# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1010 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1011 --- ## [I don't understand otherwise well-meaning liberals who continue to eat meat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-otherwise-well-meaning-liberals-who-continue-to-eat-meat/969149)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-otherwise-well-meaning-liberals-who-continue-to-eat-meat/969149 "2022-09-02T09:48:36Z")
I know this isn’t a new topic for this board, but I’m growing increasingly exasperated at the number of scientifically literate liberals who continue to eat meat. We’ve known for years now that “a vegan diet is probably… --- ## [Let's talk about the science of leaving the fridge door open](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-science-of-leaving-the-fridge-door-open/970682)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-science-of-leaving-the-fridge-door-open/970682 "2022-09-02T09:36:08Z")
We’ve all probably heard it before as children from our parents: “Close the door son. You’re letting all the cold air out”! So, this is basically nonsense right? The real investment is getting items from room temp to co… --- ## [Apollo 13 Design Change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apollo-13-design-change/970722)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apollo-13-design-change/970722 "2022-09-02T07:48:34Z")
This is a two-part question: a) We know Apollo 1 burned up on the launch pad during a live test, but was there a full, unmanned test like Artemis 1 will undergo? b) Whatever tests Apollo endured, wouldn’t the Apollo desi… --- ## ["Six O'Clock News" by Kathleen Edwards - alternate version?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-oclock-news-by-kathleen-edwards-alternate-version/528160)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-oclock-news-by-kathleen-edwards-alternate-version/528160 "2022-09-02T05:08:19Z")
Here is the video for Kathleen Edwards’ song Six O’Clock News. This folk-rock song was briefly popular on the radio when it came out in 2003. I liked it a lot so I downloaded it on Limewire. It was lost along with a lot … --- ## [Shane Warne, Australia cricketer, dead at 52](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shane-warne-australia-cricketer-dead-at-52/960457)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shane-warne-australia-cricketer-dead-at-52/960457 "2022-03-06T05:33:27Z")
I know there is a dedicated thread, but Shane Warne, widely considered one of the greatest cricket players kf all time, was found dead in his vacation villa in Thailand. A suspected heart attack. Compounding the tra… --- ## [Tax preparation question (widowed, but uninvolved in estate)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-preparation-question-widowed-but-uninvolved-in-estate/970777)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-preparation-question-widowed-but-uninvolved-in-estate/970777 "2022-09-02T02:46:36Z")
As discussed elsewhere on. the board, I was married in March, and widowed in May of the year. I’ve been presuming for the past few months that the marriage entitles me to file my 2022 tax return as Married, Filing Jointl… --- ## [Are Marvel comics set in other countries popular there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-marvel-comics-set-in-other-countries-popular-there/970734)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-marvel-comics-set-in-other-countries-popular-there/970734 "2022-09-02T02:08:08Z")
For example, is Alpha Flight very well-known or popular in Canada? Excalibur in the UK? --- ## [Don't turn around! - Arch Oboler 'Lights Out' episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-turn-around-arch-oboler-lights-out-episode/920075)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-turn-around-arch-oboler-lights-out-episode/920075 "2022-09-02T01:29:34Z")
I’m trying to find a video (audio) of an Arch Oboler play. It may simply be called Don’t Turn Around, but I don’t know. All I could find was this bit of script from a cached site: Turn off the lights. Turn on the rad… --- ## [Modern Music Appreciation: What Would You Include in the Curriculum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-music-appreciation-what-would-you-include-in-the-curriculum/970455)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-music-appreciation-what-would-you-include-in-the-curriculum/970455 "2022-09-02T00:21:28Z")
You’re a teacher of a Music Appreciation class for middle or high school students. Your course covers classical and popular music. In the case of the latter, what recordings do you assign as the quintessential examples … --- ## [Movie identification - main character is a (white) fan of the blues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-identification-main-character-is-a-white-fan-of-the-blues/970740)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-identification-main-character-is-a-white-fan-of-the-blues/970740 "2022-09-01T23:33:40Z")
