of you. Either I talk about it A LOT, or Swampy has a really good memory. When I post, I don’t think of wh… --- ## [Good lord, why can't they make movies with real Southern accents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-lord-why-cant-they-make-movies-with-real-southern-accents/513477)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-lord-why-cant-they-make-movies-with-real-southern-accents/513477 "2013-07-24T14:47:42Z")
Jesus Christ on a cracker! I was looking around on the Netflix Watch Instantly list, and I thought I’d see how the movie of The Prince of Tides turned out. I have an ambiguous relationship with the book. And, you know… --- ## [Transgendered teen bound, strangled, beaten to death with shovel: Hate crime or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgendered-teen-bound-strangled-beaten-to-death-with-shovel-hate-crime-or-not/158322)
**Author:** [@Hermann\_Cheruscan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermann_Cheruscan)\ **Replies:** 300\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2003, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgendered-teen-bound-strangled-beaten-to-death-with-shovel-hate-crime-or-not/158322 "2003-03-11T00:30:44Z")
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/counties/alameda\_county/5257287 First thing I noticed was that the reporter refered to Araujo as a “transgendered” person. The reality is that Araujo w… --- ## [Electrons that power plants send out. Where do they come from](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrons-that-power-plants-send-out-where-do-they-come-from/660569)
**Author:** [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrons-that-power-plants-send-out-where-do-they-come-from/660569 "2013-06-20T12:37:15Z")
I am still not a physicist. It is my understanding that electricity works by sending electrons zooming down the power line after having been generated by a spinning turbine, moved by heat exchange or whatever. Well, wher… --- ## [Scallop myth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scallop-myth/224793)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scallop-myth/224793 "2011-08-25T00:11:16Z")
I’ve heard a persistant myth that “scallops” you get at stores and restaurants are actually cut from the wings of rays. I maintain that this cannot be true (on a large scale, dismissing the occasional unscrupulous fishm… --- ## [Rape can be funny! (re: Shagnasty)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-can-be-funny-re-shagnasty/443775)
**Author:** [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-can-be-funny-re-shagnasty/443775 "2010-01-10T17:43:52Z")
\[QUOTE=George Carlin\] I say fuck you! I think it’s hillarious, how do you like that? I can PROVE to you that rape is funny! Picture Porky Pig raping Elmer Fudd! \[/QUOTE\] Sorry Shags, but you’ve unintentionally deraile… --- ## [Worst American accents in mainstream roles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-american-accents-in-mainstream-roles/715357)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-american-accents-in-mainstream-roles/715357 "2015-03-27T07:21:29Z")
Mainstream = major or indie, just not some movie or show where they are obviously intentionally not trying, where it is part of the joke, or some like Soviet movie where the closest they could get is a Czech guy. Genera… --- ## [Capybara-like animals in Minnesota?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capybara-like-animals-in-minnesota/537282)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capybara-like-animals-in-minnesota/537282 "2010-04-29T20:58:08Z")
Or, what the hell did I see?! Does anyone know of animals that look like capybaras that live in Minneapolis, MN? Story, in case anyone cares and/or the information is useful: I’m trying to identify a small-to-medium do… --- ## [Are there any benefits to belonging to Mensa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-benefits-to-belonging-to-mensa/271090)
**Author:** [@The\_Chao\_Goes\_Mu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Chao_Goes_Mu)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-benefits-to-belonging-to-mensa/271090 "2012-10-15T20:47:53Z")
Are there any benefits to getting into Mensa other than just being able to say that you were smart enough to get in. Is just a social group for the intellectual elite? --- ## [Mensa? Seriously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa-seriously/496775)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa-seriously/496775 "2009-05-30T18:24:02Z")
A friend of mine thinks that if he scores high on a Mensa “test” he can use it to, and I quote, “get a job anywhere in the country.” Isn’t Mensa something of a joke? A bunch of trekkies telling each other mathematical j… --- ## [Schiavo autopsy released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schiavo-autopsy-released/308390)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2005, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schiavo-autopsy-released/308390 "2005-06-19T19:58:06Z")
