# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=460&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 461 --- ## [Any online pets that you follow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-online-pets-that-you-follow/1008306)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-online-pets-that-you-follow/1008306 "2024-10-11T22:10:55Z")
I generally follow cats (and their owners) online, and… My favorite animal ‘internet personality’ was a special-needs kitty, along with being a LEGEND, Willy Wonky, who’s on Instagram, TikTok, (@iamwillywonky) YouTube, … --- ## [Prep for fish and chicken entrées at casual and lower-tier restaurants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prep-for-fish-and-chicken-entrees-at-casual-and-lower-tier-restaurants/1008657)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prep-for-fish-and-chicken-entrees-at-casual-and-lower-tier-restaurants/1008657 "2024-10-11T21:26:25Z")
I like fish and chicken. But I do not eat it breaded or fried; I only eat it grilled or perhaps blackened. I think it tastes better, and it’s certainly healthier. So why is it so many casual & “lower-tier” restaurants (i… --- ## [A plea to (maybe) save us from T](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-plea-to-maybe-save-us-from-t/1008586)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-plea-to-maybe-save-us-from-t/1008586 "2024-10-11T21:21:07Z")
A plea to my like-minded American friends hoping we can be saved from unimaginable doom and heartbreak… If you feel compelled to post memes and comments for people on Facebook, or Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter), or… --- ## [Surprising things that are not vegan-compliant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprising-things-that-are-not-vegan-compliant/1008603)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprising-things-that-are-not-vegan-compliant/1008603 "2024-10-11T21:16:47Z")
NB: This thread is not for discussion or debate about the vegan lifestyle. The topic is ‘Surprising things that are not vegan-compliant’. It may be more suited for Factual Questions, but here it is. Yesterday I learne… --- ## [What does your ideal media look like (especially when it comes to Trump)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ideal-media-look-like-especially-when-it-comes-to-trump/1008663)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ideal-media-look-like-especially-when-it-comes-to-trump/1008663 "2024-10-11T20:48:45Z")
If the media were to objectively hold Trump to the exact same standard that it held any other candidate, like Obama, Romney, Clinton or Harris, it would be a nonstop 24/7 dissection of every single Trump mistake, lie, fa… --- ## [What nations in east asia and southeast asia are allied with the US vs China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-nations-in-east-asia-and-southeast-asia-are-allied-with-the-us-vs-china/1008659)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-nations-in-east-asia-and-southeast-asia-are-allied-with-the-us-vs-china/1008659 "2024-10-11T18:59:28Z")
My impression is China doesn’t really have a lot of allies. They have Pakistan, North Korea and Iran. Their relationship with Russia is complex and they seem to want Russia more as a dependent vassal state rather than an… --- ## [When the usual name is a no-go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-usual-name-is-a-no-go/1007056)
**Author:** [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-usual-name-is-a-no-go/1007056 "2024-10-11T15:45:21Z")
I’m looking for examples of objects, places, etc. that would have normally been given a certain name, except that the name in question would have sounded too silly or awkward. Two that spring to mind: The Super Bowl i… --- ## ["Multicolored bear with ruffles": Amber Alert hack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multicolored-bear-with-ruffles-amber-alert-hack/1008648)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multicolored-bear-with-ruffles-amber-alert-hack/1008648 "2024-10-11T15:41:46Z")
I just got an Amber Alert on my phone for a “multicolored bear with ruffles”. Anyone have any idea what that was about? --- ## [Snot nosed bank won't make change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snot-nosed-bank-wont-make-change/1008476)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snot-nosed-bank-wont-make-change/1008476 "2024-10-11T15:38:58Z")
I hate to name names so I’ll just call them Shitybank. I don’t have an account there, but they let me use their ATMs and charge me three dollars a pop to do so. There’s an exchange of money so that technically makes me… --- ## [Need to repair low-voltage cable after removing connectors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-repair-low-voltage-cable-after-removing-connectors/1008611)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-repair-low-voltage-cable-after-removing-connectors/1008611 "2024-10-11T14:33:16Z")
