Tinkerbell--height? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board
Feb 23, 2014 · In the Disney franchise, just how tall is Tinkerbell?
The ICE shootings in Minneapolis (1/7/2026) - Straight Dope
Jan 8, 2026 · I tend, more often than not, to come down on the side of the authorities in incidents such as these. Law enforcement involved shootings which, at first glance, appear unjust often turn out to …
To hell with gnomes and flamingos - Straight Dope
Feb 6, 2026 · Somebody missed out on getting the perfect lawn ornament. I fail how to see how it was a “strategically important cargo”. It is a cool hunk of iron and nickel. One of the largest known falls and …
Do you feel it's important for younger generations to be able to read ...
Feb 19, 2026 · Many other types of indicators are still round-dial. Having a basic facility for equating the angle of the pointer to whatever value, and being able to visually estimate the angle between what …
In this old-timey transistor radio, what are the small numbers next to ...
Feb 14, 2026 · CONELRAD CONELRAD (Control of Electromagnetic Radiation) was a method of emergency broadcasting to the public of the United States in the event of enemy attack during the …
Would I really get drowsy from walking through a field of opium …
Jun 28, 2004 · The title says it all. In The Wizard Of Oz, the heroes at one point have to cross a poppy field, and they barely manage to make it through without falling asleep. And in LOTR, Sam and …
If a businessperson wants something from a customer, but not their ...
Feb 12, 2026 · Suppose I had this box of knives. Or that car. Or this whozit. I want to exchange my product for your money; viz, a sale. Making me a salesman. Suppose I had this company that rents …
The Mystery of the Mojave - Straight Dope
Dec 21, 2025 · As a point of reference, this showed up atop one of our local morros about ten years ago. It’s full-cow sized and made of thick fiberglass. It must have taken 3 or 4 guys a couple of hours to …
How has the disgraced, CONVICTED FELON, former but once again …
Jan 25, 2026 · Continuing the discussion from How has the disgraced, CONVICTED FELON, former but once again President Trump pissed you off today? (Part 1) - #10021 by Johnny_L.A. Previous …
Phrase Origin? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board
Jan 10, 2001 · I have heard the following phrase from a few people in my time, and it confuses me as to the “why” of it. The exclamation is “Holy Hanna” for short or “Holy Hanna-Barbera” if you are really …