# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=149 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 150 --- ## [Origin of a Quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-a-quote/2860)
**Author:** [@Kethlak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kethlak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-a-quote/2860 "2026-02-03T12:38:44Z")
Where did the quote “Of course you realize (or know), this means war” originate? Is it from Warner Bros, the Marx Bros, or was it historical somehow? Thanks --- ## [Mountain lion captured in the middle of San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-lion-captured-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco/1027100)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-lion-captured-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco/1027100 "2026-02-03T12:03:13Z")
SFist article:SF Animal Control Locates Mountain Lion In Pac Heights, Will Transport It Elsewhere The lion had been seen wandering around the last couple of days. They caught up with it near the intersection of Octavia… --- ## [Please recommend Software for Windows backup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-software-for-windows-backup/1026981)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-software-for-windows-backup/1026981 "2026-02-03T11:56:10Z")
I need to get organized and start backing up my laptop regularly. I use my own folder layout. Hopefully, One Drive is ignoring my personal work files. I’ve heard bad stories about One Drive. I need a data backup that l… --- ## [Shelf Stable Milk - would you buy it or use it in cooking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelf-stable-milk-would-you-buy-it-or-use-it-in-cooking/1027289)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelf-stable-milk-would-you-buy-it-or-use-it-in-cooking/1027289 "2026-02-03T03:49:31Z")
I’ve seen shelf stable milk at the grocery. It requires no refrigeration. Link https://www.kroger.com/p/horizon-organic-shelf-stable-whole-milk/0074236500766?fulfillment=PICKUP Does It taste exactly the same? Any wei… --- ## [What is "noreply@qemailserver.com" and why does it seem to be immune to my forced SPAM filter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-noreply-qemailserver-com-and-why-does-it-seem-to-be-immune-to-my-forced-spam-filter/1027235)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-noreply-qemailserver-com-and-why-does-it-seem-to-be-immune-to-my-forced-spam-filter/1027235 "2026-02-03T03:00:00Z")
Periodically I get requests from the above to respond to a survey of residents in my region. I hate surveys anyway, but I am very suspicious of this one, so I marked it as spam. Again, and again, and again. It still show… --- ## [The science of windshield ice (WTF?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-windshield-ice-wtf/1027046)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-windshield-ice-wtf/1027046 "2026-02-03T02:38:07Z")
The recent storm, and all the shoveling and scraping, got me thinking. I get why ice might form on my windshield overnight. But why in the world is it often so difficult to scrape off? There are instances where it’s f… --- ## [SciFi story recommended by Pluribus fan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-story-recommended-by-pluribus-fan/1027319)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-story-recommended-by-pluribus-fan/1027319 "2026-02-03T01:01:43Z")
I was listening to a podcast recently (sorry, don’t remember which one) and they said “Fans of Pluribus should enjoy the story ‘Newsletter’”. At least I THINK they said “Newsletter”. I remember repeating the name out lo… --- ## [Fun products you've encountered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-products-youve-encountered/999893)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-products-youve-encountered/999893 "2026-02-02T23:03:20Z")
Saw an ad for the Claymore bluetooth speaker today–complete with “front toward party”. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHCWP1XC --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #38– January, 2026 – “Fire or Ice" \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-38-january-2026-fire-or-ice-poll-added/1026256)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-38-january-2026-fire-or-ice-poll-added/1026256 "2026-02-02T22:57:11Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #38– January, 2026 – “Fire or Ice” This is the monthly thread for January, 2026. The topic this month is “Fire or Ice” chosen by @romansperson. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Im… --- ## [Is there a silver crisis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-silver-crisis/1026297)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_G)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-silver-crisis/1026297 "2026-02-02T21:16:10Z")
The recent rise in silver’s price has attracted attention, but what is really going on? I’ll list some key points as I understand them; and invite further explanations and corrections. In contrast with gold (prized f… --- ## [The secret to happiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-secret-to-happiness/1026640)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-secret-to-happiness/1026640 "2026-02-02T18:45:21Z")
