# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1328 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1329 --- ## [How \*should\* college admissions work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-college-admissions-work/942479)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-college-admissions-work/942479 "2021-09-29T06:59:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from Kids have too much homework! Hasn’t this argument been around forever?: I think it’s obvious that the current system of college admissions is broken. It’s created a vicious-circle escalat… --- ## [Mixed paint, how long staying mixed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-paint-how-long-staying-mixed/951435)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-paint-how-long-staying-mixed/951435 "2021-09-29T05:53:23Z")
Mother-in-law had a tub/shower taken out and replaced with shower for the lower step over height. Contractor was supposed to be finished last Friday but due to one of his workers showing covid symptoms he was unable to f… --- ## [Product categories no longer advertised on TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-categories-no-longer-advertised-on-tv/951136)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-categories-no-longer-advertised-on-tv/951136 "2021-09-29T04:33:58Z")
I was thinking of individual brands and brand categories that I used to see on TV all the time but never do anymore. For instance, what made it cross my mind this latest time is something made me think of Rolled Gold pr… --- ## [Movie/TV stars who stepped away from the limelight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-stars-who-stepped-away-from-the-limelight/948997)
**Author:** [@Uniqueorn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uniqueorn)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-stars-who-stepped-away-from-the-limelight/948997 "2021-09-29T03:29:44Z")
Are there any movie/TV stars that said something like “I’ve made enough money for a lifetime, now I will go back to working in theater.” or something like that? I understand that in order to make it in the entertainment … --- ## [What is the English word for a human with a naturally occurring vagina?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-english-word-for-a-human-with-a-naturally-occurring-vagina/950861)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-english-word-for-a-human-with-a-naturally-occurring-vagina/950861 "2021-09-29T00:58:19Z")
Or a naturally occurring penis? Or XX chromosomes, or XY chromosomes? I firmly support trans gendered rights. But we need to pick a word. --- ## [What does the Texas law prohibiting most abortions actually do? Couldn't people bring suits before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-texas-law-prohibiting-most-abortions-actually-do-couldnt-people-bring-suits-before/950006)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-texas-law-prohibiting-most-abortions-actually-do-couldnt-people-bring-suits-before/950006 "2021-09-28T23:53:55Z")
My understanding of the new law is that it allows anybody to bring suit against people helping a person get an abortion in Texas. It doesn’t guarantee they will prevail. But, what is actually new here? Can’t people alrea… --- ## [Celebrities who have a surprising spouse or girl/boyfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-a-surprising-spouse-or-girl-boyfriend/949213)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-a-surprising-spouse-or-girl-boyfriend/949213 "2021-09-28T22:56:26Z")
From time to time i come across some article about some celebrity who have a surprising boy or girlfriend. Last i read was that Fisher Stevens dated Michelle Pfeiffer from 89-92. How was that possible ? Hehe im sure hes… --- ## [What major film has the most convicted criminals in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-major-film-has-the-most-convicted-criminals-in-it/951484)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-major-film-has-the-most-convicted-criminals-in-it/951484 "2021-09-28T22:38:28Z")
I was just reminded of the existence of Who’s Your Caddy? from 2007, a film that’s noteworthy for having Jeffrey Jones in a major role just 5 years after he plead “No Contest” to child pornography charges, and it was exe… --- ## [Remote one way backup in Windows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-one-way-backup-in-windows/951539)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-one-way-backup-in-windows/951539 "2021-09-28T21:37:31Z")
I have several computers that are otherwise identical, and I want to automatically backup certain files on each to a central repository. The files on the computers will not be identical. I have tried this with OneDrive b… --- ## [Who Cut Their teeth on A Commodore 64?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-cut-their-teeth-on-a-commodore-64/232834)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-cut-their-teeth-on-a-commodore-64/232834 "2021-09-28T21:14:55Z")
