# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=522 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 523 --- ## [Muslim Dopers: Some Questions About The Hajj](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muslim-dopers-some-questions-about-the-hajj/1002104)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muslim-dopers-some-questions-about-the-hajj/1002104 "2024-07-14T01:16:30Z")
Here is a Pakistani Muslim saying he’s going to do the Hajj, and he says he’ll be away for two months. However, Al Jazeera says the process takes a few days. Is the Pakistani guy just taking an extended holiday or someth… --- ## [In which ways (if any) has Democratic strategy changed to prevent a repeat of 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-ways-if-any-has-democratic-strategy-changed-to-prevent-a-repeat-of-2016/1003618)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-ways-if-any-has-democratic-strategy-changed-to-prevent-a-repeat-of-2016/1003618 "2024-07-14T01:14:32Z")
2016 Democratic approach: An establishment candidate (who doesn’t inspire much enthusiasm) wins the (D) nomination. Meanwhile, Democrats continuously remind America that Trump is a lying, corrupt, racist, sexist, childis… --- ## [The politics thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-politics-thread/1004178)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-politics-thread/1004178 "2024-07-14T00:17:34Z")
I did not attack another poster. A link Was provided. --- ## [Trump shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-shot/1004172)
**Author:** [@Texikid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Texikid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-shot/1004172 "2024-07-13T23:33:08Z")
A shooter has shot ex-president Donald Trump. This page will be updated as news continues to report on the subject. --- ## [Breaking: Possible shots fired at Trump rally; Trump injured?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-possible-shots-fired-at-trump-rally-trump-injured/1004169)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-possible-shots-fired-at-trump-rally-trump-injured/1004169 "2024-07-13T23:15:44Z")
Live updates rolling in. Photos show Trump with what looks like blood on his right ear and side of his face. --- ## [Who is the best and worst Trump VP choice for anti-fascists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-best-and-worst-trump-vp-choice-for-anti-fascists/1004161)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-best-and-worst-trump-vp-choice-for-anti-fascists/1004161 "2024-07-13T22:11:59Z")
For patriots who oppose fascism and want the American experiment with democracy to endure, who are the best and worst choices that Trump could choose as his running mate? Trump attempted a coup on January 6, 2021. He fa… --- ## [CoQ10...for people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coq10-for-people/1004028)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coq10-for-people/1004028 "2024-07-13T21:34:19Z")
Any one using it? What are your results? Your opinions on it? Are the branded ones better? --- ## ["One Million Checkboxes," a strangely HORRIFYING game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-million-checkboxes-a-strangely-horrifying-game/1003470)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-million-checkboxes-a-strangely-horrifying-game/1003470 "2024-07-13T21:28:24Z")
I don’t actually want anybody to play this game and will probably regret posting this: https://onemillioncheckboxes.com/ It’s what it says on the tin: exactly one million checkboxes, each of which can be checked or unc… --- ## [Elusive chord fingering, help requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elusive-chord-fingering-help-requested/1004127)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elusive-chord-fingering-help-requested/1004127 "2024-07-13T21:09:53Z")
I hated to start a thread just for this but it’s driving me crazy. In this video, I can’t figure out how to make the F#dim chord he’s making. It’s at the part where he sings, “right”, somewhere at the 0:17 and also at 1:… --- ## [Hello. Sorry, {Looking for help finding old threads from before the board software change}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-sorry-looking-for-help-finding-old-threads-from-before-the-board-software-change/1000816)
**Author:** [@TheKingOfSoup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheKingOfSoup)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-sorry-looking-for-help-finding-old-threads-from-before-the-board-software-change/1000816 "2024-07-13T18:53:25Z")
But I can’t see how to access old threads (10-20 years) that I loved and now miss, or posted in and am sometimes foolishly proud of what I wrote, back when I thought myself clever. I can type my username into the search … --- ## [Would you want the Electoral College to be proportional by state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-the-electoral-college-to-be-proportional-by-state/1004002)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-the-electoral-college-to-be-proportional-by-state/1004002 "2024-07-13T17:55:17Z")
First of all, assume we are not going to a popular vote across the country. And the National Popular Vote Compact is not in effect. Second of all, feel free to make this about every state (& DC) or just your own. Third… --- ## [The irreligious House of Commons (UK)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irreligious-house-of-commons-uk/1004091)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irreligious-house-of-commons-uk/1004091 "2024-07-13T16:36:53Z")
I’ve been enjoying seeing all the oath swearing for the hundreds of new MPs into the House of Commons (UK). Many people swearing their allegiance to the King in the languages of the regions they represent – Welsh, Gaelic… --- ## [Please identify this 'Law and Order' episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-law-and-order-episode/1004141)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-law-and-order-episode/1004141 "2024-07-13T15:11:46Z")
Hi Dopers - please may you use your incredible skills to find this episode. It involves a brother and step-sister who are romantically involved. Their parents are murdered (I think for money via inheritance) and the br… --- ## [You can't chase your own fleeting thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-chase-your-own-fleeting-thoughts/1004131)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-chase-your-own-fleeting-thoughts/1004131 "2024-07-13T14:33:48Z")
Actually you can, and many of my aging relatives (i.e., those my age) get upset when there was something profound they were going to say, or they were about to do something, or something important they were supposed to r… --- ## [Vintage cartoon fans: memory boost needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vintage-cartoon-fans-memory-boost-needed/1004108)
**Author:** [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vintage-cartoon-fans-memory-boost-needed/1004108 "2024-07-13T11:27:36Z")
Last night was one of those nights where for no reason, I woke a number of times from a series of bizarre dreams. I don’t remember a single one of those, so rest safely assured you’re free of a tedious recounting of my b… --- ## [Two questions about European plumbing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-european-plumbing/987526)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-european-plumbing/987526 "2024-07-13T10:20:51Z")
