# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1579 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1580 --- ## [Durian Cake, or Where Mangetout Does Not Mean 'Eat All'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/durian-cake-or-where-mangetout-does-not-mean-eat-all/548343)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/durian-cake-or-where-mangetout-does-not-mean-eat-all/548343 "2021-01-16T22:47:50Z")
Stumbled upon a delightful asian grocery shop near my place of work the other day - positively brimming with new and interesting things to try. One of them was Durian Cake - a sausage-shaped pack of what is essentially … --- ## [Commercial flights: how much time does a stop add?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-flights-how-much-time-does-a-stop-add/930334)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-flights-how-much-time-does-a-stop-add/930334 "2021-01-16T22:42:42Z")
Suppose I’m on a flight from NY to CA. Halfway through, a passenger starts acting up, and the captain decides to land and get him off the plane. As luck would have it, there’s an airport ahead directly under our origin… --- ## [Recommend a printer for occasional use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-printer-for-occasional-use/930339)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-printer-for-occasional-use/930339 "2021-01-16T22:28:43Z")
I need a printer that will only be used occasionally, typically once or twice a month, printing maybe 3 or 4 pages. Most print jobs will be black and white, but some will be color. Can be USB or wireless. Cannot have i… --- ## [A long wall of text of my take regarding the current Eren in "Attack on Titan", including a spoiler tag. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-wall-of-text-of-my-take-regarding-the-current-eren-in-attack-on-titan-including-a-spoiler-tag-thoughts/930697)
**Author:** [@Kadmos1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kadmos1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-wall-of-text-of-my-take-regarding-the-current-eren-in-attack-on-titan-including-a-spoiler-tag-thoughts/930697 "2021-01-16T22:09:25Z")
A. This is just my head canon-type thought but consider this: O.K., so in "Naruto"So, the Source of All Living Matter is the AoT equivalent of that. Likewise, both trees are similar to the Tree of the Knowledge of Good a… --- ## [Will Trump finish his term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-finish-his-term/930088)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-finish-his-term/930088 "2021-01-16T22:10:39Z")
poll Today is January 8th and with less than 2 weeks to go we still don’t know exactly how this Presidency will end. When Trump was first elected I made a bet with a friend at work on this very question. I said that the… --- ## [Can magnets be magnified](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-magnets-be-magnified/930662)
**Author:** [@komolono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/komolono)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-magnets-be-magnified/930662 "2021-01-16T21:54:17Z")
If I machine a cone-like piece of ferrous material, would the narrow end have more magnetism than the other end where the magnet is placed? Any ways to “concentrate” magnetism? --- ## [Florida waitress saves abused boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-waitress-saves-abused-boy/930599)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-waitress-saves-abused-boy/930599 "2021-01-16T21:23:04Z")
This story isn’t entirely a feel-good tale, but damn. I love this woman so much. I thought people might want to hear about what she did. --- ## [Once in a generation a movie comes along](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-in-a-generation-a-movie-comes-along/930680)
**Author:** [@CoconutPete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoconutPete)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-in-a-generation-a-movie-comes-along/930680 "2021-01-16T20:48:26Z")
That bares the watermark of the new order, a subversive assault on the senses, that flounces convention and vexes the powers that be… Ladies and Gentlemen I give you that movie: Desert Strike --- ## [At what age do we lose interest in our childhood photos and why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-we-lose-interest-in-our-childhood-photos-and-why/930210)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-we-lose-interest-in-our-childhood-photos-and-why/930210 "2021-01-16T19:56:49Z")
By childhood I mean ages 1 day to 10 years old. I am in my late 50s and have no interest whatsoever in the few photos of me at that age. I catalogue and store all my other photos and those of my children from their chil… --- ## [TV Shows That Ended With The Cast Waving At The Audience/Doing Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ended-with-the-cast-waving-at-the-audience-doing-bits/930627)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ended-with-the-cast-waving-at-the-audience-doing-bits/930627 "2021-01-16T16:58:25Z")
