# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=697&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:** 698 --- ## ["Half of Americans anticipate a U.S. civil war soon, survey finds"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-americans-anticipate-a-u-s-civil-war-soon-survey-finds/968314)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-americans-anticipate-a-u-s-civil-war-soon-survey-finds/968314 "2022-08-17T22:28:03Z")
The subject line is the title of an article (linked below) Any opinions on this? Personally, I think it might happen. Part of me wants to think it could never happen but…I am not so sure these days. The US is becomin… --- ## [Secret Service and a plotzed prez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-and-a-plotzed-prez/519978)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-and-a-plotzed-prez/519978 "2013-11-23T15:53:06Z")
This column is well-researched, well-written, and an outstanding addition to the annals of SDSAB lore. Three cheers for Elendil’s Heir. --- ## [When do you fasten your seat belt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fasten-your-seat-belt/634513)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fasten-your-seat-belt/634513 "2012-09-16T12:39:48Z")
When do you fasten your seat belt? I usually don’t remember until I am already driving down the road, but I always fasten it within a few minutes of driving. PTF --- ## [What would a society be like without a prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-society-be-like-without-a-prison/617195)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-society-be-like-without-a-prison/617195 "2012-04-11T03:47:36Z")
Ok, so this recent Trayvon Martin case got me to thinking. What if there was no prison for criminals to be sent too? What if we just tried them and even if convicted just let them go free? In light of this case, I wou… --- ## [Christians: What's the lowdown on The Second Coming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-whats-the-lowdown-on-the-second-coming/758518)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-whats-the-lowdown-on-the-second-coming/758518 "2016-08-04T22:53:12Z")
Has the Book of Revelation got it down pat? Is the Book of Revelation only a metaphor for what will happen and, if so, what does this metaphor actually mean? Or will The Second Coming have nothing to do with that book?… --- ## [Am I Republican or Democrat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-republican-or-democrat/507886)
**Author:** [@BaconAndEggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaconAndEggs)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-republican-or-democrat/507886 "2009-09-03T13:43:34Z")
Can someone tell me what the characteristics of a Republican and a Democrat? I need real answers because I’m trying to find out which one I am. I may be something else too…Libertarian…I really don’t know what each one me… --- ## [Does a mirror reflect all light including IR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-mirror-reflect-all-light-including-ir/608821)
**Author:** [@constanze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/constanze)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-mirror-reflect-all-light-including-ir/608821 "2012-01-08T20:19:08Z")
Okay, the following hypothetical scenario\* Bob is sitting on the beach in sunshine in warm weather, shirt off. The sun shines on him, but his back is in his shadow (he’s casting himself). Alice sits behind him with a) … --- ## [Roman shield Vs musket ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-shield-vs-musket-ball/946607)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-shield-vs-musket-ball/946607 "2021-08-18T20:48:03Z")
I recently finished listening to “The History of Rome” podcast and am now well into “The British History Podcast”. (Both excellent.) In a listener question episode in the latter someone asked: Who would win in a battle b… --- ## [Is Czarcasm allowed to "senior moderate"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-czarcasm-allowed-to-senior-moderate/653063)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-czarcasm-allowed-to-senior-moderate/653063 "2013-04-10T21:22:50Z")
I see Czarcasm getting accused of junior moderating countless times, but I was wondering, since he was a moderator, is he allowed to junior moderate, or “senior moderate” (as I like to call it)? As a side question for o… --- ## [Is Spock the most famous alien in the history of fiction/pop culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-spock-the-most-famous-alien-in-the-history-of-fiction-pop-culture/495040)
**Author:** [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-spock-the-most-famous-alien-in-the-history-of-fiction-pop-culture/495040 "2009-05-04T16:17:50Z")
With the new Star Trek coming soon, the Trek cast has been in the news. This thought popped in my head. I think the answer is yes, but wanted to put it out for the Dope. The case for Spock: he is a cultural icon. Li… --- ## [My in-laws are missing my son's first birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-in-laws-are-missing-my-sons-first-birthday/529485)
