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**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-small-countries/953787 "2021-11-14T03:33:09Z")
You would think that bigger countries would tend to invade smaller countries throughout history. At least to the point where it becomes hard to govern because of the size. We now have close to 200 countries in the world.… --- ## [Dean Stockwell has died at age 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dean-stockwell-has-died-at-age-85/954059)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dean-stockwell-has-died-at-age-85/954059 "2021-11-14T02:04:13Z")
He has always been around, in the foreground or background. First as a child star, then as a “hippie,” then as Al on Quantum Leap. Appeared in lots of other things, too. He made the final leap, and I hope he is at peac… --- ## [You discover a serial killer lives nearby and her kids go to school with your kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-discover-a-serial-killer-lives-nearby-and-her-kids-go-to-school-with-your-kids/752708)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-discover-a-serial-killer-lives-nearby-and-her-kids-go-to-school-with-your-kids/752708 "2021-11-14T00:59:31Z")
Not a Skaldian hypothesis but a real event. Chateauguay is a suburb of Montreal. Over the weekend, a news reporter was going around to folks in the neighbourhood, asking for their reaction to the news that Karla Homolk… --- ## [Anyone knowledgeable about light bulbs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-knowledgeable-about-light-bulbs/954298)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-knowledgeable-about-light-bulbs/954298 "2021-11-14T00:54:31Z")
I have a bathroom fixture that sits above the medicine cabinet. It has 3 bulb sockets and it came with the Edison type bulbs. They look great but they don’t give enough light I want to replace them but I’m not really su… --- ## [Penis worms were the hermit crabs of their time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-worms-were-the-hermit-crabs-of-their-time/954141)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-worms-were-the-hermit-crabs-of-their-time/954141 "2021-11-13T21:37:56Z")
That’s the headline. It turns out, all it means is that an extinct variety of sea worm shaped sorta kinda like a penis used to live in discarded sea shells. Yawn. But when you phrase it like that it makes me want to sc… --- ## [A question of rent and ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-rent-and-ethics/953818)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-rent-and-ethics/953818 "2021-11-13T20:16:40Z")
ok i occasionally read this q and a column called the moneyist and this popped up Now I have some back story in this type of situation …as when we were in a pinch and in a house mom wouldn’t give up she decided to rent… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Beck was a bad, bad, bad Doper in her early days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-was-a-bad-bad-bad-doper-in-her-early-days/954157)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-was-a-bad-bad-bad-doper-in-her-early-days/954157 "2021-11-13T19:30:08Z")
I opened a suspicious zipfile on my laptop. It was my early days Dope posts. I did this when the board was moving to Discourse. I started reading. Dang, I was stupid, had bad spelling and never shut up. I told a few … --- ## [Supergirl Season 6 \[Final Season\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl-season-6-final-season/938693)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl-season-6-final-season/938693 "2021-11-13T19:28:46Z")
Season 6 of Supergirl is set to premiere on March 30. Note the change in schedule. It will air on Tuesday, after The Flash, replacing Superman and Lois in its timeslot as the latter show goes on spring hiatus. As previou… --- ## [Eyelashes, people! Let's talk cosmetics, tints, extensions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyelashes-people-lets-talk-cosmetics-tints-extensions/952048)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyelashes-people-lets-talk-cosmetics-tints-extensions/952048 "2021-11-13T18:50:34Z")
To begin with an aside, I’m glad I now live in a world where this topic need not be titled something sexist like, “Ladies, help me with my eyelashes.” I don’t care if you are a lady (I personally try to avoid being one).… --- ## [Non-braking Hybrid/EV cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-braking-hybrid-ev-cars/953635)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-braking-hybrid-ev-cars/953635 "2021-11-13T18:34:40Z")
We recently tried out a Tesla and my wife decided that she mostly hates that the car tries to slow down at a fairly hefty rate if you let off the gas any tiny amount, rather than rolling freely, as an IC car does. Are t… --- ## [How do you clear cookies and cache on Safari? Would it also erase your passwords?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clear-cookies-and-cache-on-safari-would-it-also-erase-your-passwords/954268)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clear-cookies-and-cache-on-safari-would-it-also-erase-your-passwords/954268 "2021-11-13T18:17:11Z")
