# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1163 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1164 --- ## [China after Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-after-ukraine/960190)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-after-ukraine/960190 "2022-03-22T14:54:22Z")
China has got to love this. The West fails to maintain sanctions? Green light for them on Taiwan. And more importantly Taiwan knowing it. Hence even a threat will lead to concessions. The West maintains sanctions? Russ… --- ## [Lawfare - Russian Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawfare-russian-edition/960260)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawfare-russian-edition/960260 "2022-03-22T13:42:25Z")
Given the sanctions being slammed on the country and its most prosperous residents, the best outcome for - I believe - every single citizen of the Russian Federation except the one man, Vladimir Putin, would be a change … --- ## [Squeezing a third year onto the graphs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squeezing-a-third-year-onto-the-graphs/961458)
**Author:** [@Beesnest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beesnest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squeezing-a-third-year-onto-the-graphs/961458 "2022-03-22T10:33:07Z")
How are they going to fit more information onto the day by day graphs. I would have thought they would run out of room months ago but they made each data point smaller . I want to be able to compare April to April and … --- ## [Help! Mixed reviews!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-mixed-reviews/961428)
**Author:** [@Amanda1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amanda1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-mixed-reviews/961428 "2022-03-22T07:49:15Z")
Samsung Galaxy 21 FE…good or bad? --- ## [World War II Buffs: WWII Strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-war-ii-buffs-wwii-strategy/960720)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-war-ii-buffs-wwii-strategy/960720 "2022-03-22T06:38:04Z")
In WWII, why didn’t the Allies bomb the heck out of the German railroads (by air) from the start? I’m no historian, but it seems to me the railroads were clearly the lifeline for Nazi Army. Furthermore, why didn’t the A… --- ## [Anybody care to speculate what's going on with these ambulances near my home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-care-to-speculate-whats-going-on-with-these-ambulances-near-my-home/961313)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-care-to-speculate-whats-going-on-with-these-ambulances-near-my-home/961313 "2022-03-22T05:04:29Z")
Occasionally, I’ll see or hear an ambulance with their sirens on. They seem to be driving around in circles on the various city streets with no real destination. My first thought is they’re doing some sort of training e… --- ## [If men had PMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-men-had-pms/961339)
**Author:** [@PozhanPop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PozhanPop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-men-had-pms/961339 "2022-03-22T04:43:34Z")
A casual comment from a female colleague got me thinking. She said if men menstruated (heaven forbid) it would be all about how long and how much : ) Add to that PMS, do you think we men would wage war, cause a monthl… --- ## [Support Ukraine Game Bundle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-ukraine-game-bundle/960958)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-ukraine-game-bundle/960958 "2022-03-22T04:33:44Z")
An article about a very successful charity bundle being sold to help people in Ukraine . If Mods for some reason feel this isn’t the right place of course you can rehome it. --- ## [Duets between two male singers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duets-between-two-male-singers/308878)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duets-between-two-male-singers/308878 "2022-03-22T03:51:25Z")
It seems like when a duet is sung, in pop music, it’s almost always between a man and a woman. The contrast of high and low voices has led to this being the norm, I guess, plus the fact that most duets tend to be romanti… --- ## [Why are diesels not considered sporty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-diesels-not-considered-sporty/961386)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-diesels-not-considered-sporty/961386 "2022-03-22T03:38:57Z")
Diesels are often considered to be slow and many car guys dislike them, mostly for the sound, but also for their performance…but why exactly? Modern diesels are more refined and efficient than older ones, so let’s not t… --- ## [Kanye West is going to get someone killed (or do the killing himself)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-going-to-get-someone-killed-or-do-the-killing-himself/959644)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-going-to-get-someone-killed-or-do-the-killing-himself/959644 "2022-03-22T01:47:45Z")
I wondered why Kanye West was trending lately; I already knew about his thing with Billie Eilish and being threatened by younger, successful white women. But his behavior recently concerning his estranged wife Kim Karda… --- ## [SCOTUS Judge Clarence Thomas being Treated for Flu-like symptoms NEWFLASH](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-judge-clarence-thomas-being-treated-for-flu-like-symptoms-newflash/961397)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-judge-clarence-thomas-being-treated-for-flu-like-symptoms-newflash/961397 "2022-03-22T01:15:38Z")
The title says most of it, breaking news, Judge Clarence Thomas is currently in the hospital after having “flu-like symptoms,” is getting IV antibiotics for an infection, and appears to be recovering. Anything else is e… --- ## [Insurance claim for pothole damage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-claim-for-pothole-damage/961443)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-claim-for-pothole-damage/961443 "2022-03-22T00:15:38Z")
Hit a pothole and caused quite a bit of damage. I have collision insurance but I assume if I file a claim they will raise my rate just like if I hit a car, correct? --- ## [A "Hey it's that guy" moment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hey-its-that-guy-moment/959635)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hey-its-that-guy-moment/959635 "2022-03-22T00:01:31Z")
The other week I watched the 1980 movie “Hopscotch” (great movie - Walter Matthau, Ned Beatty (and Sam Waterston with jet-black hair), and noticed in one small scene, this guy who I remembered as the professor from “Re… --- ## [The economics of oil trade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-economics-of-oil-trade/961273)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-economics-of-oil-trade/961273 "2022-03-21T23:35:43Z")
