# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1582 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1583 --- ## [Are there high and low roads between disparate groups of political protestors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-high-and-low-roads-between-disparate-groups-of-political-protestors/929900)
**Author:** [@cessna99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cessna99)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-high-and-low-roads-between-disparate-groups-of-political-protestors/929900 "2021-01-14T04:15:01Z")
What is the difference between the disruptive WH protestors and the disruptive protestors in big cities this past spring and summer? Both were engaged in occupying and damaging government buildings, and assaulting the p… --- ## [Warning to Army Personnel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-army-personnel/930446)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-army-personnel/930446 "2021-01-14T03:19:08Z")
“The nation expects all members of the US Army to follow the law and do the right things the right way, whether we are in or out of uniform.” US Army Chief of Staff Gen James McConville writes to soldiers, civilian empl… --- ## [Tommy Lasorda is Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-lasorda-is-dead/930046)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-lasorda-is-dead/930046 "2021-01-14T03:18:30Z")
Tommy Lasorda, manager of the Dodgers for 21 years, and winner of the World Series in 1981 and 1988, died of a heart attack today. He was 93. Another Hall of Famer gone. --- ## [How to unplug an RV microwave on a Jayco RV that won't come unplugged](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-unplug-an-rv-microwave-on-a-jayco-rv-that-wont-come-unplugged/930460)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-unplug-an-rv-microwave-on-a-jayco-rv-that-wont-come-unplugged/930460 "2021-01-14T02:43:43Z")
I recently bought a new space heater for my RV that, I didn’t realize until it was too late, sucks up an enormous amount of power. When I tried to use the microwave at the same time, it apparently blew an internal fuse … --- ## [Is Hardtack just a Big Cracker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hardtack-just-a-big-cracker/930298)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hardtack-just-a-big-cracker/930298 "2021-01-14T02:39:23Z")
I considered this thread for General Questions, but it’s food after all. So, hardtack = giant cracker? Was Long John Silver’s parrot the first to say, “Polly wanna cracker.”? (If indeed the animal did say that. I hav… --- ## [What's going on now will teach future Republican presidents to hold on to power all the more tightly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-now-will-teach-future-republican-presidents-to-hold-on-to-power-all-the-more-tightly/930476)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-now-will-teach-future-republican-presidents-to-hold-on-to-power-all-the-more-tightly/930476 "2021-01-14T02:25:43Z")
What future-Trumps in the GOP may learn from this whole spectacle is that once you lose power, it’s virtually impossible to claw it back. Falling from power is a greasy slippery slope - once you start that downward slide… --- ## [Multifocal contact lense question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multifocal-contact-lense-question/930223)
**Author:** [@therealhoax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/therealhoax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multifocal-contact-lense-question/930223 "2021-01-14T02:21:55Z")
I wear progressive glasses which are -1.75 and +.25 for reading for both eyes. So far I have tried 2 types of multifocal lenses: Bausch + Lomb Ultras with “low” reading power, and Acuvue Moist with +1.25 reading power. … --- ## [Increasing Lifespan: Effect on Society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-lifespan-effect-on-society/930196)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-lifespan-effect-on-society/930196 "2021-01-14T02:17:18Z")
I’ve been reading the book Lifespan by Harvard geneticist David A. Sinclair. It’s a fascinating book about what we know about the biology of aging and epigenetics. Although I disagree with some of the conclusions, the … --- ## [Upper Altitude Parachuting Survivability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-altitude-parachuting-survivability/930095)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Reynolds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-altitude-parachuting-survivability/930095 "2021-01-14T00:35:33Z")
I’m writing a novel, and I have a scene in mind where two of the main characters are ejected into the upper atmosphere with minimal survival equipment. I’ve tried researching the effects of upper-atmospheric exposure on … --- ## [Best games to play over Zoom (or another equivalent program)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-games-to-play-over-zoom-or-another-equivalent-program/930371)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-games-to-play-over-zoom-or-another-equivalent-program/930371 "2021-01-14T00:12:05Z")
I’m meeting with a group of people next week and the thing I’m kind of in charge of is coming up with a game to play for 15-20 minutes or so. We know each other, but are not very close. What games are fun to play while … --- ## [Schlage lock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlage-lock/930082)
**Author:** [@dauerbach1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlage-lock/930082 "2021-01-14T00:09:48Z")
My Schlage lock broke so I bought a new one. It is keyed entry to the garage, and I want it unlocked at all times, unless I specifically lock it at night. The new lock does not seem to allow me to do that. If I unlock… --- ## [Why is the Gulf coast of Florida so unpopulated between Clearwater and Panama City?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-gulf-coast-of-florida-so-unpopulated-between-clearwater-and-panama-city/930373)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-gulf-coast-of-florida-so-unpopulated-between-clearwater-and-panama-city/930373 "2021-01-13T23:35:30Z")
I’m reading a book that takes place in Florida and I like to look at maps while I read about places. I’m surprised that such a large swath of coastline seems to be practically barren. I see a few places like Horseshoe Be… --- ## [147 seditionists in Congress: What can be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/147-seditionists-in-congress-what-can-be-done/930441)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/147-seditionists-in-congress-what-can-be-done/930441 "2021-01-13T23:08:27Z")
One hundred forty-seven members of Congress voted to overturn the election (and they did so after the mob stormed the Capitol). Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-Mo.) is introducing a bill to expel them. A few big corporation… --- ## [Can the president issue a preemptive commutation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-president-issue-a-preemptive-commutation/930325)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-president-issue-a-preemptive-commutation/930325 "2021-01-13T23:04:20Z")
