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**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-bathe-naked/601653 "2011-11-04T16:34:19Z")
I thought of this the other day, and while I’m sure the answer’s obvious, I’m curious. I’m especially curious because it seems to be the only PG-rated activity people universally do naked. --- ## [Let's say you got shot in the thigh and the bullet shattered your femur.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-you-got-shot-in-the-thigh-and-the-bullet-shattered-your-femur/203119)
**Author:** [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-you-got-shot-in-the-thigh-and-the-bullet-shattered-your-femur/203119 "2017-10-31T11:48:48Z")
How long would it take to heal? How would it heal? Would they have to put a steel rod in the in the leg? How long would you be in physical therapy? Would you be stuck in a wheelchair, or would yo ube able to get around o… --- ## [How can cops give out speeding tickets on privately funded toll roads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-cops-give-out-speeding-tickets-on-privately-funded-toll-roads/192940)
**Author:** [@leatherheather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leatherheather)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-cops-give-out-speeding-tickets-on-privately-funded-toll-roads/192940 "2017-09-20T00:20:54Z")
The subject is pretty much self explanatory… I just don’t understand how cops can issue speeding tickets on a toll road if the road is not being paid for/maintained by the government. I can understand the need for gene… --- ## [Is the United States government hiding the existence of ET visitations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-united-states-government-hiding-the-existence-of-et-visitations/829178)
**Author:** [@Kamaski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamaski)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-united-states-government-hiding-the-existence-of-et-visitations/829178 "2019-02-22T07:35:00Z")
Have we been visited by extraterrestrials and the government/military-industrial complex is hiding this knowledge because they don’t want free energy technology/the cure for cancer getting out to the public. --- ## [rudest thing a stranger has ever said to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudest-thing-a-stranger-has-ever-said-to-you/139883)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2003, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudest-thing-a-stranger-has-ever-said-to-you/139883 "2003-04-10T15:20:27Z")
I was in the grocery store with my 3 kids, and a neighbor’s child who I was watching for the day. A man I’ve never seen before walks up to me and says, “I guess you don’t know about birth control.” I stood there with a… --- ## [How is Gitmo a 'gulag', and is this a boy cries wolf scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-gitmo-a-gulag-and-is-this-a-boy-cries-wolf-scenario/305860)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2005, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-gitmo-a-gulag-and-is-this-a-boy-cries-wolf-scenario/305860 "2005-06-13T21:01:21Z")
Amnesty International called Guantanamo The Gulag of our time. I agree that Gitmo is in violation of international law and practices ‘torture light’, and is something of an embarassment as a result for a country that cla… --- ## [Huey Freeman is banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huey-freeman-is-banned/828587)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huey-freeman-is-banned/828587 "2019-01-31T22:50:07Z")
After discussion with the rest of the moderation staff, I’ve banned Huey Freeman as a troll. Based on the other ATMB thread about Huey, and the numerous reports I’ve received about him from the BBQ Pit, I thought I shou… --- ## [DNC: Ellison vs Perez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-ellison-vs-perez/780467)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-ellison-vs-perez/780467 "2017-03-03T23:38:24Z")
Seems to be a close race, both candidates with progressive records and heavyweight backers. ISTM that Perez has more backing from the Obama people and Ellison more from progressives outside that administration. The fee… --- ## [Candy crush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crush/669572)
**Author:** [@Bibitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibitte)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crush/669572 "2015-01-02T02:52:42Z")
Is the game Candy Crush Saga rigged? People says you have to pay to succeed, but I am at level 409 and have yet to pay a cent. I think you need a mix of strategy and luck. But about the luck needed, have they rigged i… --- ## [Bronze medal Athlete fidgets and fusses during national anthem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bronze-medal-athlete-fidgets-and-fusses-during-national-anthem/945174)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bronze-medal-athlete-fidgets-and-fusses-during-national-anthem/945174 "2021-08-13T18:04:33Z")
