# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=113&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 114 --- ## [Could the British have defeated the American Revolution if they'd done this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-british-have-defeated-the-american-revolution-if-theyd-done-this/1025017)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-british-have-defeated-the-american-revolution-if-theyd-done-this/1025017 "2026-04-07T16:23:00Z")
I’m watching the new series on PBS about the American Revolution, and last night’s episode was devoted in part to a British campaign that potentially could have severed the colonies in two: by water (the constant strong … --- ## [The Randy Rainbow appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011 "2026-04-07T15:53:59Z")
I really like this guy. He takes show tunes or pop music and adds parody lyrics, usually political commentary, and especially critical of Trump and Trumpists. Here’s his Youtube channel Here’s a few of my favouri… --- ## [Trump sort of reminds me of Teddy Roosevelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-sort-of-reminds-me-of-teddy-roosevelt/1028809)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-sort-of-reminds-me-of-teddy-roosevelt/1028809 "2026-04-07T13:51:57Z")
It’s hard to learn about Teddy Roosevelt and not see parallels to Donald Trump. Now, before you drag me to the pit, let me emphasize that their differences were fundamental, and they are on opposite sides of the ethical… --- ## [We find conclusive proof of advanced alien civilization on a nearby exoplanet; what do we tell them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-find-conclusive-proof-of-advanced-alien-civilization-on-a-nearby-exoplanet-what-do-we-tell-them/1028941)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-find-conclusive-proof-of-advanced-alien-civilization-on-a-nearby-exoplanet-what-do-we-tell-them/1028941 "2026-04-07T13:41:09Z")
Let’s say that we find conclusive proof of an advanced alien civilization on an exoplanet say, five light years away. We want to send them a message. What would it be? I know that the Voyager Disc contains voices and pho… --- ## [My good deed for the day ... err, night ... err, morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-good-deed-for-the-day-err-night-err-morning/1029056)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-good-deed-for-the-day-err-night-err-morning/1029056 "2026-04-07T12:39:07Z")
Friday evening, I decided to take a quick post-dinner nap. It didn’t go exactly as planned, as it lasted for a few hours. I woke up, and it was time to go to bed, but of course, I couldn’t sleep. So, I decided to watc… --- ## [Is Trump threatening to seize the Panama Canal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-threatening-to-seize-the-panama-canal/1012000)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-threatening-to-seize-the-panama-canal/1012000 "2026-04-07T05:56:11Z")
Is Trump threatening a U.S. seizure of the Panama Canal? Are we going to be drawn into an imperialist war at the outset of fascist Trump’s administration? --- ## [Ozempic, the bowel paralyzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozempic-the-bowel-paralyzer/1015661)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozempic-the-bowel-paralyzer/1015661 "2026-04-07T02:59:47Z")
I started taking Ozempic some months ago and noticed an exacerbation of my tendency towards constipation. Annoying but I put up with it. Two weeks ago as I was still not showing any weight loss my dose was doubled from h… --- ## [When a doctor writes in his notes "r/o condition X" does that mean](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-doctor-writes-in-his-notes-r-o-condition-x-does-that-mean/1029025)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-doctor-writes-in-his-notes-r-o-condition-x-does-that-mean/1029025 "2026-04-07T02:51:29Z")
a) that condition X is possibly the cause of what is bothering the patient and needs to be looked into? OR b) I’ve already considered/done tests/whatever about condition X and decided it isn’t that, so we need not wast… --- ## [Stairs in film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stairs-in-film/775636)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stairs-in-film/775636 "2026-04-07T01:59:25Z")
Surprised no searches came up for that. Links? Post two film examples where a set of stairs figure prominently, either advancing the plot at points, or having at least some integral part in the film, and then a third ex… --- ## [Availability of Chisanbop info in 1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/availability-of-chisanbop-info-in-1979/1028981)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/availability-of-chisanbop-info-in-1979/1028981 "2026-04-07T01:40:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from When celebrities' reputations jump the shark: Chisanbop seems like a valid and useful technique, but for $12.99 in 1979 dollars? These days there are websites and youtube videos, but how h… --- ## [Why would a colonel be in the backseat of an F-15?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-colonel-be-in-the-backseat-of-an-f-15/1029053)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-colonel-be-in-the-backseat-of-an-f-15/1029053 "2026-04-07T01:34:46Z")
The Weapons Systems Operator of the F-15 that was shot down in Iran is reported to be a colonel. Without getting political, why would such a high ranking officer be in a combat mission like that? Bear in mind, just abou… --- ## [Is there a way to get a list of more than the top 24 posters in a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-a-list-of-more-than-the-top-24-posters-in-a-thread/1029073)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-a-list-of-more-than-the-top-24-posters-in-a-thread/1029073 "2026-04-07T01:24:35Z")
If you’re looking for a particular poster you can @ them in the search, but if you’re trying to get an overview of which posters may have posted just once or twice there appears to be no way, as the who posted cuts off a… --- ## [Chinese translation: "International House" (1930)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-translation-international-house-1930/1029081)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-translation-international-house-1930/1029081 "2026-04-07T01:13:46Z")
Cap from the beginning of the film.. --- ## [I'm surprised Trump doesn't have a bowl game named after him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-surprised-trump-doesnt-have-a-bowl-game-named-after-him/1025810)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-surprised-trump-doesnt-have-a-bowl-game-named-after-him/1025810 "2026-04-06T20:52:35Z")
One of the small southern bowl games must need a sponsor. --- ## [What happens politically if gas prices go through the roof?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof/1028133)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof/1028133 "2026-04-06T19:58:55Z")
