# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1175 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1176 --- ## [Suggest a "spooky" nursery rhyme or children's song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-spooky-nursery-rhyme-or-childrens-song/960619)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-spooky-nursery-rhyme-or-childrens-song/960619 "2022-03-10T18:25:57Z")
Many horror movies (and not a few action or suspense ones no doubt) use a previously cheerful song and make it darker in order to up the creep factor. There is, of course, a trope about it.. What’s a song or little rhyme… --- ## [Usability of captured Russian equipment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usability-of-captured-russian-equipment/960754)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usability-of-captured-russian-equipment/960754 "2022-03-10T16:48:22Z")
Maybe this has been answered elsewhere but there’s just too much to read. Given the commonality of much of the equipment on both sides, are things like the multiple launch rocket systems, shoulder fired rockets, newer ta… --- ## [Trans legal status in male primogenitor inheritance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trans-legal-status-in-male-primogenitor-inheritance/960464)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trans-legal-status-in-male-primogenitor-inheritance/960464 "2022-03-10T16:43:27Z")
Has female trans person made an inheritance (property and/or title) case against a younger male sibling? --- ## [Building Credit From Zero At Age 35](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-credit-from-zero-at-age-35/960302)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-credit-from-zero-at-age-35/960302 "2022-03-10T15:57:04Z")
I should point out that I’m not referring to myself: if nothing else, I doubled that age some time back. The subject is my daughter (the Elder Ottlet), who has been attempting to establish credit and finds herself in a p… --- ## [Polish Mig 29s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polish-mig-29s/960773)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polish-mig-29s/960773 "2022-03-10T15:11:56Z")
Why do the Poles want to fly their Ukraine bound Migs to a US air force base instead of flying or trucking them across the border to Ukraine? Do they want to be sure they get some nice shiny new F-16s in return? --- ## [Why do I have a delicious-looking slice of cake emoji next to my avatar handle today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541 "2022-03-10T14:56:21Z")
I just noticed today next to my avatar handle and Guest designation is what looks like a yummy slice of vanilla cake with a strawberry on top. What did I do to earn such an honor? It’s not my birthday. --- ## [What lessons should we have learned from Covid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-lessons-should-we-have-learned-from-covid/960543)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-lessons-should-we-have-learned-from-covid/960543 "2022-03-10T14:45:32Z")
Mitigation should be part of any crisis response. What lessons should governments and people have learned from Covid? How can these be better and more widely applied? --- ## [Anyone else watching/watched "Inventing Anna" on Netflix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-watched-inventing-anna-on-netflix/960731)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-watched-inventing-anna-on-netflix/960731 "2022-03-10T13:24:48Z")
A search of posts to date on the SDMB shows that @Chefguy watched “Inventing Anna” (all episodes released on Netflix on Feb. 22, 2022) and wasn’t overly impressed. That’s consistent with the reviews I’ve found on line, w… --- ## [Time Team (more words added because titles have to have 10 characters)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-team-more-words-added-because-titles-have-to-have-10-characters/960767)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-team-more-words-added-because-titles-have-to-have-10-characters/960767 "2022-03-10T13:12:59Z")
I’ve recently been watching Time Team on Amazon Prime. At least the seasons they have on anyway. I started watching it because of Sir Tony Robinson but the show did draw me in. A couple of questions to start. Did they e… --- ## [Most "prominent" SD-user ever disclosed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-prominent-sd-user-ever-disclosed/960581)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-prominent-sd-user-ever-disclosed/960581 "2022-03-10T10:22:25Z")
Well, title says it all. where there ever prominent (IRL) users on SD? … and if so how much of that was known (to mods or to the general public)? just wondering … --- ## [Did anyone else know of people who routinely stole condiments/silverwear from restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-know-of-people-who-routinely-stole-condiments-silverwear-from-restaurants/959039)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-know-of-people-who-routinely-stole-condiments-silverwear-from-restaurants/959039 "2022-03-10T10:03:23Z")
