# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=188 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 189 --- ## [Will Russia and the US fight on the same side in the next World War?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-russia-and-the-us-fight-on-the-same-side-in-the-next-world-war/1025394)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-russia-and-the-us-fight-on-the-same-side-in-the-next-world-war/1025394 "2025-12-06T16:07:40Z")
I have no idea if this is the correct forum for this. Obviously, please move if necessary. I’ve been thinking about this for weeks and have felt some trepidation about starting a thread, as if I might talk it into reali… --- ## [Betweenle, anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betweenle-anyone/1025450)
**Author:** [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betweenle-anyone/1025450 "2025-12-06T16:02:31Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has tried this game. It’s similar to Wordle in that you need to solve for an unknown five letter word, but instead of being given letters that you guessed correctly, you are guided as to whether t… --- ## [In practical terms, "refusing to obey illegal orders" as it might play out in the real world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-practical-terms-refusing-to-obey-illegal-orders-as-it-might-play-out-in-the-real-world/1025290)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-practical-terms-refusing-to-obey-illegal-orders-as-it-might-play-out-in-the-real-world/1025290 "2025-12-06T10:42:52Z")
This event has been covered in lots of places, including elsewhere on this board, so I’ll just quote Krugman’s statement in his Substack today: On one side, the Trump administration is sinking small boats that it claim… --- ## [In praise of "stomp clap hey" music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-stomp-clap-hey-music/1025392)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-stomp-clap-hey-music/1025392 "2025-12-06T09:29:28Z")
We’re getting to the point in the nostalgia cycle where people are starting to memorialize the early 2010s. In the past few days, I’ve started seeing the term “stomp clap hey” used to refer to the kind of acoustic folk-p… --- ## [Has Affirmative Action become a liability for the Left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-affirmative-action-become-a-liability-for-the-left/1025434)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-affirmative-action-become-a-liability-for-the-left/1025434 "2025-12-06T08:49:27Z")
Judicially I think it’s dead for the time being, rather I was curious if you believe this plank in The Democratic Party is still a viable tool to win votes? The AI had this to say when I asked it this question: Contin… --- ## [Clue online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clue-online/1025444)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clue-online/1025444 "2025-12-06T08:05:19Z")
I recently got a vintage 1990s Clue game. (My wife says not to call things from the ‘90s ‘vintage’.) Clue is a game for a minimum of three players, I don’t think my wife is interested in playing it, and I haven’t playe… --- ## [How sensitive to disruption / efficient are modern airliner wings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-sensitive-to-disruption-efficient-are-modern-airliner-wings/1025398)
**Author:** [@DETXL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DETXL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-sensitive-to-disruption-efficient-are-modern-airliner-wings/1025398 "2025-12-05T22:10:49Z")
I had a pre-dawn flight on an Airbus today, and found staring at the top of the wing, and the hoist points you can see here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Airbus\_A319\_left\_wing\_during\_the\_land… --- ## [The desert island problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-desert-island-problem/1023370)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-desert-island-problem/1023370 "2025-12-05T21:09:28Z")
Scenario: You are going to be shipped to a desert island for five years. Plenty of food and drink, but you only get to bring one book, one CD or record, and one movie (maximum length three hours). The operative word h… --- ## [Do YouTube chefs use too much salt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-youtube-chefs-use-too-much-salt/1025377)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-youtube-chefs-use-too-much-salt/1025377 "2025-12-05T20:52:14Z")
Billy Parisi in particular says to use a crazy amount of salt (to my mind) on almost every dish he prepares. I was told by my doctor to cut back on my sodium intake, (strange, because I don’t use a lot of salt so I becam… --- ## [Laser Range Finder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-range-finder/1025382)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-range-finder/1025382 "2025-12-05T20:16:51Z")
