# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1417 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1418 --- ## [I Pit oldoaktree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-oldoaktree/944587)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-oldoaktree/944587 "2021-06-27T00:34:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from I pit Myself, Oldoaktree: It’s not that easy to escape a pitting. You opened a P&E topic by addressing your "poor delusional liberal friends", i.e. the people who had the misfortune of… --- ## [Movies and TV you had a low opinion of going in, but were pleasantly surprised by](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-tv-you-had-a-low-opinion-of-going-in-but-were-pleasantly-surprised-by/943329)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-tv-you-had-a-low-opinion-of-going-in-but-were-pleasantly-surprised-by/943329 "2021-06-26T23:48:34Z")
Having taken one look at the Kuzco plushies for The Emperor’s New Groove, I decided beyond a shadow of a doubt that I didn’t want to see it. My sister Ellie saw it, loved it, and told me I’d love it, too, if I gave it a… --- ## [Potential Energy of a Spring, Khan Academy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-energy-of-a-spring-khan-academy/944299)
**Author:** [@Someonewastaken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Someonewastaken)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-energy-of-a-spring-khan-academy/944299 "2021-06-26T23:09:09Z")
While watching this video, I had a question. I understand the calculus part and why he gets kx^2/2, but I don’t understand one other thing. If work=force times distance, than distance would be x and force … --- ## [Late To The Party-Things you've finally seen/read/etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-to-the-party-things-youve-finally-seen-read-etc/943757)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-to-the-party-things-youve-finally-seen-read-etc/943757 "2021-06-26T22:11:32Z")
So years after I first heard about it, the TV series: What We Do In The Shadows was popped into my DVD player. It was hilarious and damned funny and I had only myself to blame. Why had I waited? And what have you finally … --- ## [The Falklands crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-falklands-crisis/943159)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-falklands-crisis/943159 "2021-06-26T21:22:02Z")
Why did President Reagan call UK Prime Minister Thatcher to request the Iron Lady to give up the Falkland Islands after the Argentines occupied them with force? --- ## [Babies are WEIRD pt2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-are-weird-pt2/945076)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-are-weird-pt2/945076 "2021-06-26T20:49:43Z")
My toddler has climbed me, laid across my shoulders like a cat, and gone to sleep. Is this normal? Can it possibly be comfortable? (It isn’t for me.) Is my darling child part feline? I am baffled. --- ## [Question for Calibre ebook converter users](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-calibre-ebook-converter-users/944926)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-calibre-ebook-converter-users/944926 "2021-06-26T20:48:56Z")
After using this for years, I now wonder if I am doing it wrong, or at least differently from most people. I convert a book. I save the book to a file on my desktop. I then delete the file from Calibre. I always get th… --- ## [Any chemists/biochemists here that can translate this title for me? It's in English but it's Greek to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chemists-biochemists-here-that-can-translate-this-title-for-me-its-in-english-but-its-greek-to-me/944762)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chemists-biochemists-here-that-can-translate-this-title-for-me-its-in-english-but-its-greek-to-me/944762 "2021-06-26T20:13:31Z")
I stumbled across my Dad’s 1966 biochemistry dissertation and it’s so far above my head that I have absolutely no idea what it’s even about. The title is “Alterations of Microsomal Phospholipids Occurring During the Enz… --- ## [Baby Robins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-robins/943048)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-robins/943048 "2021-06-26T20:05:05Z")
It’s a pleasant sunny afternoon here and I just threw some bird food along with mealworms on the patio table, about two metres away from where I sit. As expected the male robin was there before I sat down, closely follo… --- ## [How do I get back to a split view?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-back-to-a-split-view/945082)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-back-to-a-split-view/945082 "2021-06-26T20:02:13Z")
I feel silly posting this, and I’m not sure my terminology is right, but I can’t figure out how I messed up or how to fix it. Until recently, when I typed a post, the field was split, with what I was typing showing on th… --- ## [Please recommend a non-technical book about architecture styles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-non-technical-book-about-architecture-styles/944770)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-non-technical-book-about-architecture-styles/944770 "2021-06-26T19:54:39Z")
I’ve been reading Sue Grafton’s alphabet series books. One thing that comes up frequently in all the books are detailed descriptions of the various houses and buildings. Things like a building being Spanish style, colo… --- ## [We suck all the excess carbon out of the atmosphere; how much does the Earth cool down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-suck-all-the-excess-carbon-out-of-the-atmosphere-how-much-does-the-earth-cool-down/945050)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-suck-all-the-excess-carbon-out-of-the-atmosphere-how-much-does-the-earth-cool-down/945050 "2021-06-26T19:20:19Z")
Say we use massive carbon-sequestration machines to suck all the excess carbon out of the atmosphere (we’ll ignore all the stuff like cost, labor, practicality, NIMBY, just focus only on the science). “Excess” meaning, w… --- ## [Finding a New Yorker cartoon from the early 90s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-new-yorker-cartoon-from-the-early-90s/944922)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-new-yorker-cartoon-from-the-early-90s/944922 "2021-06-26T18:56:57Z")
I cut out this cartoon and had it on my bulletin board years ago and wish that I could find it. I’ve googled, and looked in https://cartoonbank.com/, but all that comes up are written descriptions: "one recent New Yorke… --- ## [Why is there still such a big lag in the TV live reporter link?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-still-such-a-big-lag-in-the-tv-live-reporter-link/945029)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-still-such-a-big-lag-in-the-tv-live-reporter-link/945029 "2021-06-26T16:47:51Z")
Seems to be about 2-3 seconds before the remote guy gets the full question from the studio guy and he can start to respond. Heck, it’s 2021 and musicians and gamers are interacting in real time. My company’s zoom meeti… --- ## [Favorite ground espresso?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-ground-espresso/945005)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-ground-espresso/945005 "2021-06-26T16:27:22Z")
