# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1931 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1932 --- ## [Subnautica - what is it like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-what-is-it-like/851154)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-what-is-it-like/851154 "2020-04-10T20:51:41Z")
I ordered a new gaming laptop that I think can run this game(I mean, most likely, anyway). I LOVE Breath of the Wild and I have played all the Elder Scrolls and Fallout games(except, oddly, Fallout 4). Is Subnautica li… --- ## [Wear masks or not to wear masks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wear-masks-or-not-to-wear-masks/851346)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wear-masks-or-not-to-wear-masks/851346 "2020-04-10T20:21:14Z")
The local county is mandating that “essential business” workers begin wearing masks when they interact with customers beginning April 16 and that customers themselves wear masks beginning April 23. Have I lost my mind o… --- ## [My new feline overlords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-feline-overlords/851517)
**Author:** [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-feline-overlords/851517 "2020-04-10T20:19:04Z")
I mentioned over in the quarantine forum that I had just adopted two kittens. My previous cat had passed away due to kidney issues. I live alone and I can deal with not having people around but not having feline compan… --- ## [Heads Up, Cat People. Kitty Can Catch CoV-2.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-cat-people-kitty-can-catch-cov-2/851402)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-cat-people-kitty-can-catch-cov-2/851402 "2020-04-10T19:12:08Z")
Thread title says it all. (Reuters) Do what you can to keep kitty safe, too! --- ## [Someone in your life that “doesn’t get it”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-in-your-life-that-doesn-t-get-it/644030)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-in-your-life-that-doesn-t-get-it/644030 "2020-04-10T18:06:00Z")
I know you could talk about whole branches of your family tree or the coworkers in THAT department or the neighbor that has issues, but for this thread you only get one. My sister-in-law. She’s not really my sister-in-… --- ## [Find Threads Started By](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-threads-started-by/851516)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-threads-started-by/851516 "2020-04-10T17:47:55Z")
The oldest thread I found for myself only goes back to 2008? That can’t be right. --- ## [Are you allowed to travel abroad while collecting U.S. unemployment benefits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-allowed-to-travel-abroad-while-collecting-u-s-unemployment-benefits/851332)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-allowed-to-travel-abroad-while-collecting-u-s-unemployment-benefits/851332 "2020-04-10T17:28:58Z")
Something I’ve wondered: Suppose I got laid off from my job very soon (I work for a university in Texas, in case the occupation/state makes any difference) and decided to travel abroad for a few months (but still applyin… --- ## [How do you enable the free streaming from HBO-Go and Hulu? (not referring to free trials)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-enable-the-free-streaming-from-hbo-go-and-hulu-not-referring-to-free-trials/851491)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-enable-the-free-streaming-from-hbo-go-and-hulu-not-referring-to-free-trials/851491 "2020-04-10T17:24:38Z")
I am seeing various announcements that HBO and Hulu are offering free streaming for April due to this virus thing we are going through. It seems, though, they are playing hide-and-seek with links to enable the streaming… --- ## [COVID-19-inspired songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-inspired-songs/850559)
**Author:** [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-inspired-songs/850559 "2020-04-10T17:03:34Z")
Since we had a thread about songs urging us to wash our hands, I thought, why not a thread about coronavirus-related songs I general? Here are two I’ve heard and enjoyed: If you know of any … --- ## [World's longest "Stringy stingy thingy" found, deep in the Indian Ocean](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-longest-stringy-stingy-thingy-found-deep-in-the-indian-ocean/851500)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-longest-stringy-stingy-thingy-found-deep-in-the-indian-ocean/851500 "2020-04-10T17:02:28Z")
Scientists are giving various names for it, but I like “The Entity” the best. Massive, deep-sea ‘entity’ leaves ocean scientists ‘blown away’ --- ## [Why American Sign Language on Television?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-american-sign-language-on-television/851453)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-american-sign-language-on-television/851453 "2020-04-10T17:01:58Z")
In CA Governor Newsom provides a daily update on TV. This appears to be the case in other states with their Governor as well. There seems to always be a signer. Here you can see David Letterman emerged from retirement in… --- ## [When is a Covid-19 death NOT a Covid-19 death?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-covid-19-death-not-a-covid-19-death/851203)
**Author:** [@Floppy\_Joe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Floppy_Joe)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-covid-19-death-not-a-covid-19-death/851203 "2020-04-10T16:28:54Z")
I just copied a FB image that a “friend” posted. It states that… “I just heard a lady on a live broadcast that said her sister in law just died the other day from a heart attack and they told the family they were going… --- ## [Cool music video. No one is attractive.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-music-video-no-one-is-attractive/851476)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-music-video-no-one-is-attractive/851476 "2020-04-10T16:07:36Z")
\[Salomé Leclerc\](Salomé Leclerc - Tourne encore) I don’t speak French so can’t vouch for the lyrics. --- ## [Another possible symptom of COVID-19: Eye pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-possible-symptom-of-covid-19-eye-pain/851488)
**Author:** [@Saturn\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saturn_Dreams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-possible-symptom-of-covid-19-eye-pain/851488 "2020-04-10T15:56:30Z")
Interesting article about how unusually high number of Google searches on eye pain from coronavirus hot spots suggest it may be a symptom of COVID-19. --- ## [When did you feel like the Coronavirus was on your doorstep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-feel-like-the-coronavirus-was-on-your-doorstep/851509)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-feel-like-the-coronavirus-was-on-your-doorstep/851509 "2020-04-10T15:47:28Z")
