# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=119&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [Cognition questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cognition-questions/1028817)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cognition-questions/1028817 "2026-03-29T15:49:34Z")
I’ve seen the cognition test trump is so proud of taking that towards the end of the test it asks the person to count backwards by 7. I could not do this to save my life. Am I demented? The rest of the test I’ve seen se… --- ## [Songs to keep our spirits up in dark times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-keep-our-spirits-up-in-dark-times/1027215)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-keep-our-spirits-up-in-dark-times/1027215 "2026-03-29T14:43:33Z")
When the human race gets me down, music comes to the rescue. I love songs that fire my spirit in dark times, so let’s share. First of all, support the Singing Resistance of Minneapolis, who are taking their collective v… --- ## [Trying to find my old friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-my-old-friends/1028856)
**Author:** [@CaptC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-my-old-friends/1028856 "2026-03-29T13:33:04Z")
Hello y’all. I haven’t posted here in probably 10-20 years, maybe longer. I was a regular, mostly on this here gaming board. I am trying to get in contact with some of the friends I made here years ago. Users SeniorB… --- ## [The science of poop!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-poop/1028842)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-poop/1028842 "2026-03-29T13:08:58Z")
I had a Dr. years ago who was a little bit obsessed with the science behind poop. He was the best Dr. I have ever had by far. He really appreciated my interest in his obsession, and we had some great conversations. If yo… --- ## [Poster @mundane\_super\_hero is banned for threats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-mundane-super-hero-is-banned-for-threats/1028860)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-mundane-super-hero-is-banned-for-threats/1028860 "2026-03-29T05:26:59Z")
Following up on the suspension @miller issued to @Mundane\_Super\_Hero in this thread: This is a serious, bright line, inta-ban offense per the TOS: Threats. Threats of any kind against the SDMB, STM, or their affilia… --- ## [A college for "tradwives"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-college-for-tradwives/1028829)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-college-for-tradwives/1028829 "2026-03-29T03:26:20Z")
I genuinely wondered if this should go somewhere in P&E or not, but decided against it, since you can want to follow a “traditional” lifestyle and not be politically conservative (in the MAGA sense of the word. It’s unsu… --- ## [Can you guess what Bruce Dern movie I just finished watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-bruce-dern-movie-i-just-finished-watching/1028850)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-bruce-dern-movie-i-just-finished-watching/1028850 "2026-03-29T03:12:24Z")
And I don’t mean one he just happened to be in-He starred in this one, and he was bull goose loony fun! --- ## [Increase skaters spin rate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-skaters-spin-rate/1027658)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-skaters-spin-rate/1027658 "2026-03-29T01:19:29Z")
If a skater added weight bands to there wrists, would this increase their spin speed if they could draw their hands in at the same speed as without the weights? If it worked. Would it violate any current rules of the fig… --- ## [Who are some famous people from your state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-some-famous-people-from-your-state/1028651)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-some-famous-people-from-your-state/1028651 "2026-03-29T00:14:25Z")
Every year Mrs. H’s friend, a third grade teacher, has the kids research a famous Missourian, and every year the same handful of names comes up: Walt Disney, Omar Bradley, Edwin Hubble, etc. I, however, was born and rai… --- ## [Two children at once or a year apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-children-at-once-or-a-year-apart/1028762)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-children-at-once-or-a-year-apart/1028762 "2026-03-28T21:12:45Z")
Imagine a fantastical scenario where you and your partner desire two children. Resources, health, time, etc. aren’t an issue. In this scenario would you prefer if you had both children at the same time (twins) or a year … --- ## ["Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration" (California)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artillery-shell-detonated-over-interstate-5-during-marines-celebration-california/1024105)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artillery-shell-detonated-over-interstate-5-during-marines-celebration-california/1024105 "2026-03-28T20:11:43Z")
