# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=525&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 526 --- ## [How many unique things have humans made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unique-things-have-humans-made/1002605)
**Author:** [@Trazyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trazyn)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unique-things-have-humans-made/1002605 "2024-07-10T17:44:44Z")
Say I’m an alien archivist wanting to document the entirety of human material culture. I want one of every unique thing humans have made. To clarify, that doesn’t mean I want a T.V, a Blender etc, but one of every model … --- ## [Cheating the hangman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheating-the-hangman/1003835)
**Author:** [@f.coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/f.coli)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheating-the-hangman/1003835 "2024-07-10T16:29:59Z")
Herman Goering, second only to Hitler in Nazi Germany, was sentenced to death by hanging in the Nuremberg trials, but managed to take cyanide before his execution. To me, the key word in his sentence was “death”, not “h… --- ## [Parsley Garnish On Salad? Cleansers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parsley-garnish-on-salad-cleansers/1003962)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parsley-garnish-on-salad-cleansers/1003962 "2024-07-10T16:18:14Z")
Growing up, we didn’t eat at a lot of fancy restaurants. But the somewhat fancy places tended to include a sprig of fresh parsley on some salads and sides. Class! You don’t see that very often now. When did it disapp… --- ## [Business casual in Italy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-casual-in-italy/1004001)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-casual-in-italy/1004001 "2024-07-10T15:32:53Z")
I am traveling to Rome and eating at a Michelin restaurant. A lot require a jacket but this one says “business casual”. Since I don’t think the rest of the world has the exact culture of the US, I’m curious what “busin… --- ## [DC Court of Appeals rules against Trump Immunity, SCOTUS Makes a Different Decision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-court-of-appeals-rules-against-trump-immunity-scotus-makes-a-different-decision/997188)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 502\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-court-of-appeals-rules-against-trump-immunity-scotus-makes-a-different-decision/997188 "2024-07-10T12:36:30Z")
The DC Court of Appeals has ruled that Trump cannot claim presidential immunity to avoid trial. However, can he get his rigged Supreme Court to take his case? --- ## [Has the recent big Supreme Court ruling changed what a sitting president can do or what can be done to a sitting president?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-recent-big-supreme-court-ruling-changed-what-a-sitting-president-can-do-or-what-can-be-done-to-a-sitting-president/1003764)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-recent-big-supreme-court-ruling-changed-what-a-sitting-president-can-do-or-what-can-be-done-to-a-sitting-president/1003764 "2024-07-10T12:26:12Z")
Please, for Gods sake, just answer yes or no. I’m still getting contradictory answers and I’m going kinda sick of it. --- ## [Frequent "Draft offline" error 9JUL2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-draft-offline-error-9jul2024/1003968)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-draft-offline-error-9jul2024/1003968 "2024-07-10T09:52:56Z")
Just posting this here to see if anyone else is having this. 2-3 times today (9JUL2024) I’ve been in the middle of typing a message and gotten a “draft online” error, followed shortly by an editing message error asking … --- ## [Is Biden's "incumbent advantage" exaggerated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bidens-incumbent-advantage-exaggerated/1003905)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bidens-incumbent-advantage-exaggerated/1003905 "2024-07-10T03:49:09Z")
Nearly the entirety of the Democratic argument for re-nominating Biden is that incumbency is a massive electoral advantage. But: In the past half-century or so, incumbents have actually lost just as many times as the… --- ## [What are YOUR favorite zoos, aquariums, parks, and gardens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-zoos-aquariums-parks-and-gardens/1003687)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-zoos-aquariums-parks-and-gardens/1003687 "2024-07-10T03:05:56Z")
The “living museum” counterpart to What are YOUR favorite museums? Where’ve you been that you loved? In the other thread I wrote about the NOLA City Park Botanical Garden and I highly recommend a visit if ever you get … --- ## [The Broadway Curtain Closes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-broadway-curtain-closes/1003964)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-broadway-curtain-closes/1003964 "2024-07-10T02:31:15Z")
