# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1375 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1376 --- ## [Are there any nations that will allow anyone to become a citizen if you join the military](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-nations-that-will-allow-anyone-to-become-a-citizen-if-you-join-the-military/948158)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-nations-that-will-allow-anyone-to-become-a-citizen-if-you-join-the-military/948158 "2021-08-06T16:20:45Z")
I know in the US you can obtain citizenship faster if you join the military. What I’m wondering is are there any nations on earth where anyone from any nation can move there, join the military and obtain citizenship that… --- ## [Are Plastic Parts Inside Engines a Good Idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-plastic-parts-inside-engines-a-good-idea/721444)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-plastic-parts-inside-engines-a-good-idea/721444 "2021-08-06T15:00:46Z")
I ask because a friend just had to have his Jaguar XJ engine overhauled-it seems that the camshaft chains are held by plastic guides that deteriorated, causing the engine to lose valve timing. The replacement parts were… --- ## [Two MS Excel questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ms-excel-questions/948003)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ms-excel-questions/948003 "2021-08-06T14:39:42Z")
Q 1: when I use the search function in Excel I find the highlight/indicator almost invisible and difficult to see in the middle of a spreadsheet. Is there a setting to adjust this so that it is more contrasting and visib… --- ## [Is selective IGA deficiency considered immunocompromised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-selective-iga-deficiency-considered-immunocompromised/948151)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-selective-iga-deficiency-considered-immunocompromised/948151 "2021-08-06T13:25:23Z")
We recently sent a note to my wife’s immunologist, who had been treating her many respiratory symptoms for a few years this topic question. He wrote back to say she should come into the office. I thought it might be a … --- ## [PC or Xbox for Flight Simulator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-or-xbox-for-flight-simulator/946131)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-or-xbox-for-flight-simulator/946131 "2021-08-06T12:55:09Z")
I’ve never been much of a gamer, but the new Microsoft Flight Simulator really looks fun to me. I’ve been waiting for the Xbox version because I don’t have a PC, but now I’m wondering if that’s really the best way to go.… --- ## [What other matches were at the Baer vs Campbell fight on Aug 25 1930](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-matches-were-at-the-baer-vs-campbell-fight-on-aug-25-1930/948134)
**Author:** [@CanTak3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanTak3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-matches-were-at-the-baer-vs-campbell-fight-on-aug-25-1930/948134 "2021-08-06T12:37:33Z")
This famous boxing match is where Cambell died, knocked out by Max Baer. It was mentioned in the movie Cinderella Man and is a fairly famous event in the world of boxing. Now, at most boxing matches there isn’t just one … --- ## [The lottery gods smile on me again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lottery-gods-smile-on-me-again/947781)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lottery-gods-smile-on-me-again/947781 "2021-08-06T11:41:40Z")
Back in 2001, my then wife and I won $250,000 in the Washington state lottery. The winning amount was half a million but there were 2 winning tickets sold. We ran off to the nearest lottery office and collected our share… --- ## [Delivery drone security](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delivery-drone-security/948054)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delivery-drone-security/948054 "2021-08-06T11:28:55Z")
I’m aware that some, such as Amazon, are working on making deliveries via drone. How do they manage to protect the drone and its cargo from capture and theft? --- ## [Where's the insult, Aspenglow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-insult-aspenglow/948122)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-insult-aspenglow/948122 "2021-08-06T11:07:27Z")
This is a formal Warning for disregarding earlier moderator instructions to stop gratuitously insulting everyone in this thread who have offered their opinions to you about the meaning of the phrase “Partner in Crime.” … --- ## [Patrilineal male relative--how far back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrilineal-male-relative-how-far-back/947913)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrilineal-male-relative-how-far-back/947913 "2021-08-06T07:14:34Z")
Suppose a sperm sample at a crime scene is consistent with a person and any “patrilineal male relative.” How far back does that mean? 1 generation? 2? 50? Thanks. --- ## [How will remote-learning university examinations be invigilated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-remote-learning-university-examinations-be-invigilated/849615)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-remote-learning-university-examinations-be-invigilated/849615 "2021-08-06T04:10:21Z")
Hi In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and a switch to remote university courses, how will remote-learning examinations be invigilated? How do remote-learning apps prevent cheating on examinations? I look forward to yo… --- ## [Ladies, \*\*non-sexual\*\* harassment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-non-sexual-harassment/948098)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-non-sexual-harassment/948098 "2021-08-06T03:03:17Z")
Just finished meeting with a corporate client. Their legal counsel wanted some advice on a few cases, mostly boring but one harassment suit stood out since they had dismissed their internal complaint since the complainan… --- ## [The Flash Season 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-7/918964)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-7/918964 "2021-08-06T02:52:41Z")
This is the time we’d normally get teasers coming out for the various Arrowverse shows set to premiere in the fall. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we’re not getting anything new until 2021. The shows haven’t … --- ## [And now we've given up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-weve-given-up/943792)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-weve-given-up/943792 "2021-08-06T02:08:11Z")
Eradication of COVID-19 not to be expected in US. I’m not sure if this is paywalled, if it is, let me know and I’ll snip more. “We as a country are willing to tolerate a certain level of risk and still go about a normal… --- ## [Club Moderno in Max Payne 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-moderno-in-max-payne-3/948111)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-moderno-in-max-payne-3/948111 "2021-08-06T01:09:35Z")
There is a scene in Max Payne where a nightclub named “Club Moderno” is involved. The game is from 2012. I am intrigued by how similar its name and logo is to the vaccine maker Moderna. … --- ## [Chicago park district](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-park-district/948130)
