# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1888 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1889 --- ## [Is there a Netflix for documentaries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-netflix-for-documentaries/852887)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-netflix-for-documentaries/852887 "2020-05-07T17:23:37Z")
Is there something similar to Netflix for documentaries? I am looking for wildlife, astronomy, science and technology, and crime documentaries. I do not mind paying a subscription fee. I know Discovery, NatGeo and BBC pr… --- ## [Is it possible to stain pine evenly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-stain-pine-evenly/853294)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-stain-pine-evenly/853294 "2020-05-07T17:09:19Z")
I’ve made several attempts to stain the new basement steps make out of standard construction lumber. It seems part of the wood refuses to take stain even after two coats, so I have bare spots of wood mixed in with proper… --- ## [Least expensive/invasive way to get a water spigot in my front yard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-expensive-invasive-way-to-get-a-water-spigot-in-my-front-yard/853273)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-expensive-invasive-way-to-get-a-water-spigot-in-my-front-yard/853273 "2020-05-07T17:02:21Z")
I have 2 attached to the house in the back yard. I have none in the front yard. I want one in the front yard. I’m thinking of putting a Y adapter one on of them and running a hose around the house, hiding it as much as… --- ## [Suppose someone pleads guilty to a crime for acts which are later declared legal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-someone-pleads-guilty-to-a-crime-for-acts-which-are-later-declared-legal/853332)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-someone-pleads-guilty-to-a-crime-for-acts-which-are-later-declared-legal/853332 "2020-05-07T16:51:38Z")
There are frequently open questions as to whether certain actions are or are not illegal, as in: whether they fit the language and meaning of some criminal statute. What I’m wondering is what happens to someone who plead… --- ## [Putting the “F” word in a thread title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-f-word-in-a-thread-title/853108)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-f-word-in-a-thread-title/853108 "2020-05-07T16:51:32Z")
In a current thread in GQ, someone says: (They wrote “F\*ck”) I’ve been here a while and I don’t remember a “board preference” against just writing out “fuck”. I have no need or desire to do so but I’m curious, is the… --- ## [COVID Haikus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-haikus/853101)
**Author:** [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-haikus/853101 "2020-05-07T16:20:36Z")
I can’t think of a more creative site to have one. How come we don’t have a thread like this already?? Bring ‘em on, Dopers. Any kind. Here’s mine: Yes I washed my hands Have not found toilet paper Washing hands agai… --- ## [Things that seem like a good deal, but maybe really aren't? COVID edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-seem-like-a-good-deal-but-maybe-really-arent-covid-edition/853190)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-seem-like-a-good-deal-but-maybe-really-arent-covid-edition/853190 "2020-05-07T16:05:56Z")
I got a text message from Verizon the other day. They are throwing a free 15 GB of data our way for the month of May, I assume to help us out “in these uncertain times.” Unfortunately, I rarely go anywhere because of th… --- ## [effects of network delays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-of-network-delays/853267)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-of-network-delays/853267 "2020-05-07T15:47:36Z")
I recently watched a TV show (The Voice-a good show) where the theme of the show is to have new singers try out for a singing contract. Due to the quarantine, everyone is staying home. Including each member of the orches… --- ## [what should the Biden bumper sticker/ T-shirt be? Satiric post, not serious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-biden-bumper-sticker-t-shirt-be-satiric-post-not-serious/851599)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-biden-bumper-sticker-t-shirt-be-satiric-post-not-serious/851599 "2020-05-07T15:41:12Z")
Biden. He’s not Trump Biden. My 7th choice. Vote Blue! Biden. Centrist Democrat who will do nothing for the average person but who is better than the Orange One Who Shall Not Be Named. OK, the last one doesn’t fit on … --- ## [discovered named “oil” painting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovered-named-oil-painting/853178)
