# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1373 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1374 --- ## [Outside of the US, what music is associated with Olympics programs on TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-the-us-what-music-is-associated-with-olympics-programs-on-tv/948306)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-the-us-what-music-is-associated-with-olympics-programs-on-tv/948306 "2021-08-09T17:35:22Z")
If you watched any Olympic coverage in the US in the past 35 years or so, at some point you heard either Arnaud’s “Bugler’s Dream” or Williams’ “Olympic Fanfare and Theme.” What songs would I expect to hear if I were wa… --- ## [This week's Luann: watch out for those brownies!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-luann-watch-out-for-those-brownies/730410)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-luann-watch-out-for-those-brownies/730410 "2021-08-09T17:26:47Z")
This may not end well… --- ## [Fixing up an old aluminum cake plate (is spraypaint safe?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-up-an-old-aluminum-cake-plate-is-spraypaint-safe/108967)
**Author:** [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-up-an-old-aluminum-cake-plate-is-spraypaint-safe/108967 "2021-08-09T17:13:46Z")
So my grandmother moved into a nursing home. So all her old stuff is up for grabs. So I, as the youngest one in the family and the only one who doesn’t already own everything she needs, get to take what I want and sell… --- ## [How does Mrs. Doubtfire hold up to modern scrutiny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-mrs-doubtfire-hold-up-to-modern-scrutiny/947882)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-mrs-doubtfire-hold-up-to-modern-scrutiny/947882 "2021-08-09T16:57:18Z")
Mrs. Doubtfire came out when I was 11, and it was, I believe, my first experience seeing Robin Williams in a live-action film. And I thought it was hilarious. But a lot of the humor, naturally, came from the fact that a… --- ## [Won't "vaccine passports" affect poorer/"blacker" people more (a la Voter ID)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wont-vaccine-passports-affect-poorer-blacker-people-more-a-la-voter-id/947986)
**Author:** [@LauderdaleFort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LauderdaleFort)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wont-vaccine-passports-affect-poorer-blacker-people-more-a-la-voter-id/947986 "2021-08-09T16:30:58Z")
Given that poor people and African Americans and Hispanics have lower vaccination rates that whites or Asian, won’t vaccine passports end up being racially biased? How can we defend having such a document if voter ID wa… --- ## [When is the beginning of the "modern era" to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-beginning-of-the-modern-era-to-you/947998)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-beginning-of-the-modern-era-to-you/947998 "2021-08-09T16:10:37Z")
Just thought about this (as I do from time to time). Now, I’m not talking about a historian’s definition. I’m talking about what is the earliest to you that you think of as society that you can see and think of as somet… --- ## [Any idea what kind of uniform this is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-kind-of-uniform-this-is/948170)
**Author:** [@Fish\_Cheer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish_Cheer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-kind-of-uniform-this-is/948170 "2021-08-09T15:56:15Z")
Photo Year is 1943, location probably Berlin, Germany Thanks! --- ## [Small musical coincidences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-musical-coincidences/944786)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-musical-coincidences/944786 "2021-08-09T15:34:52Z")
Have you ever had an experience where by pure coincidence, the music you’re listening to just happens to be the prefect soundtrack for what’s happening at that moment? Years ago, actually over a decade ago now, I had to… --- ## [Top Secret Hiding Spots And List Of Hiding Spots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-secret-hiding-spots-and-list-of-hiding-spots/947623)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-secret-hiding-spots-and-list-of-hiding-spots/947623 "2021-08-09T15:33:04Z")
Do you hide money, jewelry, common every day items? Are you good at finding unusual hiding spots? Do you sometimes forget where those hiding spots are ? Should you make a list of those too secret hiding spots just in … --- ## [A formidible Azerbaijani chopping tool!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-formidible-azerbaijani-chopping-tool/947284)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-formidible-azerbaijani-chopping-tool/947284 "2021-08-09T15:04:34Z")
I’ve been watching this YouTube video set in a very rural, traditional kitchen in Azerbaijan. The woman is making some homey dishes and chopping stuff with this mind-blowing cleaver. One side is smooth for chopping onio… --- ## [Is this scam unusual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-scam-unusual/709852)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-scam-unusual/709852 "2021-08-09T14:50:36Z")
