# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=576&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 577 --- ## [Wikipedia editors help - Rockaway Peninsula Population](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-editors-help-rockaway-peninsula-population/1000703)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-editors-help-rockaway-peninsula-population/1000703 "2024-04-29T12:36:00Z")
I know there are some Wiki editors on this site. Looking at the page for the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, it has a population of almost 130k. But, this publication from NYC has it at under 50k. That’s a huge differen… --- ## [Is there a similarity between the theme song of Get Smart & The Immigrant Song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-similarity-between-the-theme-song-of-get-smart-the-immigrant-song/416642)
**Author:** [@Ficer67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ficer67)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-similarity-between-the-theme-song-of-get-smart-the-immigrant-song/416642 "2024-04-29T08:49:06Z")
Am I dreaming? Could it be? It seems to me that there is a similarity between the theme song from Get Smart, and the Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin. Jimmie Page’s wail sounds a lot like the Get Smart Theme. Could Led … --- ## [My Huckleberry friend... 🌙](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-huckleberry-friend/1000015)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-huckleberry-friend/1000015 "2024-04-29T06:45:59Z")
Moonriver and me. :crescent\_moon: Tell me a moon song you like. The Moon is the one causing this. The Sun is the supporting actor. --- ## [(Old) Happy Earthday in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-earthday-in-the-mmp/1000607)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 291\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-earthday-in-the-mmp/1000607 "2024-04-29T03:42:08Z")
Yes. Go outside, ride a bike, plant something. Me, I’m going back to sleep. --- ## [Wondering if anyone else remembers a very old computer game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-if-anyone-else-remembers-a-very-old-computer-game/1000842)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-if-anyone-else-remembers-a-very-old-computer-game/1000842 "2024-04-29T03:39:20Z")
I’ve been racking my brain to remember the name of a very old text-only game, probably played it around 1984-1987 sometime on a Apple II… So I checked out this list: List of Apple II games - Wikipedia But nothing looke… --- ## [Disney movie seen around 1974, about two kids stranded on a beach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-movie-seen-around-1974-about-two-kids-stranded-on-a-beach/1000886)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-movie-seen-around-1974-about-two-kids-stranded-on-a-beach/1000886 "2024-04-29T01:43:00Z")
Around 1974, I saw a Disney movie on TV (on The Wonderful World of Disney, I think) about two kids (about 10 - a boy and a girl) who are somehow stranded alone in an isolated area (in South America, perhaps?). They deci… --- ## [Toddler Tells Mom She Hears Monsters in Her Bedroom. Beekeeper Discovers Over 50,000 Bees in the Wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddler-tells-mom-she-hears-monsters-in-her-bedroom-beekeeper-discovers-over-50-000-bees-in-the-wall/1000813)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddler-tells-mom-she-hears-monsters-in-her-bedroom-beekeeper-discovers-over-50-000-bees-in-the-wall/1000813 "2024-04-29T01:41:12Z")
ok heres my question… the mom says they checked the room because you know toddlers but didn’t hear anything for weeks … beekeeper says they’d been there for 8 months … Iam I missing something because I can hear when 1 b… --- ## [Did you ever wear that bridesmaid dress again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wear-that-bridesmaid-dress-again/1000459)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wear-that-bridesmaid-dress-again/1000459 "2024-04-29T01:28:37Z")
As a logical follow-up to my other thread, it’s time to ask about all those colorful dresses with the massive butt bows. I was never a bridesmaid (not counting my stint as a 9-y/o in my cousin’s wedding) so I don’t have… --- ## [Can somebody explain Oprah Winfrey to non US-Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-oprah-winfrey-to-non-us-americans/994778)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-oprah-winfrey-to-non-us-americans/994778 "2024-04-29T01:26:54Z")
I think the title is clear, but just to make sure have a look at her making a surprise entry in Stephen Colbert’s Late Night Show (7:45, if the link does not lead you directly there). He seemes thrilled. The audience is … --- ## [What do straight guys really think about guys who are gay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-straight-guys-really-think-about-guys-who-are-gay/1000758)
