# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=551&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 552 --- ## [So, where were you when you got The News? (Trump guilty of 34 felonies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-were-you-when-you-got-the-news-trump-guilty-of-34-felonies/1002298)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-were-you-when-you-got-the-news-trump-guilty-of-34-felonies/1002298 "2024-06-03T11:51:54Z")
I was in the parking lot of my optometrist’s office; I had just picked up my new glasses. Please share! --- ## [(Old) Happy Memorial Day or Just Happy Moanday in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133 "2024-06-03T06:11:51Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 74 Amurrkin out and cloudy with a predicted high of 88 and either rain/tstorms/apocalypse or just rain predicted for the day. TWPTB are kinda willy-nilly on that. At any… --- ## [New! Improved!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175)
**Author:** [@dgy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175 "2024-06-03T05:57:54Z")
Who are they kidding? Do people actually pick up products labeled as “New/Improved” and think the vendor has “done them a favor”? Or, do you groan, inwardly, and wonder “NOW what have they f\*cked up? And, what’s it go… --- ## [Biggest Common Bulk Discount?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-common-bulk-discount/1002380)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-common-bulk-discount/1002380 "2024-06-03T04:01:04Z")
Prices have risen a lot recently. And while a lot of people crow about the merits of Costco, which are many, many of the things there are basically bigger sizes with limited choice, and are often not significantly cheap… --- ## [Statistical way to properly kickout an outlier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-way-to-properly-kickout-an-outlier/1002234)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-way-to-properly-kickout-an-outlier/1002234 "2024-06-03T03:34:17Z")
I’d like a proper and accepted way to kick out an outlier from a list of reviews. I have 4 reviewers, judging 5 pieces of art. I would like a statistical way to claim the number 5 (in orange) is an outlier (because rev… --- ## [Were my father and aunt British citizens at birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-my-father-and-aunt-british-citizens-at-birth/1002315)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-my-father-and-aunt-british-citizens-at-birth/1002315 "2024-06-03T00:08:01Z")
The basic facts: Grandmother, born in Canada, 1914, moved to the U.S. in 1930 Never naturalized in the U.S. and was in all probability undocumented from her arrival in the U.S. until her death in 2006 (many people, inc… --- ## [Why is filing taxes in the US so bass-ackwards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-filing-taxes-in-the-us-so-bass-ackwards/999762)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-filing-taxes-in-the-us-so-bass-ackwards/999762 "2024-06-02T22:06:41Z")
I’m working on our taxes. Ugh. I keep having to download various tax forms, and look up (or make up) obscure information. But… all these forms are already submitted to the IRS. Why do I have to hunt them down? Why doesn… --- ## [There's something rotten in...well, everywhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-something-rotten-in-well-everywhere/1001712)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-something-rotten-in-well-everywhere/1001712 "2024-06-02T21:43:22Z")
Something ain’t right. Everyone is mad, screaming throwing tantrums. Tattle Telling. Cursing, cutting off, calling names, using foul language. Hitting and beating each other. Sometimes killing others. Incensed by sligh… --- ## [Serious Questions About the Collapse of Civilization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-questions-about-the-collapse-of-civilization/995512)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-questions-about-the-collapse-of-civilization/995512 "2024-06-02T20:06:14Z")
Whenever society collapses and money no longer means anything, what will happen to all the former billionaires hiding in their bunkers? Since money would have no value, what is to stop the security guards of the for… --- ## [The single greatest line in My Favorite Year is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-greatest-line-in-my-favorite-year-is/1002260)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-greatest-line-in-my-favorite-year-is/1002260 "2024-06-02T19:36:03Z")
"Hey Janine, when are you going to let me into your box? " OK that is not the greatest, but I’ve just starrting watching. I could have said “Captain from crap!” --- ## [Is some moron playing with a radiation source? (Russian translation needed.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-some-moron-playing-with-a-radiation-source-russian-translation-needed/1002084)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-some-moron-playing-with-a-radiation-source-russian-translation-needed/1002084 "2024-06-02T18:53:10Z")
Someone is trying to sell them on Facebook. Can light lights and shut down cell phones. --- ## [Big fat hairy deal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-hairy-deal/1002399)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-hairy-deal/1002399 "2024-06-02T18:21:34Z")
Was the Garfield comic strip the first place this exact phrase was used? --- ## [Ohio plans to remove President Biden from the November ballot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-plans-to-remove-president-biden-from-the-november-ballot/1001941)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-plans-to-remove-president-biden-from-the-november-ballot/1001941 "2024-06-02T16:58:59Z")
So the Republican Secretary of State plans to exclude President Biden from the November ballot because the nominating convention falls after the state deadline for certifying nominees on the ballot. This is a gift link … --- ## [Perils of computer translation - train splitting vs. exploding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perils-of-computer-translation-train-splitting-vs-exploding/1002109)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perils-of-computer-translation-train-splitting-vs-exploding/1002109 "2024-06-02T16:55:18Z")
This is the only non-paywalled Englis-language source I found; the facts tally with the wider reporting in German-language news. The event reported took place on 13 May. Background: In German regional train services the… --- ## [Let's go Dutch, cookbook that is!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-dutch-cookbook-that-is/1002407)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-dutch-cookbook-that-is/1002407 "2024-06-02T15:28:23Z")
