# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1772 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1773 --- ## [Map or chart of BLM protests over time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/map-or-chart-of-blm-protests-over-time/916827)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/map-or-chart-of-blm-protests-over-time/916827 "2020-07-30T12:59:43Z")
Is there a map or chart that illustrates the growth in the number/size of Black Lives Matter protests in the US over time and their current status? (Press articles and the conventional maps don’t provide a sense of how … --- ## [Need truth about Spanish Flu factoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-truth-about-spanish-flu-factoid/855877)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-truth-about-spanish-flu-factoid/855877 "2020-06-22T18:08:09Z")
In a TEDx talk, futurologist Stephen Petranek made this astonishing claim: :eek: Now he was making a point about viruses mutating to increase their lethality, but in the remainder of his talk on that and other subject… --- ## [Is my cherry tree going to die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-cherry-tree-going-to-die/836955)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-cherry-tree-going-to-die/836955 "2020-07-30T12:01:05Z")
About two months ago I hired a landscaping company to create a wild prairie on one part of our yard, which required replacing the top 10 inches of soil with poorer soil conducive to wild plants. A portion of this area is… --- ## [Your thoughts vs. your personality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-vs-your-personality/916807)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-vs-your-personality/916807 "2020-07-30T11:49:29Z")
I’m not sure whether this goes here or in General Questions. I wish there were a straight up answer, but I think I’m mostly going to get opinions. I won’t be to upset if mods move it, though. Here goes: This is actuall… --- ## [Checking in on Mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checking-in-on-mods/916654)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checking-in-on-mods/916654 "2020-07-30T08:23:54Z")
I can’t imagine the difficulties all you mods are having right now with losing Jenny, handling the post-move issues, and being short-staffed. I’m sure it’s been a long, rough ride. I just wanted to thank you for sticking… --- ## [Help, I can't log in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-cant-log-in/916777)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-cant-log-in/916777 "2020-07-30T08:15:30Z")
Somehow I got logged out, and now I can’t get back in. I’ve asked several times for emails to get logged back in, but haven’t gotten a single email to help me. I even sent an email to the webmaster, and nothing, Any w… --- ## [Dominance Hierarchies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dominance-hierarchies/916574)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dominance-hierarchies/916574 "2020-07-30T07:45:32Z")
Is the world better off for having ape dominance systems, or is it a worse place? I think it’s worse for it. And it speaks to my idea that all humans are fundamentally rotten. Give anyone power and their true nature will… --- ## [Grocery Coupons: Worth it or not worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grocery-coupons-worth-it-or-not-worth-it/61781)
**Author:** [@DebiJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DebiJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grocery-coupons-worth-it-or-not-worth-it/61781 "2020-07-30T07:27:47Z")
I just did my grocery shopping with my boxes (yes, you read that right, boxes) of coupons. I’m one of those people who hand the cashier a wad of coupons big enough to choke an elephant. It takes me a while to clip and so… --- ## [Cannabis legalization schism in Minnesota?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannabis-legalization-schism-in-minnesota/916798)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannabis-legalization-schism-in-minnesota/916798 "2020-07-30T05:21:53Z")
Or are these national parties? Whatever the case, literally half of the available parties on my primary ballot are for marijuana legalization. That’s actually a cause I support (although I would rather lobby DFL candida… --- ## [Basics of the Stock Market, in Russian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basics-of-the-stock-market-in-russian/916796)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basics-of-the-stock-market-in-russian/916796 "2020-07-30T04:58:49Z")
Anyone know of a decent place on the Internet (e.g. YouTube channel, website, etc.) that explains the stock market and how to invest, that’s in Russian and isn’t crazy nor scammy? --- ## [Portland feds: Why not lay siege upon them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-feds-why-not-lay-siege-upon-them/916346)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-feds-why-not-lay-siege-upon-them/916346 "2020-07-30T04:55:58Z")
Where are the federal “police” (or whatever they technically are) camping while they enjoy their visit to Beautiful Downtown Portland? Are some or all of them local residents, or at least within the state? Are some or … --- ## [Identify the soundbite: end of "We Will Rock You" remix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-soundbite-end-of-we-will-rock-you-remix/916767)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-soundbite-end-of-we-will-rock-you-remix/916767 "2020-07-30T04:45:25Z")
At the end of a remix of We Will Rock You, there are two sound-bites. “What does it all mean” and “This stuff is really fresh” The second one is the one I’m interested in - it sounds like something I should know, but … --- ## [Why did the media "cry wolf" about Trump's Mt. Rushmore speech when there are so many real wolves out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-media-cry-wolf-about-trumps-mt-rushmore-speech-when-there-are-so-many-real-wolves-out-there/914713)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-media-cry-wolf-about-trumps-mt-rushmore-speech-when-there-are-so-many-real-wolves-out-there/914713 "2020-07-30T03:36:39Z")
Trump is a target-rich environment. In the past couple weeks (and this is just off the top of my head, I’m sure I’m forgetting many outrages), he has: –retweeted a video of a guy quite clearly yelling “WHITE POWER!” mu… --- ## [Poor, Poor Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-poor-dog/916748)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-poor-dog/916748 "2020-07-30T03:07:35Z")
Our 10 year old dog just had a big mass removed from her side. It’s almost certainly benign, but she’s a sad, sad dog. The told us that instead of a cone she could wear a t-shirt to make sure she leaves the incision al… --- ## [When did American politics get so nasty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-american-politics-get-so-nasty/916014)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-american-politics-get-so-nasty/916014 "2020-07-30T02:20:09Z")
It’s pretty widely acknowledged that the political scene in the US is rather dysfunctional. Each side demonizes and denigrates the other, accusing them of harboring foolish or evil motives and of operating with sub-par … --- ## [This new site sucks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-sucks/855916)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-sucks/855916 "2020-07-30T00:47:36Z")
