# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1663 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1664 --- ## ["If you elect Biden, he'll listen to the Scientists!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-elect-biden-hell-listen-to-the-scientists/923323)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-elect-biden-hell-listen-to-the-scientists/923323 "2020-11-01T17:54:53Z")
Trump apparently sees this as a BAD thing. As a scientist, it’s a selling point to me “We’re like a rocket ship” Yeah – the Nostromo “Take a look at the numbers.” Just shy of 220,000 this morning. --- ## [I can't kill bugs. Help me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-kill-bugs-help-me/494239)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-kill-bugs-help-me/494239 "2020-11-01T17:46:17Z")
I have an overdeveloped sense of empathy, to the point where I feel sorry for inatimate objects when it comes time to throw them out. This means I have a tendency for hoarding, although I fight it as much as I can. I’m… --- ## [The scariest horror film will be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scariest-horror-film-will-be/924437)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scariest-horror-film-will-be/924437 "2020-11-01T17:41:38Z")
…those you saw as a preteen, found barely plausible and chattered about the next day at school So for me The Omen and The Exorcist. Special mention for the BOOK Amityville Horror. Unfortunately it didn’t translate to f… --- ## [Canadians “Best People” In Int’l Survey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-best-people-in-int-l-survey/924072)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-best-people-in-int-l-survey/924072 "2020-11-01T17:12:44Z")
A survey of 50,000 people in 50 countries gave best overall marks in 6 categories to Germany. But surprisingly, Canada finished third overall and won several categories - including “best people”, “best governance” and “ … --- ## [How cool is your 'I voted' sticker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cool-is-your-i-voted-sticker/924061)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cool-is-your-i-voted-sticker/924061 "2020-11-01T16:35:20Z")
Took an hour and a half but I voted yesterday. This is the first time New York state has early in person voting and the people showed up. The wait was worth if just for this cool sticker. … --- ## [“Only So Much Moxie” / Automating Decisions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-so-much-moxie-automating-decisions/922973)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-so-much-moxie-automating-decisions/922973 "2020-11-01T16:30:36Z")
Every so often some life coach or guru says that he/she always wears the same hoodie or eats the same thing for breakfast. The rationale is that the brain only has limited capacity-juice-willpower-attention-yada and is … --- ## [Low level "Pit Response" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-level-pit-response-thread/922284)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-level-pit-response-thread/922284 "2020-11-01T15:41:25Z")
Here’s an idea. I don’t know if it’s been tried before, but the SDMB rules have a big flaw. If somebody makes a semi-innocuous but jackass post you can’t call them out in that thread, and there’s no point in making a Pit… --- ## [Of pets and fireworks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-pets-and-fireworks/924463)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-pets-and-fireworks/924463 "2020-11-01T15:20:14Z")
That time of year, y’know… Does your dog or cat scurry under the bed? Both of them? Or does Fluffy / Fido buck the trend and just hang, as usual? Always wondered about why they freak so easily - they think it’s gunshots… --- ## [Was the thread on communism and white supremacy sent to the cornfield?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-thread-on-communism-and-white-supremacy-sent-to-the-cornfield/924417)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-thread-on-communism-and-white-supremacy-sent-to-the-cornfield/924417 "2020-11-01T15:07:58Z")
That thread was pretty much a trainwreck. I went looking to see if it was still going or if it had been closed. And I can’t seem to find it. Are my searching skills having a bad day or was the thread deleted? --- ## [Presidential Election results - Who can enforce them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-election-results-who-can-enforce-them/924338)
**Author:** [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-election-results-who-can-enforce-them/924338 "2020-11-01T14:41:09Z")
This is maybe a bit of a factual question, but wrapped up in hypothetical scenarios. Start with the individual States declare their winner, the Electors are chosen and cast their votes, Biden is elected. But, supposing… --- ## [Is the glue on many soda cans toxic or bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-glue-on-many-soda-cans-toxic-or-bad-for-you/924348)
**Author:** [@wiskaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wiskaz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-glue-on-many-soda-cans-toxic-or-bad-for-you/924348 "2020-11-01T13:15:02Z")
I’m creeped out even touching it. It’s basically cooled down hot glue they use to seal the cartons with cans. --- ## [Should I get an HSA (Health Savings Account)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-hsa-health-savings-account/923700)
**Author:** [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-hsa-health-savings-account/923700 "2020-11-01T12:59:24Z")
Open Enrollment time is upon us again at my workplace, and once again I am mulling over whether I should sign up for the HSA Qualified high deductible health plan. I know that some people (Dave Ramsey is one prominent e… --- ## [Is AOC going to get re-elected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-aoc-going-to-get-re-elected/923226)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-aoc-going-to-get-re-elected/923226 "2020-11-01T12:57:07Z")
I haven’t been able to find any polling data for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district. How is she doing? Is she likely to get re-elected to a second term in Congress? --- ## [What Do You Think of My (Distance Future?) Name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-distance-future-name/924284)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-distance-future-name/924284 "2020-11-01T12:10:14Z")
Not on this message board. I think my identity is well-established here. And not on any other message board I belong to, for the same reason. But if I ever join another message board, say in the distant future, I have a… --- ## [Suddenly FaceBook Doesn't Support Google?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-facebook-doesnt-support-google/924185)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-facebook-doesnt-support-google/924185 "2020-11-01T06:25:36Z")
Earlier today I had no problems logging into FB using Google. Tonight I get a banner saying that I am using a browser that is not supported, and that it was switching me to a “simple view”, which is just annoying, on top… --- ## [Six upper, four dual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-upper-four-dual/924350)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-upper-four-dual/924350 "2020-11-01T04:05:07Z")