It’s well established that the American president can issue preemptive pardons for federal crimes that have already been committed but not yet prosecuted or tried. (If you’re not aware of this, please see any of the zil… --- ## [Name of this rhetorical device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-this-rhetorical-device/930355)
**Author:** [@Uniqueorn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uniqueorn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-this-rhetorical-device/930355 "2021-01-13T22:31:20Z")
Hi, if someone posts a meme like “If Big Tech can censor the President of the United States, it can silence us all.” and introduces it by stating: “Regardless of your political persuasions! This is totalitarianism!”, wh… --- ## [Arnold Schwarzenegger's Message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-schwarzeneggers-message/930186)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-schwarzeneggers-message/930186 "2021-01-13T22:16:40Z")
Saw it this morning and thought it worth sharing. --- ## [Did I Invent Two Drinks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-invent-two-drinks/930248)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-invent-two-drinks/930248 "2021-01-13T22:14:45Z")
I know you all think I make all this stuff up. But I swear to God that the following story is true. About 20 years ago, I want to say around 1998, me, my father, aunt and uncle used to go to a mall to walk, after we had… --- ## [Moving the hashmarks in the NFL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-the-hashmarks-in-the-nfl/930221)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-the-hashmarks-in-the-nfl/930221 "2021-01-13T20:13:08Z")
In the NFL, the hashmarks are the same as a width of the goalposts, 18.5’ apart. In NCAA, the hashmarks are 40’ wide. Aside from the kicking game which would be obviously impacted near the goal line, what would be the im… --- ## [Jim Jordan - Spineless POS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-spineless-pos/930389)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-spineless-pos/930389 "2021-01-13T19:47:24Z")
This typical Trumper would not answer the House Rules Chairman, Rep. Jim McGovern, when asked, repeatedly, if Biden won fair and square. He certainly wouldn’t say “Yes” and he didn’t have the courage to say “No”, either… --- ## [Parking and/or selling a domain: Sedo.com vs. GoDaddy.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parking-and-or-selling-a-domain-sedo-com-vs-godaddy-com/930268)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parking-and-or-selling-a-domain-sedo-com-vs-godaddy-com/930268 "2021-01-13T18:23:20Z")
I have a few domains I bought but never ended up developing, all registered at GoDaddy.com. Several of them were up for renewal in a few days, and after looking around for info about domain selling, auctioning, and parki… --- ## [WHY? \[baby cut from womb of woman answering craigslist ad\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-baby-cut-from-womb-of-woman-answering-craigslist-ad/715578)
**Author:** [@Cole33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cole33)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-baby-cut-from-womb-of-woman-answering-craigslist-ad/715578 "2021-01-13T18:21:01Z")
Craigs List , fake mom cut out baby. news I don’t care what you say…:mad: --- ## [RIP: Supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-supervenusfreak/929064)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-supervenusfreak/929064 "2021-01-13T18:13:24Z")
Just to inform that my husband, who once upon a time posted here as Supervenusfreak, has passed away from a heart arrhythmia. He let go on Dec. 22. I’m still processing it, so forgive me if this isn’t terribly long. --- ## [A Disco-Bot Test Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-disco-bot-test-thread/920497)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-disco-bot-test-thread/920497 "2021-01-13T17:57:45Z")
A parallel test thread, because in this thread, it just ain’t working. @discobot roll 2d6 --- ## [Excel: Conditional formula](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-conditional-formula/930207)
**Author:** [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-conditional-formula/930207 "2021-01-13T17:40:33Z")
I would like to create a formula to calculate a payment (PMT) amount based on the current balance (CBAL). If CBAL is \<$300, PMT=CBAL; if CBAL is \>=$300 but \<$2000, PMT=$300; if CBAL is \>=$2000, PMT=$500 Also, what tr… --- ## [Bitcoin at coin counting machines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitcoin-at-coin-counting-machines/930374)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitcoin-at-coin-counting-machines/930374 "2021-01-13T17:18:25Z")
I’m seeing a lot of coin counting machines that are offering bitcoin. How does that work? Do you have to put $32,000 into the machine to get a bitcoin? Or can you buy fractions of a bitcoin? --- ## [Giving money to a friend; how would you handle this situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-money-to-a-friend-how-would-you-handle-this-situation/929327)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-money-to-a-friend-how-would-you-handle-this-situation/929327 "2021-01-13T16:59:51Z")
I have a friend who is experiencing a lot of difficulties. Some of them are financial. She is out of work and is low on money. She found out about a Covid-related program that would let her stop making car payments for … --- ## [Men and Body Shaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-body-shaming/924571)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-body-shaming/924571 "2021-01-13T16:57:57Z")
I posted a thread about this a while ago, but I can’t find the thread and I’m still pissed. I hear people make fun of the supposed size of a man’s junk more and more, and it’s enough to give someone serious body issues. … --- ## [Is that Nina Simone singing for a commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-that-nina-simone-singing-for-a-commercial/930449)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-that-nina-simone-singing-for-a-commercial/930449 "2021-01-13T16:57:28Z")
I thought I heard her voice for a 1 ADAY vitamin commercial. Kind of sad. --- ## [Why is there a charge for Uber pass on my debit card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-charge-for-uber-pass-on-my-debit-card/929735)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-charge-for-uber-pass-on-my-debit-card/929735 "2021-01-13T16:54:31Z")
I don’t even use Uber. And I can find no means of contacting any customer service support to do anything about it. Should I just report it to my bank as fraud? Or has anyone else dealt with this successfully? --- ## [Dust cloud of doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dust-cloud-of-doom/929451)
**Author:** [@Squidsak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squidsak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dust-cloud-of-doom/929451 "2021-01-13T16:38:54Z")
In my humble opinion the dust cloud that followed the impact of the Cretaceous meteor could not have/didn’t block the sun for more then a couple of weeks or months at worst, my thoughts/proof A reptiles need the sun t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1581) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1583)