# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=4&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:** 5 --- ## [2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/542677)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 2686\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/542677 "2010-07-16T03:19:01Z")
A thread to follow The World Cup. Make your pre, during and after match commentaries here. Discuss the strategies, players and results. Use the official WC site to see the schedule, keep with the standings, stats and c… --- ## [Anyone else remember the alternate ending to "Big"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-remember-the-alternate-ending-to-big/103864)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1068\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-remember-the-alternate-ending-to-big/103864 "2026-07-28T04:21:08Z")
I was telling a friend the other day that I remembered the Tom Hanks movie ending different when I was younger. I saw it on video when it first came out and swear there is a different ending. In the version we all have … --- ## [Count To A Million Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-a-million-thread/820653)
**Author:** [@Mumberthax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumberthax)\ **Replies:** 7654\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-a-million-thread/820653 "2022-11-30T08:56:16Z")
It’s very simple. Take the last number posted, add one, then hit Post Reply and post that number. E.G.: If the last number posted is 69,105, you would post 69,106. Keep this going until someone posts 1,000,000. Let … --- ## [\* \* \* ! Official 2016 US Presidential Election Day Thread ! \* \* \*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-us-presidential-election-day-thread/770947)
**Author:** [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Replies:** 1826\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-us-presidential-election-day-thread/770947 "2016-11-14T06:27:22Z")
I wanted to make this thread tomorrow, but I will be working at the polls starting at 6AM. It’s going to be a long 16 hour day for me, but I will have frequent breaks, so I can check in here to see how things are going. … --- ## [Turkish flagged vessel attack \[What if?--becomes What now?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkish-flagged-vessel-attack-what-if-becomes-what-now/540765)
**Author:** [@Marmite\_Lover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marmite_Lover)\ **Replies:** 1262\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkish-flagged-vessel-attack-what-if-becomes-what-now/540765 "2010-06-13T07:27:45Z")
John Ging the head of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip asked for the world to send aid ships to the shores of Gaza earlier this year. Turkey is leading a flotilla. At each stage the cargo… --- ## [Keep a Word, Delete a Word 2.0 (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word-2-0-part-1/913663)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word-2-0-part-1/913663 "2023-06-07T22:05:31Z")
Since the previous thread was shut down for reaching 10k posts. The last post there: moon beam --- ## [Don't Bump This Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-bump-this-thread/820859)
**Author:** [@Mumberthax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumberthax)\ **Replies:** 5836\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-bump-this-thread/820859 "2026-07-29T20:02:09Z")
Just let it die. --- ## [The Canadope Café, 2014 Edition: In 3-D!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2014-edition-in-3-d/677612)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 1674\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2014-edition-in-3-d/677612 "2015-01-01T01:51:34Z")
Hi Everybody! Time for a new year, and a new year of Canadian Dopers gettin’ our Canadope on! So, how is everybody? Having a good, safe New Year’s? What’s new with your bad selves? --- ## [Pro bono bullshit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-bono-bullshit/553132)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 1944\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-bono-bullshit/553132 "2010-11-02T04:46:51Z")
So one of the senior partners in my section sent around an email today reminding everyone of the firm’s goal of having every lawyer work 20 pro bono hours each year. Apparently our section wasn’t doing so hot compared t… --- ## [Movies you've seen recently (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6612\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288 "2026-10-16T16:48:26Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) - #10019 by ekedolphin. Previous discussions: Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) --- ## [Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5544\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785 "2026-10-17T04:17:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) - #10012 by hajario. Previous discussions: Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) --- ## [So, uh, how do I deepthroat without gagging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-uh-how-do-i-deepthroat-without-gagging/595296)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-uh-how-do-i-deepthroat-without-gagging/595296 "2015-08-23T14:54:04Z")
Really no delicate way to put this question, so… When I’m giving my boyfriend a blowjob, there’s still at least another couple of inches that don’t fit in my mouth. I’ve tried putting my face at a 90-degree angle to hi… --- ## [a](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a/150850)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 5337\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2003, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a/150850 "2003-03-17T08:21:45Z")
