# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=524&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 525 --- ## [Easy Chair/Recliner for the small in stature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-chair-recliner-for-the-small-in-stature/1004061)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-chair-recliner-for-the-small-in-stature/1004061 "2024-07-11T22:39:44Z")
My mom is 5’1" and has had 3 spine surgeries to fix nerve pain in her legs. She needs a new easy chair for the living room. The old one that my 6’ dad sat in is not comfortable for her - not only is it just old and worn … --- ## [Logic question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logic-question/1003627)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logic-question/1003627 "2024-07-11T21:52:00Z")
There are two envelopes containing money. You get handed one of them and it says on the back that the other envelope has an equal change of containing either half or double the amount of the current envelope. You calcul… --- ## [Strange behavior of my home inverter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-behavior-of-my-home-inverter/1004037)
**Author:** [@wisernow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wisernow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-behavior-of-my-home-inverter/1004037 "2024-07-11T21:49:57Z")
I have a 1500W/970W home inverter. If I switch off the main incoming breaker to the house, the inverter kicks in immediately and there are no issues. However, when there is a power outage with the mains incoming supply,… --- ## [Why keep asking "Will you accept results of next election?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-keep-asking-will-you-accept-results-of-next-election/1003900)
**Author:** [@Manlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manlob)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-keep-asking-will-you-accept-results-of-next-election/1003900 "2024-07-11T21:47:39Z")
Why to commenators keep asking guests questions like, “Will you accept the results of the next election, no matter what happens?” Kristen Welker and George Stephanopoulos, seem to ask it often. Jake Tapper asked it in t… --- ## [Please explain this Jonah Hill joke to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-jonah-hill-joke-to-me/1004032)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-jonah-hill-joke-to-me/1004032 "2024-07-11T21:19:53Z")
I was reading a list of funny tweets and it had this one: So Jonah Hill is proof than \[sic\] some men will literally go to therapy instead of going to therapy Can somebody explain the joke to me? --- ## [European flight compensation for canceled/late flights on Lufthansa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-flight-compensation-for-canceled-late-flights-on-lufthansa/1003677)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-flight-compensation-for-canceled-late-flights-on-lufthansa/1003677 "2024-07-11T20:19:13Z")
I had a flight for three people this past Saturday from Paris to Dublin on Lufthansa. We were meant to go from Paris to Munich to Dublin. Leaving Paris at 12:10 and getting in to Dublin at 16:55. The flight to Munich go… --- ## [Can someone summarize the Alec Baldwin shooting thread for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-summarize-the-alec-baldwin-shooting-thread-for-me/1003778)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-summarize-the-alec-baldwin-shooting-thread-for-me/1003778 "2024-07-11T19:58:08Z")
Not up for reading 1957 posts. Yes, I can read the story online, though I’d appreciate a summary of that as well, but I’d kinda like to know where the thread bends-- maybe without names, “posters tend the think this iss… --- ## [How strictly should speed limits be enforced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strictly-should-speed-limits-be-enforced/1003276)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strictly-should-speed-limits-be-enforced/1003276 "2024-07-11T19:07:14Z")
Yesterday at a social gathering I found myself talking with a police officer in our town. We discussed speed limits. On one sorta major road, he said the speed limit was 30 MPH. (I can pretty much guarantee I’ve NEVER… --- ## ["Our" Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-song/991709)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-song/991709 "2024-07-11T18:51:20Z")
With almost all of my ex-girlfriends, “we” had a song that recalls each of them to mind whenever I hear it. That “we” is inside quotation marks because I’m positive that when they hear the songs, it does nothing for them… --- ## [Let's talk about the great and awesome Linda Ronstadt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-great-and-awesome-linda-ronstadt/1004000)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-great-and-awesome-linda-ronstadt/1004000 "2024-07-11T18:01:28Z")
