# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1729 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1730 --- ## [Rarest last letters of place names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rarest-last-letters-of-place-names/919517)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rarest-last-letters-of-place-names/919517 "2020-09-04T15:53:11Z")
A recent blog by someone who goes by the handle problogic was about cities whose name ends with I. Looking at only medium and large cities (min size 150K), he found some 200 of them. That got me to thinking about the rar… --- ## [Prude - what SHOULD the Rochester cops have done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prude-what-should-the-rochester-cops-have-done/919801)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prude-what-should-the-rochester-cops-have-done/919801 "2020-09-04T15:50:00Z")
Video was recently released of police interacting w/ a man who subsequently died. I assume we can all agree that the police did not handle the situation optimally, but I wondered what you think would have been the corre… --- ## [3 batter minimum and rain delays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-batter-minimum-and-rain-delays/919625)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-batter-minimum-and-rain-delays/919625 "2020-09-04T14:52:22Z")
Is the three batter minimum waived if there is an extensive rain delay because quite often a pitcher does not come back out. What about if the game is actually suspended and picked up at a later date? --- ## [Why does nobody have cheap Chromebooks in stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nobody-have-cheap-chromebooks-in-stock/919637)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nobody-have-cheap-chromebooks-in-stock/919637 "2020-09-04T14:29:46Z")
Why does nobody have cheap Chromebooks in stock? Does it have anything to do with the China trade war, or is there some other reason? --- ## [If we converted ALL the world's currency into pennies, how many would we have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-converted-all-the-worlds-currency-into-pennies-how-many-would-we-have/919649)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-converted-all-the-worlds-currency-into-pennies-how-many-would-we-have/919649 "2020-09-04T14:20:09Z")
I’m just trying to see if this is in any way comparable to “More stars in the sky then grains of sand on all the beaches in the world.” Also just currious. --- ## [2020 Virtual convention thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-virtual-convention-thread/918353)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 495\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-virtual-convention-thread/918353 "2020-09-04T14:13:14Z")
Talk about the virtual conventions here! I figured one thread for both would be easier to compare and contrast since they’re not happening at the same time. --- ## [How Has Working From Home Changed Your Life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-working-from-home-changed-your-life/919606)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-working-from-home-changed-your-life/919606 "2020-09-04T13:47:08Z")
For those of you now “working” from home for the first time in your life, how has it changed you? Other than not driving to work every day, of course, For me, it’s breakfast. Before, I almost never ate breakfast. Now… --- ## [Tom Seaver, farewell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-seaver-farewell/919716)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-seaver-farewell/919716 "2020-09-04T13:29:49Z")
Tom Seaver dies at 75 Legendary player, winemaker, and all-around nice guy. My mom was a huge fan. And since my mom passed away two weeks ago, this is one of the first little jolts I’m going to keep getting: I can’t cal… --- ## [On Black being the new black](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-black-being-the-new-black/919099)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-black-being-the-new-black/919099 "2020-09-04T12:55:20Z")
Is it still socially acceptable to use a lowercase B? I remember when AP changed their guidelines, and the New York Times ran an article about why they were still going with the small-b (among other things, not all Afri… --- ## [Phantom ATM transaction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phantom-atm-transaction/919708)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phantom-atm-transaction/919708 "2020-09-04T12:47:16Z")
I have a son studying overseas, and we have a joint account where I deposit cash and he withdraws as needed. Yesterday morning, he went to make a withdrawal at a local ATM (the bank we use is a US bank which does not ha… --- ## [I have a stye on my eye the size of an ardvark. Tell me your home remidies PLEESE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-stye-on-my-eye-the-size-of-an-ardvark-tell-me-your-home-remidies-pleese/179633)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-stye-on-my-eye-the-size-of-an-ardvark-tell-me-your-home-remidies-pleese/179633 "2020-09-04T12:37:31Z")
That’s about it. Advark sized stye - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :wink: \<—Me with the stye. --- ## [My Local Radio Station is Playing Oldies Just Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-local-radio-station-is-playing-oldies-just-now/919780)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-local-radio-station-is-playing-oldies-just-now/919780 "2020-09-04T12:29:40Z")
Just by the way, Friday is our weekend and the morning show is aimed at Golden Oldsters like me. Studio One FM, Saudi Aramco --- ## [Wondering what to do with my hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-what-to-do-with-my-hair/919713)
**Author:** [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-what-to-do-with-my-hair/919713 "2020-09-04T11:30:39Z")
I have not cut my hair since early in the year. I think it’s time to do something with it. Currently… Thick hair. Shoulder length. Curly hair at the neck - not elsewhere. I can pull the hair down to my mouth. I’m work… --- ## [I got doggie pictures. Lots and lots of them. 🐶](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-doggie-pictures-lots-and-lots-of-them/919617)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-doggie-pictures-lots-and-lots-of-them/919617 "2020-09-04T10:39:09Z")
I’ve loved dogs all my life. Here’s a collection of the cutest you’ll ever see. --- ## [Someone sent me a mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-sent-me-a-mask/919670)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-sent-me-a-mask/919670 "2020-09-04T10:09:45Z")
First class mail, from someone named “Harriet” in Seattle (not doxxing more than that). A stick-on label for my address, which is tilted so not applied by machine. The return address is printed on the envelope. An actual… --- ## [High Art (Paintings, Sculpture, etc.) That Breaks The Fourth Wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-art-paintings-sculpture-etc-that-breaks-the-fourth-wall/919728)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-art-paintings-sculpture-etc-that-breaks-the-fourth-wall/919728 "2020-09-04T08:22:37Z")