Gwen Berry throws hammer, gets medal, feels disrespected when national anthem plays during podium ceremony. Is she a brat that shouldn’t go to the Olympics or should her disrespect be respected? --- ## [Catchphrases from sitcoms you still use regularly (god help you)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catchphrases-from-sitcoms-you-still-use-regularly-god-help-you/494206)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catchphrases-from-sitcoms-you-still-use-regularly-god-help-you/494206 "2009-05-09T03:25:56Z")
“Humor! Ar ar ar.” --- ## [Child-free Women Dopers - A Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-free-women-dopers-a-question/590613)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-free-women-dopers-a-question/590613 "2011-08-04T15:38:55Z")
I’m asking this mostly out of pure curiosity. There was a time, in my early twenties, I wasn’t sure I wanted kids. The idea of losing all that personal freedom wasn’t very appealing. Right around the time I turned 24 … --- ## [why are frogs/toads climbing on my windows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-frogs-toads-climbing-on-my-windows/697161)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-frogs-toads-climbing-on-my-windows/697161 "2021-08-08T13:15:54Z")
Living in Ann Arbor. Many evenings this summer (after dark), wife and I have noticed frogs or toads climbing on our windows. It’s been a relatively cool/damp summer this year, which might explain their tendency to roam… --- ## [Reel-to-reel - different speeds on each reel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reel-to-reel-different-speeds-on-each-reel/633013)
**Author:** [@NervousDandy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NervousDandy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reel-to-reel-different-speeds-on-each-reel/633013 "2014-10-13T05:58:11Z")
Hey there! Long time, first time. This question throws us back into the days of the open-reel, or reel-to-reel, tape players. Audio tape is threaded from its spindle, through the different tape heads and contacts of th… --- ## [Thought experiment for white people regarding race.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-for-white-people-regarding-race/589652)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-for-white-people-regarding-race/589652 "2011-07-27T08:03:58Z")
A thought experiment, aimed towards white people. A lot of people on these threads claim not to see a correlation between violence and race. Perahps this sentiment is right.I do not agree, but again I can only base my … --- ## [Openly gay actors in openly straight roles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/openly-gay-actors-in-openly-straight-roles/220025)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/openly-gay-actors-in-openly-straight-roles/220025 "2003-12-22T16:56:55Z")
I’m having a discussion with a friend about how damaging it is or isn’t to an actor’s career when s/he comes out (or is outed) as gay. Who are some openly (i.e. not just speculation) gay actors who’ve played straight … --- ## [Mainstream music makes the baby Jesus cry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mainstream-music-makes-the-baby-jesus-cry/555393)
**Author:** [@pikey\_pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pikey_pete)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mainstream-music-makes-the-baby-jesus-cry/555393 "2010-10-05T14:31:15Z")
I know you are all waiting with bated breath for my rant-o-the-day. I need to pit something daily right now. Its my self prescribed mental therapy which helps me to handle the radiation therapy for my brain tumor. Onc… --- ## [Motherfucking idiots in my apartment building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-idiots-in-my-apartment-building/254282)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-idiots-in-my-apartment-building/254282 "2004-07-22T16:44:10Z")
Last night I had decided to open my windows and stuff to air out my apartment. I was sitting on the couch with my bf and my daughter when I hear this guy outside yelling for a dog. No biggie, right? Then, all of a sud… --- ## [Why is it ok to openly ridicule Scientologists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-ok-to-openly-ridicule-scientologists/435050)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2008, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-ok-to-openly-ridicule-scientologists/435050 "2008-02-03T18:50:09Z")
Why is Scientology fair game but other religions are not? --- ## [Why does matzoh make some people constipated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-matzoh-make-some-people-constipated/579328)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-matzoh-make-some-people-constipated/579328 "2018-04-16T14:38:18Z")
See subject. \[Note: Try to keep Jackie Mason-style responses to a minimum. This is a real question. :)\] \[Note to Mods: This is my altered repost, sans Jackie Mason appurtenances. I hope it too will not be banished…:)\] --- ## [Why was Temple of Doom so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-temple-of-doom-so-bad/82082)
