# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=38&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:** 39 --- ## [Captain America 2 - Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-america-2-open-spoilers/685289)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-america-2-open-spoilers/685289 "2014-04-24T23:11:49Z")
Had the opportunity to see a sneak preview of the new Captain America movie last night, and I came away very impressed. Great action pieces, some really nice (and often very subtle) character moments, and a villain plot… --- ## [I work in a military prison. Ask me anything.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-work-in-a-military-prison-ask-me-anything/602578)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-work-in-a-military-prison-ask-me-anything/602578 "2013-02-11T15:43:53Z")
As requested by this thread. I work in the military’s only maximum security prison. My responsibilities include conducting an initial mental heath assessment and a risk assessment for new inmates sentenced to the USDB. A… --- ## [the concept of faith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-faith/667270)
**Author:** [@TARL\_FURY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TARL_FURY)\ **Replies:** 500\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-faith/667270 "2013-11-07T13:27:12Z")
This is where the lines can get a little fuzzy- which is my reason for trying to start a great exchange of our philosophies. I would define myself as an agnostic, which for me means that I doubt any kind of spontaneous c… --- ## [Most disappointing travel destination or tourist attraction \[Edited thread title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-disappointing-travel-destination-or-tourist-attraction-edited-thread-title/573581)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-disappointing-travel-destination-or-tourist-attraction-edited-thread-title/573581 "2024-04-24T22:48:14Z")
I had a friend in the Peace Corps who had occasion about 40 years ago to visit Timbuctoo. He said it was the most disappointing experience he had ever had. It was once a great city, but there was nothing there then exc… --- ## [Antoine Dodson: Hide Your Kids/Hide Your Wife/ Husband Too cause They Raping Everybody Out Here" Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antoine-dodson-hide-your-kids-hide-your-wife-husband-too-cause-they-raping-everybody-out-here-guy/549039)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antoine-dodson-hide-your-kids-hide-your-wife-husband-too-cause-they-raping-everybody-out-here-guy/549039 "2010-12-24T02:34:16Z")
I just had to share this, it’s hillarious. His reaction, not attempted rape, lets get that clear, enjoy! --- ## [Fuck Hamas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-hamas/478867)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 657\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-hamas/478867 "2011-11-05T21:35:40Z")
So either declare war on Israel and get your ass kicked, or do something that might actually advance your cause like a non-violent work stoppage and boycott, but this practice of lobbing rockets at Israel along with the … --- ## [Quote... ...unquote game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-unquote-game/159792)
**Author:** [@samarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samarm)\ **Replies:** 1512\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-unquote-game/159792 "2003-11-13T23:07:53Z")
I’ve seen this played on another message board, and it looks kind of fun… so I thought I’d see how it goes here. You finish the quote from the last post, then start a new quote. For example, if the last post ended: “I… --- ## [If you need to leave work early, how do you go about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-need-to-leave-work-early-how-do-you-go-about-it/525890)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-need-to-leave-work-early-how-do-you-go-about-it/525890 "2010-01-26T18:01:37Z")
I’ll provide a couple of scenarios that I will taylor to my situation, which is, my boss is hardly ever in this office and is often in meetings so hard to get ahold of. I am in the equivilent of a mid-management role but… --- ## [2018 Election Day Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 804\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079 "2018-12-07T22:01:46Z")
This is the thread for discussing election day news… \[ul\] \[li\]Turnout\[/li\]\[li\]Irregularities\[/li\]\[li\]Weather\[/li\]\[li\]Personal experiences at the polls\[/li\]\[li\]Etc\[/li\]\[/ul\] Please keep it civil and have fun. We can o… --- ## [Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a new word (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-2/995860)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3613\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-2/995860 "2026-10-22T02:58:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a new word (Part 1) - #10000 by chiliwillybing. Previous discussions: Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a ne… --- ## [Is this hate speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hate-speech/543714)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hate-speech/543714 "2010-06-27T17:07:46Z")
