# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1389 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1390 --- ## [What if i just ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-i-just-ate/947010)
**Author:** [@Franklymydear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Franklymydear)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-i-just-ate/947010 "2021-07-23T13:11:10Z")
What if i just ate protein powder, olive oil, and sugar? In the recommended ratio for protein/fat/carbs. Popped a multivitamin with 100% rda of vitamins and minerals. And chugged 32 grams of fiber via metamucil? --- ## [SEC-No Covid Postponements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-no-covid-postponements/946903)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-no-covid-postponements/946903 "2021-07-23T12:42:03Z")
SEC=Southeastern Conference (no need for the inevitable Securities and Exchange Commission joke) As an ACC fan, I generally like nothing to do with the SEC but this is definitely a good decision. Get your players vaccin… --- ## [Joie de hooha](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joie-de-hooha/947104)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joie-de-hooha/947104 "2021-07-23T11:34:30Z")
I giggle every time I see that Femi Clear commercial. --- ## [Japan, the Olympics and Covid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-the-olympics-and-covid/946890)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-the-olympics-and-covid/946890 "2021-07-23T09:40:11Z")
One thing I’ve heard over and over on sports radio is Japan has a 20% vaccination rate. Being sports radio they are of course more interested in the sports angle. What is the story with the low vaccination rate? --- ## [Moderation idea (for political commentary throughout)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-idea-for-political-commentary-throughout/947061)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-idea-for-political-commentary-throughout/947061 "2021-07-23T07:05:39Z")
This is somewhat tongue in cheek, but somewhat serious as well. First lets put a separate sub forum in the Politics & Elections forum as the BBQ Pit for politics. Any political Pit threads would go there. Normal pit… --- ## [I'm happy for Her Majesty, she has dogs again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-happy-for-her-majesty-she-has-dogs-again/938377)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-happy-for-her-majesty-she-has-dogs-again/938377 "2021-07-23T05:36:33Z")
Dogs can be the greatest companions we have, and the Queen has missed her Corgis. She changed her mind it seems about not having more dogs, and now has two more, a Corgi and a dorgi, which is a crossbetween a Corgi and… --- ## [What is the I.O.U.W.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-i-o-u-w/947114)
**Author:** [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-i-o-u-w/947114 "2021-07-23T03:58:10Z")
I recently came across a document about one of my ancestors that mentions his membership in an organization called “the I.O.U.W.” IOUW is abbreviated as if any reader would understand it, but we 2021 people don’t know wh… --- ## [Cow milk is for calves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cow-milk-is-for-calves/946910)
**Author:** [@PozhanPop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PozhanPop)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cow-milk-is-for-calves/946910 "2021-07-23T02:51:32Z")
I’ve always wondered at this quote from vegans and animal rights activists about how humans are not adapted to digest cow milk and it should be rightly left for calves to drink. Also that after a certain age we develop g… --- ## [Going to see the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders tomorrow. {Yankees AAA}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-see-the-scranton-wilkes-barre-railriders-tomorrow-yankees-aaa/946994)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-see-the-scranton-wilkes-barre-railriders-tomorrow-yankees-aaa/946994 "2021-07-23T02:01:44Z")
It will be my first time to PNC Field. Rochester Redwings are visiting. (Nationals AAA). The roster is a little thin right now with so many of the advance AAA Yanks playing in the Bronx due to injuries. This is actual… --- ## [How do Discourse's Trust Levels work on the Straight Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-discourses-trust-levels-work-on-the-straight-dope/946914)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-discourses-trust-levels-work-on-the-straight-dope/946914 "2021-07-23T01:43:29Z")
What TL do new members start at, and what are the advancement requirements from there? I know what is typical for Discourse boards, but the Dope isn’t typical. --- ## [Parents - which kids' shows did you like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-which-kids-shows-did-you-like/945989)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Mondegreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Mondegreen)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-which-kids-shows-did-you-like/945989 "2021-07-23T01:42:15Z")
