The Straight Dope - Fighting Ignorance Since 1973

25 May ' 02:51

Was Jesus copied from the Egyptian god Horus?

24 May ' 06:23

Why are pound and ounce abbreviated "lb." and "oz."?

23 May ' 10:06

What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

The Teeming Millions get vigorish about bookmaking.

Submitted by hoopyfrood (NOTE: Not to be taken as career advice.)

His fashion style was bulletproof.

Submitted by AngelFelina

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22 May ' 11:41

Why do some water fountains produce two streams of water that merge into one?

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21 May ' 13:05

If you shove a potato in a car's tailpipe, will the car explode?

I once shot a T-Rex in my pajamas.

Submitted by Peter Morris, who also wote the tag, thanks!

Ammo in the fight against the dreaded cameltoe.(NSFW)

Submitted by AngelFelina (NOTE: Underpants subject matter, may not be safe for work.)

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18 May ' 14:22

What’s the likeliest doomsday scenario?

Urban legends for the mundane world.

Submitted by Musicat (With an assist from Truman Burbank for the tag, thanks!)

Travel back in time to the ancient Roman world. (Not so weird, but very cool.)

Submitted by MontereyGo