# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1814 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1815 --- ## [TNT's alienist was popular enough to get a sequel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tnts-alienist-was-popular-enough-to-get-a-sequel/913032)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tnts-alienist-was-popular-enough-to-get-a-sequel/913032 "2020-06-27T05:54:03Z")
I watched some of it and couldn’t get past the character changes and the thread about it here only had 4 replies but just today I find this listed under " returning and new shows for the summer ": Series: “The Alienist: … --- ## [Time to Unpin the Thread About Verifying Your Email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-unpin-the-thread-about-verifying-your-email/913130)
**Author:** [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-unpin-the-thread-about-verifying-your-email/913130 "2020-06-27T05:24:27Z")
It’s probably time to unpin the thread titled “IMPORTANT: Go to UserCP and verify your email.” --- ## [Violating a law which had been struck down but is later reinstated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violating-a-law-which-had-been-struck-down-but-is-later-reinstated/913250)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violating-a-law-which-had-been-struck-down-but-is-later-reinstated/913250 "2020-06-27T05:21:49Z")
Suppose on January 1, the legislature passes and executive signs a law outlawing X. On February 1, a judge strikes down the law as unconstitutional. On March 1, someone violates this law and is charged with the crime o… --- ## [15 seconds to get to the Categories page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-seconds-to-get-to-the-categories-page/913332)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-seconds-to-get-to-the-categories-page/913332 "2020-06-27T04:54:10Z")
Just posting to note that it takes my connection about 15 seconds to get to the Categories page, either from outside, or else from inside the site (e.g. if I’m in a forum and click the Back button to get back to Categori… --- ## [I really hate LED lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hate-led-lights/913028)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hate-led-lights/913028 "2020-06-27T03:26:31Z")
I guess this is not bad enough for a pitting, but here goes. I am not a Luddite, I embraced the compact florescent wave as it hit years ago, but those bulbs are now starting to burn out and I am having a heck of a time … --- ## [Did our ignore lists survive the move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-our-ignore-lists-survive-the-move/912956)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-our-ignore-lists-survive-the-move/912956 "2020-06-27T03:09:34Z")
Did our ignore lists survive the move? I can’t find it. --- ## [Cities/countries named after their leaders...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-countries-named-after-their-leaders/855694)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-countries-named-after-their-leaders/855694 "2020-06-27T03:04:22Z")
Are there any other countries (now - or in the last few hundred years) that were/are named after their leader(s)? The only one I can think of is Saudi Arabia. Numerous cities have been named after national leaders (ofte… --- ## [House for sale, check out the pictures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-for-sale-check-out-the-pictures/855053)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-for-sale-check-out-the-pictures/855053 "2020-06-27T03:00:38Z")
Not sure if this was a hack? Or something else? Worst pictures ever. 804 Pamlico Dr, Cary, NC 27511 | Zillow? --- ## [Man Creates Algorithm to Bet on Horseracing; Makes a Billion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-creates-algorithm-to-bet-on-horseracing-makes-a-billion/913315)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-creates-algorithm-to-bet-on-horseracing-makes-a-billion/913315 "2020-06-27T02:44:22Z")
This is a fascinating article about how a man used math and computers to create a betting system for horseracing. His adventures in the world of professional gambling should be made into a movie. --- ## [100 reasons Trump is unfit to be president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-reasons-trump-is-unfit-to-be-president/913190)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-reasons-trump-is-unfit-to-be-president/913190 "2020-06-27T02:25:00Z")
I can think of another 100 without much effort --- ## [We Need To Get Rid of Trust Levels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-to-get-rid-of-trust-levels/912907)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-to-get-rid-of-trust-levels/912907 "2020-06-27T02:12:34Z")
This nanny system is geared to control people and their posts, allegedly to self-moderate. Users have to earn access to post. We can only “move up” levels by coming here frequently, posting frequently, and viewing lots… --- ## [Any aspiring composers here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-aspiring-composers-here/912901)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-aspiring-composers-here/912901 "2020-06-27T01:57:08Z")
My brother is an amateur writer who has put together a musical. He has the script and the lyrics he wants but it looking for a composer willing to collaborate with. --- ## [Older Artists Pet Shop Boys Brilliant Concert Visuals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-artists-pet-shop-boys-brilliant-concert-visuals/912874)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-artists-pet-shop-boys-brilliant-concert-visuals/912874 "2020-06-27T01:16:59Z")
I love the Pet Shop Boys. I also love that they recognize that they are charisma free and they employ dancers/lasers etc to enhance their concerts. Even if you do not like their music can you appreciate th… --- ## [Is there a way I can donate to political causes without getting on mailing lists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-donate-to-political-causes-without-getting-on-mailing-lists/849038)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-donate-to-political-causes-without-getting-on-mailing-lists/849038 "2020-06-27T01:07:14Z")
I signed one online petition a year ago and I’ve been getting several emails a day ever since begging for my attention. It’s annoying as hell. I’d like to support some candidates but I don’t want to get put on mailing l… --- ## [Excluding folders from a search in Windows Outlook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excluding-folders-from-a-search-in-windows-outlook/913123)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excluding-folders-from-a-search-in-windows-outlook/913123 "2020-06-27T00:12:59Z")
I use Windows Outlook to handle emails at work. I have a folder where I store daily emails that I get, which are full of data. Let’s call that folder “Data”. I also frequently search through my emails, as in several time… --- ## [Double Up Trivia on Twitch Sundays at 7pm Pacific; Condensed Versions on YouTube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-up-trivia-on-twitch-sundays-at-7pm-pacific-condensed-versions-on-youtube/913104)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-up-trivia-on-twitch-sundays-at-7pm-pacific-condensed-versions-on-youtube/913104 "2020-06-27T00:06:26Z")