From CNN I expect that the Schindler’s and various numbskulls on this message board will be apologizing to Mr. Schiavo forthwith. --- ## [Does freezing kill ANY bacteria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-freezing-kill-any-bacteria/643829)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-freezing-kill-any-bacteria/643829 "2012-12-13T22:07:26Z")
I’m aware that some bacteria are not killed by freezing; example, frozen raw meat must still be cooked so as to render it safe to eat. What about other bacteria, such as the live cultures in yogurt? Do they also surviv… --- ## [My direct report is dating a C-level above me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-direct-report-is-dating-a-c-level-above-me/683590)
**Author:** [@royalscam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/royalscam)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-direct-report-is-dating-a-c-level-above-me/683590 "2014-03-19T04:13:40Z")
Heres a fun one for you kids: I have a direct report who is dating a C-level in my organization. The C-level is also responsible for HR. My direct report did disclose it to me. Within the past 2 months I have had 3-4… --- ## [Help Me Demonstrate Sarah Palin Is a Moron](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-demonstrate-sarah-palin-is-a-moron/551551)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-demonstrate-sarah-palin-is-a-moron/551551 "2010-09-01T20:44:11Z")
Anyone who, by this point, doesn’t realize that Sarah Palin is a complete fucking moron who has no business in any elected office, down to and including County Dogcatcher, is probably not going to be swayed by reason or … --- ## [LITTLE Things That Irk/Please You in LOTR films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-irk-please-you-in-lotr-films/464980)
**Author:** [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-irk-please-you-in-lotr-films/464980 "2008-10-04T17:55:35Z")
I’m talking about LITTLE things. Those here who want Peter Jackson drawn and quartered due to his tampering with text etc can go mutter to yourselves in the corner, kay? Little things.(and some things irk and please me a… --- ## ["2010 U.S. Election" forum is now "Elections"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-u-s-election-forum-is-now-elections/541624)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-u-s-election-forum-is-now-elections/541624 "2015-04-06T04:26:39Z")
The 2010 U.S. Election forum is now the Elections forum. This forum is subject to the following rules: This forum is for discussion of elections and electoral politics. Discussions of electoral strategy and tactics, p… --- ## [Resolved - Liberal Men are Douchebag Weeinies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-liberal-men-are-douchebag-weeinies/647348)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-liberal-men-are-douchebag-weeinies/647348 "2013-01-17T13:06:28Z")
While perusing one of the many many gun threads, I happened upon this thought provoking insight. There are 2 particular quotes that really lay down a solid foundation for the case that liberal dudes are douchebag weenie… --- ## [Questions about "Gay or British"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-gay-or-british/537826)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-gay-or-british/537826 "2010-05-04T12:59:39Z")
It is sometimes said that it is hard to tell if a person (always a man) is either gay, or just British. I have a few questions about this: Is it known in Britain that this meme (dunno what else to call it) exists in … --- ## [What Now For the ACA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-now-for-the-aca/771208)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-now-for-the-aca/771208 "2016-11-18T05:46:11Z")
Apparently the Republicans have vowed to repeal the ACA, and to use reconciliation if necessary. But I don’t believe they can or will just repeal it outright and cause enormous turmoil in the healthcare market and hardsh… --- ## [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S01E15: Yes Men (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s01e15-yes-men-spoilers/683506)
**Author:** [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s01e15-yes-men-spoilers/683506 "2014-04-02T09:12:21Z")
“Yes Men” Directed by John Terlesky Written by Shalisha Francis An action packed Asgardian episode, that was far from standalone. Lorelei invades earth, and Lady Sif shows up to stop her and bring her back to answer f… --- ## [Amsterdam Pro Gay-Idiots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdam-pro-gay-idiots/478336)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdam-pro-gay-idiots/478336 "2008-12-26T15:53:28Z")
From here Why would they do such a thing Oh sure ! That’s going to help :rolleyes: --- ## [Is porn of the mentally handicapped illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-porn-of-the-mentally-handicapped-illegal/674633)
**Author:** [@DevilMayhem666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DevilMayhem666)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-porn-of-the-mentally-handicapped-illegal/674633 "2013-11-25T05:32:53Z")
Since it’s illegal for the mentally handicap to engage in sexual intercourse is it the same with porn, like sexually suggestive nude pics)? Just wondering. --- ## [Schoolyard halllucinogen from the '70s called "locker room"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schoolyard-halllucinogen-from-the-70s-called-locker-room/102605)
