# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=501&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 502 --- ## [Some one said to me that biology and medicine have not really change in the past 30 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-one-said-to-me-that-biology-and-medicine-have-not-really-change-in-the-past-30-years/1005593)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-one-said-to-me-that-biology-and-medicine-have-not-really-change-in-the-past-30-years/1005593 "2024-08-14T19:14:52Z")
Some one said to me that biology and medicine have not really changed in the past 30 years. Is that true? Has biology and medicine been stagnated compared to engineering, computers and technology? Not much changed with … --- ## [This local criminal case really irritates me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-local-criminal-case-really-irritates-me/1005110)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-local-criminal-case-really-irritates-me/1005110 "2024-08-14T18:18:41Z")
Note: this story does talk about suicide. So this woman was found with 20 stab wounds in a locked room, and yet it was ruled a suicide. And then it was ruled that the medical examiner’s determination couldn’t be overrul… --- ## [Taxes on backpay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-on-backpay/1005661)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-on-backpay/1005661 "2024-08-14T17:36:37Z")
Hypothetical. Suppose I was underpaid from 2020 to now and I get all of my backpay this year. Because the federal income tax is progressive I take a huge tax hit which I think is unfair because that pay should have bee… --- ## [Donald Trump and Hannibal Lecter. What's up with this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-hannibal-lecter-whats-up-with-this/1004762)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-hannibal-lecter-whats-up-with-this/1004762 "2024-08-14T17:35:28Z")
Trump keeps mentioning the “late great” Hannibal Lector. The serial killer featured in Silence of the Lambs and other books and movies. He always emphasizes the joke from the end of the movie where Lector says, “I’m hav… --- ## [Poll: have you seen any presidential campaign ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-have-you-seen-any-presidential-campaign-ads/1004725)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-have-you-seen-any-presidential-campaign-ads/1004725 "2024-08-14T16:50:49Z")
So far I have not seen any TV ad for the presidential race other than the RFK Jr Super Bowl ad. I live in a solid blue state so I suppose that’s not surprising. Other than the national RFK Jr Super Bowl ad have you seen… --- ## [Well-regarded bands that you don't like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-regarded-bands-that-you-dont-like/1005105)
**Author:** [@We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/We_re_wolves_not_werewolves)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-regarded-bands-that-you-dont-like/1005105 "2024-08-14T16:23:12Z")
What bands are critically acclaimed or well-respected by critics and fans alike, but you don’t care for? I’m particularly interested in bands who’s music is in genres that you otherwise enjoy and that, in theory at least… --- ## [Troubling Facebook friend request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troubling-facebook-friend-request/1005703)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troubling-facebook-friend-request/1005703 "2024-08-14T14:56:15Z")
Every once in a blue moon I’ll get a friend request from some scantily clad lady that I don’t know. I assume they are doing this to direct traffic to their website. I usually just ignore them no problem. But this lady … --- ## [What is the geometry of prism eyeglass prescriptions? And why are they so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-geometry-of-prism-eyeglass-prescriptions-and-why-are-they-so-expensive/1005534)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-geometry-of-prism-eyeglass-prescriptions-and-why-are-they-so-expensive/1005534 "2024-08-14T14:34:41Z")
I do not have a prism prescription, but I’m trying to understand my own prescription for astigmatism and ran across this term. The sites I’ve been able to find talk about what type of vision defects are corrected by the… --- ## [Freeloading or fair use? Where is this headed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeloading-or-fair-use-where-is-this-headed/1005631)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeloading-or-fair-use-where-is-this-headed/1005631 "2024-08-14T14:27:46Z")
Not sure if this is merely an opinion question or a debate, but I’ll start here… There was a CNN article today about various companies tightening their policies on sharing membership privileges, such as Netflix and most… --- ## [North/South/East/West \[city name\], but a different city than \[city name\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-south-east-west-city-name-but-a-different-city-than-city-name/1004958)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-south-east-west-city-name-but-a-different-city-than-city-name/1004958 "2024-08-14T14:19:00Z")
