# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1140 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1141 --- ## [The psychological damage from growing up as a Jehovah's Witness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychological-damage-from-growing-up-as-a-jehovahs-witness/709447)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychological-damage-from-growing-up-as-a-jehovahs-witness/709447 "2022-04-13T14:59:23Z")
I just recently found out about some of the more unsavory aspects of this religion. Since I imagine there are others on here who still think of them as the weird but harmless door knockers, I figured I’d share this: It … --- ## [Name 17 superheroes in this picture (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-17-superheroes-in-this-picture-spoilers/940006)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-17-superheroes-in-this-picture-spoilers/940006 "2022-04-13T14:26:13Z")
Supposed to be 17, I can only get 16. Considering all the comic nerds here, I figure this should take no time. First off, let’s use spoilers so everyone can play. No cheating by looking at other answers until you put up … --- ## [The autoincorrect function on our cell phones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autoincorrect-function-on-our-cell-phones/962686)
**Author:** [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autoincorrect-function-on-our-cell-phones/962686 "2022-04-13T12:30:40Z")
The autoincorrect function can definitely cause embarrassment. I sent a text message to one woman I have known for years when she called me about a problem she was having. However, the problem is with some gear sold to… --- ## [Ignore list and "suggested topics"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-and-suggested-topics/962732)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-and-suggested-topics/962732 "2022-04-13T12:15:26Z")
I have one user on my ignore list. I do not see topics started by this user, and I do not see this user’s posts in other discussions. However, topics started by this user still appear in the suggestion list at the bott… --- ## [RIP - Chris Bailey - lead singer and co-founder of The Saints](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-chris-bailey-lead-singer-and-co-founder-of-the-saints/962652)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-chris-bailey-lead-singer-and-co-founder-of-the-saints/962652 "2022-04-13T11:41:35Z")
Chris Bailey - co-founder and lead singer of the Brisbane, Australia band The Saints - has passed away. The Saints first single ‘I’m Stranded’ is a cracker, and one of the first genuinely decent singles of the punk era,… --- ## [Movie Identification: Young Innocent Man Goes to Corrupt Big City, Drowns, Brought Back to Life, Set around 1800s-1920](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-identification-young-innocent-man-goes-to-corrupt-big-city-drowns-brought-back-to-life-set-around-1800s-1920/962680)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-identification-young-innocent-man-goes-to-corrupt-big-city-drowns-brought-back-to-life-set-around-1800s-1920/962680 "2022-04-13T11:00:58Z")
I was wondering if someone could identify this movie. It’s several decades old. It’s along the lines of a young innocent man going to the corrupt big city. Probably set from 19th century to 1920 or so. I remember one lin… --- ## [Action Movie Trailer where Andy Williams "Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" plays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/action-movie-trailer-where-andy-williams-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-plays/962760)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/action-movie-trailer-where-andy-williams-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-plays/962760 "2022-04-13T10:18:10Z")
I remember in the 90s seeing an action movie trailer where the joke was this super happy Christmas song is playing to footage of explosions and gunfire. I swore for the longest time ever that this was either the trailer … --- ## [How effective are NATO anti-tank weapons in Ukraine right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-are-nato-anti-tank-weapons-in-ukraine-right-now/960515)
**Author:** [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-are-nato-anti-tank-weapons-in-ukraine-right-now/960515 "2022-04-13T09:25:53Z")
I’ve seen a photo shared a few times of what’s meant to be a Russian tank in Ukraine that suffered an ammunition detonation, popping it’s turret right off, and another in a ditch smoking. But any other photos of ruined … --- ## [Best anime for years - Kimi No Na Wa 君の名は。(English title: 'Your Name')](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-anime-for-years-kimi-no-na-wa-english-title-your-name/787996)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-anime-for-years-kimi-no-na-wa-english-title-your-name/787996 "2022-04-13T06:57:24Z")
I’ve seen nothing here yet about the Japanese anime Kimi No Na Wa 君の名は。(English title: ‘Your Name’). It seems to be worth discussing. I watched it a couple of days ago. In fact, when I got to the end I went straight bac… --- ## [Why is Russia killing Ukrainian civilians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-russia-killing-ukrainian-civilians/961064)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-russia-killing-ukrainian-civilians/961064 "2022-04-13T06:57:00Z")