I know we’ve had threads about whether you or someone you know has been infected, but I’m interested in hearing more about what made you feel like this was no longer something happening “over there” but something that wa… --- ## [Most sports fans won't go to games without a vaccine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sports-fans-wont-go-to-games-without-a-vaccine/851466)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sports-fans-wont-go-to-games-without-a-vaccine/851466 "2020-04-10T15:12:43Z")
I guess the diehards will still go . I’m in a high risk group due to age and medical history so I probably won’t go myself. --- ## [Microscope for amateur use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microscope-for-amateur-use/851424)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microscope-for-amateur-use/851424 "2020-04-10T14:41:38Z")
Is anyone here into amateur microscopy and can give me some recommendations and advice? One of my facebook friends recommended the amateur microscopy group (probably because I love working with telescopes and cameras), … --- ## [The fried-chicken thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fried-chicken-thread/851334)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fried-chicken-thread/851334 "2020-04-10T12:10:56Z")
There are lots of ways to fry chicken. I’ve tried a few with varying degrees of success and am currently limiting my efforts to nuggets, although this thread is about all kinds of fried chicken. Here’s what I do: I’m us… --- ## [Best-before date question -- pre-cooked ribs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-before-date-question-pre-cooked-ribs/851483)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-before-date-question-pre-cooked-ribs/851483 "2020-04-10T10:22:22Z")
There is a casual restaurant chain that serves really good ribs and they’ve recently starting selling precooked versions in retail stores, which they claim are cooked sous vide, vacuum-packed and marinated in their own p… --- ## [Forum change popup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-change-popup/851327)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-change-popup/851327 "2020-04-10T10:08:24Z")
There is a newish gray popup in my screen, for changing forum, which I can’t imagine ever using. Can I make it go away? It often blocks the Send button, and interferes with selecting text for copy/paste. --- ## [Microsoft Word question: Default format](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-question-default-format/851395)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-question-default-format/851395 "2020-04-10T09:30:47Z")
Every time I type a document in Microsoft Word, it has 1.25 inch margins on the right and left, and I end up revising them to 0.5 inch margins. Is there a way to make 0.5 inch my default so every new document has 0.5 in… --- ## [antipsychotics vs benzos for sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antipsychotics-vs-benzos-for-sleep/851400)
**Author:** [@aaronhernandez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaronhernandez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antipsychotics-vs-benzos-for-sleep/851400 "2020-04-10T06:04:18Z")
This isn’t a thread about medical advice but asking of the different side effects. I’ve been prescribed by a psychiatrists both for sleep. The antipsychotics were (aripriprazole - Abilify, risperidal - Risperidone) and t… --- ## [The AtoZ Game - lists already covered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-lists-already-covered/851484)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-lists-already-covered/851484 "2020-04-10T05:46:22Z")
Just what the title says: One word movie titles Birds MLB players by surname Personality traits Battles Movie comedies Capitals Musical instruments Musical composers TV series Movie titles spelled backwards A… --- ## [Waffle House is closing stores due to Corona Virus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waffle-house-is-closing-stores-due-to-corona-virus/850292)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waffle-house-is-closing-stores-due-to-corona-virus/850292 "2020-04-10T05:05:00Z")
How will we know how bad the tornadoes are now? --- ## [Attractive woman jams on old Strat, worth a watch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-woman-jams-on-old-strat-worth-a-watch/851397)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-woman-jams-on-old-strat-worth-a-watch/851397 "2020-04-10T04:33:54Z")
Lindsay Ell. Criminal --- ## [WHO Sources of Funding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-sources-of-funding/851405)
**Author:** [@GMANCANADA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GMANCANADA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-sources-of-funding/851405 "2020-04-10T04:28:00Z")
Trump has been critical of the WHO for not handling the initial covid situation in China very well. This included downplaying it initially in December, while continuously praising China’s response etc. (none which excuse… --- ## [Mort Drucker 1929-2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-drucker-1929-2020/851444)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-drucker-1929-2020/851444 "2020-04-10T02:26:54Z")
The great caricaturist has died at 91. He could take a look at a person and get the essence of him or her on paper with astonishing accuracy. Here’s an old thread I started about the work he did for Mad. --- ## [A/C gurus...how long does it take to completely cycle/replace the air in a room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-c-gurus-how-long-does-it-take-to-completely-cycle-replace-the-air-in-a-room/842297)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-c-gurus-how-long-does-it-take-to-completely-cycle-replace-the-air-in-a-room/842297 "2020-04-10T02:18:41Z")
Just curious. Not looking for any health or living advice as I’m perfectly happy with my choices. How long does it take to cycle/replace the air in a ~400sf apartment with windows closed? Curious because it takes ~12-16… --- ## [How come you can tell when dogs are dreaming, but not cats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-you-can-tell-when-dogs-are-dreaming-but-not-cats/851080)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-you-can-tell-when-dogs-are-dreaming-but-not-cats/851080 "2020-04-10T01:52:11Z")
Piper Dog was snoozing and suddenly his paws, tail and muzzle started twitching. I’ve always thought that’s a sign of a dog having a dream. But then I I realized that I’ve never seen any of the Piper cats do that. How… --- ## [Two Kennedy family members lost in Chesapeake bay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-kennedy-family-members-lost-in-chesapeake-bay/851054)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-kennedy-family-members-lost-in-chesapeake-bay/851054 "2020-04-10T01:38:35Z")
Even if they had life jackets the water is way too cold now. Probably can’t survive more than an hour at most . [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1930) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1932)