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**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoted-text-disappearing/922572 "2020-10-09T18:29:41Z")
What is happening when I create a post with quoted text, and it shows up in preview, but when I post it disappears? It doesn’t happen every time, but a lot. --- ## [What concrete strategic or tactical result came from propaganda efforts in the World Wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-concrete-strategic-or-tactical-result-came-from-propaganda-efforts-in-the-world-wars/921324)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-concrete-strategic-or-tactical-result-came-from-propaganda-efforts-in-the-world-wars/921324 "2020-10-09T18:11:15Z")
So another random Q from reading about the Glorious Revolution in Britain in the 1680s. There is a pretty compelling case that one of the deciding factors in William of Orange successfully seizing power from James II wa… --- ## [Whitey Ford, “Chairman of the Board” just passed at age 91](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-ford-chairman-of-the-board-just-passed-at-age-91/922580)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-ford-chairman-of-the-board-just-passed-at-age-91/922580 "2020-10-09T17:18:11Z")
Whitey Ford just passed at age 91. He was the greatest starter in Yankees History and most World Series Wins ever. The other “Chairman of the Board” has passed. Pretty much the last great Yankee of that era. Damn. I sa… --- ## [Would you rather be 100x stronger, faster and tougher or be able to read, alter and control minds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-100x-stronger-faster-and-tougher-or-be-able-to-read-alter-and-control-minds/922052)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-100x-stronger-faster-and-tougher-or-be-able-to-read-alter-and-control-minds/922052 "2020-10-09T17:16:08Z")
poll Would you rather be able to read, alter and control minds within a 20 mile radius or be 100x stronger, tougher and faster (faster in reaction and movement)? What would you do with whichever power you chose and why? … --- ## [Speeding questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-questions/922522)
**Author:** [@ponderit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ponderit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-questions/922522 "2020-10-09T16:44:49Z")
I was wondering if there is a cop trick where the passenger side cop comes running towards your ca with his hand on his gun so that the occupant of the car flees the scene? This is done so they can charge the driver with… --- ## [Donald Trump Declassifies all Documents Related to Russia/Collusion and Hillary Emails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-declassifies-all-documents-related-to-russia-collusion-and-hillary-emails/922448)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-declassifies-all-documents-related-to-russia-collusion-and-hillary-emails/922448 "2020-10-09T16:34:34Z")
This is quite something. Donald Trump tweeted today: This follows a number of releases of some newly-declassified documents which at least suggest that not only was Russia/Collusion invented by the Hillary Clinton cam… --- ## [Cloning and instinct](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloning-and-instinct/922309)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloning-and-instinct/922309 "2020-10-09T16:27:12Z")
I was reading this article that wondered aloud which extinct species we should bring back - if we had the ability. It mused about woolly mammoths roaming the arctic again. And it got me wondering, would cloning an extinc… --- ## [The Pack the Court Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pack-the-court-question/921906)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pack-the-court-question/921906 "2020-10-09T16:25:50Z")
Does anyone besides me think that rather than the Biden campaign avoiding any “Pack the Court” question, they should delay the discussion by saying: “We will decide how to address the Supreme Court once we see if the Re… --- ## [To which Anime does this picture belong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-which-anime-does-this-picture-belong/922551)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-which-anime-does-this-picture-belong/922551 "2020-10-09T16:21:18Z")
I came across a picture in a person’s online message board avatar. Could you please tell me, if you know, to which Anime this picture belongs to and which character it is? The link to the picture: https://i.imgur.com/mm… --- ## [Situations in which apologizing increases people anger rather than decreasing it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/situations-in-which-apologizing-increases-people-anger-rather-than-decreasing-it/922189)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/situations-in-which-apologizing-increases-people-anger-rather-than-decreasing-it/922189 "2020-10-09T16:16:08Z")