Inspired by another thread, who actually learnt their computer skills on a Commodore 64? I had one that didn’t have a disc drive- it had to be loaded via a tape. Even the simplest programme took twenty minutes. … --- ## [Why wouldn't I be able to see a poster's profile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wouldnt-i-be-able-to-see-a-posters-profile/951540)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wouldnt-i-be-able-to-see-a-posters-profile/951540 "2021-09-28T20:17:07Z")
Thought I just saw something on this but I couldn’t find it. I’m not talking about the card that says “User Profile Hidden”, I’m talking about no card at all when you click the user name. Actually, you can see it start t… --- ## [Are the microchips in cars fundamentally different than the microchips in smartphones and game consoles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-microchips-in-cars-fundamentally-different-than-the-microchips-in-smartphones-and-game-consoles/942407)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-microchips-in-cars-fundamentally-different-than-the-microchips-in-smartphones-and-game-consoles/942407 "2021-09-28T19:47:28Z")
A debate started in this thread about the viability of using recycled chips from PCs, smartphones and other advanced electronics to replace the dependence of car manufacturers on custom built silicon. So I figured I’d … --- ## [Civil asset forfeitures (MPSIMS version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-asset-forfeitures-mpsims-version/951456)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-asset-forfeitures-mpsims-version/951456 "2021-09-28T19:00:04Z")
There’s a 2017 thread in Great Debates on civil asset forfeitures. Rather than sharing this in GD, I want to post it in MPSIMS. They is just ‘Hey, look what’s in the news again.’ For Pearsons and Store, the governm… --- ## [Wavelengths of light are in which direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wavelengths-of-light-are-in-which-direction/951029)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wavelengths-of-light-are-in-which-direction/951029 "2021-09-28T18:42:30Z")
I’ve asked this kind of thing before, but I’m trying again. Textbooks show the wavelength measured along the path of travel, like N-S if it’s traveling north. So, the light is traveling north toward the screen in a mic… --- ## [Crime in Mexico, jailed in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crime-in-mexico-jailed-in-the-us/951516)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crime-in-mexico-jailed-in-the-us/951516 "2021-09-28T18:41:33Z")
This is not about the guy who murdered his family. This case involves an American suspect and a Mexican victim and happened in Mexico. I’m adding the link to an article about an awful crime that happened in Tijuana. The… --- ## [So the biggest serial arsonist/killer in America is pacific gas and energy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-biggest-serial-arsonist-killer-in-america-is-pacific-gas-and-energy/951300)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-biggest-serial-arsonist-killer-in-america-is-pacific-gas-and-energy/951300 "2021-09-28T18:25:12Z")
Wow, I knew they’d been in trouble for some of the wildfires the past few years but 86 counts of involuntary manslaughter ? and there’s even more… note there’s a rather extensive list of everything they’ve pled guilty… --- ## [The Witness philosophy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witness-philosophy/951338)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witness-philosophy/951338 "2021-09-28T18:24:56Z")
If you haven’t played, it’s best to go in knowing nothing, so maybe don’t read on. Also, this post is kind of tangential to the game so it might be better in GD, but seems all game related things go here. I’m a bit lat… --- ## [Why does coop not provide kitchen or closet flooring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-coop-not-provide-kitchen-or-closet-flooring/951472)
**Author:** [@doreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doreen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-coop-not-provide-kitchen-or-closet-flooring/951472 "2021-09-28T18:19:53Z")
My son is on a waiting list for an income-restricted coop, and now that he’s high enough to view apartments, I’ve noticed that the viewing paperwork says the housing company doesn’t supply window coverings, stoves , refr… --- ## [Uncomfortable Auto Seat Headrests-Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncomfortable-auto-seat-headrests-why/656301)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncomfortable-auto-seat-headrests-why/656301 "2021-09-28T17:36:48Z")
I mean, some of these things actually tilt your head forward-extremely uncomfortable. Why is this? I remember the SAAB cars of the 1970’s had cage-like headrests-they were a good design 9they didn’t block your backwards … --- ## [The Roman Alphabet and C, K and Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roman-alphabet-and-c-k-and-q/951345)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roman-alphabet-and-c-k-and-q/951345 "2021-09-28T16:34:05Z")
