# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=513 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [If baseball expands?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-baseball-expands/1004794)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-baseball-expands/1004794 "2024-07-27T01:15:01Z")
The powers-that-be are talking about expanding to 32 teams divided into 4 divisions. I’ve been thinking of how a schedule might be. This is what I’ve come up with. What do you all think of it. Each team would play 3 … --- ## [Poll for Harris's VP pick for 2024 election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-harriss-vp-pick-for-2024-election/1004638)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-harriss-vp-pick-for-2024-election/1004638 "2024-07-26T23:37:27Z")
I have 17 names from the Harris VP choice as she is the nominee - #173 thread. Who do you think she should pick to help her win the election? poll --- ## [Scary movie for those who don't like horror](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-movie-for-those-who-dont-like-horror/1004830)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-movie-for-those-who-dont-like-horror/1004830 "2024-07-26T23:15:57Z")
Bodies Bodies Bodies We loved it. Fresh take on the ‘10 Little Indians’ theme. Good story (light comedy), great (fun) dialog, interesting music. Also, in that same vein, Happy Death Day. It’s one we re-watch occasional… --- ## [iPhone Contact Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-contact-question/1004759)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-contact-question/1004759 "2024-07-26T23:08:19Z")
Can they be printed? Thx. --- ## [How do I get an accurate appraisal for a house without hiring a real estate agend/ listing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-accurate-appraisal-for-a-house-without-hiring-a-real-estate-agend-listing-it/1004828)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-accurate-appraisal-for-a-house-without-hiring-a-real-estate-agend-listing-it/1004828 "2024-07-26T21:54:42Z")
Title says it all. I need to get a good appraisal of a house that’s in the family. A suburban house outside of Philly. Not interesting in listing it; therefore not interested in working with any real estate agents. How… --- ## [What kind of conditions would create a 50% chance for a fugitive to elude his pursuers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-conditions-would-create-a-50-chance-for-a-fugitive-to-elude-his-pursuers/1004625)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-conditions-would-create-a-50-chance-for-a-fugitive-to-elude-his-pursuers/1004625 "2024-07-26T19:47:21Z")
We had two threads in IMHO about “Could you escape and win a hundred million dollars if 25 strangers knew your face and address” and the consensus of both threads was that it was too easy and that the game rules made it … --- ## [So, my son is trolling me with AI-generated songs. And they’re actually not bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-son-is-trolling-me-with-ai-generated-songs-and-they-re-actually-not-bad/1002955)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-son-is-trolling-me-with-ai-generated-songs-and-they-re-actually-not-bad/1002955 "2024-07-26T18:33:30Z")
This started yesterday, a series of insulting songs about me, but he’s been doing it today, on Father’s Day, too, the adorable scamp :confounded: And the thing is, these robo-songs are actually very listenable. Apparent… --- ## [Does insurance pay for cars people ruin by fooling around?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-insurance-pay-for-cars-people-ruin-by-fooling-around/1004707)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-insurance-pay-for-cars-people-ruin-by-fooling-around/1004707 "2024-07-26T13:34:38Z")
There are stories and videos out there. People trying to climb steep hills off-road in shiny new 4WD vehicles, or people messing around on the street in their expensive sport cars or muscle cars and losing control and cr… --- ## [Read the book, saw the movie have seen the TV series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-the-book-saw-the-movie-have-seen-the-tv-series/1004808)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-the-book-saw-the-movie-have-seen-the-tv-series/1004808 "2024-07-26T13:24:57Z")
I just finished watching the TV series Presumed Innocent and realized that I had done just what I described in the title. I remember back in the 70s I did the same with Billy Liar. I can’t think of any others off the top… --- ## [Re-watching "Seinfeld"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-watching-seinfeld/1003983)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-watching-seinfeld/1003983 "2024-07-26T12:47:07Z")
Since there’s an old thread called re-watching Friends that gets periodically revived, I thought there should be a “re-watching Seinfeld” thread, especially since Seinfeld was the original and broke new ground in TV sitc… --- ## [Why are the boys back in town, and where did they go in the first place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-boys-back-in-town-and-where-did-they-go-in-the-first-place/1004696)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-boys-back-in-town-and-where-did-they-go-in-the-first-place/1004696 "2024-07-26T12:10:44Z")
