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**Author:** [@jmcvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jmcvann)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/payday-at-1600-pennsylvania-avenue/469541 "2008-11-06T20:44:24Z")
How does the president get paid? Does he get a check every Friday? Every other Friday? Can we assume that he has direct deposit? Does he have to fill out a W-4 form right after inauguration? Is there a government 401K pl… --- ## [Does sausage gravy freeze(or what do I do with lot's of breakfast sausage).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sausage-gravy-freeze-or-what-do-i-do-with-lots-of-breakfast-sausage/669167)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sausage-gravy-freeze-or-what-do-i-do-with-lots-of-breakfast-sausage/669167 "2013-09-19T16:58:19Z")
So a long while back I bought a 3 pound tube of Breakfast sausage on sale. I had ideas of cutting it into breakfast bagel size patties before refreezing. I forgot, and now I have a frozen 3 pound tube of Breakfast sausa… --- ## [What are young people entering the military for-love of country or a hand up in life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-young-people-entering-the-military-for-love-of-country-or-a-hand-up-in-life/745670)
**Author:** [@GloryDays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GloryDays)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-young-people-entering-the-military-for-love-of-country-or-a-hand-up-in-life/745670 "2016-02-11T13:31:00Z")
The biggest belief in the United States by some people is that young people, especially some young females, African-American youth, etc. are entering the United States Armed Forces not for love of country or devotion, bu… --- ## [Novels about Mormons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novels-about-mormons/592751)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novels-about-mormons/592751 "2014-07-08T03:39:53Z")
I’m just reading Orson Scott Card’s Saints. I’ve gotten a bit fascinated with Mormons, and would like to read more good novels about Mormons of any period, whether pro or con. Not looking for histories or biographies. An… --- ## [Is the Obama Administration effectively over, even if he wins and Dems retake the House in 2012?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-obama-administration-effectively-over-even-if-he-wins-and-dems-retake-the-house-in-2012/559665)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-obama-administration-effectively-over-even-if-he-wins-and-dems-retake-the-house-in-2012/559665 "2010-11-11T14:14:18Z")
Q. Is the Obama Administration effectively over, even if he wins and Dems retake the House in 2012? A. Pretty much so, unless the Senate Dems have the guts to end the filibuster. And I don’t see that coming to pass. I… --- ## [Brit Dopers: How offensive is "Sod off!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dopers-how-offensive-is-sod-off/504084)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dopers-how-offensive-is-sod-off/504084 "2009-07-24T22:11:40Z")
Just as a point of curiousity - how offensive is the term “sod off!” What it be equivalent to “fuck off!” Not so much? worse? --- ## [Baseball vs. Everything else](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-vs-everything-else/983467)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 382\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-vs-everything-else/983467 "2023-09-26T12:51:28Z")
Supply the first name of a well-known MLB player and the first name of a famous person in some other field (arts, sciences, politics, etc.) both of whom have the same last name. Example: Q–Casey and Richard A–Stengel. … --- ## [Why does every gay TV couple want kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-every-gay-tv-couple-want-kids/536608)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-every-gay-tv-couple-want-kids/536608 "2010-04-25T03:55:21Z")
This is getting ridiculous. Why on earth do they show every (ok, probably not every) gay couple as wanting kids? Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, Queer as Folk, Modern Family, Will and Grace and it just goes… --- ## [Ask the single-sex high school girl!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-single-sex-high-school-girl/147307)
**Author:** [@Merla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merla)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2003, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-single-sex-high-school-girl/147307 "2003-03-02T08:20:19Z")
I go to an all-girls school… it’s boring as hell! But now you can make my life worthwhile by letting me tell you all about it!!! Merla:) --- ## [Why Is Rap So Annoying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-rap-so-annoying/32442)
**Author:** [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2000, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-rap-so-annoying/32442 "2000-09-12T22:21:53Z")
First and foremost, let me begin with the fact that I am an artist and refuse to permit the censure of any form of music or art. (We’ll go into Government funding for crucifixes submerged in jars of urine later.) Before … --- ## [Is Quantum Physics Proof of God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-quantum-physics-proof-of-god/950490)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-quantum-physics-proof-of-god/950490 "2021-09-29T10:18:39Z")