When my kids were young I put up with what they were watching TV. Occasionally I liked their choices. What do you remember liking your childrens’ choices? Both of my kids’ favourites were British made, even though I’m A… --- ## [Thank-you. So so much.....(bad bad bad mail)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-so-so-much-bad-bad-bad-mail/946413)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-so-so-much-bad-bad-bad-mail/946413 "2021-07-23T01:17:49Z")
Thanks. Never knew I needed all these things. I received a new catalog in the mail: Dr. Leonard’s Thumbing thru I see lots of ‘as seen on TV’ type things. Bunion relievers, compression socks ( I need those). Clothin… --- ## [What is this (19th century pioneer) machine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-19th-century-pioneer-machine/946836)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-19th-century-pioneer-machine/946836 "2021-07-23T00:44:40Z")
I was in Omaha this weekend, and there’s a park downtown with a large sculpture of a wagon train going across the park. The wagons have things like plows and scythes and axes and shovels attached, and also…this thing. T… --- ## [Theoretically, what diseases could we get rid of if the whole world locked down for 2 weeks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretically-what-diseases-could-we-get-rid-of-if-the-whole-world-locked-down-for-2-weeks/946532)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretically-what-diseases-could-we-get-rid-of-if-the-whole-world-locked-down-for-2-weeks/946532 "2021-07-23T00:36:28Z")
Something I read got me thinking about this. Assume absolute lockdown and perfect human behavior. We’d definitely put a dent in COVID, for sure, but what other nasty communicable diseases would go extinct during this per… --- ## [Making rain: zapping clouds with electricity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-rain-zapping-clouds-with-electricity/947031)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-rain-zapping-clouds-with-electricity/947031 "2021-07-23T00:34:43Z")
In the UAE, they’re making it rain by zapping clouds. The idea is that the zap will charge tiny rain drops and cause them to stick together. Larger drops are more likely to fall as rain. I have no idea how it’s actually … --- ## [Canada increasing residue limits for glyphosate (Roundup) for some foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-increasing-residue-limits-for-glyphosate-roundup-for-some-foods/946961)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-increasing-residue-limits-for-glyphosate-roundup-for-some-foods/946961 "2021-07-22T22:36:18Z")
Health Canada has proposed increasing the maximum residue limit for glyphosate in certain foods (oat bran, rolled oats, wheat germ, some nuts, dry peas/lentils/beans and a few others). The proposed changes were published… --- ## [Question about billionaires in space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-billionaires-in-space/946898)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-billionaires-in-space/946898 "2021-07-22T22:29:44Z")
Can someone explain why Branson’s flight took 90 minutes but Bezos was only up for 10. As I understand it, they both had a few minutes at zero G and both got to the border of where space supposedly begins although Bezos… --- ## [Is the positivity rate getting short thrift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-positivity-rate-getting-short-thrift/947072)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-positivity-rate-getting-short-thrift/947072 "2021-07-22T22:05:01Z")
I did a search but couldn’t find another thread on this, apologies if I’m rehashing. IANAS, obviously, but I’m fairly good with math. Every morning I check the numbers for Ontario to see how many new cases have been det… --- ## [Best online crosswords?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-online-crosswords/947005)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-online-crosswords/947005 "2021-07-22T21:51:21Z")
I enjoy doing the online crosswords. Definitely not up to the NY Times standards but I try. USA Today had a good daily puzzle that was easy to navigate. Now they’ve changed the program and it’s buggy as all hell. Had… --- ## [Have you ever driven a car with a ‘three on the tree’ gearshift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-car-with-a-three-on-the-tree-gearshift/946664)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-car-with-a-three-on-the-tree-gearshift/946664 "2021-07-22T21:05:26Z")
Here’s an example. My family had a car like this, I never was allowed to drive it. It looked like fun. What’s been your experience? --- ## ["Equity" comes to schools in Vancouver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equity-comes-to-schools-in-vancouver/944533)