**Author:** [@JerseyFrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyFrank)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-in-laws-are-missing-my-sons-first-birthday/529485 "2010-02-19T22:58:34Z")
When in NJ, my parents-in-law live an hour away. For about 5 years now, they’ve been “snowbirds” living in Florida from (roughly) Christmas to Easter. They usually drive back to NJ in late March / early April. My son’… --- ## [Life after (huge) boobs - Reduction Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-after-huge-boobs-reduction-surgery/695145)
**Author:** [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-after-huge-boobs-reduction-surgery/695145 "2014-08-21T20:13:54Z")
It’s been quite the change. I’m almost three weeks post-op, and I am very pleased so far. I had grown to hate my boobs. When I was a sophomore in high school and a C cup, they were pretty cool. In my 20s after the fi… --- ## ['Global leaders are to blame'...a(nother) discussion about climate change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-leaders-are-to-blame-a-nother-discussion-about-climate-change/840726)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-leaders-are-to-blame-a-nother-discussion-about-climate-change/840726 "2019-10-02T13:58:14Z")
So, I’m sure everyone has heard or read about Greta Thunberg, blasting ‘global leaders’ and telling them that they are to blame for the lack of progress on climate change. Here is a CNN article on it, though if you don’… --- ## [Small breasted ladies, a question, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-breasted-ladies-a-question-please/358942)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-breasted-ladies-a-question-please/358942 "2006-06-08T12:54:23Z")
Most men know of “short-guy syndrome”, ie: shorter men who over-compensate with macho displays: agressive behavior, sports cars, etc. Being secure in my manhood (and 6’3") I like to think myself to be above that behavio… --- ## [Are adult women having sex with teenagers equivalent to adult men having sex with teenagers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-adult-women-having-sex-with-teenagers-equivalent-to-adult-men-having-sex-with-teenagers/829267)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-adult-women-having-sex-with-teenagers-equivalent-to-adult-men-having-sex-with-teenagers/829267 "2019-02-16T13:57:35Z")
I am not sure it is possible to have a frank and open discussion about this topic but that is my hope for this. I, personally, am not advocating a position although I will be expressing an opinion. Which is to say I am… --- ## [Needs to be said again: people who collect McDonald's Monopoly pieces are sad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/needs-to-be-said-again-people-who-collect-mcdonalds-monopoly-pieces-are-sad/376022)
**Author:** [@Apos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apos)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2006, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/needs-to-be-said-again-people-who-collect-mcdonalds-monopoly-pieces-are-sad/376022 "2006-10-13T23:39:21Z")
Simply put, the entire thing is sad. To explain to anyone who doesn’t know, McDonalds runs a prize promotion based on the Monopoly board game. The way the game works is that you get board pieces when you buy food (or s… --- ## [Half of my outlet stopped working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-my-outlet-stopped-working/527759)
**Author:** [@Kitty\_rocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitty_rocks)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-my-outlet-stopped-working/527759 "2010-02-09T05:20:52Z")
Yesterday when I went to use my microwave, I noticed that it wasn’t working, after inspecting it I found that half of my outlet no longer works, I checked the breakers and nothing appears wrong there. I realize that som… --- ## [NHL: March 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2012/614637)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2012/614637 "2012-04-08T17:08:33Z")
Well, the only way to open this thread is with Leafs fire Wilson. So Burke fires a coach who couldn’t take the uber-talented Sharks anywhere and replaces him with another friend who couldn’t get anything out of a more ta… --- ## [Food and drink that used to seem "premium" that no longer do...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-and-drink-that-used-to-seem-premium-that-no-longer-do/727415)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-and-drink-that-used-to-seem-premium-that-no-longer-do/727415 "2015-09-06T03:47:40Z")
So, I went to the 3 Floyd’s Brewpub for the first time today, even though my mom lives in a nearby city. All I can say is, if you love awesome beer and food, you gotta go! I knew the beer was going to be incredible, but … --- ## [Let's talk Bread Pudding.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bread-pudding/532763)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bread-pudding/532763 "2010-03-21T00:46:59Z")
Got a favorite or unusual Bread Pudding recipe? I always love it at restaurants, but the few times I made it at home I didn’t much like the way it turned out, though whiskey sauce made it better. It’s such a basic formul… --- ## [Why is broken English seen as cute by fluent English ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-broken-english-seen-as-cute-by-fluent-english/677008)
