# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1108 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1109 --- ## [Wins cycling stage of Giro d'Italia - Then Loses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wins-cycling-stage-of-giro-ditalia-then-loses/964629)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wins-cycling-stage-of-giro-ditalia-then-loses/964629 "2022-05-18T20:25:37Z")
Tuesday proved to be an eventful day for Biniam Girmay, who made cycling history at the Giro d’Italia but later had to go to the hospital with an eye injury sustained during his podium celebrations. Eritrean Girmay be… --- ## [Can sauerkraut go bad? (need answer kinda fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-sauerkraut-go-bad-need-answer-kinda-fast/964455)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-sauerkraut-go-bad-need-answer-kinda-fast/964455 "2022-05-18T19:57:00Z")
2 or 3 weeks ago I bought some “Cleveland Kraut” on impulse; it’s sort of an artisanal sauerkraut brand. It says “raw and probiotic” on the plastic packaging. So I’m BBQing some ribs today and I thought the kraut would … --- ## [Tips for trip to Washington/Philadelphia in spring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-trip-to-washington-philadelphia-in-spring/964446)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-trip-to-washington-philadelphia-in-spring/964446 "2022-05-18T19:46:57Z")
I’m planning a trip to the U.S. (flying from Europe) next year spring (around may) with my teenage son. We expect to first go to NY, which I’ve been to before (and there is currently another thread on NY). Our idea was t… --- ## [WHat are pro-Putin US commentators saying these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-pro-putin-us-commentators-saying-these-days/960961)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-pro-putin-us-commentators-saying-these-days/960961 "2022-05-18T19:44:09Z")
I’ve not seen anything recently. When the war started, Tucker Carlson went on quite fervently in favour of Putin: How has he and any other pro-Putin US commentators responded? Doubling down on Putin support? Not ad… --- ## [Chevrolet, what is with your deposit policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chevrolet-what-is-with-your-deposit-policy/964554)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chevrolet-what-is-with-your-deposit-policy/964554 "2022-05-18T19:29:10Z")
We put a deposit on a Tesla Y and need to wait about 8 months for it. I’ll need a new car in a couple of years and I’m looking at the Chevy EV Avalanche … errrr … Silverado. They want a $100 dollar deposit and what do … --- ## [George Floyd - federal trial of other three officers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-floyd-federal-trial-of-other-three-officers/960017)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-floyd-federal-trial-of-other-three-officers/960017 "2022-05-18T18:37:23Z")
Federal trial is wrapping up. Three officers all testified; Prosecutor has made closing arguments; Defence submissions yet to come. --- ## [Should schools have the right to offer mental health care to children without parental consent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-schools-have-the-right-to-offer-mental-health-care-to-children-without-parental-consent/964567)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-schools-have-the-right-to-offer-mental-health-care-to-children-without-parental-consent/964567 "2022-05-18T18:37:23Z")
Imagine you are a school counselor, principle, etc. at a public school. You are given the file for a middle school student, age 13, on her teacher’s suggestion that she may be depressed and at risk of self harm. It is al… --- ## [Does she have a point ? "Woman Horrified After Seeing That Her Husband Used A Contact Photo Of Her On His Phone"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-she-have-a-point-woman-horrified-after-seeing-that-her-husband-used-a-contact-photo-of-her-on-his-phone/963220)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-she-have-a-point-woman-horrified-after-seeing-that-her-husband-used-a-contact-photo-of-her-on-his-phone/963220 "2022-05-18T18:35:34Z")
Personally, I’d have do this because I can’t remember people and I’ve hung up on people that I needed to talk to that I forgot who they were it’s one reason mom paid for caller id back in the day Does she have a po… --- ## [Please explain Buy - Borrow - Die to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-buy-borrow-die-to-me/964305)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-buy-borrow-die-to-me/964305 "2022-05-18T18:11:19Z")
For some reason, lately my news feed has had an article or two on the Buy-Borrow-Die strategy. I’m not at all sure I understand the nitty-gritty on it. Suppose Lee owns $1 million dollars in stock from Fortune 500 comp… --- ## [Games with impractical optional quests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-impractical-optional-quests/964234)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-impractical-optional-quests/964234 "2022-05-18T18:01:15Z")
