# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1476 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1477 --- ## [Back To The Future fans, gather round and let us revel in brilliance!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-fans-gather-round-and-let-us-revel-in-brilliance/192960)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-fans-gather-round-and-let-us-revel-in-brilliance/192960 "2021-04-27T01:43:17Z")
Back To The Future. Is this not, in fact, the finest piece of lighthearted sci-fi/comedy ever crafted? It has something for everyone. Amusing, clever, visually capturing, featuring early eerie performances by Crispin Gl… --- ## [Free Will with a Little Bit of Science! (TM)(C)(R)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-with-a-little-bit-of-science-tm-c-r/931877)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-will-with-a-little-bit-of-science-tm-c-r/931877 "2021-04-27T01:28:47Z")
As some of you know, I’ve recently been working in a medical lab doing computational medicine/neuroscience work. Specifically, I’m working on: A study on optimal vaccine distribution A study on brain modelling \<---- th… --- ## [The Academy Awards thread for 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-academy-awards-thread-for-2021/939392)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-academy-awards-thread-for-2021/939392 "2021-04-27T00:56:54Z")
I’ve seen only one of the Best Picture nominees, The Trial of the Chicago 7, which I liked but which I probably wouldn’t give such a high honor to. How about you? And any other thoughts or observations on the Oscars t… --- ## [Life lessons learned the hard way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-lessons-learned-the-hard-way/938104)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-lessons-learned-the-hard-way/938104 "2021-04-27T00:29:00Z")
Before you sit down on the toilet, make sure your cell phone is not in your back pocket. When you take a jacknife-style food thermometer (e.g., Thermapen) out of a roast, don’t grab the pointy end to fold it back up. D… --- ## [How to you "withdraw a post"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-you-withdraw-a-post/940807)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-you-withdraw-a-post/940807 "2021-04-27T00:19:46Z")
Sometimes I see a blank entry with “Post withdrawn by author” How do you do that? I’ve blanked posts by deleting the text with the edit function, but I never get to withdraw a post, which seems much more dramatic. --- ## [What causes the flowers to come back every spring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-the-flowers-to-come-back-every-spring/940764)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-the-flowers-to-come-back-every-spring/940764 "2021-04-26T23:45:17Z")
It’s been a long time since school for me, and I was never good in science, so forgive me if I’m asking a fifth-grade question. When grass and flowers die at the start of winter, they’re dead, right? So how do flowers … --- ## [Warning for cat owners - sensitive cats can die from breathing hyacanths pollen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-for-cat-owners-sensitive-cats-can-die-from-breathing-hyacanths-pollen/940729)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-for-cat-owners-sensitive-cats-can-die-from-breathing-hyacanths-pollen/940729 "2021-04-26T23:16:57Z")
On Tuesday, I went to the florist for a big bunch of flowers for a friend (45 years old who thought that buying glittery roller skates so she could sidewalk skate with her kids would be fun, and fell and broke both wrist… --- ## [What do you think about self-complimentary opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-self-complimentary-opinions/939983)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-self-complimentary-opinions/939983 "2021-04-26T23:09:43Z")
I’m talking here about statements like the following: “I’m a nice guy \[or person\].” “I’m very intelligent.” “I’m gorgeous.” “I’m not at all racist.” I’m not talking about statements of skills or interests, not talki… --- ## [Character names that become distracting in reruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-that-become-distracting-in-reruns/932271)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-that-become-distracting-in-reruns/932271 "2021-04-26T22:56:15Z")
Watching old reruns on TV today, and there was a Matlock episode with a character named Drew Carrey. Immediately afterwards right now there is a Six Million Dollar Man episode with a character named Barney Miller. And on… --- ## [Test Thread: I'm Learning About Quoting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-im-learning-about-quoting/933258)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-im-learning-about-quoting/933258 "2021-04-26T22:44:15Z")
