# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=881&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:** 882 --- ## [Tell me about Dillinger's extremely painful treatment of gonorrhea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dillingers-extremely-painful-treatment-of-gonorrhea/546012)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dillingers-extremely-painful-treatment-of-gonorrhea/546012 "2010-07-09T21:59:36Z")
The wiki-article on Dillinger says What kind of treatment are we talking about here? --- ## [\>\>TENNIS\<\< 2011 Australian Open](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2011-australian-open/567577)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2011-australian-open/567577 "2011-01-31T14:32:50Z")
SEEDS Men Rafael Nadal, Spain Roger Federer, Switzerland Novak Djokovic, Serbia Robin Soderling, Sweden Andy Murray, Britain Thomas Berdych, Czech Republic David Ferrer, Spain Andy Roddick, United States Fernando Verd… --- ## [Does anyone else hate being called ma'am?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-being-called-maam/581739)
**Author:** [@classyladyhp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/classyladyhp)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-being-called-maam/581739 "2016-07-13T03:15:00Z")
To all the women dopers out there. Do you like/dislike being called ma’am. Why or why not? I like when I am called miss. I don’t even mind Ms. Ma’am just rubs me the wrong way. Discuss. --- ## [Dropping in a little latin phrasing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-in-a-little-latin-phrasing/619689)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-in-a-little-latin-phrasing/619689 "2012-04-26T16:41:06Z")
Please understand that this is directed at no one in particular, and I mean that in earnest, entirely. It’s not that I have anything against anyone. Nothing but respect. Sincerely. When people slip latin phrasing, (with… --- ## [Family says "Thank You" to Ft. Hood Shooter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-says-thank-you-to-ft-hood-shooter/528540)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-says-thank-you-to-ft-hood-shooter/528540 "2010-02-13T22:21:06Z")
Yes, you read that right. A family in Houston have gone on the record to say, essentially, that they are thankful that Nadal Hassan shot their daughter three times. The daughter agrees with this sentiment. Video here. W… --- ## [The democrats are not playing 11 dimensional chess. They are incompetent. There is a difference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democrats-are-not-playing-11-dimensional-chess-they-are-incompetent-there-is-a-difference/637145)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-democrats-are-not-playing-11-dimensional-chess-they-are-incompetent-there-is-a-difference/637145 "2012-10-15T23:28:05Z")
With Obama losing the first debate one thing that comes up in liberal circles is the theory that Obama is playing 11 dimension (or 7, or 3, or 5, take your pick) chess and outclassing the right via some long term strateg… --- ## [Does your state give out licenses/ID's on the same day you apply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-state-give-out-licenses-ids-on-the-same-day-you-apply/275204)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2004, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-state-give-out-licenses-ids-on-the-same-day-you-apply/275204 "2004-11-21T23:11:13Z")
Here in this thread jgroub talks about his wife needing some form of identification for a fast approaching trip. Lots of people posted variations of “duh, just go to the DMV and renew the license or get a non-drivers i… --- ## [Israelis vs Palestinians-Who are the "good guys"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israelis-vs-palestinians-who-are-the-good-guys/694257)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israelis-vs-palestinians-who-are-the-good-guys/694257 "2014-07-31T13:13:43Z")
In a GD thread, debaser states: So apparently, I’m one of those people. In this 66 year old(?) conflict, is there a good guy? I’m still on the fence. Poll to follow. --- ## [Ask the guy who was once horribly depressed, and now is living the ecstatic life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-was-once-horribly-depressed-and-now-is-living-the-ecstatic-life/616043)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-was-once-horribly-depressed-and-now-is-living-the-ecstatic-life/616043 "2012-03-29T20:28:46Z")
Since I occasionally see threads on depression here asking for advice on same, I thought I’d open the floor for questions. DISCLAIMER: my path may not be yours, and some of the more vociferous board denizens would vehem… --- ## [How much money would I need to earn today to live comfortably in 1960?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-would-i-need-to-earn-today-to-live-comfortably-in-1960/549993)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-would-i-need-to-earn-today-to-live-comfortably-in-1960/549993 "2010-08-20T07:12:38Z")
