# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=755 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 756 --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #9 - August 2023 - “Home”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-9-august-2023-home/987932)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-9-august-2023-home/987932 "2023-08-26T15:48:31Z")
This is the monthly thread for August 2023. The topic this month is “Home”, chosen by @Scougs Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month. To make the photos easier … --- ## [Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Chairman of the House Judicial Committee, weaponizing government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-r-ohio-chairman-of-the-house-judicial-committee-weaponizing-government/989138)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-r-ohio-chairman-of-the-house-judicial-committee-weaponizing-government/989138 "2023-08-26T15:23:11Z")
The weaponizing of government under Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), commonly known as Gym Jordan . Farron Cousins, a political commentator, sums it up. https://youtu.be/Ai0Vbp1BA6I Hope that helps --- ## [Dopers, how can I get back at this b\*tthole law firm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-how-can-i-get-back-at-this-b-tthole-law-firm/989041)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-how-can-i-get-back-at-this-b-tthole-law-firm/989041 "2023-08-26T15:15:25Z")
A while back, I got a pack in the mail from a law firm. The mailing label had a “You are being sued” tag attached to it. I opened it and there were bundles of papers stapled together. Each bundle had about 250 names and … --- ## [Is there anywhere here for introductory posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anywhere-here-for-introductory-posts/979563)
**Author:** [@Amikejo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amikejo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anywhere-here-for-introductory-posts/979563 "2023-08-26T14:37:42Z")
Hello! I used to post here about 10 years ago or so and have rejoined today. The place doesn’t look the same as it did last time I used it, so I’m trying to get my bearings. --- ## [Recommend a psychological thriller/drama movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-psychological-thriller-drama-movie/973465)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-psychological-thriller-drama-movie/973465 "2023-08-26T13:28:56Z")
… with a broad ‘battling inner demons/reality’ theme. I’ve enjoyed: American Psycho Jacob’s Ladder The Machinist Fight Club K-Pax So can you offer any movie title to fill in the blank of “If you enjoyed those, the… --- ## [Drinking your urine in an emergency situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-your-urine-in-an-emergency-situation/987481)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-your-urine-in-an-emergency-situation/987481 "2023-08-26T01:59:22Z")
We all ‘know’ not to do this. Is there good solid scientific evidence that shows drinking your urine in an emergency will kill you faster than not drinking anything at all? --- ## [Wildlife Rescue No Help Whatsoever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildlife-rescue-no-help-whatsoever/988923)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildlife-rescue-no-help-whatsoever/988923 "2023-08-26T01:49:22Z")
We have a wildlife rehab center in our town. I’m sure they do wonderful work and I’m sure they are stretched thin. But twice now that I’ve called them, I ended up feeling let down and angry. The first time I called them… --- ## [My eyedrops got washed and dried](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-eyedrops-got-washed-and-dried/156539)
**Author:** [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-eyedrops-got-washed-and-dried/156539 "2023-08-26T01:37:13Z")
I left my eyedrops in my pants pocket and through the washer and dryer they went. Are they still safe? Are they still effective? There did not appear to be any leakage into or out of the bottle. The active ingredient… --- ## [The sun is not yet 20 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sun-is-not-yet-20-years-old/989040)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sun-is-not-yet-20-years-old/989040 "2023-08-26T00:16:14Z")
…measured in galactic orbits, that is. If I am measuring my age in solar orbits, it should measure its age in galactic orbits. A single orbit takes 230 million years. Measured against this benchmark, Mr High and Mighty… --- ## [Vampire Survivors: Fun indie, rogue-lite game with 72,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, costs $3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampire-survivors-fun-indie-rogue-lite-game-with-72-000-overwhelmingly-positive-reviews-on-steam-costs-3/962791)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 415\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampire-survivors-fun-indie-rogue-lite-game-with-72-000-overwhelmingly-positive-reviews-on-steam-costs-3/962791 "2023-08-25T22:58:26Z")
I just got turned on to the game Vampire Survivors. It’s a “simple”, fun waste of time for 15 or 30 minutes that sees you coming back for more. It is still in Early Access but the developer seems to be putting out patc… --- ## [Is cable TV (and satellite TV) obsolete now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cable-tv-and-satellite-tv-obsolete-now/971010)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cable-tv-and-satellite-tv-obsolete-now/971010 "2023-08-25T22:04:06Z")
And have been for several years now? Are the cable/sat companies trying to get in on the streaming bandwagon by offering subs to certain internet channels? Or is the world quickly passing them by? \[thanks to exclusivit… --- ## [Is Operation Paperclip a "Conspiracy Theory"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-operation-paperclip-a-conspiracy-theory/989057)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-operation-paperclip-a-conspiracy-theory/989057 "2023-08-25T21:20:31Z")
There’s a popular viral listing of conspiracy theories and Operation Paperclip is listed as an example of a “true” conspiracy theory, but I object because I don’t think it’s a conspiracy theory. Just because it was kept … --- ## [What are you looking forward to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-looking-forward-to/988678)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-looking-forward-to/988678 "2023-08-25T20:57:05Z")
Let’s think about some nice uplifting topics for a change! What good things are headed your way? I, for one, am looking forward to Stephen King’s newest book coming out in a couple of weeks. I think he gives us someth… --- ## [Anyone watching the Tolkien Star Trek rugby sitcom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-tolkien-star-trek-rugby-sitcom/988947)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-tolkien-star-trek-rugby-sitcom/988947 "2023-08-25T19:31:22Z")
