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**Author:** [@ElDeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElDeLuxo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-lemon-juice-make-tea-taste-sweet/932116 "2021-02-04T08:35:44Z")
One of my favorite cold drinks is unsweetened, black iced tea. Recently I decided to try a squirt of lemon juice in my tea–just enough to change the color of it slightly. It was good, of course–strong and refreshing and … --- ## [About spray painting a plastic model](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-spray-painting-a-plastic-model/930055)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-spray-painting-a-plastic-model/930055 "2021-02-04T08:24:06Z")
I’ve painted some parts with Tamiya spray paint from a rattle can. When it dried, some spots were glossy, which I wanted, other spots were dull and flat. Why? Maybe the pigment and the material that causes the glossy … --- ## [Twitch Streamer Dad who Yelled at At His Baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-streamer-dad-who-yelled-at-at-his-baby/931263)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-streamer-dad-who-yelled-at-at-his-baby/931263 "2021-02-04T07:23:23Z")
First of all, I don’t want to link to it. If you heard about it you know what happened and if you didn’t…basically dude had some gaming rage moments and shouldn’t have been watching his kid and playing at the same time i… --- ## [College cheerleader sues over harrassment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-cheerleader-sues-over-harrassment/931865)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-cheerleader-sues-over-harrassment/931865 "2021-02-04T04:10:16Z")
Wondering what folk thought about this news story in which a NW {NW = Northwestern University What Exit?} cheerleader sued the school for alleged harassment. She contends female cheerleaders were required to mingle w/ … --- ## [Why Did They Choose February For Black History Month?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-they-choose-february-for-black-history-month/932125)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-they-choose-february-for-black-history-month/932125 "2021-02-04T03:51:00Z")
This one is kind of tongue-in-cheek. That is why I put it here. But why did they choose February to be Black History Month? As one comedian put it, it’s invariably the shortest month of the year. And I would add to that… --- ## [A question for extroverts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-extroverts/931557)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-extroverts/931557 "2021-02-04T03:48:26Z")
As an introvert, I’d love to know what thoughts and feelings an extrovert experiences in social situations. If I go to a party where I don’t know anybody and enter a room full of 30 strangers. You know what thoughts go t… --- ## [How to put a CNN page on Facebook if the facebook icon isn't present?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-put-a-cnn-page-on-facebook-if-the-facebook-icon-isnt-present/932142)
**Author:** [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-put-a-cnn-page-on-facebook-if-the-facebook-icon-isnt-present/932142 "2021-02-04T00:55:58Z")
I admit I’m a doof when it comes to computer/Internet issues, but I’m having trouble sending an article I like on CNN to my Facebook friends if there isn’t a facebook icon I can click on. Can any of you smart dopers tel… --- ## [2020 is hindsight, lets rant about 2021 (January minirants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-is-hindsight-lets-rant-about-2021-january-minirants/929499)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-is-hindsight-lets-rant-about-2021-january-minirants/929499 "2021-02-03T23:07:48Z")
Am I the only bored crabby one here? Its gotten so bad that Mom is drinking wine and watching Heavy Metal with me. Our FIV cat is going faster than we expected. We are used to cats dying of age related diseases which ca… --- ## [I'm concerned for Mike Pence's safety after leaving office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-concerned-for-mike-pences-safety-after-leaving-office/930909)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-concerned-for-mike-pences-safety-after-leaving-office/930909 "2021-02-03T22:45:37Z")
During the Capitol riots, there were a lot of people calling for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged for not overthrowing the election results. Now that he’s leaving office in less than 24 hours, it seems to me that … --- ## [Asking for some clarity about what is and isn't trolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-some-clarity-about-what-is-and-isnt-trolling/923621)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-some-clarity-about-what-is-and-isnt-trolling/923621 "2021-02-03T21:56:03Z")
