# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=673&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:** 674 --- ## [Why no mammalian "snake"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-mammalian-snake/555202)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-mammalian-snake/555202 "2010-09-28T22:30:59Z")
Most of the vertebrate groups have evolved a limbless form: Fish (eels) Amphibians (caecilians) Reptiles Birds have not, though that’s pretty hard to imagine. But it’s not too hard to imagine (for me) a mammal form … --- ## [Ways Around Jewish Sabbath Restrictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-around-jewish-sabbath-restrictions/837267)
**Author:** [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-around-jewish-sabbath-restrictions/837267 "2019-08-01T20:04:19Z")
Earlier today I was thinking about “Sabbath elevators” that, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, constantly move up and down, stopping at every floor so that observant Jews don’t have to use the stairs. That got me … --- ## [Use math, will ya? That's a fine of 500 simoleons!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-math-will-ya-thats-a-fine-of-500-simoleons/785331)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-math-will-ya-thats-a-fine-of-500-simoleons/785331 "2021-06-26T00:05:42Z")
Lawsuit Challenges Oregon Law Prohibiting Mathematical Criticism Without a License In a nutshell, a man used math to criticise Oregon’s red-light cameras. The state said that using math to express your opinion is engin… --- ## [Gaudere, I believe you are in error.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaudere-i-believe-you-are-in-error/245897)
**Author:** [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2004, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaudere-i-believe-you-are-in-error/245897 "2004-05-26T20:58:58Z")
In this thread , you admonish me for my use of the term “Saddamites” to describe those who supported the continuance of Saddam Hussein’s murderous, terror-supporting regime. I certainly did not intend to violate the rule… --- ## [Why is my upload speed so slow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-upload-speed-so-slow/595625)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-upload-speed-so-slow/595625 "2011-09-12T17:02:36Z")
We have Roadrunner, which is beautifully fast for downloading stuff, streaming video, all that downstream sort of activity which is all I do on it. Now my boyfriend is telecommuting and needs to upload lots of stuff, th… --- ## [Electric fly swatter that works on Wasps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-fly-swatter-that-works-on-wasps/689801)
**Author:** [@JustOneOfThosePeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustOneOfThosePeople)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-fly-swatter-that-works-on-wasps/689801 "2014-06-04T13:28:25Z")
Hi, This is my first post, so I hope its in the right section, but here goes: I’m sure many of you have seen those battery powered electric fly swatters that look like small tennis rackets. I have a very large deck nea… --- ## [What's your "Ask The \[blank\]"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-ask-the-blank/163098)
**Author:** [@brainfizz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brainfizz)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2003, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-ask-the-blank/163098 "2003-11-07T07:54:52Z")
There are so many “Ask the …” threads out there. I was thinking, maybe I should start one, but then I couldn’t decide what to put. I’d rather find out what weird and wonderful areas of expertise you all have. I could p… --- ## [How is it that Phantom of the Opera is the most financially successful entertainment event ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-it-that-phantom-of-the-opera-is-the-most-financially-successful-entertainment-event-ever/680663)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-it-that-phantom-of-the-opera-is-the-most-financially-successful-entertainment-event-ever/680663 "2023-04-22T01:12:49Z")
I wanted to start a thread about the Phantom of the Opera after I read this bit from wikipedia: That’s pretty hugely impressive. I’ve never seen a live performance but I love the original cast recording and listen to … --- ## [How many planets would there be if Pluto were still a planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-planets-would-there-be-if-pluto-were-still-a-planet/600600)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-planets-would-there-be-if-pluto-were-still-a-planet/600600 "2011-10-30T22:09:22Z")
The question’s in the thread title, and the answer’s not nine. As I understand it, a large part of the reason why we stopped thinking of Pluto as a planet was that we started discovering a lot of stuff in the outer sola… --- ## [Guitar players, post your guitar pics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-players-post-your-guitar-pics/456851)
