# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1046 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1047 --- ## [How is this magic trick done? 2 audience members on stage. Magician touches one, but both feel it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-magic-trick-done-2-audience-members-on-stage-magician-touches-one-but-both-feel-it/968495)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-magic-trick-done-2-audience-members-on-stage-magician-touches-one-but-both-feel-it/968495 "2022-07-25T01:28:43Z")
2 seemingly random audience members are brought on stage. They are both blindfolded. The magician says, “I’m going to touch random parts of your body. When you feel it, point to the place that I touched you.” So the … --- ## [The proper order of things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-proper-order-of-things/968380)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-proper-order-of-things/968380 "2022-07-25T00:25:10Z")
There is a debate in my house, and your opinion will determine whether this marriage - nay, even the continued existence of the universe as we know it - shall survive. It’s knife, fork and spoon, am I right? This is the… --- ## [There's A Poltergeist In My Bed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-poltergeist-in-my-bed/968464)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-poltergeist-in-my-bed/968464 "2022-07-24T23:09:49Z")
Okay, anyone who knows me, knows that I am very skeptical. So Poltergeist is at the bottom of the list, if even on it. But I’ll tell you the story. It actually began when I was a child. Coïncidentally I had just heard o… --- ## [Retirement income question: Social Security vs. 401k](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-income-question-social-security-vs-401k/968457)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-income-question-social-security-vs-401k/968457 "2022-07-24T21:53:04Z")
Let’s say Henry is going to retire on a specific day. He has a decent 401k balance and he will be eligible to collect Social Security. He does not need to tap into both. Should he start collecting SS and leave his 401k a… --- ## [Describe your favorite movie in the most boring manner possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-favorite-movie-in-the-most-boring-manner-possible/967962)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-favorite-movie-in-the-most-boring-manner-possible/967962 "2022-07-24T20:37:08Z")
I saw this idea on Stephen King’s Twitter. I haven’t come up with my own answer yet, but Steve’s was “A group of old outlaws vacation in Mexico” and his son Joe’s was “Three men spend the weekend fishing”. I feel li… --- ## [Does Japan make the promotion of human rights in foreign countries a part of their foreign policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-japan-make-the-promotion-of-human-rights-in-foreign-countries-a-part-of-their-foreign-policy/792481)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-japan-make-the-promotion-of-human-rights-in-foreign-countries-a-part-of-their-foreign-policy/792481 "2022-07-24T20:27:40Z")
I’m under the impression that most wealthy western nations make the promotion of human rights (however imperfectly they do this) at least a part of their foreign policy. Maybe not always the #1 priority but it is still o… --- ## ["All up in my Kool-aid" meaning "personal space" did I make this up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-up-in-my-kool-aid-meaning-personal-space-did-i-make-this-up/968357)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-up-in-my-kool-aid-meaning-personal-space-did-i-make-this-up/968357 "2022-07-24T19:52:52Z")
For a long time I’ve used the phrase as in the title: “he/she was all up in my Kool-aid” to mean, basically, someone was invading my personal space. Sometimes physically, sometimes mentally/emotionally. Nobody’s ever qu… --- ## [What political/social views would/do you express on clothing/yardsigns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-social-views-would-do-you-express-on-clothing-yardsigns/968313)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-social-views-would-do-you-express-on-clothing-yardsigns/968313 "2022-07-24T18:42:19Z")
On our walk this morning, we passed a house w/ a pink flag, with a fist inside the women’s sex symbol. Nearby was a yarding saying “Abortion rights are human rights.” My wife and I both commented that we feel no urge t… --- ## [What's a good mystery series with a cat as the protagonist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-mystery-series-with-a-cat-as-the-protagonist/967580)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-mystery-series-with-a-cat-as-the-protagonist/967580 "2022-07-24T18:34:50Z")
In the mood for a “cozy mystery” book with a cat as a protagonist, however looking through my options on Amazon none of them seem to be what I want. Has to star a normal cat. The cat can “think” but I don’t want it to… --- ## [Honor your Loved Ones With the Chicago Sun-Times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honor-your-loved-ones-with-the-chicago-sun-times/968476)
