# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=570 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 571 --- ## [Why aren’t the furthest hit golf balls or baseballs launched at 45 degree angles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-aren-t-the-furthest-hit-golf-balls-or-baseballs-launched-at-45-degree-angles/1000895)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-aren-t-the-furthest-hit-golf-balls-or-baseballs-launched-at-45-degree-angles/1000895 "2024-05-06T20:14:10Z")
In golf, the launch angle range of a driver is typically 8 - 12 degrees. When you watch the trajectory of the longest hit golf balls, their launch angles appear to be less than 20 degrees. Similarly, while the arcs of … --- ## [Alpaca Sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpaca-sex/1001112)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpaca-sex/1001112 "2024-05-06T19:24:54Z")
I learned on Late Night with Stephen Colbert last night that the male alpaca has a very long thin penis with a cartiligenous tip, almost like a spear. I’m sure there are plenty of human guys who could fantasize about ha… --- ## [Am I getting electrocuted by my tablet? (don't need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-electrocuted-by-my-tablet-dont-need-answer-fast/1001119)
**Author:** [@Fish\_Cheer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish_Cheer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-electrocuted-by-my-tablet-dont-need-answer-fast/1001119 "2024-05-06T18:56:56Z")
I have a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet that I really like. However, when I slide my fingers across the back of the tablet (made of metal, maybe aluminum?), I get a weird vibrating/buzzing sensation. At first, I thought it… --- ## [I went to a cannabis store today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-a-cannabis-store-today/980325)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-a-cannabis-store-today/980325 "2024-05-06T17:21:02Z")
Had to make a little road trip. The first visit to a pot shop. It boggles the mind the variety of product. I got three vape cartridges, and an assortment of four 1/8s of flower. I’ve never vaped before, but I’ve read goo… --- ## [All Things Considered, Is Beer Or Wine Better For A Whole (Ancient? European?) Civilization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-considered-is-beer-or-wine-better-for-a-whole-ancient-european-civilization/1000678)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-considered-is-beer-or-wine-better-for-a-whole-ancient-european-civilization/1000678 "2024-05-06T17:14:59Z")
In terms of value of labor in the growing, harvesting and production of the end product; in terms of yield per hectare; in terms of net benefit to the consumers’ health; and all manner of other considerations, are wine a… --- ## [What makes FB or Meta good, but Tiktok bad with privacy stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-fb-or-meta-good-but-tiktok-bad-with-privacy-stuff/1001129)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-fb-or-meta-good-but-tiktok-bad-with-privacy-stuff/1001129 "2024-05-06T16:42:08Z")
Let’s forget the elephant (or rather “panda”) in the room and pretend both FB and Tiktok are from the same country. On one hand you have the absolute largest social media with 2.9 billion profiles, including tens of tho… --- ## [Have you relocated due to Climate Change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-relocated-due-to-climate-change/1001106)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-relocated-due-to-climate-change/1001106 "2024-05-06T16:36:15Z")
I recently finished reading On The Move by Abrahm Lustgarten which is about how climate change migration is already happening and how it will unfold in the US specifically. It’s a scary but interesting book. every fall… --- ## [The Bates Motel: Psycho Pre-Quel Series Starts Tonight On A&E](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bates-motel-psycho-pre-quel-series-starts-tonight-on-a-e/653268)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bates-motel-psycho-pre-quel-series-starts-tonight-on-a-e/653268 "2024-05-06T16:24:28Z")
In case anyone would like to give this new series a try, it is airing tonight (several times) on A&E and got a good review from the Boston Globe. As the review points out, those who have seen Psycho sort of know this wi… --- ## [What products or services are NOT getting worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-or-services-are-not-getting-worse/1000981)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-or-services-are-not-getting-worse/1000981 "2024-05-06T14:59:05Z")
We’ve had recent threads about Boston Market going under, and one about Panera having similar problems. Then there was a discussion about how modern cars are collecting and sharing a lot of data about us, and today I … --- ## [Covid deaths- confirmed vs conspiracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-deaths-confirmed-vs-conspiracy/1001115)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-deaths-confirmed-vs-conspiracy/1001115 "2024-05-06T13:21:58Z")
Okay, some morons are claiming the number of covid deaths were bogus- that any death were covid was present - even say an automobile accident- was counted as a covid death. I say- mostly bullshit. So, during the covid “… --- ## [Can a blatantly racist film be considered "Great"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-blatantly-racist-film-be-considered-great/1001034)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-blatantly-racist-film-be-considered-great/1001034 "2024-05-06T12:17:58Z")
Coming off this thread- My point is that Gone with the Wind is so damn racist- it should no longer be considered “Great”. Now it is still on the AFIs 100 greatest films of all time list- at #6 no less. But they remo… --- ## [Auto-Correct Embarassments!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-correct-embarassments/1001104)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-correct-embarassments/1001104 "2024-05-06T11:28:40Z")
So, one of the techs in our department has been out since Tuesday. Protocol dictates that, when calling off, you make a call to the Attendance Secretary and also enter it into our iVisions system. When that happens, in… --- ## [It's been 12 years since America last had a normal presidential election, and voters born after 2005 have basically never seen "normal politics."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-12-years-since-america-last-had-a-normal-presidential-election-and-voters-born-after-2005-have-basically-never-seen-normal-politics/1001094)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-12-years-since-america-last-had-a-normal-presidential-election-and-voters-born-after-2005-have-basically-never-seen-normal-politics/1001094 "2024-05-06T09:02:08Z")
Can’t recall where I read it, but one article pointed out that young voters - loosely defined as those who will be age 18-20 this year - have basically never known “normal” politics in America. To them, the haywire, craz… --- ## [Windows 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11/972216)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-11/972216 "2024-05-06T07:31:47Z")
