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**Author:** [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheriff-joe-just-wont-go-away/1003950 "2024-07-31T23:40:50Z")
A question I posed two years ago has been answered: Update: Final vote has been announced, Sheriff Joe lost by ~200 votes (2%) - 5420 to 5207. Could we finally be rid of the little troll for good? The answer in “NO… --- ## [Why is there such a large population of Arab-Americans in Michigan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-such-a-large-population-of-arab-americans-in-michigan/1004951)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-such-a-large-population-of-arab-americans-in-michigan/1004951 "2024-07-31T23:04:34Z")
Apparently, Michigan has the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the USA. I know people tend to settle near others who are similar, but why Michigan specifically? --- ## ["VOTE HERE AQUI" Multilingual signage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-here-aqui-multilingual-signage/1005009)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-here-aqui-multilingual-signage/1005009 "2024-07-31T22:36:55Z")
Here in Arizona, voting signs are in two, and only two, languages. (This despite the fact that, while Spanish is of course very widespread here, Phoenix metro has a such a significant diversity that mainstream movie hous… --- ## [Rule about turning a car without hitting a pillar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rule-about-turning-a-car-without-hitting-a-pillar/1005024)
**Author:** [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rule-about-turning-a-car-without-hitting-a-pillar/1005024 "2024-07-31T21:51:26Z")
I came across a rule or rule of thumb that if there is a fixed object such as a wall or pillar beside your car, if you drive straight forward so that your (the driver’s) shoulder is level with, or forward of, the object,… --- ## [Does Albot (Words with Friends) cheat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075 "2024-07-31T20:42:43Z")
I’ve been playing Word with Friends on Facebook games for a while both against friends and their “robot” Albot. If I play ESQ, I’m told it’s not a valid word. However, Albot is allowed to play it. Has anyone else seen t… --- ## [Bringing beer from Canada to the U.S. (need answer quickly)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bringing-beer-from-canada-to-the-u-s-need-answer-quickly/1004801)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bringing-beer-from-canada-to-the-u-s-need-answer-quickly/1004801 "2024-07-31T20:22:11Z")
My wife and I are U.S. citizens. We are currently in Canada on vacation. We will be returning to the U.S. this Saturday. I am going to have around 1.5 cases of unopened beer on Saturday. How much am I allowed to take ba… --- ## [Time Bandits, the series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732 "2024-07-31T20:01:48Z")
The first two episodes are out. Very funny, very well-written. --- ## [RIP Sinead O'Connor - 26 July 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sinead-oconnor-26-july-2023/987657)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sinead-oconnor-26-july-2023/987657 "2024-07-31T19:40:13Z")
Wasn’t expecting this. RIP. :frowning: --- ## [Botticelli - July 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634 "2024-07-31T19:26:40Z")
Hello, all, and welcome back to another month of “Lives of the Great Accountants”! Oh, wait, sorry, I meant “welcome to a new month of Botticelli!” I am N! Link to last month’s thread. --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - July 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2024-edition/1003626)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2024-edition/1003626 "2024-07-31T18:49:08Z")
New thread. The only thing I have to say is that I am now listening to my 17th book by Phillip Margolin. Needless to say, I enjoy his stories. --- ## [Dumb question about taxation of IRA withdrawals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question-about-taxation-of-ira-withdrawals/1004987)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question-about-taxation-of-ira-withdrawals/1004987 "2024-07-31T18:45:52Z")
I consider myself to have above-average sophistication for an investor. Yet there is one thing I never thought of before. When you contribute to an IRA, the part of your income used for the contribution is not taxed; it… --- ## [Do you ever drive on "autopilot"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-drive-on-autopilot/1005010)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-drive-on-autopilot/1005010 "2024-07-31T18:31:56Z")
The other day, I was taking my MIL to visit some friends. The route took me past Food Lion, where I frequently shop. I automatically pulled into their parking lot because that’s what I do. It only took a couple of second… --- ## [Name of dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-dish/1004973)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-dish/1004973 "2024-07-31T15:29:10Z")
What do you call that side dish that consists of corn cooked with diced green and red peppers, and onions? What name do you refer to this dish by and when did you first have it? --- ## [Bands you don't really care for ... except that one album](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-dont-really-care-for-except-that-one-album/1003957)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-dont-really-care-for-except-that-one-album/1003957 "2024-07-31T13:09:14Z")
well, title says it all … for me its Fleetwood Mac (never really cared for them) … but they album TUSK is really on high rotation on my music server … what is yours? --- ## [Testing the basic coding stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-basic-coding-stuff/1005013)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-basic-coding-stuff/1005013 "2024-07-31T12:51:42Z")
I’m a 99er and for some reason, some basic coding isn’t working. I know I can click in the above menu to Cartooniverse \<----bold that name. And yet, in Preview, it’s not bolded. If I use the old-school method of bracket… --- ## [If I liked Diablo 2, but not Diablo 4, would I like Elden Ring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-liked-diablo-2-but-not-diablo-4-would-i-like-elden-ring/1003150)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-liked-diablo-2-but-not-diablo-4-would-i-like-elden-ring/1003150 "2024-07-31T07:03:32Z")
I purchased Diablo 4 recently. It took me a while to realise what was off about it. Enemy scaling. For me it makes the core game mechanic pointless. What is the point of getting stronger if everyone, including previous e… --- ## [Gmail hack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-hack/1005030)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-hack/1005030 "2024-07-31T03:13:44Z")
