# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1771 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1772 --- ## [How do Ultra Boy's powers work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687 "2020-07-31T01:04:41Z")
I know he has all of Superman’s powers, just one at a time. Question is, what’s the point of being superstrong if you’re gonna break your hand punching a steel wall, for example? Does he keep a little back? Or am I overt… --- ## [Questions about antivirus programs (mutual interference)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-antivirus-programs-mutual-interference/916882)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-antivirus-programs-mutual-interference/916882 "2020-07-31T00:46:59Z")
I run both McAfee and MalwareBytes on my laptop, but I’ve heard that having 2 antivirus programs simultaneously is a bad idea because they mutually interfere, is that still true? Would I be better off uninstalling one? I… --- ## [Windows open and A/C on when outside temperature is less than inside temperature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-open-and-a-c-on-when-outside-temperature-is-less-than-inside-temperature/916519)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-open-and-a-c-on-when-outside-temperature-is-less-than-inside-temperature/916519 "2020-07-31T00:44:16Z")
Here on West Coast, thanks to the low humidity, the nighttime temperature can be significantly lower than the daytime temperature. The difference can be as much as 30 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale. I try to take adva… --- ## [Is Brandy's man (Looking Glass, Guardians of the Galaxy) dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brandys-man-looking-glass-guardians-of-the-galaxy-dead/915739)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brandys-man-looking-glass-guardians-of-the-galaxy-dead/915739 "2020-07-31T00:41:57Z")
I have known and loved the simplicity of the song for a long damn while. I also have no fucking idea how one can create a poll in this new environment. But I heard a new interpretation of Brandy from the come-latelys t… --- ## [Please STOP suggesting threads for me to look into](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-suggesting-threads-for-me-to-look-into/911918)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-suggesting-threads-for-me-to-look-into/911918 "2020-07-30T23:00:25Z")
I don’t like it when Facebook does it, and NOT having it done to me is one of the things I love about the Dope. --- ## [Is it me, or do female gymnasts become very stout after retirement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-do-female-gymnasts-become-very-stout-after-retirement/33568)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-do-female-gymnasts-become-very-stout-after-retirement/33568 "2020-07-30T22:22:03Z")
This is just an observation, but one that has me wondering what happens to a young girl’s body when it is subjected to the rigors of gymnastics at an early age. It has seemed that many female gymnasts have a bit of a st… --- ## [So, I'm having a procedure done in October](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-having-a-procedure-done-in-october/916166)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-having-a-procedure-done-in-october/916166 "2020-07-30T21:44:42Z")
It’s something I’ve wanted and needed done for years, but heath issues, insurance issues, etc got in the way. I’m finally healthy enough to have it done, and my insurance is in place at the same time. I had an ileostom… --- ## [How would you enforce a hard lockdown across America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-enforce-a-hard-lockdown-across-america/916690)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-enforce-a-hard-lockdown-across-america/916690 "2020-07-30T20:59:11Z")
Relatively few are denying that a hard lockdown across the United States would do wonders against coronavirus. This is part two of my attempt to figure out how in reach that is. There’s a somewhat similar thread already … --- ## [Is it still possible to Googlewhack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-possible-to-googlewhack/915777)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-possible-to-googlewhack/915777 "2020-07-30T20:08:28Z")
It seems to me in earlier days of Google it was far more common to ask an uncommon question and get a single result. It struck me that it’s been a long time since this happened. This still a thing? --- ## [Boeing 747s may be close to the end](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boeing-747s-may-be-close-to-the-end/708364)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boeing-747s-may-be-close-to-the-end/708364 "2020-07-30T18:33:57Z")
