# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=463&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:** 464 --- ## [Florida mother's epic fail of common sense puts her child in the hands of a predator and killer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-mothers-epic-fail-of-common-sense-puts-her-child-in-the-hands-of-a-predator-and-killer/661803)
**Author:** [@Hermione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermione)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-mothers-epic-fail-of-common-sense-puts-her-child-in-the-hands-of-a-predator-and-killer/661803 "2013-06-28T18:02:28Z")
I’m rather surprised that this news story hasn’t shown up here yet, and if it has, I apologize. To sum up: mother and three children are at a Dollar General in Jacksonville when a man approaches them, having heard the m… --- ## [I don't think banning AR-15s would make a dent in mass shootings.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-banning-ar-15s-would-make-a-dent-in-mass-shootings/809700)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-banning-ar-15s-would-make-a-dent-in-mass-shootings/809700 "2018-03-11T17:19:15Z")
I believe the root cause of these mass shootings is messed up people. I can see no other explanation for this, since there weren’t shootings like this when I was a kid with as near this kind of frequency. I look at Col… --- ## [Miscarriage Father's Responsibilities to Help Pay Bill (No Insurance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscarriage-fathers-responsibilities-to-help-pay-bill-no-insurance/587079)
**Author:** [@sultry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sultry)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscarriage-fathers-responsibilities-to-help-pay-bill-no-insurance/587079 "2011-07-01T18:28:06Z")
I had a miscarriage in the ER with no insurance. I had applied for Medi-Cal insurance but my paperwork was lost and I was not able to get in to fill out new paperwork before I went to the ER. The Father was non-existen… --- ## [Mrs Clinton's vulnerabilities which could be exploited in a Primary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-clintons-vulnerabilities-which-could-be-exploited-in-a-primary/718376)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-clintons-vulnerabilities-which-could-be-exploited-in-a-primary/718376 "2015-04-30T22:00:59Z")
In 2007-08, she was thought of as the presumptive candidate, until some guy called Barack Obama showed up. Obama brilliantly exploited her support for Iraq War and the general feeling of disgust with the establishment. T… --- ## [What is Filipino culture? Is it being lost? (Are there any Filipinos here?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-filipino-culture-is-it-being-lost-are-there-any-filipinos-here/526870)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-filipino-culture-is-it-being-lost-are-there-any-filipinos-here/526870 "2010-02-11T02:20:29Z")
Sorry for this very long OP - I’m just really interested in this issue and I want to try to explain it well. I recently had a very long talk with my girlfriend about an issue which she sees as very important, which is t… --- ## [Victims of child porn should be able to sue the people that are caught with it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victims-of-child-porn-should-be-able-to-sue-the-people-that-are-caught-with-it/530751)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victims-of-child-porn-should-be-able-to-sue-the-people-that-are-caught-with-it/530751 "2011-04-14T18:04:15Z")
So says Sherry Colb in this column for Findlaw: She goes on to say that Amy’s efforts have met with very inconsistent results; some courts have awarded her high damages, some nominal damages, and some have sent her awa… --- ## [Ways to equalize ear pressure.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-equalize-ear-pressure/500632)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-equalize-ear-pressure/500632 "2009-06-24T01:58:58Z")
I recently got over a cold and my ears keep having that “just about to pop” feeling. I know it will go away but it’s making me crazy. Help! I have tried yawning, gum, and that thing where you hold your nose shut and blow… --- ## [Okay, why is it "Kraft Dinner" in Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-why-is-it-kraft-dinner-in-canada/709111)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-why-is-it-kraft-dinner-in-canada/709111 "2015-01-10T16:54:26Z")
I mean, the name tells you absolutely NOTHING about what kind of food it is. Something called “Dinner” could be roast turkey, toro sashimi, curry chow mein, dumpling soup… Literally ANYTHING. I can’t think of a single… --- ## [Home Depot Job Interview - What to Wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-depot-job-interview-what-to-wear/685707)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-depot-job-interview-what-to-wear/685707 "2014-04-11T19:22:56Z")