Gmail hack? Need help fast. Just now, 95% of my Gmail inbox disappeared. Google help said they can’t recover deleted items. anybody else have this problem? --- ## [Why isn't viewing the Olympics free?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-viewing-the-olympics-free/1005012)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-viewing-the-olympics-free/1005012 "2024-07-31T02:56:33Z")
It’s athletics so is monetized similarly. Peacock get’s their days, Disney gets theirs, NBC a few so each get to call themselves ‘Home of the Olympics’ and sell ad time on their allotted days. But these are not sports.… --- ## [How do supreme court term limits mitigate 'extremism' on the court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-supreme-court-term-limits-mitigate-extremism-on-the-court/1004980)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-supreme-court-term-limits-mitigate-extremism-on-the-court/1004980 "2024-07-31T02:22:43Z")
It seems like there could be any number of scenerios where a president would have greater influence over the court. THis essentially locks in a president nominating 2 members per 4 year term, as well as any that die in … --- ## [Slapped for referencing "Oh, me so horny!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slapped-for-referencing-oh-me-so-horny/1005017)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slapped-for-referencing-oh-me-so-horny/1005017 "2024-07-31T01:54:15Z")
So, in the J.D. Vance thread: This is completely inappropriate. It’s sexist, racist and misogynistic. Knock it off. Had you said, “I understand that this is a movie reference, a song reference, and more or less a … --- ## [In how many languages can you count to five?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-how-many-languages-can-you-count-to-five/1004694)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-how-many-languages-can-you-count-to-five/1004694 "2024-07-31T01:34:56Z")
And what are they? My answer is, ironically, five. English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. --- ## [Trump's First (Only?) Administration Cabinet and Political Appointees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-only-administration-cabinet-and-political-appointees/1004977)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-only-administration-cabinet-and-political-appointees/1004977 "2024-07-31T00:27:37Z")
This is a question regarding the outcome of Trump’s appointees. As I understand it, Trump went into the White House with a desire to reduce the federal government. He knew (or was told) he couldn’t outright get rid of … --- ## [“The Sun is the most difficult object in the solar system to send a probe to.”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sun-is-the-most-difficult-object-in-the-solar-system-to-send-a-probe-to/1005001)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sun-is-the-most-difficult-object-in-the-solar-system-to-send-a-probe-to/1005001 "2024-07-30T23:53:34Z")
I’m trying to learn about orbital mechanics, and it seems that a popular bit of trivia in this field is the statement in the subject line. It comes as a surprise to many, because you’d think that because of the Sun’s str… --- ## [Dressage/Horse Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dressage-horse-question/1004991)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dressage-horse-question/1004991 "2024-07-30T23:45:34Z")
I’m watching the Olympics, specifically these beautiful obviously well-trained horses. How are these horses transported over such long distances i.e. Japan to France? Air? Ocean? I have to assume the horses could be se… --- ## [Probability Question, Card Deals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-card-deals/1004917)
**Author:** [@Jebbilene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jebbilene)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-card-deals/1004917 "2024-07-30T23:16:20Z")
Say I have a deck of 52 cards. A, K, Q, J are high cards. I shuffle this deck, and deal out 10 cards. Ideally, I want there to be at least 1 high card in amongst the 10. Sometimes though, I get deals with only low cards … --- ## [Ymca swim lesson commercial jingle from 1980s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ymca-swim-lesson-commercial-jingle-from-1980s/1005026)
**Author:** [@Fred1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fred1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ymca-swim-lesson-commercial-jingle-from-1980s/1005026 "2024-07-30T23:05:26Z")
Does anyone have the link to the actual video? Thanks --- ## [Trump Assassination Attempt Conspiracies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-assassination-attempt-conspiracies/1004723)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-assassination-attempt-conspiracies/1004723 "2024-07-30T21:34:00Z")
I hear there are several conspiracy theories surrounding the attempt on Trump’s life, regarding how the shooter got so close, and the Secret Service. One was that the agent who shot was fired for not getting permission.… --- ## [Is Cormac McCarthy an acquired taste? I’m struggling mightily](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cormac-mccarthy-an-acquired-taste-i-m-struggling-mightily/1004959)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cormac-mccarthy-an-acquired-taste-i-m-struggling-mightily/1004959 "2024-07-30T21:25:20Z")
So I decided to try and read a few high profile contemporary books and started with The Road by Cormac McCarthy and boy I think I may have misfired here. I’m only about 20 pages in but it has been a VERY slow 20 pages … --- ## [Anybody familiar with Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-familiar-with-prokofievs-romeo-and-juliet/1004937)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-familiar-with-prokofievs-romeo-and-juliet/1004937 "2024-07-30T21:15:44Z")
The ballet that is. The other night “Dance of the Knights” was used for part of the end titles music on a movie we saw. Knowing vaguely where it was from I got curious about the context and found this snippet from the … --- ## [Potential detection of phosphine on Venus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-detection-of-phosphine-on-venus/920563)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-detection-of-phosphine-on-venus/920563 "2024-07-30T21:07:59Z")
There’s quite an amount of rumours circulating on “the internet” (and who am I not to believe “the internet”…) today that in the course of the day, astronomers at MIT will announce that phosphine has been detected in clo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=509&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=511&state=tracking)