# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=61&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 62 --- ## [Fireworks Mayhem 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-mayhem-2026/1031283)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-mayhem-2026/1031283 "2026-07-11T12:29:28Z")
What with America 250, the 4th on a Saturday, and widespread drought areas, this year’s annual crop of lost limbs, lost homes and lost lives looks to be primed for chaos. Indeed it has already begun: I am no fan… --- ## [Anti-vaxxers are ignorant scumbags that kill children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-vaxxers-are-ignorant-scumbags-that-kill-children/764626)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 1715\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-vaxxers-are-ignorant-scumbags-that-kill-children/764626 "2026-07-11T03:12:39Z")
Recently had an episode of this pop up on a friends Facebook, he was sensibly calling them idiots and some genuine anti-vaxxers popped up and tried and peddle their bullshit. Holy crap, the level of willfull ignorance a… --- ## [Rant about antibiotics spun off another thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-about-antibiotics-spun-off-another-thread/1031562)
**Author:** [@Stirner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stirner)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-about-antibiotics-spun-off-another-thread/1031562 "2026-07-11T03:05:43Z")
I’d just like to rant about antibiotics because they were mentioned in the post that started this thread. The whole ‘doctors must stop giving people antibiotics because they don’t work anymore due to over-use’ is a scam.… --- ## [How often do you change your monthly service providers? Includes Cable TV, Cellular, Internet, Streaming etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-monthly-service-providers-includes-cable-tv-cellular-internet-streaming-etc/1031555)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-monthly-service-providers-includes-cable-tv-cellular-internet-streaming-etc/1031555 "2026-07-11T00:40:36Z")
As several of you know, I worked for T-Mobile as an employee for several years, now over a decade ago. I stayed with them as my cell provider even after I lost my employee options, because I was there during their aggre… --- ## [When was the last time you had to give someone directions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-had-to-give-someone-directions/1029758)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-had-to-give-someone-directions/1029758 "2026-07-11T00:20:58Z")
After a bit of a decluttering binge, I’ve been selling miscellaneous stuff on Marketplace. I have no issue with people coming to my house to pick up, and once I’m sure they’re serious, I’ll give them my address. I used t… --- ## [Pamelyn Ferdin, a Great ‘Cutie’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamelyn-ferdin-a-great-cutie/1027779)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamelyn-ferdin-a-great-cutie/1027779 "2026-07-10T19:32:48Z")
Pamelyn Ferdin is a former child actress who appeared in many roles on TV, commercials, and movies. She had a recurring role as Felix Unger’s daughter on “The Odd Couple”, and was a regular on the short-lived “Paul Lynde… --- ## [Question for you Iowans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-iowans/1031489)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-iowans/1031489 "2026-07-10T19:01:37Z")
How do you feel about the song “Iowa Stubborn” from The Music Man? This song states that Iowans are stubborn, cold, and unwelcoming to the outsider. Do you think it’s a slur on your state or do you agree with the lyric… --- ## [Research question: Early 1900s Baseball Owner who fathered a child with an actress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/research-question-early-1900s-baseball-owner-who-fathered-a-child-with-an-actress/1031549)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/research-question-early-1900s-baseball-owner-who-fathered-a-child-with-an-actress/1031549 "2026-07-10T17:15:28Z")
This was something I ran across accidentally a few months ago, and I happened to think about it again, but have forgotten the details. What I seem to recall is a baseball owner fathered a child with an actress (1900-192… --- ## [Computer Sex Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-sex-games/38895)
**Author:** [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2000, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-sex-games/38895 "2000-10-30T05:52:45Z")
I’ve played a few computer sex games, but the one I liked was Sex Jack, where you played against a partner in blackjack, and depending on who won or lost, one partner had one thing to do to another. I lost my copy and wa… --- ## [How do I manage extra subscriptions under Prime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-manage-extra-subscriptions-under-prime/1031541)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-manage-extra-subscriptions-under-prime/1031541 "2026-07-10T16:38:27Z")
