# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1434 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1435 --- ## [Legal-type question about worker’s comp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-type-question-about-worker-s-comp/941920)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-type-question-about-worker-s-comp/941920 "2021-06-09T16:27:35Z")
Patient has a long-term knee injury that is definitely covered by worker’s comp. She is ambulatory (limited) in her home. One day while she is making her way across the bedroom, her knee locks up, down she goes against t… --- ## [iTunes Question (Duplication)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itunes-question-duplication/943886)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itunes-question-duplication/943886 "2021-06-09T16:06:09Z")
I purchased/downloaded an album from iTunes. All the individual songs appear on my iPhone, but in duplicate. The duplicates appear with a shaded circle with an arrow pointing down. Until recently it was a “cloud” icon. A… --- ## [Any state going to all-mail voting as a result of 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-state-going-to-all-mail-voting-as-a-result-of-2020/925365)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-state-going-to-all-mail-voting-as-a-result-of-2020/925365 "2021-06-09T15:36:05Z")
I’ve long been a proponent of all-mail voting. We’ve been doing it here in Oregon for 21 years and pretty much everyone loves it. Other states (WA, CO, UT, HI) that have gone to it also have a very high approval of it. I… --- ## [Where are the rules located?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-rules-located/943819)
**Author:** [@TheGreenHornet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheGreenHornet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-rules-located/943819 "2021-06-09T14:33:18Z")
Just a newby exploring the board…I figure I should know the rules. --- ## [Virtue signaling? Cowardice? Or other (race relations topic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtue-signaling-cowardice-or-other-race-relations-topic/943821)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtue-signaling-cowardice-or-other-race-relations-topic/943821 "2021-06-09T13:19:20Z")
My company took part in an outdoor garden show this weekend, and as part of our display we placed “Please do not sit on the furniture” signs on the chairs we had as part of it (there are many reasons for this which for n… --- ## ["Little England" cycle of retreat from responsibility initiated by failure at Suez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-england-cycle-of-retreat-from-responsibility-initiated-by-failure-at-suez/943711)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-england-cycle-of-retreat-from-responsibility-initiated-by-failure-at-suez/943711 "2021-06-09T12:52:47Z")
After the victory in the Falklands war, Burt, Assistant Secretary of State-Designate for European Affairs reported to Secretary of State Haig in a telegram saying: Opinion is divided in the UK about the long-term impact… --- ## [Why can't I watch The Magicians on my computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-watch-the-magicians-on-my-computer/943901)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-watch-the-magicians-on-my-computer/943901 "2021-06-09T12:33:42Z")
I can watch it on the Roku Netflix channel but when I try on the computer Netflix tells me it’s not available. Anyone know why? And while I have your attention-- I know I’m, like 5 years late but I just binge watched se… --- ## [Loki on Disney+ - Thoughts as it airs. (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-on-disney-thoughts-as-it-airs-spoilers-as-it-airs/943900)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-on-disney-thoughts-as-it-airs-spoilers-as-it-airs/943900 "2021-06-09T12:25:27Z")
Loki dropped its first episode today. Of WandaVision, Winter Soldier, and Loki, it’s this Loki show I am most looking forward to. I haven’t seen it yet, but will be watching tonight. Anyone else excited about this one? … --- ## [Measuring how balanced a hockey team is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-how-balanced-a-hockey-team-is/943864)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-how-balanced-a-hockey-team-is/943864 "2021-06-09T09:37:01Z")
Does anyone attempt to measure how balanced a team is? It occurred to me while watching the Bruins/Isles game – it seems like Pastrnak, Bergeron, and Marchand are always on the ice (I don’t remember seeing players playi… --- ## [Question for those who have magnetic cylindrical spice containers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-those-who-have-magnetic-cylindrical-spice-containers/943640)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-those-who-have-magnetic-cylindrical-spice-containers/943640 "2021-06-09T02:15:12Z")
We have 36 of these containers on a kitchen wall, arranged alphabetically, and they’re an excellent way of storing spices. Until the spices start to get between the parts, making them difficult to turn. I’m always wipin… --- ## [Why is the "Virtue Signalling" thread still in MPSIMS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-virtue-signalling-thread-still-in-mpsims/943871)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-virtue-signalling-thread-still-in-mpsims/943871 "2021-06-09T01:58:00Z")
Thread in question: OP is clearly soliciting opinions, and about controversial matters, why isn’t it in IMHO? My own feeling (which others may not share) was that the OP was fully deserving of some harsh responses as… --- ## [TV shows that ruined other shows for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ruined-other-shows-for-you/943732)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ruined-other-shows-for-you/943732 "2021-06-09T01:05:14Z")
I could never get into Leverage simply because it seemed to be a ripoff of the UK series Hu$tle, down to the one-to-one correspondence of the roles of the main characters. Whenever I try to watch, I’m reminded that Micke… --- ## [Going to Maui](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-maui/941403)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-maui/941403 "2021-06-09T00:21:49Z")
While I’ve travelled around the US, I’ve never really done a real deal tropical vacation and I’ve always wanted to. My girlfriend has vacation time that goes away if she doesn’t use it in the next month, and we’re both f… --- ## [Reddit users trying to manipulate stocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reddit-users-trying-to-manipulate-stocks/931627)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reddit-users-trying-to-manipulate-stocks/931627 "2021-06-09T00:13:49Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/gamestop-e2-80-99s-surge-is-making-it-one-of-the-most-traded-stocks-in-the-us/ar-BB1d8CnD starting with Gamestop and now AMC theaters --- ## [Can you catch Covid from touching surfaces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-catch-covid-from-touching-surfaces/943687)
