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**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-prisoner-manage-their-estate/947516 "2021-08-01T04:27:58Z")
Suppose a person is arrested and charged with a crime, held without bail, tried/convicted and given a lengthy prison sentence. They own a house (with a mortgage), a couple of vehicles, and have a bank account and some m… --- ## [Country ribs recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-ribs-recipe/947221)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-ribs-recipe/947221 "2021-08-01T04:26:25Z")
I bought some bone-in pork country ribs the other day, totally forgetting that Mr. Middon had takeout barbecued ribs earlier in the week and still has leftovers. Also, we had takeout Chinese food with friends last night… --- ## [USEFUL Covid commercial prospects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/useful-covid-commercial-prospects/947627)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/useful-covid-commercial-prospects/947627 "2021-08-01T03:14:07Z")
Covid commercials are coming out to convince those unvaccinated to get the shot. The problem is the celebrities they chose aren’t likely to convince those that don’t want to get them. At all. But no sane person wants … --- ## [How does engineering professor Frank Incropera pronounce his name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-engineering-professor-frank-incropera-pronounce-his-name/947656)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-engineering-professor-frank-incropera-pronounce-his-name/947656 "2021-08-01T02:26:56Z")
Frank Incropera is a world expert on heat and mass transfer. His work is often cited as a reference. How does he pronounce “Incropera”? Guess 1: all the vowels have short sounds, and the accent is on the “crop”. Guess … --- ## [A Question About Corn (Maize)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-corn-maize/947622)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-corn-maize/947622 "2021-08-01T02:19:16Z")
I have it in my head that the wheat most commonly grown in the US as a commercial crop is a mutant or dwarf variety. It only grows to about 3 feet tall as opposed to the non mutant or dwarf variety which grows as much a… --- ## [The Sum of All Fears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sum-of-all-fears/492355)
**Author:** [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sum-of-all-fears/492355 "2021-08-01T02:03:50Z")
Winston Churchill once said, “Why, you may take the most gallant sailor, the most intrepid airman or the most audacious soldier, put them at a table together - what do you get? The sum of their fears.” But what does thi… --- ## [Single Solid Yellow Centerlines on CANADIAN Roads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-solid-yellow-centerlines-on-canadian-roads/947730)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-solid-yellow-centerlines-on-canadian-roads/947730 "2021-08-01T01:34:17Z")
What driver actions are required and allowed on Canadian two-way roadway sections marked with a single solid yellow centerline (SSYCL) and how do they differ on roads marked with a double solid yellow centerline (DSYCL)?… --- ## [Banana Egg pancakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banana-egg-pancakes/947704)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banana-egg-pancakes/947704 "2021-08-01T00:13:41Z")
I tried this recipe (two ingredients: one banana, two eggs) and it was pretty good. The banana is an indulgence for a pre-diabetic, but I often have two eggs for breakfast, and this was a nutty but easy idea for somethi… --- ## [You wake up as Donald Trump on January 21, 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wake-up-as-donald-trump-on-january-21-2017/946575)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wake-up-as-donald-trump-on-january-21-2017/946575 "2021-07-31T23:40:27Z")
It’s the morning after Inauguration Day 2017, and you wake up in an unfamiliar room…Too much drinking the day prior? No, can’t be that… Err, what? It’s the White House presidential bedroom…you look in the mirror - you’r… --- ## [Gumbo: Creole or Cajun style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gumbo-creole-or-cajun-style/946853)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gumbo-creole-or-cajun-style/946853 "2021-07-31T23:04:52Z")
poll I always make my gumbo Creole-style and add a can of tomatoes, because I like tomatoes. But I just made a batch of gumbo and decided to leave out the tomatoes this time. And I have to say that the flavor of the brow… --- ## [Is "I almost had a heart attack!" or "You almost gave me a heart attack!", insensitive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-i-almost-had-a-heart-attack-or-you-almost-gave-me-a-heart-attack-insensitive/946720)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-i-almost-had-a-heart-attack-or-you-almost-gave-me-a-heart-attack-insensitive/946720 "2021-07-31T22:36:46Z")
Someone on another forum posted a thread with the title: Almost had a heart attack yesterday, because he/she thought one of his/her hard drives was failing. This is on a forum about data hoarding. I posted that I didn’t… --- ## [I hesitate to call this grafitti](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hesitate-to-call-this-grafitti/947555)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hesitate-to-call-this-grafitti/947555 "2021-07-31T21:47:33Z")
On a dark desert highway… A gully washer (monsoon) had just stopped falling, the sky and road were still wet, I was on the I10 about 4 miles from… --- ## [Facebook Question unofficial Facebook page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-question-unofficial-facebook-page/947726)
**Author:** [@westhou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/westhou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-question-unofficial-facebook-page/947726 "2021-07-31T21:25:18Z")
I am an officer in a Car Club here in Houston. A few years ago, a guy showed up, joined the club and for a meeting or two seemed as if he wanted to a very active member, nice guy, nice car everything good. Unbeknownst … --- ## [Female Singers belting it out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-singers-belting-it-out/947122)
**Author:** [@Franklymydear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Franklymydear)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-singers-belting-it-out/947122 "2021-07-31T18:23:22Z")
There are pop stars that can hit a high note. I like some opera. but when searching youtube i get the same results all the time. Whitney Houston, Sia, Maria Callas, a few others. Can you expand my horizons? Who wows… --- ## [Random Covid rules,regs,news and links CDC WHO CMS SSA ECT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-covid-rules-regs-news-and-links-cdc-who-cms-ssa-ect/947701)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-covid-rules-regs-news-and-links-cdc-who-cms-ssa-ect/947701 "2021-07-31T18:05:32Z")
