# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1717 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1718 --- ## [When searching for a job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-searching-for-a-job/920524)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-searching-for-a-job/920524 "2020-09-15T14:22:18Z")
Is there a style or styles of wording for a job listing that puts you right off from applying or considering that particular job or company? I’m giving serious thought to changing jobs. Enough that I’m looking at job l… --- ## [Straight Dope Newsletter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-newsletter/920654)
**Author:** [@musiuuu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musiuuu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-newsletter/920654 "2020-09-15T12:42:37Z")
Hello. Has the Straight Dope newsletter been discontinued? I haven’t received any since mid-July. I tried searching SDMB but didn’t find anything on that topic. :frowning\_face: --- ## [Republican re-election path through COVID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-re-election-path-through-covid/853717)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-re-election-path-through-covid/853717 "2020-09-15T12:31:18Z")
I’m starting to see that the Republican pre-mature economic openings may be more than a desperation play to turn the economy around… in fact it may be setting up a pretext for easier voter suppression in November. Here… --- ## [Tik Tok, Twitter, et al. Why to they have market dominance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tik-tok-twitter-et-al-why-to-they-have-market-dominance/917089)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tik-tok-twitter-et-al-why-to-they-have-market-dominance/917089 "2020-08-06T21:31:00Z")
I don’t play with those kind of things. Maybe someone can tell me why these apps which seem to do so little have such strong market positions. Twitter sends text messages around, like any number of message apps before i… --- ## [White people: your use of the N word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-people-your-use-of-the-n-word/920043)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-people-your-use-of-the-n-word/920043 "2020-09-15T11:26:31Z")
This is my first poll, so I don’t know if it’s possible or how to add it in but \*I am curious about peoples ages…Anyway the question is this: have you or do you use the N-word “seriously”, by which I mean not quoting som… --- ## [Anti Forest Fire Lightening Rods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-forest-fire-lightening-rods/920424)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-forest-fire-lightening-rods/920424 "2020-09-15T10:50:50Z")
I was just looking at reports of the fires out west. I see mention that one was caused by a person who is now under arrest. The others seem to probably been caused by lightening strikes. OK, so what if we put up ten tho… --- ## [How big were the largest Moon rocks brought back from the apollo misions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-were-the-largest-moon-rocks-brought-back-from-the-apollo-misions/920622)
**Author:** [@breakneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breakneck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-were-the-largest-moon-rocks-brought-back-from-the-apollo-misions/920622 "2020-09-15T09:23:11Z")
What size and weight were the largest moon rocks that were brought back from the apollo missions ? --- ## [Concordances for Different Scriptures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concordances-for-different-scriptures/920639)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concordances-for-different-scriptures/920639 "2020-09-15T04:58:29Z")
When I was in high school, I was introduced to Strong’s Concordance, which I found to be rather useful for my study of the KJV. So, I’ve been thinking over the years that it might be interesting to see what concordances … --- ## [Biden needs to stay angry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-needs-to-stay-angry/920375)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-needs-to-stay-angry/920375 "2020-09-15T04:42:45Z")
I’m watching A Biden speech in Michigan from a few days ago. At 52:00 he starts talking about the recent Woodward tape where Trump admits knowledge of the pandemic danger. During this phase of his speech he sounds fiery … --- ## [Keith Richards and the Queen's coronation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-richards-and-the-queens-coronation/920486)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-richards-and-the-queens-coronation/920486 "2020-09-15T04:04:29Z")
Is it true that the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards was a choirboy who sang at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953? He would have been nine years old. I’ve seen a few references to it, but no real evidence. I know t… --- ## [Income Tax payable by law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/income-tax-payable-by-law/920624)
