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**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-vaccinated-win-1-000-000/942043 "2021-05-14T12:38:06Z")
Ohio governor Mike DeWine has announced a lottery to begin on May 26 and continue for five weeks. All adult Ohio residents who have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine are eligible to receive $1,000,000 in a… --- ## [India on pace to be worst-hit Covid nation by end of 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/india-on-pace-to-be-worst-hit-covid-nation-by-end-of-2021/915586)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/india-on-pace-to-be-worst-hit-covid-nation-by-end-of-2021/915586 "2021-05-14T12:33:46Z")
NYT article (might be behind paywall): MIT researchers project that by the end of next year, India will be the worst-hit nation in the world, surpassing the USA and Brazil. --- ## [Increasing wages for new employees--what about existing workers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-wages-for-new-employees-what-about-existing-workers/941896)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-wages-for-new-employees-what-about-existing-workers/941896 "2021-05-14T11:31:55Z")
I keep seeing in the news that employers are desperate for workers, so they are offering almost double the salary that they paid previously.\* So what happens to the poor slob who has been working there for a couple year… --- ## [New force in nature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-force-in-nature/939575)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-force-in-nature/939575 "2021-05-14T10:12:41Z")
Anyone have any insight into this? I’m delighted to see a new result - but I don’t know enough about the field to see any further than what the article says. Anyone? @Chronos ?@Asympotically\_fat ? " There is curren… --- ## [The 7.5 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Please spoil this one specific question, but not anything else](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-7-5-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle-please-spoil-this-one-specific-question-but-not-anything-else/942049)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-7-5-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle-please-spoil-this-one-specific-question-but-not-anything-else/942049 "2021-05-14T07:31:54Z")
I’ve just finished Day 1 of the book and am starting Day 2. The twist wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but was actually even more interesting than what I was anticipating. The specific question, which I don’t think d… --- ## [I'm getting unusual You Tube video recommendations in recent days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-unusual-you-tube-video-recommendations-in-recent-days/941952)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-unusual-you-tube-video-recommendations-in-recent-days/941952 "2021-05-14T05:19:27Z")
I watch a lot of You Tube through my Tivo, and in recent days, since the Israeli conflict reared its ugly head, I’m getting a lot of recommendations for videos about the Rapture. Although I’m Christian, I don’t believe … --- ## [Characterizing arguments as racist - OK? If not, it should be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characterizing-arguments-as-racist-ok-if-not-it-should-be/941527)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characterizing-arguments-as-racist-ok-if-not-it-should-be/941527 "2021-05-14T04:55:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Banning menthol cigarettes: This mod note from @What\_Exit is in error. Specifically in response to my quote: this note ensued: No, this is wrong. You’ve quoted a text that literall… --- ## [Safety precautions at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safety-precautions-at-the-leaning-tower-of-pisa/827428)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safety-precautions-at-the-leaning-tower-of-pisa/827428 "2021-05-14T01:28:57Z")
Reading this column, and noting that it mentions a similar structure collapsed, I got to wondering if the area in the direction the tower is leaning is cordoned off for safety, or when this thing goes will there be a num… --- ## [World of Warcraft: Shadowlands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands/927605)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands/927605 "2021-05-14T01:20:20Z")
Hard to believe I’ve been play this game for 15 years, but here we are. Anyone playing the new expansion? I’m kind of slowly working my way through it (adult responsibilities will do that). The story’s not bad, but th… --- ## [Marshall Island Atrocities the gift that keeps on givingl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marshall-island-atrocities-the-gift-that-keeps-on-givingl/941735)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marshall-island-atrocities-the-gift-that-keeps-on-givingl/941735 "2021-05-14T00:31:51Z")
"Over the next 13 years, until 1958, the US set off a total of 67 nuclear tests in the Marshalls. Radiation that’s been in the environment since nuclear weapons were invented during WWII. It was a show of force that wou… --- ## [Two months into new job. I'm not sure...but I think I might hate it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-months-into-new-job-im-not-sure-but-i-think-i-might-hate-it/923280)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-months-into-new-job-im-not-sure-but-i-think-i-might-hate-it/923280 "2021-05-14T00:17:47Z")
Back in May I got laid off from a job I really liked due to COVID-19. Surprisingly, it only took me a few months to land my current job for more money and a better title at a rapidly growing company (basically a very se… --- ## [POLL: How old is your main flat panel TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-old-is-your-main-flat-panel-tv/941630)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-old-is-your-main-flat-panel-tv/941630 "2021-05-13T23:29:17Z")
Main = the best one you own and watch TV or movies on to relax. Not that screen in the study you put up with because. Age in years: poll I have a Sharp 52" LC-52d64u panel I bought 12 or 13 years ago according to Best … --- ## [Is 'Zoo Hypothesis' Mainstream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zoo-hypothesis-mainstream/940475)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zoo-hypothesis-mainstream/940475 "2021-05-13T22:45:27Z")
Here is the Wikipedia article. But basically it is a response to Fermi’s Paradox that says there are advanced ET’s out there, they just purposely choose not to interact with us for ethical reasons. My question is, is it… --- ## [What's the difference between a rifle and a shotgun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-rifle-and-a-shotgun/941822)
**Author:** [@Gruppen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gruppen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-rifle-and-a-shotgun/941822 "2021-05-13T21:46:35Z")
I used to think that shotguns fired, well, shot, and rifles fired solid bullets. It turns out that there are solid bullets for shotguns. Then I thought shotguns were smoothbore while rifles were, well, rifled. It turns o… --- ## [Toro vs Honda lawnmower engines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toro-vs-honda-lawnmower-engines/941908)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toro-vs-honda-lawnmower-engines/941908 "2021-05-13T21:10:17Z")