**Author:** [@Doofer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doofer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-park-district/948130 "2021-08-06T00:35:04Z")
Is CEO Kelly an elected position? --- ## [People who publicly litter, in broad daylight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-publicly-litter-in-broad-daylight/946263)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-publicly-litter-in-broad-daylight/946263 "2021-08-06T00:26:49Z")
Earlier today, I was at the gas station, and a woman in a car parked by the entrance emptied out a gift bag, AND THREW THE BAG OUT THE OPEN WINDOW, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. Yes, I’m shouting! So, I picked it up and tossed… --- ## [High school football: Does the team need the players more or the players need the team more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-does-the-team-need-the-players-more-or-the-players-need-the-team-more/948109)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-does-the-team-need-the-players-more-or-the-players-need-the-team-more/948109 "2021-08-06T00:25:05Z")
I have close to zero knowledge of American high school football. Generally, does “demand” work in favor of, or against, the team? (That is to say, is it usually that a spot on the roster is highly coveted, and it’s stud… --- ## [Trying to find a science fiction book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-science-fiction-book/948108)
**Author:** [@phs3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phs3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-science-fiction-book/948108 "2021-08-05T23:22:14Z")
This is embarrassing, because I’m 100% sure I own the book and that it’s on one of my bookcases of science fiction, but I’ve looked through the titles and can’t find it. The book is at least 15, probably more like 20+ y… --- ## [Electronics question - current sensing resistors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electronics-question-current-sensing-resistors/948012)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electronics-question-current-sensing-resistors/948012 "2021-08-05T22:37:33Z")
Amongst my many mental issues, one is that I can’t help fiddling around with electronics. I bought a six port USB charger which has a little display on the front that rotates through the six ports, showing the current b… --- ## [Zahau family v Shacknai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zahau-family-v-shacknai/817240)
**Author:** [@ozziemaland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ozziemaland)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zahau-family-v-shacknai/817240 "2021-08-05T22:10:39Z")
On April 4, 2018, a jury in San Diego County awarded over $5 million in damages to the family of Rebecca Zahau in their wrongful death case against Adam Shacknai. The defendant vowed to appeal. QUESTION: Since 60 days w… --- ## [Personal Ads: "Partner in Crime"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-ads-partner-in-crime/948030)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-ads-partner-in-crime/948030 "2021-08-05T20:10:22Z")
Back when I perused the Personals frequently, I saw a phrase that never made much sense to me, and put me right off: “Looking for a partner in crime.” I never got the appeal of this phrase, and it always struck me as fai… --- ## [Short film contest on NYC children's program Wonderama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-film-contest-on-nyc-childrens-program-wonderama/947262)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-film-contest-on-nyc-childrens-program-wonderama/947262 "2021-08-05T19:57:02Z")
Back in (say) 1972 or so, I remember that Wonderama - a 3-hour long Sunday broadcast children’s variety show from NYC, hosted by Bob McAllister had a short film contest, and broadcast the winners. Am I imagining this… --- ## [Modified Mosquitos - Yea or Nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-mosquitos-yea-or-nay/918526)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-mosquitos-yea-or-nay/918526 "2021-08-05T19:52:46Z")
So Florida is planning on releasing 750m mosquitos in the wild to stop the Egyptian female variety from reaching maturity. The goal is to reduce bites and the spread of diseases like dengue and zika. Critics call it an… --- ## [Bryson DeChambeau out of this world ramblings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryson-dechambeau-out-of-this-world-ramblings/942549)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryson-dechambeau-out-of-this-world-ramblings/942549 "2021-08-05T18:59:33Z")
From BBC Sport: Last year’s lockdown wasn’t spent purely smashing the gym and sinking seven protein shakes a day for Bryson DeChambeau, the American also believes he spotted something unusual in the Texas sky… “three li… --- ## [What would be the best weapon for a persom with mild super strength?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-weapon-for-a-persom-with-mild-super-strength/948053)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-weapon-for-a-persom-with-mild-super-strength/948053 "2021-08-05T18:41:59Z")
If a character had low level super strength (they can lift 1-2 tons) what would be the best real world weapon (besides a firearm) for them to use in fights assuming lethal force isn’t an issue and the weapon won’t break … --- ## [Recommend a password manager to me (Mac/iPhone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-password-manager-to-me-mac-iphone/948000)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-password-manager-to-me-mac-iphone/948000 "2021-08-05T18:00:16Z")
I freely admit I’m late to the party on this. Many accounts and user names for both sensitive and trivial websites. A list of kept clues to the passwords with some duplication among the trivial ones (yes, I know - very p… --- ## [Breaking news: Where does all that water go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-where-does-all-that-water-go/947501)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-where-does-all-that-water-go/947501 "2021-08-05T16:21:50Z")
In the news: Big rainstorms yesterday (July 26) in Utah, southern Nevada, Death Valley, southern California. The deserts, being made of glass-like sand, don’t absorb much water. So it all runs off, producing flash floo… --- ## [MLB: July 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434 "2021-08-05T16:20:18Z")
I’ll start this monthly thread with an interesting question: is there ever a situation where a team would prefer a rainout and the make up 7 inning DH the next day. It is 4 fewer regulation innings for a tired bullpen pl… --- ## [Top 40 doctors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-40-doctors/948046)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-40-doctors/948046 "2021-08-05T15:30:10Z")
The Offspring’s drummer was fired because he wouldn’t get vaccinated. According to him he has underlying issues but apparently couldn’t convince his boss, Doctor of Molecular Biology Dexter Howland, of this. There’s the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1374) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1376)