Not finding a thread on this, but it seems important to me. “Mishap”?? :face\_with\_monocle: A 155-millimeter shell fired during a live-fire demonstration for the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleto… --- ## [North korea executes students for watching Squid games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-executes-students-for-watching-squid-games/1027491)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-executes-students-for-watching-squid-games/1027491 "2026-03-28T18:40:30Z")
I don’t know of this belongs here, feel free to move. Per the New York Post, and other sites: North Korea is executing schoolchildren for watching South Korean TV shows and listening to K-Pop, including Netflix’s hit se… --- ## ['Losing your stomach' feeling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-your-stomach-feeling/1028795)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-your-stomach-feeling/1028795 "2026-03-28T17:44:23Z")
You know that feeling when you go over a hill fast in a car or in a roller coaster? According to BBC Science: "In that moment, your organs don’t ‘fall’ at the same rate as the rest of your body. You then experience a mo… --- ## [Geography is apparently a lost art, sorry, skill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geography-is-apparently-a-lost-art-sorry-skill/1028118)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geography-is-apparently-a-lost-art-sorry-skill/1028118 "2026-03-28T17:34:23Z")
I recently read a blog on Microsoft Edge, where poster stated “In & Out opening in the East Coast” exact headline. Turns out they were referring to new location in Tennessee–when did they become “East Coast”? East of Mis… --- ## [Starfleet Academy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-academy/1021470)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-academy/1021470 "2026-03-28T16:38:30Z")
Trailer for the new series. I’m apprehensive about it because it is a direct spinoff of the loathsome Discovery, but maybe it might be okay. --- ## [Talk to me about Café Bustelo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-cafe-bustelo/1015583)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-cafe-bustelo/1015583 "2026-03-28T16:06:26Z")
It’s “Espresso Dark” coffee. Insanely cheap. Now, I’m no coffee snob. My typical blend is half Folger’s decaf/ half Dunkin’ Medium. Bought ground, mixed well, made into cold brew. Nummy as hell. So- is Café Bustelo TH… --- ## [James Tolkan has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-tolkan-has-died/1028840)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-tolkan-has-died/1028840 "2026-03-28T15:34:07Z")
“Jesus, didn’t that guy ever have hair?” Marty McFly Good actor. I enjoyed the intensity of some of his characters. --- ## [How do I find someone very good at painting miniatures to hire to paint one I have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-someone-very-good-at-painting-miniatures-to-hire-to-paint-one-i-have/1028797)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-someone-very-good-at-painting-miniatures-to-hire-to-paint-one-i-have/1028797 "2026-03-28T14:30:25Z")
I have a miniature to paint (just one). It is Spock’s shuttle from the original Star Trek movie. You can see it here as the little tan model next to the Enterprise: (I can get closer shots if needed.) I want it t… --- ## [Quadruple Amputee Shoots and Murders While Driving -How?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quadruple-amputee-shoots-and-murders-while-driving-how/1028723)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quadruple-amputee-shoots-and-murders-while-driving-how/1028723 "2026-03-28T13:20:49Z")
This guy supposedly murdered his passenger with a gun while driving his Tesla. How is such a thing possible? He is also a Cornhole champion, so there has to be some video of this guy out there doing things --- ## [Alan Ritchson (Reacher) beats up neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-ritchson-reacher-beats-up-neighbor/1028731)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-ritchson-reacher-beats-up-neighbor/1028731 "2026-03-28T12:22:23Z")
I sympathize with the neighbor. There’s nothing more miserable than having my peaceful morning ruined by kids on small, loud motorcycles ripping up and down the street. Over and over again. For hours! They’ve put me thr… --- ## [Ray Davies and Moby get into it over Lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-davies-and-moby-get-into-it-over-lola/1028734)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-davies-and-moby-get-into-it-over-lola/1028734 "2026-03-28T08:52:27Z")
