How 'poisonous' are polk (or poke) berries? - Straight Dope
2006年9月6日 · I’ve always heard that they’re not edible, and various sources agree that they’re poisonous. How poisonous?
What exactly is a 'poke-cherry'? - In My Humble Opinion (IMHO ...
2022年6月29日 · Johnny mentions smashing the berries on his sisters back. Another source that mentions kids playing with it. Now, what the heck is a poke sack? Annie collected poke salad in a poke sack. I found poke sack references to the Civil …
What exactly is a 'poke-cherry'? - Straight Dope
2022年6月29日 · I read the term ‘poke-cherry juice’ in a passage dating from the US Civil War or around that time. I hadn’t seen the term before. Is it a certain species of cherry or an ordinary cherry prepared in a certain way. I couldnt find any definition for ‘poke cherry’ or …
Why do thawed, once-frozen berries taste different than always …
2010年2月22日 · The texture changes because of the formation of ice crystals when the berries are frozen. The cells in a fresh berry are there to hold the watery contents of the cells (i.e., juice) in place. When water freezes, it expands and forms crystals; these ice crystals then cause some cells to burst, poke holes in the walls of others, and so forth.
Belly button and penis - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
2011年8月8日 · Again, if one of my threads has been discussed and I’m just not finding it; please help me refine how I search. Cleaning my belly button is a painful experience. Maybe not pain, but a tickle/itch feeling on the end of the penis. I know a few other men that have this issue (from asking, not experimenting). I haven’t found any woman that have the same experience in their …
How did the word jail get the nickname "pokey"? - Straight Dope
2000年9月5日 · From etymonline.com under stir-crazy. “psychologically deranged as a result of confinement or imprisonment,” 1908, thieves’ slang, from crazy (adj.) + stir (n.) in a slang sense of “prison, lock-up” (by 1851), which is of uncertain origin but said to be from Start Newgate (1757), the prison in London, later any prison (1823), and that probably from Romany stardo …
Lyrics to Hello Operator, Gimme Number Nine - Straight Dope
2003年5月25日 · I haven’t the heart to poke poor Willie. (2) Little Willy from his mirror Licked the mercury right off, Thinking in his childish error, It would cure the whooping cough. At the funeral his mother Smartly said to Mrs. Browne: "Twas a chilly day for Willie When the mercury went down. (3) Willy with a thirst for gore, Nailed his sister to the door.
What is the origin of "You owe me a Coke?" - Straight Dope
2012年8月10日 · Too people say the same word(s) simultaneously. First person who says “you owe me a Coke,” is, ostensibly owed a Coke. But it’s just a fun acknowledgement of the event. I guess the fake punch to the shoulder is a refinement. It sounds like, come to think of it, like it was a great add for Coke, and has become integrated into our culture. :eek:
I'd like to sock him in the nose! - Straight Dope
2017年6月30日 · Going from old movies and TV shows, giving someone a poke in the snot locker was a reasonable response to provocation. I am a nonviolent person, and I can’t see myself starting a physical confrontation. I would prefer to use the cold calculus of draconian laws. It’s the Machiavellian streak in me. If you hit someone, he’ll just get mad.
(Old) Pole Dancer and Dasher and Comet and Cupid! - Straight Dope
2024年12月30日 · No, as I said I was on my way to church. And it drives them nuts to be ignored. One time though I had to cross a picket line of theirs to get into a production of The Rocky Horror Show. It was so fun to see a live production. I ran into a co worker of mine and so we drove them crazy by holding hands and making kissy face at each other. And we were both so very straight.