# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=555&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:** 556 --- ## [Any bets on what Rachel Dolezal is going to say tomorrow in addressing charges against her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-bets-on-what-rachel-dolezal-is-going-to-say-tomorrow-in-addressing-charges-against-her/722516)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-bets-on-what-rachel-dolezal-is-going-to-say-tomorrow-in-addressing-charges-against-her/722516 "2015-06-18T12:01:17Z")
Re Rachel Dolezal she is supposed to “address” these charges Monday (tomorrow). Judging by her somewhat combative stance so far I’m interested to see what she is going to say. She (seemingly) has no maneuvering room. He… --- ## [Democrats Leaving Party Over "Socialism"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-leaving-party-over-socialism/831651)
**Author:** [@leavesoflight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leavesoflight)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-leaving-party-over-socialism/831651 "2019-04-30T17:42:11Z")
I currently volunteer for an organization that helps elect Democrats. Every day I come in I get about 2-3 calls from “life-long Democrats”, often older retired voters, that either tell me they’re leaving the party in pro… --- ## [Ask the guy who is from 100 years in the future](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-from-100-years-in-the-future/618490)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-from-100-years-in-the-future/618490 "2012-04-14T01:27:46Z")
Hello everyone, I have just arrived from the year 2112, and first off, no Rush is still not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. I am still getting used to this keyboard thing, I am more used to MS Office Thought Transcri… --- ## [Is P.G Wodehouse popular in your country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-p-g-wodehouse-popular-in-your-country/694705)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-p-g-wodehouse-popular-in-your-country/694705 "2014-08-05T20:57:35Z")
He’s the one of the best writers of funny books ever, and very popular among readers(which is obviously a rather large qualification, but still) in my country, India. His books are in every bookstore, and on everybody’s … --- ## [Indiana primary thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-primary-thread/753388)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-primary-thread/753388 "2016-05-05T11:22:14Z")
Getting an early start. It looks like it will come down to this one and California and as of now Trump is easily in the lead. --- ## [Newslash: Ryan hypocrite AND liar.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newslash-ryan-hypocrite-and-liar/631742)
**Author:** [@InterestedObserver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InterestedObserver)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newslash-ryan-hypocrite-and-liar/631742 "2012-08-24T09:28:36Z")
"After repeated denials, Paul Ryan has admitted he requested stimulus cash even after sharply criticizing the program. Ryan had denied doing so as recently as Wednesday, when he spoke to ABC’s Cincinnati affiliate, WC… --- ## [Please explain to me the physics that allows this weird field goal to happen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-the-physics-that-allows-this-weird-field-goal-to-happen/704327)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-the-physics-that-allows-this-weird-field-goal-to-happen/704327 "2014-11-15T07:15:39Z")
I have watched football avidly for decades now and I have never seen anything that looked like this. And it was in a dome! --- ## [Chores you Abhor – an MMP about household responsibilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chores-you-abhor-an-mmp-about-household-responsibilities/567929)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chores-you-abhor-an-mmp-about-household-responsibilities/567929 "2011-01-24T05:19:18Z")
I’m going with the assumption that we’re all responsible adults who keep our living spaces reasonably neat and tidy. I also assume that we all have chores that we hate, some we don’t mind, and possibly some that we like… --- ## [Who has the largest age gap between siblings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-largest-age-gap-between-siblings/411225)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2007, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-largest-age-gap-between-siblings/411225 "2007-07-11T15:03:01Z")
The poll question is in the title. For people who are several years older/younger than a sibling: 1. Are you two close? I’ve been surprised to meet quite a few people who have siblings who are ten, fifteen or even twe… --- ## [What happens when Jeopardy is wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-jeopardy-is-wrong/502143)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-jeopardy-is-wrong/502143 "2017-06-29T01:02:26Z")
