# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1032 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1033 --- ## [How to contact an author?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-contact-an-author/969223)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-contact-an-author/969223 "2022-08-08T14:20:46Z")
Specifically, one Craig Symonds. He is a well-respected author, especially on the subject of WW2 U. S. naval history. His publisher is the Oxford University Press. --- ## [Manacles, shackles, neck...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manacles-shackles-neck/599767)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manacles-shackles-neck/599767 "2022-08-08T14:12:03Z")
I think of manacles as shackles that go around the wrists, and shackles as irons that go around the ankles. Is there a term for neck shackles? --- ## [Ivana Trump is dead at 73](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivana-trump-is-dead-at-73/967969)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivana-trump-is-dead-at-73/967969 "2022-08-08T14:01:34Z")
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/14/politics/ivana-trump-death/index.html Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of Donald Trump, has died in her home in New York City, the former President posted on Truth Social. There was no word on a … --- ## [Has there ever been an "academically sucessful" school shooter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-an-academically-sucessful-school-shooter/968922)
**Author:** [@jonpluc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jonpluc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-an-academically-sucessful-school-shooter/968922 "2022-08-08T13:40:22Z")
We all understand that school shootings by students are typically from disgruntled troubled people with the problems that we can all imagine on some level. But i was wondering if there were any examples of school shooter… --- ## [End of an era NBC’s long-running soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives’ moving exclusively to Peacock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-an-era-nbc-s-long-running-soap-opera-days-of-our-lives-moving-exclusively-to-peacock/969073)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-an-era-nbc-s-long-running-soap-opera-days-of-our-lives-moving-exclusively-to-peacock/969073 "2022-08-08T13:38:49Z")
Wow for the first time ever (going back to the radio days) there’s not going to be a soap opera on NBC My dear departed mother would be hurling things violently as she was an avid watcher from when it started until the … --- ## [Help with Excel formatting of Zip Codes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-excel-formatting-of-zip-codes/969156)
**Author:** [@Linda1219](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linda1219)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-excel-formatting-of-zip-codes/969156 "2022-08-08T12:51:34Z")
I have been reformatting a column in my Excel spreadsheet to be for zip codes (5 digits) I have done it as a custom format, a special format, a text format and a general format but none of them stay in place once I save … --- ## [Financial Modeling World Cup (MS Excel eSports)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-modeling-world-cup-ms-excel-esports/969244)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-modeling-world-cup-ms-excel-esports/969244 "2022-08-08T12:42:15Z")
My wife just turned on ESPN2. We caught the last 30 seconds of a tabletop hockey championship. And now, Excel eSports. I didn’t know this was a thing. I was ok with not knowing this was a thing. Yet I’ve put my newspaper… --- ## [What is your best higher taste, lower calorie meal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-best-higher-taste-lower-calorie-meal/944498)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-best-higher-taste-lower-calorie-meal/944498 "2021-06-19T04:23:12Z")
I’ve been experimenting with eating a big lunch and a lower calorie supper - using things like homemade sushi, shrimp dinners and calamari. Seafood makes it easy. There are whole cookbooks devoted to good lower calorie… --- ## ["If Brittney Griner had been caught in some America states she would have gotten a higher sentence"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-brittney-griner-had-been-caught-in-some-america-states-she-would-have-gotten-a-higher-sentence/969106)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-brittney-griner-had-been-caught-in-some-america-states-she-would-have-gotten-a-higher-sentence/969106 "2022-08-08T09:57:45Z")
Ever since Brittney Griner got sentence to 9 years in Russian Prison for her “drug smuggling” I’ve seen people opine on Twitter that “the sentence isn’t that extensive, in some US states to this day you’ll get 10-15 year… --- ## [The Slugabed MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-slugabed-mmp/968910)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-slugabed-mmp/968910 "2022-08-08T03:16:59Z")