Finally time for me to test the quoting function. Now for some random text. Getting access for measurements was hindered by the well seal, pipes, wires and other casing elements. The well pipe was pulled up a meter or so… --- ## [When will the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine get full FDA approval?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-pfizer-and-moderna-vaccine-get-full-fda-approval/940811)
**Author:** [@r3bdr355](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/r3bdr355)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-pfizer-and-moderna-vaccine-get-full-fda-approval/940811 "2021-04-26T21:46:33Z")
So my Attorney General just announced that Virginia colleges and universities can legally mandate that all students and staff get vaccinated from COVID-19: Virginia official: Colleges can tell students to get vaccines - … --- ## [How do I get my health insurance and my employer to TALK to each other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-health-insurance-and-my-employer-to-talk-to-each-other/940485)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-health-insurance-and-my-employer-to-talk-to-each-other/940485 "2021-04-26T21:40:18Z")
My job changed in January but I still work for the same employer, although my health insurance changed slightly because I switched from working on a government contract to a non-government contract. Apparently somebody … --- ## [Why aren't rulers a foot long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-rulers-a-foot-long/932083)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-rulers-a-foot-long/932083 "2021-04-26T21:26:39Z")
Most rulers are approximately one foot long. But not exactly. I’m wondering why not. Usually there’s a bit extra at each end, such that you can’t just look at the 5 inch point (for example) and that will be five inches f… --- ## [My Solution For Humane Death Penalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-solution-for-humane-death-penalty/927303)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-solution-for-humane-death-penalty/927303 "2021-04-26T20:52:24Z")
BTW, I put in Great Debates, because I assume it will spark a debate. Okay :slight\_smile: ? Anyway I have already gone into this topic before, doubtless on this message board too. And although I am a humanist and a hum… --- ## [Well, I'm back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-back/940684)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-back/940684 "2021-04-26T19:31:03Z")
I was away from the SDMB for some time. When I tried to return, I couldn’t log in to my account. With the generous and patient help of engineer\_comp\_geek, the problem has been solved. It’s good to be back. Larry Grif… --- ## [What's the occasion in the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293 "2021-04-26T19:02:05Z")
In case you want something to celebrate: National Amaretto Day National Garlic Day It’s also the birthday of one of the two high school friends I still maintain contact with. Party on and have a Happy Moanday!! --- ## [The bad bad bad ukelele. Yes I have musical aspirations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-bad-bad-ukelele-yes-i-have-musical-aspirations/940342)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-bad-bad-ukelele-yes-i-have-musical-aspirations/940342 "2021-04-26T18:37:20Z")
I want to play uke. First things first. My whole family is musical. Singing, instruments. Piano, guitars and horns. The lil’wrekker has musical talent. My sibs actually get paid for their talents. Me? Nope. Can’t tote… --- ## [Why is India experiencing a surge in Covid in April 2021?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-india-experiencing-a-surge-in-covid-in-april-2021/940798)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-india-experiencing-a-surge-in-covid-in-april-2021/940798 "2021-04-26T18:16:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) Thread - 2021 Breaking News: I’m not following you. I’m not suggesting that it was only the festivals that caused the surge. The article and several oth… --- ## [Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown dies at 65](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-city-rollers-singer-les-mckeown-dies-at-65/940582)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-city-rollers-singer-les-mckeown-dies-at-65/940582 "2021-04-26T16:52:07Z")
Yet another icon of my tween-age youth is gone. RIP, Les. --- ## [WHAT Exactly Could Amy Coney Barrett 'Do'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-could-amy-coney-barrett-do/923665)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-could-amy-coney-barrett-do/923665 "2021-04-26T16:48:27Z")
A lot of people are scared of Amy Coney Barrett and the apparent unbreakable 6-3 majority she will create on the court. But I just have to ask, What specifically will she or the new majority do? I guess I can tell you, a… --- ## [It's the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl Meltdown today ! (April 26, 2021)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-chernobyl-meltdown-today-april-26-2021/940800)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-chernobyl-meltdown-today-april-26-2021/940800 "2021-04-26T16:40:35Z")
