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**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-sync-google-calendar-with-ical/933291 "2021-02-19T19:25:25Z")
\*\* NOTE - Please do NOT hijack this thread to start wars between Apple OS and Android. I am looking for hard answers here. \*\* Using High Sierra on a new machine. Using newest release of Android on my Note 8. Carefull… --- ## [I CANNOT get up in the morning without my cigarette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cannot-get-up-in-the-morning-without-my-cigarette/918671)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cannot-get-up-in-the-morning-without-my-cigarette/918671 "2021-02-19T19:21:59Z")
Every morning when I wake up, I feel sluggish, mentally fogged, completely useless. I start a cup of coffee brewing, and while it’s brewing I roll one cigarette with Stokkebye Turkish Export rolling tobacco. When my coff… --- ## [Looking for a quote on contingency planning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-quote-on-contingency-planning/933242)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-quote-on-contingency-planning/933242 "2021-02-19T18:05:27Z")
It either came from Rumsfeld or Cheney apropos the invasion of Iraq and it amounted to saying that if you make a plan that includes the contingency of failure, then failure is what you get. I tried tracking it down usin… --- ## [Masking tape and bottle art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masking-tape-and-bottle-art/933244)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masking-tape-and-bottle-art/933244 "2021-02-19T18:01:09Z")
Does anyone else remember putting ripped up pieces of masking tape on a bottle and then covering it with shoe polish? The finished product looked like this. I have no idea what made that suddenly pop into my head after … --- ## [Canadian 'dopers, how serious is all this about Justin Trudeau?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-how-serious-is-all-this-about-justin-trudeau/915868)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-how-serious-is-all-this-about-justin-trudeau/915868 "2021-02-19T17:18:10Z")
Ok, so, full confession here…I didn’t know anything about this until I saw this CNN article earlier. Sorry Canadian 'dopers, the only thing about Canada I really was paying attention too was the situation with Huawei, t… --- ## [Remember Miss Lucy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-miss-lucy/932958)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-miss-lucy/932958 "2021-02-19T15:53:08Z")
Miss Lucy bought a steamboat, the steamboat had a bell Miss Lucy went to heaven, the steamboat went to Hello, operator. Give me number nine If you disconnect me, I’ll chop off your Behind the 'frigerator there was a … --- ## [Gorilla Glue in hair = bad, bad, bad idea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorilla-glue-in-hair-bad-bad-bad-idea/932557)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorilla-glue-in-hair-bad-bad-bad-idea/932557 "2021-02-19T15:47:29Z")
A woman in Louisiana who ran out of her usual hair spray used Gorilla Glue spray instead, with predictable results. Tessica Brown’s video on TikTok went viral this week, gaining attention from Chance the Rapper. She is n… --- ## [Is there now highly unseasonal weather where you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-now-highly-unseasonal-weather-where-you-live/932994)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-now-highly-unseasonal-weather-where-you-live/932994 "2021-02-19T15:32:04Z")
I’ve been reading these news reports on widespread snow, freezing temperatures and even blackouts in places known for having warm winters. As a Canadian, we have long indulged in weather comparisons - it’s what makes Ca… --- ## [Trump Election Excuses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-election-excuses/933287)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-election-excuses/933287 "2021-02-19T15:05:49Z")
From one of the Trump threads,… Well, several people took her up on that, so I thought it would make a good Thread Games thread. Take the last “headline”; envision how Trump would spin that to how the election was sto… --- ## [Was the weight limit for the US Army in WW2 really 240 pounds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-weight-limit-for-the-us-army-in-ww2-really-240-pounds/933060)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-weight-limit-for-the-us-army-in-ww2-really-240-pounds/933060 "2021-02-19T15:02:20Z")
I was watching the classic 1941 Abbott and Costello movie “Buck Privates” which is about both comedians getting drafted into the 1940 American Peacetime draft. In the movie, Costello feels confident that the draft board … --- ## [My neighbor's lemon tree .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-neighbors-lemon-tree/932810)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-neighbors-lemon-tree/932810 "2021-02-19T14:38:07Z")
