# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=139&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Looking for info on old wind turbines(?) in the Mojave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-info-on-old-wind-turbines-in-the-mojave/1026832)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-info-on-old-wind-turbines-in-the-mojave/1026832 "2026-02-19T17:20:45Z")
I came across these along Redrock-Randsburg Road (I think) more than 20 years ago, I can’t find anything about them online. Do we have any wind turbine experts/historians in the house? … --- ## [Sore throat treatment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sore-throat-treatment/1027781)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sore-throat-treatment/1027781 "2026-02-19T16:33:32Z")
First, I know that you are not my doctor and I know enough not to uncritically trust recommendations from you Internet randos. I’m just looking for ideas that I might not have thought of. For the past 3 days I’ve been h… --- ## [\*Tiptoeing in\* Uh. I'm back? You do remember me, VOW, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiptoeing-in-uh-im-back-you-do-remember-me-vow-right/1027696)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiptoeing-in-uh-im-back-you-do-remember-me-vow-right/1027696 "2026-02-19T15:54:42Z")
I’ve been AWOL. I’ve been depressed and angry as Hell over the deterioration of the good ol’ US of A. And I didn’t want to spread my venom. I think I’ve gotten my temper somewhat under control, and I’ll try to behave my… --- ## [Motorcyclists: I’m looking for a replacement saddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-i-m-looking-for-a-replacement-saddle/1027581)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-i-m-looking-for-a-replacement-saddle/1027581 "2026-02-19T15:45:19Z")
What does your butt say? Corbin, Sargent, Day-Long (Russell), or other? I’ve had 2 Corbins on my last 2 bikes going back 30 years and they were great. But they were surprisingly heavy. I just got a new bike and its stoc… --- ## [Will Israel destroy Hamas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-israel-destroy-hamas/991277)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 575\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-israel-destroy-hamas/991277 "2026-02-19T15:28:27Z")
That’s been said before - it hasn’t happened because it can’t be done. --- ## [Help rewrite the lyrics to MacArthur's Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-rewrite-the-lyrics-to-macarthurs-park/814724)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-rewrite-the-lyrics-to-macarthurs-park/814724 "2026-02-19T15:26:33Z")
Sometimes I listen to a song but only hear the words subconsciously if at all. MacArthur’s Park is one of those; I was certainly aware of the singer’s regret about the lost recipe but that’s it. I found the song quite … --- ## [Duke of York -- Prince Andrew arrested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-of-york-prince-andrew-arrested/1027817)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-of-york-prince-andrew-arrested/1027817 "2026-02-19T15:10:38Z")
I’ve searched and there’s no thread here. --- ## [Why is Navy rank insignia only on one sleeve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-navy-rank-insignia-only-on-one-sleeve/56687)
**Author:** [@Turbo\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turbo_Dog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-navy-rank-insignia-only-on-one-sleeve/56687 "2026-02-19T15:07:53Z")
This is a question that has plagued me for years. All the services have enlisted rank insignia on both sleeves, except the float boys who wear it only on the left sleeve. The navy, being as deeply rooted in tradition as … --- ## [Vacation in Rivièra Maya, Mexico- thoughts and recommendations welcome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-riviera-maya-mexico-thoughts-and-recommendations-welcome/1025890)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-riviera-maya-mexico-thoughts-and-recommendations-welcome/1025890 "2026-02-19T14:47:03Z")
We booked an all-inclusive resort stay in Rivièra Maya (on the Yucatan peninsula, a little south of Cancun) the second week of February. I’ve never been to Mexico, so as the title says, any thoughts, recommendations, th… --- ## [US travel insurance advice for elderly couple traveling to US from UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-travel-insurance-advice-for-elderly-couple-traveling-to-us-from-uk/1027764)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-travel-insurance-advice-for-elderly-couple-traveling-to-us-from-uk/1027764 "2026-02-19T13:47:29Z")
So my mom (83) and dad (82) are coming to visit me in the US in a couple of months. They are both healthy for their age and can manage the trip fine They are trying to get travel health insurance, an increasingly diffic… --- ## [Drift Away (Mods: this is the hijackable thread!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drift-away-mods-this-is-the-hijackable-thread/1027146)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drift-away-mods-this-is-the-hijackable-thread/1027146 "2026-02-19T12:13:56Z")
This thread is hijackable, so we can see where it goes organically, when people are struck by something that isn’t the main topic, and want to comment on that. If the thread turns into someone’s personal rant about thei… --- ## [For those who are in favor of "abortion being left to the states" - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027497)
**Author:** [@doreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doreen)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027497 "2026-02-19T11:57:22Z")
Inspired by a post in What’s missing/awry/disturbing about people’s lives that MAGA/hard-right populism is so attractive? In response to another post where I said that no one wanted abortion returned to the states, so… --- ## [iMac Mail Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imac-mail-problem/1027798)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imac-mail-problem/1027798 "2026-02-19T11:44:24Z")
I have an IMac (MacBook?) of some type. My Inbox will update but my Sent box will not update (since May 2025). What is going on here? --- ## [The Elephant Man (film) - what is this piece of equipment in the surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elephant-man-film-what-is-this-piece-of-equipment-in-the-surgery/1027689)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elephant-man-film-what-is-this-piece-of-equipment-in-the-surgery/1027689 "2026-02-19T05:55:04Z")
I’m unable to find a clip, so I’ll describe it: Early in the movie, about 7 minutes in, we see Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Treves performing surgery on a man injured in some sort of machine accident. There’s another doctor o… --- ## [Let’s recast Clue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-recast-clue/1027669)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-recast-clue/1027669 "2026-02-19T03:54:35Z")
Clue is one of my favorite movies. I’d thought it would be fun to recast it. Here’s the rules. The plot of the movie is still the same as the original. You can make two lists. The first only with actors that are curr… --- ## [Are there a fair percentage of Canadians who are pro-trump?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-a-fair-percentage-of-canadians-who-are-pro-trump/1027679)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-a-fair-percentage-of-canadians-who-are-pro-trump/1027679 "2026-02-19T03:46:36Z")