…it’s caring for others. Not just in your mind, but with your actions. That’s it. That’s really all there is to it. Finding a way to do that, and making it your chief purpose, is the best chance at happiness. Even if yo… --- ## [Bathroom renovation: Any experience with micro-cement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-renovation-any-experience-with-micro-cement/1027200)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-renovation-any-experience-with-micro-cement/1027200 "2026-02-02T18:10:46Z")
I have a small bathroom (about 50 sq ft) that I am looking to renovate. It dates from the 1970s and both the floor and walls are tiled. As is common with many places built in the 70s, there is also asbestos under the til… --- ## [Isn't Islam a wonderful religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-islam-a-wonderful-religion/1027240)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-islam-a-wonderful-religion/1027240 "2026-02-02T16:59:55Z")
At least I guess you know where you are with it. None of those awkward moral ambiguities… --- ## [In the EFL, How are financial penalties dealt with regarding player misconduct on and off the field?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-efl-how-are-financial-penalties-dealt-with-regarding-player-misconduct-on-and-off-the-field/1027257)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-efl-how-are-financial-penalties-dealt-with-regarding-player-misconduct-on-and-off-the-field/1027257 "2026-02-02T14:21:22Z")
This was quite the game! It included some pretty obvious player misconduct, the equivalent of which would get, say, an NFL player, a not-insignificant fine- from the league. Maybe from their team as well. For example, a … --- ## [Not Quite "Based on a True Story"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-based-on-a-true-story/226510)
**Author:** [@Beauty\_Personified](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beauty_Personified)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-based-on-a-true-story/226510 "2026-02-02T12:57:01Z")
After reading about the controversy behind Disney’s HIDALGO, I was wondering about other “based on a true story” films which are either totally fictional, greatly embellished or exaggerated, and/or simply factually incor… --- ## [(Old) MMP in the snow, uphill both ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-in-the-snow-uphill-both-ways/1027030)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-in-the-snow-uphill-both-ways/1027030 "2026-02-02T05:01:25Z")
I’m sure somewhere (:musical\_notes: over the rainbow) there are folks basking in warm, balmy sunshine. Well, that’s nice for them and all, but most of us are freezing our @$$% off. I have a completely empty trash bin,… --- ## [Did effects of the changes in climate as the glaciers receded result in highly distorted biblical accounts in the book of Genesis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-effects-of-the-changes-in-climate-as-the-glaciers-receded-result-in-highly-distorted-biblical-accounts-in-the-book-of-genesis/1027246)
**Author:** [@Ancient\_Nerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ancient_Nerd)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-effects-of-the-changes-in-climate-as-the-glaciers-receded-result-in-highly-distorted-biblical-accounts-in-the-book-of-genesis/1027246 "2026-02-02T03:09:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from Adam & Eve: Why Fig Leaves?: Sea level rose several hundred feet as the glaciers melted. People were alive at the time and quite probably had spoken language but writing had not developed… --- ## [What was this vintage cabinet for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-vintage-cabinet-for/1027268)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-vintage-cabinet-for/1027268 "2026-02-02T02:28:29Z")
This cabinet has me stymied. First I thought card catalog, but the labels on the drawers have numbers not letters, which would be an odd choice. Then I thought a postal cabinet for a general store, and maybe the numbers… --- ## [If siblings own a rental property but can't agree how to move forward](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-siblings-own-a-rental-property-but-cant-agree-how-to-move-forward/1027140)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-siblings-own-a-rental-property-but-cant-agree-how-to-move-forward/1027140 "2026-02-02T01:21:51Z")
This is mostly hypothetical, as my sister and I plan to sell the rental property we inherited from our father as soon as the current tenant dies (any day now). But if we didn’t see eye to eye and one of us wanted to sell… --- ## [Identify this logo. Orange 8-Point Star with Blue bursts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-logo-orange-8-point-star-with-blue-bursts/1027282)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-logo-orange-8-point-star-with-blue-bursts/1027282 "2026-02-02T01:17:13Z")
