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**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-links-to-new-posts/999564 "2024-04-05T17:30:00Z")
There was an implication in a recent moderator post that it is helpful when making a new post to add links. How does one do this? --- ## [What’s the worst thing about being an atheist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-worst-thing-about-being-an-atheist/983166)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 534\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-worst-thing-about-being-an-atheist/983166 "2024-04-05T15:53:53Z")
Atheism may be enlightened thought, but it’s not all guns and roses sunshine and roses. For me, the worst part of atheism is not having anyone to blame for the backassward cycle of life. For example, when I sit down at… --- ## [Flaming off the alcohol in vodka for a dish? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaming-off-the-alcohol-in-vodka-for-a-dish-why/999861)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaming-off-the-alcohol-in-vodka-for-a-dish-why/999861 "2024-04-05T15:23:22Z")
So I’m watching a yewtoob cooking vid and the chef is making langosteen braised in de-natured vodka. But it got me wondering…vodka is essentially tasteless in itself, what the hell do you get when you burn the alcohol ou… --- ## [Novel Concept for Sharing Land in Israel/Palestine\`](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novel-concept-for-sharing-land-in-israel-palestine/999802)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novel-concept-for-sharing-land-in-israel-palestine/999802 "2024-04-05T14:11:35Z")
First things first. I put Israel first because it’s first alphabetically in English. I may have floated this idea on the SDMB before but don’t recall and really don’t feel like searching for it, mainly because I’m sure … --- ## [A small Tolkien question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-tolkien-question/999870)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-tolkien-question/999870 "2024-04-05T13:29:10Z")
Gandalf stays with Frodo for a while in The Fellowship of the Ring after Bilbo takes off. Then one day he takes off, saying he’d heard something “worrying.” What did he hear about? --- ## [Is tuna (ham/egg/chicken...) salad a "salad"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tuna-ham-egg-chicken-salad-a-salad/999807)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tuna-ham-egg-chicken-salad-a-salad/999807 "2024-04-05T13:27:29Z")
we call all the iterations mentioned above as a form of salad, but except putting a leaf of lettuce on your sandwich, there’s no lettuce or other greens involved, so why are they called xyz salad? --- ## [So...I've been showing my kids SDMB posts and threads. I'm found out but they don't care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-been-showing-my-kids-sdmb-posts-and-threads-im-found-out-but-they-dont-care/999786)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-been-showing-my-kids-sdmb-posts-and-threads-im-found-out-but-they-dont-care/999786 "2024-04-05T12:20:40Z")
I’m so lost(sorry @solost , this is actually a tribute to you). They actually look bored and ho-hum. The Lil’wrekker said “and you think I didn’t know and you talking about me was news, How?” She just astounds me with… --- ## [Silent I before E in English](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-i-before-e-in-english/999697)
**Author:** [@kk\_fusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kk_fusion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-i-before-e-in-english/999697 "2024-04-05T10:03:52Z")
There are words like conscience where there is no I sound, but there the I blends with the consonant before and not the E after. Are there any examples other than friend? --- ## [Do Western Europeans really have bad teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-western-europeans-really-have-bad-teeth/954337)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-western-europeans-really-have-bad-teeth/954337 "2021-11-15T13:19:42Z")
I shared a meme touting universal healthcare in Europe, and a Conservative friend replied, ‘What causes their rotting teeth, I wonder? Ever notice that?’ Frankly, no I haven’t. But I do know that it’s a stereotype. So… --- ## [The Muffin man and London Bridge is falling down go together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muffin-man-and-london-bridge-is-falling-down-go-together/999813)
**Author:** [@Ane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muffin-man-and-london-bridge-is-falling-down-go-together/999813 "2024-04-05T08:14:14Z")
April 4th 2024-Try singing the opening of the song Do you know the muffin man then sing the opening of London Bridge is falling down. For example:Do you know the muffin man,London Bridge is falling down Do they go toget… --- ## [A Kindly Necromancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kindly-necromancer/997665)
