# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=560&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 561 --- ## [Any tank keepers here? Aquariums, bowls, terrariums, watered, dry, fish. Show us your stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tank-keepers-here-aquariums-bowls-terrariums-watered-dry-fish-show-us-your-stuff/1001817)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tank-keepers-here-aquariums-bowls-terrariums-watered-dry-fish-show-us-your-stuff/1001817 "2024-05-21T17:58:51Z")
I started the 3.5 gallon bowl not quite a year ago. It is full of pretty plants and ramshorn snails. When I first set it up and I didn’t know what I was doing, I got 3 cherry shrimp. It was not cycled and the shrimp died… --- ## [When and why did Republicans start seeing Russia as allies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-republicans-start-seeing-russia-as-allies/994562)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-republicans-start-seeing-russia-as-allies/994562 "2024-05-21T15:41:57Z")
I made a post in the Russia-Ukraine breaking news thread that @WhatExit? properly shut down. I’m bringing the question here: I realised that the world had changed when Trump in his campaign openly called on “Russia, i… --- ## [Is there an economic incentive in keeping rental apartments scarce in Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-economic-incentive-in-keeping-rental-apartments-scarce-in-canada/1001807)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-economic-incentive-in-keeping-rental-apartments-scarce-in-canada/1001807 "2024-05-21T13:24:45Z")
In Québec and Ontario, there’s a shortage of apartments available for rent, and those apartments that are available have seen their rents go up substantially over the past 3 years. And there are not enough being built to… --- ## [Medicare recovery on personal injury settlements and supplemental (medigap) insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-recovery-on-personal-injury-settlements-and-supplemental-medigap-insurance/1001465)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-recovery-on-personal-injury-settlements-and-supplemental-medigap-insurance/1001465 "2024-05-21T13:13:28Z")
I’ve been researching whether Medicare tries to “recover” medical expenses they have already paid for, if the patient receives a personal injury settlement. For example. let’s say you are injured (e.g., in a car acciden… --- ## [Fallout Episode 6: The Trap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-episode-6-the-trap/1000141)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-episode-6-the-trap/1000141 "2024-05-21T10:44:15Z")
Spoiler policy: Anything in this episode and any previous episodes are open spoilers. Please do not discuss what happens in later episodes in this thread. Rather, go to the thread for that episode and discuss it there. A… --- ## [Blue Origin launching people into space in July](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-origin-launching-people-into-space-in-july/941485)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-origin-launching-people-into-space-in-july/941485 "2024-05-21T04:11:54Z")
This is a sub-orbital flight which will be offered to tourists, although this first one might have Bezos himself riding on it. --- ## [Cross-breeding makes new genes? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-breeding-makes-new-genes-really/1001751)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-breeding-makes-new-genes-really/1001751 "2024-05-21T03:04:45Z")
Got into a debate on facebook (I know, I know) The person I was debating insists that cross-breeding make new genes. I am equally certain it does not. Can y’all weigh in? Preferably with cites? --- ## [I'm a psychic. Ask me anything](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-psychic-ask-me-anything/990583)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-psychic-ask-me-anything/990583 "2024-05-21T03:00:24Z")
Feelin’ lucky? I’ll have answers. And predictions. And maybe a number or two. To use at your own discretion. (Disclaimer: I can’t affirm or guarantee any outcomes. But I don’t charge a per minute remittance. Ain’t you … --- ## [Setting for increasing size of avatars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-for-increasing-size-of-avatars/1001814)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-for-increasing-size-of-avatars/1001814 "2024-05-21T02:20:04Z")
Someone today gently mocked me for my avatar, thinking it was a guppy of all things. Obvious in the original-sized pic that it was a falcon, but yeah all tiny I can see the reason for the confusion. So any way to make … --- ## [Taking a hiatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-hiatus/977837 "2024-05-21T02:17:41Z")
Not sure if anyone will miss my contributions, but I’m gonna need some time away from posting on this board. It’s not really working out for me anymore. You may see my “last seen” status as being relatively current, as … --- ## [How do people get actual Folding money from CashApp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-actual-folding-money-from-cashapp/1001835)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-actual-folding-money-from-cashapp/1001835 "2024-05-21T01:16:50Z")
