# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=609&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:** 610 --- ## [Would you date a 30 year old who is going back to school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-30-year-old-who-is-going-back-to-school/632968)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-30-year-old-who-is-going-back-to-school/632968 "2012-09-05T19:23:23Z")
Would you? That person may be me in four months. --- ## [Sassy Girl from AT&T commercials is Milana Vayntrub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sassy-girl-from-at-t-commercials-is-milana-vayntrub/705458)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sassy-girl-from-at-t-commercials-is-milana-vayntrub/705458 "2014-11-26T01:18:02Z")
She’s done several AT&T commercials. Lily is a spunky character that guides the clueless customers into the best phone plan. Food Court Lily vs Gordon Ramsay The Chive has photos of Milana Vayntrub out of character. … --- ## [Pros & Cons of bigger than stock wheels on cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-cons-of-bigger-than-stock-wheels-on-cars/659240)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-cons-of-bigger-than-stock-wheels-on-cars/659240 "2013-05-25T02:22:13Z")
I believe it’s especially prevalent among owners of Japanese cars- the owner replaces the stock wheels with larger, sometimes to the point where they have to have their wheel wells altered to accommodate them. I think it… --- ## [does this explain the whole conservative/ liberal ideological divide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-explain-the-whole-conservative-liberal-ideological-divide/489236)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-explain-the-whole-conservative-liberal-ideological-divide/489236 "2009-03-18T10:45:28Z")
Does the entire ideological divide between conservatives and liberals on all the issues they differ on reduce to a single axiomatic difference in worldview: conservatives believe in personal moral responsibility, and lib… --- ## [Helen Hunt's mouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helen-hunts-mouth/854555)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helen-hunts-mouth/854555 "2022-06-23T08:08:15Z")
Recent photos of Helen Hunt have left me puzzled; there is something going on with her mouth. I don’t think it is merely aging, it seems almost syndrome-y. I thought at first it was “smoker’s lips”, but after doing the … --- ## [Walmart Staff Denying Service To Customers With Service Animals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-staff-denying-service-to-customers-with-service-animals/636258)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-staff-denying-service-to-customers-with-service-animals/636258 "2012-10-01T22:27:02Z")
Our local newspaper carried some very disturbing stories this weekend. IMO, the most disturbing one concerned a local Walmart store and the way they have been treating some people with disabilities. I thought that you s… --- ## [Hell. Why is it described as, well, hell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-why-is-it-described-as-well-hell/538107)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-why-is-it-described-as-well-hell/538107 "2010-05-18T09:32:36Z")
I figured this would turn into a theology debate, and since there is no known answer, I thought this was the best forum for this. However, if not, mods please feel free to move. What is Hell? And, is it similar in all… --- ## [Who is Trump's base?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-trumps-base/816820)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-trumps-base/816820 "2018-07-19T16:18:58Z")
I hear references to “Trump’s base” a lot around here. I’m particularly interested in hearing from those who have used the phrase themselves. Who are you talking about? I think many of you are using a definition that wou… --- ## [At what moment do ATM machines stop delivering money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-moment-do-atm-machines-stop-delivering-money/583854)
**Author:** [@Capitaine\_Zombie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capitaine_Zombie)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-moment-do-atm-machines-stop-delivering-money/583854 "2015-10-30T23:26:53Z")
Simple question. At what moment ATM machines that are in need of a refill stop delivering money? I dont suppose they deliver it to their very last bill, so when are they supposed to say “sorry, cant deliver money right n… --- ## [The most depressing book you've ever read, but was still a good book (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-depressing-book-youve-ever-read-but-was-still-a-good-book-spoilers/623070)
