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**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-market-something-that-is-used-with-another-product/1022551 "2025-09-05T19:11:40Z")
I often buy those Pepperidge Farms frozen cakes. They are about 7” square and fit closely in the box. But as you use the cake and slide the tray with the cake out and in a several times the frosting tends to get smeared … --- ## [What's the Best Prank You Pulled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-prank-you-pulled/22970)
**Author:** [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-prank-you-pulled/22970 "2025-09-05T18:59:44Z")
I used to work for military intelligence, and since being outsmarted by my dog I’ve begun to worry for the safety of our country. This reminded me of John Mahoney, who was an airman in my squadron and we called him ‘The … --- ## [When should I opine on what people want to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-i-opine-on-what-people-want-to-eat/1020422)
**Author:** [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-i-opine-on-what-people-want-to-eat/1020422 "2025-09-05T18:24:43Z")
We often get posts here asking about a food someone wants to eat, is looking for, etc. This often comes in the Cafe Society category. I don’t want to be an ass and say “you shouldn’t be eating that crap”, but really, the… --- ## [Do raccoons make vocal noise? Beckdawrek?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-raccoons-make-vocal-noise-beckdawrek/1021842)
**Author:** [@DaveUnknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveUnknown)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-raccoons-make-vocal-noise-beckdawrek/1021842 "2025-09-05T17:30:23Z")
I have on this youtube channel called “the bird perch” as background noise, and they have a nighttime feed channel thing. Question is, do raccoons make noise? Answer, yes. The parent just bit/moved a youngster and it … --- ## [MLB: August 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2025/1021595)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2025/1021595 "2025-09-05T17:09:38Z")
I didn’t see the August thread yet. --- ## [Memorable Short Films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-short-films/1022317)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-short-films/1022317 "2025-09-05T14:07:39Z")
My entire life I have been obsessed with the short story format. Sci-Fi, horror, comedy, whatever, when a dramatic punch is delivered with very little setup that to me is showcasing a masterclass in plot, setting, and a… --- ## [Do we know all the rocks there are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-all-the-rocks-there-are/1018569)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-all-the-rocks-there-are/1018569 "2025-09-05T10:43:30Z")
What’s the most recent new type of rock that was discovered? Are there types of rocks out there waiting to be discovered, whether on Earth or elsewhere? Could any of them have exotic or useful properties? Are there theor… --- ## [You're at Warp Factor 5 and your bubble collapses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-at-warp-factor-5-and-your-bubble-collapses/1022652)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-at-warp-factor-5-and-your-bubble-collapses/1022652 "2025-09-05T08:09:48Z")
I figured this was the best place for this thread as it involves science and literature and TV & movies and quite a bit of theory and conjecture. You are in a spaceship traveling at 5X the speed of light. Of course you… --- ## [Windows 11 curiosity question (don't need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-curiosity-question-dont-need-answer-fast/1022713)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-curiosity-question-dont-need-answer-fast/1022713 "2025-09-05T07:26:28Z")
I’m working from home, controlling a workplace computer via a combo of VPN + the Mac version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection. Not too long ago, the workplace upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I do most of … --- ## [Suggestive road names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestive-road-names/970820)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestive-road-names/970820 "2025-09-05T06:58:11Z")
I know we have discussed odd road names and how they came about if known. My new favorite, a rather suggestive road name is from Ottawa County, Ohio. I can picture a conversation where I tell my address and get funny lo… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #33 – August, 2025 – “Eye or eyes” {Poll Added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-33-august-2025-eye-or-eyes-poll-added/1021654)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-33-august-2025-eye-or-eyes-poll-added/1021654 "2025-09-05T04:21:57Z")
