# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=119&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [Does Iran have the capability of lobbying missiles/mortars at a Kharg Island compound without destroying their oil infrastructure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-iran-have-the-capability-of-lobbying-missiles-mortars-at-a-kharg-island-compound-without-destroying-their-oil-infrastructure/1028635)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-iran-have-the-capability-of-lobbying-missiles-mortars-at-a-kharg-island-compound-without-destroying-their-oil-infrastructure/1028635 "2026-03-26T21:02:06Z")
Does the US have this capability? Are soldiers on the island sitting ducks? Here’s a link to a table describing Iranian missile ranges and missile precision (circular error probable or CEP). The shortest maximum range i… --- ## [How to handle my layoff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-my-layoff/1024867)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-my-layoff/1024867 "2026-03-26T20:36:50Z")
After almost 19 years, I’m being laid off in February. I’ll be the first person laid off since I started my job. We are on our second company president since the president who was president when I was hired on. The cu… --- ## [About that torpedoed Iranian warship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-that-torpedoed-iranian-warship/1028255)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 286\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-that-torpedoed-iranian-warship/1028255 "2026-03-26T20:23:50Z")
The IRIS Dena was sunk 2000 miles away from Iran, was not involved in any military actions, and had been involved in an international naval exercise, of which the US had originally been a part. This outs a very differ… --- ## [RIP Valerie Perrine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-valerie-perrine/1028764)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-valerie-perrine/1028764 "2026-03-26T20:09:59Z")
Actor Valerie Perrine has died at age 82. Cause of death is complications from Parkinson’s disease. Although she is probably best known for roles in Lenny and Superman, I most remember her as Montana Wildhack in Slaugh… --- ## [Magnesium for cramps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magnesium-for-cramps/1027342)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magnesium-for-cramps/1027342 "2026-03-26T18:00:40Z")
I’m curious to know if anyone else has tried this. What happened: we take Vitamin D in the winter - you would too if you lived in the UK - and this winter we started taking calcium as well. I was tasked with stocking u… --- ## [Help identify this turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-turtle/1028759)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-turtle/1028759 "2026-03-26T15:57:53Z")
Previous tenants left it in the backyard when they moved out. I need to try to arrange help for it. Is it a land or water turtle? Thanks --- ## [FL Special Elections: Trump is now represented in Tallahassee by a Democrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fl-special-elections-trump-is-now-represented-in-tallahassee-by-a-democrat/1028745)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fl-special-elections-trump-is-now-represented-in-tallahassee-by-a-democrat/1028745 "2026-03-26T15:15:23Z")
There were two special elections in Florida on Tuesday. One of them was for a House district that includes Mar-a-Lago. The other was a Senate seat in the Tampa area. Democrats won both and both were flips. ETA: Is he … --- ## [My Daughter Got Married on Monday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-got-married-on-monday/1028776)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-got-married-on-monday/1028776 "2026-03-26T15:12:51Z")
Ceremony and reception were held at the Facets Theater in Chicago. I am thankful that two trans women can get married now; we were at the “mass wedding” in DC when same sex marriage was legalized there. We got to spend… --- ## [My baby girl has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-baby-girl-has-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/547126)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 1105\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-baby-girl-has-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/547126 "2026-03-26T15:00:00Z")
At her last doctor’s appointment, she was in the 94th percentile of dome circumference for her age. Big heads run on my side of the family. We give her “tummy time” on her belly, but she can’t lift her head under her o… --- ## [Gene Shalit turns 100 today (March 25 2026)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747 "2026-03-26T14:50:06Z")
I had no idea he was that old. I loved watching his movie reviews on NBC. I realize now that a lot of his pokes were kind of time-worn even then, but they were new to me. “It seems that the worse \[actress\] acts, the be… --- ## [Interesting obituary: Loenid Radvinsky, who made OnlyFans what it became](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-obituary-loenid-radvinsky-who-made-onlyfans-what-it-became/1028785)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-obituary-loenid-radvinsky-who-made-onlyfans-what-it-became/1028785 "2026-03-26T14:05:19Z")