As I am sure you are aware, we can thank the ancient Romans for our (Western) alphabet. But why do we have C, K and Q? They all literally have the exact same sound. (Q is included because it gets its ‘W’ sound only fr… --- ## [Is walking really good for one’s health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-walking-really-good-for-one-s-health/939342)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-walking-really-good-for-one-s-health/939342 "2021-04-11T17:00:18Z")
As many of my friends approach middle age, I noticed quite a few of them have taken up walking as a hobby. Occasionally they’ll even send some media on the health benefits of walking. I assume that there are some psych… --- ## [All this gender talk got me thinking…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-this-gender-talk-got-me-thinking/951489)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-this-gender-talk-got-me-thinking/951489 "2021-09-28T12:52:50Z")
In one of the other threads talk fell to the non-binary. Non-binary folks divide the world into two groups, binary and non-binary. So I guess non-binary are binary after all. :nerd\_face: --- ## [Why do airliner black boxes still exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-airliner-black-boxes-still-exist/922905)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-airliner-black-boxes-still-exist/922905 "2021-09-28T12:43:11Z")
In this day and age wouldn’t it be trivially easy to gather and record flight data and cockpit chatter in real time via satellite or similar? --- ## [Riding on top of elevators... anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-on-top-of-elevators-anyone-else/951354)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-on-top-of-elevators-anyone-else/951354 "2021-09-28T12:15:55Z")
Old memory of college days (mid 80’s). Put elevator one floor below and open the doors with a coat hanger and climb on top. --- ## [The ethics of adapting an old story into a new one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-of-adapting-an-old-story-into-a-new-one/951380)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-of-adapting-an-old-story-into-a-new-one/951380 "2021-09-28T10:36:36Z")
I write. My published opus so far includes one book and maybe 10 or so articles, about half in print and half online. All of these are non-fiction and I am continuing to write things of this kind; however, I have also wr… --- ## [Favorite Movies of 1962?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-movies-of-1962/951394)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-movies-of-1962/951394 "2021-09-28T09:49:01Z")
Birdman of Alcatraz An Autumn Afternoon The Loneliness Of A Long-Distance Runner Il Sorpasso The Sign Of The Leo David And Lisa His Days Are Numbered Knife In The Water Mamma Roma Pitfall Lonely Are The Brave … --- ## [Is Tuskegee really a reason for black Americans to not get the Covid vaccine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tuskegee-really-a-reason-for-black-americans-to-not-get-the-covid-vaccine/950195)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tuskegee-really-a-reason-for-black-americans-to-not-get-the-covid-vaccine/950195 "2021-09-28T08:35:03Z")
I’ve seen the Tuskugee Syphilis Experiment cited in numerous articles as a reason for black American distrust of the U.S. government and the Covid vaccines (and the relatively low vaccination rate of African-Americans - … --- ## [Disposing of books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposing-of-books/951344)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposing-of-books/951344 "2021-09-28T06:09:39Z")
I am in the process of decluttering/downsizing for an eventual retirement move. I have a fair amount of books I wish to not pay to move. My initial thought was donate them all to the library. But a lot of the books I … --- ## [It's not Halloween without an inappropriate "Sexy" costume, now, is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-halloween-without-an-inappropriate-sexy-costume-now-is-it/951355)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-halloween-without-an-inappropriate-sexy-costume-now-is-it/951355 "2021-09-28T05:51:31Z")
No, of course it isn’t. (SFW) --- ## [How to tell if a ladder is still good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-a-ladder-is-still-good/951059)
**Author:** [@kk\_fusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kk_fusion)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-a-ladder-is-still-good/951059 "2021-09-28T04:09:09Z")
The ladder in question. This was in the shed when we moved into the house. There is no label or anything to tell when it was built. All I know is that the previous owner got it before 2007 (that’s when he died). Already… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1327) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1329)