# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=812&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:** 813 --- ## [The societal ramifications of an indisputable miracle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-societal-ramifications-of-an-indisputable-miracle/945858)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-societal-ramifications-of-an-indisputable-miracle/945858 "2021-11-05T05:27:07Z")
Suppose that, someday, a miracle took place that had indisputable evidence for it - videorecording by multiple cameras, a large audience of eyewitnesses (including not only religious adherents but also skeptics and athei… --- ## [5 most "famous" Dopers of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-most-famous-dopers-of-all-time/293314)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2005, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-most-famous-dopers-of-all-time/293314 "2005-03-25T09:07:01Z")
Past or present, who are the most recognizable Doper screen names that have been on the board? Not the most likeable just the most recognizable. In other words if you had to name 5 Dopers which 5 would come to your mind… --- ## [Things you vowed you'd buy when you were a grown-up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-vowed-youd-buy-when-you-were-a-grown-up/757064)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-vowed-youd-buy-when-you-were-a-grown-up/757064 "2016-06-18T23:57:10Z")
Inspired by moseying around a music store while wifey had her guitar re-strung. I grew up poor and there was no disposable income to buy non-essentials; I vowed that when I was an adult I would buy the three things I wan… --- ## [Trump's vulnerability to legal problems as President: How Severe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-vulnerability-to-legal-problems-as-president-how-severe/777872)
**Author:** [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-vulnerability-to-legal-problems-as-president-how-severe/777872 "2017-01-25T04:24:04Z")
While flipping around between the Sunday morning news shows, I saw several times a commercial urging viewers to contact their Senators and ask them to confirm Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. As I do switch channels fr… --- ## [That wasn't "theadshitting" Marely23](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-wasnt-theadshitting-marely23/669476)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-wasnt-theadshitting-marely23/669476 "2013-09-26T22:41:05Z")
It was pointing out the obvious. My only real mistake was in not waiting for the thread to go on for a dozen pages with Bricker bobbing and weaving and evading issues as always. It’s not like we haven’t had hundreds o… --- ## [Who Should Replace Nancy Pelosi and Her Cronies?//Should Pelosi step aside to let younger leaders in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-nancy-pelosi-and-her-cronies-should-pelosi-step-aside-to-let-younger-leaders-in/789567)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-nancy-pelosi-and-her-cronies-should-pelosi-step-aside-to-let-younger-leaders-in/789567 "2017-06-28T20:23:57Z")
I believe that one thing made clear from yesterday’s results in Georgia and South Carolina is that Nancy Pelosi and her cronies in the House (and Senate?) must go, if the Democratic Party is to re-take the House. She is… --- ## [debt amounts and other stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-amounts-and-other-stuff/653680)
**Author:** [@ubyy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ubyy)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-amounts-and-other-stuff/653680 "2013-03-28T00:08:45Z")
The national debt can be checked according to year. it rose 4 trillion during the 8 years President Bush was in office and $6 trillion during the first 4 years of President Obama. President Bush had 7 years of war for … --- ## [Why will most Americans never become mega millionaires or billionaires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-will-most-americans-never-become-mega-millionaires-or-billionaires/743969)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-will-most-americans-never-become-mega-millionaires-or-billionaires/743969 "2016-01-31T18:36:39Z")
There are about 536 billionaires in the US and probably more mega millionaires. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_countries\_by\_the\_number\_of\_US\_dollar\_billionaires#/search Anyway why is this such a small number? … --- ## [Lane Kiffin is going to USC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lane-kiffin-is-going-to-usc/524739)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lane-kiffin-is-going-to-usc/524739 "2010-01-18T20:38:37Z")
Story here. I have to say I find this very surprising. Kiffin for all his publicity is still very unproven and seems to be a lightning rod for chaos and controversy. It seems likely that USC will be taking some serious … --- ## [Donald Trump Wins Electoral College Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-wins-electoral-college-election/775191)