I recently setup a CashApp account to pay my Yard Service and other businesses. Many individuals aren’t setup to take a credit card. I’m curious, how do they actually convert that money to Folding money in their wallet? … --- ## [Sayings that aren't as old as you think they are](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sayings-that-arent-as-old-as-you-think-they-are/1001735)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sayings-that-arent-as-old-as-you-think-they-are/1001735 "2024-05-21T00:33:17Z")
TIL that the quote ‘And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.’ is not from some literally text; it’s from the script for Die Hard. Hans Gruber quotes it but it … --- ## [I need some ideas on gathering my samples for a survey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-ideas-on-gathering-my-samples-for-a-survey/1001695)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-ideas-on-gathering-my-samples-for-a-survey/1001695 "2024-05-21T00:26:15Z")
I am going to collect authentic data for my statistics class so the sampling does not have to be a rigorous as if I’m writing a research paper. The question is “What is the biggest barrier to equity in the United States… --- ## [Auburn RB Brian Battie in critical condition after shooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auburn-rb-brian-battie-in-critical-condition-after-shooting/1001831)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auburn-rb-brian-battie-in-critical-condition-after-shooting/1001831 "2024-05-20T23:35:18Z")
Apologies if there’s an NCAA offseason thread I missed, and mods, feel free to move this if there’s an existing thread that this fits better in. Auburn RB Brian Battie is in critical condition after being injured in a s… --- ## [Beautiful statue of Aphrodite found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-statue-of-aphrodite-found/1001546)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-statue-of-aphrodite-found/1001546 "2024-05-20T22:51:39Z")
Classic art from Greece found in the lost city of Amastris. WARNING TO BLUE-NOSES AND FIG LEAF PLANTERS–NUDITY IN CLASSICAL ART. {LINK} --- ## [Oregon is south of Washington!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-is-south-of-washington/975617)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-is-south-of-washington/975617 "2024-05-20T22:47:38Z")
So, US geography is perhaps not my strong suit. I learnt in school about the US-British dispute over the Oregon territory. So that means that the boundary runs between British Columbia and Oregon, right? But no! There’… --- ## [Northern Lights Happening Starting Friday Night (May 10)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-lights-happening-starting-friday-night-may-10/1001363)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-lights-happening-starting-friday-night-may-10/1001363 "2024-05-20T22:32:32Z")
Unfortunately it is forecast to be cloudy where I live. --- ## [The draft, VA benefits, and a DD214 form for a 1960s-70s national guard member](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-draft-va-benefits-and-a-dd214-form-for-a-1960s-70s-national-guard-member/1000978)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-draft-va-benefits-and-a-dd214-form-for-a-1960s-70s-national-guard-member/1000978 "2024-05-20T22:25:15Z")
My father in law is elderly, and as part of the process of applying for Medicaid benefits for him, we are being asked to see if he is eligible for any VA benefits. (His mentation is somewhat diminished at this point, so … --- ## [British Airways seat changes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-airways-seat-changes/1001737)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-airways-seat-changes/1001737 "2024-05-20T22:29:43Z")
Last August my wife and I booked flights from Seattle to Nairobi, Kenya and back. The flights are next month. This will entail 4 flights, Seattle to London, London to Nairobi, Nairobi to London and London to Seattle. At … --- ## [A weird, yet hilarious Charlie Day (from Sunny in Philly) behind the scenes clip question, mystery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-yet-hilarious-charlie-day-from-sunny-in-philly-behind-the-scenes-clip-question-mystery/1001528)
**Author:** [@SpacedOutBanana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacedOutBanana)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-yet-hilarious-charlie-day-from-sunny-in-philly-behind-the-scenes-clip-question-mystery/1001528 "2024-05-20T21:48:28Z")
Ok, so Charlie and his wife starred in some dudes satirical music video where they pretend to murder him, etc hence the fake blood. Anyway, the PR? team at the shoot interviewed them behind the scenes and theres a lot of… --- ## [Cast of Sunny in Philadelphia meeting autistic fans video question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-of-sunny-in-philadelphia-meeting-autistic-fans-video-question/1001812)