Leonid Radvinsky, an innovative purveyor of online pornography who turned a tiny website called OnlyFans into an adult-entertainment powerhouse, redefining the industry for the social-media era, has died. He was 43. G… --- ## [Was Joe Chill a utilitarian time traveler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joe-chill-a-utilitarian-time-traveler/1028460)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joe-chill-a-utilitarian-time-traveler/1028460 "2026-03-26T13:52:10Z")
Sure he killed Thomas and Martha Wayne. But their deaths led their son to dedicate his life to fighting crime and his efforts saved the lives of thousands. --- ## [How might you handle this (neighbours BnB guests using your recycling and trash bins)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-might-you-handle-this-neighbours-bnb-guests-using-your-recycling-and-trash-bins/1028746)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-might-you-handle-this-neighbours-bnb-guests-using-your-recycling-and-trash-bins/1028746 "2026-03-26T13:49:44Z")
My neighbour operates an AirBnB out of the suite in his basement. Often, I find that my recycling bin is stuffed full of pizza boxes, newspapers, empty bottles, and whatnot, that I didn’t put there. They could easily p… --- ## [Invincible ( Amazon TV series) \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059 "2026-03-26T11:30:49Z")
Invincible, a new TV series from Amazon, is pretty good. Lots of blood and gore, interesting take on Superheroes. Great voice acting, solid writing so far. --- ## [New take on "MAGA" { IE “Make America Go Away” }](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-take-on-maga-ie-make-america-go-away/1028710)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-take-on-maga-ie-make-america-go-away/1028710 "2026-03-26T01:34:49Z")
I was at a concert yesterday afternoon (in Montreal) and saw a man wearing a MAGA hat. A closer inspection showed that it actually said “Make America Go Away”. Just had to share that. --- ## [MLB 2025-26 Offseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-26-offseason/1024574)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-26-offseason/1024574 "2026-03-26T01:06:09Z")
With the World Series in the books, time for a new hot-stove season thread. The White Sox are said to be picking up the 2026 option on centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., at $20 million. He had been an All-Star in 2023, whe… --- ## [Which religions treat women and men as equals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-religions-treat-women-and-men-as-equals/1026552)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-religions-treat-women-and-men-as-equals/1026552 "2026-03-25T23:48:39Z")
Defining equal is difficult, but let’s say that equality is a matter of actual religious principle. I know this is true of the Quaker faith, are there any others? There are some Christian Protestant branches which allo… --- ## [A second Duggar child has been charged with Child Sexual Abuse (3/2026) - trigger warnings galore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-second-duggar-child-has-been-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse-3-2026-trigger-warnings-galore/1028567)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-second-duggar-child-has-been-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse-3-2026-trigger-warnings-galore/1028567 "2026-03-25T22:22:11Z")
Josh Duggar is doing a LOOOONG time in prison for molesting two of his sisters, among other people, and accessing CSAM on a work computer. His brother Joseph has now been charged for abusing a 9-year-old girl a few year… --- ## [Here's one coin that I will not be adding to my collection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-one-coin-that-i-will-not-be-adding-to-my-collection/1028596)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-one-coin-that-i-will-not-be-adding-to-my-collection/1028596 "2026-03-25T20:41:53Z")
I’ve got to boast for a second–I’ve got a pretty impressive challenge coin collection (90+ IIRC). But I will not be adding this one! Tripler Nope. :enraged\_face: --- ## [When the Store Brand is Better than the Name Brand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-store-brand-is-better-than-the-name-brand/1028488)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-store-brand-is-better-than-the-name-brand/1028488 "2026-03-25T20:38:26Z")
I have been indulging in Great Value Fudge Tracks ice cream for about 6 months. I have it for my dessert every evening. It is the most delicious ice cream. The ice cream is a rich, dark chocolate with huge, thick ribbons… --- ## [Is there a term that describes (Western) music that lacks the traditional call-and-response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-that-describes-western-music-that-lacks-the-traditional-call-and-response/1027749)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-that-describes-western-music-that-lacks-the-traditional-call-and-response/1027749 "2026-03-25T20:26:33Z")
