# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1212 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1213 --- ## [Home improvement- self installing luxury vinyl planking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-improvement-self-installing-luxury-vinyl-planking/957905)
**Author:** [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-improvement-self-installing-luxury-vinyl-planking/957905 "2022-01-30T06:04:02Z")
Last year we had our downstairs remodeled , obviously got the professionals in for that. Now we want to tidy up the upstairs, which, other than a bathroom that needs a real work over, which I will not to, will mostly i… --- ## [The Summary Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-summary-game/958635)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-summary-game/958635 "2022-01-30T03:39:10Z")
This game asks people to summarize a complicated topic in twenty words or less. For example, calculus could be summarized by “what happens to math when things change or are broken into small parts then put back together… --- ## [Lindsay Graham wants a new constitutional amendment to balance budget, rein in nation's spending, make it harder to raise taxes, and harder to raise debt limit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-graham-wants-a-new-constitutional-amendment-to-balance-budget-rein-in-nations-spending-make-it-harder-to-raise-taxes-and-harder-to-raise-debt-limit/958337)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-graham-wants-a-new-constitutional-amendment-to-balance-budget-rein-in-nations-spending-make-it-harder-to-raise-taxes-and-harder-to-raise-debt-limit/958337 "2022-01-30T03:11:08Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sen-lindsey-graham-calls-on-sc-to-support-amendment-to-us-constitution/ar-AAT6rC3?cvid=c1b9aafc100d4be3ef91e030a2524d2f&ocid=winp1taskbar Mind you, this is the same guy who suppor… --- ## [Roku Frenzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roku-frenzy/915129)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roku-frenzy/915129 "2022-01-30T02:31:19Z")
We just got ourselves a Roku television, and I am scanning through all Roku internet channels(or at least I am attempting to-I am up to channel number 725 at this point), and finding some weird shit. Did you know they h… --- ## [Bye Bye Miss American Pie — it hit #1, 50 yrs ago tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bye-bye-miss-american-pie-it-hit-1-50-yrs-ago-tomorrow/957780)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bye-bye-miss-american-pie-it-hit-1-50-yrs-ago-tomorrow/957780 "2022-01-30T01:54:41Z")
A favorite song, Miss American Pie, will hit #1 tomorrow, 50 years ago. I can’t imagine anyone hating this song…? If you have a chance to visit Clear Lake, Iowa, the Surf Ballroom there is an homage to rock & roll histo… --- ## [Spam (plus characters for discourse)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-plus-characters-for-discourse/955558)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-plus-characters-for-discourse/955558 "2022-01-30T01:22:03Z")
The food, not the unwanted messages… So, I tried making a spam and pineapple pizza for the family a while ago. And while I don’t think I want to do pizza again, I really liked the spam, much more than I expected to. So … --- ## [I'm getting a new battery Monday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-new-battery-monday/958091)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-new-battery-monday/958091 "2022-01-30T00:11:53Z")
in the late summer of 2007, I got a pacemaker. The battery was estimated to last for 10 years, but here it is, nearly 14 1/2 and still going, but steadily weakening. So on Monday, they will replace it. I have to get a… --- ## [How to screen capture on a PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-screen-capture-on-a-pc/958575)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-screen-capture-on-a-pc/958575 "2022-01-29T22:42:25Z")
(I hope this is the right forum) Our work uses PC computers so I’m not as familiar with this stuff. I’m a Mac person. On my Mac, if I need to capture a portion of a photo that’s on my screen, I can press shift+command+4… --- ## [US is racing China to recover crashed F35](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-is-racing-china-to-recover-crashed-f35/958539)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-is-racing-china-to-recover-crashed-f35/958539 "2022-01-29T21:29:42Z")
This is a remarkable story… A US F35-C has crashed in the South China Sea and is supposedly “rammed with classified equipment”. Should be interesting to follow this (if it’s possible to follow this story, which it pro… --- ## [Help me find some men's pajamas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-mens-pajamas/958604)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-mens-pajamas/958604 "2022-01-29T21:15:41Z")
