# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1357 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1358 --- ## [The pluplural](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pluplural/949386)
**Author:** [@ALOHA\_HATER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ALOHA_HATER)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pluplural/949386 "2021-08-26T14:56:46Z")
Two farthings = One Ha’penny. Two ha’pennies = One Penny. Three pennies = A Thrupenny Bit. Two Thrupences = A Sixpence. Two Sixpences = One Shilling, or Bob. Two Bob = A Florin. One Florin and One Sixpence = Half a Crow… --- ## [When and why did \[insert food trend\] become a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-insert-food-trend-become-a-thing/949177)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-insert-food-trend-become-a-thing/949177 "2021-08-26T14:14:14Z")
Recent threads about Mac n cheese and Arugula got me wondering about how some things start popping up on menus all over town. Couple more examples I have noticed: Aioli. The gourmets among us might differ, but it is f… --- ## [Why are serious therapists or counselors so hard to find?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-serious-therapists-or-counselors-so-hard-to-find/949388)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-serious-therapists-or-counselors-so-hard-to-find/949388 "2021-08-26T13:49:42Z")
I’ve seen a number of therapists or counselors for a mental disorder (OCD) and other issues over the years. And unfortunately, they almost always had nothing to offer but trite, shallow stuff like “Close your eyes, take … --- ## [JMS being considered as Doctor Who showrunner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jms-being-considered-as-doctor-who-showrunner/949414)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jms-being-considered-as-doctor-who-showrunner/949414 "2021-08-26T10:11:13Z")
How EPIC would this be? I know, I know, discussions don’t mean much, but doggone it … --- ## [Recommend some “girl drinks”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-girl-drinks/947679)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-girl-drinks/947679 "2021-08-26T05:56:57Z")
You remember, that Kids In the Hall sketch where the guy was an alcoholic, but only drank Blue Hawaiian, so he was a Girl Drink Drunk! :tropical\_drink: I’m going on a mini-vacation soon, and I want to have some festive c… --- ## [Morbid question: At what speed does it become impossible to hold on to the outside of an airplane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morbid-question-at-what-speed-does-it-become-impossible-to-hold-on-to-the-outside-of-an-airplane/949038)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morbid-question-at-what-speed-does-it-become-impossible-to-hold-on-to-the-outside-of-an-airplane/949038 "2021-08-26T05:42:13Z")
The Afghans who clung to the outside of the C-17 during takeoff probably had no clue how fast an airplane flies and thought it was like holding on to the outside of a bus or train. Within a few seconds of takeoff, the tw… --- ## [Police Details](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-details/949439)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-details/949439 "2021-08-26T03:31:14Z")
I’m having a stone wall built, and the city is making us get a police detail because the bobcat will be on the sidewalk. Mass is (I believe) the only state that does not allow civilian flaggers. It’s been an issue here f… --- ## [Mortgage Lump Sum Payoff Calculator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-lump-sum-payoff-calculator/949505)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-lump-sum-payoff-calculator/949505 "2021-08-26T02:44:32Z")
Anyone know of an online calculator that will show how much interest I would save if I payed off my mortgage right now in one lump sum? I am probably using incorrect search terms, but all the calculators that I am findi… --- ## [Topic Playlist! (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-1/839647)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-1/839647 "2021-08-26T02:20:48Z")
Topic Playlist! Like the Movie Marathon thread, 10 songs with something in common, 10th one chooses new topic. First Topic: Songs about money (duplicate title OK!) Big Money - Rush --- ## [What Is This Portuguese/Brazilian Term Of Endearment? (Sounds like "Ma-MAU")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-portuguese-brazilian-term-of-endearment-sounds-like-ma-mau/949488)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-portuguese-brazilian-term-of-endearment-sounds-like-ma-mau/949488 "2021-08-26T01:03:15Z")
In this video, the older guy (Brazilian) calls the younger guy (his nephew) something that sounds like “Ma-MAU” or “Mo-MAU.” That’s not the younger man’s name - I know this because he addresses another younger man (anoth… --- ## [The Nancy Pelosi appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nancy-pelosi-appreciation-thread/827907)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 865\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nancy-pelosi-appreciation-thread/827907 "2021-08-26T00:28:11Z")
