# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=308&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 309 --- ## [Why not phase out Nickels & Pennies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-phase-out-nickels-pennies/1018684)
**Author:** [@richw697](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/richw697)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-phase-out-nickels-pennies/1018684 "2025-05-29T18:26:20Z")
The Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny | CNN Business CNN Business: “The US Treasury is phasing out production of the penny and will soon stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation, the department said in… --- ## [Another Bay Leaf harvest. Anyone want some?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bay-leaf-harvest-anyone-want-some/1010742)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bay-leaf-harvest-anyone-want-some/1010742 "2025-05-29T18:19:20Z")
I have some bay leaf branches which got pruned after growing too close to the power line. Awhile back I offered up fresh bay leaves to anyone who wanted to try some. I thought I’d do it again while they’re still fresh. T… --- ## [First female GM in MLB - Kim Ng, Miami Marlins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-female-gm-in-mlb-kim-ng-miami-marlins/925528)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-female-gm-in-mlb-kim-ng-miami-marlins/925528 "2025-05-29T16:05:10Z")
This is a fairly big “first” in MLB, and for all of the major US sports leagues. --- ## [Is allowing people to pay bills with gold or silver a bad idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allowing-people-to-pay-bills-with-gold-or-silver-a-bad-idea/1018907)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allowing-people-to-pay-bills-with-gold-or-silver-a-bad-idea/1018907 "2025-05-29T15:28:23Z")
I came across this article about a bill that would allow Floridians to pay bills with gold or silver. Is this a good idea, a bad idea, or just a shrug? --- ## [Belgium and Dutch competing for wind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belgium-and-dutch-competing-for-wind/1018905)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belgium-and-dutch-competing-for-wind/1018905 "2025-05-29T15:06:24Z")
The headline here seems to be exaggerated, but it’s probably a real issue: there must be only so many optimal places for wind farms. --- ## [Melania Trump is gone (largely missing in public, not deceased)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-trump-is-gone-largely-missing-in-public-not-deceased/1018217)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-trump-is-gone-largely-missing-in-public-not-deceased/1018217 "2025-05-29T13:26:45Z")
I dont care about her, but there were big stories about the later FLOTUSes. What the hell is she doing, she dont care, do you? Fashion wise, she should drop the stupid hat. --- ## [Whatcha Playin'? in July 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-july-2023/987272)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-july-2023/987272 "2025-05-29T13:10:32Z")
Sorry if I missed a like thread, but is there no place for people to post about what’s currently catching their fancy? Historically I think this thread has covered any sort of gaming, video games, tabletop games, board g… --- ## [Those magnificent men (and women) and their flying machines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-magnificent-men-and-women-and-their-flying-machines/1018922)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-magnificent-men-and-women-and-their-flying-machines/1018922 "2025-05-29T12:20:03Z")
This post: Reminded me of something I’ve wondered about. To wit, how important was flying skill to accomplishing the great feats of long distant flying in the past? Like John Alcock and Arthur Brown’s first transatlan… --- ## [Home phone telephone Easter egg: calling your own phone line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-phone-telephone-easter-egg-calling-your-own-phone-line/940024)
**Author:** [@Thumper\_Stauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper_Stauss)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-phone-telephone-easter-egg-calling-your-own-phone-line/940024 "2025-05-29T11:47:16Z")
In the 1980s, was there a way to call your home phone from the same home phone (same line) by calling your telephone number, but in reverse. I know this sounds weird. My adult brain is trying to process how much to belie… --- ## [Drivers are becoming more assholic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-are-becoming-more-assholic/1002561)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-are-becoming-more-assholic/1002561 "2025-05-29T11:36:14Z")
Maybe it’s the growing congestion in the Front Range leading to road rage or maybe it’s all y’all coming to Northern Colorado from Tex-ass and Cali, but over the last year traffic here in the Denver/Front Range has gotte… --- ## [Hey kids! Wanna learn geopolitics with cute cartoons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-kids-wanna-learn-geopolitics-with-cute-cartoons/1018948)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-kids-wanna-learn-geopolitics-with-cute-cartoons/1018948 "2025-05-29T10:15:57Z")
