# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=785&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:** 786 --- ## [What is the difference between a molecule and a crystal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-molecule-and-a-crystal/143425)
**Author:** [@don\_willard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_willard)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-molecule-and-a-crystal/143425 "2015-12-23T01:20:44Z")
What is the difference between a molecule and a crystal or unit cell of a crystal? Is each unit cell of a given crystal one molecule, or is the whole crystal of whatever particular size one molecule? Is a crystal that … --- ## [Is it impolite to talk about a social event to someone who's not invited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impolite-to-talk-about-a-social-event-to-someone-whos-not-invited/688547)
**Author:** [@Bozuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bozuit)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impolite-to-talk-about-a-social-event-to-someone-whos-not-invited/688547 "2014-05-20T20:40:35Z")
Let’s say you’re invited to a party by Person A. Person B knows both you and Person A, but is not invited. Talking about the party in front of Person B would seem to be rubbing the lack of invitation in. But is it impoli… --- ## [GTA V Graphics Card Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v-graphics-card-recommendations/717633)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2015, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v-graphics-card-recommendations/717633 "2015-05-01T12:25:58Z")
I started playing GTA V on my PC last night and I find that I can’t even play at 1920x1080 since my graphics card has “only” 1 GB. So, I’m looking at maybe buying a new card. I want to make sure it’s worth it, though, … --- ## [What happens if the bank repossess your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-bank-repossess-your-house/407389)
**Author:** [@morgantire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/morgantire)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2007, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-bank-repossess-your-house/407389 "2007-06-15T11:13:26Z")
Suppose I buy a house with 20% down payment, and then I default on my mortgage. The bank will repossess the house, and sell it, but what happens to the money? Do they get to keep the entire resale price of the house (in… --- ## [How do you handle your kid's shoplifting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-your-kids-shoplifting/541142)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-your-kids-shoplifting/541142 "2010-06-11T19:31:15Z")
Scenario: You take your kid and a few young teen friends to the mall. You browse through a high end store where the kids show some interest in a few items, but nobody buys anything. Later at home you notice the kids a… --- ## [Homemade gifts: tacky or thoughtful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-gifts-tacky-or-thoughtful/474668)
**Author:** [@RedRosesForMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedRosesForMe)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2008, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-gifts-tacky-or-thoughtful/474668 "2008-11-29T17:46:40Z")
It’s that time of year again, I’m broke, and I don’t particularly feel like getting a holiday job for extra income. So I’m looking for cheap gift ideas and of course, homemade gifts are top on my list. Obviously, any gi… --- ## [Pit bulls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pit-bulls/474045)
**Author:** [@Tyrannorabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tyrannorabbit)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2008, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pit-bulls/474045 "2008-11-28T02:16:56Z")
Not sure if this is exactly the right forum, but the question wasn’t deemed Cecil-worthy and I was advised to take it to the board. So here I am. Anyway, I was just wondering about pit bulls - they’ve enjoyed a reputati… --- ## [Gay Bashing incident in Thunder Bay and the coverage it ISN'T getting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-bashing-incident-in-thunder-bay-and-the-coverage-it-isnt-getting/509322)
**Author:** [@Mona\_Lisa\_Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mona_Lisa_Simpson)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-bashing-incident-in-thunder-bay-and-the-coverage-it-isnt-getting/509322 "2009-10-18T15:53:50Z")
http://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/Default.aspx?cid=64968 First of all, Im so upset and my thoughts and good vibes are with the victim, and all victims of hate crime. A gay man was attacked and beaten by a gang of youths … --- ## [Riding a motorcycle - how physically demanding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-a-motorcycle-how-physically-demanding/543892)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-a-motorcycle-how-physically-demanding/543892 "2010-09-20T17:31:41Z")
