# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1876 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1877 --- ## [What is the "soul" or "heart" of a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-soul-or-heart-of-a-car/853644)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-soul-or-heart-of-a-car/853644 "2020-05-15T14:27:22Z")
I’ve been watching a lot of those car restoration tv series, and they are great shows. It got me thinking, what part of the car would you actually consider to be the heart or soul of the car? Some of these people want … --- ## [Toilet bolts weren't tightened up, so leakage stained new grout - remove stains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-bolts-werent-tightened-up-so-leakage-stained-new-grout-remove-stains/853837)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-bolts-werent-tightened-up-so-leakage-stained-new-grout-remove-stains/853837 "2020-05-15T14:25:25Z")
Long sad story, involving cat boarding, moving out of our house for 6 weeks, the worst AirBnB in the world, and finally a completely new $20k bathroom. Then I noticed something was off. Long short, the toilet bolts were… --- ## [What if SCOTUS sides with Trump ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-scotus-sides-with-trump/853628)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-scotus-sides-with-trump/853628 "2020-05-15T14:24:59Z")
Most of the opinion columns I have seen assume that the Supreme Court will rule that Trump bankers and accountants must comply with congressional and state court subpoenas. There is ample precedent for this view and I ho… --- ## [Ferrous vs -ferous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ferrous-vs-ferous/853604)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ferrous-vs-ferous/853604 "2020-05-15T13:41:14Z")
A substance is “ferrous” if it contains iron. Ferous is a suffix we use to mean “containing” or “bearing”; for example Carboniferous the era being named after the carbon bearing sediments laid at that time. Is there an… --- ## [Why graph like this this? WASHPO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-graph-like-this-this-washpo/853663)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-graph-like-this-this-washpo/853663 "2020-05-15T12:57:29Z")
Why would someone lay out a graph in this manner? (Time on y axis with most recent at bottom and numbers on x axis increasing to the right) Its just…wrong. --- ## [Alaska has an ice lottery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaska-has-an-ice-lottery/853789)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaska-has-an-ice-lottery/853789 "2020-05-15T12:24:57Z")
They don’t have a regular lottery but anyone can bet when the river ice breaks in the spring. This year it has passed but next year is available to bet. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/alaska-ice-lottery-nenana… --- ## [Pandemic shows us we need less sports not more. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-shows-us-we-need-less-sports-not-more-thoughts/853627)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-shows-us-we-need-less-sports-not-more-thoughts/853627 "2020-05-15T11:16:20Z")
Should America get a new sport? Invent a new sport, or do we need less sports in our lives? --- ## [Trump's found the cure to coronavirus! Stop testing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-found-the-cure-to-coronavirus-stop-testing/853833)
**Author:** [@MulderMuffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MulderMuffin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-found-the-cure-to-coronavirus-stop-testing/853833 "2020-05-15T08:49:53Z")
From a speech in Allentown, PA today: Trump There you go, apparently testing is responsible for people getting sick with the virus. I knew he’d figure it out eventually. I mean, he is a very stable genius with all the… --- ## [Is there any such surveillance tool as a lip reading camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-such-surveillance-tool-as-a-lip-reading-camera/853779)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-such-surveillance-tool-as-a-lip-reading-camera/853779 "2020-05-15T07:50:13Z")
Is there any such surveillance tool as a lip reading camera?If there is how surveillance is gathered from lip-reading and does masking impact that surveillance very much ? I look forward to your feedback --- ## [Do Men Spend More Money (Mother's Day) On Their Mothers, Or Their Wives Who Are Mothers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spend-more-money-mothers-day-on-their-mothers-or-their-wives-who-are-mothers/853284)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spend-more-money-mothers-day-on-their-mothers-or-their-wives-who-are-mothers/853284 "2020-05-15T07:30:41Z")
Pretty straightforward question: which woman in a married man’s life is he more likely to spend money on for Mother’s Day, his mother, or the mother of his children (viz, he wife)? My bet is on his wife. --- ## [\#NailedIt, Mothers Day Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nailedit-mothers-day-edition/853565)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nailedit-mothers-day-edition/853565 "2020-05-15T06:21:00Z")
I swear, even though it turned into an opportunity for some humorous fun at my own expense, I was making a completely sincere (and actually rather time-consuming) effort to wrap this as best as I could. A shittier resul… --- ## [Your last social function?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-last-social-function/853697)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-last-social-function/853697 "2020-05-15T06:04:09Z")
When and what was the last social function you attended (defined as an organized gathering of more than 10 people who don’t ordinarily reside together or near each other)? I attended a funeral(!) around March 17th. By … --- ## [cornflakes 2 either take the stick out of your ass or push it up further so it ends you existence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornflakes-2-either-take-the-stick-out-of-your-ass-or-push-it-up-further-so-it-ends-you-existence/853827)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornflakes-2-either-take-the-stick-out-of-your-ass-or-push-it-up-further-so-it-ends-you-existence/853827 "2020-05-15T04:55:26Z")
Now I try not to pit board members because I’m not anyone favorite poster and I’ve made several stupid posts my self over the years but this jackass just pissed me off Now I’ve ignored his other threads like : Why do … --- ## [What's wrong with people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-people/853830)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-people/853830 "2020-05-15T04:54:14Z")
This is a forum. I don’t know you, you don’t know me. Why do people here and in any forum (hundreds I’ve been on) always have to be so butt-hurt and sensitive that they have to turn a discussion into personal attacks… --- ## [Wild bird is trying to tell us something, but what? NEED ANSWER FAST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-bird-is-trying-to-tell-us-something-but-what-need-answer-fast/853732)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-bird-is-trying-to-tell-us-something-but-what-need-answer-fast/853732 "2020-05-15T04:23:59Z")
