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**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deep-dark-food-confessions/763878 "2016-09-01T01:14:20Z")
So I prefer to drink soda in a glass bottle but it is very rare to find American soda in a glass bottle at the grocery store. I recently found out that you could get soda bottled in a glass bottle in the Hispanic isle so… --- ## [Old Sears Kenmore sewing machine woes: no zig-zag- help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sears-kenmore-sewing-machine-woes-no-zig-zag-help/554129)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sears-kenmore-sewing-machine-woes-no-zig-zag-help/554129 "2022-09-10T01:37:57Z")
I have a Model 1410 “Zig • Zag Sewing Machine”. It does straight, zig-zag, stretch, smock, satin, scallop, applique, blind hem, buttonhole stitching, etc. Except for that it’s not doing anything else but straight stitch… --- ## [Was being an airline pilot a prestegious job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-an-airline-pilot-a-prestegious-job/545733)
**Author:** [@Livardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Livardo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-an-airline-pilot-a-prestegious-job/545733 "2012-10-12T15:40:43Z")
Today I look at an airline pilot and think, “hey, cool uniform” and “hey, they get to fly around the world”. I’ve read articles saying that their wages have been declining through the years so that must dig into the pres… --- ## [Museum exhibit to show dinosaurs and man co-existing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/museum-exhibit-to-show-dinosaurs-and-man-co-existing/282756)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2005, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/museum-exhibit-to-show-dinosaurs-and-man-co-existing/282756 "2005-01-10T00:04:47Z")
Because, you know, that’s how it is in the Bible. Link. Yes. A statement that you are ignoring established and accepted scientific opinion. :eek: I am horrified at this monument to ignorance. --- ## ["Froggie": Was That His Real Voice???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/froggie-was-that-his-real-voice/163020)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2003, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/froggie-was-that-his-real-voice/163020 "2003-03-22T02:25:32Z")
Remember “Froggie” from Little Rascals (or Our Gang?)? Was that his real voice? What did he do, smoke 10,000 cigarettes to develop such a voice for the part? Geez, it killed me to listen to hims speak his lines like t… --- ## [Bryan Ekers Sociopolitical impact of Christianity on Pagan Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryan-ekers-sociopolitical-impact-of-christianity-on-pagan-europe/476271)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryan-ekers-sociopolitical-impact-of-christianity-on-pagan-europe/476271 "2008-12-19T03:19:57Z")
One of the common arguments leveled against Christianity is that it is an intolerant system used to subject people to a false being and dictatorial being. I will take the position that: Christianity took root in Europe… --- ## [NFL Week 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2/668660)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2/668660 "2013-09-20T00:54:53Z")
Thursday NYJ @ NE Sunday early STL @ ATL CLE @ BAL CAR @ BUF MIN @ CHI WAS @ GB TEN @ HOU MIA @ IND DAL @ KC SD @ PHI Sunday late DET @ ARI NO @ TB DEN @ NYG JAC @ OAK SNF SF @ SEA MNF PIT @ CIN --- ## [Drunk Driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driving/603379)
**Author:** [@pragmatic55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pragmatic55)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driving/603379 "2012-01-03T04:12:09Z")
What are your thoughts, opinions, on its frequencies? --- ## [David Simmons - Rest in Peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-simmons-rest-in-peace/446089)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Shea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_Shea)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2008, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-simmons-rest-in-peace/446089 "2008-05-09T16:43:47Z")
Dear Dopers, I am sad to report to you that my Uncle Cook, David Simmons, left this world this evening about 1800 hours Pacific Daylight time. I talked to his daughter and she said that he was comfortable and not in any… --- ## [Here doesn't come the sun- a MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-doesnt-come-the-sun-a-mmp/733596)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-doesnt-come-the-sun-a-mmp/733596 "2015-10-12T11:54:22Z")
It’s cloudy, today will be the 12th straight day of rain, and my sinus is still draining. On the bright side, tomorrow is my Firday, and Wednesday is hockey season.:smiley: --- ## [What should happen to Democrat sanctuary cities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-happen-to-democrat-sanctuary-cities/780031)
**Author:** [@Blinkyandpinky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blinkyandpinky)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-happen-to-democrat-sanctuary-cities/780031 "2017-02-19T17:51:09Z")
A showdown will soon be taking place between various illegal, Democrat run sanctuary cities VS the rule of law and the current administration. All funding should be pulled from such cities, and that will apparently be h… --- ## [How long can a person survive... without skin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-a-person-survive-without-skin/43149)