I don’t use Safari as a web browser, but my best friend does, and it’s very important I give her accurate information. How do you clear cookies and cache on Safari, and does it work without erasing your passwords? --- ## [Infrequent stabbing pain — very brief — in eye. Anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infrequent-stabbing-pain-very-brief-in-eye-anyone-else/838538)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infrequent-stabbing-pain-very-brief-in-eye-anyone-else/838538 "2021-11-13T15:19:55Z")
Does this happen to any of you, or to someone you know? A few times a year, maybe roughly every 3 to 5 months, I get a sudden, very brief, stab of sharp pain in my eye. It’s like a flash of lightning (the pain is; my vi… --- ## [Can Someone Suggest a LISP Editor (not VLISP or Notepad please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-suggest-a-lisp-editor-not-vlisp-or-notepad-please/953858)
**Author:** [@Ficer67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ficer67)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-suggest-a-lisp-editor-not-vlisp-or-notepad-please/953858 "2021-11-13T15:04:47Z")
I just bought a copy of progeCAD, and I need a lisp editor. VLISP is an AutoCAD product and I don’t want to use it. Until something better comes along, I am using wordpad. So, can someone suggest a good LISP editor? T… --- ## [John Gruden resigns as coach for being a bigot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-gruden-resigns-as-coach-for-being-a-bigot/952480)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-gruden-resigns-as-coach-for-being-a-bigot/952480 "2021-11-13T14:15:54Z")
I haven’t seen any threads about this, although it’s a huge topic in the news. John Gruden, who had a 10 year contract to be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders (for $10 million per year) - and who had a reputation … --- ## [What is up with Southwest Airlines pilots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-southwest-airlines-pilots/953801)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-southwest-airlines-pilots/953801 "2021-11-13T13:41:52Z")
In March of 2021, there was that hot mic incident, where a Southwest pilot was caught heaping abuse on Silicon Valley and the bay area in general - called us "goddamn liberal fucks” and “fucking weirdos.” He also slamm… --- ## [Which world's fair is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-worlds-fair-is-this/954270)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-worlds-fair-is-this/954270 "2021-11-13T06:59:49Z")
Nm, i figured it out. --- ## [Is there a rig that would let me regularly switch out two computers with two monitors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-rig-that-would-let-me-regularly-switch-out-two-computers-with-two-monitors/954120)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-rig-that-would-let-me-regularly-switch-out-two-computers-with-two-monitors/954120 "2021-11-13T05:52:04Z")
I work from home on a work-issued Dell laptop, and never use my personal PC for work. My work laptop gets connected to a work-issued Dell docking station like this one: The cable that runs from the docking station to t… --- ## [Asian American groups accuse Harvard of racial bias in admissions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-american-groups-accuse-harvard-of-racial-bias-in-admissions/720183)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 541\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-american-groups-accuse-harvard-of-racial-bias-in-admissions/720183 "2021-11-13T05:07:21Z")
A coalition of Asian American groups filed a federal complaint against Harvard University Friday alleging the school engaged in “systemic and continuous discrimination” against Asian Americans during its admissions pro… --- ## [Profile question pt. 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question-pt-18/954262)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question-pt-18/954262 "2021-11-13T04:23:31Z")
In my profile summary, what does “\_\_d read time” and “\_\_d recent read time” mean? --- ## [Can you please identify the Disney movie in this clip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-please-identify-the-disney-movie-in-this-clip/954264)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-please-identify-the-disney-movie-in-this-clip/954264 "2021-11-13T04:10:54Z")
When I was a kid, there was an advertisement that played after the VHS copy of Disney’s Robin Hood that I had, called “Walt Disney and You”. I want to see most of these movies, or have already seen them. But one of the… --- ## [Snarky\_Kong has been suspended for 3 days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-kong-has-been-suspended-for-3-days/954267)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-kong-has-been-suspended-for-3-days/954267 "2021-11-13T03:18:23Z")
