# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1758 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1759 --- ## [Is a sleeper compartment on a train safer than flying by plane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-sleeper-compartment-on-a-train-safer-than-flying-by-plane/917360)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-sleeper-compartment-on-a-train-safer-than-flying-by-plane/917360 "2020-08-12T02:14:20Z")
Pros of sleeping train compartment: It’s just me, nobody else, I have the cabin all to myself. And there may be less security screening at a train station, meaning TSA might not be patting me down with the same virus-la… --- ## [How to shift all numbers in a cycle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-shift-all-numbers-in-a-cycle/917775)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-shift-all-numbers-in-a-cycle/917775 "2020-08-12T02:13:14Z")
My son had an interesting math puzzle, and I couldn’t come up with a solution, so I thought I’d ask here. Let’s say you have a cycle of the numbers from 1 to 12 - like the hours on a clock. After 12 comes 1 again. Is t… --- ## [Wiring splices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-splices/917248)
**Author:** [@turner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turner)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-splices/917248 "2020-08-12T02:05:38Z")
When I was in high school, everyone had to take electrical shop. The first project was wiring splices. there were about 6 including the standard pig tail. You made the splice, then you had to solder the splice. You … --- ## [Olivia de Havilland dies at 104](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olivia-de-havilland-dies-at-104/916400)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olivia-de-havilland-dies-at-104/916400 "2020-08-12T01:38:37Z")
In her sleep Saturday at her home in Paris. I am so done with 2020. --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Babywrek and her big Bonanza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-babywrek-and-her-big-bonanza/917620)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-babywrek-and-her-big-bonanza/917620 "2020-08-12T01:22:32Z")
Arkansas is weird. There’s actually a Diamond mine in Murfreesboro you can visit, pay a fee and dig for diamonds. It’s a fun but muddy/dirty place. My girls took the Grandwrex to dig for diamonds. It’s safe. Social dis… --- ## [Spore (2008)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-2008/915281)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-2008/915281 "2020-08-12T01:09:27Z")
I’ve been playing Spore for about a week now. Got myself the GOG edition a long while ago (includes the Galactic Adventures expansion) and I’ve just filled out the evolution bar for the space stage. I had been putting it… --- ## [Music at the end of "Pax Soprana"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-at-the-end-of-pax-soprana/161487)
**Author:** [@Mandos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mandos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-at-the-end-of-pax-soprana/161487 "2020-08-12T00:51:43Z")
The other day, I recognized a song at the end of a Sopranos episode (I hadn’t actually been watching it…I walked in while someone else was watching it on tape, in the last few minutes). I have had this song deeply ingra… --- ## ["Mysteries" that really arent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-that-really-arent/916159)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-that-really-arent/916159 "2020-08-11T23:08:56Z")
You know, one thing I get really tired of is headlines or semi-science TV shows announcing: "Could this be the site of lost Atlantis, is the Mystery of the lost Civilization finally solved? " or “Could this be the sol… --- ## [Please help with transferring metadata from calibre to Kindle Oasis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-with-transferring-metadata-from-calibre-to-kindle-oasis/914661)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-with-transferring-metadata-from-calibre-to-kindle-oasis/914661 "2020-08-11T23:01:12Z")
I’ve previously posted about my adventures using a Kindle Oasis, and have run into another annoying situation that I’d like some advice on. I have sorted my books into collections, and then by author and alphabetically.… --- ## [Whats your most feasible new idea for air safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-most-feasible-new-idea-for-air-safety/915327)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-most-feasible-new-idea-for-air-safety/915327 "2020-08-11T22:32:42Z")
After watching a ton of those “Mayday” and “Air Disaster programs”: Those lightly manned long distance Fedex/air cargo plaes. Give those poor slobs parachutes. Its only a few guys. Of course ANY airline flight is unli… --- ## [Mom petit chou you rascal you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-petit-chou-you-rascal-you/917659)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-petit-chou-you-rascal-you/917659 "2020-08-11T20:57:47Z")
This has to do with cabbage. It’s a mash up title of a term of endearment and an old song. So my current ear worm is I’ll be glad when you’re dead ( you rascal you). Okay great song especially sung by Louis Armstrong b… --- ## [Seeking a project estimating/resource management tool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-project-estimating-resource-management-tool/917760)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-project-estimating-resource-management-tool/917760 "2020-08-11T20:40:31Z")
Project managers: I am seeking a tool that can: Allow managers to forecast staffing needs for ongoing projects by project, by task for up to a year (ETCs) \[this is similar to what is done for EVMS but we do not have a … --- ## [Name the artist/band if you can](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-artist-band-if-you-can/917823)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-artist-band-if-you-can/917823 "2020-08-11T20:34:10Z")
Okay, this is a real long shot. On the jazz station we listen to, they’ve been playing an orchestral version of “I Only Have Eyes For You”, the old belly-rubbing dance tune. It really caught my ear, but I have no idea wh… --- ## [Was PE class in school good or bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-pe-class-in-school-good-or-bad/848137)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-pe-class-in-school-good-or-bad/848137 "2020-08-11T20:00:15Z")
What did you think of PE class when you were in school? Interestingly last Sunday on NPR a lady was discussing her experience while researching the idea is if PE classes in school were worth it? (in todays test driven s… --- ## [Where else was the tech that made T-shirts change colour used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-else-was-the-tech-that-made-t-shirts-change-colour-used/917661)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-else-was-the-tech-that-made-t-shirts-change-colour-used/917661 "2020-08-11T19:49:54Z")
