# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=569&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:** 570 --- ## [World Net Daily poll show 20% of Republicans leaning toward Obama.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-net-daily-poll-show-20-of-republicans-leaning-toward-obama/612366)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-net-daily-poll-show-20-of-republicans-leaning-toward-obama/612366 "2012-02-20T03:59:58Z")
I’m not sure what to think of this. World Net Daily is right leaning so it doesn’t seem like the poll would be biased in Obama’s favor, and it seems doubtful that the article would slant the results in that direction,… --- ## [Are airing cupboards/hot presses non-existent in US homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-airing-cupboards-hot-presses-non-existent-in-us-homes/467186)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-airing-cupboards-hot-presses-non-existent-in-us-homes/467186 "2008-10-15T11:04:58Z")
And how come? --- ## [What song do you want played at your funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-do-you-want-played-at-your-funeral/37548)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-do-you-want-played-at-your-funeral/37548 "2014-01-17T15:10:24Z")
What song should be playing as they lower your casket into the ground (or light the match for those of you who prefer cremation)? Not necessarily your favorite song. No, not that. Just the song that you want everyone to… --- ## [PlainJain and others: stop this disingenuous shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plainjain-and-others-stop-this-disingenuous-shit/653967)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plainjain-and-others-stop-this-disingenuous-shit/653967 "2013-03-30T06:11:27Z")
Come on. Everyone whose been to high school knows that “surrounded herself with drama” is just something you say about people you hate. It’s blaming someone for how other people react to them. It makes no fucking sense a… --- ## [In defense of "Baby It's Cold Outside."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-baby-its-cold-outside/706041)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-baby-its-cold-outside/706041 "2014-12-05T04:24:19Z")
This is the time of year where people start to harp on this song and what they think it implies and I think they are wrong: First, the song is just good. It is smooth as silk and pleasing to listen to and to sing but th… --- ## [Is it anti-Semitic to claim Jews are too loyal to Israel and have too much power in business world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-anti-semitic-to-claim-jews-are-too-loyal-to-israel-and-have-too-much-power-in-business-world/651571)
**Author:** [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-anti-semitic-to-claim-jews-are-too-loyal-to-israel-and-have-too-much-power-in-business-world/651571 "2014-11-03T01:21:03Z")
In the recent thread on Israel after one person denied that anti-Semitism was a problem in France and claimed the idea that it was was “American propoganda”, I noted that polls showed that 45% of all French citizens thou… --- ## [Dick Cheney you worthless mound of excrement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dick-cheney-you-worthless-mound-of-excrement/306157)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2005, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dick-cheney-you-worthless-mound-of-excrement/306157 "2005-06-10T19:26:08Z")
OOOO! OOOOOO! Dick Cheney is offended! How dare those nasty bullies at Amnesty International suggest that The USA might be guilty of human rights violations at that plush resort so fondly known as Gitmo? Not that Dea… --- ## [What liquid has the lowest/highest viscosity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-liquid-has-the-lowest-highest-viscosity/106478)
**Author:** [@cantara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cantara)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2002, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-liquid-has-the-lowest-highest-viscosity/106478 "2002-05-01T16:28:17Z")
What substances in their liquid state have the lowest viscosity? What substances in their liquid state have the highest viscosity? At what temperatures would these occur? Does the viscosity also indicate the point at … --- ## [Is ridicule an acceptable strategy in fighting ignorance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ridicule-an-acceptable-strategy-in-fighting-ignorance/631273)
**Author:** [@Stoneburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoneburg)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ridicule-an-acceptable-strategy-in-fighting-ignorance/631273 "2012-08-23T13:29:56Z")
The particular “ignorance” in this case is globally unresolved (although some countries, like France, Japan and Sweden are making huge progress). It’s the belief in the supernatural. I’m on the board of the Humanist org… --- ## [Help me debunk this homeopathic woo that's found its way into my home.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-debunk-this-homeopathic-woo-thats-found-its-way-into-my-home/620169)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-debunk-this-homeopathic-woo-thats-found-its-way-into-my-home/620169 "2012-05-02T15:30:51Z")
