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**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-the-word-cache/670383 "2013-10-11T12:19:46Z")
Two syllables, or one? All my life, the word “cache” (meaning either specifically temporary storage for computer-y info like your browser history, or a general stash/storage meaning like squirrels hiding acorns) has bee… --- ## [Girl who sued school to be valdictorian caught plagarizing. Hee.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girl-who-sued-school-to-be-valdictorian-caught-plagarizing-hee/180055)
**Author:** [@andygirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andygirl)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2003, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girl-who-sued-school-to-be-valdictorian-caught-plagarizing-hee/180055 "2003-06-23T22:11:40Z")
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – A high school student who won a lawsuit to be named sole valedictorian has admitted she did not properly attribute information in three articles and two essays she wrote for the Courier-Post of Cher… --- ## [Documentary Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-recommendations/637365)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-recommendations/637365 "2014-12-27T21:02:25Z")
I hope this to be an ongoing thread because I really enjoy watching documentaries and am always on the hunt for new ones. I don’t particularly like the crime/sad ones like Capturing the Friedmans or Dear Zachary though … --- ## [The Downsides of Living Alone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-downsides-of-living-alone/707177)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-downsides-of-living-alone/707177 "2014-12-21T00:04:24Z")
Nobody answers when you yell: GODDAMMIT! Who didnt refill the icecube tray? (Yes, I discovered this one tonight) --- ## [How did Seth MacFarlane do as Oscar host?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-seth-macfarlane-do-as-oscar-host/651352)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-seth-macfarlane-do-as-oscar-host/651352 "2013-02-27T19:06:12Z")
If you watched it, how do you think he did? --- ## [Pre-Poll Data Collecting -- Westerns Stars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-data-collecting-westerns-stars/716651)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-data-collecting-westerns-stars/716651 "2015-07-03T12:01:02Z")
Name as many stars of Westerns as you think are worth being in a poll to determine SDMB’s favorite. Once we get a decent number I’ll put up said poll. Add to these: Clint Eastwood Tom Selleck Russell Crowe Gene Hack… --- ## [So what's happening now that gays can serve openly in the US military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-happening-now-that-gays-can-serve-openly-in-the-us-military/608898)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-happening-now-that-gays-can-serve-openly-in-the-us-military/608898 "2012-01-14T19:26:30Z")
I’m not the biggest follower of news, but I’ve not heard a peep about any impacts as a result of the elimination of DADT in the US military. I know it’s been a short time since it’s been lifted, but how has it been rece… --- ## [Federal District Court: CA's 10-day firearms waiting period unconstitutional if you already own guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-district-court-cas-10-day-firearms-waiting-period-unconstitutional-if-you-already-own-guns/696479)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-district-court-cas-10-day-firearms-waiting-period-unconstitutional-if-you-already-own-guns/696479 "2014-08-27T04:32:15Z")
Hat tip to the Volokh Conspiracy for the pointer: PDF of court’s decision. Basically, the court is evaluating the restriction under intermediate scrutiny, and pointing out that the ten-day “cooling off” period might m… --- ## [What is a dense, non-toxic metal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-dense-non-toxic-metal/289470)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-dense-non-toxic-metal/289470 "2005-02-13T16:19:05Z")
I’m doing what essentially amounts to a science fair project. For various reasons, I need to get my hands on a small (500g - 1000g) sample of a dense metal. It needs to be in a simple geometrical shape (i.e. a cube or … --- ## [Vision Correction Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vision-correction-poll/582302)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vision-correction-poll/582302 "2015-02-04T20:01:09Z")
What sort of corrective vision device do you wear? Make allowances for variance: for example, I wear my contacts almost exclusively, but I’ll put on my glasses when I’m in a hurry, or it’s late at night, or whatever. P… --- ## [Baseball: Why not use midget batters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-not-use-midget-batters/259397)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-not-use-midget-batters/259397 "2004-08-20T23:17:35Z")
