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**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-met-a-girl-at-a-gas-station-and-i-think-i-missed-her-call/440417 "2008-04-21T13:10:02Z")
Today was a weird-ass…I met a girl (which almost never happens) at a gas station (which definitely never happens). So I’m sitting at the gas station, doing what people at a gas station do, when I finish up and get ready… --- ## [New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mmp/457941)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mmp/457941 "2008-08-03T23:23:56Z")
Nothing special, I’m afraid. Just a place to jump off and start. I’m eating Chipotle’s tacos. They are the yum. --- ## [Secret Asian Man -- and other misunderstood lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-asian-man-and-other-misunderstood-lyrics/152816)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2003, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-asian-man-and-other-misunderstood-lyrics/152816 "2003-02-11T23:41:19Z")
As I kid, I heard the song before seeing the TV program, and I heard “Secret ASIAN Man”. I thought to myself, “Well how big a secret can it be? And why is it a secret?” Secret Asian Man Secret Asian Man They’ve give… --- ## [Why is the customs agent asking what I do for a living?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-customs-agent-asking-what-i-do-for-a-living/362898)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-customs-agent-asking-what-i-do-for-a-living/362898 "2006-07-22T14:09:40Z")
Lately, I’ve been flying to the States a lot because my boyfriend lives in Maryland. The first few times were easy. The customs agents asked me the same questions I was used to from crossing the border on day trips to Ve… --- ## [I think my boyfriend is gay and in denial, what do I do.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-boyfriend-is-gay-and-in-denial-what-do-i-do/709024)
**Author:** [@dazednconfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dazednconfused)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-boyfriend-is-gay-and-in-denial-what-do-i-do/709024 "2015-01-07T10:30:07Z")
So I have been with my boyfriend for about two years now. When we first got together everything was great. After awhile though we began arguing about small things. Mainly because he never paid attention to me. He never c… --- ## [Third-world workers working for American companies overseas are being exploited.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-world-workers-working-for-american-companies-overseas-are-being-exploited/538999)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-world-workers-working-for-american-companies-overseas-are-being-exploited/538999 "2010-05-13T16:40:00Z")
Agree or disagree? I disagree. Essentially, depending on your definition of exploitation, either ALL workers are being exploited (Karl Marx) which would make the statement meaningless. Or it’s entirely a value judgmen… --- ## [Criminalization of "Hate" Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criminalization-of-hate-speech/740905)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criminalization-of-hate-speech/740905 "2015-12-23T21:43:16Z")
In Canada, the UK and several other places there arelaws that criminalize hate speech. In the US, some would argue that there are de facto prohibitions against deviation from the PC world view. The various controversies… --- ## [Does use of the term "partner" make you curious?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-use-of-the-term-partner-make-you-curious/563178)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-use-of-the-term-partner-make-you-curious/563178 "2010-12-08T15:11:55Z")
We had one of those office meetings where everyone introduces themself. People talk about spouses, kids, dogs, etc. One person referred to her “partner” I really couldn’t care less about the sexuality of anyone I’m no… --- ## [I serve dinner to my husband. I'm still a modern woman.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-serve-dinner-to-my-husband-im-still-a-modern-woman/629633)
**Author:** [@Electrical\_Storm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electrical_Storm)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-serve-dinner-to-my-husband-im-still-a-modern-woman/629633 "2012-07-31T15:46:37Z")
I don’t even really recall how we got into discussing this, but somehow the topic of conversation amongst some co-workers got around to dinner habits. We got to asking what the kids like to eat, quick dishes to make on … --- ## [Do Females Play With Their Hair When They Are Attracted to a Male?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-females-play-with-their-hair-when-they-are-attracted-to-a-male/458833)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-females-play-with-their-hair-when-they-are-attracted-to-a-male/458833 "2008-08-07T04:28:22Z")