If Putin’s objective is to unify Russia, Belarus and Ukraine into one Slavic bloc, why is Russia killing Ukrainian civilians? That’s a strange approach if Putin intends to make Ukrainians part of his Russian empire. Co… --- ## [How to stop trolls from closing threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stop-trolls-from-closing-threads/962648)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stop-trolls-from-closing-threads/962648 "2022-04-13T06:49:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Closed GQ Thread: I’m sure this has come up before; it’s certainly a problem I’ve seen before. Someone wants to discuss an issue, maybe a sensitive one. Several posters talk about it in an… --- ## [Blocking email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blocking-email/962689)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blocking-email/962689 "2022-04-13T06:30:29Z")
This is when someone blocks your email and you get a message from mailer daemon. If you try to send from another email account and it is also blocked, when you had never sent an email from that address before how did th… --- ## [What are your concerns about election security and accessibility?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-concerns-about-election-security-and-accessibility/957167)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-concerns-about-election-security-and-accessibility/957167 "2022-04-13T04:43:45Z")
Spin-off discussion from About that "end of democracy" talk: We have a lot of P&E topics about the politics of other people, so I would like to try and change things up a little. I’m interested in reading what concern… --- ## [How to find a Fitbit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-a-fitbit/962728)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-a-fitbit/962728 "2022-04-13T03:58:00Z")
So I took the bloody thing off before my shower on Sunday and I still can’t find it. It has to be in the house-I don’t take it off at work. Suggestions on an app or something? I have one that gives “hotter-cooler” indica… --- ## [Looks like there may be another interstellar object passing through the Solar System.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-there-may-be-another-interstellar-object-passing-through-the-solar-system/840187)
**Author:** [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-there-may-be-another-interstellar-object-passing-through-the-solar-system/840187 "2022-04-13T02:17:31Z")
From Phil Plait, this one is reportedly both much faster and much larger (“several kilometers” versus “about 100 meters”) than 'Oumuamua from a couple of years back. They must have found the results sent back by their s… --- ## [On pregnant men and the like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-pregnant-men-and-the-like/962378)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-pregnant-men-and-the-like/962378 "2022-04-13T01:59:29Z")
Well, we will see how this goes, but I have some hopes for it. If anyone is familiar with my posts, you will know that generally I hold an evolving position that is against board discussion rules regarding transgender i… --- ## [What do you call this familial relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-familial-relationship/961655)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-familial-relationship/961655 "2022-04-13T01:49:53Z")
Let’s say a man marries a woman and they have a child Thomas. The woman dies and then the man marries the woman’s full blooded sister. Those two have a child Patrick. What name is given to the relationship between Tho… --- ## [How does the US decide who goes to maximum security prisons? (Or SuperMax)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-us-decide-who-goes-to-maximum-security-prisons-or-supermax/961400)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-us-decide-who-goes-to-maximum-security-prisons-or-supermax/961400 "2022-04-13T01:18:32Z")
I was watching something about Dennis Rader, the “BTK” serial killer. They said he was put in a maximum security prison. To be sure that guy deserves to be locked up forever and not in a relatively pleasant prison. Bu… --- ## [Wow, did I ever dodge a bullet!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-did-i-ever-dodge-a-bullet/835950)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-did-i-ever-dodge-a-bullet/835950 "2022-04-12T23:46:10Z")
I’m getting very close to retirement and my wife and I are looking for a place at the coast. We’ve been serious for a couple of months now. Got the money, got the realtor - just need a place to come available. We found… --- ## [Wow, the funeral business is a huge scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-funeral-business-is-a-huge-scam/959154)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-funeral-business-is-a-huge-scam/959154 "2022-04-12T22:47:23Z")
My mother passed away recently and did not leave detailed instructions for what she wanted. So we are left with a sibling’s assertion that she wanted a “traditional” funeral with a wake and a mass at church. The lack of … --- ## [Anyone know why milk is so cheap in Omaha, NE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-why-milk-is-so-cheap-in-omaha-ne/962692)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-why-milk-is-so-cheap-in-omaha-ne/962692 "2022-04-12T22:32:34Z")