My neighbor has a lemon tree that produces lemons unlike others I’ve seen (or tasted). Some nearby neighbors think it’s a distinct variety of lemon, others think it must be some lemon/orange hybrid. I wonder if any Dop… --- ## [Seller doesn't ship, buyer gets refund. Seller then ships. What does buyer do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seller-doesnt-ship-buyer-gets-refund-seller-then-ships-what-does-buyer-do/933260)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seller-doesnt-ship-buyer-gets-refund-seller-then-ships-what-does-buyer-do/933260 "2021-02-19T14:37:19Z")
So, weeks ago, I bought some expensive clothes online, but the seller apparently miswrote my shipping address, causing the package to be returned to sender. Okay, no problem, just wait for seller to ship again, right? E… --- ## [Dopers of all nations: what is your country's go-to, default beverage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-of-all-nations-what-is-your-countrys-go-to-default-beverage/933069)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-of-all-nations-what-is-your-countrys-go-to-default-beverage/933069 "2021-02-19T14:33:02Z")
For my native country of Germany it’s not what most of you would suppose, but definitely coffee. Yeah, we like our beer, but if a friend visits or you have family around, the first thing you do is to offer them coffee. S… --- ## [Impact of using anti-perspirant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impact-of-using-anti-perspirant/848433)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impact-of-using-anti-perspirant/848433 "2021-02-19T13:40:56Z")
I’m wondering about the health impact of using anti-perspirant. But to be clear, I’m not asking about the substance itself and whether that’s harmful. Rather, this is about the impact of interfering with a normal bodily … --- ## [Will the bug follow the rim of a glass forever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-bug-follow-the-rim-of-a-glass-forever/933129)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-bug-follow-the-rim-of-a-glass-forever/933129 "2021-02-19T10:46:17Z")
Or at least until it dies of thirst or hunger or whatever? We’ve been having some sort of lady-buggish beetle hatching out the past few days. Last night I picked up my water glass to drink and only just in time saw tha… --- ## [Sport swap: What would you give up / take on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-swap-what-would-you-give-up-take-on/754624)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-swap-what-would-you-give-up-take-on/754624 "2017-01-18T11:07:00Z")
Whether it’s due to age, lack of time, loss of interest, lack of convenience, whatever else - what sport are you currently considering giving up and/or taking up? I’ll start. I’ve been an avid downhill skier all my lif… --- ## [Switching from Safari to Chrome: what privacy/security changes should I be aware of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-from-safari-to-chrome-what-privacy-security-changes-should-i-be-aware-of/933269)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-from-safari-to-chrome-what-privacy-security-changes-should-i-be-aware-of/933269 "2021-02-19T08:09:31Z")
Recently, I’ve experienced my Safari slowing down on the MacBook Pro and in some cases not loading webpages at all. Emptying caches and removing extensions has only got me so far, so I’m deciding whether to switch browse… --- ## [Replies don't get posted - instead saving the reply takes forever and gets nowhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replies-dont-get-posted-instead-saving-the-reply-takes-forever-and-gets-nowhere/932458)
**Author:** [@Toxylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxylon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replies-dont-get-posted-instead-saving-the-reply-takes-forever-and-gets-nowhere/932458 "2021-02-19T08:02:52Z")
For the past several days an annoying problem has emerged on the SDMB. When I hit the “post reply” button, replying to a thread, my post doesn’t get posted, but a blue “saving” bar appears on the bottom of the screen ins… --- ## [Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan in trouble?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-house-speaker-mike-madigan-in-trouble/927202)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-house-speaker-mike-madigan-in-trouble/927202 "2021-02-19T06:02:30Z")
Or, wily as he is, will he be able to hang on? --- ## [The electric car future - problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-electric-car-future-problems/846963)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-electric-car-future-problems/846963 "2021-02-19T05:35:10Z")