Amazon Prime offers a one click option to join MGM+, AMC+, Hallmark+ etc. When a movie is only on that streaming. I’ve had MGM+, AMC+ for almost a year. It’s cheaper than constantly paying rentals. I access these under… --- ## [Poll test to see if I can do polls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test-to-see-if-i-can-do-polls/1031565)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test-to-see-if-i-can-do-polls/1031565 "2026-07-10T15:01:02Z")
Pick a b c or d poll --- ## ["You're gonna eat that?!?" Raw, aged or otherwise 'extreme' foods others consider 'gross'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-gonna-eat-that-raw-aged-or-otherwise-extreme-foods-others-consider-gross/1031353)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-gonna-eat-that-raw-aged-or-otherwise-extreme-foods-others-consider-gross/1031353 "2026-07-10T14:53:59Z")
Continuing the discussion from Living on noodles, pork and onions, what else do I need?: I thought the noodles, pork and onions thread could use a bit of hijack relief from the raw foods discussion, plus it interested m… --- ## [How do I block Edge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-block-edge/1031422)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-block-edge/1031422 "2026-07-10T13:07:53Z")
I never intentionally open Edge. But Microsoft has planted little landmines in my computer which causes Edge to open up without me wanting it to. Ideally, I’d like to delete Edge from my computer and block Microsoft fro… --- ## [What authority has Trump had for his "renovation" projects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-authority-has-trump-had-for-his-renovation-projects/1031525)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-authority-has-trump-had-for-his-renovation-projects/1031525 "2026-07-10T12:50:09Z")
Trump tore down the East Wing to build a ball room. He had a wrestling ring installed on the South Lawn. He had the Reflecting Pool repainted. Now he’s talking about chopping down the cherry trees to build a gold course. … --- ## [Trying to find an SF story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-an-sf-story/1031517)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-an-sf-story/1031517 "2026-07-10T09:58:58Z")
The punch line is that someone says “I want it Yesterday” and in fact some odd package had shown up in the mailbox yesterday without them realising it. The protagonists run a consulting agency offering mathematical help… --- ## [People who "forget" their babies in the car on a hot day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-forget-their-babies-in-the-car-on-a-hot-day/691248)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 391\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-forget-their-babies-in-the-car-on-a-hot-day/691248 "2026-07-10T09:50:49Z")
Maybe it’s really obvious to those of you who have children that I don’t, but you will NEVER convince me that those are usually accidents. :mad: I really think that the people who do this are sick of caring for the baby… --- ## [Steam Machine - interested? not interested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-machine-interested-not-interested/1031114)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-machine-interested-not-interested/1031114 "2026-07-10T05:37:14Z")
Here is the pricing. I’m certainly waiting some time. --- ## [Unsolved mysteries and murders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-mysteries-and-murders/810443)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-mysteries-and-murders/810443 "2026-07-10T03:15:51Z")
the Walker County Jane Doe is one I wish Robert Stack had done a segment on. She looks so young in her post mortem pics :frowning: I wonder who she was trying to meet at the prison? --- ## [A separate 14th Amendment question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-separate-14th-amendment-question/1031458)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-separate-14th-amendment-question/1031458 "2026-07-10T02:42:39Z")
Let’s discuss a different issue related to the 14th Amendment. The text says: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the S… --- ## [Will Trump openly sabotage a Ukrainian victory over Russia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-openly-sabotage-a-ukrainian-victory-over-russia/1031554)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-openly-sabotage-a-ukrainian-victory-over-russia/1031554 "2026-07-10T02:09:19Z")
If Trump really is the stooge of Putin that so many accuse him of being, will he nakedly intervene if it looks like Russia is about to get kicked out of eastern Ukraine and/or Crimea? --- ## [Replacement e-reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-e-reader/1031467)
