# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=710&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:** 711 --- ## [Panel Finds Palin Abused Power (Troopergate)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panel-finds-palin-abused-power-troopergate/467397)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2008, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panel-finds-palin-abused-power-troopergate/467397 "2008-10-13T07:32:10Z")
Sorry for yet another Palin thread, but this is a long time coming, and serious potatoes. The McCain campaign already released a report exonerating her – are they going to acknowledge this or just sling more mud at the … --- ## [(Old) Getting Organised in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696 "2024-06-17T05:25:11Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 11c/53f with a predicted high of 14c/58f, and mostly cloudy. Weather app must have heard about nellie’s new neighbours as it says “Cloudy with a slight chance for a fucking stampede of … --- ## [Another Misheard Song Lyrics Thread. OR... Dogs DON'T say "Goodnight".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-misheard-song-lyrics-thread-or-dogs-dont-say-goodnight/268864)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2004, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-misheard-song-lyrics-thread-or-dogs-dont-say-goodnight/268864 "2004-10-29T19:49:34Z")
Until just a week ago, I thought the words to the second verse of “What A Wonderful World”, was… I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, dogs say goodnight. And I think to myself, what a wonder… --- ## [Use of "berk" (UK Dopers please chime in)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-berk-uk-dopers-please-chime-in/687799)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-berk-uk-dopers-please-chime-in/687799 "2014-05-10T08:25:20Z")
Glancing through the BBC news this morning, I came across this article about an escaped criminal - Michael Wheatley - a violent fellow who had been serving a life sentence yet was being held most recently in an “open pri… --- ## [The Palin Baby Rumor - Proven False?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-palin-baby-rumor-proven-false/461766)
**Author:** [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-palin-baby-rumor-proven-false/461766 "2008-09-08T04:54:00Z")
I haven’t heard a peep about the Mother/Grandmother rumor since the daughter’s pregnancy became public knowledge. So…did the leaky flight from Texas to Alaska never happen? Did she really have a baby or did she rush back… --- ## [Couldn't of/couldn't have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-of-couldnt-have/918156)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-of-couldnt-have/918156 "2021-03-05T03:54:03Z")
The contraction of “could not have” is “couldn’t have.” Not “couldn’t of”. Sorry for a short rant but fuck I hate this. --- ## [What are your nicknames for the annoying neighbors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-nicknames-for-the-annoying-neighbors/643681)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-nicknames-for-the-annoying-neighbors/643681 "2012-12-12T22:06:24Z")
I’m currently living in an apartment building and am constantly delighting/annoying people with my tales of “Walkasaurus” upstairs from me, who despite living in an 800 square foot apartment manages to cover about 20 mil… --- ## [Ban Floater. Or at least action him.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-floater-or-at-least-action-him/602625)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-floater-or-at-least-action-him/602625 "2011-11-14T18:32:59Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=14451886#post14451886 Floater posted a NSFW, NSFMind shock site with pictures of dead cats being skinned and prepared for eating in the middle of a thread about adopt… --- ## [I TOLD YOU SO ! This is why we shouldn't allow same-sex "marriage"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-told-you-so-this-is-why-we-shouldnt-allow-same-sex-marriage/241415)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Joe_Meager)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2004, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-told-you-so-this-is-why-we-shouldnt-allow-same-sex-marriage/241415 "2004-04-28T20:55:02Z")
I told you so. I told you so, I told you so, I told you so. In the whole same-sex marriage debate I stated my opposition to defining marriage as anything other than one man / one woman on the grounds that if we allow… --- ## [1995 Rugby World Cup pilot malfeasance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1995-rugby-world-cup-pilot-malfeasance/523504)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1995-rugby-world-cup-pilot-malfeasance/523504 "2010-10-25T09:06:50Z")
In the movie Invictus, there’s a scene right before the beginning of the Big Game where a South African jet airline pilot buzzes the stadium, presumably in a show of national pride, and scares the hell out of Nelson Mand… --- ## [You know you're old when...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-youre-old-when/469343)
