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**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronouncing-extraordinary/945811 "2021-07-16T13:07:56Z")
The word “extraordinary” contains three Rs. More and more I’m hearing people omitting the second R, pronouncing the word "ex-TRAW-dinary. I find this very distracting. Is that second R so difficult to pronounce? (And le… --- ## [The Old World-A new game from Epic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-old-world-a-new-game-from-epic/946578)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-old-world-a-new-game-from-epic/946578 "2021-07-16T10:19:48Z")
A friend just sent information about this game to me and I realize it’s brand-new, but does anyone have any further information about whether it’s worth the investment? --- ## [Why do websites have a "Click here to continue reading" button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-websites-have-a-click-here-to-continue-reading-button/946465)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-websites-have-a-click-here-to-continue-reading-button/946465 "2021-07-16T08:16:53Z")
The entire text has apparently already loaded. Is this just to prove that I’m a human? --- ## [Question: is there a way to add extra buttons in the textbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-is-there-a-way-to-add-extra-buttons-in-the-textbox/945861)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-is-there-a-way-to-add-extra-buttons-in-the-textbox/945861 "2021-07-16T05:17:30Z")
I mean, using the existing options in Discourse. Is there a way to define buttons that would surround selected text with additional markup? There was in vBulletin, without any real plugins. There are some it would be ni… --- ## [Why am I getting blue and grey circles for threads I've never read\>](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-blue-and-grey-circles-for-threads-ive-never-read/944699)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-blue-and-grey-circles-for-threads-ive-never-read/944699 "2021-07-16T04:03:01Z")
The blue and grey circles with a number are to show that someone has posted to a thread I’ve posted in, correct? The past few days I’ve been getting them for threads I’ve never even opened, let alone posted in. Anyone … --- ## [What might be the best example of Jesus Christ’s carpentry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-might-be-the-best-example-of-jesus-christ-s-carpentry/946443)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-might-be-the-best-example-of-jesus-christ-s-carpentry/946443 "2021-07-15T22:40:02Z")
My understanding is that either Jesus, possibly Joseph instead, studied carpentry at some point. A useful skill, but less impressive than oratory and salvation. One presumes He was a good carpenter, even though I am un… --- ## [Why aren't events from Google Calendar not showing on my other devices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-events-from-google-calendar-not-showing-on-my-other-devices/946564)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-events-from-google-calendar-not-showing-on-my-other-devices/946564 "2021-07-15T22:31:44Z")
I use Google Calendar on my Android phone. I was on my Android Tablet today and opened Google Calendar. None of my events come up? I pressed refresh. No change. I went to Google and confirmed the Tablet is signed into … --- ## [Ok whos the asshole here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whos-the-asshole-here/946042)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whos-the-asshole-here/946042 "2021-07-15T22:27:29Z")
heres the story : Now i went in this thinking ok another entitled brat story but after reading what the parents expected him to do I’m siding with the kid… So what say the teeming millions? --- ## [America needs Emancipation Day as a National Holiday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-needs-emancipation-day-as-a-national-holiday/945130)
**Author:** [@HughGoply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HughGoply)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-needs-emancipation-day-as-a-national-holiday/945130 "2021-07-15T22:23:47Z")
Juneteenth is great and all, but it doesn’t truly represent the end slavery. We need a national holiday on December 17 to represent the freedom of America’s final slaves. The way things stand now, we as a nation are piss… --- ## [Should "They Were Asking For It"-style rape denial be a moddable offence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-they-were-asking-for-it-style-rape-denial-be-a-moddable-offence/946068)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-they-were-asking-for-it-style-rape-denial-be-a-moddable-offence/946068 "2021-07-15T21:53:07Z")
In a Pit thread, Miller says: With respect to a poster saying that women who choose to drink alcohol or take drugs deserve blame for being raped. My contention is that this is a level of victim-blaming that is beyond … --- ## [Mistakes in recorded songs you'e heard a million times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistakes-in-recorded-songs-youe-heard-a-million-times/939547)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistakes-in-recorded-songs-youe-heard-a-million-times/939547 "2021-07-15T20:40:12Z")
Ok, I’m sure this topic has been covered before, but nothing like it is popping up on “Your topic is similar to…” so here goes. I finally left my house and braved going out to get a haircut this morning. While there, Jo… --- ## [Apartment dwellers where do you store your bicycle(s)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apartment-dwellers-where-do-you-store-your-bicycle-s/945617)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apartment-dwellers-where-do-you-store-your-bicycle-s/945617 "2021-07-15T19:09:27Z")
Is it against your lease to keep a bike in your apartment? What’s the rationale for this rule? I’ve never lived in an apartment, not familiar with their rules. My kid had to deal with a combined sewer overflow from a … --- ## [How to achieve immortality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-achieve-immortality/945409)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-achieve-immortality/945409 "2021-07-15T18:53:52Z")
Seriously. Not to get too Ozymandias on your ass, let’s assume that I would like to be remembered by future generations, in some form or other, and let’s assume I’ve written a long, reasonably entertaining account of my … --- ## [How much is this DVD of the Who worth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-this-dvd-of-the-who-worth/946580)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-this-dvd-of-the-who-worth/946580 "2021-07-15T18:50:25Z")
Firstly I hope it’s OK to ask this as a General Question. (If the topic belongs in Cafe Society, please could a Mod move it.) So a former Who roadie has given me a DVD of the Who performing in Columbus, Ohio on Dec 11 … --- ## [What Actually Makes A Film Inappropriate For Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actually-makes-a-film-inappropriate-for-children/946472)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actually-makes-a-film-inappropriate-for-children/946472 "2021-07-15T18:45:45Z")
