# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=643&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 644 --- ## [A U.S. scientist's tea recipe has Brits aghast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-u-s-scientists-tea-recipe-has-brits-aghast/996633)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-u-s-scientists-tea-recipe-has-brits-aghast/996633 "2024-01-27T16:56:38Z")
Based on my knowledge of cooking and chemistry, the salt thing sounds reasonable. I might actually give it a try. But what do I know; I’m just an uncultured American who has no idea how to make a proper cup of tea. --- ## [The US healthcare system is still insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-healthcare-system-is-still-insane/996728)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-healthcare-system-is-still-insane/996728 "2024-01-27T15:40:32Z")
Just a little rant. I decided to have some blood checked. Since it is more convenient I asked my staff to draw it at the office and sent it to a lab that participates with my insurance. I just did some basic labs, bloo… --- ## [“Hot” coffee cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-coffee-cup/996406)
**Author:** [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-coffee-cup/996406 "2024-01-27T14:01:16Z")
In the 1950s, the public narrative by government and industry, “peaceful uses” of atomic power were going to make all of our lives easier. Dredging harbors, nuking the Moon, electricity “too cheap to meter”. None of that… --- ## [Did Henry VIII ever set up a military post in North America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-henry-viii-ever-set-up-a-military-post-in-north-america/996718)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-henry-viii-ever-set-up-a-military-post-in-north-america/996718 "2024-01-27T13:07:07Z")
I remember reading many years ago something to the effect that Henry VIII either had set up a military post in North America or was interested in doing so. I couldn’t find any reference online to Henry VIII’s interest in… --- ## [Magical Mystery Tour, or Where No Man Has Gone Before \[colonoscopy\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magical-mystery-tour-or-where-no-man-has-gone-before-colonoscopy/983131)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magical-mystery-tour-or-where-no-man-has-gone-before-colonoscopy/983131 "2024-01-27T07:31:03Z")
This is a deeply personal reminiscence, as many of you will infer by the fact that I’m sharing it with thousands of strangers right here. I mean, a colonoscopy isn’t supposed to be a big adventure. But I’m a man who’s o… --- ## [Jim Harbaugh watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-harbaugh-watch/996054)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-harbaugh-watch/996054 "2024-01-27T06:00:30Z")
It wouldn’t be January in Michigan without Jim Harbaugh’s annual NFL flirtation. This year does feel a little different: he’s now beat OSU three years in a row, won the B1G three years in a row and he’s won the Natty. H… --- ## [Cuomo might be in some trouble \[Gov has resigned\]\[Brother Chris fired by CNN\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cuomo-might-be-in-some-trouble-gov-has-resigned-brother-chris-fired-by-cnn/933678)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 465\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cuomo-might-be-in-some-trouble-gov-has-resigned-brother-chris-fired-by-cnn/933678 "2024-01-27T05:57:36Z")
HIs handling and mis-reporting of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes has already drawn a lot of heat. Then, he apparently threatened a NY Assemblyman. The latest is some sexual harassment allegations: (sorry for the l… --- ## ["One Million", the book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-million-the-book/996694)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-million-the-book/996694 "2024-01-27T05:52:17Z")
So as not to get lost in the How many days have you been alive, thread. I used to have a book simply titled, “One Million”. It consisted of pages printed with a matrix of dots and they totaled one million. I think the s… --- ## [WOOHOO! YEAH! (how do you) TAKE OFF THOSE SOCKS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-yeah-how-do-you-take-off-those-socks/996648)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-yeah-how-do-you-take-off-those-socks/996648 "2024-01-27T04:22:17Z")
Ok yeah, just tryin’ ta have a lil’ fun with the title, cause, yanno, socks (woot). Anyway, frivolity aside, how do you take off your socks? Over the years, I have developed a method of catching the heel of one sock wi… --- ## [Knott's Berry Farm brand has been discontinued](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knotts-berry-farm-brand-has-been-discontinued/996594)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knotts-berry-farm-brand-has-been-discontinued/996594 "2024-01-27T04:10:57Z")
