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**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-toys-with-bluetooth/937340 "2021-03-17T22:46:05Z")
Sex toy companies offer vibrators not only with wired remote control, but wireless and finally Bluetooth connectivity. If your partner has the toy inserted and the proper smart phone app installed you can dial up and st… --- ## [Coming to Disney+ in April '21: Ewoks movies, Clone Wars, Rio, Night at the Museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-to-disney-in-april-21-ewoks-movies-clone-wars-rio-night-at-the-museum/938046)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-to-disney-in-april-21-ewoks-movies-clone-wars-rio-night-at-the-museum/938046 "2021-03-17T22:43:39Z")
Coming to Disney Plus in April are the two live-action Star Wars Ewoks movies, Caravan of Courage and Ewoks: Battle for Endor, both of which have been long-sought-after for Star Wars completionists on the Facebook groups… --- ## [Digital Gun Control - Useful or Annoying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-gun-control-useful-or-annoying/937464)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-gun-control-useful-or-annoying/937464 "2021-03-17T21:23:56Z")
I was reading a book which discussed examples of dangerous goods. The book essentially claimed some manufacturers and members of the supply chain had been successfully sued for not properly ensuring the wellbeing of oth… --- ## [1000 mile bike goal reached](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1000-mile-bike-goal-reached/919605)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1000-mile-bike-goal-reached/919605 "2020-09-03T18:51:43Z")
Certainly mundane and pointless and I don’t really need to share but I will, anyway. When the lockdown began, my gym closed right away as did my work. The Missus and I began riding our bikes on a near-daily basis for ex… --- ## [If Einstein was never born](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-einstein-was-never-born/937607)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-einstein-was-never-born/937607 "2021-03-17T20:54:48Z")
…when would humans discovered the principles of relativity? I’m sure some version of this question has been asked in the rich history of the SDMB, but I couldn’t find it. Besides the main question, how would our world … --- ## [Reaction to vaccination arriving 10 days late?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaction-to-vaccination-arriving-10-days-late/938064)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaction-to-vaccination-arriving-10-days-late/938064 "2021-03-17T20:18:36Z")
Hubby and I got vaccinated on the sixth of March (Pfizer.) We both had a very small amount of soreness in that arm that went away in less than a day, and no other effects. Well, as far as I could tell: at our ages, it’s … --- ## ["Reported" or not? I've lost track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-or-not-ive-lost-track/728714)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-or-not-ive-lost-track/728714 "2021-03-17T19:49:34Z")
If someone posts spam on the SDMB, and we report it, are we supposed to type a “Reported” post? Or not? I’ve completely lost track of what the preference is. --- ## [RIP Henry Darrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-henry-darrow/938123)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-henry-darrow/938123 "2021-03-17T19:47:41Z")
Henry Darrow had a face you’d recognise every time you saw it. In my case it was always like, ‘Oh, that’s… Damn, I know that guy!’ I remember watching The High Chaparral when I was a kid. The last time I noticed him… --- ## [Looking for a particular comic strip archive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-comic-strip-archive/937976)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-comic-strip-archive/937976 "2021-03-17T19:42:43Z")
I am looking for the last two years (1977-79) of “The Jackson Twins” comic strip. My local paper, The Seattle Times carried it when I entered the U.S.A.F., and the strip stopped running on March 25th, 1979, a year befor… --- ## [Shooting a .50 BMG rifle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-a-50-bmg-rifle/938053)
**Author:** [@MrMrmrmr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrMrmrmr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-a-50-bmg-rifle/938053 "2021-03-17T19:03:30Z")
BMG stands for Browning machine gun. Some years ago I bought an upper for an AR-15 that was chambered in .50 BMG. It was made by a company BOHICA. I will let our military members comment on the acronym. The .566 Ar-15 … --- ## [I got hired by the Census!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-by-the-census/912093)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-by-the-census/912093 "2021-03-17T17:50:05Z")
I applied much earlier this year, before things went sideways, and decided all along that if it was supposed to happen it would, and Saturday afternoon, I was finally contacted by them and had a phone interview. Are you… --- ## [Critter Cam advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-advice/938045)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-advice/938045 "2021-03-17T16:29:11Z")
We have a lot of wildlife. I’ve seen, over a few years, foxes (red and gray), raccoons, skunks, a fisher, a bobcat, groundhogs, a 'possum, deer, and endless squirrels (mostly gray, but sometimes red), chipmunks, and rabb… --- ## [Restaurants at 100% capacity--but must maintain social distancing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-at-100-capacity-but-must-maintain-social-distancing/938036)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-at-100-capacity-but-must-maintain-social-distancing/938036 "2021-03-17T16:14:00Z")
Several states, including Maryland and West Virginia have modified pandemic rules stating to the effect that restaurants may now operate at 100% capacity, but must still maintain social distancing. My question: How in t… --- ## [Oumuamua: Aliens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oumuamua-aliens/824062)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oumuamua-aliens/824062 "2021-03-17T15:55:46Z")
Oumuamua was that piece of rock that sailed through the solar system from interstellar space. Odd shape, and apparently it behaved strangely, taking on speed that it should not have. \*Now a pair of Harvard researchers a… --- ## [Q about the new unemployment tax break](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-the-new-unemployment-tax-break/937903)
**Author:** [@Carlarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carlarm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-the-new-unemployment-tax-break/937903 "2021-03-17T15:36:41Z")
My daughter lost her job in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and filed for unemployment benefits in California. However, due to the huge backup, she didn’t receive any benefit check until February of 2021. Does that mean… --- ## [HBO documentary names Q of Qanon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbo-documentary-names-q-of-qanon/938040)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbo-documentary-names-q-of-qanon/938040 "2021-03-17T13:45:21Z")
