# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1809 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1810 --- ## [Unbragging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbragging/913529)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbragging/913529 "2020-06-30T18:47:43Z")
I have mentioned here in MPSIMS that I made a donation to “Feeding America” in the amount of my stimulus check…which bu the way, has yet to be received. The Trump Squad has probably made note of all my disparaging remark… --- ## [Hardspace: Shipbreaker....anyone playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardspace-shipbreaker-anyone-playing/913828)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardspace-shipbreaker-anyone-playing/913828 "2020-06-30T18:38:06Z")
Was wondering if any 'dopers have tried this game out. I picked it up over the weekend when Steam was having a sale on it. It’s still early access, though the game seems pretty well fleshed out to me, though I’m hoping… --- ## [Joe Biden's in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-in/833042)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 790\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-in/833042 "2020-06-30T18:02:03Z")
Biden pulls off duty tarp covering old campaign motorcycle. “You hear that baby purring into third gear, your vote isn’t the only thing Uncle Joe’s gonna get.” Will be interesting now that he’s finally in. Half of the … --- ## [Streaming to the cloud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-to-the-cloud/913569)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-to-the-cloud/913569 "2020-06-30T17:01:18Z")
We just watched My Spy, an action-comedy wherein a little girl blackmails a CIA agent my recording him on her phone. She informs him that the video was streamed to the cloud, and all she has to do is push a button to se… --- ## [Facebook newsfeed and birthdays for other people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-newsfeed-and-birthdays-for-other-people/913698)
**Author:** [@Knighted\_Vorpal\_Sword](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knighted_Vorpal_Sword)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-newsfeed-and-birthdays-for-other-people/913698 "2020-06-30T16:48:26Z")
All of a sudden, I’m noticing birthday greetings in my Facebook news feed that have nothing to do with me. Either they’re one of my friends wishing someone else a happy birthday, or someone I don’t know wishing one of my… --- ## [June 2020 probabilistic senate prediction competition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2020-probabilistic-senate-prediction-competition/911809)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2020-probabilistic-senate-prediction-competition/911809 "2020-06-30T16:45:37Z")
Consider the following senate races: Alabama Alaska Arizona (special) Colorado Georgia Georgia (special) Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Michigan Montana North Carolina The goal is for each race to assign a valu… --- ## [The geometry of toilet paper rolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-geometry-of-toilet-paper-rolls/912808)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-geometry-of-toilet-paper-rolls/912808 "2020-06-30T16:11:14Z")
I’m putting this here because there ought to be a factual answer (i.e. yes there is such a formula and here it is, or no there isn’t). Imagine a perfect toilet paper roll, perfectly cylindrical (except for the last piec… --- ## [How can you tell which questions contain polls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-tell-which-questions-contain-polls/913804)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-tell-which-questions-contain-polls/913804 "2020-06-30T15:55:14Z")
On the new board, I can’t tell if a question contains a poll unless I click on it. Can these type of questions be highlighted or tagged in some way? --- ## [How to win the Senate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-win-the-senate/913674)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-win-the-senate/913674 "2020-06-30T15:54:41Z")
The importance of the Senate has been demonstrated well, these last 4 years. They serve as the primary check on the Executive branch and, thus, the primary guarantor of good government. 270towin.com has two maps availab… --- ## [In search of....a good search engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-search-of-a-good-search-engine/913590)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-search-of-a-good-search-engine/913590 "2020-06-30T15:17:00Z")
I’m disappointed in Google. Let’s suppose I want to do a search for “dog cat”. I only want links that have the word “dog” followed immediately by the word “cat”. Google will give me the few that it finds - but it also g… --- ## [Whisley and vodka question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whisley-and-vodka-question/913648)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whisley-and-vodka-question/913648 "2020-06-30T15:08:46Z")
I bought a Mason jar of that “legal moonshine” a while back and damn if it didn’t taste just like vodka to me. My cousin explained to me that whiskey is aged in oak barrels to get its color and taste. So now I’m wonderin… --- ## [How do musical collaborations work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-musical-collaborations-work/913775)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-musical-collaborations-work/913775 "2020-06-30T14:45:48Z")
I actually have two questions, but I think they’re related. How do musical collaborations get negotiated? Like, say I’m, I don’t know, Lady Gaga. And I want to do a collaboration with, I don’t know, Justin Timberlak… --- ## [The reawakened task force](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reawakened-task-force/913241)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reawakened-task-force/913241 "2020-06-30T14:21:19Z")
People: get a clue. The blathering, the charts that we can’t read, the statistics are USELESS to the general public. And Dr Birx, “syndromic presentations”? REALLY? If we have these nitwits running the show, we’re al… --- ## [Long time no see, no, no "type"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-time-no-see-no-no-type/913058)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-time-no-see-no-no-type/913058 "2020-06-30T14:09:02Z")
Havent been here for a while, Been visiting with that horrible place where you say what you want but if its against the far left, middle left or just left…is removed. Any old cronies here that the usual conflicts or has… --- ## [I muted a forum but it doesn’t seem to be working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-muted-a-forum-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-be-working/913718)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-muted-a-forum-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-be-working/913718 "2020-06-30T13:44:19Z")
I went to one of the forums, went to the little bell option, and clicked mute for that forum (and confirmed that it stayed clicked after I went out and then came back in). When you do that mute option, it says “ Muted - … --- ## [Whence Storkyrkan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-storkyrkan/913573)
