# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1843 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1844 --- ## [Reasons for racial demographic difference between police and army ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-for-racial-demographic-difference-between-police-and-army/855181)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-for-racial-demographic-difference-between-police-and-army/855181 "2020-06-07T13:36:49Z")
This chart gives the racial demographics of the US army: This chart gives the police demographics for race : What are some of the factors to account for the disparity between the … --- ## [Chicago's downtown deathtrap...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagos-downtown-deathtrap/854773)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagos-downtown-deathtrap/854773 "2020-06-07T12:27:16Z")
Amid the protests over George Floyd, Chicago’s mayor shut down the downtown and imposed a curfew with late notice, then shut down public transit and raised most of the bridges in that area. Now protestors are stuck in a … --- ## [Did you know this Olive Garden cliche?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-this-olive-garden-cliche/854712)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-this-olive-garden-cliche/854712 "2020-06-07T11:38:11Z")
I just heard it for the first time today but I googled it and apparently it’s a real thing. The cliche is that Olive Garden is the place you take your boyfriend/girlfriend to in order to break up with them. Like I said… --- ## [Which athlete had the worst last game of his/her career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-athlete-had-the-worst-last-game-of-his-her-career/854795)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-athlete-had-the-worst-last-game-of-his-her-career/854795 "2020-06-07T11:32:39Z")
One of my baseball groups was discussing Babe Ruth’s last game of his career. His career came to an awful end May 40 1935 going 0/1 and being replaced in the third inning. Ouch, what an end to awful season in 1935 with a… --- ## [Trump wants to ban flag burning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wants-to-ban-flag-burning/854866)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wants-to-ban-flag-burning/854866 "2020-06-07T11:17:31Z")
He thinks the new SC will OK a ban. I don’t think that will happen but I would not bet against it. I’m fine with flag burning. --- ## [House Democrats push for $3 trillion HEROES Act (additional stimulus/relief bill)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-democrats-push-for-3-trillion-heroes-act-additional-stimulus-relief-bill/853672)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-democrats-push-for-3-trillion-heroes-act-additional-stimulus-relief-bill/853672 "2020-06-07T11:13:35Z")
House Democrats are pushing for an even larger coronavirus relief bill than the initial CARES Act, totaling roughly $3 trillion. This would include additional stimulus checks ($1,200 again, like last time,) extend the un… --- ## [Do African/Asian Lions and Elephants share similar evolution history ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-african-asian-lions-and-elephants-share-similar-evolution-history/855158)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-african-asian-lions-and-elephants-share-similar-evolution-history/855158 "2020-06-07T08:59:10Z")
So the Asian / African lions share the same ancestor from about 200,000 years ago (cite : What Is the Difference Between African & Asian Lions? | Pets on Mom.com). I was trying to look for elephants common ancestor but … --- ## [Might the US break up before this is over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-the-us-break-up-before-this-is-over/850558)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-the-us-break-up-before-this-is-over/850558 "2020-06-07T07:51:17Z")
As I type the title it sounds weird but this country is not destined to stay in it’s present form forever. When you look at the Soviet Union, there were decades of things that led to the break up, but when it happened, i… --- ## [Military on the streets of DC - what's going on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-on-the-streets-of-dc-whats-going-on/854970)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-on-the-streets-of-dc-whats-going-on/854970 "2020-06-07T04:11:45Z")
Apparently Trump decided to throw troops - and other unidentified forces - into the streets of DC. Here are a few things I’ve come across: Troops on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial “Department of Justice” troops (po… --- ## [Use the NATO phonetic alphabet or make up your own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-the-nato-phonetic-alphabet-or-make-up-your-own/855002)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-the-nato-phonetic-alphabet-or-make-up-your-own/855002 "2020-06-07T03:54:57Z")
You know the situation - you need to spell out something like a license plate or someone’s name, etc for clarity. Do you use the official NATO phonetic alphabet (A=Alpha, B=Bravo, C=Charlie, etc) used by the military a… --- ## [Which countries have the least problem with racial inequality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-countries-have-the-least-problem-with-racial-inequality/854992)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-countries-have-the-least-problem-with-racial-inequality/854992 "2020-06-07T03:48:02Z")
