# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1143 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1144 --- ## [How many corpses have you seen in the wild?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-corpses-have-you-seen-in-the-wild/959541)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-corpses-have-you-seen-in-the-wild/959541 "2022-04-10T21:28:25Z")
By ‘corpses’, I’m counting bodies covered by sheets as well as uncovered ones. There was a crash in Fife, WA (near Tacoma) this morning. A tow truck driver was hit and killed by a semi driver (who was taken into custod… --- ## [Stories where the main character influences a real person -- Early examples](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-where-the-main-character-influences-a-real-person-early-examples/962408)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-where-the-main-character-influences-a-real-person-early-examples/962408 "2022-04-10T20:59:24Z")
In an early episode of Quantum Leap Sam meets a young Michael Jackson and teaches him to moonwalk. Does anyone know of any earlier examples, not necessarily involving time travel, where the main character meets a real pe… --- ## [Dancing with the Stars is leaving ABC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-is-leaving-abc/962552)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-is-leaving-abc/962552 "2022-04-10T20:45:52Z")
Dancing with the Stars is moving to Disney+. You’ll have to subscribe to watch. That’s not a option for me. I have very little interest in Disney shows. I used to watch DWTS obsessively. I’d watch the show and then rewa… --- ## [Tiger Moms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-moms/962549)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-moms/962549 "2022-04-10T20:38:07Z")
It was some time ago that a Yale law professor supposedly promoted the idea in Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother that raising successful kids required parents to make all the decisions on how they spend their time - mainly… --- ## [Is zero in mathematics the same as zero in physics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zero-in-mathematics-the-same-as-zero-in-physics/961206)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zero-in-mathematics-the-same-as-zero-in-physics/961206 "2022-04-10T18:19:40Z")
In mathematics: 1 minus 1 equals zero 1 apple minus 1 apple equals zero In physics: 1 apple minus 1 apple cannot equal zero, because it’s impossible for two apples to be identical. It seems like in physics, zero sho… --- ## [Is it all about the demographic shift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-all-about-the-demographic-shift/961337)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-all-about-the-demographic-shift/961337 "2022-04-10T18:13:54Z")
I think so. It’s a huge controversy: why has U.S. culture become so polarized? But I think the answer is pretty simple. When White Christian straight males had all the power (1776-19??), non-white non-Christian non-stra… --- ## [Question about an old joke; The secret to comedy... Timing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-an-old-joke-the-secret-to-comedy-timing/962355)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-an-old-joke-the-secret-to-comedy-timing/962355 "2022-04-10T18:04:17Z")
So I first saw this joke by Mel Brooks on a show in the 80’s, Carson I think. And I’m pretty sure I saw him say it in a older clip, 60’s or 70’s… I eventually assumed it was an old Vaudeville-Catskills era joke. Lately… --- ## [What's a legit cause for jury-summons deferment or excuse? (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-legit-cause-for-jury-summons-deferment-or-excuse-need-answer-fast/962545)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-legit-cause-for-jury-summons-deferment-or-excuse-need-answer-fast/962545 "2022-04-10T17:43:45Z")
Just got a jury summons today, and it coincides with when I was going to travel to Taiwan for a year (flight is this June - the juror summons requires me to be on call for May to July.) Never tried to get a deferment be… --- ## [I could be a billionaire!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-could-be-a-billionaire/962612)
**Author:** [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-could-be-a-billionaire/962612 "2022-04-10T16:30:37Z")
I have been getting multiple spams a day for various scams including many 419 scams. But until today, nobody has ever offered to send me a billion dollars or more! Look at this: Attention; Dear, This offer might int… --- ## [Are you related to or have you met anyone famous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-related-to-or-have-you-met-anyone-famous/960544)
