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News,
The Straight Dope
July 11, 2018
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By Cecil Adams
- This week's Straight Dope marks the last appearance of the column as the Teeming Millions have known it for the past 45 years.
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The Straight Dope
July 4, 2018
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Brain Drain
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By Cecil Adams
- Is Prevagen cognitive supplement as effective as its TV ad states?
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The Straight Dope
June 27, 2018
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Planes and Trains
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By Cecil Adams
- If the world were to get serious about reducing carbon emissions, there would be a lot less air travel.
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The Straight Dope
June 20, 2018
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Inside Out
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By Cecil Adams
- The outside shape of mammals is symmetrical: limbs, eyes, ears and nostrils arranged on either side of a central axis.
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The Straight Dope
June 13, 2018
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Tick Check
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The Straight Dope
June 6, 2018
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Power Play
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By Cecil Adams
- Now that Bill Cosby has been found guilty, it seems possible President Trump could issue a pardon, letting Cosby off scot-free.
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News,
The Straight Dope
May 30, 2018
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Wax Facts
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By Cecil Adams
- According to Science News, If you would describe yourself as white or black, your earwax is probably yellow and sticky.
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The Straight Dope
May 23, 2018
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Nut Job
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By Cecil Adams
- Oh master, how did the terms "nuts" and "bananas" come to refer to something or someone crazy?
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News,
The Straight Dope
May 16, 2018
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Coca Craze
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By Cecil Adams
- All lucrative plants are grown in multiple locations, as far as I know. So why is coca only cultivated in South America?
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The Straight Dope
May 9, 2018
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Call 911
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By Cecil Adams
- Every day I see ambulances, police cars, and fire trucks hauling ass down the road while masses of (mostly shitty) drivers scramble out of the way.
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