# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1852 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1853 --- ## [Would leaving a fabric mask in a hot car steralize it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-leaving-a-fabric-mask-in-a-hot-car-steralize-it/854715)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-leaving-a-fabric-mask-in-a-hot-car-steralize-it/854715 "2020-05-31T20:26:03Z")
Question is right there. Now that cars are getting hot enough inside to burn bare flesh, I found myself wondering if I could leave my fabric face mask in my car for half the day (while wearing a second one) would be enou… --- ## [Which Train do you Take? (Gotta read the OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-train-do-you-take-gotta-read-the-op/854443)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-train-do-you-take-gotta-read-the-op/854443 "2020-05-31T19:57:13Z")
Mankind has achieved eternal peace and harmony, all of us brothers, imagining no countries (or religions, too). It was touch and go there for a while, but we did it, ladies and gents! World peace is at hand! However, yo… --- ## [Can you kill someone in a 'sound bath'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-kill-someone-in-a-sound-bath/854770)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-kill-someone-in-a-sound-bath/854770 "2020-05-31T19:36:04Z")
Blacklist, Se 7, ep 13 has a serial killer who kills people by forcing them to sit in a tub with weird fluid and then pumps in sound with powerful low frequency speakers and kills them. COULD that be done? --- ## [Watchmen (comic books series) question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-comic-books-series-question/854694)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-comic-books-series-question/854694 "2020-05-31T19:29:07Z")
Was it ever explained in the comic book series why Rorschach investigated Edward Blake’s murder? If I recall correctly, he didn’t know Blake was the Comedian until he found it out during the course of his investigation.… --- ## [One-won split in English accents/dialects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-won-split-in-english-accents-dialects/854759)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-won-split-in-english-accents-dialects/854759 "2020-05-31T19:02:13Z")
This Twitter post displays six maps of Great Britain (and portions of Ireland) showing the geographical distribution of six vowel splits/mergers. Five of them I’m familiar with (pour-poor, book-spook, spa-spar, put-but, … --- ## [Anyone ever feel like they're living in the past?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-feel-like-theyre-living-in-the-past/77459)
**Author:** [@Xavalisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xavalisis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-feel-like-theyre-living-in-the-past/77459 "2020-05-31T18:38:40Z")
I’m curious if anyone’s ever felt like this. For the past few weeks, my life has been miserable(I’ll spare you the details). Yet I keep remembering things that happened in the past, and occasionally I feel like I’m the p… --- ## [How does one wash broccoli?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-wash-broccoli/854518)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-wash-broccoli/854518 "2020-05-31T18:19:59Z")
The diligent Cafe Society reader has taken note, of course, of my thread this morning on the subject of cooking stuff in a slow cooker. As I write this, this a work in progress. This leads to a tangential matter: In a… --- ## [Twitter log in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-log-in/854797)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-log-in/854797 "2020-05-31T18:11:59Z")
I use Twitter on my iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. Last night, I logged out of Twitter on my iPhone, and later logged in again (web version). Today, I received a notification about a log-in from “unknown device” that happene… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad nature walk with the 4 Grand-wreks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-nature-walk-with-the-4-grand-wreks/852473)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-nature-walk-with-the-4-grand-wreks/852473 "2020-05-31T18:09:54Z")
Nice day. Sun’s shining. Bird’s singing -Mother’s screaming-:smack: I, in my longing for peace and quiet, gather dogs, rifle, bear spray and 4 kids for a nature walk. Questions, questions. They all want to know exa… --- ## [Why was the thread "40% of GOP thinks Gates implanting chips in people" closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-thread-40-of-gop-thinks-gates-implanting-chips-in-people-closed/854465)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-thread-40-of-gop-thinks-gates-implanting-chips-in-people-closed/854465 "2020-05-31T17:12:16Z")