**Author:** [@Brynhildr\_Budladottir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynhildr_Budladottir)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-broken-english-seen-as-cute-by-fluent-english/677008 "2015-01-01T03:49:57Z")
Background: I have a large number of relatives living in Singapore and Malaysia (my family is Malaysian Chinese, one of my aunts-- the eldest in my mum’s family-- is a Singaporean citizen but I have three other cousins f… --- ## [European Adolesence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-adolesence/563237)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-adolesence/563237 "2010-12-13T12:14:54Z")
How is late childhood/early adolesence in Europe (ie around 10 years old to 18) especially in it being different from an American one? Recent testimonies in particular (ie in the last decade or so). --- ## [All time WORST movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-worst-movie/180028)
**Author:** [@Devron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Devron)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-worst-movie/180028 "2020-05-20T03:34:48Z")
So, we all know what our favorite movies are, how about your least favorite? a few: The In-Laws Idle Hands Center Stage A Mighty Wind-sure it was ok, but not as good as Best in Show and that made me sad anymore?..c… --- ## ["This study proves that sugar is toxic."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-study-proves-that-sugar-is-toxic/654604)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-study-proves-that-sugar-is-toxic/654604 "2013-04-11T03:09:04Z")
Quite a quote, eh? It comes from this op-ed discussing a study that apparently links sugar to diabetes independently of weight gain (though as the correction at the bottom says, it stops short of saying directly that su… --- ## [Will Boris Johnson resign? (Has resigned, June 9, 2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-boris-johnson-resign-has-resigned-june-9-2023/958388)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-boris-johnson-resign-has-resigned-june-9-2023/958388 "2023-07-04T08:48:07Z")
Or will he attempt to ride it out? He’s catching a tremendous amount of blowback over some Covid-restriction-violating parties he attended and his lying about the whole situation. Do you think he’ll resign over this? It… --- ## [Anti-gay pol dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-gay-pol-dies/244275)
**Author:** [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2004, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-gay-pol-dies/244275 "2004-05-17T18:53:47Z")
California state senator Pete Knight, who wrote California’s anti-SSM law, who tried to stop CA’s domestic partnership law, who (among others) sued the state to stop SF from issuing marriage licenses and who generally ha… --- ## [Generally one changes a rule THEN enforces it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-one-changes-a-rule-then-enforces-it/486108)
**Author:** [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-one-changes-a-rule-then-enforces-it/486108 "2009-02-19T15:09:45Z")
With all due respect and all. Yes, death threats haven’t been allowed in the Pit in quite a while. Well, at least against other members (it’s perfectly fine to wish all sorts of harm upon various crime suspects and oth… --- ## [Hillary's coattails suck. Only Trump's are worse. Who would have been better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillarys-coattails-suck-only-trumps-are-worse-who-would-have-been-better/769774)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillarys-coattails-suck-only-trumps-are-worse-who-would-have-been-better/769774 "2016-11-09T04:13:39Z")
I have never seen a race where so many downticket politicians have run away from the top of their ticket one both sides. I have never voted for a Clinton in my life and I hate that I have to this time around. Sure, she… --- ## [Poll: Homosexuals natural or conditioned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-homosexuals-natural-or-conditioned/150032)
**Author:** [@Fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuel)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2003, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-homosexuals-natural-or-conditioned/150032 "2003-02-09T12:24:08Z")
what do you think is the case? genetic or choice? and why? let’s only use sound logic here people. no uses of “this gay friend of mine says this or does that” or “the gay people i hang out with do this”… i’ll start … --- ## [Dutch colonialism -- harsh and cruel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-colonialism-harsh-and-cruel/668105)
**Author:** [@vontsira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vontsira)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-colonialism-harsh-and-cruel/668105 "2013-09-17T17:48:16Z")
“The Straight Dope” being a board on which topic-wise anything-and-everything – however outlandish – seems welcome: herewith, something which rather puzzles and disturbs me. Would be glad to hear folks’ thoughts – partic… --- ## [HOLY CRAP! Spaghetti-O's are disgusting!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-spaghetti-os-are-disgusting/454598)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-spaghetti-os-are-disgusting/454598 "2016-11-10T05:57:33Z")
