# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1010&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1011 --- ## [Crayola expands the skin tones to 32 colors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crayola-expands-the-skin-tones-to-32-colors/971996)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crayola-expands-the-skin-tones-to-32-colors/971996 "2022-09-25T20:01:31Z")
Back when, there was only a single Crayola that had a skin tone name - “flesh”. Everyone else had to make do with “light brown” or “burnt umber” or something. I’m amazed at how long that persisted. A few years ago Crayol… --- ## [How in the world do I build a poll using the poll maker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-world-do-i-build-a-poll-using-the-poll-maker/962683)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-world-do-i-build-a-poll-using-the-poll-maker/962683 "2022-09-25T19:40:06Z")
I think I might need step-by-step instructions. --- ## [RIP Nurse Ratched. Louise Fletcher dead at 88](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nurse-ratched-louise-fletcher-dead-at-88/972115)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nurse-ratched-louise-fletcher-dead-at-88/972115 "2022-09-25T19:00:33Z")
--- ## [When you think of the 70's, what are the top three bands that come to mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-think-of-the-70s-what-are-the-top-three-bands-that-come-to-mind/968415)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-think-of-the-70s-what-are-the-top-three-bands-that-come-to-mind/968415 "2022-09-25T17:37:13Z")
“You” means you, not Billboard, Rolling Stone or anyone else-I want your personal opinion. “Three” means exactly that. I don’t care if you can’t cut it down from 10 or 20, only the first three on your list count, in th… --- ## [Is collusion illegal for governments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-collusion-illegal-for-governments/972199)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-collusion-illegal-for-governments/972199 "2022-09-25T16:16:46Z")
So, here’s the idea. A small town wants to form a ‘shared services’ contract with a nearby town for some sort of municipal service, let’s say fire department services, because that’s what it is. This small town borders a… --- ## [Longest time between two British monarch regnal names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-time-between-two-british-monarch-regnal-names/972165)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-time-between-two-british-monarch-regnal-names/972165 "2022-09-25T15:33:51Z")
Time is defined as from the death of the previous holder and the accession of the next. The one I have gotten thus far. Elizabeth I (1603) to Elizabeth II (1952)=349 years Edward VI (1553) to Edward VII (1901)=348 yea… --- ## [Couldn't the Webb telescope get better photos of Jupiter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-the-webb-telescope-get-better-photos-of-jupiter/968010)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-the-webb-telescope-get-better-photos-of-jupiter/968010 "2022-09-25T15:31:41Z")
Looking at the newly released Webb telescope photo of Jupiter, I know I’ve seen sharper photos than this. If Webb can photograph 13 billion year old galaxies, couldn’t it zoom in a lot closer to Jupiter and get sharper … --- ## ["Generic" packaging ca. 1980 - your memories and thoughts about it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-packaging-ca-1980-your-memories-and-thoughts-about-it/971941)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-packaging-ca-1980-your-memories-and-thoughts-about-it/971941 "2022-09-25T14:33:30Z")
The “WTF movie” thread made me think of this. I was in high school when these non-branded items, usually with B&W labels, hit the market. The emphasis was on canned foods, but there were other items, like beer (which I… --- ## [Help the Chemistry Novice--Phenolphthalein and Sodium Hydroxide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-the-chemistry-novice-phenolphthalein-and-sodium-hydroxide/213851)
**Author:** [@Zhen\_ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zhen_ka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2003, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-the-chemistry-novice-phenolphthalein-and-sodium-hydroxide/213851 "2003-11-18T13:16:30Z")
Greetings, During the course of my tutoring duties, I often find myself assisting students with chemistry projects. One such project involves acidic solutions. The experiement requires phenolpthalein and sodium hydrox… --- ## [Yahoo Mail odd behavior (again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-mail-odd-behavior-again/972163)
**Author:** [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-mail-odd-behavior-again/972163 "2022-09-25T12:28:57Z")
My husband and I both use AT&T e-mail which sadly comes to us via Yahoo. Recently he and some other people send e-mails to me and the screen shows me Yahoo Mail ! as the sender. Sometimes these go to spam and sometimes… --- ## [Is There Really A Difference Between The Two Major Political Parties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-a-difference-between-the-two-major-political-parties/950829)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-a-difference-between-the-two-major-political-parties/950829 "2022-09-25T10:52:07Z")
