# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=725&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:** 726 --- ## [The Schiavo Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-schiavo-case/298917)
**Author:** [@ur8it](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ur8it)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2005, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-schiavo-case/298917 "2005-04-16T20:25:26Z")
First of all, I thought the political turn in her case was absurd, it wasn’t necessary, and after 15 years in a vegetative state, her husband and doctors reached the “right” decision… probably her own wishes, as well. S… --- ## [Breastfeeeding now pornographic, breastfeeders now creating kiddie porn.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breastfeeeding-now-pornographic-breastfeeders-now-creating-kiddie-porn/170132)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2003, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breastfeeeding-now-pornographic-breastfeeders-now-creating-kiddie-porn/170132 "2003-06-04T13:49:29Z")
Breastfeed your child, go to jail. Another – Warning: Highly offensive images of Dutch child pornography from Jan van Eyck, the Irredeemable. Of course, we all know that breastfeeding is evil. Conferring immunities ont… --- ## [Single guys getting lucky: Are "tighty-whiteys" that bad a turnoff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-guys-getting-lucky-are-tighty-whiteys-that-bad-a-turnoff/317500)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-guys-getting-lucky-are-tighty-whiteys-that-bad-a-turnoff/317500 "2012-01-07T23:22:37Z")
I’m just curious, because recently there were links on Hotmail’s front page about the top ten things a person should do or have to attract the opposite sex. One of the things mentioned for men was “nice underwear”, spe… --- ## [You can't fix stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/661265)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/661265 "2013-06-26T20:37:37Z")
I saw this post from someone I don’t know. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Animal bite proof gloves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-bite-proof-gloves/662861)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-bite-proof-gloves/662861 "2013-07-10T13:03:37Z")
Do Hex Armour puncture resistant gloves likely defend against a animal bite from something like a cat? What about other animals? This video shows they stop hypodermic needles HexArmor - HexArmor Gloves - YouTube I ne… --- ## [She said "No"; did she mean, "Yes"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-said-no-did-she-mean-yes/651915)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-said-no-did-she-mean-yes/651915 "2013-03-06T02:48:15Z")
So, I start my own dating thread… :smiley: Late last year my sister-in-law set me up with someone. We corresponded by email for a while then decided to meet for a mid-afternoon coffee. We duly met and chatted for an ho… --- ## [What big cities are most at risk from volcanoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-big-cities-are-most-at-risk-from-volcanoes/403446)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Lance_Murdoch)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-big-cities-are-most-at-risk-from-volcanoes/403446 "2014-09-28T22:35:15Z")
I’m thinking Tokyo, Japan, Naples, Italy and Seattle, USA are near the top of the list. What other major population centers are near volcanoes that are bound to blow their tops sooner or later? --- ## [Cosmos cancellation inevitable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmos-cancellation-inevitable/690547)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmos-cancellation-inevitable/690547 "2014-06-28T15:14:23Z")
The last ratings numbers I saw did not bode well for a second season for Neil deGrasse Tyson and “Cosmos.” It’s a shame – the graphics were extraordinary and I thought he did a great job of explaining key concepts throug… --- ## [Any sport/game where the world champion from 50+ years ago could beat the current champ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sport-game-where-the-world-champion-from-50-years-ago-could-beat-the-current-champ/720495)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sport-game-where-the-world-champion-from-50-years-ago-could-beat-the-current-champ/720495 "2015-09-12T04:02:15Z")
It seems like most sports or games, there’s been a steady progress in performance such that even world champions a few decades ago would have a hard time even competing with the best today. For example, the longest stand… --- ## [If Obama is proven not to be a citizen, what would happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-obama-is-proven-not-to-be-a-citizen-what-would-happen/528849)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-obama-is-proven-not-to-be-a-citizen-what-would-happen/528849 "2010-02-18T02:15:05Z")
This is not meant to be a debate about whether or not he’s an american citizen. I’m just curious as to what would be the steps that would occur if he (or any president) was found out at a later date to not be eligible f… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread -- April 2017 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-april-2017-edition/783418)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-april-2017-edition/783418 "2017-04-29T23:31:33Z")