I don’t have a cite, because I don’t even remember where I first heard it. But it goes something like this. Quantum Physics says in order for something to exist it first has to be observed (?—or ‘measured’?). In the be… --- ## [What do you do to telemarketers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-telemarketers/527970)
**Author:** [@Remarkable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Remarkable)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-telemarketers/527970 "2010-02-15T21:26:05Z")
Inspired by this thread - What Missionaries Have You Gotten - I began to wonder what people do to get rid of unwanted telemarketers and door to door salespeople/missionaries. The telemarketer one bugs me, I have gone fr… --- ## [Does smoking make you smarter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-smoking-make-you-smarter/61837)
**Author:** [@johnny\_fishface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnny_fishface)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-smoking-make-you-smarter/61837 "2014-06-27T22:20:47Z")
I quit smoking about 5 years ago, and aside from a few relapses during drunken nights out with the boys, it’s been pretty smooth sailing. My wife, Heather, and I have been together for close to 8 years, so she knew me wh… --- ## [stabbing cheek pain and beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabbing-cheek-pain-and-beer/561698)
**Author:** [@Walmarticus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walmarticus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabbing-cheek-pain-and-beer/561698 "2014-01-09T07:52:46Z")
Many times, after I’ve drank a beer, I’ll experience these stabbing pains on both insides of my cheeks. It’s right near the corners of my jaw, a couple inches under the ear. I drink a little bit of water, maybe slosh it … --- ## [Harry Potter pronunciation help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-pronunciation-help/397396)
**Author:** [@Farmwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmwoman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2007, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-pronunciation-help/397396 "2007-03-27T00:57:24Z")
I just started reading book 6 aloud to my son and can’t seem to figure out how to pronounce “Scrimgeour” without sounding feeble. Apologies if this has been discussed before, but I’m avoiding spoilers and don’t want to … --- ## [Self aiming rifle that 'turns novices into experts'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-aiming-rifle-that-turns-novices-into-experts/659352)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-aiming-rifle-that-turns-novices-into-experts/659352 "2013-06-16T22:13:51Z")
Another gun thread? Bo-ring. But wait…this one is about a rifle with Linux, wi-fi and the same technology behind air-to-air missiles! In Austin, TX (where else?), a company has developed an advanced rifle that reportedl… --- ## [Rehashed: Foodie snobbery, fusion, and overall pretentiousness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rehashed-foodie-snobbery-fusion-and-overall-pretentiousness/658085)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rehashed-foodie-snobbery-fusion-and-overall-pretentiousness/658085 "2013-05-13T23:29:03Z")
I saw this on my friend’s fb status regarding brunch: “Um duck egg BLT on wheat berry bread with wasabi mayo?? Hi heaven.” and I couldn’t help but shudder. It just seems like a gimmick to include buzz-word ingredients … --- ## [Alyssa Milano calls for "sex strike"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alyssa-milano-calls-for-sex-strike/833858)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alyssa-milano-calls-for-sex-strike/833858 "2019-05-16T15:40:29Z")
In response to the Georgia abortion law (this thread is not about that law, but rather, about the sex strike in response) - actress Alyssa Milano called for a “sex strike” in response. It quickly led to criticism, thoug… --- ## [What Is The Worst Representation Of A Cartoon Animal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-representation-of-a-cartoon-animal/551885)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-representation-of-a-cartoon-animal/551885 "2010-08-31T04:30:38Z")
I was watching “Rocky & Bullwinkle” and I was looking at the crude drawings and noting how that works for the series and that fact that Bullwinkle still is identifable as a moose and Rocky as a squirrel. But I got to t… --- ## [Greatest Russian dashboard cam video ever. Cannot be topped.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-russian-dashboard-cam-video-ever-cannot-be-topped/697331)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-russian-dashboard-cam-video-ever-cannot-be-topped/697331 "2014-09-05T21:58:37Z")
