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**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-new-turbo-roundabout/997698 "2024-02-24T17:31:06Z")
A half an hour away from us, a brand new “turbo roundabout” just opened, only the second in the country. We’re well used to regular roundabouts, but I’ve never heard of this kind. We’re going to have to go try it out. … --- ## [Mr. Teacake - Discworld?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-teacake-discworld/998003)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-teacake-discworld/998003 "2024-02-24T04:43:29Z")
I recall a character named Mr. Teacake… pronounced ‘Tee-uh-KAH-kay’. ISTR he was an assassin. Where is this character from? --- ## [An interesting article on prosthetic limbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-interesting-article-on-prosthetic-limbs/997994)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-interesting-article-on-prosthetic-limbs/997994 "2024-02-24T03:00:03Z")
Fascinating how everyone is apparently pushing for “fancy” over “functional.” --- ## [Why shoot down the spy balloon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-shoot-down-the-spy-balloon/979440)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-shoot-down-the-spy-balloon/979440 "2024-02-24T01:41:07Z")
Wouldn’t it have made more sense to go catch the thing and examine whatever tech was on board? Why was shooting it down the first option? --- ## [X2 X-Men United still holds up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x2-x-men-united-still-holds-up/997763)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x2-x-men-united-still-holds-up/997763 "2024-02-24T01:15:05Z")
I had been thinking of this movie recently and wanted to watch it again (the first time in years) but as recently as a month or so ago it was not on streaming but this weekend I noticed it arrived on Disney Plus so I wat… --- ## [Question about cake texture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cake-texture/997961)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cake-texture/997961 "2024-02-24T01:08:39Z")
I baked a banana cake the other day. It came out good, but the texture was very different from normal. Much more spongey like bread. I can peel off little bite size pieces without dropping crumbs and I can also dunk it w… --- ## [These are d\*mned curious--Klerksdorp Spheres. With article link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-are-d-mned-curious-klerksdorp-spheres-with-article-link/997989)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-are-d-mned-curious-klerksdorp-spheres-with-article-link/997989 "2024-02-24T00:41:38Z")
These a truly bizarre …specimens? Artifacts? Well, spherical objects found embedded in rock, millions of years old. ARTICLE LINK WITH PHOTOS. --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with a numeral or a symbol released on or after January 1, 2000? See rules in OP (Final POLL ADDED)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-a-numeral-or-a-symbol-released-on-or-after-january-1-2000-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/997793)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-a-numeral-or-a-symbol-released-on-or-after-january-1-2000-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/997793 "2024-02-24T00:32:57Z")
Submissions must begin with a punctuation mark, a character, or a numeral. Note that if the title spells out the number it is ineligible for this poll. “2 Become 1” is ok, “Seven Nation Army” belongs in the S poll. Song… --- ## [The effectiveness of math teachers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-effectiveness-of-math-teachers/997723)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-effectiveness-of-math-teachers/997723 "2024-02-24T00:03:18Z")
I know some teachers are better than others, but I wonder if there are some teachers that are just much better than others. Has there been any studies that try to quantify this? Like having different teachers teach stud… --- ## [I HATE being touched by my parents, but they won't respect that](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-being-touched-by-my-parents-but-they-wont-respect-that/526731)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-being-touched-by-my-parents-but-they-wont-respect-that/526731 "2024-02-23T22:52:59Z")
I just had a huge fight with my mother. Well, we always fight about this (since I was a kid) and my dad too, but this is the first time she told me not to talk to her again unless I let her touch me. They know that I ha… --- ## [Electrical Engineers: some wall-wart advice, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-engineers-some-wall-wart-advice-please/997991)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-engineers-some-wall-wart-advice-please/997991 "2024-02-23T22:01:04Z")
Grab a snack: My wife was gifted a souped-up snow globe for Christmas. The base has a light bulb and a fan for circulating the “snow,” which is some tiny, shiny pieces that reflect the light, brightly. Sparkle, sparkle.… --- ## [How frequently do you feed your (medium-sized) doggie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-frequently-do-you-feed-your-medium-sized-doggie/997931)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-frequently-do-you-feed-your-medium-sized-doggie/997931 "2024-02-23T21:25:06Z")
We gave a 15 month old neutered ‘red-nosed’ Staffie bitch. She is a delight in all ways. But I’ve been feeding her twice a day, morning and evening, and most of the time she turns her nose up at at least one of the meal… --- ## [Kevin McCarthy's Terrible Horrible No Good Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-mccarthys-terrible-horrible-no-good-day/963269)
**Author:** [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-mccarthys-terrible-horrible-no-good-day/963269 "2024-02-23T21:24:56Z")
New York Times reports that GOPers were saying different things behind the scenes after Jan 6th than they were saying to the public. Reports that Kevin McCarthy said he was going to talk to Trump and tell him to resign. … --- ## [My School District: Even More Security Implemented](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-school-district-even-more-security-implemented/997985)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-school-district-even-more-security-implemented/997985 "2024-02-23T20:32:30Z")
All children and adults who initially enter our building through the secured and guarded lobby must successfully pass through a weapons detector. Children are allowed to pass directly to stage 3, which is entrance to the… --- ## [Wisconsin commission recommends felony charges against Trump fundraising organization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-commission-recommends-felony-charges-against-trump-fundraising-organization/997987)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-commission-recommends-felony-charges-against-trump-fundraising-organization/997987 "2024-02-23T19:26:24Z")
We’re gonna need a new thread for this one. My questions: -Does this include Trump personally? -Will this affect their fundraising in the immediate future? -What will be the political fallout of this charge? -Are … --- ## [Pitting my car dealership (I didn't even buy it from them!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-my-car-dealership-i-didnt-even-buy-it-from-them/997486)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-my-car-dealership-i-didnt-even-buy-it-from-them/997486 "2024-02-23T19:17:03Z")
