Straight Dope Archive

Who is C. F. Frost, whose name appears on sample American Express cards?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 16, 1983
Why do cockroaches die on their backs?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 9, 1983
If I get my heart pumping with caffeine, is that good aerobic exercise?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 2, 1983
Are twin-blade razors better than single-blade ones?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 25, 1983
Does exposure to aluminum cause Alzheimer's disease?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 18, 1983
Boilermaker recipe: drop the shot glass in the beer?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 18, 1983
Is it possible for someone to be tickled to death?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 28, 1983
How do odor-eating socks work?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 21, 1983
What's the difference between Diet Coke and Tab?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 14, 1983
Am I imagining or are women's breasts getting bigger?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 23, 1983
Why are left-handed catchers so rare in baseball?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 23, 1983
Is it possible to score more than 800 on your SATs?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 16, 1983
Why did the peoples of the New World fail to invent the wheel?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 3, 1983
Can you tan through glass?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 2, 1983
How come people steal song titles and nothing happens?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 26, 1983
Why do you need special glasses for 3-D movies?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 26, 1983
Why is there no Channel One on television?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 26, 1983
If the reactor on a nuclear sub were breached, what would happen?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 19, 1983
How can I get rid of a double chin?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 12, 1983
Does stuff cool faster in the freezer than in the fridge?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 12, 1983
Can you legally photograph people in public without permission?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 29, 1983
What does "CAR-RT PRESORT" mean on junk mail?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 29, 1983
Could a year's waste from a nuclear power plant be stored under a desk?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 22, 1983
What's the best way to kill cockroaches?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 15, 1983
Why water won't help after eating spicy hot food
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 8, 1983
Why do Europe and Asia count as two continents?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 1, 1983
Is it worth it to pick up a penny?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 1, 1983
The freeway has no stoplights, so why does traffic halt?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 17, 1983
Can the cops legally burglarize your house?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 10, 1983
Should I completely eliminate salt from my diet?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 27, 1983
Why do most New York Times stories say "Special to ..."? They're not ALL "Special New York Times"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 20, 1983
I can't plug in these new plugs! What's the deal?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 6, 1983
Why are ketchup bottles tall and thin while mustard bottles are short and fat?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 6, 1983
In a falling elevator, could you save yourself by jumping up at the last minute?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 22, 1983
What's the best place to avoid getting killed in a nuclear war?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 22, 1983
Is it possible to contract herpes from a hot tub or spa?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 22, 1983
Do bathtubs drain counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 15, 1983
Is The Wizard of Oz a satire of the French Revolution?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 8, 1983
Do cats have belly buttons?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 25, 1983
Does Budweiser beer contain ... chicken hearts?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 18, 1983
How come they call it "ketchup" sometimes and "catsup" other times?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 18, 1983
Is it true summer in Ireland starts May 1?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 11, 1983
Can two women make a baby?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 25, 1983
What exactly is "ear sex"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 18, 1983
Why don't male ballet dancers dance on their toes?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 11, 1983
Can artists live in Ireland tax-free?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 11, 1983
How did they make those incredibly boring "time of day" recordings?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 28, 1983
What's the deal with monks taking vows of silence?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 21, 1983
Why is a ball always thrown to the 1st baseman as he leaves the field after an inning?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 21, 1983
What is the sound of one hand clapping?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 14, 1983
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