Well, today was the big day. After a few hours of playing with the new software, I have to say I hate it. It is completely unusable and utterly confusing. Change it back now! --- ## [I should know this, and I may regret asking, but remind me - who gets to vote for Presidential nominees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-know-this-and-i-may-regret-asking-but-remind-me-who-gets-to-vote-for-presidential-nominees/915225)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-know-this-and-i-may-regret-asking-but-remind-me-who-gets-to-vote-for-presidential-nominees/915225 "2020-07-30T00:03:57Z")
I’ve realised there is a gap in my knowledge of US elections (Presidential or otherwise). Now, I appreciate that you have loads of nominees putting themselves forward, and you spend months selecting The Chosen One, but … --- ## [Would people rather make a living or make a fortune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-people-rather-make-a-living-or-make-a-fortune/915927)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-people-rather-make-a-living-or-make-a-fortune/915927 "2020-07-29T23:36:10Z")
Random musing as I was driving past a rather pricey new neighborhood in my county (everything in there was $300K and up) and I got to wondering why developers don’t build more affordable starter homes. I expect the answe… --- ## [Movie Anomalies By Directors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-anomalies-by-directors/916216)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-anomalies-by-directors/916216 "2020-07-29T23:19:54Z")
Richard Brooks “Looking For Mr. Goodbar” - it was so dark and dirty (and didn’t like it) If I hadn’t seen the credits, I would have never though it was him, the man who did “Elmer Gantry”, “The Professionals”, “The Happ… --- ## [Beck and the 3 bad buzzards!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-3-bad-buzzards/916547)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-3-bad-buzzards/916547 "2020-07-29T22:09:15Z")
Woke up waaaayyy too early. Cats and all doggies follow me down stairs. Breakfast time must be adhered to. It’s the rulz, folks. I don’t make 'em. I fed the cats. Got my protein drink and me and the pups go out on the d… --- ## [Advice sought on phone case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-phone-case/916554)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-phone-case/916554 "2020-07-29T20:52:27Z")
I just got a Samsung A71 and I know I’m going to drop it at some point. What case be most likely to prevent damage? Any brands/models known for protecting well? --- ## [Hey, beck! She likes it! (Sooper seekrit' stuff)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-beck-she-likes-it-sooper-seekrit-stuff/916082)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-beck-she-likes-it-sooper-seekrit-stuff/916082 "2020-07-29T20:12:50Z")
My Sooper seekrit’ phone took one last header outta my hand and on to the garage floor. (Where I was hiding doin’ Sooper seekrit’ stuff) Duct tape wouldn’t hold it together any more. The camera lens cover landed in the … --- ## [Can you guess what this remote control is to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-this-remote-control-is-to/916624)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-this-remote-control-is-to/916624 "2020-07-29T19:50:47Z")
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook. I offered my nieces $20 if they could guess what is was for. They didn’t come close. --- ## [What to charge for land rent for a 4 day 'festival'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-charge-for-land-rent-for-a-4-day-festival/916386)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-charge-for-land-rent-for-a-4-day-festival/916386 "2020-07-29T19:42:42Z")
Im exploring the option of renting 50acres (35 acre field/15 woods) to a group of about 200. Several will want to camp on it as well. They plan on having events, and charge admission I have no idea what I should charge… --- ## [Friends' Dad passed, and I must miss the funeral](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-dad-passed-and-i-must-miss-the-funeral/915824)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-dad-passed-and-i-must-miss-the-funeral/915824 "2020-07-29T19:03:44Z")
My friend came down with Covid, and he ended up giving it to both parents before he realized he had it. Poor fellow, it is a nightmare that every person with older parents has a risk of living through. His father was on… --- ## [Did Biden once lie about his college career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-biden-once-lie-about-his-college-career/853510)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-biden-once-lie-about-his-college-career/853510 "2020-07-29T17:36:30Z")
Here is an old video going around where they point out that Biden lied about college: LINK Biden basically is caught bragging about his college scholarship and his academic rating. I cant tell but it looks to be around … --- ## [Why are conservatives obsessed with same sex marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-conservatives-obsessed-with-same-sex-marriage/916156)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-conservatives-obsessed-with-same-sex-marriage/916156 "2020-07-29T17:31:24Z")
Why? Conservatives worldwide, even in Britain, Boris Johnson screams about marriage. In South Africa, the conservative party wails about same sex marriage. Why is it such a do or die issue amongst conservatives worldwi… --- ## [Best Zucker Abrams Zucker collaboration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zucker-abrams-zucker-collaboration/916510)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zucker-abrams-zucker-collaboration/916510 "2020-07-29T16:34:33Z")
poll They directed the other four…which is best? --- ## [Were retalitory raids against the Vikings ever seriously considered (or carried out)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-retalitory-raids-against-the-vikings-ever-seriously-considered-or-carried-out/916267)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-retalitory-raids-against-the-vikings-ever-seriously-considered-or-carried-out/916267 "2020-07-29T16:30:54Z")
So as I understand the primary reason for the Vikings success (at least earlier on before they started settling in large numbers in N Europe) wasn’t that they were militarily vastly superior to the Medieval kingdoms they… --- ## [You win a large sum of money in the lottery, what do you do with it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-win-a-large-sum-of-money-in-the-lottery-what-do-you-do-with-it/320936)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-win-a-large-sum-of-money-in-the-lottery-what-do-you-do-with-it/320936 "2020-07-29T16:18:33Z")
I was talking to one of my old college freinds tonight, and he remarked how he had purchased a lottery ticket (something he usually does not do, he’s highly intelligent, and sees the lottery as the “Redneck Retirement Pl… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1771) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1773)