From the registration agreement From the FAQ Can we please have a ruling on a particular word. I think it counts as hate speech. The word is \*woo-woo \*(or woowoo, or just simply woo) as used twice in the OP of this … --- ## [How Did The Germans Treat American POW's in WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-germans-treat-american-pows-in-wwii/91551)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-germans-treat-american-pows-in-wwii/91551 "2018-08-17T15:35:49Z")
I’ve heard horror stories about how the Japanese treated our POW’s. And the Germans’ treatment of Jewish prisoners during WWII is not even open to interpretation or debate. However, how did they treat our POW’s? I’ve ne… --- ## [Good examples of: Correlation doesn't prove Causation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-examples-of-correlation-doesnt-prove-causation/646257)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-examples-of-correlation-doesnt-prove-causation/646257 "2013-01-16T15:17:42Z")
I would like some good concrete examples that demonstrate the phrase: Correlation doesn’t prove Causation. I understand the phrase, I do not dispute it, but right at this moment am having some troubles coming up with so… --- ## [$200K/year isn't rich. Why aren't we taxing corporations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200k-year-isnt-rich-why-arent-we-taxing-corporations/596110)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 541\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200k-year-isnt-rich-why-arent-we-taxing-corporations/596110 "2013-03-21T18:56:32Z")
This has been bugging me, so feel free to educate me. I’m all for taxing the rich, so long as they’re actually rich. $200K/year doesn’t strike me as rich though. In some cities, I wouldn’t be that surprised to find a wa… --- ## [Did waterboarding help kill Bin Laden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-waterboarding-help-kill-bin-laden/580487)
**Author:** [@G-SE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G-SE)\ **Replies:** 368\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-waterboarding-help-kill-bin-laden/580487 "2011-06-07T05:45:21Z")
It is now being reported that crucial information used to find and kill Bin Laden was obtained by Khalid Shaikh Mohamed, who was waterboarded during interrogation at Guantanamo Bay. Although the CIA official does not s… --- ## [Re Kansas what happens welfare benefits are slashed, do poor people leave the state or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-kansas-what-happens-welfare-benefits-are-slashed-do-poor-people-leave-the-state-or-what/716838)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 320\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-kansas-what-happens-welfare-benefits-are-slashed-do-poor-people-leave-the-state-or-what/716838 "2015-05-12T11:04:16Z")
Re the story above Kansas welfare recipients will be unable to get more than $25 per day in benefits under a new law sent this week to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s desk by the state legislature. Kansas has currently… --- ## [Job app question "Minimum Salary Requirement"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-app-question-minimum-salary-requirement/536083)
**Author:** [@Telcontar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telcontar)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-app-question-minimum-salary-requirement/536083 "2010-04-16T17:40:16Z")
So, I’m filling out a job application and one of the required lines on the online form is “Minimum Salary Requirement.” Whats the SD on what companies expect there? I’ve never encountered it before. The ad in question d… --- ## [The Fall Of The House Of Sequential Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fall-of-the-house-of-sequential-threads/667806)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 712\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fall-of-the-house-of-sequential-threads/667806 "2013-12-10T02:52:41Z")
There was an iciness, a sinking, a sickening of the heart…at yet another sequential threads thread. Aaaagh!!! \*\* If you were on death row, what would be your last meal? The Phoenix Dies, and Will not Rise from its Ashe… --- ## [Speak to me in Looney Tunes quotes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-looney-tunes-quotes/712436)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 660\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-looney-tunes-quotes/712436 "2025-03-15T13:16:23Z")
Hmm, pronoun trouble… --- ## [What's the best metal to use for making a sword?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-metal-to-use-for-making-a-sword/476954)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-metal-to-use-for-making-a-sword/476954 "2015-08-04T19:04:35Z")
A friend of mine who fancies himself somewhat of a sword expert told me that steel (or a steel alloy) is the best known metal to use when making a sword. His reasoning was that while it wasn’t the hardest or densest, it… --- ## [It's official: Yasser Arafat's belongings were contaminated with polonium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-official-yasser-arafats-belongings-were-contaminated-with-polonium/671373)
