# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1734 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1735 --- ## [If the Dems had won in 1876?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-dems-had-won-in-1876/919387)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-dems-had-won-in-1876/919387 "2020-08-31T17:22:12Z")
In 1876 the Democrats were what was left of the pro-slavery party. If they had won, is there any chance they wouldn’t have ended reconstruction? We always hear (well I always heard) that the Republicans had made this u… --- ## [August 2020 probabilistic senate prediction competition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-2020-probabilistic-senate-prediction-competition/918906)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-2020-probabilistic-senate-prediction-competition/918906 "2020-08-31T16:58:50Z")
Consider the following senate races: Alabama Alaska Arizona (special) Colorado Georgia Georgia (special) Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Michigan Montana North Carolina The goal is for each race to assign a valu… --- ## [D2 Coin for Age of Aether](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d2-coin-for-age-of-aether/919450)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Reynolds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d2-coin-for-age-of-aether/919450 "2020-08-31T15:04:09Z")
Hello everyone! Ever have trouble determining how to roll a 2-sided die? Forget whether heads or tails was worth two, or if your d6 was supposed to be highs and lows or evens and odds? Avoid confusion and those annoying… --- ## [Can white people call other white people crackers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-white-people-call-other-white-people-crackers/918752)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-white-people-call-other-white-people-crackers/918752 "2020-08-31T14:27:07Z")
If not, how about if you don’t use a hard R? --- ## [We need a new series to binge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-series-to-binge/849810)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-series-to-binge/849810 "2020-08-31T13:24:01Z")
Okay, we’re in the Bay Area and under semi-lockdown until at least the first week of April, and we’ve run out of things to watch. Usually we pick a series and watch one episode each night with dinner, or record current s… --- ## [Have you gotten a Straight Dope warning before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gotten-a-straight-dope-warning-before/918685)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gotten-a-straight-dope-warning-before/918685 "2020-08-31T13:19:19Z")
Just a straight-up poll. No need to debate/divulge what your warning was for, if you got one. I’m just curious since I have read repeatedly that “the vast majority of Dopers never get a warning at any point.” I do believ… --- ## [Help with bicycle ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-bicycle-id/919424)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-bicycle-id/919424 "2020-08-31T13:02:31Z")
Cruiser type bike, no badge that I could see. It had two “headlights” that were factory. The chainguard says “Toronado” (not Tornado) and also has a C to C logo superimposed over a simplified outline of the USA. I’m hav… --- ## [Yellow Prussiate of Potash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-prussiate-of-potash/919246)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-prussiate-of-potash/919246 "2020-08-31T02:43:05Z")
I was in a restaurant last Sunday and was given one of those two-fer packets, with salt in one side and pepper in the other. Both sides listed ingredients. The Pepper side contained “Pepper” (Not even “ground black pepp… --- ## [I'm getting the Triangle, connection not secure warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-the-triangle-connection-not-secure-warning/919409)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-the-triangle-connection-not-secure-warning/919409 "2020-08-31T01:43:27Z")
Hmm, I thought Discourse would eliminate problems like this? Triangle with ! inside it by the URL. Connection not fully secure. There should be a padlock symbol for a secure connection. Is this a SSL Certificate error?… --- ## [Touching halogen bulb causes premature failure. Urban legend or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touching-halogen-bulb-causes-premature-failure-urban-legend-or-not/337951)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touching-halogen-bulb-causes-premature-failure-urban-legend-or-not/337951 "2020-08-31T01:17:46Z")
IN this thread the topic of appropriate gas filler material for light bulbs is being discussed. A common notion that it’s a bad idea to actually touch halogen bulbs with your fingers when installing them is also brought … --- ## [“Bio-enzyme” - real or woo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bio-enzyme-real-or-woo/918899)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bio-enzyme-real-or-woo/918899 "2020-08-31T01:13:06Z")