On today’s episode of Jeopardy!, the Daily Double in the Jeopardy round was in the category James Bond. The question was more or less… \[QUOTE=Jeopardy!\] This 1971 film was so named because Sean Connery was adament it w… --- ## [Why does auto glass insurance coverage have a $0 deductible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-auto-glass-insurance-coverage-have-a-0-deductible/51512)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-auto-glass-insurance-coverage-have-a-0-deductible/51512 "2012-08-31T10:59:14Z")
I had to get my windshield replaced this week, and so once again ran into this quirk of insurance policies. I have a $0 deductible on the safety glass part of my comprehensive insurance. I don’t think it was an option wh… --- ## [Can cavities Be Reversed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-cavities-be-reversed/682108)
**Author:** [@kurgle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kurgle)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-cavities-be-reversed/682108 "2014-02-27T00:26:47Z")
Can cavities be reversed using products to rebuild enamel that contain Nova Min? Can it repair fractures and chipped teeth? --- ## [So I got this warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-this-warning/722695)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-this-warning/722695 "2015-06-18T16:48:11Z")
In response to this post in the “Local NAACP Leader…” thread I received the following warning from IvoryTowerDenizen. \[Original mod instruction here.\] To IvoryTowerDenizen I would say that it would be helpful the next… --- ## [I'm going to catch it for this, White Privilege is not a thing....bear with me:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-catch-it-for-this-white-privilege-is-not-a-thing-bear-with-me/789783)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-catch-it-for-this-white-privilege-is-not-a-thing-bear-with-me/789783 "2017-07-02T02:19:12Z")
It’s logically incorrect for two reasons to look at a white person and say “You have white privilege.” As an American Indian, do I have Indian privilege? I can drive without worrying about being pulled over and shot. I… --- ## [Ohhhh, looky, a springy MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohhhh-looky-a-springy-mmp/397503)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2007, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohhhh-looky-a-springy-mmp/397503 "2007-04-02T04:09:36Z")
It’s after midnight where I am, so I figured I’d get a head start and…sproingggggg into the next MMP. So, did you notice it’s official? Spring arrived last week (well, north of the equator, anyway), Tuesday, at somethi… --- ## [Help! Undiagnosed medical problem is getting worse. I don't know where to turn.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-undiagnosed-medical-problem-is-getting-worse-i-dont-know-where-to-turn/741441)
**Author:** [@Two\_Wheels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Wheels)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-undiagnosed-medical-problem-is-getting-worse-i-dont-know-where-to-turn/741441 "2016-07-01T18:49:54Z")
I read the SDMB all of the time, but rarely post. I have seen much good advise given here, and even when bad advise is given, someone invariably comes along to correct it. So since both my wife and I have no idea what … --- ## [What's too "Loony Left" for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-too-loony-left-for-you/969503)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-too-loony-left-for-you/969503 "2022-08-19T09:30:27Z")
If you generally identify with the liberal or left side of the political spectrum, what is too radical, or quixotic, or nutty, or downright totalitarian for you to support? What’s just too “Brave New World” for your tast… --- ## [The Disappearing Journalist and the Submarine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappearing-journalist-and-the-submarine/793883)
**Author:** [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappearing-journalist-and-the-submarine/793883 "2020-10-26T06:23:54Z")
I’m surprised that I wasn’t able to find any discussion of this story on the Dope. I’ve read a number of articles about this developing story (NPR; NY Magazine). It seems most likely that he killed her, but there doesn… --- ## [Railroad fuel cars explode in small Quebec town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/railroad-fuel-cars-explode-in-small-quebec-town/662851)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/railroad-fuel-cars-explode-in-small-quebec-town/662851 "2017-10-28T04:09:53Z")
It’s being overshadowed by the plane crash at SFO, but a train loaded with crude oil derailed overnight in the small town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, just across the border from Maine. Witnesses reported five or six huge e… --- ## [I'm watching "It's a Wonderful Life" for the first time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-its-a-wonderful-life-for-the-first-time/677120)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-its-a-wonderful-life-for-the-first-time/677120 "2014-01-02T15:56:23Z")
