# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=559&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 560 --- ## [Kerbal Space Program 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kerbal-space-program-2/838913)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kerbal-space-program-2/838913 "2024-05-22T23:22:42Z")
Trailer Website Time to set aside another 750 hours over the next couple of years. At least this means I can stop playing the original… --- ## [Did you choose the career of a parent, sibling, or close relative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-choose-the-career-of-a-parent-sibling-or-close-relative/1001691)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-choose-the-career-of-a-parent-sibling-or-close-relative/1001691 "2024-05-22T22:32:27Z")
I’ve heard stories and actually met people who followed the same career path as a parent or close relative: e.g. “Dad was a farmer, and so am I.” Hence the topic question. My mother was a SAHM - while in my childhood, I… --- ## [The Great Ongoing Revolving Speakership of the 118th Congress {Mike Johnson is new speaker as of 2023-10-25}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-revolving-speakership-of-the-118th-congress-mike-johnson-is-new-speaker-as-of-2023-10-25/991432)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 1879\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-revolving-speakership-of-the-118th-congress-mike-johnson-is-new-speaker-as-of-2023-10-25/991432 "2024-05-22T21:43:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Hi folks - After consulting with the Mods the consensus is to retire the “McCarthy’s ouster” thread I started ten whole days ago. My, what an eternity in politics. Is it a coincidence th… --- ## [The product is okay, but the packaging goes to 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-product-is-okay-but-the-packaging-goes-to-11/987830)
**Author:** [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-product-is-okay-but-the-packaging-goes-to-11/987830 "2024-05-22T21:30:31Z")
I’ve been on a headphone and earbud collecting kick for the past couple or years. Sometimes I see some that just peaks my curiosity. One of those things was the " Baseus Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds fo… --- ## [Need help identifying this caterpillar please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-caterpillar-please/1001883)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-caterpillar-please/1001883 "2024-05-22T21:39:21Z")
It’s eating my Lilac bush. What is it and how do I rid myself of them? The culprit. --- ## [Which presidents and prime ministers survived plane and helicopter crashes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-presidents-and-prime-ministers-survived-plane-and-helicopter-crashes/748669)
**Author:** [@Wizard101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wizard101)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-presidents-and-prime-ministers-survived-plane-and-helicopter-crashes/748669 "2024-05-22T21:10:38Z")
Of the presidents and prime ministers that have been in plane/helicopter crashes, which ones survived? --- ## [PT=Pain and Torture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-pain-and-torture/1001827)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-pain-and-torture/1001827 "2024-05-22T20:55:53Z")
No kidding. Personal Trauma Pissed and Threatening retribution Plaintive wails and Tears Pity and Terror Who are these people? Why would they think they’re helping folks? I saw one elderly lady. PTing from a hip t… --- ## [Could an individual state in the US implement conscription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-individual-state-in-the-us-implement-conscription/1001917)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-individual-state-in-the-us-implement-conscription/1001917 "2024-05-22T20:37:19Z")
Could a state decide to draft residents into it’s National Guard and/or State Guard (if applicable)? --- ## [The Artful Dodger on Disney/Hulu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-artful-dodger-on-disney-hulu/1001914)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-artful-dodger-on-disney-hulu/1001914 "2024-05-22T20:03:05Z")
I don’t know if anyone else has watched this, but I wanna throw in a recommendation: we just finished it, and it’s tremendous fun. The premise shows up in the first fifteen minutes: the titular character (Jack Dawkins) … --- ## [Poll: How old are you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-old-are-you/1001775)
**Author:** [@Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humans)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-old-are-you/1001775 "2024-05-22T18:50:27Z")
Anonymous poll, out of curiosity want to get a feel for the demographic. My prediction is older than most similar websites. poll --- ## [What's the most intellectually challenging video game you've played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-intellectually-challenging-video-game-youve-played/1001830)
