# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=777&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:** 778 --- ## [The funniest thread on the dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-thread-on-the-dope/473348)
**Author:** [@ItsInTheCards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ItsInTheCards)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-thread-on-the-dope/473348 "2011-12-08T14:44:32Z")
Inspired by the “Strangest Thread” I am wondering about the funniest thread. I can think of countless examples. However, one that keeps coming back to me is “My bladder knows when I’m home” Sadly, I can’t find the ori… --- ## [Origins of slapping people with fish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-slapping-people-with-fish/133595)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-slapping-people-with-fish/133595 "2023-01-19T22:21:06Z")
A few months ago, on another message board, I saw an animated smiley that depicted one face whipping out a dead fish and smacking another face in the eye with it. I thought it was just an isolated, bizarre, random joke,… --- ## [Judge to Jurors: Wear a Tie, Man!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-to-jurors-wear-a-tie-man/372886)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-to-jurors-wear-a-tie-man/372886 "2006-09-23T15:30:02Z")
In this judge’s courtroom, he urges jurors to dress appropriately - specifically, for men, that includes a “snugly knotted necktie.” Apparently he does not sanction jurors who do not comply, but evidently most do comply… --- ## [College football: October 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-october-2009/512281)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-october-2009/512281 "2009-11-12T19:23:41Z")
Here is the earlier thread on college football. I figured it was time for a new thread as we move into the main part of the season. Kind of a slow week this week in college football without a lot of great games. Miami/O… --- ## [Dunh-dunh-DUNH! Perry Mason like twist in Casey Anthony Trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunh-dunh-dunh-perry-mason-like-twist-in-casey-anthony-trial/583058)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunh-dunh-dunh-perry-mason-like-twist-in-casey-anthony-trial/583058 "2011-06-07T13:22:58Z")
Okay, I try not to get into the Cell Block Tango cases, but this development in the Casey Anthony case is just so LAW & ORDER you know they’ve already cast the father for the ‘ripped from the headlines but any resemblanc… --- ## [Ask the guy who has been awake for nearly 30 hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-has-been-awake-for-nearly-30-hours/606856)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-has-been-awake-for-nearly-30-hours/606856 "2011-12-30T05:03:27Z")
So I have nothing of pressing importance happening this week, and at such times I let my sleep schedule wander. I’ve always been a night person, so staying up until 3 or 4 AM is no big deal. But last night I decided I wo… --- ## [Raising Hope - FOX Comedy Series Worth Watching!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-hope-fox-comedy-series-worth-watching/561859)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-hope-fox-comedy-series-worth-watching/561859 "2010-12-09T15:18:39Z")
We really like this show! It is stupid funny - Cloris Leachman is hysterical as maw-maw, the rest of the cast is great and the stories are well-written; even though the concept could be considered low-brow trailer-trash… --- ## [Maybe rethink policy about posting pictures directly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-rethink-policy-about-posting-pictures-directly/535327)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-rethink-policy-about-posting-pictures-directly/535327 "2010-04-11T16:29:50Z")
First, I want to commend all hands for the significant improvement in speed some many months ago. There was a time when logging on, posting, or clicking on threads often took forever, but now it is wonderful how fast eve… --- ## [Can You Call a 9-Year-Old a Psychopath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-call-a-9-year-old-a-psychopath/621966)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-call-a-9-year-old-a-psychopath/621966 "2012-05-17T22:23:31Z")
… the article is long, and scary as hell. It’s about children who are tentatively diagnosed as “callous-unemotional” - psychopaths in training. My heart goes out to the parents. I have no idea how I could possibly han… --- ## [Awsome Moments in Good Science Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awsome-moments-in-good-science-fiction/463731)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awsome-moments-in-good-science-fiction/463731 "2008-09-26T17:20:34Z")
In this thread:http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=10199827&posted=1#post10199827 phouka suggested listing Moments of Awesomeness in Science Fiction. I submit that this would derail the thread, and that… --- ## [How much can holy water be diluted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-can-holy-water-be-diluted/513601)
