# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=325 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 326 --- ## [The psychology of hating a marginalized group because they're doing better than you, vs because they're doing worse than you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychology-of-hating-a-marginalized-group-because-theyre-doing-better-than-you-vs-because-theyre-doing-worse-than-you/1017249)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychology-of-hating-a-marginalized-group-because-theyre-doing-better-than-you-vs-because-theyre-doing-worse-than-you/1017249 "2025-04-30T00:51:42Z")
Its kind of hard for me to explain what I mean, but when it comes to bigotry against marginalized groups, I notice that people will hate the marginalized group both because they are doing worse in life than the bigoted p… --- ## [Seen on Reddit: The time to do anything was last year. But the time to resist is now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seen-on-reddit-the-time-to-do-anything-was-last-year-but-the-time-to-resist-is-now/1017574)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seen-on-reddit-the-time-to-do-anything-was-last-year-but-the-time-to-resist-is-now/1017574 "2025-04-29T22:50:44Z")
Great phrase! I suggested that raygunsite.com make t-shirts with it. --- ## [Any Demis Roussos fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-demis-roussos-fans/166967)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-demis-roussos-fans/166967 "2025-04-29T22:10:46Z")
My only knowledge of the mega (European) singing sensation was from an appearance he made on Dina Shore’s talk show of the 1970s. I got the idea that he was pretty hot stuff in Europe, but for some reason he failed to a… --- ## [Bolo ties: Who wears them for what sort of occasion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolo-ties-who-wears-them-for-what-sort-of-occasion/1017597)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolo-ties-who-wears-them-for-what-sort-of-occasion/1017597 "2025-04-29T21:47:08Z")
I’ve been reading about what seems to me (as a European) a peculiarly American type of necktie called bolo. I’ve never encountered one in real life, but from the pictures I’ve seen they seem to be just a cord slung aroun… --- ## [My Calendar Just Reminded Me to Renew my SDMB Subscription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-calendar-just-reminded-me-to-renew-my-sdmb-subscription/1017639)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-calendar-just-reminded-me-to-renew-my-sdmb-subscription/1017639 "2025-04-29T20:18:06Z")
Annual reminder set up back in the days when to remain a Charter Member one had to re-up. --- ## [Relatedness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relatedness/1013551)
**Author:** [@Richardpurvey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richardpurvey)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relatedness/1013551 "2025-04-29T20:03:11Z")
Are two members of the same species necessarily more closely related to each other than they are to a member of another species? --- ## [Musician's Claim on Stradivarius - Does it Make Sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-claim-on-stradivarius-does-it-make-sense/1013961)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-claim-on-stradivarius-does-it-make-sense/1013961 "2025-04-29T19:16:49Z")
So there’s a Stradivarius going up for auction that might set a new record. Yesterday on All Things Considered they interviewed a violinist who owns one. He spoke about how great they are, and what makes them so prized, … --- ## [Help choosing window air conditioner (or possibly 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choosing-window-air-conditioner-or-possibly-2/1017461)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choosing-window-air-conditioner-or-possibly-2/1017461 "2025-04-29T18:40:52Z")
Looking for a window AC unit for my downstairs, currently have one for bedroom. Downstairs consists of Kitchen (230sq ft), Living room (210sq ft), and bathroom (45sq ft). The Living room and bathroom both connect to th… --- ## [Newly built temple for the worship of the Olympian Gods in Greece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newly-built-temple-for-the-worship-of-the-olympian-gods-in-greece/1017594)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newly-built-temple-for-the-worship-of-the-olympian-gods-in-greece/1017594 "2025-04-29T18:01:54Z")
A group in Greece has built a new temple for the worship of the Olympian Gods. Finished last March, it has been explicitly built to celebrate rites according to the Ancient Greek religion. https://greekreporter.com/2025… --- ## [How do electric linemen know where to place lines that are being repaired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-electric-linemen-know-where-to-place-lines-that-are-being-repaired/1017573)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-electric-linemen-know-where-to-place-lines-that-are-being-repaired/1017573 "2025-04-29T13:31:14Z")