I was originally going to put this in GQ, but it seems half opinion. I know that in the 1960’s, people could have a traditional family, house, car and 2 kids on what today would be considered a near-poverty level (by to… --- ## [Ask the guy with 8 kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-with-8-kids/588518)
**Author:** [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-with-8-kids/588518 "2011-07-15T16:58:45Z")
There seems to be some degree of curiosity about my family life, so I am starting my own thread for it. First set of questions came from PandaBear77: What. Specifically, Orthodox Jewish. We are happy to welcome into… --- ## [Tomatoe soup and grilled cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomatoe-soup-and-grilled-cheese/711769)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomatoe-soup-and-grilled-cheese/711769 "2016-01-15T19:29:44Z")
Can you have one without the other? And what kind of cheese? Can it be cheddar or swiss or must it be american? And is condensed tomatoe soup from a can acceptable? If so should you make it with water or milk? Whole? 2%… --- ## [Should an unwanting father pay child support?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-an-unwanting-father-pay-child-support/470716)
**Author:** [@Punintentional](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punintentional)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-an-unwanting-father-pay-child-support/470716 "2008-11-05T01:07:37Z")
I was reading another thread about rape and child support and i thought of this. Say a man has a one night stand with a woman, she gets pregnant and tells the man. The man tells her he wants nothing to do with this chi… --- ## [Botticelli - June 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2021/943330)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 492\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2021/943330 "2021-07-07T03:09:41Z")
Technically 52 minutes early, but here we go: I am A --- ## [Do you/should you turn the map upside down when heading south?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-should-you-turn-the-map-upside-down-when-heading-south/597555)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-should-you-turn-the-map-upside-down-when-heading-south/597555 "2011-09-28T23:16:47Z")
I’ve heard people talk in scathing tones about “the sort of people who turn the map upside down” when travelling south - the implication being that they’re spatially unaware and can’t cope with reversing things mentally.… --- ## ["Democrat" Zell Miller to Honour Swift Boat Vets?!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrat-zell-miller-to-honour-swift-boat-vets/280421)
**Author:** [@annaplurabelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/annaplurabelle)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrat-zell-miller-to-honour-swift-boat-vets/280421 "2012-07-25T00:29:31Z")
Here: The very same Zell Miller who introduced John Kerry in March 2001: Flip-flopper or just flipped? This is the very same Zell Miller who is joining Fox News as a political analyst. Why wasn’t this “zellout” kic… --- ## [Is anyone seriously preparing for the end of America right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-seriously-preparing-for-the-end-of-america-right-now/918051)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-seriously-preparing-for-the-end-of-america-right-now/918051 "2020-09-10T00:17:42Z")
As I mentioned in another thread, an acquaintance of mine is seriously making major life choices and changes based on the fear of a violent civil war breaking out after the election. This got me thinking: there’s a lot … --- ## [Mysteries in your family.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-in-your-family/721109)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-in-your-family/721109 "2015-06-12T02:39:56Z")
1. I’m 47. My mother is 74. She has two sisters, all of whom are alive. My mom’s side of the family has always been a big mystery to me. Her dad died when she was young, and she has never talked about him. I vaguely rec… --- ## [Collection of Muslim condemnations of terror attacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collection-of-muslim-condemnations-of-terror-attacks/737714)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collection-of-muslim-condemnations-of-terror-attacks/737714 "2015-11-23T02:32:19Z")
One of my Facebook friends has become virulently Islamophobic recently, and he claims there was a “deafening silence” of Muslim voices condemning the recent Paris attacks. That is, of course, ridiculous, as any quick goo… --- ## [American Chinese food: Regional differences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-chinese-food-regional-differences/667476)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-chinese-food-regional-differences/667476 "2013-10-10T22:25:12Z")