Wow, talk about sequential thread titles, I just saw my thread and \*\*Dread Pirate Jimbo\[/\] “I have the best wife” That is just weird. --- ## [Race is non-existent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/race-is-non-existent/643100)
**Author:** [@Samsaric\_Helicoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Samsaric_Helicoid)\ **Replies:** 1060\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/race-is-non-existent/643100 "2013-03-05T03:50:11Z")
Race is a social construct. It does not exist. There are no determinate characteristics distinguishing groups of Homo sapiens as separate, whether in discernible genetics or characteristics of brain architecture. Differe… --- ## [TV Binge Watch (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711 "2026-01-16T22:01:42Z")
Continuing the discussion from TV Binge Watch (Part 1) - #10008 by dirtball. Previous discussions: TV Binge Watch (Part 1) --- ## [Explosions at Boston Marathon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosions-at-boston-marathon/655781)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 1477\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosions-at-boston-marathon/655781 "2013-07-24T23:13:15Z")
http://bostonherald.com/news\_opinion/local\_coverage/2013/04/two\_huge\_blasts\_rock\_boston\_marathon\_finish\_line Two huge blasts at the finish line. People are dead. --- ## [Is Trump confused?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-confused/996589)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3753\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-confused/996589 "2025-03-02T18:18:11Z")
People make a lot out of inconsequential political gaffes. Imagine it was you making big speeches or having every musing recorded, despite arduous and frequent travel. Not to mention people continuously trying to ask y… --- ## [Sandra Bland video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandra-bland-video/725859)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 1955\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandra-bland-video/725859 "2016-12-13T12:31:08Z")
This is chilling. Just wanted to find out: Is a cop supposed to be able to tell you to put out your cigarette on a traffic signal warning? Can they reach and open your door for that? Can they drag you out? WTF. If he s… --- ## [I joined, and pledged support to Yes California today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-joined-and-pledged-support-to-yes-california-today/771467)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 1460\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-joined-and-pledged-support-to-yes-california-today/771467 "2017-05-20T13:51:34Z")
I already feel better by just signing up and pledging to support them. I’m hoping this comes to be. I know this may never happen, but just the thought of standing in the Republic of California and laughing at the 49 s… --- ## [The Atoz Game (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097 "2025-12-02T22:20:41Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Atoz Game (Part 1) - #10003 by kenobi\_65. Previous discussions: The Atoz Game (Part 1) --- ## [Anything else you motherfuckers need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-else-you-motherfuckers-need/503231)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 2293\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-else-you-motherfuckers-need/503231 "2010-01-23T06:50:23Z")
So, it looks like I may be paying for health insurance for a lot of you motherfuckers. Is there anything else I can get you while I’m at it? A brand(!) new(!) car(!) perhaps? Or how about a week in Hawaii? You electe… --- ## [One Word, yet again (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-word-yet-again-part-1/914741)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-word-yet-again-part-1/914741 "2024-05-03T16:24:25Z")
Since the earlier thread was closed for having more than 10k posts. The last word there: end… --- ## [Mafia - Game in progress \[Edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-in-progress-edited-title/646635)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 2003\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-in-progress-edited-title/646635 "2013-03-29T17:41:30Z")
PROLOGUE EXT – THE SKY – NIGHT \*MUSIC: Faux Danny Elfman CLOSE ON: A single brown oak leaf. At first, we see it framed against the night sky, all artistic and crap, and then it pirouettes and we follow it, spiraling … --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2009/475262)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 1773\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2009/475262 "2010-01-05T21:30:01Z")
Here we go for 2009. The rules are exactly as before, but with one change to the awards: the “Inside Track with the Grim Reaper” Award now goes to the person with the most unique picks, not shared by everyone who had a u… --- ## [Wanted! City of Heroes Players!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-city-of-heroes-players/284023)
**Author:** [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Replies:** 1981\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-city-of-heroes-players/284023 "2019-05-21T02:49:44Z")
From 18:00 GMT tonight, the legendary heroes Captain Timbob and Kid London will once again be defending the innocent on the streets of Paragon City. At some point tonight, we want to give the Sister Psyche task force a … --- ## [Fork Hillary 3: The Final Forking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fork-hillary-3-the-final-forking/441726)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 2949\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fork-hillary-3-the-final-forking/441726 "2008-06-05T02:33:44Z")
There will be no redo in Florida: I see something on the wall over there. I think…I think it might be handwriting. --- ## [How long do virgin (guys) last during sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-virgin-guys-last-during-sex/248409)