**Author:** [@Uniball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uniball)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2000, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-a-person-survive-without-skin/43149 "2000-11-30T03:30:17Z")
Just saw the new Robbie Williams clip, Rock DJ or something. Ew. But that’s not the point. The point is: if a person is skinned alive, how long will s/he live? Hours? Days? Years? --- ## [Guns as "protection". (From the Government)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-as-protection-from-the-government/475047)
**Author:** [@Punintentional](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punintentional)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2008, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-as-protection-from-the-government/475047 "2008-12-03T23:13:10Z")
I put this here because it’d wind up here anyway. Does anyone out there that carries/owns guns and claims the 2nd Amendment gives them that right, really think they’ll (be able to) stand up the Government, should it com… --- ## [Who wants me to go away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-me-to-go-away/822833)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-me-to-go-away/822833 "2019-09-09T18:17:53Z")
Tardgasm? Cuntasstasia? E? et. al.? What is it worth to you? We have a precedent at this board of people being paid to go away. How much will you pony up to not have me pointing and laughing as you pretend to be good… --- ## [Guys: Boxers or Briefs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-boxers-or-briefs/516432)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-boxers-or-briefs/516432 "2009-11-20T14:01:42Z")
Short and to the point. I wear briefs. I’ve tried boxers, and it resulted in bunched-up nuts, and lots of flopping. :eek: No thank you. --- ## [Why are straight men turned on by Lesbians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-straight-men-turned-on-by-lesbians/362489)
**Author:** [@Valteron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valteron)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-straight-men-turned-on-by-lesbians/362489 "2006-06-30T15:17:35Z")
In one of our more intelligent and intellectual threads regarding breeding patterns on Gilligan’s Island, Internetslacker, a very affable newbie, agreed with my suggestion about the sexual leanings of two female characte… --- ## [Gun Question - Advice Needed - 9mm vs. .380](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-advice-needed-9mm-vs-380/185275)
**Author:** [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2004, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-advice-needed-9mm-vs-380/185275 "2004-07-05T03:41:01Z")
Fierra and I went out shooting today to test a new .22 rifle and scope we bought\* (part of the ever-increasing arsenal of the Lesbian Gun Club), and while at the range, I also fired my 9mm some. And, after having owned … --- ## [What genus has the most species? The fewest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genus-has-the-most-species-the-fewest/513814)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genus-has-the-most-species-the-fewest/513814 "2013-05-18T22:07:10Z")
There’s probably a list of this somewhere, but I can’t find it. What genus has the most species? In another thread it was mentioned that there are over 40,000 species of spiders. I sort of remember hearing that crabs ha… --- ## ["All rise!": Do courtroom procedures in the USA (and elsewhere?) tend to make the Judge...a King?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-rise-do-courtroom-procedures-in-the-usa-and-elsewhere-tend-to-make-the-judge-a-king/577559)
**Author:** [@Recliner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Recliner)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-rise-do-courtroom-procedures-in-the-usa-and-elsewhere-tend-to-make-the-judge-a-king/577559 "2011-06-10T06:35:06Z")
I frequently observe what I like to call “mundane criminal court”. Once or twice a month, I’m obliged – not legally, but I’ve been in the position (beat up a nun one time; stole two coconuts the other; totally joking. … --- ## [How many spaces between sentences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-spaces-between-sentences/554703)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-spaces-between-sentences/554703 "2010-09-29T10:17:55Z")
This is an extremely pointless poll, but I’m just curious. The current style guides say that only one space is necessary between sentences. However, I’ve been doing two spaces for so long that I don’t think I could adj… --- ## [Why won't my riveter work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-my-riveter-work/653597)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-my-riveter-work/653597 "2013-03-25T15:02:40Z")
I bought a $20 riveter to rivet two pieces of plastic together. I’ve tried it about 20 times but the big center part is still there and I can’t snap it off without breaking the plastic. What am I doing wrong, or do I nee… --- ## [Is it weird to take solo vacations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-weird-to-take-solo-vacations/656404)