Does anyone else think there are some significant regional differences in Chinese food in the United States? A friend of mine once told me, back when I was thinking I wanted to live in Connecticut, that one of the thing… --- ## [Friend's house smells like dog.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-house-smells-like-dog/574959)
**Author:** [@Curious3d](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curious3d)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-house-smells-like-dog/574959 "2011-03-21T23:38:34Z")
My friend’s house is clean, but it smells like wet dog 90% of the time. She has 2 dogs, both sweet, but one is older and doesn’t get bathed often enough. He stinks. You pet him, your hand stinks. He leans on you, that pa… --- ## [Spotting a familiar actor in a surprising place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-a-familiar-actor-in-a-surprising-place/615805)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-a-familiar-actor-in-a-surprising-place/615805 "2012-03-29T19:51:40Z")
I’ve been watching the TV show The Book Group on Hulu. It’s a British comedy, set and filmed in Glasgow, Scotland. One of the actors portrays an American. I’m watching the first episode and suddenly I realize I’ve see… --- ## [Cannibal movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-movies/479788)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-movies/479788 "2009-09-14T15:51:57Z")
My Dinner Was Andre When Harry et Sally Babette’s The Feast Dick Soup Rat-a-Louie Hamburger Mel A Man For All Seasonings any others? --- ## [Dilbert The Complete Series How did it fail??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dilbert-the-complete-series-how-did-it-fail/531801)
**Author:** [@Qwakkeddup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwakkeddup)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dilbert-the-complete-series-how-did-it-fail/531801 "2010-03-11T05:07:56Z")
I just found the box set of Dilbert. IIRC it only ran on television for three weeks. I never got to watch it due to having to be at work when it came on. The story I remember was it was canceled as a failure after two s… --- ## [Computer Science and Irrational Numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-science-and-irrational-numbers/506916)
**Author:** [@Hellestal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hellestal)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-science-and-irrational-numbers/506916 "2009-08-21T23:35:48Z")
This is an open-ended question. I just want to know anything interesting related to the topic. I’ve got a limited math background (intro to analysis, topology), and I’m aware that computers use 1s and 0s to make shiny t… --- ## [How would Obama, if elected President, tear this country apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-obama-if-elected-president-tear-this-country-apart/467802)
**Author:** [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-obama-if-elected-president-tear-this-country-apart/467802 "2008-10-31T05:52:07Z")
I just finished a conversation with an older relative of mine who made this assertion several times that if elected President, Obama would tear this country apart. How would this work? By what mechanism would he tear it … --- ## [What amazing plans did you have as a teenager that were derailed by real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-amazing-plans-did-you-have-as-a-teenager-that-were-derailed-by-real-life/587480)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-amazing-plans-did-you-have-as-a-teenager-that-were-derailed-by-real-life/587480 "2011-07-15T17:17:42Z")
I remember thinking that I could avoid doing any real work, and that I could find a job where everyone would let me half-ass my way through everything. Then I graduated college and went to law school. Now I feel like an… --- ## ["Good morning Worm Your Honour"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-morning-worm-your-honour/138045)
**Author:** [@ZooMetropolis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZooMetropolis)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-morning-worm-your-honour/138045 "2023-02-25T14:15:59Z")
In the song The Trial, from Pink Floyd’s excellent album The Wall, this is the verse that starts the song. I wanted to know what the meaning of this “Worm Your Honour” is, because someone told me that it is how the judg… --- ## [When is SCOTUS due to rule on the latest gay marriage issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-scotus-due-to-rule-on-the-latest-gay-marriage-issue/721782)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-scotus-due-to-rule-on-the-latest-gay-marriage-issue/721782 "2015-06-26T15:31:13Z")
There was a gay marriage issue that came before SCOTUS back in April. When are they due to deliver a ruling on it? --- ## [What is up with cyclists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-cyclists/732442)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-cyclists/732442 "2016-01-08T09:05:51Z")
