# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=930&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:** 931 --- ## [What should I put on my checks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-my-checks/10221)
**Author:** [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 1999, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-my-checks/10221 "1999-10-31T16:12:00Z")
So I’m ordering new checks. I decided to pay a bit extra for something that fits my personality. Thus, here is the design I will purchase: \\ **Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-those-who-implied-that-hillary-clinton-faked-her-concussion-to-avoid-the-senate-inquiry/645623 "2013-01-09T16:44:38Z") Now she’s hospitalized with a blood clot stemming from that concussion. Sitting congressmen were among those who made such accusations. I hope they are ashamed of themselves for their ridiculous accusation (but I doubt… --- ## [You can't like that! I like that!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-like-that-i-like-that/347759)
**Author:** [@bubastis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubastis)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2006, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-like-that-i-like-that/347759 "2006-03-16T20:34:10Z")
Does anyone else feel, like me, that once something that you are fond of enters the mainstream, then it loses its appeal for you? This stems from the current Johnny Cash revival; I’ve been a fan of The Man in Black for … --- ## [Could a future President simply cancel the ACA or other laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-future-president-simply-cancel-the-aca-or-other-laws/678471)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-future-president-simply-cancel-the-aca-or-other-laws/678471 "2014-01-14T16:50:48Z")
Some of you may recall a little law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that went into effect a short while ago. One of the odd aspects of the law is that President Obama has made many changes to it,… --- ## [Dungeons and Dragons 4th ed. preview: Swamp Hobbits!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-4th-ed-preview-swamp-hobbits/433233)
**Author:** [@Terrifel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terrifel)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2008, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-4th-ed-preview-swamp-hobbits/433233 "2008-03-10T14:11:02Z")
–or at least that’s the part that stood out most for me after perusing the recently published “Wizards Presents: Races and Classes” at the bookstore today. I get the distinct impression that the game is doing all it can… --- ## [TSA checking of breasts legit seems a bit over the top-no pun intended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-checking-of-breasts-legit-seems-a-bit-over-the-top-no-pun-intended/268794)
**Author:** [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2004, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-checking-of-breasts-legit-seems-a-bit-over-the-top-no-pun-intended/268794 "2004-10-17T12:15:30Z")
A San Diego woman objected to her treatment by TSA screeners who wanted to feel her breasts. :eek: Hey, I’m all for safety and preventing someone from smuggling weapons, explosives, and the like aboard aircraft. Just … --- ## [Creationism vs. evolution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creationism-vs-evolution/237673)
**Author:** [@iamme99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamme99)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2004, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creationism-vs-evolution/237673 "2004-04-06T01:01:53Z")
A very Interesting article below. \*\*The question for debate is - since creationism is really a religious belief and is not backed by any science or factual evidence, why should it be considered as valid to be taught in … --- ## [Slow Dancing questions for women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-dancing-questions-for-women/220234)
**Author:** [@Treebeard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treebeard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2003, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-dancing-questions-for-women/220234 "2003-12-24T08:07:23Z")
I am a man, and I like to slow dance. When I do, I become… aroused. Other men most likely experience the same thing. My questions to women: 1. Do you usually know it? (Sometimes you will know for sure, I kn… --- ## [TV shows with narrated intro sequences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-with-narrated-intro-sequences/514282)
**Author:** [@ivn1188](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivn1188)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-with-narrated-intro-sequences/514282 "2009-10-20T00:33:14Z")
I’m looking for TV shows that feature an intro sequence with narration, explaining the premise of the show. Things like the A-Team, Knight Rider, Renegade, Otherworld, Friday the 13th the Series, Quantum Leap, etc. Sta… --- ## [If Europeans had settled in Africa would they have done a better job than current Africans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-europeans-had-settled-in-africa-would-they-have-done-a-better-job-than-current-africans/755648)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-europeans-had-settled-in-africa-would-they-have-done-a-better-job-than-current-africans/755648 "2016-05-28T07:34:45Z")
