# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1755 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1756 --- ## [How Much Trouble is it to Raise Chickens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-trouble-is-it-to-raise-chickens/515123)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-trouble-is-it-to-raise-chickens/515123 "2020-08-14T13:21:46Z")
MilliCal wants to know. She read wendelin Van Draanen’s book Flipped! a while back, then we visited the Topsfield Fair and saw the Chickens on display, and it got her wondering how difficult it was to raise chickens, and… --- ## ["Desperate Journey" Migrant 2-pt story (PBS News Hour)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-journey-migrant-2-pt-story-pbs-news-hour/918040)
**Author:** [@Osano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-journey-migrant-2-pt-story-pbs-news-hour/918040 "2020-08-14T12:51:21Z")
On the Newshour the past two days, there was a segment called “Desperate Journey”. To summarize it, they sent out a field reporter to travel with a group of migrants. These migrants who predominantly come from Africa and… --- ## [112 years ago today (June 30) in remotest Siberia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/112-years-ago-today-june-30-in-remotest-siberia/913873)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/112-years-ago-today-june-30-in-remotest-siberia/913873 "2020-08-14T12:10:38Z")
June 30, 1908 was the date of the Tunguska impact. A 220-million pound (100 million kg) meteor exploded over an isolated area of Siberia - an estimated 80 million trees were simply blown over by the blast. There were few… --- ## ["Chicago's Magnificent Mile Erupts In Overnight Looting, Violence"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagos-magnificent-mile-erupts-in-overnight-looting-violence/917736)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagos-magnificent-mile-erupts-in-overnight-looting-violence/917736 "2020-08-14T11:28:37Z")
Hundreds of people looted high-end shops on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile overnight and early Monday morning with police officers exchanging gunfire with at least one individual, according to Chicago officials. Law enfo… --- ## [Hierarchy of billionaires, how valid is it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hierarchy-of-billionaires-how-valid-is-it/917946)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hierarchy-of-billionaires-how-valid-is-it/917946 "2020-08-14T08:18:53Z")
I saw this interesting video today which discussed how billionaires are not all the same and net worth alone can’t be used to determine who is the most powerful. It breaks billionaires into four categories … --- ## [(Poll) Which of the Great Lakes do you think is the Greatest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-which-of-the-great-lakes-do-you-think-is-the-greatest/917833)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-which-of-the-great-lakes-do-you-think-is-the-greatest/917833 "2020-08-14T07:28:42Z")
I have a tee shirt that I bought last summer that says “LAKE ERIE: Some lakes are greater than others.” Being a Clevelander, I’m partial to Lake Erie. I find it to be the greatest because it’s closest to me. You may hav… --- ## [Will Star Trek: Picard Ever Go to DVD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-star-trek-picard-ever-go-to-dvd/917886)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-star-trek-picard-ever-go-to-dvd/917886 "2020-08-14T06:34:20Z")
I typically follow most installments of the Star Trek universe. But one thing I haven’t got around to is Star Trek: Picard. I know it’s livestreaming now. FWIW I only go on my PC about once a week. And then I just stick … --- ## [WhatsApp help needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatsapp-help-needed/676665)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatsapp-help-needed/676665 "2013-12-19T07:30:11Z")
I set up WhatsApp on my Android phone. As I’ve been adding numbers into the contact list, the little WhatsApp symbol popped up for those who have the application - except for one person. This friend emailed me today, an… --- ## [Classic black and white movies on Blu-ray](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-black-and-white-movies-on-blu-ray/917951)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-black-and-white-movies-on-blu-ray/917951 "2020-08-14T05:18:45Z")
A few months ago my DVD player stopped working, so to replace it I got a Blu-ray player. I’ve seen classic movies like Casablanca on DVDs or DVD rentals, but well, seeing them on Blu-ray, wow. Right now I have The Big… --- ## [Amazon re-routing orders to different fulfilment hub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-re-routing-orders-to-different-fulfilment-hub/917726)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-re-routing-orders-to-different-fulfilment-hub/917726 "2020-08-14T05:00:13Z")
I live in Germany, but when I order English-language books (physical ones, that is, not e-books) from Amazon, I find that it’s sometimes cheaper to order them from Amazon UK and pay for the additional shipping costs than… --- ## [Bad dogs! Everybody knows I hate dogs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-dogs-everybody-knows-i-hate-dogs/917906)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-dogs-everybody-knows-i-hate-dogs/917906 "2020-08-14T02:31:52Z")
It’s Wednesday, and I’m just now showing up. Shame on me. The Fates have intervened, and are now Showing Me a Thing or Two. The Daughter’s dawgs had settled down to the point where we tolerated each other. For months … --- ## [Will Trump dump Pence and who will replace him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-dump-pence-and-who-will-replace-him/852504)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-dump-pence-and-who-will-replace-him/852504 "2020-08-14T01:45:07Z")
If the polls are not looking good for Trump in August I think he will pick a woman for VP. Probably Nikki Haley. --- ## [Cheapie boxed mac and cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapie-boxed-mac-and-cheese/855910)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapie-boxed-mac-and-cheese/855910 "2020-08-14T01:43:36Z")
The Spagetti-os thread inspired this one. We didn’t get boxed mac and cheese very often when I was a kid. I grew up in the days of stay-at-home moms who cooked almost eveything from scratch. When we’d see stuff on a com… --- ## [Trump Says Kamala Harris is Weak on Facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-says-kamala-harris-is-weak-on-facts/917993)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-says-kamala-harris-is-weak-on-facts/917993 "2020-08-14T01:04:49Z")
All I can say is BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SNORT AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…He…says…he says…she’s w-weak…on FACTS!!! HAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHH :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :joy: :joy: … --- ## [Drinks on me (21 years on the SDMB)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinks-on-me-21-years-on-the-sdmb/917887)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinks-on-me-21-years-on-the-sdmb/917887 "2020-08-14T01:03:57Z")