I’m finally getting around to playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. There are 3 optional quests I’ve taken on - find 30 dinosaur bones, find 10 rock carvings, find 20 dream catchers - that are completely impractical. The … --- ## [Actors who voiced cartoon characters of themselves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-voiced-cartoon-characters-of-themselves/964607)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-voiced-cartoon-characters-of-themselves/964607 "2022-05-18T17:30:46Z")
There are plenty of cartoons featuring famous actors, but in almost all the cases the voices are caricatures, provided by someone else. In the Disney Silly Symphony Mother Goose Goes Hollywood featured speaking caricatur… --- ## [Percent of all 1-A's drafted in WW2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/percent-of-all-1-as-drafted-in-ww2/964474)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/percent-of-all-1-as-drafted-in-ww2/964474 "2022-05-18T16:58:54Z")
Let’s say an American man was between the ages of 18 and 23 from 1941 to 1945. In good health, not otherwise deferred or ineligible to serve. Prime meat, especially given that at one point they were prepared to call up m… --- ## [Summer reading list 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-reading-list-2022/964618)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-reading-list-2022/964618 "2022-05-18T16:56:10Z")
El Jefe writes: I’m assembling a Summer Reading List for our next enews. What books are you reading these days? New York Times Bestseller, a Danielle Steel bodice ripper, a Sunset magazine DYI book? Send me the titl… --- ## [Tell me about Carvana, please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-carvana-please/964464)
**Author:** [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-carvana-please/964464 "2022-05-18T16:29:31Z")
I’m looking for a good used car, and I found a Prius I like. The only problem is, it’s Carvana. I’m a little wary of using the online dealers, and I don’t know what kind of problems I might run into. Has anyone had any e… --- ## [Songs that make you play air bass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-play-air-bass/425611)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-play-air-bass/425611 "2022-05-18T15:58:12Z")
I’ll throw out the obvious “My Generation” by The Who. Another favorite is Stevie Wonder’s I Wish. What are yours? --- ## [Problem with IPAD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-ipad/964576)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-ipad/964576 "2022-05-18T15:52:23Z")
I have an older IPad. From 2015. This past 2 weeks something odd has happened. I cannot get into the message board section of the SDMB. All I get is a blank page. I can get into the home page and Cecils message and suc… --- ## [What is the last digit of your house number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-last-digit-of-your-house-number/964608)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-last-digit-of-your-house-number/964608 "2022-05-18T15:18:18Z")
Testing Benford’s law poll --- ## [Why is my hibiscus plant dying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-hibiscus-plant-dying/942862)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-hibiscus-plant-dying/942862 "2022-05-18T14:50:15Z")
Any green experts here? My plant is just having these yellow spots and then the leaf dies. There are no insects underleaf though… so what’s wrong? --- ## [Cawthorn has been primaried](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cawthorn-has-been-primaried/964613)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cawthorn-has-been-primaried/964613 "2022-05-18T14:44:31Z")
That dumb shit lost the best paying, easiest job he’s likely to ever have. All he had to do was act half-assed adult, but that was beyond him. --- ## [E.T. isn’t a great film but the soundtrack is still amazing (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-t-isn-t-a-great-film-but-the-soundtrack-is-still-amazing-open-spoilers/964528)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-t-isn-t-a-great-film-but-the-soundtrack-is-still-amazing-open-spoilers/964528 "2022-05-18T08:39:58Z")
Just watched E.T. again and I forgot how much the film drags, especially in the space suits operating room scenes. The scenes where Elliot starts teaching E.T. hold up well along with E.T. home alone and Halloween, but t… --- ## [Are YOU a member of "The Dope State"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-the-dope-state/964524)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-the-dope-state/964524 "2022-05-18T08:11:49Z")
