# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1759 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1760 --- ## [Holmes Inspection TV Program](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holmes-inspection-tv-program/917627)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holmes-inspection-tv-program/917627 "2020-08-11T05:42:22Z")
How does this series work? How do the homeowners and Holmes meet? Who pays for all the repairs? Ostensibly, home inspectors hired by the homeowners have been remiss. If so, are they ever held liable for any of the repai… --- ## [I'm in an area where mask usage has been minimal. State has decreed mandatory mask usage next Monday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-an-area-where-mask-usage-has-been-minimal-state-has-decreed-mandatory-mask-usage-next-monday/916171)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-an-area-where-mask-usage-has-been-minimal-state-has-decreed-mandatory-mask-usage-next-monday/916171 "2020-08-11T04:52:26Z")
The company I work for has decreed that we will comply with the state mandate. I’m cool with that. I have been wearing one while shopping in public but not at work. Out of about 200 employees, there have been 1 or 2 that… --- ## [Trump a racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-a-racist/917663)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-a-racist/917663 "2020-08-11T04:45:05Z")
Most of us think so. Certainly his base has many racists and xenophobes in it, and he appeals to his base constantly. No doubt But what I would like here is concrete examples of trump being a racist. Not opinions. post… --- ## [Thread missing from QZ forum main page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-missing-from-qz-forum-main-page/917763)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-missing-from-qz-forum-main-page/917763 "2020-08-11T02:56:45Z")
The “Opening schools” thread is not showing up in the Quarantine Zone. The thread exists; it just isn’t listed anymore for some reason. Is this just me or are others not seeing it as well? --- ## [About the South's glorious past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-souths-glorious-past/914672)
**Author:** [@thdudescar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thdudescar)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-souths-glorious-past/914672 "2020-08-11T02:08:10Z")
First off, as a many generational southerner, I do feel it is past time for Confederate monuments to come down. However, as a southerner, I do take umbrage with the near consistent speak that southern pride is based in … --- ## [Why do some cannons not require swabbing after firing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-cannons-not-require-swabbing-after-firing/917344)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-cannons-not-require-swabbing-after-firing/917344 "2020-08-11T01:31:39Z")
AIUI, swabbing after each shot serves two purposes: It gets rid of accumulated soot from a shot, and it also cools down the barrel in case there is any flaming debris, which could ignite a subsequent shell put into the c… --- ## [How hard would it be to ensure Tik Tok isn't a Security Risk? (Microsoft or Twitter acquisition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-it-be-to-ensure-tik-tok-isnt-a-security-risk-microsoft-or-twitter-acquisition/917755)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-it-be-to-ensure-tik-tok-isnt-a-security-risk-microsoft-or-twitter-acquisition/917755 "2020-08-11T01:10:33Z")
Assuming Tik Tok is sold to Microsoft or Twitter. How hard will it be to find and remove any Trojans, backdoors, or secret data collection? I’m assuming the Source code will be quite long? Especially if all the call lib… --- ## [Old posters marked as "System"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-posters-marked-as-system/917212)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-posters-marked-as-system/917212 "2020-08-11T00:23:15Z")
Hi - I remembered a poster I saw here a long time ago, Collunsbury, and wanted to look him up, which proved difficult. I somehow found a 2002 thread where he got a warning, but he’s identified as “system”. His post got … --- ## [iPhone 8+ storage choked up by ‘other’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-8-storage-choked-up-by-other/917751)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-8-storage-choked-up-by-other/917751 "2020-08-10T23:39:21Z")
I keep running out of storage. When I look at my storage, over 50% of the 64 GB is taken over by other’ I’ve googled. I’ve cleared the Safari cache, which sucked, I lost a lot of web pages, but whatever. Any other idea… --- ## [“Unexplained” scratches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexplained-scratches/917300)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexplained-scratches/917300 "2020-08-10T23:30:10Z")
So just now, while getting ready for bed, I found what sure looks like a thin scratch running up and down on my neck that I can’t remember getting. There aren’t any other nearby wounds that would explain any further. I d… --- ## [Favorite deep dish frozen pizza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-deep-dish-frozen-pizza/917628)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-deep-dish-frozen-pizza/917628 "2020-08-10T20:46:34Z")
I’ve really only seen a few out there. Ginos, DiGornio and motor city pizza co. Ginos is the best, but its still not that great. DiGornio was terrible when I tried it. Motor city is ok, but not as good as digornio. Doe… --- ## [Are you ethnic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ethnic/916086)
**Author:** [@kswiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kswiss)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ethnic/916086 "2020-08-10T19:33:44Z")
My initial thoughts on this question focused on European Americans. I am vaguely aware of my Irish-German heritage. But I am pretty much a generic white guy who is American. Other than my mom baking Irish soda bread a… --- ## [How do non-American native English speakers count seconds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-non-american-native-english-speakers-count-seconds/917014)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-non-american-native-english-speakers-count-seconds/917014 "2020-08-10T18:59:21Z")
In the US, the common practice is to use “1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi…” until the desired number of seconds is reached. What is protocol for other English speaking countries? --- ## [What geographic areas pronounce "because" like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-geographic-areas-pronounce-because-like-this/916666)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-geographic-areas-pronounce-because-like-this/916666 "2020-08-10T17:27:08Z")
I have heard two pronunciations of the word “because.” One is be-CAUZ; the other is be-CAUSS. The first seems to be more common. Variations like this are generally geographic (but there could be other factors as well -… --- ## [Advice sought on gaming headphones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-gaming-headphones/748402)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-gaming-headphones/748402 "2016-03-15T18:32:16Z")
