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**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-mars-of-frostpunk-need-answer-fast/853603 "2020-05-19T13:07:51Z")
Ready for another survival/strategy game…which should I play? I own Surviving Mars but Frostpunk is on sale on GOG. --- ## [What is Pit-worthy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pit-worthy/506233)
**Author:** [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pit-worthy/506233 "2017-07-24T20:12:25Z")
First a couple of preliminaries: Q. What is this thread about? A. I want to start a dialogue about what sorts of threads belong in the Pit. I’ve got my own ideas, but I just work here. I’d like to get a feel for the op… --- ## [In prison, do all the tensions from different street gangs fall apart since prison fights are racial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-prison-do-all-the-tensions-from-different-street-gangs-fall-apart-since-prison-fights-are-racial/854075)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-prison-do-all-the-tensions-from-different-street-gangs-fall-apart-since-prison-fights-are-racial/854075 "2020-05-19T11:26:18Z")
Here is my understanding. on the street there are a lot of black gangs who are at war with each other. At least in LA, various crip sets are at war with each other, and the crips are against the bloods, etc. Among whit… --- ## [Currency traders, I could use some advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/currency-traders-i-could-use-some-advice/775303)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/currency-traders-i-could-use-some-advice/775303 "2020-05-19T11:09:29Z")
I recently sold my motorcycle. I now have 84,000 Mexican pesos. That equates to about seven years of my current rent. So, I don’t need it immediately. My question is, would I be better off trading the pesos for US do… --- ## [Are options positions numerous to the extent that options strategies are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-options-positions-numerous-to-the-extent-that-options-strategies-are/678122)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-options-positions-numerous-to-the-extent-that-options-strategies-are/678122 "2014-01-08T05:15:07Z")
Are options positions numerous to the extent that options strategies are? Online and in textbooks I usually see anywhere from four to eight. But I’m pretty sure there are many many more. I look forward to your feedback … --- ## [Ladies, how long can you go without wearing socks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-long-can-you-go-without-wearing-socks/854020)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-long-can-you-go-without-wearing-socks/854020 "2020-05-19T07:09:07Z")
This might seem like some creepy fetish question, but it’s really about logistics. I was folding laundry the other night, and I had this giant pile of socks when I was done folding. My wife had only two pairs. From my p… --- ## [Should Taiwan be allowed back as an observer in the WHA this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-taiwan-be-allowed-back-as-an-observer-in-the-wha-this-year/853801)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-taiwan-be-allowed-back-as-an-observer-in-the-wha-this-year/853801 "2020-05-19T07:00:12Z")
Fairly simple and straight forward question. Apologies if it’s already been debated. I haven’t been keeping up with this board for a while, and didn’t see one. Anyway, several countries have put forward the contention… --- ## [How long did it take scientific theorems/laws to catch on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-scientific-theorems-laws-to-catch-on/853434)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-scientific-theorems-laws-to-catch-on/853434 "2020-05-19T05:40:43Z")
Ironclad laws and theorems such as: Newton’s laws of “for every action there is an equal and opposite action” or “energy can be neither created nor destroyed,” or the Pythagorean Theorem, or e=mc^2. Did the scientific … --- ## [Advice for first-time fiction writer seeking editor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-first-time-fiction-writer-seeking-editor/853967)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-first-time-fiction-writer-seeking-editor/853967 "2020-05-19T05:28:21Z")
No, not advice for me - I’d love to be a “first-time fiction writer” but have yet to demonstrate the discipline for that to happen. IRL I’m a technical editor, not a fiction editor, but “editor” is all that sticks in mo… --- ## [Habeus Corpus VS In Absentia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/habeus-corpus-vs-in-absentia/854018)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/habeus-corpus-vs-in-absentia/854018 "2020-05-19T05:25:29Z")
Can anyone explain in simple terms the difference? On the surface HC seems to dictate a person needs to be in court for criminal proceedings, while IA allows for conviction without the person being involved at all. Thank… --- ## [Shouldn't vaccine science be treated like top-secret intelligence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-vaccine-science-be-treated-like-top-secret-intelligence/853828)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-vaccine-science-be-treated-like-top-secret-intelligence/853828 "2020-05-19T05:13:31Z")
Hi Shouldn’t vaccine science be treated like top-secret intelligence? With countries competing to outdo each other/hacking each other to bring out the first viable Covid-19 vaccine,. why is vaccine info not released mo… --- ## [What's the lowest value main currency today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-lowest-value-main-currency-today/818383)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-lowest-value-main-currency-today/818383 "2020-05-19T05:05:42Z")
1 USD is worth approx 45000 Iranian rial. Is there a currently tradeable currency where 1 of its main denomination, (ie no subdivisions) is worth less than 1 rial? --- ## [How accurate do like your wristwatch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-do-like-your-wristwatch/852955)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-do-like-your-wristwatch/852955 "2020-05-19T04:51:04Z")
Inspired by the Opinions on Rolex watches thread, how accurate do you like to keep your watch? Back in the 1970s I had a cheap Russian made Sekonda which would be off by a minute or so every few days, which was fine wit… --- ## [Anybody try NIDO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-try-nido/854060)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-try-nido/854060 "2020-05-19T04:36:07Z")
The powdered whole milk, not the toddler “formula.” As I’ve detailed in other threads, I’ve got a bread machine and 50 pounds of bread flour. And the whole family is delighted! Many bread recipes call for a couple of ta… --- ## [Mt. St. Helens 40 years ago today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mt-st-helens-40-years-ago-today/854061)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mt-st-helens-40-years-ago-today/854061 "2020-05-19T04:05:01Z")