This is the monthly thread for August, 2025. The topic this month is “Eye or eyes”, chosen by @MacDoc. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the rolling discussi… --- ## [US losing population](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-losing-population/1017904)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-losing-population/1017904 "2025-09-05T02:20:42Z")
Any demographers out there? How likely it is that the US will lose population this year? Next year I’m pretty sure the population will go down, but I’m not so sure about this year. Explanation time: here’s the Worldomet… --- ## [Fitness rebounders/mini trampolines springs vs bungee cords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-rebounders-mini-trampolines-springs-vs-bungee-cords/1022763)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-rebounders-mini-trampolines-springs-vs-bungee-cords/1022763 "2025-09-05T01:10:59Z")
TLDR: 2 manufacturers claim springs are better for anyone worried about their (old) joints, while AI search and everyone else thinks bungee cords are better (lower impact). How does the claimed science (linked) stand up? … --- ## [I just had a square birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-square-birthday/1022735)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-square-birthday/1022735 "2025-09-05T00:37:41Z")
…I turned 45 today, which is the square root of 2025! After this year, it won’t happen again until 2116, when the lucky ones reach 46…. and the last time it happened was 1936, for those hitting 44. Very mundane and poi… --- ## [Irish pronunciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irish-pronunciation/1020115)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irish-pronunciation/1020115 "2025-09-04T22:38:13Z")
It’s no secret that we Americans can have difficulty pronouncing some Irish names. I just saw a list of Irish names and their pronunciations and I noted that Caoimhe is pronounced Kee-va, Meabh is Mayv, Naomh is Neev, Si… --- ## [An Idea For Something the Federal Government Can Do That's Actually USEFUL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-something-the-federal-government-can-do-thats-actually-useful/1022681)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-something-the-federal-government-can-do-thats-actually-useful/1022681 "2025-09-04T22:27:17Z")
Not sure if this would fall under the purview of the FDA, the USDA, or the FTC (also whether it should be in IMHO or Cafe Society). When a frozen foodstuff manufacturer/marketer includes instructions for preparing their … --- ## [Movie, Caught Stealing (2025; Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Regina King)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-caught-stealing-2025-austin-butler-zoe-kravitz-regina-king/1022721)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-caught-stealing-2025-austin-butler-zoe-kravitz-regina-king/1022721 "2025-09-04T22:19:42Z")
Had Date Night with the wife last night and we saw this. Have you seen it? What did you think? There is a lot of crime and violence but it’s not gratuitously so (but if vi… --- ## [Help with astrophotography telescope problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-astrophotography-telescope-problem/1022693)
**Author:** [@Vlad\_Igor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vlad_Igor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-astrophotography-telescope-problem/1022693 "2025-09-04T21:02:35Z")
So, I have an older Nikon D5700 and bought a t-mount (no lens, just an attachment ring and tube) to take pictures with it through my Celestron NexStar 130SLT telescope. I’d be happy with photos of recognizable celestial … --- ## [Vintage Pulp Science Fiction Publication, three stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vintage-pulp-science-fiction-publication-three-stories/828029)
**Author:** [@The\_Squire\_Of\_Gothos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Squire_Of_Gothos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vintage-pulp-science-fiction-publication-three-stories/828029 "2025-09-04T20:02:07Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a back issue of a pulp science fiction publication I bought at a used comic store years ago when I was a boy, but I can’t remember the name or issue date, but judging by the artwork and stories it was… --- ## [Sleeping through society's collapse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-through-societys-collapse/1022669)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-through-societys-collapse/1022669 "2025-09-04T18:17:10Z")
One of my streamers has just added 28 Days Later, which is always worth a repeat watching. This time watching Jim (Cillian Murphy) regaining consciousness in a hospital ward and gradually coming to the realisation that … --- ## [Has Democratic voter turnout basically hit a ceiling and can't go any higher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-democratic-voter-turnout-basically-hit-a-ceiling-and-cant-go-any-higher/1022410)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-democratic-voter-turnout-basically-hit-a-ceiling-and-cant-go-any-higher/1022410 "2025-09-04T15:55:52Z")