https://ibb.co/ymPMsdT6 Here is a picture of an unknown logo. It was on a small microfiber towel left in a hotel room in Orlando. Gemini, ChatGPT and Grok are unable to identify it. Maybe one of you can recognize it? --- ## [Negating an automatic tip on a bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negating-an-automatic-tip-on-a-bill/1027233)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negating-an-automatic-tip-on-a-bill/1027233 "2026-02-02T01:05:31Z")
I saw receipt (from Bob’s Burgers in Seymour’s Bay, NJ) for 2 cheeseburgers, 1 ‘peas burger’, Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, and three soft drinks. But then there’s another line: 1 Included Tip (20%) $7.46. The patro… --- ## [A mundane question about mundane household mysteries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mundane-question-about-mundane-household-mysteries/1027173)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mundane-question-about-mundane-household-mysteries/1027173 "2026-02-02T00:17:28Z")
Taking a break from global/national issues for a little while… Yesterday I needed to tape a big envelope closed. I wanted to use wide packing tape. Something like this. I looked all over my desk and in all the plasti… --- ## [The next hot thing in AI: OpenClaw and Moltbook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-hot-thing-in-ai-openclaw-and-moltbook/1027225)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-hot-thing-in-ai-openclaw-and-moltbook/1027225 "2026-02-02T00:00:20Z")
A trending thing right now is OpenClaw, founded as Clawd then renamed Moltbot until it got its current name. As I understand it, it’s an open source agentic AI that you can install on and run from a local machine, with a… --- ## [Don Lemon (tv journalist) arrested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/don-lemon-tv-journalist-arrested/1027198)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/don-lemon-tv-journalist-arrested/1027198 "2026-02-01T23:57:21Z")
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest The former CNN anchor has said he was not demonstrating, but reporting as a journalist, during the interruption of a service inside a St. Paul church earlier … --- ## [Travel and sightseeing advice: north central Spain (between La Rioja and along coast between San Sebastian and Santander)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-and-sightseeing-advice-north-central-spain-between-la-rioja-and-along-coast-between-san-sebastian-and-santander/1027269)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-and-sightseeing-advice-north-central-spain-between-la-rioja-and-along-coast-between-san-sebastian-and-santander/1027269 "2026-02-01T22:38:51Z")
There will be a solar eclipse in August 2026. The path of totality sweeps high across the Atlantic and finishes by crossing the north part of Spain. This is my family’s fi… --- ## [Ask the professional snow removal guy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-professional-snow-removal-guy/602354)
**Author:** [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-professional-snow-removal-guy/602354 "2026-02-01T22:08:56Z")
I’ve been earning a living for many winters by doing snow removal for people and businesses. My first year in the business it was me, a shovel and 14 places. The next year I made sure I had a good snowblower. Now I have … --- ## [Mall cop pseudo-military gear: kevlar or cosplay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-cop-pseudo-military-gear-kevlar-or-cosplay/1027260)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-cop-pseudo-military-gear-kevlar-or-cosplay/1027260 "2026-02-01T21:43:42Z")
I’ve noticed at two stores that the clothing of their hired security has more of a military feel. Specifically, the vests are bulky and look like they might be intended to protect against shrapnel. The ICE crew has a sim… --- ## [Brett Ratner to direct Melania Trump documentary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-ratner-to-direct-melania-trump-documentary/1012957)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-ratner-to-direct-melania-trump-documentary/1012957 "2026-02-01T21:33:52Z")
Intrigued? I know I am! This is sure to be a memorable combination of subject and artistic talent! For those who don’t remember, Ratner was accused by six women during the MeToo movement. And Melania is Melania. --- ## [Chicago Dopers - Traffic Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-traffic-question/1027254)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-traffic-question/1027254 "2026-02-01T20:59:34Z")
Memory serves (it’s been quite a while), commercial vehicles cannot drive on Lakeshore Drive. I’ll be visiting Chicago soon with my pick-up truck. It’s registered in California as a passenger vehicle, not a commercial ve… --- ## [Custom Titles Queue {Please make your requests in this thread}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-titles-queue-please-make-your-requests-in-this-thread/998955)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-titles-queue-please-make-your-requests-in-this-thread/998955 "2026-02-01T20:32:59Z")
Please enter your current title and what you want the new title to be as a post in this thread. The basic rule for Custom Titles are that they are supposed to be fun, so nothing offensive. You can’t use something that … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=148) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=150)