I grew up in an upbringing where I was taught that even if you aren’t wrong, apologizing anyway can help smooth over a dispute - that apologizing isn’t so much an actual admission of guilt as it is a tool for getting thi… --- ## [Congee (rice porridge) is really good!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congee-rice-porridge-is-really-good/922381)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congee-rice-porridge-is-really-good/922381 "2020-10-09T16:15:04Z")
I’d long heard of it, and decided to make some tonight in my Instant Pot. Approximate recipe: 3/4 cup short-grain rice 6 cups water Onion powder and garlic powder A dash of red/black pepper mix, and a dash of ginger … --- ## [TMZ says Eddie VanHalen dead at 65](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmz-says-eddie-vanhalen-dead-at-65/922361)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmz-says-eddie-vanhalen-dead-at-65/922361 "2020-10-09T15:54:57Z")
He’d been battling cancer off and on for years, so not a complete surprise, but jesus, so young. --- ## [How long before trump is Bozoed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-trump-is-bozoed/922542)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-trump-is-bozoed/922542 "2020-10-09T14:56:32Z")
(Assuming he loses). For those unfamiliar with the term, I first heard it used by Guy Kawasaki from Apple. He pointed out that whenever someone leaves a company, it’s almost inevitable that pretty quickly the remaining … --- ## [Resolved, antibiotics are effective against viruses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-antibiotics-are-effective-against-viruses/922068)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-antibiotics-are-effective-against-viruses/922068 "2020-10-09T14:17:29Z")
Link here: What is Regeneron’s antibody cocktail? Here’s what we know about Trump’s treatment | WKBN.com Do I need to link that COVID-19 is a virus, the very thing we have been told not to take antibiotics for? Many … --- ## [Non re-newal of lease = eviction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-re-newal-of-lease-eviction/920353)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-re-newal-of-lease-eviction/920353 "2020-10-09T14:15:49Z")
I have a tenant who has been consistently late with the rent from the beginning, (sometimes by up to a full month) even prior to covid. I cut the rent in half for four months and it is gradually going back up to the full… --- ## [If an ex-president goes to prison (for whatever reason) does he still get Secret Service protection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-ex-president-goes-to-prison-for-whatever-reason-does-he-still-get-secret-service-protection/922267)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-ex-president-goes-to-prison-for-whatever-reason-does-he-still-get-secret-service-protection/922267 "2020-10-09T13:10:30Z")
Title says it all. Would an ex-president have Secret Service agents protecting him/her if the ex-president goes to prison? --- ## [Racism and "Wuhan virus" - only because Wuhan is a fairly well known large city?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racism-and-wuhan-virus-only-because-wuhan-is-a-fairly-well-known-large-city/849807)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racism-and-wuhan-virus-only-because-wuhan-is-a-fairly-well-known-large-city/849807 "2020-09-19T04:31:20Z")
There has been criticism that the term “Wuhan virus” is racist, or stigmatizing, because it gives social stigma to people from Wuhan, which is a large and prominent city. At the same time, however, terms such as Ebola v… --- ## [Making furniture out of pine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-furniture-out-of-pine/521544)
**Author:** [@Mr.Lahey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Lahey)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-furniture-out-of-pine/521544 "2020-10-09T12:04:22Z")
Is there a way to make pine work well for furniture such as tables? Is there a decent stain and coating that can be used to make it look like a higher quality wood and increase the durability? --- ## [Monsterland TV series on Hulu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monsterland-tv-series-on-hulu/922304)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monsterland-tv-series-on-hulu/922304 "2020-10-09T11:28:42Z")
has anyone watched this? Its a good show but doesn’t make a lot of sense. I get the impression the monsters are just character plots to explore human weakness and frailty. But the plots don’t make a lot of sense, esp… --- ## [COVID Alert Apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-alert-apps/922422)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-alert-apps/922422 "2020-10-09T10:48:00Z")
On the subject of this pandemic, we should all download and start using our local COVID Alert apps. Many states have them (and they share with neighboring states, I believe). It’s totally anonymous and secure. Here’s … --- ## [Debating tactics, false arguments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-tactics-false-arguments/922357)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-tactics-false-arguments/922357 "2020-10-09T08:55:10Z")