The US certainly isn’t the only country in the world where racism is causing major problems. I’m guessing it’s not even the worst. Going in the other direction, what countries have the least problems with racial discri… --- ## [Film viewing: theater vs. television.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-viewing-theater-vs-television/854944)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-viewing-theater-vs-television/854944 "2020-06-07T03:13:46Z")
Do you pay more attention to a movie when you see it in a theater rather than on television? Or, is the reverse true? Does it even matter to you? That’s what this poll’s about. --- ## ["One Punch" Long Term Training Regimen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-punch-long-term-training-regimen/855009)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-punch-long-term-training-regimen/855009 "2020-06-07T02:48:39Z")
My oldest son (former division 2 football athlete) is attempting to complete the One Punch Training Regimen: 10k run, 100 push-ups, & 100 sit-ups everyday with no days off. He’s 6’5, 235lbs, ripped, and says it’s still … --- ## [Do you think Americans feel threatened by protests at government buildings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-americans-feel-threatened-by-protests-at-government-buildings/855030)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-americans-feel-threatened-by-protests-at-government-buildings/855030 "2020-06-07T02:01:39Z")
So apparently, tear gas was used on protestors in front of the White House. That got me thinking: the average citizen can get pretty scared when they see mass protest on city streets; they imagine (or know) it’s happenin… --- ## [Troubles With My Computer Printer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troubles-with-my-computer-printer/855093)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troubles-with-my-computer-printer/855093 "2020-06-07T01:56:56Z")
I have to tell you first off, my computer printer is rather old. Like 5 or 10 years. And it is showing expected signs of age. That having been said, my computer seems to use up ink too quickly. And it has always been th… --- ## [Penis identification. No, really.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-identification-no-really/855098)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-identification-no-really/855098 "2020-06-07T01:40:31Z")
Hello Everyone, I heard someone talking about the Netflix Epstein series and they mentioned that his accusers/ victims all described his Little Epstein being “egg shaped”, bigger at base and getting thinner at the end I… --- ## [Legal term for "minimum detail required to arrest someone with a crime"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-term-for-minimum-detail-required-to-arrest-someone-with-a-crime/855128)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-term-for-minimum-detail-required-to-arrest-someone-with-a-crime/855128 "2020-06-07T01:29:59Z")
I know there’s a term for this because I’ve seen it mentioned before, but it totally slips my mind now. Basically, there is a certain amount of specific detail in order to arrest someone for a crime. For instance, if a … --- ## [Fiberglass cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiberglass-cars/854772)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiberglass-cars/854772 "2020-06-07T01:25:17Z")
I have no idea where to post this. Many years ago (let’s say 1976) I wanted a zoomy car. Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini, ok, that’s the ballpark I want. Fast. Well along came these companies that would sell you a sex… --- ## [What if Trump refuses to leave the WH?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-refuses-to-leave-the-wh/810845)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-refuses-to-leave-the-wh/810845 "2020-06-07T00:17:33Z")
Total hypothetical. Say Trump (or any President) declares that he is President for life and ignores the next election. Or ignores impeachment. I’m just kind of wondering who would usher him out? He would basically be… --- ## [Am I being scammed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-scammed/854816)
**Author:** [@Jumpbass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jumpbass)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-scammed/854816 "2020-06-06T23:15:08Z")
As some of you know, I’m a musician by trade. I recently formed a brass quintet to perform for weddings. I joined a national wedding listing site, put up my info and connected with wedding planners in my area. All good. … --- ## [Trump's religious pandering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-religious-pandering/854885)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-religious-pandering/854885 "2020-06-06T23:10:28Z")