Today, over the course of my walk home (Cambridge and Somerville, MA), I saw twelve-- TWELVE-- cyclists run red lights. For comparison, I only saw four cyclists not run red lights. I also saw one cyclist ride the wrong… --- ## [Ridiculously elaborate job titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculously-elaborate-job-titles/619429)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculously-elaborate-job-titles/619429 "2012-04-29T17:39:09Z")
I met a guy today who works at a major clothing retailer. His title? Customer Experience Coordinator. He’s a sales clerk. Sheesh. Gimme a break. --- ## [What's wrong with the EPA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-epa/778414)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-epa/778414 "2017-02-13T22:51:15Z")
It would be hard not to notice the right’s disdain for the EPA and I want to know why. Is there any logical, factual evidence that the EPA is corrupt or not making policies based on evidence? Of all of Trump’s EOs, the … --- ## [Oil of Olay contains aborted fetuses.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oil-of-olay-contains-aborted-fetuses/211827)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oil-of-olay-contains-aborted-fetuses/211827 "2003-11-09T16:19:21Z")
A friend of my wife really believes this. A search was unsuccessful. I’d like some evidence that it’s an urban legand. --- ## [What are the Must See OOC College Football Games of 2011?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-must-see-ooc-college-football-games-of-2011/588735)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-must-see-ooc-college-football-games-of-2011/588735 "2012-01-10T15:32:07Z")
It’s about time to be making a list of the important Out-Of-Conference games to be played this coming season. Have any lists already been posted by the media? If so, please link to them. Otherwise, name your own. --- ## [Does POTUS really need that much security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-potus-really-need-that-much-security/704822)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-potus-really-need-that-much-security/704822 "2014-11-21T15:13:33Z")
So the G20 summit has just concluded in my home town of Brisbane. There was security theater galore, but thankfully nothing like the scenes from Toronto occurred. I suppose Australia was too far to travel for the super-s… --- ## [... nobody's bitching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobodys-bitching/457952)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobodys-bitching/457952 "2008-07-31T16:21:49Z")
Okay, I’ll start. In the announcement thread, Jerry tells us he finally fixed whatever the hell happened and he’s ever so graciously offered us a three-day subscription extension to compensate for the loss of posting ov… --- ## [Chicago: where are the water tanks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-where-are-the-water-tanks/588019)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-where-are-the-water-tanks/588019 "2011-07-07T18:41:13Z")
If you’re a Dirty Jobs fan, you’ve probably seen the episode in which Mike helps a crew in New York City to build a rooftop water tank. It’s one of my favorite episodes, and it’s available here, on the website of the co… --- ## [Why doesn't Fox News have any Black Anchors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-fox-news-have-any-black-anchors/642216)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-fox-news-have-any-black-anchors/642216 "2013-05-18T00:03:01Z")
This is a serious questions. Why? If they are Fair and Balanced wouldn’t they want a news force representative of that? Also, do they have any other minority anchors other than Rivera? source: --- ## [Are there any known "lost arts"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-known-lost-arts/209168)
**Author:** [@godzillatemple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/godzillatemple)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2003, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-known-lost-arts/209168 "2003-10-30T15:05:39Z")
I’m a firm believer in progress and tend to think that we live in an “age of miracles” unequaled in the history of the world. And yet, I occasionally read stories about ancient civilizations that supposedly had technolo… --- ## [Should I not get involved with this woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-not-get-involved-with-this-woman/659484)
**Author:** [@Fantome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fantome)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-not-get-involved-with-this-woman/659484 "2013-05-28T01:40:53Z")
I met a woman a little over a week ago and I’m really falling for her. My feelings are stronger for her than hers are for mine. She is the sweetest woman I’ve ever met (from what I can tell so far). She has stressed how … --- ## [How Would You Re-Design The Human Body?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-re-design-the-human-body/645473)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-re-design-the-human-body/645473 "2013-01-03T17:03:18Z")