My laptop wants to install Windows 11. Has anybody installed it? Any problems? --- ## [Penis in the popcorn. Ever happen for real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897 "2024-05-06T06:33:46Z")
I recall seeing a movie in my youth (“Diner” perhaps?) where a young man and woman went to the movies on a date. The young man had a container of popcorn on his lap and he managed to stick his erection through the botto… --- ## [What is the earliest point in a game in which a relieving pitcher has been brought in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-earliest-point-in-a-game-in-which-a-relieving-pitcher-has-been-brought-in/1001165)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-earliest-point-in-a-game-in-which-a-relieving-pitcher-has-been-brought-in/1001165 "2024-05-06T00:20:39Z")
I’ve tried Googling this, but I cannot seem to find an answer. I keep getting the history of the relief pitcher. What is the earliest point in a game in which a relieving pitcher has been brought in? --- ## [Rebel Moon, Zach Snyder's new space opera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebel-moon-zach-snyders-new-space-opera/988998)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebel-moon-zach-snyders-new-space-opera/988998 "2024-05-05T20:41:35Z")
The trailer for Rebel Moon dropped yesterday (I’m not sure how a 3:30 minute trailer is considered a “teaser”, but never mind). It looks very Star Wars-like, which is not surprising given that it started development 10 y… --- ## [I sold my rental house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-my-rental-house/999589)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-my-rental-house/999589 "2024-05-05T18:57:59Z")
Today I put my rental house on the market. There were 6 showings immediately and 2 offers. I accepted one for $5K offer my asking price! The cash buyer wants to close in 10 days, providing the inspection is sound. No fin… --- ## [Is this chicken good? Need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-chicken-good-need-answer-fast/1000522)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-chicken-good-need-answer-fast/1000522 "2024-05-05T18:24:53Z")
Bought some chick breasts on Sunday. Was going to eat tonight. The label stuck to something else and so is illegible. Smells normal. But I don’t know the use by. Ok to eat? (I’m embarrassed to post this but need to mak… --- ## [Jazz key/harmony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazz-key-harmony/1001145)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazz-key-harmony/1001145 "2024-05-05T18:17:19Z")
What key would you say the following song is in? --- ## [Does this feedback request seem scammy to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148 "2024-05-05T16:24:44Z")
I recently bought an office chair on Amazon. Today I got a postcard saying that I can get $30 for giving a review on Amazon with a picture. OK, so it is the chair that I bought, that seems up and up. But there’s a fe… --- ## [Who owns the zebra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-zebra/1001047)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-zebra/1001047 "2024-05-05T15:48:55Z")
Since there’s still a zebra on the loose in western Washington, I thought I’d try this puzzle that I first solved in high school and have since forgotten about. Who Owns The Zebra? There are five houses. The Englishma… --- ## [Botticelli - April 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-april-2024/999756)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-april-2024/999756 "2024-05-05T15:47:09Z")
Starting off with D. Last month: --- ## [Is waking up akin to booting a computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-waking-up-akin-to-booting-a-computer/1001130)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-waking-up-akin-to-booting-a-computer/1001130 "2024-05-05T15:31:52Z")
AIUI, the booting process is essentially the computer, run by its BIOS, loading OS files from the disk into memory to make them available for execution. When I wake up, I’ll often have a brief moment when I’m uncertain … --- ## [Why no critical discussion on Brittney Griner's drug bust? {She's been released as of 2022-12-08}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668 "2024-05-05T14:07:31Z")
I’m wondering why there is no substantive discussion within the media, or here frankly on Brittney’s responsibility for her arrest. It seems pretty clear (at least to me) though she broke Russian pot laws, got caught an… --- ## [Phono turntable question - static noise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phono-turntable-question-static-noise/1000864)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phono-turntable-question-static-noise/1000864 "2024-05-05T10:25:01Z")
In firing up my vintage Pioneer turntable I find that there is an unpleasant static/fuzz sound coming from the speakers. It is originating from one of the components, not the record itself. The static occurs intermitten… --- ## [Kentucky's search for a new head coach isn't going well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentuckys-search-for-a-new-head-coach-isnt-going-well/1000159)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentuckys-search-for-a-new-head-coach-isnt-going-well/1000159 "2024-05-05T05:48:27Z")
The Big Blue Nation who claims that their basketball head coaching position is the most enviable position in college basketball, have struck out on 4 premier coaching candidates at this time. Nate Oats - Alabama Jay Wr… --- ## [Visiting Copenhagen. Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471 "2024-05-05T04:45:28Z")
Going to Copenhagen for 5 days early May. (Running the marathon there with my baby girl on Sunday the 5th!) What are must do items we should have on our itinerary? I’ve had the Danish Museum of Design strongly recommen… --- ## [Court trial tactic question - "Objection!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-trial-tactic-question-objection/1000745)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-trial-tactic-question-objection/1000745 "2024-05-05T04:34:45Z")
I asked this question in the Alina Habba thread and the first response I got was Trump-specific; I am actually after a more global answer. In courtroom dramas (I don’t know how often it happens IRL), there’s the frequen… --- ## [Was the US DoD involved in the British defense cut in the early 1980s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-us-dod-involved-in-the-british-defense-cut-in-the-early-1980s/1000996)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-us-dod-involved-in-the-british-defense-cut-in-the-early-1980s/1000996 "2024-05-05T02:43:20Z")
Before the Falklands/Malvinas broke out, the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy had been leading a delegation called the “Zakheim power talks” for about a year to sa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=569) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=571)