# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=438 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 439 --- ## [Salmon: Is there a reason to not just scoop up salmon that are dying after they spawn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmon-is-there-a-reason-to-not-just-scoop-up-salmon-that-are-dying-after-they-spawn/1009943)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmon-is-there-a-reason-to-not-just-scoop-up-salmon-that-are-dying-after-they-spawn/1009943 "2024-11-10T21:50:06Z")
Bears do it. Why don’t we see lots of people just grabbing dying salmon from a stream after they spawn? It seems a great way to get some fresh salmon. Easy to catch and (presumably) environmentally friendly since they… --- ## [Boone Benson's "Beautiful Things"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boone-bensons-beautiful-things/1010046)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boone-bensons-beautiful-things/1010046 "2024-11-10T21:40:51Z")
It seems to me that this is a song about someone who is terrified of being rejected. The lyrics would have applied to me before I met Ms. P. It seems that the narrator would scare a lot of women off due to being so nee… --- ## [I disagree with "Roachless houses simply don’t exist."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-roachless-houses-simply-don-t-exist/1009316)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-roachless-houses-simply-don-t-exist/1009316 "2024-11-10T21:29:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from Have you canceled your Amazon Prime or Washington Post subscription?: You forget, you live in Florida where just maybe this is true. But having had houses inspected thoroughly and petty c… --- ## [Lead Chelation Treatment - why not routine in adults over a certain age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-chelation-treatment-why-not-routine-in-adults-over-a-certain-age/1009541)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-chelation-treatment-why-not-routine-in-adults-over-a-certain-age/1009541 "2024-11-10T20:43:16Z")
I’ve been reading where low level lead is still a medical issue, particularly in adults who were children during the age where lead paint exposure was more widespread. Also mentioned was the lead chelation is helpful to… --- ## [A computer search engine puzzlement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-computer-search-engine-puzzlement/1009936)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-computer-search-engine-puzzlement/1009936 "2024-11-10T20:18:50Z")
Okay, this (to me) is kind of weird. My wife and I use different computers connected to the same network. She uses an iMac and I have a PC laptop, neither of which can, as far as I know, talk to each other. We both use C… --- ## [Data breaches, and their remediation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/data-breaches-and-their-remediation/1010024)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/data-breaches-and-their-remediation/1010024 "2024-11-10T19:36:50Z")
I feel like every six months I get notification of some data breach, or of my information showing up on the dark web, or etc. The most recent was Change Healthcare… Change Healthcare’s Massive Data Breach Impacted 100 M… --- ## [In Which Trep Goes To Hospital. A Lot. (Slight Return)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-trep-goes-to-hospital-a-lot-slight-return/1009888)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-trep-goes-to-hospital-a-lot-slight-return/1009888 "2024-11-10T19:25:59Z")
Spoiler: I’m fine. Have a laff with me. God knows, we need it. Useful Advice: If you piss blood, see a doctor. Background: Nearly five years ago I posted this thread describing events leading up to surgery for bladder … --- ## [See Spot run](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-spot-run/697776)
**Author:** [@David\_Ehrlich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Ehrlich)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-spot-run/697776 "2024-11-10T19:24:54Z")
I must take some issue with your analysis of “See Spot run”. The object of the verb see is ‘Spot run’, not ‘Spot’. Had I wanted to say “See Spot,” I could have said just that. “Spot run’ is a clause, the object of the… --- ## [What happens when you refuse to answer a deposition question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-you-refuse-to-answer-a-deposition-question/1010038)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-you-refuse-to-answer-a-deposition-question/1010038 "2024-11-10T18:09:04Z")
I was watching a video that involved cops giving depositions when they screwed up with a capital F. Two responses triggered this question so I’ll address each separately. Oh and assume no objection from the other attor… --- ## [Russia workshops destoying American aircraft with dildos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-workshops-destoying-american-aircraft-with-dildos/1009685)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-workshops-destoying-american-aircraft-with-dildos/1009685 "2024-11-10T16:57:42Z")