Is it like riding a horse, where you really have to use your legs (not to mention your abdomen, back, etc.) to do it right? Or is it more like driving a car, where you can just sit there, push the gas pedal, and aim? (M… --- ## [Why are Tupperware (brand) containers so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-tupperware-brand-containers-so-expensive/48116)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2001, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-tupperware-brand-containers-so-expensive/48116 "2001-01-03T03:58:23Z")
You can buy workable plastic containers with sealable lids everywhere for a few bucks each (ie Rubbermaid etc). Why are “Tupperware” containers considerably more expensive? It’s almost like they’re the eqivalent of “Sna… --- ## [Fireball Whiskey mini-bottles and toothpicks with dental floss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireball-whiskey-mini-bottles-and-toothpicks-with-dental-floss/843267)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireball-whiskey-mini-bottles-and-toothpicks-with-dental-floss/843267 "2026-06-04T23:44:39Z")
Why am I starting a Pit thread about these two items? Because it seems I can’t go anywhere without seeing the bottles by the side of the road, and the toothpicks in the parking lot. Doesn’t anyone throw these in the ga… --- ## [Misrepresentations you're sick of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misrepresentations-youre-sick-of/324131)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2005, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misrepresentations-youre-sick-of/324131 "2005-10-08T12:23:53Z")
What positions that you frequently support are commonly misrepresented, mocked, trivialized, blown out of proportion, or otherwise used to make you look dumb? And would you like to take a moment to correct that? For me,… --- ## [Free Will with a Little Bit of Science! (TM)(C)(R)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-with-a-little-bit-of-science-tm-c-r/931877)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-with-a-little-bit-of-science-tm-c-r/931877 "2021-04-27T01:28:47Z")
As some of you know, I’ve recently been working in a medical lab doing computational medicine/neuroscience work. Specifically, I’m working on: A study on optimal vaccine distribution A study on brain modelling \<---- th… --- ## [Why do so many Americans assume that they can move to a foreign country on a whim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-americans-assume-that-they-can-move-to-a-foreign-country-on-a-whim/771590)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-americans-assume-that-they-can-move-to-a-foreign-country-on-a-whim/771590 "2016-11-27T08:28:28Z")
This question predates this election and many more before it. There are always a group of people that threaten to move if they don’t get their desired outcome. It is an embarrassing proclamation in both its arrogance an… --- ## [Is calling a woman THIS WORD okay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calling-a-woman-this-word-okay/495275)
**Author:** [@Audrey\_Levins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Audrey_Levins)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calling-a-woman-this-word-okay/495275 "2009-05-07T13:59:07Z")
I do not want to unfairly prejudice the results of this survey, so I will not ask anything but a.) is it ever OK to call a woman a cunt? b.) if that is OK, under what circumstances? c.) if you’re a woman, are you okay… --- ## [Test your vocabulary.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-your-vocabulary/633838)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-your-vocabulary/633838 "2012-09-12T15:09:46Z")
Test is here.. My estimated vocabulary is 22000 words. I am from India. What is your score? --- ## [Hw could you best exploit the ability to self-teleport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hw-could-you-best-exploit-the-ability-to-self-teleport/677068)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hw-could-you-best-exploit-the-ability-to-self-teleport/677068 "2013-12-31T15:35:24Z")
Let’s suppose you wake up one day and have the ability to self-teleport yourself. Your ability has the following extents and limitations: You can teleport your physical body, clothing, and as much stuff as a person c… --- ## [For what reasons did the Old South and Nazi Germany think they could win the war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-what-reasons-did-the-old-south-and-nazi-germany-think-they-could-win-the-war/833871)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-what-reasons-did-the-old-south-and-nazi-germany-think-they-could-win-the-war/833871 "2019-05-27T05:17:36Z")
Both the Old South and Nazi Germany proved to be have overestimated their ability to win the war. What factors did they think would enable them to win? For what factual, philosophical or psychological reasons did they be… --- ## [Health Care Decision - Feet-In-Mouth, Hypocrites and Lying Liars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-care-decision-feet-in-mouth-hypocrites-and-lying-liars/626588)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-care-decision-feet-in-mouth-hypocrites-and-lying-liars/626588 "2012-07-02T01:06:25Z")
