# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1447 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1448 --- ## [BPPV / Positional Dizziness / Epley Maneuver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bppv-positional-dizziness-epley-maneuver/588780)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bppv-positional-dizziness-epley-maneuver/588780 "2021-05-26T12:18:01Z")
Female, age 61, having dizzy spells when lying down & getting up. Apparently I have “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo” (BPPV) and have been told to do the Epley Maneuver, nightly, for one week. Questions: Does this … --- ## [Putting away my cable ties at last](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-away-my-cable-ties-at-last/942384)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-away-my-cable-ties-at-last/942384 "2021-05-26T12:00:04Z")
Over the years I amassed an impressive trove of plastic cable ties in a variety of lengths and colors. It was easy to do really, I’d buy some cable ties, use some of them, then put the rest away no where in particular. W… --- ## [Am I the only one who despises "The Three Body Problem"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-despises-the-three-body-problem/941027)
**Author:** [@GeneralTang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeneralTang)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-despises-the-three-body-problem/941027 "2021-05-26T10:22:52Z")
I read the first book in the trilogy “The Three Body Problem”, I don’t remember what the name of the trilogy is. Everyone else I know who has read it is either neutral or loves it, which I do not understand as it is a te… --- ## [Suggestion of Junior Moderating vs Request to Members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-of-junior-moderating-vs-request-to-members/941672)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-of-junior-moderating-vs-request-to-members/941672 "2021-05-26T09:05:53Z")
An OP titled ‘A Corny Question’ was recently posted asking about some specific details in regard to retail availability of corn bread. I was noted for requesting that the OP use more descriptive thread titles. I’d have… --- ## [Israel vs Gaza 2021… wtf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-vs-gaza-2021-wtf/942168)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 581\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-vs-gaza-2021-wtf/942168 "2021-05-26T08:30:47Z")
Okay, lots going on here but this incident today prompted this thread: I’m pretty sure that last sentence is the key, eh. Here’s the AP’s actual news story about the bombing: So here’s a thread to discuss what’s go… --- ## [Pitting Republican Andrew Bouchard, primary opponent of Liz Cheney, for being a creep. Pitting some other people as well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-republican-andrew-bouchard-primary-opponent-of-liz-cheney-for-being-a-creep-pitting-some-other-people-as-well/942649)
**Author:** [@Kimera757](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimera757)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-republican-andrew-bouchard-primary-opponent-of-liz-cheney-for-being-a-creep-pitting-some-other-people-as-well/942649 "2021-05-26T05:14:43Z")
This newspaper article spells it out bluntly: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/554730-cheney-primary-challenger-impregnated-14-year-old-when-he-was-18 Title, in case the link preview isn’t working: Cheney primary … --- ## [Broken formatting in migrated posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-formatting-in-migrated-posts/942721)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-formatting-in-migrated-posts/942721 "2021-05-26T04:41:25Z")
Especially annoying is where a post uses a list but the migration broke the formatting. I think Discourse expects BBCode to be on newlines or something, whereas the old vBulletin software allowed inline BBCode. Or maybe … --- ## [Computer speakers have a buzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-speakers-have-a-buzz/942894)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-speakers-have-a-buzz/942894 "2021-05-26T02:48:40Z")
I have a pair of Bose speakers attached to my PC. They’ve been fine for years but suddenly developed a buzz. I’ve checked that all the cables are firmly set. The same buzz is heard through headphones. How do I tell whet… --- ## [Will the size of the SCOTUS change by the time the Biden administration is over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-size-of-the-scotus-change-by-the-time-the-biden-administration-is-over/942824)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-size-of-the-scotus-change-by-the-time-the-biden-administration-is-over/942824 "2021-05-26T02:41:18Z")
What do you believe will be the makeup of the US Supreme Court by the time President Biden is out of office? If you believe that Biden will only serve one term, use 2024. If you think he’ll make it two, use 2028. poll --- ## [Remember 12 albums for a penny? What were your first 12 albums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-12-albums-for-a-penny-what-were-your-first-12-albums/942296)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-12-albums-for-a-penny-what-were-your-first-12-albums/942296 "2021-05-26T01:45:44Z")