**Author:** [@TV\_time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TV_time)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-youre-old-when/469343 "2008-11-08T20:24:54Z")
It was driven home again yesterday that I am old. Since I have theater experience, and since I live in a small town, the local school district has asked me to direct the local all-school play. It is a charming little co… --- ## [Musicians that just don't give a F\*ck what you think.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-that-just-dont-give-a-f-ck-what-you-think/689160)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-that-just-dont-give-a-f-ck-what-you-think/689160 "2014-06-08T08:18:43Z")
Post your favorite artists who just do their own thing with a certain vengeance. Most if not all of these types will at best achieve some sort of semi fame where you will always be able to find people who have no idea wh… --- ## [The 5 Worst Army Men Of All Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-5-worst-army-men-of-all-time/537627)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-5-worst-army-men-of-all-time/537627 "2010-05-02T23:07:44Z")
SFGate column–The worst army men: The mine sweeper. Marching infantry. The radio operator. The dead guys. The WTF? IMHO the dead guys were the worst–what good were they? As for the “WTF?” man, he’s obviously getting r… --- ## [Sacha Baron Cohen, Showtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacha-baron-cohen-showtime/817847)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacha-baron-cohen-showtime/817847 "2018-07-25T19:04:53Z")
Not sure where to put this. Roy Moore threatens legal action after ‘illicit scheme’ from Sacha Baron Cohen, Showtime I am confused. Can Sacha Baron Cohen do this? Doesn’t he and Showtime need waivers to show these int… --- ## [First openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport- NBA player Jason Collins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-openly-gay-athlete-playing-in-a-major-american-team-sport-nba-player-jason-collins/657012)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-openly-gay-athlete-playing-in-a-major-american-team-sport-nba-player-jason-collins/657012 "2014-03-05T18:14:29Z")
I don’t really watch sports at all, but I saw this news this morning and thought it’s a pretty big deal. There’s a Sports Illustrated article that looks like it will be in the next issue. I believe there might be openly … --- ## [Is child pornography just "pixels on a screen?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-child-pornography-just-pixels-on-a-screen/610215)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-child-pornography-just-pixels-on-a-screen/610215 "2012-01-24T15:22:43Z")
I kid you not, one of my college professors once tried to claim that “maybe child pornography isn’t that bad” with the pseudo-philosophical argument: “what is child pornography but pixels on a screen?” He then went on t… --- ## [Underwire bras - WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underwire-bras-wtf/402918)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2007, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underwire-bras-wtf/402918 "2007-05-09T19:28:54Z")
It’s been a few years since I bought bras. During the ensuing time two things occured unbeknownst to me: 36C suddenly became “very small - we hardly stock any at all” Underwires every-fucking-where Since when is 36C … --- ## [Recommend movies featuring life in ivy league schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-movies-featuring-life-in-ivy-league-schools/564728)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-movies-featuring-life-in-ivy-league-schools/564728 "2010-12-21T02:10:33Z")
I’ve recently watched both \*The Social Network \*and The Paper Chase, and now I’m looking for other films that show what that world is like. Thanks. --- ## [English Pub Etiquette - "... and one for yourself"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-pub-etiquette-and-one-for-yourself/608998)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-pub-etiquette-and-one-for-yourself/608998 "2012-01-14T02:40:05Z")
In this threadgiving tips about travelling in the UK, three English (or at least UK) posters say that it’s common to offer the bartender a “tip” in the form of saying “and one \[drink\] for yourself” when ordering. I live… --- ## [When did the Germans realise the jig was up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-germans-realise-the-jig-was-up/722735)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-germans-realise-the-jig-was-up/722735 "2015-06-20T23:55:04Z")
Which Germans, which jig? Any German views, and World War II. Although they fought until the bitter end for a variety of reasons, there must have been a point where most Germans (except the Nazi fanatics who believed in… --- ## [Christians is it wrong to own two coats? How about luxuries? And so on...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-is-it-wrong-to-own-two-coats-how-about-luxuries-and-so-on/437249)
