# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=628 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 629 --- ## [Another Cool Infographics Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cool-infographics-thread/997569)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cool-infographics-thread/997569 "2024-02-16T16:42:32Z")
I have a soft spot for interesting information presented well. Previous threads on this topic were popular, so am presenting more graphics I enjoyed, some of which are clever. --- ## [On DrDeth's Suspension](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-drdeths-suspension/997666)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-drdeths-suspension/997666 "2024-02-16T15:50:57Z")
Comments about moderation belong in ATMB, but the announcement thread is of course closed, so I am creating this to say: Are you mods gluttons for punishment, or what? He’s not going to change. And I really don’t agr… --- ## [Politics on The Daily Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-on-the-daily-show/997619)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-on-the-daily-show/997619 "2024-02-16T14:42:20Z")
I’m making a thread here because The Daily Show will be, for the rest of the year, a political program. The show is not about Jon Stewart and his return. He’s there only one day a week; if that’s all anybody watches that… --- ## [DrDeth Suspended 30 Days redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drdeth-suspended-30-days-redux/997661)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drdeth-suspended-30-days-redux/997661 "2024-02-16T13:35:59Z")
After increasing his need for moderation of late and then often arguing with the staff, he crossed a line on February 13th. He spammed 3 threads, hijacking at least one with an out of place rant about Jon Stewart. A… --- ## [NFL Black Monday 2024 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-black-monday-2024-thread/995750)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-black-monday-2024-thread/995750 "2024-02-16T13:14:46Z")
Riverboat Ron of the Commanders will be the first to set sail late tonight or tomorrow morning. --- ## [New York House CD3 Special Election Suozzi (D) v. Pilip (R) to Replace George Santos' Seat in Congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-house-cd3-special-election-suozzi-d-v-pilip-r-to-replace-george-santos-seat-in-congress/997537)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-house-cd3-special-election-suozzi-d-v-pilip-r-to-replace-george-santos-seat-in-congress/997537 "2024-02-16T12:43:03Z")
I didn’t see anything on this race, but I think it’s an important one. Looks like Dems are going to take this district to replace George Santos. It’s a bellwether for the presidential election in November, and it bodes… --- ## [Putin's Political Rival Is Assassinated Figuratively By Court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putins-political-rival-is-assassinated-figuratively-by-court/779332)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putins-political-rival-is-assassinated-figuratively-by-court/779332 "2024-02-16T12:22:06Z")
Putin’s popular political opponent is convicted, eliminating him from the election. It looks like trumped-up charges to me, considering that Of course this most recent trial was different from the previous one, and wh… --- ## [Evidently there's another kind of little critter inside of us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidently-theres-another-kind-of-little-critter-inside-of-us/997651)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidently-theres-another-kind-of-little-critter-inside-of-us/997651 "2024-02-16T11:02:32Z")
A New Obelisk ‘Lifeform’ Is Hiding Inside Humans We’re not sure if it’s exciting or not that scientists just discovered new ‘lifeforms’ inside of our bodies. Tiny bits of RNA, smaller than a virus, colonize bacteria in… --- ## [Latest TV Show “Opening Credits”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-tv-show-opening-credits/997524)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-tv-show-opening-credits/997524 "2024-02-16T07:23:49Z")
I’ve started watching Better Call Saul, a great show. I love its brief, slapdash and interrupted introduction (opening credits). The “intro”, with title and brief credits of the biggest names, occasionally appears at t… --- ## [How small could humans be and develop a similar civilization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-small-could-humans-be-and-develop-a-similar-civilization/997490)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-small-could-humans-be-and-develop-a-similar-civilization/997490 "2024-02-16T06:30:57Z")
How small could humans have been before it would really hamper development? An average of 4 feet tall? 2 feet? 1 foot? The two things that struck me were: Use of fire. This is pretty instrumental to staying warm (ali… --- ## [Restaurants with limited menus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-with-limited-menus/995738)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-with-limited-menus/995738 "2024-02-16T04:08:25Z")
I was doing a thought experiment in my head, and I ran up against this. What would, or could, you do? You have made a reservation for you and your SO for his birthday, at a high-end restaurant, which neither of you has … --- ## [Cooking for dementia patients - any special tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-for-dementia-patients-any-special-tips/997592)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-for-dementia-patients-any-special-tips/997592 "2024-02-16T03:28:35Z")
I cook regularly for a family that includes a father with dementia; he is still “with it” sometimes but it is getting worse. Today his daughter mentioned that “he doesn’t care very much what he eats,” but she has also re… --- ## [US Air Force May Reintroduce Warrant and Chief Warrant Officer Ranks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-air-force-may-reintroduce-warrant-and-chief-warrant-officer-ranks/997299)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-air-force-may-reintroduce-warrant-and-chief-warrant-officer-ranks/997299 "2024-02-16T03:27:46Z")
From here: Air Force officials are considering bringing back warrant officers and may start creating a training program this year, reversing a decision from 65 years ago when the service ended that grade, according to … --- ## [Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380 "2024-02-16T02:56:17Z")
Love/hate exercise Figured that this meta-thread is long overdue-obviously the OP didn’t want discussion cluttering up the original, but here we can do so to our hearts’ content… I chose the first one-tho it typically … --- ## [Where do I have to go to get French-milled soap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-have-to-go-to-get-french-milled-soap/996676)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-have-to-go-to-get-french-milled-soap/996676 "2024-02-16T02:45:08Z")
I have a bar of Zest in my travel soap dish now because the French-milled soap I was using for six months finally depleted (I got it some time ago at a department store, and started using it last summer). They don’t seem… --- ## [According to this article the uk is going to hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/according-to-this-article-the-uk-is-going-to-hell/997630)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/according-to-this-article-the-uk-is-going-to-hell/997630 "2024-02-16T01:59:32Z")
