# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1733 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1734 --- ## [Can we please bring back the "read a random column" function](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-bring-back-the-read-a-random-column-function/919470)
**Author:** [@danhanegan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danhanegan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-bring-back-the-read-a-random-column-function/919470 "2020-09-01T06:58:57Z")
Can we please bring back the “read a random column” function? Filling odd minutes reading random columns was pretty much the only reason I visited this site. --- ## [US has 8 uniformed services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-has-8-uniformed-services/919464)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-has-8-uniformed-services/919464 "2020-09-01T06:20:45Z")
Most people know Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space force. the other 2 are Public health service and NOAA. They are uniformed but not military. Coast Guard was in Dept of Transportation but is n… --- ## [What method of protest (for a cause you disagree with) would persuade you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-method-of-protest-for-a-cause-you-disagree-with-would-persuade-you/919325)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-method-of-protest-for-a-cause-you-disagree-with-would-persuade-you/919325 "2020-08-31T15:46:47Z")
In another thread, a Doper mentioned that many people want protests to be done in a way that can be ignored - which does not work - so they object to, for instance, protesters blocking road traffic or whatnot, because th… --- ## [WTF happened to improve Trump’s odds of re-election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-happened-to-improve-trump-s-odds-of-re-election/914869)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 418\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-happened-to-improve-trump-s-odds-of-re-election/914869 "2020-09-01T05:37:19Z")
Okay, this was the scare of my day, and still has me concerned: I track the betting lines, mostly for my sports-related investments, but I’ll often glance at the US Presidential election line just out of curiosity. A c… --- ## [Interesting COVID stats (Harper’s Index - July)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-covid-stats-harper-s-index-july/919370)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-covid-stats-harper-s-index-july/919370 "2020-09-01T05:21:32Z")
% US College fall enrollment may decline: 15 New US jobs created since 2007: 21,275,000 Unemployment claims, first 4 wks: 22,026,000 % US small business owners who say won’t survive if Covid lasts 6 mos: 62 % restaur… --- ## [Seeking Netflix TV Series Recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-tv-series-recommendation/919316)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-tv-series-recommendation/919316 "2020-09-01T05:18:29Z")
My mom is a senior from Britain asking me what Netflix series I’d currently recommend. I don’t watch a lot of TV myself. She dislikes science fiction and animation - so is unlikely to watch Bojack Horseman as per my ad… --- ## [What job do you think you'd be great at despite no supporting evidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-do-you-think-youd-be-great-at-despite-no-supporting-evidence/915336)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-do-you-think-youd-be-great-at-despite-no-supporting-evidence/915336 "2020-09-01T04:14:58Z")
I watch so many movies where I’m thinking “Oh, no, this person is ALL WRONG for that role!” so despite having absolutely no qualifications whatsoever, I think I’d be great at casting. Your move, Hollywood! How about yo… --- ## [@Aceplace57, @Carniverousplant, @SNFaulkner, @BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aceplace57-carniverousplant-snfaulkner-bigt/919191)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aceplace57-carniverousplant-snfaulkner-bigt/919191 "2020-09-01T03:10:34Z")
Calling all Arkansas denizens: Check in on the Dope when you can. I worry so. I’m good. We got through it all with a few branches down, lots of rain. Power is restored. Good luck, y’all. --- ## [Time between infection and contagious stage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-between-infection-and-contagious-stage/919491)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-between-infection-and-contagious-stage/919491 "2020-09-01T02:05:34Z")
What is the shortest time between when a person is exposed to COVID-19 and becomes contagious? My sister developed symptoms and tested positive on a Friday. At least three people had dinner with her two days prior (Wed… --- ## [I'm Up too Early so May as Well Start the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 389\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872 "2020-09-01T02:05:03Z")
Happy Moonday! or for those of you who prefer Happy Moanday! Yes, it’s another Monday/Moanday/Moonday! Which brings us one day closer to the end of summer, and one day closer to the end of 2020. It’s a dark and clou… --- ## [Black Panther on ABC now with no commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-panther-on-abc-now-with-no-commercials/919407)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-panther-on-abc-now-with-no-commercials/919407 "2020-09-01T01:03:09Z")
I have not seen it so I am recording it. --- ## [What is the follow-up on unmarked vans in Portland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-follow-up-on-unmarked-vans-in-portland/919478)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-follow-up-on-unmarked-vans-in-portland/919478 "2020-09-01T00:16:53Z")
There were reports of unidentified, armed men taking protesters in Portland into custody in unmarked vans. The unidentified men were later suspected as being from from Homeland Security, but I haven’t heard anything as … --- ## [May we enable the ability to quote the entire previous post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-enable-the-ability-to-quote-the-entire-previous-post/918126)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-enable-the-ability-to-quote-the-entire-previous-post/918126 "2020-09-01T00:10:18Z")
I have mostly gotten used to deleting a period or letter from previous posts, but I sometimes forget and the system edits my post to delete it. I get the idea, but when I quote a previous post, it is always a very short … --- ## [Who to contact about messed up street addresses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-contact-about-messed-up-street-addresses/919244)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-contact-about-messed-up-street-addresses/919244 "2020-09-01T00:08:57Z")
I’m doing census work and was sent to an apt complex where there’s a tangle of multiple driveways and three jagged streets. The streets are named like this: Penelope Penelope N Penelope S The problem is that the resi… --- ## [DOJ dropping case against Michael Flynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-dropping-case-against-michael-flynn/853349)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-dropping-case-against-michael-flynn/853349 "2020-08-31T23:57:53Z")