I’m asking because on a vacation trip last week I got into a conversation with a fellow vacationer who was from Ontario. We were having a perfectly pleasant chat until he asked me how my state government was doing. I sa… --- ## [Cities: Skylines II is out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-skylines-ii-is-out/992032)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-skylines-ii-is-out/992032 "2026-02-19T03:32:39Z")
For PC at least. :wink: Such a busy time for games right now. There are so many I want to play! Especially after the last couple years have had some very lean seasons for interesting things. But I ordered CS2 a while a… --- ## [Does it matter to society if language is cruder or fashion less formal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-matter-to-society-if-language-is-cruder-or-fashion-less-formal/1027473)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-matter-to-society-if-language-is-cruder-or-fashion-less-formal/1027473 "2026-02-19T03:15:36Z")
I think that I’m on pretty firm ground to assert that, over the last century, our public discourse has become coarser (that is, profanity is much more acceptable and tolerated), and our clothing styles have become much m… --- ## [Question about home water heaters not doing what they should](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-home-water-heaters-not-doing-what-they-should/1027767)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-home-water-heaters-not-doing-what-they-should/1027767 "2026-02-19T00:47:36Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO (though it will have a factual answer) because I think it invites speculation. Last week we visited friends in Texas & I did some work around the house for them. One thing they didn’t ask me to … --- ## [New Chevrolet commercials reviving old slogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chevrolet-commercials-reviving-old-slogan/1027726)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chevrolet-commercials-reviving-old-slogan/1027726 "2026-02-19T00:16:42Z")
“See the USA in a Chevrolet”, which a remember being sung by Dinah Shore (and others) when I was a tyke, has been revived in a new set of commercials with it now being sung by an up-and-comer named Brooke Lee, with an ad… --- ## [ICE Facilities Coming to Detroit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-facilities-coming-to-detroit/1027751)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-facilities-coming-to-detroit/1027751 "2026-02-18T23:41:13Z")
They have purchased property near the airport in Romulus for a 500 person detention facility without informing congress or local authorities. They are also said to have leased offices in Southfield. Looks like the lack… --- ## [ADHD and humor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adhd-and-humor/1027690)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adhd-and-humor/1027690 "2026-02-18T22:42:31Z")
A poll to feel out a personal observation regarding those with actual diagnosed (not just self-identified) ADHD. Answers based on your experience as one with such a diagnosis or based on observations of family or close f… --- ## [MLB: pitch framing should have been abolished when it first started](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pitch-framing-should-have-been-abolished-when-it-first-started/1027790)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pitch-framing-should-have-been-abolished-when-it-first-started/1027790 "2026-02-18T21:11:43Z")
Why didn’t umpires refuse to be played by catchers framing strikes? Seems to me they could instruct catchers not to move their gloves into the strike zone (except to throw out runners attempting to steal). 1st violation … --- ## [Rush Limbaugh, you are dead to us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-you-are-dead-to-us/933143)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-you-are-dead-to-us/933143 "2026-02-18T20:33:02Z")
In the pit since I do make an exception of being glad when someone dies when the one dying caused others do die by misinformation and/or continued to mislead others even after the deadly January 6 insurrection. Stated b… --- ## [Trying to identify an old "Love Boat" episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-identify-an-old-love-boat-episode/1027775)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-identify-an-old-love-boat-episode/1027775 "2026-02-18T20:06:32Z")
Stupid nostalgia is making me think of a bit from 45 year old television program. I’m trying to identify an episode featuring a pompous marriage therapist trying to counsel a couple. He’s big on “emotional openness” whic… --- ## [LinkedIn Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linkedin-problem/1027718)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linkedin-problem/1027718 "2026-02-18T18:41:21Z")
A long time ago, when social media was new, I set up a dummy LinkedIn account just to try it out. Later, I set up a real LinkedIn account. Now, when I try to edit my real account, it seems LinkedIn reverts to my dummy ac… --- ## [NFL Coaching Carousel 2025-2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2025-2026-edition/1026374)
**Author:** [@OldManLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldManLogan)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2025-2026-edition/1026374 "2026-02-18T17:44:47Z")
Black Monday is here and the coaches are starting to drop. As I’m typing, there are currently six positions opened. Two happened earlier in the season with the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans. Four from yesterday/to… --- ## [Wolf Hall: What did the French executioner say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolf-hall-what-did-the-french-executioner-say/725690)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolf-hall-what-did-the-french-executioner-say/725690 "2026-02-18T17:40:05Z")
I trust I don’t need spoilers, that would be like spoiler tagging the Titanic sinking. In episode 6, just before cutting her head off the French executioner hopped to the left of a blindfolded Anne Boleyn and said somet… --- ## [If anything can go wrong...I hope this does (no spoilers, please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-anything-can-go-wrong-i-hope-this-does-no-spoilers-please/1025776)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-anything-can-go-wrong-i-hope-this-does-no-spoilers-please/1025776 "2026-02-18T17:04:32Z")
I just found out that “The Play That Goes Wrong” will be playing in Portland this January and February, and we plan on going. Have you gone, and is it fun? Again, no spoilers. --- ## [RIP Robert Duvall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-duvall/1027721)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-duvall/1027721 "2026-02-18T15:45:44Z")
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for “The Godfather,“ “Apocalypse Now” and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95. Duvall died “peace… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=138&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=140&state=muted)