# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=493 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 494 --- ## [Please re-open the DNC thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-re-open-the-dnc-thread/1006129)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-re-open-the-dnc-thread/1006129 "2024-08-25T14:08:07Z")
The DNC thread was closed due to a brief hijack. There are still potential questions and comments to be made, especially since not everybody watched it all in real-time. There are still speeches I haven’t had time to cat… --- ## [Lies from the government \[Vietnam POWs\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-from-the-government-vietnam-pows/1005721)
**Author:** [@TXRebel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TXRebel)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-from-the-government-vietnam-pows/1005721 "2024-08-25T13:24:45Z")
I’m not sure if this the right place to ask this so if it isn’t please move it mods. I’m currently reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. One of the things she said in the book was that the US government at one time during… --- ## [German Festival Stabbing Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-festival-stabbing-attack/1006124)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-festival-stabbing-attack/1006124 "2024-08-25T10:33:31Z")
A fatal stabbing attack at a German “Festival of Diversity” kills 3 and leaves 5 critically injured. Apparently the attacker got away? That’s absolutely wild. How do you stab multiple people to death in broad view of … --- ## [Should I call 911 over a can of sparkling water that will likely explode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-911-over-a-can-of-sparkling-water-that-will-likely-explode/1005949)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-911-over-a-can-of-sparkling-water-that-will-likely-explode/1005949 "2024-08-25T10:10:59Z")
As I hopped in my car I heard a hiss. I looked around to see where the noise was coming from and saw my can of convicted melon Liquid Death sparkling water with its bottom bulging out. Much like a gravid black widow. Hor… --- ## [To the Canadians out there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-canadians-out-there/1006136)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-canadians-out-there/1006136 "2024-08-25T05:17:52Z")
I watch some Canadian youtubers and it seems that what you call a sweater, I call a sweatshirt. Sweaters are the things knit with yarn. Is there a reason? --- ## [LTG Arthur Gregg Passes Away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ltg-arthur-gregg-passes-away/1006180)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ltg-arthur-gregg-passes-away/1006180 "2024-08-25T04:37:04Z")
Army Trailblazer Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg Dies Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg, a trailblazing officer for whom the Army renamed an installation, died Aug. 22. He was 96. “The entire Fort Gregg-Adams family is deep… --- ## [Music to Chill by for the End of the Week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-to-chill-by-for-the-end-of-the-week/1006122)
**Author:** [@cieskokid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cieskokid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-to-chill-by-for-the-end-of-the-week/1006122 "2024-08-25T03:14:55Z")
I’m sure there are fellow 'dopers here who, like me, enjoy ending their work days and/or week with some choice music, what I refer to as my Sound\*Therapy. This is an excellent way to decompress and cleanse myself of the… --- ## [Most useful 2 year/tech school degree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useful-2-year-tech-school-degree/1006032)
**Author:** [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useful-2-year-tech-school-degree/1006032 "2024-08-25T03:19:11Z")
Inspired by the “Most useful 4 year degree” thread. I’m thinking a diploma from an auto mechanic’s school might lead to the highest income, given the current shortage of mechanics. Or maybe a 2-year nursing or med tech … --- ## [How can I find what tartan I can wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-find-what-tartan-i-can-wear/1005954)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-find-what-tartan-i-can-wear/1005954 "2024-08-25T02:02:31Z")
According to DNA testing I am not the Lindburgh baby. I am 1/3 Scottish So how would I find what clan I belong to and tartan I’m entitles to wear? Is it just tracing ancestry or are there rules? What documentation w… --- ## [I like or don't like that, but not like them!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-or-dont-like-that-but-not-like-them/1003050)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-or-dont-like-that-but-not-like-them/1003050 "2024-08-25T01:21:38Z")