BUENA PARK, Calif. - Knott’s Berry Farm products will no longer be sold at grocery stores. The J.M. Smucker Company, which owns the grocery store brand but not the theme park, quietly discontinued the line of jams, … --- ## [How many people don't save memories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-dont-save-memories/996627)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-dont-save-memories/996627 "2024-01-27T03:52:21Z")
Photos, trophies and awards, cards, letters, e mails etc. I seem to have a weird aversion to saving things. If something is not pertinent to future reference it is gone. I am the same way about reminiscing, all my friend… --- ## [An amateur has won a PGA event for the first time in 30+ years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-amateur-has-won-a-pga-event-for-the-first-time-in-30-years/996459)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-amateur-has-won-a-pga-event-for-the-first-time-in-30-years/996459 "2024-01-27T03:39:53Z")
First time I’ve watched PGA golf in six months because I couldn’t resist this story going into the final day. Kid was leading by three going into the fourth round but I fully expected him to crumble. Instead it was th… --- ## [Wildfires on Maui \[2023-08-10\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildfires-on-maui-2023-08-10/988362)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildfires-on-maui-2023-08-10/988362 "2024-01-27T03:10:54Z")
My wife told me about this right before I fell asleep last night. Checking the news this morning, wow. The entire town of Lahaina is basically reduced to ashes. My wife was showing me a picture and saying “I remember wal… --- ## [♫ Regrets… I Have a Few… and Here Are Some… I’d Like to Men-tion ♫](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regrets-i-have-a-few-and-here-are-some-i-d-like-to-men-tion/969434)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regrets-i-have-a-few-and-here-are-some-i-d-like-to-men-tion/969434 "2024-01-27T01:15:28Z")
In a parallel universe, there is a version of me who is a linguist conducting research in typology, has a basic command of Latin and is a competent amateur cellist. Inspired by this thread, but mine is about the things … --- ## [Lois McMaster Bujold's new book (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lois-mcmaster-bujolds-new-book-spoilers/745909)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lois-mcmaster-bujolds-new-book-spoilers/745909 "2024-01-26T23:25:28Z")
I’ve read her new novel, Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen, and I’m interested in seeing what others think of it. I’m not going to sugarcoat my opinion; I was disappointed. This book has the thinnest plot I’ve ever seen … --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #14 - Jan 2024 - “Bugs”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-14-jan-2024-bugs/995733)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-14-jan-2024-bugs/995733 "2024-01-26T23:01:30Z")
This is the monthly thread for January 2024. The topic this month is “Bugs”, chosen by @Dogginit Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month. To make the photos easier t… --- ## [Chicago Dopers: Recommend a bus tour and a "nice" Italian place in the Loop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-recommend-a-bus-tour-and-a-nice-italian-place-in-the-loop/996677)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-recommend-a-bus-tour-and-a-nice-italian-place-in-the-loop/996677 "2024-01-26T21:50:42Z")
Last year, I embarked on what was to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Chicago to take in the sights and sounds and tastes and local culture and history. Then on my second day in town I came down with a severe case of r… --- ## [The movie "Jules" sorry, probably spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-jules-sorry-probably-spoilers/996699)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-jules-sorry-probably-spoilers/996699 "2024-01-26T21:01:59Z")
Ok. E.T. for the older of us. With Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtain. A mix of 3rd Encounters, Cocoon, E.T. apple and cat weirdness. Sad, touching and kinda funny. The Alien is not nearly as irritating as I think they might … --- ## [Baseball Hall of Fame: The 2024 Ballot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-hall-of-fame-the-2024-ballot/993618)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-hall-of-fame-the-2024-ballot/993618 "2024-01-26T19:49:25Z")
The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot is officially out. Your candidates, my thoughts: Bobby Abreu (5th year on ballot) Statistically he looks pretty solid but as I think I have pointed out before, in his entire caree… --- ## [Origin on the brain sucker dad joke? "What's this brain sucker doing? Starving!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-on-the-brain-sucker-dad-joke-whats-this-brain-sucker-doing-starving/996410)
