# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=553&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 554 --- ## [Poll: what's your IQ score](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-whats-your-iq-score/1001840)
**Author:** [@Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humans)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-whats-your-iq-score/1001840 "2024-05-30T17:10:25Z")
Another Anonymous poll. The forum describes itself as “Straight Dope Message Board Your direct line to thousands of the smartest…” So naturally I was curious… Just for fun, even accepting scores from online tests if y… --- ## [Assassination Attempt in Slovakia: Is this Putin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-attempt-in-slovakia-is-this-putin/1001596)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-attempt-in-slovakia-is-this-putin/1001596 "2024-05-30T16:46:16Z")
First of all, I have not seen this as a thread (but it needs to be one obviously). If there is another thread, could the Mods please close this one with a link to the other one? Second, everything about this stinks of … --- ## [The Lil'wrekker climbing the Andes! What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lilwrekker-climbing-the-andes-what/1002244)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lilwrekker-climbing-the-andes-what/1002244 "2024-05-30T16:43:50Z")
Try to guess. I’ll give you a minute. Tick tock Tick tock Tick tock, No. She’s not going to South America. She has virtually no athletic ability. Surgery for a broken hip last year, gotten from dancing a minor step… --- ## [My GTX 1650 blew out on my Ideapad L340. Can I purchase that part/component online and have it installed again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108 "2024-05-30T15:09:27Z")
Best way I can describe it as “blew out”. I loaded up Ghost of Tsushima with gameday drivers pre-installed. Game loaded to the menu and when I was using it, the computer made a weird noise, like a crackle or pop. I had… --- ## [Anybody here know about canes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-know-about-canes/1002161)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-know-about-canes/1002161 "2024-05-30T14:36:51Z")
(Of course someone does. Someone here knows everything) A dear friend has developed a hip condition that has her using a cane to walk, and she’s depressed about the whole thing. It may not be a permanent thing, but ma… --- ## [Is it dangerous to let dry ice subliminate inside the house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-dangerous-to-let-dry-ice-subliminate-inside-the-house/1002200)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-dangerous-to-let-dry-ice-subliminate-inside-the-house/1002200 "2024-05-30T14:13:37Z")
I get food deliveries to my home, and in the past, when the delivery involved a big package of dry ice, I just let it subliminate away inside the house. Is this a risk for putting too much CO2 in the house air? Never th… --- ## [ICJ Ruling on Rafah offensive in Gaza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icj-ruling-on-rafah-offensive-in-gaza/1002240)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icj-ruling-on-rafah-offensive-in-gaza/1002240 "2024-05-30T13:57:43Z")
This thread is for discussion of the recent ICJ ruling directing Israel to cease its Rafah operation, and also the earlier January ruling that one references. BBC article: Gaza war: ICJ orders Israel to stop Rafah offen… --- ## [Do we really not understand clouds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-not-understand-clouds/1002245)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-not-understand-clouds/1002245 "2024-05-30T13:37:27Z")
This article (excerpt, gift link) says we don’t know very much about cloud dynamics. Is our understanding really so nebulous? Over the years we must have accumulated some knowledge deeper than what colour sky delights … --- ## ["Body double" - what it is and isn't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-double-what-it-is-and-isnt/1001888)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-double-what-it-is-and-isnt/1001888 "2024-05-30T13:36:18Z")
I keep hearing media types misusing the term “body double” to mean lookalike or double, as in “person who resembles another person in an attempt to fool onlookers into thinking they are that person”. That’s not what a bo… --- ## [Love at first sight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-at-first-sight/1002167)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-at-first-sight/1002167 "2024-05-30T13:21:37Z")
Really? No, I think we can all agree this phenomenon doesn’t really happen. Right? You meet a person. You like them. Their looks. That certain something. A few dates, maybe a couple of overnights. Okay. Something is … --- ## [Ticketmaster hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketmaster-hacked/1002269)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketmaster-hacked/1002269 "2024-05-30T13:16:06Z")
I don’t feel sorry for them at all, just the people whose data has been stolen. I hope Australia nails them to the wall, but I fear it’s like cutting off the heads of a hydra. --- ## [Has anyone else noticed more people masking up in their area (May 2024)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-else-noticed-more-people-masking-up-in-their-area-may-2024/1001166)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-else-noticed-more-people-masking-up-in-their-area-may-2024/1001166 "2024-05-30T10:03:33Z")
I have, although it might be due to springtime pollen. What are other people observing, or doing? --- ## [First movie to negatively portray the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-movie-to-negatively-portray-the-police/1001792)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-movie-to-negatively-portray-the-police/1001792 "2024-05-30T09:51:08Z")
Based on the actual history of police departments in cities run by “machine” politics, noir detective novels weren’t shy about portraying the police as abusive bullies, semi- or completely corrupt, routinely perjuring wh… --- ## [Did you ever find a website that you know has cool stuff and you shouldn't buy anything](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-find-a-website-that-you-know-has-cool-stuff-and-you-shouldnt-buy-anything/1002039)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-find-a-website-that-you-know-has-cool-stuff-and-you-shouldnt-buy-anything/1002039 "2024-05-30T08:41:16Z")
But you have to check it out for what you could get? In case you need fire hoses, conveyer belts or used bowling alley flooring --- ## [If you're a member of the SDMB, then you're probably an outcast in RL. Discuss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-a-member-of-the-sdmb-then-youre-probably-an-outcast-in-rl-discuss/992257)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-a-member-of-the-sdmb-then-youre-probably-an-outcast-in-rl-discuss/992257 "2024-05-30T05:30:21Z")