Airlines in some parts of the world are banning passengers from flying with pagers and walkie talkies after Israel took out much of Hezbollah’s command structure by supplying booby trapped devices. Soon in the U.S., tho… --- ## [Looking for a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-thread/1009750)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-thread/1009750 "2024-11-10T14:35:15Z")
I am looking for a thread asking people what it would take them to leave the Republican Party. --- ## [Weird phone message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-phone-message/1009552)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-phone-message/1009552 "2024-11-10T13:09:24Z")
I got a weird phone message saying “I left the chat”. I’ve never been involved in a chat. Anybody know what’s going on? Should I be worried that somebody’s been listening to my phone calls? --- ## [Ant or Orc. You decide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ant-or-orc-you-decide/1010003)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ant-or-orc-you-decide/1010003 "2024-11-10T03:16:52Z")
--- ## ["You may say I'm a dreamer..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-say-im-a-dreamer/1009947)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-say-im-a-dreamer/1009947 "2024-11-10T03:12:54Z")
But, I’m not the only one… There’s still hope. Imagine, Peace and love. --- ## [I don't know what I'm going to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-im-going-to-do/1009768)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-im-going-to-do/1009768 "2024-11-10T02:22:47Z")
I hope I don’t regret sharing this here. But I have to tell somebody. I don’t know if my marriage is going to survive. He’s a Trump supporter; he has totally drunk the Kool-Aid. As I said to him about an hour ago. There… --- ## [What would have been worse- 2 consecutive terms, or this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-have-been-worse-2-consecutive-terms-or-this/1009960)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-have-been-worse-2-consecutive-terms-or-this/1009960 "2024-11-09T21:34:44Z")
I know there’ve been a lot of “what if” threads about trump’s reelection, regarding what might happen, or what could have happened if this or that factor had just been different. This post is…another one. I apologize if … --- ## [Is there a realistic chance the Republicans could overturn or severly weaken the ACA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-realistic-chance-the-republicans-could-overturn-or-severly-weaken-the-aca/1009924)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-realistic-chance-the-republicans-could-overturn-or-severly-weaken-the-aca/1009924 "2024-11-09T19:59:54Z")
I guess my biggest question is whether they would need 51 or 60 votes in the Senate? I don’t remember for sure but it seems back in 2017 for some reason they would have only needed 51 votes. If it is 51 or more, and th… --- ## [Songs you sing along with... but don't actually know the words to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-sing-along-with-but-dont-actually-know-the-words-to/1008671)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-sing-along-with-but-dont-actually-know-the-words-to/1008671 "2024-11-09T18:33:20Z")
My wife and I were sitting around the other day and Wooly Bully came on and I started singing along. She asked, ‘what’s that song about’. I admitted I didn’t know. And she said, ‘but you were just singing it!’. So I trie… --- ## [Are you going to buy D&D 6th edition? (Update is being called 5e 2024 Revision)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-buy-d-d-6th-edition-update-is-being-called-5e-2024-revision/1001573)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-buy-d-d-6th-edition-update-is-being-called-5e-2024-revision/1001573 "2024-11-09T17:57:25Z")
The new “Beyond” Player Handbook is coming out soon. We arent gonna bother. Not because we hate WotC- nope, they are a decent company and we enjoy 5e. But that’s why- we enjoy 5e, it works for us, and we see no reason … --- ## [Will Trump kill the Veterans Administration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-the-veterans-administration/1009966)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-the-veterans-administration/1009966 "2024-11-09T16:40:11Z")
My brother is in a VA hospital in Florida. He’s in bad shape. For his privacy’s sake, I won’t describe what. Will Trump kill the VA? --- ## [Any I-Pad wizards here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-i-pad-wizards-here/1009945)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-i-pad-wizards-here/1009945 "2024-11-09T14:28:43Z")