**Author:** [@Clancy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clancy)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-virgin-guys-last-during-sex/248409 "2015-10-14T15:03:44Z")
If you are a guy, how long did your “first time” last. If you are a girl, how long do virgins last in bed. And does this disappoint you? --- ## [So Will The Sky Fall If The UN Declare Palestine a State?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-will-the-sky-fall-if-the-un-declare-palestine-a-state/595182)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 1283\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-will-the-sky-fall-if-the-un-declare-palestine-a-state/595182 "2016-03-20T13:15:07Z")
The USA is frantically trying to prevent a UN vote on Palestinian statehood. My question: what really bad stuff will happen if such a vote is cast? The Israelis have said that they will not allow it (and they control t… --- ## [53 bicycles: A lateral thinking puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/53-bicycles-a-lateral-thinking-puzzle/790868)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 3651\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/53-bicycles-a-lateral-thinking-puzzle/790868 "2019-11-04T15:50:22Z")
For those not familiar with lateral thinking puzzles, one person gives a brief setup, which everyone else has to try to explain. You’re allowed to ask yes-or-no questions to narrow it down (no limit on the number; this … --- ## [Movie Marathon (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-3/985988)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-3/985988 "2026-02-10T16:50:30Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movie Marathon (Part 2) - #10002 by themapleleaf. Previous discussions: Movie Marathon (Part 1) Movie Marathon (Part 2) --- ## [2014 College Football General Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-college-football-general-thread/696937)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Replies:** 1322\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-college-football-general-thread/696937 "2015-02-17T20:26:17Z")
Zeldar made me do it. Here is your 2014 general thread for all things college football. I’ll start with a quick recap on the two SEC games from Thursday night: (1) South Carolina? Damn. That was a systematic beatdow… --- ## [Lending Club Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lending-club-experiences/514989)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 892\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lending-club-experiences/514989 "2022-01-07T01:03:47Z")
I stumbled across a place called www.lendingclub.com I was just curious if anyone had any experiences they would be willing to share WRT investing with them. I thought it looked kinda neat and figured it would be a neat… --- ## [Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-1/923851)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-1/923851 "2022-11-29T16:07:50Z")
The old thread was just auto-locked after reaching Discourse’s maximum of 10,000 posts, so carrying on with a new thread. The last post from the old thread: Frickin’ Fracking --- ## [GOP still trending to win Senate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-still-trending-to-win-senate/695426)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 1420\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-still-trending-to-win-senate/695426 "2014-11-15T00:50:28Z")
Says the Washington Post. Does anyone here think that the Majority Leader in 2015 will still be Harry Reid? --- ## [Sequential Threads Induce Global Warming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-induce-global-warming/683066)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 2158\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-induce-global-warming/683066 "2015-01-23T07:11:36Z")
\*\* Relationships with friends that backfired If you could bring back one assassinated person . . .\*\* :eek: --- ## [Challenge us with a non-famous line from a movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4945\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142 "2026-10-08T17:49:32Z")
Not lines like, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” or “I’ll be back” but less famous lines like, “No, lieutenant, your men are already dead”. But a line that a fan would probably recognize. --- ## [My baby girl has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-baby-girl-has-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/547126)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 1105\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-baby-girl-has-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/547126 "2026-03-26T15:00:00Z")
At her last doctor’s appointment, she was in the 94th percentile of dome circumference for her age. Big heads run on my side of the family. We give her “tummy time” on her belly, but she can’t lift her head under her o… --- ## [Trump's Cabinet of Curiosities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-cabinet-of-curiosities/771367)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1235\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-cabinet-of-curiosities/771367 "2017-09-30T08:01:02Z")
A preliminary list of Trump’s Cabinet picks has been released…and they are pretty much what some have hoped and others have feared. For Attorney General, the picks include Chris Christie, Jeff Sessions and Rudy Giuliani… --- ## [So I've found the most addicting game that exists on the internet. No, seriously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-most-addicting-game-that-exists-on-the-internet-no-seriously/669356)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1122\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-most-addicting-game-that-exists-on-the-internet-no-seriously/669356 "2023-06-10T21:08:05Z")