We have basically a two party system with several small and somewhat insignificant parties (unless they partner with one of the two majors). Once long ago- in a land that once was free, they were both built upon ideolog… --- ## [Who is more selfish. Democrats or Republicans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-more-selfish-democrats-or-republicans/972189)
**Author:** [@Workingdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Workingdude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-more-selfish-democrats-or-republicans/972189 "2022-09-25T09:27:26Z")
For starters I want to say that supporting criminals and illegal immigrants is not selflessness but stupidity and foolishness and liberals seem to support criminals and illegal immigrants. There is nothing selfish about … --- ## [Pie throwing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-throwing/959373)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-throwing/959373 "2022-09-25T04:38:53Z")
I’m writing a book in which I refer to pie-throwing as a kind of crude slapstick in old movies. But I don’t know who actually did this. The Three Stooges? Buster Keaton? Someone I never heard of? Was it common to many co… --- ## [Hurricane Fiona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-fiona/972169)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-fiona/972169 "2022-09-25T03:38:57Z")
I lived for two years in Maritime Canada, moving around a fair bit. It has been disturbing to see news footage of ten thousand downed trees and power lines and blocked roads and flooded streets and missing roofs. In co… --- ## [Biden presents Elton John with National Humanities Medal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-presents-elton-john-with-national-humanities-medal/972168)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-presents-elton-john-with-national-humanities-medal/972168 "2022-09-25T02:39:23Z")
For his music, his work against HIV/AIDS, and his efforts to fight discrimination. Elton was brought to tears. --- ## [Does an Attorney General both represent and act as the state in a civil suit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-attorney-general-both-represent-and-act-as-the-state-in-a-civil-suit/971997)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-attorney-general-both-represent-and-act-as-the-state-in-a-civil-suit/971997 "2022-09-25T00:31:22Z")
A question I am pondering after today’s news. It’s previously been reported that the Trump Org offered to settle this case and that the AG’s office refused. In a civil suit between two individuals, the plaintiff would m… --- ## [What is your go-to healthy/low-calorie snack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-go-to-healthy-low-calorie-snack/940806)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-go-to-healthy-low-calorie-snack/940806 "2022-09-25T00:04:29Z")
A lot of people consume more calories from snacking than meals, often 500-1500 calories per day. So simply planning for snacks or nighttime hunger and making deliberate satisfactory (satisficing) but still pretty enjoya… --- ## [Any White Chocolate fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-white-chocolate-fans/967831)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-white-chocolate-fans/967831 "2022-09-24T23:55:12Z")
Nestle Crunch White was my first experience with white chocolate. I was hooked on them for awhile. They’re hard to find now. Amazon has them. I buy Kit kat White at Walgreens. They’re very good. Amazon sells Lindt CLAS… --- ## [Do you believe Adnan Syed is guilty of murder and are you a Democrat or Republican?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-adnan-syed-is-guilty-of-murder-and-are-you-a-democrat-or-republican/751338)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-adnan-syed-is-guilty-of-murder-and-are-you-a-democrat-or-republican/751338 "2022-09-24T22:11:32Z")
We’re looking to see if there is a correlation between being Republican and thinking Adnan Syed is guilty. Please vote option 7 if you did NOT already have a stance on this case before stumbling upon this thread. --- ## [Is an older person more likely to suffer from "too much sun" effects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-older-person-more-likely-to-suffer-from-too-much-sun-effects/972116)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-older-person-more-likely-to-suffer-from-too-much-sun-effects/972116 "2022-09-24T18:32:49Z")
I was working outdoors today starting at 9:00 am, and contrary to it’s reputation, the weather in San Francisco was hot and sunny – the temperature was not high, maybe around 70 or so, but the sun was relentless and felt… --- ## [Door dash disruption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-dash-disruption/971915)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-dash-disruption/971915 "2022-09-24T17:16:16Z")