When it comes to basic maintenance, I typically take my car to a chain garage like Canadian Tire. Oil change, or swapping/storing seasonal tires, going to them is fine by me. If I need something repaired on my car that’s… --- ## [Eric Idle is still looking at the bright side, but is also cranky about some things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-idle-is-still-looking-at-the-bright-side-but-is-also-cranky-about-some-things/997498)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-idle-is-still-looking-at-the-bright-side-but-is-also-cranky-about-some-things/997498 "2024-02-23T18:50:00Z")
This has been going on for the better part of a week. “We own everything we ever made in Python and I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. But I guess if you put a Gilliam… --- ## [Has the new Night Court series acknowledged the deaths of previous cast members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-new-night-court-series-acknowledged-the-deaths-of-previous-cast-members/997640)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-new-night-court-series-acknowledged-the-deaths-of-previous-cast-members/997640 "2024-02-23T18:46:54Z")
I know there’s a current revival version of the series Night Court but I haven’t watched it. I do know that it stars John Larroquette from the original series and that Marsha Warfield has appeared as a guest star. But L… --- ## [EA Sports College Football 25](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-college-football-25/997957)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-college-football-25/997957 "2024-02-23T17:50:47Z")
I didn’t see a thread for this, so I thought I would start one. Some early news, according to ESPN: All 134 teams that are “full” FBS members (or will be in 2025), including Kennesaw State, will be included; however, t… --- ## [Weird rule on Roth IRA contributions. See post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-rule-on-roth-ira-contributions-see-post/997948)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-rule-on-roth-ira-contributions-see-post/997948 "2024-02-23T16:53:36Z")
Not me but a coworker. She is married but they file separately for student loan purposes and they do live together (that’s important). Since she makes more than $10,000 / yr she is not allowed to contribute anything to… --- ## [Medical practitioners of the Dope: Do people really ask for advertised prescription drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-practitioners-of-the-dope-do-people-really-ask-for-advertised-prescription-drugs/996995)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-practitioners-of-the-dope-do-people-really-ask-for-advertised-prescription-drugs/996995 "2024-02-23T16:29:21Z")
You’d think I, of all people, would know this one way or another, but I haven’t heard anything consistent about it. I’m guessing that, in many cases, telling them that it costs $10,000 a month and it’s for a disease tha… --- ## [Why did my doc prescribe multiple antibiotics at once?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-doc-prescribe-multiple-antibiotics-at-once/997938)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-doc-prescribe-multiple-antibiotics-at-once/997938 "2024-02-23T14:13:09Z")
Not seeking medical advice here, just a factual understanding of why my docs might have decided on the following treatment path. Been dealing with an infection around my eye for a couple of weeks now. Last week a doc p… --- ## [How does the bobbin thread in a sewing maching get around the spindle/axle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-bobbin-thread-in-a-sewing-maching-get-around-the-spindle-axle/997753)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-bobbin-thread-in-a-sewing-maching-get-around-the-spindle-axle/997753 "2024-02-23T03:25:25Z")
I’ve watched 4 animations and slow motion videos, and no one addresses this. I know I must be the problem, so to speak, in that obviously the machines work, but the explanations made by the videos are poor. One of the an… --- ## [Who gets Your hackles up, who do you just distrust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gets-your-hackles-up-who-do-you-just-distrust/997933)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gets-your-hackles-up-who-do-you-just-distrust/997933 "2024-02-23T02:26:58Z")
What I mean by that is who, what characteristics does this hypothetical person have, that just makes you not trust them in a what that isn’t necessarily rational? I got to thinking about this in a mentally meandering wa… --- ## [What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland for two days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-reykjavik-iceland-for-two-days/997740)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-reykjavik-iceland-for-two-days/997740 "2024-02-23T02:05:04Z")
In late May I will be spending two days in Reykjavik, Iceland. I wish I had more time but this was the best I could manage on this trip. Any “must see” things I should do? Or, really, any ideas at all? I’m willing to… --- ## [I pit Express Script](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-express-script/997844)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-express-script/997844 "2024-02-23T01:39:15Z")
So, we recently changed insurance, and with it, we also changed the company that pays for and mails out drugs. So instead of Caremark, i once again have to deal with Express Script. I had hoped that in the 8 years I’ve b… --- ## [Steve Miller (the author, not the musician) dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-miller-the-author-not-the-musician-dies/997898)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-miller-the-author-not-the-musician-dies/997898 "2024-02-23T00:06:07Z")
Steve Miller, who, with Sharon Lee, wrote the very successful Liaden Universe novels, was found unresponsive last night. CPR and EMTs couldn’t help. I’ve known Steve and Sharon for a couple of decades, and this is a sho… --- ## [What happened with this Amazon order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-with-this-amazon-order/997914)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-with-this-amazon-order/997914 "2024-02-22T23:27:14Z")
So, I ordered some vitamins and art stencils from Amazon. They were all arriving at once, as one order. There were 4 sellers total for 6 items and everything was shipped from Amazon. What arrived was a package containin… --- ## [What the fuck is wrong with Tucker Carlson (this time)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-tucker-carlson-this-time/928433)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-tucker-carlson-this-time/928433 "2024-02-22T23:25:18Z")
Motherfucker is now going on air doubting the safetly and efficacy of the vaccine. Has he forgotten Trump developed it all by himself? --- ## [Question about the use metonym vs synecdoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-use-metonym-vs-synecdoche/997934)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-use-metonym-vs-synecdoche/997934 "2024-02-22T22:51:38Z")
The use of metonym and synecdoche are often confused. I see the city of Washington(DC) defined as either a metonym (wikipedia) or a synecdoche. Which is it and why? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=622&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=624&state=muted)