# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=594&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 595 --- ## [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. --- ## [The "inspect" option on a web page--Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inspect-option-on-a-web-page-why/999642)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inspect-option-on-a-web-page-why/999642 "2024-04-04T16:29:31Z")
On any web page in my browser (chrome), if I right-click anywhere on the screen, I get a menu with options like: cut paste undo redo etc,—And on the bottom line of the menu : “inspect”. Clicking on “inspect” opens a s… --- ## [Is Isekai only Japanese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-isekai-only-japanese/989852)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-isekai-only-japanese/989852 "2024-04-04T15:05:21Z")
I’ve read A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain, Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp, the Axis of Time series by John Birmingham, the Conrad Stargard series by Leo Frankowski, the Destroyermen se… --- ## [Elevators in high buildings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elevators-in-high-buildings/999605)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elevators-in-high-buildings/999605 "2024-04-04T14:56:09Z")
In the world’s tallest buildings - assuming something like a public viewing area at the top - is it normal to have at least one elevator that takes you to the top without a change? I seem to remember a 1960s visit to the… --- ## [“There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Movie Accent”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-movie-accent/988773)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-movie-accent/988773 "2024-04-04T14:01:44Z")
I don’t really agree with the Times claiming this, basically stating movies are entertaining fictions and so accents are unimportant. They affect perceptions of verisimilitude, acting ability and tone even if some movie… --- ## [Major Earthquake hits Taiwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-hits-taiwan/999765)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-hits-taiwan/999765 "2024-04-04T12:50:48Z")
I hope all Dopers in the area are OK. --- ## [Which of these 2 songs do you prefer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-2-songs-do-you-prefer/999731)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-2-songs-do-you-prefer/999731 "2024-04-04T12:48:22Z")
Over in the mmm-song polls arena we are at a deadlock in selecting the best song that begins with the letter M. I don’t like ties (but never mind about my neckwear preferences). I thought it would be interesting to creat… --- ## [Book Title? Baltic Fleet's Journey to Japan, Russo-Japanese War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-title-baltic-fleets-journey-to-japan-russo-japanese-war/999488)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-title-baltic-fleets-journey-to-japan-russo-japanese-war/999488 "2024-04-04T12:09:55Z")
During the 1904 Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Baltic Fleet was sent to sail to the Pacific. And no, you cannot go the Arctic Route. As I understand, the trip was quite the story. Any book titles about it? --- ## [A pox on your dance recital!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pox-on-your-dance-recital/182234)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pox-on-your-dance-recital/182234 "2024-04-04T02:05:18Z")
At last I have found an appropriate target for my venom - the children’s dance recital! Would someone PLEASE explain to me why dance schools insist on staging such bloated, expensive, wasteful, excessive spectacles? Is… --- ## [Why am I getting a Facebook Notification from Myself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-facebook-notification-from-myself/999805)
**Author:** [@SeaSun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaSun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-facebook-notification-from-myself/999805 "2024-04-04T01:50:47Z")
I am seeing a notification that is from myself that is about a sports event (I didn’t click on it) - there is no video or link with it. It’s not even a local sports team, plus I don’t follow sports on Facebook or even ta… --- ## [Do you like the bleachers at Dodger Stadium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-bleachers-at-dodger-stadium/999590)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-bleachers-at-dodger-stadium/999590 "2024-04-04T00:27:55Z")
Planning a trip out west for baseball this summer. I often like sitting in the bleachers at ballparks, it’s one of the best areas in nearby Angels Stadium. Don’t quite see the vibe of bleacher seats at Dodger Stadium wa… --- ## [Would shorting DWAC be free money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-shorting-dwac-be-free-money/999411)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-shorting-dwac-be-free-money/999411 "2024-04-03T23:50:38Z")
Since the company that merged with Truth Social is being propped up by Trump cult members, it seems to me that selling it short, if I knew how to do that, would just be free money. It valuation is now something like 1000… --- ## [Apartment in Trump Tower seized in Congo corruption case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apartment-in-trump-tower-seized-in-congo-corruption-case/999779)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apartment-in-trump-tower-seized-in-congo-corruption-case/999779 "2024-04-03T23:42:50Z")
Now, apparently Donald Trump has no involvement except for the location. Cynical me raises an eyebrow, but it’s possible. --- ## [Welp. We're stuck on I-75 in Ohio. Power line down across the expressway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welp-were-stuck-on-i-75-in-ohio-power-line-down-across-the-expressway/999761)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welp-were-stuck-on-i-75-in-ohio-power-line-down-across-the-expressway/999761 "2024-04-03T23:21:49Z")
Heading south today from Michigan, off and on rain and storms. Got just past Dayton on 75, and traffic came to a pretty abrupt stop. A trucker said he heard a power line fell across the expressway, plus a fatal accident.… --- ## [Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids' TV (documentary series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiet-on-set-the-dark-side-of-kids-tv-documentary-series/999799)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiet-on-set-the-dark-side-of-kids-tv-documentary-series/999799 "2024-04-03T23:21:01Z")
Has anyone else been watching this? It’s been airing on Discovery ID, and previously on HBO Max. Yet another reason why, as cute as child actors are, I cannot comprehend why anyone would want their kids to do this, not… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=593&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=595&state=watching)