**Author:** [@ozziemaland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ozziemaland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-storkyrkan/913573 "2020-06-30T13:14:10Z")
Stockholm’s prominent landmark, the Storkyrkan (church) is featured with a photo in today’s Wikipedia main-page. The entry at Wikipedia for that church has no info about how it received such a name, the first five letter… --- ## [This is what I mean when I say I can’t cook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-what-i-mean-when-i-say-i-can-t-cook/913619)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-what-i-mean-when-i-say-i-can-t-cook/913619 "2020-06-30T11:14:17Z")
I can follow a recipe just fine although “season to taste” still eludes me. However, the just being able to put something together is the problem. For example, tonight I wanted something to eat. I thought pasta might be … --- ## [Diabetic Cooking Problems with chemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetic-cooking-problems-with-chemo/913550)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetic-cooking-problems-with-chemo/913550 "2020-06-30T11:02:33Z")
sigh I am getting tired of the fascination of people with coconut \[milk/flour/sugar\] and palm oil/shortening showing up in pretty much everything, and a vast number of recipes for people interested in eating healthier fo… --- ## [If you like guns, pure comedy video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-guns-pure-comedy-video/912852)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-guns-pure-comedy-video/912852 "2020-06-30T10:47:57Z")
I know there are some shooters on the SD, and mrAru turned me on to a great series called Forgotten Weapons on Youtube. Each episode goes into different firearms past and present. I just saw an interesting and funny pai… --- ## [Are you safe if both recently tested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-safe-if-both-recently-tested/912766)
**Author:** [@dflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dflower)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-safe-if-both-recently-tested/912766 "2020-06-25T14:55:27Z")
My sister and I want to visit. My idea is that we both get tested for COVID 19 and when the results are negative we plan the trip. Neither of us has symptoms. Is this necessary? Is it worthwhile? I could have my test on … --- ## [The Lockup Card Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockup-card-game/913753)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockup-card-game/913753 "2020-06-30T07:17:02Z")
I just discovered this new game online three days ago. The game was originally called Quarantine. Quick run-down of the rules: Standard 52-card deck. Avoid getting clubs. Must follow suit unless you do not have… --- ## [Recommend good headset for minimizing background noise please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-good-headset-for-minimizing-background-noise-please/913689)
**Author:** [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-good-headset-for-minimizing-background-noise-please/913689 "2020-06-30T05:49:56Z")
Since working from home and my kids having school from home started, I bought a headset which I had hoped would keep out background noise from my kids when I’m on a web meeting. However, after trying it in some meetings … --- ## [...Is there a way to put a word/character count in the posting box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-word-character-count-in-the-posting-box/913749)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-word-character-count-in-the-posting-box/913749 "2020-06-30T05:06:14Z")
…okay, sometimes I write a lot :slight\_smile: I can understand the need for post limits: but it is a tad frustrating to have typed over the limit, then have to play guessing games to figure out how much to cut out, whic… --- ## [What does “not wearing pants” mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-not-wearing-pants-mean-to-you/912246)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-not-wearing-pants-mean-to-you/912246 "2020-06-30T04:34:57Z")
In the following statements, and similar ones: “The great thing about working from home is I don’t have to wear pants!” “I’m not wearing pants right now!” What do you imagine the speaker is referring to? poll --- ## [COVID-19 vs 9/11 - Which knocked you for a bigger loop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-vs-9-11-which-knocked-you-for-a-bigger-loop/850284)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-vs-9-11-which-knocked-you-for-a-bigger-loop/850284 "2020-06-30T03:51:31Z")
It’s probably too early for this but I thought the question might spark some solid discussion. Which event gave you a harder kick to the gut? mmm --- ## [Episode of "Paranormal Caught on Camera" w/ picture of UFO where you can see occupants/pilots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/episode-of-paranormal-caught-on-camera-w-picture-of-ufo-where-you-can-see-occupants-pilots/912859)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/episode-of-paranormal-caught-on-camera-w-picture-of-ufo-where-you-can-see-occupants-pilots/912859 "2020-06-30T03:11:09Z")
My Mom saw an episode of the show “Paranormal Caught on Camera” where someone had a picture or perhaps video of a UFO where you can see the craft’s occupants or pilots (no doubt blurry of course). No debates please, I’m… --- ## [Break on through to the other site- A MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-on-through-to-the-other-site-a-mmp/911135)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-on-through-to-the-other-site-a-mmp/911135 "2020-06-30T03:10:54Z")
When one Doors closes, another opens. And up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to work. Edit works at least --- ## [What Happens If I Get A Warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-get-a-warning/913494)
**Author:** [@ishamael69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishamael69)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-get-a-warning/913494 "2020-06-30T03:00:18Z")
So there is currently a huge blowup going on over a warning given to a member. Apparently the whole thing got so out-of-hand that someone contacted the Chicago Sun-Times about it. Now, I understand getting upset over a… --- ## [I love the OneBox feature!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-onebox-feature/912299)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-onebox-feature/912299 "2020-06-30T02:57:28Z")
Just put a URL by itself on a line, and it automatically creates a box with the relevant info and image. You can even put YouTube videos inline in a post. Quick, easy, and a huge improvement in the quality of posts! N… --- ## [Yay I finally got one of these](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-finally-got-one-of-these/913612)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-finally-got-one-of-these/913612 "2020-06-30T02:44:35Z")
Its easier to show the video of what it is and does … and I had to get it off of eBay since it was officially sold out for about 15 more than original price … It was the one thing I got to get with the stimulus check … … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1808) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1810)