**Author:** [@breakneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breakneck)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/income-tax-payable-by-law/920624 "2020-09-15T02:34:24Z")
Is it true that paying your income tax is a voluntary thing? That ther is no law that states that you must pay or the irs is coming for your house possesions and even coming for you ? jail --- ## [Lost in Space (extra stuff qwerty asdf added because the site said I can't use the title Lost in Space because apparently someone else has already used it.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-extra-stuff-qwerty-asdf-added-because-the-site-said-i-cant-use-the-title-lost-in-space-because-apparently-someone-else-has-already-used-it/920447)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-extra-stuff-qwerty-asdf-added-because-the-site-said-i-cant-use-the-title-lost-in-space-because-apparently-someone-else-has-already-used-it/920447 "2020-09-15T02:25:28Z")
I recently found a free source for all of the Lost in Space episodes, the real thing from the 60s, not that fake modern stuff. I have watched a few random episode but I decided the only proper way to do this is to watch… --- ## [I have never in my life been so disgusted with the Democratic Party as I am now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-in-my-life-been-so-disgusted-with-the-democratic-party-as-i-am-now/913544)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-in-my-life-been-so-disgusted-with-the-democratic-party-as-i-am-now/913544 "2020-09-15T02:24:59Z")
This is about the coronavirus. This is specifically about the tens of thousands of Americans who will die of Covid-19 between now and January 20, when I devoutly hope that Joe Biden will be sworn in as President. I nee… --- ## [How best to clean mold without Chlorine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-clean-mold-without-chlorine/920064)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-clean-mold-without-chlorine/920064 "2020-09-15T01:27:52Z")
Our old freezer had to be unplugged for a few weeks, and the inside grew shockingly moldy. For reasons to do with the safety of various pets in the house, we cannot use chlorine in this particular space.\* I’ve heard it… --- ## [Yoshihide Suga: New PM of Japan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoshihide-suga-new-pm-of-japan/920620)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoshihide-suga-new-pm-of-japan/920620 "2020-09-15T00:30:39Z")
I don’t typically follow all the political news in Japan; however I came across this article today about Yoshihide Suga, the new Prime Minister of Japan. So I figured I should read it and be at least minimally aware of … --- ## [To What Extent Can Someone 'Out' An Undercover Police Operation Without It Being A Crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-can-someone-out-an-undercover-police-operation-without-it-being-a-crime/920571)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-can-someone-out-an-undercover-police-operation-without-it-being-a-crime/920571 "2020-09-14T23:59:09Z")
Year ago, the Springfield (IL) Police Department did one of those stings where they round up people with outstanding warrants under the guise of telling them they’ve won some prize and all they have to do is collect it. … --- ## [DC Comics: Why are there two versions of Black Adam killing Psycho Pirate in Infinite Crisis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-why-are-there-two-versions-of-black-adam-killing-psycho-pirate-in-infinite-crisis/920608)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-why-are-there-two-versions-of-black-adam-killing-psycho-pirate-in-infinite-crisis/920608 "2020-09-14T23:38:49Z")
There’s the “no more silly faces” version, which I remember when I read the comic: #7 here: But now I see this version with different dialog: #12 Is the second version some fan thing that got spread? Or were there… --- ## [Please tell me about individual healthcare insurance (US)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-about-individual-healthcare-insurance-us/920508)
**Author:** [@Reno\_Nevada\_Jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reno_Nevada_Jr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-about-individual-healthcare-insurance-us/920508 "2020-09-14T22:38:24Z")
Ever since my mid-twenties, I have been covered by medical insurance through my employer. Sometimes the plan has been great, sometimes not-so-great, but I always just took what I was given. Now I am thinking about reti… --- ## [Piped in crowd noises: A poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piped-in-crowd-noises-a-poll/920518)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piped-in-crowd-noises-a-poll/920518 "2020-09-14T22:03:39Z")
With the current pandemic, most major sports broadcasts are artificially piping in crowd noises with the telecasts. What’s your opinion of them? poll --- ## [Luvsadawg Passing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luvsadawg-passing/920609)