I’ve been reading online about DoorDash drivers refusing to deliver meals without tips. My factual questions are: Do restaurants provide refunds, since meals were not delivered? replacement meals does not seem viable sin… --- ## [What to Do for Anhedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-for-anhedonia/972000)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-for-anhedonia/972000 "2022-09-24T16:26:33Z")
I’m pretty sure I have anhedonia. My vacation last week convinced me. My finances are so tight right now that I can’t afford to travel or do anything that costs money, so I spent my vacation napping and watching TV, or… --- ## [Cannibal eats bacon- Kevin Bacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-eats-bacon-kevin-bacon/972112)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-eats-bacon-kevin-bacon/972112 "2022-09-24T16:16:17Z")
I did a double-take and had to check both that it wasn’t April 1st or that this was on the Onion. --- ## [Why is my (white) neighbor's face purple?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-white-neighbors-face-purple/970930)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-white-neighbors-face-purple/970930 "2022-09-24T16:08:47Z")
One of my neighbors has some sort of condition that looks like a huge splotch of purple covers about half of his face. I’ve been swimming lately with him, and I don’t know him well enough to ask about it, nor can i imagi… --- ## [How Did We Get From Pussy (cat) to Pussy (vag)? How Did Beaver Enter The Mix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-get-from-pussy-cat-to-pussy-vag-how-did-beaver-enter-the-mix/971993)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-get-from-pussy-cat-to-pussy-vag-how-did-beaver-enter-the-mix/971993 "2022-09-24T14:44:15Z")
Do Spanish speakers say “gatita” (little female cat) to refer to a woman’s vag? Do they also use “castor” (beaver)? How did these two slang terms get into the English lexicon? And are they used in the local tongue (heh … --- ## [Claims of "Ritual Abuse". Whats the reason?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claims-of-ritual-abuse-whats-the-reason/648254)
**Author:** [@Steener122](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steener122)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claims-of-ritual-abuse-whats-the-reason/648254 "2022-09-24T14:26:03Z")
I recently downloaded a book on Kindle (it was free or I wouldn’t have wasted my money) called Rabbithole. It is supposed to be about the horrible Satanic Ritual Abuse that a man went through. By the time I got to the se… --- ## [Question about input to a laptop HDMI port (vs output to external monitor)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-input-to-a-laptop-hdmi-port-vs-output-to-external-monitor/971325)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-input-to-a-laptop-hdmi-port-vs-output-to-external-monitor/971325 "2022-09-24T12:19:41Z")
Hello! I bought a Game Stick Lite which is a HDMI dongle that makes your monitor into an arcade machine and emulator heaven :stuck\_out\_tongue: Now, its ok to put it into the monitor, and select HDMI source to display i… --- ## [With global warming, will I be underwater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-global-warming-will-i-be-underwater/972061)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-global-warming-will-i-be-underwater/972061 "2022-09-24T06:34:08Z")
I live way inland, in Saskatchewan. I see people commenting that coastal places will be under water with global warming. What about me? are there any projections for the North American Inland Sea to return? --- ## [Should I get vaccinated against Polio? I was when Sabin vaccine came out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vaccinated-against-polio-i-was-when-sabin-vaccine-came-out/971668)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vaccinated-against-polio-i-was-when-sabin-vaccine-came-out/971668 "2022-09-24T05:04:53Z")
When the safe Sabin vaccine came out, I got vaccinated. It was great fun, a huge crowd lined up outdoors to eat the sugar cube. That was about 60 years ago, and I think I only got the one dose. Now, according to a CNN a… --- ## [What becomes of the clothes dropped off in donation bins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-becomes-of-the-clothes-dropped-off-in-donation-bins/971662)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-becomes-of-the-clothes-dropped-off-in-donation-bins/971662 "2022-09-24T04:33:42Z")
And, do you feel bad when throwing away perfectly good clothing? At least around here, there are numerous large bins where people can donate clothing. They are the size of small dumpsters, and there is a door that can … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1009&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1011&state=tracking)