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**Author:** [@NRayeMc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NRayeMc)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-hell-did-i-end-up-here/637073 "2012-10-19T17:44:10Z")
I was searching for information on nightmares and this is the first place that popped up in Google. So I came here, registered and now I’m lost! I see a lot of interesting topics but not what I’m looking for now!! :sm… --- ## [Dr. Albert Schweitzer, hero or zero?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-albert-schweitzer-hero-or-zero/326476)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-albert-schweitzer-hero-or-zero/326476 "2025-05-27T01:15:03Z")
I had just perused the Stormfront web page and came across this blog quoting the famous and revered Dr. Albert Schweitzer from his 1961 book, From My African Notebook. He is quoted as follows; Somewhat skeptical, I sou… --- ## [Should women settle for "Mr. Good Enough" vs waiting for "Mr. Perfect"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-women-settle-for-mr-good-enough-vs-waiting-for-mr-perfect/528678)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-women-settle-for-mr-good-enough-vs-waiting-for-mr-perfect/528678 "2011-07-06T15:09:11Z")
Re this bookand the accompanying article does the author have a point? Do women with lots of options miss out on decent guys because they are too picky? --- ## [Cultures whose etiquette is rooted in now-inapplicable cultural situations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultures-whose-etiquette-is-rooted-in-now-inapplicable-cultural-situations/705796)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultures-whose-etiquette-is-rooted-in-now-inapplicable-cultural-situations/705796 "2014-12-04T13:48:21Z")
Inspired by the “cultures in which people don’t line up” thread, I want to ask about cultural/national etiquette that started with some long-ago situation that no longer applies, yet the etiquette/tradition remains. Two… --- ## [Lorne Armstrong - To Catch A Predator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lorne-armstrong-to-catch-a-predator/740676)
**Author:** [@Lorne\_Armstrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorne_Armstrong)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lorne-armstrong-to-catch-a-predator/740676 "2017-11-28T20:10:37Z")
I’m not sure where this thread belongs but since it’s tied in with a TV show, I’ll put it here. Does everyone recall To Catch A Predator? One of the men arrested on that show has developed a cult following, Lorne Armstr… --- ## [Can you get ticketed for going 1 mph over the speed limit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-ticketed-for-going-1-mph-over-the-speed-limit/141754)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-ticketed-for-going-1-mph-over-the-speed-limit/141754 "2017-09-21T23:24:35Z")
I know most cops will give you at least 5 mph before they’ll pull you over for speeding, but if they wanted to, could they pull you over for a 1 mph violation? I assume there’s some margin of error for their radar gear,… --- ## [Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-breakfast/637886)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-breakfast/637886 "2012-10-23T08:30:56Z")
I was taught from childhood that the first thing you do when you get out of bed in the morning is brush your teeth. Later in life, I found out that many people don’t brush their teeth until after breakfast. I found that … --- ## [Have you ever had really delicious revenge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-really-delicious-revenge/696118)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-really-delicious-revenge/696118 "2014-08-28T14:47:55Z")
Inspired by this thread I don’t remember ever getting any kind of revenge, delicious or no, on any occasion. Any attempt was merely another escalation of the war. I can only remember a few times where Karma stepped up… --- ## [Scientists and/or mathematicians who became famous authors\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-and-or-mathematicians-who-became-famous-authors/665957)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-and-or-mathematicians-who-became-famous-authors/665957 "2013-08-16T11:42:18Z")
I read an article the other day about the writer George Saunders (and the buzz his commencement speech generated). I was surprised, and impressed, to learn later that he was actually a trained geophysicist, or at least a… --- ## [Under what circumstance can people NOT go to college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstance-can-people-not-go-to-college/577677)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstance-can-people-not-go-to-college/577677 "2011-04-18T12:05:08Z")