It’s nearly lunchtime over here and there’s no new MMP, thus I am taking it upon myself to start one for you! You is clearly all being slugabeds today! In other news, it’s 19c/66f with a predicted high of 23c/73f and i… --- ## [Does it matter whether you take Latin American Spanish courses to study for the IB and GCSE/GCE exams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-matter-whether-you-take-latin-american-spanish-courses-to-study-for-the-ib-and-gcse-gce-exams/969286)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-matter-whether-you-take-latin-american-spanish-courses-to-study-for-the-ib-and-gcse-gce-exams/969286 "2022-08-08T03:16:33Z")
I’ve recently looked at the issue of students taking Latin American Spanish courses in international schools offering IB and GCSE/GCE exams in Spanish. Some schools offer only Castilian Spanish. Which version of Spanish … --- ## [Queen Elizabeth could become longest serving monarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-could-become-longest-serving-monarch/968447)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-could-become-longest-serving-monarch/968447 "2022-08-08T03:15:01Z")
Louis XIV of France has the record now at 72 years. He started at age 5 and had regents until age 14. She’s at 70 years now. I’m sure she knows these numbers. I think this may play a slight role in her not… --- ## [Weird Dog Behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-dog-behavior/969035)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-dog-behavior/969035 "2022-08-08T02:51:26Z")
I have 3 dogs. A neutered Great Dane (Huck), a neutered German Shepherd (Zeb), and a soon-to-be neutered (in 2wks) boxer (Rigatoni). Their ages are 2-1/2, 1-1/2, & a little over 1 respectively. All three dogs get along … --- ## [Why haven't these books been made into movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-these-books-been-made-into-movies/916036)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-these-books-been-made-into-movies/916036 "2022-08-08T02:42:10Z")
Random musings whilst reading the “Remake” thread. What book (or books) do you think deserve to be made into decent movies? Try to avoid remakes if you can. My first choice: The Adventures of Alacrity Fitzhugh and Hoba… --- ## [MLB Rule: Trapped Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-rule-trapped-ball/968886)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-rule-trapped-ball/968886 "2022-08-08T02:31:00Z")
I was Goggling the MLB’s definition and rule on Trap Balls. It seems when a ball is tossed to 1st base as a grounder AND if the baseman “catches” it with the glove down, it is a trap ball and not a true catch. Even if hi… --- ## [Did You Get A Lot Of (Snail) Mail As A Child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-a-lot-of-snail-mail-as-a-child/969215)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-a-lot-of-snail-mail-as-a-child/969215 "2022-08-07T22:50:51Z")
I’m compelled to ask this because a friend of the family recently posted a video of her preschool son. He’d gone to a church event and the “big kids” who helped out in his classroom sent him a letter thanking him for bei… --- ## [Online designer services - anyone used one? Experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-designer-services-anyone-used-one-experience/969271)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-designer-services-anyone-used-one-experience/969271 "2022-08-07T22:19:52Z")
Has anyone had any experience with online interior designers like Modsy or Havenly or the like? I reeeeeeaaallly want a pretty house to live in but we’re on a bit of a budget, and the local designers seem to tend to cate… --- ## [Secrets to happiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secrets-to-happiness/969034)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secrets-to-happiness/969034 "2022-08-07T22:08:20Z")
No, 14 Don’t lose your ability to be amazed. --- ## [Post-january 6 conspiracy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-january-6-conspiracy/969209)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-january-6-conspiracy/969209 "2022-08-07T21:28:42Z")
I don’t believe it’s a coincidence that within 2 days after January 6, the Secret Service, Homeland Security, and Pentagon officers all conveniently had their texts and emails purged. Wonder if that’s because they were a… --- ## [What's This Weird Building In Portsmouth/Gosport, England](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-weird-building-in-portsmouth-gosport-england/969245)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-weird-building-in-portsmouth-gosport-england/969245 "2022-08-07T20:57:05Z")