I’ve seen snippets previously, but I’ve never watched the whole movie before. I’m about half way through. George Bailey is being offered a job by the old coot Potter for $20K a year. --- ## [Shopping rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-rant/666173)
**Author:** [@slm2955](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slm2955)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-rant/666173 "2013-08-19T21:03:36Z")
Why is it so much to shop? Why can’t I get in and get out? Why must I be greeted and ask if I need help finding anything? Why? Why can’t I just go in for what I came for , purchase and be on my way with out unsolicited b… --- ## [Is Miss Australia's national costume is a 'travesty' or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-miss-australias-national-costume-is-a-travesty-or-not/548558)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-miss-australias-national-costume-is-a-travesty-or-not/548558 "2010-08-03T01:51:49Z")
It’s a little involved, but I think it’s kind of interesting. Miss Australia’s national costume is a ‘travesty’. Larger pic Video of her wearing costume --- ## [2009 Fall Cancellation Prediction thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-fall-cancellation-prediction-thread/511159)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-fall-cancellation-prediction-thread/511159 "2009-11-14T15:30:38Z")
OK, so the Fall TV season has barely started. But already I don’t see Accidently On Purpose lasting. I give it 7 episodes. What do you see failing this fall? --- ## [Sony rumored to say "No" to used games. Just like MS.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-rumored-to-say-no-to-used-games-just-like-ms/618116)
**Author:** [@erislover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erislover)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-rumored-to-say-no-to-used-games-just-like-ms/618116 "2012-05-03T20:37:37Z")
This article has the most curious claim in it: Won’t play used games? You can follow the source to a linked article which says, Just like the next Xbox? I am tired of the copyright industry feeling like I am just re… --- ## [Star Wars Question: Darth Vader killing the Emperor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-question-darth-vader-killing-the-emperor/394506)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-question-darth-vader-killing-the-emperor/394506 "2007-03-08T05:11:25Z")
Hey everyone, Lately HBO has been on a Star Wars binge, so I’ve been re-watching all of them. While watching aforesaid classics, the following question came to mind. During Vader’s talk with Luke in TESB, it seems tha… --- ## [Is anyone else just a teeny bit worried about Trump in the general?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-just-a-teeny-bit-worried-about-trump-in-the-general/742332)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-just-a-teeny-bit-worried-about-trump-in-the-general/742332 "2016-01-11T15:58:23Z")
I keep hearing how a Trump nomination will guarantee victory for the Dems from the top to bottom of the ticket. But yet in the primaries he keeps surprising everyone. No matter what he says, he thrives, he beats out his … --- ## [The Road (movie) \[many open SPOILERS\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-road-movie-many-open-spoilers/519150)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-road-movie-many-open-spoilers/519150 "2010-01-22T23:13:00Z")
Kind of a strange choice for a Thanksgiving release. I guess it was supposed to come out last year, but Hillcoat says the original release date was never achievable. I don’t think anything could be as bleak as the nove… --- ## [Why can't I get enough of these Hitler rants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-get-enough-of-these-hitler-rants/515305)
**Author:** [@boozilu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boozilu)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-get-enough-of-these-hitler-rants/515305 "2010-03-27T01:14:35Z")
This one involves the balloon boy hoax. Loved the Michael Jackson one, loved the Superbowl one. Who knew that Hitler could be funny? --- ## [Is there a contemporary family with a greater number of notable members \[than the Gracies\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-contemporary-family-with-a-greater-number-of-notable-members-than-the-gracies/566537)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-contemporary-family-with-a-greater-number-of-notable-members-than-the-gracies/566537 "2011-01-08T11:16:06Z")
I was just thinking yesterday about how many renowned Gracies there are, so I looked them up in Wikipedia. Not only do they (as a family) have their own Wikipedia entry, it lists a whopping 66 members-- more than half o… --- ## [What's your favorite rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-rendition-of-baby-its-cold-outside/521023)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-rendition-of-baby-its-cold-outside/521023 "2009-12-29T18:41:54Z")