So I need a new lawn mower for my 1/4 acre lot. Looking at this one: I noticed you can buy it with either a Honda or a Briggs and Stratton (for $10 cheaper) engine. Is one engine objectively better than other? --- ## [Jetpacks in action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jetpacks-in-action/941905)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jetpacks-in-action/941905 "2021-05-13T21:07:09Z")
Found this in YouTube feed yesterday and I was a little surprised at how small and effective these military jetpack devices are: Very cool too. No doubt the US military is testing their own version as well… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. TRump -- July 28 2020 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-july-28-2020-edition/916713)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-july-28-2020-edition/916713 "2021-05-13T21:03:01Z")
I have a very good relationship with Dr. Fauci. You know, it’s sort of interesting — we’ve listened to Dr. Fauci. I haven’t always agreed with him, and it’s, I think, pretty standard. That’s okay. He did not want us… --- ## ["Who Is John Galt?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-john-galt/7848)
**Author:** [@Phouchg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phouchg)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-john-galt/7848 "2021-05-13T19:38:51Z")
ok - i’m still relatively new here. Why is this question used so much? Why is this funny? (seriously) Who IS John Galt? Phouchg --- ## [What if the brisket is split in two? (Cooking time)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-brisket-is-split-in-two-cooking-time/942028)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-brisket-is-split-in-two-cooking-time/942028 "2021-05-13T19:06:24Z")
So the general rule of thumb is 60 minutes per pound at 275 in the oven. The thing is, I have two four pound briskets. Does the math still work out the same? Or should I calculate for four pounds? --- ## [Would you save the life of your bully?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-save-the-life-of-your-bully/941855)
**Author:** [@Flamedame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamedame)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-save-the-life-of-your-bully/941855 "2021-05-13T18:41:37Z")
Due to an incident in which one of my nieces was indirectly involved, I’d like to know the opinion of everyone on this matter. According to my niece, who is 12, so some details might be exaggerated/inaccurate, this is w… --- ## [If negative matter naturally exists where would it go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-negative-matter-naturally-exists-where-would-it-go/941758)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-negative-matter-naturally-exists-where-would-it-go/941758 "2021-05-13T17:51:54Z")
In our universe matter attracts itself via gravity and lumps into stars, planets and toaster ovens. As I understand it negative matter would be anti gravity and would be repelled, thus prevented from doing this? Would … --- ## [What will the UK do wrt Brexit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-the-uk-do-wrt-brexit/829799)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 2051\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-the-uk-do-wrt-brexit/829799 "2021-05-13T16:35:01Z")
I know there have been threads on this, but we seem to be coming down to the wire with no agreement in sight, so was wondering what 'dopers thoughts on this, especially our UK or EU 'dopers. I was watching the latest fr… --- ## [Headline links that you misread or misinterpret at first glance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headline-links-that-you-misread-or-misinterpret-at-first-glance/942019)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headline-links-that-you-misread-or-misinterpret-at-first-glance/942019 "2021-05-13T16:08:52Z")
Here’s one on CNN.com I just totally misread before reading the whole thing (it was on two lines): "Tiger is still missing as mystery deepens… " What’s up with Tiger Woods now? He gets in that suspicious crash and mess… --- ## [What does Microsoft do with all those error reports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-microsoft-do-with-all-those-error-reports/941871)
**Author:** [@Jaguars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaguars)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-microsoft-do-with-all-those-error-reports/941871 "2021-05-13T15:56:39Z")
We all know the little error box that pops up when a non-responsive program is closed. Often the program has little or nothing to do with Microsoft other than running on their system. Therefore there must be a heck of a… --- ## [Mass Effect Legendary Edition Changes (GameSpot video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-legendary-edition-changes-gamespot-video/932076)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-legendary-edition-changes-gamespot-video/932076 "2021-05-13T15:25:20Z")
I think there are many Mass Effect fans here. As one of them I am keen on learning what the forthcoming “Legendary Edition” will bring us. Here is a video detailing what we might expect. Overall I am looking forward t… --- ## [Police/K9 video game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-k9-video-game/941930)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-k9-video-game/941930 "2021-05-13T14:31:38Z")
I vaguely recall a game where you were a policeman with a dog sidekick. It only rings a bell because the sequel to the game was bloody and filled with profanity to a ridiculous degree. Does any one else remember? --- ## [Comic interview montages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-interview-montages/941955)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-interview-montages/941955 "2021-05-13T14:07:39Z")
I have been binge-reading comic back-issues lately and noticed three similar job interview montages. The first is from Wolverine and the X-men volume 1 issue 19 (December 2012), the second from West Coast Avengers volum… --- ## [Michael Collins has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-collins-has-died/940962)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-collins-has-died/940962 "2021-05-13T13:36:37Z")
Link. Buzz is the only one left now. --- ## [Cancel culture on the right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-on-the-right/941912)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-on-the-right/941912 "2021-05-13T13:33:58Z")
I know that the whole idea of “cancel culture” is pretty much bullshit, but I tire of people complaining about “cancel culture of woke mobs” and talking about, for example, the owners of the Dr. Seuss books voluntarily s… --- ## [Anyone ever make chili using liver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812 "2021-05-13T10:09:25Z")
So, Vaderling threw out a challenge, inadvertently I’m sure, that I couldn’t get him to eat liver. I found a several recipes for various dishes featuring liver on thediabetescouncil.com. The recipe that really caught m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1458) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1460)