# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1296 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1297 --- ## [Let's help pick Facebook's new name!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-help-pick-facebooks-new-name/952955)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-help-pick-facebooks-new-name/952955 "2021-11-05T02:51:15Z")
Any suggestions? For a name, I mean… :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [The Campground (A MDS story)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-campground-a-mds-story/953669)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-campground-a-mds-story/953669 "2021-11-05T00:56:35Z")
Authors note: This is a companion piece to this thread about my family business. It can be read as a stand alone, or in conjunction with the original thread. I’m placing it as its own thread because, frankly, I want a wi… --- ## [Is there any truth to the "cow skull lying in the desert" trope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-truth-to-the-cow-skull-lying-in-the-desert-trope/953586)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-truth-to-the-cow-skull-lying-in-the-desert-trope/953586 "2021-11-04T23:57:20Z")
We’ve all seen it. The image of a desert or “badlands”-type landscape in the American Southwest or other Wild West or pioneer-related location. Among the cacti, sand, dry soil, etc. one or more cow (or perhaps buffalo) s… --- ## [Getting ratings of local contractors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ratings-of-local-contractors/953436)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ratings-of-local-contractors/953436 "2021-11-04T23:43:54Z")
I need to hire an electrician. How can I get ratings of ones I can find? Usually, I get recommendations from friends. But the electricians. my friends use are all too busy to take on new customers. I used to look contra… --- ## [SDMB shout-out in NYT op-ed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shout-out-in-nyt-op-ed/951574)
**Author:** [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shout-out-in-nyt-op-ed/951574 "2021-11-04T22:36:12Z")
Ross Douthat, Instagram Is Adult Entertainment (New York Times, 9/28/21): A key problem with social media, from this perspective, isn’t just its online-ness but its scale. As Chris Hayes puts it in a recent essay for T… --- ## [What programs should go on your personal "Comfort TV Channel"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-programs-should-go-on-your-personal-comfort-tv-channel/953312)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-programs-should-go-on-your-personal-comfort-tv-channel/953312 "2021-11-04T22:19:27Z")
Continuing the discussion from I'm rewatching every episode of Columbo: If you could set up your own Comfort TV channel (you probably can – we have the technology), what shows would you put on it? --- ## [MLB 2021 Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2021-playoffs/951930)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2021-playoffs/951930 "2021-11-04T20:33:34Z")
We begin tonight with Yanks at Red Sox. (8pm ET on ESPN) The good news for all those that hate both these teams is one of their seasons end tonight. Myself, Go Yanks. Winner plays Tampa. (Thursday FS1, 8pm ET) Whit… --- ## [All Tricks, No Treats (October Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-tricks-no-treats-october-mini-rants/951693)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-tricks-no-treats-october-mini-rants/951693 "2021-11-04T20:04:24Z")
Continuing the discussion from The September of my Rants: It’s still September 30 where I live but on the west side of the Pacific Ocean it’s October 1 so I guess this counts. I live in the Pacific Northwest and especi… --- ## [I pit singing Christians not wearing masks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-singing-christians-not-wearing-masks/921467)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-singing-christians-not-wearing-masks/921467 "2021-11-04T18:49:36Z")
I am now in a house where FOX is on a lot. I am never in the room but sometimes I hear things from another room. Today one of Tucker’s lead stories was about some Christians who were cited, and a couple of them ar… --- ## [American high school football mercy rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-high-school-football-mercy-rule/953589)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-high-school-football-mercy-rule/953589 "2021-11-04T17:45:30Z")
My high school was know more for high SAT scores than winning football teams, but I just saw that they lost a game 91-0. Don’t they have a mercy rule? It’s ridiculous to continue to play a game like that, let the game g… --- ## [For fucks sake, Comedy Central! Enough of The Office already!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-fucks-sake-comedy-central-enough-of-the-office-already/926812)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-fucks-sake-comedy-central-enough-of-the-office-already/926812 "2021-11-04T17:15:49Z")