Watching some youtube vids about taking a road trip with a Tesla or whatever I see some issues. First is it appears that one will have to make a lot more stops, for much longer then in a IC car. This will lead to snack… --- ## [Recipe for dark gravy without drippings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-for-dark-gravy-without-drippings/932564)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-for-dark-gravy-without-drippings/932564 "2021-02-19T05:33:26Z")
Looking for a recipe for dark gravy (beefish flavour) when I don’t have drippings. Not from a pouch. Any thoughts? --- ## [How best to download/keep text messages (iOS)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-download-keep-text-messages-ios/933152)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-download-keep-text-messages-ios/933152 "2021-02-19T04:28:28Z")
Most of my iCloud space seems to be taken up with years worth of text messages, and I’m heavily questioning if that should continue to be the case. I’d love to download and save the oldest ones so I can sort through them… --- ## [How to get hot chocolate out of upholstery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-hot-chocolate-out-of-upholstery/933177)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-hot-chocolate-out-of-upholstery/933177 "2021-02-19T04:20:24Z")
Piper Mutt knocked over Mrs Piper’s mug of hot chocolate. Spilled all o er the upholstery if the chesterfield. Thoughts on how to get it out without leaving a stain? --- ## [Musicians...What is "time" in musical terms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-what-is-time-in-musical-terms/933077)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-what-is-time-in-musical-terms/933077 "2021-02-19T03:09:26Z")
I found this definition https://www.britannica.com/art/rhythm-music, but don’t understand, how to relates to musicians having “time”. Regarding Cream, the first time I heard the term was when Ginger Baker talked about J… --- ## [Rickjay and his daughter watch the classic comedies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rickjay-and-his-daughter-watch-the-classic-comedies/932925)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rickjay-and-his-daughter-watch-the-classic-comedies/932925 "2021-02-19T02:46:48Z")
I have decided my fifteen-year-old, Madz, needs to see many funny movies made before she was born. We try to watch one a week. So far: Airplane! The Naked Gun South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut Airplane 2 Hot S… --- ## [GM planning to make only electric cars by 2035](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gm-planning-to-make-only-electric-cars-by-2035/931775)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gm-planning-to-make-only-electric-cars-by-2035/931775 "2021-02-19T00:46:54Z")
It’s a big risk but it might work https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-aims-to-offer-only-electric-cars-by-2035-and-to-be-carbon-neutral-by-2040/ar-BB1dcTAy --- ## [Looking for a very old dirty song , from Crystal Palace ,in Aspen 40 years ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-very-old-dirty-song-from-crystal-palace-in-aspen-40-years-ago/931675)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-very-old-dirty-song-from-crystal-palace-in-aspen-40-years-ago/931675 "2021-02-19T00:38:38Z")
There is this old song stuck in my brain. Dirty as shit cause I was like 8 years old at the time. Crystal Palace was a dinner theater with overpriced meals, and a good floor show, back in the day. Their big hits were, … --- ## [Rush Limbaugh has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-died/933140)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-died/933140 "2021-02-17T17:20:32Z")
What a hateful little man he was. --- ## [Training for Stuntmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-for-stuntmen/933148)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-for-stuntmen/933148 "2021-02-18T23:34:12Z")
What exactly is a “trained stuntman”? That’s the only kind of guy who should attempt various incredible feats being shown in movies and TV, as opposed to the lay people watching at home who should absolutely not try it. … --- ## [Help in tracking down an old movie from a dimly-remembered scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-in-tracking-down-an-old-movie-from-a-dimly-remembered-scene/933247)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-in-tracking-down-an-old-movie-from-a-dimly-remembered-scene/933247 "2021-02-18T23:34:01Z")
Years ago I saw a bit from an old movie and now I’d like to watch the whole thing. The trouble is, I can’t remember the name of it, nor does searching Joan Crawford movies on IMDB help me. Can anyone name the movie fro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1541) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1543)