# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=889&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:** 890 --- ## [Challenger II takes 70 RPG hits and survives: true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenger-ii-takes-70-rpg-hits-and-survives-true/471043)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenger-ii-takes-70-rpg-hits-and-survives-true/471043 "2023-07-01T18:43:25Z")
Wikipedia states a Challenger II sustained 70 RPG hits in Basra, 2003. All crew survived. Their reference is a BBC news article where a defence consultant repeats the claim (trustworthy?). Is this true or not? --- ## [What should an atheist do at a funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-an-atheist-do-at-a-funeral/187943)
**Author:** [@Schnauzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnauzer)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2003, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-an-atheist-do-at-a-funeral/187943 "2003-07-24T13:28:25Z")
I have been an atheist for several years now, and until recently I have not had the need to go to a funeral. The funeral I went to a few months ago was a full church do and I felt that I could not participate in the pray… --- ## [Why are old women always spying on (younger?) people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-old-women-always-spying-on-younger-people/545913)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-old-women-always-spying-on-younger-people/545913 "2010-07-15T23:31:42Z")
Where I live an elderly (way over 65) woman stared out the window at the people who go by, with a eye filled with disdain. She especially is afraid of dogs. At the office an elderly (retirement age + some more) woman re… --- ## [I have to run two miles in 16 minutes. Tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-run-two-miles-in-16-minutes-tips/456742)
**Author:** [@mshar253](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mshar253)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-run-two-miles-in-16-minutes-tips/456742 "2008-07-28T16:46:39Z")
OK, I understand that I’m not exactly running a marathon here. By next weekend, ideally, I hope to be able to run two miles in sixteen minutes. I’m not horribly out of shape, but I’m not particularly fit, either… I’m a… --- ## [Do you use "anymore" to mean "these days"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-anymore-to-mean-these-days/725678)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-anymore-to-mean-these-days/725678 "2015-07-30T01:43:29Z")
Perhaps include region in which you grew up, and when you learned that context. I’m curious how widespread this is. --- ## [Inexpensive, Nice Weddings - is it possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inexpensive-nice-weddings-is-it-possible/666658)
**Author:** [@Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Long_Time_First_Time)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inexpensive-nice-weddings-is-it-possible/666658 "2013-10-28T11:45:16Z")
In the span of 2 months, I went from 0 daughters engaged to 2. They both are now trying to plan weddings on a budget. One in Atlanta and the other in Madison, WI. We are getting increasingly frustrated with how difficul… --- ## [You fookin' airhead feck! You gave away HARRY POTTER! (1 boxed spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fookin-airhead-feck-you-gave-away-harry-potter-1-boxed-spoiler/313057)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2005, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fookin-airhead-feck-you-gave-away-harry-potter-1-boxed-spoiler/313057 "2005-08-06T20:28:04Z")
I own HARRY POTTER & THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE but have only read a few pages so far. I realized I needed to drag out my copy of Order of the Phoenix and re-read the part about the fight at the Ministry of Magic. I went ou… --- ## [What's the pre-buzz on Peter Jackson's "King Kong"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-pre-buzz-on-peter-jacksons-king-kong/330607)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2005, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-pre-buzz-on-peter-jacksons-king-kong/330607 "2005-12-15T07:54:48Z")
I’m not going to register over at “Ain’t it Cool”, which is where I would usually look for uber-early movie talk, so I resort to the good Dopers. Anybody heard any early screening buzz on the quality of this film? I’m … --- ## ["Oh, no she didn't", with the second "D" silent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-she-didnt-with-the-second-d-silent/719326)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-she-didnt-with-the-second-d-silent/719326 "2015-05-08T18:26:27Z")
I’m pop culture impaired. Where exactly did this come from? --- ## [Junior Tennis Champion-Too fat to play. Fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-tennis-champion-too-fat-to-play-fair/634244)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-tennis-champion-too-fat-to-play-fair/634244 "2012-09-12T16:30:30Z")