Almost 24 hours a day, almost every day. Some years back they pulled this shit with That 70’s Show and before that Saturday Night Live. Do their program directors have any data showing this is a solid strategy for keepi… --- ## [The Fat Advantage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fat-advantage/953756)
**Author:** [@civilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/civilis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fat-advantage/953756 "2021-11-04T16:58:35Z")
Two men from the same sunken cruise ship manage to float in their PFDs over several days and nights onto a barren tiny atoll somewhere in the middle of the vast South Pacific ocean. No food (no nearby flora or fauna), no… --- ## [Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/846222)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/846222 "2021-11-04T16:42:13Z")
So, who’s seen this? I stumbled across it on Hulu the other day, and it was enjoyable. I’ll definitely be watching again. \*“Zoey Clarke is a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in the tech world of San Francisco.… --- ## [Can somebody explain to me how the Third Amendment is not incorporated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-to-me-how-the-third-amendment-is-not-incorporated/953710)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-to-me-how-the-third-amendment-is-not-incorporated/953710 "2021-11-04T16:16:37Z")
I was reading a legal article about the doctrine of incorporation and it said that the Third Amendment is not incorporated. Which surprised me. I realize that the Third Amendment isn’t the subject of a lot of case law. … --- ## [NASA picks 3 companies to work on next Moon mission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-picks-3-companies-to-work-on-next-moon-mission/852918)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-picks-3-companies-to-work-on-next-moon-mission/852918 "2021-11-04T16:08:11Z")
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos. They have not done many flights, mostly sub orbital missions. Not sure what the point of a Moon mission is now. Been there, done that. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release… --- ## [Hernia repair today versus 64 years ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hernia-repair-today-versus-64-years-ago/953747)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hernia-repair-today-versus-64-years-ago/953747 "2021-11-04T12:43:42Z")
Ms. Napier had an inguinal hernia repaired yesterday. I had one repaired in 1957 as an infant. I’m just curious how different the procedure is today versus 64 years ago. Hers was done laparoscopically which didn’t exist… --- ## [Complete the Mt Rushmore of \_\_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-mt-rushmore-of-_____/852141)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-mt-rushmore-of-_____/852141 "2021-11-04T12:40:37Z")
Complete the Previous Posters Mt Rushmore of \_\_\_\_ and then start your own Mt Rushmore of For instance if the previous poster said I might reply with Mt Rushmore of Pies: Apple, Rhubarb, Pecan, Pizza Mt Rushmore of… --- ## [Hoarders (tv show) -- Is anyone ever really helped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoarders-tv-show-is-anyone-ever-really-helped/953595)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoarders-tv-show-is-anyone-ever-really-helped/953595 "2021-11-04T02:26:27Z")
So I recently discovered the tv show “Hoarders” on YouTube, and I’ve now watched about four full and a couple partial shows, and I’m wondering if they ever manage to really help anyone? I mean, yeah, in two days the cre… --- ## [Windows 11, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-secure-boot-tpm-2-0/953623)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-secure-boot-tpm-2-0/953623 "2021-11-04T02:22:50Z")
I have a computer that I built myself, currently running Windows 10. I checked to see if it can be upgraded to Windows 11 and it “doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.” Apparently, it doesn’t support S… --- ## [New wireless head-set, now a delay in sound vs pics on vids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wireless-head-set-now-a-delay-in-sound-vs-pics-on-vids/953709)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wireless-head-set-now-a-delay-in-sound-vs-pics-on-vids/953709 "2021-11-04T01:38:53Z")
I bought a new headset today, a Microsoft Modern Wireless unit. And whilst it will be fine for my work (phoning folks through VoIP) it seems to be a dud for watching movies and videos as there is a very slight (but annoy… --- ## [60's Car Culture question (Rewatched American Graffiti)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60s-car-culture-question-rewatched-american-graffiti/953684)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60s-car-culture-question-rewatched-american-graffiti/953684 "2021-11-04T01:28:12Z")