April is nigh upon us… for some it’s flowers and for others we’re looking at turning another year older…Yeah me and Iron Man are 52 this year. :smiley: So what are y’all reading, writing and piling up in your room, bec… --- ## [Can Anti-Discrimination Law Force A Private Company To Print A Message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anti-discrimination-law-force-a-private-company-to-print-a-message/622733)
**Author:** [@NotreDame05](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NotreDame05)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anti-discrimination-law-force-a-private-company-to-print-a-message/622733 "2012-05-27T06:06:04Z")
http://www.glso.org/site/?cat=21 The link above is the GLSO’s version of events. http://www.kentucky.com/2012/04/01/2134883/ky-voices-respect-my-right-to.html#storylink=misearch The link above is the version of events… --- ## ["Somebody tied rubber gloves to our trees!" - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tied-rubber-gloves-to-our-trees-why/620234)
**Author:** [@flyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flyboy)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tied-rubber-gloves-to-our-trees-why/620234 "2012-04-30T21:02:10Z")
This is the call I received from my wife yesterday morning while I was traveling. The question is, why in the world would someone do this? The call chilled my blood, which probably hasn’t happened since I was six years o… --- ## [How Can We Address Climate Change Besides Limiting Emissions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-address-climate-change-besides-limiting-emissions/968265)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-address-climate-change-besides-limiting-emissions/968265 "2022-08-12T02:45:50Z")
From where I sit, eliminating emissions is only half of the equation when it comes to fighting climate change. If we all stopped burning fossil fuels tomorrow, all that CO2 would still be in the atmosphere, and would rem… --- ## [Which is harder - being liberal and surrounded by conservatives, or vice versa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-harder-being-liberal-and-surrounded-by-conservatives-or-vice-versa/831871)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-harder-being-liberal-and-surrounded-by-conservatives-or-vice-versa/831871 "2019-04-23T14:11:17Z")
Curious since I know many Dopers are blues living in red territory or vice versa. Some differences would be: \[ul\] \[li\]On the basis of race, a white conservative (since the majority of conservatives are white) can easi… --- ## [What movies promised us a sequel, then failed to deliver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-promised-us-a-sequel-then-failed-to-deliver/591953)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-promised-us-a-sequel-then-failed-to-deliver/591953 "2011-08-10T15:31:59Z")
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension At the end of the movie we were promised a sequel, Buckaroo Bonzai Against the World Crime League. Nearly 30 years later, we’re still waiting. Or not. Remo Wil… --- ## [Why are there toads in my window wells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-toads-in-my-window-wells/2109)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 1999, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-toads-in-my-window-wells/2109 "1999-07-23T02:29:00Z")
While working in the yard this weekend, I noticed there was a toad down in one of my window wells. Upon closer examinations, there was not one toad, but SIX toads! A quick check of a few other window wells turned up one … --- ## ["shyster" -- like "niggardly," another case of overreaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shyster-like-niggardly-another-case-of-overreaction/31622)
**Author:** [@Or\_n\_ry\_Oscar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Or_n_ry_Oscar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2000, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shyster-like-niggardly-another-case-of-overreaction/31622 "2000-09-02T12:56:08Z")
While visiting my father in Tucson this past weekend, dad’s companion told a story about how she was prepared to upbraid one of dad’s doctors for using the term, “Phoenix shysters.” She didn’t because there was a nurse i… --- ## [Hi, my name is BaldDude and I'm a Hallmark network Cheesy Christmas movie Addict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662 "2021-11-22T23:37:30Z")
There, I’ve said it. The cheesier the better. My particular favorites involve quirky independent women and rakishly handsome widowers. --- ## [Viagra as pre-workout supplement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viagra-as-pre-workout-supplement/627386)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viagra-as-pre-workout-supplement/627386 "2012-07-06T19:05:53Z")