It’s been 50 years and I have never gotten over my fascination and admiration of Linda Ronstadt. A cover of Martha and the Vandellas Heat Wave in Sept 1975 introduced her to my 1970’s generation. Heart Like a Wheel was … --- ## [Did Pre-Radio Brits Struggle to Understand the Standard American Accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pre-radio-brits-struggle-to-understand-the-standard-american-accent/1003953)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pre-radio-brits-struggle-to-understand-the-standard-american-accent/1003953 "2024-07-11T17:44:04Z")
As an American, it seems the Standard American accent (aka General American or Midwestern accent) would be much easier to understand to residents of Britain than accents traditionally heard in Maine, Boston, Long Island … --- ## [A remarkable Photo (of interest to soccer fans)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-photo-of-interest-to-soccer-fans/1004044)
**Author:** [@Jegpeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jegpeg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-photo-of-interest-to-soccer-fans/1004044 "2024-07-11T16:36:07Z")
This photo was taken in 2007. Barcelona decided to raise money for charity by producing a calendar featuring some of their players with babies and a competition was held am… --- ## [Songs you love by artists you hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-love-by-artists-you-hate/1003963)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-love-by-artists-you-hate/1003963 "2024-07-11T15:42:33Z")
Foreigner has to be one of the boringest, most formulaic bands to ever achieve success. They put the “ass” in classic rock. I change the channel the instant one of their songs comes on the radio … … unless it’s “Urgent,… --- ## [Donald Trump and the (recent) rape allegations against him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-the-recent-rape-allegations-against-him/1003967)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-and-the-recent-rape-allegations-against-him/1003967 "2024-07-11T13:09:25Z")
I am not attempting to slander(libel) Donald Trump. Have any of you heard the recent revelations that not only is Trump mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files, but that specific rapes done by Trump are in there? This see… --- ## [TX AG Ken Paxton may be getting impeached again (July 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tx-ag-ken-paxton-may-be-getting-impeached-again-july-2024/1004030)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tx-ag-ken-paxton-may-be-getting-impeached-again-july-2024/1004030 "2024-07-11T10:37:21Z")
No, this is not a zombie resurrection of the last Ken Paxton impeachment thread. Paxton announced tonight that a Texas House investigating committee is going to recommend his impeachment AGAIN. This is after he was ac… --- ## [Significance of recent Supreme’s Chevron decision?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-recent-supreme-s-chevron-decision/1003452)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-recent-supreme-s-chevron-decision/1003452 "2024-07-11T08:04:53Z")
On the face of it this seems like a lousy decision, overturning a lot of precedent for little reason. Don’t organizations have expertise? Way more than most politicians? But I am not American. Could someone explain w… --- ## [Can people still become Saints?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-people-still-become-saints/714541)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-people-still-become-saints/714541 "2024-07-11T01:22:55Z")
Hello Everyone, Does the church still bestow Sainthood on people? If so, how is it done? --- ## [Mass shooting incident narrowly averted at Yellowstone 7/4/24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-incident-narrowly-averted-at-yellowstone-7-4-24/1004025)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-incident-narrowly-averted-at-yellowstone-7-4-24/1004025 "2024-07-11T00:57:21Z")
I just heard about this nearly a week later from Beau of the Fifth Column. Apparently around midnight on July 4, a woman was held at gunpoint by a man at Yellowstone National Park, where he told her he… --- ## [Westminster system: Who represents districts for cabinet secretaries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westminster-system-who-represents-districts-for-cabinet-secretaries/1003912)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westminster-system-who-represents-districts-for-cabinet-secretaries/1003912 "2024-07-10T23:35:00Z")
The UK elections reminded me of something I, an American, found confusing about the Westminster parliamentary system. Since cabinet secretaries are (mostly) also Members of Parliament, who does the work of representing t… --- ## [What are the use of 210MB CD-R's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-use-of-210mb-cd-rs/1003979)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-use-of-210mb-cd-rs/1003979 "2024-07-10T22:15:01Z")