**Author:** [@Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siddhartha_Vicious)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2001, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-temple-of-doom-so-bad/82082 "2001-09-20T14:49:24Z")
I recently watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and, compared to the other two, it was awful. The first one was fun. The third one was, I think, a masterpiece of the action genre. The second one blew chunks. It … --- ## [Rena Sofer is HOT!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rena-sofer-is-hot/527490)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rena-sofer-is-hot/527490 "2010-02-09T19:06:04Z")
Not much else to say except that. Since she’s an actress, I decided to post it here. Anyway for some reason Rena Soferis one of those women whom I find so strikingly beautiful that just say “wow” every time I see here. I… --- ## [Why no strip mall ninja schools?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-strip-mall-ninja-schools/618617)
**Author:** [@Yarster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yarster)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-strip-mall-ninja-schools/618617 "2012-05-15T17:05:20Z")
Let’s start with the premise that most people think ninjas are cool; especially kids. Now walk past any strip mall in America and you will see every variety of Tae Kwon Do (sp?), Karate, Jui-Jitsu, MMA, boxing, etc. sch… --- ## [Original Ode to Billie Joe lyrics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-ode-to-billie-joe-lyrics/46974)
**Author:** [@JeremyCB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeremyCB)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-ode-to-billie-joe-lyrics/46974 "2011-01-14T23:11:51Z")
Most people are familiar with the 60s tune “Ode to Billie Joe,” by Bobbie Gentry. But I recently read that the song as originally recorded was over 7 minutes long (!!!), and was totally acoustic. The part that was cut su… --- ## [What do you call the hippy dippy art teacher new age chick drawl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-hippy-dippy-art-teacher-new-age-chick-drawl/497646)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-hippy-dippy-art-teacher-new-age-chick-drawl/497646 "2009-06-03T18:43:24Z")
Man I get so tired of this way of talking. We have a couple of regular customers–middle-aged artsy chicks, patchouli and scarves, long gray hair and dangly filligree earrings, great big beads and little tiny beads but no… --- ## [Amazon ups their game with new Prime Pantry (groceries!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-ups-their-game-with-new-prime-pantry-groceries/686885)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-ups-their-game-with-new-prime-pantry-groceries/686885 "2021-01-08T03:41:27Z")
Amazon just announced that they will be selling groceries to Prime members for cheap with cheap shipping. Hooray! Now I’ll get even more stuff from Amazon! \[ \](http://bigstory.ap.org/article/amazon-launches-grocery-… --- ## [Tesla Self Driving Car fatality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-self-driving-car-fatality/758827)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-self-driving-car-fatality/758827 "2016-09-11T21:07:49Z")
Someone has already been killed, and yet the government is just opening an investigation instead of making these killer robots illegal. Apparently California is the only state that regulates driverless cars. But Teslas a… --- ## [Trump and the right's immigration stances are pushing the left towards open borders.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-rights-immigration-stances-are-pushing-the-left-towards-open-borders/823407)
**Author:** [@Barack\_Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barack_Obama)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-rights-immigration-stances-are-pushing-the-left-towards-open-borders/823407 "2018-10-31T23:05:13Z")
I’d like to start off with I support immigration and I support borders. I do not support detaining children (unless there is a violent crime or repeat crime committed, or the safety of the child is in jeopardy). To some … --- ## [What exactly is the point of the sleeve thingy on my Hot Pockets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-point-of-the-sleeve-thingy-on-my-hot-pockets/628518)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-point-of-the-sleeve-thingy-on-my-hot-pockets/628518 "2012-07-21T02:37:36Z")
Even though this is food related I thought it was best here because it’s a general question…just happens to be about food. As I am enjoying my high class breakfast of Hot Pock-ets! I finally started to wonder what the p… --- ## [NFL Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/602073)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/602073 "2011-11-10T20:01:35Z")
Early: NYJ @ BUF SEA @ DAL CLE @ HOU ATL @ IND MIA @ KC TB @ NO SF @ WAS Late: DEN @ OAK CIN @ TEN STL @ ARI NYG @ NE GB @ SD SNF/MNF BAL @ PIT CHI @ PHI --- ## [Products That Really Work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619)