It’s funny how she was, merely a few months ago, even more of a super bitch than Hillary Clinton, facing an intra-party revolt from political outsiders who were certain she was an old hag who had no place in politics. B… --- ## [Rod Serling's "Patterns" (1956) \[and 1955\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rod-serlings-patterns-1956-and-1955/949514)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rod-serlings-patterns-1956-and-1955/949514 "2021-08-25T23:12:09Z")
I just saw this on TCM. It’s one things that put Serling on the map as a writer. Just a rundown, in case you’ve never seen it: Walter Ramsie/Ramsey: CEO of a company that his father had founded. An amoral bean-counte… --- ## [1 in 5 Americans were born after 9/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-in-5-americans-were-born-after-9-11/949508)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-in-5-americans-were-born-after-9-11/949508 "2021-08-25T22:14:12Z")
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for a long time… I was curious how many Americans weren’t even around since my sister didn’t know why we were there to begin with. In 2019 22% of the population was 18 or younger.… --- ## [Wow. Kids Dying in the Old Days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-kids-dying-in-the-old-days/948463)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-kids-dying-in-the-old-days/948463 "2021-08-25T22:11:32Z")
I’ve always known childhood mortality was horrific before the advent of modern medicine, but wow… I was perusing Wikipedia, and came across a list of the children of US Presidents. Every single presidential family lost… --- ## [I found the secret to losing weight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-secret-to-losing-weight/949153)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-secret-to-losing-weight/949153 "2021-08-25T21:29:17Z")
I’ve been losing 2 pounds a week by avoiding non-olive oils. I simply don’t buy any product that contains any oil in the ingredients aside from olive (or coconut) oil. Also, I don’t buy any package of food that contain… --- ## [Name One, ONE Song That Just Chokes You Up From Within The Last 20 Years: No "Cat's Cradle" Covers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-one-one-song-that-just-chokes-you-up-from-within-the-last-20-years-no-cats-cradle-covers/948570)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-one-one-song-that-just-chokes-you-up-from-within-the-last-20-years-no-cats-cradle-covers/948570 "2021-08-25T21:17:08Z")
I will go with this unbelievable version at the Grand Old Opry with Marcus King’s “Goodbye Carolina”. If ya’ll like blues, and you’ve never heard this, you’re doing yourself a disservice. This cat is legit. This song ma… --- ## [Did/do movie-style Kung Fu schools exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-do-movie-style-kung-fu-schools-exist/949513)
**Author:** [@mmmiiikkkeee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmmiiikkkeee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-do-movie-style-kung-fu-schools-exist/949513 "2021-08-25T20:56:45Z")
I’m talking about the “schools” from mostly Chinese kung fu movies from the 70s-90s, for example in The Chinese Connection (Bruce Lee), The Young Master (Jackie Chan), or Warriors Two (Sammo Hung). The common theme is t… --- ## [Is there a non-bigoted reason to be anti-same-sex-marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-non-bigoted-reason-to-be-anti-same-sex-marriage/947222)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-non-bigoted-reason-to-be-anti-same-sex-marriage/947222 "2021-08-25T20:44:22Z")
I have spent my couple decades reading this board as a way to improve myself, and fight my own ignorance. So in the interest of doing that, I refer to this post from kevlaw. I admit, I can’t. But I’m willing to learn… --- ## [Let's write another verse to "Rock N Roll Heaven"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-another-verse-to-rock-n-roll-heaven/949515)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-another-verse-to-rock-n-roll-heaven/949515 "2021-08-25T20:37:19Z")
This thread was inspired by Charlie Watts’ death, but is not limited to that one performer. I’m sure everyone here has heard Alan O’Day’s classic ballad, Rock N Roll Heaven, written ca. 1975 (co-writer, Johnny Stevenson… --- ## ["Nevermind" cover baby Spencer Elden suing Nirvana, alleging child pornography](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevermind-cover-baby-spencer-elden-suing-nirvana-alleging-child-pornography/949519)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevermind-cover-baby-spencer-elden-suing-nirvana-alleging-child-pornography/949519 "2021-08-25T20:36:22Z")
Good grief, he’s 30 years old and has recreated the shoot, clothed, many times since. I personally think he’s broke and doesn’t want to do a GoFundMe. Anyone who would think that picture is sexual has bigger issues, … --- ## [Food you still cook the way your parent made it. (or don't)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-still-cook-the-way-your-parent-made-it-or-dont/949321)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-still-cook-the-way-your-parent-made-it-or-dont/949321 "2021-08-25T19:36:03Z")