I grew up near Dayton, Ohio. When someone says “East Dayton,” they’re referring to the area east of downtown Dayton within city limits. But sometimes it refers to a different city altogether. East Cleveland, for example… --- ## [Let's write Harris' opening statement at the debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-harris-opening-statement-at-the-debate/1005491)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-harris-opening-statement-at-the-debate/1005491 "2024-08-14T14:15:46Z")
Okay, they’re going to debate on Sept. 10 on ABC. Let’s save the campaign some trouble and write her opening statement. I came up with most of this one while taking a walk with my wife a few nights ago. Before we get s… --- ## [Who creates the callsigns for each military aircraft before a sortie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-creates-the-callsigns-for-each-military-aircraft-before-a-sortie/1005666)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-creates-the-callsigns-for-each-military-aircraft-before-a-sortie/1005666 "2024-08-14T13:57:06Z")
For instance, “Muscle 1, Bear 2, Basher 52, Irene 3, Spooky 43, Frank 1, Luke 1” Does some military ATC create these names on the fly or pick out of an ATC namebook? And why would there be Basher 51/52 if there wasn’t … --- ## [Problem with tuner/amplifier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-tuner-amplifier/1005678)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-tuner-amplifier/1005678 "2024-08-14T13:16:46Z")
I don’t really expect any Doper will actually be able to help, but it costs nothing to try. I have a Sony tuner/amplifier and listen to the radio between 9 and 3 every day. It is probably about 10 years old and can con… --- ## [In their prime did any of the ancient empires/societies have a "well this city state/empires going to hell " contingent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-their-prime-did-any-of-the-ancient-empires-societies-have-a-well-this-city-state-empires-going-to-hell-contingent/1005677)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-their-prime-did-any-of-the-ancient-empires-societies-have-a-well-this-city-state-empires-going-to-hell-contingent/1005677 "2024-08-14T13:10:54Z")
Something I was reading the other day was talking about changes in modern US society from days of old like things you cant do now that you could back then and vice versa (it was a numbered slide show)and the comment… --- ## [How Many Americans Were Convicted Of War Crimes in WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-americans-were-convicted-of-war-crimes-in-wwii/1004559)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-americans-were-convicted-of-war-crimes-in-wwii/1004559 "2024-08-14T12:58:04Z")
Google doesn’t seem to supply a ready answer, and Wiki seems to supply only an illustrative (rather than comprehensive) list. Further, what I’ve read seems to be about crimes that multiple people could have had to answer… --- ## [Calling someone a ‘Terrorist’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-someone-a-terrorist/1005578)
**Author:** [@SpicyDuckBillyHunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpicyDuckBillyHunt)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-someone-a-terrorist/1005578 "2024-08-14T10:18:24Z")
In an under 17 soccer game a boy was sent off for calling an opponent a Terorist. Then he got a six week suspension. Is calling someone a terrorist similar to calling someone a f- word or n- word? Is it that unforgivable… --- ## [Help This American Get The Most From The 2024-2025 England Football Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-this-american-get-the-most-from-the-2024-2025-england-football-season/1005125)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-this-american-get-the-most-from-the-2024-2025-england-football-season/1005125 "2024-08-14T06:08:25Z")
OK, so I’ve adopted Ipswich Town (root for the underdogs, and all that, like we Americans do) for the EPL. How can I watch EPL games legally in the US? Is there an app I can subscribe to? Failing that, how can I watch th… --- ## [Disney+ appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-appreciation-thread/947425)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-appreciation-thread/947425 "2024-08-14T05:16:56Z")
Growing up, I was always a huge fan of Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars, and now I’ve got access to all this great content on one app, for one low monthly fee, without ever having to worry about the Disney Vault again. I lo… --- ## [Pilots: what caused Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 to crash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-what-caused-voepass-linhas-aereas-flight-2283-to-crash/1005550)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-what-caused-voepass-linhas-aereas-flight-2283-to-crash/1005550 "2024-08-14T04:29:06Z")
In case you missed it, a plane carrying 62 people crashed in Brazil yesterday: There’s not much official speculation about the cause yet. Video footage from the ground (you can find lots of clips on YouTube) shows the… --- ## [Umbrella Academy Season 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umbrella-academy-season-4/992888)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umbrella-academy-season-4/992888 "2024-08-14T04:03:45Z")