Starting this thread since I contributed to derailing the other thread. I’ll toss out a handful to start… Obama said ACA wasn’t a tax, now it’s been saved by the fact that (apparently) is a tax. Lying Liar! The libe… --- ## ["A Mind is a Terrible Thing"--Help Me Remember This Comedy Skit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-help-me-remember-this-comedy-skit/339015)
**Author:** [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-help-me-remember-this-comedy-skit/339015 "2017-11-15T21:32:44Z")
A little while ago, a colleague of mine was doing a presentation to us and make a really dumb and funny mistake. He was cool about it, he put his hand over his face, then took it down and, with a really goofy facial exp… --- ## [What movies not intended as porn get masturbated to the most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-not-intended-as-porn-get-masturbated-to-the-most/841182)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-not-intended-as-porn-get-masturbated-to-the-most/841182 "2019-10-09T03:51:15Z")
Recycled from an old discussion on another board about Vidal/Guccione’s Caligula, which I recently had occasion to reread. It was being debated what it would take for porn/erotica to cross the line into the mainstream, a… --- ## [Commercials that actually make me want to boycott the product](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340)
**Author:** [@DonutSprinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DonutSprinkle)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2006, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340 "2006-11-13T23:39:03Z")
This comes to mind: Folgers’ “Happy Mornings” Boycott, hell - I’m thinking of returning the unused portion! Any other anti-favorites you’d care to share? (Mods, please move to proper forum if not appropriate in IMHO) --- ## ["Almost all the clean up workers who worked on the Exxon Valdez spill are dead." Can this be true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-all-the-clean-up-workers-who-worked-on-the-exxon-valdez-spill-are-dead-can-this-be-true/563327)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-all-the-clean-up-workers-who-worked-on-the-exxon-valdez-spill-are-dead-can-this-be-true/563327 "2017-06-06T01:18:43Z")
According to Peter Willcox, master of the Greenpeace ship M.V. Arctic Sunrise: This shit can’t possibly be true, can it? It’s the sort of thing that would justify every gut-level prejudice I have against the oil compa… --- ## [NASA Has Mars Announcement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-has-mars-announcement/732537)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-has-mars-announcement/732537 "2015-10-03T15:44:36Z")
But we have to wait until Monday, apparently. I apologize if there is already a thread-- I searched but didn’t see one. Anyone have a guess? I am guessing that perhaps there is evidence of water, past or present-- bu… --- ## [Movie map of the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-map-of-the-u-s/559327)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-map-of-the-u-s/559327 "2010-11-05T16:22:35Z")
See it here. I’m glad Penna. got Groundhog Day and not Rocky! --- ## [A Listful MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-listful-mmp/395565)
**Author:** [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-listful-mmp/395565 "2007-03-19T10:58:10Z")
This week’s MMP will be all about lists, until such time as it’s all about something else. For example: What’s musical and helpful in a grocery store? … a Chopin Liszt. :smiley: So your mission, should you choose to acc… --- ## [How long do you wait at the dentist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-wait-at-the-dentist/583892)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-wait-at-the-dentist/583892 "2011-06-03T07:44:23Z")
My appointment was at 4:20. I got here 10 minutes early and it’s now 4:40 and I haven’t seen anyone yet. So at what point do you just say the hell with it and leave? --- ## [Abdominal obesity - any successful treatment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abdominal-obesity-any-successful-treatment/630496)
**Author:** [@The\_Sheikh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Sheikh)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abdominal-obesity-any-successful-treatment/630496 "2012-08-18T02:38:39Z")
My mother is 53. Her weightis 95kg and she is 165cm tall. Her body is normal except for her abdomen. It’s like a bag full of 20kg fat. I dont trust the health system here in Saudi Arabia, and the term “calorie” is alien … --- ## [Quick! How do I substitute lime juice for limeade? Margarita-making help sought \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-how-do-i-substitute-lime-juice-for-limeade-margarita-making-help-sought-edited-title/540321)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-how-do-i-substitute-lime-juice-for-limeade-margarita-making-help-sought-edited-title/540321 "2010-05-24T21:41:18Z")
We’re making margaritas and my husband’s (fantastic) recipe uses frozen limeade. We were unable to find any at either of the close grocery stores, so he got lime juice. We’re trying to adapt the recipe into something dri… --- ## [Question for Dr Who fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-dr-who-fans/637215)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-dr-who-fans/637215 "2012-10-14T02:12:44Z")
