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If an American city got nuked, how big would the hole be?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 24, 1978
Have chastity belts ever been used on men?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 17, 1978
Were there two endings to the old "Fugitive" TV series?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 3, 1978
Why does the movie ticket taker hand you back half your ticket?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 27, 1978
Did Jimmy Carter really see a UFO?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 20, 1978
What's the name of those little ridges under your nose?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 20, 1978
I can make my eyes shimmy. Is that normal?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 13, 1978
Do you have a right to exclusive use of your name?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 6, 1978
Is frozen milk heavier than liquid milk?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 1, 1978
Are there really "pushers" on Tokyo subways?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 23, 1977
Whatever happened to the soft drink sarsaparilla?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 16, 1977
Can soap ever get dirty?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 2, 1977
What became of the guys who tried to steal Elvis?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 11, 1977
What's the origin of "his name is mud"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 4, 1977
Why do I see sparks when I cough with my eyes closed?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 21, 1977
Do photocopy machines emit radiation?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 14, 1977
Why were the Cincinnati Reds once known as the Redlegs?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
October 14, 1977
Did George Harrison really plagiarize "My Sweet Lord"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 23, 1977
How many cows are slaughtered each year to make McDonald's hamburgers?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 16, 1977
Who originated, "Now is the time for all good men ..."
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 16, 1977
Did they used to make flipperless pinball machines?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
September 9, 1977
How did they walk upside down in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 19, 1977
Does marijuana cause the munchies by affecting blood sugar levels?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 12, 1977
What's correct, "he had GOT some" or "he had GOTTEN some"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
August 5, 1977
Why are leases made for 99-year terms?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 22, 1977
Do humans ever have tails?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 15, 1977
What were the daily themes on the old Mickey Mouse show?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
July 8, 1977
In Britain, what's the difference between a pound and a guinea?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 24, 1977
Do women have an extra rib because Eve got one of Adam's?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
June 3, 1977
Did Glen Campbell play lead guitar on "Eight Miles High"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 27, 1977
How did they get the stripes in Stripe toothpaste?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 13, 1977
In the TV show "Kung Fu," what were the names of the monks?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 13, 1977
What's going on when your ears pop?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
May 6, 1977
Does subliminal advertising work?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 22, 1977
Where can I go to REALLY get away from it all?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
April 15, 1977
If you eat too many carrots will you turn orange?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 25, 1977
Do ultrasonic bug repellers work?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 18, 1977
Has anybody gotten electrocuted peeing on the third rail?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
March 11, 1977
Can you be electrocuted while on the phone in the bathtub?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 18, 1977
Why are barns red? Why is New York called the Big Apple?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 18, 1977
How many square feet of skin are on the human body?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
February 4, 1977
What are the pros and cons of becoming a eunuch?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 14, 1977
Was a dead body found inside an amusement park "mummy"?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 14, 1977
Was John Wilkes Booth's pickled body put on display?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 8, 1977
How does wool keep you warm when it's wet?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 7, 1977
Is there ever really a blue moon?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 1, 1977
How are dances written down and passed along?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
January 1, 1977
How can I become Prince of Wales?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 10, 1976
What are the circumstances surrounding the death of R&B great Sam Cooke?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
December 3, 1976
How can I get my, uh, hot photos developed?
A Straight Dope Classic by Cecil Adams
November 26, 1976
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