**Author:** [@rhysf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhysf)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-can-holy-water-be-diluted/513601 "2009-10-15T03:54:28Z")
A few questions about holy water: How much can holy water be diluted before it’s no longer holy? How is it supposed to be disposed of? Does holy water expire after some amount of time and become unholy again? Is there … --- ## [Straight Dope on body going into "starvation mode" w/calorie restriction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-body-going-into-starvation-mode-w-calorie-restriction/528755)
**Author:** [@Gruntled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gruntled)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-body-going-into-starvation-mode-w-calorie-restriction/528755 "2010-02-16T19:05:17Z")
Was hoping there might be a medical doctor who could factually answer this question - not really looking for anecdotes here. At work, a popular subject is dieting. A recurring “fact” people mention is this idea that if… --- ## [Is it too manipulative/inappropriate for a beggar to approach you while you are dining outside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-manipulative-inappropriate-for-a-beggar-to-approach-you-while-you-are-dining-outside/669518)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-manipulative-inappropriate-for-a-beggar-to-approach-you-while-you-are-dining-outside/669518 "2017-11-15T20:24:11Z")
I was dining at a restaurant outside some months ago with a friend when a beggar woman approached me mid-meal, baby in hand, telling me she’s hungry and asked for my food. I had the waiter pack up all the leftovers for h… --- ## [Electra : Oedipus :: David :](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electra-oedipus-david/534401)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electra-oedipus-david/534401 "2010-05-04T16:02:52Z")
Here’s the entire question my son is working on as prep for an AP exam: Electra : Oedipus :: David : (A) Absalom (B) Bathsheba © Saul (D) Goliath This is NOT homework help; he’s just studying for the AP exam an… --- ## [Are you ever asked to donate your vacation time at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ever-asked-to-donate-your-vacation-time-at-work/691570)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ever-asked-to-donate-your-vacation-time-at-work/691570 "2014-06-28T04:53:30Z")
Over the years various co-workers have fallen victim to difficult circumstances - usually major illness - in which they are in need of extended (paid) time off work. The call inevitably goes out for donations of sick tim… --- ## [Who was Isadora, "The first bra burner?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-isadora-the-first-bra-burner/54851)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2001, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-isadora-the-first-bra-burner/54851 "2001-02-18T05:46:40Z")
The theme song to the 1970’s sitcom Maude, starring Bea Arthur, begins as follows: Lady Godiva was a freedom rider, she didn’t care if the whole world looked Joan of Arc, with the Lord to guide her, she was a sister th… --- ## [I pit Alter Reality Games, and post a warning to gamers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-alter-reality-games-and-post-a-warning-to-gamers/525716)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-alter-reality-games-and-post-a-warning-to-gamers/525716 "2010-01-28T22:11:33Z")
Part of me wants to vent but another part wants to warn about unethical and possibly illegal business practices. On January 14th, I purchased Magic:The Gathering cards through Alter Reality Games’s website. The website … --- ## [I hate Olivia on the Cosby Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-olivia-on-the-cosby-show/680781)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-olivia-on-the-cosby-show/680781 "2014-02-13T00:37:39Z")
she is annoying as heck I understand why she was on the show; Rudy was grown up and they needed to add a new cute kid to the show Rudy never annoyed me but Olivia is just grating does anyone like her? --- ## [Where Matthew, Mark, Luke and John originally called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-matthew-mark-luke-and-john-originally-called-matthew-mark-luke-and-john/453456)
**Author:** [@essell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/essell)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-matthew-mark-luke-and-john-originally-called-matthew-mark-luke-and-john/453456 "2008-06-23T16:45:20Z")
Where the authors of the Gospels known by the same names we use? If so were they pronounced the same as we would? --- ## [Another Romney story: Ann Romney and the drugged horse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-romney-story-ann-romney-and-the-drugged-horse/627319)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-romney-story-ann-romney-and-the-drugged-horse/627319 "2012-07-10T21:47:29Z")