Sure you do! And your buddies Lil’ Putin, Lil’ Elon, Lil’ Erdogan, and Lil’ Trump will help you learn! All provided by our friends the Russians! --- ## [What sitcom had a lot of child actors that were regulars go on to success as actors . Actors had to be minors to count, not playing minors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sitcom-had-a-lot-of-child-actors-that-were-regulars-go-on-to-success-as-actors-actors-had-to-be-minors-to-count-not-playing-minors/1018746)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sitcom-had-a-lot-of-child-actors-that-were-regulars-go-on-to-success-as-actors-actors-had-to-be-minors-to-count-not-playing-minors/1018746 "2025-05-29T03:10:06Z")
So Happy Days does not count except for Joanie & Chachi. Andy Griffith Show does count and it is 1 for 1 on success. Family Ties, only Mallory would count, Michael J. Fox was 21 when Family Ties started. On Partridge … --- ## [Rick Derringer RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-derringer-rip/1018868)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-derringer-rip/1018868 "2025-05-29T02:45:18Z")
Farewell to a great rock ‘n’ roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. He played with Edgar and Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, produced and played the solo on Weird Al’s “Eat It”, and wrote Hulk Hogan’s theme song “Real America… --- ## [Self-Proclaimed King Has Become the Court Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-proclaimed-king-has-become-the-court-jester/1017752)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-proclaimed-king-has-become-the-court-jester/1017752 "2025-05-29T02:16:39Z")
This season, and especially the post season Timberwolves series, has been a fitting punishment for the arrogant LeBron James who has become a faded caricature of the great player he once was. The self-proclaimed “Greate… --- ## [Help me identify an old-timey tune, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-an-old-timey-tune-please/1018649)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-an-old-timey-tune-please/1018649 "2025-05-29T01:23:44Z")
I don’t think it’s from a movie or TV show, but I’m sure everyone has heard it at some time in their life. It’s a kind of slow, rambling, banjo or rinkey-tink piano “wagon-train/way out West” piece that might have once… --- ## [Most insanely unlikely UNlucky (BAD luck) chance coincidence you or anyone close to you has ever experienced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-insanely-unlikely-unlucky-bad-luck-chance-coincidence-you-or-anyone-close-to-you-has-ever-experienced/1007236)
**Author:** [@GoodZuckerbergs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodZuckerbergs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-insanely-unlikely-unlucky-bad-luck-chance-coincidence-you-or-anyone-close-to-you-has-ever-experienced/1007236 "2025-05-29T00:50:05Z")
This topic is not about insanely unlikely misfortunes- as in, being diagnosed with an extremely rare disease, or just happening to be at a McDonald’s right before a fire breaks out there, or getting seriously hurt by a d… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump - Special West Point Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-west-point-edition/1018882)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-west-point-edition/1018882 "2025-05-28T23:33:25Z")
Our nation’s poet delivered the commencement speech at the United States Military Academy. He took the opportunity to discuss military issues. I tell a story sometimes about a man who was a great, great real estate m… --- ## [Getting 3D printing done for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-3d-printing-done-for-me/990003)
**Author:** [@Cayuga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cayuga)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-3d-printing-done-for-me/990003 "2025-05-28T22:40:45Z")
I’m fairly sure this belongs here rather than CS. I need several small objects for a project I’m working on. I have no experience nor, I assume, talent in sculpting, carving, etc. The easiest thing would be to 3D-print … --- ## [Have you ever been attacked by a random stranger? Any attempted attacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-attacked-by-a-random-stranger-any-attempted-attacks/1018672)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-attacked-by-a-random-stranger-any-attempted-attacks/1018672 "2025-05-28T22:21:15Z")
Attempted. Because of my dumbass friends. About a decade ago we went to a Shakesphere in the Park kind of thing. It actually wasn’t SITP, but something similar. It was an outdoor performance, audience spread out in pic… --- ## [Pee Wee as Himself - Mark Twain Prize for American Humor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee-wee-as-himself-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/1018867)