**Author:** [@Retzbu\_Tox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Retzbu_Tox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kindly-necromancer/997665 "2024-04-05T06:59:55Z")
The “Another Lawful Good Quandry” thread reminded me of the funny things that can happen when players who are entrenched in the alignment grid mindset find themselves in an RPG with no formal alignment rules. Last year … --- ## [Movies to watch on April 8th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-to-watch-on-april-8th/999846)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-to-watch-on-april-8th/999846 "2024-04-05T06:39:46Z")
Specifically, movies where eclipses figure into the plot. I’ll start with Ladyhawke. --- ## [Can somebody have 4 last names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-have-4-last-names/998958)
**Author:** [@SaSaLeLe2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaSaLeLe2011)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-have-4-last-names/998958 "2024-04-05T04:57:02Z")
2 hyphenated peeps bang, then they hyphenate their kid’s name --- ## [Why does It seem that only Wikipedia includes the Formigas as part of the Portuguese Azores archipelago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-seem-that-only-wikipedia-includes-the-formigas-as-part-of-the-portuguese-azores-archipelago/999820)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-seem-that-only-wikipedia-includes-the-formigas-as-part-of-the-portuguese-azores-archipelago/999820 "2024-04-05T04:26:21Z")
Why does It seem that only Wikipedia includes the Formigas as part of the Portuguese Azores archipelago? I have found no other websites that mention the Formigas as prt of the island chain. --- ## [How dark will the April 8 Solar Eclipse be where I live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dark-will-the-april-8-solar-eclipse-be-where-i-live/998782)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dark-will-the-april-8-solar-eclipse-be-where-i-live/998782 "2024-04-05T03:42:06Z")
I live just south of Detroit and it says we will be having 99.51% coverage at max cover. I am apparently 30 minutes away from totality, but I am hearing MASSIVE traffic and crowds are heading south to see it. Uh, If we … --- ## [So how exactly am I supposed to use a daily tear-off calendar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-exactly-am-i-supposed-to-use-a-daily-tear-off-calendar/999447)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-exactly-am-i-supposed-to-use-a-daily-tear-off-calendar/999447 "2024-04-05T02:40:44Z")
I’m sure you know those desk calendars with one sheet per day that have the number and month of the day (and related astronomical information) on the front and some joke, cartoon, bit of trivia or whatever on the back. H… --- ## [Identity Theft - Is it still what it used to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-is-it-still-what-it-used-to-be/721690)
**Author:** [@JoshuaSD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoshuaSD)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-is-it-still-what-it-used-to-be/721690 "2024-04-04T23:32:00Z")
We have all heard the horror stories about identity theft. Someone assuming all your personal information and racking up unpaid bills. Ruining your credit. Maybe even getting an arrest record all under your name and soci… --- ## [What is the Moon’s time zone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-moon-s-time-zone/999829)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-moon-s-time-zone/999829 "2024-04-04T23:06:44Z")
NASA has been ordered to figure it out. Not a question I’ve ever thought about, but I can see why it would be important. --- ## [Uses for leftover ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uses-for-leftover-ham/999760)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uses-for-leftover-ham/999760 "2024-04-04T22:50:33Z")
It’s the week after Easter, so I’m sure I’m not the only one with a bunch of leftover ham on hand. My usual go-to for leftover ham is bean soup, or red beans and rice, or various other ham and bean dishes, so I am looki… --- ## [I need a toilet that is flush with power](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-toilet-that-is-flush-with-power/999753)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-toilet-that-is-flush-with-power/999753 "2024-04-04T22:32:42Z")
I am looking for a toilet that works(i.e. pulls shit down and keeps it down). The hotel I was at last weekend had toilets that were strong on the “swirling around at a high rate of speed” part, but damn weak on the actu… --- ## [This may be the wrong-ist thing I've ever seen on crappy TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-may-be-the-wrong-ist-thing-ive-ever-seen-on-crappy-tv/999719)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-may-be-the-wrong-ist-thing-ive-ever-seen-on-crappy-tv/999719 "2024-04-04T22:30:21Z")