**Author:** [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2003, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619 "2003-04-14T17:25:23Z")
This thread is devoted to identifying commercial products that actually do the job as required. I have recently encountered some new (to me) items that function exceptionally well. I’ll be listing these along with some t… --- ## [Have you heard the expression Pizza "Bones"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-the-expression-pizza-bones/635878)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-the-expression-pizza-bones/635878 "2012-10-01T22:33:34Z")
While watching the NFL over the weekend I told the guys that, this one time, the dog could have any pizza bones that were left over. None of the other guys had heard the expression. It was common where I grew up. (We … --- ## [U.S. citizens: how pessimistic are you about the future of your country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-citizens-how-pessimistic-are-you-about-the-future-of-your-country/666769)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-citizens-how-pessimistic-are-you-about-the-future-of-your-country/666769 "2013-08-25T14:10:01Z")
Reading this Slashdot story’s comments inspired me, but feel free to take any non-NSA related angle on this that you like (political, economic, what have you). If you could pack up and emigrate tomorrow, would you? Or … --- ## [Help a 19 year old guy learn to cook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-19-year-old-guy-learn-to-cook/640607)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-19-year-old-guy-learn-to-cook/640607 "2012-11-13T16:19:01Z")
I was talking to a 19 year old guy who just got his first apartment. We were talking about manly things…as I relived my bachelor days from a couple decades ago, and he was curious enough to listen to me. And the subject… --- ## [Lost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost/265500)
**Author:** [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2005, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost/265500 "2005-06-03T16:49:03Z")
Anyone else going to watch this? “Lost” ABC at 8pm It Premiere’s tonight. I admit I’m mainly interested in watching it because I’m a huge fan of Dominic Monaghan, but it looks like it could be a cool kinda series. --- ## [Is Slavery Endorsed By the Bible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-slavery-endorsed-by-the-bible/559853)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-slavery-endorsed-by-the-bible/559853 "2010-11-16T23:53:04Z")
Seen by this: http://www.baptistboard.com/showthread.php?t=24247 (As a cite not as “go there and debate them”). My personal thoughts are that God sanctioned slavery in Classical times because the Roman economy was based… --- ## [What does "Sister Act" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-sister-act-mean/464088)
**Author:** [@Lama\_Pacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lama_Pacos)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-sister-act-mean/464088 "2017-10-05T18:29:03Z")
I just came to the staggering realization that I have absolutely no idea what the title of this movie refers to. Is it some sort of quote from the film? I can’t remember. Is it a play-on words that I’m either too dens… --- ## [Are gold/platinum records real records?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gold-platinum-records-real-records/540783)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gold-platinum-records-real-records/540783 "2010-05-26T17:41:20Z")
You know, the official awards that the RIAA hands out. They certainly look like real records. Can they be played? Are they actual one-off printings of the album? --- ## [Are gas prices down for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gas-prices-down-for-you/703119)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gas-prices-down-for-you/703119 "2015-01-20T21:47:06Z")
Gasoline around me has dropped pretty significantly recently. All this year I’ve rarely seen it under $3.40, sometimes as high as the low $3.60s, but recently they’ve suddenly dropped under $3.00. Last week I paid $2.9… --- ## [I am feeling murderous rage (seriously)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-feeling-murderous-rage-seriously/541616)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-feeling-murderous-rage-seriously/541616 "2010-06-15T18:04:25Z")
Hi. I am opening this thread here in the pit because I want to vent against the world in general and against one person in particular who is not in any way related to the board (at least I don’t think so). If some modera… --- ## [Religious Humor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-humor/636086)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-humor/636086 "2012-10-09T01:12:09Z")