Not much info, other than coming out in 2024. I likes season 3 enough to watch this. Brian --- ## [Incredibly useful math concepts that everyone should know how to use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibly-useful-math-concepts-that-everyone-should-know-how-to-use/1004826)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibly-useful-math-concepts-that-everyone-should-know-how-to-use/1004826 "2024-08-13T23:17:54Z")
If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve used cross multiplication to figure out an unknown quantity, I would have an extraordinary amount of nickels. I’ve used the Pythagorean theorem on occasion and even a little tr… --- ## [Judge Judy you rude bitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-judy-you-rude-bitch/51785)
**Author:** [@McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-judy-you-rude-bitch/51785 "2024-08-13T21:49:02Z")
\[sub\] this is my debut pit thread, apologies if it’s not up to scratch\[/sub\] “Hi Judge, I’ve got a problem with my ex wife and she has a problem with me, we’re here in the hope that justice can be done” “Siddown and s… --- ## [Bad bad bad Lackadaisical Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-lackadaisical-me/1005552)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-lackadaisical-me/1005552 "2024-08-13T20:59:54Z")
Ok, yeah it means lacking enthusiasm or lazy. That makes feel lackaday. (regret) Or do I feel lackadaisy? (grief) Can I be daisical ? I guess not. I cry lackaday. I do. What a word! --- ## [Great purchases, good design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-purchases-good-design/1005537)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-purchases-good-design/1005537 "2024-08-13T19:26:56Z")
I LOVE good design of any product. When a manufacturer said, “Ya know, we should put the switch over here” Or purchasing something that is just right for you. This is sort of a whimsical thread I suppose. We all buy go… --- ## [{If} Biden resigns after Harris wins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-biden-resigns-after-harris-wins/1005580)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-biden-resigns-after-harris-wins/1005580 "2024-08-13T19:12:03Z")
Could this be a way to ensure that Harris is the POTUS in January even if the results are challenged? Someone has to be POTUS by January 20th, wouldn’t this help while the challenge is addressed? Or could someone like … --- ## [Robin Williams is gone ten years now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robin-williams-is-gone-ten-years-now/1005565)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robin-williams-is-gone-ten-years-now/1005565 "2024-08-13T18:58:34Z")
This clip is from 1981 and it’s like he already saw what was going to happen. RIP. --- ## [The incomplete works of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-incomplete-works-of/1005426)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-incomplete-works-of/1005426 "2024-08-13T18:14:25Z")
It’s common to see anthologies saying they’re “The Complete Works of…” or “The Complete Humorous Stories of …” But the truth is, it’s hard to get every last bit of an author’s works, even by completists. Sherlock Holmes… --- ## [Another DIY question, this time about toilets. (Speed appreciated, but not required)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-diy-question-this-time-about-toilets-speed-appreciated-but-not-required/1005586)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-diy-question-this-time-about-toilets-speed-appreciated-but-not-required/1005586 "2024-08-13T18:14:09Z")
I’m trying to replace a leaking toilet fill valve, but I can’t turn off the water to the toilet. The handle is attached to the hose leading to the toilet, and the entire hose turns when I turn the handle. I can’t fit eno… --- ## [Youtube TV app is asking who's watching? Have I been hacked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-tv-app-is-asking-whos-watching-have-i-been-hacked/1005662)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-tv-app-is-asking-whos-watching-have-i-been-hacked/1005662 "2024-08-13T16:43:53Z")
I’ve had YouTube setup on my Vizo tv for a couple years. It started asking me (last night) Who’s Watching with my account profile and one I don’t recognize. Have I been hacked? I am temporarily in a Rehab getting PT. … --- ## ['The animal is mean, because it fights back' quote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-animal-is-mean-because-it-fights-back-quote/1005621)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-animal-is-mean-because-it-fights-back-quote/1005621 "2024-08-13T15:09:00Z")
I can’t remember the exact verbiage in English, but less French. What is the exact quote that says ‘The animal is mean, because it fights back’? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=500&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=502&state=tracking)