# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1157&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1158 --- ## [CPAP: how does ResMed's "HumidX" system work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-how-does-resmeds-humidx-system-work/962558)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-how-does-resmeds-humidx-system-work/962558 "2022-04-09T08:14:46Z")
I’m interested in a compact CPAP unit for travel. ResMed’s Air Mini seems like a pretty good choice, but I’m trying to understand the humidification system. My current home CPAP has a tank that you fill with distilled … --- ## [Is the Russian Army bad at its job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-russian-army-bad-at-its-job/960232)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-russian-army-bad-at-its-job/960232 "2022-04-09T05:00:00Z")
This Twitter thread https://twitter.com/BA\_Friedman/status/1498097876970450946 posits that the Russian Army is not winning because it is bad at being an army. That they aren’t getting the basics right, such as logistics,… --- ## [Rush (the band) haters, don't click on this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-the-band-haters-dont-click-on-this-thread/961601)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-the-band-haters-dont-click-on-this-thread/961601 "2022-04-09T04:23:53Z")
Ever wondered what Radiohead would sound like with a breathy female singer? Check out Alex Lifeson’s new band, Envy of None. The singer, Maiah Wynne, names them as an influence, and I think this really sounds like them… --- ## [Movie ID question: teens, camping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-question-teens-camping/962557)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-question-teens-camping/962557 "2022-04-09T02:03:19Z")
A thread in IMHO right now (the one about male-on-male action in the 50s) reminded me of a movie moment. I saw it on TV as a pre-pubescent teen (so I didn’t know exactly what she meant) and this puts the TV broadcast in … --- ## ["Let's Go All The Way" by Sly Fox - Am I the only one who has noticed this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-all-the-way-by-sly-fox-am-i-the-only-one-who-has-noticed-this/962458)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-all-the-way-by-sly-fox-am-i-the-only-one-who-has-noticed-this/962458 "2022-04-09T02:09:21Z")
Driving home from work late last night and this song pops up on the radio. I haven’t heard it since it first came out back in 1985, so I hit Wiki for a quick run down, which mentions the political ties and the Insane Cl… --- ## [It flings the mango? Can I get some Cuban help here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-flings-the-mango-can-i-get-some-cuban-help-here/347795)
**Author:** [@Bomzaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bomzaway)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-flings-the-mango-can-i-get-some-cuban-help-here/347795 "2022-04-09T02:04:28Z")
I heard something on the radio today that mentioned what I assume to be a common Cuban phrase that literally translates as, “It flings the mango”. Which somehow means that something is unbelieveable. Does anyone know t… --- ## [How does LGBcoin's anti-sumping policy actually work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-lgbcoins-anti-sumping-policy-actually-work/962531)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-lgbcoins-anti-sumping-policy-actually-work/962531 "2022-04-09T01:36:20Z")
Note: This is a factualy question thread so for your own safety save the obvious political commentary for another thread. So LGBcoin is in the news because a bunch of people fell for this obvious scam and are suing the … --- ## [Do all food cultures have sausage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-food-cultures-have-sausage/962463)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-food-cultures-have-sausage/962463 "2022-04-09T00:21:53Z")
Growing up in the Cleveland area, many types of European sausages are everywhere. My wife introduced me to Thai and Chinese sausages which are much different but equally delicious. Only recently have I had English bange… --- ## [Has "literally" changed its dictionary meaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-literally-changed-its-dictionary-meaning/962052)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-literally-changed-its-dictionary-meaning/962052 "2022-04-08T23:27:08Z")
I’m firmly opposed to the ever more frequent use of “literally” as a generic intensifier for a statement because I believe that in many cases, it uses that word in a sense that is almost the opposite of its literal (pun … --- ## [What's the SD on the duo arrested in DC yesterday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-sd-on-the-duo-arrested-in-dc-yesterday/962493)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-sd-on-the-duo-arrested-in-dc-yesterday/962493 "2022-04-08T23:20:45Z")