**Author:** [@Dbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dbug)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-related-to-or-have-you-met-anyone-famous/960544 "2022-04-10T15:05:54Z")
I am distantly related to Eleanor Roosevelt on my paternal grandfathers side. and this also makes us related to her husband and uncle who were both presidents. As for people I’ve met i met tuff hedeman in my opinion he … --- ## ["Attack the post, not the poster" should be removed as a rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-the-post-not-the-poster-should-be-removed-as-a-rule/961924)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-the-post-not-the-poster-should-be-removed-as-a-rule/961924 "2022-04-10T14:57:27Z")
Note: This isn’t meant to be an indictment of or attack on any particular poster. Although the recent ATMB thread was obviously a catalyst for this post, I would ask that we not re-litigate it. This is an opinion I’ve … --- ## [Taking into account what's going on in Ukraine...what do you think would happen if China invades Taiwan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-into-account-whats-going-on-in-ukraine-what-do-you-think-would-happen-if-china-invades-taiwan/960904)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-into-account-whats-going-on-in-ukraine-what-do-you-think-would-happen-if-china-invades-taiwan/960904 "2022-04-10T14:19:01Z")
This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while now. I know there are many who think that China isn’t or hasn’t really been serious about invading Taiwan and trying to bring the country back in using military for… --- ## [Heat-treated Milk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-treated-milk/962167)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-treated-milk/962167 "2022-04-10T11:08:46Z")
In some countries, when you buy milk it comes in a box. It has been ultra heat treated and will remain fresh for months. This design allows it to be stored for emergencies, taken camping (though with more weight than m… --- ## [In the 1950s, was male on male sex regarded as something horny guys did when they couldn't get dates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-1950s-was-male-on-male-sex-regarded-as-something-horny-guys-did-when-they-couldnt-get-dates/962414)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-1950s-was-male-on-male-sex-regarded-as-something-horny-guys-did-when-they-couldnt-get-dates/962414 "2022-04-10T07:18:19Z")
Continuing the discussion from Why was this useage of "queer" offensive?: Older dopers, is this for real? ETA: What about you know, McCarthyism? ~Max --- ## [What would the topic of your Op-Ed be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-topic-of-your-op-ed-be/962510)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-topic-of-your-op-ed-be/962510 "2022-04-10T05:08:58Z")
Here’s the scenario: the editor of the New York Times (or any newspaper you prefer) calls you and says you’ve been selected to write an op-ed for tomorrow’s edition. You have carte blanche to write about anything you wa… --- ## [How do I stream Indianapolis Colts games, legally, at a reasonable price from out-of-market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stream-indianapolis-colts-games-legally-at-a-reasonable-price-from-out-of-market/962601)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stream-indianapolis-colts-games-legally-at-a-reasonable-price-from-out-of-market/962601 "2022-04-10T04:55:31Z")
I know; right now the answer is, “You don’t”, because the NFL is in its offseason. But when the games are actually being played, how do I watch them on my computer at a reasonable price? Can I buy an NFL Sunday Ticket … --- ## [Adventures in pudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-pudding/961944)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-pudding/961944 "2022-04-10T03:24:04Z")
Just re-found the butterscotch pudding recipe I used a decade ago. So good and so rich. Despite the amount made, it is a 6 serving recipe - trust me. That was yesterday so let’s talk today and banana cream pie. A hom… --- ## [WW2 weapons used in Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-weapons-used-in-ukraine/962268)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-weapons-used-in-ukraine/962268 "2022-04-10T02:21:35Z")
I was watching one of Mark Felton’s videos recently about WW2 small arms currently being issued and used in Ukraine. WW2 Weapons Used in Ukraine War - YouTube The video makes clear that these small arms represent a sma… --- ## [Copying files between MacBooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copying-files-between-macbooks/962600)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copying-files-between-macbooks/962600 "2022-04-10T01:25:40Z")
I got my 15" MacBook back from keyboard replacement. Now I need to copy files from my 13" backup to the 15". I have a folder with the files I need. How do I copy the folder to the other computer? --- ## [Carbon steel cookware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-steel-cookware/962423)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-steel-cookware/962423 "2022-04-10T00:48:50Z")