I’ve never licked my cats ass, but it has to taste better than Spaghetti-o’s. Jeebus, that was nasty. Fond memories of childhood aside, spaghetti-o’s taste like the business end of a sewer pipe. I can hardly believe I u… --- ## [Argent Towers, you suck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argent-towers-you-suck/519563)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argent-towers-you-suck/519563 "2009-12-04T17:22:20Z")
You’re not going to hate this pitting at all. In fact you might like it. In fact, your ego is having an orgasm right this second. You might want be contrarian, as you are wont to be. You might want to choose to defend a… --- ## [BTTF 3 How \*did\* Doc Brown get back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bttf-3-how-did-doc-brown-get-back/538452)
**Author:** [@ministryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ministryman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bttf-3-how-did-doc-brown-get-back/538452 "2010-05-12T06:47:09Z")
If this has been answered somewhere else, blame the search engine and the timeout feature. It couldn’t have been me. \*\*How did Doc Brown get back to 1985 at the end of BTTF 3? \*\* I will give him the fact that a locom… --- ## [Sociopathic "Christian" shits on the Boston bombing interfaith service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sociopathic-christian-shits-on-the-boston-bombing-interfaith-service/656144)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sociopathic-christian-shits-on-the-boston-bombing-interfaith-service/656144 "2013-04-24T17:19:55Z")
Tony Miano is a creepy and sociopathic “Troo Christian” who spends his time deriding any and all who don’t follow his warped “Christian values”. This piece of fetid phlegm used to be a Ray Comfort employee, but is now a … --- ## [So, when will we write Science papers in Chinese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-will-we-write-science-papers-in-chinese/493220)
**Author:** [@flonks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flonks)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-will-we-write-science-papers-in-chinese/493220 "2009-04-30T06:53:12Z")
Some epistemologists define the beginning of (western) science when researchers stopped writing in Latin and switched to their native languages. But for centuries only a couple of languages dominated, like German and Fre… --- ## [No apology necessary for code name "Geronimo"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-apology-necessary-for-code-name-geronimo/580738)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-apology-necessary-for-code-name-geronimo/580738 "2011-05-22T13:08:56Z")
\[ \](http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US\_BIN\_LADEN\_GERONIMO?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-05-04-15-12-20) Tough crap, I say. Get over it. Pussy. --- ## [Does Ambien Show Up on Drug Tests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ambien-show-up-on-drug-tests/395843)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2007, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ambien-show-up-on-drug-tests/395843 "2007-03-15T14:48:18Z")
No message. --- ## [what does the word 'liberal' really mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-liberal-really-mean/645054)
**Author:** [@wildorchid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wildorchid)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-liberal-really-mean/645054 "2013-01-07T09:46:19Z")
What does the word ‘liberal’ really mean? …not necessarily in a political context… who is a real liberal? how would you describe a true liberal? who are some historical examples of true liberals? --- ## [Movies where they let the audience be confused](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-they-let-the-audience-be-confused/546484)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-they-let-the-audience-be-confused/546484 "2010-07-19T12:54:56Z")
Was thinking about this the other day while watching Surrogates on netflix. But it really applies to almost every modern sci-fi. That is, they seem almost terrified to let the audience be confused for even a second. Some… --- ## [Crosby,Stills,N&Y:"Teach your children"--why does it say "they pickS"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crosby-stills-n-y-teach-your-children-why-does-it-say-they-picks/409675)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crosby-stills-n-y-teach-your-children-why-does-it-say-they-picks/409675 "2021-05-14T19:47:02Z")
it’s a classic anthem of a generation–“Teach your children well” by Crosby Stills Nash and Young. A song that mixes some hippie angst with some hope for the future. So it’s a pretty good song… But ruined by TERRIBLE gr… --- ## [Butt crack stragglers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-crack-stragglers/214687)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-crack-stragglers/214687 "2015-12-25T21:02:01Z")
