# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=423&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 424 --- ## [Is purified water dispensed by a plastic filter loaded with plastic microparticles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-purified-water-dispensed-by-a-plastic-filter-loaded-with-plastic-microparticles/1011121)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-purified-water-dispensed-by-a-plastic-filter-loaded-with-plastic-microparticles/1011121 "2024-12-04T20:11:35Z")
With the recent news about scientists detecting billions of microparticles and nanoparticles of plastic in a basic bottle of water, I’m left wondering: (a) if these tiny particles of plastic are also found in municipal d… --- ## [Can congress pass funding for Ukrainian aid and distribute that funding if the executive branch refuses to participate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-congress-pass-funding-for-ukrainian-aid-and-distribute-that-funding-if-the-executive-branch-refuses-to-participate/1010898)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-congress-pass-funding-for-ukrainian-aid-and-distribute-that-funding-if-the-executive-branch-refuses-to-participate/1010898 "2024-12-04T18:48:51Z")
I know congress can pass laws despite a presidential veto if they have 2/3 majority. Its my understanding that the house and senate were giving around a 70-80% majority vote for aid for Ukraine. One bill for Ukrainian f… --- ## [How effective would bullets be against giant insects/spiders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-would-bullets-be-against-giant-insects-spiders/1011057)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-would-bullets-be-against-giant-insects-spiders/1011057 "2024-12-04T18:06:04Z")
I’m thinking of handheld weapons vs giant ants or locusts. And yes, I’ve just watched The Beginning of the End and in the past watched both Them! and the Giant Spider Invasion. --- ## [Do witnesses really point at defendants during a trial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-witnesses-really-point-at-defendants-during-a-trial/1011067)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-witnesses-really-point-at-defendants-during-a-trial/1011067 "2024-12-04T18:05:02Z")
We’ve all seen it on TV a thousand times where the prosecuting attorney will ask the witness, “And is the person you saw in this courtroom today?” The witness will then point to the only person at the defense table that… --- ## [Change a band name into food or drink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-a-band-name-into-food-or-drink/988876)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-a-band-name-into-food-or-drink/988876 "2024-12-04T17:54:45Z")
The Brian Seltzer Orchestra Fleetwood Mac and cheese Velveeta Underground --- ## [The saga of Fred the Fly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-saga-of-fred-the-fly/1011142)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-saga-of-fred-the-fly/1011142 "2024-12-04T17:53:08Z")
Late October we had a bit of a warm spell. I am on the sunward side of my apartment complex, so hotter air tends to pool in the cubbyhole where my front door is (plus the other 5 nearby units). A small black fly got in… --- ## [My Lyft Driver account temporarily suspended for alleged discrimination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-lyft-driver-account-temporarily-suspended-for-alleged-discrimination/1011055)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-lyft-driver-account-temporarily-suspended-for-alleged-discrimination/1011055 "2024-12-04T16:31:48Z")
This happened on Thranksgiving day/night after I had gotten 6 consecutive Lyft ride requests. This never happens, I do Lyft and Uber at the same time, and 90% of my requests are from Uber. I got a message from Lyft suppo… --- ## [Spam with a link to twitter -- Dangerous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-with-a-link-to-twitter-dangerous/1011151)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-with-a-link-to-twitter-dangerous/1011151 "2024-12-04T16:11:50Z")
I have received 4 spammy emails in the past 3 days from the same sender. Background info: The sender is a friend in my email contacts. The email “To” line contains 5 or 6 names, some of which are mutual friends of min… --- ## [How does this PayPal payment request scam work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-paypal-payment-request-scam-work/1011126)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-paypal-payment-request-scam-work/1011126 "2024-12-04T16:05:42Z")
I got two seemingly unrelated emails today notifying me that I have PayPal payment requests. I do have a PayPal account. There is a link in each email to go to PayPal to make payment. The link is for a paypal.com URL so … --- ## [First TV show to openly mention/discuss menstruation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-show-to-openly-mention-discuss-menstruation/1011084)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-show-to-openly-mention-discuss-menstruation/1011084 "2024-12-04T15:55:46Z")