I don’t follow tennis and didn’t know who the young lady was until today. But my mind is a-working over the story about her: I can’t make up my mind on how I feel about this! On one hand, I agree with her mother. Th… --- ## ["Fly me to the moon" would you go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-me-to-the-moon-would-you-go/781009)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-me-to-the-moon-would-you-go/781009 "2017-03-08T12:34:23Z")
The good people at SpaceX have declared a goal to land two private citizens on the moon next year. If money wasn’t a factor would you be willing to go up on their maiden voyage? What about one soon after? Ever? --- ## [Le't see those rape statistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-see-those-rape-statistics/157710)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2003, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-see-those-rape-statistics/157710 "2003-02-28T19:02:04Z")
For those assholes out there who don’t believe the high rape statistics, I’ve put together this little poll for the women of the board. This poll is 100% anonymous. Neither myself nor anyone else has any way of tracing … --- ## [Polar Bear vs. Chimpanzee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polar-bear-vs-chimpanzee/657649)
**Author:** [@Neo-Calredic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neo-Calredic)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polar-bear-vs-chimpanzee/657649 "2013-05-09T20:50:38Z")
My wife and I got into a debate about this the other night, and I’m curious to see what other people think. The scenario is simple: A male polar bear and male chimpanzee, both of average size, are pitting against one a… --- ## [Best way to find out who's living in the attic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-out-whos-living-in-the-attic/393689)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-out-whos-living-in-the-attic/393689 "2016-07-03T02:56:36Z")
There are creatures in my boyfriend’s attic. Scurrying scratching creatures. He’s going to go up there soon to look around (has to acquire a ladder first), to try and figure out what to do. Here’s the problem. They’re … --- ## [bowlegged lesbians, "niglets" and "You people"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowlegged-lesbians-niglets-and-you-people/159038)
**Author:** [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2003, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowlegged-lesbians-niglets-and-you-people/159038 "2003-04-03T17:39:44Z")
Let me tell you about an administrative assistant in our office. She’s is rather…well, ignorant and often doesn’t know that some of the things that come out of her mouth are…INFURIATINGLY RACIST - along with the commonp… --- ## [I got an invite to a white power board...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-invite-to-a-white-power-board/693227)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-invite-to-a-white-power-board/693227 "2014-07-18T02:45:05Z")
…via PM. It looks like the spammer was banned. I just wonder if he/she spammed everyone’s inbox or looked for people who might be suitably disposed. I assume not that latter, since I’m brown. --- ## [Who does this guy remind you of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-guy-remind-you-of/491031)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-guy-remind-you-of/491031 "2009-04-07T18:40:11Z")
Here is a picture of King Edward IV of England. Who does he remind you of? He reminds ME of someone, very distinctly - I just can’t put my finger on who it is. A celebrity - somebody famous and recognizable. Here is an… --- ## [Carding Non-Alcoholic Beer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carding-non-alcoholic-beer/484349)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carding-non-alcoholic-beer/484349 "2009-02-05T14:34:15Z")
A couple of weeks ago I was shopping in a supermarket with my father. We were buying non-alcoholic beer, but no alcohol. The clerk who was ringing up our bill asked for a birthday. I think she meant me, but I told her my… --- ## [WHat are your favorite/most disturbing True Crime books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-most-disturbing-true-crime-books/672767)
**Author:** [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-most-disturbing-true-crime-books/672767 "2013-11-28T03:44:07Z")
I have no read true crime in years and am looking for some things to disturb me. Books I have read in the past include: \[ul\] \[li\]Helter Skelter\[/li\]\[li\]Devil’s Knot\[/li\]\[li\]The Stranger Beside Me\[/li\]\[li\]Some book abou… --- ## [From 'hot' to 'not' over the course of the show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-hot-to-not-over-the-course-of-the-show/440129)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-hot-to-not-over-the-course-of-the-show/440129 "2008-03-08T09:10:56Z")
What t.v. characters started off the series being the ‘hot’ one, and then, over the course of the series grew old, or fat, or ‘not hot’ somehow? I can think of a good one. Mrs. Brahms on “Are You Being Served?”. She s… --- ## [If they chose to, could Texas secede from the union?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-chose-to-could-texas-secede-from-the-union/684480)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-chose-to-could-texas-secede-from-the-union/684480 "2014-03-29T19:05:03Z")
