# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1091&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1092 --- ## [Substanantive Due Process: What are the fruits of this 'poisonous tree'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substanantive-due-process-what-are-the-fruits-of-this-poisonous-tree/966801)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substanantive-due-process-what-are-the-fruits-of-this-poisonous-tree/966801 "2022-06-25T08:41:01Z")
Clarence Thomas, legal colossus of our time, has stated that overturning Roe should just be the beginning. The right to access contraception, to marry a person of the same sex, or to generate friction between incorrect b… --- ## [Idea(s) to reduce expenses while traveling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-s-to-reduce-expenses-while-traveling/965720)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-s-to-reduce-expenses-while-traveling/965720 "2022-06-25T07:09:07Z")
This weekend, Mrs. L and I went on a road trip. We’ve been burning through some money lately and thought it would be a good idea to try to economize. She made the hotel reservations and asked whether I thought we shoul… --- ## [The ACLU is getting heat for this article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aclu-is-getting-heat-for-this-article/966472)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aclu-is-getting-heat-for-this-article/966472 "2022-06-24T20:21:36Z")
Personally, I think the ACLU is (as usual) right. Thoughts? --- ## [How important is Status?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-status/966462)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-status/966462 "2022-06-25T05:02:24Z")
I have always been intrigued by the concept of status and what it means to different people. I believe that most of us will seek out various levels of status wherever we can get it. When am I satisfied with my status and… --- ## [Bob Dole (was non-obit post, now RIP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dole-was-non-obit-post-now-rip/926624)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dole-was-non-obit-post-now-rip/926624 "2022-06-25T03:28:48Z")
Senator Bob Dole. A man of warmth and integrity compared to today’s Republicans. Dole was left permanently disabled by severe injuries in the Second World War. Quite a contrast to coward presidents from both sides who… --- ## [Are non-American movies likelier to let the bad guys win, or kill off good guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-non-american-movies-likelier-to-let-the-bad-guys-win-or-kill-off-good-guys/966711)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-non-american-movies-likelier-to-let-the-bad-guys-win-or-kill-off-good-guys/966711 "2022-06-25T03:21:44Z")
While watching Top Gun Maverick a few days ago, it occurred to me that the notion that “The hero must never die, the good guys must win in the end, and if necessary, create a deus ex machina to get your good guys out of … --- ## [Are polar bears obligate carnivores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-polar-bears-obligate-carnivores/845293)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-polar-bears-obligate-carnivores/845293 "2022-06-25T03:04:55Z")
I’ve seen them described that way, based on their diet being almost entirely meat. But what I’m wondering is if that might possibly be simply because their habitat (which they are adapted for) happens to have not much in… --- ## [Big power outage south of silicon valley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-power-outage-south-of-silicon-valley/966619)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-power-outage-south-of-silicon-valley/966619 "2022-06-25T03:00:59Z")
Cross-posting this from the 'raffe. Our power just came back on after an 11 hour outage. I see that there were 10,000 customers in my town who were affected, and there were more up and down the peninsula and south bay.… --- ## [Tony Siragusa dead at 55](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-siragusa-dead-at-55/966654)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-siragusa-dead-at-55/966654 "2022-06-25T02:04:42Z")
Tony Siragusa dies at 55: Former Colts and Ravens DT, nicknamed ‘Goose’, won Super Bowl with Baltimore Wow. Only 55 years old. He died in his sleep. ETA: did anyone have him in the 2022 Celebrity Death Pool? 45 points! … --- ## [Luminous flux of the Sun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luminous-flux-of-the-sun/966716)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luminous-flux-of-the-sun/966716 "2022-06-25T01:03:07Z")
NASA gives the luminosity of the Sun as 382.8 \\times 10^{24} \\text{ J/s}. I assume this is radiant power since it is given in watts. Georgia State University says I can convert radiant power to luminous flux by an effici… --- ## [International Phone Options for Students Studying Abroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-phone-options-for-students-studying-abroad/966690)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-phone-options-for-students-studying-abroad/966690 "2022-06-25T00:13:01Z")
My son is going to be spending his fall semester this year in Spain (Madrid, to be exact). I’m trying to figure out the best phone options for him. Ideally, he’d use his current phone and have unlimited voice and data,… --- ## [Why Is Fluoride So Good For Your Teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fluoride-so-good-for-your-teeth/966634)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fluoride-so-good-for-your-teeth/966634 "2022-06-24T23:46:57Z")
You have to admit, modern dentistry wouldn’t be where it’s at without fluoride. Where I live they even put it in the water. What makes fluoride so good for your teeth? It’s an element. (Okay, you chemists out there. It’… --- ## [Advice for Your Past Self](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-your-past-self/966583)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-your-past-self/966583 "2022-06-24T23:43:24Z")
Inspired by a conversation with Big Sis about a cousin having her first child, what advice would you give to your past self. Any topic, don’t restrict yourself. For me, right now, at this moment, it would be this regar… --- ## [The momma of my next puppy just had a litter!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-momma-of-my-next-puppy-just-had-a-litter/966696)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-momma-of-my-next-puppy-just-had-a-litter/966696 "2022-06-24T23:33:55Z")
Cigars to every one! I need to shout it out to the world! 6 girls 3 boys! 8 weeks and counting \* crosses big X on monthly calendar \* --- ## [Dry erase markers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-erase-markers/966041)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-erase-markers/966041 "2022-06-24T23:01:30Z")
They suck. Our offices at work have dry erase boards. Every time I grab a marker, it’s dry. Or nearly dry. We buy new ones. They work for a very short time. And then they’re dry. Yes, I am conscientious about keeping t… --- ## [It's Westernmas! (2022 Western States Endurance Run)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-westernmas-2022-western-states-endurance-run/966796)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-westernmas-2022-western-states-endurance-run/966796 "2022-06-24T22:16:28Z")