Snarky\_Kong has received a three day suspension after breaking multiple rules when starting this Pit thread, including insulting a poster outside the Pit, using insulting names in a Pit thread title, and wishing death on… --- ## [Calvinball 2021 Tournament of Absolute Champions of the Universe!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvinball-2021-tournament-of-absolute-champions-of-the-universe/944145)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvinball-2021-tournament-of-absolute-champions-of-the-universe/944145 "2021-11-13T01:15:42Z")
Muggy hot Saturday afternoon! Time for the annual Calvinball championship. The winner will, once again, receive a perfectly cromulent misopterator with all the attachments (even the blue one). Let the games begin! P… --- ## [Veterans Day Observance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterans-day-observance/953975)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterans-day-observance/953975 "2021-11-13T00:28:54Z")
As we Americans all know, most of our single day observances are celebrated on a Monday; Columbus Day, Presidents’ Day, etc. In Illinois, Lincoln’s Birthday is celebrated on whatever day is actually his birthday. That’… --- ## [It's Veteran's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-veterans-day/954203)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-veterans-day/954203 "2021-11-13T00:11:41Z")
Thanks to all vets, and don’t worry about not being able to bank or use government services- those people are all off honoring you. I’m sure that makes you feel better. Maybe someday you can get a day off while they work… --- ## [Glad I got that Sh\*t out of my system, Mod censors 3rd Qtr SDMB Poker Thread Title, @PokerStars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glad-i-got-that-sh-t-out-of-my-system-mod-censors-3rd-qtr-sdmb-poker-thread-title-pokerstars/588236)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glad-i-got-that-sh-t-out-of-my-system-mod-censors-3rd-qtr-sdmb-poker-thread-title-pokerstars/588236 "2011-11-04T03:39:24Z")
Titled should have included “Didn’t think I was that F\*cked” But we got modded. (screw the mouseover) For those in the know, this is the thread for our third quarter. For those not in the know, there is a group of us f… --- ## [Belarus: I pit the lack of outrage over over this outrage!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belarus-i-pit-the-lack-of-outrage-over-over-this-outrage/942859)
**Author:** [@QMatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QMatic)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belarus-i-pit-the-lack-of-outrage-over-over-this-outrage/942859 "2021-11-12T23:06:08Z")
A rogue state forces an international flight to divert to Minsk so they can arrest a journalist. This is atrocious yet the only mention I can find on the SD is a small mention in The Great Ongoing General Aviation Thread … --- ## [Post CF and on-going Trump outrages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-cf-and-on-going-trump-outrages/933746)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 730\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-cf-and-on-going-trump-outrages/933746 "2021-11-12T20:52:02Z")
Now that the c-fuck is well and truly over, we still need a place to hurl invective at the loser former president, since, like a case of herpes, he is never going away. I propose this thread to take over where the the ea… --- ## [A medical question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-medical-question/954195)
**Author:** [@Nightfall1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightfall1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-medical-question/954195 "2021-11-12T19:45:11Z")
Hi teeming millions. I have a question. You eat food, your body uses what it needs and gets rid of what it doesn’t need, be that five hours down the road, ten hours, fifteen hours, whatever time your body is set up for. … --- ## [How do band members get "fired"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-band-members-get-fired/938195)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-band-members-get-fired/938195 "2021-11-12T19:37:27Z")
Most recent example I remember is Lindsey Buckingham getting fired from Fleetwood Mac, but it’s something that happens from time to time. The majority of the (most important?) band members disagree with one guy over this… --- ## [Sports figures with appropriate names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-figures-with-appropriate-names/951393)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-figures-with-appropriate-names/951393 "2021-11-12T19:03:40Z")
I’m pretty sure we’ve done this in the past, but I thought maybe it’s high time to do it again. I’m currently watching the Lions game, and one of the few bright spots in their season so far has been new running back D’An… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1286) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1288)