# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=513&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [Selection of the new Democratic Presidential Ticket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selection-of-the-new-democratic-presidential-ticket/1004542)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selection-of-the-new-democratic-presidential-ticket/1004542 "2024-07-28T01:18:08Z")
From the preceding thread: I am all in on Harris and think she will and should be the nominee. Note that Biden gives her a prominent shout-out in his parting message. By the way, with Harris, I think we are about to f… --- ## [Rights issues concerning Trump fistpump photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rights-issues-concerning-trump-fistpump-photo/1004369)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rights-issues-concerning-trump-fistpump-photo/1004369 "2024-07-28T01:05:09Z")
Vendors in Milwaukee for the RNC this week are peddling T-shirts and other items featuring the famous fistpump photo. Here is a story about that: Trump fist-pump shirts in merch spotlight at Republican confab (yahoo.com… --- ## [Native Spanish words containing W (why does the Spanish alphabet even contain W?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/native-spanish-words-containing-w-why-does-the-spanish-alphabet-even-contain-w/1004669)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/native-spanish-words-containing-w-why-does-the-spanish-alphabet-even-contain-w/1004669 "2024-07-28T00:17:10Z")
As I understand it, the letter W is vanishingly rare in Spanish - to the extent that all of the articles I could find discussing how it is used, only listed imported English words like waterpolo and whisky. Are there an… --- ## [Background Check Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/background-check-questions/1004834)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/background-check-questions/1004834 "2024-07-27T22:58:43Z")
Where do employers go to get background check on employees and/or future employees? Do individuals have access to these companies and if so what do they charge. Thx --- ## [North Korea Trashes South Korea's Presidential Compound](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-trashes-south-koreas-presidential-compound/1004842)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-trashes-south-koreas-presidential-compound/1004842 "2024-07-27T22:22:23Z")
I should’ve posted this earlier. From CNN, there’s this interesting bit of news. Seoul, South KoreaCNN — Trash-laden North Korean balloons were found on the grounds of South Korea’s presidential office compound, offic… --- ## [Eggplant Ajvar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggplant-ajvar/1004750)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggplant-ajvar/1004750 "2024-07-27T20:35:20Z")
Somehow I have found myself the owner of a small jar of Red Pepper and Eggplant Ajvar. It seems to be some sort of hot spicy condiment. Any idea what to do with it? --- ## [Matching Gifts During Fund Drives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matching-gifts-during-fund-drives/1004788)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matching-gifts-during-fund-drives/1004788 "2024-07-27T19:40:01Z")
It seems that almost every mail you get asking for money from public radio or a political party or an advocacy group claims that your gift will be matched 2X or 5X or 20X if you act now. One radio station I know, listene… --- ## [Looking for a movie quote that ends with "..... and a million other people that you couldn't care less about"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-movie-quote-that-ends-with-and-a-million-other-people-that-you-couldnt-care-less-about/1004856)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-movie-quote-that-ends-with-and-a-million-other-people-that-you-couldnt-care-less-about/1004856 "2024-07-27T18:50:49Z")
Not looking to start a political discussion, but to answer the question “you’re an old, straight, white guy so what do you care if Trump gets back in office? why do you fight?” somewhere in the back recesses of my brain … --- ## [What am I missing in this SMBC webcomic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-missing-in-this-smbc-webcomic/1004844)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-missing-in-this-smbc-webcomic/1004844 "2024-07-27T17:45:36Z")
The topic of this SMBC webcomic is inappropriate slang in work texts. There are two texts that are complained of as inappropriate. The one at the end of the comic is spelled out plainly. The one at the beginning is just … --- ## [Advice for California Trip (starting/ending in Santa Barbara)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-california-trip-starting-ending-in-santa-barbara/1002488)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-california-trip-starting-ending-in-santa-barbara/1002488 "2024-07-27T16:18:07Z")
I’ll be heading to Santa Barbara for a wedding in July with 4 family members, and am hoping for some advice on where to go. After the wedding, we’ll have 5 days/4 nights, so would love recommendations. 3 of the 5 of us… --- ## [Help me understand how Windows 11 File Manager organizes its display](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-how-windows-11-file-manager-organizes-its-display/1004814)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-how-windows-11-file-manager-organizes-its-display/1004814 "2024-07-27T13:33:45Z")
What is confusing me is the three panels on the left of the File Manager screen. My top panel lists Home, Gallery, and Mean Mr. Mustard as the main files, with sub-files of Documents and Pictures under mmm. The middle … --- ## [What should "speaking uncomfortable truth" be called, instead of "political incorrectness?" (finding a substitute word)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-speaking-uncomfortable-truth-be-called-instead-of-political-incorrectness-finding-a-substitute-word/1004820)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-speaking-uncomfortable-truth-be-called-instead-of-political-incorrectness-finding-a-substitute-word/1004820 "2024-07-27T12:06:32Z")
In any given society, workforce or political system, there is an expectation to toe the line - whatever the line may be. There are also times when uncomfortable truths will start to crop up - an emperor’s new clothes sit… --- ## [Amazon's 'the Boys' season 4 trailer just dropped](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-the-boys-season-4-trailer-just-dropped/1001126)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-the-boys-season-4-trailer-just-dropped/1001126 "2024-07-27T10:50:16Z")
… and it looks absolutely nuts! Premiers June 13. youtube trailer --- ## [Identity theft (Social Security) -- How easy was it? Report to police or FBI or anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-social-security-how-easy-was-it-report-to-police-or-fbi-or-anyone/1004796)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-social-security-how-easy-was-it-report-to-police-or-fbi-or-anyone/1004796 "2024-07-27T03:15:08Z")
My husband recently signed up to start getting Social Security. The first payment was due in our account last week, but we never got it. Contacted Social Security – what happened was someone opened a bank account with … --- ## [Detailed Olympic TV Schedule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detailed-olympic-tv-schedule/1004839)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detailed-olympic-tv-schedule/1004839 "2024-07-27T01:41:08Z")
Canadian Olympic TV coverage is the usual mix of popular and fringe events, though obviously what anyone prefers is fine. But looking at Canadian schedules, they are often divided into helpful titles like “Day 2: Primet… --- ## [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, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=512&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=514&state=tracking)