Okay, I chagrined to say that my wife insists on buying these homeopathic teething drops, and I am not having much luck dissuading her from it. The packaging boasts that the product is “sugar free, alcohol free, neutral… --- ## [Things in movies for which you just can't suspend disbelief (poss unboxed spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-movies-for-which-you-just-cant-suspend-disbelief-poss-unboxed-spoilers/410576)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2007, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-movies-for-which-you-just-cant-suspend-disbelief-poss-unboxed-spoilers/410576 "2007-07-11T20:58:59Z")
I was watching Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the Black Pearl) again the other day and yes, the whole movie requires suspension of disbelief over many, many things, but despite that, there’s just one innocent little … --- ## [Song lyrics that mention famous people in passing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-mention-famous-people-in-passing/838065)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-mention-famous-people-in-passing/838065 "2020-09-28T23:41:39Z")
The Annoying Drummer Boy: But here we are at 3 a.m. With Ringo Starr of Bethlehem Frank Mills: He resembles George Harrison Of The Beatles American Pie: When the jester sang for the king and queen In a coat he bo… --- ## ["Midwest"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest/542247)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest/542247 "2010-06-10T05:18:22Z")
Attention: People of The United States. Ohio is not “midwest”. Michigan is not “midwest”. Midwest is an archaic term that was only relevant when 90% of the American population lived on the Eastern Seaboard. Take a l… --- ## [Are there big regional accent differences in Australia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-big-regional-accent-differences-in-australia/616085)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-big-regional-accent-differences-in-australia/616085 "2012-03-19T15:16:42Z")
Whenever I see Australians on TV, they just sound Australian to me. Am I just seeing the Australian equivalent of a BBC accent or a midwest American accent? Or am I just not picking up on nuances? Britain and America ha… --- ## [Star Wars: How did the Rebels get the death star plans in ANH?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-how-did-the-rebels-get-the-death-star-plans-in-anh/305662)
**Author:** [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-how-did-the-rebels-get-the-death-star-plans-in-anh/305662 "2017-01-13T01:18:51Z")
We all know that in Ep IV Leia hides the death star plans in R2 before she’s captured. My question: Who gave the plans to her? How did she get them? I don’t know much about the EU so maybe there’s an answer in there. A… --- ## [As Women become primary breadwinners, will there be a female equivalent to "Man Caves"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-women-become-primary-breadwinners-will-there-be-a-female-equivalent-to-man-caves/708771)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-women-become-primary-breadwinners-will-there-be-a-female-equivalent-to-man-caves/708771 "2015-01-08T17:37:23Z")
Given that the percentage of women as head of household and/or primary breadwinner is increasing, will we start seeing a female version of (what is now) a traditionally male retreat? The overwhelming majority of males I… --- ## [How Does One Obtain a Job As a Document Courier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-obtain-a-job-as-a-document-courier/640376)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-obtain-a-job-as-a-document-courier/640376 "2012-11-10T01:39:07Z")
On my last business trip, I had the good fortune to sit next to a gentleman who was a document courier. He told me he took at least 4-5 international trips per month. It pays little money, but your expenses are covered… --- ## [2013 NFL Week 17 (Final Week of Regular Season)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-week-17-final-week-of-regular-season/677420)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-week-17-final-week-of-regular-season/677420 "2014-01-01T02:59:46Z")
Didn’t see a thread, so here we go. I’m in the distasteful position of rooting for the Dirty Birds of Atlanta this week. Need them to beat Carolina, and a Saints win for a home playoff game… --- ## [Bank mergers and old checks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-mergers-and-old-checks/671318)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-mergers-and-old-checks/671318 "2013-10-18T04:15:20Z")
I heard a news story recently about how TD Bank is considering buying RBS Citizens bank (one of the largest banks in the eastern US). This is of interest to me because I bank with Citizens. (Technically, I bank with Ch… --- ## [What is the coolest-looking written language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-coolest-looking-written-language/684358)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-coolest-looking-written-language/684358 "2014-04-01T03:22:47Z")