This isn’t about me so don’t think or comment on it that way. This is just an example. I used to be somewhat attractive when I was younger and then the tolls of aging set in. I am 35 now. I have tried to get in really go… --- ## [Wagering on Obama's re-election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wagering-on-obamas-re-election/538032)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wagering-on-obamas-re-election/538032 "2010-05-08T19:31:44Z")
Some wagering discussion re: Obama’s re-election got started in a GD thread, so I thought I would continue it here, and propose some action of my own. I bet that Obama will not be re-elected in 2012. I am willing to ta… --- ## [Does using deodorant on sweaty or dirty armpits have an effect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-using-deodorant-on-sweaty-or-dirty-armpits-have-an-effect/649812)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-using-deodorant-on-sweaty-or-dirty-armpits-have-an-effect/649812 "2013-02-23T07:05:45Z")
When I was a child, my mother told me that underarm stick deodorant did not work unless your armpits were clean. Deodorants prevented odor, they did not eliminate odor that already existed. I.e. if you took a shower in… --- ## [Explain the difference between catapults and trebuchets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-difference-between-catapults-and-trebuchets/337530)
**Author:** [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-difference-between-catapults-and-trebuchets/337530 "2006-01-05T15:16:15Z")
We have been watching Lord of the Rings again, and trying to figure out what all the war machines are called. Some controversy has arisen as to the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet. We get that a ballista … --- ## [Paid off my mortgage, I have no debt. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-off-my-mortgage-i-have-no-debt-now-what/560460)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-off-my-mortgage-i-have-no-debt-now-what/560460 "2010-11-16T23:55:15Z")
A couple of months ago I solicited opinions on paying off my mortgage. I decided to do it, and now have no debt at all, plus some money in the bank. But… now what should I do? I’m only 40 years old, but I don’t really … --- ## [Joe\_Cool, you are a liar and a bigot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe_cool-you-are-a-liar-and-a-bigot/131732)
**Author:** [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2002, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe_cool-you-are-a-liar-and-a-bigot/131732 "2002-10-21T03:35:25Z")
I have had my absolute limit with the festering pustule of Christian hypocrisy called Joe\_Cool. In thisthread, Joe\_Cool posted Further on, when challenged on the gross insensitivity of his comment, he posted What a f… --- ## [Some friends of ours are anti-vaccination people.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-friends-of-ours-are-anti-vaccination-people/619988)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-friends-of-ours-are-anti-vaccination-people/619988 "2012-05-26T16:45:44Z")
And you think you know someone. Nice couple, very friendly, seemingly intelligent. My wife and I had noticed that their children are never in the nursery at church, but we didn’t think much of it. Honestly, they just see… --- ## [Can I put a meaningful muffler on my lawn mower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-a-meaningful-muffler-on-my-lawn-mower/495756)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-a-meaningful-muffler-on-my-lawn-mower/495756 "2009-05-09T13:28:18Z")
I would really like my mower to be quieter. I know there would still be noise from the spinning blades, belts, pulleys, etc., but when I asked my neighborhood handyman about putting a “meaningful” muffler on my riding mo… --- ## [Poll: Ever prayed really hard for God to reveal himself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-ever-prayed-really-hard-for-god-to-reveal-himself/686329)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-ever-prayed-really-hard-for-god-to-reveal-himself/686329 "2014-04-21T01:47:27Z")
Jesus says that if you seek you will find - I guess if you try hard enough… are there any non-believers here that has tried really really hard to find God through prayer? I’m a non-believer but haven’t tried very hard to… --- ## [Palin supporters: did you know she's a book banner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-supporters-did-you-know-shes-a-book-banner/462089)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-supporters-did-you-know-shes-a-book-banner/462089 "2008-09-10T03:58:40Z")
From the NYTimes: Does this have any effect on your support for her? --- ## [Almost anybody can pick out a tune on some musical instrument. Right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-anybody-can-pick-out-a-tune-on-some-musical-instrument-right/589118)