On August 19, 1951, midget Eddie Gaedel took the batter’s box in a Browns vs. Tigers game. Tigers pitcher Bob Cain couldn’t put the ball in Gaedel’s strike zone, who was walked on four straight pitches. Upon reaching fir… --- ## [Silly etiquette question; refusing to play when your opponent is too far ahead of you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-etiquette-question-refusing-to-play-when-your-opponent-is-too-far-ahead-of-you/616956)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-etiquette-question-refusing-to-play-when-your-opponent-is-too-far-ahead-of-you/616956 "2012-03-30T01:12:04Z")
Inspired by the current Dutch fad for Wordfeud, Scrabble for smartphones. Everyone plays it, and my husband and I are no exception. My husband loves games, has a fierce competetive streak when it comes to gaming, and en… --- ## [If I ever want to redecorate my kitchen with a testicle theme, I've got it made!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-ever-want-to-redecorate-my-kitchen-with-a-testicle-theme-ive-got-it-made/329997)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2005, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-ever-want-to-redecorate-my-kitchen-with-a-testicle-theme-ive-got-it-made/329997 "2005-11-21T14:36:48Z")
I need new dishes. But I don’t want to spend a fortune on them, because they will not stay a complete set for long. I would also like them to look nice in my kitchen. My kitchen is cobalt blue with a fruity theme. Last … --- ## [How do we fight illuminati like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-fight-illuminati-like-this/551384)
**Author:** [@The\_Facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Facts)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-fight-illuminati-like-this/551384 "2010-08-27T02:32:17Z")
This article in the New Yorker Exposes a pair of billionaire brothers who are basically bankrolling political extremism. They pretty much paid for the Tea Partys, and now have pretty much bought what is supposed to b… --- ## [Columnist Andrea Peyser claims Rihanna is "a disgrace to women" - Is she?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columnist-andrea-peyser-claims-rihanna-is-a-disgrace-to-women-is-she/650579)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columnist-andrea-peyser-claims-rihanna-is-a-disgrace-to-women-is-she/650579 "2013-02-19T10:31:45Z")
Re this article She’s a disgrace to women The manifest assholism of Chris Brown aside, should the victim of the assault be judged for going back to the person that beat her? --- ## [Boston Brakes - real or rumor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-brakes-real-or-rumor/663037)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-brakes-real-or-rumor/663037 "2020-01-20T08:49:48Z")
I see where Boston Brakes are being mentioned in the suspicious car accident and death of Michael Hastings. I never heard about this technique and can’t find any credible explanation for how someone can hack into your ca… --- ## [What \*black\* actor would you cast as...Superman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-black-actor-would-you-cast-as-superman/686514)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-black-actor-would-you-cast-as-superman/686514 "2014-04-24T14:38:08Z")
Something I’ve been musing about for awhile…here’s the setup: you’re casting the lead role in a Superman movie, and you’ve just happened to decide to have him be played by a black actor. Who do you pick, to represent the… --- ## [Post your favorite Tom Swifties!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-tom-swifties/481251)
**Author:** [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-tom-swifties/481251 "2009-01-27T19:13:08Z")
…Or just make some up. Tom Swifties explained. I’ll start: “I can’t believe I ate so much pineapple,” Tom said dolefully. “The steering wheel won’t budge!” Tom cried straightforwardly. “I just adore St. Louis,” Tom … --- ## [International opinion of the USA under Obama is far, far better than it was under Bush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-opinion-of-the-usa-under-obama-is-far-far-better-than-it-was-under-bush/689654)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-opinion-of-the-usa-under-obama-is-far-far-better-than-it-was-under-bush/689654 "2014-07-17T21:42:44Z")
Article here. Polling results here. It’s been a popular refrain from the right that the world sees us as weaker under Obama. I think these results show that this is wildly false. In 2007, only 26% of international re… --- ## [Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/echo-in-the-bone-by-diana-gabaldon/510520)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/echo-in-the-bone-by-diana-gabaldon/510520 "2009-10-20T12:49:51Z")
Okay, all you Jamie and Claire fans, the new book comes out on Tuesday. I have pre-ordered through Amazon. I just finished up A Breath of Snow and Ashes as a refresher and am currently wallowing in Voyager, because the… --- ## [Mmmmmmm...abortion doughnuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmmmm-abortion-doughnuts/481656)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmmmm-abortion-doughnuts/481656 "2009-01-20T13:55:41Z")