Let say for a moment that when European settlers arrived they killed of many tribes and mated with the rest. Leaving few pure native Africans. Instead of extracting resources however, they decided to start a colony like… --- ## [Fighting depression.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-depression/521996)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-depression/521996 "2009-12-23T06:07:31Z")
I’ve considered and re-considered this thread a million times. I don’t want it to turn into another “Get over it, Loser!” pit thread. But I need to put it down and I need people who won’t be so annoyed with me for being … --- ## ["Use only alkaline batteries"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-only-alkaline-batteries/432879)
**Author:** [@Key\_Lime\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Key_Lime_Guy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-only-alkaline-batteries/432879 "2008-01-10T18:02:57Z")
The remote control devices for the Wii operate on AA batteries - and they go quickly! The manual says “Use only alkaline batteries. Do not use lithium ion, nicad, nimh, carbon zinc, or any other non-alkaline batteries.” … --- ## [Would you buy or use a used mattress??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-or-use-a-used-mattress/361008)
**Author:** [@Stillwell\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stillwell_Angel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2006, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-or-use-a-used-mattress/361008 "2006-06-18T01:05:36Z")
As mentioned in another thread, we just bought a house. Before we move we are trying to sell off a bunch of stuff we don’t need/want. We have a lovely solid pine twin bed, we are asking a really low price. You don’t fin… --- ## [Can chronic masturbation lead to impotence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-chronic-masturbation-lead-to-impotence/593642)
**Author:** [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-chronic-masturbation-lead-to-impotence/593642 "2011-08-30T04:02:44Z")
We were told this in sex ed way back when, but the guy the brought in to teach it was…odd. He said that you would train your brain to only respond to hand stimulation, and so be unable to get an erection otherwise. I w… --- ## [Will Twitter’s new ownership alter the political landscape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-twitter-s-new-ownership-alter-the-political-landscape/963440)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-twitter-s-new-ownership-alter-the-political-landscape/963440 "2022-11-10T23:45:37Z")
Mentioned this on another thread, but thought it deserved its own. There’s been plenty of talk up to now about several topics related to Twitter: how Trump’s ban seems to have reduced his reach and influence, and how … --- ## [is it legal for a merchant to refuse cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-for-a-merchant-to-refuse-cash/542649)
**Author:** [@Generic\_Userid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Generic_Userid)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-for-a-merchant-to-refuse-cash/542649 "2010-06-12T16:17:06Z")
I know, y’all ain’t lawyers, and this ain’t a legal advice board, but without actually spending $$ hiring a lawyer, I don’t know any other way to find this answer … Note that by “cash” I don’t mean a bag of nickels, I m… --- ## [Steel exterior door frames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steel-exterior-door-frames/624459)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steel-exterior-door-frames/624459 "2013-05-07T12:10:36Z")
Someone kicked in my (steel) front door some years ago while I was away. I didn’t worry much about it then, but as I get older I feel more concerned. The door is steel, but the frame is wood, and that’s what broke. I di… --- ## [Must gain fat and muscle at same time truth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-gain-fat-and-muscle-at-same-time-truth/560219)
**Author:** [@SomeUserName11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SomeUserName11)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-gain-fat-and-muscle-at-same-time-truth/560219 "2010-11-15T21:03:27Z")
I heard something about this… that it’s not possible to gain muscle mass without fat at the same time. Any truth here? Links? --- ## [What roads are safer - highway or surface?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-roads-are-safer-highway-or-surface/567114)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-roads-are-safer-highway-or-surface/567114 "2011-01-11T22:16:37Z")
A discussion on an email list had me thinking that as scary as the interstate highways can be, there are overall more accidents on “surface” streets. Then, I realized I have no clue whether that’s true. Does anyone hav… --- ## [What do you do with your (used) cooking grease?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-used-cooking-grease/436108)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-used-cooking-grease/436108 "2008-02-08T14:00:06Z")
