# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1441 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1442 --- ## [Odds on teenagers giving up in person social contact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-on-teenagers-giving-up-in-person-social-contact/942931)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-on-teenagers-giving-up-in-person-social-contact/942931 "2021-06-01T20:38:42Z")
I figure this is better than continuing a fairly major hijack of this thread. This is my first time trying to do a poll as well as break off a hijack so bear with me if things don’t work. So in the other thread I postul… --- ## [Wi-fi dropping on a new laptop. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-dropping-on-a-new-laptop-why/937186)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-dropping-on-a-new-laptop-why/937186 "2021-06-01T19:15:14Z")
Got a new Dell laptop that I’ve not been a big fan of but started to make peace with – until the last few days. Now I’ve got an issue with intermittent wi-fi connectivity issues. No other devices have this problem. Over… --- ## [Looking for a scientific term that describes the 'convergence' of two or more tsunami systems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-scientific-term-that-describes-the-convergence-of-two-or-more-tsunami-systems/943350)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-scientific-term-that-describes-the-convergence-of-two-or-more-tsunami-systems/943350 "2021-06-01T18:18:11Z")
I’m for a scientific term that describes the ‘convergence’ of two or more tsunami systems. It’s not ‘convergent tsunami’. I haven’t found that term to describe the process of merging tsunami waves. I remember watching a … --- ## [Windows 10 "Users" folder and a full drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-users-folder-and-a-full-drive/942800)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-users-folder-and-a-full-drive/942800 "2021-06-01T17:56:50Z")
The relatively small C: drive on my desktop is full so I’m looking free up space. I’ve already started moving my Documents folder to a larger drive. I’ve looked on Google so now I’m asking Dopers: is there a way tell Wi… --- ## [Horrible mass child abuse scandal in Mexico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-mass-child-abuse-scandal-in-mexico/943357)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-mass-child-abuse-scandal-in-mexico/943357 "2021-06-01T15:44:33Z")
11 people(so far) involved in a coordinated child abuse ring involving daycare centers: Mexico Report Suggests Child Sex Abuse Ring at Some Schools | Snopes.com “A study published by a children’s rights group in Mexico… --- ## [Songs with Woman in the Title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-woman-in-the-title/943042)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-woman-in-the-title/943042 "2021-06-01T15:36:47Z")
So today I decided to play only songs with Woman in the title. So far I have off the top of my head: Sweet Talking Woman Jet City Woman Pretty Woman Evil Woman Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) I am Woman I’m Every W… --- ## [First human case of H10N3 bird flu reported](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-human-case-of-h10n3-bird-flu-reported/943349)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-human-case-of-h10n3-bird-flu-reported/943349 "2021-06-01T14:25:58Z")
Here’s the story: I hope the last sentence is correct: --- ## [Butthead Matt Gaetz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butthead-matt-gaetz/943235)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butthead-matt-gaetz/943235 "2021-06-01T13:49:13Z")
A thread to keep track of the twisted travails and trials that make up the life of Butthead Matt Gaetz; I’ll get things started with this: Sure… that all seems likely. :roll\_eyes: ETA: Here’s WFLA’s 3:35 video pie… --- ## [Miami Vice the movie, question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-the-movie-question/504250)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-the-movie-question/504250 "2021-06-01T12:33:57Z")
I have seen this movie twice, and they should be the only good guys in that meet, so who tossed the party favor to Crockett. Declan --- ## [Anyone Remember Bart Simpsons Phony Phonecalls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-bart-simpsons-phony-phonecalls/943262)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-bart-simpsons-phony-phonecalls/943262 "2021-06-01T12:13:42Z")
This is the origin. These are phony phonecalls made to a Jersey bar called The Tube Bar. Howard Stern fans will remember Billy Wests imitation of Red the Bartender. Definitely NSFW. --- ## [Please share your experience on choosing a solicitor in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-experience-on-choosing-a-solicitor-in-the-uk/942785)