I haven’t seen much discussion of a story quietly circulating around the Interwebs (and apparently mentioned in the NYT recently) about a fraud case involving Ann Romney selling a lame horse allegedly doped to the eyebal… --- ## [Cool powers, but useless in a fight.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-powers-but-useless-in-a-fight/725437)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-powers-but-useless-in-a-fight/725437 "2015-07-31T01:21:10Z")
There are numerous characters/superheroes in comics these days. Mutants, Inhumans or whatever DC calls their gifted - my question is, what are some characters that you think have interesting or cool powers, yet in a fig… --- ## [I Didn't Know He/She Died (Celebrities)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-know-he-she-died-celebrities/518117)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-know-he-she-died-celebrities/518117 "2009-11-24T04:09:19Z")
I read the Looney Toons thread here and they mentioned Cass Daley who is one of my favourites, and I Googled her and came upon the website Find-A-Grave and while looking I ran across a blip about Teresa Graves, whom I lo… --- ## [Who is the greatest current fictional detective on television?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-current-fictional-detective-on-television/676745)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-current-fictional-detective-on-television/676745 "2014-02-22T20:13:55Z")
Among the current crop of fictional tv detectives, which do you think is the best? Private eye, police consultant, government employee or amateur busybody(if I’ve missed a category let me know)-all shows that are curren… --- ## [Need name for team at 1920's themed trivia night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-name-for-team-at-1920s-themed-trivia-night/641089)
**Author:** [@GilaB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GilaB)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-name-for-team-at-1920s-themed-trivia-night/641089 "2012-11-16T03:45:16Z")
My synagogue runs an annual team trivia night, with twenty ten-person teams competing to identify different flavors of toothpaste dabbed on a plate while completing the next words of a song that cuts off in the middle an… --- ## [Minor pissing about my daughter's high school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-pissing-about-my-daughters-high-school/485281)
**Author:** [@Litoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Litoris)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-pissing-about-my-daughters-high-school/485281 "2009-02-13T18:32:29Z")
My daughter is a junior in high school this year. She is (and has been since she was a freshman) in all “Honors” and “Advanced Placement” classes. For all of known history (ok, maybe a stretch, but fuckit, it’s my post… --- ## [Are you opposed to voter ID laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-opposed-to-voter-id-laws/761411)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-opposed-to-voter-id-laws/761411 "2016-08-06T06:33:50Z")
I don’t understand why people are against something as simple as showing ID to vote. We show ID routinely all the time. Cashing a check at the bank. Buying a six pack of beer. My daughter shows ID at Walmart when I sen… --- ## [Your transaction is now over, now STFU!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-transaction-is-now-over-now-stfu/616525)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-transaction-is-now-over-now-stfu/616525 "2022-04-28T06:29:56Z")
I used to work retail so I understand chatting with the customer as you are ringing them up, but I’ve noticed a trend where the cashier and customer are having a conversation, the transaction is done/paid/receipt handed … --- ## [Thread killers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-killers/17577)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2000, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-killers/17577 "2000-05-25T03:56:00Z")
They’ll be easier to spot – with the new “last poster” feature. Um, will somebody be sure to respond to this. Please? --- ## [Paris Hilton is an idiot...again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-hilton-is-an-idiot-again/324680)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2005, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-hilton-is-an-idiot-again/324680 "2005-10-12T22:36:08Z")
No surprise here, just the newest in the land of the lame. In the ‘people’ section of our paper, I read that she has decided not to marry her Greek heir boyfriend for some reason or another that nobody cares in the leas… --- ## [Can a dentist kill with novocaine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dentist-kill-with-novocaine/334281)