**Author:** [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-is-it-wrong-to-own-two-coats-how-about-luxuries-and-so-on/437249 "2008-02-26T02:47:44Z")
I was reading Luke and in it there is a quote that if a man has two coats he should give one to the poor that have none. If you are a Christian, do you own two coats? How do you reconcile this with Luke? I think we can a… --- ## [Why is this missing kid garnering so much attention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-missing-kid-garnering-so-much-attention/542310)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-missing-kid-garnering-so-much-attention/542310 "2011-03-27T22:34:34Z")
Anyone in the Pacific Northwest is most likely quite familiar with this story by now. I live in Portland, and it has been all over the news since Friday. The first thing I want to make clear is that this is horrible, a… --- ## [painting walls blue re spiders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-walls-blue-re-spiders/544493)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-walls-blue-re-spiders/544493 "2011-09-22T00:22:06Z")
I just heard an idea that some people are convinced works. They paint the upper portion of their garage walls light blue. According to the theory, spiders won’t build a web in the sky, so they don’t build where the wall… --- ## [Who's the most hated TV character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-hated-tv-character/622029)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-hated-tv-character/622029 "2012-10-14T07:21:12Z")
I saw a promo for the upcoming season of TrueBlood in June, with a brief shot of the cliffhanger from last season - Tara with a big gaping head-wound after being shot point-blank by Alcide’s girlfriend. The cliffhanger … --- ## [Where are the naked white people in National Geographic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-naked-white-people-in-national-geographic/35533)
**Author:** [@Crazy\_Boob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazy_Boob)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-naked-white-people-in-national-geographic/35533 "2015-05-06T23:22:12Z")
National Geographic Explorer sometimes shows naked people–usually undeveloped cultures who find no need for clothes. No problem! Of course National Geographic started publishing shortly after the establishment of Imperia… --- ## [What should be the standard of proof in a Senate impeachment trial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-the-standard-of-proof-in-a-senate-impeachment-trial/843141)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-the-standard-of-proof-in-a-senate-impeachment-trial/843141 "2019-12-05T00:15:05Z")
When the Senate undertakes a trial of impeachment, what standard of proof should apply, and why? If your answer is whatever standard the Senate wants to use, the followup question is this: what would you use, if you had … --- ## [Inauguration Day follow-along thread -- Woo-hoo! Cue the brass bands & fireworks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 423\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958 "2021-01-24T03:20:16Z")
Let’s start with this: https://trumpevictionclock.com/nicer/ I propose we use this thread to keep up with today’s events, beginning with… well, whatever kicks off the festivities. I know there are better-informed Dope… --- ## [Most annoying TV and movie characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-tv-and-movie-characters/451254)
**Author:** [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2008, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-tv-and-movie-characters/451254 "2008-06-08T22:02:33Z")
I just started watching The Sopranos about nine years behind everyone else. Netflix rules. Anyway, it’s a great show, but Jesus Christ! I want to strangle Tony Soprano’s mom! Another serious contender for the crown woul… --- ## [How confusing/unintuitive is the metric system to the average American?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-confusing-unintuitive-is-the-metric-system-to-the-average-american/713698)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-confusing-unintuitive-is-the-metric-system-to-the-average-american/713698 "2015-03-04T06:33:35Z")
Being only used to the metric system myself, I am always struggling when I have to convert centimeters, meters and kilometers into inches, feet and miles. As far as temperatures go, I do know that 32 degrees Fahrenheit i… --- ## [If I want to buy gold, how do I do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-want-to-buy-gold-how-do-i-do-it/592093)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-want-to-buy-gold-how-do-i-do-it/592093 "2012-11-17T23:20:31Z")