From the conversation etc. - it is real. No way the guys in the car with the camera can be such great actors. --- ## [I was only trying to help not convert your son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-only-trying-to-help-not-convert-your-son/282404)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-only-trying-to-help-not-convert-your-son/282404 "2005-01-04T05:41:08Z")
Not sure if this belongs in the pit because it is a\* very mild rant, \* it might fall under the category “Mundane Pointless Info” but… There is a family that lives on my block that I know but not very well, however I did… --- ## [Genealogical Version of Mornington Crescent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genealogical-version-of-mornington-crescent/559973)
**Author:** [@Tierce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tierce)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genealogical-version-of-mornington-crescent/559973 "2010-11-18T10:36:29Z")
Diverting the inadvertent hijack of this thread, if one were to map the game of Mornington Crescent onto the European monarchies, how would the game be played? And what would it be called? --- ## [The Office 4/28 - Steve Carell's last episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-4-28-steve-carells-last-episode/580098)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-4-28-steve-carells-last-episode/580098 "2011-05-01T01:51:31Z")
Ten bucks the last thing he says is “That’s what she said.” --- ## [Totally kewlest threats-with-backup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/totally-kewlest-threats-with-backup/568219)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/totally-kewlest-threats-with-backup/568219 "2011-01-31T01:58:43Z")
I don’t mean idle threats or vain braggadoccio. “I’m going to rip off your head and shit down your neck” counts only if read as a metaphor for some situationally plausible carnage. I mean threats which (whether the hea… --- ## [Political Compass #16: Shareholder profit is a company's only responsibility.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-compass-16-shareholder-profit-is-a-companys-only-responsibility/242454)
**Author:** [@SentientMeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SentientMeat)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2004, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-compass-16-shareholder-profit-is-a-companys-only-responsibility/242454 "2004-05-01T22:06:54Z")
Many political debates here have included references to The Political Compass, which uses a set of 61 questions to assess one’s political orientation in terms of economic left/right and social libertarianism/authoritaria… --- ## [Personal reactions to the Presidential election results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-reactions-to-the-presidential-election-results/771235)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-reactions-to-the-presidential-election-results/771235 "2016-11-13T18:25:25Z")
I’m interested in how people are doing today… mentally, emotionally… what, so far, do you feel has been the impact of the election results on your state of mind in the very short term (for good or ill)? I’m not asking fo… --- ## [Why no titles for George VI's girls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-titles-for-george-vis-girls/579906)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-titles-for-george-vis-girls/579906 "2015-03-30T01:48:33Z")
When George VI became king after Edward VIII’s abdication, his daughters . . . well nothing changed for them. If they had been boys they would have gotten titles automatically. So why didn’t Elizabeth become Duchess of… --- ## [NASA Aries manned rocket to be canceled....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-aries-manned-rocket-to-be-canceled/526846)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-aries-manned-rocket-to-be-canceled/526846 "2010-02-06T00:18:46Z")
There is a strong rumor that the administration has zeroed out all funding for further development of a manned rocket at NASA. Essentially eliminating the ability of the US to launch astronauts on a US launcher. Accordin… --- ## [What SDMB posters do you especially admire, respect, or like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319 "2009-01-02T18:57:36Z")
I don’t necessarily mean that you’d like to meet them in real life, though of course you should feel free to list anyone you would. But which of your fellow Dopers do you especially enjoy sharing virtual conversations w… --- ## [First Terminator: Genisys Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-terminator-genisys-trailer/706341)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-terminator-genisys-trailer/706341 "2014-12-11T07:43:48Z")
You know what, it’s not going to be a REAL Terminator movie, but it might be entertaining. --- ## [Any Difference Between Driving On The Left Or Right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-difference-between-driving-on-the-left-or-right/508838)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-difference-between-driving-on-the-left-or-right/508838 "2009-09-08T12:01:18Z")