The Hypercolor T-shirt remains a bizarre icon from decades ago. I had one as a student - a T-shirt whose colour was sensitive to heat and would change from dull to neon yellow while playing road hockey. In essence, it … --- ## [Alyssa Milano mad that her podcast isn't as popular as Joe Rogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alyssa-milano-mad-that-her-podcast-isnt-as-popular-as-joe-rogan/916931)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alyssa-milano-mad-that-her-podcast-isnt-as-popular-as-joe-rogan/916931 "2020-08-11T19:48:46Z")
Alyssa Milano tweeted recently about a lot of her personal grievances with the state of the country and politics, and among her rant was a statement that We live in a world WHERE JOE ROGAN’s PODCAST HAS TRIPLE THE LIST… --- ## [How loyal is the U.S. Secret Service to Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-loyal-is-the-u-s-secret-service-to-trump/913824)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-loyal-is-the-u-s-secret-service-to-trump/913824 "2020-08-11T18:58:13Z")
Trump has surrounded himself with sycophants dedicated to serving him over serving their country, and I was wondering if that disturbing influence has extended itself to the U.S. Secret Service. The current Director, pic… --- ## [Unlocked Smart Phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlocked-smart-phone/917535)
**Author:** [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlocked-smart-phone/917535 "2020-08-11T18:51:23Z")
I’ve been with Verizon for years and I’m pretty happy with their service. It feels time for an upgrade, and Verizon has Motorola Edge for $999. That’s a little too steep for me, but I’d like to get a decently powered (… --- ## [Can You Rename Alexa (et al?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-rename-alexa-et-al/916270)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-rename-alexa-et-al/916270 "2020-08-11T17:15:54Z")
I don’t want to say, “Alexa, play CNN.” I want to say, “Jeeves, play CNN.” Can I do this? --- ## [Need a new picture sharing website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-new-picture-sharing-website/917693)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-new-picture-sharing-website/917693 "2020-08-11T16:19:37Z")
Imgur no longer does uploads from its mobile site. I have to download their app, which is a nonstarter. Recommend a picture sharing website please, tell me why you like it. I ask only because there is a new cat in my … --- ## [Which performer's physical appearance didn't match your mental image the most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-performers-physical-appearance-didnt-match-your-mental-image-the-most/619193)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-performers-physical-appearance-didnt-match-your-mental-image-the-most/619193 "2020-08-11T15:35:42Z")
Several of the “blue-eyed soul” artists come to mind. Dusty Springfield, Eric Burdon and probably Rick Astley. Wiki’s complete list is here although it’s easy to nitpick some of them. The Osmonds? Really? I know it’… --- ## [Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pancakes-waffles-or-french-toast/917587)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pancakes-waffles-or-french-toast/917587 "2020-08-11T14:53:38Z")
Which are you choosing? Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Me? I’m choosing pancakes. I like waffles, and french toast, and I’ve never felt disappointed ordering those. But pancakes have an emotional resonance for … --- ## [Peace Talks (Dresden Files) IS FINALLY HERE! (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peace-talks-dresden-files-is-finally-here-spoilers/915334)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peace-talks-dresden-files-is-finally-here-spoilers/915334 "2020-08-11T14:46:38Z")
As of today Peace Talks is out! I’ve got my copy and I’m up to chapter 7. Um… we should probably have some sort of spoiler policy on this for the first, um, week or two? Month? Have a thread with spoilers and one wit… --- ## [Still pitting GOP vote supressors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-pitting-gop-vote-supressors/915541)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-pitting-gop-vote-supressors/915541 "2020-08-11T14:23:27Z")
Continuation of this old 10,000+ post tread Looks like poll taxes are OK again. The majority of the supreme court decided without comment to leave not to hear the case requiring Florida newly enfranchised Florida fel… --- ## [Moderator responses to flagged posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-responses-to-flagged-posts/917735)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-responses-to-flagged-posts/917735 "2020-08-11T14:10:13Z")
Yesterday I got a response from Colibri in my notifications about a post I’d flagged for moderation. It’s the first time I’ve received that notification, but when I did some digging and went to my messages folder for the… --- ## [How would you rewrite this sentence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rewrite-this-sentence/917607)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rewrite-this-sentence/917607 "2020-08-11T13:15:37Z")
I wrote the following sentence as part of a post to a Facebook group (which I have not yet posted): “The health and safety of us all is paramount.” It seems wrong. Given the dual subjects, “are” should be the correct v… --- ## [Trump is impeached. How quickly, or even could he be removed before the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-impeached-how-quickly-or-even-could-he-be-removed-before-the-election/842284)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-impeached-how-quickly-or-even-could-he-be-removed-before-the-election/842284 "2019-11-04T20:04:23Z")
Let’s say that Trump does, indeed get impeached by both houses. Whether you think this is likely or not, for the purposes of this thread it happens. The evidence is so damning and conclusive that enough Republicans are… --- ## [Site for identifying science fiction toys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/site-for-identifying-science-fiction-toys/917781)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/site-for-identifying-science-fiction-toys/917781 "2020-08-11T12:42:42Z")
I’ll post it here, too, but I’m wondering if there is a website or Facebook group or Reddit group or something more specalized in something like this more likely to have info. I found these in a five and dime around 20 … --- ## [When you were a kid, did you mutilate maypops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-were-a-kid-did-you-mutilate-maypops/917005)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-were-a-kid-did-you-mutilate-maypops/917005 "2020-08-11T11:40:21Z")
poll When I was a kid maypops/passionfruit grew wild in fields, and I used to break off parts of the flower to make it into a person holding “bread and butter”, something that my grandmother taught me to do. I’m wonderin… --- ## [Anyone remember what movie this is from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-what-movie-this-is-from/917742)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-what-movie-this-is-from/917742 "2020-08-11T05:59:05Z")
One of the publicity still looked like this: picture a pizza made of metal, with all the slices pulled away from the center, and a guy’s head in the middle. Sometime from the mid ‘80s to mid ‘90s, I would think. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1757) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1759)