How quickly times flies. I didn’t have this down on my calendar The HBO series on it was gripping. Hard to believe that was almost 2 years ago --- ## [I pit douchebags who insist on spewing their political agenda on Linked In](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-douchebags-who-insist-on-spewing-their-political-agenda-on-linked-in/940592)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-douchebags-who-insist-on-spewing-their-political-agenda-on-linked-in/940592 "2021-04-26T16:31:26Z")
So tonight I came across a Linked In post by Mark Cuban praising a black owned business (his own words) that he invested in via Shark Tank and since his investment the business is blowing it out of the water. Were their… --- ## [The effect of the Coronavirus on crime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-effect-of-the-coronavirus-on-crime/851378)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-effect-of-the-coronavirus-on-crime/851378 "2021-04-26T16:27:22Z")
What has been (and possibly will be) the effect of COVID 19 on crime? I would imagine that with people staying at home, there will be fewer ‘external’ type of crime such as robberies, car theft, and muggings. But there… --- ## [Young Sherlock Holmes-1985 movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-sherlock-holmes-1985-movie/940741)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-sherlock-holmes-1985-movie/940741 "2021-04-26T16:19:16Z")
I watched this last night with my mom as she’d never seen it before now. It’s heavier than I remember and feels like The Irregulars in a way-a story with Holmes stuff bolted onto it. Very Spielberg movie. I didn’t know P… --- ## [On TV it seems like everybody solves murders but actual detectives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-tv-it-seems-like-everybody-solves-murders-but-actual-detectives/933641)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-tv-it-seems-like-everybody-solves-murders-but-actual-detectives/933641 "2021-04-26T15:31:53Z")
Just started watching an Australian crime drama on Hulu called ‘Harrow’. It’s about a murder-solving mortician. He’s brilliant and kind of an asshole with a lot of personal and family problems, kind of like House M.D. I… --- ## [Anyone watching Roadkill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-roadkill/925271)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-roadkill/925271 "2021-04-26T15:20:02Z")
We’re of split opinions on it. But I like it and intend keeping with it, he is very meh. --- ## [Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-spoilers/938217)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 464\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-spoilers/938217 "2021-04-26T15:06:32Z")
Solid first episode. The opening action scene was great, and made good use of Sam’s flying rig. Loved that they brought back Batroc, and also cemented him as “The guy Captain America beats up in the opening action scen… --- ## [Can You Tell The Nationality Of This Performer, Where This Video Was Recorded](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-the-nationality-of-this-performer-where-this-video-was-recorded/940722)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-the-nationality-of-this-performer-where-this-video-was-recorded/940722 "2021-04-26T14:32:56Z")
Mrs. Homie watched this YouTube video with the kids she babysits yesterday, and even the kids were left scratching their heads. Caucasian-looking children frolic about while the vocalist sings in English with an accent … --- ## [I'll Be Gone in the Dark on HBO - documentary about the Golden State Killer (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark-on-hbo-documentary-about-the-golden-state-killer-open-spoilers/917943)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark-on-hbo-documentary-about-the-golden-state-killer-open-spoilers/917943 "2021-04-26T13:52:42Z")
First of all, if you know zero about this whole situation, you should watch this show totally blind. The less you know, the better the entire experience would be. What a powerful documentary, especially the final two ep… --- ## [I need ideas for spending my intellectually disabled brother's stimulus money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-ideas-for-spending-my-intellectually-disabled-brothers-stimulus-money/940468)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-ideas-for-spending-my-intellectually-disabled-brothers-stimulus-money/940468 "2021-04-26T13:40:47Z")
I am the guardian of my brother Stephen who is 40-something intellectually disabled person that lives in a group home. He receives Medicaid which pays for almost all of his living expenses. He also has a part-time job.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1475) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1477)