I have a job interview at Home Depot on Friday. What should I wear? I don’t think a power suit, hose, and heels would be appropriate because it’s not at all that sort of job (and I don’t even own a power suit). Any su… --- ## [Why is everyone so mad at product placement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-everyone-so-mad-at-product-placement/546602)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-everyone-so-mad-at-product-placement/546602 "2010-07-21T19:22:56Z")
I normally don’t mind it. It’s like real life. If I open the fridge, I’m gonna see Coke. It’s take me more out of the moment to see made up generic no-name cola or when people have to dance around saying brand names. --- ## [What percent of Red Cross donations goes to victims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percent-of-red-cross-donations-goes-to-victims/319856)
**Author:** [@HelloKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelloKitty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percent-of-red-cross-donations-goes-to-victims/319856 "2012-11-04T00:44:42Z")
Some of my relatives have said they don’t want to donate to the Red Cross because “only 30% of the money goes to the victims”. :rolleyes: (I swear the crap these people come up with sometimes…) Not sure where they go… --- ## [Is there anything about Biden that you actually admire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-about-biden-that-you-actually-admire/915047)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-about-biden-that-you-actually-admire/915047 "2020-08-22T21:18:28Z")
Another election cycle, another establishment Democrat :yawning\_face: How were they able to find a candidate even MORE boring than Hillary? They couldn’t have tailormade an emptier politician if they tried. Is there any… --- ## [I think my pet rock is sick.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-pet-rock-is-sick/679626)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-pet-rock-is-sick/679626 "2014-02-02T17:23:14Z")
Recently, I adopted a pet rock. I named him “Dwayne” after my favorite actor - Dwayne Johnson. Dwayne is a Gabbro which is a breed known to be very stable, but still retain some of the volcanic nature that makes them s… --- ## [Car Problem: Key stuck in ignition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-key-stuck-in-ignition/585117)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-key-stuck-in-ignition/585117 "2013-06-29T11:24:26Z")
\*\*Summary: \*\* I have an old Saturn. My key is jammed in the ignition and I can neither start the car nor remove the key. Once before, I had this problem with this 1993 Saturn SL2. The key would get stuck for a while, … --- ## [Moving to New Hampshire! I've never been within 1000 miles of NH. Tell me about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-hampshire-ive-never-been-within-1000-miles-of-nh-tell-me-about-it/519800)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-hampshire-ive-never-been-within-1000-miles-of-nh-tell-me-about-it/519800 "2009-12-18T20:25:11Z")
We’re finally leaving Japan (yay!) and returning to the US, to New Hampshire–Portsmouth area. My husband is military and will be stationed there. Neither of us have ever been anywhere near New England, but the pictures l… --- ## [How common is funeral leave for a grandparent's death?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-funeral-leave-for-a-grandparents-death/531790)
**Author:** [@Tamex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamex)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-funeral-leave-for-a-grandparents-death/531790 "2010-03-09T17:40:41Z")
My workplace offers three days paid funeral leave for the deaths of “close relatives”, which is defined as mother/father, mother-in-law/father-in-law, siblings, or children. I’ve always wondered why grandparents are not… --- ## [How would you have changed the Civil War so the South won?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-have-changed-the-civil-war-so-the-south-won/645082)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-have-changed-the-civil-war-so-the-south-won/645082 "2013-01-05T04:09:25Z")
So you’ve been transported back to 186X and can take one action that would end up in the CSA winning. You don’t chronoport into someone so you can’t become Jefferson Davis and give Johnston the seniority he deserves. Y… --- ## [Does anybody get perms anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-get-perms-anymore/497476)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-get-perms-anymore/497476 "2009-05-29T18:09:16Z")
When I was in jr high and high school in the 80s, I used to get curly perms a couple of times a year. My hair is fine and wavy. After a few days of excessive poodle-like exuberance, the curls would settle down into a m… --- ## [Why all the focus on Kagan's looks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-focus-on-kagans-looks/538913)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-focus-on-kagans-looks/538913 "2010-05-16T05:20:02Z")