I used that formula again today, and I was wondering if any other Dopers know what I’m talking about. --- ## [Quick Humidifier Question!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-humidifier-question/924455)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-humidifier-question/924455 "2020-11-01T03:02:46Z")
I use a steaming type humidifier for my sinuses, once the furnace starts coming on in the night. Had one I liked, but it gave up, managed to find an exact model again. But it seems much louder some how. The thing is, I’… --- ## [Priest caught having sex with 2 women in church](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priest-caught-having-sex-with-2-women-in-church/922574)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priest-caught-having-sex-with-2-women-in-church/922574 "2020-11-01T02:19:54Z")
At least they were over 18 and not boys. I wonder if he got a discount by blessing them before they started. --- ## [Anyone see the new Rebecca? \[Spoilers within\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-the-new-rebecca-spoilers-within/924326)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-the-new-rebecca-spoilers-within/924326 "2020-11-01T02:02:44Z")
Watched it last night - my wife really liked it. I was underwhelmed. I think a good part of my reaction reflected my overall change of opinion re: the story. When I first read it as a teen, I woulda said it was one of… --- ## [Appropriately terrifying (pumpkins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appropriately-terrifying-pumpkins/924452)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appropriately-terrifying-pumpkins/924452 "2020-11-01T01:14:12Z")
--- ## [The musical artist you should love... but can't get into](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-musical-artist-you-should-love-but-cant-get-into/855063)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-musical-artist-you-should-love-but-cant-get-into/855063 "2020-11-01T00:55:25Z")
Name the musical artist or band that, in theory, should fit right in with all the other music that you absolutely love… that people with your taste in music rave about… but that, in practice, you just can’t get yourself … --- ## [My oldest sister is moving away and I'll probably never see or speak to her again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-oldest-sister-is-moving-away-and-ill-probably-never-see-or-speak-to-her-again/924385)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-oldest-sister-is-moving-away-and-ill-probably-never-see-or-speak-to-her-again/924385 "2020-11-01T00:48:42Z")
…and I’m completely okay with that. I’m not completely heartless, at least I don’t think I am, because I think I should feel a bit sad. Or at least something, but I’m mostly blank. Actually happy that part of my life (o… --- ## [U.S. Exceeds 100,000 New Cases in a Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-exceeds-100-000-new-cases-in-a-day/924355)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-exceeds-100-000-new-cases-in-a-day/924355 "2020-10-31T23:54:29Z")
As I write this Worldometers lists 101,297 new cases for the U.S.–and the day may not be finished. I wonder what the top will be before it starts declining after vaccinations. --- ## [Blacks get lassoed by white men on horseback and paraded through Texas town...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacks-get-lassoed-by-white-men-on-horseback-and-paraded-through-texas-town/838278)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacks-get-lassoed-by-white-men-on-horseback-and-paraded-through-texas-town/838278 "2020-10-31T23:31:15Z")
Nah, that isn’t racist at all or even a little bit scary given the history of lynchings of Black in the South. Not only should those “officers” be fired, the police chief should be run out of town on a rail for his lame … --- ## [The Godfather Part III - New Edit, Complete With Different Ending, Coming to Theaters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-part-iii-new-edit-complete-with-different-ending-coming-to-theaters/924240)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-part-iii-new-edit-complete-with-different-ending-coming-to-theaters/924240 "2020-10-31T23:14:49Z")
Well, what a coincidence. Last week I decided to watch III again. Saw it in the theatre with great anticipation and was disappointed, then again when the DVD set came. Felt about the same way. Watching for the 3rd ti… --- ## [Help me name my (fake) horse farm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-fake-horse-farm/923978)
**Author:** [@Caprismall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caprismall)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-fake-horse-farm/923978 "2020-10-31T22:54:43Z")
I have always loved the look of the tack trunks that horse owners bring to shows. Examples here: https://www.woodsongtack.com/phoenix-west-vinyl-tack-trunk.html I haven’t come into possession of a horse farm, but want… --- ## [Stories about having to take care of spooky little half-siblings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-having-to-take-care-of-spooky-little-half-siblings/924442)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-having-to-take-care-of-spooky-little-half-siblings/924442 "2020-10-31T21:50:39Z")
Today I watched Lights Out, which features a woman having to come to her young half-brother’s rescue, and earlier this week I saw the first episode of The Haunting of Bly Manor, which is of course about a governess and t… --- ## [Sheltering 100% Alone, Part Deux: The Sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheltering-100-alone-part-deux-the-sequel/918817)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheltering-100-alone-part-deux-the-sequel/918817 "2020-10-31T22:17:03Z")
Here’s the first thread, which I started approx 172 years ago on April 6. Wanting to hear again from people who are without ANY human companionship in their cell bubble. Pets yes. But no adults, teens, children (includi… --- ## [In federal cases, does the grand jury come before or after arrest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-federal-cases-does-the-grand-jury-come-before-or-after-arrest/923911)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-federal-cases-does-the-grand-jury-come-before-or-after-arrest/923911 "2020-10-31T21:53:23Z")
Federal crime cases seem a bit complex, but I think I understand the ingredients of the case, just not the order they come in. The ingredients are: Feds launch an investigation, prosecutor assembles a grand jury, the gr… --- ## [Comedy Central announces South Park Pandemic Special on Sept. 30](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-central-announces-south-park-pandemic-special-on-sept-30/920766)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-central-announces-south-park-pandemic-special-on-sept-30/920766 "2020-10-31T20:56:43Z")
“Randy comes to terms with his role in the COVID-19 outbreak as the on-going pandemic presents continued challenges to the citizens of South Park. The kids happily head back to school but nothing resembles the normal tha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1662) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1664)