# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1789 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1790 --- ## [Will the Segway ("Ginger") change the world as we know it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-segway-ginger-change-the-world-as-we-know-it/96719)
**Author:** [@David\_Weman\_cdw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Weman_cdw)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-segway-ginger-change-the-world-as-we-know-it/96719 "2020-07-16T18:05:45Z")
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,186660-1,00.html http://www.segway.com/ --- ## [Navy: What determines which ship in a flotilla is the flagship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-what-determines-which-ship-in-a-flotilla-is-the-flagship/914226)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-what-determines-which-ship-in-a-flotilla-is-the-flagship/914226 "2020-07-16T18:02:21Z")
I know that in the Age of Sail the flagship was whichever ship the overall commander of the flotilla rode on and it was called such because, before radio, the means of communication was to raise flags on the command ship … --- ## [It's always a fucking Pit Bull](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-always-a-fucking-pit-bull/760775)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-always-a-fucking-pit-bull/760775 "2020-07-16T17:01:37Z")
Another news story today out of Ottawa regarding a dog attack. It’s never a German Shepherd. It’s never a Boxer. It’s never a Shih Tzu. It’s never a Poodle, or a Bichon Frise. or a Chihuahua. It’s always a fucking Pi… --- ## [Tower computer starts by itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tower-computer-starts-by-itself/915451)
**Author:** [@MrMrmrmr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrMrmrmr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tower-computer-starts-by-itself/915451 "2020-07-16T16:40:31Z")
Woke up the other morning with the computer disk spooling up as if to start and then stopping. It happened several times until I pulled the plug. It is a dell server I got from work. Why would it try to boot without my d… --- ## [What job can you get in a communications degree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-can-you-get-in-a-communications-degree/914910)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-can-you-get-in-a-communications-degree/914910 "2020-07-16T16:24:05Z")
I hear it is a wide array of options…what job can you get with a communications’ degree? Is it still valuable in the virus era? --- ## [What are the numbers that appear in the browser title tabs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-numbers-that-appear-in-the-browser-title-tabs/915502)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-numbers-that-appear-in-the-browser-title-tabs/915502 "2020-07-16T16:19:40Z")
Probably a dumb question, but I usually keep a few browser tabs of different thread topics that I’m following open in Chrome. Often I’ll see a number in parenthesis that appears before the title in the tab, like this: (… --- ## [trump's most ridiculous, stupid ideas, political or otherwise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-most-ridiculous-stupid-ideas-political-or-otherwise/855041)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-most-ridiculous-stupid-ideas-political-or-otherwise/855041 "2020-07-16T16:00:44Z")
It occurred to me to create this post after I read an article about the reaction to building a huge fence around the White House: …and somebody in a twitter quote reminded me of one of these (the moat one). These are … --- ## [Corn tassles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corn-tassles/855078)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corn-tassles/855078 "2020-07-16T14:53:39Z")
Corn-on-the-cob was 25 cents an ear last week, so guess what I’m eating a lot of now. It occurs to me to wonder: Does every kernel (or nearly so) have its own tassel? BTW: Corn kernels sure can explode with a loud BAN… --- ## [Myfitnesspal and Mapmywalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myfitnesspal-and-mapmywalk/915305)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myfitnesspal-and-mapmywalk/915305 "2020-07-16T14:19:08Z")
Anybody here use these apps? I’m trying to get the data from my walk to link with the Myfitnesspal app so I don’t have to make a manual entry. I followed the instructions I found via Google without luck. They’re both Und… --- ## [Is it easier or harder for an incumbent to win re-election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-easier-or-harder-for-an-incumbent-to-win-re-election/915274)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-easier-or-harder-for-an-incumbent-to-win-re-election/915274 "2020-07-16T14:11:21Z")
Lets say in 2018 you won a seat in Congress. Now you must win another election to keep your seat. Now back in 2018 you had the advantage of being this new person with a fresh face and new ideas. Now you have to show you… --- ## [An Article About Antarctica](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-article-about-antarctica/915489)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-article-about-antarctica/915489 "2020-07-16T12:38:54Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/on-antarctica-humanity-s-small-footprint-has-big-impact/ar-BB16MrhU This is just an article about the human impact of our tiny human footprint in Antarctica and its consequences… --- ## [Build a President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-president/914962)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-president/914962 "2020-07-16T12:26:11Z")
So, what abilities, knowledge, just stuff would you want a President to have. I’ll start… He could make the greyest sky blue He could chop down a mountain with the edge of his hand. He’d have a black cat bone. He could… --- ## [Search feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-feature/914748)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-feature/914748 "2020-07-15T10:48:04Z")
How do I search? --- ## [Movies You Saw in Film Class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-saw-in-film-class/855671)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-saw-in-film-class/855671 "2020-07-16T12:08:35Z")
College, high school, whatever. But an actual film class. I’m interested in comparing (what else is new?) between all the different film schools. If you can give an approximation of the location without giving up your i… --- ## ["Parasite" coming to Criterion in October: is this a record?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parasite-coming-to-criterion-in-october-is-this-a-record/915478)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parasite-coming-to-criterion-in-october-is-this-a-record/915478 "2020-07-16T11:51:44Z")
I know Criterion isn’t exclusively the “classic old movies finally done right on disc” label, but that’s what I normally associate them with. But the Criterion Collection release of Parasite comes less than a year after … --- ## [Dancing With The Stars: Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews out as hosts, Tyra Banks in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-tom-bergeron-and-erin-andrews-out-as-hosts-tyra-banks-in/915423)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-tom-bergeron-and-erin-andrews-out-as-hosts-tyra-banks-in/915423 "2020-07-16T11:49:18Z")
