# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1906 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1907 --- ## [Toddlers and nap time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-and-nap-time/852556)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-and-nap-time/852556 "2020-04-26T03:40:40Z")
When you have (or had) toddlers, how did you handle nap time? Did you try to have a schedule or did you wait for signs of fatigue? Or did you ask “Do you want a nap?” My daughter is 35, and for the most part, her naps w… --- ## [Anyone change up their hand washing song??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-change-up-their-hand-washing-song/852381)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-change-up-their-hand-washing-song/852381 "2020-04-26T03:25:52Z")
I got well sick and tired of Jolene so now I sing “A blessing on your head, Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov To see a daughter wed, Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov And such a son-in-law like no one ever saw The tailor Motel Camzoil, Motel … --- ## [Explain like I'm dumb: How can the US operate at such a blinding monetary deficit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-like-im-dumb-how-can-the-us-operate-at-such-a-blinding-monetary-deficit/852396)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-like-im-dumb-how-can-the-us-operate-at-such-a-blinding-monetary-deficit/852396 "2020-04-26T03:11:53Z")
Talk slow because I’m slow. The US has debated back and forth about the deficit for years. Without getting political, how does it work–are we basically operating on a credit type system? And our creditors are foreign na… --- ## [USAF removing bombers from Guam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usaf-removing-bombers-from-guam/852555)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usaf-removing-bombers-from-guam/852555 "2020-04-26T02:40:04Z")
They are worried they could be taken out with a missile from China or North Korea. They are moved back to the US. US Air Force pulls bombers from Guam | CNN --- ## [Andrew Cuomo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-cuomo/852321)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-cuomo/852321 "2020-04-26T02:33:16Z")
I really like him but he doesn’t seem like he’d be much fun at a party. --- ## [New computer crashing games, error that it ran out of video memory.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-crashing-games-error-that-it-ran-out-of-video-memory/849027)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-crashing-games-error-that-it-ran-out-of-video-memory/849027 "2020-04-26T01:15:49Z")
Ok, built large kid a computer this Christmas. We’re using AMD Ryzen 3400 and relying on the onboard graphics. However, after playing a game for a while (30-45 minutes), the game crashes and we get an “Insufficient vid… --- ## [Universities and the Coronavirus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universities-and-the-coronavirus/851803)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universities-and-the-coronavirus/851803 "2020-04-26T00:33:55Z")
The universities (colleges) were in a tough position once cases of coronavirus started to increase. They could anticipate lots of cases, and being on campus would cause big increases. They generally made a good call f… --- ## [R.I.P. Steve Dalkowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-steve-dalkowski/852533)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-steve-dalkowski/852533 "2020-04-25T23:35:14Z")
Steve Dalkowski, who may have had the fastest fastball in baseball history, has died at the age of 80. The character of Nuke Laloosh in the movie Bull Durham is supposed to have been based on him. You can read about him h… --- ## [Trump name game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-name-game/851241)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-name-game/851241 "2020-04-25T23:07:08Z")
Just finished an issue of variety puzzles. Playing with words. Trump . Make a sentence using the letters of his name. My first thoughts the really unpleasant medical pandemic. And Try reading upsidedown minus pants… --- ## [Lucinda Williams is back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucinda-williams-is-back/852541)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucinda-williams-is-back/852541 "2020-04-25T22:35:30Z")
Tonight I am just hanging out with my brother, quaffing some root beers, we talk about John Prine, listen to some of his album Tree of Forgiveness, and I say, “I wonder what Lucinda Williams is up to?” Turns out she rele… --- ## [Is there such a thing as rich people toilet paper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-rich-people-toilet-paper/852094)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-rich-people-toilet-paper/852094 "2020-04-25T21:17:24Z")
Rich people have their own versions of a lot of things. I’m wondering if there is a super high quality toilet paper that rich people (or at the very least, upper middle class people) buy. I’ve always been pretty happy w… --- ## [Is there a downside to using Google's DNS servers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-downside-to-using-googles-dns-servers/852268)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-downside-to-using-googles-dns-servers/852268 "2020-04-25T20:48:12Z")
For whatever reason, my ISP seems to have regular issues with their server that does DNS, so I configured my router to use Google’s 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. I haven’t had any issues since making the change while I know that… --- ## [Is it a thing that certain written words are kind of intolerable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-thing-that-certain-written-words-are-kind-of-intolerable/852404)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-thing-that-certain-written-words-are-kind-of-intolerable/852404 "2020-04-25T20:44:47Z")
So um… I know it’s a thing where all of a sudden a word sounds funny, right? I think everyone has had that experience, where you think about a word like “salad” and go wait, that sounds silly. A bit ago I was typing a… --- ## [Is Easter Heathen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-easter-heathen/851682)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-easter-heathen/851682 "2020-04-25T20:24:57Z")
Christmas certainly is. Jesus’ disciples certainly never celebrated it. For early Christians, saintly personages’ death day was important. Celebrating someone’s birthday was, well, pagan. Sorry but it’s true. But Easter… --- ## [Meaning Of Cold Hands in 'Bettie Davis Eyes'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-cold-hands-in-bettie-davis-eyes/852483)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-cold-hands-in-bettie-davis-eyes/852483 "2020-04-25T20:20:40Z")
I guess I can confess to you all, I am technically old enough to remember Kim Carnes’ 1980’s hit Bettie Davis Eyes. I think I was 12 or 13 at the time. But still. Anyways, I never understood why the subject of the song … --- ## [6 weeks of bad, bad, bad Quarantine at the Wrek house.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-weeks-of-bad-bad-bad-quarantine-at-the-wrek-house/852168)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-weeks-of-bad-bad-bad-quarantine-at-the-wrek-house/852168 "2020-04-25T20:16:53Z")
