# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1981 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1982 --- ## [Have you been extorted or bribed? Tell me about it...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-extorted-or-bribed-tell-me-about-it/849322)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-extorted-or-bribed-tell-me-about-it/849322 "2020-03-12T07:43:10Z")
Long story, few details because legal advice is being sought, but currently being extorted by a close relation with an axe to grind. Wants money to stop him/her wrecking the career of another close relative. It’s family … --- ## [What statistic would like to magically appear over others' heads? (read OP for limitations)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-statistic-would-like-to-magically-appear-over-others-heads-read-op-for-limitations/849103)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-statistic-would-like-to-magically-appear-over-others-heads-read-op-for-limitations/849103 "2020-03-12T05:45:06Z")
You have been gifted the ability to view whatever statistic you wish about anyone you wish at any moment you wish. Note that: \[ul\] \[li\]The ability is turned off by default. You enable it each time.\[/li\]\[li\]You may onl… --- ## [The Atomic Hand Grenade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atomic-hand-grenade/849114)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atomic-hand-grenade/849114 "2020-03-12T05:26:05Z")
HG Wells, apparently, had the concept of an “atomic hand grenade” which had the special property that, after it was triggered, it “would continue to explode indefinitely”. At the moment, we seem to have the ability to e… --- ## [Is any animal life TRULY inedible for humans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-animal-life-truly-inedible-for-humans/474251)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-animal-life-truly-inedible-for-humans/474251 "2020-03-12T04:02:52Z")
There are lots of animals we don’t commonly eat, out of a sense of disgust (insects) or impracticality (hummingbirds) or because they don’t taste very good (carnivores?) but my understanding is that, due to common ances… --- ## [How many browser tabs do you have open right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-browser-tabs-do-you-have-open-right-now/543411)
**Author:** [@thirdname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdname)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-browser-tabs-do-you-have-open-right-now/543411 "2020-03-12T03:58:00Z")
I just accidentally hit command-Q and was asked if I was sure I wanted to quit and close my 17 windows with 56 browser tabs. How many total browser tabs do you have open now? A window with only one page on it counts as o… --- ## [Another "why was this thread closed?" thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-was-this-thread-closed-thread/849277)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-was-this-thread-closed-thread/849277 "2020-03-12T03:54:09Z")
Why was this thread closed? No explanation, and I can’t discern any justification. --- ## [I do not understand why GMC trucks and Chevy trucks still both exist as separate brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-understand-why-gmc-trucks-and-chevy-trucks-still-both-exist-as-separate-brands/849131)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-understand-why-gmc-trucks-and-chevy-trucks-still-both-exist-as-separate-brands/849131 "2020-03-12T02:27:09Z")
That’s the long and short of it. I simply don’t understand it at all. I understand the automotive industry, and its history. I understand what badge-engineering is and what marques are. No other company has this weird … --- ## [How to setup a wifi at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-setup-a-wifi-at-work/849185)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-setup-a-wifi-at-work/849185 "2020-03-12T02:17:09Z")
I know how to set one up at home, but it seems like it’s a bit different at work as a simple plug in play isn’t enough. My workplace pc has a LAN/cable connection into the PC. I brought my TP LINK wifi router to work… --- ## [" It is polite fiction that we consider adopted children to be equal to biological children. "](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-polite-fiction-that-we-consider-adopted-children-to-be-equal-to-biological-children/849282)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-polite-fiction-that-we-consider-adopted-children-to-be-equal-to-biological-children/849282 "2020-03-12T02:17:05Z")
A direct quote from AlTraina in this Pit Thread I put that idea right up there with the rah-rah Christian who told me the children my sister’s wife had and my sister adopted are not my nieces, and their taking in a dyin… --- ## [What are the Chinese spraying on the ground for Coronavirus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chinese-spraying-on-the-ground-for-coronavirus/849235)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chinese-spraying-on-the-ground-for-coronavirus/849235 "2020-03-12T02:00:25Z")
