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**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-technique-for-homemade-hamburger-patties/959981 "2022-02-24T15:46:18Z")
Tonight I made hamburgers so good they’d bring tears of joy to the eyes of Gordon Ramsay. How do you make a fine hamburger? Here I am not talking about trimmings - that’s a matter of personal preference. I’m taking ab… --- ## [Educate me about burritos, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-burritos-please/957849)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-burritos-please/957849 "2022-02-24T15:17:54Z")
While grocery shopping yesterday I happened to notice the rack of tortillas,. and realized I’ve NEVER eaten a burrito. Clearly I should remedy this. The vague impressions I’ve gained over the years is that a burrito is… --- ## [By what margin does a top athlete increase their performance ability from novice-to-pro level in various sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-what-margin-does-a-top-athlete-increase-their-performance-ability-from-novice-to-pro-level-in-various-sports/959567)
**Author:** [@mmmiiikkkeee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmmiiikkkeee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-what-margin-does-a-top-athlete-increase-their-performance-ability-from-novice-to-pro-level-in-various-sports/959567 "2022-02-24T15:11:02Z")
To minimize differences between individuals, imagine comparing the same fully grown but completely novice athlete on the first day they ever try a sport, to 10 years later when they are competing for the gold medal or eq… --- ## [Personal Data Collection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-data-collection/960054)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-data-collection/960054 "2022-02-24T15:06:43Z")
When I come to the StraightDope website, I get the StraightDope Banner at the top with a horizontal menu below that and then a big ad. These randomly selected ads are clearly profiling me for some items I have viewed are… --- ## [So Russia has invaded Ukraine - or not? {It Has as of 2/24/2022}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-russia-has-invaded-ukraine-or-not-it-has-as-of-2-24-2022/959947)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-russia-has-invaded-ukraine-or-not-it-has-as-of-2-24-2022/959947 "2022-02-24T14:30:32Z")
Recent news is that Russia is deploying troops into Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine. But the articles are not treating this as an invasion - just the next step by Putin. Why is this not considered to be an invasion of U… --- ## [What's the latest on coconut milk/cream, heart health-wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-on-coconut-milk-cream-heart-health-wise/960004)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-on-coconut-milk-cream-heart-health-wise/960004 "2022-02-24T13:31:10Z")
Typing the subject brought up a thread asking this same question, but it’s dated 2001. Rather than bring up a 20 year old thread, I thought I’d ask again. This is because when I do online research on the question, I ge… --- ## [How do Thorium reactors work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-thorium-reactors-work/960045)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-thorium-reactors-work/960045 "2022-02-24T12:35:15Z")
Thorium based fuel cycle.. Ok, I understand the cycle involves the transmutation of Thorium into U-233. My question is, how does that start? Take Thorium and put it in a reactor…and? --- ## [Bifold doors: replacements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bifold-doors-replacements/959761)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bifold-doors-replacements/959761 "2022-02-24T07:56:19Z")
We have 4 bifold doors in our place. We hate them. So am wondering can they be upgraded? To be clear, it’s the rickety mechanism we most dislike in bifold doors, not the style of the doors. Are there “industrial grade” t… --- ## [Songglegängers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songglegangers/959967)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songglegangers/959967 "2022-02-24T06:55:54Z")
So last week I was listening to WDCB, best local jazz station, and was pleasantly surprised to hear an improvised treatment of “And No Sunshine When She’s Gone.” But as the track continued, I found I was actuallyhumming … --- ## [For everloving sweet jumping Jesus \[Canadian convoy related\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-everloving-sweet-jumping-jesus-canadian-convoy-related/959966)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-everloving-sweet-jumping-jesus-canadian-convoy-related/959966 "2022-02-24T04:36:13Z")
I hang over on Reddit. Today, on r/conservative this piece of crap: Cartoon of a mountie on horse with bloody hooves. Horses really hate stepping on people \[or anything that isn’t good solid footing\] You k… --- ## [Where do people keep large amounts of cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-people-keep-large-amounts-of-cash/959104)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-people-keep-large-amounts-of-cash/959104 "2022-02-24T02:21:22Z")