**Author:** [@gman\_AK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gman_AK)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-straight-guys-really-think-about-guys-who-are-gay/1000758 "2024-04-28T23:55:00Z")
I recently accepted that I am gay. It has been rough for a variety of reasons, including fear that straight guys will think I am a freak. I wonder what straight guys really think about gay guys. Do you wonder why the he… --- ## [Which member of the SDMB Science Advisory Board wrote the most guest colums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-member-of-the-sdmb-science-advisory-board-wrote-the-most-guest-colums/1000721)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-member-of-the-sdmb-science-advisory-board-wrote-the-most-guest-colums/1000721 "2024-04-28T22:20:01Z")
I know that I’m definitely not in the running, with just six columns, but I was curious as to which person was the most prolific guest columnist? --- ## [Arsenic and Old Lace - quick question (movie...also open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arsenic-and-old-lace-quick-question-movie-also-open-spoilers/1000803)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arsenic-and-old-lace-quick-question-movie-also-open-spoilers/1000803 "2024-04-28T21:56:03Z")
I just re-watched the movie “Arsenic and Old Lace” and I was wondering why Mortimer was so singularly focused on having Teddy committed throughout the whole movie? He always knew Teddy was crazy. But when Mortimer foun… --- ## [How often does the dog die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-the-dog-die/1000847)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-the-dog-die/1000847 "2024-04-28T21:46:22Z")
The latest news involving that psychopath Kristi Noem reminded me of Sounder. A movie that made me cry. Sure Old Yeller was sad but, for some reason, Sounder was just too much for me and I cried buckets and buckets. Coul… --- ## [Do Higher Dimensions actually exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-higher-dimensions-actually-exist/1000768)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-higher-dimensions-actually-exist/1000768 "2024-04-28T19:37:37Z")
According to Einstein’s General theory of Relativity, the universe operates on four dimensional spacetime. I can take an object and, with a ruler or tape measure, fairly accurately estimate it’s length, width, and depth… --- ## [In defence of Russia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defence-of-russia/969166)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1629\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defence-of-russia/969166 "2024-04-28T18:13:27Z")
In this thread, @puzzlegal wrote: The issue is that @Kedikat seems to be an apologist for Russian aggression in Ukraine, and that others (myself included) disagree. In accordance to moderator instructions, I’m posting… --- ## [Rank your superpowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-your-superpowers/1000610)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-your-superpowers/1000610 "2024-04-28T17:35:30Z")
Based on this thread: Would you rather get $1 million or three random superpowers? In this case, there’s no million dollars. And there’s no actual superpowers. Just go to the Random Superpower Generator and collect the… --- ## [Who was still permitted to enter the United States after April 6 1917? Was there still some immigration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-still-permitted-to-enter-the-united-states-after-april-6-1917-was-there-still-some-immigration/1000843)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-still-permitted-to-enter-the-united-states-after-april-6-1917-was-there-still-some-immigration/1000843 "2024-04-28T16:34:54Z")
Who was still permitted to enter the United States after April 6 1917? Was there still some immigration? --- ## ["Go" as a future auxiliary in other languages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-as-a-future-auxiliary-in-other-languages/1000848)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-as-a-future-auxiliary-in-other-languages/1000848 "2024-04-28T16:34:50Z")
My daughter is studying Spanish and was amused to find that, French and English, Spanish uses the word meaning go as a future auxiliary. I just asked a Portuguese who confirmed that his language does too. Do all Romanc… --- ## [Florida Man strikes again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-strikes-again/1000863)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-strikes-again/1000863 "2024-04-28T15:03:40Z")
Article.. Short summary for those who don’t click: “A Florida man was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight in Anchorage on Monday night just before it left the ground after appearing drunk and groping a passenger next … --- ## [How do you change your mind about something that bothers you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-change-your-mind-about-something-that-bothers-you/1000364)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-change-your-mind-about-something-that-bothers-you/1000364 "2024-04-28T15:00:43Z")