**Author:** [@Longmos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Longmos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2002, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schoolyard-halllucinogen-from-the-70s-called-locker-room/102605 "2002-04-09T12:05:14Z")
When I was in elementary school back in the '70s, I remember a couple of my roguish schoolmates occasionally bringing a substance that, when inhaled, caused momentary dizziness and head spinning. No big deal, but at the … --- ## [Explain machine guns and the 2nd Amendment to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-machine-guns-and-the-2nd-amendment-to-me/644380)
**Author:** [@MrFloppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrFloppy)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-machine-guns-and-the-2nd-amendment-to-me/644380 "2013-01-10T18:14:51Z")
It is my understanding that ownership of a machine gun/fully automatic weapon is heavily restricted/prohibited in the US. My questions are, how was this feat achieved with the 2nd Amendment in place? Are there reliabl… --- ## [Why do so many people dislike Alex Trebek?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-dislike-alex-trebek/257073)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-dislike-alex-trebek/257073 "2015-03-22T13:06:27Z")
While we’re on hiatus awaiting Ken Jennings’ return… I see and hear a lot of comments from people, when discussing Jeopardy, about Alex Trebek. They’re usually not very supportive, and I don’t understand that. I like Al… --- ## [Jane Elliott, Educator, asks white people if they would like to be treated like a black person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jane-elliott-educator-asks-white-people-if-they-would-like-to-be-treated-like-a-black-person/913927)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 479\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jane-elliott-educator-asks-white-people-if-they-would-like-to-be-treated-like-a-black-person/913927 "2020-08-08T00:16:03Z")
Jane Elliott, famous for her “Eye of the Beholder” practice of allowing children to see prejudice, has had a quote going around. Here it is: " A white woman, race educator Jane Elliot says to an auditorium full of peopl… --- ## [The good and bad things about living in New Zealand.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-and-bad-things-about-living-in-new-zealand/486954)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-and-bad-things-about-living-in-new-zealand/486954 "2009-02-25T14:02:49Z")
I see that New Zealand needs people, not quite in the same way that Mars Needs Women Mars Needs Women (TV Movie 1968) - IMDb which is probably good. For people, not Martians. According to their immigration site, I coul… --- ## [Stein: Stine or Steen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stein-stine-or-steen/46682)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stein-stine-or-steen/46682 "2016-02-08T13:59:10Z")
The Frankenstein thread prompts this question. Some people pronounce “stein” in a name as “stine”, and some pronounce it as “steen”. In high school German class we learned that in German, the combination “ei” was pronou… --- ## [What kind of critter used to be around this bone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-critter-used-to-be-around-this-bone/484750)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-critter-used-to-be-around-this-bone/484750 "2009-02-10T15:54:16Z")
I found this bone in a little county park in Pennsylvania, near a stream. The pix (linked to the album so you can just click through in that tab) aren’t the greatest, but it’s hard to photograph. The first three show it … --- ## [Foods that are "savory" in one country, "sweet" in another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-are-savory-in-one-country-sweet-in-another/691352)
**Author:** [@syncrolecyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/syncrolecyne)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-are-savory-in-one-country-sweet-in-another/691352 "2014-06-29T01:39:28Z")
In the US and Mexico, avocados are mainly an ingredient for guacamole, or filling for tacos with meats and cheeses. However, in Brazil and Asia, avocados are generally sugared, and are a dessert dish. Are there other i… --- ## [How true are the Angus MacAskill feats of strength](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-true-are-the-angus-macaskill-feats-of-strength/666663)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-true-are-the-angus-macaskill-feats-of-strength/666663 "2018-10-03T19:36:35Z")
The 19th century strongman was 7’9", and supposedly could lift an anchor weighing 2000-2800 pounds to chest height, as well as walk with it. He had an 80" chest, I think most pro bodybuilders and relatively thin strongm… --- ## [Antifa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antifa/785145)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antifa/785145 "2017-05-01T23:30:59Z")
What do Dopers think about Antifa? --- ## [How can I approach this girl in a way that's not creepy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-approach-this-girl-in-a-way-thats-not-creepy/484845)