**Author:** [@SpyChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpyChief)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee-wee-as-himself-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/1018867 "2025-05-28T21:01:39Z")
Last night, I finished “Pee Wee as Himself” on Max. It’s a ROCK SOLID documentary about the character and the man behind the brilliance, Paul Reubens, who passed away in 2023. His contributions to comedy go back to bef… --- ## [There's Treasure Inside - Discussion And Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-treasure-inside-discussion-and-ideas/1018861)
**Author:** [@IMadeLem0nade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMadeLem0nade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-treasure-inside-discussion-and-ideas/1018861 "2025-05-28T19:46:45Z")
Honestly I just want to discuss possible locations of the treasure in the book by author Jon Collins Black titled “There’s Treasure Inside” Please share any ideas you have --- ## [Who was Princess Polny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-princess-polny/1016877)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-princess-polny/1016877 "2025-04-13T09:51:34Z")
In a book I’m reading, I came across this photo of British royal photographer Cecil Beaton and his friends Tilly Losch, Adele Astaire, Tallulah Bankhead, and Princess Polny. Tallulah, many people know – a famous actre… --- ## [If you want to turn somone on to a musical (theater stage) what is the best choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-want-to-turn-somone-on-to-a-musical-theater-stage-what-is-the-best-choice/1018748)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-want-to-turn-somone-on-to-a-musical-theater-stage-what-is-the-best-choice/1018748 "2025-05-28T19:39:30Z")
Title kinda says it all. To be clear, I mean the easiest, most popular musical that everyone likes. Pirates of Penzance Wicked Mamma Mia Little Shop of Horrors Doubtless there are others. Just some examples. Lookin… --- ## [Jam session & time keeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jam-session-time-keeper/1018889)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jam-session-time-keeper/1018889 "2025-05-28T19:19:35Z")
I know little about this and I am learning guitar and really enjoy passing time improvising off of scales. I also have an acoustic bass that I enjoy as well. If two people are jamming - one bass and one guitar - does th… --- ## [Yellow squash. Oh boy, we gots 'em!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-squash-oh-boy-we-gots-em/1018879)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-squash-oh-boy-we-gots-em/1018879 "2025-05-28T17:06:09Z")
Any recipes would be greatly appreciated. Send your favorites. (Don’t worry about my own dietary restrictions, any and all tasty recipes will be considered) Thx! :smiley: --- ## [iPad for scribing/taking notes - advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-for-scribing-taking-notes-advice/1018819)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-for-scribing-taking-notes-advice/1018819 "2025-05-28T16:51:59Z")
It is the nature of my consulting job that I must often walk around workplaces and take notes. I have generally always done that with just a binder but I’ve seen people using iPads for this purpose and think I need to m… --- ## [Help me figure out if I can use passkeys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-if-i-can-use-passkeys/1018757)
**Author:** [@LucyInDisguise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LucyInDisguise)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-if-i-can-use-passkeys/1018757 "2025-05-28T16:38:39Z")
I’m old (pushing 72) and not really all that tech-savvy, so please, bear with me. I’ve read a bit about passkeys on the web, and I kinda understand how they work and why they might be a good thing; however, I have trust… --- ## [The movie sequel isn't based on the book sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-sequel-isnt-based-on-the-book-sequel/1018762)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-sequel-isnt-based-on-the-book-sequel/1018762 "2025-05-28T16:08:05Z")
Since we’ve been doing a thread on sequels I thought I’d bring up this case. Often when a book has a sequel and movie is based on the original book, the movie sequel is based on the book sequel. As with the Arthur C. C… --- ## [Is There Anything I Can Do About My Crap Immune System?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-my-crap-immune-system/983170)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-my-crap-immune-system/983170 "2025-05-28T15:15:30Z")
In October 2022 I put my then 2.5 year old child in daycare, and I have been sick ever since. I know it is common for illness to circulate constantly in families with young children, but the problem is every time I get h… --- ## [Young doctor or old doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-doctor-or-old-doctor/1018216)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-doctor-or-old-doctor/1018216 "2025-05-28T15:15:13Z")
If you’re like me and in the US, you probably have an employer-sponsored insurance plan to cover your medical costs. These plans typically include shared costs between you and the insurer, which are split based on the t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=307&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=309&state=tracking)