Would you be interested in a female Dr Who? How about an older Dr? How about a non-white Dr Who? I don’t think these would ever happen, just interested. I think for a Dr to be successful he has to be an actor with goo… --- ## [New big screen TVs: are compression artifacts normally visible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-big-screen-tvs-are-compression-artifacts-normally-visible/570052)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-big-screen-tvs-are-compression-artifacts-normally-visible/570052 "2011-02-05T13:46:24Z")
A friend and neighbor just bought a 46" Samsung LCD TV with all the bells & whistles. We have been trying out all the options – it reads MPG files from a flashdrive, displays super VGA direct from a laptop, accepts HDMI… --- ## [Steam (and other) black friday sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-and-other-black-friday-sales/603879)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-and-other-black-friday-sales/603879 "2011-12-02T05:06:01Z")
Just getting the thread started a bit early to give people a heads up if they somehow don’t know that you can get great games at crazy cheap prices on black friday. The black friday sale isn’t as good as the Christmas sa… --- ## [Beard that grows more on one side?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beard-that-grows-more-on-one-side/397317)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beard-that-grows-more-on-one-side/397317 "2018-08-30T22:36:29Z")
How common or rare is it to have significantly more hairgrowth on one cheek than on the other? --- ## [Cecil Adams: I'm not impressed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-adams-im-not-impressed/87761)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2001, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-adams-im-not-impressed/87761 "2001-10-23T04:15:07Z")
\[…in character…\] Man, you people are dumb as spit. How do you but into that stuff and still keep a striaght face? THERE IS NOT FUCKING CELCIL ------- GOT IT!!! Am I the only one here with half a brian? I’m normally a … --- ## [Could someone please specify which parts of the original Star Wars are "bad acting"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-please-specify-which-parts-of-the-original-star-wars-are-bad-acting/565138)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-please-specify-which-parts-of-the-original-star-wars-are-bad-acting/565138 "2010-12-29T15:33:46Z")
I always hear people say that the original Star Wars movie had bad acting. Even among people who like Star Wars, it seems to come up a lot. “I mean, yeah of course the original trilogy is better, but you gotta admit the … --- ## [Spider-man: No Way Home - Seen it thread (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-no-way-home-seen-it-thread-open-spoilers/956048)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-no-way-home-seen-it-thread-open-spoilers/956048 "2022-08-06T13:12:53Z")
I’m seeing this Friday night and my 13-year old daughter is excited. We’ve watched all the Marvel movies leading up to this one, though my kids have not yet seen Eternals. Anyway, the buzz is building now that it screene… --- ## [Foods (seemingly) everyone likes but you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-seemingly-everyone-likes-but-you/829320)
**Author:** [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-seemingly-everyone-likes-but-you/829320 "2019-02-26T22:02:17Z")
Inspired by the thread discussing what smells good but can’t be eaten. Many people responded that one such food was coffee. Me, too. I find it interesting considering that coffee is one of the most abundant products av… --- ## [Garage door springs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-door-springs/472764)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-door-springs/472764 "2011-02-22T00:07:46Z")
My garage door, powered by an old Craftsman garage door opener, stopped going up all the way when it started getting cold outside, it would stop about 1/4 way up. This garage door opener drives chain attached to a wide … --- ## [USA v. Microsoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-v-microsoft/747910)
**Author:** [@bomberswarm2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bomberswarm2)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-v-microsoft/747910 "2016-03-17T23:14:38Z")
Why did this case ever exist? From what I can gather Microsoft was accused of having a monopoly on web browsers. Seeing as all web-browsers are free right now, this lawsuit makes no sense. In 1998 were browsers really be… --- ## [Woman plays music loudly, gets noise complaint, writes WaPo piece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-plays-music-loudly-gets-noise-complaint-writes-wapo-piece/815019)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-plays-music-loudly-gets-noise-complaint-writes-wapo-piece/815019 "2018-06-04T18:43:10Z")
