# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=448&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 449 --- ## [I don't post here often, but I just got some important news from the neighbors' kids .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-post-here-often-but-i-just-got-some-important-news-from-the-neighbors-kids/1009268)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-post-here-often-but-i-just-got-some-important-news-from-the-neighbors-kids/1009268 "2024-10-28T21:07:09Z")
I’m in the ‘home office’ updating a few things before I kick back for an early evening, but I’ve just overheard some very important news, from the neighbors’ kids, that I think is really worth taking in: "We have to use… --- ## [Help me remember this old arcade video game (early 90s-ish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-old-arcade-video-game-early-90s-ish/1009363)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-old-arcade-video-game-early-90s-ish/1009363 "2024-10-28T20:39:47Z")
At least that’s about the time frame I recall. The protagonist is a person in a jet pack. From your POV, you’re looking at his back and various things are coming toward him. You can turn him right, left, up, down to … --- ## [\*#%\*^@&#\* the IRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irs/1006217)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irs/1006217 "2024-10-28T19:30:44Z")
I have been trying to get my late aunt’s estate settled for almost 2 years. The last issue is her final income tax return. The IRS owes the estate a couple of thousand dollars. The return was filed timely about 16 mon… --- ## [Ohio Issue 1 (anti-gerrymandering): What would it actually change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-issue-1-anti-gerrymandering-what-would-it-actually-change/1009278)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-issue-1-anti-gerrymandering-what-would-it-actually-change/1009278 "2024-10-28T18:47:56Z")
One of the issues on the ballot in Ohio is a constitutional amendment intended to end gerrymandering. But wait, didn’t we already have that? Yes, we did. A few years ago, we passed an amendment that created a bipartis… --- ## [Ideas for these left over bread ingredients](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-these-left-over-bread-ingredients/1009353)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-these-left-over-bread-ingredients/1009353 "2024-10-28T18:15:34Z")
I am an occasional bread baker. I make a killer Dutch Oven loaf but after that–eh. Yesterday I made a large pernil (Puerto Rican roast pork) and thought that a loaf of Cuban bread would go well with the leftovers. So, I … --- ## [Name confusion in Spain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-confusion-in-spain/1009095)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-confusion-in-spain/1009095 "2024-10-28T18:03:21Z")
So I was learning how surnames work in Spain. Surnames are made from the first surname from Father and first surname from mother. I also found out that: They do not have middle names. Their most common surnames are a … --- ## [The Telegraph](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-telegraph/1009151)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-telegraph/1009151 "2024-10-28T16:02:09Z")
I’m trying to get an idea on what sort of political bias The Telegraph has. It’s a British publication so I’m not real familiar with it. Based on just one headline alone, I’m guessing it’s a right wing rag with nonexiste… --- ## [My new website: Great Forgotten Humorists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-website-great-forgotten-humorists/1003411)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-website-great-forgotten-humorists/1003411 "2024-10-28T13:26:29Z")
I’ve procrastinated long enough. Time to officially unveil my latest website. GreatForgottenHumorists.com This is what the Internet was made for. History for the sheer joy of doing the research. Product with no pecuniar… --- ## [Does campaign spending have any significant impact on the economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-campaign-spending-have-any-significant-impact-on-the-economy/1009306)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-campaign-spending-have-any-significant-impact-on-the-economy/1009306 "2024-10-28T13:01:45Z")
United States presidential election spend ridiculous amounts of money. https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2024/10/total-2024-election-spending-projected-to-exceed-previous-record/ Is that amount of spending impactful on… --- ## [Trump can't win](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-cant-win/762585)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-cant-win/762585 "2024-10-28T12:23:26Z")
Say GOP insiders. I too am convinced that Trump is toast. Maybe if he’d kept his big yap shut he’d have had a better chance but I’m really grateful that he didn’t. I think the US and the whole planet dodged a bullet h… --- ## [What does the "Draft is being edited in another window" message mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-draft-is-being-edited-in-another-window-message-mean/1009300)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-draft-is-being-edited-in-another-window-message-mean/1009300 "2024-10-28T11:18:58Z")
I’ve had it numerous times, and wonder if other people are getting it too - that if I’m writing a reply to a thread, a notification box will pop up, saying, “This draft is being edited in another window” - even if no oth… --- ## [What is the largest re-discovered animal that was believed extinct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-re-discovered-animal-that-was-believed-extinct/1009212)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-re-discovered-animal-that-was-believed-extinct/1009212 "2024-10-28T11:02:22Z")
The thread about the possibility that the Tasmanian Tiger may still be alive somewhere isn’t getting much movement. The premise of the query begs the question? How big does an animal declared extinct have to be before re… --- ## [(Old) Really? I'm starting the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-really-im-starting-the-mmp/1009018)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-really-im-starting-the-mmp/1009018 "2024-10-28T06:45:47Z")
Some, such as I, have greatness thrust upon them. When have you, with pleasure or reluctance, heeded the call and stepped forward to do whatever is necessary? --- ## [Annoying others with your new technique...what do you proselytize about in your field or hobby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-others-with-your-new-technique-what-do-you-proselytize-about-in-your-field-or-hobby/1009057)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-others-with-your-new-technique-what-do-you-proselytize-about-in-your-field-or-hobby/1009057 "2024-10-28T04:24:29Z")
This came out of the “Things that infuriate you well beyond their actual importance”. I was reminded about how there is a neat and effective way of arranging your side mirrors on your car that eliminates the blind spots… --- ## [How can anyone fall for this spam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-anyone-fall-for-this-spam/1009020)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-anyone-fall-for-this-spam/1009020 "2024-10-28T02:55:03Z")