Take a look at this painting that appears on the screen briefly in the YouTube video I’m linking to. Notice how the servant appears to look knowingly at the viewer while his master gorges on food. Can you provide any ot… --- ## [How in the name of God do you log off this site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-name-of-god-do-you-log-off-this-site/916372)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-name-of-god-do-you-log-off-this-site/916372 "2020-09-04T07:23:49Z")
How??? --- ## [Couples Costume Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couples-costume-ideas/464099)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couples-costume-ideas/464099 "2011-08-24T16:56:45Z")
This will be the first year I have ever had a boyfriend who is not only willing but eager to go out and celebrate Halloween with me. We want some sort of couples costumes but we are having trouble coming up with ideas. … --- ## [American Revolution & slavery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-revolution-slavery/919756)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-revolution-slavery/919756 "2020-09-04T06:42:46Z")
Some while ago, it was suggested to me that the American Revolution was because, slavery. A quick look turned up Sometset v. Stewart, which is pretty strong evidence in favor of the claim. Now, I am reluctant accept th… --- ## [Boosting a Router's Wi-Fi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boosting-a-routers-wi-fi/919568)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boosting-a-routers-wi-fi/919568 "2020-09-04T04:31:28Z")
Does anyone know the answer to the following: My daughter wants to buy a device to boost our (downstairs) wi-fi signal received in her upstairs bedroom. The device claims it has a range of 1200 ft^2. (I assume this means… --- ## [Is a diagnosed mental health condition enough of an excuse to get you out of serving on a jury in a murder case?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-diagnosed-mental-health-condition-enough-of-an-excuse-to-get-you-out-of-serving-on-a-jury-in-a-murder-case/919563)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-diagnosed-mental-health-condition-enough-of-an-excuse-to-get-you-out-of-serving-on-a-jury-in-a-murder-case/919563 "2020-09-04T04:07:28Z")
I’m in treatment for bipolar disorder with manic-depression. It’s severe enough that I’m considered disabled and am receiving Social Security disability, though thankfully I’m mostly asymptomatic at this time. A lot of … --- ## [Bojack Horseman Season 6 is out (spoilers after OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bojack-horseman-season-6-is-out-spoilers-after-op/842285)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bojack-horseman-season-6-is-out-spoilers-after-op/842285 "2020-09-04T03:15:34Z")
Without any fanfare this just dropped on Netlfix, time to binge I guess. Spoiler away after this post. --- ## [Domestic Cat Ancestors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-cat-ancestors/919558)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-cat-ancestors/919558 "2020-09-04T02:27:59Z")
In a thread about dog species, someone mentioned cats. Rather than derail that thread, I thought I would start a new one, What is/are the ancestor(s) of the domestic cat? Is it Felis silvestris or Felis lybica or both… --- ## [Is this the same tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-same-tune/919655)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-same-tune/919655 "2020-09-04T01:29:36Z")
The beginning of “Centerfold” by J. Geils Band, and This school yard rhyme: “Tar-zan the monkey man swinging on a rubber band, along came Superman and knocked him in the frying pan.” The most recent version I heard at… --- ## [Will Trump cause COVID to spread do election turnout if low?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-cause-covid-to-spread-do-election-turnout-if-low/919147)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-cause-covid-to-spread-do-election-turnout-if-low/919147 "2020-09-04T00:45:04Z")
I wouldn’t put it past him, I believe he only cares about himself and will do anything to get reelected and does not care who he hurts or kills to do it. A low turnout election would seem easier to manipulate. Perhaps … --- ## [I'm watching Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" on PBS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-fleetwood-macs-the-dance-on-pbs/919759)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-fleetwood-macs-the-dance-on-pbs/919759 "2020-09-04T00:43:31Z")
I was actually an FM early adopter, having (in the mid seventies) some acquaintance with Peter Green era FM and a later incarnation, circa “Mystery To Me”. Then “Rumors” came out and was huge. At the time I had a bitchin… --- ## [Intentionally misheard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intentionally-misheard/916929)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intentionally-misheard/916929 "2020-09-03T22:26:30Z")
I can’t help it. I’ll hear something, I’ll understand it, but I must intentionally ‘mishear’ it. There’s a commercial for a beauty product that touts its hyaluronic acid content. I can’t help but think highly moronic … --- ## [Study published in J of Am College of Cardiology: Anticoagulant therapy cuts mortality in half](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-published-in-j-of-am-college-of-cardiology-anticoagulant-therapy-cuts-mortality-in-half/919129)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-published-in-j-of-am-college-of-cardiology-anticoagulant-therapy-cuts-mortality-in-half/919129 "2020-09-03T21:49:50Z")
A study (paywalled) published Wednesday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (summary news story from J ACC, not paywalled) reports the results of a retrospective review from the Mount Sinai hospital syst… --- ## [I Need Help With Magic The Gathering Card Edition Identification And Pricing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-with-magic-the-gathering-card-edition-identification-and-pricing/919743)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-with-magic-the-gathering-card-edition-identification-and-pricing/919743 "2020-09-03T21:42:06Z")
As I like to mention, I recently sold a Volcanic Island (Unlimited edition) for $500. I am sad to admit that I needed help knowing it was Unlimited. I have several other cards that may be worth a couple hundred dollars- … --- ## [Would an All-Star Sports Team be Guaranteed to always beat the actual current Championship Team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-an-all-star-sports-team-be-guaranteed-to-always-beat-the-actual-current-championship-team/919361)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-an-all-star-sports-team-be-guaranteed-to-always-beat-the-actual-current-championship-team/919361 "2020-09-03T21:16:29Z")
Basically, if you took the winners of the All-Star/All-Pro game from the NBA, MLB, or NFL (or any other sports league that has a team made up of the best players of the entire league) and then had them compete against th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1728) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1730)