**Author:** [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-wins-electoral-college-election/775191 "2016-12-23T23:34:04Z")
To prevent anyone from saying I posted fake news (at least, according to the mainstream media). I’ve got multiple sources. Results posted NY Times, ABC News, Fox News, CNN, and WGN (Chicago). Also NBC News, Washington Po… --- ## [What is the slowest a 747 can fly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-slowest-a-747-can-fly/278315)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-slowest-a-747-can-fly/278315 "2013-11-07T16:10:47Z")
I wonder this every time I land. --- ## [Are Brits unusually sensitive to aspersions on their class origins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-brits-unusually-sensitive-to-aspersions-on-their-class-origins/688507)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-brits-unusually-sensitive-to-aspersions-on-their-class-origins/688507 "2014-05-31T18:24:33Z")
Without going into much detail, I have a coworker from the UK who is quite successful in his current position, but seems quite sensitive about his accent (fretting that he never picked up a proper educated way of speakin… --- ## [UK snap general election 14 October?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-snap-general-election-14-october/839598)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-snap-general-election-14-october/839598 "2019-09-11T15:16:10Z")
Sky News just reported that Boris Johnson will fall a snap general election for 14 October should Parliament block no-deal Brexit this week which seems likely. This could get real interesting. I assume Boris thinks that … --- ## [Bible Waver invasion of Iraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-waver-invasion-of-iraq/183308)
**Author:** [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2003, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-waver-invasion-of-iraq/183308 "2003-06-29T15:24:29Z")
It seems the Christian sect of your president planned even when the butchering of Iraqis was still in preparation, to invade the country with their “Jesus Saves” talks. They want to “erradicate Islam” which their leader… --- ## [Email service used by Snowden shuts itself down, warns against using US-based companies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-service-used-by-snowden-shuts-itself-down-warns-against-using-us-based-companies/665846)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-service-used-by-snowden-shuts-itself-down-warns-against-using-us-based-companies/665846 "2013-08-16T03:57:22Z")
Continued at --- ## [It fizzed! It bubbled! It foamed! \[Hydrogen peroxide in ear\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-fizzed-it-bubbled-it-foamed-hydrogen-peroxide-in-ear/609315)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-fizzed-it-bubbled-it-foamed-hydrogen-peroxide-in-ear/609315 "2012-01-13T19:17:29Z")
And now I have less ear wax! I put a drop of hydrogen peroxide in my ear, per the advice given by Dr. Google. It fizzed, it foamed and it bubbled. Why? --- ## [The end of the holidays - a culture question MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-holidays-a-culture-question-mmp/565492)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-holidays-a-culture-question-mmp/565492 "2011-01-03T07:37:50Z")
Christmas has come and gone and a whole lot of people will be taking down trees, decorations and lights this week. This always seems odd to me, because I grew up in a family where the Christmas season lasted till Januar… --- ## [Are there any funny morning radio show hosts? On any station?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-funny-morning-radio-show-hosts-on-any-station/369851)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-funny-morning-radio-show-hosts-on-any-station/369851 "2007-08-25T03:37:31Z")
This morning I was driving in LA and searching the radio for something to listen to. I was therefore subjected to the horror that is the Morning Drive Time Radio Show. Every one of these things is identical. They used… --- ## [How do you get the 0 to 60 mph time for a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-0-to-60-mph-time-for-a-car/627987)
**Author:** [@aesop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aesop)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-0-to-60-mph-time-for-a-car/627987 "2012-07-14T08:43:38Z")
One of the classic metrics of a car is how fast it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (or 0 to 100 kph). E.g, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport goes from 0 to 60 in an astonishing 2.4 seconds. For an automatic, it … --- ## [Drive: 2011 Movie With Ryan Gosling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drive-2011-movie-with-ryan-gosling/596650)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drive-2011-movie-with-ryan-gosling/596650 "2012-03-16T13:54:44Z")