Have you ever had something that bothered you a bit, but you decided you were unable to change that thing, so you wished to just adjust your attitude toward it and not let it bother you? Maybe a friend/relative you real… --- ## [Your experience and opinions on sensitivity training or other solutions to workplace intolerance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experience-and-opinions-on-sensitivity-training-or-other-solutions-to-workplace-intolerance/1000621)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experience-and-opinions-on-sensitivity-training-or-other-solutions-to-workplace-intolerance/1000621 "2024-04-28T14:45:29Z")
We have to fix some attitudes here at work. We have a very multicultural make up, with multiple ethnicities, faiths, backgrounds. We have not had much difficulty in that area. We currently have at least three team memb… --- ## [Replacing my computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-my-computer/1000436)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-my-computer/1000436 "2024-04-28T14:32:21Z")
I’ve been thinking for a couple of years that I should maybe replace my primary computer soon, but it looks like now my hand is forced. It’s no longer booting up. I think it was a hard drive crash: The (almost) last t… --- ## [Tire question: Load Range](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-question-load-range/1000828)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-question-load-range/1000828 "2024-04-28T12:53:03Z")
Shopping for trailer tires, and I’m confused about load ranges. Several tire sites claim an “E” rated tire can handle 1520 lbs. The folks at the tire store say the E rated tire is sufficient for both my 10,000 and 8000… --- ## [Wi-Fi phone calls in other countries...what are the charges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-phone-calls-in-other-countries-what-are-the-charges/1000829)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-phone-calls-in-other-countries-what-are-the-charges/1000829 "2024-04-28T12:49:38Z")
I live in the US. My cell phone is based in the US. My phone will, by default, make calls over Wi-Fi if it is available. Now, let’s say I am in London and call (via Wi-Fi) my GF who is also in London with me (her phon… --- ## [How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a "marginalia" process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-while-reading-do-you-have-a-marginalia-process-what-has-helped-you-learn-better-and-retain-new-knowledge/1000628)
**Author:** [@NegativeZer0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NegativeZer0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-while-reading-do-you-have-a-marginalia-process-what-has-helped-you-learn-better-and-retain-new-knowledge/1000628 "2024-04-28T07:39:23Z")
I aspire to better equip myself as a researcher and writer. As part of this, for me at least, I think that developing a note-taking (or marginalia) system would be useful. I read a ton of nonfiction and have especially b… --- ## [I want to read an action adventure movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-read-an-action-adventure-movie/1000797)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-read-an-action-adventure-movie/1000797 "2024-04-28T06:24:50Z")
My usual genre of choice is fantasy, but I’ve recently started reading action adventure. I’m really enjoying the treasure hunt, the top secret government agents, the exotic locales, the twist and turns, etc. I’m curren… --- ## [Today is my Beatles song Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-beatles-song-day/1000793)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-beatles-song-day/1000793 "2024-04-28T04:19:53Z")
Dig in, everyone! :beer: :beer: :beers: :beers: :beers: :clinking\_glasses: :clinking\_glasses: :clinking\_glasses: :amphora: :amphora: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :tea: :tea: :tea: :cup\_with\_straw: :cup\_with\_straw: … --- ## [Obviously Fake Products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obviously-fake-products/1000804)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obviously-fake-products/1000804 "2024-04-28T02:48:30Z")
I don’t think many of these “obviously fake products” would fool me. But it’s almost embarrassing how hard I laughed at some of these. After enjoying the thread, what fake product can you come up with? --- ## [I do not like the wilderness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-wilderness/1000483)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-wilderness/1000483 "2024-04-28T01:44:10Z")
I have less then zero interest in camping out in the woods filled with nasty snarling rabbits and spiders. I might feel comfortable if I had 360 degree infra-red lighting and night vision cameras set up and a mounted mac… --- ## [Investing: risk and volatility](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-risk-and-volatility/1000644)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-risk-and-volatility/1000644 "2024-04-27T23:55:44Z")
One of my kids is taking investing for the future more seriously now. He used an online guide, Schwab Fidelity whatever, that had him fill out a questionnaire to help determine what mix fits his “risk tolerance.” He has … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=575&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=577&state=watching)