Inspired by Brandy, you’re a fine girl. But when did you live?, but also by listening to a Thin Lizzy two-fer on the radio. First they played ‘Jailbreak’… Tonight there’s gonna be a jailbreak Somewhere in this town U… --- ## [What's the meaning of the real estate phrase "courtesy to buyers brokers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-meaning-of-the-real-estate-phrase-courtesy-to-buyers-brokers/1004745)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-meaning-of-the-real-estate-phrase-courtesy-to-buyers-brokers/1004745 "2024-07-26T12:05:05Z")
A house for sale near me contains the phrase “Courtesy to Buyers Brokers” on the For Sale sign. What does that phrase mean? Thanks, J. p.s., Yes, I tried googling, but all I get are places selling the sign. --- ## [Would someone kindly explain these odds from this newspaper? Regarding Olympic basketball chances](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-kindly-explain-these-odds-from-this-newspaper-regarding-olympic-basketball-chances/1004701)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-kindly-explain-these-odds-from-this-newspaper-regarding-olympic-basketball-chances/1004701 "2024-07-26T12:01:18Z")
It’s right here. US is -500 odds, which clearly means they are a HUGE favorite to win. Every other team is +thousands. What are those odds saying? I’m expecting a ratio or percentage chance to win type odds. What is t… --- ## [My Nikon D-3200 is slowly driving me insane. I have qustions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nikon-d-3200-is-slowly-driving-me-insane-i-have-qustions/1004398)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nikon-d-3200-is-slowly-driving-me-insane-i-have-qustions/1004398 "2024-07-26T11:51:56Z")
This is in F.Q. because I seek a specific answer to a specific question. My Nikon D-3200 offers a variety of autofocus modes. The single-point is useful when shooting a very specific focal plane. Fair enough. There is … --- ## [Biden's level of fitness, compared to other older world leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bidens-level-of-fitness-compared-to-other-older-world-leaders/1004790)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bidens-level-of-fitness-compared-to-other-older-world-leaders/1004790 "2024-07-26T11:41:08Z")
Are there other examples of elected officials either stepping down or declining to run - in large part due to their age and (perceived) infirmity? As others have been, my wife and I have been discussing Biden’s health, … --- ## ["Master and Margarita" by Bulgakov - thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-and-margarita-by-bulgakov-thoughts/1004734)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-and-margarita-by-bulgakov-thoughts/1004734 "2024-07-26T04:10:25Z")
Inna asked me to read this (it’s her favorite novel) and I’m on Chapter 3. It’s interesting, but I’m not really understanding it. Anyone else read this? My edition is non-annotated, which might be part and parcel of my … --- ## [What non-policy issues would you like Kamala Harris to work on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-policy-issues-would-you-like-kamala-harris-to-work-on/1004786)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-policy-issues-would-you-like-kamala-harris-to-work-on/1004786 "2024-07-26T01:26:17Z")
So, as a guy with a soft voice, I understand the struggles of being interrupted, talked-over, and having difficulty being loud and heard by everyone you’re addressing. It’s poopy. So, as a result of this, I (try to) say … --- ## [Best way to separate pages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-separate-pages/1004722)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-separate-pages/1004722 "2024-07-26T01:16:46Z")
I have a book whose pages are stuck together. Cheap paper. Not very valuable to anyone but curious me. Any one know of a way? --- ## [If you could magically eliminate one thing from earth…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-magically-eliminate-one-thing-from-earth/1004357)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-magically-eliminate-one-thing-from-earth/1004357 "2024-07-26T00:56:49Z")
To make it better, what would it be? This can be a bit like the Twilight Zone world. You might not realize the consequences of your choice until it’s too late. So feel free to play devils advocate. So what would you ma… --- ## [Do AI-powered writing assistants like ChatGPT or Grammarly "scrape" their clients' creative content?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ai-powered-writing-assistants-like-chatgpt-or-grammarly-scrape-their-clients-creative-content/1004738)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ai-powered-writing-assistants-like-chatgpt-or-grammarly-scrape-their-clients-creative-content/1004738 "2024-07-25T22:48:08Z")