Recently I had been given a couple of Viagra pills, 50mg, from my father. I asked him for a couple as a trial before I would bring the subject up with my doctor. Now I know the idea of using someone else’s prescription… --- ## [Can you get lost in the jungles of Cozumel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-lost-in-the-jungles-of-cozumel/807975)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-lost-in-the-jungles-of-cozumel/807975 "2018-02-22T19:10:37Z")
I just watched an episode of ‘I shouldn’t be alive’, about a guy who got lost in the jungles of Cozumel. It took him 19 days to find his way back to civilization. I’ve only been there once, but cozumel is only 184 squar… --- ## [Manhattan's Mass Banning Fucking Power Trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manhattans-mass-banning-fucking-power-trip/160740)
**Author:** [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2003, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manhattans-mass-banning-fucking-power-trip/160740 "2003-03-27T05:13:16Z")
Well holy fuck Manhattan. Did you have that much of a fucking bad day at the office??? Sure there were some GD opinions posted but you could have MOVED THE FUCKING THREAD instead of a mass banning. I hate pitting mods… --- ## [People who ask for what they want in non-obvious ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-ask-for-what-they-want-in-non-obvious-ways/543441)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-ask-for-what-they-want-in-non-obvious-ways/543441 "2010-06-21T20:09:00Z")
Have you ever had someone ask you for something, but do it in a way that makes it totally unclear what they want? Share your stories. Last month I was going on a trip. I was going to leave for work, so I showed up with … --- ## [Guess the book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-book/40004)
**Author:** [@Nukeman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nukeman)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2001, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-book/40004 "2001-01-20T04:15:57Z")
This is beautiful: ‘A few light taps upon th pane made him turn to the window. It had begun to snow again. He watched sleepily the flakes, silver and dark, falling obliquely against the lamplight. The time had come for … --- ## [Where Are You? (Online World Map of Dopers) Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-you-online-world-map-of-dopers-part-ii/58410)
**Author:** [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2001, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-you-online-world-map-of-dopers-part-ii/58410 "2001-10-10T03:49:49Z")
This is a continuation of this thread. Please post here to be added to the map. The current world map is here. The current US map is here. I will be posting full text lists by name and location tonight. Thanks again to o… --- ## [\>\>TENNIS\<\< 2010 French Open](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2010-french-open/540330)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2010-french-open/540330 "2010-06-08T21:21:46Z")
So yeah, thoughts? Nadal is 15-0 during the clay court season, big shocker I know. There’s some talk that \[del\]Tarantino\[/del\] Federer might actually be able to beat Nadal at Roland Garros but I’m not buying it. Somet… --- ## [How Many Orgasms in a Week ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-orgasms-in-a-week/607208)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-orgasms-in-a-week/607208 "2011-12-31T17:59:09Z")
How many orgasms whether from masturbation , from coitus, anal and vaginal or orally or any other possible way do you experience on a normal week these days ? Poll coming --- ## [I hate where I live.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-where-i-live/454425)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-where-i-live/454425 "2013-01-22T16:19:43Z")
I try really hard to fit in here, but I just fucking hate this place so much. I live in a redneck town. Everyone here is married to a rigger or an engineer so as a teacher I feel piss poor all the time. I have tried ve… --- ## [What would you just eat and eat and eat, assuming no ill health effects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-just-eat-and-eat-and-eat-assuming-no-ill-health-effects/711320)
**Author:** [@jepflast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jepflast)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-just-eat-and-eat-and-eat-assuming-no-ill-health-effects/711320 "2015-02-09T22:20:12Z")
This is a hypothetical. No harm to your body or lifespan whatsoever will be done. What’s the first thing you go for? When you’re sick of it, you can go to something else, of course, so that’s not a factor either. --- ## [How do blind people tell the difference on US Dollar bills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-blind-people-tell-the-difference-on-us-dollar-bills/499449)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-blind-people-tell-the-difference-on-us-dollar-bills/499449 "2009-06-14T14:43:41Z")
My brother is going to the US tomorrow and exchanged some money today. When he came home he asked me (the allknowning older brother): All US bills (at least 1-50) are the same size, how do blind people tell the differen… --- ## [I pit people that just don't listen.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-that-just-dont-listen/674183)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Pinkman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jesse_Pinkman)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-that-just-dont-listen/674183 "2013-11-24T19:50:34Z")