We just bought a serious espresso maker after our old Breville died -it wasn’t even that old, and I thought it was ridiculous that nobody would repair a $200 machine when all it needed was a new gasket! So we decided to … --- ## [The Home Depot plant warranty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-home-depot-plant-warranty/945039)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-home-depot-plant-warranty/945039 "2021-06-26T15:04:34Z")
Never used it before, but this last week, we had vicious horrible heat and hot blasting wind, the kind of hot wind where you can watch your plants shrivel and die as tho’ someone was using a torch on them. So, since I ha… --- ## [The last Jeep wave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-jeep-wave/945026)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-jeep-wave/945026 "2021-06-26T14:12:32Z")
I traded in my 2 door Wrangler JK this morning. I drove it for 11 years. I drove the JL I had before that for five years. I really do not like the 4 door models. Added to that, they are pretty pricey. The Gladiators… --- ## [Help dealing with decomposition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-dealing-with-decomposition/942924)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-dealing-with-decomposition/942924 "2021-06-26T13:52:26Z")
Sat down to enjoy breakfast this morning when in through the open windows wafts the odor of decomp. Put on shoes and walked toward the stink. About 150 - 200 yards from the house is a dead dear. He’s outside of the hors… --- ## [Amazon waste](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-waste/945055)
**Author:** [@paulmarkj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulmarkj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-waste/945055 "2021-06-26T13:15:42Z")
There has been a lot of coveage relating to ‘Amazon waste’ in the UK. This has led to government (Boris Johnson and Dept for Envronment) and charities to comment on the waste. I guess the waste is at a similar level … --- ## [Do Cats Drool Out of Happiness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-drool-out-of-happiness/945009)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-drool-out-of-happiness/945009 "2021-06-26T12:17:14Z")
There’s a friendly cat in my neighborhood who follows me around when I go past his house and pet him. When I start petting, he starts drooling like a faucet. Is this a sign of happiness or pleasure? Do a lot of cats d… --- ## [Cocktails to go - what's the problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocktails-to-go-whats-the-problem/944999)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocktails-to-go-whats-the-problem/944999 "2021-06-26T12:08:27Z")
Many places allowed drinks to go that hadn’t previously. Now that covid seems to be in decline, these permissions are being revoked. What’s the issue? Apparently, the public really likes the idea. Is it public drunkennes… --- ## [Can I make an empty original post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-an-empty-original-post/943905)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-an-empty-original-post/943905 "2021-06-26T08:49:06Z")
--- ## [TV Shows where the theme song doesn't really fit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-where-the-theme-song-doesnt-really-fit/944040)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-where-the-theme-song-doesnt-really-fit/944040 "2021-06-26T07:47:40Z")
One that springs to mind is the theme song to Quantum Leap. I mean, yeah it’s a mostly light hearted show, but I just don’t think a breezy 80’s light jazz piece fits with this genre. I mean, yeah I know that Mike Post … --- ## [" Universe signals"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universe-signals/944968)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universe-signals/944968 "2021-06-26T05:37:57Z")
When we send out signals that will hopefully be retrieved by an advanced society is there some kind of special format to these signals that would make them easier to translate and decipher? --- ## [One hit wonder groups that had some other decent songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-wonder-groups-that-had-some-other-decent-songs/944633)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-wonder-groups-that-had-some-other-decent-songs/944633 "2021-06-26T05:28:41Z")
Do you have any groups who are “one-hit wonders” but you really enjoy other things they did? There are a lot out there who are rightly famous for their body of work, despite only one big hit, such as Jimi Hendrix, Warre… --- ## [Driving from Houston to Maine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-houston-to-maine/945023)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-houston-to-maine/945023 "2021-06-26T05:15:50Z")
This July I am planning on taking a road trip from Houston to Maine. I plan to stay off the major highways for most of the trip and just see where it takes me. As a kid, when we’d go on family trips we would stay at KOA… --- ## [Calculus III Prerequisites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calculus-iii-prerequisites/944409)
**Author:** [@Someonewastaken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Someonewastaken)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calculus-iii-prerequisites/944409 "2021-06-26T05:14:34Z")
I want to begin studying calculus III but I am unsure if I have all of the prerequisites. I took AP Calculus BC and the calculus II things I have seen make sense. What are the prerequisites to calculus III? --- ## [Tipping cabdrivers: when did this become the norm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-cabdrivers-when-did-this-become-the-norm/943200)
**Author:** [@Something](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Something)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-cabdrivers-when-did-this-become-the-norm/943200 "2021-06-26T05:03:05Z")
This is kind of a poll, So I’m putting it here. When did tipping cabdrivers become a tradition? I mean… Tipping your cab driver? Really? I’ve googled it, and read a little bit about it, but let me know what your take i… --- ## [What's the quickest way to get a black man killed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-quickest-way-to-get-a-black-man-killed/945035)
**Author:** [@KennyT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennyT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-quickest-way-to-get-a-black-man-killed/945035 "2021-06-26T04:17:46Z")
The answer: have law enforcement do a ‘wellness’ check on him. I can imagine it going like this: Cop: sir, your neighbors are concerned, are you well? Black man: Yes officer, thank you for your concern but I am perfec… --- ## [Right wing populism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-wing-populism/944006)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-wing-populism/944006 "2021-06-26T03:36:29Z")
Despite what some say, trump was neither a fascist or a nazi (although he had some fascist moments, of course). Instead he was a Right wing populist= However, now, Right wing populism seems to be also marked by really … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1416) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1418)