# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=958&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:** 959 --- ## [How should Bill Cosby be remembered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-bill-cosby-be-remembered/847050)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-bill-cosby-be-remembered/847050 "2020-02-06T19:11:44Z")
Bill Cosby has not died, but another recent celebrity death brought to mind the fact that Bill Cosby is 82 years old and may not be with us for many more years. How should he be remembered when he dies? --- ## [Ann Coulter's jaw wired shut](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-coulters-jaw-wired-shut/474514)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-coulters-jaw-wired-shut/474514 "2008-12-03T16:02:09Z")
Honest! OK, she does most of her work through a keyboard, but still! Karma! :smiley: --- ## [Favourite Novelty Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-novelty-songs/494664)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-novelty-songs/494664 "2009-05-04T00:16:10Z")
I miss the days when you could count on at least one really good novelty song per year :slight\_smile: What are some of your favourite novelty songs My favourites would be Guitarzan (Ray Stevens) Temptation (Red Ingle… --- ## [American Idol, 3/1-3/3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-1-3-3/573096)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-1-3-3/573096 "2011-03-06T00:54:38Z")
Boys tonight, girls tomorrow, results Thursday. Song spoilers will be in the next post in order to avoid the mouseover problem. --- ## [Marketing Bloopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-bloopers/407302)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Socks)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-bloopers/407302 "2007-06-13T00:12:40Z")
What are some embarrassing mistakes companies have made in ads? I read that during the 1980s Cola Wars, Coke and Pepsi were in heated competition for the Chinese market, so they both made ads. But Coke’s ad translated as… --- ## [What five-letter word doubles its size when you add two letters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-five-letter-word-doubles-its-size-when-you-add-two-letters/41450)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2000, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-five-letter-word-doubles-its-size-when-you-add-two-letters/41450 "2000-12-16T01:23:52Z")
I heard this one recently. I do not have the answer. --- ## [Things that should be deductions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-be-deductions/682190)
**Author:** [@ThisUsernameIsForbidden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisUsernameIsForbidden)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-be-deductions/682190 "2014-03-02T06:43:54Z")
More specifically: things an individual should be able to exempt from taxable income on state and federal tax forms. It seems we pay taxes on some things several times. For example, gasoline, or diesel fuel. We pay about… --- ## [You get to fix one of your pet peeves about shows and movies...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-to-fix-one-of-your-pet-peeves-about-shows-and-movies/760460)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-to-fix-one-of-your-pet-peeves-about-shows-and-movies/760460 "2016-07-29T11:54:31Z")
Here’s the deal: thanks to a fantastic stroke of good luck, you are going to change careers. And your mission will be to remedy one minor thing that drives you nuts about TV shows and movies. Pick carefully, you can’t ch… --- ## [Allan Sherman Reference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allan-sherman-reference/607500)
**Author:** [@WaltP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WaltP)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allan-sherman-reference/607500 "2012-07-11T13:10:03Z")
I’ve been wondering this for a while now. Maybe the TMs can shed some light on this. In Allan Sherman’s medley Schticks and Stones (My Son the Folk Singer album) he sings to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: God… --- ## [Baseball Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-questions/717405)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-questions/717405 "2015-04-26T23:50:36Z")
Hi SD, Baseball Questions I’ve always wondered. Why do managers argue with umpires? Do they really have a chance of getting the ump to reverse a call? Is it for the drama, or is there some strategy behind it? To r… --- ## [Is Autism caused by Tylenol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-autism-caused-by-tylenol/812932)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-autism-caused-by-tylenol/812932 "2018-04-28T16:58:40Z")
According to Dr. John Gray (the Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus guy), Cuba has the same kind of Immunization schedule for children as the US, yet has a low incidence of Autism due to one vital difference…cuban ch… --- ## [What do people DO on weekends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-do-on-weekends/107317)
**Author:** [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2002, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-do-on-weekends/107317 "2002-05-06T21:12:36Z")
Okay, a little backstory - I’m a 24 year old guy, just moved into the Chicago suburbs last July. At the moment, I live alone but in about 3 weeks, a friend of mine will be moving in with me. Anyway, what the hell do pe… --- ## [What % of gross revenues go to a well known comedian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-of-gross-revenues-go-to-a-well-known-comedian/670836)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-of-gross-revenues-go-to-a-well-known-comedian/670836 "2018-02-12T17:52:00Z")
I’m watching an episode of Louie where he talks about his career going nowhere (I’m sure he was engaging in hyperbole though). I’ve looked into going to some of his shows in the area in the past, they were about $40 a se… --- ## [Songs that change completely (and stay that way) somewhere in the song.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-change-completely-and-stay-that-way-somewhere-in-the-song/705310)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-change-completely-and-stay-that-way-somewhere-in-the-song/705310 "2014-12-04T11:37:29Z")
