# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=760&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 761 --- ## [The Peripheral on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peripheral-on-amazon-prime/973575)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peripheral-on-amazon-prime/973575 "2023-08-19T23:11:18Z")
Amazon Prime’s new adaptation of William Gibson’s novel The Peripheral begins tomorrow (Fri 10/21). Here’s a brief anticipation thread: But I thought I would start a new one for the show proper! The nature of the plo… --- ## [When Republicans finally accept that climate change is real, how will they blame Democrats for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-republicans-finally-accept-that-climate-change-is-real-how-will-they-blame-democrats-for-it/987043)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-republicans-finally-accept-that-climate-change-is-real-how-will-they-blame-democrats-for-it/987043 "2023-08-19T21:21:04Z")
I have no doubt that it will eventually happen but I’m curious what twisted logic they will use to do it. --- ## [Spelling Bee-like puzzles: Are they lots easier in other languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-bee-like-puzzles-are-they-lots-easier-in-other-languages/958386)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-bee-like-puzzles-are-they-lots-easier-in-other-languages/958386 "2022-01-27T08:17:35Z")
For those unfamiliar with the NYT Spelling Bee: I assume all decent language puzzles are copied from the original language to others if it makes sense to do so. So what about languages where the spelling is much more p… --- ## [Poll: Do you gesture with your hands when you talk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-gesture-with-your-hands-when-you-talk/988744)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-gesture-with-your-hands-when-you-talk/988744 "2023-08-19T14:39:31Z")
poll Feel free to share details. Personally I don’t do this very often but when I get in ‘teaching mode’ (especially with patients) I sometimes use gestures. Honestly, the Mrs. has started gesturing a LOT while talking… --- ## [What was this thing? (airport security)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-thing-airport-security/987929)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-thing-airport-security/987929 "2023-08-19T13:09:40Z")
This past weekend, I went on a trip. While going through security at CLE, we all put our luggage and pocket contents into bins to go through the X-ray machines. On top of every bin of stuff, the TSA workers placed what… --- ## [Automobile frustration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automobile-frustration/988745)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automobile-frustration/988745 "2023-08-19T02:18:51Z")
I accidentally hit someone backing up. Their car was undamaged. I had a small dent in the bumper, and the quarter panel had come loose. It didn’t look like much, but I have to replace the bumper to fix it (it doesn’t l… --- ## [Virtual reality headsets and watching movies etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-headsets-and-watching-movies-etc/977453)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-headsets-and-watching-movies-etc/977453 "2023-08-18T23:39:47Z")
I know nothing about it, never tried it. And I am not a gamer, it seems to me from little “research” I have done that most VR is about that or maybe I am wrong. Hell I know it is being used in healthcare and other area… --- ## [MPSIMS has gotten a minor rename to “Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mpsims-has-gotten-a-minor-rename-to-miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/981943)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mpsims-has-gotten-a-minor-rename-to-miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/981943 "2023-08-18T22:22:40Z")
The existing name is Mundane Pointless Stuff I Must Share (MPSIMS) But the “Mundane Pointless” has been an issue with Breaking News and Death Notices of members being in this forum. The suggestion came from Irishman. … --- ## [Move ... then roast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-then-roast/988522)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-then-roast/988522 "2023-08-18T21:53:30Z")
Some people are moving out of high tax and high RE priced states to the sunbelt. Low taxes, lower RE prices. They are making a big mistake: https://www.axios.com/2023/08/13/extreme-heat-climate-change-sunbelt-growth-ci… --- ## [What if Trump withdraws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-withdraws/988735)
**Author:** [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-withdraws/988735 "2023-08-18T21:08:44Z")
Imagine a world where Trump wakes up tomorrow and does something the right way for once. In this world, he wakes up and says “for the benefit of the party and the country, I am withdrawing my nomination so that my legal … --- ## [In the US, what are the powers of a county over the cities in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-us-what-are-the-powers-of-a-county-over-the-cities-in-it/988677)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-us-what-are-the-powers-of-a-county-over-the-cities-in-it/988677 "2023-08-18T21:40:25Z")
I realise that this is one of those questions which might be answered differently depending on the state. I also realise that there are special cases such as the boroughs of NYC. However, I suppose/hope there are some co… --- ## [Netflix’s The Crown S5 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-s-the-crown-s5-open-spoilers/947968)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-s-the-crown-s5-open-spoilers/947968 "2023-08-18T21:35:46Z")
The S4 thread: The Crown; season 4 And S3: Netflix's The Crown S3 (open spoilers) The Wiki article: The Crown (TV series) - Wikipedia More on casting for S5 and S6: The Crown Season 5 Guide to Release Date, Cast News,… --- ## [Could major brands safely coast for a year or two with current products/services?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-major-brands-safely-coast-for-a-year-or-two-with-current-products-services/988689)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-major-brands-safely-coast-for-a-year-or-two-with-current-products-services/988689 "2023-08-18T21:29:35Z")
In a capitalist world, no, but in an ideal world where you don’t have to demonstrate constant growth to shareholders. Companies like Apple are often criticized for putting out gadgets that are only marginally better tha… --- ## [Donald Trump is a fascist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-is-a-fascist/988260)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-is-a-fascist/988260 "2023-08-18T21:11:27Z")
In case there was any doubt, Robert Reich, former labor secretary and now professor at UC Berkeley, spells it out for us in a succinct, seven minute video (below). I don’t think this is a surprise to anyone here but I b… --- ## [Real estate capital gains tax question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-capital-gains-tax-question/988730)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-capital-gains-tax-question/988730 "2023-08-18T20:57:49Z")