**Author:** [@Bannedit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bannedit)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-depressing-book-youve-ever-read-but-was-still-a-good-book-spoilers/623070 "2012-05-31T03:35:37Z")
For me it was Angela’s Ashes. It took me several tries to get through it. Every time one of the kids died I had to put it down. I hoped for a happy ending and both Frank and I got one! Is the movie worth watching? W… --- ## [If someone is pretending to be you on facebook can you track them down without the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-someone-is-pretending-to-be-you-on-facebook-can-you-track-them-down-without-the-police/609207)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-someone-is-pretending-to-be-you-on-facebook-can-you-track-them-down-without-the-police/609207 "2012-01-15T23:52:10Z")
A female friend has found that someone has set up a site and lifted facebook pictures she (the friend) had on her facebook photo section, and these are now the profile pics of a (purported) woman with a different name, … --- ## [I pit all you fucking FTT'ers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-you-fucking-ftters/700007)
**Author:** [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-you-fucking-ftters/700007 "2014-10-11T04:16:05Z")
Why on gods inflated pimple do you fuckers keep it up? Nary a troll goes by without a horde of imbecile ass-hats engaging its pubecent erection. For fucks sake peope. DNFTT. DNFT fucking T please. Asshats. --- ## [Let's make a list of the in-jokes in the new Star Trek!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-list-of-the-in-jokes-in-the-new-star-trek/495832)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-list-of-the-in-jokes-in-the-new-star-trek/495832 "2009-06-28T15:16:21Z")
There were many and I know that I am not enough of a Trek geek to get but a fraction. (I’m a wannabe but that hardly counts.) My personal favorite was Kirk’s copping a feel of Uhuru during the first fight scene in tribu… --- ## [Bands/Artists whos fans are even more annoying than the band itself....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-artists-whos-fans-are-even-more-annoying-than-the-band-itself/291340)
**Author:** [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-artists-whos-fans-are-even-more-annoying-than-the-band-itself/291340 "2005-03-06T15:43:38Z")
Inspired by a similar thread aboout films. Which bands are followed by an absolute shower? Who have the most annoying fans – even if the band themselves are pretty good. I’ll nominate: The Smiths: Fantastic band – fa… --- ## [Let's talk kitchen sinks: Granite, porcelain or stainless steel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-kitchen-sinks-granite-porcelain-or-stainless-steel/347264)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Cheese)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2006, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-kitchen-sinks-granite-porcelain-or-stainless-steel/347264 "2006-03-08T18:30:39Z")
I’m getting new countertops, and might as well throw in a new sink. I’m strongly leaning towards dark, almost blackish with swirls and such for the countertops. This would be formica-like, or whatever they call it these … --- ## [Anybody Seen "BORAT"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-seen-borat/378869)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2006, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-seen-borat/378869 "2006-11-27T17:33:52Z")
Is it funny? And, is the humor intelligent or just silly? I’ve seen a few clips from it-it loks like a decent comedy film. --- ## [Happy/Merry HalloThanksMas The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-merry-hallothanksmas-the-mmp/377541)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 360\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2006, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-merry-hallothanksmas-the-mmp/377541 "2006-10-30T09:03:58Z")
I shopped a fair amount over the weekend. It was time to do some food shopping, get some supplies (one of the shelves where I keep toilet paper was only half full, the horror! :eek: ), and other stuff. So, I went to my f… --- ## [bill maher manages to piss off millions yet again with stan lee coments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-manages-to-piss-off-millions-yet-again-with-stan-lee-coments/824704)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-manages-to-piss-off-millions-yet-again-with-stan-lee-coments/824704 "2019-01-31T19:14:35Z")
bill maher does it again this time its everyone who still reads comic books https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/bill-maher-slammed-for-disrespecting-stan-lee-questioning-the-importance-of-comic-books/ar-BBPOdwn yo… --- ## [Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-accepted-jesus-christ-as-your-savior/287943)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-accepted-jesus-christ-as-your-savior/287943 "2005-02-13T00:00:15Z")
Just curious. I have and was wondering who else has on these boards. Originally I was going to make this thread in IMHO…but I figured that anything that went on the belief that God existed should probably not go in any … --- ## [Why did Cleveland have to leave Family Guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-cleveland-have-to-leave-family-guy/592964)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-cleveland-have-to-leave-family-guy/592964 "2011-08-18T19:22:20Z")