What language’s writing system looks especially cool to you? Whether you think it’s the most beautiful, or if it just catches your eye and you think it looks neat, whether or not you can understand what’s written? I thi… --- ## [what does it mean to be "spiritual?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual/504592)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual/504592 "2009-08-07T20:43:29Z")
Every now and then I will hear somebody say “I’m not religious, but I am spiritual.” Can somebody make the distinction more clear? If I understand correctly, to be “religious” implies a certain set of beliefs, adheranc… --- ## [Credit/Debit card PIN - where is it stored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-debit-card-pin-where-is-it-stored/540935)
**Author:** [@OziDaniel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OziDaniel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-debit-card-pin-where-is-it-stored/540935 "2010-06-05T19:39:37Z")
Hello there, google finds for me conflicting information about where (or even if) a PIN is stored. Talking about cards with magnetic strips, not the new ones with a chip. Some sites say it is encrypted and stored on th… --- ## [Nikki Haley for President-Trumps plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-haley-for-president-trumps-plan/772894)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-haley-for-president-trumps-plan/772894 "2018-10-14T22:10:35Z")
Of course this is pure speculation, but I am trying to figure out the most surprising selection so far: Gov. Nikki Haley for UN Ambassador. In a field of old white men she sticks out… How about this for a reason: Trump … --- ## [Bill Kristol's "Independent Candidate" - who will it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-kristols-independent-candidate-who-will-it-be/756048)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-kristols-independent-candidate-who-will-it-be/756048 "2016-06-07T19:31:27Z")
Bill Kristol tweeted the following: “Just a heads up over this holiday weekend: There will be an independent candidate–an impressive one, with a strong team and a real chance.” Kristol has been pushing for a 3rd part… --- ## [On Airplane lift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-airplane-lift/311587)
**Author:** [@Tunneller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tunneller)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2008, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-airplane-lift/311587 "2008-03-12T03:08:26Z")
One comment on the discussion of airfoil lift: the discussion speaks of a region of high pressure “pushing” the wing up and a region of low pressure “pulling” the wing up. After working for years with vacuum systems, I … --- ## [TV Episodes where two actors who later hit it big guest starred](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-episodes-where-two-actors-who-later-hit-it-big-guest-starred/744973)
**Author:** [@edwards\_beard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwards_beard)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-episodes-where-two-actors-who-later-hit-it-big-guest-starred/744973 "2016-03-18T09:49:23Z")
As a fan of Breaking Bad, I listened to a lot of interviews people gave surrounding the show. While listening to one interview, Bryan Cranston mentioned that he had guest starred three different times on Murder, She Wro… --- ## [Yet Another Healthcare Debate...Sorry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-healthcare-debate-sorry/502276)
**Author:** [@Maia\_s\_Well](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maia_s_Well)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-healthcare-debate-sorry/502276 "2009-07-15T02:24:08Z")
I’m starting this thread as a spin-off from my pit thread: Insurance company poopyheads - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board because some interesting points are being raised in that thread. There is a lot that ma… --- ## [A Long Way Home - game thread, players only!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-way-home-game-thread-players-only/653591)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-way-home-game-thread-players-only/653591 "2013-05-21T00:04:35Z")
This thread is for players in the rpg campaign, “A Long Way Home.” If you are reading along with us and would like to comment, please do not post here, but head over to our OOC thread. The Cast Suburban Plankton as Ger… --- ## [SDMB Big League Fantasy Football 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-fantasy-football-2014/694588)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-fantasy-football-2014/694588 "2014-12-23T17:23:31Z")
Last year’s thread Draft is scheduled for the same relative time as last year - Tuesday Sep 3 at 8:30pm eastern. That’s after week 4 of the preseason, since this league runs deeper than others, it’s more important to ha… --- ## [I, for one, welcome our new Atalaya overlords.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-for-one-welcome-our-new-atalaya-overlords/507673)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-for-one-welcome-our-new-atalaya-overlords/507673 "2009-08-31T22:44:26Z")
Eason is out. Let’s hope for the best for the board. I suspect the best is that they don’t even notice we’re here. --- ## [What could a phonograph do to be worth $12000?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-a-phonograph-do-to-be-worth-12000/918617)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-a-phonograph-do-to-be-worth-12000/918617 "2024-01-18T14:27:16Z")