**Author:** [@Auxon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auxon)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2005, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dentist-kill-with-novocaine/334281 "2005-12-09T18:54:45Z")
My roommate just got a novocaine injection used for a cavity filling for the first time. While I’m not sure where I heard it, I warned him that it is possible for the dentist to accidentally kill you if s/he injects the… --- ## [How much of our deficit is "Obama's deficit"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-our-deficit-is-obamas-deficit/534677)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-our-deficit-is-obamas-deficit/534677 "2010-04-04T00:21:53Z")
I originally posted most of this in an IMHO thread, specifically in response to Shodan’s post. \[quote=“Shodan, post:3, topic:534546”\] Well, let’s see - \[ol\] \[li\]he added $787 billion to the deficit his first year\[/li… --- ## [Today's xkcd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-xkcd/635150)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-xkcd/635150 "2012-09-21T09:34:28Z")
Click and Drag Do like it says. Wow. Just…wow! The Mario references were my favourite, I think… Must have taken ages, even for stick figures. --- ## [People with very apropos last names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-very-apropos-last-names/627269)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-very-apropos-last-names/627269 "2012-10-15T14:42:08Z")
I know an organist whose surname is “Piper,” and a girl who worked in a bakery, whose last name was “Boulanger,” French for baker! I also knew a guy named "Stoner,"who, well…enjoyed a fine assortment of herbs. :smiley: I… --- ## [Big Bang Theory 11/4--The Apology Insufficency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-11-4-the-apology-insufficency/559458)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-11-4-the-apology-insufficency/559458 "2010-11-09T21:21:00Z")
Sheldon’s interview with the FBI jeopardizes Wolowitz’s security clearance. ETA: Just putting “Sheldon” and “FBI” in the same breath makes me giggle. --- ## [ECT- Living Better Electrically](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ect-living-better-electrically/272)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ect-living-better-electrically/272 "2011-10-29T20:19:26Z")
AH, Cecil. Finally a topic I have more than a modicum of information about. As a healthcare provider (ghastly euphemism) I’ve assisted in administering Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) to at least 60 patients in the pas… --- ## [Why are children in elementary school required to use pencil instead of pen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-children-in-elementary-school-required-to-use-pencil-instead-of-pen/660660)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-children-in-elementary-school-required-to-use-pencil-instead-of-pen/660660 "2013-06-12T21:09:57Z")
I have noticed that as you get older, you start using pen more. In fact, I almost always see adults writing in pen. That’s what you guys sign with, that’s what you do paperwork with, and even just in general writing, t… --- ## [Goodfellas question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodfellas-question/616178)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodfellas-question/616178 "2025-06-04T22:45:43Z")
Just watched \*Goodfellas \*last night for the first time in its entirety and unedited (for television) since right after it came out. Great great film that more than holds up. It definitely deserves it’s mentions among th… --- ## [Feud erupts between Chris Brown and CM Punk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-erupts-between-chris-brown-and-cm-punk/614045)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-erupts-between-chris-brown-and-cm-punk/614045 "2012-03-02T23:01:43Z")
Hip-hop star, alleged phone thief, and Rihanna-beater Chris Brown has gotten into a feud with WWE superstar wrestler, CM Punk, over Twitter no less. It all started when a fan tweeted CM Punk a website with details of Ch… --- ## [How much do illegal drugs typically cost per use/dose to get high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-illegal-drugs-typically-cost-per-use-dose-to-get-high/457030)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-illegal-drugs-typically-cost-per-use-dose-to-get-high/457030 "2008-07-22T14:42:23Z")
Obviously users tolerances vary, but when talking about pot, cocaine, heroin, Oxycontin, meth, Ecstasy etc., how much does a typical dose required to get high cost? --- ## [Leak from oil drain plug, already replaced with oversize....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leak-from-oil-drain-plug-already-replaced-with-oversize/514599)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leak-from-oil-drain-plug-already-replaced-with-oversize/514599 "2009-10-26T16:26:20Z")
My wife drives an '02 Ford Escape XLT V6 4x4. She takes it to Big Ray’s Quick Lube for oil changes since this one time, right after we were married, I had a particularly hard time changing the oil on a completely differ… --- ## [Best #1 single of the year retrospective: 1978](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1978/700387)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1978/700387 "2015-02-11T00:17:57Z")