American Graffiti is set in Modesto, CA in 1962 and centered around the car culture of the time. Most of what I saw seemed really accurate for the period, with one possible exception. While “Toad” was lying to impress … --- ## [Oral arguments today in the SCOTUS/New York gun carry case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oral-arguments-today-in-the-scotus-new-york-gun-carry-case/953767)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oral-arguments-today-in-the-scotus-new-york-gun-carry-case/953767 "2021-11-04T00:33:04Z")
Here is the full oral argument: My thought is that it doesn’t look like a huge slam dunk win for the pro-carry side. Kavanaugh and Barrett in particular seem to want to rule very narrowly so as to dunk the consequenc… --- ## [The medium-term political landscape (21-24)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-medium-term-political-landscape-21-24/953750)
**Author:** [@Lantern2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-medium-term-political-landscape-21-24/953750 "2021-11-04T00:07:16Z")
Seems a good time to evaluate the political landscape for the next few years. My thoughts: 1.The fundamentals will probably improve for the Democrats. Covid will subside, supply-chain problems will be resolved lowering … --- ## [First Prophet of Global Warming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-prophet-of-global-warming/953641)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-prophet-of-global-warming/953641 "2021-11-03T23:21:19Z")
This is about global warming specifically, not the currently fashionable “climate change”. Various scientists have been aware of the notion of variations in climate and human influence on that for some time. What I’m won… --- ## [Ridiculous add-ones pushed by car dealers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-add-ones-pushed-by-car-dealers/939712)
**Author:** [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-add-ones-pushed-by-car-dealers/939712 "2021-11-03T23:08:28Z")
Antenna wax Piston reciprocators Tire air freshener Clear pinstriping --- ## [When is a date/time set by email text final?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-date-time-set-by-email-text-final/953731)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-date-time-set-by-email-text-final/953731 "2021-11-03T21:23:05Z")
Basically, how often do you have to go back and forth when making plans? Case in point. I have recurring plans to bike ride with my sister. We do it pretty much on any date that my work does not prevent. A sample com… --- ## [Could everything we know be re-learned by a new generation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-everything-we-know-be-re-learned-by-a-new-generation/953225)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-everything-we-know-be-re-learned-by-a-new-generation/953225 "2021-11-03T21:22:27Z")
Assume everyone over 16 has vanished. Electronic records and videos are still around and available. Could that generation or the next be able to learn how to do everything we can with existing records, books, ect but no … --- ## [One of My Birds Died Tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-my-birds-died-tonight/953491)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-my-birds-died-tonight/953491 "2021-11-03T20:14:02Z")
Sydney the Christmas Cockatiel died tonight as I was taking him to the emergency vet. OF COURSE it was a chilly, damp, rain-filled night because this never happens in nice weather, right? Not sure what got him in the e… --- ## [One of the founders of the GAP Band, Ronnie Wilson, dead at 73](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-founders-of-the-gap-band-ronnie-wilson-dead-at-73/953741)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-founders-of-the-gap-band-ronnie-wilson-dead-at-73/953741 "2021-11-03T19:57:51Z")
Hailing from Tulsa, OK, the three Wilson brothers, Robert, Charlie and Ronnie formed the Greenwood Archer Pine Street Band in the late 60’s. Later renamed the GAP Band, the group went on to have a very successful career… --- ## [Why can't you rent towable aux batteries for electric cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-rent-towable-aux-batteries-for-electric-cars/953519)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-rent-towable-aux-batteries-for-electric-cars/953519 "2021-11-03T19:53:52Z")
Car trip lengths tend to be bimodal, either short around town trips or long haul road trips. This leaves electric cars in an awkward spot where they support both types of trips poorly, either lugging around too much weig… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1295) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1297)