We saw this movie yesterday and highly recommend it! That said, a few words of warning; If you think this is the typical action film with lots and lots of car chases and crashes, you would be wrong. Yes, there are som… --- ## [Obama only deported 2500 Visa overstayers in 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-only-deported-2500-visa-overstayers-in-2015/757374)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-only-deported-2500-visa-overstayers-in-2015/757374 "2016-06-22T16:52:47Z")
Thats only 2500 persons out of an estimated 5 million illegals who fall into this category. LINK This is down 80% since 2009. So a person can just come to the US on say a tourist visa and just stay as long as they like. … --- ## [I pit Halloween for bringing the woo-woos out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-halloween-for-bringing-the-woo-woos-out/269669)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2004, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-halloween-for-bringing-the-woo-woos-out/269669 "2004-10-21T01:51:45Z")
Fucking Halloween. If it only were about candy. Or Satan. But no, it is all about woo-woos, creduloids, New Agers, and all the true believers in supernatural horseshit. This is the time of year when TV runs all the d… --- ## [I dunno what's saddest... (AR school board member and really anti-gay commentary)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dunno-whats-saddest-ar-school-board-member-and-really-anti-gay-commentary/558630)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dunno-whats-saddest-ar-school-board-member-and-really-anti-gay-commentary/558630 "2010-11-04T22:18:08Z")
(From CNN.) That he thought these comments would go unnoticed? That they would be noticed, but no one would care, or everyone would agree with him? That not long ago, he would’ve been right, on possibly both counts? Th… --- ## [Lump Under My Carpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lump-under-my-carpet/662396)
**Author:** [@Silence\_Lenore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silence_Lenore)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lump-under-my-carpet/662396 "2013-07-03T21:48:38Z")
There is a lump under the wall- to-wall carpet in my master bedroom. The night before last, I walked into my bedroom, and as I rounded the end of the bed to get to my side, I stepped on a lump. Hmm, a blanket must have… --- ## [WHY Use Two Parking Spots.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-use-two-parking-spots/504006)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-use-two-parking-spots/504006 "2009-07-31T23:58:26Z")
… when all the rest of us have to use just one. I know people do it to protect their cars’ finishes, but damn that pisses me off. I’m just as much at risk as they are, and what are they gonna do in a controlled parking … --- ## [Fuck you ESPN on the Bartman doc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-espn-on-the-bartman-doc/597837)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-espn-on-the-bartman-doc/597837 "2011-10-01T09:00:26Z")
ESPN ran a heavily-advertised documentary tonight called “Catching Hell,” about the captioned event. It included really impressive videography (subtracting and adding visual elements during replays) and background inter… --- ## [Another National Park asshole vandal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-national-park-asshole-vandal/766655)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-national-park-asshole-vandal/766655 "2016-10-06T23:36:38Z")
This time, some jerkwad decided it would be fun to joyride all over The Racetrack in Death Valley, leaving 10 miles worth of tire tracks. Las Vegas Review-Journal article: Illegal tire tracks mar Death Valley dry lake f… --- ## [How do I make a one minute timer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-one-minute-timer/81477)
**Author:** [@petermcdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/petermcdo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2002, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-one-minute-timer/81477 "2002-03-13T20:06:11Z")
Help! I’m working on a project with my son for his 8th grade class. The object is to design something to time one minute. Points are given for creativity and accuracy. No sand or pendulum devices are allowed. Anything us… --- ## [I'm obsessed with this girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-obsessed-with-this-girl/578327)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-obsessed-with-this-girl/578327 "2011-04-16T18:47:32Z")
So there’s this girl I used to know back in college. Anyway, the summer leading up to my senior year I was determined to make her my girlfriend. Messed up I know, but I really liked her and I think at the time she like… --- ## [I'm engaged!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-engaged/684902)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-engaged/684902 "2015-07-06T21:30:06Z")