I don’t remember much about this one - I think I saw clips on Siskel and Ebert, though. The main character is a fan of authentic blues music and follows a singer of that type who is down on his luck - he’s the opening a… --- ## [Are "gift" links to NYTimes articles paywalled for non-subscribers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gift-links-to-nytimes-articles-paywalled-for-non-subscribers/970538)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gift-links-to-nytimes-articles-paywalled-for-non-subscribers/970538 "2022-09-01T23:28:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from How To Do Everythjng?: I posted the following NYTimes article link using the “give this article” link which I have access to as a subscriber. @Mean\_Mr.Mustard said it was still paywalled f… --- ## [Trump and House Committee reach deal on financial documents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-house-committee-reach-deal-on-financial-documents/970762)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-house-committee-reach-deal-on-financial-documents/970762 "2022-09-01T22:41:28Z")
Can’t remember if there is a thread on this particular bit of Trump and legal issues; not related to the Mar-a-lago saga. The House committee and Trump have reached a deal on the Committee finally getting access to Tru… --- ## [Anyone have an explanation for this doggie behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-explanation-for-this-doggie-behavior/970754)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-explanation-for-this-doggie-behavior/970754 "2022-09-01T21:28:07Z")
We have three dogs. Two of them sleep together in the same crib, the other sleeps by himself. We have a two-story house, and when we finished remodeling, we had a more-or-less dedicated “dog room” downstairs. We put in a… --- ## [What is the FBI's (or any police agency's) most airtight defense against accusations of planting evidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-fbis-or-any-police-agencys-most-airtight-defense-against-accusations-of-planting-evidence/970680)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-fbis-or-any-police-agencys-most-airtight-defense-against-accusations-of-planting-evidence/970680 "2022-09-01T21:07:01Z")
It’s a cliche that when a streetpunk gets caught holding drugs his first statement is “Hey, that aint mine, you planted that,” so I’m thinking that all cops everywhere have efficient, succinct safeguards against this acc… --- ## [Counterculture Anthems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterculture-anthems/969721)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterculture-anthems/969721 "2022-09-01T20:35:46Z")
Rock and roll gave us some great music. Some made you want to get up and dance. But I want to hear about the stuff that made you want to raise your fist into the air and storm…something. Buffalo Springfield’s “For Wha… --- ## [The bad bad bad game of Solitaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-bad-bad-game-of-solitaire/970710)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-bad-bad-game-of-solitaire/970710 "2022-09-01T20:16:06Z")
I’ve worn out many decks of cards playing this old game. I learned it when my sibs were allowed out but I wasn’t. It’s kept me entertained many hours. I’ve never done the online version til recently. It’s a site that… --- ## [Temporary\_Name has been suspended for 7 days for arguing about moderation outside of ATMB and attacking a moderator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-name-has-been-suspended-for-7-days-for-arguing-about-moderation-outside-of-atmb-and-attacking-a-moderator/970756)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-name-has-been-suspended-for-7-days-for-arguing-about-moderation-outside-of-atmb-and-attacking-a-moderator/970756 "2022-09-01T19:32:01Z")
Original Warning: We have discussed your behavior in the Modloop. Arguing over moderation Harassing a moderator in a thread anywhere but ATMB is a serious offense. Attacking a poster outside the Pit is also an offense.… --- ## [Quirky mashup ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quirky-mashup-ideas/969445)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quirky-mashup-ideas/969445 "2022-09-01T19:19:33Z")
Anybody got a couple (or more) songs that weirdly fit together in a mashup? Genre crosses, incompatible moods, huge classics with unknown indie B-sides? That sorta thing. Inspired by me washing dishes yesterday, kinda h… --- ## [Do you want (thing)? Because that's how you get (thing)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-thing-because-thats-how-you-get-thing/970745)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-thing-because-thats-how-you-get-thing/970745 "2022-09-01T18:41:58Z")