**Author:** [@antonn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-experience-on-choosing-a-solicitor-in-the-uk/942785 "2021-06-01T11:27:32Z")
I’m having real difficulty with this, with being fobbed off right at the receptionist stage till fear of being aided only to part with my money. Did you have good experiences? How did you do it? This is for civil litig… --- ## [Miami Vice (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-open-spoilers/366606)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-open-spoilers/366606 "2021-06-01T06:04:51Z")
I didn’t like it. I think my biggest criticism is that it seemed fractured and confused and unresolved. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, if the movie is trying to show what real life is like. Real life doesn’t h… --- ## [Question about exponents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-exponents/943259)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-exponents/943259 "2021-06-01T05:20:59Z")
I’m guessing such a thing probably doesn’t exist, but I’ll try asking anyway. Let’s call 23 shorthand, and 2x2x2 longhand. Of course the answer is 8. 20 is 1, but what’s the longhand for it? Also, 21 is 2, but what’s… --- ## [My skies are grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-skies-are-grey/939405)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-skies-are-grey/939405 "2021-06-01T05:14:07Z")
My little Squirrel Girl has passed away. The good girl in my avatar photo went to sleep in my arms an hour ago, never to awaken. She was roughing it for the last few days, becoming non-responsive, getting confused in f… --- ## [Florida agents raid home of fired public health agent who refused to manipulate COVID data](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-agents-raid-home-of-fired-public-health-agent-who-refused-to-manipulate-covid-data/927523)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-agents-raid-home-of-fired-public-health-agent-who-refused-to-manipulate-covid-data/927523 "2021-06-01T04:51:23Z")
Rebekah Jones was fired for refusing to manipulate COVID data, so she built a database out of her home. A search warrant was issued, and her house was raided at gunpoint and her equipment seized, like she was distributi… --- ## [Movies that take place over a few hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-take-place-over-a-few-hours/942139)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-take-place-over-a-few-hours/942139 "2021-06-01T04:38:05Z")
I’ve been re-watching some of my favorite movies and I have found that most of them take place during a single day, night or a few hours. I just finished Bill Murray’s Quick Change and it is my favorite Murray movie. It… --- ## [Facebook jail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-jail/943307)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-jail/943307 "2021-06-01T03:59:31Z")
I wanted to visit an uncle’s page the other day, but it was gone. The next day, I got a friend request from him. After verifying (by email) that the request was legitimate, I confirmed. A few minutes ago I got this em… --- ## [Looking for an English equivalent to the Alexandre Dumas proverb "La plus belle fille du monde ne peut donner que ce qu'elle a"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-english-equivalent-to-the-alexandre-dumas-proverb-la-plus-belle-fille-du-monde-ne-peut-donner-que-ce-quelle-a/943083)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-english-equivalent-to-the-alexandre-dumas-proverb-la-plus-belle-fille-du-monde-ne-peut-donner-que-ce-quelle-a/943083 "2021-06-01T03:11:00Z")
I’m looking for an English equivalent to the Alexandre Dumas proverb “La plus belle fille du monde ne peut donner que ce qu’elle a”. I have found only “No man can give more than he has” or " a man cannot give what he has… --- ## [Discourse - nannying software or empowering the poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discourse-nannying-software-or-empowering-the-poster/942901)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discourse-nannying-software-or-empowering-the-poster/942901 "2021-06-01T02:32:28Z")
Continuing the discussion from Suggestion of Junior Moderating vs Request to Members: That’s the thing. It depends on how you see it - nannying sofware or improving the poster experience. Let me be clear that I don’t… --- ## [Seeking Dopers' opinions on jackfruit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-dopers-opinions-on-jackfruit/943064)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-dopers-opinions-on-jackfruit/943064 "2021-06-01T02:26:43Z")
I’ve seen these tropical fruits, which in a whole state look like pillow-sized pine cones, for a long time, and a local store had a slice for $3 today (the whole fruit can cost upwards of $100) so I decided to try it. T… --- ## [Ever been adored by an animal whose affections you don't reciprocate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-adored-by-an-animal-whose-affections-you-dont-reciprocate/942961)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-adored-by-an-animal-whose-affections-you-dont-reciprocate/942961 "2021-06-01T02:23:08Z")