A post related to the band ‘Kansas’ got me waxing all nostalgic, remembering how, as soon as I got a part-time job and had a little money saved, I bought a sweet turntable / cassette player-recorder combo, and did the ol… --- ## [Coronavirus good news - March 2021 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-good-news-march-2021-edition/934172)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-good-news-march-2021-edition/934172 "2021-05-26T00:35:35Z")
I was going to post this in the Breaking News thread, but there are quite a few articles, and hopefully there will be more in the coming days and months. Here are some good news articles… Biden says that there will be … --- ## [Bartólo Colón just wants to play ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bartolo-colon-just-wants-to-play-ball/848176)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bartolo-colon-just-wants-to-play-ball/848176 "2021-05-26T00:33:20Z")
He will be playing in the Mexican league. Hopefully he will pitch in a road game in Mérida. Just two hours from my village. It will be a real treat to see him play the Leones. Yes, Big Sexy Live! --- ## [If the speed of light were slower, could we travel to the stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-speed-of-light-were-slower-could-we-travel-to-the-stars/942843)
**Author:** [@EdwardFound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EdwardFound)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-speed-of-light-were-slower-could-we-travel-to-the-stars/942843 "2021-05-25T21:23:04Z")
If I could just get my spaceship up to relativistic speed, I could travel to a star - or across the galaxy - in a comfortable ship-board time. Unfortunately, we don’t have (maybe never will have) a technology to accelera… --- ## [Ever Hear of 'Astral Hearing' and 'Astral Sight'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-hear-of-astral-hearing-and-astral-sight/942839)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-hear-of-astral-hearing-and-astral-sight/942839 "2021-05-25T21:21:18Z")
I actually read about it some time back, in a book on alternative medicine, of all places. Astral hearing and sight. It’s based on the notion, your body’s spirit or astral body can surely hear and see when it leaves you… --- ## [Are the 'isolated' tracks on Youtube really the original recordings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-isolated-tracks-on-youtube-really-the-original-recordings/942910)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-isolated-tracks-on-youtube-really-the-original-recordings/942910 "2021-05-25T20:47:25Z")
I see a lot of supposedly “isolated” instrument and vocal tracks from classic rock songs posted. But I very much doubt if the real original multi track tapes are available… legally, at least. Often it is said that thes… --- ## [What does the colonial pipeline actually carry....fuel, yes..but how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-colonial-pipeline-actually-carry-fuel-yes-but-how/941873)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-colonial-pipeline-actually-carry-fuel-yes-but-how/941873 "2021-05-25T20:38:38Z")
I know it carries ‘fuel,’ but all the sources I’ve found say fuel, like gasoline, jetfuel, etc. I’m guessing they don’t separate out the fuel into slugs so that it is delivering gasoline today and diesel tomorrow. Do t… --- ## [This nerd taught me to be careful with my jokes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-nerd-taught-me-to-be-careful-with-my-jokes/942474)
**Author:** [@KennyT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennyT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-nerd-taught-me-to-be-careful-with-my-jokes/942474 "2021-05-25T19:24:21Z")
This nerd has convinced me that people are annoyed with my dumb jokes, winks and self-referential jokes, and The Simpsons/Family Guy/American Dad references. Good dude but his jokes fall flat: Should You Run Coilovers o… --- ## [Amy Coney Barret and Atheists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-coney-barret-and-atheists/942720)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-coney-barret-and-atheists/942720 "2021-05-25T19:16:08Z")
When Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, one of the first groups to worry about President Trump’s replacement for her was atheists. I have nothing against atheists. Frankly I’m halfway there myself at the present time. So no sarc… --- ## [Is "CNR" a rip-off of "Washington"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cnr-a-rip-off-of-washington/942895)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cnr-a-rip-off-of-washington/942895 "2021-05-25T19:01:00Z")
I was watching random YouTube videos instead of doing things I need to do. And I watched the video for “CNR” by Weird Al Yankovic. I’ve watched it before but this time it occurred to me that this song and video reminds m… --- ## [What's the cheapest mainstay of your diet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-mainstay-of-your-diet/942699)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-mainstay-of-your-diet/942699 "2021-05-25T18:22:37Z")