The 2022 Western States Endurance Run, the granddaddy of American ultramarathons, begins tomorrow (June 25) at 5:00 a.m. PDT. 384 runners, ranging from 21 to 67, will attempt 100.2 miles with 41,060 feet of elevation cha… --- ## [Herd animals evolution question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herd-animals-evolution-question/966715)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herd-animals-evolution-question/966715 "2022-06-24T20:23:03Z")
Watching herd animals on the African plains, it was very easy to see that if they stuck together the Lions would starve. It’s also easy to understand how they could become overpopulated and starve themselves out like tha… --- ## [Are heat pumps the best choice for heating/cooling a home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-heat-pumps-the-best-choice-for-heating-cooling-a-home/966586)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-heat-pumps-the-best-choice-for-heating-cooling-a-home/966586 "2022-06-24T19:55:02Z")
A recent thread here was talking about how a power plant works and heat pumps were mentioned. I have seen a few videos recently touting the advantages of a heat pump to heat/cool your home (see some below). But, while … --- ## [Roe v. Wade: Gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roe-v-wade-gone/966747)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roe-v-wade-gone/966747 "2022-06-24T18:46:33Z")
The title says it all. The only surprise is that Roberts joined the majority 6-3 decision. The court is having quite a week. What comes next? Environmental laws out since the constitution says nothing about them? --- ## [Why are car a/c systems so prone to breaking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-car-a-c-systems-so-prone-to-breaking/966553)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-car-a-c-systems-so-prone-to-breaking/966553 "2022-06-24T18:31:23Z")
ISTM that the a/c system is perhaps the part of the car most prone to needing repairs. And if you compare a/c in cars to a/c in houses, or even mobile units, the car systems are far more likely to need repairs. In partic… --- ## [Coyotes, rats and cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coyotes-rats-and-cats/966646)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coyotes-rats-and-cats/966646 "2022-06-24T16:38:56Z")
I am not sure how typical my area is to other parts of the country ( South bay, Los Angeles) but it looks like the urban coyote is here to stay. Feral cats are almost non-existent since they are the chief prey of coyotes… --- ## ['What's the drug for?' and other interesting commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-drug-for-and-other-interesting-commercials/966644)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-drug-for-and-other-interesting-commercials/966644 "2022-06-24T16:31:45Z")
There are myriad commercials for prescription drugs. Since we don’t need any of them, it’s not important; but we never know what the drug is for. They say when the commercial starts, and then never mention what it’s fo… --- ## [Texas Republican platform proposals are radical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-republican-platform-proposals-are-radical/966503)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-republican-platform-proposals-are-radical/966503 "2022-06-24T15:55:26Z")
The Texas Republican convention is on track to adopt a radical, anti-civil rights, anti-United States platform. I wonder if this might have some unintended impact on the next couple of elections. Could it discourage Texa… --- ## [Jenny Nicholson: a drily sarcastic trenchant pop culture vlogger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenny-nicholson-a-drily-sarcastic-trenchant-pop-culture-vlogger/925918)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenny-nicholson-a-drily-sarcastic-trenchant-pop-culture-vlogger/925918 "2022-06-24T15:46:02Z")
I’ve been obsessing over the YouTube channel of Jenny Nicholson – https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyENicholson – and I just wanted to share the love. She covers pop culture generally, but here main interests include: A… --- ## [Question for German speakers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-german-speakers/966677)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-german-speakers/966677 "2022-06-24T14:55:28Z")
Someone told me today that as a child she learned that the German expression for “have a nice trip” or “bon voyage” is “Gut Fahrt”, which of course is hilarious to English-speaking children. My vague memory is that in sc… --- ## [Pets and human nudity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-and-human-nudity/966432)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-and-human-nudity/966432 "2022-06-24T07:34:18Z")
Came across an amusing article, about whether pet owners should allow pets to see them naked. I personally don’t think they care, and two of the three cats I’ve had in my adult life (neutered male, believed to be Maine C… --- ## [Why do we breath quick and long when in pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-breath-quick-and-long-when-in-pain/965620)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-breath-quick-and-long-when-in-pain/965620 "2022-06-24T03:46:15Z")
By saying “we”, I was generalizing our reaction based on individual self-observation, so if you experience otherwise, please enlighten me. I hit my shin to the table’s edge just now. In the midst of pain, I noticed that… --- ## [How does Hell's Kitchen get away with so much swearing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-hells-kitchen-get-away-with-so-much-swearing/966714)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-hells-kitchen-get-away-with-so-much-swearing/966714 "2022-06-24T03:20:23Z")
I love Hell’s Kitchen, but I only really started watching it a few seasons back. So lately I’ve been watching the older seasons on Prime. And what jumps out at me watching the shows back to back is just how much swearing… --- ## [Johnny Depp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-depp/966652)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-depp/966652 "2022-06-24T03:09:15Z")
I like Johnny Depp but no matter how hard my girlfriend tries she will never turn me into Johnny Depp. I am not saying anything because I am curious how far she will go but her obsession is starting wear on me. She told … --- ## [Runaways "aging out"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runaways-aging-out/966558)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runaways-aging-out/966558 "2022-06-24T02:35:09Z")
I believe when minors runaway from home, they are somewhat considered criminals merely for that. As in, even if they have done nothing that would be considered illegal if they were adult, they can be detained by police,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1090&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1092&state=tracking)