I hear this all the time. People tell me that there are a lot of extenuating circumstances that keep people from going to college. And that’swhy they are stuck with their shitty jobs making shitty wages. And I’m supposed… --- ## [Owner of /r/Redpill outed as New Hampshire politician](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owner-of-r-redpill-outed-as-new-hampshire-politician/785387)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owner-of-r-redpill-outed-as-new-hampshire-politician/785387 "2017-05-18T20:56:31Z")
No points for guessing the political affiliation. Fucking christ. This asshole holds real political power, and apparently things about half of his constituents are essentially subhuman. Keep in mind, /r/redpill is… --- ## [Is Snopes ever wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-snopes-ever-wrong/203181)
**Author:** [@knock\_knock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knock_knock)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-snopes-ever-wrong/203181 "2003-09-25T04:17:58Z")
Snopes.com seems to be one of the most trusted sources of information available (after Cecil, obviously). Have they ever gotten anything wrong? That is, has any explanation by Snopes ever been incorrect (not just inco… --- ## [How did the Russians meddle in our election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-russians-meddle-in-our-election/819293)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-russians-meddle-in-our-election/819293 "2023-12-19T13:28:03Z")
This is GQ, but it will be very difficult to keep it here. All I ask is that posters give it the old college try. So, two questions: What specifically is it alleged that the Russians did to “meddle” in the 2016 elec… --- ## [Kindle Paperwhite II - Anyone have one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-paperwhite-ii-anyone-have-one/690640)
**Author:** [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-paperwhite-ii-anyone-have-one/690640 "2014-06-18T00:54:13Z")
I’m considering purchasing an e-book reader and have been looking at the Kindle Paperwhite II. Anyone have one of these? Do you like/love it? Are there any cons? Is anything else out there better (I only want an e-re… --- ## [Your mom asks you "What's bukkake?" What do you answer with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mom-asks-you-whats-bukkake-what-do-you-answer-with/749012)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mom-asks-you-whats-bukkake-what-do-you-answer-with/749012 "2016-03-26T16:36:16Z")
Playing Cards Against Humanity with the family last night. One white card reads “Bukkake”. Mom then proceeds to ask me “What’s that?” I’m not often left speechless, but I was then. --- ## [The President's rhetoric shouldn't be taken literally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-rhetoric-shouldnt-be-taken-literally/500581)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-rhetoric-shouldnt-be-taken-literally/500581 "2009-06-24T19:28:10Z")
Well, well. Who would suggest such a thing? Scheming members of the vast, right-wing conspiracy, no doubt. Nope. Turns out, according to the Associated Press, that it’s White House officials who say that the President’… --- ## [NFL 2026 Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-offseason-thread/1027644)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 459\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-offseason-thread/1027644 "2026-08-01T00:33:48Z")
With the Super Bowl in the books, it’s time for the offseason thread. Upcoming dates of import: February 23 - March 2: Scouting Combine March 3: Deadline to designate franchise and transition players March 9: Teams ca… --- ## [How do I use the two sides of my kitchen sink?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-use-the-two-sides-of-my-kitchen-sink/268060)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2004, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-use-the-two-sides-of-my-kitchen-sink/268060 "2004-10-09T02:19:52Z")
My kitchen sink has two sides – right and left. The right side is hooked up to the disposal. Both sides have have little strainer-dealies and plugs so that they can be filled up. I’m sure there is some purpose to the tw… --- ## [What is the difference between a Warrant Officer and an NCO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-warrant-officer-and-an-nco/580834)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-warrant-officer-and-an-nco/580834 "2011-05-08T23:29:20Z")
Warrant officers don’t have commissions, correct? Thanks, Rob --- ## [All Americans need education in Black studies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-americans-need-education-in-black-studies/978888)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-americans-need-education-in-black-studies/978888 "2023-02-04T23:13:51Z")