Bought the wife a new I-Pad. Migrated everything over from the cloud backup. For some reason logins and passwords don’t port over. OK. When I enter login and password, the various apps will not save the passwords. C… --- ## [Who will be the "adult in the room"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-adult-in-the-room/1009981)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-adult-in-the-room/1009981 "2024-11-09T13:41:04Z")
There was a scene in his first administration in which trump was kvetching about his lawyers controlling his urges, and Sydney Powell getting all indignant and insisting he fire them all. His new batch of insiders will b… --- ## [Why is “Are you better off than you were 4 years ago?” supposed to be such a gotcha question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-are-you-better-off-than-you-were-4-years-ago-supposed-to-be-such-a-gotcha-question/1009282)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-are-you-better-off-than-you-were-4-years-ago-supposed-to-be-such-a-gotcha-question/1009282 "2024-11-09T13:20:49Z")
Why do republican candidates keep repeating this like it’s supposed to be some sort of game winner for them? I don’t speak for anyone else but myself but my answer would be “Yes!” Myself and my spouse both earn more than… --- ## [Should we be buying anything ahead of the incoming tariffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-be-buying-anything-ahead-of-the-incoming-tariffs/1009907)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-be-buying-anything-ahead-of-the-incoming-tariffs/1009907 "2024-11-09T13:08:29Z")
My understanding is businesses are already considering layoffs and cutting bonuses as a way to deal with the upcoming hardships due to the tariffs. As consumers, is there anything we should buy before January 20th? --- ## [Breaking in a plug in hybrid before road trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-in-a-plug-in-hybrid-before-road-trip/1009892)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-in-a-plug-in-hybrid-before-road-trip/1009892 "2024-11-09T12:29:02Z")
So in the old days I was told to drive a new car relatively short distances at first to break it in before a long road trip. No idea if it was really necessary. We have a new Prius Prime plug in hybrid. Basically its el… --- ## [Please disabuse me of the fear that a Trump hereditary monarchy is being planned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-disabuse-me-of-the-fear-that-a-trump-hereditary-monarchy-is-being-planned/1009921)
**Author:** [@deneen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deneen)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-disabuse-me-of-the-fear-that-a-trump-hereditary-monarchy-is-being-planned/1009921 "2024-11-09T07:46:48Z")
So Trump has five children, ten grandchildren. Most of his children and their spouses have been placed into positions of power, or are poised to be. His DIL co-chairs the RNC, for Pete’s sake. I have this weird fear (I … --- ## [More Than an Engima](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-an-engima/1009834)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-an-engima/1009834 "2024-11-09T06:14:48Z")
Yesterday, the physics teacher in my section and I were talking about the different experiences we had in high school regarding math ad physics. He was allowed to use electronic calculators. I, on the other hand, could o… --- ## [When did ghosts start wearing sheets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-ghosts-start-wearing-sheets/1009365)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-ghosts-start-wearing-sheets/1009365 "2024-11-09T04:58:50Z")
A couple of days ago I saw a comic in which ghosts were supposedly using a nude beach, and there were sheets hung over the fence. It made me wonder when the current representation of ghosts as a sheet draped over a body… --- ## [The anti-Trump resistance has become exhausted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-anti-trump-resistance-has-become-exhausted/997846)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-anti-trump-resistance-has-become-exhausted/997846 "2024-11-09T04:13:49Z")
New York Times ran a good article yesterday (one out of many, by many outlets, to the same effect): The anti-Trump resistance has run into a wall of fatigue and burnout. Democratic enthusiasm against Trump delivered goo… --- ## [What tools have you found to consume books and articles more efficiently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tools-have-you-found-to-consume-books-and-articles-more-efficiently/1009895)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tools-have-you-found-to-consume-books-and-articles-more-efficiently/1009895 "2024-11-09T03:10:31Z")
So when it comes to books I use an app called readera premium. It has an option to turn the book into an audiobook. The cadence isn’t always good but it functions well for non-scientific books (for scientific books it ke… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=437) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=439)