If I have to repeat something I told you before once, then fine. Twice, I’ll give you the benefit of doubt. Any more than that, it’s clear to me you’re not listening and I’m going to get perturbed. If you don’t like it, … --- ## [Another dog attacks your dog. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dog-attacks-your-dog-what-to-do/254526)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dog-attacks-your-dog-what-to-do/254526 "2004-07-13T03:18:36Z")
I bring this up because of a recent unfortunate incident I witnessed. I was driving, waiting at a red light, when I saw a dog (with collar, but no person) running around. It spotted a woman walking her dog across the s… --- ## [Using any test possible, when is the earliest that Ebola can be detected in vivo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-any-test-possible-when-is-the-earliest-that-ebola-can-be-detected-in-vivo/702416)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-any-test-possible-when-is-the-earliest-that-ebola-can-be-detected-in-vivo/702416 "2014-10-30T02:52:43Z")
They wave from-a-distance thermometers, which don’t work well, I’ve heard, at people in the airport, but so what. I’m trying to decide how mad I should be at the bowling doctor; possible legal actions against him will be… --- ## [Why do the some of same people think alcohol is good think guns are bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-some-of-same-people-think-alcohol-is-good-think-guns-are-bad/652383)
**Author:** [@Kable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kable)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-some-of-same-people-think-alcohol-is-good-think-guns-are-bad/652383 "2013-03-10T17:59:46Z")
I think both should be legal, but I can at least see some consistency in the view that both should be illegal. However with all the cons associated with alcohol use (cirrosis, drunk driving, fetal alcoholism, increased … --- ## [Pop songs that somehow got past the censor, 1955-1985](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-songs-that-somehow-got-past-the-censor-1955-1985/392337)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-songs-that-somehow-got-past-the-censor-1955-1985/392337 "2007-02-21T20:50:46Z")
In other words, songs that were played on the radio intact, despite highly “offensive” lines. For example, the AOR station I listened to in the 70’s always played the album version of the Jefferson Starship song “Miracle… --- ## [Why haven’t we been contacted by extraterrestrials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-haven-t-we-been-contacted-by-extraterrestrials/777410)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-haven-t-we-been-contacted-by-extraterrestrials/777410 "2017-01-21T06:42:27Z")
Every time this subject comes up in conversation, it almost always seems to result in heated debate, and some people get extremely emotional about the matter. The three most logical explanations I can think are the follo… --- ## [Assumption by some vegetarians that "meat is murder" - How do you argue with this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assumption-by-some-vegetarians-that-meat-is-murder-how-do-you-argue-with-this/487987)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assumption-by-some-vegetarians-that-meat-is-murder-how-do-you-argue-with-this/487987 "2009-03-04T23:13:47Z")
In reading this Slate articlethis man has made the decision to be be a non-vegetarian, but to keep family peace he has accepted his vegetarian wife’s philosophical position that meat is, in fact, murder. Per the wiki d… --- ## [I Need a Semantic Defense from Alien Attacks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-semantic-defense-from-alien-attacks/690635)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-semantic-defense-from-alien-attacks/690635 "2014-06-19T05:37:11Z")
It’s not the aliens who are attacking me. It’s my kid. My 12 year old son has asked me on several occasions whether I believe in aliens. As in sentient life forms on other planets. My response is “I neither believe o… --- ## ["The Pacific" on HBO tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pacific-on-hbo-tonight/532480)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pacific-on-hbo-tonight/532480 "2010-03-31T19:53:40Z")
I only say a few episodes of Band of Brothers, and those out of order. I’m looking forward to this new entry to HBO’s portfolio. I’m sure there are others here planning to watch. My understanding is that this will be… --- ## [Why are Polish people stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-polish-people-stupid/84547)
**Author:** [@MetropoChris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MetropoChris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-polish-people-stupid/84547 "2022-02-08T08:52:46Z")
OK, I know there not. But why all the jokes??? --- ## [Parents that are just askin' for it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-that-are-just-askin-for-it/347004)
