# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1777 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1778 --- ## [When arrested why can what you say \*only\* be used against you but never to help you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-arrested-why-can-what-you-say-only-be-used-against-you-but-never-to-help-you/916174)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-arrested-why-can-what-you-say-only-be-used-against-you-but-never-to-help-you/916174 "2020-07-26T02:26:08Z")
I was watching a YouTube video where an attorney exhorts people to never talk to the police because it never, ever, helps. He cites Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2)(A) that anything you say can be used against you in … --- ## [Anyone ever had a "surgical matrixectomy"? (Surgical removal of a deformed toenail)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-surgical-matrixectomy-surgical-removal-of-a-deformed-toenail/575894)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-surgical-matrixectomy-surgical-removal-of-a-deformed-toenail/575894 "2020-07-26T02:21:04Z")
My podiatrist recommended that I have a surgical matrixectomy: this is a surgical permanent removal of a damaged and deformed toenail. While this sounds minor, my doctor says I’ll be bandaged for 14 days, with very limi… --- ## [What do you put salt/pepper on that most people do not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-put-salt-pepper-on-that-most-people-do-not/915874)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-put-salt-pepper-on-that-most-people-do-not/915874 "2020-07-26T02:12:44Z")
For me it’s biscuits, the American kind, not the British kind. I’ve also been known to put pepper on buttered toast. --- ## [RIP Annie Ross](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-annie-ross/916280)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-annie-ross/916280 "2020-07-26T00:50:49Z")
Annie Ross, Jazz singer extraordinaire, died on July 21st. I don’t see a thread for it, and she certainly deserves one. She was likely best known for her collaboration in the trio of (Dave) Lambert, (Jon) Hendricks and R… --- ## [How "live" is live TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-live-is-live-tv/916152)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-live-is-live-tv/916152 "2020-07-26T00:01:55Z")
Suppose I’m watching the Dallas Cowboys host the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. According to Google Maps, my house is 225 driving miles from the stadium. The game is being broadcast on Fox. I will be wa… --- ## [Spiders are insects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiders-are-insects/912871)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiders-are-insects/912871 "2020-07-25T22:02:46Z")
At least according to the United States Court of Appeal for the 11th District (Alabama, Florida, and Georgia} A couple in Alabama made a claim on their homeowner’s insurance because their home was “infested” with brown… --- ## [Will the Covid19 precautions noticeably reduce the flu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-covid19-precautions-noticeably-reduce-the-flu/849488)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-covid19-precautions-noticeably-reduce-the-flu/849488 "2020-07-25T21:17:47Z")
It seems like the precautions are the same and it should take a noticeable hit on the flu and some other diseases such as the cold. --- ## [Musicians inappropriately "getting into the music"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-inappropriately-getting-into-the-music/915725)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-inappropriately-getting-into-the-music/915725 "2020-07-25T20:16:11Z")
A long time ago, at the church I used to attend, for (thankfully) a short time we had a new leader of the church choir (4-5 members). The music was usually contemporary and the old leader stood off to the side of the sta… --- ## [Quick vegetable stock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-vegetable-stock/915708)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-vegetable-stock/915708 "2020-07-25T20:03:52Z")
Made with what I have on hand. A little background first. I was taught that for vegetable stock for soups, you save things like carrot and onion peelings and all the bits and pieces of veggies you’d normally discard in… --- ## [Ban the Democratic Party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-the-democratic-party/916277)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-the-democratic-party/916277 "2020-07-25T19:41:01Z")
I was browsing the news and caught a glimpse of a story saying the Senate was debating a resolution banning the Democratic Party, because of its historical ties to slavery. The party was deeply involved with the KKK, to… --- ## [And the thing is done...Schlock Mercenary ends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-thing-is-done-schlock-mercenary-ends/916172)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-thing-is-done-schlock-mercenary-ends/916172 "2020-07-25T19:18:18Z")
Haven’t seen this mentioned, but the on-line daily comic (and they never missed a day in over 20 years) Schlock Mercenary came to an end tonight (well, technically tomorrow, but the comic was posted this evening). I’m n… --- ## ["It's now or never": Skeevy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-now-or-never-skeevy/916227)
**Author:** [@Paxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paxx)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-now-or-never-skeevy/916227 "2020-07-25T19:16:22Z")
It’s now or never, Come hold me tight Kiss me my darling, Be mine tonight Tomorrow will be too late, It’s now or never My love won’t wait. Why is tomorrow too late? Why does it have to be now? The woman might b… --- ## [DeSean "Hitler was right" Jackson, Black Hebrew Israelism & Louis Farrakhan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desean-hitler-was-right-jackson-black-hebrew-israelism-louis-farrakhan/914882)
**Author:** [@Dr.Crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Crap)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desean-hitler-was-right-jackson-black-hebrew-israelism-louis-farrakhan/914882 "2020-07-25T19:12:07Z")
This hasn’t made much news outside of the NBA/NFL world but… Earlier in the week, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson approvingly posted a quote from a book he was reading which was attributed to Adolf Hitl… --- ## [Discord Server](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discord-server/916332)
**Author:** [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discord-server/916332 "2020-07-25T18:49:31Z")
Just got Discord and was wondering if we had a Discord server, or if there was any interest in starting one. Does anyone use it? --- ## [Are laws passed by congress always huge bills? If so, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-laws-passed-by-congress-always-huge-bills-if-so-why/916137)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-laws-passed-by-congress-always-huge-bills-if-so-why/916137 "2020-07-25T17:54:03Z")
Whenever I hear or read about legislation being considered in Congress, it seems like it’s alway some kind of huge act that stuffs all sorts of things into the bill. The Patriot act, Obamacare, the various bailouts over… --- ## [Accidentally using dish soap in dishwasher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidentally-using-dish-soap-in-dishwasher/915734)