OK - so say your job up was to design the human body - you get a decent salary and have some nice benefits, but your final design is due next week. What upgrades or changes would you have made in the design of humans? … --- ## [CA raises fines for using your phone while driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-raises-fines-for-using-your-phone-while-driving/535222)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-raises-fines-for-using-your-phone-while-driving/535222 "2010-04-09T00:24:07Z")
Well, they almost have. Link. Not only are the fines going up (first time offense was originally $20, now $50), but you will also get a point on your record. Personally, this really upsets me. No, I promise I’m not just… --- ## [Frasier reboot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frasier-reboot/990213)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frasier-reboot/990213 "2025-02-02T23:39:50Z")
First full trailer for ‘Frasier’ reboot drops – and it’s new city, same Frasier (msn.com) ‘Frasier’ Revival Trailer: Kelsey Grammer Steps Back into Frasier Crane (people.com) It’s been 20 years since we last saw Dr. Fr… --- ## [Amazon Kindle; A Few Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-kindle-a-few-questions/504061)
**Author:** [@Otter\_Snacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otter_Snacks)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-kindle-a-few-questions/504061 "2009-08-28T18:46:56Z")
Do you have experience with a Kindle? I was considering getting one, and wanted some feedback whether it was easily-readable, scratch-resistant, good on battery, worth the $300 price tag, etc. I love actual books as mu… --- ## [Aging Vietnam Veteran Transexuals are Impossible to Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aging-vietnam-veteran-transexuals-are-impossible-to-please/422952)
**Author:** [@lobstermobster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobstermobster)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aging-vietnam-veteran-transexuals-are-impossible-to-please/422952 "2007-10-22T02:58:24Z")
All I wanted was a pitcher of margaritas and a patio to drink it on. After a particular grueling week ethically wrangling a bunch of doctors, this was the first thing I thought when I woke up to a beautiful day on Satur… --- ## [Doctors, I've got white stuff on my uvula and swollen glands. What might it be?(TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctors-ive-got-white-stuff-on-my-uvula-and-swollen-glands-what-might-it-be-tmi/260812)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2004, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctors-ive-got-white-stuff-on-my-uvula-and-swollen-glands-what-might-it-be-tmi/260812 "2004-08-23T15:47:25Z")
Well, that pretty much explains it. I live in China, so they can’t do anything about it. My throat is moderately sore, but there is white stuff on and around the uvula(there is one little white thing almost hanging off … --- ## [Regional Stereotypes Outside the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-stereotypes-outside-the-u-s/329940)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-stereotypes-outside-the-u-s/329940 "2005-11-14T22:05:59Z")
Many U.S. states have a “stereotype” that is far from corresponding to the reality of the people living there, but which exists in much the way that the frugal, kilt-wearing Scotsman of legend does. For example, the dou… --- ## [Jim Tressel suspended for two games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-tressel-suspended-for-two-games/573990)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-tressel-suspended-for-two-games/573990 "2011-05-04T17:31:17Z")
Brief Story Here Obviously I am not privy to all the details, but this doesn’t pass the smell test to me and but I think he is only getting a slap on the wrist. Suspended for two games. OK…but Toledo? Akron? There a… --- ## [Midnight at the Oasis. Huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midnight-at-the-oasis-huh/216084)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midnight-at-the-oasis-huh/216084 "2003-12-01T20:45:39Z")
So I have about 30 volumns of Rhino Records “super Hits of the 70’s”. This is the music the was popular when I was a teenager. Sometimes I like to listen to these songs and LAUGH MY ASS OFF:p :stuck\_out\_tongue: … --- ## [Traffic cops shouldn't carry guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-cops-shouldnt-carry-guns/940091)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-cops-shouldnt-carry-guns/940091 "2021-05-02T05:18:05Z")
This may sound like a radical proposal, but I don’t think traffic cops should routinely carry guns. They can wear bullet proof vests, and carry tasers to protect themselves. In the rare cases that they do need a gun, the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=880&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=882&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)