I’m replacing some 12 V DC deck lights. The main cable runs along the deck and each light is connected to the cable with a connector that stabs a little spike into the main cable. I’ve removed the old lights and connecto… --- ## [Hypothetical situation. If the Iranian regime is replaced by a more peaceful regime, what does that mean for the middle east](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-situation-if-the-iranian-regime-is-replaced-by-a-more-peaceful-regime-what-does-that-mean-for-the-middle-east/1008449)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-situation-if-the-iranian-regime-is-replaced-by-a-more-peaceful-regime-what-does-that-mean-for-the-middle-east/1008449 "2024-10-11T11:39:08Z")
My understanding is that on the grassroots level there isn’t a ton of support for the Iranian regime in Iran. There is some, but its not a majority or anything. If the Iranian regime did change due to internal rebellion… --- ## [Gmail account I never created - how much to worry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-account-i-never-created-how-much-to-worry/1008456)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-account-i-never-created-how-much-to-worry/1008456 "2024-10-11T05:17:41Z")
I have a gmail account rarely used – it’s firstname\_lastname at gmail .com. Happened to log on and there’s a security alert that someone logged into another gmail account, lastname\_firstname at gmail .com, which is not a… --- ## [Clearwater, FL, AKA Scientology HQs, was Ground Zero for Hurricane Milton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearwater-fl-aka-scientology-hqs-was-ground-zero-for-hurricane-milton/1008624)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearwater-fl-aka-scientology-hqs-was-ground-zero-for-hurricane-milton/1008624 "2024-10-11T04:49:32Z")
Does anyone have information about how they’re faring? I just realized that Clearwater is a seaside suburb of the Tampa/St. Petersburg metroplex, and while I sure hope nobody’s hurt, I would be OK with the building bein… --- ## [Apparently around half of American Millennials haven’t heard of The Hindenburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-around-half-of-american-millennials-haven-t-heard-of-the-hindenburg/1007225)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-around-half-of-american-millennials-haven-t-heard-of-the-hindenburg/1007225 "2024-10-11T02:43:19Z")
According to my unscientific survey. I was out with my 30 year old friend and I referenced it and she had no idea what I was talking about. I was surprised because she’s a very knowledgeable person. When she read about … --- ## [Small Town Living (Questions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-living-questions/978074)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-living-questions/978074 "2024-10-10T23:28:24Z")
As of last November, I started working at a resort located in PA (the entire county has a mix of small towns and communities) I also moved in with a friend from college who works for the same company (Vail Resorts) Even… --- ## [Concrete Construction Barrier Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concrete-construction-barrier-question/1008629)
**Author:** [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concrete-construction-barrier-question/1008629 "2024-10-10T23:27:31Z")
We’ve all seen them. Concrete barriers used to demarcate lanes on the highway during construction projects. Typically 4 to 6 feet long, around 3 feet tall, made of concrete, possibly with reflectors attached. Obviousl… --- ## [How long will my car battery last setting at the airport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-my-car-battery-last-setting-at-the-airport/1007602)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-my-car-battery-last-setting-at-the-airport/1007602 "2024-10-10T22:59:16Z")
We are headed out to Italy for 2 weeks. We are going to leave our car at the airport. Due to various reasons, this is the best option. 2 things: I know the answer is, “it depends” (battery age, temps, etc.) And I did g… --- ## [Nuclear Power News and Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-power-news-and-debates/979176)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-power-news-and-debates/979176 "2024-10-10T21:49:05Z")
I don’t think there’s a thread covering the newest issues and news about nuclear power, but there are some developments worth tracking and talking about, so I’m starting a new thread to capture new news regarding nucle… --- ## [Tennis 2024 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2024-discussion/996053)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2024-discussion/996053 "2024-10-10T20:01:26Z")
It looks like no one has started this years tennis chat, so here goes. Australian Open is starting in the next hour. We’ve been watching the Netflix series Break Point in anticipation. --- ## [“Californ-eye-ay”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/californ-eye-ay/1007648)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/californ-eye-ay/1007648 "2024-10-10T18:53:39Z")