Boeing trimming production rate of 747-8 Demand for the 747 has been slowing down. Four-engine jets seem to be a bit thirsty for today’s market, and the 777 seems to be a better option. While the 747-8 has a maximum c… --- ## [Do you, or have you, travel(ed) for business? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-or-have-you-travel-ed-for-business-poll/916091)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-or-have-you-travel-ed-for-business-poll/916091 "2020-07-30T17:48:36Z")
Intentionally vague title to try to avoid bias via self selection. Background: I work, or used to work, for an airline. It’s CEO has expressed his concern that “business travel will never return to pre COVID levels beca… --- ## [Covering hot burners to protect cats - how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-hot-burners-to-protect-cats-how/645851)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-hot-burners-to-protect-cats-how/645851 "2020-07-30T17:46:36Z")
This is probably a really stupid question and I’m going to go “D’oh!” when I start getting some answers, but this has been a vexing problem for me lately. I want to start cooking (or at least my pathetic and minimal eff… --- ## [Excess deaths...in 2018?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excess-deaths-in-2018/916835)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excess-deaths-in-2018/916835 "2020-07-30T17:22:33Z")
I was looking at charts of excess deaths on the CDC site, and noticed a spike in excess deaths in early 2018. I can’t think of why, but it seemed pretty uniform looking at some different states. Any ideas? --- ## [Arizona Democratic Party HQ ‘Completely Destroyed’ In Arson Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizona-democratic-party-hq-completely-destroyed-in-arson-attack/916327)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizona-democratic-party-hq-completely-destroyed-in-arson-attack/916327 "2020-07-30T17:15:28Z")
The Democratic Party’s state and county headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, was targeted in an arson attack on Friday. Luckily, no one was injured in the early-hours blaze that ripped through and decimated the part of … --- ## [For those who think Tolkein's verse was something to skip over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-think-tolkeins-verse-was-something-to-skip-over/916692)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-think-tolkeins-verse-was-something-to-skip-over/916692 "2020-07-30T17:11:32Z")
I’m probably a n idiot I had never heard this before, “The Song of Durin” fully orchestrated and sung. --- ## [This new site is great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-is-great/911308)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-is-great/911308 "2020-07-30T16:54:26Z")
I’m actually really liking this new site. Sure, there are things that will take some getting used to but finally I can browse in dark mode, the quote function is great, you can see quickly what somebody is replying to, … --- ## [Name of that pitcher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-that-pitcher/916830)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-that-pitcher/916830 "2020-07-30T16:42:28Z")
1960’s, I believe. His career was ended with an injury as a result of housing around on a team bus following a game. Might have happened in Milwaukee? Something about another player trying to cut of his tie. Warren Spahn… --- ## [Women's Viagra: apparently Viagra has an effect, but women interpret it differently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-viagra-apparently-viagra-has-an-effect-but-women-interpret-it-differently/748534)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-viagra-apparently-viagra-has-an-effect-but-women-interpret-it-differently/748534 "2020-07-23T12:59:25Z")
Listening to NPR this morning. Piece on that new “women’s Viagra” (Flibanserin??) - it is being reported to have a minimal increase in a woman’s amount of good sex, or something thereabouts. On NPR, they were talking… --- ## [Job search: is it ever OK to mention insanely high turnover at prior job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-search-is-it-ever-ok-to-mention-insanely-high-turnover-at-prior-job/916549)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-search-is-it-ever-ok-to-mention-insanely-high-turnover-at-prior-job/916549 "2020-07-30T16:04:30Z")
So after resigning from my last job for health reasons, I am feeling much better after some rest and updating my resume to get back in the saddle again. I stayed less than a year in my last job, but I don’t know how long… --- ## [Trump's niece putting out a book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-niece-putting-out-a-book/855692)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-niece-putting-out-a-book/855692 "2020-07-30T15:56:23Z")
She leaked his father’s tax info to the NY Times. Seems she is not a fan of Donald. --- ## [Bite force of a sperm whale?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bite-force-of-a-sperm-whale/916618)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bite-force-of-a-sperm-whale/916618 "2020-07-30T15:51:00Z")