Link Here’s how our story may appear to some. A woman celebrating played her music too loud and her neighbors called the cops with a noise complaint. Of course, since the woman was black and the music hip hop we know … --- ## [U.S. senators: are they as powerful as portrayed in the media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-senators-are-they-as-powerful-as-portrayed-in-the-media/625158)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-senators-are-they-as-powerful-as-portrayed-in-the-media/625158 "2012-06-24T19:27:59Z")
(Not sure if this belongs in GQ, please feel free to move it elsewhere.) In movies and TV shows set in the United States, we are often shown a senator as some sort of important decision maker. See Stargate XG-1, the ea… --- ## [Realistic handling of women's anatomy in comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistic-handling-of-womens-anatomy-in-comics/543908)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistic-handling-of-womens-anatomy-in-comics/543908 "2010-06-25T08:11:07Z")
I was pursuing an old comic the other day and it struck me that this was one of the few times I had ever seen an artist actually portray how a skimpy “action” costume would work IRL on a realistically voluptuous woman w… --- ## [Ruminations on bigotry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruminations-on-bigotry/711333)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruminations-on-bigotry/711333 "2015-02-03T12:35:55Z")
Some of y’all may be aware of a minor kerfuffle involving a malcontent over in ATMB who’s got a bug up his butt about bigotry. That thread got closed, but a suggestion was made that a thread about bigotry might be better… --- ## [Physical Requirements for PADI Open Water Certification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-requirements-for-padi-open-water-certification/521246)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-requirements-for-padi-open-water-certification/521246 "2009-12-15T23:33:42Z")
What sort of physical feats would I have to be able to perform in order to earn PADI Open-Water adult SCUBA certification? I’m not exactly in tip-top shape. --- ## [Mayonnaise on hamburgers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayonnaise-on-hamburgers/597345)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayonnaise-on-hamburgers/597345 "2011-09-28T17:57:41Z")
Like ketchup, I’ve found the addition of mayonnaise to certain food items to evoke strong opinions, in this case hamburgers. What say you? Does mayonnaise go on your burger or not? --- ## [Will the video of Brown in the convenience store be admitted as evidence in Wilson's prosecution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-video-of-brown-in-the-convenience-store-be-admitted-as-evidence-in-wilsons-prosecution/695856)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-video-of-brown-in-the-convenience-store-be-admitted-as-evidence-in-wilsons-prosecution/695856 "2014-08-21T16:52:36Z")
This assumes that Darren Wilson is charged with a crime in the Michael Brown shooting and it goes to trial. It also assumes that it is Brown in the video. The family has claimed that it is prejudicial against Michael B… --- ## [Why powerlifters are fat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-powerlifters-are-fat/262522)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2004, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-powerlifters-are-fat/262522 "2004-09-02T23:48:53Z")
I have noticed that most powerlifters do not have as good muscle definition as bodybuilders. That’s understandable, since powerlifters do not really care about the appearence of their body. But the heavyweight powerlift… --- ## [Who are you & what time is it in the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-you-what-time-is-it-in-the-mmp/838537)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-you-what-time-is-it-in-the-mmp/838537 "2019-08-19T02:41:56Z")
My phone normally connects to wifi & makes calls over wifi when connected. Last week I couldn’t make calls over wifi; I’m guessing it’s because I’m in a foreign country & don’t have service on this phone. I try adding … --- ## [Why is poultry white meat touted as superior to dark meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-poultry-white-meat-touted-as-superior-to-dark-meat/751294)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-poultry-white-meat-touted-as-superior-to-dark-meat/751294 "2016-04-18T16:56:52Z")
You see it all the time: “Made with 100% white meat chicken;” “Contains premium breast meat turkey.” Personally, I prefer dark meat; it’s moister and more flavorful. But I can’t find products that contain only dark. Why… --- ## ['Long Haired Hare' (1949): Opera singer identified?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-haired-hare-1949-opera-singer-identified/546538)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-haired-hare-1949-opera-singer-identified/546538 "2020-12-04T19:45:45Z")
This is the short where the opera singer is practicing, but Bugs is singing as well and distracting the singer, causing him to lapse into "What do they do in Mississippi, when skies are drippy. . . " Anyway, various sou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=784&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=786&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)