In reading articles about Kagan’s nomination in many of the online “comment’s” sections below the article there is a steady stream of posters making snide comments on what a dog she is. This is kind of puzzling. She’s n… --- ## [What do you believe about the Kennedy assassination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-believe-about-the-kennedy-assassination/587443)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-believe-about-the-kennedy-assassination/587443 "2011-07-23T06:28:28Z")
This op-ed by Mona Charen brought the subject to mind, but is otherwise irrelevant. What do you believe to be the truth of the Kennedy assassination? Did Oswald act alone? Was he an agent of the Russians? The mob? T… --- ## [Congratulations, Maatorc, on your century.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-maatorc-on-your-century/466432)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-maatorc-on-your-century/466432 "2008-10-14T14:57:45Z")
100 nonsensical posts, all in the same thread, without answering any of the simplest questions from other posters, and without interruption by any posts to any other threads. Most trolls and most loons don’t get that fa… --- ## [Texas Democrats: you've gotta be fucking kiddin me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-democrats-youve-gotta-be-fucking-kiddin-me/174948)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Cheatem\_Undhow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Cheatem_Undhow)\ **Replies:** 297\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2003, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-democrats-youve-gotta-be-fucking-kiddin-me/174948 "2003-07-30T16:06:09Z")
Dear Texas Democrats: I understand you guys have held the state House of Representatives for a long time. I understand that it must be tough for you guys to come to grips with losing control of the House to the Republi… --- ## [Clearing my stuff – an MMP give-away, sorta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearing-my-stuff-an-mmp-give-away-sorta/360395)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 442\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2006, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearing-my-stuff-an-mmp-give-away-sorta/360395 "2006-07-19T21:50:22Z")
But first, a little story. In 1985, I was hired at the Naval Air Rework Facility (later renamed Naval Aviation Depot, and then Naval Air Depot) in Jacksonville FL as a mechanical engineer in the Plant Engineering divisi… --- ## [Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804 "2014-04-14T14:45:15Z")
No link yet. It’s showing as breaking news. Link should be available in a few minutes. Quite a Blow too Comedy Central. The Colbert Report is the only show I watch on that channel. I’ve seen reports that Stephen may d… --- ## [A mile of the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mile-of-the-mmp/776704)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mile-of-the-mmp/776704 "2017-01-18T03:11:50Z")
“Never judge someone until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do judge him, you’re a mile away and you have his shoes.” ― Emo Philips However, I’m going with “Never judge someone until you’ve \[del\]wal… --- ## [Tell me about Picasso](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-picasso/603332)
**Author:** [@Hootie\_McB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hootie_McB)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-picasso/603332 "2011-11-28T17:02:56Z")
The Musée National Picasso has been closed for renovation and a part of their collection has been touring. I’m thinking of going to one of the exhibitions (in Sydney now) as I am of the belief that paintings must be seen… --- ## [Cool mist humidifier vs. warm steam vaporizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-mist-humidifier-vs-warm-steam-vaporizer/524522)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-mist-humidifier-vs-warm-steam-vaporizer/524522 "2010-01-30T21:18:18Z")
I’ve been battling head colds this winter, and my warm steam vaporizer has become one of the most important appliances in the house. I prefer it to the mist humidifiers because it doesn’t have a wick that grows mold & s… --- ## [NFL Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/641859)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/641859 "2012-11-29T04:26:06Z")
Realized there was no place to discuss this - what’s going on with the review in the Detroit game? Thursday HOU @ DET WAS @ DAL NE @ NYJ Sunday early DEN @ KC BUF @ IND PIT @ CLE OAK @ CIN SEA @ MIA ATL @ TB … --- ## [Mad Men: 5.10 "Christmas Waltz" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-5-10-christmas-waltz-open-spoilers/622570)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-5-10-christmas-waltz-open-spoilers/622570 "2012-05-29T07:10:54Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Christmas wishes come true. Harry helps out a friend. \[/QUOTE\] Merry Christmas Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce. I wonder if this means we’ll be seeing more of everyone’s families this season? I just don’… --- ## [Lost 2.7 "The Other 48 Days"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-2-7-the-other-48-days/331379)