**Author:** [@SpacedOutBanana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacedOutBanana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-of-sunny-in-philadelphia-meeting-autistic-fans-video-question/1001812 "2024-05-20T21:46:36Z")
Found these on Tumblr. When Charlie and Glenn were doing their whiskey/bar appearances, a group of fans identifying as neurodivergent/autistic got pretty deep into talking to them about ND. I know Rob came out (before? … --- ## [Kayaking and calorie burning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kayaking-and-calorie-burning/1001804)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kayaking-and-calorie-burning/1001804 "2024-05-20T21:29:47Z")
Yesterday my wife and I kayaked for the first time of the season. The local river has a moderate current, so where we usually go we paddle upriver to the next landing spot, take a little break and then head back down ri… --- ## [Identify my pressure gauge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-my-pressure-gauge/1001816)
**Author:** [@BertNobbins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BertNobbins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-my-pressure-gauge/1001816 "2024-05-20T19:12:30Z")
A big brass pressure gauge has come into my possession. It is clearly a bourdon-type, the dial says ‘Water level below surface’ and is calibrated in feet, going from 0 with pointer fully clockwise to 180 feet with pointe… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad rapping at my window pane ..longing to be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-rapping-at-my-window-pane-longing-to-be/1001745)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-rapping-at-my-window-pane-longing-to-be/1001745 "2024-05-20T19:12:18Z")
Close to me? We are in the warzone. There’s a bird war going on. 3 have dive bombed my French doors. Chirping, squawking, flapping, guerilla fighting. It’s, simply a territory thing. I hope. Son-of-a-wrek went on a… --- ## [What Does/Did 'Tiger Beat' (tween girls' magazine that was big in the 70s and 80s) Have To Do With Tigers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-did-tiger-beat-tween-girls-magazine-that-was-big-in-the-70s-and-80s-have-to-do-with-tigers/1001631)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-did-tiger-beat-tween-girls-magazine-that-was-big-in-the-70s-and-80s-have-to-do-with-tigers/1001631 "2024-05-20T18:49:58Z")
Tiger Beat, first in print and now online, was/is a magazine all about things that interest tween girls - fashion, cute boys, lip gloss, etc. What do tigers have to do with tween girls? --- ## [Mortgages and retirement. If mortgage rate is under 4%, should you pay it off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgages-and-retirement-if-mortgage-rate-is-under-4-should-you-pay-it-off/1001632)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgages-and-retirement-if-mortgage-rate-is-under-4-should-you-pay-it-off/1001632 "2024-05-20T16:57:07Z")
I saw it mentioned in the Countdown to retirement thread you shouldn’t retire unless your home is paid off. I’m reasonably sure this was a generalization and not meant to cover all situations. But it got me thinking, my… --- ## [I seem to be missing the blurred spoiler option on the Settings menu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-be-missing-the-blurred-spoiler-option-on-the-settings-menu/1001796)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-be-missing-the-blurred-spoiler-option-on-the-settings-menu/1001796 "2024-05-20T14:52:11Z")
All I get now is Hide Details. I’m using Sam’s Simple Theme, if that matters. I think I first noticed this a few days ago. --- ## [Has there ever truly been a genius who had a thick, stereotypical Southern accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-truly-been-a-genius-who-had-a-thick-stereotypical-southern-accent/1001437)
**Author:** [@TJEckleburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TJEckleburg)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-truly-been-a-genius-who-had-a-thick-stereotypical-southern-accent/1001437 "2024-05-20T14:11:24Z")
This is so unimportant I’m gonna ask it here rather than GQ. I know you’re all familiar with Travis Taylor, that scientist with the thick, stereotypical Southern accent that you’ve doubtless seen on shows like Secret of… --- ## [Anyone ever try the revival of ultima online called "ultima online forever"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-the-revival-of-ultima-online-called-ultima-online-forever/1001249)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-the-revival-of-ultima-online-called-ultima-online-forever/1001249 "2024-05-20T10:29:16Z")
I didn’t get to play Ultima online when it was out due to not having decent online or a good enough PC to play it and by the time I did EverQuest hit it big But I found this on a facebook post and I’m going to try … --- ## [Problem maximizing reply window in Chrome for Android](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-maximizing-reply-window-in-chrome-for-android/1001788)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-maximizing-reply-window-in-chrome-for-android/1001788 "2024-05-20T09:18:13Z")
When I try to quote for a reply in Chrome for Android, it’s only giving me a very small portion of my screen for the reply window, and not allowing me to scroll up. Attempting to scroll moves the entire thread. This has … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=559&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=561&state=muted)