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/flynn-brandon-van-grack-qithdrawal Michael Flynn lied to the FBI, and then plead guilty to it, before withdrawing his plea. And the DOJ is dropping the case, because apparently lying … --- ## [eBay won't load](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-wont-load/919332)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-wont-load/919332 "2020-08-31T21:48:44Z")
Out of the blue, eBay will not load. Here’s what I am using. Mac OS-X 10.12.6 Firefox 80.0 ( 64-bit ) Let me preface the rest of this by saying this: I’m posting this in G.Q. Please do not come sailing in with snarky … --- ## [The Old Guard - Netflix movie. Anyone else see it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-old-guard-netflix-movie-anyone-else-see-it/916436)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-old-guard-netflix-movie-anyone-else-see-it/916436 "2020-08-31T21:38:46Z")
I am guessing this was a real theatrical movie that Netflix bought. I have no idea why it was not released, though. It is actually really good. I was honestly happily surprised by the movie. I think it would have worked … --- ## [I don't think Biden should bother debating Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-biden-should-bother-debating-trump/855536)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-biden-should-bother-debating-trump/855536 "2020-08-31T21:13:16Z")
Trump is such a lying abhorrent asshole, why should he? Why give Trump such a platform to tell his lies? --- ## [Any BritBox Lovers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-britbox-lovers/918978)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-britbox-lovers/918978 "2020-08-31T21:11:33Z")
My wife and I were reminiscing about TV shows we’ve watched in the past and among those were three British shows that had been on PBS. One was “Waiting for God” set in a senior living facility run by an Admin wanting to … --- ## [Ozark Season 3 SPOILER thread . . . . . and plot holes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozark-season-3-spoiler-thread-and-plot-holes/851247)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozark-season-3-spoiler-thread-and-plot-holes/851247 "2020-08-31T20:54:55Z")
You’ve been warned one last time: SPOILERS BELOW: . . . . . . . , , , . . . . . . . , EXCELLENT season. Episode 9 was absolutely heartbreaking. Tom Pelphrey should get Emmy consideration for his role … --- ## [Airship Operations in RPGs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airship-operations-in-rpgs/917837)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Reynolds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airship-operations-in-rpgs/917837 "2020-08-31T20:36:44Z")
Hello, I run Age of Aether, a steampunk fantasy RPG. Obviously, airships are a common sight in my campaigns. I personally love running missions where the airship itself is a significant obstacle - mechanical failures, … --- ## [Water supply in a remote house in rural Norfolk, England in the early 1970s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-supply-in-a-remote-house-in-rural-norfolk-england-in-the-early-1970s/919241)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-supply-in-a-remote-house-in-rural-norfolk-england-in-the-early-1970s/919241 "2020-08-31T20:08:01Z")
Yes, that’s kind of a specific topic to bring up, but I’m wondering about it because of the book I just finished. It’s not a recent book, but to avoid spoilering anybody I’ll avoid title/author details. The book involv… --- ## [Help me understand CDC comorbidity stats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-cdc-comorbidity-stats/919388)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-cdc-comorbidity-stats/919388 "2020-08-31T20:05:31Z")
Certain places are reporting the 6% figure This (I believe) being misinterpreted as saying that 94% of COVID deaths had preexisting conditions. I am guessing, that some deaths were die to (say pneumonia) CAUSED by COVI… --- ## [What is GarageBand for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-garageband-for/425944)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-garageband-for/425944 "2020-08-31T19:55:47Z")
In a very loose and relatively useless way I’m aware that GarageBand is an app designed to let you create music. But I don’t get it at all. If GarageBand lets you record incoming digital audio, I was unable to figure o… --- ## [Has there been a quiet slug apocalypse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-a-quiet-slug-apocalypse/918927)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-a-quiet-slug-apocalypse/918927 "2020-08-31T19:43:44Z")
Two or three years ago someone IRL mentioned to me that it was weird that she hadn’t seen slugs in a long time. (She meant the leopard slug.) I realized that I hadn’t, either. And in the years since then, I haven’t seen … --- ## [Women, Would You Like to be Taken Care of by a Man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-you-like-to-be-taken-care-of-by-a-man/918844)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-you-like-to-be-taken-care-of-by-a-man/918844 "2020-08-31T18:52:42Z")
There’s a sappy allegory among conservative religious types about the relationship between the sexes. It has to do with the bone God took from Adam to form Eve. It goes like this: God didn’t take a bone from Adam’s he… --- ## [Crusader Kings III release](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-iii-release/919455)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-iii-release/919455 "2020-08-31T15:50:53Z")
The next iteration of Crusader Kings is released tomorrow. I’ve been the playing the series since the beginning. For those unfamiliar with it, it’s a strategic war game, focused on character personalities, based on the E… --- ## [Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howard-zinns-a-peoples-history-of-the-united-states/917776)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howard-zinns-a-peoples-history-of-the-united-states/917776 "2020-08-31T18:28:29Z")
I’m a liberal and I have heard about this book for years. Now I know it has certain truths about this country that you will not find in your typical high school history book. But I am just wondering how much to believe. … --- ## [Linguistics: Do majority languages change the phonology of minority languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linguistics-do-majority-languages-change-the-phonology-of-minority-languages/918834)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linguistics-do-majority-languages-change-the-phonology-of-minority-languages/918834 "2020-08-31T17:51:19Z")
A call out to our linguistically experienced and educated colleagues here. I have a casual interest in language and phonology and so I spend some time thinking about niche topics. In dabbling with learning Irish and li… --- ## [Where's the switch?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-switch/919465)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-switch/919465 "2020-08-31T17:48:11Z")
On the heels of this question over in MPSIMS, I posit the opposite query. On the exterior of my house, under the eaves on the corner of the house near the spare bedroom expansion, is a double flood light. One light poin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1732) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1734)