**Author:** [@Ximenean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ximenean)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-anybody-can-pick-out-a-tune-on-some-musical-instrument-right/589118 "2011-07-18T20:45:50Z")
Could you, given ten minutes practice/experimentation time, a short melody that you know well, and a musical instrument of your choice, perform a reasonably correct and identifiable rendition of that melody? No chords or… --- ## [How do high end hotels get away with nickel-and-diming? Is this typical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-high-end-hotels-get-away-with-nickel-and-diming-is-this-typical/670761)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-high-end-hotels-get-away-with-nickel-and-diming-is-this-typical/670761 "2013-12-31T19:20:13Z")
A couple of times in my life, I’ve said “let’s spare no expense” and paid about $300 for a room in a high end hotel for one night. Specifically, I’m referring to the Dallas Anatole Hilton and the Omni Hotel at the Galle… --- ## [Movies that underwhelmed you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-underwhelmed-you/825403)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-underwhelmed-you/825403 "2018-12-31T17:07:08Z")
In the past year, I’ve seen a few movies that I’d heard a lot about, sometimes in a gushing, “You’ve gotta see this!” way. Some I appreciated, but more often, they did not live up to the hype. Amelie: It was very clever… --- ## [Chkdsk found bad sectors. Should I replace my Hard Drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chkdsk-found-bad-sectors-should-i-replace-my-hard-drive/528793)
**Author:** [@microcontrolled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/microcontrolled)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chkdsk-found-bad-sectors-should-i-replace-my-hard-drive/528793 "2010-02-20T16:12:49Z")
This morning Chkdsk found and repaired several bad sectors on my primary hard drive. My computer appears to be running well at this point. Should I preemptively replace my hard drive when I can find time for it, or shoul… --- ## [OK State Rep. Sally Kern: Homosexuality is "the biggest threat" to the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-state-rep-sally-kern-homosexuality-is-the-biggest-threat-to-the-u-s/441037)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-state-rep-sally-kern-homosexuality-is-the-biggest-threat-to-the-u-s/441037 "2008-03-20T16:20:19Z")
Clip here. Now, obviously a society that embraces homosexuality to the point of the majority swinging that way exclusively is going to face reproductive challenges, but otherwise . . . Oh, yes, Hellenic civilization on… --- ## [Undeliverable Mail - I've talked to my Post Office manager. Who else can help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undeliverable-mail-ive-talked-to-my-post-office-manager-who-else-can-help/680165)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undeliverable-mail-ive-talked-to-my-post-office-manager-who-else-can-help/680165 "2014-02-03T14:47:06Z")
I’ve had three phone calls this month from companies letting me know my mail was returned to them as Undeliverable Mail. One was Consumer Reports magazine and two were important bills that are now late because of this sc… --- ## [Super Bowl Halftime Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/528090)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/528090 "2010-02-10T00:11:18Z")
What did you think? The Who have seen better days. Certainly nothing like the energy Springsteen had last year, but still a decent show. I would have started off with “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” How cool would it have bee… --- ## [Kingsman. Seen it yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kingsman-seen-it-yet/712644)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kingsman-seen-it-yet/712644 "2015-06-02T16:41:42Z")
I went last night and it was not exactly what I was expecting. My companions adored it - I was a little taken aback at places. Has anyone else seen it yet? What did you think? --- ## [10 Years of SpongeBob SquarePants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-years-of-spongebob-squarepants/502801)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-years-of-spongebob-squarepants/502801 "2009-08-05T19:52:42Z")
The world’s most famous sponge celebrates a milestone this week- on July 17, 1999, the world was first introduced to a happy-go-lucky sea sponge who works as a fry cook and lives in a pineapple under the sea. Since then,… --- ## [The hijack about proof theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hijack-about-proof-theory/521367)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hijack-about-proof-theory/521367 "2010-01-29T23:33:32Z")
This is a continuation of a debate conversation from this thread. I wasn’t sure whether to put it in GD or IMHO. But in any case, here it is. See linked thread for background. It’s the conversation about proof theory, … --- ## [My brother insulted my brother's pick for his baby's name, RUINED mood!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-insulted-my-brothers-pick-for-his-babys-name-ruined-mood/561944)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-insulted-my-brothers-pick-for-his-babys-name-ruined-mood/561944 "2010-12-10T02:02:23Z")