Hi! After checking it out with the mods, I got approval to post this here, and I know there are some folks interested in trivia here, so: This week will be Week #7 of Double Up Trivia, which I host at Twitch every Sunda… --- ## [Out of work? Looking for a job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-work-looking-for-a-job/912753)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-work-looking-for-a-job/912753 "2020-06-26T23:58:34Z")
Have I got the job for you! A ‘three-month, fart-time’ position paying $10,000 for only 30-60 minutes per day! It comes with the title of VP, & the best part… any asshole can do it! Yes, it’s real! :rofl: --- ## [Minecraft: Nether Update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-nether-update/911662)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-nether-update/911662 "2020-06-26T23:53:10Z")
My kids have been begging for Minecraft, and with school “out”, I relented and got it for them. And good timing too, a new update drops this week. I’ve been playing along with them (not quite this bad). We have a family… --- ## [Interesting Bit About Unread Posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-bit-about-unread-posts/913289)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-bit-about-unread-posts/913289 "2020-06-26T23:22:18Z")
When I click on the three lines next to my avatar, I get the splash menu telling me a few things about my account and activity here. One of those things is the number of unread posts. So, I clicked on that this morning a… --- ## [jumping with skateboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-with-skateboard/350613)
**Author:** [@drhess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drhess)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-with-skateboard/350613 "2020-06-26T22:11:14Z")
When people on a skateboard get it to go up with them when they jump, are they doing something with their rear foot that makes the board go up with them? It always looks like they just jump up and the board goes with the… --- ## [I'm making boba tea at home!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-making-boba-tea-at-home/913282)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-making-boba-tea-at-home/913282 "2020-06-26T22:03:49Z")
I bought some boba pearls online, and have been making black milk tea with boba for a couple of days now. The best recipe: Assam black tea with milk, and add some boba which you’ve stewed in brown sugar syrup, taking c… --- ## [Living with possible superhero/mutant, need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-possible-superhero-mutant-need-answer-fast/912899)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-possible-superhero-mutant-need-answer-fast/912899 "2020-06-26T21:51:24Z")
My wife recently got a tattoo on her wrist and while the ink appears to be bound to her skin she did not bleed at all. Not a single drop. She laughed it off but I’ve never, ever seen a tattoo not bleed. I then tried t… --- ## [Where some older threads not brought over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-some-older-threads-not-brought-over/913228)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-some-older-threads-not-brought-over/913228 "2020-06-26T21:50:22Z")
I spent about 10 minutes looking for my old Middle Earth Game threads. I searched on FA63, Gilraen, Middle-Earth, Middle Earth, Thoroncir, Theogrim etc and only got 2 of the thread plus a mention of it in a Cafe thread … --- ## [Induction stove top?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/induction-stove-top/855791)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/induction-stove-top/855791 "2020-06-26T21:31:17Z")
Moving to a new place with an induction stove top. Do I need to get all new pots and pans that are iron? I know cast iron frying pans are popular but what about pots? What I have now are not iron , I guess they… --- ## ["See, what had happened was..." Do white folks ever say this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-what-had-happened-was-do-white-folks-ever-say-this/439024)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-what-had-happened-was-do-white-folks-ever-say-this/439024 "2020-06-26T21:14:55Z")
As a preface to a poor excuse or flat-out lie? The first time I ever heard this expression it was from Will Smith’s character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since then, I’ve only heard it from black people. I hear it… --- ## [Is there a way to "custom pin" a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-custom-pin-a-thread/913269)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-custom-pin-a-thread/913269 "2020-06-26T20:46:00Z")
Keep a thread on top, just for yourself? Like important in e-mail? Cause if there was, that would be awesome. There’s some old big threads that I haven’t gotten around to reading and I’m worried they’re going to go be… --- ## [Suggestions for spinning up knowledge of middle/high school geometry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-spinning-up-knowledge-of-middle-high-school-geometry/913267)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-spinning-up-knowledge-of-middle-high-school-geometry/913267 "2020-06-26T20:22:05Z")
I’m a retired electrical engineer who’s done a lot of math tutoring over the years. And I’m doing more of it in retirement. I’ve tutored everything though first-year college calculus, with one exception: geometry. This … --- ## [Paul Stookey song 'Sebastian:' What do you think it's about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-stookey-song-sebastian-what-do-you-think-its-about/913193)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-stookey-song-sebastian-what-do-you-think-its-about/913193 "2020-06-26T20:06:36Z")
If your only source was the lyrics. I found a link to what Stookey says it’s about, but what would you guess? Link, if you’re not familiar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNU2KS2emsM\]. --- ## [Why won't my Samsung J7 talk to my computer any longer (photos)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-my-samsung-j7-talk-to-my-computer-any-longer-photos/913249)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-my-samsung-j7-talk-to-my-computer-any-longer-photos/913249 "2020-06-26T20:03:41Z")
Used to be, I’d plug in the phone to my laptop via USB, and after a bit of searching, it would upload my photos. Now: nothing. It’s charging the phone, so I know the cord is good. Any ideas? --- ## [SDMB Search Option (Firefox)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-search-option-firefox/913133)
**Author:** [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-search-option-firefox/913133 "2020-06-26T19:08:52Z")
I noticed that – along with Google, Bing, Amazon, et. al. – there is a SDMB search option on my Firefox search box (next to the address bar on my version). Anyone else see this? Nice feature. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1813) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1815)