# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=507 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 508 --- ## [Tell me about this tube of alcohol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-this-tube-of-alcohol/997724)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-this-tube-of-alcohol/997724 "2024-08-05T08:05:01Z")
I’m watching a Russian TV series and some police give a visiting detective this tube of some sort of alcoholic beverage as a going away present. It seems to be glass, not plastic, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anythin… --- ## [Imbecilic Olympic, "controversy."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imbecilic-olympic-controversy/1005031)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imbecilic-olympic-controversy/1005031 "2024-08-05T07:12:15Z")
I’m po’s about the so called “controversy” about the opening ceremonies. I swear some people are just looking for something to faint and clutch their pearls about. Some Christians cannot conceive that they are not being … --- ## [(Old) A Big Birthday in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-big-birthday-in-the-mmp/1004939)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-big-birthday-in-the-mmp/1004939 "2024-08-05T04:10:12Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 19c/67f with a predicted high of 26c/78f, and sunny. Weather app says “Look on the fucking bright side. At least it’s not cold as fuck outside.” Today we are celebrating the birthday … --- ## [Firefox not working properly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-not-working-properly/1005244)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-not-working-properly/1005244 "2024-08-05T02:39:15Z")
The problem is a little hard to describe, so bear with me. It stopped working properly after some upgrade a few months ago. Let’s say I am reading the Times. I go through the list of topics and find an article I want … --- ## [RIP Aerosmith and thanks for the great Rock N Roll!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-aerosmith-and-thanks-for-the-great-rock-n-roll/1005178)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-aerosmith-and-thanks-for-the-great-rock-n-roll/1005178 "2024-08-05T01:18:58Z")
All geat things have to end eventually. I never heard of a fractured larynx. Didn’t know it could happen by singing. But it’s an insurmountable injury for Stephen Tyler. Honestly, it’s amazing that Stephen performed th… --- ## [Any good websites for news of video game releases?/ reviews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-websites-for-news-of-video-game-releases-reviews/1005240)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-websites-for-news-of-video-game-releases-reviews/1005240 "2024-08-05T00:32:08Z")
Now that Game Informer is gone? --- ## [Android PodCast and Android Auto](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-podcast-and-android-auto/1005155)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-podcast-and-android-auto/1005155 "2024-08-04T23:24:06Z")
I’ve currently got a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and a '24 Subaru Outback with Android Auto installed from the factory. I’ve tried two podcast players, Pocket Cast was one and I don’t remember the other. As soon as I start the… --- ## [Odd Sighting at a Stop and Shop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-sighting-at-a-stop-and-shop/1005163)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-sighting-at-a-stop-and-shop/1005163 "2024-08-04T22:08:04Z")
So I just had an odd experience, and I wanted to share. Am I being paranoid? Making something of nothing? I told the family I’d make burgers on the grill tonight. This is a treat for us since we’ve really curtailed our … --- ## [How much power can a discworld axle generate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-power-can-a-discworld-axle-generate/1004885)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-power-can-a-discworld-axle-generate/1004885 "2024-08-04T19:33:42Z")
Axles are rare artifacts of unknown origin that are composed a 2 cubes with six inch sides, connected by a rod. The cubes rotate with respect to each other. The rotation is unstoppable so we can assume infinite torque. T… --- ## [Has anyone here ever met Mark Duplass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-mark-duplass/1005218)
**Author:** [@SpacedOutBanana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacedOutBanana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-mark-duplass/1005218 "2024-08-04T19:26:19Z")
So far, been hearing really nice things about him. Really nice to hear. :blush: --- ## [Revisions to SDMB rules 7/29/2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisions-to-sdmb-rules-7-29-2024/1004990)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisions-to-sdmb-rules-7-29-2024/1004990 "2024-08-04T18:04:20Z")