My older brother will become a dad for the second time around Xmass. They know it’s a boy, and have picked out the name Sebastian. My younger brother went on an (appearantly druken) spiel mocking the pick, say we should … --- ## [Do any countries use a non-standard clock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-countries-use-a-non-standard-clock/551753)
**Author:** [@doubled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doubled)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-countries-use-a-non-standard-clock/551753 "2010-08-30T20:03:32Z")
Lots of countries use a different calendar than we do, and use different systems for numbering the year, etc. Are there any countries that predominately use a clock that isn’t our standard 12 hour, 60 minutes clock? (Oth… --- ## [Shove your Christmas Letter right up your chimney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shove-your-christmas-letter-right-up-your-chimney/336084)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shove-your-christmas-letter-right-up-your-chimney/336084 "2009-10-06T12:26:18Z")
I got TWO of them today: the dreaded Christmas letter, or, a Brag Sheet disguised as a holiday greeting. Let me share an excerpt of one: “K received high honors for the first quarter…He was one of the few kids who play… --- ## [What is my dog trying to tell me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-dog-trying-to-tell-me/176850)
**Author:** [@Velma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velma)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-dog-trying-to-tell-me/176850 "2003-05-25T22:15:06Z")
I was reading the “Ask before petting my dog” thread and someone mentioned that a dog laying itself over another dog is a very aggressive act. This got me thinking, because my dog ( a medium sized shepherd mix) will som… --- ## [How rich is Richard Castle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-rich-is-richard-castle/732205)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-rich-is-richard-castle/732205 "2015-09-25T00:23:29Z")
The man has two highly successful book series (Derek Storm and Nikki heat) with about two dozen novels that have been at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. He’s had at least one book turned into a major motio… --- ## [TubaDiva, you may have missed this.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-you-may-have-missed-this/595421)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-you-may-have-missed-this/595421 "2011-09-11T14:16:55Z")
Last Friday I reported a post and the only action taken was that the thread was closed. Within the existing ATMB thread I have (Post #10) inquiring of tomndebb, I added this: \[QUOTE=magellan01\] I also reported his post… --- ## [Big 10 Division Split](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-10-division-split/551514)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-10-division-split/551514 "2010-09-07T00:55:59Z")
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5498692 This is distressing news to me. If Wisconsin and Iowa aren’t in the same division, then it’s a pretty strong indication that Ohio State and Michigan are not going to… --- ## [I don't understand porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-porn/670213)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-porn/670213 "2013-10-04T14:59:20Z")
Okay I GET that lots and lots of people think it’s just the cat’s meow, but why? Is it because sex is boring to them? I’m pretty damned old, and sex in and of itself has always remained so wonderful and amazing, that I… --- ## [I don't understand why there's a Gay/Lesbian film section on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-why-theres-a-gay-lesbian-film-section-on-netflix/292910)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-why-theres-a-gay-lesbian-film-section-on-netflix/292910 "2005-03-06T20:16:45Z")
I joined Netflix yesterday. It rocks. The selection is huge, and I’ve been having lots of fun just browsing through the choices and adding movies to my queue. I noticed there’s a Gay/Lesbian genre. I thought, “Wat’s … --- ## [Where can I buy liquid nitrogen in the Boston area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-liquid-nitrogen-in-the-boston-area/506807)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-liquid-nitrogen-in-the-boston-area/506807 "2009-09-23T03:48:37Z")
I want to try making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. --- ## [Why aren't you vegetarian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-you-vegetarian/559198)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-you-vegetarian/559198 "2010-11-07T14:55:33Z")
The counter poll to this one (no disrespect to Stoid or any of our veggie friends). --- ## [Ed Brown Raid - Tax Evasion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-brown-raid-tax-evasion/407766)