The thing was was originally ‘ants’, I believe. And I hear it in Jessica Walter’s voice. Did it originate with her? And if it did, was it Archer or Arrested Development? Or is this construct older? Asking because I use … --- ## [Saw an ad in a local paper for "white milk". What does that term mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-an-ad-in-a-local-paper-for-white-milk-what-does-that-term-mean-to-you/970565)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-an-ad-in-a-local-paper-for-white-milk-what-does-that-term-mean-to-you/970565 "2022-09-01T17:38:14Z")
Our local community advertising newsletter recently ran a local grocery store’s ad for “white milk”. Being of the area, I knew immediately it meant either whole, 2%, 1%, or skim milk. Yet this descriptive term is falli… --- ## [What's the deal with Hannibal Smith's gloves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-hannibal-smiths-gloves/582927)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-hannibal-smiths-gloves/582927 "2022-09-01T17:33:39Z")
On the original TV version of the A-Team, George Peppard’s character John “Hannibal” Smith was frequently seen in black gloves. Why? What was the deal with them? Linkl I noticed this upon watching the show on cable in … --- ## [Whale tails vs. Fish tails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whale-tails-vs-fish-tails/970257)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whale-tails-vs-fish-tails/970257 "2022-09-01T17:29:29Z")
Why did sea mammals evolve horizontal tails while most fish evolved vertical tails? They both have the same function. Is it related to swimming mechanics as a consequence of the rest of the anatomy? --- ## [There's a Seinfeld episode for that](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-seinfeld-episode-for-that/970739)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-seinfeld-episode-for-that/970739 "2022-09-01T17:11:54Z")
The Pothole - https://www.distractify.com/p/tiktoker-loses-phone-in-driveway --- ## [Botticelli August 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-august-2022/969071)
**Author:** [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-august-2022/969071 "2022-09-01T16:46:57Z")
Hello hello hello and welcome to the August 2022 Botticelli thread, with me, your host W. De La Rue. Here is the Wikipedia article on the game, here is last month’s thread, and here is Albert Einstein hanging out on the … --- ## [Thescrr has been banned for trolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thescrr-has-been-banned-for-trolling/970742)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thescrr-has-been-banned-for-trolling/970742 "2022-09-01T16:39:10Z")
A few of us were suspicious of this one from their return on August 20th. They’ve been basically trolling. The latest OP was pretty blatant. Their latest OP could only be interpreted as trolling after all their prior t… --- ## [Ebay Selling Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-selling-question/970614)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-selling-question/970614 "2022-09-01T16:12:38Z")
I have had some shady dealings in the past with Ebay (buying and selling.) I am a very infrequent Ebay user so I don’t know the best practices. In this case I have a watch to put up for sale. It’s a ladies Cartier watch … --- ## [MLB: August 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2022/968968)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2022/968968 "2022-09-01T16:07:30Z")
Mets continue to hold off the Braves, 3 game lead. DeGrom back on Tuesday, following Max on Monday, and the Mets have a helluva staff. Following the duo are Walker, Carrasco and Bassit, ERA’s of 2.79, 3.79 and 3.83. An… --- ## [What is the most underrated food you can think of? Mine is cold sardines and hot rye toast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176)
**Author:** [@shunnedempath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shunnedempath)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176 "2022-09-01T15:26:15Z")
What is the most underrated food you can think of? Mine is cold sardines and hot rye toast. --- ## [Naomi Judd has died (age 76)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738 "2022-09-01T15:22:06Z")
Naomi Judd, part of the Grammy-award winning country music duo The Judds, is dead at 76. Judd’s daughters, country singer Wynonna and actress Ashley Judd, confirmed the artist’s death in a statement on Saturday. “Tod… --- ## [She's back: Palin to run for Congress {She lost 2022-08-31}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-back-palin-to-run-for-congress-she-lost-2022-08-31/962151)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-back-palin-to-run-for-congress-she-lost-2022-08-31/962151 "2022-09-01T15:08:29Z")
The story. She’s seen what kind of rejects get elected nowadays and wants in. I don’t think she specified what percentage of her term she would serve, should she be elected. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1009) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1011)