# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=767 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 768 --- ## [Simon & Schuster Bought by Private Equity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simon-schuster-bought-by-private-equity/988242)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simon-schuster-bought-by-private-equity/988242 "2023-08-09T12:11:15Z")
After the merger with Penguin was rejected (rightly), a private equity firm has bought them. It will be sad to see such a long time company that brought me lots of joy in reading get looted into oblivion by vultures. --- ## [Deaths that sort of define a person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaths-that-sort-of-define-a-person/986999)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaths-that-sort-of-define-a-person/986999 "2023-08-09T09:30:48Z")
Sometimes famous people die, and sometimes those deaths become larger than their lives (almost). These are deaths that immediately pop into one’s mind when you hear this person’s name, see their picture or see/hear some … --- ## [If You Lived With A Monster, Would You Ever Get The Hiccups?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-lived-with-a-monster-would-you-ever-get-the-hiccups/987798)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-lived-with-a-monster-would-you-ever-get-the-hiccups/987798 "2023-08-09T05:41:20Z")
Well? Would you? --- ## [Best beginner's yoga videos on YouTube?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-beginners-yoga-videos-on-youtube/988185)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-beginners-yoga-videos-on-youtube/988185 "2023-08-09T03:20:11Z")
I am looking for a good beginner YouTube video, no more than 10-15 minutes long. I see many choices available, and I will browse them, but if anyone has a favorite I’d like to hear about it. These old bones need some st… --- ## [Did/Does your medical provider let you know about your right to switch doctors? Was it hard to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-does-your-medical-provider-let-you-know-about-your-right-to-switch-doctors-was-it-hard-to-do/988076)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-does-your-medical-provider-let-you-know-about-your-right-to-switch-doctors-was-it-hard-to-do/988076 "2023-08-09T01:43:21Z")
In another thread about the usefulness of the internet, someone said that the internet lets people know that they have the right to see other physicians, and that the providers don’t let them know about that right and/or… --- ## [Using a radio receiver to find a lost key](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-radio-receiver-to-find-a-lost-key/988221)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-radio-receiver-to-find-a-lost-key/988221 "2023-08-09T01:13:15Z")
My neighbor was commenting that his wife lost his spare key somewhere in their house. It’s one of those newfangled wireless keyfob keyless ignition systems. I jokingly said that all he needs is one of those teenagers who… --- ## [Castor oil in the umbilicus stimulates the immune system, and is detoxifying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castor-oil-in-the-umbilicus-stimulates-the-immune-system-and-is-detoxifying/988215)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castor-oil-in-the-umbilicus-stimulates-the-immune-system-and-is-detoxifying/988215 "2023-08-09T01:07:40Z")
I just saw this on a pharmacy website, not promoting its use but instead explaining why so many people were wanting it. Gosh, and I would have thought they were trying to get rid of gophers, and that the only internal o… --- ## [Homemade Roach Powder: Do you know its secrets? Can you share them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-roach-powder-do-you-know-its-secrets-can-you-share-them/466126)
**Author:** [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-roach-powder-do-you-know-its-secrets-can-you-share-them/466126 "2023-08-09T00:51:08Z")
Not long ago, I read something somewhere about how you can make bug bait powder that’s reliably fatal, safer than the commercial varieties made with unpronounceable synthetic toxins, and specifically effective against t… --- ## [The last thing that made you LOL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-thing-that-made-you-lol/988163)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-thing-that-made-you-lol/988163 "2023-08-08T23:57:30Z")
I was in my car, on the way to pick up dinner, when I got a text message. I tapped the play button on my car’s screen, and this is what Siri read: (click on link above to hear the message). I laughed out loud when she… --- ## [Kamala Harris for President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-for-president/967693)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-for-president/967693 "2023-08-08T21:07:51Z")
I mean, she’s getting the same on-the-job training Biden had, and from someone who’s been there. She’s intelligent and seems charming. I haven’t been following her work as VP, but the idea of her as President doesn’t see… --- ## [Why are the lights coming on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-lights-coming-on/988210)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-lights-coming-on/988210 "2023-08-08T20:21:51Z")
So we just upgraded our internet to something new and fast. This required bringing the router in through a different entrance point, as the new service does not work through the existing coaxial service. To simplify the… --- ## [How clean is condensation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-clean-is-condensation/988256)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-clean-is-condensation/988256 "2023-08-08T17:44:04Z")
If I have a cold drink outside on a humid day, I get a lot of condensation on the can. If the can were thoroughly cleaned beforehand, would the collected condensation be potable? --- ## [On Chess(dot)com, What Is A "Book Move"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-what-is-a-book-move/988158)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-what-is-a-book-move/988158 "2023-08-08T17:29:02Z")
