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May the whatever be with you, however you phrase it. (Nerdy Thread of the Week) submitted by Tastes of Chocolate
The hills are alive with the sound of snoring. submitted by Ellen Cherry
SDC: Update on the Fool Killer, Chicago's mystery submarine submitted by Cecil Adams
Things that go bang in the night. submitted by Chefguy, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
I had it right here just a minute ago. submitted by DesertDog, who also helped with the tag, thanks!
SDC: What's up with dead roosters in the middle of the road? submitted by Cecil Adams
To immortality and beyond. submitted by Annie-Xmas
SDC: Was Harold Washington "a colorful and ruthless black political boss"? submitted by Cecil Adams
Not all Dopers are omnivores. But they would like to be.
It's better when anger management classes are pointless. submitted by Chefguy, who also helped write the tag, thanks!
Please do not shoot the Doper. They are doing their best. submitted by Ellen Cherry
Fun with bacon. AND plastic.
There is a house in New Orleans. With Gilligan. submitted by Ellen Cherry, who helped write the tag, thanks!
Warning: Goat may be explosive. submitted by Mama Zappa
Straight Dope Chicago: A restaurant serving Chicago-style food near Antioch, IL? submitted by Cecil Adams
An act of not-so-random kindleness. submitted by Surly Chick
Dopers give new meaning to Play Station. submitted by MsWhatsit
Paulina Street Journal: The return of the monsignor submitted by Ed Zotti
Now don't you feel my leg. (NSFW) submitted by Musicat (NOTE: Adult subject matter, may not be safe for work.)
Why pirates wear eyepatches. (NSFW) submitted by Annie-Xmas, who also wrote the tag, thanks! (NOTE: Adult subject matter, NSFW)
SDChicago: Are Chicago streets swept so the city can collect more fines? submitted by Cecil Adams
Anti-M, anti-M!
The bitter cry of the pamplemousse is heard in the land.
Vampires . . . there's an app for that. submitted by FreudianSlit
On your mark, get set, write!
Spider, spider, burning bright.
Paulina Street Journal: The different sizes of infinity submitted by Ed Zotti
Odds are you're not going to play much golf.
These are a few of my unfavorite things. (NSFW) submitted by Ellen Cherry (NOTE: May be disturbing to some.)
Paulina Street Journal: The Curse of the Right Way submitted by Ed Zotti
How nurses flick away an annoying problem. (NSFW) submitted by Edward Malin (NOTE: Adult subject matter/innuendo)
You're never fully dressed without a smile - and a Hawaiian shirt.
Everyday items today, strange artifacts tomorrow.
The Dopers handle a hair-raising classical question. submitted by Freudian Slit
American Lit: Here's your essential reading list.
Paulina Street Journal: Guide for the perplexed: Inception submitted by Ed Zotti
Sleeping in the wild can be unbearable.
De mortuis nil nisi humorous. submitted by Malleus, Incus, Stapes!
SDChicago: Has the Museum of Science and Industry gone to the dogs? Part 2 submitted by Cecil Adams
Save the planet! Or maybe destroy it.
It's all about the jive you talk at work.
SDChicago: Has the Museum of Science and Industry gone to the dogs? Part 1 submitted by Cecil Adams
I do not like green eggs and ham with ketchup.
If it takes you somewhere it could take you away.
Paulina Street Journal: Curing cancer by committee submitted by Ed Zotti
Save the date!
The Teeming Millions bite into a pesty problem.
Beware the bird. An epic story in three parts. (NSFW) submitted by Bill Manson (NOTE: Adult language, not safe for work, do not try this at home.)
Implement of mass . . . puzzlement?
Even at the beach, looking at the summer stars, Dopers are on the job.
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