# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=257&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 258 --- ## [Water Fountains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-fountains/1022287)
**Author:** [@AWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AWB)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-fountains/1022287 "2025-08-21T14:42:30Z")
WTF are many public water fountains still turned off? Most were turned off during the initial COVID epidemic. But the initial scare is mostly over. Plus: why turn them off in the first place? Were people putting thei… --- ## [What are your experiences with ketogenic diets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-with-ketogenic-diets/1022300)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-with-ketogenic-diets/1022300 "2025-08-21T11:13:15Z")
Not seeking medical advice per se, more like perspective. I’m wondering how typical or atypical my own experiences with low-carb diets have been. Especially, does anyone here have experience with trying to lose substanti… --- ## [What was this carnival ride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-carnival-ride/1022352)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-carnival-ride/1022352 "2025-08-21T11:00:04Z")
I only saw this once, at a carnival in the parking lot of a Shopko in the mid-70’s. It was a series of cages that swung, back and forth. One or more occupants standing would use their arms and legs to pump the cage and … --- ## [Rewatching seasons/film in preparation for new season/film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewatching-seasons-film-in-preparation-for-new-season-film/1020472)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewatching-seasons-film-in-preparation-for-new-season-film/1020472 "2025-08-21T10:59:48Z")
Do you do this? There have been a fair number of new seasons/instalments of movie series coming out recently, and more are coming. In the age of streaming it is easy to rewatch earlier seasons or movies. I find I’m rewa… --- ## [Anyone been to Meow Wolf? What is it like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-meow-wolf-what-is-it-like/986579)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-meow-wolf-what-is-it-like/986579 "2025-08-21T03:17:20Z")
A Meow Wolf location is opening in Grapevine (between D and FW) in Texas. Being in Central Texas, we’re about four hours away. It seems like it might be a fun weekend trip with the wife, but I just can’t get a handle o… --- ## [Were you an "essential worker" in 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-an-essential-worker-in-2020/996257)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-an-essential-worker-in-2020/996257 "2025-08-21T03:04:06Z")
Since there’s talk of winding this forum down, I thought this would be a good time to reflect on what’s certainly been the biggest historical event to happen in my lifetime (which includes 9/11 and the fall of the Soviet… --- ## [What percentage of people survive a heart attack, I am having trouble finding info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-survive-a-heart-attack-i-am-having-trouble-finding-info/1022338)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-survive-a-heart-attack-i-am-having-trouble-finding-info/1022338 "2025-08-21T01:37:33Z")
A quick google search turns up results like ‘90% of people survive a heart attack’. But then I read that that is only for the people who get to the hospital. Among people who never go to the hospital, or never make it t… --- ## [What Does "Turn" Mean on My Microwave Display?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-turn-mean-on-my-microwave-display/1022115)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-turn-mean-on-my-microwave-display/1022115 "2025-08-20T23:17:48Z")
My breakfast is usually a frozen breakfast sandwich (on a biscuit) with sausage, egg and cheese. The package instructions tell me to defrost it for 90 seconds (on DEFROST), then evert the paper towel-wrapped sandwich and… --- ## [It is not possible to subscribe to MSNBC without supporting Fox News. Genius](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-not-possible-to-subscribe-to-msnbc-without-supporting-fox-news-genius/1022171)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-not-possible-to-subscribe-to-msnbc-without-supporting-fox-news-genius/1022171 "2025-08-20T22:08:50Z")
Most of Fox News’ revenue comes from people who don’t watch it regularly. If you subscribe to cable you pay Fox News approximately $2 per month. So cut the cable if you don’t want to subsidize an anti-American foreign co… --- ## [Texas State Representative Nicole Collier is now a political prisoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-state-representative-nicole-collier-is-now-a-political-prisoner/1022249)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-state-representative-nicole-collier-is-now-a-political-prisoner/1022249 "2025-08-20T22:03:44Z")