Or Maine? Can a state pull a Crimea and vote to become an independent entity? I presume all federal aid and services would stop. But maybe Texas or Maine would be ok with that. What really prevents this from happen… --- ## [What If Prince Charles Killed Someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-prince-charles-killed-someone/572429)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-prince-charles-killed-someone/572429 "2011-02-26T17:48:25Z")
This is a purely hypothetical question, and I have to admit I don’t know the finer points of the law in this area. But what if Prince Charles of England killed someone? As I understand it, most constitutional monarchies … --- ## [The odd coincidence MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odd-coincidence-mmp/573767)
**Author:** [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odd-coincidence-mmp/573767 "2011-03-14T10:11:38Z")
Vultures are a common sight in Cottonfield County and nearby areas. There are two varieties, the Turkey Vulture, so named for it’s bare red head which vaguely resembles that of a wild turkey. The other kind, in local par… --- ## [How does the military's heinous actions and ESPECIALLY serving in those institutions get such a pass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-militarys-heinous-actions-and-especially-serving-in-those-institutions-get-such-a-pass/711774)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-militarys-heinous-actions-and-especially-serving-in-those-institutions-get-such-a-pass/711774 "2015-02-20T17:37:02Z")
Specifically I’m referring to various military cover-ups. Whether its pilots shooting civilians and laughing about it or murders ruled suicides even though all the evidence flies in the face of such a ruling. And the mil… --- ## [Rape, Republicans, and Coercian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-republicans-and-coercian/671538)
**Author:** [@Karrius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karrius)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-republicans-and-coercian/671538 "2013-10-20T17:42:02Z")
In another thread, people are arguing that forcing others to have trans-vaginal ultrasounds in order to receive abortions isn’t rape. I think this is bullshit. First, these trans-vaginal ultrasounds are unnecessary, and… --- ## [Parents who fed their child ONLY oatmeal need their faces ripped off.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-who-fed-their-child-only-oatmeal-need-their-faces-ripped-off/372854)
**Author:** [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2006, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-who-fed-their-child-only-oatmeal-need-their-faces-ripped-off/372854 "2006-09-29T18:49:30Z")
Fuckin’ Jerkoffs. On Discovery Health the other day I saw a show which documented the case of a five or six year old child who was in for severe anemia (and some other related issues). The Docs are banging their heads … --- ## [Wayne Lapierre invents new fortune cookie meme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayne-lapierre-invents-new-fortune-cookie-meme/653054)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayne-lapierre-invents-new-fortune-cookie-meme/653054 "2014-08-16T13:24:15Z")
WP’s response to Sandy Hook: " The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun" Now he’s come out with this: “The one thing a violent rapist deserves is to face is a good woman with a gun!” Ev… --- ## [Look out would-be burglars, I'm gettin' a gun!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-out-would-be-burglars-im-gettin-a-gun/32341)
**Author:** [@fnord1966](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fnord1966)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2001, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-out-would-be-burglars-im-gettin-a-gun/32341 "2001-06-08T01:32:50Z")
Well, I know it isnt very “PC” but screw that crap. I am purchasing a new handgun, hopefully in the near future. A Beretta 92fs, or a 99fs In single and double action(99fs has adjustable sights wich I will probably go … --- ## [Why is Tom Cruise getting bashed for being happily in love????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-tom-cruise-getting-bashed-for-being-happily-in-love/308000)
**Author:** [@pace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pace)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2005, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-tom-cruise-getting-bashed-for-being-happily-in-love/308000 "2005-06-17T15:54:28Z")
ok, so he jumped on Oprah’s couch, so what??? Haven’t others experienced that level of extreme happiness??? I have… though I didn’t jump on a couch, but certainly jumped up and down, and even danced afterwards! … --- ## [Those for Obamacare: What guarantee do we have that the gov't won't go further?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-for-obamacare-what-guarantee-do-we-have-that-the-govt-wont-go-further/506365)