My mother received a call saying she had won a new laptop. I expected them to ask her for a credit card or something, but all they wanted was an email address, and tried to get her to meet with them in Little Rock (four … --- ## [Am I an INTJ or ISTJ type of personality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-intj-or-istj-type-of-personality/948294)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-intj-or-istj-type-of-personality/948294 "2021-08-09T14:47:11Z")
Maybe this is more for some sort of specialized MBTI forum or reddit, but I tried there (I’m copying the text from it) and didn’t get an answer, so maybe someone here knows. I’ve been doing MBTI tests for a few years fr… --- ## [How high before the sky turns black?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-before-the-sky-turns-black/442406)
**Author:** [@Engywook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Engywook)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-before-the-sky-turns-black/442406 "2021-08-09T11:17:53Z")
This has probably been done before… but not since search was available. My apologies if it’s a chestnut. A number of questions about what one would actually see as one approaches space: How high above sea level does t… --- ## [Dimly remembered shows on network launches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dimly-remembered-shows-on-network-launches/938313)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dimly-remembered-shows-on-network-launches/938313 "2021-08-09T11:07:15Z")
OK, this is gonna take a while to get to the point but stay with me: There is a YouTube video of the most paused Star Trek moments and the thumbnail is Beverly Crusher and Deanna Troi in leotards doing yoga stretches. Hu… --- ## [Italy will require vaccination proof for cafes, taxis, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italy-will-require-vaccination-proof-for-cafes-taxis-etc/947703)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italy-will-require-vaccination-proof-for-cafes-taxis-etc/947703 "2021-08-09T07:29:16Z")
Do Dopers think European policies requiring proof of vaccination to enjoy daily activities - restaurants, bars, etc. are sensible? Possible in the US? Balance individual and community rights? --- ## [What kind of American accent does this podcaster have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-american-accent-does-this-podcaster-have/947487)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-american-accent-does-this-podcaster-have/947487 "2021-08-09T02:02:53Z")
Lately I’ve been listening to the Court Junkie podcast. It’s a great podcast if you like the true crime genre. I’m curious about the podcaster’s accent. She says she is in the Chicago area, though not whether she gre… --- ## [Living Alcatraz inmates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-alcatraz-inmates/828033)
**Author:** [@Hingle\_McCringleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hingle_McCringleberry)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-alcatraz-inmates/828033 "2021-08-09T00:48:44Z")
How many inmates are living as of Jan 2019? The prison closed in 1963 with 1576 inmates registered, a few being repeats. I’ve done some research and found between 13 and 25 living inmates: 575 TIPPETT, ELLIS MATTHEW 24 … --- ## [Music City Grand Prix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-city-grand-prix/948256)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-city-grand-prix/948256 "2021-08-09T00:53:32Z")
What a Farce! 20 laps in and already about 20 crashes. Red Flagged right now. Let’s just hope they cancel the whole thing. Who thought this was a good idea? Track too narrow, too bumpy, too stupid. This ain’t racing. T… --- ## [Stocking up on MMPs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stocking-up-on-mmps/947856)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stocking-up-on-mmps/947856 "2021-08-09T00:29:44Z")
Since even our out-of-US MMPers haven’t started us yet, maybe I should. :slight\_smile: Life in the 2020s so far has been quite weird, and has probably changed some things permanently for all of us. I’ve noticed that my … --- ## [New post on old topic Breast Cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-post-on-old-topic-breast-cancer/948220)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-post-on-old-topic-breast-cancer/948220 "2021-08-08T23:34:16Z")
So I was just diagnosed with breast cancer, small tumor doctor think it was caught in time, but still worrisome. Lumpectomy scheduled next week. Sigh, never thought it would happen to me. --- ## [Things to do while vacationing in (mid) Tennessee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-while-vacationing-in-mid-tennessee/948187)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-while-vacationing-in-mid-tennessee/948187 "2021-08-08T23:10:33Z")
