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  1. Tinkerbell--height? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board

    Feb 23, 2014 · In the Disney franchise, just how tall is Tinkerbell?

  2. The Aerodynamics of Tinkerbell - Page 2 - Straight Dope

    Jun 18, 2020 · Tinkerbell’s resemblance to a tiny human female is really only superficial. The upper torso is completely flight musculature, and the ‘hips’ and ‘thighs’ are where the lungs and heart are …

  3. Things that would have made no sense 20 years ago

    Apr 18, 2026 · I think all of these things would have made perfect sense in 2006. Bush was President. Look what they said about him at the time. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to think things continued …

  4. Eric Swalwell must resign [agreed to resign 13APR2026]

    Apr 13, 2026 · Continuing the discussion from Election of a new Governor of California, 2026: Now that Swalwell is out of the governor’s race, I’m splitting this off of that thread so as not to turn it into a …

  5. G2 = intelligence data: where does the term come from?

    Oct 8, 2007 · Where does the use of the term G2 to mean intellegence data come from? The term is used a lot in my industry, but no one seems to know the origin.

  6. What variation of the American flag did I see? - Straight Dope

    May 29, 2024 · On my way home, I saw a neighbor flying some strange variation of the American flag. The stripes were alternating red and white, but were vertical instead of horizontal and thicker than on …

  7. Has anyone attended the New Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey …

    Jan 22, 2026 · Also, are you thinking about attending? Their schedule is on this website: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey | Get ready to have the most amazing time at The Greatest Show On Earth®! I …

  8. Is "babushka" used as a slur? - Straight Dope

    Sep 26, 2001 · The other day, walking on the street with my wife, I refered to an elderly lady as “babushka”. I didn’t say it to her, I used that term to make reference to her. My wife scolded me for …

  9. Can anyone explain Glassybaby to me? - Straight Dope

    Jun 1, 2012 · I used to work near a shopping center in Seattle where Glassybaby had recently opened up a shop. I thought to myself, “Wow, a store selling nothing but glass votive candle holders for $44 a …

  10. Twinkies Date Code - Factual Questions - Straight Dope

    Mar 29, 2013 · Today I found a twin pack of Twinkies at the grocery store. It was sitting in a box of chewing gum on the impulse shelf at the checkout line. Impulsively I bought it. I thought they’d be all …