I’ve seen multiple clips of people in hazmat unforms spraying stuff on ground. Like, on grass even. What is it and why are they doing that? --- ## [U.S. championships and droughts - 4 major men's leagues only, or including others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-championships-and-droughts-4-major-mens-leagues-only-or-including-others/849227)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-championships-and-droughts-4-major-mens-leagues-only-or-including-others/849227 "2020-03-12T01:51:20Z")
A few months ago, a Washington Mystics player complained that the term “District of Champions” did not include the WNBA title (the Washington Capitals had tweeted “District of champions; 2018 Stanley Cup and 2019 World S… --- ## [Until the rivers dry up and the mountains fall down songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/until-the-rivers-dry-up-and-the-mountains-fall-down-songs/849026)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/until-the-rivers-dry-up-and-the-mountains-fall-down-songs/849026 "2020-03-12T01:42:17Z")
A friend of mine brought up Kim Richey and the only song I have by her is Every River, covered by Brooks and Dunn. “I’m gonna love you until the stars fall from the sky” etc. Great song. Always reminds me of Pete Towns… --- ## [Home buying: buying a "shell"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-buying-buying-a-shell/849228)
**Author:** [@audiobottle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/audiobottle)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-buying-buying-a-shell/849228 "2020-03-12T01:37:53Z")
I’ve been looking at houses for a bit and we found a listing for what looked like a nice house, new construction, upper end of our budget. Come to find out that it’s actually not finished, and in fact the seller (first t… --- ## [Youtube question: how to hide my comments/posts I've left on other videos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-question-how-to-hide-my-comments-posts-ive-left-on-other-videos/849191)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-question-how-to-hide-my-comments-posts-ive-left-on-other-videos/849191 "2020-03-12T01:33:58Z")
I’m not sure if there is a way, but I would like to block or disable the ability for others to look at all my recent posts or comments on other youtube videos. In other words, I don’t want there to be some sort of chron… --- ## [Is it OK to chime-in on older threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-chime-in-on-older-threads/848824)
**Author:** [@Polyester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polyester)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-chime-in-on-older-threads/848824 "2020-03-12T01:27:05Z")
So many great topics here (both new and old), but would be nice to know if past topics are still open for posting. --- ## [I'm making a pizza.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-making-a-pizza/849065)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-making-a-pizza/849065 "2020-03-12T01:03:05Z")
Made the dough, autolyse flour for 30 minutes, rise for 2 hours, deflate, another 2, sauce is just San marzanos with salt and pepper, uncooked, thick cut pepperoni, and feta, along with the traditional mozz. Now the que… --- ## [2019 Fantasy Baseball Recruitment Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/828970)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/828970 "2020-03-11T23:45:52Z")
The Super Bowl is over and done with, it’s time to move on to more important things in the sports world - baseball, and more specifically, fantasy baseball. There are a number of good active leagues going on the SDMB eac… --- ## [What is "inappropriate" about this phrase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-inappropriate-about-this-phrase/849215)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-inappropriate-about-this-phrase/849215 "2020-03-11T23:00:41Z")
In Pokemon Go, you can assign nicknames to your Pokemon or other players that you denote as friends. Your friendship level can increase once per day if you interact with a person. While working my way up the friendship l… --- ## [How are these magic tricks done? Britian's Got Talent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-magic-tricks-done-britians-got-talent/849232)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-magic-tricks-done-britians-got-talent/849232 "2020-03-11T22:52:00Z")
Note: there are two tricks here, probably with different methods and results I know how many mentalist tricks are done. There is very often a complicated(sometimes insanely complicated) code in the spoken words of one t… --- ## [More 'Southernisms'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-southernisms/547060)
