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**Author:** [@DougC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DougC)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2004, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-did-swords-break/276131 "2004-11-29T20:25:36Z")
Some others elsewhere were discussing which martial-arts style swords to buy. I don’t have any interest or experience so I had no input, but one thing that was commented on I am curious about. One person commented t… --- ## [Street Epistemology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-epistemology/722433)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-epistemology/722433 "2015-07-13T01:45:08Z")
Peter Boghossian is an instructor of philosophy in Oregon. In 2013, he wrote a book entitled “A Manual for Creating Atheists.” Despite the catchy title, Boghossian states that he is not really interested in ‘creating ath… --- ## [72 year old woman marries 26 year old man(and then it gets weird)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/72-year-old-woman-marries-26-year-old-man-and-then-it-gets-weird/537779)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/72-year-old-woman-marries-26-year-old-man-and-then-it-gets-weird/537779 "2010-05-02T17:20:32Z")
Hey, I have nothing against an elderly lady and a young man marrying, but this one seems different someone. Hmmm…what is it? 72 Year Old Woman Marries 26 Year Old Man --- ## [Possible causes of frequent urination besides diabetes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-causes-of-frequent-urination-besides-diabetes/476447)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-causes-of-frequent-urination-besides-diabetes/476447 "2008-12-10T00:25:20Z")
First, I am not seeking medical advice here. I am in consultation with my physician regarding all medical matters. I’m just trying to broaden my knowledge. What might be the range of possible causes of frequent urinatio… --- ## [Who are the US intellectual heavyweights these days re contending social & political philosophies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-us-intellectual-heavyweights-these-days-re-contending-social-political-philosophies/621795)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-us-intellectual-heavyweights-these-days-re-contending-social-political-philosophies/621795 "2012-05-21T19:23:11Z")
Maybe I’m just getting older, but I can’t really recall any person or persons in the current political landscape of the United States who is regarded as a truly seminal thinker or important philosopher with respect to th… --- ## [Jewish Involvement in the TransAtlantic slave trade should be publicly researched...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-involvement-in-the-transatlantic-slave-trade-should-be-publicly-researched/629700)
**Author:** [@Tekefer007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tekefer007)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-involvement-in-the-transatlantic-slave-trade-should-be-publicly-researched/629700 "2012-07-31T01:20:26Z")
Dr. Tony Martin was harassed out of his job because he was interested in bringing research on the involvement of Jews in the TransAtlantic slave trade and rates of “ownership” of enslaved African people by Jews to the li… --- ## [Could a person unknowingly drink isopropyl alcohol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-person-unknowingly-drink-isopropyl-alcohol/693344)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-person-unknowingly-drink-isopropyl-alcohol/693344 "2017-11-15T23:29:28Z")
I read a news article about TGI Friday restaurants in NJ getting caught adulterating high end liquors on the bar, it said during testing one ended up being isopropyl alcohol with caramel color. :confused: I opened up a… --- ## [Ha! What English sounds like to those who don't speak it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ha-what-english-sounds-like-to-those-who-dont-speak-it/521645)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ha-what-english-sounds-like-to-those-who-dont-speak-it/521645 "2009-12-22T09:33:36Z")
I listen to a lot of foreign-language music and don’t understand the lyrics, so this is a fascinating and hilarious look/listen at how English must sound to those who don’t speak it. As it says on the blog: --- ## [How will the US debt be resolved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-us-debt-be-resolved/507429)
**Author:** [@athelas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/athelas)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-us-debt-be-resolved/507429 "2009-09-03T03:12:48Z")
It is a fact that the national debt, and the debt/GDP ratio, is increasing year by year. This is not sustainable - either something fundamental must change to gradually lower the debt/GDP ratio, or some cataclysm such a… --- ## [Michael Moore is a liar after all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore-is-a-liar-after-all/257665)