Why was Bijou Drains’ P&E thread “40% of GOP thinks Bill Gates will use CV vaccine to implant computer chips in people” closed? (BTW, the actual headline says “more than 40%.”) I thought the thread was more interesting… --- ## [Introduce me to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduce-me-to-the-trans-siberian-orchestra/579841)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduce-me-to-the-trans-siberian-orchestra/579841 "2020-05-31T16:09:10Z")
People have been telling for a long time to check out the Trans-Siberian Orchestra based on some of the other bands I listen to (Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, etc). So I checked out the video for Wizards in Winter and a few … --- ## [Flat picking? Billy Strings!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-picking-billy-strings/854792)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-picking-billy-strings/854792 "2020-05-31T15:25:43Z")
I’ve recently discovered this kid. Wow, he’s hot. I’m not a huge fan of bluegrass but this is pretty damn good. It’s more of a contemporary bluegrass in mood and lyric. Both written by Billy. For you impati… --- ## [CNN coverage of Falcon9 was odd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-coverage-of-falcon9-was-odd/854758)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-coverage-of-falcon9-was-odd/854758 "2020-05-31T15:01:49Z")
I watched the Falcon 9 launch on CNN this afternoon. As the countdown was proceeding, much of the image was covered by their news crawl, but the rocket was clearly off the pad and flying! It was like they were playing re… --- ## [Baked Beans - but beans are still hard as a rock!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-beans-but-beans-are-still-hard-as-a-rock/854718)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-beans-but-beans-are-still-hard-as-a-rock/854718 "2020-05-31T15:00:26Z")
Hi All, so I’m going to a very small party tomorrow at a friend’s house that has a pool. We’re making burgers and brats and just general American sides and I promised I’d bring baked beans. I’ve decided to make these be… --- ## [How do I get rid of this unsent message in my iPhone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-unsent-message-in-my-iphone/854719)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-unsent-message-in-my-iphone/854719 "2020-05-31T14:12:19Z")
Years ago I tried to send a text message from my iPhone to a friend. The message wasn’t delivered because the friend had meanwhile changed her phone number, but my iPhone still tries (unsuccessfully) to send it, and some… --- ## [Antidepressants or Tolkien?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antidepressants-or-tolkien/854349)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antidepressants-or-tolkien/854349 "2020-05-31T13:58:42Z")
A fun thing: It’s a quiz asking whether the given word is an antidepressant or a character from Tolkien. Can be tricky! --- ## [Baba is You - A unique puzzle game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baba-is-you-a-unique-puzzle-game/837636)
**Author:** [@sohvan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sohvan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baba-is-you-a-unique-puzzle-game/837636 "2020-05-31T13:57:11Z")
I’ve been enjoying a puzzle game called Baba is You a lot lately. It involves interacting with objects and text to solve puzzles. When you make a logic sentence out of the text, it changes the rules of the game. For exam… --- ## [New SFWA Grand Master - Lois McMaster Bujold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sfwa-grand-master-lois-mcmaster-bujold/844603)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sfwa-grand-master-lois-mcmaster-bujold/844603 "2020-05-31T12:52:56Z")
"SFWA President Mary Robinette Kowall commented: Lois McMaster Bujold has had an undeniable influence on the field of science- fiction and fantasy. From the the Vorkosigan Saga, to the Chalion series and the Sharing K… --- ## [French grammar question : “en en remontant le cours de la rivière”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-grammar-question-en-en-remontant-le-cours-de-la-riviere/854689)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-grammar-question-en-en-remontant-le-cours-de-la-riviere/854689 "2020-05-31T12:18:45Z")
I’ve come across this construction several times in a series of boundary descriptions in French. At first I thought the double “en en” was a typo, but I’ve now seen it several times. Why the doubling of “en”? --- ## [Jumble: That Scrambled Word Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumble-that-scrambled-word-puzzle/854684)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumble-that-scrambled-word-puzzle/854684 "2020-05-31T11:41:00Z")
Jumble: That Scrambled Word Puzzle has been in my newspaper since forever, and I assume that most of you have seen it or something like it. That link takes to you to today’s game. The game always consists of two five-le… --- ## [Help me understand judge appointments by presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-judge-appointments-by-presidents/853954)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-judge-appointments-by-presidents/853954 "2020-05-31T11:28:03Z")
