# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1738 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1739 --- ## [Some help trying to understand what is legal hearsay and not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-trying-to-understand-what-is-legal-hearsay-and-not/918891)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-trying-to-understand-what-is-legal-hearsay-and-not/918891 "2020-08-27T17:10:10Z")
Been doing more legal reading…interesting but baffling… To my complete-legal-layman ears, hearsay sounds kind of like the NFL definition of what a “catch” is and isn’t; something that’s simple yet maddeningly hard to de… --- ## [Teachers 'executed' during mock active shooter training](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-executed-during-mock-active-shooter-training/919069)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-executed-during-mock-active-shooter-training/919069 "2020-08-27T16:44:55Z")
I know I still find myself (in specific circumstances) defending police in cases where I shouldn’t be, but this is so far beyond indefensible that it’s going to destroy even more of the little bit of trust a lot of peopl… --- ## [Getting sprayed while bicycling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-sprayed-while-bicycling/919053)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-sprayed-while-bicycling/919053 "2020-08-27T16:42:26Z")
A couple times in recent days, I’ve been sprayed while cycling with a fluid (strongly suspected to be urine) by someone in a full-sized pickup. The same demographic who coal roll cyclists. It’s happened once or twice pre… --- ## [Jeff Tweedy or Jay Farrar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeff-tweedy-or-jay-farrar/916303)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeff-tweedy-or-jay-farrar/916303 "2020-08-27T16:35:25Z")
I love them both, what say you dopers? --- ## [Any foods you can’t face any more? What’s the story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-foods-you-can-t-face-any-more-what-s-the-story/918827)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-foods-you-can-t-face-any-more-what-s-the-story/918827 "2020-08-27T15:40:35Z")
Or for that matter, foods that you couldn’t face for a prolonged period? In which latter category I offer: Marmalade. Just in case it’s a bit too culturally specific for everyone, here’s the wiki - it’s a kind of jam/jel… --- ## [Art School vs. Majoring in Art. Which is better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-school-vs-majoring-in-art-which-is-better/918987)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-school-vs-majoring-in-art-which-is-better/918987 "2020-08-27T15:30:08Z")
I have a niece who has been attending a special art college but now cannot afford it. My advice to her is just go for an art degree at her local university. Is this good advice? I mean going back to my years in colleg… --- ## [Bulls and Cows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulls-and-cows/917561)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulls-and-cows/917561 "2020-08-27T15:15:46Z")
Let’s play it. The game involves guessing a 4-digit secret number through a series of strategic guesses. If players manage to guess a certain digit, and that digit is positioned in the right place the game master will i… --- ## [Are There ANY Biden Ads on the Fox Channel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-biden-ads-on-the-fox-channel/919063)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-biden-ads-on-the-fox-channel/919063 "2020-08-27T15:06:08Z")
A question, not an accusation. Also there is a very important reason why I put this in General Questions (more on that later). I have satellite TV. And I do sometimes surf into the Fox News Channel. Then when I have abo… --- ## [Tandem Circuit Breaker Trouble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tandem-circuit-breaker-trouble/918919)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tandem-circuit-breaker-trouble/918919 "2020-08-27T14:56:21Z")
About once a week we have a circuit breaker pop off in our house. Invariably it is one of the ‘thin’ tandem 20A breakers in the box, similar to the one here: https://roundybox.com/product/square-d-type-qot-2-pole-twin-t… --- ## [China's enormous Three Gorges Dam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinas-enormous-three-gorges-dam/919148)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinas-enormous-three-gorges-dam/919148 "2020-08-27T14:44:50Z")
Previous threads: And an interesting CNN article on its shortcomings and problems: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/china-three-gorges-dam-intl-hnk-dst/index.html --- ## [How would you make a good Terminator movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-make-a-good-terminator-movie/916686)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-make-a-good-terminator-movie/916686 "2020-08-27T13:28:46Z")