**Author:** [@milroyj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/milroyj)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2004, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore-is-a-liar-after-all/257665 "2004-08-03T20:18:22Z")
If you include doctoring newspaper headlines depicted in F911, which I do. http://www.pantagraph.com/stories/073004/new\_20040730034.shtml So what else in the film has been fabricated? --- ## [Worst Police Car: Chevy Suburban, Aveo or Ford Crown Victoria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-police-car-chevy-suburban-aveo-or-ford-crown-victoria/498588)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-police-car-chevy-suburban-aveo-or-ford-crown-victoria/498588 "2009-06-05T23:54:02Z")
Okay. Inspired by a GQ thread, I pose this question. Which of the above 3 vehicles is the worst choice for a police car? MODS: Ooops. Please amend worse to worst in title, at your leisure. --- ## [Why do some cashiers ask WHY you're buying something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-cashiers-ask-why-youre-buying-something/175601)
**Author:** [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2003, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-cashiers-ask-why-youre-buying-something/175601 "2003-05-21T09:49:30Z")
I don’t mean pleasant chit-chat about some interesting grocery items, or sympathizing if you’re buying a lot of medicine. I mean accusatory/sneering remarks over possibly unusual/questionable purchases. A bit of backst… --- ## [Hillary 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-2020/817873)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-2020/817873 "2018-07-20T05:22:18Z")
Yes, I know this has been done before, but its July, 2018, only 2 and a half years before the election. And the media is putting out more stories about her desire to run again. Should she? Would she beat Trump this time?… --- ## [Tide Laundry Detergent and Its Expense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tide-laundry-detergent-and-its-expense/530461)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tide-laundry-detergent-and-its-expense/530461 "2010-02-28T05:37:52Z")
Why is Tide so damn popular and expensive? I googled “why is tide so expensive” and came up with a bunch of forums, opinions and blogs…which really don’t serve to answer my question. IMHO, Tide performs no better nor s… --- ## [Adults roller skating, weird or OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-roller-skating-weird-or-ok/400950)
**Author:** [@LVgeogeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVgeogeek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-roller-skating-weird-or-ok/400950 "2007-04-21T19:26:21Z")
Me and a friend of mine want to go roller skating. We both used to be roller skate rink rats as kids, and though it has been quite a while since either of us has been skating, we really want to go. If you were at the ro… --- ## [Celebritites who are/were universally despised by their peers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebritites-who-are-were-universally-despised-by-their-peers/735357)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebritites-who-are-were-universally-despised-by-their-peers/735357 "2015-10-24T00:35:39Z")
As counterbalance to the current nice guy thread, who are/were the famously hated celebrities? A few that come to mind: Shannon Doherty Chevy Chase Val Kilmer From previous eras: Rex Harrison Andy Griffith Bette … --- ## [Tales of ChiDope Debauchery : The Official Wrap-Up Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-chidope-debauchery-the-official-wrap-up-thread/102345)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2002, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-chidope-debauchery-the-official-wrap-up-thread/102345 "2002-04-12T07:28:05Z")
I survived. More later. C’mon people … let’s post 'em. --- ## [Why don't you wash your hands after using the bathroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-wash-your-hands-after-using-the-bathroom/477655)
**Author:** [@What\_the\_deuce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the_deuce)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-wash-your-hands-after-using-the-bathroom/477655 "2008-12-20T02:33:47Z")
Does anyone here not wash their hands after using the bathroom? Why do you do that? Personally, I always wash my hands after using the toilet, because otherwise is just disgusting. If nobody pipes in, I’ll assume ther… --- ## [Cop killed in car chase, thugs charged with murder 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cop-killed-in-car-chase-thugs-charged-with-murder-1/201383)
**Author:** [@corndog\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corndog_man)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2003, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cop-killed-in-car-chase-thugs-charged-with-murder-1/201383 "2003-10-01T22:57:40Z")
I am from Memphis, and I was reading a tragic story on www.gomemphis.com (Memphis newspaper website), about three idiots stealing a couple of cases of candy bars and taking off from a discount store (from West Memphis Ar… --- ## [Why is the NFL not as enjoyable to watch, as it was 25 years ago? (or is it?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-nfl-not-as-enjoyable-to-watch-as-it-was-25-years-ago-or-is-it/596892)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-nfl-not-as-enjoyable-to-watch-as-it-was-25-years-ago-or-is-it/596892 "2011-09-26T17:40:59Z")