We’re going into week 6 of quarantine. I know far too much about the lil’wrekkers BFs personal habits than I ever cared to. I know what kind of Mother my Mid-daughter is. And, by god Mr.Wrekker can be a hard ass and n… --- ## [3/4 of US Senators want our tax money to support local news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-4-of-us-senators-want-our-tax-money-to-support-local-news/852561)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-4-of-us-senators-want-our-tax-money-to-support-local-news/852561 "2020-04-25T19:45:20Z")
CNN story here. This bipartisan collection of senators think that local news outlets need financial support right now. Sure, supporting local news is a good idea I guess, but those senators have massive campaign funds t… --- ## [2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot/852199)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot/852199 "2020-04-25T19:31:21Z")
Things are boring and sad right now, so let’s do this early. I drew these names from Baseball Reference’s “Possible ballot” thing, so a few of these names might not make the ballot. Who cares? Vote for who you think s… --- ## [Are Tachyons Real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tachyons-real/797660)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tachyons-real/797660 "2020-04-25T19:12:03Z")
I certainly don’t have a degree in physics. But I do still try to remain informed. And one of the many things I wonder about, is the Tachyon. I realize it only exists on paper, apparently as a thoughtful mental exercise… --- ## [Artists Most Known for That One Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-most-known-for-that-one-song/851945)
**Author:** [@slates77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slates77)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-most-known-for-that-one-song/851945 "2020-04-25T17:50:53Z")
Was surprised to find out A-ha actually had a lot of other popular songs. --- ## [Some jackass called me a faggot this morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-jackass-called-me-a-faggot-this-morning/218593)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-jackass-called-me-a-faggot-this-morning/218593 "2020-04-25T17:10:32Z")
because I carry one of these things! I would have said something but I didn’t think it would do any good. I was too busy laughing anyway! --- ## [Looking for a particular zombie movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-zombie-movie/852549)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-zombie-movie/852549 "2020-04-25T16:27:54Z")
I caught the tail end of zombie movie on the B-Movie Channel. It involved Mormon zombies, and the people behind it were Scientologists. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Virus on the soles of your shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virus-on-the-soles-of-your-shoes/852497)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virus-on-the-soles-of-your-shoes/852497 "2020-04-25T15:38:19Z")
Ta na na, ta na na na… :wink: This is something I’ve wondered about after my last couple of trips to the grocery store. I’m walking on floors that other people have walked on, in footwear that has been in homes where t… --- ## [Quaker Oats ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quaker-oats-ideas/852300)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quaker-oats-ideas/852300 "2020-04-25T15:37:44Z")
I’ve been bequeathed a giant canister of 100% old fashioned Quaker Oats. The instructions say to use 1 cup water or milk with 1/2 cup oats. Does either work better? It’s been forever since I’ve made oatmeal that wasn’t … --- ## [spouse considering disability, financial implications](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-considering-disability-financial-implications/851963)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-considering-disability-financial-implications/851963 "2020-04-25T13:36:09Z")
My wife has been out of work for 4 months and left her job because of stress related reasons. SHe’s not in the best shape, and while I’m thinking she isn’t completely and permanently disabled, there is a distinct possib… --- ## [Estimating the number of local Covid-19 cases by testing the sewer water.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimating-the-number-of-local-covid-19-cases-by-testing-the-sewer-water/852514)
**Author:** [@skdo23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skdo23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimating-the-number-of-local-covid-19-cases-by-testing-the-sewer-water/852514 "2020-04-25T13:09:59Z")
My hometown is one of 100 communities that is taking part in an experiment of estimating the local Covid-19 situation by measuring the level of the virus in the local sewer system. Seems like it might have promise. The … --- ## [Excutive action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excutive-action/852540)
**Author:** [@bionic\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bionic_man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excutive-action/852540 "2020-04-25T12:12:36Z")
The post about stones JFK/Nixon film got me thinking about executive action Burt Lancaster grandpa Walton was in it there was a line someone said if j.f.k gets 2 terms then it s bobby’s turn then reds I wonder if that … --- ## [Belarus: vodka and sauna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belarus-vodka-and-sauna/852174)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belarus-vodka-and-sauna/852174 "2020-04-25T10:22:11Z")
Some time ago, Belarus President Lukashenko suggested his countrymen drink vodka and take saunas to ward off the virus. I suppose that seemed to work for a while, but the worldometer Belarus page shows a steeply growing … --- ## [Earliest second-person novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-second-person-novel/852258)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-second-person-novel/852258 "2020-04-25T09:47:35Z")
As a kid I used to love reading Choose Your Own Adventure, a series of interactive fiction books which are written with second-person narration. That is, the reader takes the role of the main character of the story, and… --- ## [Without red tape, what's the fastest a vaccine could be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-red-tape-whats-the-fastest-a-vaccine-could-be-done/851699)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-red-tape-whats-the-fastest-a-vaccine-could-be-done/851699 "2020-04-25T08:26:28Z")
I see the 18-months timetable frequently quoted, but that’s taking into account all sorts of red tape and bureaucratic hoops to jump through. Suppose all the red tape were done away with and the government essentially g… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1905) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1907)