In the Beach Boys song Surfin’ USA, the state of California is, in one instance, pronounced the way I tried to represent phonetically in the subject line, rather than the usual way for geographical entities ending in -ia… --- ## [Why this runaway Honda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-this-runaway-honda/1008369)
**Author:** [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-this-runaway-honda/1008369 "2024-10-10T17:29:28Z")
There are news stories from northwest Minnesota about a state trooper who was able to stop a runaway 2022 Honda Pilot driven by a teenager. According to the stories, the teen wasn’t able to use his brakes or the emergen… --- ## [NY-to-LA in 27 hours 25 minutes. New Cannonball run record](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-to-la-in-27-hours-25-minutes-new-cannonball-run-record/844366)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-to-la-in-27-hours-25-minutes-new-cannonball-run-record/844366 "2024-10-10T16:28:46Z")
Click here for details. --- ## [Conversations with undecided voters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conversations-with-undecided-voters/1006211)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conversations-with-undecided-voters/1006211 "2024-10-10T16:07:20Z")
I was wondering if folk might be interested in sharing conversations we’ve had with voters who claim to be undecided as to the upcoming presidential election. I find it so hard to imagine how anyone could be undecided, … --- ## [Voting in two countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-in-two-countries/1008619)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-in-two-countries/1008619 "2024-10-10T15:42:07Z")
The thread on voting in several states made me wonder how dopers feel about voting in more than one country. AFAIK, it is not illegal. Do you think it should be? What do you think about it? I just voted in the US ele… --- ## [If I took out a HELOC and didn't pay it back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-took-out-a-heloc-and-didnt-pay-it-back/1008557)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-took-out-a-heloc-and-didnt-pay-it-back/1008557 "2024-10-10T15:33:53Z")
What happens if you take out a HELOC and don’t pay it back? From what I understand, the bank puts a lien on your property. But what does that mean, exactly? My understanding is that it means that the bank gets their mone… --- ## [New leather chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-leather-chair/1008614)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-leather-chair/1008614 "2024-10-10T13:47:35Z")
I’m a cheapskate. Shop sales and deals. Found a great deal on a red leather chair. I’ve always wanted a red leather chair. It was a deep discount. I’m thinking, eh fake leather. But who cares? It looks nice. Before i… --- ## [The email my straightdope account is connected to is dead. How do I recover my password?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-email-my-straightdope-account-is-connected-to-is-dead-how-do-i-recover-my-password/1008618)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-email-my-straightdope-account-is-connected-to-is-dead-how-do-i-recover-my-password/1008618 "2024-10-10T12:37:30Z")
I am unable to recover my old email. But I got a new phone and I can’t log in from my new phone because I don’t have the password. What can I do? Thanks --- ## [What are "Adjustments" to my medical bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-adjustments-to-my-medical-bill/1007398)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-adjustments-to-my-medical-bill/1007398 "2024-10-10T11:55:44Z")
Last month, I had to go to the emergency room after midnight for what turned out to be a kidney stone. I was very lucky in that the pain subsided after I finally had to pee that night and the next morning, the stone imme… --- ## [MLB: September 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2024/1006570)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2024/1006570 "2024-10-10T11:21:57Z")
New thread for September, and the thick of the playoff race. In the NL: The Dodgers have the best record in baseball (82-54), with Shohei Ohtani aiming to become the majors’ first 50 HR / 50 SB player. The Brewers hav… --- ## [Some of the Ugliest Dolls in Creation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-the-ugliest-dolls-in-creation/1008596)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-the-ugliest-dolls-in-creation/1008596 "2024-10-10T10:26:14Z")
I was reading up on Kewpie dolls on Wikipedia, and I stumbled across this: OK. I had never heard of Billiken dolls, so I had to click the link. I was sorry I did. This is a seriously evil-looking figure. The creator t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=459&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=461&state=muted)