Best Buy has this Pro-Ject turntable available for $11,999.98. It looks really cool, but $12K?? For that much, I want the live band to actually show up in my living room. Anyone have a turntable like this? Is it amaz… --- ## [How do you know when fillings need to be replaced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-when-fillings-need-to-be-replaced/655207)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-when-fillings-need-to-be-replaced/655207 "2013-04-11T12:53:53Z")
I read filling need to be replaced every ten years. How do you know when fillings need to be replaced? I had some filling put in when I was 8-20 years old. I am now 23. Should these be replaced? --- ## [Did you know this meaning of "88"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-this-meaning-of-88/692523)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-this-meaning-of-88/692523 "2014-07-15T16:13:20Z")
Started a thread in GQ about innocuous things that the Nazis had ruined in Germany, the numbers “88” came up. It’s neo-Nazi code, H being the 8th letter of the alphabet so 88 = HH = Heil Hitler. I came across it in a L… --- ## [Did Jim Crow laws also apply to Asians, Hispanics, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jim-crow-laws-also-apply-to-asians-hispanics-etc/399041)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2007, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jim-crow-laws-also-apply-to-asians-hispanics-etc/399041 "2007-04-08T05:27:42Z")
During the days when there were “whites only” signs on stuff like bathrooms, water fountains, restaurants, etc, to exclude blacks, would a Chinese or Mexican person also get in trouble? What about Native Americans? If t… --- ## [An SDMB server: calling all Counter-Strike:Source players!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-server-calling-all-counter-strike-source-players/275684)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2005, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-server-calling-all-counter-strike-source-players/275684 "2005-05-21T00:37:40Z")
Based on the offer from SenorBeefto set up a game server for the SDMB, I’d like to suggest that we organize a game of Counter-Strike: Source. Pulling a date almost completely out of my ass, how about this Sunday evening… --- ## [Consumer Reports says recommended 3000 mile oil change intervals are a bit of a scam - True or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-says-recommended-3000-mile-oil-change-intervals-are-a-bit-of-a-scam-true-or-not/515135)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-says-recommended-3000-mile-oil-change-intervals-are-a-bit-of-a-scam-true-or-not/515135 "2009-11-03T03:02:36Z")
This list (via fark) Car care: Myths vs. reality says 300 miles intervals are really only necessary in extreme driving conditions. I used to trust CR absolutely but they made so many mistakes in computer reviews I don’t … --- ## [Barak Obama's mother was a US citizen, so he is. What difference does it make where he was born?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barak-obamas-mother-was-a-us-citizen-so-he-is-what-difference-does-it-make-where-he-was-born/614494)
**Author:** [@Doubting\_Robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doubting_Robert)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barak-obamas-mother-was-a-us-citizen-so-he-is-what-difference-does-it-make-where-he-was-born/614494 "2012-03-06T16:54:11Z")
I’m not trying to start a debate here (I know there is a seperate section for that). I’m just trying to understand why so much fuss is being made about his birth certificate. As I understand it (IANA lawyer), there are… --- ## [Puttin on the Foil, or how would foil on your hands help you in a fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puttin-on-the-foil-or-how-would-foil-on-your-hands-help-you-in-a-fight/733060)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puttin-on-the-foil-or-how-would-foil-on-your-hands-help-you-in-a-fight/733060 "2019-10-03T16:53:55Z")
If you’ve ever seen the movie Slap Shot, then you’ll remember the scene where the Hanson Brothers are taping foil to their hands before a game. Being that the Hansons were major goons, how would that help you in a fight… --- ## [Remberance of things past - computer division](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remberance-of-things-past-computer-division/635689)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remberance-of-things-past-computer-division/635689 "2012-10-02T11:57:51Z")
It has been fun reading in other threads about the early days of computers. The Commodore VIC-20, 64 and then the 28, the Sinclair-Timex et al. Now I would like to muse about some other things down memory lane. The firs… --- ## [Orange Is the New Black Season 3 \[Open Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-is-the-new-black-season-3-open-spoilers/722349)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-is-the-new-black-season-3-open-spoilers/722349 "2015-09-27T04:16:55Z")