Racism is the old evil, the source of the cancer eating away at America and threatening our democracy. Ignorance of white privilege allows racism to continue unchecked. To defeat racism, the general ignorance around ra… --- ## [Gore Vidal calls Polanski victim "little hooker," claims anti-Semitism got "poor Polanski"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gore-vidal-calls-polanski-victim-little-hooker-claims-anti-semitism-got-poor-polanski/515793)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gore-vidal-calls-polanski-victim-little-hooker-claims-anti-semitism-got-poor-polanski/515793 "2009-11-04T02:52:11Z")
\*“I really don’t give a \[expletive\]. Look am I going to sit and weep every time a young hooker feels as though she’s being taken advantage of?” “Anti-Semitism got poor Polanski.”\* You gotta see it to believe it. Link --- ## [Racial minorities over-represented on court shows...why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-minorities-over-represented-on-court-shows-why/598140)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-minorities-over-represented-on-court-shows-why/598140 "2014-11-18T15:51:23Z")
I’m talking about Judge Judy, Peoples Court, and the half dozen others. I’ve observed that racial minorities are over-represented and wonder why… especially in light of another observation: that one or both of the part… --- ## [What do you carry on your key ring (besides keys)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-carry-on-your-key-ring-besides-keys/611455)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-carry-on-your-key-ring-besides-keys/611455 "2012-02-02T18:34:01Z")
LED flashlight, 4GB thumb drive and a bottle opener. --- ## [Bike Riders? Are they a pain in the ass? Or are motorists too damn impatient?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bike-riders-are-they-a-pain-in-the-ass-or-are-motorists-too-damn-impatient/668954)
**Author:** [@Boo\_Boo\_Foo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boo_Boo_Foo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bike-riders-are-they-a-pain-in-the-ass-or-are-motorists-too-damn-impatient/668954 "2013-09-28T16:38:29Z")
What’s your view? Bike riders, are they cockroaches on two wheels holding up honest people on their way to work? Or are they legitimate road users? Presently in Australia, a law is being proposed down here that all veh… --- ## [When did they change the second line of Amazing Grace?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-they-change-the-second-line-of-amazing-grace/643643)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-they-change-the-second-line-of-amazing-grace/643643 "2013-01-07T21:17:27Z")
So there I was at my niece’s funeral and “Amazing Grace” was sung. I was following along in the songbook and in my head (because I don’t sing) and I noticed the second line was different than the song I grew up with. I… --- ## [So... Darth Vader will return in Ep. VII. How d'ya think they'll do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-darth-vader-will-return-in-ep-vii-how-dya-think-theyll-do-it/640822)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-darth-vader-will-return-in-ep-vii-how-dya-think-theyll-do-it/640822 "2012-11-16T22:45:59Z")
According to this article, Darth Vader, Luke and Leia’s erstwhile father, will be resurrected in the next Star Wars movie. Since Vader was killed off in ROTJ and became one with the Force like Obi-Wan and Yoda, it seems … --- ## [Are you all happy now? (handy has been banned)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-all-happy-now-handy-has-been-banned/215227)
**Author:** [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2003, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-all-happy-now-handy-has-been-banned/215227 "2003-11-26T23:23:25Z")
Looks like Handy is not long for the SDMB. I don’t know why, but I felt slightly shitty. --- ## [Is pretty much everyone's life really hard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pretty-much-everyones-life-really-hard/709973)
**Author:** [@AnaMen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnaMen)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pretty-much-everyones-life-really-hard/709973 "2015-02-02T15:53:16Z")
Not at any given moment, but do most people’s lives include, in their own opinion, extremely difficult circumstances? --- ## [I have to get the fuck out of this job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-get-the-fuck-out-of-this-job/490764)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-get-the-fuck-out-of-this-job/490764 "2009-05-18T03:18:06Z")
DISCLAIMER: Forgive me if I’ve mentioned this before (I know I have), but it is an exceptionally slow day and I am exceptionally bored at work. Or feel free to offer your advice. Are you kidding me?! It’s almost the … --- ## [What porn stars resemble famous Hollywood stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-porn-stars-resemble-famous-hollywood-stars/137421)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-porn-stars-resemble-famous-hollywood-stars/137421 "2017-11-15T15:09:56Z")