I mean, Trump ran on keeping prices in general low, and I think MAGA is particularly sensitive to gas prices. Will gas at 5 bucks a gallon, or even higher, cause many of even them to abandon support for him? Is there any… --- ## [Another pitting of the US health ”care” system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pitting-of-the-us-health-care-system/968581)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 452\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pitting-of-the-us-health-care-system/968581 "2026-04-06T19:44:38Z")
Kid suffers a sports injury. Badly sprained ankle. Go to regular Pediatrician’s office. Sent for X rays. Nothing broken. Is told to use a brace. Asks if she wants the brace put on or will get it from the med-surg supply… --- ## [Hard boiled eggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs/1029046)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs/1029046 "2026-04-06T16:08:46Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Eggs Over Medium" - what do you expect to get?: So, i rarely make hard boiled eggs. And when i prepare boiled egg for myself, i scrape it out of the shell onto buttered toast. But i do ha… --- ## [Who is the target audience for gratuitous “T and A”; include beefcake here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-target-audience-for-gratuitous-t-and-a-include-beefcake-here/1028377)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-target-audience-for-gratuitous-t-and-a-include-beefcake-here/1028377 "2026-04-06T15:32:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from Series you’ve recently watched, are now watching or have given up on: Comment made about a show I don’t watch but broadly. poll I am suspicious that women are more the target demographic … --- ## [How should we view immigration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-we-view-immigration/1028322)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-we-view-immigration/1028322 "2026-04-06T15:15:16Z")
In our best interest? In the world’s best interest? Or morally correct? --- ## [What is Hot Pot, exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-hot-pot-exactly/1029039)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-hot-pot-exactly/1029039 "2026-04-06T12:42:07Z")
I know what it is in general terms— a big pot of hot broth at a communal table where the diners add various ingredients to cook in the broth, and share the results. My son, who at a young age is already more well-travel… --- ## [(Old) Springing into cleaning in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885 "2026-04-06T12:10:13Z")
Do you do special spring cleaning chores? I’ve got a few things I’ll be doing today, but they have nothing to do with it being spring - just stuff that needs doing. And later this week, I think I may finally clean the wi… --- ## [Own (or have driven) a Kia Soul? I'd like your feedback](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/own-or-have-driven-a-kia-soul-id-like-your-feedback/1029047)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/own-or-have-driven-a-kia-soul-id-like-your-feedback/1029047 "2026-04-06T12:01:33Z")
Is it just me or does the Kia Soul have ridiculously terrible rear visibility? Maybe tolerable when going straight back, but when trying to back into a parking space, the dividers between the back seat windows and the re… --- ## [The Great TV Sitcom Battle, Male Characters, Round 2. Choose your favorites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-tv-sitcom-battle-male-characters-round-2-choose-your-favorites/1029013)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-tv-sitcom-battle-male-characters-round-2-choose-your-favorites/1029013 "2026-04-06T11:39:22Z")
This is Round Two of the Great TV Sitcom Battle, Male Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for your favorite character in each of the following 16 head-to-head battles. Polls w… --- ## [Literary quotes as book titles: a trivia quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-quotes-as-book-titles-a-trivia-quiz/1028673)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-quotes-as-book-titles-a-trivia-quiz/1028673 "2026-04-06T11:28:09Z")
It seems that it was commonplace in 20th century literature to use as the title of your work, a quote from classic literature. Perhaps to draw parallels; perhaps just to borrow some gravitas. Here are all the examples … --- ## [A shout out to Easter marshmallows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-shout-out-to-easter-marshmallows/1029031)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-shout-out-to-easter-marshmallows/1029031 "2026-04-06T05:59:15Z")
Just want to celebrate Easter by giving a shout out to my Peeps! But does anyone much like these cute little candies? “Better than Circus Peanuts” is not the best slogan. Still, the Washington Post diorama contest (gi… --- ## [Warhammer (TV show being produced for Amazon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-tv-show-being-produced-for-amazon/1027539)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-tv-show-being-produced-for-amazon/1027539 "2026-04-06T05:16:50Z")
The actor Henry Cavill (perhaps best known in his roles playing Superman in the movies) is a super-nerd and happy to admit it. He was a driving force in getting the Netflix series “The Witcher” made where he played the … --- ## [Plot point in Louise Penny's first Three Pines book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-point-in-louise-pennys-first-three-pines-book/1029042)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-point-in-louise-pennys-first-three-pines-book/1029042 "2026-04-06T03:46:50Z")
A key point is that the murder is done by a longbow, but the arrow passes completely through the victim, lodges in a tree, and is not detected until much later. This strikes me as implausible. Can a longbow arrow reall… --- ## [Trying to remember a short story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-a-short-story/1014948)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-a-short-story/1014948 "2026-04-06T01:58:01Z")
I’m driving myself up the wall trying to recall a short story I read some time ago, with the main characters a husband and wife who have just put their kids to bed on the last day of the world. They know it’s coming, but… --- ## [Antimatter-matter equality questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antimatter-matter-equality-questions/1020917)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antimatter-matter-equality-questions/1020917 "2026-04-06T00:56:05Z")
It’s often cited as one of the key unknowns of cosmology / particle physics: Why does our universe have so much matter, and so little antimatter, when all (?) particle transformations are symmetric with respect to matter… --- ## [New government-run site comparing gasoline prices in my area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-government-run-site-comparing-gasoline-prices-in-my-area/1029024)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-government-run-site-comparing-gasoline-prices-in-my-area/1029024 "2026-04-05T23:14:34Z")
So the government of Québec has just put a system in place, where every fuel station in the province is required to notify the government of their prices for gasoline. (There are fines for stations that don’t update thei… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=112&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=114&state=muted)