**Author:** [@Cachalot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cachalot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-e-reader/1031467 "2026-07-10T01:48:01Z")
My Kindle seems to have crapped out, so I am looking at replacing it. This is the third Kindle i have had and I’m tired of having to replace it every few years. Plus, I no longer trust Amazon. So I’m contemplating a diff… --- ## [What is the science behind talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-science-behind-talent/1031400)
**Author:** [@Xarrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xarrot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-science-behind-talent/1031400 "2026-07-10T00:56:39Z")
I know that tone deafness is inherited, but I don’t know about other things that could make you inherently good at something. --- ## [Best single lines in rock lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-single-lines-in-rock-lyrics/975262)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 561\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-single-lines-in-rock-lyrics/975262 "2026-07-10T00:54:09Z")
Best single lines in rock lyrics. My #1 nominee is from “Year of the Cat” by Al Stewart: She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain Just pure loveliness. I’m also partial to “Echoes”… --- ## [Wally Funk, oldest women to go into space, dies at 87](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wally-funk-oldest-women-to-go-into-space-dies-at-87/1031551)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wally-funk-oldest-women-to-go-into-space-dies-at-87/1031551 "2026-07-09T22:58:40Z")
She was one of the Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent privately funded astronaut training in the early 1960s. Several of them, including her, were re-evaluated in the late 1990s after John Glenn rode on the spac… --- ## [In the UK (and Europe, I guess) what is the attitude about buying sports tickets on the secondary market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-uk-and-europe-i-guess-what-is-the-attitude-about-buying-sports-tickets-on-the-secondary-market/1020371)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-uk-and-europe-i-guess-what-is-the-attitude-about-buying-sports-tickets-on-the-secondary-market/1020371 "2025-07-02T07:31:41Z")
Here in the States, sports fans across the board have a variety of opinions about the secondhand market for sporting event tickets. My feeling is that it sucks, but it’s also a necessary evil - since the tickets aren’t s… --- ## [Walmart dethroned as richest company after 13 years at the top](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-dethroned-as-richest-company-after-13-years-at-the-top/1031544)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-dethroned-as-richest-company-after-13-years-at-the-top/1031544 "2026-07-09T22:21:58Z")
Amazon is the new king of the hill. No surprise, I guess. This article is from last month but I just noticed it. In the 72 years of tracking only four companies have made the number one spot. https://www.nwahomepage.com… --- ## [What do you want people to say about you at your funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-people-to-say-about-you-at-your-funeral/1031529)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-people-to-say-about-you-at-your-funeral/1031529 "2026-07-09T21:04:30Z")
My wife shared this old exercise with me the other day. It’s supposed to help clarify our values: are we living our lives according to our values? And my initial answers were about being dependable, ready to help, that … --- ## [Who is Apple reporting my spam calls to, and does it ever help to reduce spam calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-apple-reporting-my-spam-calls-to-and-does-it-ever-help-to-reduce-spam-calls/1031516)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-apple-reporting-my-spam-calls-to-and-does-it-ever-help-to-reduce-spam-calls/1031516 "2026-07-09T19:52:51Z")
Mods: I think there should be a factual answer, but if this isn’t the right forum for this question feel free to move it. My Apple iPhone 17 is currently set to silence all calls from unsaved numbers, which works as adv… --- ## [Blow My Mind with Some Obscure Rock and Roll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blow-my-mind-with-some-obscure-rock-and-roll/971358)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blow-my-mind-with-some-obscure-rock-and-roll/971358 "2026-07-09T18:35:57Z")
Share recommendations for music others have probably not heard. One rule, not THAT obscure. It has to be available for streaming somewhere, somehow. I will recommend a Bay Area trio called Parish Hall. I heard about it… --- ## [I'm going to see Bob Dylan tonight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-see-bob-dylan-tonight/1031515)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-see-bob-dylan-tonight/1031515 "2026-07-09T15:09:43Z")
Found a decent affordable ticket last minute on StubHub and I’m good to go! Looking forward to it, I’ve heard he’s been pretty hot this tour. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=60&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=62&state=watching)