I’ve seen these used by golfers and at shooting ranges. The terminal end of the laser is always a hard object. I want to measure the distance from the deck of a ship to the water. Obviously there’s a difference between … --- ## [YouTubers who do free stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtubers-who-do-free-stuff/1025409)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtubers-who-do-free-stuff/1025409 "2025-12-05T20:06:02Z")
I have been watching many videos of YouTubers who appear to perform free services for customers they don’t know (at least at first), like Midlife Stockman, Rodan Brothers. Such work can include installing entire new roo… --- ## [Black coffee and dark chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-coffee-and-dark-chocolate/1025053)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-coffee-and-dark-chocolate/1025053 "2025-12-05T20:04:39Z")
Word is that black coffee and dark chocolate are good for your health while milk chocolate and coffee with cream lack those benefits. So here I am eating dark chocolate and drinking black coffee. What if next I drink a … --- ## [Atheism vs. Toys for Tots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheism-vs-toys-for-tots/126951)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheism-vs-toys-for-tots/126951 "2025-12-05T19:54:14Z")
Howdy all, I’ve got a situation at work I’d like to get some humbles opinions on… Our very large company (10k+ employees) has a dress code that doesn’t allow blue jeans any day. Yet, we are allowed to do fund raising a… --- ## [European trip location advice sought - during Easter and herding cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-trip-location-advice-sought-during-easter-and-herding-cats/1025214)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-trip-location-advice-sought-during-easter-and-herding-cats/1025214 "2025-12-05T19:43:37Z")
I’m trying to plan a trip to Europe next spring for a group of 5 adults and it’s quickly devolved into a herding cats situation. We’re struggling on picking a location, so I would love to get some ideas. Ages are 40s-mi… --- ## [Forget about the War Plan leaks - why the hell is the US Bombing Yemen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-about-the-war-plan-leaks-why-the-hell-is-the-us-bombing-yemen/1016086)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-about-the-war-plan-leaks-why-the-hell-is-the-us-bombing-yemen/1016086 "2025-12-05T18:39:16Z")
In all the talk about The Atlantic’s Goldberg being given access to Pete Hegseth’s little internet soiree discussing the bombing of Yemen, no one has told us why we’re doing this. You’d think that would be an important p… --- ## [Recommended legal news websites for non-lawyers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommended-legal-news-websites-for-non-lawyers/1025278)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommended-legal-news-websites-for-non-lawyers/1025278 "2025-12-05T18:14:11Z")
SD legal eagles: what are good websites for legal news, covering especially defense of democracy in the US? IANAL: please review these websites: The Volokh Conspiracy: “Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Oft… --- ## [Crickets\> Beatles\>Byrds\>Animals\> Monkees\> Eagles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crickets-beatles-byrds-animals-monkees-eagles/1025376)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crickets-beatles-byrds-animals-monkees-eagles/1025376 "2025-12-05T17:48:41Z")
I think the Crickets started the whole trend of naming your band after a (misspelled?) creature of some sort, but the trend seems to have caught fire after the Beatles made it big. Can you think of an earlier instance th… --- ## [The '25 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-25-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/1025251)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-25-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/1025251 "2025-12-05T16:14:18Z")
It’s that time again, when Americans whine about a soulless, overpriced, glitzy corporate spectacle while watching every second of it! :grin: (I wasn’t in a good state Thursday…too many aches, too many frustrations…which… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - November 2025 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2025-edition/1024462)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2025-edition/1024462 "2025-12-05T15:30:59Z")
As my four year old once famously said \*HAPP HOWWEEN! GIMMIE CHEEZ!” (Said 4 year old is almost 30 now, but still enjoys cheese especially the queso version of it.) Final quarter of 2025 is upon us, up North the nights … --- ## [Identify this song and composer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-song-and-composer/1025427)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-song-and-composer/1025427 "2025-12-05T14:00:57Z")