**Author:** [@Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humans)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-intellectually-challenging-video-game-youve-played/1001830 "2024-05-22T18:29:34Z")
What’s the video game that most made you think “shit, I’m dumb” (big difference from “shit, that’s dumb”, that’s difficult but not the kind I’m searching). For me it’s probably “Baba is you” (or maybe “the witness”), an… --- ## [Miss a car payment? Your autonomous car will repossess itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-a-car-payment-your-autonomous-car-will-repossess-itself/980552)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-a-car-payment-your-autonomous-car-will-repossess-itself/980552 "2024-05-22T18:18:20Z")
In the future: I don’t understand why anyone would voluntarily purchase a car with this “feature.” Seems like the marketplace should be able to sort itself out on that. On the other hand, imagine the secondary market… --- ## [Topic Ban for sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-ban-for-sitchensis/1001919)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-ban-for-sitchensis/1001919 "2024-05-22T17:06:21Z")
@sitchensis: After discussion in the mod loop, we have decided to ban you from discussions on topics where posters are expressing views on gender interactions. While you may have some good points to raise, you seem unab… --- ## [Do you wear headphones or earbuds while driving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-headphones-or-earbuds-while-driving/1001791)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-headphones-or-earbuds-while-driving/1001791 "2024-05-22T16:58:39Z")
So, the SIGO and I had a conversation today about wearing headphones/earbuds/etc. while you were driving a car. These are basically devices that do not amplify hearing of ambient noise (e.g. hearing aids), but do allow… --- ## [Help me understand what Trump media's $300M loss actually means](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-what-trump-medias-300m-loss-actually-means/1001841)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-what-trump-medias-300m-loss-actually-means/1001841 "2024-05-22T16:29:36Z")
Warning: This is a FQ thread not a political thread and the mods have sharp teeth so post snark at your own risk. This article about Trump media contains the following explanation. In Q1, the company recorded $311 mil… --- ## [Experienced BBQers (who use wood-based fuel, not gas): What is your fuel of choice? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experienced-bbqers-who-use-wood-based-fuel-not-gas-what-is-your-fuel-of-choice-poll/1000965)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experienced-bbqers-who-use-wood-based-fuel-not-gas-what-is-your-fuel-of-choice-poll/1000965 "2024-05-22T15:50:19Z")
poll In the Charcoal Grills thread, @Tripolar and I are in a bit of a debate over whether lump charcoal or briquets are better for BBQing. Tripolar is in the lump charcoal camp, and I am partial to good quality briquets … --- ## [Domestic roses on wild rootstock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-roses-on-wild-rootstock/1001874)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-roses-on-wild-rootstock/1001874 "2024-05-22T13:00:55Z")
Our house has a very nice row of pink roses that runs along the length of our terrasse. They came with the house and my guess is that they are maybe 30 years old. We first noticed two years ago that one of the roses had… --- ## [Is there really hardcore porn on European television stations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-hardcore-porn-on-european-television-stations/256847)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-hardcore-porn-on-european-television-stations/256847 "2024-05-22T11:25:47Z")
In discussions on the SDMB and elsewhere regarding the collective prudishness of the United States, someone will inevitably mention that they heard from a friend of a friend that, while travelling through Europe, they sa… --- ## [Video game ID help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-id-help/1001881)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-id-help/1001881 "2024-05-22T06:08:21Z")
I’m trying to remember a game I played in the late 90’s early 2000’s. PC internet based game - I don’t remember if I downloaded anything, but certainly didn’t pay for anything Top down realtime “battle” game 1- 4 onlin… --- ## [Puzzle game difficulty: "Baba is You" vs "The witness"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-game-difficulty-baba-is-you-vs-the-witness/1001815)
**Author:** [@Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humans)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-game-difficulty-baba-is-you-vs-the-witness/1001815 "2024-05-22T04:29:38Z")
Which one did you find harder. Personally I’m not sure yet since I haven’t finished “Baba is You”, but I think it’s more logical and fairer. Despite saying that, it’s still pretty hard and I’m probably done less than hal… --- ## [Do advertisers not know I already bought the thing they're trying to sell me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-advertisers-not-know-i-already-bought-the-thing-theyre-trying-to-sell-me/1001590)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-advertisers-not-know-i-already-bought-the-thing-theyre-trying-to-sell-me/1001590 "2024-05-22T02:04:59Z")