Note: not interested in a debate about gold and the current state of the markets. Just curious - with the price of gold approaching $2000 an ounce, is there a way for someone with less than $2000 in ready cash to buy g… --- ## [“There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Movie Accent”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-movie-accent/988773)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-movie-accent/988773 "2024-04-04T14:01:44Z")
I don’t really agree with the Times claiming this, basically stating movies are entertaining fictions and so accents are unimportant. They affect perceptions of verisimilitude, acting ability and tone even if some movie… --- ## [How is the double jeopardy "loophole" beneficial or acceptable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-double-jeopardy-loophole-beneficial-or-acceptable/663607)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-double-jeopardy-loophole-beneficial-or-acceptable/663607 "2013-07-18T01:16:16Z")
Okay, so we all know that the “double jeopardy” barred by the constitution refers to crimes, or violations of specific laws, not actions undertaken by an individual. Thus, a single action can consist of multiple crimes w… --- ## [Eating Out With A Bad Tipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-out-with-a-bad-tipper/672905)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-out-with-a-bad-tipper/672905 "2013-11-05T17:46:11Z")
So tonight I was part of a group that went out to eat, with an older cheap-ass bad tipper who was paying the entire bill. There was five of us. It wasn’t a fancy place, just a southern fried-seafood place, average plat… --- ## [What are your jersey fouls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-jersey-fouls/613379)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-jersey-fouls/613379 "2012-09-27T18:15:23Z")
I was reading a hockey forum yesterday when the topic of “jersey fouls” came up. Mostly I have no problem with people wearing odd types of jerseys; wear any type of jersey your franchise has ever had with any player the… --- ## [VEGAS FEST! Maybe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-fest-maybe/108138)
**Author:** [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2002, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-fest-maybe/108138 "2002-09-01T17:40:29Z")
Would anyone be interested in a VegasDopeFest? Since summer is coming quick and Vegas is K-I-L-L-E-R in the summer, I was thinking October or November would the best time to go. It would also give us time to plan and s… --- ## [I call bullshit on Mary Chapin Carptenter's new Starbucks cup quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-call-bullshit-on-mary-chapin-carptenters-new-starbucks-cup-quote/328975)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-call-bullshit-on-mary-chapin-carptenters-new-starbucks-cup-quote/328975 "2005-11-07T22:27:49Z")
I know that sounds like joke aggregate thread title, but it’s not. When I went to Starbucks yesterday for a Venti Gingerbread Eggnog Latte (fucking delicious at ~900 calories, by the way), I read the quote on my cup wit… --- ## [Which author has had the most books turned into movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-author-has-had-the-most-books-turned-into-movies/184264)
**Author:** [@And\_that\_s\_the\_bottom\_line](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/And_that_s_the_bottom_line)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-author-has-had-the-most-books-turned-into-movies/184264 "2016-02-15T23:49:37Z")
The first two authors that come to mind are Stephen King and Tom Clancy. Any others? --- ## [Sex Offender Registy: The Unintended Consequences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-offender-registy-the-unintended-consequences/646030)
**Author:** [@Frosty\_Camel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosty_Camel)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-offender-registy-the-unintended-consequences/646030 "2013-01-06T17:06:54Z")
As many of you know my wife and kids were killed by a drunk driver. Some of you don’t believe me and that’s fine. Considering the trolling that this board had seen just prior to my posting of that news it’s understanda… --- ## [Poll: Best icon to represent athiesm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-best-icon-to-represent-athiesm/510721)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-best-icon-to-represent-athiesm/510721 "2009-10-01T16:23:00Z")
Over in yon thread, a discussion has evolved on what icon makes for the best representation if atheism. The stylized atom is being offered by some, but that just doesn’t seem right to me because it leans more strongly t… --- ## [Could the gold in Ft. Knox be audited without moving the bars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-gold-in-ft-knox-be-audited-without-moving-the-bars/553790)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-gold-in-ft-knox-be-audited-without-moving-the-bars/553790 "2010-09-17T21:56:06Z")
Following up on this comment from a thread that was about something, I think it was about something anyway. So if Ft. Knox wasn’t built on top of a scale and water-tight, is there a way to do that? --- ## [Marines 1, Berkeley 0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marines-1-berkeley-0/436899)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marines-1-berkeley-0/436899 "2008-02-16T06:07:10Z")