“The United States remained a net crude oil importer in 2020, importing nearly 5.88 MMb/d and exporting about 3.18 MMb/d.” (Source) Why do we import and export the same thing? Why don’t we just import 2.7 MMb/d and expo… --- ## [iPhone texting hack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-texting-hack/961368)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-texting-hack/961368 "2022-03-21T22:07:43Z")
My mother-in-law has likely been hacked, and I don’t see an easy solution on Google search. Here’s the issue: We recently realized she’s been sending out really cryptic text messages, always in response to something som… --- ## [EAM encrypted protocol like Crimson Tide movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eam-encrypted-protocol-like-crimson-tide-movie/961433)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eam-encrypted-protocol-like-crimson-tide-movie/961433 "2022-03-21T21:42:51Z")
Remember the EAM nuclear attack protocol from Crimson Tide? You can hear it this morning on 15.016 mhz coming from the direction of Russia. This makes little sense as it is a USA system. It is encrypted, but its timing, … --- ## [Austrian doorknobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austrian-doorknobs/961328)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austrian-doorknobs/961328 "2022-03-21T21:30:31Z")
Hey, somebody had to do it… --- ## [Windows 10 keeps crashing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-keeps-crashing/961362)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-keeps-crashing/961362 "2022-03-21T20:47:05Z")
I use a desktop pc that i put together myself about 5 years ago. Then a few days ago i plugged in a pair of headphones i havnt used in a few years. A window for (i believe) realtek audio popped up and asked if i wanted… --- ## [I don't get this joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-this-joke/961438)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-this-joke/961438 "2022-03-21T20:22:08Z")
“the shift key is the most useless key on the keyboard. it doesn’t do anything. don’t 2 me” A couple of friends have sent it to me. What am I missing? --- ## ["It's not a remake; it's a new movie based on the same source"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-a-remake-its-a-new-movie-based-on-the-same-source/961402)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-a-remake-its-a-new-movie-based-on-the-same-source/961402 "2022-03-21T19:48:08Z")
I watched the 2021 film Nightmare Alley last night. I didn’t think I’d like it, but I did. There was an earlier film of the same name in 1947 starring Tyrone Power, based on the same book by William Lindsay Gresham that … --- ## [What's your earring game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-earring-game/961298)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-earring-game/961298 "2022-03-21T19:12:12Z")
What do you wear? When do you wear them? How often do you change them out? I’ve had my ears pierced for almost 30 years now. I was always afraid of needles then I got a spinal tap as a teen and became no longer afraid. … --- ## [What's your social media presence like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-social-media-presence-like/960870)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-social-media-presence-like/960870 "2022-03-21T18:33:49Z")
poll For purposes of the poll, let’s say message boards don’t count as social media, but feel free to comment on your message board habits also. For instance, I mostly post about my hobby and share family and friend phot… --- ## [Another Cat Who Needs A Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cat-who-needs-a-name/961322)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cat-who-needs-a-name/961322 "2022-03-21T18:01:33Z")
OK, so I’ve done it again. Cat meows plaintively at door. I let the cat in. I now seem to have a fourth cat. This one got identified fairly fast: he’s moved from one neighboring farm barn to another, got chased out by a… --- ## [Premade spice blends: Do you use them? Which ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premade-spice-blends-do-you-use-them-which-ones/956160)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premade-spice-blends-do-you-use-them-which-ones/956160 "2022-03-21T16:47:59Z")
I came across a random Huffpost article about spice blends while poking around the web. It starts off with this statement: While some chefs turn up their noses at spice blends ― such as everything bagel seasoning or Ol… --- ## [Hypersensitive modding in MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypersensitive-modding-in-mpsims/961434)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypersensitive-modding-in-mpsims/961434 "2022-03-21T16:32:42Z")
I thought this was unwarranted moderation, but I just let it go … But then we have this: “Political jab”? It’s a direct quote from a CNN headline, FFS! https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/20/politics/joe-biden-europe-trip-… --- ## [Why is Trump so popular in Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-trump-so-popular-in-canada/961274)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-trump-so-popular-in-canada/961274 "2022-03-21T16:15:06Z")
About 30% of Canadians vote Conservative. Like all Canadian political parties, it is generally moderate and supports much of the status quo. Like the US, this broad tent approach brings tensions from those who would li… --- ## [How is Ukraine expanding the range of the starlink internet hubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-ukraine-expanding-the-range-of-the-starlink-internet-hubs/961412)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-ukraine-expanding-the-range-of-the-starlink-internet-hubs/961412 "2022-03-21T13:42:56Z")
So I’m not an expert on wifi, but I once set up a wifi mesh system at my dads house, and it gave the wifi about a 150 foot range. But I read that Ukraine is using the starlink system to help their drones target russian … --- ## [What do you think about micro-pebble pool surfaces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-micro-pebble-pool-surfaces/961395)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-micro-pebble-pool-surfaces/961395 "2022-03-21T12:46:43Z")
I’m resurfacing my pool and choosing between traditional plaster and micro-pebbles. The micro-pebble surface looks really nice and is supposed to last longer, but I’m worried about it being rough. Opinions I’ve read onli… --- ## [2017 4Runner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-4runner/961294)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-4runner/961294 "2022-03-21T11:09:52Z")
On my 2017 Toyota 4Runner, when I’m on a Bluetooth phone call, after about 5 minutes the call cuts out and goes to my handset. Been round and round at dealership, also at car audio store. Replaced the USB port per dealer… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1162) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1164)