Seems like a long shot, but I’ve seen the dope come through on this sort of thing multiple times. There’s a very well-known piece of music you hear on tv and movies that’s instant code for “ostentatious refinement”. It’… --- ## [Legendary Memphis guitarist Steve Cropper dead at 84](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legendary-memphis-guitarist-steve-cropper-dead-at-84/1025387)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legendary-memphis-guitarist-steve-cropper-dead-at-84/1025387 "2025-12-05T12:47:39Z")
You couldn’t grow up in Memphis without knowing who Steve was and being aware of his many, many accomplishments. And he was a really nice guy to boot. RIP Booker T. & The MG’s - Green Onions (Official Audio) --- ## [Texas 2025 redistricting standoff -- what is endgame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-2025-redistricting-standoff-what-is-endgame/1021745)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-2025-redistricting-standoff-what-is-endgame/1021745 "2025-12-05T12:31:09Z")
I’m surprised there isn’t a thread on tis (if there is, I couldn’t find it) Summary: Texas’ R dominated legislature wants to redistrict to add 5 more R US congresscritters in the 2026 midterms. Some (most?) Democratic l… --- ## [Bill in Congress to be introduced making porch piracy from private companies a federal crime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-in-congress-to-be-introduced-making-porch-piracy-from-private-companies-a-federal-crime/1025416)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-in-congress-to-be-introduced-making-porch-piracy-from-private-companies-a-federal-crime/1025416 "2025-12-05T12:09:03Z")
A Democratic representative from New Jersey is planning to introduce legislation that will make porch piracy from private shipping companies like UPS and FedEx a federal crime. Currently, it’s only a federal crime if … --- ## [Got my COVID shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-covid-shot/1023231)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-covid-shot/1023231 "2025-12-05T11:42:54Z")
Was no big deal last year, but now it’s a challenge. My local grocery (Hannafords; I’m in NY) had them, so I went while it was still possible. I called in advance; their pharmacy phone had a recorded message they had it.… --- ## [For U.S. citizens with dual citizenship, a question of forced choice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-u-s-citizens-with-dual-citizenship-a-question-of-forced-choice/1025370)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-u-s-citizens-with-dual-citizenship-a-question-of-forced-choice/1025370 "2025-12-05T11:30:07Z")
Republican Files Bill to Eliminate Dual Citizenship, Force Renunciations | Truthout “Under the bill, anyone who acquires foreign citizenship would be forced to relinquish their U.S. citizenship, and any who already hold… --- ## [Stupid Facebook question: Commenting with an animated .gif](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-facebook-question-commenting-with-an-animated-gif/1025406)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-facebook-question-commenting-with-an-animated-gif/1025406 "2025-12-05T09:03:47Z")
I know this is a dumb question, but how do I put an animated .gif into a comment, that is not one of the ones you can choose from the small library with the .gif button? I tried to post this in a comment: Since the a… --- ## [Customs abroad the US should adapt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customs-abroad-the-us-should-adapt/1025374)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customs-abroad-the-us-should-adapt/1025374 "2025-12-05T04:11:54Z")
See this fun (and maybe not totally correct?) article about Common Customs Abroad That They Want The US To Adopt. Please pick ONE (but if you want to pick a couple, that’s no big deal) and please NOT UHC, we have done t… --- ## [Tickled documentary on HBO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickled-documentary-on-hbo/781066)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickled-documentary-on-hbo/781066 "2025-12-05T03:15:08Z")
Anybody else watch the 2016 documentary that is currently airing on HBO? Synopsis on Wikipedia: Tickled - Wikipedia I won’t reveal any spoilers but basically it’s about two Kiwi documentarians that become fascinated ab… --- ## [With or Without Dual Citizenship, What Would You Choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-or-without-dual-citizenship-what-would-you-choose/1025414)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-or-without-dual-citizenship-what-would-you-choose/1025414 "2025-12-05T01:59:24Z")
I thought I’d add a poll that covers the OP and allows other people to weigh in. If mods would rather it be restricted per the terms of the OP, I can still edit! (Or you can, I don’t mind.) poll --- ## [An extinct fish is being reintroduced into Lake Erie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-extinct-fish-is-being-reintroduced-into-lake-erie/1025408)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-extinct-fish-is-being-reintroduced-into-lake-erie/1025408 "2025-12-04T23:40:01Z")
Those sturgeon fingerlings are pretty cute! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=187) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=189)