Call Me Kat \* ends in such a way that, once the final scripted lines are delivered and the episode’s plot is complete, all of the characters wave at the audience, one at a time, while the camera focuses on them and the c… --- ## [The Cat Who Came Back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-who-came-back/930564)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-who-came-back/930564 "2021-01-16T16:35:17Z")
Anybody want a bit of good news? (It does come with a reminder of some quite bad news; but at least this specific bit is good.) --- ## [Words or phrases that were that were coined by a TV show or movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-or-phrases-that-were-that-were-coined-by-a-tv-show-or-movie/926081)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-or-phrases-that-were-that-were-coined-by-a-tv-show-or-movie/926081 "2021-01-16T16:34:08Z")
I actually thought of this while reading the thread about whiskey; someone in that thread mentioned being “regifted” a nearly full bottle that the original recipient didn’t like. Did anyone use that word before Seinfeld?… --- ## [SDMB Christmas Exchange 2020 (Super Blitz Edition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2020-super-blitz-edition/926532)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2020-super-blitz-edition/926532 "2021-01-16T15:45:28Z")
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I inquired as to whether this was happening this year and was told it wasn’t. I can’t let that happen! So I’m taking it upon myself to run the exchange this year. Unfortunately it’s late … --- ## [How social media creates the alt-reality of the alt-right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-social-media-creates-the-alt-reality-of-the-alt-right/930420)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-social-media-creates-the-alt-reality-of-the-alt-right/930420 "2021-01-16T15:38:44Z")
If you want to understand the influence of social media, I suggest you watch the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. (I put this post in P&E, not Cafe Society, because it’s not a critique of the documentary as a fil… --- ## [Missing poster names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-poster-names/930573)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-poster-names/930573 "2021-01-16T14:43:35Z")
In the last couple of days, I have encountered an issue with names of posters not being displayed besides their avatar/icon: Am I the only one experiencing this? Using Chrome on Win1… --- ## [Who has starred in the most successful TV series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-starred-in-the-most-successful-tv-series/846007)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-starred-in-the-most-successful-tv-series/846007 "2021-01-16T11:53:59Z")
By starred, I mean top billing, and by successful, I mean a show that lasted at least three seasons. I know David Boreanaz has had three: Angel, Bones, and now Seal Team. Would he be the one with the most? --- ## [Is it too soon to start the list of crappy Xmas gifts you got?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-soon-to-start-the-list-of-crappy-xmas-gifts-you-got/928793)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-too-soon-to-start-the-list-of-crappy-xmas-gifts-you-got/928793 "2021-01-16T11:15:45Z")
Nope. It’s time. A box of salted caramels, which I usually like, but these have huge pieces of salt on them, I mean like a whole bunch of 1/16" cubes. All you get is salt. Besides, after months and months of staying ho… --- ## [Female coming of age movie ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-coming-of-age-movie-id/930614)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-coming-of-age-movie-id/930614 "2021-01-16T09:22:11Z")
I sometimes contemplate asking about this one when a movie ID question comes up. I saw part of it a few years back on MeTV or similar. Filmed probably in the 1980s, set earlier. Pair of early teen girls. Takes place in a… --- ## [Women Walking Arm in Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-walking-arm-in-arm/930523)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-walking-arm-in-arm/930523 "2021-01-16T08:55:07Z")
I wonder how/why and when the practice of women walking arm in arm started and then why did it stop? There are many old movies and photos from the 30s and 40s and maybe 50s, that show women and teenage girls walking arm … --- ## [Difference between words \[implicit and indirect\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-words-implicit-and-indirect/930560)
**Author:** [@Astrid1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astrid1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-words-implicit-and-indirect/930560 "2021-01-16T08:25:30Z")
Joining a chat room where you can solve your doubts about foreign languages I read a question from an American native speaker. She needs to know clearly the difference between implicit and indirect. (in English) She got… --- ## [Will you use visitation as a cudgel for vaccination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-use-visitation-as-a-cudgel-for-vaccination/930569)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-use-visitation-as-a-cudgel-for-vaccination/930569 "2021-01-16T06:33:16Z")