I was watching a recap of the whole franchise and the most prevalent comment was that the Terminator series should have stopped after T2. However, as we know, that only happens in an alternate timeline that Skynet has cl… --- ## [Companies that sell SEO services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-that-sell-seo-services/502306)
**Author:** [@zeno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zeno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-that-sell-seo-services/502306 "2009-07-08T14:03:20Z")
Do they really do anything? I read tons of stuff about SEO on blogs and forums and everybody seems to contradict each other. I was wondering if companies that sell SEO services really do what they say. Or is it a ripoff? … --- ## [Why are toilets with integrated bidets so much more expensive than bidet seats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-toilets-with-integrated-bidets-so-much-more-expensive-than-bidet-seats/919075)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-toilets-with-integrated-bidets-so-much-more-expensive-than-bidet-seats/919075 "2020-08-27T10:23:22Z")
We have a Toto washlet toilet seat. It’s awesome. It cost about $400, which is not cheap, but I consider it well worth it. We’re looking at getting another one for a different toilet, but we might want to replace the toi… --- ## [Any recommendations for an ambidextrous joystick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-an-ambidextrous-joystick/919131)
**Author:** [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-an-ambidextrous-joystick/919131 "2020-08-27T09:25:42Z")
I’ve got a Thrustmaster T.1600M which can be configured left or right handed. The Z axis or yaw control is knackered making the new Microsoft Flight Simulator very hard to control. I’ve tried ordering a new one from a co… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Beck and the Grandwrex do it up right!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-and-the-grandwrex-do-it-up-right/918928)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-and-the-grandwrex-do-it-up-right/918928 "2020-08-27T09:13:58Z")
I looked out my window and saw two boys throwing sand clumps at two girls, in the sandbox. These would be my well(?) behaved grandchildren. The screaming was getting louder. I check my blood sugar. Ooh, I can have ice… --- ## [Looks like a bad week for the Gulf Coast - NHC predicting two hurricanes making landfall early Wednesday morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-a-bad-week-for-the-gulf-coast-nhc-predicting-two-hurricanes-making-landfall-early-wednesday-morning/918663)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-a-bad-week-for-the-gulf-coast-nhc-predicting-two-hurricanes-making-landfall-early-wednesday-morning/918663 "2020-08-27T06:20:11Z")
The cones for both have them reaching hurricane strength by Tuesday night. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics\_at3.shtml?start#contents https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics\_at4.shtml?start#contents --- ## [How to distinguish cotton from polyester from silk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-distinguish-cotton-from-polyester-from-silk/919022)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-distinguish-cotton-from-polyester-from-silk/919022 "2020-08-27T05:37:53Z")
I just bought a shirt at a thrift store. I didn’t want a pure polyester shirt, cause it’s 95 F outside. The shirt didn’t have a fabric list label, but it seemed like an Indian-style shirt – short sleeves and not designed… --- ## [How long can you drive without getting tired? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-you-drive-without-getting-tired-poll/918886)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-you-drive-without-getting-tired-poll/918886 "2020-08-27T05:13:45Z")
The poll question: How far can you typically drive and still arrive at your destination fresh and not wanting to rest? The poll rules aren’t very exacting: you can take bathroom breaks every couple of hours, and break f… --- ## [Bought a new house, sellers left me food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-a-new-house-sellers-left-me-food/916135)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-a-new-house-sellers-left-me-food/916135 "2020-08-27T01:54:42Z")
I thought it was nice until I noticed the food was half eaten, not new in the box. I’m cheap but not that cheap. --- ## [Eco-Challenge Fiji - new race/show on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eco-challenge-fiji-new-race-show-on-amazon-prime/918149)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eco-challenge-fiji-new-race-show-on-amazon-prime/918149 "2020-08-27T01:27:55Z")
