# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=647&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:** 648 --- ## [25% of Americans think the Sun revolves around the Earth.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/25-of-americans-think-the-sun-revolves-around-the-earth/276363)
**Author:** [@Gamaliel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gamaliel)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2004, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/25-of-americans-think-the-sun-revolves-around-the-earth/276363 "2004-12-06T17:00:09Z")
There’s no hope for us. According to a National Science Foundation survey (pdf), 25% of Americans think the Sun tools around the Earth. Bigfoot, Elvis, ghosts, creationism, the grassy knoll gunmen, I can let all that … --- ## [Actors (either gender) under 40 who can be considered A-List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-either-gender-under-40-who-can-be-considered-a-list/710697)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-either-gender-under-40-who-can-be-considered-a-list/710697 "2015-01-30T06:49:40Z")
Since Bradley Cooper just turned 40 on Jan/5 we could include those 40 and under who are in the Top Tier of working actors. Who else needs to be on such a list? (An IMDb link would be nice.) :slight\_smile: --- ## [Christian Churches and Sexual Positions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-churches-and-sexual-positions/511554)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-churches-and-sexual-positions/511554 "2009-09-29T05:51:13Z")
In this thread over here, Jragon said: (bolding mine) I don’t mean to single out Jragon, because I’ve heard this kind of thing many times from many others in many places. I was raised in the Christian faith (Protesta… --- ## [The disappointment in ordering a local/regional specialty outside of that locale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappointment-in-ordering-a-local-regional-specialty-outside-of-that-locale/990503)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappointment-in-ordering-a-local-regional-specialty-outside-of-that-locale/990503 "2023-10-19T02:40:46Z")
So I started watching The Bear recently, and watching that show made me really want a Chicago style Italian beef sandwich. The only problem is that I live in California. But there is a local chain in my area called Chi… --- ## [Is June bugging you yet? (June mini-rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409 "2024-07-09T02:07:15Z")
Two things on my alleged mind: It’s after 10pm on 1 June, and no one else has bothered to start this month’s mini-rants. It is June 1st. I am hearing fireworks outside. --- ## [Social issues (family values) and the health of the economy are interrelated.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-issues-family-values-and-the-health-of-the-economy-are-interrelated/607835)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-issues-family-values-and-the-health-of-the-economy-are-interrelated/607835 "2012-01-03T17:57:36Z")
I have heard this stated before by some conservative pundits when asked about the current priorities of the Republican Party. It doesn’t make any sense to me. How can issues like abortion, gay marriage, prayer in schoo… --- ## [Take off the shades, douche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-shades-douche/549830)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-shades-douche/549830 "2010-08-13T02:25:55Z")
Look man, it’s free pub poker, not the WSOP in Vegas, OK? You really don’t need to wear those stupid sunglasses inside the bar with your hat pulled down and earbuds in both ears. It’d be fine, I guess, if it wasn’t hur… --- ## [Gravitists vs Downists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravitists-vs-downists/35758)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2001, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravitists-vs-downists/35758 "2001-02-19T18:39:20Z")
OK, it’s time to have it out for once and for all. These Gravitists keep arguing in for their theory of gravity. It’s time to point out: (1) It’s only a “theory” of gravity, and there are many other possible theories. F… --- ## [George Washington dollar coin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-washington-dollar-coin/767093)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-washington-dollar-coin/767093 "2016-10-15T21:57:52Z")
I got a George Washington dollar coin in change from a machine today. I’ve never seen or even heard of a Washington dollar coin. When did this come out? --- ## [Was Freed Italian Hostage's Guard Murdered by US Forces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-freed-italian-hostages-guard-murdered-by-us-forces/293355)