**Author:** [@athelas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/athelas)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-for-obamacare-what-guarantee-do-we-have-that-the-govt-wont-go-further/506365 "2009-08-16T00:38:20Z")
As Megan McArdle says, once the government becomes a major player in the healthcare market, it will face increased pressure to control the prices of inputs, from pharmaceutical to doctors and nurses. This will accelerat… --- ## [We're early, we're early and it ain't so important... a pointless MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-early-were-early-and-it-aint-so-important-a-pointless-mmp/534978)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-early-were-early-and-it-aint-so-important-a-pointless-mmp/534978 "2010-04-12T03:15:07Z")
My turn again, huh? Okay fine. I love Spring. It ties with Autumn as my favorite time of year. BUT the following conditions must be met to qualify as a lovely day: No preciptiation. Only a few happy little white cloud… --- ## [Why aren't child car seat alarms mandatory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-child-car-seat-alarms-mandatory/692297)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-child-car-seat-alarms-mandatory/692297 "2015-08-24T04:03:12Z")
CNN is airing the bail hearing for yet another parent that left a baby to die in the car. Another stupid, senseless and completely preventable tragedy. I’m trained as an electronics tech and even our school included lo… --- ## [Is Pence ready to step in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pence-ready-to-step-in/780414)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pence-ready-to-step-in/780414 "2018-06-02T15:19:43Z")
What is the likelihood that Mike Pence already has his “ducks in a row” if and when Trump steps down? Speech ready? New Vice President picked? With whom would he be able to privately plan for such a scenario? --- ## [No, you may not name your baby 'Messiah'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-may-not-name-your-baby-messiah/666038)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-may-not-name-your-baby-messiah/666038 "2013-09-21T04:06:08Z")
Tennessee Judge Rules Baby Can’t Be Named ‘Messiah’ Does this not sound like the Judge is enforcing her own religious views on U.S. citizens? Since she is acting as an agent of the State, is this not the establishment… --- ## [Hypothetical: Marijuana is completely legal and you're allowed to grow your own. Do you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-marijuana-is-completely-legal-and-youre-allowed-to-grow-your-own-do-you/956025)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-marijuana-is-completely-legal-and-youre-allowed-to-grow-your-own-do-you/956025 "2025-02-26T15:01:56Z")
Title pretty much sums it up. Common sense finally prevailed and MJ is legal and regulated under an amalgam of alcohol and tobacco regulations. With the added proviso that a legal consumer can have X plants or 2X plant… --- ## [Did Captain Bode (USS Chicago) really screw up at Guadacanal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-captain-bode-uss-chicago-really-screw-up-at-guadacanal/611923)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-captain-bode-uss-chicago-really-screw-up-at-guadacanal/611923 "2017-08-15T09:19:30Z")
In Neptune’s Inferno, it reports that Captain Bode of the USS Chicago took the blame during a Navy review for the defeat at Savo during the Guadacanal campaign. The book is somewhat ambiguous towards the responsibility … --- ## [Please help me debunk this alarmist page re Fukushima](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-debunk-this-alarmist-page-re-fukushima/621204)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-debunk-this-alarmist-page-re-fukushima/621204 "2012-05-12T07:37:59Z")
This has been spreading on facebook recently: http://www.naturalnews.com/035789\_Fukushima\_Cesium-137\_Plume-Gate.html AFAIK, if the roof of reactor 4 collapsed it would be a local disaster worsening local radiation cond… --- ## [Picture is hung level but looks crooked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picture-is-hung-level-but-looks-crooked/622817)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picture-is-hung-level-but-looks-crooked/622817 "2012-05-23T18:22:12Z")
You hang a picture. It’s quite large, about 2.5 meters wide by 1.5 meters tall. As far as measuring devices can determine (you use a good quality level as well as using a tape measure to measure up from the floor at bo… --- ## [Know ignorance, Know peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-ignorance-know-peace/47099)
**Author:** [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2001, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-ignorance-know-peace/47099 "2001-01-03T13:24:23Z")
In this thread, peace is up to his(?) usual shenanigans of making unfounded claims and downright erroneous statements. I didn’t want to mess up Manny and Chronos’ forum anymore so here it is. Bolded statements inside quo… --- ## [Do animals besides humans perform oral sex till orgasm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-besides-humans-perform-oral-sex-till-orgasm/308095)
**Author:** [@goBigRick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goBigRick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2005, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-besides-humans-perform-oral-sex-till-orgasm/308095 "2005-06-15T20:40:57Z")
I don’t know why I was thinking about this, but I was. I was really afraid to google it. Thanks. --- ## [How tall (or short) is too tall (or short) for you to find attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tall-or-short-is-too-tall-or-short-for-you-to-find-attractive/723796)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tall-or-short-is-too-tall-or-short-for-you-to-find-attractive/723796 "2015-07-03T00:12:00Z")