I’ve seen mentioned on my Facebook feed and other places something called bio enzyme which is a miracle organic homemade product. I think it’s just a scam and wanted to check with the folks here. It’s basically orange p… --- ## [I got a new handcycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-handcycle/916224)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-handcycle/916224 "2020-08-31T00:57:30Z")
I got a new handcycle. It’s a Greenspeed hand Magnum. Long story short, my old handcycle broke, no new parts available. Due to the pandemic, that took several weeks to resolve. Ordering the new bike and waiting for acce… --- ## [Prediction: Postal Service shutdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-postal-service-shutdown/918138)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-postal-service-shutdown/918138 "2020-08-31T00:30:58Z")
Trump and his stooge of a Postmaster General are going to shut down the Postal Service about 2 weeks before the election. People will complain there’s critical (non-election) mail that has to be delivered and it won’t ma… --- ## [Should I get vaccinated for Covid-19 if I have recovered from it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vaccinated-for-covid-19-if-i-have-recovered-from-it/918951)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vaccinated-for-covid-19-if-i-have-recovered-from-it/918951 "2020-08-30T23:44:13Z")
I have had Covid-19 and have recovered from it. I know that the length of immunity isn’t known at this time. I also know that you can apparently be reinfected with it. When and if a vaccine becomes widely available, woul… --- ## [Sometimes YouTube takes you to some strange places (Stone on LaRouche, Bushes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-youtube-takes-you-to-some-strange-places-stone-on-larouche-bushes/919406)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-youtube-takes-you-to-some-strange-places-stone-on-larouche-bushes/919406 "2020-08-30T23:42:40Z")
In this brief YouTube video Roger Stone waxes eloquently on Lyndon LaRouche and the Bushes. (Please note that everything he says about the Bushes applies to Donald trump) --- ## [Were movie/tv catch phrases widely used in schools in the 50s/60s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-movie-tv-catch-phrases-widely-used-in-schools-in-the-50s-60s/919347)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-movie-tv-catch-phrases-widely-used-in-schools-in-the-50s-60s/919347 "2020-08-30T23:09:52Z")
I know the instinct is to say “Yes!! Duhhhh…” But I don’t know! I don’t know what the dynamics of middle-high school was in the 50s-60s! Maybe people were too busy worrying about getting drafted to go around saying, “On… --- ## [What is the most annoying popular song of all-time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-annoying-popular-song-of-all-time/918045)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-annoying-popular-song-of-all-time/918045 "2020-08-30T22:23:37Z")
Some songs just rub you the wrong way. Bad lyrics. Heavy riffs. Overplayed (in its day)… So, what do you think is the most annoying song of any era that became popular, however you define that? Going back over a few… --- ## [If both Trump and Biden claim to be the commander in chief? Who will the military obey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-both-trump-and-biden-claim-to-be-the-commander-in-chief-who-will-the-military-obey/914550)
**Author:** [@ready29003](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ready29003)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-both-trump-and-biden-claim-to-be-the-commander-in-chief-who-will-the-military-obey/914550 "2020-08-30T22:10:58Z")
Asking the Straight Dope Message Board community: What will happen if both Trump and Biden claim to be the commander in chief? Who will the military obey? Bonus Question: In 2000, if Al Gore had refused to accept the… --- ## [Unexpected Goodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-goodness/919257)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-goodness/919257 "2020-08-30T21:47:32Z")
What unexpected nice things have happened to you recently? A couple of days ago I ordered a beautiful opal and peridot ring from a little shop in England for My Beloved’s birthday, and was notified that it would arrive … --- ## [Can either sexual preference be an "acquired taste"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-either-sexual-preference-be-an-acquired-taste/194775)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-either-sexual-preference-be-an-acquired-taste/194775 "2020-08-30T21:35:13Z")
Recently on PBS, there was a 3-hour documentary about the Spartans of ancient Greece. According to this documentary, young Spartan boys at the age of 7 were taken away from their families to train to become warriors. (… --- ## [ThredUp and other online thrift/consignment stores: experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thredup-and-other-online-thrift-consignment-stores-experiences/919307)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thredup-and-other-online-thrift-consignment-stores-experiences/919307 "2020-08-30T21:22:01Z")