I’ve resorted to ChatGPT for simple fact-checking now and then (with uneven results), but I have major concerns about feeding any of my creative or professional content into generative AI writing assistants such as GPT, … --- ## [When did national news switch from "negro" to "black"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-national-news-switch-from-negro-to-black/1004679)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-national-news-switch-from-negro-to-black/1004679 "2024-07-25T22:10:40Z")
I’m watching a fictional program taking place in 1966. It shows a news report referring to "blacks"and “black” businesses. I was around in 1966, and even though I was only eight years old, I was very aware of the civil … --- ## [Is 'Student Driver' code for something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-student-driver-code-for-something/1000931)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-student-driver-code-for-something/1000931 "2024-07-25T21:41:50Z")
I have seen bumper stickers cropping up in Colorado saying “Student Driver”. Not only are the drivers clearly not a student driver, even if they were, why put a bumper sticker on your car. If you are really teaching yo… --- ## [Identify 1970s horror movie with three stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-1970s-horror-movie-with-three-stories/1004784)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-1970s-horror-movie-with-three-stories/1004784 "2024-07-25T21:40:19Z")
In the 1970s (or maybe the very early 1980s), I caught a movie on TV. It told three unrelated (or very loosely related) horror tales, the only one of which I remember involved a curse from a Roma woman against the teena… --- ## [When you were a kid, what was your local "horror movie" show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-were-a-kid-what-was-your-local-horror-movie-show/1003821)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-were-a-kid-what-was-your-local-horror-movie-show/1003821 "2024-07-25T20:28:45Z")
In the Mid-South, it was Fantastic Features. It ran from 1967 to 1972 with Monster of Ceremony, vampire Savid. (Played by Winston Davis. Savid is Davis backward.) I remember watching this on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and bei… --- ## [What the hell is so attractive about fascism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-so-attractive-about-fascism/1003701)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-so-attractive-about-fascism/1003701 "2024-07-25T20:21:35Z")
I don’t remember anyone ever telling me anything about fascism that’s has not been in a negative light, my whole life, until recently. What’s the draw? Do they not understand the consequences? --- ## [In which ways, if any, does Harris hold different views than Biden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-ways-if-any-does-harris-hold-different-views-than-biden/1004748)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-ways-if-any-does-harris-hold-different-views-than-biden/1004748 "2024-07-25T20:15:33Z")
Let’s assume Kamala wins in November. Is there any policy or stance in which she has been known to differ from Biden in any way, or is it going to be pretty much Biden 2.0 for four or eight years? Taxes, religion, Ukra… --- ## [Russian economist dies after falling from window](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-economist-dies-after-falling-from-window/1004756)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-economist-dies-after-falling-from-window/1004756 "2024-07-25T20:12:37Z")
It apparently didn’t have anything to do with Ukraine. Just a lady falling to her death. Nothing suspicious here. Happens all the time (in Russia). Or maybe it really was an accident. --- ## [Three days in Banff/Lake Louise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-days-in-banff-lake-louise/1003853)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-days-in-banff-lake-louise/1003853 "2024-07-25T19:12:33Z")
In two weeks, my wife and I (63 and 68, respectively) will have about three and a half days in the Banff/Lake Louise area. Our first day we have reservations for the Hop-on Hop-off bus that will get us to Moraine Lake fo… --- ## [Why AI-generated summaries are not to be trusted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-ai-generated-summaries-are-not-to-be-trusted/1003682)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-ai-generated-summaries-are-not-to-be-trusted/1003682 "2024-07-25T18:46:47Z")
Parse this AI statement, served up at the top of my Google results (it also has nothing to do with the question I posed, which was “European cities at the same latitude as Portland, Oregon”): Although cities can be on … --- ## [American Ninja Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-ninja-warrior/694839)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 925\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-ninja-warrior/694839 "2024-07-25T18:25:12Z")
Any other fans of this show? I love watching the athleticism. It is a very different type of athletics than you normally get to see. A very cool mix of parkour, rock climbing and gymnastics. The big thing I like about … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=512) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=514)