I’m talking about songs that start out and establish a certain tune and melody and speed…and then it gets totally changed (almost to a whole new song) somewhere in it and stays like that (or continues to change) for the … --- ## [My dog stares at the wall (slightly long) UPDATE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-stares-at-the-wall-slightly-long-update/366757)
**Author:** [@malita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malita)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-stares-at-the-wall-slightly-long-update/366757 "2012-02-07T20:24:03Z")
I’m not sure if this is more Mundane and Pointless, or a cry for help, but here goes. My dog has started staring at the wall. For hours. And hours. A little background info, you ask? Dog in question is a 3.5 year ol… --- ## [Best way to make ten grand work for me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-make-ten-grand-work-for-me/556500)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-make-ten-grand-work-for-me/556500 "2010-10-13T04:33:37Z")
What would you do (savings or investment-wise) with $10,000? Where would it make you the most money? --- ## [So posting anywhere else on the internet equals banning now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-posting-anywhere-else-on-the-internet-equals-banning-now/719416)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-posting-anywhere-else-on-the-internet-equals-banning-now/719416 "2015-05-09T03:39:32Z")
I’ve never understood the dopes mentality that the dope is so sacred that once one posts on this board they can only ever post on this board or if you posted elsewhere on the internet then your’re not allowed to post her… --- ## [Roger Ebert really hated these movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-ebert-really-hated-these-movies/655151)
**Author:** [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-ebert-really-hated-these-movies/655151 "2013-04-13T18:35:35Z")
Snerk. --- ## [Time to break 'Enigma' using modern methods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-break-enigma-using-modern-methods/310641)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2005, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-break-enigma-using-modern-methods/310641 "2005-07-06T18:15:46Z")
This thread reminded me of a question I’ve wondered about for a while - using contemporary cryptographic methods and state-of-the-art hardware (and with an “infinite” supply of encoded messages to study), how long would … --- ## [America or China ? Which do you choose to be the number 1 superpower ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-or-china-which-do-you-choose-to-be-the-number-1-superpower/617611)
**Author:** [@simple\_homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simple_homer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-or-china-which-do-you-choose-to-be-the-number-1-superpower/617611 "2012-04-09T11:17:09Z")
As an American I often hear and see America bashing in my travels around the world. China is now the number 2 superpower, but how many people would like to see China as number 1 ? So, which would you choose to be numbe… --- ## [Standards of male beauty: what are they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standards-of-male-beauty-what-are-they/650243)
**Author:** [@Troppus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troppus)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standards-of-male-beauty-what-are-they/650243 "2013-02-17T00:27:53Z")
There are frequent discussions of curvy women and arguments about whether women are curvy enough. Long hair versus short hair, tattoos, piercings… seems like posters here have a type they prefer and deviations from that … --- ## [Fountain drink machine stops when full. How does it know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fountain-drink-machine-stops-when-full-how-does-it-know/390238)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2007, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fountain-drink-machine-stops-when-full-how-does-it-know/390238 "2007-02-03T07:06:29Z")
I work in a restaurant which has a standard fountain soda machine. You place a cup on the angled grating, it rests against a metal bar which dispenses the drink. Pretty basic. Here’s what has baffled me and my co-worker… --- ## [How do Hollywood stars get so buff, so quickly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-hollywood-stars-get-so-buff-so-quickly/212539)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-hollywood-stars-get-so-buff-so-quickly/212539 "2003-11-13T15:05:15Z")
Over the years, I’ve heard many Hollywood celebrities say that, in preparation for a movie role: “I had to get ripped/in great shape/really buff really fast.” I’ve heard Hollywood trainers say the same thing: that their… --- ## [World Champions who were not the best.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-champions-who-were-not-the-best/602062)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-champions-who-were-not-the-best/602062 "2011-11-17T10:23:33Z")
The thread on the employment of the term World Champions in American sports got me thinking. Since for many sports the World Champion is decided by winning a tournament, not necessarily for being the best by some objecti… --- ## [Final-Lee: 1776 (the Musical) Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-lee-1776-the-musical-thread/483012)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-lee-1776-the-musical-thread/483012 "2009-02-05T20:51:36Z")
As part of the Son of SDMB Musicals Thread. For those who haven’t had a chance to watch it recently or aren’t familiar with it at all, The Wiki the Official Site At the end of the thread I’ll give some YouTube links … --- ## [Are there nerves in bones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-nerves-in-bones/608046)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-nerves-in-bones/608046 "2012-01-01T19:40:55Z")
Are there nerves in bones? if you break a bone, is the pain from the broken bone itself, or from the effect of the injury on surrounding muscle and tissue? when old bone injuries ache, what causes it? --- ## [Which is stupider: lowrider cars that rip their bumpers off on 3" curbs, or topheavy lifted trucks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-stupider-lowrider-cars-that-rip-their-bumpers-off-on-3-curbs-or-topheavy-lifted-trucks/699125)