I just saw on Rachael Maddow on MSNBC that Texas State Representative Nicole Collier is being held as a political prisoner in the Texas State House, because she won’t sign a GOP “consent decree” to have Texas law enforce… --- ## [Games that school hasn't blocked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-school-hasnt-blocked/1015546)
**Author:** [@brex100determ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brex100determ)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-school-hasnt-blocked/1015546 "2025-08-20T21:37:57Z")
I need some games that schools don’t block --- ## [What is the hierarchy of people Trump is going to target](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hierarchy-of-people-trump-is-going-to-target/1022254)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hierarchy-of-people-trump-is-going-to-target/1022254 "2025-08-20T21:33:43Z")
My impression is the goal with Trump is to weaponize the government by incrementally going after more and more mainstream and powerful groups, hoping that we adjust to the treatment of previous groups. Its the frog in bo… --- ## [Roche Limit vs Death Star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roche-limit-vs-death-star/1011141)
**Author:** [@ArslanWilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArslanWilson)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roche-limit-vs-death-star/1011141 "2025-08-20T18:49:07Z")
Pretty much what it sounds like. When orbiting the Forest Moon of Endor, assuming no space magic at play, would the physics behind the Roche limit not have ripped the DS to sparkly shreds? Far denser objects, like that… --- ## [Is this available in the Official White House Gift Shop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-available-in-the-official-white-house-gift-shop/1022326)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-available-in-the-official-white-house-gift-shop/1022326 "2025-08-20T18:22:01Z")
I’ve seen pictures, but fakery of all sorts happens. Are there hats and/or shirts available at the Official White House Gift Store that read “Trump 2028” or “Trump In 2028”? --- ## [AI lyric generator for an existing tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-lyric-generator-for-an-existing-tune/1022033)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-lyric-generator-for-an-existing-tune/1022033 "2025-08-20T15:19:48Z")
Hi all, I have found several sites which can generate lyrics, and sites which can create whole songs, but I can’t find a site that will generate lyrics to fit an existing tune/melody (or the meter thereof). Does anyo… --- ## [Lie down vs. lay down, and why my head may explode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lie-down-vs-lay-down-and-why-my-head-may-explode/1022025)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lie-down-vs-lay-down-and-why-my-head-may-explode/1022025 "2025-08-20T14:34:32Z")
It’s not just a matter of just a few people getting this wrong, or some people getting it wrong sometimes. Literally everyone where I work (except me) gets this wrong. There’s a women from Scotland who works there who st… --- ## [Big Joel take down of Bill Maher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-joel-take-down-of-bill-maher/1021768)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-joel-take-down-of-bill-maher/1021768 "2025-08-20T14:08:54Z")
Disclaimers: I generally dislike information delivered in video format versus text, but well-written video essays have been an exception for me. And I’ve been a big fan of Big Joel for a few years now – he’s thoughtful … --- ## [How do raconteurs keep track of all of their references/quotations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-raconteurs-keep-track-of-all-of-their-references-quotations/1022296)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-raconteurs-keep-track-of-all-of-their-references-quotations/1022296 "2025-08-20T12:32:31Z")
I’m reading Christopher Hitchens’ autobiography, and on pretty much every page he has quotes from and references to books, essays, speeches, whatever - ranging from common to exremely obscure. I get that folk like he ar… --- ## [More people should know about and be playing FALLEN LONDON](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-should-know-about-and-be-playing-fallen-london/1022292)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-should-know-about-and-be-playing-fallen-london/1022292 "2025-08-20T02:56:06Z")
Hi. I’m Chris. You might remember me from popular and long game threads such as “I’ve found the most addicting game on the internet \[Cookie Clicker\]” and “I’ve found the second most addicting game on the internet \[Trimps… --- ## [Do you pick up trash outside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-trash-outside/1007796)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-trash-outside/1007796 "2025-08-20T02:37:31Z")
