# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1266 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1267 --- ## [What questions to ask? Workplace injury care long into future, company now pushing back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-questions-to-ask-workplace-injury-care-long-into-future-company-now-pushing-back/955644)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-questions-to-ask-workplace-injury-care-long-into-future-company-now-pushing-back/955644 "2021-12-07T21:50:12Z")
What questions should I be asking? What issues should I be thinking about? I have a respiratory injury from workplace chemical exposure about 35 years ago, with my same current employer. There was an official determinat… --- ## [Solution for Pufferfish Puzzlebox from PuzzleGeniusInc.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-for-pufferfish-puzzlebox-from-puzzlegeniusinc-com/955614)
**Author:** [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-for-pufferfish-puzzlebox-from-puzzlegeniusinc-com/955614 "2021-12-07T21:30:17Z")
Do any of you know how to work the Pufferfish Puzzlebox (manufactured by PuzzleGeniusInc.com)? It’s a puzzle thing where you have to remove a string with wooden balls at each end from a wooden disk where the string pass… --- ## [How does this phone scam work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-phone-scam-work/943997)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-phone-scam-work/943997 "2021-12-07T21:12:40Z")
I got an automated robocall today. I’m virtually certain it was a phone scam but I’m curious how it was supposed to work. It was a recording telling me it was from Amazon. It said somebody just ordered a thousand dollar… --- ## [More Christmas Irritation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-christmas-irritation/955486)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-christmas-irritation/955486 "2021-12-07T20:59:10Z")
Utterly mundane, completely pointless, and I’m not really certain why. My neighbor has put up xmas decor in his yard. An inflatable santa and frosty the snowman among othe miscellaneous bits. Frosty is decked out in h… --- ## [Take a modern invention back in time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-modern-invention-back-in-time/954446)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-modern-invention-back-in-time/954446 "2021-12-07T19:47:48Z")
I was reminded of this by the question regarding technology to react to pandemics. In high school, senior year, we were given in-class essay assignments once either every month, or two weeks, I forget which, but one tim… --- ## [Help me find a non English soccer/football club to follow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-non-english-soccer-football-club-to-follow/953572)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-non-english-soccer-football-club-to-follow/953572 "2021-12-07T19:34:31Z")
Hi everyone For the last ten years or so I have been passionately following Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. That isn’t changing anytime soon, but right now, honestly… It’s really really hard to find bei… --- ## [Can You Make Any Sense Of This Domestic Terrorism Recruitment Flier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-any-sense-of-this-domestic-terrorism-recruitment-flier/955576)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-any-sense-of-this-domestic-terrorism-recruitment-flier/955576 "2021-12-07T18:56:40Z")
This is stapled to a tree by the side of the road near my house, in a conservative county in a red state (Iron County, Missouri). https://ibb.co/XpjL6PR The “12th” reference seems to be to the 12th Amendment, which lays… --- ## [Would you want to work for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-to-work-for-you/955454)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-to-work-for-you/955454 "2021-12-07T18:39:05Z")
So you’ve just got a great job. However, on your first day you’re introduced to your immediate boss: another you. Would you get along? Would it be difficult? (Yes, I realize that I’m skipping an explanation of HOW you co… --- ## [Most Unexpected / Obscure Song Heard In A Restaurant or Other Public Setting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unexpected-obscure-song-heard-in-a-restaurant-or-other-public-setting/639971)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unexpected-obscure-song-heard-in-a-restaurant-or-other-public-setting/639971 "2021-12-07T18:08:14Z")
What completely unexpected or surprising song have you heard in a restaurant, in a store, listening to on-hold music, or somewhere else that plays “piped-in” music or Muzak? I was in Breuggers Bagels last week. Breugge… --- ## [Jupiter's Legacy (Netflix) \[Spoilers after first post\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jupiters-legacy-netflix-spoilers-after-first-post/941653)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jupiters-legacy-netflix-spoilers-after-first-post/941653 "2021-12-07T17:15:15Z")
The complete first season of Jupiter’s Legacy has dropped yesterday. The story follows the emergence of the ‘second generation’ of superheroes, mostly (?) the children of the first generation, who gained superpowers back… --- ## [Apple Pay. Google Wallet. Discuss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-pay-google-wallet-discuss/698130)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-pay-google-wallet-discuss/698130 "2021-12-07T17:02:15Z")
So, what does the incredibly fantastic all-new Apple™ e-pay system Apple Pay® offer that Google Wallet hasn’t for a couple of years? Except that it runs on the newest iPhones? --- ## [Medicare advantage plans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-advantage-plans/955481)
**Author:** [@Dinoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinoguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-advantage-plans/955481 "2021-12-07T16:54:17Z")
What’s with this business with zip codes and Medicare? Sounds like a come on to me, “get all this free stuff if you are eligible by living in the right zip code.” --- ## [Why can't I whistle at certain frequencies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-whistle-at-certain-frequencies/955646)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-whistle-at-certain-frequencies/955646 "2021-12-07T16:11:12Z")
If I try to do a frequency sweep while whistling, I find that there are certain frequencies where I’m unable to whistle. For example, using this online tone generator as a reference, I find that there’s a gap between 15… --- ## [Problem with display: graphics card or screen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-display-graphics-card-or-screen/954785)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-display-graphics-card-or-screen/954785 "2021-12-07T15:26:16Z")
Right now I am using my travel computer; first time I have traveled in 2 years. Since then I have gotten a new laptop, seen the boards convert to discourse, and become a moderator. For travel I use a nearly ten year old… --- ## [If Roe V. Wade is overturned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/955324)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/955324 "2021-12-07T14:35:16Z")
