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**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-arizona-voting-law-constitutional/945854 "2021-07-12T00:32:01Z")
I know this is a controversial case which may cause flaming and pitting, but this simply has to be the right result. There are too many accusations of racism today. More recently the accusations have become more ridi… --- ## [Are restrictions working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-restrictions-working/939576)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-restrictions-working/939576 "2021-07-11T23:36:53Z")
I just found a site that has organized states by severity of lockdown, then graphed that against COVID death rates. The graph in question is this one: https://cdn.wallethub.com/wallethub/embed/73818/geochart-coronav… --- ## [Before 2nd cup of coffee / Dangit Did I time travel again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-2nd-cup-of-coffee-dangit-did-i-time-travel-again/946213)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-2nd-cup-of-coffee-dangit-did-i-time-travel-again/946213 "2021-07-11T23:18:33Z")
Still not entirely used to the new platform, and prone to misinterpretation before a sufficient caffeine level has been attained… --- ## [Dab, Dab, Dab. Uoy tog ti. Siht si a sdrawkcab daerht. Lla stsop tsum eb ni esrever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dab-dab-dab-uoy-tog-ti-siht-si-a-sdrawkcab-daerht-lla-stsop-tsum-eb-ni-esrever/942347)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dab-dab-dab-uoy-tog-ti-siht-si-a-sdrawkcab-daerht-lla-stsop-tsum-eb-ni-esrever/942347 "2021-07-11T22:12:03Z")
Yrt ruoy kcul. --- ## [Would you choose to move into an apartment like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-choose-to-move-into-an-apartment-like-this/946172)
**Author:** [@The\_man\_with\_a\_name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_man_with_a_name)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-choose-to-move-into-an-apartment-like-this/946172 "2021-07-11T21:34:46Z")
If you were offered an apartment and it cost more than 30% of your income and you needed a grant to pay rent for those first months you’d be living there in order to be financially stable, would you choose to move in? --- ## [Saw "pulls" to the left - bad workman or bad tool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-pulls-to-the-left-bad-workman-or-bad-tool/946187)
**Author:** [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-pulls-to-the-left-bad-workman-or-bad-tool/946187 "2021-07-11T20:06:46Z")
I have a handsaw that refuses to cut in a straight line. If I mark a vertical line on a piece of timber and try to cut along it, the cut diverges from the line and curves to the left. No amount of sideways force will mak… --- ## [Cocoyo coconut milk yogurt - um, CocoNO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocoyo-coconut-milk-yogurt-um-cocono/945777)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocoyo-coconut-milk-yogurt-um-cocono/945777 "2021-07-11T20:05:34Z")
They had some cacao-flavored product on sale at the local natural-foods market, so I decided to try it. Flavor-wise, it was OK, but the texture - I swear, this stuff was carbonated! It was NASTY. I threw away the re… --- ## [Stats and technology at the ball park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stats-and-technology-at-the-ball-park/946220)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stats-and-technology-at-the-ball-park/946220 "2021-07-11T19:54:58Z")
I went to a ball game yesterday! Oracle Park, Giants vs Nats. (My first live sporting event since the 2019 Redbox Bowl.) It prompted a bunch of questions about baseball these days, mostly along the lines of: “how do t… --- ## [Substituting one mystery for another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substituting-one-mystery-for-another/946156)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substituting-one-mystery-for-another/946156 "2021-07-11T16:58:01Z")
There’s a particular style of fallacious argument that tries to explain one mystery by appealing to another. It’s most prominent in the case of ‘quantum mind’-approaches—the mind is mysterious, so is quantum theory, mayb… --- ## [Is long haul covid related to why employers can't find enough employees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-long-haul-covid-related-to-why-employers-cant-find-enough-employees/946136)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-long-haul-covid-related-to-why-employers-cant-find-enough-employees/946136 "2021-07-11T16:31:39Z")
Its estimated by the CDC that almost 115 million Covid infections happened in the US. I’ve heard up to 1/4 of covid patients develop long haul symptoms. I only know of one personally, who is a guy who was healthy befo… --- ## [Vuarnet legend 03--Tortoise or brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vuarnet-legend-03-tortoise-or-brown/946192)
**Author:** [@HughGoply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HughGoply)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vuarnet-legend-03-tortoise-or-brown/946192 "2021-07-11T15:35:45Z")
What do you like better: Tortoise: deleted or Brown: deleted The Tortoise have grey lenses while the brown have brown lenses. --- ## [Horse racing - Standardbreds vs Thoroughbreds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-racing-standardbreds-vs-thoroughbreds/946189)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-racing-standardbreds-vs-thoroughbreds/946189 "2021-07-11T12:22:55Z")
I’m familiar with “Standardbred” horses being used for harness racing (i.e.- the jockey is pulled in a sulky), and “Thoroughbred” horses running in traditional races (i.e.- the jockey rides the horse). Is any overlap all… --- ## [Audio speakers buzzing when they hit a particular resonance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-speakers-buzzing-when-they-hit-a-particular-resonance/946051)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-speakers-buzzing-when-they-hit-a-particular-resonance/946051 "2021-07-11T09:28:47Z")
This is hard to describe without being able to actually provide audio of it. But my computer’s speakers have no problem playing music or sound - except for, when they hit particular notes of a song, or someone says words… --- ## [The Covid-19 Dishonor Roll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-covid-19-dishonor-roll/946191)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-covid-19-dishonor-roll/946191 "2021-07-11T04:50:36Z")
Good article on the pandemic’s worst fearmongers and sleazebags: As with naming of sports All-Star teams, there are regrets about those unaccountably left off the list, like Tucker Carlson, Judy Mikovits of “Plandemic… --- ## [Copa America 2021, down to just four teams now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-2021-down-to-just-four-teams-now/945677)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-2021-down-to-just-four-teams-now/945677 "2021-07-11T04:08:33Z")
