# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1674 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1675 --- ## [What is Olyphant Eating in this Video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-olyphant-eating-in-this-video/923065)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-olyphant-eating-in-this-video/923065 "2020-10-23T01:34:27Z")
It looks like some sort of lightly brined olive, but he specifically said it’s not an olive. What is it? Video of Timothy Olyphant talking to Seth Myers, while eating a whats-it. --- ## [Brands that use inspirational quotes on their packaging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brands-that-use-inspirational-quotes-on-their-packaging/923572)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brands-that-use-inspirational-quotes-on-their-packaging/923572 "2020-10-23T00:58:51Z")
I’m an inspirational writer looking for companies that use quotes on their packaging. I know Celestial Seasonings Teas does, and Starbucks puts quotes on their coffee cups… can you think of any others? Or can you sug… --- ## [Google Antitrust Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-antitrust-case/923534)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-antitrust-case/923534 "2020-10-22T22:53:52Z")
The DOJ has filed an antitrust suit against Google. I have not read the whole complaint, but my initial impression is that this seems like a weak case. Unlike with Microsoft 20 years ago, it’s really easy to change the… --- ## [Which 2 perks would you choose from this list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-2-perks-would-you-choose-from-this-list/922285)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-2-perks-would-you-choose-from-this-list/922285 "2020-10-22T22:51:33Z")
You get to choose 2 perks from this list of perks. Which do you choose and why? I’d choose The Mic and Ask Away since I’d be able to use them to obtain ridiculous wealth, get the most fulfilling and happy life and get … --- ## [Question about farmed trees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-farmed-trees/923378)
**Author:** [@bumble\_ardee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bumble_ardee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-farmed-trees/923378 "2020-10-22T22:48:52Z")
How does one prevent buttressed roots? Does regular spading work? Thanks. --- ## [Utah governor candidates release ads together calling for civility](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-governor-candidates-release-ads-together-calling-for-civility/923627)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-governor-candidates-release-ads-together-calling-for-civility/923627 "2020-10-22T22:44:29Z")
Wow! Please let this be the future of the country! https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/521856-utah-governor-candidates-release-ads-together-calling-for-civility The opposing candidates in Utah’s gubernatorial race r… --- ## [How do I search for a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-search-for-a-thread/916417)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-search-for-a-thread/916417 "2020-10-22T22:35:15Z")
I want to search for a thread about posters we miss seeing, that was active fairly recently. But with the new formats I don’t know how. I do know the term I want to use, the username Eve. If anyone can tell me how to… --- ## [Polls and Thursday’s Debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-and-thursday-s-debate/923343)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-and-thursday-s-debate/923343 "2020-10-22T22:18:23Z")
Polls and Thursday’s Debate As we approach the final days of voting, monitoring the polls is making me more and more anxious as things ever increasingly favor Biden. I have to admit 2016 is haunting me, and I have a qu… --- ## [Can I take something like a jar of pâté in a carryon on an airpane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-take-something-like-a-jar-of-pate-in-a-carryon-on-an-airpane/923559)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-take-something-like-a-jar-of-pate-in-a-carryon-on-an-airpane/923559 "2020-10-22T22:06:25Z")
I know there are rules about liquids in your carryon but what about food such as some pâté in a jar (like this but sealed shut)? FWIW I am travelling in a month and I’d like to bring some as a gift for my hosts but I’d … --- ## [Answer a Q from a Banned Sock, or ignore it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-a-q-from-a-banned-sock-or-ignore-it/923540)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-a-q-from-a-banned-sock-or-ignore-it/923540 "2020-10-22T21:57:51Z")
I was about to answer a GQ topic on Farmed Trees, which had but one (noncommittal) reply, and I noticed the OP is a Banned Sock. What’s good form for that? Answer? Ignore? --- ## [EV totals correlating with states becoming more blue or red. A debate on the reasons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-totals-correlating-with-states-becoming-more-blue-or-red-a-debate-on-the-reasons/923592)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-totals-correlating-with-states-becoming-more-blue-or-red-a-debate-on-the-reasons/923592 "2020-10-22T21:33:28Z")
With the census wrapping up, the EV count of some states will change in accordance with population changes over the last decade. It seems that the states that will (likely) gain EVs tend to have shifted blue while those… --- ## [What's the alternative to an arms race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-alternative-to-an-arms-race/923571)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-alternative-to-an-arms-race/923571 "2020-10-22T21:08:44Z")
Arms races are often decried as expensive, counterproductive (the more you arm up, the more your opponent arms up) and so forth. However - what is the alternative? I am not referring to situations in which an arms race … --- ## [How do you do imbedded quotes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-imbedded-quotes/921096)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-imbedded-quotes/921096 "2020-10-22T20:28:18Z")
Say I want to quote someone. Easy enough; just highlight the desired text and click the Quote bubble. But what if I want to quote someone’s post, where that person has quoted someone? Before, it would be \[quote=Person… --- ## [Toddler's new best friend is a little unusual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-new-best-friend-is-a-little-unusual/923446)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-new-best-friend-is-a-little-unusual/923446 "2020-10-22T20:11:53Z")
:smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts:A boy and his loyal dog, no? His loyal skeleton? He goes everywhere with Bones. :skull: Just in time for Halloween. I case there’s nothing wrong with it. But I think it may be time to int… --- ## [Seemingly Pointless Message Board Spam Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seemingly-pointless-message-board-spam-attack/923601)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seemingly-pointless-message-board-spam-attack/923601 "2020-10-22T20:05:21Z")
