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**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-lucifer/940383 "2021-08-10T17:13:45Z")
So the hubs and I have started watching Lucifer again, we watched it back when it was just 2 seasons. So … if Lucifer has a demon face he can flash, does Maze also have a demon appearance she can turn on and off and do … --- ## [Which Olympic event do you find the most impressive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-olympic-event-do-you-find-the-most-impressive/947017)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-olympic-event-do-you-find-the-most-impressive/947017 "2021-08-10T16:54:53Z")
It can be either summer or Winter Olympics. Use your own definition of impressive. For me, it’s either the rings or the 110 meter hurdles. Watching the rings just makes me hurt. Sprinting and then somehow levitating ove… --- ## [Hawaiian translation please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaiian-translation-please/948325)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaiian-translation-please/948325 "2021-08-10T16:53:04Z")
What does Rongo say here? --- ## [How are unwanted tattoos erased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-unwanted-tattoos-erased/947727)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-unwanted-tattoos-erased/947727 "2021-08-10T16:49:28Z")
I’m thinking more like large and prominent tattoos on the lower back known as ‘tramp stamps.’ Maybe cool ten years ago, but hard to hide without resorting too much or too little clothing. --- ## [Anyone watch The Deuce on HBO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-deuce-on-hbo/846687)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-deuce-on-hbo/846687 "2021-08-10T16:41:13Z")
The Deuce Story about the pimps, prostitutes, gay bath house scene and pornographers of 1970s Times Square and how they were pushed out by developers and availability of easily available porn on then new VHS. Goes into … --- ## [Was the pacific theater in WW2 mostly between the US and Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-pacific-theater-in-ww2-mostly-between-the-us-and-japan/947809)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-pacific-theater-in-ww2-mostly-between-the-us-and-japan/947809 "2021-08-10T16:25:48Z")
the European War had a lot of combatants but it was mostly Germany vs the USSR from what I know. From what I’ve gathered from documentaries, the pacific theater was mostly the US navy and US marines on one side, and the… --- ## [The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report is Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intergovernmental-panel-on-climate-change-sixth-assessment-report-is-out/948296)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intergovernmental-panel-on-climate-change-sixth-assessment-report-is-out/948296 "2021-08-10T16:20:30Z")
Brief summary: Summary Report for Policymakers: Technical Summary at: The full report: All reports at: Basically I expect these reports to be taken seriously in only a few countries (European mostly) and given … --- ## [Apathy over Trump's Power Grab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apathy-over-trumps-power-grab/948028)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apathy-over-trumps-power-grab/948028 "2021-08-10T15:48:33Z")
No other thread seems quite appropriate for this. I saw it and agree with it wholeheartedly --- ## [Right-of-Way question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-of-way-question/948123)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-of-way-question/948123 "2021-08-10T14:29:23Z")
Two lane road, one lane in each direction. Two cars are heading towards each other, in opposite directions (in their respective lanes). Car A has enough time and space to make a left turn (into a side street or driveway)… --- ## [Cool Olympic Trivia (2021)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-olympic-trivia-2021/948357)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-olympic-trivia-2021/948357 "2021-08-10T12:42:04Z")
Enjoyed these obscure points, so thought you might too. --- ## [Truthiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truthiness/947880)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truthiness/947880 "2021-08-10T12:36:39Z")
I vaguely recall encountering the word ‘truthiness’ for the first time during the 2008 Presidential election, but I gather the term predated that event. Can anyone provide a good definition of the term, or better, prime… --- ## [A Long Time Ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-time-ago/945057)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-time-ago/945057 "2021-08-10T11:39:33Z")
The Phantom Menace is now older than Star Wars was when The Phantom Menace came out. --- ## [93-95 octane engine using 87 gasoline, how worried should I be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/93-95-octane-engine-using-87-gasoline-how-worried-should-i-be/948241)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/93-95-octane-engine-using-87-gasoline-how-worried-should-i-be/948241 "2021-08-10T10:07:57Z")
My mother was driving my car recently and decided to helpfully fill up the tank, unfortunately, she didn’t consult me first and topped it off with 87 octane instead of the 93-95 that the engine needs. How big an issue is… --- ## [Windows on the estate of bad bad bad Beck!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-on-the-estate-of-bad-bad-bad-beck/948270)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-on-the-estate-of-bad-bad-bad-beck/948270 "2021-08-10T06:30:13Z")
How or what has not been determined. But 2 naughty boys broke the downstairs bathroom window. As Mr. Wrekker worships at Home Depot on Sunday mornings I showed him the disaster. He set out, after measuring, to get a n… --- ## [Job title: "Innovation Director"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-title-innovation-director/947293)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-title-innovation-director/947293 "2021-08-10T03:55:01Z")
Long story made short: Someone who participated in a recent local event works for a hospital here, and that is his job title. I had never heard of such a thing, so I Googled it, and in short, it’s a person who “sets th… --- ## [Talk to me about race walking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-race-walking/948132)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-race-walking/948132 "2021-08-10T03:51:16Z")
Race walking has been a thing for thirty years. People used to make fun of it, and so guess some still do. Fifty kilometres is a pretty long walk. My understanding is that one foot has to be in contact with the ground… --- ## [Toilet "creature" from Paranormal Caught on Camera S04E11 - it's just a friggin' snake, right? (video link included)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-creature-from-paranormal-caught-on-camera-s04e11-its-just-a-friggin-snake-right-video-link-included/948342)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-creature-from-paranormal-caught-on-camera-s04e11-its-just-a-friggin-snake-right-video-link-included/948342 "2021-08-10T03:17:50Z")