Some of us are. @Ann\_Hedonia definitely is, infiltrating Righty sites and throwing truth bombs with aplomb. I, too, am a member of The Dope State in my conversations on Twitter, FB, and, of course, Toastmasters. To be a… --- ## [How You Decide What News Sources To Trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-you-decide-what-news-sources-to-trust/964306)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-you-decide-what-news-sources-to-trust/964306 "2022-05-18T05:00:51Z")
Watching the news on PBS this evening, a story about how covid became politicized, the thought came to the fore that I have made the deliberate choice to trust certain news sources and not others. A large part of this i… --- ## [% of fast food soda sales which are diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-fast-food-soda-sales-which-are-diet/964473)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-fast-food-soda-sales-which-are-diet/964473 "2022-05-18T03:55:43Z")
Was trying to find this, but my Google-fu was weak today…. What percentage of pop sales are lower calorie? In restaurants? Fast food places? Other areas? What percentage of regular pop drinkers would refuse to drink … --- ## [What Does 'First' Mean In The Title Of A Business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-first-mean-in-the-title-of-a-business/964532)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-first-mean-in-the-title-of-a-business/964532 "2022-05-18T03:18:05Z")
The First Baptist Church of Minnesota or The First Bank of New York. I could go on and on. What does it mean when a place or business calls itself the first? Are they the first ones to take that title? Or are they first… --- ## [In the fight against CRT and LGBT people and such, do you suppose the GOP will come after Wikipedia next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-fight-against-crt-and-lgbt-people-and-such-do-you-suppose-the-gop-will-come-after-wikipedia-next/964286)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-fight-against-crt-and-lgbt-people-and-such-do-you-suppose-the-gop-will-come-after-wikipedia-next/964286 "2022-05-18T03:00:38Z")
Under the belief that “if I can control access to the information, then I can prevent the idea from taking root”, do you suppose the Republicans will soon be coming after Wikipedia? That’s how I first found out about th… --- ## [BIG, bad bad bad ways to go home (yes, you can go home again!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bad-bad-bad-ways-to-go-home-yes-you-can-go-home-again/963092)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bad-bad-bad-ways-to-go-home-yes-you-can-go-home-again/963092 "2022-05-18T02:44:36Z")
Wow. The last few weeks have been a real trial! Let us sum-up, ok? (It’s not necessary to read my list, but, hey, it might entertain🤭) Have giant seizure. And more seizures. Go directly to the hospital. Don’t pass go… --- ## [Old Magazine Ad: Spider Monkeys Through The Mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-magazine-ad-spider-monkeys-through-the-mail/190855)
**Author:** [@exvex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/exvex)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-magazine-ad-spider-monkeys-through-the-mail/190855 "2022-05-18T01:55:51Z")
This must have been 25+ years ago but there used to be an ad every month in the back of Boy’s Life magazine that advertised live spider monkeys you could purchase through the mail. The ad featured a picture of a littl… --- ## [Please, Sir, I want some MODOK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-sir-i-want-some-modok/942657)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-sir-i-want-some-modok/942657 "2022-05-18T01:49:13Z")
So this dropped today and I’ve watched the first episode. Not suprisingly at all, Patton Oswalt gives good head. And it looks like it is going to be filled with deep-catalog Marvel easter eggs. (The first episode include… --- ## [Google relents: you can keep your free legacy G Suite account for personal use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-relents-you-can-keep-your-free-legacy-g-suite-account-for-personal-use/964582)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-relents-you-can-keep-your-free-legacy-g-suite-account-for-personal-use/964582 "2022-05-18T01:01:05Z")
I’ve had a free G Suite account from Google for a number of years. I’ve used it only for normal free Google services, with the only significant bonus being that I have my own personal domain name instead of @gmail.com. … --- ## [How would the US fare in invading Ukraine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-fare-in-invading-ukraine/964547)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-fare-in-invading-ukraine/964547 "2022-05-18T00:33:11Z")
Not that I am advocating it nor do I want to give the Russians any advice, but If the Ukraine was right next door and we wanted to invade it with like ambitions to what Russia is trying, would we be better at it? This a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1107) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1109)