# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1147 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1148 --- ## [Several questions on negative and positive charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-questions-on-negative-and-positive-charges/962402)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-questions-on-negative-and-positive-charges/962402 "2022-04-07T01:40:02Z")
Would it be possible to take 2# of a fine powder and put positive charges on one pound and negative charges on the other pound? If this was done would they cancel each other out when they made contact with one another? C… --- ## [Soft Limit to Ignore List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soft-limit-to-ignore-list/961705)
**Author:** [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soft-limit-to-ignore-list/961705 "2022-04-07T01:19:07Z")
I have noticed, on both my tablet (iPad with safari) and PC (using chrome) that when the ignore list reaches about 50 there is a soft limit of sorts. By soft limit, I mean that I can’t add people to it “the usual way.” B… --- ## [Amazon Prime on smart TV - Internet connectivity issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-on-smart-tv-internet-connectivity-issue/962428)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-on-smart-tv-internet-connectivity-issue/962428 "2022-04-07T01:16:49Z")
My wife has Prime, and we watch it on our Sony X800G smart TV. We have Xfinity Internet. When we select the Prime app, we get a message saying there is an Internet connectivity issue. After spending time on the phone wit… --- ## [Buyer Beware, or consumer rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buyer-beware-or-consumer-rights/962382)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buyer-beware-or-consumer-rights/962382 "2022-04-07T01:09:48Z")
Interested to know your views on this weird situation with an electronic product. I bought a ‘My Cloud’ NAS from Western Digital - this is a rather basic and not especially robust backup solution - essentially just a si… --- ## ["Police say 6 dead, at least 9 injured in Sacramento shooting"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-say-6-dead-at-least-9-injured-in-sacramento-shooting/962186)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-say-6-dead-at-least-9-injured-in-sacramento-shooting/962186 "2022-04-07T00:40:36Z")
Not many details yet. Anyone in the Sacramento area? (You’re probably just getting up – 8:15 AM (CDT) on a Sunday morning…) --- ## [Q about FB "Suggested for you" algorithm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-fb-suggested-for-you-algorithm/962412)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-fb-suggested-for-you-algorithm/962412 "2022-04-07T00:31:52Z")
The last few days I’ve noticed I’ve been getting a lot of rightwing MTG-level crazoid propaganda. There’s nothing about my feed that would point to this as something I’m interested in And these posts include no means of… --- ## [How good a president was Bill Clinton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-a-president-was-bill-clinton/962049)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-a-president-was-bill-clinton/962049 "2022-04-07T00:29:01Z")
Topic inspired by recent world events and my listening to some classic 90s songs earlier today. How good was Clinton, both as a campaigner and at governing? Was he like the proverbial guy who started life / his preside… --- ## [What does "tax return accepted" mean (in TurboTax)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tax-return-accepted-mean-in-turbotax/962327)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tax-return-accepted-mean-in-turbotax/962327 "2022-04-06T23:58:43Z")
When you get a message from TurboTax that your (federal) return was accepted, what exactly does this mean? Does it mean that there’s no more processing of the return being done, and all they need to do is to issue the re… --- ## [So "ammosexual" is a sexually offensive word now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ammosexual-is-a-sexually-offensive-word-now/962176)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ammosexual-is-a-sexually-offensive-word-now/962176 "2022-04-06T23:34:24Z")
Re: “12 people, including 3 soldiers, arrested for gun ring which supplied Chicago-area gangs” OP writes: “Of course, the ammosexuals are having a field day with this on a local message board.” and gets modded: ". .… --- ## [In warfare, do you need RPGs to take down a technical or will small arms do it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-warfare-do-you-need-rpgs-to-take-down-a-technical-or-will-small-arms-do-it/962030)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-warfare-do-you-need-rpgs-to-take-down-a-technical-or-will-small-arms-do-it/962030 "2022-04-06T22:43:23Z")
I saw a video of how Russia is bringing in technicals to Ukraine since they’ve lost so many armored vehicles. For those who don’t know, technicals are just pickup trucks with heavy weapons mounted in the back Are sma… --- ## [Breaking news: 3 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-3-army-soldiers-9-others-accused-in-gun-trafficking-ring/962213)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-3-army-soldiers-9-others-accused-in-gun-trafficking-ring/962213 "2022-04-06T21:42:22Z")
This thread is for discussion of the following news article: --- ## [The Mo Brooks Allegations (against Trump)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mo-brooks-allegations-against-trump/961626)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mo-brooks-allegations-against-trump/961626 "2022-04-06T21:19:19Z")
Mo Brooks says Trump asked him to rescind election, remove Biden (cnbc.com) Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama on Wednesday said Donald Trump had asked him to “rescind” the 2020 presidential election, “remove” President Joe Bid… --- ## [Is Dirty Electricity For Reals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dirty-electricity-for-reals/960526)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dirty-electricity-for-reals/960526 "2022-04-06T21:02:27Z")
I find myself wanting to overhaul a set of bedrooms in the top floor of a tri-level house. Although the floor plan is interesting enough, the result is the house is basically made of stairs. Now, stairs are loads of fu… --- ## [Help me remember an old, short-lived Discovery network show about keeping house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-an-old-short-lived-discovery-network-show-about-keeping-house/962417)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-an-old-short-lived-discovery-network-show-about-keeping-house/962417 "2022-04-06T20:11:33Z")
I say ‘Discover Network’ because I do not remember which channel it appeared on and say ‘about keeping house’ because it wasn’t a hoarder or real disgusting type clean up. It’s big gimmick was swabbing your house surface… --- ## [Scientifically-established correlation usable in jury selection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientifically-established-correlation-usable-in-jury-selection/962377)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientifically-established-correlation-usable-in-jury-selection/962377 "2022-04-06T20:04:08Z")