My boyfriend (now-fiance) proposed yesterday! :D:D:D We’ve got rings mostly picked out, but still need to order them. I found a couple of really nice ringmakers through Etsy, and they are surprisingly affordable. I was e… --- ## [Middle School Teacher Provides ‘Full-Contact’ Lap Dance In Front Of Class For Birthday Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-school-teacher-provides-full-contact-lap-dance-in-front-of-class-for-birthday-boy/687010)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-school-teacher-provides-full-contact-lap-dance-in-front-of-class-for-birthday-boy/687010 "2014-04-29T21:01:21Z")
The mind boggles. Apparently there’s video :rolleyes: Best quote: --- ## [What can Russia accomplish with more soldiers w/o heavy military equipment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-russia-accomplish-with-more-soldiers-w-o-heavy-military-equipment/972104)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-russia-accomplish-with-more-soldiers-w-o-heavy-military-equipment/972104 "2022-10-15T02:58:13Z")
So Russia is doing a draft, but aren’t they running out of military hardware since so much has been destroyed? I don’t know a ton about militaries but wouldn’t artillery make short work of infantry with no real equipment… --- ## [What the fuck is wrong with these homophobic bigots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-these-homophobic-bigots/4948)
**Author:** [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Replies:** 375\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2000, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-these-homophobic-bigots/4948 "2000-03-27T17:50:00Z")
{RANT MODE: ON} I have HAD IT with some of these idiots on this whole gay marriage issue. Are people so tied up in their own little worlds that they choose to remain blind to discrimination? Are politicians so concerned… --- ## [Who's Your Present Doper Crush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-present-doper-crush/520307)
**Author:** [@Radegast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Radegast)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-present-doper-crush/520307 "2009-12-22T05:28:02Z")
Prompted by comments in a variety of recent threads I’ve been reading, who is your present Doper crush? I’ll admit that I’ve been thinking lately that if my circumstances were suddenly different, I wouldn’t mind getting… --- ## [The Coming JiffyPocalypse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coming-jiffypocalypse/675442)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coming-jiffypocalypse/675442 "2016-05-05T17:16:01Z")
As you are no doubt aware, the U.S. FDA recently issued a \[url=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/11/08/2013-26854/tentative-determination-regarding-partially-hydrogenated-oils-request-for-comments-and-for\]pre… --- ## [Janet Jackson is an ass.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/janet-jackson-is-an-ass/592988)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/janet-jackson-is-an-ass/592988 "2011-08-19T13:41:33Z")
In case you’ve been living under a rock the past few days, a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. 5 dead and many injured. Maroon 5 and Train were scheduled to perform at the fair this year. They were abl… --- ## [More gratuitous death than Maude Flanders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-gratuitous-death-than-maude-flanders/410654)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2007, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-gratuitous-death-than-maude-flanders/410654 "2007-07-22T01:05:07Z")
I don’t want to hijack the Single Dad Sitcom thread so I’ll ask here. Has there been a more gratuitous death of an established character than the death of Maude Flanders on the Simpsons? She was knocked out of the top … --- ## [Is it too early to say Google+ is a failure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-early-to-say-google-is-a-failure/590404)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-early-to-say-google-is-a-failure/590404 "2011-10-30T11:12:25Z")
Consensus around these parts is that it’s dead in the water, not enough activity, not unique or engaging enough to wean people off the auld facebook. What do you think? --- ## [Famous Songs "Sampled" by Rap Hits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-songs-sampled-by-rap-hits/163222)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2003, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-songs-sampled-by-rap-hits/163222 "2003-03-26T09:09:08Z")
If you know of a good referene book or web site that will give a comprehensive listing of popular songs that have been “sampled” by rap hits, I’d be much obliged. If not, what well-known examples can you think of? OBVIO… --- ## [Shows I wish had lasted longer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-i-wish-had-lasted-longer/438918)
