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**Author:** [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-booze/853797 "2020-05-26T17:13:07Z")
So, I enjoy an adult beverage on occasion. And since I am stuck at home due to the current situation, I generally enjoy a tipple in the evening while watching the tube. I am the only one in the house who drinks hard stu… --- ## [A somewhat fanciful question about analog computing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-somewhat-fanciful-question-about-analog-computing/853457)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-somewhat-fanciful-question-about-analog-computing/853457 "2020-05-26T17:04:14Z")
The root of my question is a video I watched today comparing some things between analog and electronic computers. My question is this; how large would an analog computer have to be to be comparable to a modern laptop. … --- ## [I've decided I'm going to take up smoking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-im-going-to-take-up-smoking/854343)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-im-going-to-take-up-smoking/854343 "2020-05-26T17:04:10Z")
Several years ago I promised myself that, when I a) graduated from my MA program and b) finally found a full-time teaching position I would buy myself a decent meat smoker. Well, I was hired as a full-time teacher last y… --- ## [Live Sport Returns Saturday 6:20 AM PDT (Bundesliga)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-sport-returns-saturday-6-20-am-pdt-bundesliga/853908)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-sport-returns-saturday-6-20-am-pdt-bundesliga/853908 "2020-05-26T16:53:51Z")
Dortmund v Shalke another edition of a Revierderby on FS 1. Leipzig v Freiburg on FS2. Nice to see life returning to normal under safe conditions. --- ## [Chinmask rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinmask-rant/854265)
**Author:** [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinmask-rant/854265 "2020-05-26T16:34:31Z")
It is driving me crazy that I am constantly seeing people walking outside with masks worn on their chins and necks. I want to take their mis-used masks and strangle them with them. I understand that masks are a pain to … --- ## [So what are they doing with all the chairs, or is this a business opportunity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-they-doing-with-all-the-chairs-or-is-this-a-business-opportunity/854416)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-they-doing-with-all-the-chairs-or-is-this-a-business-opportunity/854416 "2020-05-26T16:22:00Z")
2 different doctors offices in the last week and my dentist advised via email that patients will be told to wait in their cars, so no waiting room - no chairs. The doctors’ offices I visited had removed probably 2/3 of … --- ## [Mistrial tactic, would this really happen? (From Better Call Saul, possible minor spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistrial-tactic-would-this-really-happen-from-better-call-saul-possible-minor-spoiler/854378)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistrial-tactic-would-this-really-happen-from-better-call-saul-possible-minor-spoiler/854378 "2020-05-26T16:16:11Z")
In a criminal trial scene, Saul asks an eye witness to identify a robbery suspect (his client). After doing so, Saul reveals that his client is really in the back of the courtroom and the person next to him is a regular … --- ## [A Pit thread for monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pit-thread-for-monstro/854442)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pit-thread-for-monstro/854442 "2020-05-26T16:14:48Z")
From the “You Reap What You Sow” thread: OK then, say it. It’s definitely time to be courteous to others, and pull our little back-and-forth out of the other thread. But it would be tough for anyone to “disagree wi… --- ## [Some questions about Normal People (streaming series on Hulu)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-normal-people-streaming-series-on-hulu/854401)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-normal-people-streaming-series-on-hulu/854401 "2020-05-26T16:14:47Z")
I’m three episodes into this series set in Ireland. I confess that I tend to watch it with the captions on because the accents (what I perceive as accents) is very thick and I have trouble understanding them. They also… --- ## [Are TV preseners on split screen able to see the 'other half' while looking straight ahead ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tv-preseners-on-split-screen-able-to-see-the-other-half-while-looking-straight-ahead/854376)
**Author:** [@glaucon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glaucon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tv-preseners-on-split-screen-able-to-see-the-other-half-while-looking-straight-ahead/854376 "2020-05-26T16:00:11Z")
It’s common in TV new/current affairs to see the presenter talking to someone and the watcher gets to see both parties to the conversation on a split screen. I know TV presenters are able to look straight at the camera … --- ## [Share The Happy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-happy/841974)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-happy/841974 "2020-05-26T15:54:31Z")