**Author:** [@Honesty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honesty)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-official-yasser-arafats-belongings-were-contaminated-with-polonium/671373 "2013-12-12T10:52:17Z")
A few days ago, the paper on Arafat’s belongings was published in the Lancet ishere, though the juiciest tidbits are in the supplemental appendix. If you’re new to the game, Yasser Arafat became sick on October 12, 20… --- ## [Dudes of straight dope, if I type in proper english...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dudes-of-straight-dope-if-i-type-in-proper-english/668899)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 447\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dudes-of-straight-dope-if-i-type-in-proper-english/668899 "2013-10-02T01:08:10Z")
Then go cry abt it. In every post i made sum1 is on my ass abt how its not up to their level of how they think every1 should type apparently. Its faster There is no 2 cuz 1 is all u need! For reel… if u dont like it tu… --- ## [The LDS Church's Statement on the US Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lds-churchs-statement-on-the-us-elections/640226)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lds-churchs-statement-on-the-us-elections/640226 "2012-11-14T19:41:59Z")
News Release — 6 November 2012 First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Congratulate President on Election Win Salt Lake City — The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of… --- ## [Harvard and Princeton Targeted in U.S. Asian-American Discrimination Probe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harvard-and-princeton-targeted-in-u-s-asian-american-discrimination-probe/611636)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harvard-and-princeton-targeted-in-u-s-asian-american-discrimination-probe/611636 "2012-02-17T04:53:25Z")
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-02/harvard-targeted-in-u-s-asian-american-discrimination-probe.html The department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating a complaint it received in August that Harvard rejected… --- ## [Fellow Trump voters: How do you think the Donald is doing so far.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-trump-voters-how-do-you-think-the-donald-is-doing-so-far/781849)
**Author:** [@ckalli1998](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ckalli1998)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-trump-voters-how-do-you-think-the-donald-is-doing-so-far/781849 "2017-03-14T11:02:01Z")
First off, this is a genuine effort to gauge how Trump supporters here view his performance now that’s he’s been in office for almost two months, so if you’re not a Trump supporter, please don’t respond. As you probably… --- ## [Is this the most intellectual joke in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-intellectual-joke-in-the-world/99894)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-intellectual-joke-in-the-world/99894 "2019-03-13T03:43:59Z")
\[Warning: may be a bit UK-centric\] Q: Who led the pedants’ revolt? A: Which Tyler. --- ## [What can cause morning nausea in men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-cause-morning-nausea-in-men/363504)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-cause-morning-nausea-in-men/363504 "2013-01-12T13:04:08Z")
I can’t find anything on this about men. When I type in keywords like morning nausea or morning sickness, the only thing that pops up is pregnant women. Every morning I wake up feeling nausea in my stomach and then aft… --- ## [The Polling feature is enabled. Here's how to use it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-polling-feature-is-enabled-heres-how-to-use-it/511109)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-polling-feature-is-enabled-heres-how-to-use-it/511109 "2020-07-05T23:58:18Z")
RULES We’re not really changing any rules here. Polls have always been allowed in IMHO, but now they’re automated. We know this is a fun new toy to play with, but PLEASE don’t overwhelm the forum with a zillion new poll… --- ## [The Trump deportation news thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-deportation-news-thread/1013404)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 1243\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-deportation-news-thread/1013404 "2026-10-12T16:38:07Z")
This thread is for discussion of Trumps attempts to deport human beings from the USA. We all know what’s going on. It’s scarcely worth repeating it. But for the record his stated intention is to deport over 20 million … --- ## [Game of Thrones 8.03 "The Long Night" 4/28/19 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-03-the-long-night-4-28-19-show-discussion/833190)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 806\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-03-the-long-night-4-28-19-show-discussion/833190 "2019-05-12T02:14:39Z")
No book talk. This is for discussion of the show. Using book knowledge to guess about the ending of the show is the perfect thing to discuss in this show/book thread, not this one. Open spoilers about the show once it b… --- ## ["Star Trek" from the beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-from-the-beginning/766787)