I notice that today I have a special anniversary cake next to my user name. I joined the SDMB on this date back in 1999. That means my account is old enough to drink! What’s the best drink for occasion? --- ## [Have you ever changed your mind about an issue as a result of something you read here on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-changed-your-mind-about-an-issue-as-a-result-of-something-you-read-here-on-the-sdmb/916978)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-changed-your-mind-about-an-issue-as-a-result-of-something-you-read-here-on-the-sdmb/916978 "2020-08-14T00:29:30Z")
poll --- ## [Hand Sanitizer in Hot Car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-sanitizer-in-hot-car/853867)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-sanitizer-in-hot-car/853867 "2020-08-14T00:09:37Z")
Will it maintain its effectiveness? Google shows a variety of answers. --- ## [Post withdrawn by author](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-withdrawn-by-author/917465)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-withdrawn-by-author/917465 "2020-08-14T00:01:18Z")
Regarding this: (post withdrawn by author, will be automatically deleted in 876000 hours unless flagged) I’ve seen this now a few times. Is there some reason why a post will not be deleted for 100 years? On another D… --- ## [In light of the pandemic's effect on schools is it appropriate to discuss Barron Trump now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-light-of-the-pandemics-effect-on-schools-is-it-appropriate-to-discuss-barron-trump-now/915268)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-light-of-the-pandemics-effect-on-schools-is-it-appropriate-to-discuss-barron-trump-now/915268 "2020-08-13T23:34:11Z")
Barron Trump is just a child. He has no control over his circumstances and doesn’t deserve to be in the public eye. At the same time his father is doubling on an extremely reckless and controversial non-plan to reopen … --- ## [Are youngsters\* getting snarkier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-youngsters-getting-snarkier/917686)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-youngsters-getting-snarkier/917686 "2020-08-13T23:28:01Z")
The grandkids just visited. Mrs. L says they’re getting disrespectful. I think they’re picking it up from TV (even Disney). Any thoughts? \*Youngsters-14 years old or so. --- ## [Tips for Getting a House Ready to Sell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-getting-a-house-ready-to-sell/917759)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-getting-a-house-ready-to-sell/917759 "2020-08-13T22:21:07Z")
We will probably be selling our first house in the next 6 - 12 months and we aren’t sure where to start to get it ready to sell. The house will be less than 20 years old when it goes on the market, but obviously there a… --- ## [I'm getting mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-mad/917362)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-mad/917362 "2020-08-13T21:23:32Z")
So I have an appointment with my psychologist but I thought this might be a good thing to do in the meantime. People are pissing me off, and when I’m alone, I’m getting pretty enraged. I’m really upset at the usual susp… --- ## [Movies that were overrated garbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-overrated-garbo/917319)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-overrated-garbo/917319 "2020-08-13T20:56:11Z")
This is just another thread for me to complain about ‘The Joker’. It wasn’t THAT bad… But the fact that people love it so much makes me want to gag in my throat. If it’s not political, why is it rich vs poor!? No. No. C… --- ## [Is anyone undecided?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-undecided/914939)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-undecided/914939 "2020-08-13T20:53:30Z")
Simple question. Do we need debates, do we need endless analysis this time? Is there anybody on the fence in this election? Not a question of whether or not they will vote, but is there anyone out there truly undecided, … --- ## [Did Florida clean up its act?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-florida-clean-up-its-act/917419)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-florida-clean-up-its-act/917419 "2020-08-13T20:52:56Z")
I noticed from here that new cases in Florida are way down in the last few weeks. I haven’t heard about any draconian measures that were taken. Did people just eventually get on the mask train? Any ideas? --- ## [Make sure you are registered to vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-you-are-registered-to-vote/916314)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-you-are-registered-to-vote/916314 "2020-08-13T20:39:05Z")
Go to Vote.org, or, if you are reading this in the dead-tree edition, type vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote into your browser, spend 30 seconds entering your name, address and date of birth, and you’ll find out instan… --- ## [Review Time - A not-so-stealth brag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-time-a-not-so-stealth-brag/917947)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-time-a-not-so-stealth-brag/917947 "2020-08-13T20:31:49Z")
I got my annual review. Exceeds Expectations, which is the not the highest rank my company has, but is the highest grade ever given unless you cure cancer or something. The review was about as glowing as it could be - “… --- ## [Upload - new show on Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upload-new-show-on-amazon/918009)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upload-new-show-on-amazon/918009 "2020-08-13T20:24:49Z")
Saw a trailer for this on Amazon and checked it out. Wound up bingewatching the entire 10 episode season yesterday and today. Premise: technology has progressed to where a person’s personality/intellect/memories can b… --- ## [Can a website administrator tell how far down you scroll?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-website-administrator-tell-how-far-down-you-scroll/917765)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-website-administrator-tell-how-far-down-you-scroll/917765 "2020-08-13T19:28:53Z")
I am curious about whether a website administrator can tell how far down you have scrolled on a page loaded from their site. For example, when I load a news article, can they tell how much of it I read, based on how far… --- ## [Do we call all objects without mass “light”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-call-all-objects-without-mass-light/917334)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-call-all-objects-without-mass-light/917334 "2020-08-13T19:19:37Z")
In other words, are there any other massless, but detectable, objects that are not referred to as “light”? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1754) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1756)