I have various clothing items, shoes, etc. that are in good condition, but either they don’t fit me anymore, I don’t use them, etc. I have given away quite a bit over the years, but particularly for things that are in li… --- ## [The chosen were chosen for what purpose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chosen-were-chosen-for-what-purpose/919393)
**Author:** [@rboyce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rboyce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chosen-were-chosen-for-what-purpose/919393 "2020-08-30T19:58:47Z")
The chosen were chosen for what purpose My search engine found this site by mistake and now after visiting it I am not so sure; so, I came here looking for the ones in the know The site confused me and I need clarity… --- ## [Help me with pronunciation of velarized and palatalized consonants, like in Irish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-pronunciation-of-velarized-and-palatalized-consonants-like-in-irish/919390)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-pronunciation-of-velarized-and-palatalized-consonants-like-in-irish/919390 "2020-08-30T19:01:02Z")
I’ve been trying to learn how to pronounce Irish properly, or as properly as I can. As I have mentioned in other threads, I’m fascinated by the distinction between palatalized and velarized consonants in Irish. I’ve wor… --- ## [Is it bad form to invite someone to an expensive restaurant and NOT share a coupon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-form-to-invite-someone-to-an-expensive-restaurant-and-not-share-a-coupon/919183)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-form-to-invite-someone-to-an-expensive-restaurant-and-not-share-a-coupon/919183 "2020-08-30T18:11:51Z")
Wife and I were occasionally invited by another couple to go to an expensive restaurant. They wanted to go because they had a coupon that essentially made their meals half price. I was a little put-off when they didn’t … --- ## [A little Cello Nostalgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-cello-nostalgia/919381)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-cello-nostalgia/919381 "2020-08-30T17:23:38Z")
Came across this, one of the more uplifting things I’ve seen in a little while. Night Rider theme song for 8 Cellos. And the Airwolf theme as well. She’s got a bunch of other 80’s shows, ga… --- ## [Best Chadwick Boseman films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-chadwick-boseman-films/919369)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-chadwick-boseman-films/919369 "2020-08-30T16:17:54Z")
A group of friends has been “getting together” on-line to watch movies at the same time and chat about them. We’d like to watch something featuring Chadwick Boseman. What do y’all recommend? Best/Great movie is a plus, … --- ## [What is it about poop that attracts flies so quickly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-poop-that-attracts-flies-so-quickly/919372)
**Author:** [@Knighted\_Vorpal\_Sword](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knighted_Vorpal_Sword)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-poop-that-attracts-flies-so-quickly/919372 "2020-08-30T16:15:06Z")
What is it about my dog’s poop that attracts flies so quickly. We’re outside, Sadie (the dog) poops, and before I can even get a bag open, there are flies all over it. What pulls them in so quickly? --- ## [Should I get PGA 2K21 for my PC or my Switch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-pga-2k21-for-my-pc-or-my-switch/919378)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-pga-2k21-for-my-pc-or-my-switch/919378 "2020-08-30T15:55:43Z")
I’d like a new golf video game and PGA 2K21 is out now. My options are to buy it for play on Nintendo Switch, or for my PC, which is a reasonably capable gaming device. Has anyone played it - or have any experience wit… --- ## [Setting up my own home office 'corporate' computing environment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-my-own-home-office-corporate-computing-environment/918972)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-my-own-home-office-corporate-computing-environment/918972 "2020-08-30T15:41:26Z")
I use MS Office for pretty much everything since, A) MS Office is ubiquitous across the corporate landscape for computing, and B) my employers’ have had licenses, that it’s just what I learned. This OP is more geared to… --- ## [Seibold rumours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seibold-rumours/919303)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seibold-rumours/919303 "2020-08-30T15:08:19Z")
The biggest story in Australian sport is -Anthony Seibold rumours may spark drastic intervention, penalties. I don’t want to spread rumours. But I was wondering if the content of these rumours are known. Does anyone kno… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1733) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1735)