Berkeley to Marines: You’re ‘not welcome in our city’ This is asinine beyond words. Nevertheless, we have this from the Marine spokeswoman: My sentiments exactly. There’s no question who is going to “win” this fight… --- ## [The Fundamental Rules of Economics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fundamental-rules-of-economics/971357)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fundamental-rules-of-economics/971357 "2022-11-22T23:02:42Z")
In the Russia invades Ukraine thread, @Wincerind said the following: This struck me as an excellent topic for discussion. Do you believe that there are fundamental rules or laws in economics? If so, what do you th… --- ## [What exactly do cops have to fear from black males?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-do-cops-have-to-fear-from-black-males/700819)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-do-cops-have-to-fear-from-black-males/700819 "2014-10-18T18:30:18Z")
Recent media stories make it look as like when cops roll up on a black male they are extra twitchy and unholster their guns and take the safety off. Just WTF do they think is going to happen? They act like they have rol… --- ## [Do you know any jokes for 7-10 year olds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-any-jokes-for-7-10-year-olds/422188)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-any-jokes-for-7-10-year-olds/422188 "2007-10-24T02:32:48Z")
I’m teaching some after-school classes of 7-10 year olds. It’s going really well and a small part of that is that I tell a joke at the end of every lesson. :cool: The kids like the routine and look forward to the humo… --- ## [Expected wedding invitation not received, what would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expected-wedding-invitation-not-received-what-would-you-do/554351)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expected-wedding-invitation-not-received-what-would-you-do/554351 "2010-10-25T05:40:57Z")
So, a cousin of mine is getting married soon. Like in a week or two I think. However, our branch of the family tree never got an invitation. I find this particularly odd because my grandpa is one of seven children and… --- ## [Did the military not get paid at any time during Obama's administration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-military-not-get-paid-at-any-time-during-obamas-administration/637963)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-military-not-get-paid-at-any-time-during-obamas-administration/637963 "2012-11-07T16:12:40Z")
I’m fairly sure this didn’t actually happen but an actual military person is telling me it did. --- ## [Gay marriage banned in ten states.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-banned-in-ten-states/272755)
**Author:** [@Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2004, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-banned-in-ten-states/272755 "2004-11-12T02:01:56Z")
This is what I -really- cared about in yesterday’s general election. The president? Kerry would have been nice. But it really was ‘the lesser of two evils’ thing for me, and I honestly think the white house is in for fo… --- ## [Mass shooting at Highland Park, IL Fourth of July parade {2022-07-04}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-highland-park-il-fourth-of-july-parade-2022-07-04/967412)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-highland-park-il-fourth-of-july-parade-2022-07-04/967412 "2025-04-24T22:24:16Z")
Very sketchy info at this point but Chicago news stations reporting multiple people injured and at least one person killed at the parade this morning in the northern Chicago suburb. WGN news link here. A reporter for W… --- ## [The Brats and Cheese on Me! MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brats-and-cheese-on-me-mmp/570505)
**Author:** [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brats-and-cheese-on-me-mmp/570505 "2011-02-14T02:47:55Z")
Yay Green Bay Packers, congratulations on winning Super Bowl LXV. :slight\_smile: And that’s about all I got at 6:15 am, only half caffeinated! Mr. Lombardi must be smiling down on the return of the Lombardi Trophy to Lom… --- ## [Why do they mark up the items in mini bars SO much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-mark-up-the-items-in-mini-bars-so-much/685843)
**Author:** [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-mark-up-the-items-in-mini-bars-so-much/685843 "2014-04-15T14:25:02Z")
I’m sitting here in my room in the Mandalay Bay, getting ready to shower and get dressed and go out for the night. I am a bit parched. I usually don’t even bother glancing at the mini bar, but the tap water here isn’t ve… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=709&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=711&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)