Forty years. I have fond memories of that area – I mean, before it blew up. Anyone else? --- ## [What is the neutral/non-negative proper term for the "mousy" hair color?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-neutral-non-negative-proper-term-for-the-mousy-hair-color/841559)
**Author:** [@The\_Maple\_Leaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Maple_Leaf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-neutral-non-negative-proper-term-for-the-mousy-hair-color/841559 "2020-05-19T03:24:36Z")
Hair that is somewhere in the dark-ashy-blond to ashy-brown range is normally described as “mousy”. I could be wrong, but I have gotten the impression that this word carries negative connotations, I.E. that it implies th… --- ## [Which is worse: climate change deniers or anti-vaxxers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-climate-change-deniers-or-anti-vaxxers/854066)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-climate-change-deniers-or-anti-vaxxers/854066 "2020-05-19T02:45:56Z")
Dunno what to put here for “message”… --- ## [Would you ever want to work in a sports franchise's front office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-want-to-work-in-a-sports-franchises-front-office/853596)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-want-to-work-in-a-sports-franchises-front-office/853596 "2020-05-19T01:55:12Z")
Would you ever want to work for Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban, James Dolan, Jeannie Buss? In the front office? As a scout? As a general managing partner? Sitting in meetings with the owners? --- ## [British court procedure question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-court-procedure-question/853899)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-court-procedure-question/853899 "2020-05-19T01:42:45Z")
This comes from something that was on Broadchurch season 2 so if you don’t want spoilers stop right now. During a murder trial the detective that heard the confession of the defendant is on the stand. He gives his testi… --- ## [Moving overseas, keeping house in US. Tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-overseas-keeping-house-in-us-tips/853972)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-overseas-keeping-house-in-us-tips/853972 "2020-05-19T01:07:12Z")
Whenever things get themselves to a “new normal,” we are moving to India for a few years. My wife has taken a global role at her firm, which will be based in Bangalore for a few years. We will reside most of the year in … --- ## [Counting forum posting numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-forum-posting-numbers/853955)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-forum-posting-numbers/853955 "2020-05-19T01:02:16Z")
Specifically, I was wondering if the number of posts in the Quarantine Zone was flattening :slight\_smile: But I couldn’t figure out a way to make the search function show anything like that – posts this week, posts sinc… --- ## [Making pickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-pickles/848366)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-pickles/848366 "2020-05-19T00:34:08Z")
Hi - I want to try my hand at making some pickles, which looks easy enough. However, a bunch of the recipes I find have sugar in them. And I hate bread and butter sweet pickles. I’d like to make some regular dill & garl… --- ## [Tired of Republicans.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-republicans/853810)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-republicans/853810 "2020-05-19T00:18:45Z")
Every time the Republicans are in power, they run the country into the ground, and every single time, the Democrats have to clean it up. It’s like a bunch of little kids trash the house, and the parents have to clean up … --- ## [Attention, Hoarders!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-hoarders/853612)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-hoarders/853612 "2020-05-19T00:03:36Z")
Just heard on the news that Clorox wipes are supposed to be back in stores “this summer.” (whatever that means) I’m gonna look in the garage and see where we can stash a case of those things! ~VOW --- ## [after decades, I have the perfect litter box solution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-decades-i-have-the-perfect-litter-box-solution/853951)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-decades-i-have-the-perfect-litter-box-solution/853951 "2020-05-18T23:46:22Z")
I’ve tried a number of boxes/litter over the years. I tried a couple of the self-cleaning ones but they always got clogged. The best I had found until now was the Omega Paw rollover box, but even with that sometimes the … --- ## [A washed car runs better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-washed-car-runs-better/853560)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-washed-car-runs-better/853560 "2020-05-18T23:38:41Z")
What the psychology behind that? I replaced the oxygen sensor in my wife’s car that was throwing a “check engine” light. I drove it to test it after I replaced the sensor and it drives pretty much as well as it always … --- ## [Louis CK just released a surprise web series (Horace and Pete)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louis-ck-just-released-a-surprise-web-series-horace-and-pete/744750)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louis-ck-just-released-a-surprise-web-series-horace-and-pete/744750 "2020-05-18T23:03:10Z")
There is not even an IMDB page for the series. You can get the first episode here, for $5. I found out about this when I received this email: The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Alan Alda, Edie Falco, Jessica Lange, Stev… --- ## [Has anyone looked into the Vitamin D claims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-looked-into-the-vitamin-d-claims/853882)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-looked-into-the-vitamin-d-claims/853882 "2020-05-18T22:29:59Z")
The title is pretty much the thread. Should I run out and buy a bunch of vitamins?:smiley: Or are some slightly overzealous researchers misapplying some interesting research too the current issues. --- ## [I just learned how to Life-hack Doordash!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-learned-how-to-life-hack-doordash/797429)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-learned-how-to-life-hack-doordash/797429 "2020-05-18T21:57:00Z")
Okay, life-hack is a stupid term, and I generally support a short prison term for using it, but I couldn’t think of a suitable alternative on short notice. This is a PSA for people who find that their favorite restaurant… --- ## [The Thing (John Carpenter) appreciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-john-carpenter-appreciation/853486)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-john-carpenter-appreciation/853486 "2020-05-18T21:38:22Z")
If you like Carpenter’s The Thing, you might enjoy this. It was mentioned in the SDMB several years ago, which is how I learned about it. I’m posting because I just re-read it last night and had forgotten how good it i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1869) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1871)