What are the better gaming headphones out there? Something that works well for first person shooters and also has good sound for music. Cordless might be nice if interference and battery life aren’t too limiting. Have … --- ## [Light fixture half on half off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-fixture-half-on-half-off/843708)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-fixture-half-on-half-off/843708 "2020-08-10T17:00:31Z")
I have a light fixture over the landing of a staircase. It’s controlled by a couple of 3 way switches, one at the top and one at the bottom. Last night, my wife noticed that the switches were no longer turning the light… --- ## [Saving and editing a PDF file](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-and-editing-a-pdf-file/917573)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-and-editing-a-pdf-file/917573 "2020-08-10T16:34:53Z")
I have to complete an editable pdf that was sent to me. I can open it and type in the boxes, but if I save it, or export as a pdf, I am not able to edit the work that I did. It is a difficult form to do and I cannot do … --- ## [How Do You Feel About The CHAZ / Seattle Take Over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-the-chaz-seattle-take-over/855551)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-the-chaz-seattle-take-over/855551 "2020-08-10T16:33:11Z")
Depending on your political slant and newsource of choice this is either a hostile domestic terrorist takeover of a portion of Seattle, a peaceful commune/street festival or something in between. Living in the midwest, … --- ## [Ed\_Zotti appears to be back on the staff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-appears-to-be-back-on-the-staff/915965)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-appears-to-be-back-on-the-staff/915965 "2020-08-10T15:42:26Z")
It appears that Ed\_Zotti has been reinstated as a staff member and has Trust Level of leader which is also held by a few silent Administrators. What should we know about this? --- ## [50 Dads who didn't want a \*\*\*! pet in the house. (until they changed their mind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-dads-who-didnt-want-a-pet-in-the-house-until-they-changed-their-mind/917522)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-dads-who-didnt-want-a-pet-in-the-house-until-they-changed-their-mind/917522 "2020-08-10T15:20:44Z")
I had a dad who didn’t want a pet in the house. It started with one Yorkie. Then 2 Yorkies. Briefly there were 5 (the first two were old and didn’t last much longer) leaving 3. It’s funny how Someone says they’re not a … --- ## [Anybody playing Fall Guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-fall-guys/917603)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-fall-guys/917603 "2020-08-10T15:01:39Z")
It’s a cute little cartoon/Japanese game show/battle royale that is the darling of the you tuber channels at the moment. It is good bit of mindless chaotic fun, that can’t be taken seriously. It’s still pre-release, so … --- ## [I guess I can't delete a post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-cant-delete-a-post/917618)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-cant-delete-a-post/917618 "2020-08-10T14:45:53Z")
Post can’t be empty. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [John Saxon RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-saxon-rip/916377)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-saxon-rip/916377 "2020-08-10T14:26:33Z")
Watch Mitchell to get an idea of a typical John Saxon performance. And when you do, marvel that Joe Don Baker is still alive. --- ## [Why No Lost Three Stooges Shorts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-lost-three-stooges-shorts/917616)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-lost-three-stooges-shorts/917616 "2020-08-10T13:50:54Z")
Here’s an article I stumbled upon while looking for something else. I had always thought that a good portion of the Stooges’ work before they signed on with Columbia was probably gone, but apparently, only a short calle… --- ## [Anti UHC in countries with UHC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-uhc-in-countries-with-uhc/914635)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-uhc-in-countries-with-uhc/914635 "2020-08-10T12:29:06Z")
nm, dumb question. --- ## [T-shirt translation (Spanish?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t-shirt-translation-spanish/917059)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t-shirt-translation-spanish/917059 "2020-08-08T15:14:19Z")
I saw a T-shirt with Mickey Mouse Flipping the bird with the word, “PUDRANSE” under it. Google was no help (to me at least). --- ## [I love it when my wife hasn't noticed I slammed the bus a few more inches - meaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-it-when-my-wife-hasnt-noticed-i-slammed-the-bus-a-few-more-inches-meaning/917533)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-it-when-my-wife-hasnt-noticed-i-slammed-the-bus-a-few-more-inches-meaning/917533 "2020-08-10T11:51:11Z")
There’s a t-shirt getting repeatedly advertised to me. The slogan on the shirt reads: I love it when my wife hasn’t noticed I slammed the bus a few more inches. The design is the words I love and my wife are in big prin… --- ## [Ignoring banned poster (and discourse bug?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-banned-poster-and-discourse-bug/917099)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-banned-poster-and-discourse-bug/917099 "2020-08-10T10:35:16Z")
So as a test, I tried to put a poster that has been permanently suspended on Ignore. The typeahead would not recognize the user name to give me an option to “select” it, although the name is still in the box. Then, when… --- ## [Beirut explosion, bridal video: sound before arrival of main blast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beirut-explosion-bridal-video-sound-before-arrival-of-main-blast/917505)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beirut-explosion-bridal-video-sound-before-arrival-of-main-blast/917505 "2020-08-10T07:26:52Z")
One of the more famous videos coming out of Beirut in the past couple of days is this clip of a new bride participating in a glamour video shoot just as the blast wave arrives from the massive explosion at the port: … --- ## [I think rats are eating my tomatoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-rats-are-eating-my-tomatoes/916134)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-rats-are-eating-my-tomatoes/916134 "2020-08-10T06:20:04Z")
There’s a family of rats that lives somewhere under the bushes along my back fence. I’ve seen them in the yard before, gathering birdseed from the ground and then scurrying back under the bushes. I didn’t really mind t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1758) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1760)