# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1680 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1681 --- ## [Why do people in the US get leis at graduation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-in-the-us-get-leis-at-graduation/923042)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-in-the-us-get-leis-at-graduation/923042 "2020-10-17T16:23:11Z")
So pretty shocked that this isn’t answerable with a 10-second Google, but its not. I get they are traditionally Polynesian, specifically Hawaiian (or at least that is where the US tradition originated). But that doesn… --- ## [Today's (10/17/20) Over The Hedge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-10-17-20-over-the-hedge/923182)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-10-17-20-over-the-hedge/923182 "2020-10-17T16:21:14Z")
Link What the heck is the poster on the left? Tenniel’s caterpillar? I know Dark Side of the Moon, Brain Salad Surgery and Aladdin Sane, but the first one stumps me. --- ## [California Prop. 23 question (state regulation of dialysis clinics)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-prop-23-question-state-regulation-of-dialysis-clinics/922066)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-prop-23-question-state-regulation-of-dialysis-clinics/922066 "2020-10-17T14:54:46Z")
Anyone who lives in California has probably seen the (very effective) TV commercials opposing this proposition. I have read the voter’s pamphlet as well, and the opposing arguments claim that a special interest group is … --- ## [Can anyone recommend a service that will unsubscribe from now unwelcome sites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-service-that-will-unsubscribe-from-now-unwelcome-sites/922194)
**Author:** [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-service-that-will-unsubscribe-from-now-unwelcome-sites/922194 "2020-10-17T14:17:36Z")
Hi everyone, I foolishly subscribed to internet security companies that charge me a monthly fee for spam protection, Digital Protection Services, Segurazo, Ad-aware, etc. I try to unsubscribe on my own, but I run into … --- ## [Where do the Republicans go if Trump loses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-the-republicans-go-if-trump-loses/921268)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-the-republicans-go-if-trump-loses/921268 "2020-10-17T11:12:32Z")
One thing about the Republican Party is they are very good at distancing themselves from their ‘losers’. You can go right back to Herbert Hoover who was dissuaded from seeking to regain the presidency by party insiders a… --- ## [Might risk of COVID severity be linked to blood type?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-risk-of-covid-severity-be-linked-to-blood-type/923153)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-risk-of-covid-severity-be-linked-to-blood-type/923153 "2020-10-17T08:35:51Z")
There is some evidence that people with A, AB, or B blood types are more likely to have serious COVID infections than people with type O blood, which would explain in part why some ethnicities are more (or less) likely t… --- ## [Stardew Valley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stardew-valley/823429)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stardew-valley/823429 "2018-10-26T02:45:18Z")
I was looking to get my son into some games other than first person shooters, so I got Stardew Valley last night. I liked how the game has a retro look, almost like what you might expect in a mid 90’s SNES type game. Th… --- ## [So what's with the masks being hawked on Facebook? Scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-with-the-masks-being-hawked-on-facebook-scam/923074)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-with-the-masks-being-hawked-on-facebook-scam/923074 "2020-10-17T06:08:37Z")
I get ads on FB for latex Halloween type masks. These are full head masks that get pulled completely over the head, and then the bottom part gets tucked under a shirt collar. When wearing the mask the actor looks like a… --- ## [Overdrive eBook Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overdrive-ebook-recommendations/922933)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overdrive-ebook-recommendations/922933 "2020-10-17T02:56:30Z")
I read a lot of fiction on my Kindle, especially during pandemic times, and my go-to for free ebook loans through my local library is the Overdrive network. Even though they’re always adding more books, I’ve kind of bur… --- ## [Tinnitus. Treatment Options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-treatment-options/922699)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-treatment-options/922699 "2020-10-17T02:45:11Z")