It’s here! It came Thursday night. Yay! It felt like a good ep to introduce the crew. I was happy to see that Piper didn’t make an appearance till 12 minutes in and her time was pretty minimal. Her and Alex seem to be … --- ## [Does Caller ID Blocking (Private Name, Private Number) annoy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caller-id-blocking-private-name-private-number-annoy-you/659323)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caller-id-blocking-private-name-private-number-annoy-you/659323 "2013-05-28T17:28:01Z")
And I don’t mean from telemarketers, of course that is annoying. But from friends that have chosen to have their Caller ID’s blocked, probably because they have an unlisted number. Now, when I see “Private Name, Privat… --- ## [When is it ok for a lawyer to publicly dump on his (ex?) client](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-ok-for-a-lawyer-to-publicly-dump-on-his-ex-client/539827)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-ok-for-a-lawyer-to-publicly-dump-on-his-ex-client/539827 "2010-05-24T06:01:10Z")
I watched a documentary last night about Michael Mastromarino, a dentist who masterminded a multimillion dollar organ theft ring in the New York area. He and his group harvested organs, bones and tissue without permissi… --- ## [Buying Girl Scout Cookies From Your Daughter is NOT Charity...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-girl-scout-cookies-from-your-daughter-is-not-charity/748045)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-girl-scout-cookies-from-your-daughter-is-not-charity/748045 "2016-03-22T06:31:32Z")
… its chipping in. In fact it seems like MOST forms of charitable donations are not actually charity. Buying a herd of goats for a village in central africa is charity. Giving your alma mater 25 million dollars and ge… --- ## [How does a "check pool" work.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-check-pool-work/487630)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-check-pool-work/487630 "2013-08-22T17:24:47Z")
This thread and my post got me to thinking: Back in the 60’s I recall my Dad coming home from work every 2 weeks proclaiming “Clint Taurus (or some other employee) won the check pool this week”. On rare occasion my pop … --- ## [Why does Nedry say "no menthol" when Dodgson shows him the shaving cream can (Jurassic Park)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nedry-say-no-menthol-when-dodgson-shows-him-the-shaving-cream-can-jurassic-park/666906)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nedry-say-no-menthol-when-dodgson-shows-him-the-shaving-cream-can-jurassic-park/666906 "2013-08-29T22:05:54Z")
I don’t get it --- ## [Will the Republicans obstruct the Russian treaty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-republicans-obstruct-the-russian-treaty/533995)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-republicans-obstruct-the-russian-treaty/533995 "2010-12-18T01:30:44Z")
Obama has come to an agreement on the terms of the Nuclear disarmament with Russia. It is a key factor in our future ability to manage the threat of a nuclear Iran. In order to ratify such a treaty it requires 67 votes … --- ## [How many times a week for sex is normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-a-week-for-sex-is-normal/602517)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-a-week-for-sex-is-normal/602517 "2011-11-11T22:31:02Z")
Hello Everyone, I am the owner of an incredibly high sex drive. I am in my mid 40’s (male) and I could have sex twice a day 6 or 7 times a week. My sex drive is enhanced by the fact that I am on TRT (Testerone Replaceme… --- ## [Can you help me with a good exercise regimen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-with-a-good-exercise-regimen/667899)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-with-a-good-exercise-regimen/667899 "2013-09-12T14:26:21Z")
One I can do in my living room? Now that I am eating much healthier I know I need to excerise more. But all exercise bores me. I never get the “fun” aspect. What I would ideally like is three days of cardio and two day… --- ## [I'm gonna burn a hot one in hell for this!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gonna-burn-a-hot-one-in-hell-for-this/576588)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gonna-burn-a-hot-one-in-hell-for-this/576588 "2011-04-07T16:05:22Z")
I recently got a new phone. I was unable to keep my old phone number. So they gave me a new one. Whoever had this number before me, was very popular, as I get a lot of phone calls/text msgs for this person. Normally, whe… --- ## [Succesfull relationship, but his parents hate me. Could this work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/succesfull-relationship-but-his-parents-hate-me-could-this-work/116997)
**Author:** [@ClairificC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClairificC)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2002, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/succesfull-relationship-but-his-parents-hate-me-could-this-work/116997 "2002-07-07T03:41:04Z")
Are there any? See my SO, whom I’ve been very serious with for about a year now, parents hate me. Things are looking like they might advance into the next step, quicky. I love him with all my heart, but his family rejec… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=568&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=570&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)