So I bought a couch yesterday online. So now all these advertisers have polluted my screens with couch advertisements. But the thing is, it’s not just any couch; it’s the exact same couch I bought. Same color and every… --- ## [And in Arizona: Investigation into fake electors appears to be heating up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-in-arizona-investigation-into-fake-electors-appears-to-be-heating-up/988776)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-in-arizona-investigation-into-fake-electors-appears-to-be-heating-up/988776 "2024-05-22T01:55:47Z")
Rolling Stone article indicates that the state AG office is investigating. Statement from AG Mayes: Says that there is also a federal grand jury convened. Apparently, the Arizona fake electors didn’t try to keep it s… --- ## [South Korea to ban pro-Kim Jong Un pop songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korea-to-ban-pro-kim-jong-un-pop-songs/1001862)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korea-to-ban-pro-kim-jong-un-pop-songs/1001862 "2024-05-22T01:49:56Z")
I haven’t listened to them, but does anyone think they’ll actually change opinions about Kim outside of North Korea? --- ## [First Cybertruck sighting in the wild](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-cybertruck-sighting-in-the-wild/1001801)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-cybertruck-sighting-in-the-wild/1001801 "2024-05-22T01:30:51Z")
Yesterday I saw my first Cybertruck in the wild (Atlanta area). It was parked overnight at a local tinting/painting/customization shop that often has unique vehicles parked in front of it, from vintage to donks to kale… --- ## [If you could metabolize uranium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-metabolize-uranium/1001867)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-metabolize-uranium/1001867 "2024-05-22T00:47:21Z")
So I saw elsewhere a post about the number of calories in a gram of uranium (20,000,000,000), and somebody joked that it was a good reason not to eat it. Now obviously the body cannot absorb calories from uranium like we… --- ## [A question about service dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-service-dogs/1001500)
**Author:** [@mattgg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mattgg)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-service-dogs/1001500 "2024-05-21T23:16:08Z")
Our office sent email last week informing us that someone would be bringing a service dog to the office. The email says that the dog is friendly and likes to jump up to greet people. The email also says to not approach t… --- ## [Bicycle tires vs automobile tires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-tires-vs-automobile-tires/991860)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-tires-vs-automobile-tires/991860 "2024-05-21T22:15:34Z")
Why do bicycle tires loose air faster than car tires? I can literally go years without needing to put air in my car and truck tires but it seems I need to ‘top off’ the tires in my 3 bicycles every couple of weeks. I ev… --- ## [Garage doors and their openers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-doors-and-their-openers/1001618)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-doors-and-their-openers/1001618 "2024-05-21T19:21:55Z")
Today the rod broke, the one that holds the spring that helps our single garage door to open and close easily. The guy I called said he had never seen that before, but he was pretty young. Also, the cable on that side wa… --- ## [Did Feanor go to the Halls of Mandos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-feanor-go-to-the-halls-of-mandos/1001879)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-feanor-go-to-the-halls-of-mandos/1001879 "2024-05-21T19:15:38Z")
Feanor, even as he lay dying, made his sons keep their oath re the Silmarils. So he learned nothing. Did he still get to go to the Halls of Mandos? Did every elf get to go? Even the “bad” ones like Feanor and Eol? --- ## [Interviewers (for hiring) and recent interviewees: how many / how long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interviewers-for-hiring-and-recent-interviewees-how-many-how-long/1001733)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interviewers-for-hiring-and-recent-interviewees-how-many-how-long/1001733 "2024-05-21T18:36:35Z")
I hear about multi-month, six-round ordeals. Here’s my process for scientists/engineers in a consulting role: Recruiter screening call (\<30 min) Call with two people from a similar technical background (1 hour) Technic… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=558&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=560&state=muted)