No, not like that, that’s not the sort of happy I meant. You people are incorrigible! :wink: There is enough stress and negative energy in the world generally, and I’ve not been totally happy for a bit now, but coping.… --- ## [How do I find music that isn't even mentioned on the internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-music-that-isnt-even-mentioned-on-the-internet/854437)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-music-that-isnt-even-mentioned-on-the-internet/854437 "2020-05-26T15:35:32Z")
I recently watched Cape Blood 8: Revelations. Terrible film, but it has great music over the end credits. It’s credited as New Moon by the Lobotomommies. There is no mention of the Lobotomommies anywhere on the internet.… --- ## [Concert time keeper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-time-keeper/799657)
**Author:** [@Captain\_S\_itmagnet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_S_itmagnet)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-time-keeper/799657 "2020-05-26T15:24:32Z")
Good day all. Attended a concert by a famous rock band we all know and recognize. Off to one side of the stage, within sight of the performers and crew, but not in direct sight of the audience was a clock, like at a spo… --- ## [Did "World War I Veteran" baseball hats ever exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-world-war-i-veteran-baseball-hats-ever-exist/854471)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-world-war-i-veteran-baseball-hats-ever-exist/854471 "2020-05-26T14:53:27Z")
I guess another way of asking this question is “when did those Veteran baseball hats become common?” Most Americans are surely familiar with the various Veteran baseball hats. They’re typically black, with “World War II… --- ## [Assuming America survives this: Name permanent changes to American life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assuming-america-survives-this-name-permanent-changes-to-american-life/853112)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assuming-america-survives-this-name-permanent-changes-to-american-life/853112 "2020-05-26T11:39:12Z")
I am an optimist. But make no mistake, our country will emerge from this a lot different from when it entered this Shit Show: Lack of need for live fans at sporting events. I think the advent of NASCAR returning with … --- ## [Do you think Humphrey Bogart is attractive? If so, how and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-humphrey-bogart-is-attractive-if-so-how-and-why/854217)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-humphrey-bogart-is-attractive-if-so-how-and-why/854217 "2020-05-26T09:56:46Z")
I just finished reading The Maltese Falcon and watched a bit of the movie. I gather that Bogart was considered handsome in his day but I just don’t see it. But then plenty of people think Mick Jagger is (or was) hot so… --- ## [Is my nieces wedding scheduled for July going to be allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-nieces-wedding-scheduled-for-july-going-to-be-allowed/853962)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-nieces-wedding-scheduled-for-july-going-to-be-allowed/853962 "2020-05-26T08:14:48Z")
My niece has had her wedding planned for over a year. It’s supposed to be in a rural area outside Pittsburgh with about 100 people on the last weekend in July. Will that be allowed? --- ## [What is the thing on this military-grade phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-thing-on-this-military-grade-phone/854283)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-thing-on-this-military-grade-phone/854283 "2020-05-26T05:52:04Z")
The square hinged thing with all the cutouts. Some sort of device for attaching it to things? Antenna? --- ## [Help identify this bird? 2 note song.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-bird-2-note-song/854409)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-bird-2-note-song/854409 "2020-05-26T04:36:23Z")
South central Wisconsin. It’s 2 tone that sounds more like someone whistling than actual birdsong. Second tone is lower pitched than first. Obviously can’t replicate it here but hoping for suggestions to look up to ID it… --- ## [Can a witness statement be made public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-witness-statement-be-made-public/854454)
**Author:** [@prongo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/prongo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-witness-statement-be-made-public/854454 "2020-05-26T03:36:24Z")
In the US, can a witness statement for a court case that has been concluded be publicly posted? (Not seeking legal advice, just a general idea of the situation) So I came across a Facebook post where a friend’s witness … --- ## [Do we know for sure that allergies were under-diagnosed in the past ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-for-sure-that-allergies-were-under-diagnosed-in-the-past/854472)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-for-sure-that-allergies-were-under-diagnosed-in-the-past/854472 "2020-05-26T03:34:19Z")