I will be vacationing in Tennessee soon and I’m looking for family-friendly activities. We will have two young’uns with us, ages 3 and 5. Preferably outdoors on account of the pandemic you may have read about. We will b… --- ## [Do you know your pet's birthday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-pets-birthday/947967)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-pets-birthday/947967 "2021-08-08T17:35:08Z")
Most of our critters over the years have been rescues. Sometimes they came with health records listing a date of birth, but mostly it’s been “We think he’s about X years old.” Our oldest cat is in that category - he’s e… --- ## [why are frogs/toads climbing on my windows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-frogs-toads-climbing-on-my-windows/697161)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-frogs-toads-climbing-on-my-windows/697161 "2021-08-08T13:15:54Z")
Living in Ann Arbor. Many evenings this summer (after dark), wife and I have noticed frogs or toads climbing on our windows. It’s been a relatively cool/damp summer this year, which might explain their tendency to roam… --- ## [What was the Khmer Rouge's goal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-khmer-rouges-goal/948227)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-khmer-rouges-goal/948227 "2021-08-08T09:38:27Z")
I’m watching The Killing Fields on TCM tonight. One thing that strikes me: the Khmer Rouge government doesn’t want intellectuals, or anybody who knows how to do anything other than plant seeds and pick plants. It kills… --- ## [Becks bad bad bad observations of the Laffolympics. (err...the Tokyo Olympics 2020, see I knew it was '20, I pay attention to the fine details in these matters)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becks-bad-bad-bad-observations-of-the-laffolympics-err-the-tokyo-olympics-2020-see-i-knew-it-was-20-i-pay-attention-to-the-fine-details-in-these-matters/948138)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becks-bad-bad-bad-observations-of-the-laffolympics-err-the-tokyo-olympics-2020-see-i-knew-it-was-20-i-pay-attention-to-the-fine-details-in-these-matters/948138 "2021-08-08T07:41:14Z")
Ok, straight up Synchronized Artistic swimming is just creeeeeee-ppy. I’m sorry. Couldn’t watch it. I liked the horse dancing(dressage). I particularly like the horsies cool ear hats. Am I’m crazy or isn’t skateb… --- ## [Evidence of Genetic Modification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-of-genetic-modification/948052)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-of-genetic-modification/948052 "2021-08-08T06:42:37Z")
Just looking for a straight up-or-down on the assertion made in the recent publication about the Covid-19 origin: Dr. Ralph Baric, assisted in creating a method to leave no trace of genetic modification as early as 200… --- ## [How do you identify, gender-wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-identify-gender-wise/948004)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-identify-gender-wise/948004 "2021-08-08T05:28:29Z")
I’m not trying to be annoyingly nosy, and those who know me know I will likely forget your details before I finish reading your post. Just humor an old man. I’ll start it out: dropzone male --- ## [What unexpected effect have you experienced from the pandemic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-unexpected-effect-have-you-experienced-from-the-pandemic/948207)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-unexpected-effect-have-you-experienced-from-the-pandemic/948207 "2021-08-08T05:15:57Z")
Whether you’ve had COVID or not, I think we’ve all experienced effects that have surprised us. Mine has been dreaming. At the start, I had many intense nightmares that I think were stress induced. Lately I’ve had much mo… --- ## [NSEW: How far have you been in each cardinal direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsew-how-far-have-you-been-in-each-cardinal-direction/587135)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsew-how-far-have-you-been-in-each-cardinal-direction/587135 "2021-08-08T05:07:52Z")
My travels have been within the USA except for Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The extremes have been: West to Texas, South to Sarasota, Florida, East and North to points in Maine. Maximum distance from my current address… --- ## [At Last! Sharks with Lasers, for Real! ..Oh, wait...Zebrafish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-sharks-with-lasers-for-real-oh-wait-zebrafish/948171)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-sharks-with-lasers-for-real-oh-wait-zebrafish/948171 "2021-08-08T04:18:17Z")
At the 2021 Biophotonics Congress they presented a paper on implanting tiny lasers in Zebrafish. But not because it was cool. They were using them to measure heart rates. Maybe they’ll eventually move on to monitoring … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1372) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1374)