Northern Georgia. About 2 weeks ago we restocked our bird feeder in the backyard. Birds visit frequently. One particular bird goes, alternately, from our left side (deck) windows, and our breakfast area back door (mostl… --- ## [When cereals became healthier. By removing the word "sugar" from their name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-cereals-became-healthier-by-removing-the-word-sugar-from-their-name/853737)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-cereals-became-healthier-by-removing-the-word-sugar-from-their-name/853737 "2020-05-15T04:08:20Z")
IIRC this all happened back in the 1970’s or so. The nation’s breakfast cereal manufacturers decided that consumers wanted healthier products for their children’s breakfasts. And apparently they concluded the easiest w… --- ## [Why do people think or feel that you have to go through school and graduation? Skip all that!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-think-or-feel-that-you-have-to-go-through-school-and-graduation-skip-all-that/853529)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-think-or-feel-that-you-have-to-go-through-school-and-graduation-skip-all-that/853529 "2020-05-15T04:06:34Z")
Here’s the scenario: Let’s say you are a rich young man looking to start his life with a mate (a girl in this case) and you have all the money she would ever need in her life. You had all the means to take care of her … --- ## [movie id help, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-help-please/853630)
**Author:** [@flano1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flano1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-help-please/853630 "2020-05-15T03:23:34Z")
very little to go on. vague memory of a toucan intersecting with people and bringing them happiness. probably 60s. need help because wife is driving me crazy by insisting i know this movie! --- ## [What are you supposed to do if you find a gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-supposed-to-do-if-you-find-a-gun/766813)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-supposed-to-do-if-you-find-a-gun/766813 "2020-05-15T01:30:16Z")
Don’t worry, don’t need answers fast. I’m guessing it varies with state jurisdiction, but what are you supposed to do if while going about your business you see a pistol, rifle, shotgun or any other sort of firearm just… --- ## [Other than that, Mr. Trump, how did you like the play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-than-that-mr-trump-how-did-you-like-the-play/853185)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-than-that-mr-trump-how-did-you-like-the-play/853185 "2020-05-15T00:57:03Z")
Trump has recently compared himself to Lincoln a couple of times recently. Then, a day or so ago he said, “They always said nobody got treated worse than Lincoln. I believe I am treated worse.” This was in response to a… --- ## [What breed does this dog look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-breed-does-this-dog-look-like/853760)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-breed-does-this-dog-look-like/853760 "2020-05-15T00:31:46Z")
My wife fell in love with this dog’s photo and description. Looks a bit like a fighting dog, a pit bull maybe? He’s a cute boy, but as dog novices I don’t think we’re equipped to take in a pit. --- ## [So I bought a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-bought-a-mr-clean-magic-eraser-now-what/853748)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-bought-a-mr-clean-magic-eraser-now-what/853748 "2020-05-15T00:29:30Z")
What kinds of surfaces do I use it on? What surfaces should I avoid? Should I use a cleaner with it like Mr. Clean or Windex? --- ## [Stop sending me e-mails!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-sending-me-e-mails/853775)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-sending-me-e-mails/853775 "2020-05-14T22:50:42Z")
At this time, every business I’ve ever done business with, or organization I belong to, is flooding my inbox with e-mails. I’m getting daily e-mails from Air Canada, an organization I belong to based in Toronto, my bank… --- ## [Stupid highway signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-highway-signs/853287)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-highway-signs/853287 "2020-05-14T22:33:01Z")
The following applies to I-75, a road I have traveled all too often in the past year. On some of the entrance ramps, there are signs listing various vehicles and items which are prohibited on the interstate. One of thes… --- ## [What's the smallest amount of bread I can bake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-amount-of-bread-i-can-bake/853652)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-amount-of-bread-i-can-bake/853652 "2020-05-14T22:31:53Z")
I don’t bake much or very often, mostly because if I did I would bake all the time, eat all the things, and be even…well, doughier than I am now. I don’t buy bread very often because it is just two of us in the house, an… --- ## [TV couplings: He/she is so wrong for you!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-couplings-he-she-is-so-wrong-for-you/845806)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-couplings-he-she-is-so-wrong-for-you/845806 "2020-05-14T21:48:57Z")
I’ll start: Worf was so wrong for Dax on DS9. --- ## [Quartino Blues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quartino-blues/853806)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quartino-blues/853806 "2020-05-14T21:46:17Z")
As I sit here isolated from Nature and fresh air, the critters outside are enjoying a spring-berserk break feasting upon plants not meant for them. I am kind of pissed, but not really. They need their daily grub and my c… --- ## [Why do Republicans want to end the corona virus restrictions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-republicans-want-to-end-the-corona-virus-restrictions/852128)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-republicans-want-to-end-the-corona-virus-restrictions/852128 "2020-05-14T20:33:19Z")
The decision whether or not to have a lockdown should be a simple (or maybe not so simple) cost/benefit analysis; what are the factors that are leading Republicans to end lockdowns and stop social distancing? Help me un… --- ## [NSA Emails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-emails/853679)
**Author:** [@Sdowiat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sdowiat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-emails/853679 "2020-05-14T20:27:08Z")
Two part question: Is the NSA still collecting everyone’s emails? Would it save the country money if we encouraged everyone to just copy the NSA on their emails so that they get an unencrypted copy and don’t have to g… --- ## [Home warranty - yes/no, bad experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-warranty-yes-no-bad-experiences/852691)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-warranty-yes-no-bad-experiences/852691 "2020-05-14T19:53:48Z")
I’m closing on a home shortly and am considering whether a warranty is worth it or as I’ve heard mixed experiences. I understand that it’s one of those things where the people who have home issues vs. those with zero wil… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1875) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1877)