**Author:** [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-2-7-the-other-48-days/331379 "2005-11-23T15:31:02Z")
First, ye rules: Some useful links are given below. Thread index for Season 1 Episodes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Thread index for Season 2 Episodes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Official Los… --- ## [What is this? UFO pics...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-ufo-pics/405167)
**Author:** [@Mason\_Dixon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mason_Dixon)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-ufo-pics/405167 "2007-08-13T19:01:44Z")
Surely its manmade but what? --- ## [Do adults, all of a sudden, stop liking certain foods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-adults-all-of-a-sudden-stop-liking-certain-foods/392066)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-adults-all-of-a-sudden-stop-liking-certain-foods/392066 "2018-03-27T01:19:10Z")
I was having an argument with my friend’s girlfriend the other day. We were at a restaurant and they ordered some crab legs. They offered me some and I declined. I stated that I no longer like crab legs. She recalled… --- ## [Quick Change for Landscape to Portrait Mode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-change-for-landscape-to-portrait-mode/576682)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-change-for-landscape-to-portrait-mode/576682 "2011-04-02T16:03:19Z")
Half the online world is in landscape, like movies. The other half is is portrait, like most web pages. The iPhone and similar devices make a big deal about their ability to go back and forth. I don’t understand why comp… --- ## [Jon Benet Ramsey murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-benet-ramsey-murder/355071)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Rogers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Rogers)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-benet-ramsey-murder/355071 "2006-08-29T14:21:44Z")
Innocent Jon Benet Ramsey would have been 16 years old this August 2006. DNA has been out for 15 years now. You would think this day in age they could catch the murderer(s). Obviously the Denver police does not watch CS… --- ## [Dexter - 11-27 - "Get Gellar"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dexter-11-27-get-gellar/604310)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dexter-11-27-get-gellar/604310 "2011-12-16T05:16:42Z")
After the jump… … … … … … … … … Least shocking “shocking reveal” ever. --- ## [Childhood nostalgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-nostalgia/625822)
**Author:** [@andrew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrew_1)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-nostalgia/625822 "2016-03-24T23:17:29Z")
Been lurking this place for a long time before I even registered and I’m still never quite sure if I’m starting a topic in the right forum or not, so my apologies if this is in the wrong place. What I’m hoping for is th… --- ## [Unexpected Enthusiasm for Harris?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-enthusiasm-for-harris/1004685)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 495\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-enthusiasm-for-harris/1004685 "2024-08-13T07:15:44Z")
Prior to Biden dropping out the arguments for replacing him with Harris was because she’s the VP, or that she’d have access to his funds, or that she was the one person who in some polls did a little better than Trump. … --- ## [Abraham Lincoln. Who did he think he was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abraham-lincoln-who-did-he-think-he-was/89709)
**Author:** [@philsGT500](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/philsGT500)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2002, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abraham-lincoln-who-did-he-think-he-was/89709 "2002-03-18T07:57:50Z")
Just wanting to see if anybody had anything interesting to post about my least favorite of presidents (well maybe not my least favorite, Taft wasn’t so great, but Lincoln is the most overrated). Don’t have the time to ac… --- ## [What ways do we have to repel an alien invasion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ways-do-we-have-to-repel-an-alien-invasion/551819)
**Author:** [@ChrisBooth12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisBooth12)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ways-do-we-have-to-repel-an-alien-invasion/551819 "2010-08-31T09:07:30Z")
First of all I at least HOPE our government at the very least as a basic outline or power point slide of their “plans”. What if a huge fleet just appeared over earth and started attacking from orbit. What could we do? Ho… --- ## [I am NEVER ordering anything by FedEx again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-never-ordering-anything-by-fedex-again/721253)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-never-ordering-anything-by-fedex-again/721253 "2020-08-02T04:14:29Z")