So the facts are fairly obvious. Two people were arrested for impersonating federal agents: Haider Ali, 35, and Arian Taherzadeh, 40, were arrested on Wednesday in a dramatic FBI raid of a D.C. Navy Yard luxury apartm… --- ## [Sam's Club Rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sams-club-rule/962314)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sams-club-rule/962314 "2022-04-08T23:09:50Z")
I go to Sam’s Club weekly and it makes no sense to me that I have to dig my card out and show proof of my membership when I walk through the door. Why? If I didn’t have a membership, I wouldn’t be able to purchase anythi… --- ## [Why does Disney use "fake" American flags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-disney-use-fake-american-flags/962384)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-disney-use-fake-american-flags/962384 "2022-04-08T23:07:30Z")
Apparently the flags that fly at Disney World are not proper American flags in that they don’t have 50 stars. Therefore Disney doesn’t have to follow the Flag Code. My question is: why? I don’t care that they’re not real… --- ## [Hy husband told me this joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hy-husband-told-me-this-joke/962369)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hy-husband-told-me-this-joke/962369 "2022-04-08T22:54:16Z")
Husband: Did you hear abour Orion’s belt? Me: No Husband: It’s a waste of space (waist of space). Me: (Laughing out loud - I do like these kinds of jokes) Husband: You liked that one, huh? Me: Yeah. I thought… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad musical frivolities:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-musical-frivolities/962216)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-musical-frivolities/962216 "2022-04-08T22:33:08Z")
On top of Spaghetti all covered in: ? --- ## [Have you ever bought \*and actually needed\* travel insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-and-actually-needed-travel-insurance/961523)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-and-actually-needed-travel-insurance/961523 "2022-04-08T21:02:56Z")
My wife and I are planning a major European cruise for the summer of 2023, and the total price tag will be in the neighborhood of $25,000. The cruise line has a deal with an insurance company, but when I looked up that c… --- ## [Reverse catchphrases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-catchphrases/962274)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-catchphrases/962274 "2022-04-08T19:41:00Z")
For the purposes of this thread, let’s define a catchphrase as an expression that is strongly associated with a particular person, real or fictional, because they themselves use it so often. Examples of catchphrases are … --- ## [I stopped being religious after having kids, but are still involved and love the church community](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stopped-being-religious-after-having-kids-but-are-still-involved-and-love-the-church-community/962326)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stopped-being-religious-after-having-kids-but-are-still-involved-and-love-the-church-community/962326 "2022-04-08T19:22:56Z")
I was raised an active Catholic going to church every Sunday, Catholic school, the works. Although I always questioned everything, I just went with the flow. My wife had a very similar upbringing. We got married in th… --- ## [How many smartphones have you ever had stolen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-smartphones-have-you-ever-had-stolen/962432)
**Author:** [@MarkSh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarkSh)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-smartphones-have-you-ever-had-stolen/962432 "2022-04-08T19:20:05Z")
I had two stolen last year, and the other night I’m pretty sure I witnessed someone stealing someone’s smartphone from a public charging station, even though I was outside smoking at the time. I’ve learned a lot about t… --- ## [Is it Disrespectful to Leave Dead Bodies for More than 18 Hours Lying in the Street?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-disrespectful-to-leave-dead-bodies-for-more-than-18-hours-lying-in-the-street/962269)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-disrespectful-to-leave-dead-bodies-for-more-than-18-hours-lying-in-the-street/962269 "2022-04-08T18:21:36Z")
Bodies stayed on the streets, covered, for more than 18 hours on Sunday before they were transferred to the coroner’s office around 8:30 p.m. The police chief said in Sunday afternoon’s news conference that the bodies … --- ## [How does the ocean warm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-ocean-warm/962526)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-ocean-warm/962526 "2022-04-08T18:04:51Z")