For the past 12.5 years, I’ve worked in a postal sorting facility, in close proximity to some loud-ish machines. I’ve never felt any particular discomfort, indeed, any particular effect from my time spent in the plant. B… --- ## [I bought Whitey Ford Sings the Blues -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-whitey-ford-sings-the-blues/435134)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-whitey-ford-sings-the-blues/435134 "2020-10-17T01:32:55Z")
and I like it! I’m a pushin’ 50 old white broad, but I’ve heard What It’s Like (the bleeped version, dammit) several times, so I bought the CD. Everlast rocks! --- ## [Make sure the Biden Town Hall gets better ratings than Trump's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-the-biden-town-hall-gets-better-ratings-than-trumps/922962)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-the-biden-town-hall-gets-better-ratings-than-trumps/922962 "2020-10-17T01:32:25Z")
One of Mr Trump’s sore spots is his “ratings.” Since he’s announced his competing Town Hall to Biden’s (which used to be the debate before Mr T refused to participate), we have to make sure that the Biden event has WAY … --- ## [Famous guitars that would sell for more than Dave Gilmour's black Strat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-guitars-that-would-sell-for-more-than-dave-gilmours-black-strat/839140)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-guitars-that-would-sell-for-more-than-dave-gilmours-black-strat/839140 "2020-10-17T01:21:55Z")
Strangely I just heard about this. Dave Gilmour’s black strat fetched nearly $4 million at auction this past June. Just curious to hear opinions on what guitar you think could top that price. Off the top of my head, a… --- ## [Trump and Melania test positive for COVID-19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-melania-test-positive-for-covid-19/922010)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 1237\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-melania-test-positive-for-covid-19/922010 "2020-10-16T22:05:51Z")
I think this deserves its own thread: I wonder what this is going to mean for the election. Will the debates go on as scheduled? Will Trump get a mild case, and just carry on with the ‘it’s just a flu’-shtick? Will he … --- ## [Urinary incontinence, male version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968 "2020-10-16T21:51:48Z")
Had a prostatectomy a few months ago, have the inevitable stress incontinence after effects. It’s getting better, doing Kegels, have pads, but any tips from anyone? --- ## [Brand-new Whirlpool WTW5000DW3 washer, how long does it last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-new-whirlpool-wtw5000dw3-washer-how-long-does-it-last/923032)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brand-new-whirlpool-wtw5000dw3-washer-how-long-does-it-last/923032 "2020-10-16T21:33:30Z")
Got a brand-new Whirlpool WTW5000DW3 washing machine for my house. I’ve gotten wildly disparate quotes on its lifespan. (I don’t have the manual.) One technician say it lasts 1,600 washes. One newspaper suggests it can l… --- ## [Stare Decisis vs Originalism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stare-decisis-vs-originalism/922871)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stare-decisis-vs-originalism/922871 "2020-10-16T21:11:27Z")
Would it not be fair to say that an Originalist would be for Stare Decisis? --- ## [Effects of Pre-Election Day Voting on Campaign Strategy (& Spending)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-of-pre-election-day-voting-on-campaign-strategy-spending/923136)
**Author:** [@richw697](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/richw697)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-of-pre-election-day-voting-on-campaign-strategy-spending/923136 "2020-10-16T20:43:43Z")
It looks like the percentage of ballots cast before Election Day will markedly increase this year and I’m curious about how this will affect political campaign strategy and spending. I don’t closely follow the details o… --- ## [Not being a vexillologist \[on flag design\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-being-a-vexillologist-on-flag-design/922934)
**Author:** [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-being-a-vexillologist-on-flag-design/922934 "2020-10-16T20:03:28Z")
…can someone who is explain what makes a good or bad flag design? I’ve seen comments on a couple of threads\* that sound as though they’re meant to be expert judgements dismissing this or that example, but what’s the aut… --- ## [Amy Coney Barrett and Covid-19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-coney-barrett-and-covid-19/923001)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-coney-barrett-and-covid-19/923001 "2020-10-16T19:43:37Z")
I don’t remember exactly where I heard this. But just to be clear, I am quite certain I did. They were going to postpone the Amy Coney Barrett hearings because 3 Republican Senators were infected with Coronavirus. Anyw… --- ## [What are the blue dots for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-blue-dots-for/923132)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-blue-dots-for/923132 "2020-10-16T19:39:01Z")