The Conventional Wisdom says that parents and caregivers should take care when choosing the entertainment children consume. Violence, drug references, sexual content, etc. are all considered inappropriate for children, a… --- ## [Just woke up at 4:30 am SCREAMING from a horrible nightmare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-woke-up-at-4-30-am-screaming-from-a-horrible-nightmare/944384)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-woke-up-at-4-30-am-screaming-from-a-horrible-nightmare/944384 "2021-07-15T18:45:15Z")
Once I was got my head screwed back on straight, I grabbed my phone and tried to compose a summary of the dream (I’m a believer in dream journals.) While a bit scattered, here it is, below, copied from the “Note” pad in … --- ## [Thinking About Selling Out/Consulting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-about-selling-out-consulting/944127)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-about-selling-out-consulting/944127 "2021-07-15T18:37:19Z")
I’m a part-time grant writer for a midsized nonprofit. Recently a contract offer fell into my lap and I realized I could be making 3-4x what I do now as an independent contractor. I pitched her a rate so high it made me … --- ## [Euro 2020 (in 2021)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euro-2020-in-2021/943756)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 416\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euro-2020-in-2021/943756 "2021-07-15T18:33:57Z")
Euro 2020 finally starts on Friday and it should be an interesting tournament. There are a lot of amazing young players who could become superstars in this tournament, but you just wonder if Ronaldo will end up having th… --- ## [Small TV Coincidences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-tv-coincidences/943538)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-tv-coincidences/943538 "2021-07-15T17:46:00Z")
I saw a weird little coincidence yesterday morning- I had the Today Show on background. There was a new commercial for (I think) a Buick SUV in which the driver and all three of her passengers were the same person. The t… --- ## [What’s the best way to wield a knife in a fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-wield-a-knife-in-a-fight/945455)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-wield-a-knife-in-a-fight/945455 "2021-07-15T17:34:46Z")
There’s a scene in Halloween (2018) where Michael Myers is following someone while holding a knife and he flips the knife around in his hand. If you had to kill someone with a knife that was capable of fighting back wou… --- ## [Retail credit card reimbursement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-credit-card-reimbursement/946389)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-credit-card-reimbursement/946389 "2021-07-15T17:20:29Z")
So, I have a contractor working (sort of, a probably mini-rant for another day) on my house. He finished a project and showed up to get paid. My wife was going to write him a check, he insisted on a credit card. I thin… --- ## [Platinum As An Investment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/platinum-as-an-investment/946143)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/platinum-as-an-investment/946143 "2021-07-15T16:57:06Z")
I am sure we have all heard about gold and silver as an investment. They have never been worth zero. Naturally, they have never been worth zero. But are they going up in value, is the real question. Anyways, gold actual… --- ## [Hunter Biden artwork attracts ethics scrutiny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunter-biden-artwork-attracts-ethics-scrutiny/946031)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunter-biden-artwork-attracts-ethics-scrutiny/946031 "2021-07-15T16:49:36Z")
Ohhh, this looks bad. Talk about your ‘appearance of impropriety.’ I thought we elected a new President and were – maybe – done with this kind of bullshit ? https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/562021-hunter-bi… --- ## [Another card draw probability question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-card-draw-probability-question/946566)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-card-draw-probability-question/946566 "2021-07-15T16:45:50Z")
There’s a extremely simple solitaire game where you draw the first card and if it’s an ace, you lose. Then the second card, and if it’s a two, you lose. Keep going, naming cards in order (ace, two, three…ten, jack, que… --- ## [When is Music Inappropriate for Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-music-inappropriate-for-children/946497)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-music-inappropriate-for-children/946497 "2021-07-15T16:38:34Z")
Kind of inspired by the thread about why some films are deemed inappropriate. My son has just discovered popular music and holy shit have things changed since when I was a kid. He likes rap, and the blatantly pornograph… --- ## [What's your favorite addition to ramen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-addition-to-ramen/941715)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-addition-to-ramen/941715 "2021-07-15T16:21:18Z")
A few month ago I discovered the joy of good imported ramen noodles from the Asian grocery store. So much better than the cheap stuff they sell at the regular supermarket. My go to way of serving is with a hard boiled … --- ## [The Blues Men 'Greats'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blues-men-greats/946093)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blues-men-greats/946093 "2021-07-15T16:06:31Z")
Let’s start with Freddy King, he didn’t play a guitar he attacked the guitar! https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uJAtXf-xFL0&feature=share --- ## [Fish sandwich ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-sandwich-ideas/946411)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-sandwich-ideas/946411 "2021-07-15T15:31:59Z")
I’ve recently started making “fish hamburgers” and would like to hear your variations on the idea: Chop raw fish, onion and parsely very fine; mix with egg, breadcrumbs and salt; form patties and brown on both sides in a… --- ## [What's the deal about no cheese on pasta with fish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-about-no-cheese-on-pasta-with-fish/945676)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-about-no-cheese-on-pasta-with-fish/945676 "2021-07-15T14:38:21Z")
I have heard that Italians insist that parmesan/romano/etc. cheese does not belong on pasta with fish. In fact, once on Chopped, a judge gave a low rating to someone who dared do this, which I thought was really funny –… --- ## [Baseball Trip Music recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-trip-music-recommendations/946313)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-trip-music-recommendations/946313 "2021-07-15T14:13:14Z")
I’ve done this thread before. Every year (except 2020 :slightly\_frowning\_face:) I go on a road trip with my buddy to see baseball games. And every year I put together a playlist of appropriate music to listen to in the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1395) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1397)