**Author:** [@its\_the\_daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/its_the_daddy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honor-your-loved-ones-with-the-chicago-sun-times/968476 "2022-07-24T17:38:55Z")
Honor your Loved Ones With the Chicago Sun-Times When my adblocker drops out, I’m seeing these ads wall-to-wall. Is there any sinister significance? --- ## [Suggestions on transporting furniture to relatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-on-transporting-furniture-to-relatives/968465)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-on-transporting-furniture-to-relatives/968465 "2022-07-24T17:36:38Z")
I have family furniture that its time to pass along to the next generation. Its 12 hours drive. I’m planning a vacation to go through the area. Renting a trailer seems expensive…there are two options I see: Rent trai… --- ## [Two Related Alzheimer's Disease Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-related-alzheimers-disease-questions/926935)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-related-alzheimers-disease-questions/926935 "2022-07-24T16:32:14Z")
According to this study, medical scientists have discovered a change in tau proteins in the brains of people prior to them experiencing memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). While I applaud any attemp… --- ## [Who invented honey-roasted peanuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-invented-honey-roasted-peanuts/573622)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-invented-honey-roasted-peanuts/573622 "2022-07-24T16:07:54Z")
Google and Wiki have failed me. I first remember having them on a USAir flight in the mid-1980s, and there was a gag about them on The Golden Girls right about then. It wasn’t long after that that you could buy them in… --- ## [Driving the speed limit or less is fun!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-the-speed-limit-or-less-is-fun/968327)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-the-speed-limit-or-less-is-fun/968327 "2022-07-24T15:08:16Z")
We live a few miles outside a small town (population 1408). The road that goes into town begins 15 miles north of here, where the speed limit is 55, but everyone does 65. Once the road reaches us, the limit drops to 4… --- ## [Could Congress Subpoena Bannon Again? Could He Be Convicted Of Contempt Again? Could This Go On Forever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-congress-subpoena-bannon-again-could-he-be-convicted-of-contempt-again-could-this-go-on-forever/968425)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-congress-subpoena-bannon-again-could-he-be-convicted-of-contempt-again-could-this-go-on-forever/968425 "2022-07-24T14:09:07Z")
Basically what the OP says: Could Congress subpoena Steve Bannon again and, assuming he still doesn’t feel like talking, ring him up on charges of Contempt of Congress again? Could this go on forever? --- ## [What would getting shot by a .308 be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-getting-shot-by-a-308-be-like/685286)
**Author:** [@Izzi\_Rio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzi_Rio)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-getting-shot-by-a-308-be-like/685286 "2022-07-24T07:02:52Z")
I know it’s dark, but after reading about people who get hit by .22’s in the head and somehow survive (albeit with some crazy scars) I’m now wondering what a head shot with said .308 would be like… does anyone with gun k… --- ## [How many people are employed by the British monarchy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-employed-by-the-british-monarchy/968000)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-employed-by-the-british-monarchy/968000 "2022-07-24T06:15:26Z")
If the monarchy was abolished, how many people would be out of work? I’m thinking of regular jobs like chauffeur, not a specialized job or unique position that only a monarchy would create, like royal spokesman. --- ## [An attorney general is sued for defmation for things they said on TV. Does the state cover legal costs and damages (if that person loses) or is the AG a private person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-attorney-general-is-sued-for-defmation-for-things-they-said-on-tv-does-the-state-cover-legal-costs-and-damages-if-that-person-loses-or-is-the-ag-a-private-person/968263)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-attorney-general-is-sued-for-defmation-for-things-they-said-on-tv-does-the-state-cover-legal-costs-and-damages-if-that-person-loses-or-is-the-ag-a-private-person/968263 "2022-07-24T06:07:44Z")
Subject line says it all. The example is below. The attorney general for Ohio made some comments on TV and he is being sued by the people he was talking about for defamation. My question is, does the state he works fo… --- ## [What's the grossest thing you've found in your refrigerator, freezer, root cellar, or storage cabinet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-grossest-thing-youve-found-in-your-refrigerator-freezer-root-cellar-or-storage-cabinet/968362)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-grossest-thing-youve-found-in-your-refrigerator-freezer-root-cellar-or-storage-cabinet/968362 "2022-07-24T05:32:55Z")