This isn’t quite the same subject of my other thread in P&E about capital gains and real estate profit, so I decided to start another thread. I understand that, having excluded the permissible amount from the taxable ca… --- ## [Did you say “I love you” first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-say-i-love-you-first/988615)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-say-i-love-you-first/988615 "2023-08-18T19:31:59Z")
This articles says men wait 108 days on average. This is faster than women who hold out for 122 days… --- ## [Adventures with $2 bills](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-with-2-bills/988482)
**Author:** [@Digger11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digger11)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-with-2-bills/988482 "2023-08-18T18:48:44Z")
Like a lot of people, I’ve been fascinated with $2 bills for most of my life. I’ve learned recently that they’re not nearly as rare as most people perceive them to be–rather, almost everybody keeps the ones that they co… --- ## [Website access mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-access-mystery/988506)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-access-mystery/988506 "2023-08-18T18:19:47Z")
I have two home computers which both use the same router and Microsoft Edge as the web browser. I also use Dropbox to store files and both computers have no problem accessing those. For years I have played railway game… --- ## [Knowledge base of post-doc fellow vs tenured faculty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knowledge-base-of-post-doc-fellow-vs-tenured-faculty/988697)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knowledge-base-of-post-doc-fellow-vs-tenured-faculty/988697 "2023-08-18T16:27:51Z")
This is a broad and complicated question in search of a general answer. Within the many medical research specialties, how would the knowledge base of a newly minted post-doctoral fellow at a top-tier U.S. university com… --- ## [What the heck is shocking me as I lie in bed? (long-ish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-is-shocking-me-as-i-lie-in-bed-long-ish/508924)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-is-shocking-me-as-i-lie-in-bed-long-ish/508924 "2023-08-18T15:51:09Z")
I’ll try to describe this as best as possible. First of all, my mattress sits on the floor, there’s no boxspring or headboard, it’s just a mattress. Secondly, for the last six years I’ve lived here, in my apartment, I’… --- ## [Discussion question: is The American Experiment a failure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-question-is-the-american-experiment-a-failure/986036)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-question-is-the-american-experiment-a-failure/986036 "2023-08-18T14:20:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from 7 Jan 2021 and beyond - the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol: Continuing the discussion here. The crux of the matter, as I see it, is that the USA is a melting pot that never re… --- ## [Kilroy is the Modren Man. But what is "modren"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kilroy-is-the-modren-man-but-what-is-modren/359765)
**Author:** [@rush2112](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rush2112)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kilroy-is-the-modren-man-but-what-is-modren/359765 "2023-08-18T13:53:38Z")
? Kilroy is the Modren Man. But what is “modren”? thanks, -b --- ## [Car question \[What is "overdrive"?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-question-what-is-overdrive/987970)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-question-what-is-overdrive/987970 "2023-08-18T10:30:44Z")
I was listening to some oldies and heard about putting a car into “overdrive”. What is “overdrive”? --- ## [Captain Stubby and Charles Homer Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-stubby-and-charles-homer-bill/812333)
**Author:** [@2nd\_Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2nd_Law)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-stubby-and-charles-homer-bill/812333 "2023-08-18T08:12:12Z")
Back in the '60’s, when I was in grade school, I would listen to a local radio station in my home town (WHTC in Holland, MI) before school in the mornings. WHTC was the local station that would announce school closings f… --- ## [Biden campaign to "skewer" the Republican debate in Wisconsin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-campaign-to-skewer-the-republican-debate-in-wisconsin/988743)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-campaign-to-skewer-the-republican-debate-in-wisconsin/988743 "2023-08-18T05:36:34Z")
Here is a Reuters article. They’re going to push a lot of Biden advertising before and during the debate, focusing on his accomplishments, and especially aimed at Black and Latino voters in this 2nd term election. Also,… --- ## [Wirelessly connecting iPhone to two computers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wirelessly-connecting-iphone-to-two-computers/988676)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wirelessly-connecting-iphone-to-two-computers/988676 "2023-08-18T02:46:13Z")
My work computer is a PC, which I connect to remotely from a MacBook. MS Office has an annoying tendency to require me to sign into One Drive periodically (usually when I’m trying to do something), which requires my ent… --- ## [Compensation for being bumped from a flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compensation-for-being-bumped-from-a-flight/988733)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compensation-for-being-bumped-from-a-flight/988733 "2023-08-18T02:02:22Z")
I’m not flying anywhere soon, so I don’t need an answer fast. AIUI, airlines are required to compensate passengers who are bumped from a flight. Often the compensation will be a voucher for another flight, and/or a hot… --- ## [The first study where scientists tested the absorbancy of period products using blood and not water was just published THIS WEEK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-study-where-scientists-tested-the-absorbancy-of-period-products-using-blood-and-not-water-was-just-published-this-week/988675)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-study-where-scientists-tested-the-absorbancy-of-period-products-using-blood-and-not-water-was-just-published-this-week/988675 "2023-08-18T01:34:46Z")
May I scream for a moment and tell you that the first study where scientists tested the absorbancy of period products using blood and not water was just published THIS WEEK!!! Unsurprisingly, it shows that products aren… --- ## [Why is Indy old in Dial of Destiny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-indy-old-in-dial-of-destiny/988671)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-indy-old-in-dial-of-destiny/988671 "2023-08-18T01:19:15Z")
Didn’t I see him drinking from the Holy Grail in Last Crusade? Wasn’t drinking from the Grail supposed to guarantee everlasting life? --- ## [Can Someone ID these Books about Mars and Venus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-id-these-books-about-mars-and-venus/988687)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-id-these-books-about-mars-and-venus/988687 "2023-08-18T01:14:55Z")
I remember reading a duology of books where Mars and Venus were as people thought they were in the 1800s. Venus was swampy with dinosaurs and Mars was a desert world housing an ancient civilization. They were from the 90… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=759&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=761&state=tracking)