We’ve ceased to be surprised at the amount of trash lying around in our suburban residential neighborhood, and how long our neighbors will allow trash to lie on their property without picking it up. That really befuddle… --- ## [Lindbergh's navigating to Paris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindberghs-navigating-to-paris/586325)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindberghs-navigating-to-paris/586325 "2025-08-20T01:58:06Z")
I was musing about Lindy’s famed non-stop flight from Long Island to Paris, and although Wikipedia says he navigated by the stars and dead reckoning, I can’t understand how he could even find France, let alone Paris and … --- ## [Resident Alien, aka Quincy, E.T](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 513\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719 "2025-08-20T01:07:42Z")
Enjoyed the first episode. Has a bit of a Northern Exposure/iZombie vibe to it. (Discourse complaint #1,000,001–why lop off periods at the end of topics?) --- ## [DIY Computer Omnibus Thread. Builds. Upgrades. New Tech. Etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-computer-omnibus-thread-builds-upgrades-new-tech-etc/994187)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-computer-omnibus-thread-builds-upgrades-new-tech-etc/994187 "2025-08-20T00:59:29Z")
We have a couple of threads on “Help me build a PC” and I thought maybe we could have a general thread about building/maintaining/upgrading PCs and the new tech that can affect all of that? People can ask questions. We… --- ## [Can a bullet injure you if it doesn't hit you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-bullet-injure-you-if-it-doesnt-hit-you/637301)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-bullet-injure-you-if-it-doesnt-hit-you/637301 "2025-08-20T00:48:48Z")
I’m thinking of a bullet through the sleeve scenario. Or, if you make a ring with thumb and finger, and fire a bullet through that. Would you get injured? Is there a shockwave/ring of fire/plasma/vortex surrounding the b… --- ## [Let's talk about the nodule from my thyroid ultrasound](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-nodule-from-my-thyroid-ultrasound/999603)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-nodule-from-my-thyroid-ultrasound/999603 "2025-08-20T00:43:09Z")
Standard disclaimers - you’re not my doctor, may not even be a doctor, and I have a follow-up with my endocrinologist on April 17th. tl;dr: solid, hypervasular nodule in heterogenous thyroid. My TSH (thyroid stimulatin… --- ## [How are these people still alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-people-still-alive/1022236)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-people-still-alive/1022236 "2025-08-20T00:02:17Z")
So My Beloved and I go out early yesterday afternoon to fuel up the Soul, and we pull up behind another elderly couple attempting to also fuel up. Although there are easy to follow instructions on the pump screen, they … --- ## [Banning the Associated Press from White House briefings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-the-associated-press-from-white-house-briefings/1014791)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-the-associated-press-from-white-house-briefings/1014791 "2025-08-19T23:16:38Z")
I’m trying to understand this, So the press can’t cover him because he is upset that they don’t use the made up name of an international waterway. Is it legal for the President to pick and choose who attends when he brie… --- ## [Confused about protein](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-protein/1022151)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-protein/1022151 "2025-08-19T22:09:45Z")
Just sharing here but given that high protein intake is all the rage I’ve been digging and I am getting more and more confused. From a practical POV I’m fine - my sense is that most of us would do better working on incr… --- ## [Let's tell a story four words at a time (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-tell-a-story-four-words-at-a-time-part-1/711587)
**Author:** [@jepflast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jepflast)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-tell-a-story-four-words-at-a-time-part-1/711587 "2025-08-19T21:31:45Z")
Maintaining coherent sentences would be good. Maintaining a coherent story would be phenomenal. Let’s see what we can do. With any luck, hilarity will ensue. Use punctuation whenever necessary, and you may even begin… --- ## [Pay for usage hotspot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-for-usage-hotspot/1022245)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-for-usage-hotspot/1022245 "2025-08-19T21:20:41Z")
I’m looking for opinions or options or even factual answers. I’d like to have hotspot capabilities to access the internet remotely, but only on occasion (about 2 days a month). I don’t want to spend a pile of money on a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=256&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=258&state=watching)