# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1422 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1423 --- ## [McDonald's app, are you loving it? What other apps make your day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-app-are-you-loving-it-what-other-apps-make-your-day/944467)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-app-are-you-loving-it-what-other-apps-make-your-day/944467 "2021-06-21T20:15:12Z")
I have to admit I am liking the Mickey D’s app, for some of the deals and mostly for avoiding the lines at the drive thru. It’s life in the fast lane! When I decide I want a little lunch or a breakfast nibble before I… --- ## [The science of the reverse bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-the-reverse-bobble/944666)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-the-reverse-bobble/944666 "2021-06-21T20:12:18Z")
For those not familiar with it, a bobble is a thing in some Vernor Vinge books. A perfectly smooth sphere, it is impervious, indestructable, and 100% perfectly reflective to all radiation. It can be produced to last for … --- ## ["Unlawful restraints of trade": Ninth Circuit rules against NCAA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlawful-restraints-of-trade-ninth-circuit-rules-against-ncaa/854347)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlawful-restraints-of-trade-ninth-circuit-rules-against-ncaa/854347 "2021-06-21T19:55:36Z")
I know that there are a bunch of college sports fans on this message board, and as there’s not much actual sport to discuss, I thought people might be interested in the most recent court ruling on the NCAA. I realize tha… --- ## [Nintendo Switch Recommendations for a young child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-recommendations-for-a-young-child/944629)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-recommendations-for-a-young-child/944629 "2021-06-21T19:45:37Z")
There are a number of sales going on, and I’m looking for recommendations for my kid. Specifically, what is the general learning curve/age for Mario+Rabbids? I’m going to pick of BOTW, though I don’t expect him to be abl… --- ## [The grossest thing you ever saw!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-grossest-thing-you-ever-saw/11413)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-grossest-thing-you-ever-saw/11413 "2021-06-21T19:13:12Z")
About ten years ago, on my way to work (swing shift), I stopped at a kids’ fair in a park, to use a porta-potty. The light hit it just right when I opened the door. I’d used port-a-potties before, but this was the first … --- ## [Brand-new laptop exhibits random, unrelated glitches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-new-laptop-exhibits-random-unrelated-glitches/944767)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-new-laptop-exhibits-random-unrelated-glitches/944767 "2021-06-21T18:35:58Z")
I bought a new Asus Vivobook one month ago. It mostly runs fine, but there are seemingly random glitches that I can’t figure how they relate to each other. When I play music files, sometimes the music will be audible, b… --- ## [Factual: Is this lawsuit rumor true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factual-is-this-lawsuit-rumor-true/944207)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factual-is-this-lawsuit-rumor-true/944207 "2021-06-21T18:02:01Z")
A relation from St Cloud Florida claims to have 3rd hand knowledge of a COVID-related lawsuit. The basic idea is that the family of a deceased man is suing the hospital because his death certificate says he died of COVID… --- ## [Historical Baseball Questions (Ken Burns)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-baseball-questions-ken-burns/924614)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-baseball-questions-ken-burns/924614 "2021-06-21T16:01:00Z")
I’m watching “Baseball”, the Ken Burns documentary. Although I enjoy these, he does not always spend a lot of time on a specific topic. They usually leave me with a bunch of questions. I’ve only seen the first two epi… --- ## [Half-remembered show from MTV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-remembered-show-from-mtv/944765)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-remembered-show-from-mtv/944765 "2021-06-21T15:19:31Z")
This would have been on MTV mid- to late-1980s (it’s dimly possible it was VH-1). It was a talk/interview show, and I’m reasonably sure it was a regular series. In the episode I’m trying to remember, they were talking t… --- ## [Origin of shaking head for 'no'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-shaking-head-for-no/944695)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-shaking-head-for-no/944695 "2021-06-21T15:25:27Z")
After seeing my baby learn this gesture, I was wondering if it’s possible shaking your head to indicate ‘no’ comes from babies refusing food. Is there any evidence showing where gestures like this one originated? How man… --- ## [The Dad Joke Generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dad-joke-generator/944658)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dad-joke-generator/944658 "2021-06-21T14:30:08Z")
It’s worth it, one liners some groaners! Good clean fun Reminds me of the corny jokes of my FIl r.I.p. Handsies off on forum changes pls and ty --- ## [Wooohooo, near perfect score in Geoguessr, 24996](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooohooo-near-perfect-score-in-geoguessr-24996/941953)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooohooo-near-perfect-score-in-geoguessr-24996/941953 "2021-06-21T14:03:54Z")
For those who don’t know geoguessr.com is a fun little geography game website with games that involve being shown a picture and trying to guess where it is using an embedded world map. Far and away my best ever. It was … --- ## [Can't type 'sc' in Safari search bar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-type-sc-in-safari-search-bar/944692)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-type-sc-in-safari-search-bar/944692 "2021-06-21T13:07:16Z")
I’ve asked this before, and found an answer to my own question; but Discourse doesn’t make it easy to search for posts so I’m asking again. When I try to use the search bar in Safari, I can’t type ‘sc’. For example, su… --- ## [Advice on Re-joining LinkedIn and Indeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-re-joining-linkedin-and-indeed/944751)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-re-joining-linkedin-and-indeed/944751 "2021-06-21T12:03:57Z")
I shut off my LinkedIn account years ago, due to the annoying e-mails informing me of the multiple people searching me, as well as the numerous people using it to contact me for marketing purposes. That said, LinkedIn s… --- ## [(Probably a beginner's) question on dummy variables in linear regression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probably-a-beginners-question-on-dummy-variables-in-linear-regression/944750)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probably-a-beginners-question-on-dummy-variables-in-linear-regression/944750 "2021-06-21T11:48:26Z")