Went into Starbucks yesterday and got myself a beverage and a CD. The CD was a holiday compilation that started out with that old wintertime chestnut, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” this version sung by Willie Nelson and Nor… --- ## [What ultimately insignificant things manage to bother you anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ultimately-insignificant-things-manage-to-bother-you-anyway/559430)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ultimately-insignificant-things-manage-to-bother-you-anyway/559430 "2010-11-23T02:14:53Z")
In Vancouver, a lot of transit company properties (ALRT stations, etc) have posted signage which reads:\[ul\]\[li\]No Loitering\[\]No cycling\[\]No skateboardingNo Scootering\[/ul\]The wording on these signs has not changed for tw… --- ## [Why can't I legally make grain alcohol at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-legally-make-grain-alcohol-at-home/72331)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-legally-make-grain-alcohol-at-home/72331 "2012-09-08T23:31:33Z")
I always feel a little stupid asking a legal question because I was a cop for a few years ( and a good one Goddamnit! That village of 460 would have been riddled with crime without me!:stuck\_out\_tongue: ) Anyway, why ca… --- ## [Highest combined looks-talent quotient](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highest-combined-looks-talent-quotient/521445)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highest-combined-looks-talent-quotient/521445 "2009-12-23T15:53:05Z")
As a product of my culture, I’m always momentarily surprised to discover that a really good looking actor is actually good at their job: one tends to expect character actors to be uglier than those who tend to get by on … --- ## [why don't the US primaries system get challenged in court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-us-primaries-system-get-challenged-in-court/744906)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-us-primaries-system-get-challenged-in-court/744906 "2016-02-06T10:30:54Z")
Some more questions while I watch your ever more bizarre political process play out. The Iowa caucus system as I understand it requires people to be physically present for several hours. Other states primaries are a si… --- ## [I support the cause of the pro-Palestinian protestors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-support-the-cause-of-the-pro-palestinian-protestors/1000841)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-support-the-cause-of-the-pro-palestinian-protestors/1000841 "2024-05-26T13:39:24Z")
I do have some caveats. First off, I support putting pressure on Israel to cease fire in Gaza, IMO that is a just cause. That would be primarily for the purpose of providing food and medical aid to Gazans. I have no dou… --- ## [A story of two people who love each other but couldn't be together. (Long; breakup)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-story-of-two-people-who-love-each-other-but-couldnt-be-together-long-breakup/725784)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-story-of-two-people-who-love-each-other-but-couldnt-be-together-long-breakup/725784 "2015-07-25T15:51:37Z")
Preface: Some of you will judge me for my actions. That’s fine, but I respectfully ask you keep it to yourself. For the others, please lend some support. This will be quite a long post, and I apologize for that. But writ… --- ## [Dex, we're very unclear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-were-very-unclear/344855)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-were-very-unclear/344855 "2006-02-22T14:27:47Z")
in this thread , you opine that I’m starting a personal-insults war in Cafe Society. To the contrary, I’m fighting ignorance in a gentle and reasonable manner. If I were to post, for example, “In the movie The Philadelph… --- ## [All-Clad vs. other cookware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-clad-vs-other-cookware/604124)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-clad-vs-other-cookware/604124 "2017-09-17T03:49:57Z")
We’re doing our patriotic bid to kick start the economy and raise our tax base by building a new house. New houses need new kitchens and we’re sold on the Miele Induction Cooktop. Of course, induction cooktops require co… --- ## [Things You'd Buy If They Actually Existed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-youd-buy-if-they-actually-existed/611076)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-youd-buy-if-they-actually-existed/611076 "2012-02-18T04:58:47Z")
There is a YouTube spoof of “Tickle Me Elmo” called “Tickle Me Emo” The funniest part is, if this actually existed, I’d buy it What are some things you’d actually want to buy, if they actually did exist. Of course “Si… --- ## [Should flavored alcoholic beverages be banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-flavored-alcoholic-beverages-be-banned/537952)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-flavored-alcoholic-beverages-be-banned/537952 "2014-05-11T14:09:20Z")