I was thinking about the fact that I am not really enjoying The Acolyte. I find it kind of boring and the dialogue sounds too Earth 21st century in places which annoys me but the Dude Bros on line hate it because they ha… --- ## [Chain reaction of doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chain-reaction-of-doom/1006159)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chain-reaction-of-doom/1006159 "2024-08-25T01:02:16Z")
I just saw this story from Venus #16 (October 1951) Which immediately reminded me of Ice 9 from Cat’s Cradle (published 196… --- ## [Over wintering rechargeable yard tools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-wintering-rechargeable-yard-tools/1005846)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-wintering-rechargeable-yard-tools/1005846 "2024-08-24T21:34:46Z")
I live where it gets wintery cold (-25C), and make sure to bring in my rechargeable batteries and the chargers. But how about the tools themselves? Like a weed whacker and a hedge trimmer. Are they good to stay out in t… --- ## [Old threads popping up in Unread feed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-threads-popping-up-in-unread-feed/1006140)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-threads-popping-up-in-unread-feed/1006140 "2024-08-24T20:53:19Z")
This morning I was reading my Unread feed here and noticed that there were a bunch of threads whose last posts were years ago. Did they all get bumped by a spammer or troll who then got cornfielded, or is something else… --- ## [Saturday Night Live's depiction of Joe Biden and tripping over dates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-lives-depiction-of-joe-biden-and-tripping-over-dates/1006148)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-lives-depiction-of-joe-biden-and-tripping-over-dates/1006148 "2024-08-24T16:34:35Z")
SNL leans into a particular quirk of Joe Biden when they have an actor imitate him – specifically, as seen here, the-actor-as-Joe will tell a long story, likely that will end with him making an ill-advised statement abou… --- ## [Can someone help explain the neurobiology of pain and what all interventions work on it from a biological POV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-explain-the-neurobiology-of-pain-and-what-all-interventions-work-on-it-from-a-biological-pov/1006057)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-explain-the-neurobiology-of-pain-and-what-all-interventions-work-on-it-from-a-biological-pov/1006057 "2024-08-24T16:04:30Z")
Both my parents have/had bad chronic pain due to their health issues. I have mild chronic pain. So its something I’m interested in. If anyone has any books or scientific papers they feel are educational, feel free to po… --- ## [How do you find a workplace that's fun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-workplace-thats-fun/1001266)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-workplace-thats-fun/1001266 "2024-08-24T14:35:42Z")
I used to work in an office that had a lot of great social events. They’d find any excuse to throw a party, had outside-of-work events like wine tastings and a kickball team, and an office space with some nice benefits … --- ## [A phrase that might need to be banned (outside The BBQ Pit)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-phrase-that-might-need-to-be-banned-outside-the-bbq-pit/1005501)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-phrase-that-might-need-to-be-banned-outside-the-bbq-pit/1005501 "2024-08-24T11:27:07Z")
“People are saying…” (and close variations) without immediately pointing out who in particular those people are. It is used to be a checkless way to back up one’s own beliefs or, worse, to see what floats then declare o… --- ## [Words that look like the thing they spell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-look-like-the-thing-they-spell/1006046)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-look-like-the-thing-they-spell/1006046 "2024-08-24T11:01:11Z")
Words like bed, eyes, and shark. Is there a term for these? Any more examples? --- ## [Secondary cell phone numbers and Google Voice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secondary-cell-phone-numbers-and-google-voice/1006107)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secondary-cell-phone-numbers-and-google-voice/1006107 "2024-08-24T09:50:49Z")
I currently have a land line, cable, and internet service, plus cell phone service. It’s probably time to give up on cable and switch to a streaming TV service for sports (we barely watch cable at all anymore). I don’t… --- ## [Educate me about passkeys, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-passkeys-please/1005579)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-passkeys-please/1005579 "2024-08-24T08:12:15Z")
Been seeing some scary stories about every password in the universe being hacked and posted on “the dark evil web”. Several stories have briefly mentioned that we should all switch to passkeys - without really explainin… --- ## [Help me rationalize my knife collection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-rationalize-my-knife-collection/1005455)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-rationalize-my-knife-collection/1005455 "2024-08-24T08:07:11Z")