I have a pajama set that I bought from Jos. A. Bank quite a while ago. I really like the crisp cotton during the summer. I’m not sure what makes them like that but I think it’s long-staple cotton. The label just says 100… --- ## [Solo: A Star Wars Story seen it thread. (Open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-a-star-wars-story-seen-it-thread-open-spoilers/814746)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-a-star-wars-story-seen-it-thread-open-spoilers/814746 "2022-01-29T21:05:57Z")
Last night I got a chance to see a pre-screening of Solo. I’m not going to post any spoilers in the OP, but feel free after. I thought it was ok, nothing special really. The movie was fun, but it didn’t totally feel lik… --- ## [What do you do when your car crashes through ice on a frozen River and is sinking? Take a selfie, of course!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-your-car-crashes-through-ice-on-a-frozen-river-and-is-sinking-take-a-selfie-of-course/958259)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-your-car-crashes-through-ice-on-a-frozen-river-and-is-sinking-take-a-selfie-of-course/958259 "2022-01-29T20:58:25Z")
Last month I posted a link to a sad story where someone drove into the Niagara River and died with her car stuck on a rock about 20 metres from the edge of the Falls. This month, from north of the border, we have some… --- ## [Why do I sometime hiccup while smoking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-sometime-hiccup-while-smoking/146156)
**Author:** [@Jplacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jplacer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-sometime-hiccup-while-smoking/146156 "2022-01-29T20:56:29Z")
I am a smoker (I know it is a terrible habit) Sometimes, when I smoke outside and it’s cold out, I will hiccup after each drag. I don’t hiccup before or smoke or after, just after I inhale smoke. Any idea why this hap… --- ## [Has RIVER PHOENIX Reincarnated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-river-phoenix-reincarnated/100400)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-river-phoenix-reincarnated/100400 "2022-01-29T20:18:34Z")
It has been about 9 years since the late actor River hoenix shuffled off his mortal coil. I believe his passing was due to too much heroin and cocaine at a Hollywood nightclub (the Viper Room). Anyway, I read once that h… --- ## [Is Old Music Killing New Music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-old-music-killing-new-music/958320)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-old-music-killing-new-music/958320 "2022-01-29T19:44:14Z")
This article in The Atlantic makes interesting points about the popularity of old songs. Does it discount the pandemic? If record companies and radio are too conservative, how strong an argument is this? University ra… --- ## [No men will be dipping their wick in this crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-men-will-be-dipping-their-wick-in-this-crazy/677893)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-men-will-be-dipping-their-wick-in-this-crazy/677893 "2022-01-29T19:39:55Z")
http://witchwind.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/piv-is-always-rape-ok/ I swear you can’t make this stuff up --- ## [How bad is your handwriting these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-your-handwriting-these-days/958577)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-your-handwriting-these-days/958577 "2022-01-29T19:22:01Z")
Running some errands for my dad today, and he doesn’t have a phone that texts, so he called me and I wrote down a list of what he needs. Having typed 99.99% of everything I’ve written for many years now, I was amazed how… --- ## [Is the phrase 'friendly litigation' used by GOP Senator Josh Hawley a standard phrase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-phrase-friendly-litigation-used-by-gop-senator-josh-hawley-a-standard-phrase/942170)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-phrase-friendly-litigation-used-by-gop-senator-josh-hawley-a-standard-phrase/942170 "2022-01-29T18:18:30Z")
Sen. Josh Hawley Scorches Alejandro Mayorkas Is the phrase ‘friendly litigation’ (4.59 min into the video) used by GOP Senator Josh Hawley in an exchange with Alejandro Mayorkas (Secretary of Homeland Secu… --- ## [Workplace problem, seeking advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-problem-seeking-advice/958360)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-problem-seeking-advice/958360 "2022-01-29T18:17:34Z")
I work with a small, tight group. There are three or four of us working on a given day. If someone misses a day (rare), it impacts us significantly. We just hired a new guy. He started three weeks ago and has called in … --- ## [Best PC game controller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pc-game-controller/958590)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pc-game-controller/958590 "2022-01-29T17:54:37Z")