This white building that resembles an unfurled sail appears multiple times in this video, (it’s in the exact middle of the frame at the starting point that I embedded), but we don’t get a clear view of it. The narrator i… --- ## [Paper Girls on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-girls-on-amazon-prime/968808)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-girls-on-amazon-prime/968808 "2022-08-07T20:19:13Z")
I haven’t seen this yet, in fact I only just learned today it was turned into a TV show, but I read the comic it is based on and enjoyed it. I don’t want to give too much away but assuming the show is like the comic, it … --- ## [Audubon society changing name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audubon-society-changing-name/968926)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audubon-society-changing-name/968926 "2022-08-07T20:00:09Z")
For now just the Seattle group. He’s accused of owning slaves and being a racist. --- ## [Sudden unwanted upward scrolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-unwanted-upward-scrolling/968779)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-unwanted-upward-scrolling/968779 "2022-08-07T19:25:32Z")
I’ve observed this annoying quirk both on Firefox on a desktop computer, and in Safari on an iPad. In longer threads (yesterday it happened in a mere 31 post thread though) I’ll be scrolling down the thread skimming / b… --- ## [The Costs of January 6th- No, the Fiscal Costs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-costs-of-january-6th-no-the-fiscal-costs/968958)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-costs-of-january-6th-no-the-fiscal-costs/968958 "2022-08-07T18:59:56Z")
Today there has been plenty of primary election coverage, especially concerning who will the Republicans nominate and how soon will that lead to disaster. Every single pundit mentioned that by November the General Electi… --- ## [Is Manhattan safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-manhattan-safe/969082)
**Author:** [@RunSilent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RunSilent)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-manhattan-safe/969082 "2022-08-07T18:26:17Z")
I have not been to Manhattan in about 6 years. I have to go the midtown area next week for a medical appointment. My relatives are horrified. They are sure I am going to be assaulted or murdered. I am seeking opinio… --- ## [Please recommend a "B" western](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-b-western/967718)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-b-western/967718 "2022-08-07T17:36:49Z")
As Patrick F. McManus wrote in one of his books: As a young lad, he knew that the “B” stood for BEST. But I’ve never been able to get through the “singing cowboy” and similar “serial” westerns. Do you have a “B” wester… --- ## [Ft. Lauderdale FL — Video Shows Lamborghini Urus Speed Through Stop Sign, T-Bone Car, Fly Into Roof of Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ft-lauderdale-fl-video-shows-lamborghini-urus-speed-through-stop-sign-t-bone-car-fly-into-roof-of-home/969108)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ft-lauderdale-fl-video-shows-lamborghini-urus-speed-through-stop-sign-t-bone-car-fly-into-roof-of-home/969108 "2022-08-07T17:35:02Z")
Video Shows Lamborghini Urus Speed Through Stop Sign, T-Bone Car, Fly Into Roof of Home The high-dollar SUV was reportedly a rental from Miami. BY LUCAS BELL AUG 4, 2022 I try to check cross-traffic when the light tu… --- ## [Kill off one flavor in Neapolitan ice cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-off-one-flavor-in-neapolitan-ice-cream/968615)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-off-one-flavor-in-neapolitan-ice-cream/968615 "2022-08-07T17:16:09Z")
Originally Neapolitan ice cream was red, white and green-- cherry, vanilla, pistachio-- to match the colors of the Italian flag. America came along and decided that wasn’t right, and remade it with strawberry, vanilla a… --- ## [Basic Instinct](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-instinct/969176)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-instinct/969176 "2022-08-07T14:43:04Z")
So who killed Johnny Boz at the start of the movie? Was it Catherine because she was nuts or was it Roxie because she was jealous? --- ## [Iphone Picture question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-picture-question/969224)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-picture-question/969224 "2022-08-07T14:35:53Z")
I wasn’t sure how to Google this: when I try to send someone a photo in a text, it gets a little number in the corner and I can’t send it. Anyone know what’s going on with my phone? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1031) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1033)