Some trivia I saw on Twitter: this Monday was the first day since February 5th 1979 that there isn’t a show on Broadway by either Andrew Lloyd Webber or Stephen Sondheim. End of an era I guess. --- ## [About how much does it cost to power an electric car at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-how-much-does-it-cost-to-power-an-electric-car-at-home/1003901)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-how-much-does-it-cost-to-power-an-electric-car-at-home/1003901 "2024-07-10T00:06:17Z")
My neighbor says her son is moving back home for financial reasons (loss of job, and he thinks this area has better opportunities for him) “temporarily” and while she’s happy to have him, she’s wondering about the cost t… --- ## [Someone did a video tour of the big town nearest me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-did-a-video-tour-of-the-big-town-nearest-me/1003961)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-did-a-video-tour-of-the-big-town-nearest-me/1003961 "2024-07-09T22:30:26Z")
This is a comprehensive visit of the central business district. They are bracing for a flood of tourists. --- ## [Goose Step](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goose-step/1003604)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goose-step/1003604 "2024-07-09T22:07:22Z")
If Trump (God Forbid!), wins the election, will our military be required to “Goose Step” when they march? --- ## [The inmates are running the asylum!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inmates-are-running-the-asylum/1003848)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inmates-are-running-the-asylum/1003848 "2024-07-09T21:56:13Z")
The local horror picture show thread got me and my husband talking about the movies we watched on our local horror movie show, Chiller Theater, that scared the bejesus out of us as kids. One that we both remember scaring… --- ## [Do you own a breakfast sandwich maker? Do you use it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-breakfast-sandwich-maker-do-you-use-it/1003676)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-breakfast-sandwich-maker-do-you-use-it/1003676 "2024-07-09T21:36:34Z")
The Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker does one thing really well. Make a egg McMuffin. I save over $5 (including tax) everytime I make one at home. Buy the sliced Canadian bacon and English muffins, eggs and Ameri… --- ## [The full range of things called 'pudding' in the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-full-range-of-things-called-pudding-in-the-usa/1003445)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-full-range-of-things-called-pudding-in-the-usa/1003445 "2024-07-09T21:06:52Z")
In the UK, the term ‘pudding’ is incredibly broad, encompassing various types of desserts, cakes and fruit cakes, pies, and certain types of sausage (I’ve been compiling a list). ‘Pudding’ is also a synonym for ‘dessert… --- ## [Thinking of dropping Everand (i.e., Scribd) and going back to Audible. How is Audible's free-to-subscribers content?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-dropping-everand-i-e-scribd-and-going-back-to-audible-how-is-audibles-free-to-subscribers-content/1003801)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-dropping-everand-i-e-scribd-and-going-back-to-audible-how-is-audibles-free-to-subscribers-content/1003801 "2024-07-09T19:52:22Z")
I used to have an Audible subscription which I dropped awhile back, and then I signed up with Everand and I’ve had that for about a year. Everand has been great; a subscription doesn’t give you an audiobook to own ever… --- ## [What is the maximum potential of the average person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-maximum-potential-of-the-average-person/1003775)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-maximum-potential-of-the-average-person/1003775 "2024-07-09T19:37:28Z")
Suppose you take an average person - average in every way (100 IQ, average face, average body, average brain, average upbringing. etc) - but this person is motivated to be the absolute-best they can be in every way. What… --- ## [What would be the long term consequences if Ireland had got independence earlier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-long-term-consequences-if-ireland-had-got-independence-earlier/1003779)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-long-term-consequences-if-ireland-had-got-independence-earlier/1003779 "2024-07-09T16:50:15Z")
So the history of Ireland is littered with unsuccessful rebellions against British rule, some of them coming fairly close to succeeding, almost one every generation for centuries (Nine Years War, Confederate War, Young I… --- ## [“It’s only treason if you lose.” What does it mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-only-treason-if-you-lose-what-does-it-mean/1003721)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-only-treason-if-you-lose-what-does-it-mean/1003721 "2024-07-09T16:18:12Z")
I get the meaning of the phrase back when Ben Franklin allegedly said it, but what does it mean today? --- ## [What can I do? when information is being traded on fraudulent sites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-when-information-is-being-traded-on-fraudulent-sites/1003899)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-when-information-is-being-traded-on-fraudulent-sites/1003899 "2024-07-09T16:17:07Z")