Let’s say a power line gets knocked down in a storm or something. How does the lineman know the exact place to reattach the line for repair? --- ## [Inspired by the "Why is your Ex your Ex" thread: A What If scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inspired-by-the-why-is-your-ex-your-ex-thread-a-what-if-scenario/1017649)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inspired-by-the-why-is-your-ex-your-ex-thread-a-what-if-scenario/1017649 "2025-04-29T13:19:35Z")
I’d like to ask the Why is your Ex your Ex participants, and anybody else who’s interested, what you would do in this situation. This is a story I read in Epic Illustrated many moons ago. It starts off with a female cre… --- ## [Do you use landing/launching pads in your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-landing-launching-pads-in-your-house/1017540)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-landing-launching-pads-in-your-house/1017540 "2025-04-29T12:35:58Z")
I mean, semi-officially designated places you put things that are on their way to somewhere else, which you don’t want to actually take there at the moment? The idea being that the next person who happens to be going to… --- ## [Ancient American candy "Chewy Fruit": What was it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-american-candy-chewy-fruit-what-was-it/257687)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-american-candy-chewy-fruit-what-was-it/257687 "2025-04-29T11:59:54Z")
Here is a cover of singer Dave Mason’s New Crest on an Old Wave. It never occurred to me that the artwork was a part of pop culture before appearing on Mason’s album, but. . . A few weeks ago in one of the many well kn… --- ## [Ever had any strong suspicions that you've encountered a narc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-any-strong-suspicions-that-youve-encountered-a-narc/1014904)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-any-strong-suspicions-that-youve-encountered-a-narc/1014904 "2025-04-29T00:25:53Z")
Me and two buddies were taking a break from gaming at the casino. Then we were approached by this new guy. Definitely only been a regular for the last six months or so. He chatted us up about the current “hot” hustle gam… --- ## [A car moving at 99.999999999% the speed of light, turns on the headlights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-car-moving-at-99-999999999-the-speed-of-light-turns-on-the-headlights/1017487)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-car-moving-at-99-999999999-the-speed-of-light-turns-on-the-headlights/1017487 "2025-04-28T23:24:04Z")
OK, I’ve read all the previous posts on this subject I could find but I didn’t see this specific question addressed. I also realize that due to my my lack of understanding, I face derision still, I press onward. I was w… --- ## [Who was the last Pope with a living mother?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-last-pope-with-a-living-mother/1017547)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-last-pope-with-a-living-mother/1017547 "2025-04-28T22:40:27Z")
Who was the past Pope who’s mother was still alive to see her son become Pope? --- ## [2025 Nominees for the Rock & Roll HoF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nominees-for-the-rock-roll-hof/1014241)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nominees-for-the-rock-roll-hof/1014241 "2025-04-28T21:54:37Z")
Bad Company The Black Crowes Mariah Carey Chubby Checker Joe Cocker Billy Idol Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper Maná Oasis Outkast Phish The White Stripes Thoughts? --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - January 2025 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2025-edition/1012343)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2025-edition/1012343 "2025-04-28T21:43:50Z")
2025 is upon us, another year… another gray hair! On the other hand my house will be paid for this year, I turn 60 this year and T. Kingfisher has a new book coming out. Works for me! So Whatcha reading? I was reading T… --- ## [Is there a name for this game design?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-game-design/1017553)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-game-design/1017553 "2025-04-28T21:42:15Z")
Where those that are losing are given an advantage or those in the lead are given disadvantages in the name of competition? For example: in Mario Cart if you are in the lead the cars behind you go faster than normal. I… --- ## [Favorite obscure exit lines (that we've never heard)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-obscure-exit-lines-that-weve-never-heard/1017505)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-obscure-exit-lines-that-weve-never-heard/1017505 "2025-04-28T20:44:11Z")