They say it’s a guy named Ron Watkins. They interview him. --- ## [Just Got a Notice From the IRS to Expect a Stimulus Payment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-notice-from-the-irs-to-expect-a-stimulus-payment/937655)
**Author:** [@gdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gdave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-notice-from-the-irs-to-expect-a-stimulus-payment/937655 "2021-03-17T13:35:24Z")
Like it says on the tin. A couple of points, though: This notice was for the second round of payments. The notice was dated February 18th. I actually got my payment direct deposited back in early January. And the notice… --- ## [Marvin Hagler has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvin-hagler-has-died/937858)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvin-hagler-has-died/937858 "2021-03-17T13:14:07Z")
TMZ usually isn’t wrong with this stuff. Former Middleweight Champ Marvelous Marvin Hagler Dead at 66 Absolutely loved watching him fight. Hagler/Hearns round one is amazing Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns Round 1 | GREAT… --- ## [What Makes You Laugh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-you-laugh/937885)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-you-laugh/937885 "2021-03-17T12:58:15Z")
It used to be stand-up comedy… I haven’t seen anything great in a long time, and you can only laugh at your favorite stuff for so long until it’s memorized - no element of surprise. In the last few years, it’s been read… --- ## [Curses or oaths you've adopted from literature or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curses-or-oaths-youve-adopted-from-literature-or-movies/930524)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curses-or-oaths-youve-adopted-from-literature-or-movies/930524 "2021-03-17T12:11:22Z")
I was just making an omelet, and much of the egg stuck to the bottom of the pan, which caused me to exclaim “Jesus please us!”. Which is something a character in one of Stephen King’s books once said, though I have on i… --- ## [Does line jumping at a private pharmacy break any laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-line-jumping-at-a-private-pharmacy-break-any-laws/933996)
**Author:** [@HughGoply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HughGoply)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-line-jumping-at-a-private-pharmacy-break-any-laws/933996 "2021-03-17T10:36:03Z")
For purposes of this question, let’s focus on Illinois, but if you’re aware of any laws in other states that apply, please mention them. I’m not aware of any law that makes it illegal to line jump for the covid vaccine.… --- ## [Chicken Salt: An American looking for info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-salt-an-american-looking-for-info/937985)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-salt-an-american-looking-for-info/937985 "2021-03-17T08:04:36Z")
Around November or December we had a thread that had people recommending a bunch of different types of bottled sauces. Mostly they were hot sauces but some were brown sauces (Pickapeppa) and a few other things. That thre… --- ## [Who to follow on Twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-follow-on-twitter/937826)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-follow-on-twitter/937826 "2021-03-17T03:32:54Z")
I did a search but the most recent thread on this topic is 8 years old. Who do you follow that is amusing, educational, or otherwise entertaining? FWIW among those I follow are Ken Jennings, Steve Martin, Bill Maher, C… --- ## [Urinary urgency and volume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-urgency-and-volume/937757)
**Author:** [@phs3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phs3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-urgency-and-volume/937757 "2021-03-17T02:36:14Z")
Hoping this is the right quadrant to post this. I’ve tried to research this, asked a couple of doctors, and have yet to get any useful info. We’ve all woken up having to pee badly. What I’ve observed (blearily!) is that… --- ## [US cities served by 3 or more "primary" Interstate highways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cities-served-by-3-or-more-primary-interstate-highways/933983)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cities-served-by-3-or-more-primary-interstate-highways/933983 "2021-03-17T02:29:03Z")
By “primary” I mean one or two-digit Interstate numbers. I was surprised that Charleston WV (pop. 48,000) is served by three primary Interstates: I-64, I-77, and I-79. Are there other cities anywhere near that size ser… --- ## [State Taxing of IRA Withdrawls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-taxing-of-ira-withdrawls/937949)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-taxing-of-ira-withdrawls/937949 "2021-03-17T01:44:35Z")
Are there any States that do not tax IRA withdrawls? --- ## [The DOL thinks I'm unemployed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dol-thinks-im-unemployed/938031)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dol-thinks-im-unemployed/938031 "2021-03-17T01:41:54Z")
I got a notice today about my claim for unemployment insurance. Of course, I’m still employed and never made a claim. There was a second letter saying they had spotted that someone had made a fraudulent claim and they w… --- ## [My leg pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-leg-pain/938054)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-leg-pain/938054 "2021-03-17T01:06:00Z")
Last year I shattered the lower part of my left femur. Doc reassembled it as best she could, but it required a second op. I was taking PT and gradually getting better. I’ve never been able to put full weight on that leg,… --- ## [Software licensing made illegal, a hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-licensing-made-illegal-a-hypothetical/937917)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-licensing-made-illegal-a-hypothetical/937917 "2021-03-17T00:48:24Z")
Having recently switched from android to iphone, the idea of software licenses has been on my mind. When we buy a computing device, we own the hardware, but not the software that runs and controls it. In a sense, we on… --- ## [Clone Wars is oh so bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clone-wars-is-oh-so-bad/925805)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clone-wars-is-oh-so-bad/925805 "2021-03-17T00:21:46Z")
Because of recent events on The Mandalorian (no spoilers) I decided to watch Clone Wars. I’m about 6 episodes in and it is horrible. It is so formulaic: Anakin disobeys orders for some personal mission Refuses to tra… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1515) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1517)