We’re all familiar with the old canard that Leave it to Beaver was (kind of) the first TV show to portray a toilet (and in those repressed and uptight days, even just showing the tank, as they did, caused much pearl-clut… --- ## [There will always be a ginger cat at Churchill's country home, Chartwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-will-always-be-a-ginger-cat-at-churchills-country-home-chartwell/1010850)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-will-always-be-a-ginger-cat-at-churchills-country-home-chartwell/1010850 "2024-12-04T04:15:25Z")
Just learned this. I love the specificity of the Churchill family’s request. --- ## [Guidance on a new computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guidance-on-a-new-computer/1006802)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guidance-on-a-new-computer/1006802 "2024-12-04T02:11:34Z")
Hwæt! I have a new computer. It’s a Windows type. I’ve never had a Windows type before, personally, although I’ve used them at work for mumblety-mumble years. At work, there’s the IT people who keep it running. Now, I… --- ## ['The Streets Of Laredo' Celtic song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-streets-of-laredo-celtic-song/1010965)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-streets-of-laredo-celtic-song/1010965 "2024-12-03T21:46:56Z")
The Streets Of Laredo contains the lyrics ‘Beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly/Play the dead march as you carry me along’. Was there a Celtic-sounding song with these lyrics? Possibly about WWI? Or am I confl… --- ## [Jackson Browne is even better live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-browne-is-even-better-live/1009417)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-browne-is-even-better-live/1009417 "2024-12-03T20:58:48Z")
I’ve always loved Jackson’s albums from the 70’s and his 1993 I am Alive albums. But geez his performances Live takes it to another level. Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic Vol 1 is incredible. The live arrangements are sim… --- ## [What are some needs of people today that are not being met?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-needs-of-people-today-that-are-not-being-met/1010943)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-needs-of-people-today-that-are-not-being-met/1010943 "2024-12-03T19:34:38Z")
I keep hearing various opinions about what needs people feel are not being met in this day and age. I mean it in the broadest sense - emotional, psychological, financial, practical, technological. Some of these sound lik… --- ## [Windows 11 - I can't see files copied to my Google Drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-i-cant-see-files-copied-to-my-google-drive/1011106)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11-i-cant-see-files-copied-to-my-google-drive/1011106 "2024-12-03T19:30:27Z")
I bought a Windows 11 laptop. I installed the Google Drive App. Transfered some files down to the laptop. Works fine. I uploaded a new 3 GB video to Google Drive. It went way, way to fast for a Wii-Fi connection. It c… --- ## [Where are jingles for local radio commercials produced and recorded?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-jingles-for-local-radio-commercials-produced-and-recorded/1011080)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-jingles-for-local-radio-commercials-produced-and-recorded/1011080 "2024-12-03T18:05:54Z")
Like the catchy jingle for the windshield/auto glass repair shop in the town where I work – did the radio station’s ad salesperson also have to write the jingle? And then he or she sent it off to … I dunno, somewhere in … --- ## [Superman and Lois Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superman-and-lois-season-3/981271)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superman-and-lois-season-3/981271 "2024-12-03T17:42:33Z")
Season 3 of Superman and Lois is upon us. With the massacre of DC-TV (and the larger DCU), this may be the last season of the show, though no announcement one way or another has been made yet. Jordan Elsass, who played … --- ## [Leftovers Recipe Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftovers-recipe-ideas/1010983)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftovers-recipe-ideas/1010983 "2024-12-03T17:10:58Z")
It’s that time again. What to do with all these leftovers? Today I took stock and I have-- a whole tray of mushrooms that did not get used, the greater part of a 13 pound turkey, stuffing and collard greens. How about so… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-13/1010809)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-13/1010809 "2024-12-03T17:05:01Z")
The upset bug showed up last weekend, as three contenders went down at the hands of division foes. Pittsburgh was defeated in a blizzard in Cleveland, the Titans surprised the Texans in Houston, and Dallas defeated Washi… --- ## [Can't hear voice from one number on mobile phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-hear-voice-from-one-number-on-mobile-phone/1011028)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-hear-voice-from-one-number-on-mobile-phone/1011028 "2024-12-03T14:46:06Z")