Got this in my spam box the other day How do we disect this… First of all, do you live in Missouri or Maryland? Second, does anyone in the US put their apartment specifications in with their address? Plus, a 4 bath … --- ## [Funny Headlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-headlines/953537)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-headlines/953537 "2024-10-28T00:55:54Z")
Spiders Are So Scary That They Actually Scare Other Spiders, Scientists Find Link Got any to share? --- ## [Is rawdogging it bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-rawdogging-it-bad-for-you/1006579)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-rawdogging-it-bad-for-you/1006579 "2024-10-28T00:42:47Z")
Some “health experts” are claiming that sitting doing nothing for a few hours is bad for your health, but it doesn’t seem that outrageous a practice to me. Some people simply call that “meditating”, or “Saturday”. Wha… --- ## [Mild rant, could get worse, the mailman lied](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-rant-could-get-worse-the-mailman-lied/1008976)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-rant-could-get-worse-the-mailman-lied/1008976 "2024-10-27T23:50:06Z")
I live in a coop building. Basically like an apartment setup, but we own our residences. Our building seems to be last in the line for mail delivery. Getting it before 5:00PM is early, 6:00 is average, and sometimes i… --- ## [The changes to Medicare don’t help me at all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-changes-to-medicare-don-t-help-me-at-all/1009209)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-changes-to-medicare-don-t-help-me-at-all/1009209 "2024-10-27T20:32:57Z")
Medicare and Advantage Plan providers are touting the “big” change to Medicare in 2025, closing a supposed donut hole as related to the cost of prescription drugs. This and other changes are suppose to save us old folks … --- ## [Price of Eggs as Politicized Inflation Indicator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/price-of-eggs-as-politicized-inflation-indicator/1009285)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/price-of-eggs-as-politicized-inflation-indicator/1009285 "2024-10-27T20:29:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from Is the New York Times Pro-Trump?: This web page from an egg producer is dated April 17, 2019: Sauder’s Eggs I can state for a fact that I am not a discerning connoisseur :grin: But th… --- ## [Advice on shopping for dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-shopping-for-dice/1009180)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-shopping-for-dice/1009180 "2024-10-27T20:25:35Z")
My buddy wanted a 20 sided with "Fuck you " on the 20 and “fuck me” on the 1 face. I could not find that, but on Amazon I found a single D20 with “fuck” on the 1 face. I assume we all know what the singular of “dice” i… --- ## [Why only one Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-one-trump/1009213)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-one-trump/1009213 "2024-10-27T19:14:46Z")
Why out of 45 Presidents, has there only been one who tried to take over the government after he was defeated in an election? --- ## [Another apparent bug: \[en.theme\_translations.6.replies\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-apparent-bug-en-theme-translations-6-replies/1009299)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-apparent-bug-en-theme-translations-6-replies/1009299 "2024-10-27T19:05:49Z")
I’m seeing \[en.theme\_translations.6.replies\] and \[en.theme\_translations.6.last-post\] to the right of Topic in the heading bar at the top of a forum, and at the bottom of threads next to Suggested and Related. This just … --- ## [Fictional examples of "punished for succeeding"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-examples-of-punished-for-succeeding/1009001)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-examples-of-punished-for-succeeding/1009001 "2024-10-27T18:50:00Z")
Someone works out a better way of doing something, only to discover that everyone invested in the status quo is either uninterested or actually actively opposed to any innovation that will overturn the apple cart. Or som… --- ## [Is there any value to political rallies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-value-to-political-rallies/1009084)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-value-to-political-rallies/1009084 "2024-10-27T18:08:27Z")
With the election moving into its final days I have seen some videos of the candidates at political rallies and it made me wonder…why? It seems like the epitome of preaching to the choir. They pack a stadium or whateve… --- ## [What is the point/objective of political rallies in the 21st Century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-objective-of-political-rallies-in-the-21st-century/1009298)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-objective-of-political-rallies-in-the-21st-century/1009298 "2024-10-27T15:09:52Z")
I’ve felt this way for as long as I can remember but this presidential cycle I feel it even more strongly. I’m sure prior to the days of instant video communication they served a purpose in that they rounded up rural vo… --- ## [R.I.P. Luis Tiant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-luis-tiant/1008587)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-luis-tiant/1008587 "2024-10-27T15:03:04Z")
Luis Tiant has died at the age of 83: He wasn’t the greatest pitcher of his era, but he was one of the most interesting. It seemed like he never used the same motion twice in a row. He was a master at disrupting the b… --- ## [Cooking With Tequila](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-with-tequila/1009234)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-with-tequila/1009234 "2024-10-27T14:49:45Z")
I am looking for suggestions and your recipes(family, abuela’s, secret whatever) for dishes incorporating tequila. I’ve looked at several different recipe websites and they all have variations on the same damn recipe of… --- ## [What is the name of this movie . . .?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-this-movie/1009280)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-this-movie/1009280 "2024-10-27T14:17:25Z")
Spoilers ahead I am trying to remember the name of a foreign film that I saw about four or five years ago (and I’m pretty sure it was released around that time). \*It is an Eastern European film, probably either Russian… --- ## [Have I Learned Nothing from Horror Movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-learned-nothing-from-horror-movies/1009015)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-learned-nothing-from-horror-movies/1009015 "2024-10-27T12:07:14Z")
A few days ago, I was walking towards the elevator, and its doors opened while I was still about 8 feet away. I fully expected someone to step out of it, but nope, it was empty. So, I did the obvious thing, walk right in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=447&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=449&state=tracking)