in your preferred gender, of course. Assuming that all factors work for you l – that is, that facial beauty, physical fitness, personality, intellect, and so forth are acceptable – how great a height differential makes a… --- ## [House Hunters & HH International](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-hunters-hh-international/542052)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-hunters-hh-international/542052 "2010-08-05T20:02:09Z")
I love this program. What I love most about it is observing the interaction between partners while they are house hunting. Are they dismissive of each other? Does one clearly dominate? Do they treat each other as lovi… --- ## [Lowest and highest coefficients of friction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowest-and-highest-coefficients-of-friction/221031)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2003, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowest-and-highest-coefficients-of-friction/221031 "2003-12-27T00:28:26Z")
Basically self-explanatory. Is there some extreme value that either can be (besides lower limit=0), and if so, what are they? Also, what are the highest and lowest that we’ve been able to produce? --- ## [State of Alabama offices closed for Confederate Memorial Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-alabama-offices-closed-for-confederate-memorial-day/447249)
**Author:** [@fervour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fervour)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2008, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-alabama-offices-closed-for-confederate-memorial-day/447249 "2008-05-02T04:44:38Z")
I don’t begrudge state workers their holidays. The state of Alabama has three holidays glorifying bigotry. In January when everyone else is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday, Alabama is celebrating MLK/ Gen… --- ## ["Your Claim is Untrue" is Not Allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-claim-is-untrue-is-not-allowed/695374)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-claim-is-untrue-is-not-allowed/695374 "2014-09-08T01:22:12Z")
I think I started a thread about this earlier. Reader’s Digest version - I have been mod noted for this post. The post in question reads as follows - The objection is that this could be read as an accusation of lyin… --- ## [2007 Weight Loss Club, June](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2007-weight-loss-club-june/406324)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2007, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2007-weight-loss-club-june/406324 "2007-07-01T09:57:48Z")
Hello and welcome to the June addition of our weight loss club. In order to keep this thread from becoming too large, here is the newest installment. Good luck losing! :slight\_smile: --- ## [I am astonished at how bad "30 Rock" is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-astonished-at-how-bad-30-rock-is/598734)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-astonished-at-how-bad-30-rock-is/598734 "2011-10-07T19:54:50Z")
I never saw a single episode of this show until Comedy Central put reruns in the 6-7 PM slot and moved Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert an hour earlier. Did CC sign a contract for only the unfunny episodes or something? … --- ## [Given names off the beaten path](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-names-off-the-beaten-path/659216)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-names-off-the-beaten-path/659216 "2013-05-30T15:39:18Z")
Do you know anybody named Goliath? How about Judas? At least there’s Benedict Cumberbatch, but I think we can let that one slide. Who else can you think of with a given name that goes against the grain? --- ## [Unusual medical procedures you've had or will have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-medical-procedures-youve-had-or-will-have/551035)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-medical-procedures-youve-had-or-will-have/551035 "2021-02-27T19:47:19Z")
I posted this x-ray of my tailbone in another thread and it got me thinking. The doctor who ordered that x-ray is now helping me find a surgeon to amputate my tailbone. This is a very uncommon procedure. He’s an old fart… --- ## [Does your cat like getting its butt scratched?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-cat-like-getting-its-butt-scratched/300471)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-cat-like-getting-its-butt-scratched/300471 "2005-04-23T18:40:59Z")
My cats do not. In fact, I have never known any cat that enjoys it. In my case, both of my totally mellow level 1 purring hairy doorstop cats, upon me scratching their butts, will spin their heads around and try and di… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=888&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=890&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)