I would like to ask this of people who have lived in countries where you drive on the right side of the road AND in countries where you drive on the left side of the road. Is there any real difference once you get used … --- ## [Are Rh factors dominant/recessive like the blood types?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-rh-factors-dominant-recessive-like-the-blood-types/253948)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2004, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-rh-factors-dominant-recessive-like-the-blood-types/253948 "2004-07-10T19:00:15Z")
OK, I understand the basics of the ABO blood groups, and the various blood types that can result from the parents, but how about the Rh factors? Is this a case of dominant and recessive? --- ## [Fundamentalist reaction to Lord of the Rings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundamentalist-reaction-to-lord-of-the-rings/589894)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundamentalist-reaction-to-lord-of-the-rings/589894 "2011-07-27T17:32:45Z")
Fundamentalists sure got in a tizzy over the fantasy in Harry Potter. So I was wondering, when Lord of the Rings came out, was there a negative reaction from Christian and Jewish fundamentalists then? --- ## [Now, why would someone DO this to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-why-would-someone-do-this-to-me/282930)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-why-would-someone-do-this-to-me/282930 "2005-01-05T23:59:38Z")
I was ego-surfing, looking for reviews of my books, so it serve me right. And I came across this. I’m too baffled to even be angry. Why would someone go to the time, trouble and expense to post something like this, espe… --- ## [What is it about Crossfit that turns otherwise normal people into insane narcissists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-crossfit-that-turns-otherwise-normal-people-into-insane-narcissists/683965)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-crossfit-that-turns-otherwise-normal-people-into-insane-narcissists/683965 "2014-03-19T13:19:44Z")
Super annoying. Every time someone starts Crossfit they have to post a fb update checking in each time they hit the gym. Constant posts of their wods. Constantly talking about their Crossfit workouts every day at work to… --- ## [A grieving person of another religion asks you to pray with them. Do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grieving-person-of-another-religion-asks-you-to-pray-with-them-do-you-do-it/531023)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grieving-person-of-another-religion-asks-you-to-pray-with-them-do-you-do-it/531023 "2010-03-05T16:13:52Z")
For purposes of this thread, let’s pretend that atheism and agnosticism qualify as religions. Before anyone has a cow, I am perfectly aware that they do not, but I wanted to phrase the question so that it could be asked … --- ## [Children of Hoarders, redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-hoarders-redux/591784)
**Author:** [@lisacurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisacurl)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-hoarders-redux/591784 "2011-08-12T16:41:07Z")
Some of you might remember a thread I started a few years ago: Ask the Adult Child of a Clutterer/Hoarder There was an interesting segment on 20/20 recently, which focused specifically on the children of hoarders. The i… --- ## [Guess the movie from the props](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-movie-from-the-props/489010)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-movie-from-the-props/489010 "2009-03-28T03:48:15Z")
This could be a Cafe Society thread if it didn’t have the guessing game as its main feature. It could be a Game Room thread if it weren’t for all the movie references. It may not even matter. =========================… --- ## [The poker world is engulfed with the Postle poker scandal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poker-world-is-engulfed-with-the-postle-poker-scandal/841338)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poker-world-is-engulfed-with-the-postle-poker-scandal/841338 "2019-11-07T00:07:01Z")
Somewhat surprised to see that this isn’t being discussed. Stones Gambling Hall has live streams of cash hold 'em games. About a year or so ago, a low/mid-stakes player called Mike Postle started running over the game, d… --- ## [Boy/Girl probability in Monty Hall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-girl-probability-in-monty-hall/368182)
**Author:** [@onetimepad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/onetimepad)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2006, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-girl-probability-in-monty-hall/368182 "2006-08-24T22:04:20Z")
Dear Cecil, From column http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3\_189.html There is a family with two children. You have been told this family has a daughter. What are the odds they also have a son, assuming the biologi… --- ## [Which US state makes the least money from tourism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-us-state-makes-the-least-money-from-tourism/255118)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2004, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-us-state-makes-the-least-money-from-tourism/255118 "2004-07-18T14:46:26Z")
