# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=540 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 541 --- ## [Water storage (I swear I'm not a prepper)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-storage-i-swear-im-not-a-prepper/1002892)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-storage-i-swear-im-not-a-prepper/1002892 "2024-06-18T13:08:49Z")
A couple years back my water line broke at the city’s valve and due to some confusion on their end I was without water for almost 2 weeks. We got into a routine where we were shuttling water 20 gallons at a time from our… --- ## [Minimum wage reasoning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-wage-reasoning/1002755)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-wage-reasoning/1002755 "2024-06-18T12:28:57Z")
I don’t really want to talk about whether there should be a minimum wage, or how high it should be, but just some reasoning I often see when discussing it. I often hear people saying that increasing the minimum wage wil… --- ## [How Ice Houses worked before Refrigeration. A Linked reply from the suits thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-ice-houses-worked-before-refrigeration-a-linked-reply-from-the-suits-thread/1002941)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-ice-houses-worked-before-refrigeration-a-linked-reply-from-the-suits-thread/1002941 "2024-06-18T12:28:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Back when men wore suits all the time, how did they handle the summer heat?: @GailForce. Ice Houses go back to before Roman times. Typically a large building, at least partially undergroun… --- ## [Recommend me a series of movies about WWII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-series-of-movies-about-wwii/1002721)
**Author:** [@Ulysses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulysses)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-series-of-movies-about-wwii/1002721 "2024-06-18T10:44:04Z")
I will be travelling with my parents in Europe later this year. London and Paris followed by several other stops in Switzerland, Italy, and possibly Germany. My wife and I worked in Europe for several years and travelled… --- ## [Are there any lip readers out there? (Elvis movie question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-lip-readers-out-there-elvis-movie-question/1002998)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-lip-readers-out-there-elvis-movie-question/1002998 "2024-06-18T05:39:15Z")
In the Aloha from Hawaii concert in 1973, Elvis sang An American Trilogy. About three and a half minutes into the song, he spends about ten seconds shouting something at the band. Can someone who can read lips tell me w… --- ## [How do these soccer chants evolve and propagate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-these-soccer-chants-evolve-and-propagate/1002474)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-these-soccer-chants-evolve-and-propagate/1002474 "2024-06-18T04:10:47Z")
On Welcome to Wrexham (non-fiction), the fans sing a little ditty about their guy, Paul Mullin: "We’ve got Mullin, Super Paul Mullin, I don’t quite think you understand. He plays in red and white, He’s f\*cking dynami… --- ## [Answer ''Yes'' to positive questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-yes-to-positive-questions/993945)
**Author:** [@Amber13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-yes-to-positive-questions/993945 "2024-06-18T02:55:22Z")
Answer ‘‘Yes’’ when someone asks you a positive question, I go first, Do people water plants everyday? --- ## [PITA. No really. My butt hurts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pita-no-really-my-butt-hurts/1002960)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pita-no-really-my-butt-hurts/1002960 "2024-06-18T02:46:37Z")
Specifically the left outside cheek muscle(nah, ain’t looking up the scientific name) I’ve been humping around on a broken foot for, let’s see, 6 weeks or so. I’ve been admonished several times to walk as normally as I… --- ## [Best opening lines in a song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-opening-lines-in-a-song/958866)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-opening-lines-in-a-song/958866 "2024-06-18T01:35:18Z")
What do you consider great opening lines in a song? I’d like to limit this to opening lines, not somewhere in it or the chorus. I thought of this because I heard ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ this morning. “Well, I woke… --- ## [My computer glitches when I get out of my chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-computer-glitches-when-i-get-out-of-my-chair/1002936)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-computer-glitches-when-i-get-out-of-my-chair/1002936 "2024-06-18T00:28:41Z")