My cousin and I are best friends. When she calls me (Android phone to Android phone). It rings, I answer, but hear no sound or voice. When I call her, it rings and she can hear my voice. I cannot hear her. Doesn’t sound… --- ## [True? "Democrats would rather have fascism than Bernie Sanders' populism"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-democrats-would-rather-have-fascism-than-bernie-sanders-populism/1010953)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-democrats-would-rather-have-fascism-than-bernie-sanders-populism/1010953 "2024-12-03T08:06:14Z")
The quote came from here: I understand that there’s been a lot about this topic, already. I’m referring to the claims made specifically in this clip, and it’s title. If you disagree, how? Even though I’m g… --- ## [The Hunter Biden Investigation {thread started in 2019}, Hunter Pardoned on December 1, 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunter-biden-investigation-thread-started-in-2019-hunter-pardoned-on-december-1-2024/840964)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 1619\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunter-biden-investigation-thread-started-in-2019-hunter-pardoned-on-december-1-2024/840964 "2024-12-03T07:36:38Z")
From what I have seen of John Solomon’s work, there didn’t seem to be any “there there” with the Biden accusations. And, realistically, nor would there be given that he was working (probably through Rudy Giuliani) with … --- ## [Trump's 100% Tariff Threat to BRICS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-100-tariff-threat-to-brics/1011053)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-100-tariff-threat-to-brics/1011053 "2024-12-03T07:23:57Z")
According to the AP, in a Truth Social post, Trump has warned BRICS nations “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mi… --- ## [Has pepper spray been used before on the sports field?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-pepper-spray-been-used-before-on-the-sports-field/1010994)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-pepper-spray-been-used-before-on-the-sports-field/1010994 "2024-12-03T05:34:14Z")
Reading about Michigan upsetting favoured Ohio State. The article implies that emotions ran so high that pepper spray was used to separate the two teams. It took several minutes for stadium security and police to separ… --- ## [Dream On by Aerosmith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-on-by-aerosmith/1010971)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-on-by-aerosmith/1010971 "2024-12-03T04:04:45Z")
I was probably 13 or so when it was on the radio and I remember liking the song. Never bought the album, the only one I ever had was Toys in the Attic, and for about 40 years since I have not listened much to Aerosmith,… --- ## [Help someone too Ancient (or Stupid) to log into TikTok?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-someone-too-ancient-or-stupid-to-log-into-tiktok/1011024)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-someone-too-ancient-or-stupid-to-log-into-tiktok/1011024 "2024-12-03T03:16:47Z")
I have reasons (that I won’t go into) to upload video from my computer to TikTok. So I go to sign up for a TikTok account. “Use phone or email, or log in using Google, Apple, Twitter, whatever”. Email, please. I ente… --- ## [WICKED Q: The Shiz University campus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wicked-q-the-shiz-university-campus/1011087)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wicked-q-the-shiz-university-campus/1011087 "2024-12-03T03:08:02Z")
Were the Alhambra-style exteriors of Shiz University based on an existing American university? I swear I’ve seen them before in one of those “20 Best University Campus” articles (and also that collee that Buffy Summers b… --- ## [What was the deadliest calendar day in human history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deadliest-calendar-day-in-human-history/1011022)
**Author:** [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deadliest-calendar-day-in-human-history/1011022 "2024-12-03T03:05:38Z")
I watched a new documentary series on the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. At the beginning of each episode, it is noted that 227,898 people died as a result of that natural disaster. I wondered if that date h… --- ## [Should President Biden Pardon Remaining Individuals on Trump's Enemies List?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-president-biden-pardon-remaining-individuals-on-trumps-enemies-list/1011082)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-president-biden-pardon-remaining-individuals-on-trumps-enemies-list/1011082 "2024-12-02T19:59:40Z")
There are slight variations in published lists of Donald Trump’s enemies, but this from Politico looks about correct: From Liz Cheney to Jack Smith to Mark Milley, Trump has a lengthy inventory of people he’s pledged to… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=422&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=424&state=tracking)