**Author:** [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-weird-to-take-solo-vacations/656404 "2013-04-26T03:08:47Z")
I just took my first solo weekend vacation…ever, like a few weeks ago. On balance, I liked it - while it’s certainly nice to have a travel partner, it’s also nice to do whatever you want or change plans on a whim. I’m si… --- ## [Portland hospitals banning elective c-sections and early inductions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-hospitals-banning-elective-c-sections-and-early-inductions/593198)
**Author:** [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-hospitals-banning-elective-c-sections-and-early-inductions/593198 "2011-08-25T19:09:09Z")
Article here. I know we’ve had a few pregnancy and childbirth threads which have gotten heated, but I think this will do fine here. I applaud this decision. While I think women should have choices in just about every … --- ## [Bands with 3 or more members in the top 1% players of their respective instrument](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-with-3-or-more-members-in-the-top-1-players-of-their-respective-instrument/596068)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-with-3-or-more-members-in-the-top-1-players-of-their-respective-instrument/596068 "2011-09-18T02:39:38Z")
I recently attended a Return To Forever concert, and it made me wonder - which bands feature multiple virtuosos on their respective instruments? Like in the top 1% of all professionals? Let’s start with Return To Foreve… --- ## [First cousins when a brother/sister marry another brother/sister](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-cousins-when-a-brother-sister-marry-another-brother-sister/655572)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-cousins-when-a-brother-sister-marry-another-brother-sister/655572 "2013-04-16T02:00:24Z")
No I dont mean a 4 way. Paul and Jane get married. At the wedding, Jane’s brother Mike meets Paul’s sister Mary. They hit it off and also eventually marry. Whats the status of the offspring? First cousins, yes. But fir… --- ## [Are the internal organs of black people and white people incompatible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-internal-organs-of-black-people-and-white-people-incompatible/164579)
**Author:** [@Burns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Burns)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2003, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-internal-organs-of-black-people-and-white-people-incompatible/164579 "2003-03-27T22:45:40Z")
A friend of mine was at a medical forum and the R.N. speaking somehow mentioned that the internal organs of blacks and whites are not compatible. For instance, if a heart from a black donor were implanted into a white p… --- ## [You boys looking for a hot date tonight? What? A cold one? Warning, eek factor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-boys-looking-for-a-hot-date-tonight-what-a-cold-one-warning-eek-factor/371583)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2006, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-boys-looking-for-a-hot-date-tonight-what-a-cold-one-warning-eek-factor/371583 "2006-09-17T05:28:49Z")
When I first heard 3 guys in a neighboring county were caught in the act of digging up a fresh grave, I thought they had some scheme to sell body parts, take jewelry off the corpse. or some other greedy reason. I was wr… --- ## [What is the purpose of having a pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-pet/227005)
**Author:** [@escapol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escapol)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2004, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-having-a-pet/227005 "2004-02-07T19:00:51Z")
I don’t understand it. How does having an animal enhance your life? Is it a power thing? Do you feel unloved or unwanted? Do you feel you have no purpose in life, and having an animal gives you purpose? In fact, I’d pr… --- ## [Incest laws are an example of "Big Government".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incest-laws-are-an-example-of-big-government/766232)
**Author:** [@Barack\_Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barack_Obama)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incest-laws-are-an-example-of-big-government/766232 "2016-09-29T02:13:28Z")
So recently I saw a story about two adults who had consensual sex, but they were mother and son. Apparently there are laws against incest, remarkably in majority of the world. Maybe I shouldn’t be as surprised as I am, b… --- ## [Religious question: What color is a banana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-question-what-color-is-a-banana/626464)
**Author:** [@Victor\_Charlie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Victor_Charlie)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-question-what-color-is-a-banana/626464 "2012-07-21T08:21:27Z")
Believe it or not, this is a genuine question that relates to another debate in this thread. Please give your real answer. What color is a banana? How did you come to your conclusion? Is there anyone who could convince … --- ## [If you don't like it, throw the toy away!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-dont-like-it-throw-the-toy-away/177265)
