# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=329&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 330 --- ## [War Plans Signal Screwup- The Atlantic is publishing the full messages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-plans-signal-screwup-the-atlantic-is-publishing-the-full-messages/1016136)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-plans-signal-screwup-the-atlantic-is-publishing-the-full-messages/1016136 "2025-04-25T15:12:19Z")
Unfortunately, I don’t know enough about war planning to know whether these things are in fact a big deal and classified, or whether it really is a sideshow. Anyone able to enlighten me? (Sorry it’s behind a paywall, b… --- ## [The Universe is spinning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-universe-is-spinning/1017408)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-universe-is-spinning/1017408 "2025-04-25T15:01:30Z")
According to this article, the universe may be spinning. Spinning with respect to what? It doesn’t seem there would be anything to measure the spin relative to so the only thing I can think of is there’s evidence of … --- ## [How is “ő” pronounced in Hungarian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-o-pronounced-in-hungarian/1017429)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-o-pronounced-in-hungarian/1017429 "2025-04-25T14:57:09Z")
I’m curious about the effect of the diacritical mark in Hungarian names like “Erdős” and “Erdő”? --- ## [HELP! Microsoft is driving me crazy \[mcaffe/avast/office/support pop-up\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-microsoft-is-driving-me-crazy-mcaffe-avast-office-support-pop-up/1017368)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-microsoft-is-driving-me-crazy-mcaffe-avast-office-support-pop-up/1017368 "2025-04-25T14:35:04Z")
I don’t know if anyone else is having this problem, but for last 3 days Microsoft has been very aggressive–intrusive, like every 3 minutes!–with popups trying to get me to subscribe to mcaffe/avast/office/support. So I h… --- ## [Why so few episodes of British TV series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-episodes-of-british-tv-series/1017311)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-episodes-of-british-tv-series/1017311 "2025-04-25T10:05:07Z")
Ghosts UK ran for five seasons and 35 episodes. For an American TV series, 35 episodes is one season and some change. Our Ghosts has run for four seasons and, when the dust has settled on S4 in a couple of weeks, there w… --- ## [What would skydiving on Jupiter be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-skydiving-on-jupiter-be-like/1017198)
**Author:** [@Hal1776](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal1776)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-skydiving-on-jupiter-be-like/1017198 "2025-04-25T07:43:08Z")
What would it be like to go skydiving on Jupiter, assuming you had a suit that would allow you to survive until you were at the core? --- ## [Is church tax status in any danger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-church-tax-status-in-any-danger/1013481)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-church-tax-status-in-any-danger/1013481 "2025-04-25T06:24:25Z")
In light of the Trump government’s viewpoints on immigrants, DEI, political involvement etc., are the tax exempt status’ of religious institutions in any danger? --- ## [Child Sexual Abuse Material rather than Kiddie Porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-sexual-abuse-material-rather-than-kiddie-porn/1017390)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-sexual-abuse-material-rather-than-kiddie-porn/1017390 "2025-04-25T04:45:12Z")
Continuing the discussion from Should the New Pornographers change their name ASAP?: I think this discussion did, in fact, need to happen. The issue isn’t people being confused. It’s about the actual words used soft-… --- ## [In poker, when do you have to show your hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-poker-when-do-you-have-to-show-your-hand/1017315)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-poker-when-do-you-have-to-show-your-hand/1017315 "2025-04-25T02:21:25Z")
Title says it all. Assume the other player has showed their cards at the end of a hand. Do you have to show your cards too or can you just put them in face down and concede the loss but not let the other person know if… --- ## [No downloading TurboTax anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-downloading-turbotax-anymore/930906)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-downloading-turbotax-anymore/930906 "2025-04-25T01:35:30Z")
I went on TurboTax looking for the download and from what I can tell there is no more downloads, just doing your taxes online. Am I missing something? Will the downloadable version come later? Or is it all online now? … --- ## [Musical groups for whom a name change was a good idea. . .or a bad one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-groups-for-whom-a-name-change-was-a-good-idea-or-a-bad-one/1017138)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-groups-for-whom-a-name-change-was-a-good-idea-or-a-bad-one/1017138 "2025-04-25T00:52:07Z")