**Author:** [@jonpluc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jonpluc)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovered-named-oil-painting/853178 "2020-05-07T15:08:42Z")
I came into possession of an old family painting by a named artist called Maurice Utrillo. I did some research on the painting and if its real its worth $30,000 minus condition issues. However i discovered that prints of… --- ## [Pence refuses to wear face mask while visiting Mayo Clinic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pence-refuses-to-wear-face-mask-while-visiting-mayo-clinic/852844)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pence-refuses-to-wear-face-mask-while-visiting-mayo-clinic/852844 "2020-05-07T14:27:10Z")
Vice-President Mike Pence refused to wear a face mask while visiting the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/495107-pence-defends-not-wearing-face-mask-during-mayo-clinic-visit Well, th… --- ## [Adventures of the Bread Machine, Vol. 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-of-the-bread-machine-vol-2/853329)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-of-the-bread-machine-vol-2/853329 "2020-05-07T14:18:12Z")
Using the “dough” setting on my bread macine, I made English muffins yesterday For my first ever batch, they turned out pretty good. I didn’t use ring molds, so they aren’t perfectly round. I shaped the dough and placed… --- ## [What's an easy job for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-easy-job-for-you/852767)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-easy-job-for-you/852767 "2020-05-07T14:13:09Z")
Here’s the deal - you’ve decided that you’re tired of the rat race, or retirement, or the boredom if idle wealth. You want a job, but it can’t be too much like work. There is an available position doing what you conside… --- ## [I discovered I have number form synesthesia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-discovered-i-have-number-form-synesthesia/853128)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-discovered-i-have-number-form-synesthesia/853128 "2020-05-07T13:46:38Z")
I realized that the way I look at numbers is a form of synesthesia. Someone here on the SDMB suggested it a few years ago, but I just started looking into it. I always thought synesthesia a fascinating concept and tho… --- ## [What's the Difference Between an Exorcism and a Prayer of Exorcism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-an-exorcism-and-a-prayer-of-exorcism/853054)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-an-exorcism-and-a-prayer-of-exorcism/853054 "2020-05-07T13:29:58Z")
First some background on how I came across this question. About 30 years ago, when I was just out of HS, I was interested in religious materials. I guess I can tell you, I was only a semi-practicing R. Catholic, even at … --- ## [Health insurance and risky behavior in COVID era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-and-risky-behavior-in-covid-era/853270)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-and-risky-behavior-in-covid-era/853270 "2020-05-07T13:23:28Z")
I’m intending this as more of a GQ-ish question, but put it here because it relates to COVID. I have heard that some insurance policies have clauses that certain types of risky behavior may negate the benefits. For exam… --- ## [Probability Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question/853200)
**Author:** [@Can\_Handle\_the\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Can_Handle_the_Truth)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question/853200 "2020-05-07T12:47:55Z")
If something happens once every 100 years on average (i.e. a 100-year storm), what is the probability of it happening in the next 20 years? --- ## [Is my internet speed as crappy as I think it is? Please test yours and check in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-internet-speed-as-crappy-as-i-think-it-is-please-test-yours-and-check-in/787974)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-internet-speed-as-crappy-as-i-think-it-is-please-test-yours-and-check-in/787974 "2017-06-05T17:04:18Z")
On fast.com my speeds range from 8.7 to 11 Mbps. I think that’s pretty horrible, yes? Secondary question: If I call and complaint to my ISP, are they likely to have the ability to improve my internet speed in some way w… --- ## ["Where'd You Go, Bernadette" movie: what did you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-you-go-bernadette-movie-what-did-you-think/838873)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-you-go-bernadette-movie-what-did-you-think/838873 "2020-05-07T07:06:33Z")
I saw Where’d You Go, Bernadette with Cate Blanchett yesterday, and was very pleased with it. I thought it was much better than the IMDB reviews stated. It was an interesting take on exploring the boundary between crea… --- ## [Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood "Seen it " thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood-seen-it-thread/845988)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood-seen-it-thread/845988 "2020-05-07T07:01:28Z")