Clarification at the beginning: This is not a homework assignment of any kind; it’s just me, as someone with a non-quantitative background, trying to familiarise myself with this topic out of personal interest. I’m play… --- ## [For serious toast eaters only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-serious-toast-eaters-only/944664)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-serious-toast-eaters-only/944664 "2021-06-21T09:46:59Z")
A $300 toaster! This came up on the Tony Kornheiser podcast, and he and his friends swore that it, well, revolutionizes the toast eating experience. Toasted on the outside, soft on the inside. He said that the timer has … --- ## [Groundhog Day - Phil Connors has 5 more years to go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groundhog-day-phil-connors-has-5-more-years-to-go/944421)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groundhog-day-phil-connors-has-5-more-years-to-go/944421 "2021-06-21T04:52:59Z")
I meant to post this in February. By some estimates Phil Connor spent 33 years living the same day over and over. So picture yourself back in 1993 and doing the same ever since. And not getting out of the loop until 2026… --- ## [Would you like to play a game? (New Feud)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-like-to-play-a-game-new-feud/942066)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-like-to-play-a-game-new-feud/942066 "2021-06-21T04:51:03Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. You want to match the other people in the game. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be… --- ## [Cartoon Network release Rick and Morty season five first look](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-network-release-rick-and-morty-season-five-first-look/916340)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-network-release-rick-and-morty-season-five-first-look/916340 "2021-06-21T04:12:26Z")
Cartoon Network’s posted a very rough animation clip from Rick and Morty season five: And it’s been less than two months since season four ended. --- ## [Critique my plan for a wall safe (long, plenty of detail)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-plan-for-a-wall-safe-long-plenty-of-detail/944722)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-plan-for-a-wall-safe-long-plenty-of-detail/944722 "2021-06-21T03:32:22Z")
From limited research, it seems that the advantage to a wall safe over a floor safe or a large burglar-rated safe, is that it is easier to use on a regular basis. Disadvantages include that they are relatively easy to fi… --- ## [I Pit Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-fenris/160703)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-fenris/160703 "2021-06-21T03:28:09Z")
Link Fenris … You know that we agree on a lot of things. Things of importance. Things of merit. We respect each other’s opinions. But goddamn it son, have you fucking lost your mind!! Bedknobs and Broomsticks is bette… --- ## [Are there any oral options that work similar to bisacodyl suppository?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-oral-options-that-work-similar-to-bisacodyl-suppository/944708)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-oral-options-that-work-similar-to-bisacodyl-suppository/944708 "2021-06-21T03:24:50Z")
I’ve used generic bisacodyl suppository (Dulcolax) for many years. They stimulate quickly and still get a firm stool. But, they do make hemorrhoids sting. I’ve found only using a half suppository works as well and doesn’… --- ## [Tales From The Bark Side: A Dog MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-from-the-bark-side-a-dog-mmp/944210)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-from-the-bark-side-a-dog-mmp/944210 "2021-06-21T03:06:18Z")
Maggie vs. The Killer Rabbit For a beagle mix, Maggie Wonderbeagle had zero hunting ability, and the local rabbits knew it. The seldom did more than keep a 6 foot separation, and I think that was more to avoid being c… --- ## [Yankees triple play…again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yankees-triple-play-again/944730)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yankees-triple-play-again/944730 "2021-06-21T02:24:34Z")
Today the Yankees ended the game on a 9th inning triple play. That’s after a one of a kind triple play on Thursday. And another triple play about a month ago. Three in one year to tie a record and it’s only June. --- ## [Frank Bonner, 'Herb Tarlek' on WKRP has died at 79](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-bonner-herb-tarlek-on-wkrp-has-died-at-79/944475)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-bonner-herb-tarlek-on-wkrp-has-died-at-79/944475 "2021-06-21T02:16:03Z")
The article says he died of complications of Lewy body dementia. --- ## [Unclear Moderation + New Rule Protecting Nationality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unclear-moderation-new-rule-protecting-nationality/944724)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Hyde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martin_Hyde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unclear-moderation-new-rule-protecting-nationality/944724 "2021-06-21T01:59:06Z")
There was a sequence of posts by myself in the Pit, and three responses from @Miller. I’ll repost my comments in sequence with the moderation notes for reference: I’m not sure how it works in third world hell holes … --- ## [Soldering question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soldering-question/944574)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soldering-question/944574 "2021-06-21T01:54:15Z")
I’ve recently gotten into simple electronics with Arduino or Raspberry at a hobbyist level. I’ve (even more) recently noticed a number of YouTube videos like where they build cool little gadgets by soldering components d… --- ## [Revisiting the BBQ Pit- Boon or Bane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisiting-the-bbq-pit-boon-or-bane/944413)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 352\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisiting-the-bbq-pit-boon-or-bane/944413 "2021-06-21T01:46:49Z")
In this thread: Why is the SDMB membership declining, and what’s the best way to add younger members? - About This Message Board - Straight Dope Message Board Some of the discussion is about The BBQ Pit and whether it … --- ## [HOw do I e-mail a document from my Chromebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-e-mail-a-document-from-my-chromebook/944725)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-e-mail-a-document-from-my-chromebook/944725 "2021-06-21T01:00:01Z")
I’ve got a document that I’ve created with Google docs on my Chromebook. I want to send it to someone, but I can’t figure out how. I open Gmail, start an e-mail, and click on the little paper-clip. I open MyDrive, and… --- ## [Do excess death calculations factor in the lives saved by covid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-excess-death-calculations-factor-in-the-lives-saved-by-covid/944354)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-excess-death-calculations-factor-in-the-lives-saved-by-covid/944354 "2021-06-21T00:32:38Z")
my understanding is that most governments aren’t doing a good job keeping track of the number who died from covid so some groups are using excess death rates compared to expected death rates to determine deaths. I belie… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1421) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1423)