**Author:** [@Crotalus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crotalus)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-players-post-your-guitar-pics/456851 "2017-08-10T03:25:24Z")
In response to a suggestion by An Arky in this thread , this is a thread in which guitar players are encouraged to post links to pictures of their guitars. I’ll start with a group photo of my favorite four. Left to righ… --- ## [You fucking CUNT! WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU OPEN A FUCKING CAR DOOR WITHOUT LOOKING?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fucking-cunt-why-the-fuck-would-you-open-a-fucking-car-door-without-looking/316851)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Side_of_the_Floyd)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2005, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fucking-cunt-why-the-fuck-would-you-open-a-fucking-car-door-without-looking/316851 "2005-08-17T23:41:57Z")
Now, I’m in the car driving at a good enough speed, this is only my third time out on the road with the instructor, and I’m not exactly too used to it yet. On Rockaway Boulevard, all of a sudden, this maggoty cuntdrippin… --- ## [Required Reading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/required-reading/510432)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/required-reading/510432 "2009-09-29T03:01:23Z")
A student in the county north of us is refusing to read a book that is required for one of her high school courses. The book is The Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami. She claims that the sexual imagery in the … --- ## [Tell me about your first BRAND NEW CAR!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-first-brand-new-car/674988)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-first-brand-new-car/674988 "2014-01-04T19:43:01Z")
This won’t apply to everyone, but statistics dictate that the majority of you guys have bought at least one brand new vehicle in your life. I want to hear about your first new ride- do you remember what it was? How di… --- ## [Why aren't the feeders of immobile 900-lb people charged with negligent homicide or something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-feeders-of-immobile-900-lb-people-charged-with-negligent-homicide-or-something/519603)
**Author:** [@Fell\_through\_the\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fell_through_the_Ice)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-feeders-of-immobile-900-lb-people-charged-with-negligent-homicide-or-something/519603 "2009-12-07T02:55:13Z")
In the latest case, a man weighing around 900 pounds died after he had to be cut out of his chair in home, reports CBS affiliate WSPA-TV from Greenwood, S.C. Authorities say he was stuck to a chair for nine months. Cite… --- ## [What to Doctors do After Losing Their License?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-doctors-do-after-losing-their-license/372253)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-doctors-do-after-losing-their-license/372253 "2006-09-14T05:26:58Z")
Say a doctor loses her license to practice. Are there still jobs she can find which her medical training gives her special qualifications for? Or does she have to pretty much just start at the bottom as though she just… --- ## [Ban Single Use Plastic Bags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-single-use-plastic-bags/499357)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-single-use-plastic-bags/499357 "2009-06-17T01:28:24Z")
United Nations calls for world-wide ban on pointless, thin plastic bags Full article here So what’s your take on this? I don’t know if there is enough evidence yet to ban them. --- ## [How do you feel about expensive adopt-a-family requests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-expensive-adopt-a-family-requests/562618)
**Author:** [@Tess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tess)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-expensive-adopt-a-family-requests/562618 "2010-12-05T05:16:32Z")
Every year one of the local newspapers highlights families in need and asks for donated gifts. Each day there’s an article describing one family-how they ended up in need, ages, a little history. At the end of the articl… --- ## [What is a "dog-end?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-dog-end/457129)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-dog-end/457129 "2012-12-06T02:05:10Z")
In “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull: “Leg hurting bad…as he bends to pick a dog-end.” What is this supposed to mean? I have never heard that term outside of that song. Is it British slang? --- ## [Most embarrassing thing your parents have ever done to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-embarrassing-thing-your-parents-have-ever-done-to-you/30475)
**Author:** [@fierra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fierra)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2001, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-embarrassing-thing-your-parents-have-ever-done-to-you/30475 "2001-02-14T04:30:59Z")
In honour of my off topic post in this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=679118#post679118 what is your most embarrassing memory of time with your parents? For those of you with children… --- ## [Why the dramatic spike in mass shootings lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-dramatic-spike-in-mass-shootings-lately/644078)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-dramatic-spike-in-mass-shootings-lately/644078 "2013-09-22T03:15:22Z")