I love my Mom more than anything or anyone on Earth, but she’s pretty credulous. I was talking to her and she was talking about what a strange creature they showed on “Paranormal Caught on Camera”. So I found it and… w… --- ## [Dice games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dice-games/533779)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dice-games/533779 "2021-08-10T01:56:19Z")
I’m going on a long trip with the kids and due to packing room, I’m not bringing anything big with, but I have room for 10d6. My co-worker is going to teach me Farkle, but what are some other fun games to play with dice? … --- ## [Physics of forces in skateboarding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-of-forces-in-skateboarding/948254)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-of-forces-in-skateboarding/948254 "2021-08-10T01:50:08Z")
In park or vert skateboarding, the riders are able to go as long as they like without putting down a foot. The flatland/street people have to push the board around, but these people are imparting unequal forces, overcomi… --- ## [Black hole formation question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-hole-formation-question/948263)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-hole-formation-question/948263 "2021-08-10T00:01:59Z")
Once a large enough star expends the fuel needed to sustain equilibrium, how fast will that star collapse into a black hole? Days, weeks, years? I’m trying to picture what it would look like to witness that. --- ## [Nitpick Car chase scenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpick-car-chase-scenes/948203)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpick-car-chase-scenes/948203 "2021-08-09T22:01:56Z")
This one of my favorites. Some might say it is the first modern car chase. But that Charger would have smoked the Mustang. The stunt drivers have said they had to hold back on the Charger to make the sce… --- ## [What was that one decision that completely changed your life around when you were young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-one-decision-that-completely-changed-your-life-around-when-you-were-young/947708)
**Author:** [@PozhanPop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PozhanPop)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-one-decision-that-completely-changed-your-life-around-when-you-were-young/947708 "2021-08-09T20:23:09Z")
Mine was the decision to get married. I was young, had no job and was coerced into it by a relative I could not say no to. I lost all faith in people after that : ) --- ## [Who Was the Most Powerful Bureaucrat in American History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-powerful-bureaucrat-in-american-history/939069)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-powerful-bureaucrat-in-american-history/939069 "2021-08-09T19:10:54Z")
I was just reading a review of a book by a couple crackpots that Fauci was. This is ridiculous considering the poor response to Covid by the Trump administration and that Fauci was mostly ignored by the Trump administra… --- ## [Exporting marijuana from the US to Mexico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exporting-marijuana-from-the-us-to-mexico/948245)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exporting-marijuana-from-the-us-to-mexico/948245 "2021-08-09T19:02:15Z")
This was actually predicted some time back, so it’s not really a surprise, at least not to me. In fact, I mentioned it in a post several years ago. I’d give a link, but couldn’t find the thread. --- ## [Random Olympic pittings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-olympic-pittings/947428)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-olympic-pittings/947428 "2021-08-09T18:52:06Z")
I am not pitting Simone Biles herself because I don’t know what is going on but I wish all these commentators would stop saying how wonderful she was to cheer her team on. Now given that she says it wasn’t a physical in… --- ## [Do you offset your personal carbon emissions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-offset-your-personal-carbon-emissions/948112)
**Author:** [@Delayed\_Reflex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delayed_Reflex)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-offset-your-personal-carbon-emissions/948112 "2021-08-09T18:12:51Z")
I know there are all sorts of possible issues with carbon offsetting programs, mainly not being sure whether your money is actually contributing towards a reduction in emissions (I think this article has a pretty good su… --- ## [Red Dead Online.....is it any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-online-is-it-any-good/948316)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-online-is-it-any-good/948316 "2021-08-09T18:12:39Z")
I made Judge Roy Bean (The old version), but am still in the tutorial. Can I play without having to do combat with every jerk who happens to run across me? --- ## [Know of any good places to post controversial topics, especially for anti-Pit people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-of-any-good-places-to-post-controversial-topics-especially-for-anti-pit-people/947179)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-of-any-good-places-to-post-controversial-topics-especially-for-anti-pit-people/947179 "2021-08-09T17:57:16Z")
I’m not flouncing or encouraging anyone to flounce. There’s a small group of people telling everyone that some of what goes on here is bigoted, racist, sexist. etc. and that the people espousing those views need to go,… --- ## [The Journey (pictures, long af)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-journey-pictures-long-af/945194)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-journey-pictures-long-af/945194 "2021-08-09T17:55:36Z")
(OK, so I’m writing this after about ½ of this is done – peeps, this is long. As in “I had to end it with a photo montage or risk hitting 7,000 words” long. (Oh, yeah, there are pictures.) I break it up into multiple pos… --- ## [Quoting rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-rules/948188)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-rules/948188 "2021-08-09T17:37:24Z")
In a locked thread, we were reminded about the rule about altering quotes, as follows: \[bolding added\] There seems to be a sense among the mods that it technically violates the bolded portion if I quote part of a pers… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1371) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1373)