**Author:** [@Pjen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pjen)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2005, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-freed-italian-hostages-guard-murdered-by-us-forces/293355 "2005-03-24T21:45:49Z")
Acccording to: "The former Italian hostage who saw her rescuer shot dead at a US checkpoint in Baghdad said yesterday they might have been targeted because of US objections to Italy’s policy of negotiating with kidnap… --- ## [God, this sucks (unemployment)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-this-sucks-unemployment/605918)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-this-sucks-unemployment/605918 "2011-12-22T14:32:14Z")
It’s the grinding wear of fear and uncertainty. I hate being dependant, and I hate the constant gnawing worry while I search and search. I’d take anything - even janitorial. If I could actually find a way to advertise, I… --- ## [Fundamentalist Christians: will you say this prayer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundamentalist-christians-will-you-say-this-prayer/199944)
**Author:** [@Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ben)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2003, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundamentalist-christians-will-you-say-this-prayer/199944 "2003-11-02T08:14:54Z")
Would the Fundamentalist Christians here be willing to say this prayer? If not, why not? \*\* Today, I humble myself before thee, O LORD. Let me serve you with all my heart and all my mind. I know that willingness to … --- ## [Amy Winehouse's new plastic boobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-winehouses-new-plastic-boobs/515404)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-winehouses-new-plastic-boobs/515404 "2009-10-31T01:45:52Z")
NSFW NSFW NSFW NSFW NSFW s2 buzzfeed .com /static / imagebuzz/terminal01/2009/10/27/10/amy-winehouses-new-boobs-nsfw-9072-1256652386-5.jpg Ewww. Are any monasteries accepting new applications? --- ## [Are Golden Retrievers smart or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-golden-retrievers-smart-or-not/471985)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-golden-retrievers-smart-or-not/471985 "2008-11-10T16:25:22Z")
The wiki on Golden’s says they are noted for their intelligence, but IIRC many dopers over the years have described their Golden’s as not all that bright. What’s the verdict, are they smart or not? --- ## [Straight Dope Birthday List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-birthday-list/113459)
**Author:** [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2002, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-birthday-list/113459 "2002-11-21T10:48:31Z")
I was just thinking if everyone posted their birthday’s here, we could group them into monthly categories and have one special Happy Birthday thread each month. Just a thought. Anyway mine’s June 18th :slight\_smile: --- ## [Can you visualize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-visualize/620457)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-visualize/620457 "2015-04-13T19:12:56Z")
I have never been able to visualize. As in close my eyes and see a mental picture. I can describe to you what something or someone looks like, but I can’t close my eyes and “see” it. Everyone I ask claims to have this ab… --- ## [So, just how is the movie "Precious" inspirational?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-just-how-is-the-movie-precious-inspirational/647198)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-just-how-is-the-movie-precious-inspirational/647198 "2013-01-18T17:08:43Z")
“Irresistably Inspirational!” is what the DVD cover of the movie Precious said. All I can say to that is :confused::confused::confused: First, I must say that Mo’Nique definitely deserved the Oscar for Best Supporting A… --- ## [What do you think of Rush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-rush/536791)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-rush/536791 "2010-04-26T16:38:33Z")
A new documentary on them is coming out. So what do you think of the band? --- ## [Adam Baldwin is a member of the Tea Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-baldwin-is-a-member-of-the-tea-party/537152)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-baldwin-is-a-member-of-the-tea-party/537152 "2010-04-27T04:51:48Z")
Well, this is profoundly disappointing: Apparently, Adam Baldwin a tea-party enthusiast: An Interview with Actor Adam Baldwin: Tea Party movement, the media, and engaging the liberal left. /sings sadly Jane … the man t… --- ## [\*Good\* movies featuring hot air balloons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-movies-featuring-hot-air-balloons/664166)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-movies-featuring-hot-air-balloons/664166 "2014-03-23T13:12:06Z")
Roger Ebert noted, some time back, "Good movies rarely feature a hot air balloon. Although as per the “rarely” qualifier, he admitted there are exceptions—Witness and The Wizard of Oz being examples. Although, by the loo… --- ## [Ever seen an actor or director tell the truth about an awful movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-an-actor-or-director-tell-the-truth-about-an-awful-movie/483266)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-an-actor-or-director-tell-the-truth-about-an-awful-movie/483266 "2009-02-03T04:29:10Z")