In the Politics & Elections thread about Pennsylvania’s ruling to allow mail-in ballots to be counted up to 3 days after Election Day itself is over, I pointed out that this has the potential to invite fraud: I was the… --- ## [When do you think we'll see electric SUVs that are practical for the masses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-think-well-see-electric-suvs-that-are-practical-for-the-masses/931954)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-think-well-see-electric-suvs-that-are-practical-for-the-masses/931954 "2021-02-03T20:46:04Z")
So far most electric vehicles we’ve seen have been either too impractical for the masses like the Nissan Leaf, or too expensive for the masses, like the Tesla. I own a Toyota RAV-4 and I absolutely love it’s space and c… --- ## [Why is differentiation always doable algorithmically, but integration not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-differentiation-always-doable-algorithmically-but-integration-not/931281)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-differentiation-always-doable-algorithmically-but-integration-not/931281 "2021-02-03T20:30:53Z")
There’s an asymmetry between calculating the derivative of an expression, and calculating the integral of an expression. I think there are pretty straightforward algorithms to differentiate any expression, whereas if you… --- ## [Do you have a key to your house hidden somewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-key-to-your-house-hidden-somewhere/931992)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-key-to-your-house-hidden-somewhere/931992 "2021-02-03T20:02:15Z")
I’m just curious how many people still do this. poll --- ## [Discovery of new elements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-of-new-elements/512071)
**Author:** [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-of-new-elements/512071 "2021-02-03T19:30:25Z")
According to Wikipedia there were 72 known elements in 1919. Another 29 were found by 1955; almost one per year. By 2008 we hit number 117. Only 16 new elements found in 53 years; less than one new element every three ye… --- ## [Spell out this sound from Friday the 13th movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spell-out-this-sound-from-friday-the-13th-movies/931243)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spell-out-this-sound-from-friday-the-13th-movies/931243 "2021-02-03T16:36:17Z")
Here is the sound effect. Without reading what it really is, try to write out what you think the Jason sound effect is. Not the music, the sound onscreen whenever Jason appears. I haven’t seen this movie for 30(?) year… --- ## [What is the life experience of someone with dementia or Alzheimer's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-life-experience-of-someone-with-dementia-or-alzheimers/931846)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-life-experience-of-someone-with-dementia-or-alzheimers/931846 "2021-02-03T14:52:38Z")
Let me start by saying that although I am 58 and my family has a history of both, I am not worried about it, but that if it did happen to me, I am not sure it is a bad way to go out. Your grandmother has one or the othe… --- ## [Performer sang/played backup on cover of his/her song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performer-sang-played-backup-on-cover-of-his-her-song/847148)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performer-sang-played-backup-on-cover-of-his-her-song/847148 "2021-02-03T13:44:02Z")
I’ve always loved “They Don’t Know” by Tracey Ullman, but only recently discovered that (A) it was previously a single by Kirsty McColl, and (B) McColl actually sang backup on Tracey’s slightly later version (Both singer… --- ## [Detailed 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Map](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detailed-2020-u-s-presidential-election-map/932082)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detailed-2020-u-s-presidential-election-map/932082 "2021-02-03T13:10:08Z")
Apologies if this is paywalled: I live in a traditionally very “red” county which is an exurb of an extremely “blue” city. Except my county hasn’t been red overall in some time, and it’s getting significantly bluer, es… --- ## [Goldfinch drinking from hummingbird feeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goldfinch-drinking-from-hummingbird-feeder/932013)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goldfinch-drinking-from-hummingbird-feeder/932013 "2021-02-03T10:46:50Z")
We have a couple of hummingbird feeders out back. We also have bird feeders that are frequented by a variety of birds including some tiny goldfinches. Lately however at least one of the finches is drinking (eating?) from… --- ## [Do you think IT security controls impede your workflow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-security-controls-impede-your-workflow/930540)