I found this article and although it seems to have a right-leaning bias is there was a grain of truth in it --- ## [How many pills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pills/997392)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pills/997392 "2024-02-16T01:47:56Z")
I just had a checkup and the doctor wants me to take another pill. I’m now up to 18 a day, plus eye drops. Now six of those are nonprescription vitamins, one is a prescription mineral supplement, and four are part of a… --- ## [Stories about pop culture inspiration - do you buy them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-pop-culture-inspiration-do-you-buy-them/997094)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-pop-culture-inspiration-do-you-buy-them/997094 "2024-02-16T01:35:58Z")
Being a huge fan of the Alien franchise, I’ve often heard the story about how the chestburster scene in the movie was a surprise to the cast, which is how Ridley Scott got such great horrified performances out of them. N… --- ## [Trump’s new low (re: backstabbing NATO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-s-new-low-re-backstabbing-nato/997485)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-s-new-low-re-backstabbing-nato/997485 "2024-02-16T00:56:22Z")
These people boggle my mind. --- ## [Apparently cheese gets you mildly high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-cheese-gets-you-mildly-high/995291)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-cheese-gets-you-mildly-high/995291 "2024-02-16T00:44:29Z")
found this today … lots of things i didnt know…explains why i eat a lot of it lol --- ## [Simple mathematical formula. Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-mathematical-formula-help/997585)
**Author:** [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-mathematical-formula-help/997585 "2024-02-16T00:25:42Z")
I don’t remember grammar school math. Here is the problem. Please show your work so I can remember. I need to withdraw money and net $15K. I need to withdraw enough to cover 20% of that $15k in taxes. How much do I … --- ## [Things where the US is actually less capitalist than Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-the-us-is-actually-less-capitalist-than-europe/995233)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-the-us-is-actually-less-capitalist-than-europe/995233 "2024-02-16T00:05:18Z")
We all know the stereotype about the US being the turbocharged free market economy versus Europe as the semi-socialist slackers’ paradise with generous welfare states. There’s probably a lot of truth in it, like in so ma… --- ## [Episodes in US history where settlers overcame terrible odds/adversity to start new lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/episodes-in-us-history-where-settlers-overcame-terrible-odds-adversity-to-start-new-lives/997407)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/episodes-in-us-history-where-settlers-overcame-terrible-odds-adversity-to-start-new-lives/997407 "2024-02-15T23:56:24Z")
I’m looking for specific episodes in US history (1600s to 1900s) that saw settlers either endure extreme hardship or willingly venture into hostile lands in search of new lives despite extreme hardship. In other words, s… --- ## [Navajo Nation Object to Leaving Human Remains on Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navajo-nation-object-to-leaving-human-remains-on-moon/995727)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navajo-nation-object-to-leaving-human-remains-on-moon/995727 "2024-02-15T23:41:09Z")
I really didn’t have this one on my list of things to think about in 2024, but here we are. In a nutshell, a private firm is launching a small craft designed to land on the moon containing 66 human remains and DNA. The… --- ## [Dog problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-problem/997428)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-problem/997428 "2024-02-15T22:37:06Z")
We have a lovely 14 month old crossbreed, female and neutered. She has a delightful disposition, and the sweetest girl ever. Mostly. There is a dog next door who barks maniacally whenever anybody makes a noise here. Doi… --- ## [What Are Some Artifacts, Artworks, Treasures, etc. That Are Probably Somewhere, But No One Knows Where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-artifacts-artworks-treasures-etc-that-are-probably-somewhere-but-no-one-knows-where/992825)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-artifacts-artworks-treasures-etc-that-are-probably-somewhere-but-no-one-knows-where/992825 "2024-02-15T22:36:41Z")
I’m asking about Things of Great Importance - be they art, historical artifacts, treasures, etc. - that are “lost.” Here “lost” means that the Thing probably still exists and is somewhere, but nobody knows where. “Lost” … --- ## [Memorable end credits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-end-credits/997557)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-end-credits/997557 "2024-02-15T21:21:12Z")
For example, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. They knew it would be the last time the original cast would all work together on a ST project and the end credits begin with them all “signing” the screen. Any other … --- ## [When threads don't fit perfectly in any forum, can there be a little more leeway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-threads-dont-fit-perfectly-in-any-forum-can-there-be-a-little-more-leeway/997617)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-threads-dont-fit-perfectly-in-any-forum-can-there-be-a-little-more-leeway/997617 "2024-02-15T20:14:53Z")
Reference: Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show! - #76 This thread is in Cafe Society, but it references a political comedy show. Because it’s a comedy show, Cafe Society makes sense; but because it’s so political, pol… --- ## [Movie reviews and false advertising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-reviews-and-false-advertising/997542)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-reviews-and-false-advertising/997542 "2024-02-15T20:04:44Z")
I didn’t know where to put this question so I put it here as it may have a factual answer. As we know, movie studios publish positive reviews of their films in advertisements. Back in the day Siskel and Ebert were the g… --- ## [Why have fast-food restaurants gone all minimalist in the 21st century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-fast-food-restaurants-gone-all-minimalist-in-the-21st-century/995720)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-fast-food-restaurants-gone-all-minimalist-in-the-21st-century/995720 "2024-02-15T19:58:53Z")
McDonald’s used to have bright, cheerful colors, as well as Ronald McDonald and the Fry Gang. Burger King had popcorn and the BK Kids Club. Pizza Hut had arcade machines and jukeboxes, and the iconic red slanted roof. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=627) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=629)