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**Author:** [@d1opez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/d1opez)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-everyone/1018693 "2025-05-24T19:20:11Z")
Wow! I just stumbled upon this place. I didn’t think that such a thriving community could be on an internet forum with such a deep history, and the little amount that I’ve seen so far was a purely productive, smart conve… --- ## [Time to give up on failed knee replacement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-give-up-on-failed-knee-replacement/1018707)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-give-up-on-failed-knee-replacement/1018707 "2025-05-24T18:27:06Z")
Ms. Napier, 72, had first one and then the other knee replaced. Her pre-surgery knees were pretty much equal. The first replacement went great. The second, now 1.5 years out, is still more painful than pre-surgery. Her k… --- ## [Parents of twins: are they really capable of fooling you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-twins-are-they-really-capable-of-fooling-you/1018473)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-twins-are-they-really-capable-of-fooling-you/1018473 "2025-05-24T17:43:44Z")
If you’re a parent of twins, whether they’re children or adults, are they capable of putting a fast one on you? If one adopted the other’s clothes for some tomfoolery-related purpose and pretended to be their sibling, co… --- ## [Interim Pontiff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interim-pontiff/1017537)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interim-pontiff/1017537 "2025-05-24T14:02:13Z")
When the Pope…the leader of the Roman Catholic Church…dies, they, of course, have a funeral, and go into a Conclave where they pursue the task of electing a new pope. This could take days, if not weeks. Neither nations… --- ## [Minecraft for Old People](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-for-old-people/1018484)
**Author:** [@MandaJo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MandaJo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-for-old-people/1018484 "2025-05-24T11:28:50Z")
Would anyone like to join a Bedrock Minecraft Realm? My mother and I play Minecraft together. She’s retired, so she plays a lot. I play quite a bit. We really enjoy it. However, we’d like to play with a larger group, bu… --- ## [Realtor’s lawsuit and current practices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realtor-s-lawsuit-and-current-practices/1017156)
**Author:** [@Sooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sooner)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realtor-s-lawsuit-and-current-practices/1017156 "2025-05-24T01:15:02Z")
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a series of lawsuits. One of the terms was to end the practice, known as “tying,” meant that sellers were essentially required to pay a commission to the buyer’s age… --- ## [Dentistry Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentistry-question/1018694)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentistry-question/1018694 "2025-05-23T23:15:27Z")
I’m 69 years old. My teeth aren’t in great shape but not terrible either. No current pain. My dentist suggested possibly putting crowns on all my teeth. She said it would run into tens of thousands of dollars. Maybe 30k … --- ## [A couple Facebook questions from someone who almost never uses it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-facebook-questions-from-someone-who-almost-never-uses-it/1018670)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-facebook-questions-from-someone-who-almost-never-uses-it/1018670 "2025-05-23T22:22:03Z")
So I have a FB account I started many years ago but was never a very active user, and I went years without even visiting FB. But every now and then there’s a family announcement or something I want to check out. (Warnin… --- ## [No transplants for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-transplants-for-primary-pulmonary-hypertension/1018714)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-transplants-for-primary-pulmonary-hypertension/1018714 "2025-05-23T22:14:58Z")
Nothing personal, something I saw in an ER rerun “Dear Abby” from Season 10. Apparently from the episode (2003), it implies that that’s not something that will get you on a waiting list for a transplant. From the ep: … --- ## [An expression of love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-expression-of-love/1018666)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-expression-of-love/1018666 "2025-05-23T22:13:26Z")
Love is a warm spot on the carpet where the dog has been waiting right outside your door. Yesterday I was dog-sitting for a friend who was going to be out of the house most of the day. The dog is about 1 year old, terr… --- ## [Denver: Soccer is more important than people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denver-soccer-is-more-important-than-people/1018673)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denver-soccer-is-more-important-than-people/1018673 "2025-05-23T20:39:42Z")