Does it get it’s heat primarily from an exchange of heat at the surface or is it more radiant heat where the suns rays warm the ocean? --- ## [Phil Collins and Genesis play their last Gig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-collins-and-genesis-play-their-last-gig/961842)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-collins-and-genesis-play-their-last-gig/961842 "2022-04-08T17:04:49Z")
I listened to Genesis throughout college and followed Phil’s solo career closely. Great musician. I’ve learned from Leland Sklar that Phil is a great guy and consumate professional. Lee played bass for Phil in the late 8… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad. Secrets, confusion, intriguing statements. Oh and occasional lies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-secrets-confusion-intriguing-statements-oh-and-occasional-lies/962437)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-secrets-confusion-intriguing-statements-oh-and-occasional-lies/962437 "2022-04-08T17:03:09Z")
Ae S\*\*\*\*, c Jk Sr Ds Ce Cs Js Cf Bb C\*h Bs T\*\*\*a --- ## [MLB Hot Stove / Offseason / Lockout 2021-2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hot-stove-offseason-lockout-2021-2022/952531)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hot-stove-offseason-lockout-2021-2022/952531 "2022-04-08T16:42:55Z")
So, I know that the season isn’t technically over yet, but the moves have already started. The Cards fired Shildt today. “Philosophical differences”? I’m sure we’ll hear more about this story over the coming weeks. N… --- ## [Eating in a flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-in-a-flight/962424)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-in-a-flight/962424 "2022-04-08T16:14:01Z")
We’re flying for the first time in a long time for a trip that Covid delayed. How risky is it to take your mask off to eat for a fully vaxxed person? A lot of the sources I’m seeing are from last year. Thanks. --- ## [Fossils thought to be from animals killed by K-T asteroid found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fossils-thought-to-be-from-animals-killed-by-k-t-asteroid-found/962470)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fossils-thought-to-be-from-animals-killed-by-k-t-asteroid-found/962470 "2022-04-08T16:11:52Z")
Maybe. We’ll see. My favorite part of the story, though, is the note at the end: P.S. I hadn’t realized that they changed it from K-T to K-Pg. I gotta keep up. Probably too many theatergoers thought it stood for “G… --- ## [Doctor Who and The Daleks (1966) movie on TCM March 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-and-the-daleks-1966-movie-on-tcm-march-7/962490)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-and-the-daleks-1966-movie-on-tcm-march-7/962490 "2022-04-08T15:50:02Z")
Unique chance to see a classic Doctor Who movie commercial fee. TCM 9:15 Central Peter Cushing is The Doctor. Jennie Lindin plays Barbara. --- ## [RIP Nehemiah Persoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nehemiah-persoff/962478)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nehemiah-persoff/962478 "2022-04-08T15:26:25Z")
I’ll always think of him as the U-Boat commander in The Twilight Zone episode ‘Judgement Night’. --- ## [Pink Floyd reunites to record new music in support of Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pink-floyd-reunites-to-record-new-music-in-support-of-ukraine/962487)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pink-floyd-reunites-to-record-new-music-in-support-of-ukraine/962487 "2022-04-08T15:10:17Z")
I hope this leads to a full album inspired by the current war in Ukraine. Seems surreal that its been 30 years since Pink Floyd recorded new material . Music video embedded in link. --- ## [Actually Pretty Funny: A time when someone you hate made you laugh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actually-pretty-funny-a-time-when-someone-you-hate-made-you-laugh/962066)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actually-pretty-funny-a-time-when-someone-you-hate-made-you-laugh/962066 "2022-04-08T14:34:22Z")
I hate Donald Trump, all his advisors, and his entire worthless family with the passion of a million burning suns, but something he said in this news article from 2019 made me laugh: “We’ll see what happens,” Trump s… --- ## [Four Secret Service employees placed on leave for accepting gifts from men posing as federal agents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-secret-service-employees-placed-on-leave-for-accepting-gifts-from-men-posing-as-federal-agents/962451)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-secret-service-employees-placed-on-leave-for-accepting-gifts-from-men-posing-as-federal-agents/962451 "2022-04-08T13:44:44Z")
This sounds like a wild story. I wonder what these guys were hoping to achieve? The two men — Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 36 — were taken into custody as more than a dozen FBI agents charged into a luxury ap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1156&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1158&state=tracking)