and abortion rights are pushed to the States, and your state banned abortions, would you move to a state that protected abortion rights? poll --- ## [Beware, bad, bad, bad Beck is thinking holiday thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-bad-bad-bad-beck-is-thinking-holiday-thoughts/955015)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-bad-bad-bad-beck-is-thinking-holiday-thoughts/955015 "2021-12-07T14:20:25Z")
Why must we do these things? Have you ever known of or been a kid who got absolutely nothing for Christmas? Is there always one person in the family that everyone wants to gift? (I’m sure you’re not surprised, but it’s … --- ## [Frozen vs canned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-vs-canned/955523)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-vs-canned/955523 "2021-12-07T12:58:05Z")
What is better canned vs frozen? And vice versa? Peas and most veggies I’ve tried clearly seem to be better frozen, if you’re preparing them as they are. Are there dishes for which canned veggies work better? --- ## [How to prevent an omnibus free will topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-omnibus-free-will-topic/955599)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-omnibus-free-will-topic/955599 "2021-12-07T10:56:49Z")
It may be too late already. The most significant rule change promulgated by the late Jonathan\_Chance reads, In the Great Debates category, we have a current topic titled “Lack of Freewill doesn’t mean lack of choice”.… --- ## [Can anybody translate Heads High by Mr. Vegas for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-translate-heads-high-by-mr-vegas-for-me/260568)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-translate-heads-high-by-mr-vegas-for-me/260568 "2021-12-07T07:59:45Z")
I always thought he said “Heads held high, hit them when they’re low” but now I have my doubts. Not that I ever understood the rest of the song. Anybody here fluent in West Indian? --- ## [Quick Q: Compressive Fittings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-q-compressive-fittings/955598)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-q-compressive-fittings/955598 "2021-12-07T03:48:04Z")
My fridge’s water line broke at the compression nut fitting. I bought a new fitting, but how far from the end of the (1/4-in) copper tubing should the ferrule be placed? --- ## [Thoughts on HS/college degree completed with accommodations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-hs-college-degree-completed-with-accommodations/955218)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-hs-college-degree-completed-with-accommodations/955218 "2021-12-07T03:23:57Z")
I do not desire to advance a particular position, but instead seek input in trying to figure out how I perceive something I encounter regularly in my job. My work involves people who claim they are disabled. Some of th… --- ## [Kindle SWYPE text correction weirdness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-swype-text-correction-weirdness/955391)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-swype-text-correction-weirdness/955391 "2021-12-07T03:10:36Z")
I use my kindle to post here and do other text/composition tasks like email. The onscreen keyboard supports swype, which permits you to drag your finger or stylus across the keyboard instead of typing or poking each key … --- ## [Bill Staines, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-staines-rip/955583)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-staines-rip/955583 "2021-12-07T02:57:48Z")
One of my favorite singer-songwriters, I saw Bill in concert many times and enjoyed him every time. Probably his most famous tune https://acousticmusic.com/staines/ --- ## [Mobile app now dumps you into your browser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mobile-app-now-dumps-you-into-your-browser/954468)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mobile-app-now-dumps-you-into-your-browser/954468 "2021-12-07T02:12:47Z")
So … I’ve been using the mobile app on my phone because it was a little easier to navigate in it than in my phone’s browser. A little easier to quote, and to bounce between sites. I just “upgraded” the app, and now it s… --- ## [Would you go to Sea World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-to-sea-world/955547)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-to-sea-world/955547 "2021-12-07T01:23:45Z")
Thinking about a family trip, some members demanded that we avoid Sea World due to their apparently cruel practices. Researching online, it seems there is quite a bit of debate on the topic. But knowing the internet, I… --- ## [Recommend Some Dairy-Free Chocolate Candy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-dairy-free-chocolate-candy/955548)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-dairy-free-chocolate-candy/955548 "2021-12-07T01:03:08Z")
My best friend loves chocolate, but a year or two ago she became lactose-intolerant. I’d like to get her some high-quality, dairy-free chocolate candy for Christmas. There are lots of options out there, and even more “be… --- ## [How Does Striped Toothpaste Work in 2021?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-striped-toothpaste-work-in-2021/955323)
**Author:** [@edwin\_klockars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwin_klockars)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-striped-toothpaste-work-in-2021/955323 "2021-12-07T00:31:34Z")
Cecil has an old column explaining how old toothpaste tubes achieved stripes with a special nozzle. However, as subsequent threads have pointed out, that approach is no-longer used and modern toothpaste achieves stripes… --- ## [Greek Translation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-translation/855636)
**Author:** [@turner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-translation/855636 "2021-12-07T00:16:20Z")
Can anyone translate what this means? My daughter was on a walk and this was on a sidewalk–in Colorado Springs, CO: Αεηιουω Ιηουεαω. Google translate doesn’t do any good. There was also a longer quote(?) but I want to… --- ## [When did the Jews give up burnt offerings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-jews-give-up-burnt-offerings/949801)
**Author:** [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-jews-give-up-burnt-offerings/949801 "2021-12-07T00:13:28Z")
I know that Christian’s believe that Jesus’s death on the cross was the final atonement for sins–past, present, and future. So around 2000 years ago, any former Jew who had become a Christian would no longer engage in th… --- ## [Help me figure out what song I heard yesterday. Sounded like Elvis, but wasn't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-song-i-heard-yesterday-sounded-like-elvis-but-wasnt/313522)
**Author:** [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-song-i-heard-yesterday-sounded-like-elvis-but-wasnt/313522 "2021-12-07T00:11:56Z")
I was listening to the classic country station yesterday and I heard a song that I was sure was an Elvis song. Same kind of intro, beat, lyrics, and vocals as a typical Elvis song, but at the end of the play the DJ gave… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1265) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1267)