I find I’m a bit of an outcast in RL. When I am with acquaintances, I only want to talk about intellectual things. Things that are a bit “deeper” than regular people want to discuss. I find, however, that most people don… --- ## [Innocence Project, LA takes Scott Petersen's case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/innocence-project-la-takes-scott-petersens-case/996383)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/innocence-project-la-takes-scott-petersens-case/996383 "2024-05-30T03:16:37Z")
(apologies for typos I don’t catch and correct-- I have Band-Aids on several fingers) I usually keep my mouth shut when the topic of Scott Peterson comes up, because people seem to so overwhelming think he killed his wi… --- ## [Any email sluts (male or female) here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-email-sluts-male-or-female-here/70493)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-email-sluts-male-or-female-here/70493 "2024-05-30T02:58:45Z")
I am. I love getting email, as long as it’s not spam (duh). Who else is? --- ## [Why isn't lamb more popular in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-lamb-more-popular-in-the-us/1001971)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-lamb-more-popular-in-the-us/1001971 "2024-05-29T21:38:20Z")
Thread inspired by the Pig Parts Oink thread. It reminded me that lamb is not a popular meat choice in the US. I’ve never cooked with it. I’ve had lamb Gyros a few times. A coworker brought a 3 meat meatloaf (with part… --- ## ["An error occurred: When creating multiple polls, include unique names by adding name=example to your \[poll\] tags." HUH?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-error-occurred-when-creating-multiple-polls-include-unique-names-by-adding-name-example-to-your-poll-tags-huh/1002238)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-error-occurred-when-creating-multiple-polls-include-unique-names-by-adding-name-example-to-your-poll-tags-huh/1002238 "2024-05-29T21:18:22Z")
Am trying to do 4 movie polls in one post, copying and pasting the first template for the next 3, just changing the names of the movies in question each time, but got this error. I have ZERO idea what the issue is or wh… --- ## [How difficult would it be to recreate a sauce given the ingredients on the bottle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-difficult-would-it-be-to-recreate-a-sauce-given-the-ingredients-on-the-bottle/1002185)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-difficult-would-it-be-to-recreate-a-sauce-given-the-ingredients-on-the-bottle/1002185 "2024-05-29T20:41:45Z")
My favorite marinade has been discontinued and I’m very sad. --- ## [Can you swim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-swim/1001999)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-swim/1001999 "2024-05-29T20:19:39Z")
I can. I think. At least I could the last time I was in a pool or lake. Not sure I ever could in an ocean. I taught my kids to swim. They swam in the pond here. Grandkids went to swim classes at the pool. No swimmi… --- ## [Odd endorsement pairings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-endorsement-pairings/1002231)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-endorsement-pairings/1002231 "2024-05-29T18:53:35Z")
I’ve been seeing ads for Igloo products with special edition Slayer graphics on them. If you’re not familiar with Slayer, they are a legendary thrash metal band from the 80s. What they have to do with Igloo coolers I hav… --- ## [Art installation known as “ The Portal that links NY sidewalk with Dublin temp closed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-installation-known-as-the-portal-that-links-ny-sidewalk-with-dublin-temp-closed/1001592)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-installation-known-as-the-portal-that-links-ny-sidewalk-with-dublin-temp-closed/1001592 "2024-05-29T18:41:57Z")
This is an art sculpture. Human behavior is part of the experience. I don’t agree with censoring art. People can and should interact with the sculpture however they want. Just don’t vandalize it. I don’t have any proble… --- ## [What happened to country music in 1999?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-country-music-in-1999/1001761)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-country-music-in-1999/1001761 "2024-05-29T18:40:49Z")
I’ll admit I’m not a major country music fan. Which may be why I found this video amusing. What bro country sounds like to people who don’t like bro country. Anyway, at the end of the video there’s a line saying “In mem… --- ## [Morgan Spurlock Dies at 53](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morgan-spurlock-dies-at-53/1002033)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morgan-spurlock-dies-at-53/1002033 "2024-05-29T18:37:28Z")
The director/star of “Super-size me” Complications of cancer. --- ## [PGA Championship 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-championship-2024/1001696)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-championship-2024/1001696 "2024-05-29T18:34:18Z")
Using the following story as my excuse to start the thread: The thing is, wouldn’t his vehicle have a sticker or such identifying him as a player? Note the apparent modus operandi before he drove up was indeed to wav… --- ## [How to embed images?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-embed-images/1002230)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-embed-images/1002230 "2024-05-29T18:00:45Z")
I have a factual question about statistics and need to include a table or image of a table to demonstrate my problem and request and answer. When I try to drag the image of the table into the field I get an error that s… --- ## ["Atlas" on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlas-on-netflix/1002180)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlas-on-netflix/1002180 "2024-05-29T17:36:52Z")
Watched “Atlas” on Sunday and again yesterday with my SiL. I think Jennifer Lopez did a great job in the principle role of a woman wracked by guilt she didn’t deserve, but who found a form of redemption in defeating the… --- ## [Which is more important in buying a used car, age or mileage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-more-important-in-buying-a-used-car-age-or-mileage/1002040)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-more-important-in-buying-a-used-car-age-or-mileage/1002040 "2024-05-29T16:38:09Z")
I am beginning the process of (thinking about) buying a new used car to replace the one I’ve got now. I came upon two possibilities today (online, so I haven’t scoped 'em out in person yet): –a 2008 model with 59,000 m… --- ## [Why can't Biden get more traction on the crime issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-biden-get-more-traction-on-the-crime-issue/1001748)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-biden-get-more-traction-on-the-crime-issue/1001748 "2024-05-29T15:33:06Z")
Biden inherits a country in a crime wave from 2020, and we’ve seen record drops in murder rates and a generally strong decrease in crime starting in 2022. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/28/us-murder-violent-crime-rates… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=552&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=554&state=tracking)