The following rule changes are presented for comment. The first has been the de facto rule for many years but through oversight was never included in the registration agreement/TOS: English language. All SDMB posts shou… --- ## [So what shortages are you personally seeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-shortages-are-you-personally-seeing/916268)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 1612\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-shortages-are-you-personally-seeing/916268 "2024-08-04T18:07:46Z")
Of course, toilet paper was a big one in the beginning (though I’m seeing it back on the shelves lately. But what also seems to be short. I’m seeing the canned soup aisle usually has big holes in it. It’s even harder … --- ## [How do I buy a new television set?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-buy-a-new-television-set/1005162)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-buy-a-new-television-set/1005162 "2024-08-04T16:22:25Z")
We bought our 55” Samsung television set in 2015 and it’s not working right — there’s a bright patch in the screen, like the sun partially shining through an overcast sky. I also think it may be unnecessarily complicated… --- ## [Accusing SC Justices of partisanship and prejudice. Isn't that hyperbole?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusing-sc-justices-of-partisanship-and-prejudice-isnt-that-hyperbole/1004550)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusing-sc-justices-of-partisanship-and-prejudice-isnt-that-hyperbole/1004550 "2024-08-04T14:23:15Z")
Yes, Trump appointed Supreme Court justices, and yes those justices later were part of the majority vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. But I think it’s hyperbole to make it sound like Trump interviewed prospective judges and… --- ## [Boar's Head meat recall (Listeria, mostly deli counter) \[July 2024\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boars-head-meat-recall-listeria-mostly-deli-counter-july-2024/1005168)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boars-head-meat-recall-listeria-mostly-deli-counter-july-2024/1005168 "2024-08-04T13:43:11Z")
Kroger just robocalled me based on our recent grocery buying data. Boar’s Head is recalling about 7 million pounds of meat: A 61pp PDF OF ALL THE LABELS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL A 1pp PDF THAT LISTS ALL THE PRODUCTS… --- ## [Kyle Rittenhouse may or may not be voting for Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kyle-rittenhouse-may-or-may-not-be-voting-for-trump/1005172)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kyle-rittenhouse-may-or-may-not-be-voting-for-trump/1005172 "2024-08-04T13:30:26Z")
It’s confusing at the moment. Yesterday, Kyle Rittenhouse said he would not be voting for Donald Trump. He said that “unfortunately, Donald Trump has bad advisers, making him bad on the Second Amendment” and “If you can… --- ## [Closed Captioning strangeness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-captioning-strangeness/1005213)
**Author:** [@Redcanoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redcanoe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-captioning-strangeness/1005213 "2024-08-04T12:55:29Z")
I put this here because it deals with TV. It probably belongs somewhere else. I was sitting at the bar at Red Robin for lunch today and they had the NFL Hall of Fame ceremony on the TV. Closed captioning was on and dur… --- ## [Are there well accepted rules for writin' dialect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-well-accepted-rules-for-writin-dialect/1003278)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-well-accepted-rules-for-writin-dialect/1003278 "2024-08-04T12:01:32Z")
F’rinstance in the Pig Parts thread “cracklins” came up\*. The word is “cracklings”, but if I used an apostrophe to show the elision it would be “cracklin’s” which looks exactly like it would be a possession of a single c… --- ## [Does anybody still use web-based Hotmail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-still-use-web-based-hotmail/964837)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-still-use-web-based-hotmail/964837 "2023-02-08T00:25:57Z")
Just wanted to see if I was the only one left standing who checked my Hotmail in a desktop web browser - I don’t have any version of the Outlook app installed, so I just go to Hotmail.com and log in there, generally usin… --- ## [Right-handed people, a few questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-handed-people-a-few-questions/1005056)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-handed-people-a-few-questions/1005056 "2024-08-04T07:23:09Z")
I found this survey online asking how left-handed you are. It includes a link to an analysis of the test results so far, but the analysis only includes the results for people who answered that they were left-handed. I’… --- ## [Is Kamala Harris the first to draw so much on her membership in a Greek organization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-kamala-harris-the-first-to-draw-so-much-on-her-membership-in-a-greek-organization/1005086)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-kamala-harris-the-first-to-draw-so-much-on-her-membership-in-a-greek-organization/1005086 "2024-08-04T02:22:44Z")