**Author:** [@craft458](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/craft458)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-catch-covid-from-touching-surfaces/943687 "2021-06-08T23:46:21Z")
At the beginning of the pandemic there was a lot of concern about catching the virus from touching surfaces. Then a few months ago people started saying that you can’t catch the virus from touching surfaces. But I read o… --- ## [What's the Straight Dope on Fixed Point Wireless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-fixed-point-wireless/943807)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-fixed-point-wireless/943807 "2021-06-08T21:45:47Z")
My husband and I are thinking of telling our cable company where they can stick their co-ax. Our current, internet-only service is running over $94 a month. If we choose to upgrade to the new version (we’re grandfathered… --- ## [What gives you hope these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gives-you-hope-these-days/943513)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gives-you-hope-these-days/943513 "2021-06-08T21:43:51Z")
In these increasingly scary times of looming climate catastrophe, unprecedented assaults on democracy, etc., are your\* sources of hope? \*Especially those of ya’ll who would not describe yourselves as optimists (I watche… --- ## [Senator Ron Johnson - "didn’t seem like an armed insurrection."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senator-ron-johnson-didn-t-seem-like-an-armed-insurrection/943851)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senator-ron-johnson-didn-t-seem-like-an-armed-insurrection/943851 "2021-06-08T20:22:18Z")
I suggest he allow himself to be beaten with flag poles and sprayed with bear spray and then see if he sings the same tune. --- ## [Horseshoe bat around the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horseshoe-bat-around-the-world/943749)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horseshoe-bat-around-the-world/943749 "2021-06-08T20:16:39Z")
Horseshoe bat may carry various types of viruses. Horseshoe bats exist around the world, not just in China. Is there any research etc. done to see if there are coronavirus carrying bats in other parts of the world? Cypru… --- ## [What brake controller to buy for 2020 Pilot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brake-controller-to-buy-for-2020-pilot/943866)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brake-controller-to-buy-for-2020-pilot/943866 "2021-06-08T20:02:54Z")
We have a 2020 Pilot and are planning on towing some RVs. Rental at first, but possibly buying our own. We apparently need to put a brake controller in. Looking at etrailer.com, there are a lot of them that are compatib… --- ## [Confusion due to use of Greek letters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-due-to-use-of-greek-letters/943798)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-due-to-use-of-greek-letters/943798 "2021-06-08T19:15:59Z")
If you look at Coronavirus in Wikipedia, you might note the classification section: lists Alphacoronavirus, Betacoronavirus, Gammacoronavirus, and Deltacoronavirus. These have nothing to do with the recent designation… --- ## [Who's that girl? I'm fixin' to tell you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-that-girl-im-fixin-to-tell-you/943074)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-that-girl-im-fixin-to-tell-you/943074 "2021-06-08T18:06:53Z")
I rated a special friendship. Someone who’s committed a random act of kindness. She’s bad bad bad. She’s my sister from another mister. Other than that she’s taught me many tricks and topical suggestions for hacking … --- ## [Football greed proposal - Euro Super League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-greed-proposal-euro-super-league/940270)
**Author:** [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-greed-proposal-euro-super-league/940270 "2021-06-08T17:29:08Z")
You might have seen some reports that some of the main money spinning football teams in Europe are trying to breakaway from UEFA and possibly FIFA to create a European Super League - seems like around 12 clubs have enter… --- ## [How do you "seize funds" from a digital wallet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-seize-funds-from-a-digital-wallet/943795)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-seize-funds-from-a-digital-wallet/943795 "2021-06-08T15:49:35Z")
This story about the recovery of ransomware funds says: Officials said that they identified a virtual currency account, often referred to as a “wallet,” that DarkSide had use to collect payment from one of its ransomwa… --- ## [Post pandemic baby boom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-pandemic-baby-boom/943823)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-pandemic-baby-boom/943823 "2021-06-08T15:05:21Z")
I’ve been reading some places that there will be a post pandemic baby boom, starting this summer or autumn. Other articles, such as the one linked below, say it won’t happen. Does anyone have the straight dope on this? I… --- ## [If the confederates had not fired on Fort Sumter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-confederates-had-not-fired-on-fort-sumter/932852)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-confederates-had-not-fired-on-fort-sumter/932852 "2021-06-08T14:28:51Z")
The thread reminds me of something I have long wondered about. Speculate what would have happened had the South decided not to start a war. --- ## [Subnautica - thoughts while playing (spoilers while playing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-thoughts-while-playing-spoilers-while-playing/852024)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-thoughts-while-playing-spoilers-while-playing/852024 "2021-06-08T12:58:32Z")
OK, so my son and I began a proper play of Subnautica today. Freedom mode is what I think it is called. No eating, no water drinking, no sleep or whatever. Just oxygen and the ability to be killed by animals and plants. … --- ## [Ransomware \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ransomware-edited-title/943474)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ransomware-edited-title/943474 "2021-06-08T12:30:32Z")
Two important industries were recently hit with ransomeware. Do we know how they were infected? Were the infecting PCs running an admin account? Were backups unavailable? --- ## [I believe I have discovered the worst “food” item in existence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-believe-i-have-discovered-the-worst-food-item-in-existence/942741)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-believe-i-have-discovered-the-worst-food-item-in-existence/942741 "2021-06-08T11:40:30Z")
Just a disclaimer here. I am not a breakfast cereal person. I like Cheerios and Rice Krispies but I was not raised on sugary or flavored cereals. I do like Froot Loops, although as far as I can tell their predominant fla… --- ## [Seeking advice/experience on run-flat tires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-advice-experience-on-run-flat-tires/922712)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-advice-experience-on-run-flat-tires/922712 "2020-10-19T21:45:23Z")
I’m curious about run-flat tires for my pickup truck and trailer. Summary: After a highway blowout\* on a trailer tire, I was thanking various deities it happened near a freeway exit. Just prior, we had been in a singl… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1433) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1435)