Mike Johnston the mayor and the City Council have decided to build a stadium from scratch for the Women’s Soccer franchise that Denver was recently awarded. Today they announced that workers will have to take two unpaid… --- ## [FedX question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedx-question/1018546)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedx-question/1018546 "2025-05-23T16:51:33Z")
My CC number got stolen, so I waiting for a new card. It will need to be signed for. It’s coming FedX. I’m hard of hearing, so may not hear the doorbell. Sigh. I left a note on the door to call me @ 555-5555 if I don’t… --- ## [What's cheaper? Thermostat on 76 and the fans on or](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-cheaper-thermostat-on-76-and-the-fans-on-or/1018683)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-cheaper-thermostat-on-76-and-the-fans-on-or/1018683 "2025-05-23T13:49:19Z")
What’s cheaper? Thermostat on 76 and the fans on? Or thermostat set at 72 with no fans on? --- ## [Embarrassing naked moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embarrassing-naked-moments/10010)
**Author:** [@randomlyblanks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randomlyblanks)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embarrassing-naked-moments/10010 "2025-05-23T12:27:14Z")
i’m a high school senior, and normally i never shower after gym class, but yesterday i was leaving school early, and decided that since nobody would be there with me, i could (besides we just ran two miles, so i was swea… --- ## [Drive to Survive and similar Netflix series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drive-to-survive-and-similar-netflix-series/1015404)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drive-to-survive-and-similar-netflix-series/1015404 "2025-05-23T11:03:07Z")
For those that don’t know, Drive to Survive is a netflix documentary / reality series about Formula 1. For many of us, that never really “got” formula one, seeing the behind the scenes drama and decisions, and then seei… --- ## [Chemical castration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chemical-castration/1018676)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chemical-castration/1018676 "2025-05-23T10:04:47Z")
There seems to be a new movement towards this in the UK. What do we think? I will just mention Alan Turing… --- ## [Piper Mutt becomes suspicious of shrinkflation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-mutt-becomes-suspicious-of-shrinkflation/1018688)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-mutt-becomes-suspicious-of-shrinkflation/1018688 "2025-05-23T09:20:40Z")
The Piper Mutt is a big black-and-tan mutt who wouldn’t be out of place on a farm. Nonetheless, I’ve ended up with him. We have a morning ritual. I let him out, he comes bounding back in a bit later. I toss a chew stick… --- ## [Overrated cooking methods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-cooking-methods/1018624)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-cooking-methods/1018624 "2025-05-23T02:42:51Z")
I just saw a Cracker Barrel commercial where they advertise new ‘campfire meals’ in which everything- your protein, starch and veg- are all wrapped together in a foil packet and cooked. It’s presented as this magical exp… --- ## [You Decide You Have to Leave Your Country. Where Do You Go and Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-decide-you-have-to-leave-your-country-where-do-you-go-and-why/1016395)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-decide-you-have-to-leave-your-country-where-do-you-go-and-why/1016395 "2025-05-23T01:49:38Z")
Title says it all. Let’s not make this another Trump thread. Just assume, for some reason, you decide to GTFO. Where are you now, and what’s your choice? Assume that you have some mechanism to be let in. I’m a US citize… --- ## [Unethical people & product warranties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unethical-people-product-warranties/1018585)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unethical-people-product-warranties/1018585 "2025-05-22T23:55:50Z")
So I asked a question on Reddit about hiking socks. Specifically, I asked if there were any that were machine washable with warm water, normal cycle, and tumble dry medium, because while my Darn Tough socks are great a… --- ## [Selfish, elderly democratic politicians are really pissing me off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selfish-elderly-democratic-politicians-are-really-pissing-me-off/1018638)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selfish-elderly-democratic-politicians-are-really-pissing-me-off/1018638 "2025-05-22T23:39:45Z")
