# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1846 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1847 --- ## [What type of meditation is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-meditation-is-this/855084)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-meditation-is-this/855084 "2020-06-05T06:03:39Z")
I’m having trouble finding what I’m looking for on Amazon, having tried guided meditation and guided visualisation as search terms which brings up the correct sort of things on YouTube. However, I’m specifically looking … --- ## [How long did it take you to recover from pneumonia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-recover-from-pneumonia/854952)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-recover-from-pneumonia/854952 "2020-06-05T04:00:21Z")
I was in the hospital about seven weeks ago with a case of pneumonia. Fortunately, I tested negative for the corona virus. When I was released I was told it would take “about a month” to recover. Well, that month was … --- ## [Does Trump want a race war? If so, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-a-race-war-if-so-why/854876)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-a-race-war-if-so-why/854876 "2020-06-05T02:31:12Z")
Reading about Trump’s phone call to governors, it occurred to me that Trump was doing his best to fan the flames of the recent protests. In thinking of past events, it seems to me that this is not the first time he has … --- ## [morphing passport photos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morphing-passport-photos/854975)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morphing-passport-photos/854975 "2020-06-05T02:26:01Z")
I see in the news that Germany has made it illegal to morph photos used in passports. For me, this is one time where the law is ahead of technology. Apparently morphing a photo allows one to make subtle changes to th… --- ## [I'm getting close to launching a Fate (core) campaign! Help? Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-close-to-launching-a-fate-core-campaign-help-advice/852567)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-close-to-launching-a-fate-core-campaign-help-advice/852567 "2020-06-05T02:14:09Z")
Okay, so it has been a couple of years since I started this thread. “Recommend a table-top pencil-and-paper role-playing game” https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=861080 Social distancing has finally… --- ## [Please explain The National Guard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-national-guard/854777)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-national-guard/854777 "2020-06-04T23:46:26Z")
Watching the news about various riots and Trump hollering about sending in the National Guard, can you help me understand what the National Guard is and how it operates? I don’t think we have anything like it in the UK.… --- ## [Is it time to say goodbye to my dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-my-dog/854864)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-my-dog/854864 "2020-06-04T23:21:51Z")
I have at least a 13-year-old mixed breed. He is relatively healthy except for spinal arthritis which makes it very hard for him to move on slick floors and in order to squat to use the bathroom. He seems to have lost co… --- ## [Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings cast get together for Zoom reunion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-jackson-and-the-lord-of-the-rings-cast-get-together-for-zoom-reunion/854898)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-jackson-and-the-lord-of-the-rings-cast-get-together-for-zoom-reunion/854898 "2020-06-04T23:13:57Z")
The LOTR cast (and others) gather for general merriment, fond memories, some key scene reenactments, a trivia contest and, of course, a good cause!: https://nerdist.com/article/lord-of-the-rings-cast-reunion-zoom-josh-ga… --- ## [Apaches today in USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apaches-today-in-usa/855069)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apaches-today-in-usa/855069 "2020-06-04T21:56:22Z")
Are there any descendants of Apaches today who are famous in their field. How many present day Americans speak any of the Apache languages or even understand it. --- ## [Contagion (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contagion-open-spoilers/595792)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contagion-open-spoilers/595792 "2020-06-04T20:39:05Z")
Anybody else see it yet? I thought it wasn’t bad. It’s a solid thriller, with a couple unnecessarily side plots that don’t go anywhere. I couldn’t believe they actually put Laurence Fishburne’s cheesiest line right in t… --- ## [Cancelling Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancelling-netflix/855022)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancelling-netflix/855022 "2020-06-04T19:51:27Z")
I’ve given up on Netflix (the availability of DVD movies seems to be shrinking rapidly), and am trying to cancel my subscription. Naturally, Netflix pretty well hides information on how to do this. Do any of you Dopers… --- ## [Recommend a TV crime show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-tv-crime-show/854527)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-tv-crime-show/854527 "2020-06-04T18:57:46Z")
My daughter loved Broadchurch and wants to see something similar. I’ll list the criteria she is looking for. You may not agree that these fit Broadchurch or you may not have seen it but that shouldn’t stop you for mentio… --- ## [Jokes that Used to be Funny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-used-to-be-funny/837330)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-used-to-be-funny/837330 "2020-06-04T18:47:40Z")
They finally found a cure for herpes. … Extra Strength Tylenol. (1) Does anyone else remember why this joke was funny at one time? (2) Does anyone have examples of jokes that used to be funny but now just leave peopl… --- ## [Tribal behavior by police and some professionals but not others ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tribal-behavior-by-police-and-some-professionals-but-not-others/854691)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tribal-behavior-by-police-and-some-professionals-but-not-others/854691 "2020-06-04T18:40:05Z")
I was really bugged by the Minneapolis video more by the other cops who stood by and did nothing presumably as a tribe culture of protecting their own first. I have seen this culture also amongst doctors and lawyers who … --- ## [Poll: Will FTL and Time Travel Ever Be Possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-will-ftl-and-time-travel-ever-be-possible/854810)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-will-ftl-and-time-travel-ever-be-possible/854810 "2020-06-04T17:45:08Z")
I could have posted this in GD as a science question. Science fiction certainly has done it to death. But I thought it would be more fun to post it as an opinion poll. I’m serious. Will faster-than-light velocity and ti… --- ## [Today marks the anniversary of Billy Jo Mcalester jumping off the Tallahassee Bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-marks-the-anniversary-of-billy-jo-mcalester-jumping-off-the-tallahassee-bridge/854996)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-marks-the-anniversary-of-billy-jo-mcalester-jumping-off-the-tallahassee-bridge/854996 "2020-06-04T17:44:33Z")