What is the false argument debate tactics of calling someone a ‘hater’ in order to shut down their viewpoint? --- ## [What Happens When A Car Gets Stuck In Those Impossibly-Narrow European Streets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-a-car-gets-stuck-in-those-impossibly-narrow-european-streets/919961)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-a-car-gets-stuck-in-those-impossibly-narrow-european-streets/919961 "2020-10-09T08:34:53Z")
You know how in a lot of European cities there are places where some streets are only a meter or so wide? What happens when a car gets stuck – such as by a lost traveler, someone who thought they could make it but couldn… --- ## [Arrest warrants that are actively executed versus passively executed in the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-warrants-that-are-actively-executed-versus-passively-executed-in-the-usa/922228)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-warrants-that-are-actively-executed-versus-passively-executed-in-the-usa/922228 "2020-10-09T04:51:56Z")
I was under the impression that when authorities in the U.S. have an arrest warrant, they then execute it quite quickly (i.e. go to the person’s home and arrest him/her right there,) but apparently there are warrants tha… --- ## [RUSH wasn't inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2013. Why so late?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-wasnt-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-until-2013-why-so-late/920489)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-wasnt-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-until-2013-why-so-late/920489 "2020-10-09T04:50:18Z")
The band RUSH was initially eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RaRHofF) in 1998 but was not inducted until 2013. I never “got” that other than hearing some murmurings regarding Rolling Stone mag… --- ## [If Trump should die, would Pence have to make a new nomination to SCOTUS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-should-die-would-pence-have-to-make-a-new-nomination-to-scotus/922208)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-should-die-would-pence-have-to-make-a-new-nomination-to-scotus/922208 "2020-10-09T04:44:17Z")
If Trump should die before his nominee to SCOTUS is confirmed, would Pence, as the new president, have to or be entitled to make a new nomination to fill the empty seat? I suppose he could let Barrett’s nomination stand… --- ## [How would/could a sitting President be involuntarily committed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-could-a-sitting-president-be-involuntarily-committed/922537)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-could-a-sitting-president-be-involuntarily-committed/922537 "2020-10-09T02:13:47Z")
I’m not asking about suspending the President’s powers; assume section 4 of the 25th amendment has been invoked and the Vice-President is Acting President. So now the President can’t exercise any powers pending a vote i… --- ## [Laughter is the best medicine and I need a good laugh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laughter-is-the-best-medicine-and-i-need-a-good-laugh/922116)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laughter-is-the-best-medicine-and-i-need-a-good-laugh/922116 "2020-10-09T02:04:58Z")
Please make me laugh! I’ll start with a video of Max Rose reading mean tweets he’s received. This had me cracking up this morning. So funny. --- ## [Some help understanding Illinois v. Gates (1983)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-understanding-illinois-v-gates-1983/922470)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-understanding-illinois-v-gates-1983/922470 "2020-10-09T01:35:05Z")
AIUI, the ruling in Illinois v. Gates was that “totality of circumstances applies,” which is that if the cops have an anonymous tipster plus some information that corroborates the tip, then they have probable cause to pr… --- ## [Question about building a floating deck with concrete support blocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-building-a-floating-deck-with-concrete-support-blocks/922511)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-building-a-floating-deck-with-concrete-support-blocks/922511 "2020-10-09T01:13:09Z")
So I am building a ground-level deck, following this video more or less. I got enough of those concrete support blocks with notches at the top to hold the joists in place, to put one at each corner, one between every two… --- ## [Is the piano work from 'make you feel my love' by Adele from a different song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-piano-work-from-make-you-feel-my-love-by-adele-from-a-different-song/626398)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-piano-work-from-make-you-feel-my-love-by-adele-from-a-different-song/626398 "2020-10-09T00:32:11Z")
The piano work sounds vaguely like a different song I have heard before, either an 80s song or a christmas song. I don’t know music so I don’t know anything about the tempo, scales, etc. But it sounds vagu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1688) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1690)