I guess you can’t argue that the NFL isn’t as popular as it’s ever been (what with the mega-stadium sellouts, fantasy football, etc), but do you feel that it’s really as enjoyable as it used to be? Maybe I’m just gettin… --- ## [Why Aren't Toilets made of Plastic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-toilets-made-of-plastic/677236)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-toilets-made-of-plastic/677236 "2021-03-30T18:21:21Z")
Ceramic toilets are durable-but they weigh a ton. Couldn’t they make them out of fiberglass reinforced plastics? the weight savings would be nice, and they probably would cost less to make. are there any? --- ## [Admission test question for 1st grade in Hong Kong.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admission-test-question-for-1st-grade-in-hong-kong/690485)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admission-test-question-for-1st-grade-in-hong-kong/690485 "2014-06-11T07:22:08Z")
http://www.mathtricks.org/math-tricks/a-hong-kong-math-trick/ Chinese are taking over the world.:slight\_smile: --- ## [Is it okay to ask out a girl at her job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-ask-out-a-girl-at-her-job/319078)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Rayner1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyle_Rayner1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2005, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-ask-out-a-girl-at-her-job/319078 "2005-08-31T08:12:45Z")
Listen… the last time I was here I wound up in the Pit so I’ll tone this post down. This girl is the coolest girl I ever met and you know I’ve been seeing other girls since but they dont match up. This girl works at a su… --- ## [What is the exact difference between Cow Corn and People Corn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-exact-difference-between-cow-corn-and-people-corn/371841)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2006, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-exact-difference-between-cow-corn-and-people-corn/371841 "2006-09-21T18:47:06Z")
I was driving in a very rural part of CT the other day with a realtor friend of mine looking at some property that may be coming up for sale and we saw a rather large cornfield full of rows and rows of corn. I asked when… --- ## [NFL Week 5:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/636589)
**Author:** [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/636589 "2012-10-10T14:57:09Z")
Home team last; Odds per Vegas.com’s aggregation of the Caesar’s, MGM, and Stations’s Books. Thursday Night Game Arizona (-1.5) - St. Louis. Sunday, Early Games. Miami - Cincinnati (-3.5) Cleveland - NY Giants (-9) … --- ## [On the liberal media.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-liberal-media/181201)
**Author:** [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2003, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-liberal-media/181201 "2003-06-25T11:09:20Z")
I have noticed that, amongst my more conservative brothers and sisters on this board, that there seems to be a fairly strong sentiment that the media is liberally biased. This is not something that a particular thread ha… --- ## [Whats the worst thing that you've ever come across online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-thing-that-youve-ever-come-across-online/690436)
**Author:** [@ContentWithTomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ContentWithTomorrow)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-thing-that-youve-ever-come-across-online/690436 "2014-06-11T23:45:08Z")
I was just through my spam folder in email and was signing up for a website when I came across an email. At first I thought it was a legitimate from one of my friends. I misread the link as deviantart and clicked it. No… --- ## [November 8, 2011 - not a good night for the Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/november-8-2011-not-a-good-night-for-the-right/602377)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/november-8-2011-not-a-good-night-for-the-right/602377 "2011-11-13T21:21:44Z")
It seems things may not be so dire for Democrats as some would have us think - Senate Bill 5 repeal sets table for Dems and Obama in 2012 Mississippi voters reject Personhood Amendment Mainers vote to continue Electio… --- ## [Mod rewrites an OP and tells us to respond to the re-write, not the OP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-rewrites-an-op-and-tells-us-to-respond-to-the-re-write-not-the-op/725335)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-rewrites-an-op-and-tells-us-to-respond-to-the-re-write-not-the-op/725335 "2015-07-20T15:21:42Z")
Here, Rune asks if homosexuality can be “cured”. And then further suggests it’s a disease by saying he didn’t want to debate whether or not it should be cured, only whether it is possible. People were understandably up… --- ## [Black-and-white films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-and-white-films/713266)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-and-white-films/713266 "2015-02-27T17:31:00Z")