Guys, I need your help. I always come crawling back when I need your help. People have tried to explain this, I tried to look it up but I’m slow or thick or what the fuck ever, I’m struggling. This is my question: So… --- ## [Classically Trained Flutist Reacts and Comments on Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull Flute Playing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classically-trained-flutist-reacts-and-comments-on-ian-anderson-jethro-tull-flute-playing/854692)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classically-trained-flutist-reacts-and-comments-on-ian-anderson-jethro-tull-flute-playing/854692 "2020-05-31T11:22:27Z")
This is the kind of stuff I love on YouTube. This Finnish Flutist listens to and comments on Andersons technique. She is non-judgmental and her commentary is fascinating (at least to me, a non=musician). https://www.you… --- ## [Whitey on the Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-on-the-moon/854782)
**Author:** [@Manwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manwich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-on-the-moon/854782 "2020-05-31T11:19:27Z")
Space launch went well. Protests across your country. I can’t be the only one thinking of Gill. --- ## [Academy Awards Motion Picture of the Year, 2020-"so far"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academy-awards-motion-picture-of-the-year-2020-so-far/851037)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academy-awards-motion-picture-of-the-year-2020-so-far/851037 "2020-05-31T09:03:55Z")
“So far” because lets face it, with Hollywood productions closing shop everywhere, its questionable how many more new titles we might see the rest of the year. I know there’s probably a few movies “in the can” but out o… --- ## [The biggest difference between crossing two national borders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-difference-between-crossing-two-national-borders/854763)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-difference-between-crossing-two-national-borders/854763 "2020-05-31T04:41:40Z")
What’s the biggest difference you’ve noticed between national borders? Historical is fine, I remember reading a book about a massive shock from crossing from a sub-Saharan African country into apartheid era South Africa… --- ## [Favorite live albums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-live-albums/853929)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-live-albums/853929 "2020-05-31T03:41:19Z")
Some of my favorites, in no particular order… Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus I have never been a huge Feat fan, don’t own any of their studio albums, but holy crap if this isn’t one of the best live albums capturin… --- ## [Paid for something, but others get for free - legit grounds for grievance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-for-something-but-others-get-for-free-legit-grounds-for-grievance/853841)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-for-something-but-others-get-for-free-legit-grounds-for-grievance/853841 "2020-05-31T03:21:52Z")
Back when Elizabeth Warren was still a candidate in the running, one of her most-touted campaign platforms was a promise to forgive college student debt for millions of such debtors. This, naturally, led to a backlash w… --- ## [Has the term 'Karen' become racist and sexist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-term-karen-become-racist-and-sexist/848253)
**Author:** [@pakputeh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pakputeh)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-term-karen-become-racist-and-sexist/848253 "2020-05-31T02:55:13Z")
Originally, the appellation ‘Karen’ meant “demanding older White woman” in the context of customer service. After seeing the term used to describe certain older White female politicians, I started thinking that much of … --- ## [The Witcher, S1:E4, I'm Confused (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-s1-e4-im-confused-open-spoilers/845976)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-s1-e4-im-confused-open-spoilers/845976 "2020-05-31T02:46:09Z")
Been watching The Witcher on Netflix, just finished Episode 4. It bears noting that I have neither read the books nor played the video games (tried one, couldn’t get into it). So obviously there’s a lot of context that I… --- ## [called Mom today and we laughed together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/called-mom-today-and-we-laughed-together/854768)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/called-mom-today-and-we-laughed-together/854768 "2020-05-31T02:24:32Z")
Mom is going through some tough times. My Dad has been in a rehab center for a month, still not quite ready to come home. And in addition to the worry about that, she has had to deal with things that she never had to bef… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1851) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1853)