**Author:** [@TXRebel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TXRebel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luvsadawg-passing/920609 "2020-09-14T21:41:45Z")
I know a lot of you were acquainted with her but I wanted to let any old hats know that Laura, Luvsadawg passed. I searched to see if a thread had already been started and didn’t see one. If there is one could someone pl… --- ## [If you are buying an exceptionally expensive car do you need to prove to the dealer you can afford it before getting a test drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-buying-an-exceptionally-expensive-car-do-you-need-to-prove-to-the-dealer-you-can-afford-it-before-getting-a-test-drive/920480)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-buying-an-exceptionally-expensive-car-do-you-need-to-prove-to-the-dealer-you-can-afford-it-before-getting-a-test-drive/920480 "2020-09-14T21:02:38Z")
Title kinda says it all. Let’s say you want to test drive a Bugatti Veyron which is near $2 million in price. I assume there would be a lot of people who would love to pretend they are in the market to buy one just to … --- ## [Hestia is back home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hestia-is-back-home/920559)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hestia-is-back-home/920559 "2020-09-14T21:02:18Z")
Our daughter, MilliCal, moved out into her new apartment a couple of weeks ago (with two friends). That was traumatic enough. But she also took half of our contingent of cats with her. Namely, Hestia. MilliCal has long w… --- ## [MacBook with Mail yahoo question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macbook-with-mail-yahoo-question/920598)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macbook-with-mail-yahoo-question/920598 "2020-09-14T20:45:29Z")
I have a couple of yahoo accounts which are essential to my life, especially the archives which go back with years of important work-related correspondence. Now I keep getting messages from Yahoo about something or other… --- ## [Older cars you still commonly see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-cars-you-still-commonly-see/404182)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-cars-you-still-commonly-see/404182 "2020-09-14T20:22:39Z")
To accompany the “Cars that you used to see everywhere, but now have disappeared from the roads” thread, how about car models that aren’t collector’s items and should have been more or less obsolete by now, but you still… --- ## [US excess deaths in 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-excess-deaths-in-2020/920183)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-excess-deaths-in-2020/920183 "2020-09-14T19:02:59Z")
I’ve seen coronavirus death totals so far of numbers from 189,000 to somewhere over 200,000. The 189,000 is the only one whose source I remember for sure. It was CNN article quoting Johns Hopkins. I think the 200,000+… --- ## [Is this a real claw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-claw/919739)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-claw/919739 "2020-09-14T18:54:42Z")
About 40 years ago my great grandpa gave me this claw. I don’t remember what he said to me about it. Is it real? It’s very hard but not like rock. … --- ## [Critter Cam, Shenandoah Style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-shenandoah-style/920579)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critter-cam-shenandoah-style/920579 "2020-09-14T18:19:18Z")
We have a small cabin that borders the Shenandoah National Park. I keep meaning to post some pics from our cameras. Here’s a link to a few of the best ones over the year. --- ## [Ex-Republican strategist: Republican Party conservatism was always a lie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-republican-strategist-republican-party-conservatism-was-always-a-lie/918812)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-republican-strategist-republican-party-conservatism-was-always-a-lie/918812 "2020-09-14T17:14:57Z")
Stuart Stevens, who was Romney’s strategist—“it was all a lie” … “Fair trade, balanced budgets, character, family values, standing up to foreign adversaries like Russia—we’re all against that now. You have to ask, ‘D… --- ## [Things You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-love/920482)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-love/920482 "2020-09-14T17:04:35Z")
I initially wrote a pretentious introduction. I’ve just discarded it. I love flat surroundings, especially those near the coast such as this one: https://s.iha.com/00161070716/Cala-millor-Cala-millor.jpeg --- ## [Need advice for a friend - teaching English abroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-for-a-friend-teaching-english-abroad/524902)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-for-a-friend-teaching-english-abroad/524902 "2010-01-16T02:03:50Z")
Hey all, So I have a very good friend who a couple years back graduated from Austin P. (sp?) University with a double major in English and Communications. Which he has hardly used extensively in the only job he can fin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1716) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1718)