**Author:** [@Vox\_Imperatoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vox_Imperatoris)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-approach-this-girl-in-a-way-thats-not-creepy/484845 "2009-03-20T14:46:35Z")
Okay, there’s a girl at my school who I have a huge crush on (and I acknowledge that this is pure infatuation, but everything has to start somewhere). The problem is that we’re not really in the same social circle; it’s … --- ## [Is the west kidding itself about the good intentions of Islam worldwide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-west-kidding-itself-about-the-good-intentions-of-islam-worldwide/684840)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-west-kidding-itself-about-the-good-intentions-of-islam-worldwide/684840 "2014-04-09T00:13:49Z")
On one hand you have a number of followers of Islam, especially in the west, who claim that Islam is a religion of live and let live and peace, on the other when you get out in the field and in the home country populatio… --- ## [What is public opinion on who is to blame for the shutdown?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-public-opinion-on-who-is-to-blame-for-the-shutdown/670722)
**Author:** [@Debaser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Debaser)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-public-opinion-on-who-is-to-blame-for-the-shutdown/670722 "2013-10-15T01:36:40Z")
Newt Gingrich has a commentary out today in which he speaks to recent polling about the shut down. Like Gingrich, I simply assumed that with the left friendly media’s help the vast majority of people would blame the Re… --- ## [Gasp, Fearless Girl statue in NY latest social media outrage.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasp-fearless-girl-statue-in-ny-latest-social-media-outrage/782006)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasp-fearless-girl-statue-in-ny-latest-social-media-outrage/782006 "2017-10-06T16:48:01Z")
Did anybody not expect this to happen? This statue was placed only a few yards away from the bull with huge testicles. People have been taking inappropriate photos with the bull for many years. It’s a tourist attraction… --- ## [Truck drivers. Well, one in particular.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-drivers-well-one-in-particular/318542)
**Author:** [@Spongemom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spongemom)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2005, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-drivers-well-one-in-particular/318542 "2005-08-30T14:23:45Z")
This is for the stupid truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel while driving under the influence of drugs on the interstate and tipped his rig over onto the pickup of a man who is like a father to me. The trucker came… --- ## [Famous Ugly People](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-ugly-people/556366)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-ugly-people/556366 "2010-10-09T05:37:10Z")
http://www.rateitall.com/t-22109-famous-ugly-people.aspx Just ran across this site. Without looking at their list (unless you already did!) see how many of their 67 (as of this post time) you can name. I’ll be amazed if… --- ## [Is "Hebe" a racial slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hebe-a-racial-slur/635098)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hebe-a-racial-slur/635098 "2012-09-23T19:57:38Z")
After seeing this thread: For the Hebes (sp) - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board closed because it used a “racial slur” I asked my wife and she disagreed and so do I. FWIW, we a… --- ## [Bleach, outdoor bleach, germicidal bleach whats the difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleach-outdoor-bleach-germicidal-bleach-whats-the-difference/753358)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleach-outdoor-bleach-germicidal-bleach-whats-the-difference/753358 "2016-05-02T19:18:08Z")
It’s quite confusing these days, Home Depot sells Clorox outdoor bleach and Clorox germicidal bleach. They don’t sell regular bleach. I was at HD for other items and read the germicidal bleach label carefully. It neve… --- ## [Can you drink and drive on private property](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-drink-and-drive-on-private-property/622148)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-drink-and-drive-on-private-property/622148 "2012-05-23T02:18:37Z")
If you own a large piece of property can you get drunk and drive on your property or is that considered a crime? --- ## [Avatar criticism thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-criticism-thread/819453)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-criticism-thread/819453 "2018-09-03T21:50:58Z")
Shit talk individual avatars HERE. Mine, yours, or anyone else’s. Why does mine suck? Why is yours awesome? Why doesn’t rat avatar have a rat for an avatar yet? Ask these questions, and answer them, in this thread. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=322&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=324&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)