**Author:** [@ZosterSandstorm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZosterSandstorm)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equity-comes-to-schools-in-vancouver/944533 "2021-07-22T20:32:38Z")
News today that the elimination of accelerated math classes in the name of “equity” ideology - which of course definitely isn’t happening and anyone who thinks is happening is brainwashed and racist - has, against all od… --- ## [Without reading the thread, and without much thinking, name your top 3 pop culture heroes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-reading-the-thread-and-without-much-thinking-name-your-top-3-pop-culture-heroes/945504)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-reading-the-thread-and-without-much-thinking-name-your-top-3-pop-culture-heroes/945504 "2021-07-22T19:41:41Z")
Do not read the other posts before posting, and please limit your list to just 3 names. Authors, musicians, actors, sportsball players, reality TV stars, whatever. Name your top 3. It will be interesting to see if any … --- ## [Shaquille O'Neal's remarkable 37-year NBA Finals streak is in danger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaquille-oneals-remarkable-37-year-nba-finals-streak-is-in-danger/945115)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaquille-oneals-remarkable-37-year-nba-finals-streak-is-in-danger/945115 "2021-07-22T18:55:29Z")
For the last 37 years, dating back to before Michael Jordan started playing in the league, there has always been at least one player in the NBA Finals that was a future or past teammate of Shaquille O’Neal’s, or was Shaq… --- ## [Most common reason to be Pitted Appears to be Dishonesty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-common-reason-to-be-pitted-appears-to-be-dishonesty/946422)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-common-reason-to-be-pitted-appears-to-be-dishonesty/946422 "2021-07-22T16:23:08Z")
So, I’ve been reading our ongoing thread about improving the SDMB and attracting and retaining new members. The Pit comes up as one of the most common complaints, specifically about Pit-entries targeting other members o… --- ## [Michael Scott in the real world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-scott-in-the-real-world/947002)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-scott-in-the-real-world/947002 "2021-07-22T16:06:53Z")
I would have always believed it impossible for a Michael Scott to really exist… then, about a year into his tenure, I realized that that is exactly who Trump reminded me of. Mentionedcuz I am binging superfan episodes o… --- ## [Confronting elderly parents about childhood trauma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confronting-elderly-parents-about-childhood-trauma/946683)
**Author:** [@Franklymydear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Franklymydear)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confronting-elderly-parents-about-childhood-trauma/946683 "2021-07-22T14:51:39Z")
Do you think it is appropriate? On the one hand, i think a frank and open discussion is healthy. But on the other hand, it was a long time ago and they don’t even remember that, or so they claim. My specific situation… --- ## [Prithee, speak'st thou to me in the honey-tongued wit of the Swan of Avon, absolute in their numbers as he conceived them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prithee-speakst-thou-to-me-in-the-honey-tongued-wit-of-the-swan-of-avon-absolute-in-their-numbers-as-he-conceived-them/942330)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prithee-speakst-thou-to-me-in-the-honey-tongued-wit-of-the-swan-of-avon-absolute-in-their-numbers-as-he-conceived-them/942330 "2021-07-22T14:39:45Z")
Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue… (Hamlet, III, ii) --- ## [Features for luxury car vs family sedan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/features-for-luxury-car-vs-family-sedan/946855)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/features-for-luxury-car-vs-family-sedan/946855 "2021-07-22T14:29:17Z")
We recently bought a new Toyota Camry, and compared to our last two cars, a 2004 Audi and a 2006 Lexus, it seems to have every feature and more, despite not being the luxury model. What does a modern Lexus sedan or whate… --- ## [Could (Can) You Really Contact A College Professor If You Have A Question About Their Discipline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-can-you-really-contact-a-college-professor-if-you-have-a-question-about-their-discipline/946766)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-can-you-really-contact-a-college-professor-if-you-have-a-question-about-their-discipline/946766 "2021-07-22T14:23:56Z")
A trope like this oft comes up in movies, usually horror/suspense films. A person finds their self needing an answer to a question, but it is arcane and requires a specialist. They wind up Skyping with the local professo… --- ## [Paris in October](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-in-october/946501)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-in-october/946501 "2021-07-22T13:58:28Z")
I have read the previous Paris threads but I cant help myself. I am planning to go to Paris this October (if my passport arrives in time). The hard part is deciding what not to do. I may never get back there but I can’t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1388) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1390)