I bought a Logitech controller about a year ago and it worked great up until a few days ago. I feel like if I’m going to spend $80 on a controller it should last more than a year. Any suggestions? --- ## [Australia Day 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-day-2022/958378)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-day-2022/958378 "2022-01-29T17:34:39Z")
G’day! I cordially invite the locals and furriners of any particular abode for that matter, replete with the occasional, odd chilled glass of amber fluid, to post your favourite meme… --- ## ["Downloading" an album from Spotify](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-an-album-from-spotify/958627)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-an-album-from-spotify/958627 "2022-01-29T17:23:02Z")
What does downloading an album or song from Spotify actually do? I assumed that it placed the file on your phone or hard drive sorta permanently, and you could access it thereafter until the end of time. I ask because I… --- ## [Kevin Byrd v. Ray Lamb (Absolute immunity case, eh)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-byrd-v-ray-lamb-absolute-immunity-case-eh/956198)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-byrd-v-ray-lamb-absolute-immunity-case-eh/956198 "2022-01-29T17:21:29Z")
The basics: Kevin Byrd received notice that his ex-GF, the mother of this son, had been in a very bad car accident. He drove to the hospital to see her and then drove to the bar where she and her current BF has been th… --- ## [Are you required to take a new photo for ID when your appearance changes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-required-to-take-a-new-photo-for-id-when-your-appearance-changes/958323)
**Author:** [@mmmiiikkkeee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmmiiikkkeee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-required-to-take-a-new-photo-for-id-when-your-appearance-changes/958323 "2022-01-29T17:15:42Z")
This is the second year I’m growing a beard, and mine gets fairly fluffy and hides the features of the lower half of my face, which are somewhat distinctive, as well as gives my face a different overall shape. My daught… --- ## [The Bidens have a cat! \[Welcome to First Cat Willow\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bidens-have-a-cat-welcome-to-first-cat-willow/958572)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bidens-have-a-cat-welcome-to-first-cat-willow/958572 "2022-01-29T16:18:16Z")
And her name is Willow: --- ## [Terminating A Prisoner's Visitation Rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminating-a-prisoners-visitation-rights/958633)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminating-a-prisoners-visitation-rights/958633 "2022-01-29T16:16:36Z")
It appears that Warren Jeffs was/still is running his cult from prison, at least in part by giving his brothers orders during their visits (cite). Can prison officials just … not allow him to visit his brothers any more?… --- ## [Meet the new job, same as the old job (plus perks!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-job-same-as-the-old-job-plus-perks/958016)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-job-same-as-the-old-job-plus-perks/958016 "2022-01-29T16:05:22Z")
So I have been working as a contract employee for a major Japanese automaker for the last three years and today they formally offered to hire me as a direct employee. Same position in the audio department but with the r… --- ## [Lawrence Livermore (briefly) achieves sustainable fusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-livermore-briefly-achieves-sustainable-fusion/958549)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-livermore-briefly-achieves-sustainable-fusion/958549 "2022-01-29T15:51:38Z")
I expect they used up far more energy than they generated, but it sounds like they achieved a first: they ignited a fusion sequence that was able to sustain itself. --- ## [First book in the series- not so good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-book-in-the-series-not-so-good/958526)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-book-in-the-series-not-so-good/958526 "2022-01-29T15:43:32Z")
A classic example are the first two Discworld books. They are mildly funny parodies of Fantasy tropes, and books. But you would never think that the books would change into a wonderful fantasy series, full of original c… --- ## [Grouping your bookmarks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grouping-your-bookmarks/958584)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grouping-your-bookmarks/958584 "2022-01-29T14:44:03Z")
I have tons of bookmarks so I group them in directories just like we all do. What directories do you have that others might not? For instance, here are some of mine: History - maps and newspapers Automotive Tools Gun… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1211) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1213)