I’ve been researching any and everything Covid related since it started. I’m going to post some links, most are pdf, some aren’t. These will be random. I have quite a few. Some info is based on the global scale. Some … --- ## [How well does Wordpress as a web development system work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-wordpress-as-a-web-development-system-work/713415)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-wordpress-as-a-web-development-system-work/713415 "2021-07-31T17:17:44Z")
I’m hoping there is a GQ answer for this otherwise mod feel free to move it. I know there is a certain desire for people to build their own websites. When I looked at Wix a few years ago, it struck me that it was prett… --- ## [Can a PHEV car run on petrol alone if necessary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-phev-car-run-on-petrol-alone-if-necessary/947612)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-phev-car-run-on-petrol-alone-if-necessary/947612 "2021-07-31T14:12:54Z")
I need to replace my car. Happily, I’m changing jobs and will have a company car as part of my package. I’m considering a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) because here in the UK the tax we pay on company cars is much less f… --- ## [Almost typecast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-typecast/947230)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-typecast/947230 "2021-07-31T13:43:10Z")
It seemed to me that 3 actors from the 70s were almost typecast: Robby Benson played a mentally challenged youth several times, Hal Holbrook played a gay guy several times back when it raised eyebrows, and Martin Sheen w… --- ## [Youngest age that someone could safely travel to space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-age-that-someone-could-safely-travel-to-space/947223)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-age-that-someone-could-safely-travel-to-space/947223 "2021-07-31T12:53:17Z")
An 18-year old flew on Jeff Bezos’ rocket to space recently, the youngest person to ever go into space. Obviously, no space agency or company in their right mind would launch a young child (say, 3-5 years old) into spac… --- ## [Large insect ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-insect-id/947662)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-insect-id/947662 "2021-07-31T12:18:23Z")
I was stacking wood, and I saw this large insect on one of the logs. I’m guessing the overall length was about four inches. Does anyone know what it is? --- ## [Street performers are the coolest!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-performers-are-the-coolest/947477)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-performers-are-the-coolest/947477 "2021-07-28T15:59:00Z")
YouTube is a gold mine for finding cool street performers. I came across these guys earlier today and thought I’d share it with you guys. Got some you’d like to share? --- ## [Would a 2021 blood sample reflect a viral illness in 1996?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-2021-blood-sample-reflect-a-viral-illness-in-1996/943696)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-2021-blood-sample-reflect-a-viral-illness-in-1996/943696 "2021-07-31T06:14:29Z")
Long story short, in 1996 I traveled in a remote area of the Hunan Province in China. Following a solitary hike during which my hands may have come into contact with bird poop or something similar, I became frighteningly… --- ## [Discussion About Other Topics Split Off from Covid Vaccines in Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-about-other-topics-split-off-from-covid-vaccines-in-canada/947492)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-about-other-topics-split-off-from-covid-vaccines-in-canada/947492 "2021-07-31T05:29:53Z")
I get it. I’d vax my kid, but there are people out therr who aren’t crazy or ignorant who are thinking, “Ok, this vaccine was rushed through without any trials on children, without any long-term trials it would normall… --- ## [Testing if board is read only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-if-board-is-read-only/946688)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-if-board-is-read-only/946688 "2021-07-31T04:54:00Z")
This is answer a Facebook question. --- ## [How does one get a motorcycle license/endorsement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-a-motorcycle-license-endorsement/947599)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-a-motorcycle-license-endorsement/947599 "2021-07-31T04:48:31Z")
I don’t actually want one but I’m curious about the logistics of it. In my state, you can take the MSF class and that will waive the written and driving test. That’s all well and good. But if I don’t take the MSF cour… --- ## [Good Buddy Guy documentary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-buddy-guy-documentary/947568)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-buddy-guy-documentary/947568 "2021-07-31T03:46:06Z")
Caught this on PBS last night and as a long time BG fan enjoyed and wanted to share. --- ## [Why July to me? (Mini rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-july-to-me-mini-rants/945421)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-july-to-me-mini-rants/945421 "2021-07-31T02:42:45Z")
I figured I’d try another monthly mini rants thread and do better than last month on the title. I used to like the 4th of July holiday. Now it’s about lighting fireworks at night from the beginning of June and my dog h… --- ## [Word on Mac does dark mode!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-on-mac-does-dark-mode/947636)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-on-mac-does-dark-mode/947636 "2021-07-31T02:20:57Z")
In the category ‘Small blessings’, I just discovered that Word on my Mac shows dark mode. Quick background: MacOS does allow dark mode (i.e. white letters on dark background) for a while now, but it is up to individual … --- ## [The U.S. Govt has the power to regulate the internet and cryptocurrency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-u-s-govt-has-the-power-to-regulate-the-internet-and-cryptocurrency/946861)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-u-s-govt-has-the-power-to-regulate-the-internet-and-cryptocurrency/946861 "2021-07-31T01:17:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from Is the Internet a Post Road?: I’m not sure what your point was here. The U.S. has clear authority to “keep people from using the form of money known as cryptocurrency”, because of the com… --- ## [Warren Buffett Pronunciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-buffett-pronunciation/947330)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-buffett-pronunciation/947330 "2021-07-31T01:09:16Z")
I don’t understand phonetic notation so please no Greek characters with mysterious accents and umlauts. Also I’m from the UK so no references to ‘a typical South Dakota pronunciation’ or whatever. I’ve been curious for … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1379) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1381)