And I don’t mean why do they happen at all, I mean why have there been so many more in 2012 than previously? The availability of firearms hasn’t changed significantly, so what’s the deal? My w.a.g. is that the more these… --- ## [Mad-Men: 6.06 "For Immediate Release" (open spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-6-06-for-immediate-release-open-spoiler/657582)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-6-06-for-immediate-release-open-spoiler/657582 "2013-05-23T03:11:16Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Roger changes tack to make new business. Pete has an awkward run-in with a client. \[/QUOTE\] Based on the preview Joan’s changed her look, Pete’s done something slimy, Cooper offers sage wisdom, & Peggy ge… --- ## [I am 40, you kids had it easy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-40-you-kids-had-it-easy/544280)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-40-you-kids-had-it-easy/544280 "2010-07-02T22:42:46Z")
Howdy! If you were a born in the 1960’s or 1970’s, what are some things that are common now in 2010 that they did not have when you were a kid. OK, I am a member of …Generation X. How I hate this term. Absolutely. I wa… --- ## [Tonsil removal: how much does it hurt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonsil-removal-how-much-does-it-hurt/542415)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonsil-removal-how-much-does-it-hurt/542415 "2010-06-13T14:22:31Z")
My six year old is getting her tonsils removed this Thursday. How much pain will she be in after the procedure assuming everything goes well? --- ## [The Office 12/3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-12-3/519982)
**Author:** [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-12-3/519982 "2009-12-09T23:44:05Z")
This has been my favorite show since inception, though I approached it with some trepidation after developing such an appreciation for the original version. But I digress. Has the show finally jumped the shark? This epi… --- ## [Yet another evil act of the Catholic Church](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-evil-act-of-the-catholic-church/647338)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-evil-act-of-the-catholic-church/647338 "2013-01-29T19:27:10Z")
I would have put this in MPSIMS but the moderators there don’t like me bashing the catholic church even when it’s totally on topic, so I have put it here. I only just became aware of it myself but it happened a few month… --- ## [Who are so few Americans named Ian, Nigel or Simon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-so-few-americans-named-ian-nigel-or-simon/422915)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2007, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-so-few-americans-named-ian-nigel-or-simon/422915 "2007-10-23T14:08:46Z")
Yes, I know that because this is Doperland where up is down and the sky is green, most of you American will check in and tell stories about your brothers, cousins and friends who have distinctly British first names such … --- ## [Most athletic person ever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-athletic-person-ever/788635)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-athletic-person-ever/788635 "2017-06-21T12:20:20Z")
Who would you say are/were the most athletic people who ever lived? I say Bo Jackson. --- ## [Lyrics to Hello Operator, Gimme Number Nine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-to-hello-operator-gimme-number-nine/177475)
**Author:** [@StanDup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StanDup)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-to-hello-operator-gimme-number-nine/177475 "2018-05-21T21:41:56Z")
I want to teach my younger cousin (age 8) these lyrics, (she is my favorite cute cousin, the sister I never had) but I can’t remember these lyrics. All I can remember is: Hello operator, gimme number nine, Thanks in a… --- ## [Why did it take over a year to crown Queen Elizabeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-it-take-over-a-year-to-crown-queen-elizabeth/701117)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-it-take-over-a-year-to-crown-queen-elizabeth/701117 "2014-10-17T21:22:41Z")
Her father died in Feb of 52. She was officially installed June of 53. Why such a long gap? I can see a few months to plan the event but 16 months? --- ## [How does American food manifest in other countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-american-food-manifest-in-other-countries/729397)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-american-food-manifest-in-other-countries/729397 "2015-09-08T16:39:22Z")