Someone suggested this topic in the lunchmeat thread, so here I am. I’m pretty good about not letting things rot in the back of the fridge, but recently, I made some butter chicken from a spice packet, and it was…just…n… --- ## [Inflammation in the body -- detectable in the blood? (plus side question about woo)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inflammation-in-the-body-detectable-in-the-blood-plus-side-question-about-woo/968329)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inflammation-in-the-body-detectable-in-the-blood-plus-side-question-about-woo/968329 "2022-07-24T03:21:05Z")
I’ve been meaning for a while to post a question here about the general idea in some quarters that “Food X promotes inflammation in the body” while “Food Y prevents inflammation in the body.” I’ve been putting off that O… --- ## [Rich Liberals OPPOSE Cape Cod Windmills-Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rich-liberals-oppose-cape-cod-windmills-why/187215)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rich-liberals-oppose-cape-cod-windmills-why/187215 "2022-07-24T02:17:48Z")
WEll, here we have one of the most progressive proposals to harness the wind…and save the earth! A company (Cape Cod Windfarms) wants to place windmills in the nantucket Shoals area, off cape Cod. These giant windmills w… --- ## [Did I miss a memo about Android permissions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-miss-a-memo-about-android-permissions/965900)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-miss-a-memo-about-android-permissions/965900 "2022-07-24T01:28:21Z")
I confess that I don’t update my apps as often as I should. Usually I will look at the list of updates that are pending and select the ones that I think might be important, or that specifically identify themselves as sec… --- ## [Probability Question (What are the odds?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-what-are-the-odds/968462)
**Author:** [@Oddball\_92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oddball_92)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-what-are-the-odds/968462 "2022-07-24T01:02:13Z")
There is a raffle. Actually, 2 raffles. The first raffle is for prize “A”. The second raffle is for "prize “B”. Tickets sold separately. I bought a ticket for prize “A” only. I get a call saying I had won prize “B”. Wh… --- ## [Does your MP / Congressperson / Deputy live in your district?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-mp-congressperson-deputy-live-in-your-district/968435)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-mp-congressperson-deputy-live-in-your-district/968435 "2022-07-24T00:50:50Z")
Politics related, but more of a poll than a debate, so I’ll stick it in here. Does your MP / Congressperson / Deputy at the national level live in your electoral district? How about your local representative? My MP (P… --- ## [The Boys S3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-s3/941047)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-s3/941047 "2022-07-23T23:53:17Z")
THERE WILL BE OPEN SPOILERS ABOUT THE SHOWS AFTER THEY EACH AIR PLEASE DO NOT POST OPEN SPOILERS ABOUT THE STORY FROM THE COMICS, ETC. THANK YOU! Normally I wait until a trailer is posted or a release date is announced u… --- ## [Catching a Skink in the house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-a-skink-in-the-house/968262)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-a-skink-in-the-house/968262 "2022-07-23T23:49:11Z")
Last evening my wife said “Eek” as in a cartoon and pointed to a skink running across the carpet. Dog, mini Aussie, was interested, but not attempting to catch. Those guys are fast, close to the floor, and I’m old and o… --- ## [Pence and Cheney Ticket in 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pence-and-cheney-ticket-in-2024/968378)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pence-and-cheney-ticket-in-2024/968378 "2022-07-23T22:36:02Z")
Continuing from my comment in the January 6th thread. What are the chance of the two of them running in 2024 and then becoming running mates? Are they politically compatible? Might the time be right for true conservat… --- ## [Have you ever been hypnotized?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-hypnotized/968157)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-hypnotized/968157 "2022-07-23T21:40:01Z")
I was hypnotized as part of a demo for a Psychology class in high school. The hypnotist led us through a session where we were supposed to go back to the elementary school. He then asked us to write our names on kinderga… --- ## [Subtitle fails?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtitle-fails/968406)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtitle-fails/968406 "2022-07-23T21:33:58Z")
I was watching Rutherford Falls tonight. This guy states that he was called a shill for blind capitalism. But the subtitle said this: Anyone have other interesting examples? For the … --- ## [What is it with Nebraska and 5G cell service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-nebraska-and-5g-cell-service/963535)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-nebraska-and-5g-cell-service/963535 "2022-07-23T19:30:23Z")
Every time I see some company’s (T-Mobile, maybe) ads for 5G they at some point include a coverage map of the US, and it’s nearly solid for the whole continental US except for a big blank that to a quick glance aligns ne… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1045) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1047)