Our survey brings us now to 1978, the year in which the dominance of disco in the pop charts reached its zenith - the Bee Gees and little brother Andy have 22 weeks in the #1 spot between them, the overwhelming majority … --- ## [Most useless item found in the vast majority of homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useless-item-found-in-the-vast-majority-of-homes/758687)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useless-item-found-in-the-vast-majority-of-homes/758687 "2016-07-06T14:31:18Z")
What do you think the most useless item is that is found in \>95% of homes in your country and the residents of those homes had to pay good money for it is? My vote would be an iron. The whole concept of ironing clothes s… --- ## [does this photo show curvature of the earth, or something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-photo-show-curvature-of-the-earth-or-something-else/553896)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-photo-show-curvature-of-the-earth-or-something-else/553896 "2010-09-18T04:32:23Z")
I took this photo on a 747-400 while flying over Siberia from Tokyo-London. 747’s top out around 11,000 meters high which = 36,000 feet… It seems to show a clear curvature and I’m intrigued as I’ve never seen that befo… --- ## [So why can't you get GOOD mexican food outside the Southwest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-cant-you-get-good-mexican-food-outside-the-southwest/558191)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-cant-you-get-good-mexican-food-outside-the-southwest/558191 "2010-10-27T13:47:33Z")
Anyone somebody brings up the topic of Mexican restaurants everyone seems to say the “real” or “authentic” or “good” stuff can only be found in places like California and Texas. Why? It’s not like other parts of the co… --- ## [Old dog suddenly attacking cats.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dog-suddenly-attacking-cats/483428)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dog-suddenly-attacking-cats/483428 "2009-01-30T03:30:28Z")
So I have an older dog. She’s about 12 years old and a shepherd mix. That’s getting up there in age for her size. I’ve had her since she was 3 and for the longest time she was nice to my four cats. But as time went on sh… --- ## [When does Night Court get good? I remember it being good...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-night-court-get-good-i-remember-it-being-good/535826)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-night-court-get-good-i-remember-it-being-good/535826 "2010-04-17T13:19:45Z")
I’ve been digging through all my old video tapes and I’ve been watching night court (I got 'em all). I’m up to halfway through season three and holy GOD…either it completely changes and gets a LOT better or my memory is… --- ## [Damnit, THAT's how I lose my 4.0 GPA?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damnit-thats-how-i-lose-my-4-0-gpa/539227)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damnit-thats-how-i-lose-my-4-0-gpa/539227 "2010-05-14T15:54:26Z")
So about a year ago, I decide to go back to school. I graduated with a B.S. in molecular biology back in '97, but my career wasn’t working out, so my 36 year old ass goes back to school to study nursing. I’m doing well… --- ## [What comes after capitalism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-capitalism/528428)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-capitalism/528428 "2010-02-17T19:20:24Z")
I am not asking this question in a political sense, as capitalism vs. socialism or whatever. I am asking, what is the next material (not political) basis on which production and consumption of goods and services in huma… --- ## [How important are a guy's teeth to women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-are-a-guys-teeth-to-women/248002)
**Author:** [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2004, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-are-a-guys-teeth-to-women/248002 "2004-06-04T19:21:40Z")
Whenever I see polls about what girls look for in a guy, I always see a large portion of women answering that teeth are important. This alarms me because…well, I don’t exactly have the best teeth. When I was in first gr… --- ## [I Pit "Good ON You"....(yuck)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-good-on-you-yuck/647959)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-good-on-you-yuck/647959 "2013-01-28T12:58:49Z")
For the last, say, forever and a day or so, people have uplifted, encouraged, and congratulated each other with a generous blessing: “Good for you!” For whatever God-pounding reason, I now hear people saying: “Good on y… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=776&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=778&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)