My phone got hacked a month ago. I did a factory reset and manual setup. I didn’t want to risk a full restore from Google. I only reinstalled my most used Apps. All online account Passwords changed and new credit card. … --- ## [Who first put forth the idea that splitting atoms would make a powerful weapon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-first-put-forth-the-idea-that-splitting-atoms-would-make-a-powerful-weapon/1003367)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-first-put-forth-the-idea-that-splitting-atoms-would-make-a-powerful-weapon/1003367 "2024-07-09T15:35:14Z")
And when? (warning: layperson ignorance to follow) I’ve been reading up on it a bit and I kind of get the gist of the progression leading up to it (in a layman kind of way) but who first thought, ‘I could use this to b… --- ## [CFL: Final game for one of the Ti-Cats biggest fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-final-game-for-one-of-the-ti-cats-biggest-fans/1003940)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-final-game-for-one-of-the-ti-cats-biggest-fans/1003940 "2024-07-09T15:00:42Z")
One of the biggest fans of the Hamilton Ti-Cats has watched his last game. Steve Townsend has been a fan since he was a boy in the 70s. He also has lived his life with spinal bifida. After 111 surgeries and a developin… --- ## [Tell me about your carbonation device(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-carbonation-device-s/1002987)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-carbonation-device-s/1002987 "2024-07-09T14:50:26Z")
My family loves various types of fizzy water, including those we mix with various types of syrup. But I really hate buying those plastic bottles, as they empty quickly and are incredibly wasteful, regardless of how recyc… --- ## [If you have a hidden profile it is more difficult to follow your arguments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-hidden-profile-it-is-more-difficult-to-follow-your-arguments/973302)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-hidden-profile-it-is-more-difficult-to-follow-your-arguments/973302 "2024-07-09T07:45:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Why do Dopers start contests regarding grave matters?: I said it is hard, not impossible. The interface may be different for you because you are a moderator, but this is my experience. D… --- ## [Can't get a live person at mortgage company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-a-live-person-at-mortgage-company/1003889)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-a-live-person-at-mortgage-company/1003889 "2024-07-09T04:14:01Z")
My Daughter and her Beau bought a condominium last year. About 4 months ago they got notice that their mortgage was sold to another company. They need to talk to someone at that company regarding getting the PMI taken … --- ## [Would you rather have the powers of Superman for a week or the powers of Spider Man for life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-have-the-powers-of-superman-for-a-week-or-the-powers-of-spider-man-for-life/1003791)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-have-the-powers-of-superman-for-a-week-or-the-powers-of-spider-man-for-life/1003791 "2024-07-09T03:19:41Z")
Would you rather have the powers of Rebirth Superman for a week or the powers of 616 Spider Man for life? Feats for Rebirth Superman and 616 Spider Man. You’ll have perfect control of either power set. If you choose t… --- ## [Is June bugging you yet? (June mini-rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409 "2024-07-09T02:07:15Z")
Two things on my alleged mind: It’s after 10pm on 1 June, and no one else has bothered to start this month’s mini-rants. It is June 1st. I am hearing fireworks outside. --- ## [Are you familiar with a tradition/superstition/"rule" about the first child born in a generation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-familiar-with-a-tradition-superstition-rule-about-the-first-child-born-in-a-generation/998659)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-familiar-with-a-tradition-superstition-rule-about-the-first-child-born-in-a-generation/998659 "2024-07-09T00:46:54Z")
I was waiting in an audience for the show to begin and casually listening to conversations around me. (Yes, I eavesdrop, I confess it. Beats watching those ads they play.) Two women behind me were loudly talking about … --- ## [Two flags on parking meters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-flags-on-parking-meters/440801)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-flags-on-parking-meters/440801 "2024-07-09T00:39:14Z")
I’ve wondered this since I was a tot, so I guess it’s time to ask. I’ve passed by jillions of mechanical parking meters that have expired (with or without a car parked at it) and there’s a red Expired flag showing, like… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=524&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=526&state=tracking)