Another sleepy dusty delta say. I guess Papa got the 'rona… --- ## [Sex Offenders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-offenders/645805)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-offenders/645805 "2020-06-04T17:44:23Z")
I am aware that the answers to the following will differ hugely by country/state but would like to hear them for any jursitriciton anyone knows about. \[ol\] \[li\]What did the typical sex offender do? \[/li\]\[li\]Or if that … --- ## [Possible clue to our problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-clue-to-our-problems/855054)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-clue-to-our-problems/855054 "2020-06-04T17:37:29Z")
I just noticed something new today. I typically receive 2 notifications of new posts each time one happens. Why 2? Don’t know, but 2 has been “normal” for a long time. Besides the numerous timeouts and slowness today… --- ## [What is the most common house hold chore that almost never gets done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-common-house-hold-chore-that-almost-never-gets-done/854989)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-common-house-hold-chore-that-almost-never-gets-done/854989 "2020-06-04T16:15:13Z")
I’m going to go with dusting and scrubbing the tub. (Dusting is easy. IDK why I don’t do it more often.) --- ## [Why do over-watered plants get root rot but we can grow plants hydroponically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-over-watered-plants-get-root-rot-but-we-can-grow-plants-hydroponically/854995)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-over-watered-plants-get-root-rot-but-we-can-grow-plants-hydroponically/854995 "2020-06-04T15:53:57Z")
If I over-water a house plant, the roots can get starved for oxygen and rot. Why can you grow thriving plants in nothing but water? --- ## [Should I buy a separate fridge to dry age steaks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-separate-fridge-to-dry-age-steaks/854998)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-separate-fridge-to-dry-age-steaks/854998 "2020-06-04T15:31:37Z")
So the chefs on Youtube are telling me I need to “dry age” my steaks. Basically, you salt the steaks, put them on a wire rack and throw it in the fridge, uncovered, for two or three days (Yes I know that’s not really dr… --- ## [Simpsons Quote similar to Trump's "It's A bible" quote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-quote-similar-to-trumps-its-a-bible-quote/855021)
**Author:** [@Tilt-A-Whirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tilt-A-Whirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-quote-similar-to-trumps-its-a-bible-quote/855021 "2020-06-04T15:31:25Z")
It’s right on the tip of my brain, I’m sure there’s a scene in The Simpsons where someone asks Bart something like “Is this THE (x)?” and Bart replies "It’s A (x). Can anybody help jog my memory? --- ## [Someone parked a Trailer on my land. What are my options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-parked-a-trailer-on-my-land-what-are-my-options/855000)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-parked-a-trailer-on-my-land-what-are-my-options/855000 "2020-06-04T15:05:50Z")
I own two commercial lots next to a strip mall. I keep them mowed and weedeated. I wanted people to realize it wasn’t a neglected or abandoned property. Today the landscaping company called and said a trailer was parked… --- ## [Is there any political value for the average voter to pay attention to what Trump says?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-political-value-for-the-average-voter-to-pay-attention-to-what-trump-says/854938)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-political-value-for-the-average-voter-to-pay-attention-to-what-trump-says/854938 "2020-06-04T15:05:27Z")
In previous threads (and elsewhere), folks have suggested that the media stop reporting on what Trump says, replacing it with something like “Today, the president lied about something.” Previously, I’ve thought that this… --- ## [My next big vacation - where should I go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-next-big-vacation-where-should-i-go/854990)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-next-big-vacation-where-should-i-go/854990 "2020-06-04T15:03:16Z")
I’m going to retire in 3-4 years. My 40th anniversary is in 3. These are both excuses to daydream about a nice trip. Where should I (actually, we) go? Let’s assume a time period of up to 2 weeks and a budget of 10-15k. … --- ## [My Excitement for the Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-excitement-for-the-day/854980)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-excitement-for-the-day/854980 "2020-06-04T14:31:11Z")
After 14 very long weeks at 11:30 am (about 2 hours) I’m going to get my hair cut!!:D:D I usually have it cut every 6 weeks so it’s been more than twice as long in between cuts. Actually my hair isn’t as bad as I thoug… --- ## [Children are now like puppies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-are-now-like-puppies/854623)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-are-now-like-puppies/854623 "2020-06-04T13:30:37Z")
If you adopt one and if things aren’t working out, you can just “re-home” them. A couple, where the wife is supposedly a famous YouTuber, who had adopted a baby two years ago through an adoption in China of a then two y… --- ## [Live Performances That You Want To Share](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-performances-that-you-want-to-share/854448)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-performances-that-you-want-to-share/854448 "2020-06-04T12:44:40Z")
Plant and Page from Irvine Meadows 1995 --- ## [Oldest living man died. If you can read this you just moved up on the list.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-living-man-died-if-you-can-read-this-you-just-moved-up-on-the-list/854690)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-living-man-died-if-you-can-read-this-you-just-moved-up-on-the-list/854690 "2020-06-04T12:38:24Z")
Title says it all, I’m slightly closer to the record now. World’s oldest man dies peacefully in his sleep. --- ## [Guys, how do you carry your "accessories"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-accessories/370660)
**Author:** [@Emilio\_Lizardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emilio_Lizardo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-do-you-carry-your-accessories/370660 "2006-08-30T12:14:05Z")
A while ago someone started an IMHO poll on “what-all crap do you carry with you all the time?” Lots of people carry cell phones, pocket tools, flashlights, palm pilots, &c, as do I. The ladies I imagine, keep such thi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1845) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1847)