I predicted from the beginning that when Trump’s goose appears to be truly cooked, that he would fake some sort of religious conversion to shore up his credentials with conservatives and evangelicals. It’s taken longer … --- ## [Petition for ALS didability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petition-for-als-didability/855109)
**Author:** [@sishoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sishoch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petition-for-als-didability/855109 "2020-06-06T22:10:59Z")
I started a petition on Change.org to get social security didability for non-working spouses with ALS. I have no illusions that it will be successful. Even if it does happen, it will take too long to help my family… I d… --- ## [Porn actors and personal problems i.e. 'damaged goods' - is this true, or an ugly stereotype?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-actors-and-personal-problems-i-e-damaged-goods-is-this-true-or-an-ugly-stereotype/814482)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-actors-and-personal-problems-i-e-damaged-goods-is-this-true-or-an-ugly-stereotype/814482 "2020-06-06T21:47:55Z")
I feel like there’s a stigma to porn performers, like it’s an inherently degrading profession or something, and that anyone who has done it is more than likely either “damaged goods” in some ways, acting out personal iss… --- ## [Help Me Make a Meal, please,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-meal-please/854895)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-meal-please/854895 "2020-06-06T21:12:29Z")
Out of two sirlion steaks, some potatoes, carrots, celery, a handful of green beans, and one rutabaga. I could do a stew, but what do I do with the rutabaga? I’ve never cooked one before, or even eaten any. Something… --- ## [PRC Soccer Legend Hao Haidong Calls for Ouster of Chinese Communist Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prc-soccer-legend-hao-haidong-calls-for-ouster-of-chinese-communist-party/855103)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prc-soccer-legend-hao-haidong-calls-for-ouster-of-chinese-communist-party/855103 "2020-06-06T20:17:29Z")
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Soccer-superstar-stuns-China-with-call-for-ouster-15319149.php In this time of bold political protest this might be the boldest of them all. He is literally putting his life on the … --- ## [What if your pet was stuck in a Groundhog Day-type loop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-your-pet-was-stuck-in-a-groundhog-day-type-loop/855082)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-your-pet-was-stuck-in-a-groundhog-day-type-loop/855082 "2020-06-06T20:05:09Z")
Apropos of nothing, my son said the other day “If Kirby was stuck in a Groundhog Day situation, she wouldn’t be able to communicate that to us.” Kirby is our dog. Thinking about it for a minute, I said “If Kirby was st… --- ## [A white LEO kneels on a black man and ends his life. And the world erupts...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-white-leo-kneels-on-a-black-man-and-ends-his-life-and-the-world-erupts/855075)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-white-leo-kneels-on-a-black-man-and-ends-his-life-and-the-world-erupts/855075 "2020-06-06T20:02:37Z")
I would like to know what the dollar cost of this action will be. Consider loss of property due to riots and looting. Extra personnel to manage the unrest. Hospitals and medical care for the injured. Funerals for the de… --- ## [Films that would have been SO much better for one or two more scenes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/films-that-would-have-been-so-much-better-for-one-or-two-more-scenes/854790)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/films-that-would-have-been-so-much-better-for-one-or-two-more-scenes/854790 "2020-06-06T19:47:09Z")
Have you ever thought that a movie would be much better with the addition of just one or two scenes? This is NOT about plot holes…but here are some examples: In “The Devil Wears Prada”, Miranda Priestly scolds Andrea S… --- ## [Inscription on Pope John Paul II coin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inscription-on-pope-john-paul-ii-coin/855136)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inscription-on-pope-john-paul-ii-coin/855136 "2020-06-06T19:46:03Z")
I’m looking at the coin here- it is, I guess, a 100 Lire coin with the writing around the outside edge: IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.N. XXI . MXMXCIX The center of the coin pictures John Paul II. A few questions: Is IOA… --- ## [Nashville Session Legend, Grand Ole Opry Guitarist Jimmy Capps Dies at 81](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nashville-session-legend-grand-ole-opry-guitarist-jimmy-capps-dies-at-81/855166)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nashville-session-legend-grand-ole-opry-guitarist-jimmy-capps-dies-at-81/855166 "2020-06-06T19:38:57Z")
Jimmy Capps has played on many of the biggest hits in Country Music. A career that dates back to the late 1950’s and he was still actively playing. 520 recording sessions a year! Jimmy is a member of the Musicians Hall o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1842) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1844)