while the movie is in general release? No matter how bad the movie, any interviews with them they always describe the movie in a good light. Maybe years after they will be honest and say the movie is crappy. --- ## [Fashions For A 60 Year Old Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashions-for-a-60-year-old-guy/559385)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashions-for-a-60-year-old-guy/559385 "2010-11-09T05:21:35Z")
I’m 60 and people tell me I look like I’m in my late 40’s, and the way I act (young, with young ideals and ideas), some folks can’t believe I’m this old. So what am I supposed to wear now? I have all kinds of jeans, ho… --- ## [Fall digital distribution sale thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-digital-distribution-sale-thread/704512)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-digital-distribution-sale-thread/704512 "2014-12-18T08:55:44Z")
For the next thirty or so hours. Plus they’re running another of their rolling sales, with another appearance of the D&D mega bundle (not including the enhanced Baldur’s Gates or Icewind Dale). --- ## [Weird shaped nations and states.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-shaped-nations-and-states/338737)
**Author:** [@chinaglenn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chinaglenn)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-shaped-nations-and-states/338737 "2019-07-29T23:55:36Z")
I have always had a fascination with maps and geography, even as a small child. I used to have a globe with me which I constantly look at. I also love history, which goes hand in hand with maps. In my small apartment he… --- ## [Oprah Winfrey - Eat Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-winfrey-eat-me/90938)
**Author:** [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2001, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-winfrey-eat-me/90938 "2001-11-08T13:27:51Z")
Hello. I’m jarbabyj…you might know me from such rants as John Madden: Puke Face and Eat Hot Death You Old Bat. Today, I must simply vent my frustrations on the Goddess of All Things Feel Good: Oprah GodDamnCocksuckingMo… --- ## [Lost 3.09: "Stranger in a Strange Land"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-3-09-stranger-in-a-strange-land/393090)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-3-09-stranger-in-a-strange-land/393090 "2007-02-28T16:50:07Z")
Thread rules: Heinlein anyone? Biblical reference? Both? Well, last week didn’t advance the story, so maybe this week we’ll find out if Kate, Sawyer and Karl make it to the beach camp. We’ve only been waiting for a… --- ## [How can even well-intentioned people be so thoughtless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-even-well-intentioned-people-be-so-thoughtless/690087)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-even-well-intentioned-people-be-so-thoughtless/690087 "2014-06-23T18:51:43Z")
My 14 year old son is kind, smart, and athletic…but he’s also very short for his age. I’m not sure what his height is right now, but we once used a formula that is said to be quite accurate, which projected him as likely… --- ## [Will Man ever reach the stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-man-ever-reach-the-stars/557829)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-man-ever-reach-the-stars/557829 "2010-10-24T15:03:11Z")
Poll coming, but don’t let its lack inhibit your smart-aleckry. --- ## [Entertainers who "got out of their lane" and failed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entertainers-who-got-out-of-their-lane-and-failed/962621)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entertainers-who-got-out-of-their-lane-and-failed/962621 "2022-05-07T12:14:21Z")
There’s a couple of other threads about serious actors going comedy and comedians going dramatic, both about the successes, but what about the failures? Who’s tried to “change lanes” and failed? --- ## [Another Thread On 3D Movies Possibly Failing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-thread-on-3d-movies-possibly-failing/583660)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-thread-on-3d-movies-possibly-failing/583660 "2011-06-04T03:22:00Z")
A fascianting recent stat; the new “Pirates of the Carribean” film was presented in 3D on 67% of the screens it opened on, but those screens brought in just 47% of the revenue. Clearly, more people wanted to see the bri… --- ## [Fuck the Fucking Shit!!!! We're Fucked Now!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-fucking-shit-were-fucked-now/345398)