I’m not talking taking an excessive amount of ketchup packets (which I don’t consider stealing if you intend to use them eventually but if you want to comment feel free too) I’m talking at actual sit-down restaurants whe… --- ## [Purpose of "Declaration of War"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-declaration-of-war/960719)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-declaration-of-war/960719 "2022-03-10T08:56:55Z")
I believe it was reported that Putin officially declared war on Ukraine, but what’s the point to this “official declaration”? He could have simply invaded without a word, and it would make no difference. Declaring war do… --- ## [Mary Tyler Moore fans: who was the blonde guy in the newsroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-tyler-moore-fans-who-was-the-blonde-guy-in-the-newsroom/493641)
**Author:** [@Valteron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valteron)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-tyler-moore-fans-who-was-the-blonde-guy-in-the-newsroom/493641 "2022-03-10T08:21:17Z")
I have been reliving my lost youth by watching DVDs of the old MTM shows from the 60’s and 70’s. Now, as you may recall if you are a Mary enthusiast, there were always bit players in the background at the WJM newsroom w… --- ## [UK Police and sidearms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-police-and-sidearms/960686)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-police-and-sidearms/960686 "2022-03-10T05:54:51Z")
My wife and I watch a fair bit of Brit TV shows (Midsomer Murders, Broadchurch among others) and the cops very rarely, if ever, carry sidearms and collaring the murderer generally seems to go something like this: some… --- ## [RIP Conrad Janis 1928-2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-conrad-janis-1928-2022/960786)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-conrad-janis-1928-2022/960786 "2022-03-10T04:51:01Z")
He was Mindy’s dad on Mork & Mindy, Palindrome on Quark, and pretty active in acting roles for 70 years. I wasn’t aware of his musical talent, but I remember seeing him in all sorts of TV shows and movie roles. --- ## [Opinion - There's NOT ENOUGH teams in professional American sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-theres-not-enough-teams-in-professional-american-sports/960512)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-theres-not-enough-teams-in-professional-american-sports/960512 "2022-03-10T02:32:32Z")
Double the size of the MLB, the NBA, and the NFL and I’d actually watch that. Instead I’m just tired of seeing the same teams win over and over again. At least now, the same teams will still win but they’ll have to crush… --- ## [Question about speed of light](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-speed-of-light/960784)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-speed-of-light/960784 "2022-03-10T02:00:33Z")
Shine a flashlight on a reflector. The light travels to the reflector, and then bounces back to the flashlight. This video by Veritasium seems to be saying the speed of the light from the flashlight to the reflector is … --- ## [The French Dispatch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-french-dispatch/953554)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-french-dispatch/953554 "2022-03-10T00:52:11Z")
I’ve seen the trailer for this, and it looks very clever, but I wonder: if I’m exhausted from just watching this much, what would happen if I watched the entire movie? --- ## [Is using "that" twice in a row "that that" poor grammar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-using-that-twice-in-a-row-that-that-poor-grammar/958933)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-using-that-twice-in-a-row-that-that-poor-grammar/958933 "2022-03-09T23:30:05Z")
I wish I could come up with a better example, but something like: “I didn’t know that that employee was responsible”. I occasionally find myself using “that” twice and it always feels wrong to me even though I’m hard pr… --- ## [Sleeping with one's head on a pillow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-with-ones-head-on-a-pillow/960683)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-with-ones-head-on-a-pillow/960683 "2022-03-09T23:04:44Z")
This seems pretty widely done if not universal in Western society. ISTM that this makes a lot of sense if sleeping on one’s side, due to the angle of the shoulder to neck. I wonder if there are other societies in which … --- ## [Disabling a Military Vehicle (Maybe Your Own)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disabling-a-military-vehicle-maybe-your-own/960675)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disabling-a-military-vehicle-maybe-your-own/960675 "2022-03-09T22:43:47Z")
