# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=755&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 756 --- ## [Oh yes, Tennessee, tell me again how the problem is trans care and drag queens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-yes-tennessee-tell-me-again-how-the-problem-is-trans-care-and-drag-queens/981723)
**Author:** [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-yes-tennessee-tell-me-again-how-the-problem-is-trans-care-and-drag-queens/981723 "2023-08-27T14:47:41Z")
There are some things I love about living here in Tenses, particularly in Nashville. I’ve made wonderful friends here. The food is delicious. The community that I live in is both culturally diverse and some of the mo… --- ## [Recent advice about masks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-advice-about-masks/989176)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-advice-about-masks/989176 "2023-08-27T14:47:38Z")
Aaron Collins, aka, “the mask nerd” had just released a new video Now that it’s easy to buy real masks, he’s focusing on fit and comfort. This is a summary of good masks that are relatively easy to breathe… --- ## [Infuriating computer monitor issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infuriating-computer-monitor-issue/989080)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infuriating-computer-monitor-issue/989080 "2023-08-27T14:07:32Z")
I have a 27" Acer monitor. 1920x1080, 165Hz refresh rate. I just got a new GPU, I upgraded to a Gigabyte RTX 4070 from an EVGA GTX 1080. Anyways, I switch out the cards, button up the case, plug it in, plug in my monito… --- ## [Work-in-Progress, Advance Readers Sought: Within the Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-in-progress-advance-readers-sought-within-the-box/986618)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-in-progress-advance-readers-sought-within-the-box/986618 "2023-08-27T06:20:46Z")
In 1982, after I’d come out but before I headed forth to major in women’s studies\*, I was in training to be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and got crossways with the program and dismissed from it. That provoked my par… --- ## [Edge of the universe and hawking radiation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edge-of-the-universe-and-hawking-radiation/989029)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edge-of-the-universe-and-hawking-radiation/989029 "2023-08-27T04:16:28Z")
Due to the limit of the speed of light, the farthest possible distance we can see is approx. 46.6 billion light years away. This radius describes a spherical boundary beyond which we cannot see. It has been stated that… --- ## [Musical Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-questions/672587)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-questions/672587 "2023-08-27T01:07:18Z")
Here are 10 questions. The questions are answered directly in the lines from rock and roll songs. There are several eras and sub-genres. They range from simple to not-so-simple. When all 10 questions have been answered,… --- ## [Let's talk about modern folk music, and why it's weird and silly for the most part](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-modern-folk-music-and-why-its-weird-and-silly-for-the-most-part/412193)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-modern-folk-music-and-why-its-weird-and-silly-for-the-most-part/412193 "2023-08-26T23:51:51Z")
What’s up with modern folk music? It seems that something happened to folk music at some point where it became a) specifically “grad school”-ish, with a sort of affluent “NPR sensibility” b) kind of silly and novelty-o… --- ## [Films that that had added footage AFTER completion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/films-that-that-had-added-footage-after-completion/988973)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/films-that-that-had-added-footage-after-completion/988973 "2023-08-26T22:54:47Z")
I’m not talking about things like George Lucas’ “special editions” of the Star Wars films, or the “Extended Editions” and “Director’s Cuts” of movies. Or the way Disney re-released The Lion King with added animated fotoa… --- ## [How did I come to start tracking \*hundreds\* of threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-i-come-to-start-tracking-hundreds-of-threads/988688)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-i-come-to-start-tracking-hundreds-of-threads/988688 "2023-08-26T22:48:40Z")
This is weird–a few weeks ago, when I last logged in, I had only 15-20 threads I was tracking (I keep it low and manageable). I logged in today, just for a moment, and now it looks like I have several dozens or more, go… --- ## [Does being injured usually make people depressed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-being-injured-usually-make-people-depressed/984716)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-being-injured-usually-make-people-depressed/984716 "2023-08-26T22:21:29Z")
I hurt my toenail a couple of weeks ago (a freak thing and if you want more details for some reason I can share), and then the toe got a little red and swollen. I’ve talked to the doctor and it’s a minor infection-I’m ta… --- ## [Where is the law saying former Presidents can't drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-law-saying-former-presidents-cant-drive/988941)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-law-saying-former-presidents-cant-drive/988941 "2023-08-26T22:05:19Z")
Since the question was shut down in a P&E thread, I’ll ask here for a factual answer. What law says former Presidents are not allowed to drive themselves on public roads? I looked up the 1958 Former Presidents Act, and… --- ## [Oh no ! ... Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-whitesnakes-bernie-marsden-died/989151)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-whitesnakes-bernie-marsden-died/989151 "2023-08-26T21:08:04Z")
I always enjoyed the bluesy 1970ies Whitesnake … he - along Mickey Moody - is quite prominently featured on “Live - In the heart of the City” LP good YT clip (Bernie taking the 2nd solo) --- ## [Storing solar energy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/storing-solar-energy/988943)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/storing-solar-energy/988943 "2023-08-26T19:24:54Z")
Suppose solar energy is the best we can come up with for the foreseeable future, besides nuclear. Storing excess energy might not require a maximum efficiency if the tradeoff was clean storage. Would simply pumping water… --- ## [Forums names and subjects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forums-names-and-subjects/988415)
**Author:** [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forums-names-and-subjects/988415 "2023-08-26T19:10:00Z")
For some reason people think Trump’s legal issues are a political subject. This is clearly untrue. There are some political ramifications but in general the lawsuits around Trump are mostly not political. Therefore allo… --- ## [Electroplating vs. vacuum plating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electroplating-vs-vacuum-plating/986634)
**Author:** [@komolono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/komolono)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electroplating-vs-vacuum-plating/986634 "2023-08-26T18:25:37Z")
I sort of know how plating is done. However, I have no experience of working with either method. So can you compare these two method: costs, durability, time spent on making products… I know that you can make a product … --- ## [Is scanning QR codes with your phone risky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scanning-qr-codes-with-your-phone-risky/950846)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scanning-qr-codes-with-your-phone-risky/950846 "2023-08-26T17:17:52Z")
I was at a restaurant where they refused to bring a menu, but wanted you to scan a QR code which had been pasted onto the table. This was to download a menu onto your phone and you were to order from there. The QR code… --- ## [Male film actors born in the U.S. in the past 100 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-film-actors-born-in-the-u-s-in-the-past-100-years/988833)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-film-actors-born-in-the-u-s-in-the-past-100-years/988833 "2023-08-26T16:57:32Z")
Brando was born in Nebraska in 1924, so essentially it’s a list of actors who first appeared in movies after World War II ended. Of the 20 actors listed below, I’d like you to rank the top ten, based strictly on their pe… --- ## [Coffee, Earwax and Hearing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-earwax-and-hearing/634214)
**Author:** [@marjoram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marjoram)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-earwax-and-hearing/634214 "2023-08-26T16:15:20Z")
I’ve noticed that when I drink coffee for several days in a row, my earwax becomes increasingly liquid. This continues as long as I keep drinking coffee, and it returns to a normal consistency maybe a week or a little mo… --- ## [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 … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=754&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=756&state=muted)