The Allman Brothers Band changed their name from The Allman Joys (and before that they were “The Escorts”). I’d say the name change was a very good idea. The Beatles went through a variety of names, starting with The Qu… --- ## [Freedom of speech in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-of-speech-in-the-us/1014833)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-of-speech-in-the-us/1014833 "2025-04-24T23:13:35Z")
I wasn’t sure where to put this story about Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, announcing basically an edict from now on the WP will only publish stories advocating freedom and free markets. (My Irony Meter seems … --- ## [Gaza paramedic massacre thread from March '25](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaza-paramedic-massacre-thread-from-march-25/1017033)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaza-paramedic-massacre-thread-from-march-25/1017033 "2025-04-24T22:50:30Z")
This is separating a Pit discussion into (hopefully) a less vitriolic thread per the DM request of one of the participants. Details of the incident: Rafah paramedic massacre - Wikipedia On March 23rd, the IDF attacked … --- ## [Did a meteor form the Gulf of Mexico (sorry, America)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-meteor-form-the-gulf-of-mexico-sorry-america/1017336)
**Author:** [@DtypeJag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DtypeJag)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-meteor-form-the-gulf-of-mexico-sorry-america/1017336 "2025-04-24T22:43:24Z")
As everyone is aware, the Gulf looks like the remnant of a giant crater. Is anyone aware of any geological proof that it was created by the impact of a large meteor or asteroid? I don’t think I’ve ever heard any menti… --- ## [Mass shooting at Highland Park, IL Fourth of July parade {2022-07-04}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-highland-park-il-fourth-of-july-parade-2022-07-04/967412)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-highland-park-il-fourth-of-july-parade-2022-07-04/967412 "2025-04-24T22:24:16Z")
Very sketchy info at this point but Chicago news stations reporting multiple people injured and at least one person killed at the parade this morning in the northern Chicago suburb. WGN news link here. A reporter for W… --- ## [Is Bandcamp legit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bandcamp-legit/1017314)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bandcamp-legit/1017314 "2025-04-24T22:13:26Z")
I try to be careful and wary of anything online, especially when it comes to ID and money. However, a lot of the music that I like is only available on Bandcamp. Is Bandcamp legit, that is can I safely give them credit c… --- ## [Have you heard of this word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-this-word/1016988)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-this-word/1016988 "2025-04-24T21:30:37Z")
I like playing Wordle (UK English.) Recently I got 4 letters - but could not guess the 5th before I ran out of goes. I had CO\_ON. Apparently there is a word … have you heard of it?! --- ## [Does Disney even want to make Star Wars movies anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-disney-even-want-to-make-star-wars-movies-anymore/971981)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-disney-even-want-to-make-star-wars-movies-anymore/971981 "2025-04-24T19:01:43Z")
The first three episodes of Andor debuted today on Disney+. Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka series is coming out, along with season 3 of The Mandalorian and another series called Skeleton Crew with Jude Law. Meanwhile not a sing… --- ## [eBay / iPhone question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-iphone-question/1017443)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-iphone-question/1017443 "2025-04-24T18:16:18Z")
I submitted an offer for an iPhone on eBay that was listed as unopened and brand new. I received the following message from the seller. I have never heard of such a thing. At first glance it seems shady. Anyone ever see … --- ## [Your thoughts on the 'oddball' music albums- the experiments. Total flops? Or got a soft spot for them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-the-oddball-music-albums-the-experiments-total-flops-or-got-a-soft-spot-for-them/1017370)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-the-oddball-music-albums-the-experiments-total-flops-or-got-a-soft-spot-for-them/1017370 "2025-04-24T17:45:16Z")