I’m in NE KS and about three years ago I started going to a Baker’s grocery store in Omaha with a buddy of mine that drives there every weekend for work. The original enticement was cheap booze, but milk is also cheap. I… --- ## [What does it mean in today's USA to "do a good job as President"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-in-todays-usa-to-do-a-good-job-as-president/962395)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-in-todays-usa-to-do-a-good-job-as-president/962395 "2022-04-12T22:23:55Z")
This question was prompted in my mind by this one post in the KBJ Supreme Court thread (but this thread is not a launch from that thread): “Romney would do a good job as President were he elected.” This got me thinkin… --- ## [Weather Geeks Only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-geeks-only/962628)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-geeks-only/962628 "2022-04-12T22:20:08Z")
This site it great if you want to see weather patterns at different levels of the atmosphere. Height is expressed in hPa, which is roughly: 1000 hPA - surface 850 - 5000’ 700 - 10,000’ (top of most mountains) 500 -18… --- ## [Pakistan PM loses Non-confidence motion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pakistan-pm-loses-non-confidence-motion/962641)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pakistan-pm-loses-non-confidence-motion/962641 "2022-04-12T22:03:54Z")
Prime Minister Khan was resisting the calling of the confidence motion, alleging that it was being put forward by the request of the US government, unhappy with his support for Russia. Had he produced any evidence in su… --- ## [Have you ever worked with someone who rarely or never had/took days off from work? (6-7 day work weeks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-worked-with-someone-who-rarely-or-never-had-took-days-off-from-work-6-7-day-work-weeks/962457)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-worked-with-someone-who-rarely-or-never-had-took-days-off-from-work-6-7-day-work-weeks/962457 "2022-04-12T21:39:08Z")
One of my friends enjoys working 6-7 days a week (at the grocery store where I used to work at) and he recently accepted a stock lead position, since he’s been working at the grocery store since 2017/18. He also works on… --- ## [Huge post etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-post-etiquette/962697)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-post-etiquette/962697 "2022-04-12T21:35:47Z")
I have plans to make a huge post about voting rights legislation. This would be Great Debates. I want to discuss the merits of the first title of this law, out of ten titles. Even limiting the thread to the first title o… --- ## [Can two people be mutual plaintiffs/defendants against each other at the same time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-two-people-be-mutual-plaintiffs-defendants-against-each-other-at-the-same-time/962701)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-two-people-be-mutual-plaintiffs-defendants-against-each-other-at-the-same-time/962701 "2022-04-12T21:14:45Z")
Thread title may be weird, but what I mean is this: Suppose you have a trial in which both sides are accusing the other of a crime, and one of the two is going to be guilty - just a matter of who. Perhaps a case of self… --- ## [Crypto smart contracts: If the execution has an objective but undefinable variable, how is the result validated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crypto-smart-contracts-if-the-execution-has-an-objective-but-undefinable-variable-how-is-the-result-validated/962712)
**Author:** [@MozeJose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MozeJose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crypto-smart-contracts-if-the-execution-has-an-objective-but-undefinable-variable-how-is-the-result-validated/962712 "2022-04-12T20:35:27Z")
I understand how a smart contract might work for a variable with a binary value. For example, a purchase may occur if the price on a certain exchange hits an agreed upon value or the winner of a bet could collect if Team… --- ## [Why does copying files to Micro SD start out slow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-copying-files-to-micro-sd-start-out-slow/962670)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-copying-files-to-micro-sd-start-out-slow/962670 "2022-04-12T20:28:06Z")
On all my devices and all my cards, when I copy files from the device to the card, the transfer starts out slow and slowly builds up speed. It may start at a few hundred kilobytes per second, move to 1 MB/s, then 2 MB/s,… --- ## [What is a bigger factor in preventing the spread of Covid-19: Masks or Social Distancing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bigger-factor-in-preventing-the-spread-of-covid-19-masks-or-social-distancing/961557)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bigger-factor-in-preventing-the-spread-of-covid-19-masks-or-social-distancing/961557 "2022-04-12T20:12:23Z")
Another variant is on the verge of swamping the US, so we are being reminded to fully vaccinate, wear a good mask, and social distance. Of those three recommendations, vaccination is the most effective. However, its prot… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1139) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1141)