In another thread, Charlie Wayne said: A long list follows. I didn’t want to hijack the other thread, so I’m starting this new one. I want to talk about B&W film as a medium for cinema, but I’m sure this will evolve … --- ## [Half the human population suddenly disappears- how screwed are the survivors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-the-human-population-suddenly-disappears-how-screwed-are-the-survivors/813599)
**Author:** [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-the-human-population-suddenly-disappears-how-screwed-are-the-survivors/813599 "2018-05-13T20:00:04Z")
(This may or may not be inspired by recent cinematic events) MODERATOR HEADS UP: the hypothetical posed in this OP has inevitably led to a discussion of spoilers (some open) below. Please proceed with caution. -Asimovi… --- ## [Is manipulation of the fourth dimension the answer to time travel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-manipulation-of-the-fourth-dimension-the-answer-to-time-travel/652864)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-manipulation-of-the-fourth-dimension-the-answer-to-time-travel/652864 "2013-03-16T16:09:03Z")
My impression of the fourth dimension is that it’s basically traces of the third dimension moving. So if I take a cube, and move it, then the fourth dimension (which we don’t see) is basically the trail behind it showing… --- ## [Legal/Insurance terms - Subrogation Claim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-insurance-terms-subrogation-claim/588875)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-insurance-terms-subrogation-claim/588875 "2011-07-14T18:57:24Z")
Yes I’ve googled this, yes I know I’m dense. Please explain wtf this is? About 9 months ago, I was in a car accident (I was not at fault) and required some medical treatment. I paid a shitload of it myself for my dedu… --- ## [Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Josh "Tank" Watts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mamas-dont-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-josh-tank-watts/639299)
**Author:** [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mamas-dont-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-josh-tank-watts/639299 "2012-11-01T20:08:04Z")
My first Pit thread & I’m not even sure where it begins or ends. Dumb-ass heaps abuse on double amputee Marine for wearing the wrong jersey & hilarity ensues. :rolleyes: --- ## [Will the United Kingdom break up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-united-kingdom-break-up/610395)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-united-kingdom-break-up/610395 "2012-02-02T14:23:32Z")
Should be an interesting discussion :slight\_smile: I have put it here instead of Elections, as equally to do with issues aside from the upcoming Scottish independence referendum as with the referendum itself. The UK is … --- ## [Songs with Woman in the Title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-woman-in-the-title/943042)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-woman-in-the-title/943042 "2021-06-01T15:36:47Z")
So today I decided to play only songs with Woman in the title. So far I have off the top of my head: Sweet Talking Woman Jet City Woman Pretty Woman Evil Woman Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) I am Woman I’m Every W… --- ## [A Joan Crawford estate sale (let the wire hanger jokes commence)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-joan-crawford-estate-sale-let-the-wire-hanger-jokes-commence/603356)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-joan-crawford-estate-sale-let-the-wire-hanger-jokes-commence/603356 "2011-12-14T20:31:45Z")
As a worshiper at the shrine of Joan Crawford, I am plotzing. I can’t afford to bid on anything (you know the “estimated prices” are one-tenth of what they will go for), but I will be there in my best fuck-me pumps and… --- ## [Is Sarah Silverman funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sarah-silverman-funny/421655)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sarah-silverman-funny/421655 "2007-10-09T15:19:29Z")
Seems to me that her main schtick is the shock of hearing potty language come out of the mouth of a rather attractive young woman. In The Aristocrats, her bit started funny, but she overexplained it. The first part was t… --- ## [What is wrong with my dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-dog/615534)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-dog/615534 "2012-03-22T05:23:16Z")
We adopted our dog 6 years ago. She was an adult at the time and they estimated her age to be about 2-making her about 8 now. She is a medium sized mixed breed: not sure what the mix is. She’s been a fantastic dog thus f… --- ## [Longest rhyming words?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-rhyming-words/493435)
**Author:** [@Bootis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-rhyming-words/493435 "2009-04-18T03:00:37Z")
inspired by this thread, which got me into quite a nitpicking mood based on the number of examples posted of 4 and 5 syllable words that don’t actually rhyme. I decided to set them straight with some real examples- excep… --- ## [Let's fix teenaged gunman shootings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-fix-teenaged-gunman-shootings/429028)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-fix-teenaged-gunman-shootings/429028 "2007-12-11T03:50:00Z")