**Author:** [@Courk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Courk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidentally-using-dish-soap-in-dishwasher/915734 "2020-07-25T17:51:45Z")
You hear of people using dish soap in the dishwasher, and having a sudsy mess to clean up. It’s easy for me to assume it was a kid running the dishwasher who didn’t know better, or someone who ran out of the machine soa… --- ## [How long are bottled dry-herbs good for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-are-bottled-dry-herbs-good-for/916298)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-are-bottled-dry-herbs-good-for/916298 "2020-07-25T17:30:50Z")
Title says it all. I guess I would only try to discern a bottle never opened versus one that was. --- ## [Song identified, plz!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-identified-plz/916326)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-identified-plz/916326 "2020-07-25T17:26:31Z")
You know we all get tunes and songs stuck in our heads occasionally. An earworm, if you must. But I’ve got just one partial line running on a non-stop loop for 2 days. Here it is: “On ?something, something? day, you … --- ## [Why did I put my hand under that tarp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-i-put-my-hand-under-that-tarp/916151)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-i-put-my-hand-under-that-tarp/916151 "2020-07-25T16:33:14Z")
Yeah. Imma need to move now. --- ## [Lets assume all sports are finished rest of 2020: Who is SI's Sportsperson of the Year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-assume-all-sports-are-finished-rest-of-2020-who-is-sis-sportsperson-of-the-year/851028)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-assume-all-sports-are-finished-rest-of-2020-who-is-sis-sportsperson-of-the-year/851028 "2020-07-25T16:22:49Z")
Now normally, I hate when SI cheapens out and makes a whole team or more than one person SPOTY, but if sports are done for the year and they wanted to make every athlete that donated to fight COVID-19 the winner, I’d mak… --- ## [Fusion and Quantum computing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fusion-and-quantum-computing/915166)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fusion-and-quantum-computing/915166 "2020-07-25T16:10:04Z")
Just how much will nuclear fusion and quantum computing change the world? I’ve heard them hyped as game changers that will shake the world up. Just how will they really change the world? No hype, what will their impact … --- ## [How do you embed a photo or video or article so it shows in the post on the site rather than just be a link in the post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-embed-a-photo-or-video-or-article-so-it-shows-in-the-post-on-the-site-rather-than-just-be-a-link-in-the-post/916276)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-embed-a-photo-or-video-or-article-so-it-shows-in-the-post-on-the-site-rather-than-just-be-a-link-in-the-post/916276 "2020-07-25T15:21:55Z")
Title really says it all. I am interested how you can make an image or video appear in a post on this board. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Is this a reasonable estimate for electrical service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-reasonable-estimate-for-electrical-service/911912)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-reasonable-estimate-for-electrical-service/911912 "2020-07-25T15:16:30Z")
Friday I had an electrician come to give me an estimate to replacement my 60-year old fuse box with a breaker box, and upgrade my electrical service from 60 amp to 200 amp. I just got the estimate, and it’s a total of $3… --- ## [With Trumps about Face on Face Masks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-trumps-about-face-on-face-masks/916138)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-trumps-about-face-on-face-masks/916138 "2020-07-25T14:48:20Z")
Is it possible he can win-back enough votes to win a second term? Trust me, I don’t want that clown to win (even being a Canadian the impact to me personally is questionable, but I can’t stand to see him in power). Wha… --- ## [Is V-8 Enough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-v-8-enough/855689)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-v-8-enough/855689 "2020-07-25T14:30:39Z")
I might as well tell you. I am obese and suffer from Type 2 Diabetes. I am having mixed results (if even that) controlling both. Anyway I know that it’s a proven fact that vegetables are very good for your health. In fa… --- ## [Having "the talk" with an aging parent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-the-talk-with-an-aging-parent/916165)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-the-talk-with-an-aging-parent/916165 "2020-07-25T12:25:22Z")
This is a hard question for me to ask, but I think it’s time for my dad to move out of his house and into assisted living or near to me or, preferably, both. He’s adamantly opposed to even discussing this. He (usually) a… --- ## [One man's plan to send a message to the past warning of disaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-mans-plan-to-send-a-message-to-the-past-warning-of-disaster/916217)
**Author:** [@John\_Bredin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Bredin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-mans-plan-to-send-a-message-to-the-past-warning-of-disaster/916217 "2020-07-25T11:30:33Z")
Hasn’t this been the plot of many a sci-fi story, with the punchline or moral that history ends up worse for the meddling? :face\_with\_raised\_eyebrow: Article. The gist: Joe Davis wants to send a radio message – an hour… --- ## [UK question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-question/916286)
**Author:** [@kswiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kswiss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-question/916286 "2020-07-25T10:31:30Z")
Do you consider yourself ethnically “British” or ethnically “English”, “Welsh”, Scottish", “Irish”, “Jamaican”, “Pakistani”, etc Regardless of whether you consider yourself to be a proud and loyal citizen of the United… --- ## [What does Trump mean that the U.S. has one of the lowest covid mortality rates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-trump-mean-that-the-u-s-has-one-of-the-lowest-covid-mortality-rates/915622)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-trump-mean-that-the-u-s-has-one-of-the-lowest-covid-mortality-rates/915622 "2020-07-25T07:14:50Z")
I’m asking here because I don’t think there’s a definite answer – other than, “He’s just making it up.” The U.S. covid deaths per million is now 429 (COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer), which makes it the 10th… --- ## [Quick \*test\* of \*\*titles\*\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-test-of-titles/915656)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-test-of-titles/915656 "2020-07-25T05:50:09Z")
Just seeing what happens if I use markup in titles. Nope, doesn’t work. Thought it might–at least the simple stuff. Guess we still have to use nonstandard emphasis. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1776) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1778)