This is inspired by a question from last night’s George & Dragon trivia contest in Seattle, at which several Dopers had their butts handed to them by some team we’d never heard of. Anyway. One question was: Which state… --- ## [Children of Men: Easily the Best Movie of the Year (SPOILERS possible)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-men-easily-the-best-movie-of-the-year-spoilers-possible/386111)
**Author:** [@Kraut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kraut)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-men-easily-the-best-movie-of-the-year-spoilers-possible/386111 "2014-03-18T21:15:09Z")
I looked several pages into the history of the board before I made this post, but I don’t have search privileges so please accept my apologies if this topic has already been discussed. I fancy myself a connoisseur of po… --- ## [Movies that you feel truly \*unfairly\* get dissed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-you-feel-truly-unfairly-get-dissed/748340)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-you-feel-truly-unfairly-get-dissed/748340 "2016-03-15T18:47:15Z")
OK, I’m talking about movies where you find it truly difficult to understand the level of hate for and/or dismissal of them. IMHO, the following four movies are examples of a certain pop culture phenomenon, wherein a mov… --- ## [It is Time to Reintroduce the Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-time-to-reintroduce-the-draft/982850)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-time-to-reintroduce-the-draft/982850 "2023-04-29T12:08:49Z")
The world is getting a lot more dangerous. Recent events show that the Long Peace may be near its end. Further, it is now obvious that our existing military stockpiles, manpower and general readiness is too low to keep … --- ## [TV shows you used to watch but gave up on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-used-to-watch-but-gave-up-on/535517)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-used-to-watch-but-gave-up-on/535517 "2010-04-13T13:01:32Z")
Heroes. Watched season 1; loved it. Watched season 2; liked it. Got halfway through season 3 and said “this show doesn’t make any friggin’ sense anymore.” Stopped watching and don’t miss it. Medium. At heart, this … --- ## [I'm starting the White Bloc--who's with me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-starting-the-white-bloc-whos-with-me/544743)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-starting-the-white-bloc-whos-with-me/544743 "2010-07-02T22:55:49Z")
These fucking G20 protesters are such pieces of shit–especially the Black Bloc, which are a group of anarchist do-nothing fuckheads who think society owes them something. I’ve decided to start a counter-protest group to… --- ## [What makes someone a Christian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-someone-a-christian/291071)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2005, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-someone-a-christian/291071 "2005-03-16T19:00:34Z")
Inspired by this thread, I got curious as to what exactly makes someone a Christian. People mention things like “theists here have a more nuanced view of the Bible” and “not all Christians here believe in an inerrant Bi… --- ## [per jayjay's suggestion: the Stunning Sodomites of the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/per-jayjays-suggestion-the-stunning-sodomites-of-the-sdmb/185398)
**Author:** [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2003, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/per-jayjays-suggestion-the-stunning-sodomites-of-the-sdmb/185398 "2003-10-04T04:09:05Z")
Well, like jayjay did suggest, I have a strong prototype for the Stunning Sodomites of the SDMB. http://www.wonderwoman-online.com/ssotsdmb/index.html Check it out, feel free to give feedback, and feel free to use the … --- ## [Does Nordic Social Capitalism Work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-nordic-social-capitalism-work/671043)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-nordic-social-capitalism-work/671043 "2013-11-01T02:34:01Z")
Or is it a myth that people in the Nordic countries are economically successful and that they’re really in shambles? --- ## ['Encyclopedia Brown' author Donald Sobol dead at 87](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/encyclopedia-brown-author-donald-sobol-dead-at-87/628431)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/encyclopedia-brown-author-donald-sobol-dead-at-87/628431 "2012-07-20T04:08:39Z")
From the LA Times: The Encyclopedia Brown series were some of my favorite books when I was a kid. I honestly hadn’t thought about them in twenty or so years, but I’m still a little sad to see him go. Godspeed, Mr. So… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=841&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=843&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)