# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=756 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 757 --- ## [As the planet gets hotter, we're going to shift to becoming heavily indoors/nocturnal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-planet-gets-hotter-were-going-to-shift-to-becoming-heavily-indoors-nocturnal/988263)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-planet-gets-hotter-were-going-to-shift-to-becoming-heavily-indoors-nocturnal/988263 "2023-08-24T21:53:19Z")
IMHO, one big shift in the upcoming decades is that almost everything will have to be done in air-conditioning indoors, or at night. The temperature in many places, especially summer, will simply be prohibitive for anyth… --- ## [Dead guy producing credit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-guy-producing-credit/989039)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-guy-producing-credit/989039 "2023-08-24T20:42:28Z")
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is my current walking on the treadmill watch. It is obviously based on the character created by Tom Clancy but the plot is not based on any of the books. I noticed Tom Clancy has producing credit a… --- ## [Numb Toe and other inconsistencies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589 "2023-08-24T19:29:42Z")
My left big toe was numb. For 2 weeks. Yeah I know, I know. I’m diabetic from birth(nearly) Gotta watch those feets. I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want the berserkitude that I got. I was advised by a reputable… --- ## [I'm Bewitched. Oh, them Stevens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bewitched-oh-them-stevens/988690)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bewitched-oh-them-stevens/988690 "2023-08-24T19:24:13Z")
Who wouldn’t want to live on “Morning Glory circle”? Sam looks incredibly bad in maternity clothes. Come on, Darren let her twitch up some nice things. A boat, new golf clubs, you got good cars so we won’t go there. An… --- ## [I have changed my avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995 "2023-08-24T18:55:07Z")
Personal stuff. I adopted the flying pig persona from the beginning of being on here (although a different version). I feel that it is now important to be more clear about who I am. --- ## [I'm 6 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015 "2023-08-24T18:04:37Z")
On the Dope. That is. I want a new bicycle. A puppy. 2 teddy bears. A chutes and ladders game. Lego And a red Ferrari. Please. The pie can go. I want cake and ice cream, balloons and party hats. Thank you. … --- ## [Will cricket catch on in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cricket-catch-on-in-the-usa/987016)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cricket-catch-on-in-the-usa/987016 "2023-08-24T15:58:46Z")
So Texas has its own cricket team, the Super Kings, who had a game on the 14th, according to this story. I’m curious if Dopers think the game will be successful here? --- ## [How To Attract Better People To Political Office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-attract-better-people-to-political-office/988891)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-attract-better-people-to-political-office/988891 "2023-08-24T13:57:35Z")
It takes a certain type of person to be attracted to run for high political office. Superficially charismatic, good oratory and image management skills, being quick on your feet, a good personal story, the ability to pe… --- ## [Questions concerning disaster "missing" lists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerning-disaster-missing-lists/988971)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerning-disaster-missing-lists/988971 "2023-08-24T13:52:03Z")
I was reading about the people still missing following the Maui fires, and some questions came to me. This would apply to many large natural disasters, such as previous wildfires in California, hurricanes, etc. How d… --- ## [Microsoft Teams default audio settings (MacOS ver). Where/How to Set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-teams-default-audio-settings-macos-ver-where-how-to-set/988976)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-teams-default-audio-settings-macos-ver-where-how-to-set/988976 "2023-08-24T13:32:56Z")
Every time I open a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting, the Teams app opens with the default audio configuration of my speaker being the system default (computer speakers) and the microphone being my headset. Each and e… --- ## [The Situation of the Basque language is awfully overestimated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008 "2023-08-24T12:15:33Z")
I honestly don’t understand why too many people think Basque language is doing good. It’s not. Sure, the language has seen revival efforts but its still a severely endangered language overall (especially in France). Even… --- ## [Post removal & 'heritage topic' closure policies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-removal-heritage-topic-closure-policies/988841)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-removal-heritage-topic-closure-policies/988841 "2023-08-24T09:20:37Z")
There are two points of policy I’d like to discuss. They both happen to occur in the thread linked at message bottom. Relevant post removal A cool thread, below, about strobe candles was recently bumped by, as I reca… --- ## [Surviving a cycle inside a dishwasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-a-cycle-inside-a-dishwasher/988916)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-a-cycle-inside-a-dishwasher/988916 "2023-08-24T08:40:10Z")
This question arises from having observed an ambitious but foolhardy housefly zipping into my dishwasher last night after I finished loading it and was closing the door to begin the wash cycle. I briefly pondered how lo… --- ## [GOP Candidates' Positions on Pardoning Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-positions-on-pardoning-trump/988942)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-positions-on-pardoning-trump/988942 "2023-08-24T08:29:07Z")
From Yahoo, you can see the list of the top 8 candidates and their inclination. IMHO, any candidate who either has no position on pardoning Mister Four Indictments or is inclined to pardon him proves the republican party… --- ## [Proud Boy under House Arrest Disappears Before Sentencing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proud-boy-under-house-arrest-disappears-before-sentencing/988843)
**Author:** [@gnarator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarator)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proud-boy-under-house-arrest-disappears-before-sentencing/988843 "2023-08-24T05:21:03Z")
I wonder how long before he is caught. I suspect there are many “patriots” who will aid him. --- ## [Albert Brooks' Lost in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-brooks-lost-in-america/988499)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-brooks-lost-in-america/988499 "2023-08-24T04:47:49Z")