**Author:** [@Digital\_Stimulus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_Stimulus)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-southernisms/547060 "2020-03-11T22:50:11Z")
I lived in TX for a couple years back in the '90s, transplanted from the NYC area. Assuming TX qualifies as part of ‘The South’ for this topic, I was always amused at some of the exclamations I heard – most of which I ca… --- ## [New puppies name is the same as the dead ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppies-name-is-the-same-as-the-dead-ones/849083)
**Author:** [@jldskier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jldskier)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppies-name-is-the-same-as-the-dead-ones/849083 "2020-03-11T22:36:37Z")
Is it normal after a pet dies for a person to go out an get the same breed of puppy and name it the same name? My sister went to extensive lengths to find a puppy that looked like the dog she had that just pasted away a… --- ## [Adventures in Boardgames: Star Wars Outer Rim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-boardgames-star-wars-outer-rim/849111)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-boardgames-star-wars-outer-rim/849111 "2020-03-11T22:18:42Z")
Bought this game a few weeks ago but finally played it. It’s a sandbox game where you play as a Smuggler, Bounty Hunter or other Rogue and make your way through the Star Wars Galaxy running jobs to gain fame. The first o… --- ## [Can't visit Mom in nursing home - Corona virus in a different county](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-visit-mom-in-nursing-home-corona-virus-in-a-different-county/849285)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-visit-mom-in-nursing-home-corona-virus-in-a-different-county/849285 "2020-03-11T21:03:46Z")
I don’t quite know what to make of this. My mother is in a nursing home recovering from a major surgery. I got a call last night from the nursing home saying until further notice there will no visitors allowed into the … --- ## [Recommend me an Android Music Player App](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-android-music-player-app/849241)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-android-music-player-app/849241 "2020-03-11T20:39:28Z")
I have Pulsar on my phone, and while it works fine for playing albums, it is missing some stuff I’d like to have. Since I got a new car without a CD player having an app I can listen to in the car using Bluetooth is more… --- ## [Buffy "Go Fish"--eat or rape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-go-fish-eat-or-rape/849296)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-go-fish-eat-or-rape/849296 "2020-03-11T20:08:11Z")
I am in the midst of a full Buffy rewatch for the first time in several years, and just finished 2x20, Go Fish. Near the end, the coach pushes the school nurse who was having second thoughts into the well with the Creatu… --- ## [I pit the South](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-south/848725)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-south/848725 "2020-03-11T19:22:31Z")
I’m from the South. The southwestern corner of Virginia, near the Tennesse, West Virgina, North Carolina borders. Near my hometown that stupid boogaloo movement has some followers. Fucking paranoid idiots who think they … --- ## [Vaping and smoking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaping-and-smoking/827269)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaping-and-smoking/827269 "2019-01-06T21:12:57Z")
There’s a radio ad I’ve heard a few times recently that has a person say something like, “I wanted to quit smoking, but I couldn’t do it. Then a friend told me to try \[brand of vaping stuff\]. Within a few days I had to… --- ## [Our Very Odd and Bad ER Experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-very-odd-and-bad-er-experience/849224)
**Author:** [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-very-odd-and-bad-er-experience/849224 "2020-03-11T19:18:48Z")
I want to discuss the hell I went through yesterday at the ER with my son and the religious nuttery we encountered. I just gotta get this out, because I’m so enraged and frustrated. FIRST let me say my (trans, autistic,… --- ## [best stock movement analysis sources?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stock-movement-analysis-sources/849149)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stock-movement-analysis-sources/849149 "2020-03-11T18:41:48Z")
I’m sick of reading “stocks are down on coronavirus fears”. I think it is more likely a shortage of “Wuhan Widgets” from the quarantine is having a domino effect, not “fear”. And it looks like some state actors are now g… --- ## [What Did Jack Do? Funny or just weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-jack-do-funny-or-just-weird/848861)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-jack-do-funny-or-just-weird/848861 "2020-03-11T17:52:17Z")
A friend recently suggested I watch the short film What Did Jack Do? It is a 17 minute film by David Lynch, available on Netflix. My buddy described it as hilarious - and weird. I made it through about 7 minutes befor… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1980) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1982)