My parents are not full-blown COVID deniers or anti-vaxxers, but neither do they adhere to all the best practices. And on my last visit, they not-so-subtly raised questions about the vaccine (are you going to get it?). … --- ## [Wanna be a baller, shot caller. Twenty inch blades on the Impala](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-be-a-baller-shot-caller-twenty-inch-blades-on-the-impala/930629)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-be-a-baller-shot-caller-twenty-inch-blades-on-the-impala/930629 "2021-01-16T03:28:25Z")
Lets go old skool! Li’l Troy’s only “hit” Wanna Be a Baller has this passage: Wanna be a baller, shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin’ laid tonight Swisher rolled tight, gotta sprayed by Ike … --- ## [Seditious acts (state/territory/possession version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seditious-acts-state-territory-possession-version/930200)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seditious-acts-state-territory-possession-version/930200 "2021-01-16T02:50:40Z")
While insurrection has been going down at the US Capitol, there have also been local actions. What’s happened near you (with news link, if possible), and have you responded to it? --- ## [Should I move to Philadelphia? It's the city of brotherly love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-move-to-philadelphia-its-the-city-of-brotherly-love/930199)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-move-to-philadelphia-its-the-city-of-brotherly-love/930199 "2021-01-16T02:37:24Z")
poll Hi dopers, I have the option to work remote from anywhere in the US. My wife is currently interviewing and is more likely to get a remote job than not from the looks of it, which is nice. We currently live in Miam… --- ## [I gave a phone scammer partial SS#--what to do? How much danger am I in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gave-a-phone-scammer-partial-ss-what-to-do-how-much-danger-am-i-in/930585)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gave-a-phone-scammer-partial-ss-what-to-do-how-much-danger-am-i-in/930585 "2021-01-16T02:30:17Z")
title says it all, but details (for venting purposes, mainly): I got a call on my cel that read that “Verizon” was calling me, my cel provider, and a voice recording telling me that my phone service was about to be disc… --- ## [Illegal to tell someone that they are speaking to undercover cops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-tell-someone-that-they-are-speaking-to-undercover-cops/930442)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-tell-someone-that-they-are-speaking-to-undercover-cops/930442 "2021-01-16T01:35:09Z")
Video here: Short summary: undercover cops are trying to get drivers to stop and pick them up, and then busting them for…I don’t know what. The camera holder is a driver who got busted, then parked and ca… --- ## [Members' names have disappeared in post headings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-names-have-disappeared-in-post-headings/930633)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-names-have-disappeared-in-post-headings/930633 "2021-01-16T00:23:27Z")
They were visible last time I was here earlier in the day. I’m logged in. I haven’t changed any settings. --- ## [Can private entities restrict freedom of expression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-private-entities-restrict-freedom-of-expression/930624)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-private-entities-restrict-freedom-of-expression/930624 "2021-01-15T23:49:47Z")
Spin-off from the ongoing debate, “Are social media’s recent bannings a freedom of expression issue?” The topic for debate is this: can private entities restrict freedom of expression? Is it possible, and if so, under w… --- ## [DVM Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dvm-question/930486)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dvm-question/930486 "2021-01-15T23:22:29Z")
I am watching streaming of Animal Planet. If you are a DVM how qualified would one be to work on humans? I am thinking of Dr. McCoy in Star Trek…“He’s dead Jim”. Would animal Xray, lab equipment, etc. be sufficient to… --- ## ['We seek to dissolve the NRA': NY attorney general sues NRA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-seek-to-dissolve-the-nra-ny-attorney-general-sues-nra/917540)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-seek-to-dissolve-the-nra-ny-attorney-general-sues-nra/917540 "2021-01-15T22:58:03Z")
Not sure where to put this. It’s sort of politics. The lawsuit against the NRA accuses the organization, as well as Wayne LaPierre, and three other current and former executives, of misspending and violation of state… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1578) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1580)