I’ve just spent 20 days in Europe and noticed two things in bathrooms that puzzled me. Toilet tanks built into the wall, seen in several hotels. I’ve repaired enough toilets to think this is a bad idea. How are flappe… --- ## [If you could chose between Tacoma, Springfield MA, San Antonio, DC, Riverside CA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-chose-between-tacoma-springfield-ma-san-antonio-dc-riverside-ca/480876)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-chose-between-tacoma-springfield-ma-san-antonio-dc-riverside-ca/480876 "2024-07-13T08:35:22Z")
I’m considering Air Force Reserves (please don’t derail this thread into a ‘No don’t join the military!’ pile-on, open your own thread for that) and I could chose between several bases all across the country in different… --- ## [Are there any US States which have an alcohol cut off time in bars before 2 AM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-us-states-which-have-an-alcohol-cut-off-time-in-bars-before-2-am/1003790)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-us-states-which-have-an-alcohol-cut-off-time-in-bars-before-2-am/1003790 "2024-07-13T04:12:37Z")
Title basically says it all. Also, statewide, not some local ordinance but for the entire state. Arizona was 1 AM for a long time but eventually moved it as the state attracted more large events. --- ## [How does the human body know which substances are toxic (and need excreting) and which are not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-human-body-know-which-substances-are-toxic-and-need-excreting-and-which-are-not/1003844)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-human-body-know-which-substances-are-toxic-and-need-excreting-and-which-are-not/1003844 "2024-07-13T03:38:09Z")
We live in an era where our bodies can encounter far more toxins - of various types - that it could have back in the ancient days. When encountering some new toxin that the body’s never seen before - let’s say, the firs… --- ## [Changes Within the Quote Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-within-the-quote-box/1004116)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-within-the-quote-box/1004116 "2024-07-13T03:04:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from DC Court of Appeals rules against Trump Immunity, SCOTUS Makes a Different Decision: I am not disputing this modnote. I would like some advice to avoid future rules violations. Here is t… --- ## [Osteoporosis, anybody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osteoporosis-anybody/1004054)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osteoporosis-anybody/1004054 "2024-07-13T02:23:48Z")
I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis - if you have it too (or perhaps are at the osteopenia stage), I wouldn’t mind swapping stories/experiences here. Naturally, I’d rather not have it, but I can’t say I’m surprised. … --- ## [Who's the most famous {living} writer of science fiction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-famous-living-writer-of-science-fiction/1003796)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-famous-living-writer-of-science-fiction/1003796 "2024-07-13T00:34:35Z")
Neil Gaiman’s name up in another thread. (Don’t know how to link on my phone. We’re having an outage.) To the readers of f&sf, he’s a big name. Yet a number of posters said they had no idea who he was. I said he might b… --- ## [Does poison ivy play any useful role in the ecosystem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-poison-ivy-play-any-useful-role-in-the-ecosystem/1003908)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-poison-ivy-play-any-useful-role-in-the-ecosystem/1003908 "2024-07-12T23:33:06Z")
Or can we get rid of it? --- ## [Is there a place for superheroes in our world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-place-for-superheroes-in-our-world/1003922)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-place-for-superheroes-in-our-world/1003922 "2024-07-12T22:20:45Z")
Never mind if the powers could actually happen- Could someone with superhuman abilities actually use those abilities to fight crime…or would such a person be locked up and/or killed? --- ## [Hair bleach and water shutoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-bleach-and-water-shutoffs/1004111)
**Author:** [@ArtBeforeScience](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArtBeforeScience)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-bleach-and-water-shutoffs/1004111 "2024-07-12T22:02:43Z")
Today I was mid-bleach on my hair when the water went out un-announced. Frantic calls to building super. In the middle of all this my dad fell and I thought I’d have to go over there with bleach in my hair to take him to… --- ## [Physical limits on heat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-limits-on-heat/1002882)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-limits-on-heat/1002882 "2024-07-12T21:41:45Z")
Is there a Physical limit to how hot something could be if we didn’t care what happened to it? Thinking of before the big bang. --- ## [Things that make you shorter, as a teen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-shorter-as-a-teen/545207)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-shorter-as-a-teen/545207 "2024-07-12T21:13:49Z")
I am really not sure how to phrase this, but my question is, assuming otherwise good nutrition, are there things teenagers who are still growing can do that can result in shorter adult stature? (Anecdotal information: I… --- ## [I think I found my new Slay the Spire: Forward: Escape the Fold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-found-my-new-slay-the-spire-forward-escape-the-fold/1004068)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-found-my-new-slay-the-spire-forward-escape-the-fold/1004068 "2024-07-12T20:56:28Z")
I have been looking for a game that was as quick and playable as StS. There have been a couple (Monster Train being the best I had found) but I think I finally found another: Forward: Escape the Fold. It’s card driven, … --- ## [What is this friggin' "tape" I keep hearing about that tRump is scrambling to suppress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-friggin-tape-i-keep-hearing-about-that-trump-is-scrambling-to-suppress/1003792)
**Author:** [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-friggin-tape-i-keep-hearing-about-that-trump-is-scrambling-to-suppress/1003792 "2024-07-12T20:09:20Z")
I keep “breaking news” on TikTok (don’t judge, they have a lot of funny content) about a previously unreleased tape of a conversation wherein tRump says some damning things. Yeah, I know, we’ve seen this movie before. … --- ## [Redbox shutting down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redbox-shutting-down/1004067)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redbox-shutting-down/1004067 "2024-07-12T19:30:40Z")
Another victim of technology moving on from physical media to streaming as its parent company, Chicken Soup For the Soul (!) is entering Chapter 7 liquidation. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=521) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=523)