Regarding Gun rampage US teen ‘wanted fame’ Couple of ideas: Stricter gun control measures Stricter penalties on parents of the perpetrators Would these help? --- ## [Fitting characters' names in tv, literature and movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-characters-names-in-tv-literature-and-movies/714593)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-characters-names-in-tv-literature-and-movies/714593 "2015-03-18T22:46:08Z")
I couldn’t really think of a better way to phrase the title, but I’m talking about when a character’s name reflects their personality or some other component of the story. It can be in literature, tv, or whatever and it … --- ## [My name is \_\_\_\_\_ Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-is-_____-montoya/79350)
**Author:** [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2001, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-is-_____-montoya/79350 "2001-09-24T18:37:38Z")
Anyone up for a game of The Princess Bride trivia? Here’s a few to start things rolling: -What three real places were mentioned in the movie? -How many times does Inigo Montoya say his signature line? -What is the na… --- ## [Ever do something THIS stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-do-something-this-stupid/212580)
**Author:** [@Omnipresent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omnipresent)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-do-something-this-stupid/212580 "2003-11-19T02:02:01Z")
So, the other night, I come home after having a few beers with a friend and, naturually, I’m looking for a little snack. Going through the cabinets I spy a box of macaroni and cheese (store brand, thank you very much). … --- ## [Who here got married, for the first time, latest in life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-got-married-for-the-first-time-latest-in-life/755215)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-got-married-for-the-first-time-latest-in-life/755215 "2016-05-27T15:01:56Z")
… and how long did it take you to adjust to the new situation? I got married on April 22 of this year, about three weeks before my 50th birthday (May 17). First marriage for me, third for her. Things I’m adjusting to: … --- ## [Belk Dept Stores - aren't allowing Salvation Army Kettles this Christmas. Any opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belk-dept-stores-arent-allowing-salvation-army-kettles-this-christmas-any-opinions/803451)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belk-dept-stores-arent-allowing-salvation-army-kettles-this-christmas-any-opinions/803451 "2018-01-24T12:17:35Z")
Fox is reporting this story with no explanation and typical outrage. It’s easily found. I don’t see a need to link to it. This thread isn’t about how Fox covers the news. I finally tracked down a more balanced article t… --- ## [The Limbaugh crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-limbaugh-crisis/421581)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2007, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-limbaugh-crisis/421581 "2007-10-20T15:00:13Z")
Recently, on the radio Rush Limbaugh made a comment that contained the phrase “phony soldiers.” In the actual soundbite it is not clear exactly what context he is giving to this term. Rush Limbaugh claims subsequently… --- ## [Have You Ever Been Mistaken For A Prostitute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-mistaken-for-a-prostitute/752821)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-mistaken-for-a-prostitute/752821 "2016-06-09T15:38:54Z")
I have not. But my wife was, once, when she was with me, no less! We were in a casino in a Santo Domingo hotel and I was playing blackjack. She was with me but not playing, and apparently this particular casino was a pla… --- ## [Why do people refer to themselves in the first person plural?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-refer-to-themselves-in-the-first-person-plural/456679)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-refer-to-themselves-in-the-first-person-plural/456679 "2012-03-26T02:52:41Z")
Of course, there is the “royal we,” which I never understood. Why does the queen say “we”? Then there are the politicians who say, “We have been campaigning hard and we expect to win,” or even in situations where they… --- ## [Narcissistic and borderline personality disorders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narcissistic-and-borderline-personality-disorders/502164)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narcissistic-and-borderline-personality-disorders/502164 "2009-07-12T01:54:45Z")
This guy I have been involved with off and on for the last 6 years was diagnosed a few months ago with Narcissistic Personality Disorder with traits of Borderline Personality Disorder. Personally I think there tends to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=989&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=991&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)