My husband has an odd habit of taking grease (e.g. from cooking a burger), and tossing it into the rose bushes outside. He doesn’t want to clog the drains, you know. My beagle appreciates it except for the thorns. Me?… --- ## [Rule of thumb for cost to build a house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rule-of-thumb-for-cost-to-build-a-house/612580)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rule-of-thumb-for-cost-to-build-a-house/612580 "2012-02-14T02:15:45Z")
Here’s a really stupid question: Is there a rule of thumb for how much per square foot a house typically costs to build? I know, I know, I can hear it now–of course a house could either be a shack or the Taj Mahal, so … --- ## [Milk in the U.S? (Florida specifically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milk-in-the-u-s-florida-specifically/579129)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milk-in-the-u-s-florida-specifically/579129 "2011-04-29T01:48:49Z")
Every time I head down south for a vacation, I have fun going to the grocery store near our winter place and seeing all the different things that Publix has versus the grocery stores here in Canada. Good tasting Corn Pop… --- ## [Ask the comic guy 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-comic-guy-2/186700)
**Author:** [@DK2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DK2)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-comic-guy-2/186700 "2003-09-22T06:18:48Z")
Well since the first “ask the comic guy” thread seems to be pretty dead I thought I would start a new one to keep things going and hopefully to provide a fresh start. Anyway if your a big comic buff like I’am you usually… --- ## [I hate when I do that in the MMP! - old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-when-i-do-that-in-the-mmp-old/991640)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-when-i-do-that-in-the-mmp-old/991640 "2023-10-23T11:55:28Z")
For the last couple of days, and for reasons I cannot fathom, I have been biting the inside of my lower lip when I eat. It hurts like @&^#$@)%\* and yet I keep doing it. Don’t know what leads to it, but I HATE IT!!! I e… --- ## [So what's D&D like these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-d-d-like-these-days/261403)
**Author:** [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2004, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-d-d-like-these-days/261403 "2004-09-09T19:38:20Z")
I used to play AD&D way back when, but I never kept up with the game’s changes. How have the rules changed between AD&D and the 3rd Edition (that’s the current rules, right)? I am sure there are tons of changes, so wha… --- ## [What will be in Trump’s “Large, Detailed, but Irrefutable REPORT?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-in-trump-s-large-detailed-but-irrefutable-report/988663)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-in-trump-s-large-detailed-but-irrefutable-report/988663 "2023-08-22T20:26:47Z")
(His capitalization, not mine.) Trump announced on “Truth Social” that he will release a report on Monday August 21st about the 2020 election that will provide “complete exoneration.” Let’s speculate on what it could c… --- ## [Justified Season 4 Finale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-4-finale/654697)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-4-finale/654697 "2013-04-12T22:14:08Z")
Didn’t see a thread for this already. A little surprising. My thoughts: I’ve spent a lot of time complaining here and on different forums about Boyd’s uncanny ability to avoid his comeuppance, but boy did his chickens c… --- ## [Why do SWAT teams wear ski masks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-swat-teams-wear-ski-masks/707271)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-swat-teams-wear-ski-masks/707271 "2014-12-18T00:55:49Z")
When SWAT teams, or their non-US equivalents, are shown in the media they are often wearing ski masks (e.g. hereduring the current hostage situation in Australia, or here and herefrom Google image search on “SWAT team”) … --- ## [Didn't get a thank-you call, email, or note for a gift; now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-get-a-thank-you-call-email-or-note-for-a-gift-now-what/418476)
**Author:** [@Sycorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sycorax)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2007, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-get-a-thank-you-call-email-or-note-for-a-gift-now-what/418476 "2007-09-10T21:54:46Z")
In mid-August, I sent my niece a birthday card with a gift card (in a very generous amount, I might add). I’ve received no phone call, email, or written note of thanks. It wouldn’t be so bad if it had been just a gree… --- ## [Do food stamp (EBT) recipients now vote largely for the GOP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-food-stamp-ebt-recipients-now-vote-largely-for-the-gop/682563)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-food-stamp-ebt-recipients-now-vote-largely-for-the-gop/682563 "2014-03-03T17:06:36Z")
I base this question after reading a Bloomberg article which states: Also: The 2008 Financial Crisis changed a lot in this country. Did it change the demographics of federal EBT recipients too? Is it just a coinc… --- ## [Chopsticks as a gift: Meaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chopsticks-as-a-gift-meaning/469244)