Seriously, the world of animation allows you a certain freedom you can’t get with regular shows. Just wondering why they cut him out. Why not do both? (Ironically, I’m not a fan of The Cleveland Show) --- ## [Words that make you cringe when people pronounce the whole thing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-make-you-cringe-when-people-pronounce-the-whole-thing/746385)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-make-you-cringe-when-people-pronounce-the-whole-thing/746385 "2016-03-02T01:12:38Z")
Hi SD, It bothers me when people say often as “off-ten” or forward as “fore-ward”. It’s always been “offin” and “fo’word” for me. What are some others, that when people pronounce the whole damn word, you cringe? They… --- ## [So, How Many Dopers Have You Met IRL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-dopers-have-you-met-irl/614252)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-dopers-have-you-met-irl/614252 "2018-03-23T13:29:49Z")
As in posters, not those who say they have visited the board. In over ten years here, I have only met one- and that was in Edinburgh. (I discount my sister.) I have communicated with heaps and exchanged proper mail and … --- ## [Trump's first 10 days, how do you view him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-10-days-how-do-you-view-him/778490)
**Author:** [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-10-days-how-do-you-view-him/778490 "2017-02-05T06:45:05Z")
Simple topic, how do you view Donald Trump’s performance for the past 10 days? At the time of this topic, It’s 9 days since inauguration, but we’re close to 10, so I’d figure I’d start a day early (and it’s Sunday where … --- ## [George Washington was Englands greatest military foe. I don't get it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-washington-was-englands-greatest-military-foe-i-dont-get-it/618899)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-washington-was-englands-greatest-military-foe-i-dont-get-it/618899 "2012-07-20T17:47:58Z")
According to about 70 historians in England, Washington was Englands greatest military foe. How was Washington a greater foe than Napoleon? Napoleon doubled the size of the US just by selling Louisiana. That doesn’t e… --- ## [Is there a good reason for NOT legalizing marijuana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-reason-for-not-legalizing-marijuana/640938)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-reason-for-not-legalizing-marijuana/640938 "2012-11-19T16:26:05Z")
I can’t think of one. Not trying to start an argument or debate. It’s a serious question. Move to another forum if necessary. --- ## [Are There Sects of Islam OK with Drinking Alcohol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-sects-of-islam-ok-with-drinking-alcohol/606188)
**Author:** [@TheUthaBrutha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheUthaBrutha)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-sects-of-islam-ok-with-drinking-alcohol/606188 "2011-12-16T02:40:06Z")
I always thought that consuming alcohol was strictly forbidden by Islam. I was watching a documentary on YouTube, showing some Muslims OK with drinking. The Wikipedia says: So it seems while some Muslim countries ban … --- ## [Anyone getting Spore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-getting-spore/462015)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-getting-spore/462015 "2008-10-18T05:48:51Z")
It’s out tomorrow in Europe. I’m in 2 minds about it; on the one hand, the scope of the game is literally unrivaled, and it promises a near-infinite amount of user generated content on the spore-pedia (although most of … --- ## [Waitresses/Waiters chewing gum while seving food: health code violation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waitresses-waiters-chewing-gum-while-seving-food-health-code-violation/330389)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waitresses-waiters-chewing-gum-while-seving-food-health-code-violation/330389 "2005-11-11T14:31:37Z")
I’ve seen servers chewing gum in many, many restaurants–typically the national chains and franchises. It annoys me, but they act completely nonchalant, as though it’s their right. I’m sure company handbooks frown on che… --- ## [Reporting Live From.....A Tell-All MPP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-live-from-a-tell-all-mpp/477231)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-live-from-a-tell-all-mpp/477231 "2008-12-22T18:03:40Z")
Columbus - It’s wet out and 54 (12 degrees for those of you who are Celsius-enabled). But tonight it’s supposed to be 26 degrees (i.e. below freezing). Tomorrow, it’ll be freezing again. Then it goes up into the 40s. … --- ## [Why are there "Massage Parlors" in the Unites States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-massage-parlors-in-the-unites-states/938289)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-massage-parlors-in-the-unites-states/938289 "2021-05-02T14:52:57Z")
