# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=631&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 632 --- ## [2/11/2024: Fatal shooting at Joel Osteen's controversial Houston mega"church"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444 "2024-02-14T06:01:09Z")
This afternoon, during the Spanish-language service, a WOMAN walked into the building with a rifle, and was stopped (okay, killed) by two armed guards, WHO ALSO SHOT A FIVE-YEAR-OLD who may have come in with her. The ch… --- ## [What can I do with duck prosciutto?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-duck-prosciutto/997441)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-duck-prosciutto/997441 "2024-02-13T23:52:32Z")
I was recently gift with some duck prosciutto. I like it (well, it’s very salty) but I’m not sure what to do with it. I sliced a bit and used it in place of bacon/anchovies in a salad, but what else can I do with it? --- ## [Giant Skeleton Christmas Decorations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502 "2024-02-13T23:49:50Z")
Last year a lot of people didn’t want to take down those 12 foot high giant skeletons, so they left them up all year, even though they look extra-creepy when they’re not Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve noticed… --- ## [Is anyone keeping their finger on the pulse of Superbowl CTs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-keeping-their-finger-on-the-pulse-of-superbowl-cts/997445)
**Author:** [@Vlad\_Igor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vlad_Igor)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-keeping-their-finger-on-the-pulse-of-superbowl-cts/997445 "2024-02-13T23:19:41Z")
I’m really curious about how CTers are interpreting the Superbowl, and the 1st quarter lack of Secret Agents Taylor and Kelce visibility. Is anyone watching CT sites during the game? --- ## [Crazy? Evil? Stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-evil-stupid/984671)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-evil-stupid/984671 "2024-02-13T23:10:39Z")
I sometimes ask people, just out of curiosity, if they think a particular political person they dislike is crazy or evil or stupid, which I think exhausts the possibilities. Rarely does someone respond “None of the abov… --- ## [21st Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779 "2024-02-13T23:09:21Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2 : Uncommon Sense Year 3 : Airman Do… --- ## [Tesla software: Not ready for prime time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-software-not-ready-for-prime-time/983803)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-software-not-ready-for-prime-time/983803 "2024-02-13T22:15:05Z")
Not only is Tesla nowhere near self-driving, it is buggy as heck. Bluetooth: Many times cannot connect to the phone for audio. BT has been around for how many years? And how many cheap product can use it without fail… --- ## [Thought experiment: Trump gets the nom but dies/becomes incapacitated before the election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-trump-gets-the-nom-but-dies-becomes-incapacitated-before-the-election/997433)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-trump-gets-the-nom-but-dies-becomes-incapacitated-before-the-election/997433 "2024-02-13T21:39:33Z")
There’s an ongoing thread debating whether Trump will be the GOP nominee which has set me thinking: How would things play out if at some point between the convention and Election Day he either died or became so physical… --- ## [One banana, Two banana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-banana-two-banana/997423)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-banana-two-banana/997423 "2024-02-13T21:36:50Z")
Need a quickish answer. Bought a hand of bananas, Wednesday. Put them on the banana hangy thing. Yesterday, #1 banana was separated at a peely seam. Today 2 more. Ok. Are these banas safe to eat? Why did they do t… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - January 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2024-edition/995416)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2024-edition/995416 "2024-02-13T20:29:01Z")
Well… here we are, another year in the can. I didn’t read as much as I expected to, however, I had some marvelous adventures with the ones I did read. T. Kingfisher for the win! I rediscovered my love for fantasy this ye… --- ## [...but, then, if The Donald loses in November 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-then-if-the-donald-loses-in-november-2024/997416)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-then-if-the-donald-loses-in-november-2024/997416 "2024-02-13T20:25:39Z")
MODs: I apologize in advance if this becomes a $#!+storm. It wouldn’t be my first and, if worse comes to worst, I encourage you to lock it down and remove it from history, time, and databases everywhere. This is very c… --- ## [More gambling stuff- the casino billboards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-gambling-stuff-the-casino-billboards/997520)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-gambling-stuff-the-casino-billboards/997520 "2024-02-13T18:24:06Z")
I see they do their legally required bit by having signs for the addicted gambler helplines. But the big signs outside the casino near me can be hilarious. The only one I can remember as it has stuck with me for years is… --- ## [Lighthouses on Lawns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lighthouses-on-lawns/997388)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lighthouses-on-lawns/997388 "2024-02-13T16:51:56Z")
Since I have returned to the United States, and since I have moved to Pennsylvania, I have noticed a lot of people have lighthouses on their front yards. Maybe they have always been there. Maybe the practice is widesprea… --- ## [Have you gone through Clear Lens Extraction/Refractive Lens Exchange surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gone-through-clear-lens-extraction-refractive-lens-exchange-surgery/997081)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gone-through-clear-lens-extraction-refractive-lens-exchange-surgery/997081 "2024-02-13T16:45:57Z")
I just saw a commercial for this procedure, and I was wondering if any of you have gone through with it and/or have an opinion about it? --- ## [Medical Training paid with service to stop Brain Drain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-training-paid-with-service-to-stop-brain-drain/997355)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-training-paid-with-service-to-stop-brain-drain/997355 "2024-02-13T15:53:56Z")
The Democratic Republic of Sitnamia is a poor African Nation. We have few natural resources to exploit and the only thing in abundance here is crime, illiteracy, and poverty. The IMF and G#'s sometimes toss us a couple… --- ## [75% of people actively hide illnesses - wait until you see why!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-of-people-actively-hide-illnesses-wait-until-you-see-why/996870)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-of-people-actively-hide-illnesses-wait-until-you-see-why/996870 "2024-02-13T15:47:18Z")