Strawberry wine, orange flavored vodka, berry flavored beer. All of these sweet, candy flavored alcoholic beverages can be appealing to minors and coax them into an early habit of drinking. Even though possession and use… --- ## [A former Republican's awakening about voter ID laws.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-former-republicans-awakening-about-voter-id-laws/637911)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-former-republicans-awakening-about-voter-id-laws/637911 "2012-11-02T20:00:30Z")
This is a great article. I don’t know if it will change any minds here, but it’s worth reading. --- ## [Why the hell do we have navies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hell-do-we-have-navies/572222)
**Author:** [@Agnostic\_Pagan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agnostic_Pagan)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hell-do-we-have-navies/572222 "2011-02-24T13:01:16Z")
I thought of putting this in Great Debates, but the assholes deserve the pit and I have no desire to watch my language. MSNBC just reported that the Somali pirates have killed the two American couples held hostage. They… --- ## [Is this incident worthy of having your kid taken away from you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-incident-worthy-of-having-your-kid-taken-away-from-you/642605)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-incident-worthy-of-having-your-kid-taken-away-from-you/642605 "2012-12-04T15:26:46Z")
http://www.ksn.com/news/local/story/Boy-shoots-himself-with-a-BB-gun-dad-uses-utility/LX7DjWVtoUab7-cLXaVK3Q.cspx 12 year old kid accidentally shoots himself in the head with a BB gun, and the BB gets lodged under the s… --- ## [Where are you from in the US if you pronouce "room" as "rum"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-you-from-in-the-us-if-you-pronouce-room-as-rum/252095)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2004, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-you-from-in-the-us-if-you-pronouce-room-as-rum/252095 "2004-06-26T18:16:19Z")
I mostly notice Sam Waterston from Law & Order pronouncing it this way. “Detective Logan’s a Mick. I’m a Mick sir. And if you don’t shutup, I’m going to lose control and throw you out of the rum.” His Bio says he’s f… --- ## [How does one become certified to be an 'ancient astronaut theorist'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-become-certified-to-be-an-ancient-astronaut-theorist/624045)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-become-certified-to-be-an-ancient-astronaut-theorist/624045 "2015-05-29T15:22:04Z")
Do I need anything besides wild hair? --- ## [Down with Algebra II!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-with-algebra-ii/747733)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-with-algebra-ii/747733 "2016-03-14T00:40:22Z")
That’s the title of this Slate article. The first few lines chill my mathematical soul: My personal feeling is that this is heresy. But, of course, I loved Algebra II. I actually went to summer school to take it early,… --- ## [A hypothetical Israel-Egypt war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-israel-egypt-war/538325)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-israel-egypt-war/538325 "2010-05-10T16:45:58Z")
I’m not sure why a thread about the U.S. and Iran at the NPT conference got to discussing a hypothetical Israel-Egypt war. Marmite here is itching for these countries to go at it, apparently. I doubt it. It’s true tha… --- ## [What do we know about Miss Mary Mack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-know-about-miss-mary-mack/516646)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-know-about-miss-mary-mack/516646 "2009-11-10T11:54:42Z")
Had this conversation on the way out the door at work today– Receptionist (handing a stack of papers to the mailroom guy): Can I ask for 50 sets? Me: To see the elephant jump the fence? Mailroom Guy: HuWha? Reception… --- ## [Slowing down in a manual car....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slowing-down-in-a-manual-car/415214)
**Author:** [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2007, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slowing-down-in-a-manual-car/415214 "2007-08-17T02:36:07Z")
This is Christophers wife and I would like to try to settle a “discussion” Christopher and I have been having. Long story short I was gifted a manual sports car and taught to drive a stick shift in a day. I was then lef… --- ## [Good News For Illegal Immigration Apologists: more facts to ignore and rationalize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-for-illegal-immigration-apologists-more-facts-to-ignore-and-rationalize/387208)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-for-illegal-immigration-apologists-more-facts-to-ignore-and-rationalize/387208 "2007-01-13T20:19:12Z")
From this article.: So, assuming these numbers hold up, at a rate of 429 arrests per 100, without those illegals here we would have had 1,124,409 fewer arrests in the U.S. But wait, (apoligist excuses rationalizations… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=554&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=556&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)