I’m thinking about this because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. If a military conscript, possibly still in his home country, wanted to vandalize a vehicle, such as a transport truck, what would be some discreet and effect… --- ## [Canadian anti-vaxxer kidnaps daughter away from her mother to prevent her from being vaccinated; appears on right-wing talk show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-anti-vaxxer-kidnaps-daughter-away-from-her-mother-to-prevent-her-from-being-vaccinated-appears-on-right-wing-talk-show/957672)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-anti-vaxxer-kidnaps-daughter-away-from-her-mother-to-prevent-her-from-being-vaccinated-appears-on-right-wing-talk-show/957672 "2022-03-09T21:29:34Z")
A father from Saskatchewan kidnapped his 7-year-old daughter away from his mother to prevent her from getting the vaccine, gaslit her into believing the vaccine will change her DNA and that God doesn’t want her to have i… --- ## [My final cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-final-cat/960688)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-final-cat/960688 "2022-03-09T21:07:09Z")
mrAru and I have decided that we have adopted our final cat. She is now 3 years old. The reason is he is 56 and I am 60, I have had 2 different forms of cancer dealt with in the last 5 years, he is a colorectal cancer hi… --- ## [Why did The Price is Right have better prizes than most other 70s/80s game shows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-price-is-right-have-better-prizes-than-most-other-70s-80s-game-shows/960418)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-price-is-right-have-better-prizes-than-most-other-70s-80s-game-shows/960418 "2022-03-09T20:35:44Z")
I’ve been sick all week, so I’m watching old game shows from the 70s and 80s. The Price is Right always consistently has the best prizes. The show is an hour, so they do sell more advertising, but it seems like their pri… --- ## [Book Typeface Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-typeface-question/960770)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-typeface-question/960770 "2022-03-09T20:26:10Z")
As the result of a suggestion in another thread, I got a copy of The Cheese Monkeys. I’m just into it and like it so far except for one thing. The typeface/font is quite small and the margins quite wide. The size of the … --- ## [The King’s Man film, opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-s-man-film-opinions/958189)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-s-man-film-opinions/958189 "2022-03-09T19:48:11Z")
Looks like the type of film I enjoy, but I haven’t heard anything about it. Admittedly, my social circle and work colleagues seem to think the only films that matter are made by Marvel. Without major spoilers, how did… --- ## [Apps with no desktop functionality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apps-with-no-desktop-functionality/960609)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apps-with-no-desktop-functionality/960609 "2022-03-09T18:26:42Z")
I have a PC. This is the perfect tool to conduct business such as signing into my work schedule, internet banking, job application, mass communication etc. However for all these things and more I now need to install a fu… --- ## [Sherlock Holmes original stories, photography and store question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherlock-holmes-original-stories-photography-and-store-question/960724)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherlock-holmes-original-stories-photography-and-store-question/960724 "2022-03-09T18:12:02Z")
“The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton” ends with a description of “a shop window filled with photographs of the celebrities and beauties of the day”. So what kind of “shop” is this? A photography studio? A souven… --- ## [Your Songonyms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-songonyms/959710)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-songonyms/959710 "2022-03-09T17:05:54Z")
My weak wordplay attempt in combining “song” and “homonym”. Basically, two songs that share the same title. And then trying to decide which one of them is “better”. For instance, there’s Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” and Jo… --- ## [Wanted: Recipes for easy 'casserole-ish' dishes based on lean pork?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-recipes-for-easy-casserole-ish-dishes-based-on-lean-pork/960584)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-recipes-for-easy-casserole-ish-dishes-based-on-lean-pork/960584 "2022-03-09T16:38:17Z")
I was given a whole pork loin, something like ten pounds of it. Given that this is a two-person household, that is a LOT of pork to go through. As a temporary measure, I hacked it up in one pound chunks and frozen them… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1174) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1176)