My partner’s dog adores me, to the point where it’s almost disturbing. She routinely gets in bed between us - and no, that’s not to keep me away from him, it’s to keep him away from me! When we manage to oust her - she’s… --- ## [Are Trump, Gaetz and the like being selectively prosecuted and if so is that a bad thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-trump-gaetz-and-the-like-being-selectively-prosecuted-and-if-so-is-that-a-bad-thing/943116)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-trump-gaetz-and-the-like-being-selectively-prosecuted-and-if-so-is-that-a-bad-thing/943116 "2021-06-01T01:35:33Z")
First let me make it clear that I am not a fan of Gaetz or Trump. A believe they did the bad things they are accused of and should suffer all of the consequences that are coming to them.But in the back of my mind I do w… --- ## [When does someone's conception of "old" vs. "new" solidify?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-someones-conception-of-old-vs-new-solidify/943234)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-someones-conception-of-old-vs-new-solidify/943234 "2021-06-01T01:16:11Z")
I was reading this thread about embarrassingly bad comic relief in old TV shows, and based on the responses started wondering how people’s conceptions of what’s old vs. new are formed, and if there’s an age when they sol… --- ## [News banned on Australian Facebook pages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-banned-on-australian-facebook-pages/933185)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-banned-on-australian-facebook-pages/933185 "2021-06-01T00:59:40Z")
Well, I honestly didn’t think it would happen, but as of this morning, there are no news stories on FB here in Australia. Nothing to see here folks… And in its zeal, FB has also managed to block a whole shitload of oth… --- ## [What happens if a male takes HRT intended for transmen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-a-male-takes-hrt-intended-for-transmen/942997)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-a-male-takes-hrt-intended-for-transmen/942997 "2021-06-01T00:58:10Z")
Or a female takes HRT intended for transwomen? Or the take 2, 3, 4 times the usual dose for long periods of time? --- ## [Mollie Tibbetts missing college student (allegedly) killed by illegal alien](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mollie-tibbetts-missing-college-student-allegedly-killed-by-illegal-alien/820030)
**Author:** [@HeweyLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeweyLogan)\ **Replies:** 366\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mollie-tibbetts-missing-college-student-allegedly-killed-by-illegal-alien/820030 "2021-05-31T23:56:14Z")
Surprised (not really) there isn’t a topic on this board already discussing the implications of the illegal alien allegedly killing the (up until now) missing Iowa student It’s an anathema to (what I consider) this boar… --- ## [What is the easiest free way to increase a video's volume? Windows 10 user, here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-free-way-to-increase-a-videos-volume-windows-10-user-here/943194)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-free-way-to-increase-a-videos-volume-windows-10-user-here/943194 "2021-05-31T23:39:19Z")
I am a teacher and have two video files I like, but they play very quiet audio. Normally, I jack the volume in my classroom way up and it works fine. This year, I am presenting videos online and they really only go as l… --- ## [When Kenny Loggins Sings "Seems as though a month ago I was Beta Chi"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-kenny-loggins-sings-seems-as-though-a-month-ago-i-was-beta-chi/713089)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-kenny-loggins-sings-seems-as-though-a-month-ago-i-was-beta-chi/713089 "2021-05-31T23:23:32Z")
A quick search of Wikipedia reveals no social fraternities nor academic honor societies (such as Phi Beta Kappa) named “Beta Chi,” and it doesn’t appear Kenny went to college anyway. Is (was) there some sort of honor so… --- ## [IP for movie characters, e.g., James Bond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ip-for-movie-characters-e-g-james-bond/943314)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ip-for-movie-characters-e-g-james-bond/943314 "2021-05-31T23:23:11Z")
Amazon is buying MGM. And along with it, James Bond. But James Bond is a character. Ian Fleming’s novels are copyrighted, but I didn’t think you could copyright a character. Sherlock Holmes has been done to death. If I h… --- ## [Iowa must be jealous of Kansas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iowa-must-be-jealous-of-kansas/942554)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iowa-must-be-jealous-of-kansas/942554 "2021-05-31T23:02:52Z")
That’s my guess as to the cause of all this nonsense: Among the reforms are laws regarding taxes, guns, voting, police and schools and most seem, uh, poorly considered IMO. The Des Moine Register reports: As a no… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1440) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1442)