(Sorry, there is no Tolkien Star Trek rugby sitcom–I was testing out the fancy new automatic tags.) --- ## [Could I store window unit AC in my attic long term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-store-window-unit-ac-in-my-attic-long-term/988993)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-store-window-unit-ac-in-my-attic-long-term/988993 "2023-08-25T17:47:27Z")
Every now and then, I have issues with my central air conditioner just like everyone does. Sometimes, it can be a day or 2 or 3 before the AC guy can come out and fix it. If I bought a small window unit, could I store … --- ## [The Sloop John B](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sloop-john-b/989032)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sloop-john-b/989032 "2023-08-25T17:30:16Z")
Has anybody ever done a recording of “The Sloop John B” (aka “The Wreck of the John B”, The John B Sails", &c) that includes the last two verses? --- ## [A Question \[possible to friend someone?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-possible-to-friend-someone/989044)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-possible-to-friend-someone/989044 "2023-08-25T15:58:30Z")
Is it possible to friend someone on this forum? Is so how? --- ## [Dumb Bunnies!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-bunnies/989038)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-bunnies/989038 "2023-08-25T14:23:06Z")
Attached to the back of our house we have a fenced area for the dogs. We have a bumper crop of rabbits at this time in all sizes - full-grown, mid-size and little fluff buns. At any given time there are 3-5 out in the ya… --- ## [Shrimp recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrimp-recipes/988930)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrimp-recipes/988930 "2023-08-25T14:09:11Z")
Shrimp. Ya gotta love 'em. These are some go-to recipes: Jambalaya (Long recipe hidden in Summary) Summary• PREP TIME: 30 minutes • TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes • YIELD: 6 servings, about 3 quarts INGREDIENTS •… --- ## [What is the procedure for cashing in a CD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-for-cashing-in-a-cd/989033)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-for-cashing-in-a-cd/989033 "2023-08-25T13:35:25Z")
I found 2 CD’s in my mom’s safe. Thought the money would be useful while the lawyer is handling her estate. I took the CD’s to the issuing bank and they said the CD’s had already been cashed. They gave me the dates. Wal… --- ## [Ignoring poster with hidden profile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-poster-with-hidden-profile/989072)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-poster-with-hidden-profile/989072 "2023-08-25T12:49:36Z")
Hope this is the right place to ask. How do you set someone to Ignore if their profile is hidden? --- ## [Grounded (2022)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grounded-2022/974870)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grounded-2022/974870 "2023-08-25T11:28:07Z")
Obsidian Development, of Fallout: New Vegas fame, released survival game Grounded about a month and a half ago. This followed years of early access. It’s currently available on XBOX GamePass. The premise is Honey-I-Shru… --- ## [Hair salons for Orthodox Jewish women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-salons-for-orthodox-jewish-women/988657)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-salons-for-orthodox-jewish-women/988657 "2023-08-25T09:34:14Z")
I got a recommended YouTube video the other day of an Orthodox Sephardic woman going to a jewish women’s clothing store and explaining the rules for dressing and aspects where it differed from regular women’s clothes sto… --- ## [How do I get an avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034)
**Author:** [@chrisjourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisjourney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034 "2023-08-25T04:05:26Z")
I do I get an avatar or upload a pic for my avatar? --- ## [Where did the Ekklesia meet in 400 BC? In the Agora or on the Pnyx?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-ekklesia-meet-in-400-bc-in-the-agora-or-on-the-pnyx/989058)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-ekklesia-meet-in-400-bc-in-the-agora-or-on-the-pnyx/989058 "2023-08-25T02:52:12Z")
By 400 BC, had the Greek Ekklesia (Assembly) moved their meetings to Pnyx hill or was it still meeting in the Agora? --- ## [Anagram Needed? More countries in the club…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048 "2023-08-25T02:23:54Z")
The term BRICS was used to describe the loose economic block of countries that mostly had improving economies and sometimes some resentment of the West or North: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It is said… --- ## [Does putting an online certificate from Harvard on a resume do more harm than good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-putting-an-online-certificate-from-harvard-on-a-resume-do-more-harm-than-good/988950)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-putting-an-online-certificate-from-harvard-on-a-resume-do-more-harm-than-good/988950 "2023-08-25T01:38:49Z")
Recently got admission to a short program that had been interesting me for a while, the Harvard Business School online certificate in business analytics. My worry, though, is that if I were to put such a thing on my res… --- ## [And now after two and a half years it's time to look for a new job again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426 "2023-08-25T01:30:07Z")
So I guess this is part 3 (possibly final) in my ongoing musings about my current job, going on about 2 and half years now… New job going so well it has me concerned Job still going well after almost 2 years…still conce… --- ## [Please stop using this word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-using-this-word/989043)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-using-this-word/989043 "2023-08-25T01:16:59Z")
Existential. I see this word in writing and in speech a couple of dozen times a day, sometime twice in the same paragraph. It is an adjective that usually adds nothing to the statement being made. It has become a crut… --- ## [Your idea for the novel you (probably) will never write](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177 "2023-08-24T22:24:44Z")
Putting this here for now-- don’t think it really belongs in Cafe Society, but mods are welcome to move it. I participate, infrequently, on a true crime MB, and I’ve had a couple of crime theories, one that probably isn… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=754) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=756)