**Author:** [@zobbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zobbo)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-security-controls-impede-your-workflow/930540 "2021-02-03T06:44:19Z")
Do you think that sometimes your IT department just goes a bit too far putting in place controls which prevent you from getting your work done? --- ## [Oklahoma "work camp" for recovering addicts accused of making the camp inhabitants work for free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-work-camp-for-recovering-addicts-accused-of-making-the-camp-inhabitants-work-for-free/932089)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-work-camp-for-recovering-addicts-accused-of-making-the-camp-inhabitants-work-for-free/932089 "2021-02-03T06:29:39Z")
A judge has ordered a lawsuit to proceed against a chicken packing plant in Oklahoma which bills itself as an addiction rehab camp but actually allegedly required the people who were supposed to be rehabilitated to work … --- ## [Gil Grissom's dessicated corpse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gil-grissoms-dessicated-corpse/931285)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gil-grissoms-dessicated-corpse/931285 "2021-02-03T05:54:19Z")
Whilst looking up the history of the CSI franchise in Wikipedia, I came across this ominous note: Recently in 2020, CBS is considering a limited series revival featuring original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation cast mem… --- ## [No idea how to get started looking for a job, help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-idea-how-to-get-started-looking-for-a-job-help/139184)
**Author:** [@wolfsbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfsbane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-idea-how-to-get-started-looking-for-a-job-help/139184 "2021-02-03T05:11:58Z")
Okay so I’m in the job market for the first time in over 10 years. Looking for a local technical/professional position (med sized city) in either private or public sector. Hoping to do a lot of my searching online bu… --- ## [Anyone else get confused buying oldish games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-confused-buying-oldish-games/932099)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-confused-buying-oldish-games/932099 "2021-02-03T05:00:09Z")
I wanted to see about buying the two Hitmans before Hitman 3…but the various packages are confusing as hell. Just package it as a Game of the Year. All the talks of ‘including seasons’ is confusing. So i passed on it. T… --- ## [Vinegar based weed killer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegar-based-weed-killer/931970)
**Author:** [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegar-based-weed-killer/931970 "2021-02-03T04:51:08Z")
I hate to admit it, but this popped up on my facebook feed. It talks about a natural seemingly somewhat benign weedkiller. Do you think this will work? Are there any negative effects of these substances on my soil or the… --- ## [Comedy horse racing challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-horse-racing-challenge/932091)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-horse-racing-challenge/932091 "2021-02-03T03:56:14Z")
Inspired by a story on the web that detailed how the writers of ‘Airplane’ entered a horse called ‘All pink’ just to hear the commentator call out, “…and it’s All Pink on the inside…”, try to come up with the funniest, m… --- ## [Anyone here involved with a Micronation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-involved-with-a-micronation/932096)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-involved-with-a-micronation/932096 "2021-02-03T03:04:56Z")
For those unfamiliar with the term, Wiki has a good treatment here describing what micronations are. I’m curious if any posters here are currently or have been involved with any micronations and what your experience wit… --- ## [Sperm count question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sperm-count-question/931399)
**Author:** [@dpgarland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dpgarland)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sperm-count-question/931399 "2021-02-03T02:30:06Z")
I recently had a semen analysis done, really just out of curiosity. Anyway my sperm count turned out to be 300.6 million with 71% motility. I was honestly surprised by the amount. Does that mean that I’m above average? I… --- ## [What Is This Classical Music Piece In This Commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-classical-music-piece-in-this-commercial/931937)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-classical-music-piece-in-this-commercial/931937 "2021-02-03T01:38:50Z")
Sounds like Mozart. --- ## [Anybody an expert on the Chad Mitchell trio,(and/or bands in their cohort?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-an-expert-on-the-chad-mitchell-trio-and-or-bands-in-their-cohort/847368)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-an-expert-on-the-chad-mitchell-trio-and-or-bands-in-their-cohort/847368 "2021-02-03T01:14:58Z")
I have a weird memory in the back of my head from an song I used to listen too. I really cannot pin it down within 30 years sadly . I am pretty sure that I heard it enough that it had to have been records and not live, a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1557) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1559)