# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=522&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 523 --- ## [Did the game Risk mess with your knowledge of geography?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-game-risk-mess-with-your-knowledge-of-geography/1004065)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-game-risk-mess-with-your-knowledge-of-geography/1004065 "2024-07-14T23:13:19Z")
After reading (no pun intended) the Monopoly Reading thread I was reminded of another Parker Brothers game our family would often play on Sundays, From Seinfeld: “The Ukraine is weak!” Yes, the Gigantic Ukraine and w… --- ## [The pro-life position seems inconsistent with IVF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pro-life-position-seems-inconsistent-with-ivf/998319)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pro-life-position-seems-inconsistent-with-ivf/998319 "2024-07-14T19:06:58Z")
I know there’s a thread about Alabama’s bonkers court case, but I want to discuss a more general issue, as the thread’s title suggests. I’m starting with these assumptions: Many pro-life folks say “life begins at conc… --- ## [Reuters Investigation: Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reuters-investigation-pentagon-ran-secret-anti-vax-campaign-to-undermine-china-during-pandemic/1004210)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reuters-investigation-pentagon-ran-secret-anti-vax-campaign-to-undermine-china-during-pandemic/1004210 "2024-07-14T18:50:23Z")
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-covid-propaganda/ :face\_with\_symbols\_over\_mouth: --- ## [RSV vaccine approved by the FDA for those over 60](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rsv-vaccine-approved-by-the-fda-for-those-over-60/983517)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rsv-vaccine-approved-by-the-fda-for-those-over-60/983517 "2024-07-14T18:09:22Z")
No, not covid. But this seems to fit well here: FDA Approves First-Ever RSV Vaccine | MedPage Today GSK said the vaccine would be available ahead of the 2023/2024 RSV season, and that the CDC’s Advisory Committee on… --- ## [Are you paying more/less attention to news? Planning any specific action?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-paying-more-less-attention-to-news-planning-any-specific-action/1003628)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-paying-more-less-attention-to-news-planning-any-specific-action/1003628 "2024-07-14T15:53:40Z")
As many on these boards, I find many recent political events in the US quite distressing. Yet, I’m not sure what - if anything - I can do about them, and I’m not sure that my becoming more “expert” on specific developme… --- ## [What was Billie Burke's accent in Dinner et Eight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-billie-burkes-accent-in-dinner-et-eight/976332)
**Author:** [@Roman67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roman67)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-billie-burkes-accent-in-dinner-et-eight/976332 "2024-07-14T15:25:11Z")
I thought that her speech was very like that of Britishers, but there are some gentlemen who don’t agree with me. Could you help me with describing her accent? Was her accent in Dinner at Eight mostly British? --- ## [RIP Shannen Doherty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shannen-doherty/1004201)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shannen-doherty/1004201 "2024-07-14T14:53:30Z")
Actress Shannen Doherty, famous for her role in Charmed, has died of cancer. My sister is a huge fan of the show and is devastated. --- ## [Will Trump saying he'd "leave abortion up to the states" hurt him with evangelicials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-saying-hed-leave-abortion-up-to-the-states-hurt-him-with-evangelicials/1004182)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-saying-hed-leave-abortion-up-to-the-states-hurt-him-with-evangelicials/1004182 "2024-07-14T14:15:56Z")
They’re dedicated to a full ban. Will this make them peel away from him? --- ## [Did you ever call a "wedgie" a "snuggy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-call-a-wedgie-a-snuggy/507168)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-call-a-wedgie-a-snuggy/507168 "2024-07-14T14:05:36Z")
I’d never heard the term wedgie until I was about 14. We always called them snuggies, and every time I see a Snuggie display at the local Kroeger, I giggle. --- ## [Hershey’s/Walgreens sued in “One Chip Challenge” death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hershey-s-walgreens-sued-in-one-chip-challenge-death/1004126)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hershey-s-walgreens-sued-in-one-chip-challenge-death/1004126 "2024-07-14T11:57:19Z")
Is this different than the energy drink sold by Panara Bread that caused two deaths? Do they have a reasonable complaint about the chip? --- ## [Fly Me To The Moon: Is anyone as bothered by this as me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-me-to-the-moon-is-anyone-as-bothered-by-this-as-me/1003798)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-me-to-the-moon-is-anyone-as-bothered-by-this-as-me/1003798 "2024-07-14T07:34:00Z")
The new film Fly Me To The Moon is about a parallel faked moon landing (a “back up plan”) in case the real one failed. I just think this is the wrong time to have a movie like this, with people no longer believing anythi… --- ## [Could Trump run without a VP nominee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-trump-run-without-a-vp-nominee/1004150)
**Author:** [@StrongStyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrongStyle)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-trump-run-without-a-vp-nominee/1004150 "2024-07-14T02:21:48Z")
Would the slot be filled after inauguration? Or could he just run, be elected, and serve without a vice president? --- ## [Why do Republicans think a convicted felon, and a rapist should be President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-republicans-think-a-convicted-felon-and-a-rapist-should-be-president/1004035)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-republicans-think-a-convicted-felon-and-a-rapist-should-be-president/1004035 "2024-07-14T02:04:26Z")
It is not as if it is too late for them to reject him, or for him to step down to save his Party’s dignity. Do they not have other candidates that are as qualified? Do they think that being a convicted rapist is not a … --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=521&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=523&state=tracking)