As I understand it, these are simply storefront bordellos. Please correct me if I am wrong. Why in the world are they allowed to remain open? Do they have some legal cover I do not understand? --- ## [Paypal Sucks; Fuck Paypal horror hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-sucks-fuck-paypal-horror-hell/667412)
**Author:** [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-sucks-fuck-paypal-horror-hell/667412 "2013-08-30T10:52:06Z")
I have had (U.S.-based) eBay and PayPal accounts since like forever. I had the PayPal account for the sole purpose of buying on eBay and the PayPal account was linked to my Citibank account. They could just take the mon… --- ## [The Star Trek Beyond, "I've seen it" thread with open spoilers after the first post.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-star-trek-beyond-ive-seen-it-thread-with-open-spoilers-after-the-first-post/760558)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-star-trek-beyond-ive-seen-it-thread-with-open-spoilers-after-the-first-post/760558 "2016-10-05T14:36:44Z")
This is a mouse-over spoiler prevention post. --- ## [Is there a distinct national "American Cuisine"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-distinct-national-american-cuisine/636542)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-distinct-national-american-cuisine/636542 "2012-10-05T14:31:24Z")
What really is “American Cuisine”? I can’t seem to put my finger on it. --- ## [what's the best way to both kill and repel cockroaches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-both-kill-and-repel-cockroaches/587275)
**Author:** [@brietex73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brietex73)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-both-kill-and-repel-cockroaches/587275 "2019-01-07T15:19:27Z")
Dear Cecil, In one of your other posts you said to mix borax, flour and cocoa powder to get rid of roaches, is there a different agent i could use other than cocoa powder so that its not so noticable? -:confused:C.S. … --- ## [Cyclists should stop at stop signs, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-should-stop-at-stop-signs-right/519774)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-should-stop-at-stop-signs-right/519774 "2009-12-11T06:46:27Z")
I know a guy who rides a road bike everywhere and he frequently doesn’t stop at stop signs. If he can see that there are no cars stopped at the intersecting stop signs, he just goes right through it, especially if it’s a… --- ## [What should we call the recent super-ban?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-call-the-recent-super-ban/595736)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-call-the-recent-super-ban/595736 "2011-09-14T00:10:13Z")
Marley23, whether through causation or correlation, was the main participant in an epic SDMB moment. Not much seems to have come from it other than a few hours of massive productivity, some nervous reflection of people’s… --- ## [Canon you disagree with](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canon-you-disagree-with/479420)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canon-you-disagree-with/479420 "2009-01-06T16:49:39Z")
The “Han shot first” foofaraw is a classic example. As for me, I refuse to believe that Firefly takes place within a single solar system. I also prefer to pretend the “19th century/James Howlett” origin story for Wolve… --- ## [Catholic Priests Molesting Children: Was This Always Known About?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-priests-molesting-children-was-this-always-known-about/975380)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-priests-molesting-children-was-this-always-known-about/975380 "2025-02-14T22:04:10Z")
I watched a TV series that took place, in part, c. 1928 in New Orleans. There’s a scene where two Catholic priests are murdered violently, and a witness says something to the effect that the townsfolk are just going to c… --- ## [Ask the high-performance driving instructor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-high-performance-driving-instructor/354791)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2006, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-high-performance-driving-instructor/354791 "2006-07-16T00:48:56Z")
Based on the requests in a previous thread, I am launching this thread to offer Dopers a chance to learn more about High-Performance Driver’s Education (HPDE), and perhaps to encourage a few of you to enter this fun and … --- ## [FedEx, UPS, and the post office: what's the dang difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-ups-and-the-post-office-whats-the-dang-difference/203637)