**Author:** [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chopsticks-as-a-gift-meaning/469244 "2008-10-24T09:49:11Z")
When my brother returned from China, he gave me some very nice chopsticks as a gift. Makes sense, right? But then a waiter at a favorite sushi restaurant gave me chopsticks as a gift (we dine there frequently). So, I’m … --- ## [How many animal lives is one human life worth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-animal-lives-is-one-human-life-worth/493662)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-animal-lives-is-one-human-life-worth/493662 "2009-05-01T12:41:33Z")
You may already be aware of the story of Mandy K, a 32-year-old woman mauled by a polar bear in a Berlin after climbing into the bear’s enclosure. I open this thread not to call Mandy an idiot, as that is obvious, but b… --- ## [A burger NEEDS fries!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-burger-needs-fries/724539)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-burger-needs-fries/724539 "2015-07-16T19:10:20Z")
I’ve been married for 28 years to a wonderful woman who I love to death, but sometimes I just have to wonder if she hates me or what. Occasionally… like tonight… we get busy and she will bring home some fast food for di… --- ## [Funniest movie comedy moments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funniest-movie-comedy-moments/562802)
**Author:** [@stegon66](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stegon66)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funniest-movie-comedy-moments/562802 "2010-12-07T10:34:50Z")
With so many of us confessing to be underwhelmed by the comedy classic The Hangover, just what are your funniest movie comedy moments? Three spring to mind for me though I’m sure I’ll recall more later. When Katharine … --- ## [Victor Stenger's Cosmological Fine Tuning Counterarguments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victor-stengers-cosmological-fine-tuning-counterarguments/705131)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victor-stengers-cosmological-fine-tuning-counterarguments/705131 "2014-11-27T06:49:52Z")
I’m not sure where best to put it, so I’ll put it here. For some time I’ve been hearing about the idea that the universe is “fine-tuned” for life, as claimed by various forms of christian apologists - notably creationis… --- ## [How is any luxury spending ethical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-any-luxury-spending-ethical/302334)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2005, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-any-luxury-spending-ethical/302334 "2005-05-10T21:52:41Z")
Ok, I realize how naive this sounds, but I mean it as a genuine question: If every day people die for lack of a few dollars to buy antibiotics or clean water, how is it ethically justifiable to spend money on a set of p… --- ## [Shampoo for oily, thick hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shampoo-for-oily-thick-hair/575644)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shampoo-for-oily-thick-hair/575644 "2011-03-24T14:41:22Z")
Go to the local grocery store or drugstore. Look at the shampoos. IME 75% of them will be for dry hair. 25% will be for so-called normal hair. What do you do when your hair is oily and thick naturally? I am talking abou… --- ## [Stop browsers jumping when loading!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-browsers-jumping-when-loading/600338)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-browsers-jumping-when-loading/600338 "2011-10-25T16:03:44Z")
How many times have you clicked on the wrong link because just before you click, the browser loads an image and jumps the page down? Wouldn’t it make much more sense to have the page fixed about your current screen as it… --- ## [Famous People With "Love" Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-with-love-children/273198)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-with-love-children/273198 "2015-12-07T19:03:24Z")
The late Henry Ford (the founder of FORD Motor Co,) had an illegitimate son , whom he never (publicly) acknowledged. This man wound up becoming an executive at FORD, and retired after a lifelong career at FORD. I don’t t… --- ## [Jackie Robinson rotunda at new NY Mets stadium - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-rotunda-at-new-ny-mets-stadium-why/491962)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-rotunda-at-new-ny-mets-stadium-why/491962 "2009-04-06T21:03:08Z")
This probably has a factual answer, but since it’s baseball-related I put it here. If the mods feel it should be in GQ, that’s fine. I was reading this articlefrom the NY Daily News about the new stadiums for the Yankee… --- ## [RESOLVED: Using the term "democrat party" should be a bannable offense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-using-the-term-democrat-party-should-be-a-bannable-offense/920174)
