# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=258&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 259 --- ## [Looking for a WW2 board game where you bomb the US with Luftwaffe Bombers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-ww2-board-game-where-you-bomb-the-us-with-luftwaffe-bombers/1022133)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-ww2-board-game-where-you-bomb-the-us-with-luftwaffe-bombers/1022133 "2025-08-16T23:00:48Z")
Came out within the past 15 years, saw it on a game store shelf and always regretted never buying it because it was only $30. Was either a board or a card game, but came in a smaller box. You commanded a Luftwaffe bombe… --- ## [steam locomotives, matching the tractive effort](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-locomotives-matching-the-tractive-effort/793799)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-locomotives-matching-the-tractive-effort/793799 "2025-08-16T21:34:25Z")
There must be some railroad aficionados on the SDMB who can answer this. Let’s jump in the Wayback machine and travel back to West Virginia in 1912. Railroad trains are pulled by steam locomotives. There is no radio. Co… --- ## [Best homemade snack EVER!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-homemade-snack-ever/1021885)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-homemade-snack-ever/1021885 "2025-08-16T17:17:37Z")
These are the rules: There are no rules! Mine: You takes yur toast. You butters yur toast. You add the perfect blend of sugar and cinnamon to yur toast…and you eats yur toast. Next? --- ## [Fiendishly obscure question: When did animator John A. Fitzsimmons (Winsor McCay's asst.) die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiendishly-obscure-question-when-did-animator-john-a-fitzsimmons-winsor-mccays-asst-die/844756)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiendishly-obscure-question-when-did-animator-john-a-fitzsimmons-winsor-mccays-asst-die/844756 "2025-08-16T15:19:43Z")
Winsor McCay, while not a name commonly heard nowadays, was one of the pioneers in cartoon animation. Probably his best known feature was Gertie the Dinosaur (1914), although another one of his characters was ‘Little Ne… --- ## [What time is used to record events?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-time-is-used-to-record-events/1021954)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-time-is-used-to-record-events/1021954 "2025-08-16T14:26:00Z")
A recent topic in GD about WWII made me wonder… When Japan surrendered (the Emperor broadcasting they were done) what time was it? For instance, as of this post, it is 12:38pm, August 12 in Tokyo. In Washington, D.C.,… --- ## [Looking for a children's book series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-childrens-book-series/1022130)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-childrens-book-series/1022130 "2025-08-16T06:12:57Z")
…about a woman who lived in an upside-down house. --- ## [Mr. brown loves him a new car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-brown-loves-him-a-new-car/1022019)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-brown-loves-him-a-new-car/1022019 "2025-08-16T03:20:23Z")
Yesterday we were on the last day of our vacation, and I noted the mileage on our car and suggested we might think of replacing it with another CR-V that we would expect would last us all the rest of our days. Mr. brown… --- ## [Question about what ICE agents (goons) are up to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-what-ice-agents-goons-are-up-to/1022067)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-what-ice-agents-goons-are-up-to/1022067 "2025-08-16T00:05:51Z")
Someone asked me what the acronym ICE stood for (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). When I explained, they said that ICE was removing illegals from the United States. I objected to that characterization because some p… --- ## [Piper chats with the Nice Phone Lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-chats-with-the-nice-phone-lady/1022073)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-chats-with-the-nice-phone-lady/1022073 "2025-08-15T22:50:10Z")
I suddenly noticed that my automatic bank transfers to The Phone Company weren’t going through, and hadn’t for a few months. Worried that I might get my phone service cut off for non-payment, I try to log onto my accoun… --- ## [Fuck CNN. And, while we're at it, Fuck the BBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-cnn-and-while-were-at-it-fuck-the-bbc/1021884)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-cnn-and-while-were-at-it-fuck-the-bbc/1021884 "2025-08-15T22:42:46Z")
I get it. Nothing is free. Yet, having to endure relentless video and still ads SHOULD have been enough. But no. CNN allows a tiny number of “free” articles per month, then I have no access. Or I have to pay to subscrib… --- ## [I need some good, fingerless riding gloves for my scooter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-good-fingerless-riding-gloves-for-my-scooter/1022078)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-good-fingerless-riding-gloves-for-my-scooter/1022078 "2025-08-15T22:23:59Z")
I’ve done searches on this but most results seem to be opinions for motorcycles or bicycles. I have a scooter and I want a pair of fingerless gloves. Why fingerless? Comfort mainly. I get they lack some protection bu… --- ## [What is the most important record of our culture that no longer exists physically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-record-of-our-culture-that-no-longer-exists-physically/1021383)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-record-of-our-culture-that-no-longer-exists-physically/1021383 "2025-08-15T22:22:49Z")
So inspired by this thread, i got to thinking what have we “lost” as a culture. As in, right now in July 2025, what is the most important bit of our culture (however you define ‘our culture’ and ‘important’) that only ex… --- ## [The Tequila Aficionado - Let's Hear your Favorites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tequila-aficionado-lets-hear-your-favorites/1022104)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tequila-aficionado-lets-hear-your-favorites/1022104 "2025-08-15T21:45:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Men who drink scotch, men who drink bourbon: It would seem that you did not. I hope that wasn’t due to an excess of Tequila. Or Bourbon or Scotch for that matter. :grin: So here it is. I… --- ## [Questions Only thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only-thread/911667)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6095\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only-thread/911667 "2025-08-15T21:39:28Z")
Doesn’t it really piss you off that the earlier iteration of this thread was shut down for having over 10k posts? --- ## [Noem and Cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noem-and-cricket/1022047)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noem-and-cricket/1022047 "2025-08-15T21:05:00Z")