I still make meatballs this way ( Mom’s way): 1 lb ground 80/20 ground beef 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 2 eggs brown in frying pan. simmer in jarred spaghetti sauce. I like my meatballs and haver really been impress… --- ## [Nail in Tire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nail-in-tire/949373)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nail-in-tire/949373 "2021-08-25T17:46:04Z")
This is REALLY mundane, but I was pleasantly surprised. This morning I noticed that the “low tire pressure” icon was lit up on my dashboard. I told my husband, he found upon his examination a huge nail in my tire. Of co… --- ## [Marvel's SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Official Teaser Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-spider-man-no-way-home-official-teaser-trailer/949416)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-spider-man-no-way-home-official-teaser-trailer/949416 "2021-08-25T17:34:47Z")
The film’s being released December 17. Link in spoiler box because otherwise it’ll show a screen shot that reveals a bit of info some may not want to know. (of course there’ll be more spoilers if you watch the the trail… --- ## [Downton Abbey movie coming in 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-movie-coming-in-2019/817896)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-movie-coming-in-2019/817896 "2021-08-25T17:12:06Z")
All of the original cast is returning, Julian Fellowes has written the script, and the director of the series’ first episode will direct: --- ## [LOTR: Did the Balrogs enter Middle Earth as monstrous demons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-did-the-balrogs-enter-middle-earth-as-monstrous-demons/949062)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-did-the-balrogs-enter-middle-earth-as-monstrous-demons/949062 "2021-08-25T16:28:04Z")
Correct me if I am wrong: As Maiar (like Gandalf) entered Middle Earth they took a form. Once taken that was it. Only Melkor was able to bounce between forms and even he didn’t do it too often. But, presumably, the M… --- ## [Painting on the wall in Ashraf Ghani's office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-on-the-wall-in-ashraf-ghanis-office/948976)
**Author:** [@Fish\_Cheer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish_Cheer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-on-the-wall-in-ashraf-ghanis-office/948976 "2021-08-25T16:06:00Z")
What is the name of the painting seen in the background in these recent news photos of the Taliban taking over the presidential palace? (scroll down for a better view) What scene is depicted in the painting? I thought th… --- ## [Orange flavor vodka](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-flavor-vodka/949329)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-flavor-vodka/949329 "2021-08-25T15:48:35Z")
There’s a massive display of Deep Eddy Orange vodka in front of me at this bar. Trying to think what you’d mix with it for a good cocktail. Vodka/Soda jumps to mind. I could also see it being mixed with cranberry and yo… --- ## [Question about legality of a famous music biz press photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-legality-of-a-famous-music-biz-press-photo/949296)
**Author:** [@Bananabug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bananabug)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-legality-of-a-famous-music-biz-press-photo/949296 "2021-08-25T15:42:59Z")
As many of us all know about the topless model publicity stunt event where J arvis Cocker of Pulp got heckled by her , Linsey Dawn Mackenzie out on the field during the Pulp vs Blur vs Oasis Soccer 6 charity game event i… --- ## [So Bob Ross. He's a good painter, but he sucks, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bob-ross-hes-a-good-painter-but-he-sucks-right/842690)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bob-ross-hes-a-good-painter-but-he-sucks-right/842690 "2021-08-25T15:38:43Z")
I remember catching Bob Ross on PBS when flipping channels back in the 90s, and being just mesmerized: by his hair, his voice, his application of Prussian Blue and Van Dyke Brown and Sap Green with a two-inch brush to m… --- ## ["Great Books" that no one seems to like...what are we missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-books-that-no-one-seems-to-like-what-are-we-missing/947575)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 459\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-books-that-no-one-seems-to-like-what-are-we-missing/947575 "2021-08-25T15:30:11Z")
–Mods-- If this should be Cafe Society feel free to move There are certain books that we have all been told are classics. They are amazing. Everyone should read them. Yet some few I just cannot figure out for the lif… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1356) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1358)