So, frustrated with the stickiness of my anodized aluminum omelet pan, and always liking to try new things, I bought a small carbon steel omelet pan. It arrived today, and I just gave it a first pass through the oven to … --- ## [Targeting Drones Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/targeting-drones-question/962540)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/targeting-drones-question/962540 "2022-04-10T00:40:27Z")
Does the capability exist for drones to send their gps location directly to a weapons system that that continuously targets the earths surface under (or offset some fixed amount) the drone? The drone could then fly over … --- ## [Am I being too sensitive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-too-sensitive/961539)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-too-sensitive/961539 "2022-04-10T00:39:02Z")
Ok. My boyfriend sleeps a lot. I try to nap and if he calls, I go to his apt, no matter the hour. I left his apt at 3 pm yesterday; I’m thinking he’ll call at some point. At 7 am I call him. Oh, he was playing Madden, he… --- ## [How do you tell if you've been issued a warning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-youve-been-issued-a-warning/962599)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-youve-been-issued-a-warning/962599 "2022-04-09T23:53:53Z")
Is there something that appears on-screen listing the number of warnings you’ve gotten? Do you get a PM, or what? --- ## [Examples of plots/plot elements that show up in multiple tv shows; let's call them Plotwins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-plots-plot-elements-that-show-up-in-multiple-tv-shows-lets-call-them-plotwins/962534)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-plots-plot-elements-that-show-up-in-multiple-tv-shows-lets-call-them-plotwins/962534 "2022-04-09T23:07:23Z")
I don’t mean the typical “there’s a misunderstanding and hilarity ensues” type of thing but more specific gags. Two that I’ve seen recently and which prompted me to start this: Someone gives a (hideous) portrait to some… --- ## [How much film of WW 2 combat/results did Americans see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-film-of-ww-2-combat-results-did-americans-see/962514)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-film-of-ww-2-combat-results-did-americans-see/962514 "2022-04-09T22:05:00Z")
From what I know there were newsreels before movies. Was that for most movies? How often did they get new newsreels to show? Was it similar in other allied places like UK, Canada, Australia, etc. I ask this becau… --- ## [2021-22 NBA Regular Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-22-nba-regular-season-thread/953121)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-22-nba-regular-season-thread/953121 "2022-04-09T20:10:55Z")
Well, the 2021-22 NBA regular season has begun. My Pacers started out with losses to Charlotte in regulation and Washington in overtime, before winning against Miami in overtime in our home opener thanks to some superb … --- ## [Bag o' Seafood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bag-o-seafood/962372)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bag-o-seafood/962372 "2022-04-09T20:03:11Z")
I went to Trader Joe’s today, and came back with a bag of squid rings, shrimp, and scallops. I was thinking of getting some fish fry and frying them in oil, unless…? --- ## [Execution by Organ Harvesting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/execution-by-organ-harvesting/962481)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/execution-by-organ-harvesting/962481 "2022-04-09T19:09:31Z")
From this article (summarized below): Is their evidence as conclusive as stated? Is it reasonable to infer from it that this is a common and accepted practice, in China? If someone has, legally, been declared fit for e… --- ## [Which elected official to complain to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-elected-official-to-complain-to/962516)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-elected-official-to-complain-to/962516 "2022-04-09T18:32:17Z")
Straightforward part: If I had a question about a specific traffic law in my area, how do I figure out the most effective lawmaker to write to about it? Less straightforward part: so I’m cleaning up my apartment, which … --- ## [What's your sourdough game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-sourdough-game/962001)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-sourdough-game/962001 "2022-04-09T18:11:52Z")
About three years ago a friend gave me some sourdough starter and the instructions for making bread from the book Tartine Bread. At first I faithfully followed all the instructions for making bread and maintaining the s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1142) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1144)