My interest in this show has waned over the last few seasons, and this may be the final nail in the coffin. Tom Bergeron was so good as a host. He’s quick-witted, empathetic, and always good in tough situations–like aw… --- ## [Woot! Woot! Phase three is here, yay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woot-woot-phase-three-is-here-yay/915307)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woot-woot-phase-three-is-here-yay/915307 "2020-07-16T11:46:32Z")
For most parts of Ontario ‘Phase Three’ is coming in a couple of days. It means, ‘MOST’ businesses can open, (must meet certain precautions!). Dining indoors, again with precautions established, plastic dividers, tables… --- ## [If you were a Democrat or Republican, what would you focus on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-democrat-or-republican-what-would-you-focus-on/915406)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-democrat-or-republican-what-would-you-focus-on/915406 "2020-07-16T11:43:37Z")
Obviously if you are running for office you would focus on the weaknesses of the other party and the strengths in yours. For example right now the democrats run off of hatred of Trump while republicans can bring up issu… --- ## [Are there legitimate reasons some people can't wear face masks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-legitimate-reasons-some-people-cant-wear-face-masks/914575)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-legitimate-reasons-some-people-cant-wear-face-masks/914575 "2020-07-16T11:37:14Z")
When I see someone not wearing a mask, I feel like yelling and shaming them. But I think maybe there are extenuating circumstances, so I don’t. Are there, for example health reasons? --- ## [Is anywhere in the world still doing the 7pm pots & pans banging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anywhere-in-the-world-still-doing-the-7pm-pots-pans-banging/915107)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anywhere-in-the-world-still-doing-the-7pm-pots-pans-banging/915107 "2020-07-16T10:55:51Z")
The “tribute to healthcare workers” thing. If so, where? If not, when did it stop in your area? --- ## [What exactly is "suicide by alcohol poisoning"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-suicide-by-alcohol-poisoning/915273)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-suicide-by-alcohol-poisoning/915273 "2020-07-16T05:35:51Z")
I saw Verne Troyer today in something and remembered he had died. I looked it up and indeed, he died two years ago. It was ruled a suicide by alcohol poisoning. I see nothing about pills with alcohol, just alcohol poiso… --- ## [Is The Far Side Returning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-far-side-returning/840244)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-far-side-returning/840244 "2020-07-16T05:03:25Z")
https://www.thefarside.com/ Hmmmm… any ideas as to what this is? --- ## [Supernatural Sheriff TV series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-sheriff-tv-series/915043)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-sheriff-tv-series/915043 "2020-07-16T05:02:28Z")
The antagonist of a brief TV series before 2000. The protagonists, a man and a woman, eventually murder the guy, but he shows up the next day alive, well and with a smirk. That is all I can recall, having seen only tow o… --- ## [Are you bothered that most American police unions will endorse Republicans swiftly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-bothered-that-most-american-police-unions-will-endorse-republicans-swiftly/914787)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-bothered-that-most-american-police-unions-will-endorse-republicans-swiftly/914787 "2020-07-16T03:56:22Z")
I think that police department budgets should be cut but abolishing police is a stupid idea and if Democrats campaign on that, you will see Speaker McCarthy and a reelection of Trump. However, are you bothered that most… --- ## [How long are direct deposit refund turnovers actually taking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-are-direct-deposit-refund-turnovers-actually-taking/915310)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-are-direct-deposit-refund-turnovers-actually-taking/915310 "2020-07-16T03:15:34Z")
OK. I waited to file this year, even though I usually do it in Feb, as soon as I have the documents. I thought I was going to have to pay, because I made a lot of money in the stock market in 2019. Turned out the profit … --- ## [We are away from home and my wife lost her ID. How do we get home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-are-away-from-home-and-my-wife-lost-her-id-how-do-we-get-home/914989)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-are-away-from-home-and-my-wife-lost-her-id-how-do-we-get-home/914989 "2020-07-16T03:12:42Z")
So, we are American and within the United States. We traveled by air across the country to visit our grandchildren. Somewhere in the journey, my wife has lost her driver’s license (with RealID) and a debit card. She h… --- ## [How does coronavirus compare to the polio epidemic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-coronavirus-compare-to-the-polio-epidemic/915372)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-coronavirus-compare-to-the-polio-epidemic/915372 "2020-07-16T03:05:40Z")
I am not old enough to remember polio in America, but my mom is, and she has a cousin who got it and still has an atrophied leg and trouble walking. I’ve met a couple of other people like that over the years. I know pool… --- ## [Wearing the mask with glasses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-the-mask-with-glasses/854655)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-the-mask-with-glasses/854655 "2020-07-16T01:56:43Z")
Lots of stores have “No mask, no service” signs in the windows. No heavy enforcement, but I’m wearing mine all the time anyway. And I need it for the delivery job I’ve been doing while I’m on furlough. Problem is, I driv… --- ## [George Carlin - I kinda like it when a lot of people die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-carlin-i-kinda-like-it-when-a-lot-of-people-die/915370)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-carlin-i-kinda-like-it-when-a-lot-of-people-die/915370 "2020-07-16T00:45:58Z")
George Carlin recorded a special on 09/10/2001 to be aired on Sirius XM radio. Well, the events of the next day kind of shut that down (given the name and the premise), and it was never released. Here it is on Youtube… --- ## [The Sin of Presumption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sin-of-presumption/915371)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sin-of-presumption/915371 "2020-07-16T00:42:16Z")
I put this in Great Debates, because it has to do with religion. And it is a bona fide question too, as you will see. Anyways, true story. I was debating a Christian on another message board. And I was trying to talk hi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1788) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1790)