Lowe’s, Menards, HDepot, Which Should I Patronize?
2024年11月16日 · I’m mostly talking politics here; I’d rather not give money to MAGA or extreme libertarian businesses. Since the recent Washington Post controversy I’m cutting back on my …
How Tall was Napoleon? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
2025年1月4日 · Okay, he was cartooned by the British as being very short, and his nickname was “the Little Corporal” . So, for a century or more it was assumed he was fairly short. But recently …
2025 [THEMED] Celebrity Death Pool - Straight Dope
2024年12月3日 · NOTE: As we started in 2019, Themed Death Pool Lists will be posted and tracked in a separate thread. If you are looking for the 2024 Celebrity Death Pool thread, click …
Phrases (or words) Like "A Whole Nother" - Straight Dope
2009年5月29日 · I was thinking, it seems like the phrase “a whole nother,” is simply the word “another” and someone inserted a word between the “a” and the “nother” part. Is this so? I …
Weigh Stations - Why Are Many Closed? - Straight Dope
2005年11月2日 · The weigh stations are used to spot check. There might be one or two crews in a state who travel from one to another during the week, so that you just happen to be missing …
22nd Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread - Straight Dope
2025年1月6日 · The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year …
Advice for choosing new range (oven/stove) - Straight Dope
2024年10月2日 · This might be a good time to buy a new range, but there is a lot to consider. Happy to take advice and suggestions from Dopers. Here is what will affect my purchase: …
Popeye the Sailor Man not starring Will Smith - Straight Dope
2024年9月13日 · But for my part, I’m not giving the linked AI-generated bullshit a click. For those who aren’t interested in clicking on it, I can give a summary: random comments in a voice that …
Stew is too bitter, need advice quick - Straight Dope
2008年1月27日 · On my first attempt to make beef stew, today, I used some really thick, dark stout of a beer as part of the liquid in my pot. After two hours of cooking the meat, I discovered …
I, a MALE, accidentally used the WOMEN'S washroom today.
2007年10月5日 · I was in the library intending to do some homework when I needed to go to the bathroom for a #1. There are two pairs of bathrooms on the floor that I’m on. We’ll call them A …