**Author:** [@80sHairMetalMaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/80sHairMetalMaven)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-dont-like-it-throw-the-toy-away/177265 "2003-06-02T19:59:11Z")
To the asshat parent who insisted on ranting and raving at myself and my manager yesterday over a toy and all the other parents who complain about our lack of ‘selection’: We are not McDonald’s. It says SONIC DRIVE IN r… --- ## [Will the US become like Europe this century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-us-become-like-europe-this-century/586789)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-us-become-like-europe-this-century/586789 "2011-07-07T00:15:37Z")
For those of you into politics, what do you think? Is the US moving closer to Europe in ideology, politics, economics, etc or will we remain distinctly different? \*I hope we all can talk about this in a civil manner and… --- ## [Is lots of comedy off limits today because it is a "PC" era?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lots-of-comedy-off-limits-today-because-it-is-a-pc-era/666768)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lots-of-comedy-off-limits-today-because-it-is-a-pc-era/666768 "2013-08-24T00:28:34Z")
This is being claimed repeatedly in the “Back to the Future” thread, but I don’t buy it. Exhibit A: Louis CK. The guy is wildly popular with critics, and pretty popular with audiences too. One of his jokes is about ha… --- ## [The Godfather: What ever happened to Carlo and Connie's baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-what-ever-happened-to-carlo-and-connies-baby/176903)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2003, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-what-ever-happened-to-carlo-and-connies-baby/176903 "2003-05-23T21:54:38Z")
At the beginning of the first Godfather, Don Vito Corleone’s daughter, Connie, gets married to the despicable Carlo. Near the end of the film, Carlo and Connie’s baby boy is christened, Michael Corleone stands as his go… --- ## [Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/550220)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/550220 "2010-09-29T15:30:50Z")
Just saw Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Anybody wanna geek out with me? "Hey! Coins!:smiley: --- ## [Romney - the problem is that you can't open airplane windows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-the-problem-is-that-you-cant-open-airplane-windows/635709)
**Author:** [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-the-problem-is-that-you-cant-open-airplane-windows/635709 "2012-09-26T06:05:18Z")
Seriously! This is our Republican candidate? This is beyond not knowing how a grocery store scanner works. http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/09/24/899441/romney-plane-windows/?mobile=nc That’s what a double deg… --- ## [Mr. Happy & The Revenge of the Jilted Valentine Balloon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-happy-the-revenge-of-the-jilted-valentine-balloon/437925)
**Author:** [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2008, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-happy-the-revenge-of-the-jilted-valentine-balloon/437925 "2008-02-21T02:02:59Z")
This V-Day - like many other men, I got my lady some nice V-Day gifts. I got her tix to Tom Petty with Steve Windwood later on this year, (they are two of our favorites.) I got her a nice card with a sweet note writte… --- ## [Gilette Mach 3 vs Fusion. Should I upgrade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilette-mach-3-vs-fusion-should-i-upgrade/474644)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilette-mach-3-vs-fusion-should-i-upgrade/474644 "2008-12-07T04:28:39Z")
alright, I did a quick search and didn’t find anything, but forgive me if I’m an idiot and missed a thread that was exactly this. That said, I think I need a new razor. I currently own a Mach 3, have owned it since Gile… --- ## [I'm tired of Millennials hogging the '90s nostalgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tired-of-millennials-hogging-the-90s-nostalgia/655488)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tired-of-millennials-hogging-the-90s-nostalgia/655488 "2016-05-29T15:47:06Z")
I’m from Generation X, and I really coulda sworn the '90s was our decade. But I keep seeing blogs, posts, and email forwards chock full of nostalgia for that decade, but not oriented around the big news events of the ti… --- ## [Converting from CNG to gasoline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-from-cng-to-gasoline/563699)
**Author:** [@raindog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raindog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-from-cng-to-gasoline/563699 "2021-04-28T07:27:43Z")
Pretty straight forward. Can I convert a vehicle that is CNG (and has probably always been CNG) to run on gasoline? (fwiw odometer is around 25K) Is it expensive? If so, who does that kind of work? Is this a bad idea… --- ## [How much does a sex change cost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-sex-change-cost/280724)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2004, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-sex-change-cost/280724 "2004-12-23T17:07:21Z")