It’s here: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/ Go on. Try it. Try it for just 10 minutes (at least). If you’re not strangely, yet fully addicted after that time, I’ll eat my hat. Please don’t hate me later for r… --- ## [AMA: Former Walt Disney World Character Performer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ama-former-walt-disney-world-character-performer/597830)
**Author:** [@Cryptic\_C62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cryptic_C62)\ **Replies:** 415\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ama-former-walt-disney-world-character-performer/597830 "2018-08-01T11:26:22Z")
A few years ago I worked as a character performer at Walt Disney World. The topic came up in another thread, and a Doper suggested that I start an AMA about it. So, yeah, here we are! Through a series of minor coinciden… --- ## [Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a new word (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-1/911650)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-1/911650 "2024-01-09T22:31:02Z")
Since the earlier iteration was shut down for having over 10k posts. The last word in the old thread was beanery --- ## [Last letter = First Letter, min 3 syllable word chain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-letter-first-letter-min-3-syllable-word-chain/923071)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 9359\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-letter-first-letter-min-3-syllable-word-chain/923071 "2026-10-16T00:27:57Z")
I used to have a ton of fun playing this with my son and his best friend when we were on long car journeys. The rules are simple - you must generate a word that is a minimum of three syllables, with the first letter bein… --- ## [Whither Scotland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whither-scotland/697261)
**Author:** [@filmstar-en](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmstar-en)\ **Replies:** 1308\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whither-scotland/697261 "2014-09-26T08:22:19Z")
On the 18th September the Scots will decide whether they want to be independent of the UK in a referendum. The debate is coming to its conclusion and the Scottish public has been very engaged in examining the pros and c… --- ## [How are some foods able to give me diarrhea so quickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-some-foods-able-to-give-me-diarrhea-so-quickly/157973)
**Author:** [@Talking\_Meat\_Puppet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talking_Meat_Puppet)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-some-foods-able-to-give-me-diarrhea-so-quickly/157973 "2025-09-06T11:27:29Z")
First post here, and it’s a juicy one. OK, so I have noticed a trend. When I eat at Chinese Buffet, I get bad diarrhea about 20 minutes after the meal is over. At Mongolian BBQ, I get bad diarrhea about 45 minutes aft… --- ## [Critter Cam out back.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-out-back/734059)
**Author:** [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Replies:** 1092\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-out-back/734059 "2020-06-15T01:01:31Z")
14 pictures: Safe for work & kids. https://picasaweb.google.com/116298515843829538956/Oct9CC?authkey=Gv1sRgCLzzwtjK8qrJ-QE# --- ## [Westworld - premieres Sunday (show spoilers as airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westworld-premieres-sunday-show-spoilers-as-airs/767413)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1188\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westworld-premieres-sunday-show-spoilers-as-airs/767413 "2018-03-30T21:49:26Z")
I have zero thoughts regarding this show, but I know the buzz is pretty big. HBO is looking for their next Game of Thrones. Is this it? I may actually choose to wait a few episodes to join in the fun. Is anyone looking… --- ## [Self driving cars are still decades away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-driving-cars-are-still-decades-away/798499)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 3050\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-driving-cars-are-still-decades-away/798499 "2026-10-16T20:39:32Z")
Almost every major automaker plans on having an autonomous car on the market with the next 3-5 years. I don’t buy it. Despite Tesla’s brilliant marketing, lane keeping assists + adaptive cruise control does not make an… --- ## [Massive measles outbreak - thank you, Andrew Fucking Wakefield](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-measles-outbreak-thank-you-andrew-fucking-wakefield/656119)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 1108\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-measles-outbreak-thank-you-andrew-fucking-wakefield/656119 "2015-04-26T03:41:06Z")
Yup, it’s happened again. After enough credulous goobers decided that vaccination was a bad thing, herd immunity has fallen enough for another measles outbreak to occur, this time in South Wales, and it’s a big one. Th… --- ## [DOJ/Jack Smith Investigation into Trump and Election Interference, January 6th Insurrection (Re-Indicted August 27, 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 2727\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455 "2026-01-07T17:54:15Z")
The January 6th Committee is winding down, we don’t know what future investigations may occur in the Senate to pick up where the House left off. However, the investigation that will matter most to Trump is what the DOJ … --- ## [What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 5070\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015 "2026-10-13T01:57:37Z")
Tonight, dinner at Casa Needscoffee will be: -Victory Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl -Inauguration Asparagus sautéed with garlic -Winning White Wine toast -and a big serving of calmness for a change. Hope this doesn’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=3&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=5&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)