I am a Mod on an Excel discussion board and lately I have been playing whack-a-mole with a series of nearly identical spam posts. Subject: Where is Administration excelforum.com ?? Can I contact Administration? It is… --- ## [Are there any links between Northern Ireland's paramilitary groups and white supremacist groups in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-links-between-northern-irelands-paramilitary-groups-and-white-supremacist-groups-in-the-us/922812)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-links-between-northern-irelands-paramilitary-groups-and-white-supremacist-groups-in-the-us/922812 "2020-10-22T19:36:09Z")
Are there any links between Northern Ireland’s paramilitary groups and white supremacist groups in the US?. Other than quite a few Irish names within the white supremacist groups, I haven’t been able to find any direct l… --- ## [Does anyone know a good alternative app to Librivox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-good-alternative-app-to-librivox/923041)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-good-alternative-app-to-librivox/923041 "2020-10-22T18:53:31Z")
This is similar to an earlier post of mine, when I was looking for a different podcast manager, and it’s the same basic problem. Librivox offers a wealth of great public domain content, in addition to copyrighted materi… --- ## [Half of Trump Supporters think top Democrats Are Child Molesters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-trump-supporters-think-top-democrats-are-child-molesters/923537)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-of-trump-supporters-think-top-democrats-are-child-molesters/923537 "2020-10-22T18:53:05Z")
So there’s a good chunk of people among us are beyond the pale. What do you think will happen now? How do we reprogram these people? Scary times we live in. --- ## [Which professions are the most openly critical of each other? Which are most protective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-professions-are-the-most-openly-critical-of-each-other-which-are-most-protective/923338)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-professions-are-the-most-openly-critical-of-each-other-which-are-most-protective/923338 "2020-10-22T17:39:45Z")
I noticed that every time I’ve taken myself or my kids to a different dentist for anything more than the very basic treatment, they mention something negative about the work done by the previous dentist(s). It’s not nec… --- ## [Baseball score-keeping question re shift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-score-keeping-question-re-shift/923448)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-score-keeping-question-re-shift/923448 "2020-10-22T17:26:32Z")
I like to keep my own scorecard at baseball games but I don’t know how to score, a fly out to the second basemen who’s position is as temporarily in position as the 4th outfielder due to a position overshift… Does anyone… --- ## [What is better than Sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-better-than-sex/919529)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-better-than-sex/919529 "2020-10-22T15:08:01Z")
I have often heard my girlfriend talk about being in the best shape of her life when she was in her early 50’s. She will always add that the feeling she got from looking so good was better than sex. I have pondered this … --- ## [Are all asteroids the product of The Big Bang?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-asteroids-the-product-of-the-big-bang/923485)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-asteroids-the-product-of-the-big-bang/923485 "2020-10-22T14:53:23Z")
Disclaimer: I stand second to none in my deep respect and love for the space program, space exploration and science in general. That said, I gotta question. This article states that asteroids are the product of the Big … --- ## [Do you plan on voting early?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-plan-on-voting-early/917692)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-plan-on-voting-early/917692 "2020-10-22T14:13:03Z")
I just read that in Michigan (where I live), a person can cast their ballot up to 45 days before Election Day. That means I can cast my ballot on September 19. Forty-one days from today! And damn skippy, I will be. That … --- ## [Joe Morgan has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-morgan-has-died/922805)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-morgan-has-died/922805 "2020-10-22T14:12:07Z")
Yet another one is now gone. I remember him from the tail end of his time with the Reds, but of course mostly for the arm flap. Every little leaguer had to try it. He was a decent announcer in an era where announcers re… --- ## [Ghislane Maxwell testimony in Epstein case to be released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghislane-maxwell-testimony-in-epstein-case-to-be-released/923358)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghislane-maxwell-testimony-in-epstein-case-to-be-released/923358 "2020-10-22T13:57:00Z")
Could even be stuff about Trump in there. Case is from 2016 She fought hard to keep it secret. --- ## [Disappearing topic from forum menu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-topic-from-forum-menu/923379)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-topic-from-forum-menu/923379 "2020-10-22T13:53:33Z")
Movie Marathon no longer appears on the topic list under Thread Games. Anyone else have this problem? The only way I can get there is to click my avatar icon and search recent posts for Movie Marathon, which has been act… --- ## [Aluminum cookware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aluminum-cookware/55883)
**Author:** [@curiousgeorgeordeadcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curiousgeorgeordeadcat)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aluminum-cookware/55883 "2020-10-22T10:56:28Z")
I have read the Straight Dope classic http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a971219.html and now I am wondering how much aluminum my aluminum rice cooker puts into my rice. I am hoping that since rice and water is not… --- ## [I'm surprised McConnell and Senate R's haven't tried to stimulus their way to election victory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-surprised-mcconnell-and-senate-rs-havent-tried-to-stimulus-their-way-to-election-victory/914543)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-surprised-mcconnell-and-senate-rs-havent-tried-to-stimulus-their-way-to-election-victory/914543 "2020-10-22T09:58:48Z")
If there were ever a time for Republicans in Congress to turn on the money spigot in hopes that it could buy electoral victory in November, this would be the time for it. Instead, McConnell and many Senate R’s have expre… --- ## [Satan in the flesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-in-the-flesh/922978)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-in-the-flesh/922978 "2020-10-22T08:07:06Z")
…or a really good Barbie impersonator? --- ## [White people voicing non-white characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-people-voicing-non-white-characters/912861)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-people-voicing-non-white-characters/912861 "2020-10-22T06:12:00Z")
I just saw a statement from Jenny Slate apologizing for voicing a mixed race character in an animated series and it was one of the most over-the-top hyperbolic obsequious things I have ever read. (I’m sure she would have… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1673) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1675)