# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=619 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 620 --- ## [Covid and brain fog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-and-brain-fog/998265)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-and-brain-fog/998265 "2024-02-29T11:35:11Z")
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2400189 A new study compares the cognitive functioning of people who didn’t get covid, those who had mild covid, serious covid, long covid, etc. There are lots of findings, an… --- ## [Look into my/your/her/sb eye... but which eye?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-into-my-your-her-sb-eye-but-which-eye/998054)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-into-my-your-her-sb-eye-but-which-eye/998054 "2024-02-29T11:01:46Z")
I have a theory. Whichever side our dominant eye is, we tend to look at that eye of our interlocutor. For example, mine is left eye, and I mostly look at their left eye (on the right of the picture, from my POV) - thus t… --- ## [Is it just me or is President Biden really good at the job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-president-biden-really-good-at-the-job/984859)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-president-biden-really-good-at-the-job/984859 "2024-02-29T10:09:45Z")
I know his approval numbers are terrible, but it just seems that every time something seems absolutely impossible, he manages to get bipartisan consensus and get a bill passed. He certainly doesn’t get everything the Dem… --- ## [Gender discrimination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-discrimination/994993)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-discrimination/994993 "2024-02-29T09:58:12Z")
reviewing the Darryl George suspension in Texas over his hair length, wouldn’t this be case for gender discrimination? Why different rules for different genders at both schools and business? Has anyone pursued this appro… --- ## [Enforcing Laws at the Border](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enforcing-laws-at-the-border/996825)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enforcing-laws-at-the-border/996825 "2024-02-29T08:20:22Z")
I’m looking for a factual answer to this. There is an oft-repeated claim on the right that no border deal or reform is needed, they just need the current administration to enforce the laws we have. They make vague claim… --- ## [Are state employees always required by sunshine law to have their name publicly listed for transparency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-state-employees-always-required-by-sunshine-law-to-have-their-name-publicly-listed-for-transparency/998126)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-state-employees-always-required-by-sunshine-law-to-have-their-name-publicly-listed-for-transparency/998126 "2024-02-29T07:40:12Z")
Was just given a job offer for an administrative role at a university (public university in Maryland.) I’ve seen before that California university employees (and most if not all public employees in Texas) always have th… --- ## [Computer video question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-video-question/998071)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-video-question/998071 "2024-02-29T07:19:34Z")
I like to look at Imgur from time time to time. When you go to the page, there are many “thumbnails”(?) visible and you can scroll down to see more. As I scroll down, eventually the places where the thumbnails will be be… --- ## [When did live audiences start whooping instead of just applauding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-live-audiences-start-whooping-instead-of-just-applauding/997770)
**Author:** [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-live-audiences-start-whooping-instead-of-just-applauding/997770 "2024-02-29T06:48:57Z")
I recently came across a question the “No Stupid Questions” subreddit that I’ve also wondered about: I’ve noticed in old concert footage —specifically Elvis in the’50s and John Denver in the early ’70s—that the audienc… --- ## [Beware the deepfake Oprah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-deepfake-oprah/998245)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-deepfake-oprah/998245 "2024-02-29T05:57:37Z")
Piers Morgan and Oprah had their voices used by a scammer. I hope the lies catch up enough to punish this kind of thing if they haven’t already. I will say that I’m much more concerned about her than him. --- ## [Trump banned from ballot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-banned-from-ballot/997634)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-banned-from-ballot/997634 "2024-02-29T05:02:45Z")
The states of Maine and Colorado (amongst others trying to) have removed Trump from the ballot as Republican Nominee. Does that ban include write-in ballots? I’m sure Republicans, Conservatives, and the Far Right will … --- ## [Speaking of Scary Scenarios (Pertaining to Control of Congress)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-scary-scenarios-pertaining-to-control-of-congress/998185)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-scary-scenarios-pertaining-to-control-of-congress/998185 "2024-02-29T03:46:33Z")
The “Scary Scenario” thread, although implausible in its own right, does lead me to think that there are two other scenarios not out of the realm of possibilities - and both involve Biden (apparently) winning the electio… --- ## [If The Uruguayan Rugby Team Crash Had Happened In The US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-uruguayan-rugby-team-crash-had-happened-in-the-us/998194)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-uruguayan-rugby-team-crash-had-happened-in-the-us/998194 "2024-02-29T02:41:09Z")
So for those not familiar, in 1972 a plane crashed carrying a Uruguyan rugby team and their friends and families. The survivors were exposed to altitude sickness, hypothermia, starvation, and an avalanche. Unable to work… --- ## [Yoyo question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoyo-question/998043)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoyo-question/998043 "2024-02-29T01:55:18Z")
Hi, thank you for your time. I am interested in getting into yoyoing and I encountered (what I think is) a problem. I went to the store and bought a cheapo, like 5 dollars or something. The issue I am having with it is … --- ## [Enlightenment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enlightenment/997742)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enlightenment/997742 "2024-02-28T19:49:48Z")
I reached total enlightenment today. --- ## [EARLY, MIDDLE, LATE - Need 4 in total, what word can I add?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-middle-late-need-4-in-total-what-word-can-i-add/998173)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-middle-late-need-4-in-total-what-word-can-i-add/998173 "2024-02-28T19:33:27Z")