This could probably end up being a rant but I don’t have the energy. I have long thick hair. I love my hair. I’m actually a bit of a snob about it. It’s red but not that dark brown that looks like rust. It’s the color o… --- ## [Pick a president, any president!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-president-any-president/577645)
**Author:** [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-president-any-president/577645 "2011-06-17T01:23:17Z")
If you theoretically had complete autonomy to personally hand pick the next POTUS, who would it be? No need to worry about electability or anything else, it’s completely up to you who will be the next president. If you… --- ## [Modest proposal for a new major category](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modest-proposal-for-a-new-major-category/526983)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modest-proposal-for-a-new-major-category/526983 "2010-02-02T23:34:32Z")
I wonder if we can have a major category for “in the news.” Not everything is a debate, sports, entertainment, mundane and pointless or an opinion. For example, the Haiti earthquakes. It’s kind of silly to pit an earthqu… --- ## [Youngest Person To Consciously Commit Suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-person-to-consciously-commit-suicide/584798)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-person-to-consciously-commit-suicide/584798 "2011-06-11T19:43:58Z")
Who is the youngest person to have conciously committed suicide? Because I just read a post on another forum that talked about a six year-old who took his own life after his dad died of war wounds and his mother killed h… --- ## [The Simpsons have sucked for the last ten years and here's why!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-have-sucked-for-the-last-ten-years-and-heres-why/411620)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Hildo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Hildo)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2007, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-have-sucked-for-the-last-ten-years-and-heres-why/411620 "2007-07-18T19:57:16Z")
Article here. Jesus Christ, it’s like this man has crawled into my brain and made every legitimate complaint I ever had about this show. Well, except for one. Come about Season 9, the writers seemed to think that they … --- ## [Are there any looted historical artifacts that SHOULDN'T be returned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-looted-historical-artifacts-that-shouldnt-be-returned/844108)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-looted-historical-artifacts-that-shouldnt-be-returned/844108 "2021-02-05T21:05:48Z")
I was inspired by a recent Cracked article of somebody who said their family is in possession of a Japanese flag and sword from World War 2 their grandfather took from a Japanese prisoner. Apparently people were pissed t… --- ## [Most loved TV show themes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-loved-tv-show-themes/622407)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-loved-tv-show-themes/622407 "2012-05-26T03:01:41Z")
What is at least one of your most loved TV show opening themes? One of mine is that one from Hart to Hart, especially in the opening strains where Max (Lionel Stander) talks about his employers (first Jonathan, then Jen… --- ## [Weapons ban lapsing causes no panic, except in fearmongers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-ban-lapsing-causes-no-panic-except-in-fearmongers/300863)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2005, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-ban-lapsing-causes-no-panic-except-in-fearmongers/300863 "2005-04-30T16:41:52Z")
I was reading the news, and I thought it was perhaps time for an update on the mass hysteria, murder, theft, and general panic in the streets that the sunset of the Assault Weapons Ban was going to cause. I thought perha… --- ## [What causes Car Fires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-car-fires/360926)
**Author:** [@charizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/charizard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2006, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-car-fires/360926 "2006-06-19T16:30:18Z")
Every few days on the traffic station, I hear of a “traffic jam due to a car fire”, which I take to mean where a car catches on fire without some external cause (accident, etc.) The other day I happened to see one in pro… --- ## [Obama-Palin debate in 2012--strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-palin-debate-in-2012-strategy/548297)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-palin-debate-in-2012-strategy/548297 "2010-07-31T02:01:31Z")
Someone in the “Palin good job?” thread asked about an Obama - Palin debate in 2012 as if it were a slamdunk, bt I think it’s sorta tricky, and would like to discuss the correct approach. For Obama, of course–Palin’s job… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=696&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=698&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)