**Author:** [@notmenotyou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notmenotyou)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-on-the-brain-sucker-dad-joke-whats-this-brain-sucker-doing-starving/996410 "2024-01-26T19:32:02Z")
Apparently everyone’s dad did this back in the 90s (and earlier??). Where did it come from? Maybe some TV show? --- ## [How do you routinely use flashlights in and around your home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-routinely-use-flashlights-in-and-around-your-home/986640)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-routinely-use-flashlights-in-and-around-your-home/986640 "2024-01-26T16:35:54Z")
Maybe I’m odd. (Okay, that’s a given.) There are some things I have lots of around the house: metal nail files, scissors, rulers, and flashlights. I’m wondering if others have flashlights stashed in various places for va… --- ## [Programming Colossus (Cracking Enigma)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programming-colossus-cracking-enigma/178271)
**Author:** [@keeper0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/keeper0)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programming-colossus-cracking-enigma/178271 "2024-01-26T12:22:06Z")
I suspect most of you are familiar with the efforts of Bletchley Park in cracking the Enigma codes during WWII. One of the keys to this process was the first digital computer, called Colossus, to help sort through the… --- ## [Is there a word for this type of brainteaser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-this-type-of-brainteaser/996426)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-this-type-of-brainteaser/996426 "2024-01-26T07:28:15Z")
I saw this on Facebook. It seems easy but seems to fool people: “I bought a reindeer for $900 and sold it for $1300. I bought it back for $1400 and sold it for $1700. What profit did I make?” The answer is $700, whi… --- ## [Why are pop filters used in the studio but not on stage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-pop-filters-used-in-the-studio-but-not-on-stage/996658)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-pop-filters-used-in-the-studio-but-not-on-stage/996658 "2024-01-26T04:55:50Z")
Pop filters are those circular screens that are placed in front of microphones. You often see these in recording studios and podcast studios. They disperse sudden puffs of air that are expelled from pronouncing certain p… --- ## [Is it possible to upgrade a Windows 7 computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-upgrade-a-windows-7-computer/996235)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-upgrade-a-windows-7-computer/996235 "2024-01-26T04:52:50Z")
I have a Window 7 computer. Some of the programs on it (most notably, Steam games) are starting to not work on it. I want to make them work. From what I understand, this means that I need to upgrade to Windows 10 (the… --- ## [Be leave you/us alone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-leave-you-us-alone/996664)
**Author:** [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-leave-you-us-alone/996664 "2024-01-26T04:50:39Z")
I recently encountered a phrase in a site regarding Elizabeth Moon’s Pakesenarrion works (Paksworld:) that went Am he gone? Are he went? Have he left I all alone? This reminded me of a very similar statement that my Dad… --- ## [Barley soup question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barley-soup-question/996602)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barley-soup-question/996602 "2024-01-26T04:08:31Z")
How does one prevent the barley from continuing to absorb broth? Same question with noodle soups. I don’t want giant noodles or barleys in my soup. --- ## [Topic Playlist! (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-2/949532)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-2/949532 "2024-01-26T03:58:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Topic Playlist! (Part 1) - #10004 by MissTake. Previous discussions: Topic Playlist! (Part 1) --- ## [I don't understand why Western tankers would be safer if they sail south from the east coast of Africa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-why-western-tankers-would-be-safer-if-they-sail-south-from-the-east-coast-of-africa/996430)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-why-western-tankers-would-be-safer-if-they-sail-south-from-the-east-coast-of-africa/996430 "2024-01-26T03:41:38Z")
At the end of his book “Sovereignty in Dispute: the Falklands/Malvinas, 1493-1982,” Hoffmann said “Could it be that the U.S. Navy and the British Admiralty have decided that the islands are essential for protecting oil… --- ## [Perseverance rover on Mars (was: Mars lander set for Feb 18th landing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perseverance-rover-on-mars-was-mars-lander-set-for-feb-18th-landing/932068)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perseverance-rover-on-mars-was-mars-lander-set-for-feb-18th-landing/932068 "2024-01-26T03:40:57Z")
My name is on it. I still can’t believe one Mars lander had a problem because one part used metric system and another used pounds, feet,etc. How that got through QC is a big mystery to me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=642&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=644&state=watching)