**Author:** [@SusanStoHelit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SusanStoHelit)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2006, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-that-are-just-askin-for-it/347004 "2006-03-09T21:21:07Z")
I work for an HMO that manages Medicaid for this part of Oregon. Due to budgetary concerns Oregon welfare is pretty much only accepting children and pregnant women right now, so I see a lot of children who sound like th… --- ## [What is the most antiquated common custom we still use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-antiquated-common-custom-we-still-use/703191)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-antiquated-common-custom-we-still-use/703191 "2014-11-13T19:40:50Z")
I nominate our opening salutation to letters. I write “Dear Mr. Smith” to a business associate. There is nothing “dear” about him. I don’t mean to convey love or affection. But I say it because we are supposed to do … --- ## [LA / So. Cal Dopefest - Saturday, 11/15 @ Roscoe's Hollywood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-so-cal-dopefest-saturday-11-15-roscoes-hollywood/470317)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-so-cal-dopefest-saturday-11-15-roscoes-hollywood/470317 "2008-11-19T19:16:28Z")
sigh OK, I guess it’s up to me once again. Time to rally the troops, as it were. For a variety of reasons (read: the rest of y’all are too damn lazy), I feel compelled to try to have another Dopefest for the LA and LA a… --- ## [Office Politics 201](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-politics-201/580295)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-politics-201/580295 "2011-06-17T14:53:05Z")
I felt that the earlier class on Office Politics 101was good, but a little too junior for some people. I have therefore opened a more advanced class targeted more towards MBAs, mid-level managers, junior executives and … --- ## [Can i still coll\[e\]ct unemployment if I move out of the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-still-coll-e-ct-unemployment-if-i-move-out-of-the-country/500312)
**Author:** [@satoridt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/satoridt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-still-coll-e-ct-unemployment-if-i-move-out-of-the-country/500312 "2011-04-21T00:05:34Z")
I recently got laid off due to budget cuts (thanks Pawlenty!). One option i am considering is teaching English in Taiwan. My brother did it and had a great experience. The work would only be part time and i have a tone o… --- ## [TicketBastard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketbastard/602714)
**Author:** [@AWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AWB)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketbastard/602714 "2011-12-04T18:52:55Z")
My family, one of my daughter’s friends, and I want to go see a San Antonio Rampage hockey game this Sunday. They offer a neat, money-saving package: a ticket with a hot dog and a drink for $12. Such a deal. My wife w… --- ## [Court rules breast cancer gene patents invalid. What does this mean for GM foods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-rules-breast-cancer-gene-patents-invalid-what-does-this-mean-for-gm-foods/534342)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-rules-breast-cancer-gene-patents-invalid-what-does-this-mean-for-gm-foods/534342 "2010-04-06T18:05:27Z")
Ruling on a challenge brought by the ACLU, a New York court ruled yesterday that the patents held by Myriad Genetics on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes are invalid. Myriad held the rights to all genetic testing … --- ## [Where can I take an accredited online biology course?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-take-an-accredited-online-biology-course/607539)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-take-an-accredited-online-biology-course/607539 "2012-01-08T10:58:08Z")
I am seriously considering a return to graduate school, but the program that I’m interested in requires an introductory-level college biology class. However, no lab component is required; an online course offered by an a… --- ## [Would buoyancy in water change in lower gravity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-buoyancy-in-water-change-in-lower-gravity/650175)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-buoyancy-in-water-change-in-lower-gravity/650175 "2013-10-10T03:19:48Z")
On a hypothetical lower-gravity world, like perhaps Europa, what would it be like to swim? Would a person (or an object) be any more buoyant? Would more ballast be required to say submerged? --- ## [Did we all see the same movie? Avengers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-all-see-the-same-movie-avengers/633100)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-all-see-the-same-movie-avengers/633100 "2012-09-05T19:08:45Z")
I was looking forward to seeing this movie based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I ended up not really enjoying it as much as most of the Marvel movies. I first of all did not look forward to another movie with … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=724&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=726&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)