I have a project to complete and I require 4 words to generically describe specific periods within a measurement of time. So, something like: Early Pleistocene, Middle Pleistocene and Late Pleistocene. Problem is I nee… --- ## [(Old) Don't Sleep On The President's Day Sales - A Mattress MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dont-sleep-on-the-presidents-day-sales-a-mattress-mmp/997754)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 365\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dont-sleep-on-the-presidents-day-sales-a-mattress-mmp/997754 "2024-02-28T19:30:36Z")
It’s President’s Day, and the traditional mattress sales are on. Which means heaving 116lbs. mattresses in a box for the next week. Oy vey. On the other hand, my nice firm OMF mattress will be calling my name after wor… --- ## [Jumping from 10,000 ft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-from-10-000-ft/998118)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-from-10-000-ft/998118 "2024-02-28T19:22:08Z")
If I were to jump from an altitude of 10,000 ft and streamline my body for maximum speed I read that I might reach about 220 mph. Would that be enough speed to generate sufficient lift if I were to change my body positio… --- ## [Parents selling photos of young girls on Instagram. WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-selling-photos-of-young-girls-on-instagram-wtf/997988)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-selling-photos-of-young-girls-on-instagram-wtf/997988 "2024-02-28T16:51:59Z")
A NYT piece about parents (primarily mothers) selling photos of their young pre-teen daughters to pedophiles at $10 a pop. They apparently see nothing wrong with this practice. I’m not talking about girls in sun dresses … --- ## [Joshua Schulte, who sent CIA secrets to WikiLeaks, sentenced to 40 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/998214)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/998214 "2024-02-28T15:45:25Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/ar-BB1hEyYs “The cache of information published by WikiLeaks, dubbed Vault 7, went online in several batches acros… --- ## [Is there such a thing as a scissor (singular noun)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-scissor-singular-noun/998175)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-scissor-singular-noun/998175 "2024-02-28T15:30:57Z")
My beloved wife has been heard to say something like: “To wrap this gift, you’ll need scotch tape and a scissor.” IMHO, scissors (like pants and shorts) doesn’t exist as a singular. It’s always plural. it’s either “ge… --- ## [How big IS a 38G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-a-38g/300475)
**Author:** [@DirkGntly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DirkGntly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-a-38g/300475 "2024-02-28T15:17:21Z")
Yes, I’m talking about bra sizes here… I know about D and DD…personal experience tells me that a DD is pretty much on the large-ish scale…but a G?? I mean, holey-frickin’-moley! I’d think they’d be just…well…MASSIVE… … --- ## [Ohh, Hail , Detroit area. In February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohh-hail-detroit-area-in-february/998210)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohh-hail-detroit-area-in-february/998210 "2024-02-28T14:58:09Z")
My house is being pelted by hail, pea sized for now,; but not a February thing at all normally. it is sill actually over 60 degrees, also not a normal SE Michigan thing in FEB --- ## [Can pets “catch” a yawn from a human?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-pets-catch-a-yawn-from-a-human/997499)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-pets-catch-a-yawn-from-a-human/997499 "2024-02-28T14:57:06Z")
We’ve all yawned after seeing another person also yawn. Can a cat or dog likewise be influenced to yawn, or is it strictly a human thing? --- ## [Most challenging or difficult stage role](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-challenging-or-difficult-stage-role/998079)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-challenging-or-difficult-stage-role/998079 "2024-02-28T13:04:28Z")
I was watching The Music Man for the umpteenth time recently and got to wondering if the performance of Professor Harold Hill isn’t the single most challenging stage role ever. It was Robert Preston’s signature role, and… --- ## [elephant shrew??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-shrew/71640)
**Author:** [@mescalito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mescalito)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-shrew/71640 "2024-02-28T12:27:26Z")
did you know the elephant shrew never closes it’s eyes true or false? did you know rats can’t be sick… true or false?? did you know there’s no proper name for the back of the knees? true or false? --- ## [Misogyny and pop culture: don't yuck my yum! (Spoilers for the movie Poor Things)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misogyny-and-pop-culture-dont-yuck-my-yum-spoilers-for-the-movie-poor-things/997107)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 452\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misogyny-and-pop-culture-dont-yuck-my-yum-spoilers-for-the-movie-poor-things/997107 "2024-02-28T11:10:55Z")
I continue to be pissed off about an interaction hours later, so what better choice then drop it to the pit. tl;dr version: @DSeid and @Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom each take up aspects of the all-too-common position that if you th… --- ## [A Really Good Essay on Censorship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-really-good-essay-on-censorship/998034)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-really-good-essay-on-censorship/998034 "2024-02-28T05:51:59Z")
I just wanted to share this because I think it is really well written (it’s also short if you want to give it a read). --- ## [Is wearing pajamas to school the latest style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-pajamas-to-school-the-latest-style/997570)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-pajamas-to-school-the-latest-style/997570 "2024-02-28T02:58:18Z")
Just like the title says. Now that I’m retired, I’m out and about in the neighborhood when high school kids are walking to and from school. For about the fifth time in the last couple of months, I’ve seen high school g… --- ## [So what are your caffeine intake habits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-caffeine-intake-habits/994245)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-caffeine-intake-habits/994245 "2024-02-28T02:41:15Z")
Inspired by a recent thread about supercharged caffeinated lemonade, I got curious about the caffeine habits of others. About how much caffeine do you consume regularly? In what form? What time of day? With what cons… --- ## [Interesting article today on sweatpants trend or fad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-article-today-on-sweatpants-trend-or-fad/998037)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-article-today-on-sweatpants-trend-or-fad/998037 "2024-02-28T02:37:59Z")
I came across an interesting article today on sweatpants trend or fad. I came across this interesting articles today of US cities where people like to wear most sweatpants. And shock ed some cities did not make the list… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=618) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=620)