Krispy Kreme is offering everybody a free doughnut on Inauguration day. They put out the following press release: What does that have to do with abortion, you ask? Well look really close. See how they use the word “cho… --- ## [Are GABA supplements addictive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gaba-supplements-addictive/644489)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gaba-supplements-addictive/644489 "2012-12-20T03:56:12Z")
I have been having a lot of stress, so I bought a supplement called Pharmagaba, which is supposed to be a form of GABA which can cross the blood brain barrier. I took a chewable pill and I feel pretty good. Relaxed, fa… --- ## [Assassination is the refinement of war to its most moral form](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-is-the-refinement-of-war-to-its-most-moral-form/572928)
**Author:** [@FinnAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinnAgain)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-is-the-refinement-of-war-to-its-most-moral-form/572928 "2011-03-04T18:02:02Z")
Resolved: assassination is, by far, the most moral tool in conducting military conflicts between nations First off, let’s dispense with sugarcoating and linguistic chicanery: the point and purpose of war is to kill peop… --- ## [Door to Door sales by children: Scams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-to-door-sales-by-children-scams/324670)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-to-door-sales-by-children-scams/324670 "2010-08-05T02:45:17Z")
On Friday and today, I was confronted with door to door sales by children for “youth groups.” One was candy, the other magazines. I’ve always thought that such sales were scams. I live in a large apartment complex and… --- ## [heterosexual anal sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-anal-sex/492646)
**Author:** [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-anal-sex/492646 "2009-04-29T18:34:59Z")
I’m amazed and quite frankly very suspicious about the first of the two quoted statistics about incontinence subsequent to anal sex. I’m convinced that if this really happened (especially in anything approaching the pro… --- ## [For People in Central Time, is it annoying Prime Time starts at 7 pm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-in-central-time-is-it-annoying-prime-time-starts-at-7-pm/695231)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-in-central-time-is-it-annoying-prime-time-starts-at-7-pm/695231 "2014-08-14T23:22:40Z")
I’ve lived in the Eastern Time zone all my life so prime time started at 8 for me always. That seemed good. Seven o’Clock always seemed too early. I’m rarely done with dinner by 7 and sometimes I’m not even home from wor… --- ## [What I've learned from classic video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ive-learned-from-classic-video-games/275424)
**Author:** [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2004, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ive-learned-from-classic-video-games/275424 "2004-12-29T09:39:35Z")
Recently I’ve been replaying some of the more classic video games like Mario and Zelda and such and there’s a couple things I’ve noticed. -Bad guys may have big, impressive fortresses with big imposing gates, but they n… --- ## [Is China really the next U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-china-really-the-next-u-s/680635)
**Author:** [@Desert\_Dumpster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desert_Dumpster)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-china-really-the-next-u-s/680635 "2015-02-23T10:35:38Z")
There has been a LOT of punditry tossed about re how China is going to leave all of us foreign devils in the dust in the very near future. Cited often are the figures showing explosive growth and trade. However, I have m… --- ## [Yuck, we've got pantry moths - any solutions for getting rid of them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuck-weve-got-pantry-moths-any-solutions-for-getting-rid-of-them/537997)
**Author:** [@Girl\_From\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_From_Mars)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuck-weve-got-pantry-moths-any-solutions-for-getting-rid-of-them/537997 "2019-05-20T17:04:15Z")
Last night I discovered that the harmless (or so I thought) moths which I had sometimes seen in our pantry recently are actually pantry moths - I’d never heard of them before. Their larvae have now infested our pantry … --- ## [Trump supporters, a personal plea to please get off the pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-a-personal-plea-to-please-get-off-the-pot/793230)
**Author:** [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-a-personal-plea-to-please-get-off-the-pot/793230 "2017-08-12T19:23:25Z")
My very first Pit Rant, by Club 33 Dearest Trump Supporters, would it be too much to ask you the smallest of favors. Would you mind giving the “lock her up” mentality a much-needed rest regarding Hillary Clinton. We get… --- ## [Jon Stewart does Glenn Beck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-does-glenn-beck/516582)