Kamala Harris clearly draws on her background as a sorority member. Is she the first person to do so? I can’t remember any other former fraternity or sorority member who did so while running for office. How about in bus… --- ## [HVAC question. Delay between shutting off the active heating/cooling device and shutting off the fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hvac-question-delay-between-shutting-off-the-active-heating-cooling-device-and-shutting-off-the-fan/1005124)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hvac-question-delay-between-shutting-off-the-active-heating-cooling-device-and-shutting-off-the-fan/1005124 "2024-08-04T00:00:44Z")
This thing was 35 years old when I moved in and it wasn’t new then. There’s no digital/computerized anything. When the heater (gas) is running and it reaches temp the burners shut off and the fan continues to run for a t… --- ## [Is your Real ID flimsy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-real-id-flimsy/1004475)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-real-id-flimsy/1004475 "2024-08-03T23:45:53Z")
I’m in Oklahoma so naturally we’re one of the last states to implement Real IDs. My old driver’s license was laminated, beefy, and I could cut a tough steak with it if need be. My Real ID feels like it might self destr… --- ## [A genuine question about Kamala Harris’s “DEI hire” status](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-question-about-kamala-harris-s-dei-hire-status/1005003)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-question-about-kamala-harris-s-dei-hire-status/1005003 "2024-08-03T23:37:28Z")
The Republicans have labeled her a “DIE” hire. But aren’t they kind of correct? Biden said he was going to pick an African-American woman as his VP to help pull in those votes. She made it onto the short list for her ac… --- ## [Should Gig Work Pay A Minimum Wage? $21?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gig-work-pay-a-minimum-wage-21/1002852)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gig-work-pay-a-minimum-wage-21/1002852 "2024-08-03T22:38:16Z")
I can see both sides of the argument saying gig workers should (or shouldn’t) be guaranteed a certain amount of money. Including pricing, fairness and a personal preference for smaller government. But I’m certainly no… --- ## [Does a person weigh less when falling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-person-weigh-less-when-falling/1005069)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-person-weigh-less-when-falling/1005069 "2024-08-03T20:11:39Z")
Of course they do. That’s how we produce microgravity on Earth. In fact objects in orbit are constantly falling. But how about a standing person who passes out or otherwise just tips over?. The feet are solidly at 1 G wh… --- ## [Does opening a vial of blood and pouring it into another ruin the quality of the sample?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-opening-a-vial-of-blood-and-pouring-it-into-another-ruin-the-quality-of-the-sample/1004859)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-opening-a-vial-of-blood-and-pouring-it-into-another-ruin-the-quality-of-the-sample/1004859 "2024-08-03T17:46:37Z")
Went to get blood drawn for some lab work and the technician commented that I was dehydrated and my blood was flowing too slowly (he had to take 9 vials of blood) and so since the last few tubes couldn’t be filled, he re… --- ## [President Biden Calls for Major Changes to the Supreme Court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-calls-for-major-changes-to-the-supreme-court/1004954)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-calls-for-major-changes-to-the-supreme-court/1004954 "2024-08-03T15:06:12Z")
Here’s a gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/us/politics/biden-supreme-court-austin-texas.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.-00.bKxM.Xx3rjViBHWDI&smid=url-share Stupid NY Times isn’t previewing well these days, bu… --- ## [Something I thought I would never actually see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-thought-i-would-never-actually-see/1005153)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-thought-i-would-never-actually-see/1005153 "2024-08-03T14:20:12Z")
It had rained overnight. The wooden porch railing felt clammy and damp as I clambered down this morning on my way to work. I usually go out my back door and through the alleys to get to the CTA bus stop. It’s shorter … --- ## [RIP Joyce Brabner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-joyce-brabner/1005175)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-joyce-brabner/1005175 "2024-08-03T13:49:06Z")
I don’t know how many people here are familiar with her work, or with that of Harvey Pekar, but American Splendor’s Joyce Brabner passed away August 1st. I actually had the privilege of knowing Joyce and Harvey a little… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=506) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=508)