I’ve encountered BBQ restaurants (with and without regional specificity), soul food restaurants, and fast food chains. I didn’t eat at any, so I can’t speak to authenticity. I understand that the fast food places will of… --- ## [Loiterer at my store. Every day.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loiterer-at-my-store-every-day/608436)
**Author:** [@Alias](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alias)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loiterer-at-my-store-every-day/608436 "2012-01-11T07:30:54Z")
Hi all. I don’t post on here much, but this has been weighing on me, so I figured I would see what you all think. I own and manage a pet store. It’s a cool place. Lots of exotic birds, reptiles, snakes, fish, etc. A fun… --- ## [Would you literally kiss my ass for $1,000 in cash (or the equivlent in pounds)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-literally-kiss-my-ass-for-1-000-in-cash-or-the-equivlent-in-pounds/464978)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-literally-kiss-my-ass-for-1-000-in-cash-or-the-equivlent-in-pounds/464978 "2008-09-25T21:55:20Z")
It would have to be a 5 second kiss (on either bare cheek) with full contact of both lips. If this were real, would you take advantage of this exciting offer if it was done in private and nobody would ever find out afte… --- ## [She's gone. And she took the car.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-gone-and-she-took-the-car/659718)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-gone-and-she-took-the-car/659718 "2013-06-06T20:22:41Z")
The SO just left for three days in Portland (roughly 280 miles away). Her Toyota Tacoma gets about 25 mpg, and my Jeep would get 20 mpg on that trip; so she took the Prius. I hope I have everything I need out of it! N… --- ## [Why are people in New York City so unhappy (according to a reputable study)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-in-new-york-city-so-unhappy-according-to-a-reputable-study/703947)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-in-new-york-city-so-unhappy-according-to-a-reputable-study/703947 "2014-11-12T11:58:05Z")
This isn’t a thread for me or others to bash the Big Apple. I hardly know the place and have only passed through there briefly. I know I wouldn’t like to live there because I am not a big city person but plenty of people… --- ## [Rashida Tlaib use profanity cals for trumps impeachment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rashida-tlaib-use-profanity-cals-for-trumps-impeachment/827206)
**Author:** [@bionic\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bionic_man)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rashida-tlaib-use-profanity-cals-for-trumps-impeachment/827206 "2019-01-16T16:33:35Z")
What do you dopes think of this congresswoman using profanity and calling for trumps impeachment?/ --- ## [New Il. Rape law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-il-rape-law/192249)
**Author:** [@boerjog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boerjog)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-il-rape-law/192249 "2003-10-15T16:02:38Z")
Ok, Illinois now has a law that makes it rape, even if she says “stop” while it is in, and the sex act is in progress. Doesn’t it get a little difficult to prove innocence when fluids have already been exchanged?(don’t … --- ## [Chicago Date Ideas - Desperately need help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-date-ideas-desperately-need-help/551186)
**Author:** [@Yesterdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yesterdog)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-date-ideas-desperately-need-help/551186 "2012-05-26T01:47:58Z")
I’m going on a date this Friday night. And I need ideas. Why do I need ideas? I need to break the standard “date model” with this woman and I am having a hard time figuring out how to do that without comming off as “t… --- ## [Men, have you ever gotten a bad blowjob?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-gotten-a-bad-blowjob/529541)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-gotten-a-bad-blowjob/529541 "2010-02-23T02:13:20Z")
Inspired by this thread, as if it weren’t obvious. For obvious reasons, the minors among us are encouraged to stop reading here and perhaps open a thread about – um – Twilight, I guess. :cool: --- ## [What do the mothers of heinous criminals do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mothers-of-heinous-criminals-do/509058)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mothers-of-heinous-criminals-do/509058 "2012-02-20T10:06:14Z")
Generally, when someone commits a heinous crime (let’s say murder at a minimum), does their mother stick by them? --- ## [The most horrific mangling of the English language my ears have ever heard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-horrific-mangling-of-the-english-language-my-ears-have-ever-heard/603071)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-horrific-mangling-of-the-english-language-my-ears-have-ever-heard/603071 "2011-11-22T04:54:03Z")