I finally get around to joining the 21st century and order a Samsung Galaxy S5. After I got home from work, I saw where FedEx left a door tag. Unlike USPS, they don’t leave your package at your doorstep. So, I had to go … --- ## [I pit the worst day of my life FEBRUARY 11 2005](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-worst-day-of-my-life-february-11-2005/289644)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2005, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-worst-day-of-my-life-february-11-2005/289644 "2005-02-20T05:13:06Z")
I was having the best sleep of my life when early this morning my step dad bangs on my door and tells me to get out of bed and get dressed. I didn’t want to wake up it felt like it was still night and I asked him why and… --- ## [Obama doesn't sign the Anti-Landmine Treaty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-doesnt-sign-the-anti-landmine-treaty/518987)
**Author:** [@constanze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/constanze)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-doesnt-sign-the-anti-landmine-treaty/518987 "2009-12-05T02:19:18Z")
As hopeful as I am of Obama as different and sensible President, when I heard today in the news (no linky yet) that the US still refuses to sign the Ottawa treaty banning land mines, I really was disappointed and angry. … --- ## [A couple of questions for straight guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-for-straight-guys/484658)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-for-straight-guys/484658 "2009-02-10T06:28:50Z")
A comment in this thread got me thinking. How many of you straight guys have ever seen another guy’s erection? I don’t mean in porn, I mean in real life. And what were the circumstances? And how many of you have never se… --- ## [Red button or blue button dilemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-button-or-blue-button-dilemma/1024041)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-button-or-blue-button-dilemma/1024041 "2026-05-10T04:09:23Z")
A content creator I listen to a lot popped up in my feed yesterday confused by the repeated outcome of a particular experiment. “The situation is this: You are presented with two buttons, one red, the other blue. Everyon… --- ## [Do you dislike/hate drinking plain water?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dislike-hate-drinking-plain-water/498749)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dislike-hate-drinking-plain-water/498749 "2009-06-10T21:56:14Z")
I always get looked at funny for my dislike, nigh on hatred of plain water. It makes me feel sick. I remember a thread a while back where others said they didn’t like it either; please let me know I’m not alone! --- ## [Etymology of "The Fuzz" as slang for police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etymology-of-the-fuzz-as-slang-for-police/201804)
**Author:** [@Ivar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ivar)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etymology-of-the-fuzz-as-slang-for-police/201804 "2016-03-15T22:50:03Z")
Where did the term “the Fuzz” come from? My WAG would be truckers, but what is the meaning behind it? --- ## [Would Joe Biden have won against Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-joe-biden-have-won-against-trump/788838)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-joe-biden-have-won-against-trump/788838 "2017-07-13T19:50:05Z")
If he had run and been nominated, do you think former Vice President Joe Biden could have defeated Trump in last year’s election? Why or why not? --- ## [Why don't payday loans violate usury laws? \[ed.\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-payday-loans-violate-usury-laws-ed/421763)
**Author:** [@bob\_co](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_co)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-payday-loans-violate-usury-laws-ed/421763 "2016-08-13T20:05:50Z")
In recent news, I saw that on Oct 1, it became illegal to loan money to a member of the US armed services at more than %36 APR. My girlfriend is in the car title / payday loan business. She received a memo from corporat… --- ## [Stupid Lines in Movies You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-lines-in-movies-you-love/677186)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-lines-in-movies-you-love/677186 "2014-01-29T19:29:39Z")
I hate the “What was his name” line in Shawshank and the “Grizzly Adams had a beard” line in Happy Gilmore. --- ## [High maintenance/low maintenance women--WHAT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-maintenance-low-maintenance-women-what/567995)
**Author:** [@kapri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kapri)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-maintenance-low-maintenance-women-what/567995 "2011-01-23T16:15:54Z")
In the last few years the phrases “high maintenance” and “low maintenance” have been greatly overused to describe women. Leaving aside the fact that these terms are sexist (yes they are! :dubious:), what the heck do men … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=462&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=464&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)