**Author:** [@Chetumal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chetumal)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-stupider-lowrider-cars-that-rip-their-bumpers-off-on-3-curbs-or-topheavy-lifted-trucks/699125 "2014-09-24T22:58:24Z")
Saw several examples or both while driving through South Carolina this weekend. Which is stupider? Lowering your car so low that it rips its bumpers off trying to negotiate a 3" curb, or lifting your truck so high it w… --- ## [Missingmoney.com - found me $336.00](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missingmoney-com-found-me-336-00/555293)
**Author:** [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missingmoney-com-found-me-336-00/555293 "2010-12-23T01:32:14Z")
I really would advise everyone to go to Missingmoney.com and check to see if your state is holding on to any of your cash. No, it’s not a scam. Whenever some agency/business/company/whatever tries to send you a check, … --- ## [Do you have to explain where you got a bunch of cash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-explain-where-you-got-a-bunch-of-cash/996033)
**Author:** [@Garak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garak)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-explain-where-you-got-a-bunch-of-cash/996033 "2024-03-05T19:49:44Z")
Yeah you have to report income to the IRS but that’s just a once a year thing am I correct? So in this hypotheical you have a million dollars in cash in a bag open visible in your car and a police sees it and asks where … --- ## [Snorting salt water to help clear sinuses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snorting-salt-water-to-help-clear-sinuses/386950)
**Author:** [@cruel\_butterfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cruel_butterfly)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2007, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snorting-salt-water-to-help-clear-sinuses/386950 "2007-01-07T15:28:03Z")
My husband has a pretty bad sinus problem right now. I don’t think it’s an infection (yet); it seems to just be really bad congestion. His solution is to go into the shower with a glass of warm salt water (not sure what… --- ## [Was buying baby alligators from ads in comic books really a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-buying-baby-alligators-from-ads-in-comic-books-really-a-thing/719024)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-buying-baby-alligators-from-ads-in-comic-books-really-a-thing/719024 "2015-05-07T03:34:13Z")
I was watching an episode of the old TV show “Leave It To Beaver” where the boys ordered a baby alligator from an ad in their comic book. It arrived in a shoe-box with holes in it and they raised it until it was a coupl… --- ## [American Idol 2/28 Go Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-2-28-go-bo/292359)
**Author:** [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-2-28-go-bo/292359 "2005-03-06T11:30:24Z")
Look at you all early! :stuck\_out\_tongue: I’m pulling for Bo too, and I’d like to see Travis Tucker shine tonight. I think he’s been flying under the radar but has more to show us. --- ## [Which state would make the worst independent country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-state-would-make-the-worst-independent-country/684491)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-state-would-make-the-worst-independent-country/684491 "2014-04-02T20:17:11Z")
Inspired by this comment by silenus in GQ. If California were an independent country it would have the worlds 12th largest economy. But which state would be worst off out of the 50 without the rest of the Union - and wh… --- ## [Left pizza on counter overnight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-pizza-on-counter-overnight/802410)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-pizza-on-counter-overnight/802410 "2017-11-25T01:45:51Z")
In what I hope was not a sign of declining mental faculties, I covered up my leftover pizza with foil, then promptly did not put it in the refrigerator. I’m still going to bring a couple of slices with me for lunch, but … --- ## [Your favorite obsolete computer program/utility.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-obsolete-computer-program-utility/527717)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-obsolete-computer-program-utility/527717 "2010-02-19T13:57:03Z")
The “What was your first computer?” thread got me to thinking about the old programs that I used to love to use. My favorite was a utility called Xtree. As you can tell from the screenshot, it looked very much like Win… --- ## [Cracker Barrel adds Impossible Sausage to their menu, conservatives lose their minds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-barrel-adds-impossible-sausage-to-their-menu-conservatives-lose-their-minds/969101)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-barrel-adds-impossible-sausage-to-their-menu-conservatives-lose-their-minds/969101 "2022-08-11T13:32:29Z")
Cracker Barrel has decided to add Impossible Sausage to their menu. Conservatives are not happy. How dare they provide options to people!!! :grin: “Don’t you ever try to push that crap in my direction. Stick to the ba… --- ## [Select only smart people for a colony. Do their descendants remain smart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/select-only-smart-people-for-a-colony-do-their-descendants-remain-smart/631341)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/select-only-smart-people-for-a-colony-do-their-descendants-remain-smart/631341 "2012-08-15T02:32:10Z")
Another crazy idea that occurred as I was watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics this evening. I was looking at all those young healthy faces, and had in the back of my mind the news reports of the Olympic Vill… --- ## [FUCKING DEER! They ate all my whole fucking sunflower garden! ERRRR!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-deer-they-ate-all-my-whole-fucking-sunflower-garden-errrr/255257)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2004, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-deer-they-ate-all-my-whole-fucking-sunflower-garden-errrr/255257 "2004-07-17T23:19:37Z")