What do people do with a super duper huge boatload of money that they want swift access to? Say a guy wins 100 mil in the lottery. He wants to keep the cash as liquid and quickly available as possible but safe. So inve… --- ## [Good chess players: What do you do when a bad player wants to play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-chess-players-what-do-you-do-when-a-bad-player-wants-to-play/956644)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-chess-players-what-do-you-do-when-a-bad-player-wants-to-play/956644 "2022-02-24T02:16:35Z")
I’m a former tournament player although I was never highly rated. Nevertheless, I’d guess that most tournament level players are better than 95-99% of the rest of those that know the rules. I also firmly believe that a b… --- ## [CNN blurred out “Twitter for iPhone.” Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-blurred-out-twitter-for-iphone-why/959978)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-blurred-out-twitter-for-iphone-why/959978 "2022-02-24T00:48:16Z")
I’m watching CNN and they just showed an entire tweet from a US Congressperson. I don’t remember which one. Neither the author nor the contents are relative to my question. The only thing that was obscured (poorly) was “… --- ## [Cancel Culture and Virtue Signaling -- What’s the case against them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-and-virtue-signaling-what-s-the-case-against-them/959459)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-and-virtue-signaling-what-s-the-case-against-them/959459 "2022-02-23T22:18:43Z")
Far as I can tell, I’m all for them both. I don’t even understand what someone is telling me when they find anything wrong with either, but maybe I’m not seeing what I’m doing wrong. For example, I don’t watch much spo… --- ## [Magician/comedian The Amazing Johnathan is dying \[Update: He got better\] {RIP 2/23/2022}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magician-comedian-the-amazing-johnathan-is-dying-update-he-got-better-rip-2-23-2022/711258)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magician-comedian-the-amazing-johnathan-is-dying-update-he-got-better-rip-2-23-2022/711258 "2022-02-23T21:54:23Z")
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2015/jan/15/body-failing-mind-fire-amazing-johnathan-legacy/ I really liked his Comedy Central specials. --- ## [The liquid that pools in my yogurt - any uses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-liquid-that-pools-in-my-yogurt-any-uses/959984)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-liquid-that-pools-in-my-yogurt-any-uses/959984 "2022-02-23T21:17:17Z")
I started making homemade yogurt, starting with powdered milk, because buying commercial yogurt involves consuming an insane amount of plastic, which is terrible for the environment. Even starting with fresh milk bought … --- ## [State + Federal Conviction Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-federal-conviction-questions/960010)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-federal-conviction-questions/960010 "2022-02-23T18:51:34Z")
If you’re convicted and sentenced for a state crime, and then later convicted and sentenced for a federal crime, which prison are you sent to, state or federal? And are your sentences usually served consecutively or conc… --- ## [How long must I wait to see "Get Back"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-must-i-wait-to-see-get-back/955023)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-must-i-wait-to-see-get-back/955023 "2022-02-23T17:46:50Z")
Not a subscriber to Disney +, and don’t plan to be. (General cheapness, and also a principled decider not to subscribe to a zillion different channels–I get too many with my current cable package to justify paying for a … --- ## [A question for people who speak more than one language](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-people-who-speak-more-than-one-language/938880)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-people-who-speak-more-than-one-language/938880 "2022-02-23T17:41:04Z")
When you’re dealing with people who speak your second language, do you think to yourself in the second language or in your first language? --- ## [Text message display problem (Wordle related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-message-display-problem-wordle-related/959780)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-message-display-problem-wordle-related/959780 "2022-02-23T17:04:49Z")
My wife and I play Wordle daily and text our results to each other. On her phone, the messages (both sent and received) display properly with the gray, yellow, and green blocks. On my phone, only the gray blocks display … --- ## [Most harrowing scenes in Nuclear War movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-harrowing-scenes-in-nuclear-war-movies/959927)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-harrowing-scenes-in-nuclear-war-movies/959927 "2022-02-23T16:27:02Z")