I pride myself on eating economically yet somewhat healthfully. It occurred to me that one of the dishes I prepare regularly is very cost-efficient: pea soup, which I prepare by cooking two packages of dried split peas, … --- ## [Research Links For Political Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/research-links-for-political-debates/942896)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/research-links-for-political-debates/942896 "2021-05-25T17:46:21Z")
As we all know some websites are spin and predjuced towards favorable reporting towards one party or the other party. I started a topic for this earlier but I can’t find it. So with midterm elections on the horizon. I t… --- ## [Recommend a (cheap) graphics card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheap-graphics-card/942808)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheap-graphics-card/942808 "2021-05-25T17:35:03Z")
My windows box has been cobbled together, mostly from discarded parts. The motherboard is a Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF, but it’s in a full size case with a decent PSU. The card in there is an AMD FirePro v4900. It’s fine. I… --- ## [Can you fake a low blood pressure reading?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fake-a-low-blood-pressure-reading/942666)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fake-a-low-blood-pressure-reading/942666 "2021-05-25T16:44:12Z")
I don’t think this question is actually as weird as it first seems. I’m dealing with getting my blood pressure in check and noticed that I can raise my reading by flexing, clenching, crossing my legs, etc etc etc. I use… --- ## [EV spotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-spotting/942682)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-spotting/942682 "2021-05-25T16:25:11Z")
I’ve mentioned once or twice on this board that I do a lot of bicycling. One thing I do while cycling is keep an eye out for EVs. The thing I like about them is that they don’t pollute the air I’m breathing. I mostly se… --- ## [What's wrong with my tree planting idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-tree-planting-idea/942791)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-tree-planting-idea/942791 "2021-05-25T15:52:05Z")
Some very popular YouTubers got together over a year ago to raise money to plant 20 million trees. From what I could tell, people actually doing the planting where going out with shovels and seedlings. My supposedly bri… --- ## [Some car audio systems will only play MP3 music stored on USB 2.0 flash drives (USB 3.0 NOT WELCOME)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-car-audio-systems-will-only-play-mp3-music-stored-on-usb-2-0-flash-drives-usb-3-0-not-welcome/942787)
**Author:** [@KennyT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennyT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-car-audio-systems-will-only-play-mp3-music-stored-on-usb-2-0-flash-drives-usb-3-0-not-welcome/942787 "2021-05-25T15:25:05Z")
Here’s a lil’ throwaway/TIDBIT mindless-pointless data point: some older cars offering MP3 play with USB flash drives will ONLY work with USB2.0 (not 3.0) —and perhaps not all USB 2.0 flash drives either, SanDisk Cruz ap… --- ## [What was your opinion of Reggie Jackson?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-opinion-of-reggie-jackson/942562)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-opinion-of-reggie-jackson/942562 "2021-05-25T14:32:19Z")
Great player worth of the Hall of Fame? Overrated blowhard? Somewhere in between? My opinion: he lucked into the Mr October thing with those clutch HRs. Playing for the Yankees when they were in such a spotlight in the … --- ## [Billboard's Top 100 songs of the past 60 years...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billboards-top-100-songs-of-the-past-60-years/827938)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billboards-top-100-songs-of-the-past-60-years/827938 "2021-05-25T14:13:07Z")
The Billboard Hot 100 had its 60th anniversary a few months ago, so BB decided to compile a list of the top 600 songs of that span (1958-2018): Here is a video compilation (21 min) of the top-100, in case you need ref… --- ## [Where do I find local Auctions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-find-local-auctions/814307)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-find-local-auctions/814307 "2021-05-25T13:14:28Z")
Well, this turned out to be more difficult than I thought. Who here has experience of going to auctions IN PERSON? How do you find them? My Google-Fu is surprisingly weak in this area as I don’t feel like wading throug… --- ## [How did the world decide on 18 as the age of adulthood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-world-decide-on-18-as-the-age-of-adulthood/941824)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-world-decide-on-18-as-the-age-of-adulthood/941824 "2021-05-25T13:13:45Z")
How did we come to agreement that 18 is the age of adulthood in much of the world? Why not 19 or 20? Why not 16 or 17? Or do you wish to fight the premise entirely, because now in the US, you can’t drink alcohol or sm… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1446) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1448)