Inspired by these posts in the " My thoughts on albums everybody has already heard.(recommendations accepted)" thread: What albums do you nominate as the oddball, out there, experimental efforts by bands looking to st… --- ## [How far has the Earth traveled in space since its formation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-has-the-earth-traveled-in-space-since-its-formation/1017414)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-has-the-earth-traveled-in-space-since-its-formation/1017414 "2025-04-24T17:33:45Z")
Since the Earth is revolving around the Sun, the Sun is revolving around the center of the Galaxy, and the Galaxy is moving throughout the universe, no doubt the Earth has moved a very long distance, perhaps thousands of… --- ## [Moby Dick and whale bites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moby-dick-and-whale-bites/1017416)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moby-dick-and-whale-bites/1017416 "2025-04-24T15:38:09Z")
Could a sperm whale bite off just the bottom half of one leg? I would think that if your legs were anywhere near a chomping whale that you’d lose more than that. --- ## [Can you give me a list of major European Defense Companies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-give-me-a-list-of-major-european-defense-companies/1017284)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-give-me-a-list-of-major-european-defense-companies/1017284 "2025-04-24T15:17:31Z")
I would like to know which firms the EU will turn to, now that Trump has caused the EU to mistrust the US. --- ## [Tell me about Kagi search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-kagi-search/1016571)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-kagi-search/1016571 "2025-04-24T14:15:58Z")
Randomly this morning I came across two mentions of Kagi, a new (?) search engine that I had not heard of before. It runs on a paid subscription model, so there are no ads or sponsored results. Has anyone tried it? Ther… --- ## [Come Here v. Born Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-here-v-born-here/1017382)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-here-v-born-here/1017382 "2025-04-24T13:49:14Z")
This is not a fully formed idea. I don’t have a good succinct question by which we can rally around. That said: I’m watching a guy tour the most remote part of the CONUS, round about Glasgow Montana. And there’s a disct… --- ## [How Does Fiber Optic Data to a House Work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-fiber-optic-data-to-a-house-work/1017403)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-fiber-optic-data-to-a-house-work/1017403 "2025-04-24T12:59:12Z")
Windstream/Kinetic will soon offer a fiber optic data connection to my address and I’m wondering how this will work. As I (poorly) understand it, the ISP tech will run a drop from the street to my house. Then, does the … --- ## [Sublime's Doin' Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sublimes-doin-time/1016695)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sublimes-doin-time/1016695 "2025-04-24T10:04:27Z")
Any Wikipedia editors out there? Today, I heard the song Doin’ Time, the original version where Bradley Nowell sings Doin’ Time instead of Summertime. According to Wikipedia, they were pressured to change the lyrics in… --- ## [Help me defeat my cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-defeat-my-cat/1017369)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-defeat-my-cat/1017369 "2025-04-24T06:36:47Z")
So my dear Matilda, a lovely and intelligent little kitty, is also a pain in my ass. She likes to go into my room and wake me up too early by knocking things off of my nightstand or turning on my sleeping computer if I d… --- ## [Why do the share prices of the companies owning stock exchanges suffer in a stock market downturn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-share-prices-of-the-companies-owning-stock-exchanges-suffer-in-a-stock-market-downturn/1016736)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-share-prices-of-the-companies-owning-stock-exchanges-suffer-in-a-stock-market-downturn/1016736 "2025-04-24T04:45:30Z")
Out of courisity (to distract myself from my personal portfolio having lost a month’s worth of my net income these last few days) I have looked today at the share prices of some stock exchanges: ICE - Intercontinental E… --- ## [Please, not my spaghetti sauce! (Campbell acquires the Rao's Brand)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-not-my-spaghetti-sauce-campbell-acquires-the-raos-brand/988212)
**Author:** [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-not-my-spaghetti-sauce-campbell-acquires-the-raos-brand/988212 "2025-04-24T03:37:57Z")
I’m a big fan of Rao’s products. Having relocated from NY to California, I miss the Italian food more than anything. Rao’s was the first sauce I tasted since moving here that scratched that NY itch. From their line of sa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=328&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=330&state=tracking)