In 2020 and 2024, there was seemingly every motivator or incentive there could possibly be to get Democratic voters to turn out and vote. Nobody could claim the stakes weren’t high - the stakes were immensely high. Nobod… --- ## [Why are dry docks (for ships) such a seemingly (relatively) rare thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dry-docks-for-ships-such-a-seemingly-relatively-rare-thing/1022542)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dry-docks-for-ships-such-a-seemingly-relatively-rare-thing/1022542 "2025-09-04T15:38:58Z")
I have read a few articles that bemoan the lack of repair capacity the US Navy has. Mostly this is related to a lack of dry docks for ships to get maintenance. But why is this so? IIRC this is a problem going back to … --- ## [Anyone a fan of Hanabi (card/tile game)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-a-fan-of-hanabi-card-tile-game/799261)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-a-fan-of-hanabi-card-tile-game/799261 "2025-09-04T15:21:15Z")
It’s a cooperative game in which you all work together to try to fill in sequences of cards or tiles in the middle of the table. The trick is that each player has a hand of cards, but you can’t see your own cards, you ha… --- ## [The Paper- new show streaming Sep 4th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-paper-new-show-streaming-sep-4th/1022746)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-paper-new-show-streaming-sep-4th/1022746 "2025-09-04T14:36:46Z")
I haven’t seen a thread on this. The Paper is a sorta kinda sequel to The Office. I believe there may be some cameos from the original show. Looks like it starts streaming today on Peacock. I have not seen it. I did see … --- ## [Ever been badgered into a vacation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-badgered-into-a-vacation/1022579)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-badgered-into-a-vacation/1022579 "2025-09-04T14:21:20Z")
My sister in law and her wife want to celebrate their daughter’s 2nd birthday in Sicily next Spring. My father in law and his girlfriend are going. They want me, my husband and son to come, too. I don’t not want to go, … --- ## [Chuck E. Cheese is a sleeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-e-cheese-is-a-sleeze/1022715)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-e-cheese-is-a-sleeze/1022715 "2025-09-04T09:29:48Z")
Police have released bodycam video of their arrest of Chuck E Cheese at work. He had stolen cheddar off someone’s credit card. --- ## [Can an Attorney General's suit be defamation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-attorney-generals-suit-be-defamation/1022720)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-attorney-generals-suit-be-defamation/1022720 "2025-09-04T08:45:03Z")
I thought we’d seen the weirdest of legal counterattacks against Democrats states, but this latest one has me boggled. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/climate/exxon-california-plastics-defamation-lawsuit.html?unlocke… --- ## [In which activities/crafts do people excel without ongoing "coaching"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-activities-crafts-do-people-excel-without-ongoing-coaching/1022576)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-activities-crafts-do-people-excel-without-ongoing-coaching/1022576 "2025-09-04T06:39:02Z")
In most sports (golf, baseball, etc), even top pros use coaches. My impression is that some top musicians (classical?) continue take lessons, but I’m not sure all do. And I don’t know about on-classical musicians. Sin… --- ## [Just curious how drowning a bunch of kids can be considered God's will](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious-how-drowning-a-bunch-of-kids-can-be-considered-gods-will/1020860)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 396\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious-how-drowning-a-bunch-of-kids-can-be-considered-gods-will/1020860 "2025-09-04T06:08:22Z")
So, I presume the folks who ran that camp in Texas are trying to figure out how it was that God saw fit to drown a bunch of little kids. They were at a Christian camp, clearly a setting with a powerful religious ethic. … --- ## [How do medevac helicopters work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-medevac-helicopters-work/1021728)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-medevac-helicopters-work/1021728 "2025-09-04T05:55:03Z")
Children’s Hospital in Oakland has a rooftop helicopter pad, and occasionally copters arrive there. It’s a mystery how the system could work. Firstly, the scene of the car crash. Who decides to call in a copter, instead… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=245&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=247&state=tracking)