# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=280&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 281 --- ## [Are there more weird Youtube Ads lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-more-weird-youtube-ads-lately/1020695)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-more-weird-youtube-ads-lately/1020695 "2025-07-11T20:31:02Z")
I tend to watch a lot of Lets’s Plays, and recently I’ve noticed a lot more ads for seeming health scams, such as a mineral you just chew every night to fix cavities and gum disease, and the apparent fact that African-Am… --- ## [Notary Public--a good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notary-public-a-good-idea/1020601)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notary-public-a-good-idea/1020601 "2025-07-11T19:25:20Z")
I’ve been interested in becoming a Notary Public. Fees are low. But I’d like some advice: Can you make a little side money on it? Are there risks? Hi Opal. I miss you. Can a Introvert make some cash at it? Are the fe… --- ## [Ann Coulter has a lament!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-coulter-has-a-lament/1020651)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-coulter-has-a-lament/1020651 "2025-07-11T18:56:57Z")
And this time, it’s about Native Americans. (The bolding is mine.) --- ## [Car without a title?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-without-a-title/1020743)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-without-a-title/1020743 "2025-07-11T16:43:21Z")
The soc cit thread reminds of a question I have had. At one point, I was considering moving to the US. Canadian provinces don’t issue titles. All I have is the registration on my car and any paperwork involving its pu… --- ## [What makes someone a US citizen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-someone-a-us-citizen/1020208)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-someone-a-us-citizen/1020208 "2025-07-11T14:27:14Z")
What I can find is: Born in the USA Born to at least one parent who is a US citizen Naturalization If (1) goes away, it would seem to put the citizenship of everyone who is not a naturalized citizen in jeopardy. Numbe… --- ## [How many generations needed until breeding between descendants doesn't matter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-generations-needed-until-breeding-between-descendants-doesnt-matter/1019658)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-generations-needed-until-breeding-between-descendants-doesnt-matter/1019658 "2025-07-11T13:48:04Z")
This is a sort of offshoot from the “Is there any practical way to increase the birth rate?” thread. Someone pointed out it’s not impossible that increased medical knowledge will probably increase life span and extend h… --- ## [Has a series ever actually successfully passed the torch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-series-ever-actually-successfully-passed-the-torch/1020340)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-series-ever-actually-successfully-passed-the-torch/1020340 "2025-07-11T13:32:41Z")
Passing the torch as in a character is successfully replaced and the series continues. This happens all the time in cinema but almost never works (see Shia LaBeouf with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,… --- ## [Will a Democratic President be elected in 2028?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-a-democratic-president-be-elected-in-2028/1020200)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-a-democratic-president-be-elected-in-2028/1020200 "2025-07-11T13:21:55Z")
Seems like a simple question, doesn’t it…but the devil is in the details. By the way, I don’t care about what you want to happen, or even what should happen. This thread is about what you think is actually going to happ… --- ## [Explain uranium to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-uranium-to-me/1020210)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-uranium-to-me/1020210 "2025-07-11T12:49:59Z")
I took freshman chemistry in college. Fifty years ago. Not my best subject. I know what an isotope is. I know how to read the periodic table. I know how to light a Bunsen burner. I have a vague idea about electron energy… --- ## [Mike Lindell's company told to pay $5 million in "Prove Mike Wrong" challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-lindells-company-told-to-pay-5-million-in-prove-mike-wrong-challenge/982994)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-lindells-company-told-to-pay-5-million-in-prove-mike-wrong-challenge/982994 "2025-07-11T12:43:16Z")
one of our favorite election dumbasses who needs no introduction decided to investigate the election himself and found “proof” of election fraud and put out a challenge with Trump and dared the world to prove him wron… --- ## [Fireworks Mayhem: 2025 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-mayhem-2025-edition/1020198)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-mayhem-2025-edition/1020198 "2025-07-11T12:19:40Z")
It is that special time of year to celebrate our country’s birthday by blowing off a limb, burning down a house, blinding a child, torching a car… or perhaps actually dying for the cause. In the pursuit of our inner six-… --- ## [Les Misérables: The Musical and musical theater experience questions from a first-timer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/les-miserables-the-musical-and-musical-theater-experience-questions-from-a-first-timer/1020618)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/les-miserables-the-musical-and-musical-theater-experience-questions-from-a-first-timer/1020618 "2025-07-11T12:09:56Z")
We recently visited London for the first time and caught a performance of Les Mis at the Sondheim theater. We were very lucky to have landed some excellent seats where we were able to see not just the actors’ performance… --- ## [Have you ever heard of these attraction/seduction programs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-these-attraction-seduction-programs/847617)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-these-attraction-seduction-programs/847617 "2025-07-11T05:19:58Z")
Pandora’s Box - Vin Dicarlo Tao Of Badass - Josh Pellicer IMO, the content is interesting, but it takes some time to master and learn the skills that they teach you. --- ## [Heather Cox Richardson - Letters from an American Discussions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heather-cox-richardson-letters-from-an-american-discussions/987384)
**Author:** [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heather-cox-richardson-letters-from-an-american-discussions/987384 "2025-07-11T03:01:57Z")
So, last week, there was some minor discussion about starting a thread dedicated to discussions of Heather Cox Richardson’s “Letters from an American”. These articles can be found is several places, including Facebook, … --- ## [Why do some scientific papers have so many co-authors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-scientific-papers-have-so-many-co-authors/1020663)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-scientific-papers-have-so-many-co-authors/1020663 "2025-07-11T02:52:54Z")