I may have posted this before, I’m not sure, but I feel the need to share it anew. I had an irate customer at work who had a complaint, and wished to inquire if I intended to act upon her complaint. So she said, “Is you… --- ## [Grrr...office just banned mini-fridges. Are they worse than space-heaters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrr-office-just-banned-mini-fridges-are-they-worse-than-space-heaters/646716)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrr-office-just-banned-mini-fridges-are-they-worse-than-space-heaters/646716 "2013-01-15T21:00:30Z")
I’m deeply annoyed today. We just got a workplace-wide email from the CEO’s admin assistant about how some people have mini-fridges in their cube, and as of today they are banned because of power usage. …said admin ass… --- ## [Cleanliness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleanliness/995505)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleanliness/995505 "2024-01-12T00:24:18Z")
Every day there are articles in various mainstream media which purport to distill the sage advice of Scientists on the subject of hygiene. Not only how and when to clean one’s body, but also how often to wash your towels… --- ## [What's all this talk about "Global Warming?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-all-this-talk-about-global-warming/519859)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-all-this-talk-about-global-warming/519859 "2009-12-05T03:01:54Z")
Ok, I get it in principle. My real question is what’s the debate? I’ve seen firsthand disappearing glaciers, so I can easily buy into the assertion that things are heating up. Is the debate about the mechanism and our… --- ## [Is your vision pixelated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-vision-pixelated/677069)
**Author:** [@Spaghettifrier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spaghettifrier)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-vision-pixelated/677069 "2017-11-10T01:50:39Z")
It looks like the pixels on a tv screen, or like static. Especially noticeable in the dark, or against a solid-colored background. It’s definitely not dust. It’s too concentrated and too small. It isn’t “floaters,” whic… --- ## [Would it be legal to sell your own sperm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-legal-to-sell-your-own-sperm/553829)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-legal-to-sell-your-own-sperm/553829 "2010-09-18T08:59:02Z")
Let’s say you’re a virtual uber-man. Handsome, physically perfect, mentally gifted, snappy dresser etc. Women want you, men want to be you. You are approached by an entrepreneur who has unique business proposition. For … --- ## [The Truth Is We Are All Animals, so...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-truth-is-we-are-all-animals-so/549800)
**Author:** [@Pink\_Majik\_Trix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pink_Majik_Trix)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-truth-is-we-are-all-animals-so/549800 "2010-08-28T21:55:27Z")
So why do we make sex such a big deal. If practiced casually you’re labeled as a “whore” or “pimp” depending on the persons gender, which IMO is less advantageous when it comes to women. Terms that are merely subjectiv… --- ## [iPhone 3.0 countdown.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3-0-countdown/498757)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3-0-countdown/498757 "2009-06-18T03:07:45Z")
Hah , they think they can weasel out of it that easily do they. This all started when I was reading a review on engaget about the Palm Pre, when i noticed the reviewer mentioned something about the iphone and coming mo… --- ## [More fun Japanese girl-metal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-fun-japanese-girl-metal/718326)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-fun-japanese-girl-metal/718326 "2016-03-28T21:49:00Z")
They only have one music video, and I have to say the music is not what I was expecting when I saw the YouTube thumbnail for the video: Band-Maid - “Thrill” Not sure how to classify it. Kinda grunge, kinda alternative,… --- ## [Best Method To Cook Basmati Rice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-method-to-cook-basmati-rice/634227)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-method-to-cook-basmati-rice/634227 "2012-09-11T22:02:53Z")
My basmati rice always comes out TOO DAMP & somewhat sticky / clumpy. :frowning: What am I doing wrong? I’ve tried using less water, but it always seems like it’ll go into that undesirable brown-crusty-stuff-on-the-bot… --- ## [How short were women's skirts in 1962 ("X-Men: First Class"-related question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-short-were-womens-skirts-in-1962-x-men-first-class-related-question/585339)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-short-were-womens-skirts-in-1962-x-men-first-class-related-question/585339 "2011-06-15T22:26:08Z")
I saw “X-Men : First Class” over the weekend, and enjoyed it. One thing that I noticed about the movie was the short skirts on the women. I enjoyed the visual, but I was thinking it was a bit anachronistic to portray the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=672&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=674&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)