So, for uninteresting reasons related to having to do with having had multiple households/storage across the world that has FINALLY coalesced into one home, I have a ridiculous number of knives. Notice I did not say “qua… --- ## [How to easily redeem inherited US Savings Bonds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-easily-redeem-inherited-us-savings-bonds/1005993)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-easily-redeem-inherited-us-savings-bonds/1005993 "2024-08-24T07:41:59Z")
In my case, one of my nephew’s wife is a notary, and her name just happens extremely similar to mine. As in, identical surnames, and first names that are variants of each other. (Like, if I were Mary and she was Marie.… --- ## [My Sister-In-Law Tracy-Not looking good at all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-in-law-tracy-not-looking-good-at-all/1005871)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-in-law-tracy-not-looking-good-at-all/1005871 "2024-08-24T05:46:47Z")
Late last night we got word that my SIL is in a very bad way, with multiple shut downs and a major heart attack. Another Sister-in-law Edie picked up My Beloved here in Portland very early this morning and they rushed to… --- ## [West Wing fans- Do you have a single favorite moment from the show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-wing-fans-do-you-have-a-single-favorite-moment-from-the-show/736344)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-wing-fans-do-you-have-a-single-favorite-moment-from-the-show/736344 "2024-08-24T05:34:50Z")
I’m among the hardcore West Wing (excuse me, “The West Wing”, as someone on another site corrected me recently…I’m currently plotting his/her death) fans on this site. I’ve noticed over the years that we tend to be some… --- ## [The SDMB Sing-Along](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-sing-along/996367)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-sing-along/996367 "2024-08-24T04:02:58Z")
Fish and chips and vinegar Vinegar, vinegar Fish and chips and vinegar Pepper, pepper, pepper, salt. Don’t throw your junk in my backyard My backyard, my backyard Don’t throw your junk in my backyard My backyard’s… --- ## [Len Deighton's "SS-GB" (open spoilers!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/len-deightons-ss-gb-open-spoilers/318280)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/len-deightons-ss-gb-open-spoilers/318280 "2024-08-24T03:08:24Z")
Just re-read this favorite alternate-history novel, a police procedural set in Nazi-occupied Britain in late 1941. Operation Sea Lion succeeded (we’re never quite told how), Churchill’s been shot by a German firing squa… --- ## [Will the TV series Evil have a good ending? Open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-tv-series-evil-have-a-good-ending-open-spoilers/1003648)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-tv-series-evil-have-a-good-ending-open-spoilers/1003648 "2024-08-24T02:38:24Z")
I’ve been watching the show Evil for the past few months. I think it’s quite good, but with only eight episodes left, I’m starting to worry it’s going to end up the way it’s predecessor, X-files, did, with no resolution… --- ## [Violence against doctors in India?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-against-doctors-in-india/1006056)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-against-doctors-in-india/1006056 "2024-08-24T01:00:59Z")
I was just reading about Moumita Debnath. She was a medical student in Kolkata (Calcutta) India. Earlier this month she was raped and murdered at the college she was attending. A suspect has been arrested but there are … --- ## [First TV show to consistently feature a character being magical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-show-to-consistently-feature-a-character-being-magical/1006112)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-show-to-consistently-feature-a-character-being-magical/1006112 "2024-08-24T00:09:00Z")
I’m thinking Bewitched type magic, and I Dream of Jeannie. I think “My Favorite Martian” predates these two by a year or so…but is that the first one of this genre? --- ## [Used to be, red was Democrat and blue was Republican; when did that switch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-to-be-red-was-democrat-and-blue-was-republican-when-did-that-switch/1006027)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-to-be-red-was-democrat-and-blue-was-republican-when-did-that-switch/1006027 "2024-08-23T23:53:13Z")
It seemed to do so all of a sudden. I’m sure I could find the answer, but someone here probably already knows. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=492) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=494)