Per my understanding, the cause for allergies is not fully understood. There was the cleanliness theory which has been debunked. Do we know for sure that there is real increased instances of allergies in the population … --- ## [Time to do away with tipped wage practices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-do-away-with-tipped-wage-practices/854211)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-do-away-with-tipped-wage-practices/854211 "2020-05-26T03:13:07Z")
Sitting here with COVID time on my hands contemplating essential workers. This of course includes restaurant workers making $2.13 (federal minimum) plus tips. Most states are higher and some have minimums that hourly +… --- ## [Are you getting antibody tested? Why or why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-getting-antibody-tested-why-or-why-not/853234)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Turk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dan_Turk)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-getting-antibody-tested-why-or-why-not/853234 "2020-05-26T00:55:33Z")
I’m going to the urgent care to get an antibody test tomorrow. Why? It’s free and I’m curious. Also, if I have any sort of resistance, I’ll sleep so much better. --- ## [US military policies when witnessing a human rights violation overseas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-military-policies-when-witnessing-a-human-rights-violation-overseas/854435)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-military-policies-when-witnessing-a-human-rights-violation-overseas/854435 "2020-05-26T00:15:12Z")
I’m writing a story. I’ve done as much Googling as possible, but I can’t find an answer to this particular question/scenario/thingy. My hope is to faithfully convey the experience of a veteran coping with PTSD after a si… --- ## [The Good Place Season 4 Epis 1-7: Not currently available](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-place-season-4-epis-1-7-not-currently-available/854456)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-place-season-4-epis-1-7-not-currently-available/854456 "2020-05-25T23:45:22Z")
I’ve looked, believe me. On all legal platforms-- these 7 episodes are just not available. On NBC.com it says “Not currently available”. If you want to watch episodes 8-13, you can. Please don’t tell me it is available o… --- ## [What would be the WORST things to buy right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-worst-things-to-buy-right-now/854172)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-worst-things-to-buy-right-now/854172 "2020-05-25T23:12:09Z")
As in, due to both the pandemic and the upcoming major financial downturn, I’m curious what purchases I should be holding off on. I’m talking stuff like real estate or cars obviously you don’t want to be spending a bunc… --- ## [Looking for new ideas for pork shoulder / pulled pork recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-ideas-for-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-recipes/853783)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-ideas-for-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-recipes/853783 "2020-05-25T22:58:31Z")
So my go-to with pork shoulder is to give it a dry rub, slow-smoke it for 12+ hours and serve with BBQ sauce, classic American BBQ style (sort of North Carolina style, to get specific- I like a thinner, vinegary sauce wi… --- ## [Give us your obscure secret organizations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-your-obscure-secret-organizations/854382)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-your-obscure-secret-organizations/854382 "2020-05-25T22:39:20Z")
I just found out about the Sons Of The Desert. According to Wiki, they are “an international fraternal organization devoted to the lives and films of comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.” And they wear cool looking… --- ## [Mr. Monk Shelters in Place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-monk-shelters-in-place/854412)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-monk-shelters-in-place/854412 "2020-05-25T21:13:18Z")
How is Adrian Monk dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic? Tony Shaloub dons the defective detectives clothes once more, with help from Natalie, Capt. Stottlemeyer, and Randy, at a social distance. Tony Sha… --- ## [Optical illusion question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-question/854365)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-question/854365 "2020-05-25T21:02:02Z")
Maybe optical illusion is the wrong word, optical effect? Today I’m sitting next to another car at a red light. It’s wheels were sort of like fan blades so that approximately half of what was beyond the wheel was visibl… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1859) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1861)