What brought this thread about was the vote in the house for the Trump budget which will, among other things, cut medicad enrollment by millions. I heard that the GOP can lose 4 votes and still pass the bill. I thought ‘… --- ## [When nature and geometry intersect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nature-and-geometry-intersect/1018559)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nature-and-geometry-intersect/1018559 "2025-05-22T23:06:30Z")
The built world offers all sorts of stark geometric compositions to explore. The natural world offers often softer organic compositions. Yin and yang, hard and soft, different photographic worlds, isn’t it? Oh, hell, … --- ## [The Ravenchord piano, and self-tuning pianos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravenchord-piano-and-self-tuning-pianos/1003204)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravenchord-piano-and-self-tuning-pianos/1003204 "2025-05-22T21:22:13Z")
I believe this is just a concept, not actually prototyped yet (not sure) - here is the Ravenchord piano, a totally new way to construct the innards of a piano - https://www.whipsaw.com/work/ravenchord-piano It would use… --- ## [United healthcare CEO assassinated, the P&E edition {This is not a gun debate/statistics thread!}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-healthcare-ceo-assassinated-the-p-e-edition-this-is-not-a-gun-debate-statistics-thread/1011195)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 894\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-healthcare-ceo-assassinated-the-p-e-edition-this-is-not-a-gun-debate-statistics-thread/1011195 "2025-05-22T21:01:10Z")
This is the central meaning of this event, regardless of the killer’s actual motivation. --- ## [I want to write a "Choose Your Adventure" book for Christmas... any tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-write-a-choose-your-adventure-book-for-christmas-any-tips/1018635)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-write-a-choose-your-adventure-book-for-christmas-any-tips/1018635 "2025-05-22T20:23:25Z")
Title says it all. Anyway, never done this before (I’ve written a book, but it was pretty easy). If anyone here has any suggestions, that would be great. The best thing would be a plot-generator (coining a phrase) that… --- ## [Is there any way of sending the IRS a pdf of your paper tax return?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-of-sending-the-irs-a-pdf-of-your-paper-tax-return/1018639)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-of-sending-the-irs-a-pdf-of-your-paper-tax-return/1018639 "2025-05-22T20:17:22Z")
As usual, I take advantage of the automatic 2 month extension given to non-residents to file US tax returns. I never owe anything anyway, given the foreign tax credit. Usually, I wait till mid-June and, for reasons, al… --- ## [Does Pope Leo XIV have diplomatic immunity in the United States](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pope-leo-xiv-have-diplomatic-immunity-in-the-united-states/1018230)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pope-leo-xiv-have-diplomatic-immunity-in-the-united-states/1018230 "2025-05-22T18:29:01Z")
Pope Leo XIV (ne Robert Francis Prevost) is now simultaneously a foreign head of state and a US citizen (and also a Peruvian citizen). What’s the protocol if when he visits the USA? Would he have diplomatic immunity duri… --- ## [The song in my head... 46 years and still going strong!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-song-in-my-head-46-years-and-still-going-strong/1018607)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-song-in-my-head-46-years-and-still-going-strong/1018607 "2025-05-22T18:03:15Z")
Had I had enough sense and foreknowledge to save the date, I would know… to the day… I entered puberty. Regardless, it was sometime between September 1978 - March 1979. I turn on Atlanta’s channel 17 (in a few years thi… --- ## [Non-Khadaji's What Non-existent Books are you Reading? May 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-khadajis-what-non-existent-books-are-you-reading-may-2025/1018620)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-khadajis-what-non-existent-books-are-you-reading-may-2025/1018620 "2025-05-22T16:15:19Z")
Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times turns out a list of books to read this summer that includes books that don’t exist. He claims that he used AI to generate the list, then didn’t check it for content, REALLY? You used AI… --- ## [Back from the dead for a sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-the-dead-for-a-sequel/1018425)
**Author:** [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-the-dead-for-a-sequel/1018425 "2025-05-22T16:08:24Z")
Somewhat inspired by the thread What is the WORST immediate sequel to a great film?: You may recall Hallowe’en Resurrection, an (inferior) sequel to the (not-great) Hallowe’en H20. Michael Myers being decapitated in H20 … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=310&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=312&state=tracking)