Too odd a thing to not share. But don’t worry, the mystery will be revealed. I recently upgraded my video card and monitor, with the monitor running at a pretty high pixel rate: 3440x1440 @ 165 Hz. It’s been pretty re… --- ## [Removing a factory sticker from bodywork](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-factory-sticker-from-bodywork/1002930)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-factory-sticker-from-bodywork/1002930 "2024-06-18T00:07:01Z")
I’m trying to resurrect my 1994 Yamaha XJ600SF Seca II that my dad gave me for my birthday in 1994. You may know that this bike was originally Faraway Blue, that it was stolen a few years ago, and that it was recovered … --- ## [Pneumatic question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pneumatic-question/1002405)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pneumatic-question/1002405 "2024-06-17T19:59:41Z")
Think of a 4" cyl say 3 ft long. The piston will have a hollow shaft pushing it in and out with a 3/4" ID. The air will escape through the hole as it is pushed down and will reenter the chamber when it is pulled back out… --- ## [What is the origin of this phrase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-this-phrase/354117)
**Author:** [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-this-phrase/354117 "2024-06-17T19:18:35Z")
“Crazy as a shithouse rat.” Why are shithouse rats crazy? --- ## [Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season premiere - Feb 18 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-season-premiere-feb-18-2024/997790)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-season-premiere-feb-18-2024/997790 "2024-06-17T16:57:51Z")
Started a thread because I wasn’t sure where to put this. John Oliver is back with a bang, in case you weren’t paying attention! :slight\_smile: If you missed it last night, you can probably catch it streaming. The mai… --- ## [What's the straight dope on this sketchy-as-hell website Peoplepedia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-this-sketchy-as-hell-website-peoplepedia/1002923)
**Author:** [@TJEckleburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TJEckleburg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-this-sketchy-as-hell-website-peoplepedia/1002923 "2024-06-17T16:50:17Z")
https://www.peoplepedia.org/home This is a website that purports to allow average people like you or me to create a Wikipedia-type article about their life stories. That’s great, except I think the whole website is a sc… --- ## [Atoz Let's Take a Road Trip Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atoz-lets-take-a-road-trip-game/991620)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atoz-lets-take-a-road-trip-game/991620 "2024-06-17T15:59:25Z")
I’ve been enjoying this game in the Atoz thread, so let’s make a permanent thread of this. Let’s Take a Road Trip ——————— clarifications: 1 … Use the previous location as a starting point 2 … Your submission must be… --- ## [Food items you buy online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-items-you-buy-online/1001838)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-items-you-buy-online/1001838 "2024-06-17T15:13:08Z")
(I am referring to food items you buy online that are shipped to your door, and not simply delivered from a local store.) I can find just about everything I need at Kroger or Walmart. But neither carries my favorite pop… --- ## [Game show - "America Asks"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-show-america-asks/1002597)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-show-america-asks/1002597 "2024-06-17T14:12:13Z")
My wife happened to be watching a game show called America Asks so I watched it for a bit. I’m not sure if it is current or in syndication. Anyway, it is a blatant copy of Family Feud. The only difference I saw in the b… --- ## [Is my iPhone shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-iphone-shot/1002942)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-iphone-shot/1002942 "2024-06-17T13:45:56Z")
I’ve got an IPhone 11that functions perfectly…with one exception. It won’t shut off. Anyone got a fix? If there was a way to pull the battery I suspect that would work, but I don’t know if that’s possible. Thx. --- ## [Converting cassette tapes to mp3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-cassette-tapes-to-mp3/1002917)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-cassette-tapes-to-mp3/1002917 "2024-06-17T13:44:44Z")
I’ve got a couple of boxes of old cassette tapes that I would like to try to convert to mp3. I see that Amazon has Walkman-like cassette players that will either record directly to a thumb drive or that you can connect t… --- ## [Sonic Drive-in. You've gone a step too far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-drive-in-youve-gone-a-step-too-far/1002800)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-drive-in-youve-gone-a-step-too-far/1002800 "2024-06-17T12:17:36Z")