**Author:** [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-using-the-term-democrat-party-should-be-a-bannable-offense/920174 "2021-03-03T14:32:14Z")
It’s trolling, pure and simple. It’s ignorant and juvenile beneath the dignity of posters here. It’s obnoxious. From a recent thread: Oh, and don’t worry, I’ve been deliberately leaving democrat party uncapitalized… --- ## [Roommate Wants Apt for 2 Nights for Affair Sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roommate-wants-apt-for-2-nights-for-affair-sex/578638)
**Author:** [@lehkz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lehkz)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roommate-wants-apt-for-2-nights-for-affair-sex/578638 "2011-04-18T22:14:43Z")
Here are the facts: Roommate is having affair with married family man Dude is coming into town, suggesting she ask me to sleep elsewhere for 2 nights while they rendezvous (sex it up) What do you think I should do? S… --- ## [USA the Most Successful Nation in Human History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-the-most-successful-nation-in-human-history/462484)
**Author:** [@Petrobey\_Mavromihalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petrobey_Mavromihalis)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2008, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-the-most-successful-nation-in-human-history/462484 "2008-09-11T14:21:38Z")
I’ve had a think and this is probably the best forum for this. Sorry if I’m wrong. So, there’s a IMHO thread about the 3 most important issues in the US elections. It’s been fairly interesting. However in one aside Cisc… --- ## [So who is Anakin's father?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-anakins-father/303700)
**Author:** [@Rusalka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rusalka)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2005, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-anakins-father/303700 "2005-05-24T16:52:09Z")
I’m sorry if this was covered before. I remember in the first episode, his mother says: “he has no father”, but who is it really? --- ## [Superhighway/N. American Union](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhighway-n-american-union/481848)
**Author:** [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhighway-n-american-union/481848 "2009-01-28T13:59:09Z")
What’s the deal with the proposed, 8-lane superhighway, the Amero (sp - like a Euro $), North American Union, etc. I keep hearing about it but most people I talk to seem to blow it off by giving it the “conspiracy nut” … --- ## [Why do older pictures look so bad (yellowish, drab).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-older-pictures-look-so-bad-yellowish-drab/610595)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-older-pictures-look-so-bad-yellowish-drab/610595 "2012-01-26T17:30:45Z")
Why do many older photographs look so bad? The most noticable effect is a constant strong yellow/orange hue. Many of them also appear very muted. Here are examples from 1980. 1 2 3 4 5 Or just go to Google and typ… --- ## [Why is homosexuality considered a sin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-homosexuality-considered-a-sin/19070)
**Author:** [@red\_dragon60](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/red_dragon60)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2001, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-homosexuality-considered-a-sin/19070 "2001-03-11T14:03:17Z")
First off, I put this here because inevitably, this will turn into a debate. That’s what I want. Anyway, why do some religions consider homosexuality a sin? It is not like you are killing someone or sleeping with your ne… --- ## [How long should a life insurance payment take?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-should-a-life-insurance-payment-take/368980)
**Author:** [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2006, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-should-a-life-insurance-payment-take/368980 "2006-08-17T05:03:35Z")
My mom passed away Saturday before last. My older brother and I racked up some debts having her cremated and arranging for a memorial service at her church. She had life insurance, and the premiums were kept up to date. … --- ## [the almost turkey day mmp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-almost-turkey-day-mmp/843602)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-almost-turkey-day-mmp/843602 "2019-11-28T01:50:51Z")
yep, i started it and since its almost turkey day I figured why not :slight\_smile: So everyone ready for the grocery sales next week? all of ours start on Wednesdays I think we bought almost everything but I hope potat… --- ## [Between you and I, what's up with the misuse of "I"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-you-and-i-whats-up-with-the-misuse-of-i/764748)
**Author:** [@rickp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rickp)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-you-and-i-whats-up-with-the-misuse-of-i/764748 "2016-09-06T14:36:31Z")
Over the last 10 years or so, I’ve noticed more and more people misusing the first person nominative case, for example, “between you and I.” What I suspect has happened is that folks have become so fearful of using “me” … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=929&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=931&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)