A recent report shows a high correlation between disbelief in evolution and prejudice against minorities, immigrants, and LGBT+. So would this correlation be usable in jury selection? Could they (the defense) put a qu… --- ## [Dentists and information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentists-and-information/962064)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentists-and-information/962064 "2022-04-06T19:22:41Z")
I called a new dentist to set up an appointment. After asking me my name, address, provider info, they asked me my SSN. Tell me I shouldn’t be worried, that that’s normal. --- ## [Is the extent of moon visibility throughout the lunar cycle period consistent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-extent-of-moon-visibility-throughout-the-lunar-cycle-period-consistent/956303)
**Author:** [@civilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/civilis)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-extent-of-moon-visibility-throughout-the-lunar-cycle-period-consistent/956303 "2022-04-06T19:02:36Z")
…at all latitudes or is it possible that there is a region on earth where the moon is visible every day? --- ## [Rearranging NBA teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rearranging-nba-teams/962023)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rearranging-nba-teams/962023 "2022-04-06T18:21:16Z")
Imagine the NBA were organized into, say, four divisions, with each division being limited to players of a certain height: one would have players under 6’4", another would have players between 6’4" and 6’6", a third woul… --- ## [Bye-Bye Birdie: Bobby Rydell has died at 79](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bye-bye-birdie-bobby-rydell-has-died-at-79/962393)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bye-bye-birdie-bobby-rydell-has-died-at-79/962393 "2022-04-06T18:06:07Z")
Teen idol Bobby Rydell is gone. --- ## [Bob Newhart's Apt, is it viable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-newharts-apt-is-it-viable/962366)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-newharts-apt-is-it-viable/962366 "2022-04-06T17:34:37Z")
I suspect not. The front entrance and the door to Bob & Emily’s bedroom issue from the same wall, in a way that would seem to put the bedroom in conflict with the exterior hallway. Howard’s apartment is directly across … --- ## [Invasive Species](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasive-species/961435)
**Author:** [@thdudescar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thdudescar)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasive-species/961435 "2022-04-06T17:28:44Z")
We always hear about invasive species that reek havoc on an ecosystem or the environment, but are there times when a new species has been introduced and has actually been mostly positive. --- ## [Do sexual preferences make one a bigot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-sexual-preferences-make-one-a-bigot/948544)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-sexual-preferences-make-one-a-bigot/948544 "2022-04-06T17:17:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from Is there a non-bigoted reason to be anti-same-sex-marriage?: This got me thinking. Suppose I’m not sexually attracted to people of a protected class. I really am not sexually attracted to… --- ## [I fucked up Jello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fucked-up-jello/962288)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fucked-up-jello/962288 "2022-04-06T17:09:36Z")
I’ve always thought I was a pretty good cook. Been told that several times to back it up. Mom wanted Jello. I fucked it up. Got a puddle of Cold Strawberry Soup. What the Fuck, Man? How did that happen??? --- ## [Air Movement Above a Moving Non-frictionless Flat Surface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-movement-above-a-moving-non-frictionless-flat-surface/962279)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-movement-above-a-moving-non-frictionless-flat-surface/962279 "2022-04-06T17:01:47Z")
Intuitively it seems that if a non-frictionless flat surface begins moving horizontally in a gaseous fluid then eventually the fluid above the flat surface would start to move in the same direction that the flat surface … --- ## [Disciples: Liberation-anyone else tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disciples-liberation-anyone-else-tried-it/962396)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disciples-liberation-anyone-else-tried-it/962396 "2022-04-06T15:36:42Z")
I picked it up on a whim a few weeks back and became slightly addicted. The graphics are decent, the voice acting varies…but the story is interesting, you have a lot of choices to make, and the style of combat (you choos… --- ## [Need answer fast-ish: Online teaching product suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-ish-online-teaching-product-suggestions/962367)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-ish-online-teaching-product-suggestions/962367 "2022-04-06T15:43:00Z")
I am looking for online teaching product suggestions. I need to teach some topics in Physics, Math and Chemistry. I will need to illustrate concepts with a device on which I can draw and write and have the output appear… --- ## [Obscure mundane things that kind of blow your mind sometimes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-mundane-things-that-kind-of-blow-your-mind-sometimes/959249)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-mundane-things-that-kind-of-blow-your-mind-sometimes/959249 "2022-04-06T15:20:08Z")
Tell me about small things most people don’t even give a second thought to that kind of blows your mind. Me: Pets. I mean, I’ve got NON-human fur balls cohabitating with me in my home. Not only that, I treat and care f… --- ## [How is the Chip Shortage affecting you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-chip-shortage-affecting-you/962202)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-chip-shortage-affecting-you/962202 "2022-04-06T14:56:24Z")
So have you been affected by the Chip Shortage? It kind of caught me by surprise when I was planning a new Raspberry Pi project. I decided the thing I needed was an older Raspberry Pi 3B+, so went to Amazon to see what… --- ## [Beautiful women keep approaching me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-keep-approaching-me/960947)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-keep-approaching-me/960947 "2022-04-06T14:21:43Z")
… and nothing happens! I was in Las Vegas (on holiday from the UK) and going to my room via the lift. A stunning woman in a skimpy outfit gets on the elevator and says “Hello’”. I ask her what floor she would like. … --- ## [Id the people in this montage (please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-people-in-this-montage-please/962353)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-people-in-this-montage-please/962353 "2022-04-06T13:20:47Z")
ht tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5\_L6nuj9fs Nothing dirty in it, but there is one woman who is showing a lot of cleavage, so I broke the link. Anyway, I’m looking for the names in the brackets below. All should be on… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1146) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1148)