**Author:** [@appleaday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleaday)\ **Replies:** 369\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-from-the-beginning/766787 "2016-12-20T14:29:30Z")
All this 50th anniversary stuff has inspired me to do a re-watch. When I was about 12 or 13, I heard the other kids talking about this new show called Star Trek, so I gave it a try and was immediately hooked. I think I’… --- ## [Bill Maher stirs controversy with Tim Tebow tweet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-stirs-controversy-with-tim-tebow-tweet/607655)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 478\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-stirs-controversy-with-tim-tebow-tweet/607655 "2012-01-05T01:05:31Z")
Tim Tebow is apparently the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos professional football club. He is also apparently a public Christian and advocate of home schooling and has co-authored a best-selling, religiously … --- ## [No, you can't use my bathroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-cant-use-my-bathroom/311491)
**Author:** [@Sat\_on\_Cookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sat_on_Cookie)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-cant-use-my-bathroom/311491 "2010-12-30T22:15:15Z")
Dear random worker who is doing random work in my home, Stop taking 15 minute dumps in my bathroom. It’s fucking disgusting. See that van you rolled up in? The one with the letters and business phone number on the side?… --- ## [American missiles fired at Syria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-missiles-fired-at-syria/783944)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 602\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-missiles-fired-at-syria/783944 "2017-04-17T17:04:25Z")
I guess Trump likes red lines better than Obama. Well, I whatever you think, this will work against “in the pocket of Russia” narative. --- ## [Methinks it's time for another SDMB picture thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methinks-its-time-for-another-sdmb-picture-thread/265363)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Replies:** 669\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2004, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methinks-its-time-for-another-sdmb-picture-thread/265363 "2004-11-21T18:33:30Z")
Why? Because I want to know what you all look like! Reading isn’t any fun unless you can imagine the faces of those you’re reading about. Also, I’ve got a mental picture of some of you, and I want to see how close I a… --- ## [Utah judge strikes down same-sex marriage ban!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-judge-strikes-down-same-sex-marriage-ban/676863)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-judge-strikes-down-same-sex-marriage-ban/676863 "2014-06-26T14:21:29Z")
Holy crap! Gay marriage is now legal in Utah! The state is planning to appeal of course, but the ruling strikes down a voter approved law from 2004 banning it in the state. The state AG will be trying to get a stay on… --- ## [Get your fucking facts right (Kaitlyn/Priceguy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-fucking-facts-right-kaitlyn-priceguy/291342)
**Author:** [@paulberserker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulberserker)\ **Replies:** 379\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2005, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-fucking-facts-right-kaitlyn-priceguy/291342 "2005-02-26T03:00:24Z")
Can’t do this in IMHO, so i’ll do it here. Original thread: here Right, have a go back, but do we have to listen to you chunter on about your fucking sexuality all the time Kaitlyn? You say you don’t mention it, and you… --- ## [Ray Rice goes Tubthumping.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-rice-goes-tubthumping/689126)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 378\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-rice-goes-tubthumping/689126 "2015-05-22T04:26:04Z")
Ravens RB Ray Rice just had a press conference addressing the incident in which he dragged his unconscious fiance out of an elevator after apparently knocking her out. I don’t think i’ve ever seen a bigger failure of a … --- ## [African American men and oral sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/african-american-men-and-oral-sex/216621)
**Author:** [@rolandgunslinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rolandgunslinger)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2003, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/african-american-men-and-oral-sex/216621 "2003-12-11T00:30:06Z")
Allright the reason I’m asking this stupid question is because of this… Saturday night was card night with the boys. And of course with five guys (two of which were African Americans) and a case of beer (CORONA) We star… --- ## [What to do with mail delivered to right address but wrong recipient?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-mail-delivered-to-right-address-but-wrong-recipient/568115)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-mail-delivered-to-right-address-but-wrong-recipient/568115 "2016-05-02T17:56:33Z")