No “I’ll be back” or other famous ones. I want to see the ones I don’t already know, from movies or TV programs. And I’m looking for exit lines, where after saying them, the character leaves the scene. And to make a litt… --- ## [Eye Dominance and Handedness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-dominance-and-handedness/1017571)
**Author:** [@DaveUnknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveUnknown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-dominance-and-handedness/1017571 "2025-04-28T20:22:53Z")
I am right handed but left eye dominant. I aim with my left eye. I think it’s called cross-dominance. I have been told by random people I have good aim. I shoot well, I make golf puts, but I’m very average at darts an… --- ## [Are there any current observances in the U.S. that could become federal holidays in the foreseeable future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-current-observances-in-the-u-s-that-could-become-federal-holidays-in-the-foreseeable-future/985778)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-current-observances-in-the-u-s-that-could-become-federal-holidays-in-the-foreseeable-future/985778 "2025-04-28T19:56:42Z")
I don’t well remember the lead-up to adoption of the Martin Luther King’s Birthday federal holiday, but I do remember when it was not yet a federal holiday. I do have an older child’s recollection – I was maybe 12 or so … --- ## [Is time asymmetric / energy not conserved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-time-asymmetric-energy-not-conserved/1017620)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-time-asymmetric-energy-not-conserved/1017620 "2025-04-28T19:13:27Z")
This topic has come up in other physics threads, but I don’t see that it has its own dedicated thread. My knowledge on this topic is having taken 2 semesters of undergraduate level physics, reading various popular physi… --- ## [I've got bees!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-bees/1013236)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-bees/1013236 "2025-04-28T14:27:46Z")
I have a large oak tree outside my bathroom window. This morning, I noticed a rather large, well, lump under one of the branches. I pulled out my camera and eventually my binoculars, and determined it’s a bee hive. I… --- ## [Have you heard of this word? (Second time)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-this-word-second-time/1017436)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-this-word-second-time/1017436 "2025-04-28T13:46:39Z")
So I’m still playing Wordle (UK dictionary) and up comes: I got it - but only by luck. Do you know it? Honestly, I was paying attention at school (which was from 1957 - 1971 :wink:) For reference, here’s my previous … --- ## [(Old) For Whom The Bin Tolls- A Trashy Vacation MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-for-whom-the-bin-tolls-a-trashy-vacation-mmp/1017289)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-for-whom-the-bin-tolls-a-trashy-vacation-mmp/1017289 "2025-04-28T07:02:39Z")
It’s vacation week for me, and half of you are RDOS, but the trash still has to go out, and Monday seems to be the day. :notes:Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Mister Binma… --- ## [Youtube feed gone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-feed-gone/1016599)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-feed-gone/1016599 "2025-04-28T02:58:01Z")
This just started today, for me. Youtube video feed suggestion thingy is gone, in its place a message to “start searching so we can build a history …” Can’t remember the exact wording off hand, but like that. First sa… --- ## [Looking for a particular bagged cereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-bagged-cereal/1017584)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-bagged-cereal/1017584 "2025-04-28T02:43:55Z")
This was a bagged “Captain Crunch” type cereal with a squirrel on the front. It does not exist any more (I think), and all I need is a picture of the front of the bag. Please help. --- ## [Who knows a little something about insurance? (umbrella policies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knows-a-little-something-about-insurance-umbrella-policies/1017539)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knows-a-little-something-about-insurance-umbrella-policies/1017539 "2025-04-28T01:35:59Z")
It’s renewal time and my agent has proposed two different 12-month umbrella policies. 1 - For $232: $1,000,000 coverage 2 - For $433: $1,000,000 coverage for 12 months including $1,000,000 uninsured/underinsured motori… --- ## [Gases and sound waves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gases-and-sound-waves/1017483)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gases-and-sound-waves/1017483 "2025-04-28T00:27:26Z")
Here is what I have so far, correct me if I’m wrong. Assume I am just speaking regularly and this is what happens to my voice. Lighter gases will increase the frequency Density will not affect the frequency Lighter d… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=324) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=326)