I haven’t seen a movie in a theater in ages. So my folks treated me to a movie last night… this is the one we saw… I loved it. What did you think? --- ## [VPs who later became president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vps-who-later-became-president/851439)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vps-who-later-became-president/851439 "2020-05-07T06:51:14Z")
Not counting VPs who took over when the president died or quit there are only 5 VPs who later became president, you would think the number would be higher: John Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Nixon, Bush Sr. Of those 5 … --- ## [Cargill - Fuck you for the single largest outbreak in North America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cargill-fuck-you-for-the-single-largest-outbreak-in-north-america/853269)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cargill-fuck-you-for-the-single-largest-outbreak-in-north-america/853269 "2020-05-07T05:53:28Z")
And they can’t even pick up a phone to call the family of a dead worker who was rewarded with shocking neglect for her safety for 23 years of service. These are all immigrants with little prospects that are just doing… --- ## [Fat person vs Thin person during famine...who lives longer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-person-vs-thin-person-during-famine-who-lives-longer/852606)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-person-vs-thin-person-during-famine-who-lives-longer/852606 "2020-05-07T04:41:57Z")
While I was eating today, this crossed my mind: If a fat person and a thin person were to both stop eating or be deprived of food (but could drink water), who would last longer? My assumption is that a fat person woul… --- ## [How the Firefighters Union Explain Trump's 2016 rise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-firefighters-union-explain-trumps-2016-rise/853215)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-firefighters-union-explain-trumps-2016-rise/853215 "2020-05-07T04:40:21Z")
Like the blue-collar white working class police unions that supported GOP and Donald Trump for the first time since 2008’s McCain campaign, the firefighters unions worldwide supported Trump as well. Nearly 85 percent of… --- ## [My Japanese friend started teaching Japanese on Youtube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-japanese-friend-started-teaching-japanese-on-youtube/853282)
**Author:** [@potatonurd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/potatonurd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-japanese-friend-started-teaching-japanese-on-youtube/853282 "2020-05-07T04:21:21Z")
Are there any Japanese learners here? a close friend decided to become a Youtuber weeks ago. I somehow wanted to help him grow some audiences and I don’t wanna see him become demotivated from the lack of views :frowning: … --- ## [Diagnose a Toilet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-a-toilet/852566)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-a-toilet/852566 "2020-05-07T02:12:27Z")
I have a toilet that would not stop running. I replaced the flush valve with no luck. Then, I replaced the remaining parts with like parts via a “toilet repair kit” by PerformMAX (#402CARHR). I have a shaft with what the… --- ## [need recipe using chicken broth...other than soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recipe-using-chicken-broth-other-than-soup/853280)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recipe-using-chicken-broth-other-than-soup/853280 "2020-05-07T01:04:19Z")
We’ve got a container of chicken broth in the fridge and no room left in the freezer to store it. What can chicken broth be used for OTHER THAN soup? --- ## [How do I kill these trees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-kill-these-trees/853235)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-kill-these-trees/853235 "2020-05-07T00:54:28Z")
At several point around the foundation of my house, I have small sapling trees of an unidentified species that have persisted in coming back even after several years of cutting them off at ground level as soon as I notic… --- ## [What is 2+2 in other countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-2-2-in-other-countries/853299)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-2-2-in-other-countries/853299 "2020-05-07T00:43:27Z")
Over here in the UK 2+2=4, I just thought it might make an interesting discussion to ask what 2+2 is elsewhere. So what is 2+2 where you live? --- ## [AI Training Phone Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-training-phone-games/853285)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-training-phone-games/853285 "2020-05-06T23:32:51Z")
Hi! Borderlands 3 recently rolled out a new mini-game inside the game itself that is an AI training game. I could play that thing for hours, but it’s a pain having to sit at my gaming desktop, getting the game up and r… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1887) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1889)