Sometimes there are little blue dots after thread titles. What are they for? --- ## [Selecting Fire Brick for Furnace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selecting-fire-brick-for-furnace/922897)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selecting-fire-brick-for-furnace/922897 "2020-10-16T18:54:26Z")
I have a wood/oil furnace with a fire box lined with fire bricks, and some of them have started to fall apart and need replacing. It turned out to be easy to take them out, but I can’t find an appropriate replacement. Th… --- ## [If Biden agreed to pack the Supreme Court, how many Congressional D's would play along?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-biden-agreed-to-pack-the-supreme-court-how-many-congressional-ds-would-play-along/922831)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-biden-agreed-to-pack-the-supreme-court-how-many-congressional-ds-would-play-along/922831 "2020-10-16T18:21:29Z")
Let’s say the Democrats wind up with, say, a 53-47 Senate majority after this election - the same majority Republicans currently have. And they have a slightly expanded House majority - let’s say, 240 House seats. Assum… --- ## [Another example of Trump's well-oiled machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-example-of-trumps-well-oiled-machine/923128)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-example-of-trumps-well-oiled-machine/923128 "2020-10-16T17:19:22Z")
White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien seems to disagree with Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley when it comes to drawing down the troops in Afghanistan. Its good to see that they are all on the sam… --- ## [Things I've learned about myself during the pandemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-ive-learned-about-myself-during-the-pandemic/920371)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-ive-learned-about-myself-during-the-pandemic/920371 "2020-10-16T17:10:05Z")
Thought this might be a fun topic. Here are some new and interesting things I learned about myself. Most surprising: I have normal hearing for my age, but apparently I rely very heavily on lip-reading to understand … --- ## [How easy is it to pack the Supreme Court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-pack-the-supreme-court/923111)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-pack-the-supreme-court/923111 "2020-10-16T16:55:47Z")
What is the mechanism required to add new justices? First the president needs to want to do this of course or its going no where. Like how many senators are required and is it even possible for the democrats to get enou… --- ## [Things you expected nothing of, but turned out to be great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-expected-nothing-of-but-turned-out-to-be-great/919498)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-expected-nothing-of-but-turned-out-to-be-great/919498 "2020-10-16T16:37:11Z")
Like many people, Mrs. Wheelz and I were looking for new stuff to watch during the shutdown. While scrolling through Netflix I came across that cartoon about the talking horse who drinks a lot. That was literally everyth… --- ## [Are we still bolding other members' screen names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-still-bolding-other-members-screen-names/922974)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-still-bolding-other-members-screen-names/922974 "2020-10-16T16:16:23Z")
I just replied to a post in another thread, and out of habit I put the other person’s screen name in bold. That used to be customary here, to make it easy to find someone’s reference to your post. Are we still doing that… --- ## [Is Lindsay Graham going to lose his seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lindsay-graham-going-to-lose-his-seat/922199)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lindsay-graham-going-to-lose-his-seat/922199 "2020-10-16T15:41:57Z")
I think he is ahead, but Jamie Harrison is making a real race out of it. He absolutely embarrassed and destroyed Graham in the debate, which produced some great viral clips. Latest polls have it very close and if Trump … --- ## [Have films been lost due to legal issues, like Nosferatu almost was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-films-been-lost-due-to-legal-issues-like-nosferatu-almost-was/922847)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-films-been-lost-due-to-legal-issues-like-nosferatu-almost-was/922847 "2020-10-16T14:44:22Z")
The 1922 German film “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” was ruled to be an illegal adaptation of Dracula, and the court ordered all copies of the film to be destroyed. Some copies survived, so the film was saved for futu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1679) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1681)