**Author:** [@bobsled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsled)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2007, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-brown-raid-tax-evasion/407766 "2007-10-06T15:36:22Z")
I don’t know if anybody has been following this story. Ed Brown and his wife, living in NH, have not paid their income tax for some years. They were recently charged for tax evasion. The Browns asked the judge to show th… --- ## [NYC drivers: why do you keep honking your horn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-drivers-why-do-you-keep-honking-your-horn/622659)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-drivers-why-do-you-keep-honking-your-horn/622659 "2012-05-23T15:04:47Z")
I’ve enjoyed NYC every time I’ve visited, though one thing really stood out to me compared to everywhere else I’ve been (in the US) — the amount of car honking involved in what appeared to be a normal day of traffic. I’v… --- ## [Efficiency of rail shipping vs. truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efficiency-of-rail-shipping-vs-truck/377663)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efficiency-of-rail-shipping-vs-truck/377663 "2013-06-08T23:29:24Z")
I’m always amazed at the volume of frieght that seems to be carried around the country by truck, and I wonder how much use railroads get for freight anymore. How much does rail transport cost vs. truck transport? Would … --- ## [GQ: American pizza is better than Italian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gq-american-pizza-is-better-than-italian/499168)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gq-american-pizza-is-better-than-italian/499168 "2009-06-10T17:42:45Z")
I flipped through this month’s GQ because of a cover-listed article on the 25 best pizzas in America. Needless to say, I was surprised to see writer Alan Richman say the following: (Emphasis mine.) These, I recognize… --- ## [Gosh, they missed me - MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gosh-they-missed-me-mmp/404899)
**Author:** [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2007, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gosh-they-missed-me-mmp/404899 "2007-05-28T10:48:13Z")
There didn’t seem to be anybody for today, so I figured I’d give BooFae and other early MMP’rs a foothold :slight\_smile: I moved from Switzerland (at the corner with Germany and France) to France (at the corner tiwh Swi… --- ## [How to check for shorts in speakers/wiring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-check-for-shorts-in-speakers-wiring/567609)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-check-for-shorts-in-speakers-wiring/567609 "2011-01-14T20:39:33Z")
Receiver went\*\* POP\*\*, magic smoke came out, and it went back to Onkyo for repairs. It’s due back today and I can’t wait to hook everything up again (nothing like going from 5.1 to television speakers). The repair ticke… --- ## [Is hatred the glue that unites Trump with his supporters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hatred-the-glue-that-unites-trump-with-his-supporters/822684)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hatred-the-glue-that-unites-trump-with-his-supporters/822684 "2018-10-16T11:14:56Z")
Liberals often say, even right here at SDMB, that right-wingers enjoy causing liberals to suffer; that lower-class white racists maintain life satisfaction by feeling that blacks are even worse off, and thus may even vie… --- ## [Tastiest Canned Soup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585 "2011-05-25T15:02:04Z")
What are your go-to’s for canned soup? I try new brands/flavors from time to time and they almost always disappoint. (And yeah, I do make very good homemade soup, and it is delicious and pretty easy, but I’m looking for … --- ## [Northern Exposure - An Arctic MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-exposure-an-arctic-mmp/368641)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 393\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2006, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-exposure-an-arctic-mmp/368641 "2006-08-21T02:36:59Z")
As someone who was spent her entire life within reach of the scent of the sea, the opportunity to take an Outsider, a Flatlander, out on the water is especially sweet. This is a tale of one such outing. It was a fine, c… --- ## [Ten Worst Presidential Blunders... What do you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-worst-presidential-blunders-what-do-you-think/345152)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2006, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-worst-presidential-blunders-what-do-you-think/345152 "2006-03-02T21:56:13Z")
According to a survey of Presidential scholars: James Buchanan mishandles Southern secession, leads to Civil War Andrew Johnson opposes laws to improve treatment of Southern blacks post-Civil War Lyndon Johnson … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=628&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=630&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)