Once a person has made the decision to have a sex change, what is involved? How much does it cost? How much “maintenance” is involved and how much does that cost? How much, if any, is covered by medical insurance? Am I … --- ## [Why do sports fans feel sad when "their" team loses or happy when "their" team wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-sports-fans-feel-sad-when-their-team-loses-or-happy-when-their-team-wins/738617)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-sports-fans-feel-sad-when-their-team-loses-or-happy-when-their-team-wins/738617 "2015-12-07T00:59:22Z")
So you live in a town. A group of professional sports coaches and owners who happen to be based in your town have spent millions of dollars, collected from both ticket holders and television broadcast rights, to select … --- ## [Poll: When Should Kids Stop Trick-or-Treating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-should-kids-stop-trick-or-treating/558304)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-should-kids-stop-trick-or-treating/558304 "2012-03-11T12:46:46Z")
When do you think that kids are too old to participate in trick or treating? In my house, the rule is “when you’re as tall or taller than me”. I’m 5’4 1/2", and have only boys, so that works out to be about 13. I am p… --- ## [Is there any way to prevent the loss of a toenail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-prevent-the-loss-of-a-toenail/527842)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-prevent-the-loss-of-a-toenail/527842 "2010-02-06T18:40:12Z")
It seems that my increase in running mileage has prompted my big toe to get all bruised, painful and slightly mushy. Apart from stopping running, is there anything I can do to prevent the nail from falling off or getting… --- ## [The chase is on--Adam Dunn goes after Rob Deer's record](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chase-is-on-adam-dunn-goes-after-rob-deers-record/594081)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chase-is-on-adam-dunn-goes-after-rob-deers-record/594081 "2011-10-04T01:55:43Z")
Rob Deer holds the record for the lowest batting average, post-1900, of any player to qualify for the league batting title (using the modern standard of 3.1 plate appearances per scheduled game). In 1991, for the Detroi… --- ## [My wife wants a tattoo. Actually, lots & lots of tattoos. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-wants-a-tattoo-actually-lots-lots-of-tattoos-thoughts/449563)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-wants-a-tattoo-actually-lots-lots-of-tattoos-thoughts/449563 "2008-05-20T18:43:36Z")
This past Sunday morning, Mrs. Rhymer and I were at Starbucks getting some quality time in, when a very pretty woman walked in. Actually, “very pretty” doesn’t cover it. “Astoundingly lovely” is more like it. If it turn… --- ## [What Winter Clothes do I Need for Boston?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-winter-clothes-do-i-need-for-boston/598294)
**Author:** [@nani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nani)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-winter-clothes-do-i-need-for-boston/598294 "2011-10-05T00:25:45Z")
Hi fellow SDMB members! Let this be my belated 10 year anniversary post. Thanks for all the threads! Now for my problem… I moved to Boston in September for grad school. It’s going all right, but winter is coming and… --- ## [Do you tell your lawyer the whole truth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-tell-your-lawyer-the-whole-truth/356582)
**Author:** [@athelas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/athelas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2006, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-tell-your-lawyer-the-whole-truth/356582 "2006-05-15T07:53:48Z")
Suppose I commit murder and am arrested. Is it to my advantage to admit my guilt to my lawyer, so that he can better prepare for whatever evidence the prosecution can come up with, or am I better off not doing so, for f… --- ## [Typical masturbation session: how into it are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typical-masturbation-session-how-into-it-are-you/556696)
**Author:** [@Walmarticus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walmarticus)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typical-masturbation-session-how-into-it-are-you/556696 "2010-10-15T18:46:07Z")
For this young dude, it’s somewhat akin to blowing my nose. I just get it done and move on. I have shit to do. No ceremony. No stretching or warmups. Just blow and go. My figurative tool is literally a tool: designed to … --- ## [Iron Chef - "squeeze-on!" ??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-chef-squeeze-on/241361)
**Author:** [@fighting\_ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fighting_ignorant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-chef-squeeze-on/241361 "2004-04-23T02:52:39Z")
So in the show Iron Chef, when the off-camera guy wants to say something, he interjects with something which I can only assume is Japanese for “hey bub!” but it just sounds like “squeeze on!”. Can anyone shed some ligh… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=484&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=486&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)