One family who’s departing Beijing for good brought in a stack of books to chuch this morning. My wife grabbed a cookbook, the title of which is 15 minuten vegan comfort food. The recipes are all in Dutch, so I seem to a… --- ## [Why oh why can't I? (Solar storm/Aurora lights)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-cant-i-solar-storm-aurora-lights/1001404)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-cant-i-solar-storm-aurora-lights/1001404 "2024-06-02T09:30:58Z")
Some where over the rainbow! Songs about colors. --- ## [Health insurance vs private pay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-vs-private-pay/1002358)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-vs-private-pay/1002358 "2024-06-02T09:30:50Z")
So if you were stinking rich, like a couple billion USD, and don’t have employer insurance, would you buy it private or just pay as you go? I can’t imagine a disease or procedure one couldn’t afford. What’s your reasonin… --- ## [Travel from Portland Oregon to Vanuatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-from-portland-oregon-to-vanuatu/1002392)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-from-portland-oregon-to-vanuatu/1002392 "2024-06-02T04:53:21Z")
How? Expedia list a couple of airports in Vanuatu, but draws a complete blank on how to get to them. Can anyone help out here? --- ## [A fear Panera is doomed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fear-panera-is-doomed/1000880)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fear-panera-is-doomed/1000880 "2024-06-02T04:14:09Z")
I go to Panera quite a bit. The food isn’t great, but it’s consistent, and relatively “healthy,” and there is one just down the street from me. I also joined their “Sip” club, since I always get an iced tea. Last week I … --- ## [Going to Penzey's Spices! Must-tries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-penzeys-spices-must-tries/599856)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-penzeys-spices-must-tries/599856 "2024-06-02T03:33:59Z")
I’m going next week (Trader Joe’s too!). What should I try? --- ## [Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and the missing kids: zombies, a cult and more!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-and-the-missing-kids-zombies-a-cult-and-more/850231)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-and-the-missing-kids-zombies-a-cult-and-more/850231 "2024-06-02T03:00:43Z")
Is anyone else following this story? I searched and didn’t see a prior thread even tho this has been going on for months and months now. Here’s the nutshell synopsis that’s missing LOTS of crazy details: Lori Vallow w… --- ## [MLB May 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2024/1001011)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2024/1001011 "2024-06-02T01:10:23Z")
The Dodgers didn’t strike out once Monday. The Twins have won 9 straight (it helps to be playing the White Sox.) Trout is out for the season. The Asterisk’s are in last place in their division. We are off to a fun start … --- ## [Does anyone know what kind of bird this is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-bird-this-is/1002389)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-bird-this-is/1002389 "2024-06-01T23:40:20Z")
It’s medium-to-dark gray and the tips of its wings and and tips of its tail feathers are white. And when it’s standing on the ground it’s tail is at a 45-degree angle between the ground and the sky --- ## [9 year old swiss cheese is very tasty!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-year-old-swiss-cheese-is-very-tasty/815652)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-year-old-swiss-cheese-is-very-tasty/815652 "2024-06-01T23:38:31Z")
Many of you may recall my recounting previous experiences with the Elder Cheeses. I’ve always been fond of aged cheddar, and in recent years my go-to cheddar for daily sandwich/snack use is a 5 year old white cheddar, b… --- ## [If Congress passed a law next week forbidding convicted felons from holding federal office, would it apply to Trump (ex post facto)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-congress-passed-a-law-next-week-forbidding-convicted-felons-from-holding-federal-office-would-it-apply-to-trump-ex-post-facto/1002394)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-congress-passed-a-law-next-week-forbidding-convicted-felons-from-holding-federal-office-would-it-apply-to-trump-ex-post-facto/1002394 "2024-06-01T23:10:14Z")
I know that the Constiution forbids ex post facto sentencing. But does that apply to (for lack of a better choice of words) procedural legislation? Specifically, if Congress passed a law next week, and President Biden si… --- ## ["Qing" instead of "Manchu"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qing-instead-of-manchu/1002346)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qing-instead-of-manchu/1002346 "2024-06-01T23:09:21Z")
About when did it become the standard in the west to refer to the last imperial dynasty of China as the Qing rather than the Manchu? --- ## [Knee pain? What works for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-pain-what-works-for-you/1001887)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-pain-what-works-for-you/1001887 "2024-06-01T22:27:32Z")
Let’s say it isn’t any kind of arthritis, just normal wear and tear and (presumably) aging. Once you have marked the poll, please give specifics, such as brand names, in a comment. I would also be interested to find out … --- ## [When you sue, can you offer the defendant different settlements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-sue-can-you-offer-the-defendant-different-settlements/1002396)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-sue-can-you-offer-the-defendant-different-settlements/1002396 "2024-06-01T22:04:41Z")
Let’s say I’m wronged in some tangible way by the MyTown Police Department. I sue, but I give the MTPD two options for relief: 1) $1 million, or 2) $1, on the condition that I get to personally witness the Chief of Polic… --- ## [Advice for running D&D](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-running-d-d/1001979)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-running-d-d/1001979 "2024-06-01T21:35:53Z")
Hey, I’m running my first game of D&D. It’s a very standard 5e homebrew. I’ve played a fair amount of TTRPGs, though hardly any 5e. My one 5e game was Curse of Strahd, which was shut down by the pandemic. I’m just looki… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #18 – May, 2024 – “Still life” {poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-18-may-2024-still-life-poll-added/1001118)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-18-may-2024-still-life-poll-added/1001118 "2024-06-01T21:35:51Z")
This is the monthly thread for May , 2024. The topic this month is “Still life”, chosen by @aurora\_maire and @beowulff Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month . To … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=550&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=552&state=muted)