# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1097 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1098 --- ## [Single folder of MP3 files has almost a 1GB difference between "Size" and "Size on Disk"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-folder-of-mp3-files-has-almost-a-1gb-difference-between-size-and-size-on-disk/964167)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-folder-of-mp3-files-has-almost-a-1gb-difference-between-size-and-size-on-disk/964167 "2022-05-31T19:21:35Z")
I was looking through my MP3 folders and discovered while most of them their “Size” and “Size on Disk” attributes are 100% the same (or close enough that only a few kilobytes are different) there’s a single folder with 3… --- ## [Firefox on Android opens multiple windows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-on-android-opens-multiple-windows/965304)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-on-android-opens-multiple-windows/965304 "2022-05-31T19:10:47Z")
Help! This is vexing me and sucking up my monthly data allotment. I’ll suddenly hear something in my pocket and find that there’s a Firefox window with a video going. I’m mystified as to how it happens as I’ve hit the po… --- ## [Office 365 printer queue - out of ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-365-printer-queue-out-of-ink/965440)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-365-printer-queue-out-of-ink/965440 "2022-05-31T19:10:46Z")
I tried to print a couple of documents this morning. When I went upstairs, the printer said it was out of ink. I wanted to delete the personal document, so I went to Windows =\> Printers & scanners and opened the queues… --- ## [360 degrees in a Circle. But what about a Sphere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/360-degrees-in-a-circle-but-what-about-a-sphere/182341)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/360-degrees-in-a-circle-but-what-about-a-sphere/182341 "2022-05-31T18:37:11Z")
A random thought crossed my mind and I realized I wasn’t all too clear on the concepts… Now, we know that a circle consists of 360 degrees. That is, a circle drawn on any given plane can be divided into 360 degrees. Bu… --- ## [Question About Shakespeare: Will](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-shakespeare-will/755969)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-shakespeare-will/755969 "2022-05-31T18:01:07Z")
One of the oft-repeated fun facts about William Shakespeare’s Last Will and Testament is that he bequeathed to his widow (Anne Hathaway) his second-best bed. Do historians know who got his VERY best bed? --- ## [What does meth or crack smoke smell like? Need to know if my houseguest is smoking it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-meth-or-crack-smoke-smell-like-need-to-know-if-my-houseguest-is-smoking-it/965404)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-meth-or-crack-smoke-smell-like-need-to-know-if-my-houseguest-is-smoking-it/965404 "2022-05-31T17:45:09Z")
Like story short, I have had a house guest over my house for the past 2 weeks as he moves out of his apartment. I noticed it was odd he was literally taking 30 minute hot as hell showers but didn’t want to confront him b… --- ## [So WTF is up with Facebook banning people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-wtf-is-up-with-facebook-banning-people/965212)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-wtf-is-up-with-facebook-banning-people/965212 "2022-05-31T17:31:20Z")
I have a FB account but I almost never go on it or post anything so I have little experience with it. Going to do some traveling with a buddy out west next month. He said he finally was going to cave to his family and s… --- ## [The World's Most Expensive Car has sold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-most-expensive-car-has-sold/964918)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-most-expensive-car-has-sold/964918 "2022-05-31T17:28:00Z")
Heck, the opening bid of $50 million would have set the record: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/05/19/mercedes-benz-sells-1955-300-slr-uhlenhaut-coupe-for-143-million-making-it-the-worlds-most-expensive-car --- ## [Ronnie Hawkins, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronnie-hawkins-rip/965398)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronnie-hawkins-rip/965398 "2022-05-31T17:05:17Z")
He was 87. I saw him live twice, he was amazing. The first time was at the El Macombo in Toronto, I was barely old enough to get in. I’d never seen anything like it. A really great voice and a one of a kind entertaine… --- ## [A survey of future infection possibilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-survey-of-future-infection-possibilities/965356)
**Author:** [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-survey-of-future-infection-possibilities/965356 "2022-05-31T17:03:34Z")
This article says what I’ve been saying–we’ll all get Covid at some point. The question is whether it will be mild or severe. --- ## [What Is This Opera Song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-opera-song/965251)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-opera-song/965251 "2022-05-31T15:16:30Z")
Playing in the background of this video? --- ## [I Found A 1940 Nickel In My Change Purse!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-1940-nickel-in-my-change-purse/965109)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-1940-nickel-in-my-change-purse/965109 "2022-05-31T14:46:35Z")
Had to post this one, because I want advice on this one too. I just opened up my change purse, as I often do at the end of the day. And I found a 1940’s nickel! I had been finding, and keeping, 1964 nickels (that’s whe… --- ## [RIP Norm MacDonald](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-norm-macdonald/950662)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-norm-macdonald/950662 "2022-05-31T14:26:22Z")
One of my favourites. Damn. --- ## [Ray Liotta passes away at 67](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-liotta-passes-away-at-67/965154)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-liotta-passes-away-at-67/965154 "2022-05-31T14:19:22Z")
Liotta earned his lifetime pass as Henry Hill in the iconic Goodfellas. Many will also remember a young Liotta as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. --- ## [Any reason against a tattoo of Athena? Update 18-May-2022: see the tattoo in post 58](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-against-a-tattoo-of-athena-update-18-may-2022-see-the-tattoo-in-post-58/959871 "2022-05-31T14:18:58Z")
Which isn’t that tattoos are horrible. Also, I have done my research about the possibile meanings and associations which are considered “standard” interpretations. What I am wondering about is if there are any unwanted… --- ## [Have you been banned anywhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-banned-anywhere/964598)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-banned-anywhere/964598 "2022-05-31T13:58:48Z")
