Straight Dope Archive

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
Is liver good for you? Isn't it full of pesticides?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 7, 1983
Did the surname "Brewster" originally mean a female brewer?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 1, 1983
If nicotine is a stimulant, why does it seem to calm people?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 24, 1982
In TV and movie credits, what do "star," "co-star," "guest star," etc., mean?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 10, 1982
How come you can see through glass?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 3, 1982
Why do car makers come up with so many meaningless car names?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 3, 1982
What's the origin of "horny"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 19, 1982
How come white people don't all look alike?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 12, 1982
Are viral infections most contagious before or after symptoms appear?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 5, 1982
Can sumos retract their testicles inside their bodies?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 22, 1982
Is it possible to hypnotize a chicken?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 1, 1982
I nuked a roach! He didn't die! Why?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 24, 1982
Is there a way to sleep less?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 24, 1982
What's the purpose of pubic hair?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 17, 1982
Do female pigs have six-minute orgasms?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 17, 1982
Why is Death Valley a national monument rather than a national park?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 27, 1982
Are there twice as many terrorist incidents in the U.S. as in Italy?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 20, 1982
Can you die from picking your nose?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 20, 1982
What's so tough about disposing of nuclear waste?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 6, 1982
Do you know a guaranteed love charm recipe?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 30, 1982
What's the best way to kill a vampire?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 16, 1982
Why does ketchup dissolve aluminum foil?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 25, 1982
What exactly is a fart?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 18, 1982
Is there really such a thing as a flea circus?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 21, 1982
Did tycoon Armand Hammer have anything to do with Arm & Hammer baking soda?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 21, 1982
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