Below is a pre-print of a scientific paper that describes the discovery of a new exoplanet \[2506.18550\] TOI-1846b: A super-Earth in the radius valley orbiting a nearby M dwarf It’s certainly interesting research, but I… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump -- The How Long in Florida Edition (you knew it was coming)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-the-how-long-in-florida-edition-you-knew-it-was-coming/1020402)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-the-how-long-in-florida-edition-you-knew-it-was-coming/1020402 "2025-07-10T23:56:17Z")
Trump cluelessly (or on purpose?) responds to a question about people who will be put up at his “Alligator Alcatraz” In Florida? I’m going to spend a lot. Look, This is my home state. I love it, I love your governm… --- ## [What are your landscapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-landscapes/1020672)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-landscapes/1020672 "2025-07-10T23:06:17Z")
As in the title, what is or are your landscapes? What is the environment that brings you peace and joy, soothes you? What do these landscapes make you think? Do they bring to mind something feral and wild, yet subdued… --- ## [Who is asking for overly loud live music everywhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-asking-for-overly-loud-live-music-everywhere/1020650)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-asking-for-overly-loud-live-music-everywhere/1020650 "2025-07-10T22:39:13Z")
Saw a clip recently of John Mulaney complaining about how much the live music ruined the SNL anniversary after parties. I have to completely agree with him and pit amplified live music in environments that are not live … --- ## [amusing.location.game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-location-game/821563)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-location-game/821563 "2025-07-10T22:11:55Z")
It’s in Saudi Arabia. The idea behind What3Words.com is pretty neat: describe every 3m x 3m square on the globe with a unique three-word combination. So eagle.sheep.horn describes a spot in front of Sydney Opera House, … --- ## [Considering a cross-Canada rail trip. Your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-cross-canada-rail-trip-your-thoughts/1018321)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-cross-canada-rail-trip-your-thoughts/1018321 "2025-07-10T20:55:10Z")
Normally, my annual vacation would involve a trip to the United States. But I am not happy about what Mr. Trump represents, nor do I want to get into a conversation with the guy on the next barstool at a sports bar invo… --- ## [The entire universe rotates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-entire-universe-rotates/1020634)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-entire-universe-rotates/1020634 "2025-07-10T20:33:58Z")
This article tries to explain the Hubble tension by saying the entire universe rotates very slowly. I understand that if the entire universe rotated there would be a centrifugal “force” that pushed the galaxies apart … --- ## [Scientific qualia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientific-qualia/1019346)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientific-qualia/1019346 "2025-07-10T17:38:24Z")
In this old thread of mine: Audio-visual perception - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board I posted the question of 'do we all perceive the same way". It was explained to me this idea is in fact a philosoph… --- ## [Victims of British Postmaster Scandal set to be cleared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victims-of-british-postmaster-scandal-set-to-be-cleared/998104)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victims-of-british-postmaster-scandal-set-to-be-cleared/998104 "2025-07-10T17:05:23Z")
I’ve read articles about this whole mess, and I’m glad they’re getting some justice, even if it’s far too late for those who have taken their own lives due to being wrongfully accused. --- ## [Michael Madsen, September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-madsen-september-25-1957-july-3-2025/1020458)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-madsen-september-25-1957-july-3-2025/1020458 "2025-07-10T16:56:54Z")
--- ## ["French breakfast radishes" -- do French people really eat them for breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-breakfast-radishes-do-french-people-really-eat-them-for-breakfast/983302)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-breakfast-radishes-do-french-people-really-eat-them-for-breakfast/983302 "2025-07-10T16:43:46Z")
I’ve always wondered about that name. It they do eat them for breakfast, um… how? --- ## [Elon Musk Creates the America Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-creates-the-america-party/1020557)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-creates-the-america-party/1020557 "2025-07-10T16:40:51Z")
Well, Musk claims to have formed a new political party. What are everyone’s thoughts? Any chance he could be successful? For that matter, what would success look like? If he’s willing to spend the money, he might have … --- ## [Amazon delivery date expired: offering a refund? Is this a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-delivery-date-expired-offering-a-refund-is-this-a-thing/1020691)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-delivery-date-expired-offering-a-refund-is-this-a-thing/1020691 "2025-07-10T15:08:36Z")
I ordered a jumper/pullover from Amazon a few weeks ago, and it was due to be delivered between 02/07 and 07/07. Come 07/07 they notified me with a revised delivery date of 10/07, and that if it hadn’t arrived by then, I… --- ## [Facebook scam: Post URL for cloned web site. But what about chargebacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-scam-post-url-for-cloned-web-site-but-what-about-chargebacks/1020582)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-scam-post-url-for-cloned-web-site-but-what-about-chargebacks/1020582 "2025-07-10T14:51:35Z")
Lately there have a been a lot of Facebook postings by random users that advertise big blowout sales. The ones I’ve seen were for two well-known musical instrument chains (maybe because of my profile). It’s obviously fak… --- ## [MH370 went missing on 08 March 2014. Aviation’s biggest mystery continues. Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mh370-went-missing-on-08-march-2014-aviation-s-biggest-mystery-continues-amazing/980835)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mh370-went-missing-on-08-march-2014-aviation-s-biggest-mystery-continues-amazing/980835 "2025-07-10T06:14:39Z")
Tomorrow it’ll be nine years (9!) since MH370 took off and disappeared. It still hasn’t been found, although some evidence of a crash has washed on shore, most notably the flaperon found on Réunion back in 2015. 227 pas… --- ## [MLB-June 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2025/1019079)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2025/1019079 "2025-07-10T04:12:20Z")
Happy June! Gotta admit, absolutely shocked to see MLB embracing Pride Month openly this year. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=279&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=281&state=tracking)