Ok. Went to Sonic. Got me an unsweetened Tea. As usual. They have a new ad on the order sign thingy. The Sonic Dirty drink. Ivy had to try it. Dr.Pepper, coconut cream, lime wedge. The picture looked disgusting. Ivy… --- ## [Time traveller establishing identity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-traveller-establishing-identity/523158)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-traveller-establishing-identity/523158 "2024-06-17T06:39:13Z")
Suppose a poor cowpoke is on the range in 1870, and he falls into a time hole and emerges in the present day. Obviously he has no Social Security number. No one is going to believe an old church record or any other doc… --- ## [(Old) Getting Organised in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696 "2024-06-17T05:25:11Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 11c/53f with a predicted high of 14c/58f, and mostly cloudy. Weather app must have heard about nellie’s new neighbours as it says “Cloudy with a slight chance for a fucking stampede of … --- ## [What is your luggage packing style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-luggage-packing-style/1000303)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-luggage-packing-style/1000303 "2024-06-17T02:24:04Z")
Enjoyed this humourous encyclopedia of luggage packing styles, gift linked below. What is your style of baggage packing? https://wapo.st/4axoUPr --- ## [Dune Part 2 \[Open Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-part-2-open-spoilers/998550)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-part-2-open-spoilers/998550 "2024-06-17T00:42:51Z")
We had quite a long thread for the discussion of Dune, but there was no thread for the discussion of the second film and we’re late to creating this since it came out a week ago. I would like to start out talking about … --- ## [The discourse here is bad for my mental and physical health, and yours, too. Prove me wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-discourse-here-is-bad-for-my-mental-and-physical-health-and-yours-too-prove-me-wrong/1001714)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-discourse-here-is-bad-for-my-mental-and-physical-health-and-yours-too-prove-me-wrong/1001714 "2024-06-17T00:30:37Z")
Okay, so about a year ago, I found myself being insulted and mischaracterized… not over politics or social issues, but over how I prefer to consume entertainment. I realized that I was allowing others to get me worked up… --- ## [Actual jokes that start with "A funny thing happened on the way to..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-jokes-that-start-with-a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to/1002622)
**Author:** [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-jokes-that-start-with-a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to/1002622 "2024-06-16T23:47:34Z")
“A funny thing happened on the way to \[fill in the blank\]” is said to be an age-old stand-up comedy formula. But are there documented examples of jokes that start this way? Google only seems to turn up (1) references to … --- ## [Odd Feeling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-feeling/1002934)
**Author:** [@DaveUnknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveUnknown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-feeling/1002934 "2024-06-16T23:25:24Z")
Getting an odd feeling about the " Has any government ever addressed rude behavior by LOCALS" Dislike foreigners vibe? --- ## [Let me count the ways televised broadcasts suck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-me-count-the-ways-televised-broadcasts-suck/1002874)
**Author:** [@2outta3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2outta3)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-me-count-the-ways-televised-broadcasts-suck/1002874 "2024-06-16T21:59:52Z")
Split screen views of the game - ya know the actual game which I assume viewers want to see - and broadcasters interviewing people that during a game I neither want to see or hear. Broadcasters interviewing players … --- ## [Screw it, I'm just gonna ask: Why are the territories on Earth that are close to the South Pole really warm/hot, and the territories close to the North Pole are cold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-it-im-just-gonna-ask-why-are-the-territories-on-earth-that-are-close-to-the-south-pole-really-warm-hot-and-the-territories-close-to-the-north-pole-are-cold/1002863)
**Author:** [@TJEckleburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TJEckleburg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-it-im-just-gonna-ask-why-are-the-territories-on-earth-that-are-close-to-the-south-pole-really-warm-hot-and-the-territories-close-to-the-north-pole-are-cold/1002863 "2024-06-16T20:50:11Z")
Sometimes in life you realize there’s some glaringly obvious or basic thing that you never realized you didn’t understand or comprehend. This one’s been bugging me for about a month I think?, so screw it, at the risk of … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=539) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=541)