Related question to “What should I do with misdelivered mail?” While that thread was about mail delivered to the wrong address my issue is with mail delivered to the right address but the wrong recipient. I’ve lived in… --- ## [How much should it cost to replace a cracked taillight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-a-cracked-taillight/614091)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-a-cracked-taillight/614091 "2012-03-01T17:11:49Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Fit Sport. My wife recently brought it in for regular service and they pointed out that the passenger side taillight is cracked. It’s a noticeable crack, but the light works fine and it is in no dan… --- ## [Bleeding to death--painful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleeding-to-death-painful/3504)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleeding-to-death-painful/3504 "2013-06-03T18:11:41Z")
Let’s leave aside the reason you’re bleeding, since obviously, say, a gunshot or a knife in the stomach would be painful… Let’s say someone put an IV tube in you, numbing the area thouroughly, and then set the tube drai… --- ## [Americans - how do you morally justify drone strikes in the "War on Terror"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-how-do-you-morally-justify-drone-strikes-in-the-war-on-terror/637440)
**Author:** [@Fuji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuji)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-how-do-you-morally-justify-drone-strikes-in-the-war-on-terror/637440 "2012-10-22T14:07:20Z")
Inspired by this thread. In the linked thread, posters are debating the technical legality of the use of drone strikes in furtherance of the “War on Terror”. Frankly, I couldn’t give two shits about the legality of it. … --- ## [\[Roman\] Dodecahedrons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-dodecahedrons/980459)
**Author:** [@otc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/otc)\ **Replies:** 1134\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-dodecahedrons/980459 "2025-10-21T05:45:55Z")
Consider where these things are found. Why are they so frequently found, and always made of bronze? They might be Go/Nogo gauges used for making things like spears, arrows, sling bullets, fasteners used in carpentry or… --- ## [What do women find ugly in men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-women-find-ugly-in-men/389520)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2007, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-women-find-ugly-in-men/389520 "2007-02-01T19:07:25Z")
It has been my experience that the percentage of women I find unattractive and the percentage of men I think are ugly are very different. Surprisingly(?), I tend to be much more lenient on my fellow man. It occurred to … --- ## [Gravity! \[open spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravity-open-spoilers/657950)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 304\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravity-open-spoilers/657950 "2014-04-01T15:07:56Z")
That’s the trailer for Gravity, the new movie from director Alfonso Cuaron (the guy behind what was probably one of the best Sci-Fi films in recent history - Children of Men). It. Look. AMAZING. --- ## [Ronald Reagan's Birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronald-reagans-birthday/527948)
**Author:** [@PunkyPoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunkyPoo)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronald-reagans-birthday/527948 "2010-03-28T19:02:14Z")
Today is Ronald Reagan’s birthday. He would have been 99. In 1984 he won 49 states and received 58.8% of the popular vote. In today’s society, it’s difficult to imagine another president ever receiving that much widespr… --- ## [Jon Stewart to step down from The Daily Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-to-step-down-from-the-daily-show/712345)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 437\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-to-step-down-from-the-daily-show/712345 "2015-04-07T19:01:46Z")
News here. I am very sad. --- ## [I Pit Lack of Finacial Aid for my Kid's College Education!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lack-of-finacial-aid-for-my-kids-college-education/584068)
**Author:** [@surrounded\_by\_literalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/surrounded_by_literalists)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lack-of-finacial-aid-for-my-kids-college-education/584068 "2011-06-19T02:44:57Z")
…I don’t even have an actual person to blame! My girl has been an A student since second grade. She works hard, she goes the extra educational mile, she’s in student government, and (if you repeat this, I will deny it)… --- ## [Screw Greg Abbott {Texas Governor}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-greg-abbott-texas-governor/934141)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 832\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-greg-abbott-texas-governor/934141 "2025-01-14T17:42:37Z")
So the governor here in Texas just announced that he’s rescinding all his executive orders for mask mandates, capacity restrictions, or pretty much everything else related to COVID-19, and is also preventing any enforcem… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=37&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=39&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)