The South Park Vids got me “thinking”. I don’t think there ever was a Cricket the puppy. The whole book was a resume by a woman who knew her target audience of one was a dog hater who had contempt for pet owners. She cou… --- ## [Alpha Centauri B has a roughly Earth-mass planet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-b-has-a-roughly-earth-mass-planet/637938)
**Author:** [@wolfstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfstu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-b-has-a-roughly-earth-mass-planet/637938 "2025-08-15T16:49:07Z")
The European Southern Observatory has just announced the detection of a planet in orbit of Alpha Centauri B. This is a roughly Sun-like star, and part of the closest star system to Earth (together with Alpha Centauri A … --- ## [AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aol-is-finally-shutting-down-its-dial-up-internet-service/1022039)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aol-is-finally-shutting-down-its-dial-up-internet-service/1022039 "2025-08-15T16:41:50Z")
Is AOL dial-up like the “Abe Vigoda of technologies”? Show of hands, who here is surprised to learn that was actually still around. My hand is raised. --- ## [How Far is Too Far for a Kid to Walk Alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-too-far-for-a-kid-to-walk-alone/1020424)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-too-far-for-a-kid-to-walk-alone/1020424 "2025-08-15T16:40:28Z")
On occasion, I’ll read a story about a parent who is charged with something like reckless endangerment because authorities believe they endangered their child’s life by allowing them to walk too far from their home alone… --- ## [MLB - making the jump from minor league to MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694 "2025-08-15T12:18:45Z")
I’m sure many a ball player has talked about their transition to the majors. Is it still a big step up in the level of play or is it a natural move and you just have to get in the groove with your new teammates? --- ## [Do you listen to “foreign” music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-listen-to-foreign-music/1021991)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-listen-to-foreign-music/1021991 "2025-08-15T11:24:56Z")
By “foreign” music, I mean music, possibly with styles, definitely with lyrics that are not what you typically listen to? If so, why? For instance, I listen to various metal bands, rock, hard rock, etc, all mostly with… --- ## [Buying the wrong food item](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-wrong-food-item/1021453)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-wrong-food-item/1021453 "2025-08-15T06:05:21Z")
Bought a small block of attractively priced “old cheddar” (Canadian for sharp) cheese tonight. When cutting off a couple pieces, only then noticed the tiny and dreadful writing: LIGHT! 40% LESS FAT! which comprised 1% o… --- ## [Where do you get your PC video game news from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024 "2025-08-15T05:05:03Z")
There used to be a site, I think it was called “Gone Gold” something. It would list upcoming games and also note when they officially released. It was pretty comprehensive. Now, I rely mostly on YouTube game reviewers b… --- ## [Netflix's Narnia changes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-narnia-changes/1022011)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-narnia-changes/1022011 "2025-08-15T00:50:24Z")
First, that Aslan is going to be a female lion? Second, that The Magician’s Nephew is being updated from the 1900’s to the 1950’s? Anything else we should know about? --- ## [I don't want this for myself, of course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-this-for-myself-of-course/1022068)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-this-for-myself-of-course/1022068 "2025-08-14T23:15:39Z")
So I send Carla and Czarcasm Jr. To Seattle on Monday to attend World Con, and he posts a video on YouTube about his first soldering attempt-a little TARDIS pin with a battery powered blinking light on top that is so cut… --- ## [Why Did Someone (official) Paint My Grate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-someone-official-paint-my-grate/1022052)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-someone-official-paint-my-grate/1022052 "2025-08-14T20:21:26Z")
I have a dry well in my driveway. A couple of downspouts flow into it and it has a cast iron grate that would let the water flow out the top if it were ever to over-fill (never been more than 1/3 full). And it’s one of t… --- ## [Pithy observations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-observations/1021883)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-observations/1021883 "2025-08-14T19:11:03Z")
Summing up so much in so few words. Like this: “Is it normal for a cat to…” “Yes.” “But I didn’t even say what…” “You said cat.” --- ## [How do you deal with accents that you can't understand? (Customer service or tech support)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-accents-that-you-cant-understand-customer-service-or-tech-support/1021986)
**Author:** [@RAWDuke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RAWDuke)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-accents-that-you-cant-understand-customer-service-or-tech-support/1021986 "2025-08-14T17:10:18Z")
I’ve been hassling with cell phone issues with my current carrier for a couple of weeks now. I’ve mostly been able to understand the accented English that most of the techs and customer service people, but I just got of… --- ## [Trigger Happy TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-happy-tv/127514)
**Author:** [@red\_dragon60](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/red_dragon60)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-happy-tv/127514 "2025-08-14T17:06:35Z")
Finally a good show on Comedy Central! I look at it as a British take on Jackass. I especially like all the people in animal suits. What’s your take on it? --- ## [Tell us about your local/regional restaurant chains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-local-regional-restaurant-chains/973392)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-local-regional-restaurant-chains/973392 "2025-08-14T16:56:13Z")
First, lets set the parameters for this thread. To count as a chain a restaurant must have a minimum of 3 locations. And since I mostly want to hear about chains that aren’t really well known outside their home regions… --- ## [Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket: 2022-05-14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-buffalo-supermarket-2022-05-14/964438)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-buffalo-supermarket-2022-05-14/964438 "2025-08-14T16:39:47Z")
Local sheriff says it was racially motivated. White shooter. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=257&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=259&state=tracking)