Every night I tune into FETV to watch 2 episodes of Barney Miller. Every night. I watch because it’s required. (NM) I’m into the 3rd run of the Episodes they have in their line up. (Not nearly the whole series) The NY… --- ## [VR Mavens - Some questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-mavens-some-questions/999623)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-mavens-some-questions/999623 "2024-04-04T22:21:08Z")
Hi folks - I’m preparing to furnish my cool new bachelor pad in the latest high style and coolitude. The good news is I am starting from absolute zero: I own substantially nothing but clothes, a tablet, a phone, and a c… --- ## [Where does "neener neener neener" come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-neener-neener-neener-come-from/43092)
**Author:** [@Turpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turpentine)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-neener-neener-neener-come-from/43092 "2024-04-04T20:48:18Z")
You all know the song. “neener neener neener” This melody usually has improvised lyrics, aimed at the subject of some ridicule. But where does this tune come from? It goes up and down from high to low notes, and I thi… --- ## [Do you ever get alcoholic beverages at the cinema/movie theatre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-get-alcoholic-beverages-at-the-cinema-movie-theatre/999723)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-get-alcoholic-beverages-at-the-cinema-movie-theatre/999723 "2024-04-04T20:35:21Z")
When going to see a film at the cinema, do you ever get an alcoholic beverage? Does it matter if it’s at a place like Alamo Drafthouse or a chain like an AMC? For me, the answer is yes about 50% of the time. On weekends… --- ## [A serious question for Sam Stone on Factual Errors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-serious-question-for-sam-stone-on-factual-errors/955881)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 2303\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-serious-question-for-sam-stone-on-factual-errors/955881 "2024-04-04T19:14:41Z")
This is a 100% serious question. I’m a scientist. This means I’m wrong a lot. Such is the nature of science. However, when I’m wrong I adjust my belief state accordingly. In other words, when I’m shown to be wrong, espec… --- ## [Horror crash at the Basque Tour, Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Roglic involved and injured](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-crash-at-the-basque-tour-vingegaard-evenepoel-and-roglic-involved-and-injured/999823)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-crash-at-the-basque-tour-vingegaard-evenepoel-and-roglic-involved-and-injured/999823 "2024-04-04T18:43:50Z")
About an hour ago, on the 4th stage of the Basque Tour, a horrible mass crash happened in a downhill curve at the head of the peloton. I’m reporting this watching Eurosport and only have their information. The curve look… --- ## [NATO code names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nato-code-names/999772)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nato-code-names/999772 "2024-04-04T18:51:55Z")
Inspired by a link in another thread. Why does NATO assign code names? Why not call a MIG-21 a MIG-21? Why publicise these code words? And the first named in that exerpt is “Dolgorukiy,” which is not at all a simplif… --- ## [Medical Dopers: How long can a senior with dementia live without sufficient hydration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-dopers-how-long-can-a-senior-with-dementia-live-without-sufficient-hydration/999776)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-dopers-how-long-can-a-senior-with-dementia-live-without-sufficient-hydration/999776 "2024-04-04T18:02:33Z")
My wife and I have been taking care of my mother-in-law, 87, for nearly three years. Two years ago she collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where we were told she was dehydrated. Since then we have been very careful … --- ## [How long does the flu last in a room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-the-flu-last-in-a-room/999734)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-the-flu-last-in-a-room/999734 "2024-04-04T17:50:15Z")
I have the flu, or something. It’s not COVID, but I have a fever, some congestion, coughing. Feels like the flu to me. My wife is away. When she was around, I was quarantining myself in the office and guest room, and… --- ## [The darker side of the bridge collapse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-darker-side-of-the-bridge-collapse/999569)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-darker-side-of-the-bridge-collapse/999569 "2024-04-04T16:46:18Z")
I wonder if terrorists have taken note of the past several bridge collapses. A shaped charge or two on the right beam could bring as much havoc as an airliner. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=592) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=594)