This other thread gave me the idea. Some (possibly vague) resemblances: Mira Sorvino : Tiffany Minx Jennifer Love Hewitt : Chloe (no last name?) Helen Hunt : Melanie Moore --- ## [Vivek Ramaswamy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vivek-ramaswamy/989352)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vivek-ramaswamy/989352 "2023-11-15T20:43:49Z")
Here’s an interesting article on his background. I didn’t know he was one of Martin Shkreli’s investors --- ## [How do you clean a paint brush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clean-a-paint-brush/554191)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clean-a-paint-brush/554191 "2010-09-21T22:04:35Z")
I am in the process of applying polyurethane to a bunch of wood in the basement (trim, doors, wainscot, etc.). Yesterday was the first day of doing this job. When I was finished I put the brush in a small jar of acetone … --- ## [Why is ticket scalping a viable business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ticket-scalping-a-viable-business/744562)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ticket-scalping-a-viable-business/744562 "2017-12-15T23:23:39Z")
I was listening to this NPR story about scalping, and online “bots”, and just kind of shook my head that this kind of extreme arbitrage situation is allowed to exist: If they are sold at “enormous markups”, isn’t it Ec… --- ## [Cracker Barrel changes logo and stock declines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-barrel-changes-logo-and-stock-declines/1022371)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 410\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-barrel-changes-logo-and-stock-declines/1022371 "2026-01-14T22:27:58Z")
I don’t have a horse in this race. It is interesting that people care enough to hurt the stock’s value. I’ve never liked having to walk through the store aisles to reach the restaurant. But that’s their branding. A coun… --- ## [MLB: The Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989 "2023-11-05T22:02:31Z")
The playoffs begin Tuesday. Your wild card matchups: Milwaukee (92-70) hosts Arizona (84-78) (Winner plays Los Angeles) The Serpents, who might well have the top two votegetters in Rookie of the Year voting in Corbin… --- ## ["Have a blessed day!"... \[Chick-fil-a\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-blessed-day-chick-fil-a/702649)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-blessed-day-chick-fil-a/702649 "2014-11-03T14:20:26Z")
…No thanks, Chick-fil-a. I’ve made other plans. :rolleyes: And there is absolutely nothing special or interesting about your food; You’ve elevated chicken to a new level of dull. How are they even in business and see… --- ## [An SDMB World of Warcraft guild](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-world-of-warcraft-guild/439745)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-world-of-warcraft-guild/439745 "2008-03-26T04:32:00Z")
Okay. Over in the WoW level 60 thread, we’ve all been talking about creating a guild on WoW just for Dopers. You guy want to go for it? I’ll start: I will donate a pre-built guild with a guild bank (one tab: 98 slots) a… --- ## [The new Tinnitus Thread! This is My Story and I Welcome Yours.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-tinnitus-thread-this-is-my-story-and-i-welcome-yours/614119)
**Author:** [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-tinnitus-thread-this-is-my-story-and-i-welcome-yours/614119 "2012-03-23T06:20:50Z")
Tinnitus (a nonstop ringing in the ears) is a horrible often debilitating condition that most people don’t even know exist. So after six months of trying to recover from this miserable thing, I decided I wanted to share … --- ## [How about another mini-rant thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-another-mini-rant-thread/398705)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-another-mini-rant-thread/398705 "2007-04-23T19:48:16Z")
If you think it’s too soon on the heels of the last one, \[del\]I’m sorry\[/del\] go fuck yourself. My children are spending spring break at their grandmas’ house about fifty miles from here. (My mom and grandmother live t… --- ## [When Is Using Deadly Force Justified?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-using-deadly-force-justified/572319)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-using-deadly-force-justified/572319 "2011-03-06T05:36:10Z")
When would a person be justified in consciously deciding to use deadly force? For instance if someone started hitting you, would you be justified in taking out an automatic pistol and blowing his head off? What if he was… --- ## [What old technology won't you give up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-old-technology-wont-you-give-up/821811)