So recently Moby critized the Kinks song Lola as transphobic and Ray Davies has responded starting a proper pop star beef over it. Admittedly I’m always going to be team Ray in this match up (as long as Ray Davies has… --- ## [Eiffel pronunciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eiffel-pronunciation/1028732)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eiffel-pronunciation/1028732 "2026-03-28T05:00:24Z")
I was just watching a video about Gustav Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower. And I noticed the narrator was pronouncing his name ee-fell rather than eye-full, which is the pronunciation I’ve always heard. Is ee-fe… --- ## [Hereditary peers will no longer sit in the House of Lords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hereditary-peers-will-no-longer-sit-in-the-house-of-lords/1028354)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hereditary-peers-will-no-longer-sit-in-the-house-of-lords/1028354 "2026-03-28T03:32:31Z")
Per the Guardian and the BBC, the Lords have agreed to a bill already passed by the Commons which eliminates the right of hereditary peers to sit in Parliament, following up on the 1999 legislation which greatly reduced … --- ## [Anyone here watch the 60 minutes episode on Havana Syndrome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-watch-the-60-minutes-episode-on-havana-syndrome/999704)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-watch-the-60-minutes-episode-on-havana-syndrome/999704 "2026-03-28T03:15:09Z")
Pretty scary stuff. Russia might be involved, or not. These people are all coming down with severe symptoms, and there’s no cure or treatment for it. --- ## [Tell me about your OTR Microwave -- Black only (not Black Stainless)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-otr-microwave-black-only-not-black-stainless/1028010)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-otr-microwave-black-only-not-black-stainless/1028010 "2026-03-28T03:11:18Z")
We’re looking to replace our microwave. Seems everybody does stainless steel and black stainless steel for colors these days, and regular black not so much….or at least not in the ones that Consumer Reports rates highly… --- ## [Number of biscuits vs cooking time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-biscuits-vs-cooking-time/1028687)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-biscuits-vs-cooking-time/1028687 "2026-03-28T01:21:12Z")
Prepared frozen biscuits (out of a bag) for biscuits and gravy this morning. The cooking instructions said to preheat the oven to 375 degrees, place on an ungreased baking sheet 2” apart, and then the baking instruction… --- ## [Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts dies at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dash-crofts-of-seals-and-crofts-dies-at-85/1028798)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dash-crofts-of-seals-and-crofts-dies-at-85/1028798 "2026-03-28T00:47:28Z")
Get Closer, Diamond Girl and Summer Breeze were huge hits for Seals and Crofts. I still have the two songs on my phone. I never listened to their albums. Jim Seals died June 6, 2022. RIP --- ## [Choctaw Nation puts the kibosh on a proposed ICE facility in Durant, OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choctaw-nation-puts-the-kibosh-on-a-proposed-ice-facility-in-durant-ok/1028831)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choctaw-nation-puts-the-kibosh-on-a-proposed-ice-facility-in-durant-ok/1028831 "2026-03-27T23:55:10Z")
Good for them! TL : DR - ICE wanted a former Big Lots distribution warehouse for their use, and the Choctaw Nation blocked them in every way. Good for them! --- ## [I object to this mod note in the "Alan Ritchson beats up neighbor" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-to-this-mod-note-in-the-alan-ritchson-beats-up-neighbor-thread/1028827)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-to-this-mod-note-in-the-alan-ritchson-beats-up-neighbor-thread/1028827 "2026-03-27T23:42:34Z")
Here: I was in the process of exiting that thread and hoping to never hear of it again, but this renewed scrutiny I think involves some misinterpretation. The poster said “he could have killed the guy”, which is absol… --- ## [Amateur home chefs: what dish have you made once but will \*never\* do again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amateur-home-chefs-what-dish-have-you-made-once-but-will-never-do-again/1007532)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amateur-home-chefs-what-dish-have-you-made-once-but-will-never-do-again/1007532 "2026-03-27T23:10:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Amateur home chefs: what dish have you never attempted, that you want to try soon?: Reading the thread, I realized I have more-or-less actually cooked everything that I wanted to try for m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=118&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=120&state=tracking)