Religions of the World (in a nutshell): Taoism: \*\*\*\* happens Hinduism: This \*\*\*\* happened before Islam: If \*\*\*\* happens, take a hostage Buddhism: When \*\*\*\* happens, is it really \*\*\*\*? 7th day Adventist: \*\*\*\* happens… --- ## [Most shaggable member of ABBA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-shaggable-member-of-abba/742176)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-shaggable-member-of-abba/742176 "2016-01-21T20:12:58Z")
It goes without saying that ABBA was, hands-down, the sexiest of all the sexy 70s-era Swedish pop groups with an international following. But I’ll say it anyway: ABBA was hands-down the sexiest of all the sexy 70s-era Sw… --- ## [Beatles vs. Bee Gees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-vs-bee-gees/547232)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-vs-bee-gees/547232 "2011-03-24T18:57:35Z")
How do the Bees Gees stack up against the Beatles in terms of the impact of their music, their songwriting, innovation, vocals, overall musical ability, etc? (I know beforehand that pretty much nobody will put them ahea… --- ## [Admins: Can you make the Dope work with Tapatalk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-can-you-make-the-dope-work-with-tapatalk/532058)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-can-you-make-the-dope-work-with-tapatalk/532058 "2010-05-15T18:12:31Z")
Referencing this poll, there seems to be some moderate interest in it. It sounds like its easy to do and it doesn’t impact the way people interact with it via the typical browser. Plus it will show up in their listings … --- ## [How does this "mind-reading" trick work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-mind-reading-trick-work/710926)
**Author:** [@Random\_Design](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Random_Design)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-mind-reading-trick-work/710926 "2015-01-28T08:35:37Z")
So I’m at a party recently, yes a bit mashed up and drunk. Guy’s doing some jokes and tricks, and then says he can read minds and offers to do me. I’m sceptical of course, even in my state. The way it worked was like thi… --- ## [Is Israel of Strategic Value to the U.S. and the West?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-israel-of-strategic-value-to-the-u-s-and-the-west/795822)
**Author:** [@JBGUSA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBGUSA)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-israel-of-strategic-value-to-the-u-s-and-the-west/795822 "2017-10-13T00:27:28Z")
Many people have stated that our alliance with Israel is based upon the fact that they are Western and to some extent that they are “white.” Putting aside the fact that many Israelis are of Middle Eastern origin and s… --- ## [Is my FIL an asshole, or am I overreacting due to Preggo brain.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-fil-an-asshole-or-am-i-overreacting-due-to-preggo-brain/534098)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-fil-an-asshole-or-am-i-overreacting-due-to-preggo-brain/534098 "2010-04-01T03:14:11Z")
Ok, here’s the story: Mr. Wonderland and I were going out for dinner (just a casual thing) with his parents tonight. I’m 5 months pregnant and of the topic turned to delivery procedures - specifically I asked my MIL if … --- ## [What are our Rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-our-rights/776465)
**Author:** [@HumbleThinker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HumbleThinker)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-our-rights/776465 "2017-01-23T21:08:35Z")
We hear about all the rights this or that group has or this or that person has, so what rights do you all think exist? Of course this will also dovetail into what everyone thinks the definition of “rights” is. The obvio… --- ## [What causes gray hair? (I'm 21 btw)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-gray-hair-im-21-btw/99817)
**Author:** [@Downhome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Downhome)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2002, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-gray-hair-im-21-btw/99817 "2002-03-25T05:30:33Z")
Yep, I’m 21 and I’ve begun to notice gray hairs. Is this common for someone of my age? What could the causes of this be? I will tell you that I’ve been under EXTREME stress lately, with many personal problems (work, etc…… --- ## [Do you believe Adnan Syed is guilty of murder and are you a Democrat or Republican?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-adnan-syed-is-guilty-of-murder-and-are-you-a-democrat-or-republican/751338)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-adnan-syed-is-guilty-of-murder-and-are-you-a-democrat-or-republican/751338 "2022-09-24T22:11:32Z")
We’re looking to see if there is a correlation between being Republican and thinking Adnan Syed is guilty. Please vote option 7 if you did NOT already have a stance on this case before stumbling upon this thread. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=657&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=659&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)