Personally, I find the cold-blooded efficiency taking place in command centers to be the most tense and interesting so: The beginning of Damnation Alley was pretty scary to a 13 year old me. The beginning of War Games … --- ## [Tonga Disaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonga-disaster/957995)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonga-disaster/957995 "2022-02-23T16:15:26Z")
There is little news from Tonga. That worries me. You know how it is, when something like this happens communications are so messed up that the death count can go way up as teams get to the most-impacted areas. Isn’t it… --- ## [Brian Flores lawsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-flores-lawsuit/958804)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-flores-lawsuit/958804 "2022-02-23T16:10:39Z")
I don’t really follow football but can anyone educate me on if there really is anything to this lawsuit? --- ## [Justice Stephen Breyer Should Retire Right Now (Is Now Retiring)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justice-stephen-breyer-should-retire-right-now-is-now-retiring/937952)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justice-stephen-breyer-should-retire-right-now-is-now-retiring/937952 "2022-02-23T16:06:56Z")
Or so says Paul Campos in an opinion piece for the NY Times today (possibly paywalled). And I have to say, he makes a pretty compelling argument, at least from a political perspective. Consider that because of the ext… --- ## [What shows have you either begun to watch or are looking forward to watching (Feb. 2022 Edition)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-shows-have-you-either-begun-to-watch-or-are-looking-forward-to-watching-feb-2022-edition/958799)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-shows-have-you-either-begun-to-watch-or-are-looking-forward-to-watching-feb-2022-edition/958799 "2022-02-23T15:48:48Z")
We’re always looking for something to keep the cold grip of cabin fever at bay, now that we’re smack-dab in the dreaded DOW (Dead Of Winter). Just started watching: ’The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Gi… --- ## [I am getting less and less interested in things that don't interest me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-less-and-less-interested-in-things-that-dont-interest-me/959463)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-less-and-less-interested-in-things-that-dont-interest-me/959463 "2022-02-23T14:33:13Z")
Not sure if I’m turning into an intolerant old crank, or just relying on several decades of experience to spend my time on things I know I might be interested in. I used to say I would go just about anywhere, watch/list… --- ## [Is This A Common Legal Tactic (Palin v. New York Times)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-legal-tactic-palin-v-new-york-times/959485)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-legal-tactic-palin-v-new-york-times/959485 "2022-02-23T14:04:42Z")
According to this article, the judge in the Sarah Palin lawsuit against the New York Times plans to dismiss the lawsuit, but also allow the jury to reach a verdict. The judge did this because he expects the case to be ap… --- ## [How openly will GOP candidates in the next two years run on COVID downplaying/denialism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-openly-will-gop-candidates-in-the-next-two-years-run-on-covid-downplaying-denialism/959979)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-openly-will-gop-candidates-in-the-next-two-years-run-on-covid-downplaying-denialism/959979 "2022-02-23T13:48:02Z")
Something I was wondering. I expect it’ll get less open the more constituents one is running to represent, but I’m curious about who’ll try to thread the needle and who’ll say that everything done to fight this disease w… --- ## [Who’s been vaccinated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-s-been-vaccinated/928473)
**Author:** [@pendgwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pendgwen)\ **Replies:** 899\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-s-been-vaccinated/928473 "2022-02-23T13:20:57Z")
I’m curious to see how the vaccine roll-out goes in the community. So post her if you’ve gotten the vaccine and (if you feel comfortable sharing the details) what was your indication for getting it. Also were there any … --- ## [Can we talk about congee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-congee/959568)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-congee/959568 "2022-02-23T12:52:01Z")
I had heard of congee but wasn’t sure exactly what it was. The other day I watched a YouTube video where the cook made three different iterations. I was surprised at the high ratio of water/stock to rice-- seven cups of … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1187) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1189)