Has there ever been an attempt to determine the bite force of a sperm whale? I think that I remember reading that they could smash through the whaler’s boats with their teeth. (Of course, they also demolished the boats w… --- ## [How do I mute a category on the boards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-mute-a-category-on-the-boards/916831)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-mute-a-category-on-the-boards/916831 "2020-07-30T15:18:31Z")
Didn’t want to hijack a thread, so … In another thread somebody mentioned “When we moved to Discourse, I muted the Pit.” How do I mute a category? --- ## [Grocery handling in the time of COVID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grocery-handling-in-the-time-of-covid/916397)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grocery-handling-in-the-time-of-covid/916397 "2020-07-30T14:49:16Z")
I searched around and found a discussion about handling/quarantining mail but haven’t found any conversations about handling groceries. I’m in Columbus, Ohio (capital city). We are at level three (of four) on the “advis… --- ## [What on my phone can I delete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-on-my-phone-can-i-delete/916126)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-on-my-phone-can-i-delete/916126 "2020-07-30T14:11:58Z")
My phone (Moto G4, Android) is chronically short of space. Checking my storage, the bulk of my usage is apps, and the biggest offenders are things I didn’t install myself, and don’t use (at least, not directly). But a … --- ## [Trumps legacy, layed bare, aforehand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-legacy-layed-bare-aforehand/916670)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-legacy-layed-bare-aforehand/916670 "2020-07-30T14:09:56Z")
I really wish I could figure out how to find my previous posts to link to, but under the new board architecture I try and I try but nothing ever finds them. so to add on it: 8/1/2020- 11/3/2020: the floundering idiot… --- ## [Statistics on Coca Cola drink. How many have not tasted it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistics-on-coca-cola-drink-how-many-have-not-tasted-it/844264)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistics-on-coca-cola-drink-how-many-have-not-tasted-it/844264 "2020-07-30T14:07:37Z")
Are there any reliable stats on what percent of the current human population above age 5 have not tasted Coca Cola. As a mass produced product that is sold worldwide there must be very few people (above arbitrary aged 5… --- ## [Home test for methanol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-test-for-methanol/916784)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-test-for-methanol/916784 "2020-07-30T14:04:00Z")
Is there an easy way to test for methanol in a hand sanitizer or bootleg liquor? There have been some stories about contaminated HS and it would be cool to be able to test for the poison at home. I was surprised to lea… --- ## [Irrational Fear of the Week: Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Mail-In Ballots. (Can He Do This?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irrational-fear-of-the-week-trump-signs-executive-order-banning-mail-in-ballots-can-he-do-this/854266)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irrational-fear-of-the-week-trump-signs-executive-order-banning-mail-in-ballots-can-he-do-this/854266 "2020-07-30T13:53:39Z")
Trump’s latest tirade against the evils of mail-in ballotsmade me wonder whether he could, claiming prevention of voter fraud as a pretext, sign an executive order just before Election Day effectively banning the use of … --- ## [July 23 NY Times Puzzle was a bear! (spoilers possible, after the first post)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-23-ny-times-puzzle-was-a-bear-spoilers-possible-after-the-first-post/916110)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-23-ny-times-puzzle-was-a-bear-spoilers-possible-after-the-first-post/916110 "2020-07-30T13:18:33Z")
I had a heck of a time with the puzzle today. I thought it was really tough for a Thursday, much tougher than last Friday or Saturday. I finally got the theme, and then I misinterpreted it! Then, once I got it right, … --- ## [Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital. Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruth-bader-ginsburg-in-hospital-again/915351)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruth-bader-ginsburg-in-hospital-again/915351 "2020-07-30T13:12:43Z")
https://www.axios.com/ruth-bader-ginsburg-hospital-infection-938743aa-5a67-4cc3-8fba-2de2ec5cd6c5.html RATS RATS RATS. :frowning\_face: Justice Ginsburg was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1770) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1772)