People are inclined to hide a contagious illness while around others, research shows | ScienceDaily. Many said they hid their illness because it would conflict with social plans, while a small percentage of participant… --- ## [Vaderling Returns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaderling-returns/997439)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaderling-returns/997439 "2024-02-13T15:25:05Z")
Super excited everyone! I’ve been holding this back for the last couple of weeks because it’s not official(paperwork ain’t done yet), but Vaderling is going to be living with me full time starting this evening, and soen… --- ## [What obligation do for-profit enterprises have to serve a community?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-obligation-do-for-profit-enterprises-have-to-serve-a-community/997097)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-obligation-do-for-profit-enterprises-have-to-serve-a-community/997097 "2024-02-13T07:15:39Z")
I read in this morning’s Dallas Morning News about how Greyhound Bus Lines (which is headquartered in a nearby suburb) is going to shut their downtown Dallas bus terminal when its lease expires, and the author of the art… --- ## [Question regarding the survival of Henry Johnson (World War I soldier). Would he have received a blood transfusion on the battlefield?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-survival-of-henry-johnson-world-war-i-soldier-would-he-have-received-a-blood-transfusion-on-the-battlefield/997429)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-survival-of-henry-johnson-world-war-i-soldier-would-he-have-received-a-blood-transfusion-on-the-battlefield/997429 "2024-02-13T05:29:15Z")
Given the severity of his wounds, would he have received a blood transfusion on the battlefield? How likely is it that blood transfusions would have been available to the 369th regiment? I couldn’t find any details on th… --- ## [What are your favorite Bible verses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-bible-verses/983925)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-bible-verses/983925 "2024-02-13T03:15:54Z")
Everyone knows John 3:16 but I’m personally a fan of John 3:17: “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be … --- ## [RIP Damo Suzuki (of Can)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-damo-suzuki-of-can/997421)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-damo-suzuki-of-can/997421 "2024-02-13T02:35:25Z")
I’m not saying I would have lost my faith in music without your work with Can, but I would have enjoyed music far less without it. Thank you, sir. --- ## [Are Most Flat Earthers Trolls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-most-flat-earthers-trolls/997011)
**Author:** [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-most-flat-earthers-trolls/997011 "2024-02-13T02:15:57Z")
I have been getting lots of flat earth posts in my FB feed lately. It is all so crazy. I know a few people believe it, but is it mostly trolling like the Birds Aren’t Real folks? If not, god help us --- ## [RIP Bob Edwards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-edwards/997483)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-edwards/997483 "2024-02-13T01:16:09Z")
Bob Edwards, who hosted NPR’s Morning Edition for almost a quarter century, had died at age 76. He was so popular there was widespread outcry when he was reassigned from his hosting job in 2004. Here’s the Dope threa… --- ## [Who controls Vincent Price's estate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-controls-vincent-prices-estate/997418)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-controls-vincent-prices-estate/997418 "2024-02-13T00:28:04Z")
A convention I am involved with (Orycon) wants to honor him as a “Ghost of Honor”, and would like to know who to contact for permission to use his name and image. --- ## [How do you manage your watch lists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-your-watch-lists/997340)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-your-watch-lists/997340 "2024-02-12T23:07:57Z")
If you have a bunch of streaming services, how do you deal with finding something to watch? I find I’m spending a minimum 20 minutes before I can settle on a title to watch, every single time. It’s becoming a problem. P… --- ## [Overcoming The Garcia Effect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-the-garcia-effect/996486)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-the-garcia-effect/996486 "2024-02-12T22:19:46Z")
First of all, asking for a friend, so it isn’t just academic, and yes, he is under a doctor’s care, but he’s looking for outside ideas, his doctor knows he is, and will run anything radical past his doctor first. The Ga… --- ## [Do Insurance Companies Commonly Sue to Recover Damages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-insurance-companies-commonly-sue-to-recover-damages/995827)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-insurance-companies-commonly-sue-to-recover-damages/995827 "2024-02-12T21:44:45Z")
…from insured individuals? Over a year after my auto accident, I received a check from my insurance company refunding my deductible. There was no question of the other driver’s fault, but she didn’t seem well-off and … --- ## [Could you use another thumb in your life/job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-use-another-thumb-in-your-life-job/997359)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-use-another-thumb-in-your-life-job/997359 "2024-02-12T21:41:13Z")
I stumbled across a video about a person who created a second thumb that you would fit it your wrist and control with your feet. It looks pretty cool, but would it be practical in many jobs or situations? And what would … --- ## [Cannabis users, have you ever tried this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannabis-users-have-you-ever-tried-this/997478)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannabis-users-have-you-ever-tried-this/997478 "2024-02-12T21:38:55Z")
It’s natural stuff you add to your weed to add flavor, supposedly reduce coughing, and overall just make your pot last longer. I’ve never heard of it. --- ## [How tired are you of being rational, fair, and even handed, especially in Politics and News?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tired-are-you-of-being-rational-fair-and-even-handed-especially-in-politics-and-news/997366)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tired-are-you-of-being-rational-fair-and-even-handed-especially-in-politics-and-news/997366 "2024-02-12T21:36:23Z")
I was going to put this in IMHO, as it’s more than JUST politics and elections, but the more I thought about it, the more it felt Rant-y, and knew it would likely produce the same sort of emotional disgust in others as i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=630&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=632&state=tracking)