**Author:** [@redtail23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/redtail23)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2009, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-does-glenn-beck/516582 "2009-11-08T23:28:53Z")
It’s a thing of beauty. TDS: The 11/3 project --- ## [Preferring the cheap, gross version of a food to the good, expensive version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferring-the-cheap-gross-version-of-a-food-to-the-good-expensive-version/491819)
**Author:** [@The\_Seventh\_Deadly\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Seventh_Deadly_Finn)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferring-the-cheap-gross-version-of-a-food-to-the-good-expensive-version/491819 "2009-04-08T23:02:26Z")
I have a confession: I like the barely-real-meat cheeseburgers from AM/PM better than real cheeseburgers. I like the way they’re dry and fibrous, and I find them delicious with a dense, crystalline coating of pure salt. … --- ## [On food service worker wearing gloves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-food-service-worker-wearing-gloves/585522)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-food-service-worker-wearing-gloves/585522 "2011-06-22T20:58:46Z")
I was having lunch at the Dairy Queen. The food service guy was wearing gloves. He took my order and my cash and gave me back my change and immediately began to prepare my milkshake same gloves on hands. Just who the h… --- ## [What is life like inside the County Jail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-life-like-inside-the-county-jail/290597)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2005, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-life-like-inside-the-county-jail/290597 "2005-02-19T00:04:23Z")
A friend of mine may have to do a short jail sentence for a DUI offense. What exactly is life like in a county jail for someone sent there for a week or so? I’m sure it isn’t like the \*\*Shawshank Redemption \*\* or Escap… --- ## ["Obama Deception"--point-by-point debunking please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-deception-point-by-point-debunking-please/492842)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-deception-point-by-point-debunking-please/492842 "2009-11-10T12:49:38Z")
I’ve really tried to watch that drivel but I have a very low tolerance for paranoid raving. I then turned to the Internet and tried to find a point-by-point debunking of it, alas, to no avail. I was inundated with more… --- ## [In terms of evolutionary purpose, why is a woman's butt attractive to men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-terms-of-evolutionary-purpose-why-is-a-womans-butt-attractive-to-men/405937)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-terms-of-evolutionary-purpose-why-is-a-womans-butt-attractive-to-men/405937 "2007-06-19T19:06:33Z")
I was in a convenience store today and saw a woman with a perfectly round and plump backside. I start to look around and (it being lunchtime, it’s busy) see every guy in there pretty much stop what they’re doing to take… --- ## [Who is the oldest person we know in history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-person-we-know-in-history/641260)
**Author:** [@Fake\_Tales\_of\_San\_Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fake_Tales_of_San_Francisco)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-person-we-know-in-history/641260 "2012-11-19T23:22:09Z")
No, not that kind of old. What I’m looking for is the most ancient person in history who we can verify definitely existed and wasn’t a myth. If you must know why - I’m going to a fancy dress party and the theme is histor… --- ## [Crappy TV sitcoms that only lasted a few episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-tv-sitcoms-that-only-lasted-a-few-episodes/121149)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2004, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-tv-sitcoms-that-only-lasted-a-few-episodes/121149 "2004-05-01T04:49:53Z")
Here’s the thread to talk about horrendous sitcoms that miraculously made it the air after the pilot episode, which should have kept it from being broadcast if the network execs had any common sense. Anyone remember tha… --- ## [How do we like Pep Boys for getting auto brake pads replaced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-like-pep-boys-for-getting-auto-brake-pads-replaced/579757)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-like-pep-boys-for-getting-auto-brake-pads-replaced/579757 "2011-04-29T16:38:36Z")
What do we think of Pep Boys stores / auto repair, for the purpose of bringing the car in for a brake pad replacement? I’m looking for good basic quality and fair prices, not the best work at the lowest prices. Plus, th… --- ## [What the hell WAS new math??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-was-new-math/505501)