Woke up this morning looked outside at the soupy humidity wafting up from the cool lawn…and like always, I looked over to the large sunflower patch my wife and I are growing and :eek: :mad: Their all STU… --- ## [Sinatra: Great singer, tiny man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinatra-great-singer-tiny-man/741887)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinatra-great-singer-tiny-man/741887 "2016-01-08T18:02:47Z")
I just listened to “This American Life”'s hour-long tribute commemorating what would have been Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, and a few other pieces that seem to have been engineered as a campaign by his estate. The fi… --- ## [Netflix's The Crown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-the-crown/771042)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-the-crown/771042 "2020-11-19T15:10:57Z")
Is anyone else watching The Crown? I started last night and an up to episode 3. This is really good. The casting is superb. If you loved The Audience you’ll love this. --- ## [Nipple rocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipple-rocks/468910)
**Author:** [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipple-rocks/468910 "2008-10-22T12:26:02Z")
When I was going through puberty I got what some people call nipple rocks. Small, hard masses behind my nipples that were mildly painful. Does anyone know what those things are exactly and why they occur? --- ## [Free will doesn't exist, what does this even mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-doesnt-exist-what-does-this-even-mean/648791)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-doesnt-exist-what-does-this-even-mean/648791 "2013-02-04T10:52:35Z")
I’m honestly curious how anyone could think freewill doesn’t exist, or what exactly is the position? That everyone is preprogrammed from birth to do…what exactly? --- ## [Okay, everyone that gets their panties all in a twist over cyclists, in here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-everyone-that-gets-their-panties-all-in-a-twist-over-cyclists-in-here/313110)
**Author:** [@threemae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/threemae)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2005, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-everyone-that-gets-their-panties-all-in-a-twist-over-cyclists-in-here/313110 "2005-07-28T23:27:49Z")
Recently, someone from Britain started a thread about how they didn’t like cyclists because they felt as if they didn’t obey traffic laws. Several other posters went on to contribute actual empirical evidence to that th… --- ## [I want to know the FUNNIEST or WEIRDEST dream you've ever had!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-the-funniest-or-weirdest-dream-youve-ever-had/243084)
**Author:** [@Satyricon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satyricon)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2004, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-the-funniest-or-weirdest-dream-youve-ever-had/243084 "2004-05-07T16:58:13Z")
Ahhh, the mysteries of the human mind… I don’t know why, but I love hearing about other people’s crazy dreams. It’s a form of cheap entertainment for me. I think part of the fascination comes from the fact that often ou… --- ## [NHL: October 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2011/598823)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2011/598823 "2011-11-02T17:58:09Z")
Well, here is the first of the monthly NHL threads. These threads are a place to discuss anything and everything about the NHL. There was great participation last year and all are welcome to post about the league or your… --- ## [Deity for my Cleric in D&D](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deity-for-my-cleric-in-d-d/573775)
**Author:** [@Kapelteta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kapelteta)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deity-for-my-cleric-in-d-d/573775 "2012-03-17T18:13:46Z")
I have a friend from work who has talked me in to starting up a D&D gaming group with a few other friends. I chose to play a Cleric because i have enjoyed playing a healer in most multi-player video games that have the o… --- ## [Pre-Poll: Funniest Movie Of All Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-funniest-movie-of-all-time/599300)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-funniest-movie-of-all-time/599300 "2011-10-14T04:35:00Z")
What do you think is the funniest movie ever made? Please note the singular “movie”-post only one movie, not a list of your favorites. I don’t mind if you tell use about others you also like, but you have to pick your … --- ## [Video games that you loved but ohers hater or neglected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-you-loved-but-ohers-hater-or-neglected/720975)
**Author:** [@dr\_zippermeyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dr_zippermeyer)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-you-loved-but-ohers-hater-or-neglected/720975 "2015-06-22T01:02:57Z")
So, have you ever been in love with a game that were hated by reviewers or gaming community? Or just neglected? I remember that in the last years of Amiga, the game called Basejumpers were published. I only had demo ver… --- ## [Neil Degrasse Tyson accused of assaulting women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-accused-of-assaulting-women/825400)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-accused-of-assaulting-women/825400 "2019-03-16T21:25:53Z")
accused of groping and 1 case of rape --- ## [The Christmas Music Recommendations Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-christmas-music-recommendations-thread/739079)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-christmas-music-recommendations-thread/739079 "2015-12-08T15:54:48Z")
Merry Christmas! This thread is for us to make recommendations for Christmas music that might otherwise fly beneath the radar. Please include links to where you can buy the tracks or albums online. I’m currently liste… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=957&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=959&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)