**Author:** [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-old-technology-wont-you-give-up/821811 "2018-12-20T22:17:16Z")
or are sorry you did? For me it is my Walkman radio. I wore one out about three years ago after 25 years. Found they still offered something similar. Wife keeps getting me the FM tuner in the MP3 player stuff but it … --- ## [Military Polls Soldiers on DADT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-polls-soldiers-on-dadt/546673)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-polls-soldiers-on-dadt/546673 "2010-07-25T16:04:21Z")
Well, not really. The military is polling soldiers about how they feel about homosexuals. They are not asking about DADT. (Would like to shower with one? Would you, could you with a fox? In a box?) PDF of the poll Lis… --- ## [About those RC quad copter drones...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-those-rc-quad-copter-drones/711493)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-those-rc-quad-copter-drones/711493 "2015-02-08T17:40:40Z")
What kind of choke and shot will work best on them? I’m thinking 12 gauge, of course. And with a pump, could you remove the plug or would you have to limit yourself to the 3 shells? --- ## [I pit Lorretta (the cunt from today's Dear Abby)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lorretta-the-cunt-from-todays-dear-abby/509770)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lorretta-the-cunt-from-todays-dear-abby/509770 "2009-09-15T19:34:32Z")
Lorretta in Nevada you are a heartless cunt :mad:. If you didn’t want to take care of your children’s cat you should have said so. One day you are going to be old and feeble and need someone to take care of you. … --- ## [What theories are there for raising wages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-theories-are-there-for-raising-wages/747767)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-theories-are-there-for-raising-wages/747767 "2016-03-12T20:03:58Z")
Maybe this forum is best because there may be a variety of answers. Or maybe SDMB isn’t where I should post at all. However… Many candidates claim they will “raise wages.” Given that corporations are sitting on (depe… --- ## [Health/personal issues and withdrawing from school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-personal-issues-and-withdrawing-from-school/512029)
**Author:** [@Tess\_Trueheart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tess_Trueheart)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-personal-issues-and-withdrawing-from-school/512029 "2009-12-14T14:23:48Z")
Hello Dopers. \I am a 20-year-old college junior who grew up enjoying school but has struggled in college. Not because of the difficulty of the work - I actually find most of it very easy - but because of life gett… --- ## [Name my chili](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-chili/509619)
**Author:** [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-chili/509619 "2009-09-12T18:55:55Z")
I’m entering a chili cookoff tomorrow at work, and apparently I have to have a name for my chili. I’m stumped, so I thought I’d throw it out there. A description: it’s made with big chunks of chuck roast, black beans, l… --- ## [Why do you top off your gas tank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-top-off-your-gas-tank/570296)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-top-off-your-gas-tank/570296 "2011-02-07T21:33:08Z")
Instead of going 200 miles before you have to fill up again, you can now go 203 miles? I see people at the gas pumps all the time, click click, click click, trying to get that last ounce of gas into their tank. What th… --- ## [How much can I sell my kids for in Bangkok?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-can-i-sell-my-kids-for-in-bangkok/545099)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-can-i-sell-my-kids-for-in-bangkok/545099 "2010-07-02T15:57:39Z")
Maybe I’m a bad parent, I don’t know. I spent yesterday morning in first appearance court for something my crazy son didn’t do, and then last night the sheriff dropped by to talk to my oldest daughter about some fake Fa… --- ## [How much of Mythbusters is staged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-mythbusters-is-staged/524805)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-mythbusters-is-staged/524805 "2010-01-19T01:41:56Z")
I was watching the latest episode of Mythbusters about ricocheting bullets when a nagging thought was raised by myself. “Surely Adam and Jimmy knew that the copper bullet would be smashed to bits by the steel platings.” … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=620&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=622&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)