I’m talking about music that is similar to this. There’s a melody and a tone, and the transition between notes isn’t random or jarring, so it’s not anathema to Western ears. Nor is it, for lack of a better choice of word… --- ## [What are your thoughts on this school assignment (kids dress as famous Missourians - even some pretty bad ones)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-school-assignment-kids-dress-as-famous-missourians-even-some-pretty-bad-ones/1028649)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-school-assignment-kids-dress-as-famous-missourians-even-some-pretty-bad-ones/1028649 "2026-03-25T20:10:21Z")
Mrs. H is BFF’s with the local third-grade teacher here in our little Missouri Ozarks town. Every year she does this thing where the kids research and do a presentation on a famous Missourian, and then participate in a “… --- ## [What do you consider to be "meddling" by a sports owner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-consider-to-be-meddling-by-a-sports-owner/1028681)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-consider-to-be-meddling-by-a-sports-owner/1028681 "2026-03-25T19:10:22Z")
Much ado is often made about “meddle-some” sports owners, most notably Jerry Jones, but also guys like Woody Johnson, Dan Snyder, James Dolan, etc. What would you consider to be “reasonable input” and what would be “med… --- ## [On picayune factual matters in court (better explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-picayune-factual-matters-in-court-better-explained-in-op/1028728)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-picayune-factual-matters-in-court-better-explained-in-op/1028728 "2026-03-25T18:22:36Z")
During his trial, Afroman was put on the stand. The prosecutor\* asked him, “In the year 2000, did you release ‘And Then I Got High’?” Afroman corrected him and said, “‘Because I Got High,‘ yes.” I know that the best cou… --- ## [Should corporations be prevented from getting too big?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-corporations-be-prevented-from-getting-too-big/1027998)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-corporations-be-prevented-from-getting-too-big/1027998 "2026-03-25T16:21:07Z")
Assuming a society is generally operating under a capitalistic framework with some regulations, should that society try to limit the size of corporations? Say, through soft caps like progressive corporate tax rates up to… --- ## [Man seriously injured at Coca-Cola plant is told he's now useless, gets fired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-seriously-injured-at-coca-cola-plant-is-told-hes-now-useless-gets-fired/1028726)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-seriously-injured-at-coca-cola-plant-is-told-hes-now-useless-gets-fired/1028726 "2026-03-25T15:49:35Z")
Also of note, this guy had been working for the same Coca-Cola bottling plant in Alberta for 35 years! He had repeatedly warned supervisors and maintenance staff about defects in a 907 kg overhead sliding door, but noth… --- ## [Men: khaki trousers, suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-khaki-trousers-suggestions/1027465)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-khaki-trousers-suggestions/1027465 "2026-03-25T15:13:27Z")
I’m looking for good quality at a great price. Pleated front, or not, I like them both. Got any suggestions? Links appreciated. Thanks in advance! I recently lost some weight and mine no longer fit me. --- ## [Eddie Izzard as Hamlet, and every other character in the play. Seen it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-as-hamlet-and-every-other-character-in-the-play-seen-it/1028735)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-as-hamlet-and-every-other-character-in-the-play-seen-it/1028735 "2026-03-25T14:56:51Z")
In case you haven’t heard, Suzy Eddie Izzard (her preferred name now) is touring a production of Hamlet in which she plays all 23 characters. She and her brother Mark started working on it two years ago, and brought it t… --- ## [Chardon School Shooter Sentencing Hearing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chardon-school-shooter-sentencing-hearing/1028490)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chardon-school-shooter-sentencing-hearing/1028490 "2026-03-25T14:49:39Z")
Why wasn’t Chardon School shooter TJ Lane immediately held in contempt of court and escorted out when, at his sentencing hearing, he took off his dress shirt to reveal he was wearing a tshirt with KILLER written on it? O… --- ## [Fargo S4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s4/826991)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s4/826991 "2026-03-25T14:28:18Z")
Fargo S4 is a go, set in the early Fifties and starring Chris Rock: ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Is Happening With Chris Rock Starring – TCA – Deadline Here’s the S3 thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=823… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=118&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=120&state=muted)