Saw it on VHS way back when, did not remember anything except the casino scene. Rediscovered it, have watched 4 times in the past month or so Just brilliant, so many great scenes, most beautifully understated. Favori… --- ## [Theory of mind and children's games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-of-mind-and-childrens-games/988936)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-of-mind-and-childrens-games/988936 "2023-08-24T01:17:19Z")
I started playing hide and seek with my daughter when she was two, and she enjoys the game, but she fundamentally Does Not Get It. She’ll hide right in front of me; she’ll ask me to help her hide when I’m supposed to be … --- ## [Is it difficult to visit the United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-visit-the-united-states/988222)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-visit-the-united-states/988222 "2023-08-24T01:07:54Z")
That’s really the question. It was inspired by the Discovery Channel show Match Me Abroad. On the TV show, various Americans travel to foreign countries to meet their partners, to varying success. This season, one wom… --- ## [Modified Superman Catch: plausible? Practical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-superman-catch-plausible-practical/988927)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-superman-catch-plausible-practical/988927 "2023-08-23T23:42:56Z")
I have a few questions, which I’d love folks to address after reading the OP: Is what I describe plausible and practical? If so, what would be the best form for it? Is anyone currently working on–or even using–somethin… --- ## [Spore for my 10 year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-for-my-10-year-old/989007)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-for-my-10-year-old/989007 "2023-08-23T23:41:26Z")
I have a savvy 10 year old and like most he enjoys games. Usually Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam or Minecraft, Rocket League or Steep on PS4. He recently developed an interest in evolution after we tried th… --- ## [Which new tech has impressed you the most over the last 5 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-tech-has-impressed-you-the-most-over-the-last-5-years/984884)
**Author:** [@Lantern2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern2)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-tech-has-impressed-you-the-most-over-the-last-5-years/984884 "2023-08-23T22:52:51Z")
For me number 1 has undoubtedly been generative AI. I am still blown away by what GPT-4 is capable of and in recent days I have enjoyed creating images on Bing Image Creator (which uses Dall-E) and have been impressed. T… --- ## [So I got the Freedom of the City of London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-the-freedom-of-the-city-of-london/989004)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-the-freedom-of-the-city-of-london/989004 "2023-08-23T22:44:04Z")
The Freedom of the City of London is one of those historical quirks that the Brits love. In the Middle Ages, it was the urban citizenship of the autonomous and self-administering City of London (which, to this day, cover… --- ## [Celebrity Airport Names? (Snoop Dogg?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-airport-names-snoop-dogg/988802)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-airport-names-snoop-dogg/988802 "2023-08-23T21:53:52Z")
Was listening to comedian Dwight Slade on comedy radio. Noting the airport in New Orleans was named after Louis Armstrong, he joked about future airports being named after current celebrities. (He didn’t mention Liverp… --- ## [Why do some peoples eye lids flutter when they talk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-peoples-eye-lids-flutter-when-they-talk/330666)
**Author:** [@antechinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antechinus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-peoples-eye-lids-flutter-when-they-talk/330666 "2023-08-23T21:23:18Z")
Why do the eye-lids of some people flutter when they are talking to you? Are you one of the people that does this? I don’t mean ‘flirt’ flutter, but a sort of indecision as to whether the eye should stay open or if it s… --- ## [Report your facts here concerning Yevgeny Prigozhin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-your-facts-here-concerning-yevgeny-prigozhin/989001)
**Author:** [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-your-facts-here-concerning-yevgeny-prigozhin/989001 "2023-08-23T21:02:41Z")
What do you actually know, or what is your studied opinion on the crash that purportedly killed Yevgeny Prigozhin? Can you report on this using information from extremely reliable sources? Reports say Mr. Prigozhin’s pl… --- ## [Question regarding Chinese Construction Industry loans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-chinese-construction-industry-loans/988868)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-chinese-construction-industry-loans/988868 "2023-08-23T20:53:25Z")
Other than Chinese government credit what foreign creditors lend money to the Chinese construction industry. To which international creditors (if any) are the payments on dollar-denominated bonds that I have read about a… --- ## [My dissolving porch (how should I repair my rotting deck?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dissolving-porch-how-should-i-repair-my-rotting-deck/985134)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dissolving-porch-how-should-i-repair-my-rotting-deck/985134 "2023-08-23T18:39:08Z")
Howdy all. My wrap-around porch is in need of repair. A small point of rot has been shown to be a much bigger issue… All the decking is laying on the ground, which is mud basically up until the foundation of the house. … --- ## [Prigozhin Dies in Plane Wreck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prigozhin-dies-in-plane-wreck/988992)
**Author:** [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prigozhin-dies-in-plane-wreck/988992 "2023-08-23T18:32:44Z")
What, they couldn’t wait until he was standing in front of a window? “A post by Grey Zone, a Wagner-connected social media channel, claimed that Russian anti-aircraft defences had shot down the plane in the Tver region… --- ## [Your favorite Ray Bradbury story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-ray-bradbury-story/988048)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-ray-bradbury-story/988048 "2023-08-23T15:51:49Z")
So many to choose from, but I just reread “The Fog Horn” and that one’s haunted me ever since I first read it, decades ago. Here’s a link to the text. --- ## [How many of the current Republican contenders are actually running for VICE-President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-current-republican-contenders-are-actually-running-for-vice-president/988027)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-current-republican-contenders-are-actually-running-for-vice-president/988027 "2023-08-23T15:02:29Z")
Trump is the acknowledged Republican front-runner, the supposed man to beat, and yet most of his supposed competition won’t say word one against him, which leads me to believe that the position they are jockeying for is … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=755) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=757)