**Author:** [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-was-new-math/505501 "2009-08-21T22:16:42Z")
I grew up in the 70’s and remember the horror that was “New Math.” I don’t remember much of what was taught, but to this day I’m still asking “What the hell was that?” Can anyone out there sort me out? --- ## [Keith Olbermann out at MSNBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-olbermann-out-at-msnbc/568530)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-olbermann-out-at-msnbc/568530 "2011-01-24T19:08:23Z")
Without any prior notice, Keith Olberman announced at the very end of his Countdown show that this was his last episode. Looking around the web a bit, it seems to have come as a complete surprise to everyone. NBC and a… --- ## [Asking what you paid for something... Rude?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-what-you-paid-for-something-rude/119295)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2002, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-what-you-paid-for-something-rude/119295 "2002-07-19T09:15:35Z")
I brought some pictures in to work today of a piece of art I bought at Madison’s Art Fair on the Square. I’m very excited about it, as it’s beautiful and fits perfectly into my new place. The pic is from the artist’s w… --- ## [What are the saddest songs you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-saddest-songs-you-know/106024)
**Author:** [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2002, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-saddest-songs-you-know/106024 "2002-07-21T06:04:43Z")
I don’t know if this has been covered recently, but I don’t remember seeing it, so here goes. In general, I can be a bit of depressed person, so there are certain times in my life where sad songs are the perfect (albeit… --- ## [Blue Jay's Kevin Pillar says a bad word, gets crucified.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-jays-kevin-pillar-says-a-bad-word-gets-crucified/786999)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-jays-kevin-pillar-says-a-bad-word-gets-crucified/786999 "2017-05-24T00:24:07Z")
So one of the Blue Jay’s best players has a brain-to-mouth glitch, says a bad word, is apologetic and contrite, apologizes personally to the other person, and apparently that’s not enough. I’m not pitting my favourite… --- ## [PCs are shit. Macs rule. I get it now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pcs-are-shit-macs-rule-i-get-it-now/304406)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2005, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pcs-are-shit-macs-rule-i-get-it-now/304406 "2005-06-02T15:56:24Z")
First, let me say that I don’t want to start a Mac vs PC war. Quite the opposite. If you have an opinion on the subject, please keep it to yourself. Seriously, whatever works for you is what’s best. For you. Second, I d… --- ## [Re-shrink wrapping a blu-ray disk as a gift - can this be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-shrink-wrapping-a-blu-ray-disk-as-a-gift-can-this-be-done/601765)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-shrink-wrapping-a-blu-ray-disk-as-a-gift-can-this-be-done/601765 "2011-11-04T19:40:42Z")
We accidentally bought two copies of “Jerry Maguire” on blu-ray, and we’d like to use one as a gift for a Secret Santa exchange. The problem is that we un-wrapped both of them before realizing we had a duplicate. Can I s… --- ## [(Old) Silly Songs In The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088 "2024-03-04T15:52:25Z")
A few days ago, someone changed the ink on the printer for our new system at work, which straight-up absolutely made me sing: :musical\_note: “I can see clearly now The ink is changed. I can see ALL the tickets In my … --- ## [gefilte fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gefilte-fish/242534)
**Author:** [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gefilte-fish/242534 "2012-04-04T01:40:51Z")
does gefilte fish go bad? i bougt a jar of gefilte fish some time ago and it doesnt have a expiration dat on the jar. I defintely cant tell by the way it smells cuz it smeleed that bad when bought it from the wal-mart. --- ## [How do I stop people from mocking me for majoring in Latin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-people-from-mocking-me-for-majoring-in-latin/589333)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-people-from-mocking-me-for-majoring-in-latin/589333 "2011-07-20T15:45:50Z")
damn kids these days have no respect for the classics --- ## [Is having a good memory the same as being intelligent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-a-good-memory-the-same-as-being-intelligent/658299)
**Author:** [@Duke\_of\_York](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_York)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-a-good-memory-the-same-as-being-intelligent/658299 "2013-05-15T16:42:15Z")
I ask because people who remember things find it easier to pass exams and have a lot of facts in their head that gives them the air of intelligence. Is that all it needs to be a Doctor or Lawyer, a good memory to get you… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=806&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=808&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)