**Author:** [@outside\_artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outside_artist)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-fucking-shit-were-fucked-now/345398 "2006-02-25T19:13:18Z")
What the FUCK is Bush thinking??? WHY did he just sell this whole fucking country up the river and what the fuck are we going to do about it??? The Arab Nation running 6 major ports in the USA WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH … --- ## [White House caught planting a stooge in the press corps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-caught-planting-a-stooge-in-the-press-corps/289296)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-caught-planting-a-stooge-in-the-press-corps/289296 "2005-02-14T06:45:00Z")
Fake reporter planted by WH The Globe story is an entertaining read. Apparently, Shrub uses this guy regularly to bail himself out of tough spots and Gannon is not above lying like a sack: Then there’s these lowball … --- ## [Ira Glass got married? When? Who's the lucky girl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ira-glass-got-married-when-whos-the-lucky-girl/319465)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2005, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ira-glass-got-married-when-whos-the-lucky-girl/319465 "2005-09-01T04:46:16Z")
On this morning’s pledge drive Ira Glass, host of This American Life, corrected himself in a remark about his “girlfriend–what am I saying? Wife.” Since he’s the sex god above all others to the women of the SDMB, maybe… --- ## [Tell me about your College/University](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-college-university/652084)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-college-university/652084 "2013-03-11T15:32:46Z")
One of the Shibblets is in her Junior year and getting a little more serious about deciding where she might like to attend school. To that end, I want to get Doper insights that aren’t in the colorful brochures. Tell m… --- ## [Please Indulge my Pitting of John McCain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-indulge-my-pitting-of-john-mccain/724545)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-indulge-my-pitting-of-john-mccain/724545 "2017-12-05T00:37:23Z")
Inspired by the audio of McCain calling for Combat Air Traffic Controllers I heard this afternoon: I don’t know what it is, but I am so sick of that asshole looking to get the US involved in more combat missions. He’s n… --- ## [F\*\*\*in A](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-in-a/85990)
**Author:** [@epraz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epraz)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-in-a/85990 "2011-10-31T16:55:10Z")
OK…so what does the A in “f\*\*\*in A” stand for? NOTE ADDED BY CKDH (28-Oct-2011): This thread was originally posted in General Questions Forum, back in 2001. In 2003, the question was answered by a Staff Report, found h… --- ## [nonsensical commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonsensical-commercials/661399)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonsensical-commercials/661399 "2013-10-03T16:32:03Z")
Okay, I don’t see an active thread (one posted to in a while), so I’m starting a new thread on bad commercials. Take the new commercials for some car talking about how “and” is better than “or”, and then take a common “… --- ## [Best body armor to wear to a Man vs. Chimp pit fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-body-armor-to-wear-to-a-man-vs-chimp-pit-fight/627607)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-body-armor-to-wear-to-a-man-vs-chimp-pit-fight/627607 "2012-07-13T20:55:20Z")
The great viciousness and apparent ease of chimpanzee attacks on humans has been noted in several threads on the SDMB. For example, we’ve had a thread discussing the best unarmed combat techniques (if any), would avail … --- ## [Controlling Humidity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controlling-humidity/601649)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controlling-humidity/601649 "2011-12-31T18:16:10Z")
I live in a guest house which is essentially a converted garage. I am having a very hard time controlling the humidity here. Water condenses on the inside of my windows at night and in the mornings when it gets cool en… --- ## [what do you mean by "Impeachment"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-by-impeachment/786947)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-by-impeachment/786947 "2017-05-22T21:20:00Z")
We have heard this a lot; “Impeach Trump”, so by that what do you mean? --- ## [Will the map or flag of the USA ever change again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-map-or-flag-of-the-usa-ever-change-again/535478)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-map-or-flag-of-the-usa-ever-change-again/535478 "2010-04-17T06:39:24Z")
The last real change to the map of the continental US was the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states in 1912. Alaska and Hawaii’s admissions in 1959 changed the flag a bit, but for my lifetime (I’m 43) and the … --- ## [Anti-Shoplifting Devices. How do they work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-shoplifting-devices-how-do-they-work/130110)