Looks like there’s been no thread for the Copa America. Late to the party, but now there are only four teams, duking it out in the semis - Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Argentina. I’m hoping for an Argentina-Brazil final, … --- ## [Christopher Nolan's Tenet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christopher-nolans-tenet/919573)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christopher-nolans-tenet/919573 "2021-07-11T02:59:48Z")
I saw it this evening in one of our local theaters with about 6 other patrons all socially distant. Great Nolan flick, well thought out, fast paced, attention required. John David Washington will become a big star afte… --- ## [Finding Your Roots vs. Who Do You Think You Are](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-your-roots-vs-who-do-you-think-you-are/946137)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-your-roots-vs-who-do-you-think-you-are/946137 "2021-07-11T02:36:44Z")
For those not familiar, these are two shows about genealogy. Finding Your Roots is on PBS stations in the US, and is hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In each episode two or three fairly well-known people (actors, athlet… --- ## [Maggots in dog water bowl. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maggots-in-dog-water-bowl-why/122336)
**Author:** [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maggots-in-dog-water-bowl-why/122336 "2021-07-11T01:53:41Z")
A friend reported that he changes his dog’s water (indoors) twice a day, and has been finding maggots in the water. He can’t figure out how they get there. He brought the dog to the vet today. No evidence of maggots foun… --- ## [Psychological reasons for being a slob?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychological-reasons-for-being-a-slob/207248)
**Author:** [@hapaXL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hapaXL)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychological-reasons-for-being-a-slob/207248 "2021-07-11T01:16:12Z")
My friend is complete slob - piles of sweaty clothes in the living room, moldy dishes, stacks and stacks of papers all over the house - and I’ve begun to wonder why? I’ve heard of depressed people lacking the energy to … --- ## [Something I noticed while watching Person of Interest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-noticed-while-watching-person-of-interest/946099)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-noticed-while-watching-person-of-interest/946099 "2021-07-11T01:04:12Z")
This is truly mundane and pointless… I was watching an episode of Person of Interest and I noticed that Carter called Fusco to look up something in the police database. He proceeded to put on his glasses and then look … --- ## [Let's FURIKAKE! (Savory sprinkles for rice and other stuff)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-furikake-savory-sprinkles-for-rice-and-other-stuff/945987)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-furikake-savory-sprinkles-for-rice-and-other-stuff/945987 "2021-07-11T00:43:28Z")
This stuff is fantastic! For the last hour I’ve been sprinkling it into the palm of my hand and licking it up! I tried it on buttered toast, but it doesn’t go well with butter. I sprinkled it on saltine crackers, and it … --- ## [Coding Boot Camp Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-boot-camp-questions/946119)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-boot-camp-questions/946119 "2021-07-11T00:34:38Z")
My 29 year old son with a Marketing degree, looking for a career change, paid for and completed a coding boot camp. It cost several thousand dollars. I think it was offered by “The Tech Academy.” Due to covid the course… --- ## [Advice please on getting a new television](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009 "2021-07-11T00:27:40Z")
My current tv is a ten year old 55" 1080p Sony Bravia. It’s works fine but between retirement and the pandemic, I am watching much more tv than normal and I am considering getting a new one. I stream content from Amazon … --- ## [Recommend some classic baseball books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-classic-baseball-books/945151)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-classic-baseball-books/945151 "2021-07-11T00:12:57Z")
At least 6 years ago I picked up, in a used book store, the book "Willie Mays " by James Hirsch. Had forgotten about it but now have amost finished it and it’s great, it is not only Willie Mays’ history and baseball hi… --- ## [Diverticulitis. Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diverticulitis-again/945660)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diverticulitis-again/945660 "2021-07-10T23:39:00Z")
Much ouchie. Strong antibiotics. --- ## [What's up with this house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-this-house/946025)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-this-house/946025 "2021-07-10T23:38:40Z")
I’m currently staying in a little village in Norfolk, UK, and I’ve walked past this house a couple of times, and something about it is really weird and striking to me. I believe it was built around about 1970. At first… --- ## [How do I change my reddit name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-reddit-name/946041)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-reddit-name/946041 "2021-07-10T23:35:25Z")
I don’t do social media other then the Dope but I read a few reddit forums and wanted to post my contributions. It was easy to sign up as it used my Google account and gmail address. I posted my first reply to reddit and… --- ## [Where is the list of Mods by which forum they, umm, mod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-list-of-mods-by-which-forum-they-umm-mod/945769)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-list-of-mods-by-which-forum-they-umm-mod/945769 "2021-07-10T23:00:05Z")
Just what it says. I can find lists for all mods ever, retired mods etc. But I can not find the current list by forum, like who mods Great Debates or Cafe Society. I blame the heat. And all the beer I had to drink to sta… --- ## [Can a commercial lawyer effectively represent criminal defendants in court (Better Call Saul)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-commercial-lawyer-effectively-represent-criminal-defendants-in-court-better-call-saul/944971)
**Author:** [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-commercial-lawyer-effectively-represent-criminal-defendants-in-court-better-call-saul/944971 "2021-07-10T22:19:27Z")
This is a general question although it references a fictional character. In the TV Show “Better Call Saul”, the character Kim Wexler does some pro bono work as a public defender, even though her day job is as a litigati… --- ## [Any newspaper/magazine columnists here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-newspaper-magazine-columnists-here/946109)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-newspaper-magazine-columnists-here/946109 "2021-07-10T21:26:52Z")
Do we have any current or former newspaper or magazine columnists here? Tell me about your gig! What do/did you write about, how often, how many words, and for what sort of publication? Do/did you get paid or is/was i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1400) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1402)