I have a 25 year old Sony CD Mavica camera that uses CD/R or CD/RW discs to record pictures. You can only buy them in 50 packs. That would last me approximately 500 years. Who uses these in bulk? --- ## [Why did my coflex bandage stop sticking to itself? Blister Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006 "2024-07-10T21:19:16Z")
This is something I’d always called “vet wrap” but inside the roll is written coflex. I’ve kept it around for years so maybe it’s just old but it no longer sticks to itself which is it’s only job. I googled and found th… --- ## [Washington State Propositions 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-state-propositions-2024/1004005)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-state-propositions-2024/1004005 "2024-07-10T20:53:34Z")
Here in WA we only have three this year since we finally abolished Tim Eyman’s tax advisory votes, but they’re all hard no’s; I-2109: Repeal the capital gains tax I-2117: Repeal carbon cap-and-trade I-2124: Make the l… --- ## [Do libraries have a laxative effect on everyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-libraries-have-a-laxative-effect-on-everyone/1003598)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-libraries-have-a-laxative-effect-on-everyone/1003598 "2024-07-10T20:35:03Z")
Or just me? about 90% of my trips to the library call for a major, and hasty, move to the bathroom. Doesn’t make a bit of sense, logically. I have a perfectly fine bathroom at home, but as soon as I get to the library (… --- ## [Fence Visibility: Vertical vs. Horizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fence-visibility-vertical-vs-horizontal/1004012)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fence-visibility-vertical-vs-horizontal/1004012 "2024-07-10T20:29:21Z")
I see a new type of fence that has become popular. It has 4-5 inch slats that run horizontally and have a quarter-inch gap between them. This seems to allow a great deal more visibility than a vertically aligned fence … --- ## [Ashli Babbitt's family sues for wrongful death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashli-babbitts-family-sues-for-wrongful-death/995722)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashli-babbitts-family-sues-for-wrongful-death/995722 "2024-07-10T20:05:38Z")
Three years after the death of Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt, her family has initiated a lawsuit for $30M claiming wrongful death. I don’t think this has a chance in a million of success. IANAL, but I understand ther… --- ## [5,800-character URL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-800-character-url/1004007)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-800-character-url/1004007 "2024-07-10T19:48:32Z")
Over in this thread, I was trying to post a link to the new logo on the Dodge Hornet, and search results inlcuded this page, which features the H-like logo in an animated graphic. I right-clicked on the image of just the… --- ## [Covid vaccine booster safe if immunocompromised or inner inflammation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vaccine-booster-safe-if-immunocompromised-or-inner-inflammation/1003925)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vaccine-booster-safe-if-immunocompromised-or-inner-inflammation/1003925 "2024-07-10T19:25:05Z")
As mentioned before, I’d been inhaling mold and mycotoxins for 7 months and planning on moving out. I’ve read stories of people having haywire immune response to the Covid vaccine shot when they’d been mycotoxin-exposed … --- ## [The utterly dumbest idea for a present?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-utterly-dumbest-idea-for-a-present/1003816)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-utterly-dumbest-idea-for-a-present/1003816 "2024-07-10T18:31:22Z")
Many years ago I was doing photography of iron workers and became friendly enough with them to chat about this and that. One day one of them (not the brightest bulb on the tree) proudly announced he’d decided on a prese… --- ## [Could you actually board an airplane pre-9/11 with garbage bag carry-on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-actually-board-an-airplane-pre-9-11-with-garbage-bag-carry-on/1003288)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-actually-board-an-airplane-pre-9-11-with-garbage-bag-carry-on/1003288 "2024-07-10T18:29:35Z")
This was one of those YOU WON’T BELIEVE THE FLIGHT I WAS ON stories which I 100% don’t believe. It may have been on the SDMB but I can’t find it but somebody claimed it 100% happened to them. Basically they boarded an A… --- ## [Philly Cheesesteaks. What and where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-cheesesteaks-what-and-where/1000411)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-cheesesteaks-what-and-where/1000411 "2024-07-10T18:16:49Z")
I will be in Philadelphia this summer and I need the SD on cheesesteaks. Does a real cheesesteak come with Velveeta or provolone? I’ve seen both. What sort of beef is used? What topping are on a cheesesteak? Grilled… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=523&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=525&state=tracking)