Why? How do you feel about it? I have been banned on 2 Conservative Reddit boards, and been spoken to harshly on Fox. It kind of bothers me because I try hard to be civil. But sometimes you read things that make you cra… --- ## [Question about double slit experiment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-double-slit-experiment/964893)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-double-slit-experiment/964893 "2022-05-31T13:14:17Z")
I’m guessing I have a very fundamental misunderstanding of light waves but here goes (thanks in advance): 1.Is it correct that the intensity of the photon is the absolute value of the amplitude? So two waves meeting at… --- ## [Betting on baseball question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betting-on-baseball-question/965388)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betting-on-baseball-question/965388 "2022-05-31T12:24:12Z")
Sports betting site has betting for total runs for my team as Under 5.0 runs +110 and Under 4.5 runs +135. Is that not the same thing? You can’t score half a run so under 5 and under 4.5 should be the same payoff, right? … --- ## [Longest common word using seven letters, no S](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-common-word-using-seven-letters-no-s/965140)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-common-word-using-seven-letters-no-s/965140 "2022-05-31T10:02:11Z")
I don’t mean to make this a Thread Game. Maybe someone can answer with a dictionary search or something. The NY Times Spelling Bee has seven letters, which can be used multiple times, to form words. A word that uses a… --- ## [Kids in the Hall 2022 (Amazon series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-in-the-hall-2022-amazon-series/964395)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-in-the-hall-2022-amazon-series/964395 "2022-05-31T01:39:07Z")
Anyone watch the reboot of greatest sketch comedy troupe of all time on Amazon Prime? New season dropped today! I watched the first episode, and, while the boys are a bit older and doughier (aren’t we all?), they still … --- ## [Can we put the myth of a "good guy with a gun" as an argument to allow more permissive gun laws to rest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-put-the-myth-of-a-good-guy-with-a-gun-as-an-argument-to-allow-more-permissive-gun-laws-to-rest/965395)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-put-the-myth-of-a-good-guy-with-a-gun-as-an-argument-to-allow-more-permissive-gun-laws-to-rest/965395 "2022-05-31T00:51:56Z")
The recent mass murder at the school in Uvalde is the prompt for this post. AIUI the school in Uvalde had an armed guard on duty. Numerous law enforcement officers responded but did nothing for an hour. Texas ha… --- ## [Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers film on Disney+ (OPEN SPOILERS AFTER FIRST POST)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-film-on-disney-open-spoilers-after-first-post/964770)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-film-on-disney-open-spoilers-after-first-post/964770 "2022-05-30T23:39:01Z")
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, the film, dropped as a Disney+ exclusive today. Anyone else see this? (This post kept deliberately short to avoid roll-over spoilers). --- ## [Yes drummer Alan White dies at 72](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-drummer-alan-white-dies-at-72/965187)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-drummer-alan-white-dies-at-72/965187 "2022-05-30T23:14:22Z")
He also performed with (among others) the Plastic Ono Band, on “Instant Karma” and “Imagine.” --- ## [Bo Hopkins died at 80 or 84 (Wild Bunch, American Graffiti)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bo-hopkins-died-at-80-or-84-wild-bunch-american-graffiti/965357)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bo-hopkins-died-at-80-or-84-wild-bunch-american-graffiti/965357 "2022-05-30T22:20:43Z")
Bo didn’t do a lot of tv. Did 4 episodes of Rockford Files and 18 episodes of Dynasty. His Best known films are Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch, The Getaway and American Graffiti. Bo worked with major stars like William… --- ## [Ellen Page is trans/nonbinary now, name is Elliot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ellen-page-is-trans-nonbinary-now-name-is-elliot/926940)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ellen-page-is-trans-nonbinary-now-name-is-elliot/926940 "2022-05-30T21:20:15Z")
He came out as gay in 2014 which did not really surprise many people --- ## [Fish 'n' mac 'n' cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-n-mac-n-cheese/965232)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-n-mac-n-cheese/965232 "2022-05-30T21:19:32Z")
In a Friday mood, I was just thinking about possibly going out tonight for some fish ‘n’ chips. Except most of the places I go to around here (Metro Detroit) offer mac ‘n’ cheese instead of the normal soggy chips. And ,a… --- ## [Is youtubetime.com gone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-youtubetime-com-gone/965362)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-youtubetime-com-gone/965362 "2022-05-30T20:46:11Z")
I wanted to go to a specific time on a YouTube video, and headed over to youtubetime.com. It wasn’t there. Or at least, it seemed to be ads instead of the page. I manually entered the code to the URL (#t=0m40s) instea… --- ## [Chicxulub misses Earth. What does Earth look like today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicxulub-misses-earth-what-does-earth-look-like-today/964516)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicxulub-misses-earth-what-does-earth-look-like-today/964516 "2022-05-30T20:45:22Z")
Too many variables to be sure, but using educated guesses, predict what our biosphere’s makeup would look like today if the Chixulub impactor never impacted. Points to consider: Would our planet still be dinosauric, wit… --- ## [What is the best (easiest) way for a family to share photos with each other after a vaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-easiest-way-for-a-family-to-share-photos-with-each-other-after-a-vaction/965360)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-easiest-way-for-a-family-to-share-photos-with-each-other-after-a-vaction/965360 "2022-05-30T20:36:23Z")
I recently returned from a vacation with my brother and sister and we would like to be able to share our photos with each other online so we can all pick the best from the bunch. All of the photos were taken with cell p… --- ## [Would you try Pepsi-Roni pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-try-pepsi-roni-pizza/964627)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-try-pepsi-roni-pizza/964627 "2022-05-30T20:14:33Z")
Because apparently it’s a thing? You first, I guess-though if I get hungry enough… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1096) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1098)