**Author:** [@gubernator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gubernator)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2003, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-ups-and-the-post-office-whats-the-dang-difference/203637 "2003-09-28T11:53:35Z")
Suppose I got a big package, say a computer to deliver from one place to another within this country. What would make me want to use one service over the other? Are they just competitors with similar prices and service… --- ## [NFL Sports Betting Contest/Exhibition : 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-sports-betting-contest-exhibition-2013/668165)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-sports-betting-contest-exhibition-2013/668165 "2014-02-02T02:01:38Z")
Ok, let’s do it. By popular demand, here’s your SDMB NFL Sports Betting Extravaganza for 2013! This is going to be an extremely open and flexible competition. Bettors will be able to wager their money in pretty much a… --- ## [Australian students supposedly to learn "Balanced" history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-students-supposedly-to-learn-balanced-history/530832)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-students-supposedly-to-learn-balanced-history/530832 "2010-03-05T21:40:39Z")
A story on the ABC saying that the Government is unveiling a new history curriculumthat’s supposed to be more “balanced” but appears to me (at least initially) to have quite a bit of focus on Aboriginal culture and histo… --- ## [Iconic self-identifications](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-self-identifications/997446)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-self-identifications/997446 "2024-08-27T09:47:01Z")
You know what I’m talking about. Those moments in movies, TV shows or books where a character identifies his or herself so distinctively and iconically that it becomes a meme or gets YouTubed, etc. A couple of examples… --- ## [God help you America....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-help-you-america/776862)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-help-you-america/776862 "2017-01-16T23:11:45Z")
And this coming from an Australian atheist no less! Fucken hell…I hope you guys can survive the next four years, and come out the other end not totally broken. :frowning: --- ## [Wow -- they used to be hot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-they-used-to-be-hot/439210)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2008, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-they-used-to-be-hot/439210 "2008-03-13T01:19:55Z")
Ever see a photo of someone who’d always been middle-aged or elderly during your lifetime, and been astounded by how goodlooking (or just different) they were when young? I apologize in advance that I can’t provide link… --- ## [Cats scratch car paint? Remedy? Prevention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-scratch-car-paint-remedy-prevention/527166)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-scratch-car-paint-remedy-prevention/527166 "2014-06-26T02:02:16Z")
Can a cat scratch car paint? I found small fine scratches on the car and that’s the only explanation I can think of. The car is in the garage and the cats have access. I didn’t think a cat’s claws could do that. Is t… --- ## [Angles are real and we walk between them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angles-are-real-and-we-walk-between-them/645434)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angles-are-real-and-we-walk-between-them/645434 "2013-01-08T15:05:32Z")
Well, they are. Like where the walls and floor and ceiling meet, or in the corners of doorframes. I’m walking between them all the time. --- ## [Prince of Persia and "blackface"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-of-persia-and-blackface/539851)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-of-persia-and-blackface/539851 "2010-05-30T22:19:36Z")
Ok, I’m just posting this to see what others think. A friend and I saw a “Prince of Persia” trailer. So here’s the conversation: “OK, so Jake Gyllenhaal plays the prince? Is he Persian?”- friend “Not that I know of, I … --- ## [Hey. 60 hour no sleep challenge.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-60-hour-no-sleep-challenge/628147)
**Author:** [@x1not0time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x1not0time)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-60-hour-no-sleep-challenge/628147 "2013-01-13T06:25:27Z")
I’ve heard you can get…ummm…interesting effects by depriving yourself of sleep. I Must Know. So, I figured, why not? This wasn’t planned…but I have some free time on my hands. I don’t need to be doing anything for a co… --- ## [Screw France](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-france/152792)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2003, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-france/152792 "2003-02-26T16:10:35Z")
They have been a thorn in our side for way too long. I say add them to the axis of evil and add them to our hit list. I would give them the chance to come around. Hey France, wake up and decide, you are either with us… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=608&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=610&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)