I know some of us used to watch Eco-Challenge(nearly 20 years ago). Anyway, there is a new season of it, though I don’t consider this a “season” of a reality show because this is so much more than a reality show. If the… --- ## [Pacific Crest Trail Section J (Snoqualmie to Stevens Pass) experience and/or trekking food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-crest-trail-section-j-snoqualmie-to-stevens-pass-experience-and-or-trekking-food/855683)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-crest-trail-section-j-snoqualmie-to-stevens-pass-experience-and-or-trekking-food/855683 "2020-08-27T01:09:16Z")
So, middle kidlet wants to learn how to backpack. So, as soon as it stops raining, I’m working out a bunch of overnighters or two night trips in the Seattle area. It’s always good to have a goal and it dawned on me that … --- ## [The meaning of Der Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meaning-of-der-trihs/918365)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meaning-of-der-trihs/918365 "2020-08-27T00:41:09Z")
My first post to SDMB was back in 2005, and I was really active for several years (faded away the past several, but…). I’ve seen countless posts by Der Trihs and even had some back and forth from time to time. I always… --- ## [Questions about the New York/Trump case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-new-york-trump-case/918785)
**Author:** [@Roadfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadfood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-new-york-trump-case/918785 "2020-08-27T00:40:35Z")
Ok, this is GQ so this should go without saying, but I feel the need to say that I’m not interested in any partisan opinions or anything about who’s right or who’s wrong, I just want factual answers – if they exist – to … --- ## [Bad movies with one great performance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-movies-with-one-great-performance/916846)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-movies-with-one-great-performance/916846 "2020-08-26T23:39:29Z")
In response to this thread, let’s go in the opposite direction. What bad movies were made tolerable by one actor’s performance. My choice would be Teen Wolf. The movie is nothing much for the most part, but Jay Tarses … --- ## [What are the best books to read about your area of expertise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-books-to-read-about-your-area-of-expertise/918202)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-books-to-read-about-your-area-of-expertise/918202 "2020-08-26T23:10:04Z")
There seems to have been a bit of a sea change over the last couple decades. Textbooks started to embrace the idea of using attractive fonts and graphics. The best ones were vastly easier to read than the average tome. … --- ## [Do you ever eat bacon and eggs for dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-eat-bacon-and-eggs-for-dinner/918612)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-eat-bacon-and-eggs-for-dinner/918612 "2020-08-26T23:06:40Z")
Growing up, never really ate fried “breakfast” foods for dinner - eggs, bacon, sausage, fried bread, etc. I noticed I’ve done it a little more often recently. Maybe a comfort thing, though I am trying to eat more eggs.… --- ## [What supermarket product has the most varieties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-supermarket-product-has-the-most-varieties/919079)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-supermarket-product-has-the-most-varieties/919079 "2020-08-26T23:04:22Z")
Responding to another thread about salads, I commented on the zillions of salad dressings on the market shelf. What product do you think has the greatest number of varieties (different brands/flavors/fat-salt free/etc)? … --- ## [Something by my name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-by-my-name/918909)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-by-my-name/918909 "2020-08-26T22:50:06Z")
It seems, ‘When (I) come back, bring pie’ There’s a piece of pie by my name. It’s not my birthday til November. Does anyone know? --- ## [An update on my 26 year old goldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-26-year-old-goldfish/918523)
**Author:** [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-26-year-old-goldfish/918523 "2020-08-26T22:10:12Z")
…he died this morning. :frowning: I haven’t been here for a while, but as soon as he died, I remembered this old thread and thought you all should have an update. RIP, Darryl (now with Larry and his Other Brother Darr… --- ## [Anal Doctor warns: Do not use wet wipes. I have so many questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anal-doctor-warns-do-not-use-wet-wipes-i-have-so-many-questions/916650)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anal-doctor-warns-do-not-use-wet-wipes-i-have-so-many-questions/916650 "2020-08-26T21:40:25Z")
Damned if I didn’t come across a topic that I have been thinking about for a few days: On FB someone posted a link to this article titled: “Why an Anal Surgeon Is Begging You To Stop Using Wet Wipes.” Key points: 1, yo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1737) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1739)