**Author:** [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-i-wish-had-lasted-longer/438918 "2015-03-23T01:23:07Z")
I’m certain these (at least some) have been discoursed, but I didn’t get the chance to partake. Also, I feel the desire to lament. Joan of Arcadia - I know there are numerous other fans of this show on the Boards, so y… --- ## [To check if a jar is air tight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-check-if-a-jar-is-air-tight/270155)
**Author:** [@saluki\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saluki_fan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2004, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-check-if-a-jar-is-air-tight/270155 "2004-10-20T22:38:19Z")
What is the best way to check and see if a jar is completely air tight before storing any food in it? Would it be best to buy special jars or can I use old tea and spaghetti jars? Thanks. --- ## [Should we get a budgie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-get-a-budgie/824455)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-get-a-budgie/824455 "2023-09-02T18:44:50Z")
Our cleaning lady has a number of parakeets… who, being healthy young birds, have produced MORE parakeets. She wants to give us one. I kinda want one. She asked us to suggest a name, so she can get it used to it. I su… --- ## [You can't make this stuff up: Screech sex tape...featuring a dirty sanchez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-screech-sex-tape-featuring-a-dirty-sanchez/374582)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-screech-sex-tape-featuring-a-dirty-sanchez/374582 "2006-09-30T23:42:38Z")
Link This tape is currently being shopped to various porn distributers under the title, “Saved by the Smell.” I know it sounds like a parody, but it isn’t. --- ## [I can't wait for Microsoft to go bankrupt!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-for-microsoft-to-go-bankrupt/647816)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-for-microsoft-to-go-bankrupt/647816 "2013-01-21T23:48:28Z")
Let me say at the outset, that I’m a Mac guy. I can understand that some people may understand Windows, and a few deranged individuals may even like it. That’s OK - everyone is entitled to their own (stupid) opinion. Bu… --- ## [How hot does water have to be to kill germs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hot-does-water-have-to-be-to-kill-germs/633192)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hot-does-water-have-to-be-to-kill-germs/633192 "2012-08-31T22:18:40Z")
If I rinse my toothbrush or my Clarisonic (face cleaning brush thingie) in hot tap water for a good long time, like 20 seconds or so, am I killing any germs? --- ## [Dear NH, Fuck you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-nh-fuck-you/432831)
**Author:** [@Merkwurdigliebe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merkwurdigliebe)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-nh-fuck-you/432831 "2008-01-12T07:09:14Z")
So yes… Obama was predicted to win by 13 points. Hillary releases her crocodile tears from her planted question. Very nice. Now we have her winning the granite state. You guys are fucking idiots. You vote for Hillary … --- ## [Is there any situation in which a man hitting a woman would be "OK"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-situation-in-which-a-man-hitting-a-woman-would-be-ok/463827)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-situation-in-which-a-man-hitting-a-woman-would-be-ok/463827 "2008-09-18T17:12:02Z")
Just out of pure curiosity, honest. :slight\_smile: I’d like to hear from both perspectives on this one, not only males. In most societies, a man hitting woman is just not acceptable. There are good reasons for this, bu… --- ## [About voter ID laws.........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-voter-id-laws/692029)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-voter-id-laws/692029 "2014-07-02T19:15:37Z")
I used to live in a country that required all voters to produce photo ID in order to vote in presidential elections - no exceptions. And yet, turnout for such elections was typically around 80% or higher. (Getting a pho… --- ## [Capital of a World Government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capital-of-a-world-government/542068)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capital-of-a-world-government/542068 "2010-06-10T14:19:16Z")
If there is a workable world government where should its capital be? I would suggest Santiago, Chile as its not part of a world power, part of a well-off nation, and is a clean and beautiful city. --- ## [MLB: August 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2019/838019)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2019/838019 "2019-09-02T16:18:54Z")
Dodgers till leading the league, Padres not in last place. Life is good. (Shoe drop) Who gained by Trade Day? The Astros, of course. But who else? July thread here. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=811&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=813&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)