**Author:** [@d12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/d12)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2002, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-shoplifting-devices-how-do-they-work/130110 "2002-10-02T23:25:40Z")
Yesterday I was at a local mall and bought Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History and afterwards went over to the pharmacy a few stores down. I picked up some toothpaste. The cashier scanned it on some laser-l… --- ## [If you wear a bra, how do you put it on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wear-a-bra-how-do-you-put-it-on/603474)
**Author:** [@dotchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dotchan)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wear-a-bra-how-do-you-put-it-on/603474 "2011-11-24T19:13:54Z")
Somewhat inspired by the men’s underwear thread, here’s one for the ladies (and drag-queens): are you dexterous enough to clip your bra on by reaching behind you, or do you have to do it from the front? I was a late blo… --- ## [How does Facebook detect risqué photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-facebook-detect-risque-photos/642243)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-facebook-detect-risque-photos/642243 "2012-12-30T17:54:11Z")
This photo is making the news now: Facebook Removes Risqué Photograph of Woman Showing an Elbow | PetaPixel (safe for work) \[ol\] \[li\]Can FB automatically detect objectionable photos?\[/li\]\[li\]I tried posting the photo a… --- ## [Trailer for the film 'The Human Centipede'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trailer-for-the-film-the-human-centipede/538090)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trailer-for-the-film-the-human-centipede/538090 "2010-05-24T02:25:56Z")
This looks pretty fucked up. Maybe in a good way. --- ## [A couple of questions about moderating (Charlie Wayne and drewtwo99)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-moderating-charlie-wayne-and-drewtwo99/714483)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-moderating-charlie-wayne-and-drewtwo99/714483 "2015-03-14T22:16:26Z")
Question 1: Charlie Wayne Can someone tell me why this thread was closed? Clearly the OP regretted his decision, especially after getting reamed by the vast majority of posters in the thread, but no reason was actually … --- ## [Chelsea Handler "pwns" Gene Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-handler-pwns-gene-simmons/585010)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-handler-pwns-gene-simmons/585010 "2011-07-21T04:38:14Z")
This is hilarious. Gene comes on her show to promote his reality-TV and she launches and never lets up. She slags his hair, his selfishness, his ego - just funny. For a guy who wants to be Mr. Provocative, he must reg… --- ## [Assuming America survives this: Name permanent changes to American life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assuming-america-survives-this-name-permanent-changes-to-american-life/853112)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assuming-america-survives-this-name-permanent-changes-to-american-life/853112 "2020-05-26T11:39:12Z")
I am an optimist. But make no mistake, our country will emerge from this a lot different from when it entered this Shit Show: Lack of need for live fans at sporting events. I think the advent of NASCAR returning with … --- ## [Pitting the "Living with a hole in your throat" anti-smoking ads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-living-with-a-hole-in-your-throat-anti-smoking-ads/620528)
**Author:** [@Makeitstop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Makeitstop)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-living-with-a-hole-in-your-throat-anti-smoking-ads/620528 "2012-05-06T18:25:26Z")
Yes, my dear anti-smoking community, I get it: Smoking is bad for your health. Yes, this kind of stuff can happen to someone who smokes. It’s a sucky condition to have to live with, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. But… --- ## [Does anyone in the USA actually say "happy holidays"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-in-the-usa-actually-say-happy-holidays/281145)
**Author:** [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2004, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-in-the-usa-actually-say-happy-holidays/281145 "2004-12-26T13:15:43Z")
Do you actually use this ridiculous expression or is it another euro-myth designed to make you look a bit mad? If you do - Shame on you. What on earth do you think you are doing? Christmas offends absolutely no one ap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=646&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=648&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)