Those of you who play on Chess(dot)com are aware of the post-game analysis tool, which, uh, analyzes your game. The first few moves are deemed “book moves” (as in, “Nc3 is the last book move”). From the context, I’m gues… --- ## [Why do I feel colder in winter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-feel-colder-in-winter/988124)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-feel-colder-in-winter/988124 "2023-08-08T17:26:52Z")
So where I’m at it’s August and there’s a high of about 72F here daily. When I woke up today it was 64 in my house and I was comfortable with perhaps an overshirt. I took a shower later that morning and my bathroom was 6… --- ## [What book or series do you feel is worthy of an expensive leather bound set?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-or-series-do-you-feel-is-worthy-of-an-expensive-leather-bound-set/988056)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-or-series-do-you-feel-is-worthy-of-an-expensive-leather-bound-set/988056 "2023-08-08T17:21:33Z")
So what set of books would you spend hundreds (or thousands) for? For me it has always been the Horatio Hornblower series. The other day I spotted a hard-to-find set of 11 leather-bound volumes of C.S. Forester’s works… --- ## [Educate me about outhouses, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-outhouses-please/987958)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-outhouses-please/987958 "2023-08-08T17:02:06Z")
I was born in a city, and pretty much always lived in suburbs. My only exposure to rural/country life has been on media or while driving through it on the way to another city/suburb, and as a result I’ve never seen an o… --- ## [Witnessing a hit and run accident, and giving chase](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnessing-a-hit-and-run-accident-and-giving-chase/988130)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnessing-a-hit-and-run-accident-and-giving-chase/988130 "2023-08-08T16:57:28Z")
My disclaimer: always follow the law. Do not do what I describe here. There are risks, perhaps possible grave risks. I was relating this to my mom in an email, and thought I’d share it here and see if there are others o… --- ## [Strobe candles - manufacture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strobe-candles-manufacture/516744)
**Author:** [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strobe-candles-manufacture/516744 "2023-08-08T16:44:28Z")
Years ago I had some strobe candles that would flicker up and down in a fairly slow, steady pattern. I have been trying to find some but I can’t locate them on any sites. I am wondering if anybody knows where I can buy… --- ## [What’s your favorite Apple Watch app (or apps) that doesn’t come delivered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-favorite-apple-watch-app-or-apps-that-doesn-t-come-delivered/952112)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-favorite-apple-watch-app-or-apps-that-doesn-t-come-delivered/952112 "2021-10-13T01:01:41Z")
Mine is definitely Golf Pad. Yes, it’s something of a specialty app but it’s great for keeping my golf score, tracking my shots, and recommending which club to use based on conditions. --- ## [Feds bust Josh Duggar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feds-bust-josh-duggar/941076)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feds-bust-josh-duggar/941076 "2023-08-08T13:27:47Z")
Link No word yet as to why, but with the Feds involved it won’t be minor. Looks like 2021 isn’t going to be kind to asshole white boys. --- ## [There are only three classes of men…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-only-three-classes-of-men/988164)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-only-three-classes-of-men/988164 "2023-08-08T12:52:14Z")
Lovers of wisdom, lovers of honour, lovers of gain. Was Plato right? Most men I know want you to be proud of their (perceived) achievements… --- ## [Is "landlord" used to mean an employee in charge of a property?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-landlord-used-to-mean-an-employee-in-charge-of-a-property/988157)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-landlord-used-to-mean-an-employee-in-charge-of-a-property/988157 "2023-08-08T12:47:03Z")
Several years ago (Somewhere between the late 1990’s and early 2010’s) I occasionally read listings of buildings owned by a company. But amongst the information listed about the buildings, it listed a “landlord” who was … --- ## [Tell me your favorite camping recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-favorite-camping-recipes/984058)
**Author:** [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-favorite-camping-recipes/984058 "2023-08-08T04:20:32Z")
What are your favorite camping recipes for breakfast and dinner? I don’t mean rehydrated backpacking food, but proper cooked food; made from scratch from the finest canned (or fresh) ingredients. It will be car camping… --- ## [RIP Paul Reubens {July 30,2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-paul-reubens-july-30-2023/987880)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-paul-reubens-july-30-2023/987880 "2023-08-08T04:15:39Z")
Oh, no. Dead at 70yo from cancer. I still feel like he’s a kid. :frowning: Paul Reubens Dead: Pee-wee Herman Actor Was 70 - Variety --- ## [Help me understand (and maybe control) notifications](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-and-maybe-control-notifications/988196)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-and-maybe-control-notifications/988196 "2023-08-08T03:13:22Z")
I haven’t bothered about this since the transition to Discourse, but the situation with notifications is kind of annoying, and I would like to find out more about how it works, and maybe change my settings (if possible). … --- ## [Movie, “Devotion” — any warbirds fans here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-devotion-any-warbirds-fans-here/968973)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-devotion-any-warbirds-fans-here/968973 "2023-08-08T00:49:30Z")
This looks very interesting. Any warbirds fans here? I know we have a few… Here is the movie trailer — --- ## [Concerts you have been to (esp since March 2020) and/or plan to attend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerts-you-have-been-to-esp-since-march-2020-and-or-plan-to-attend/964159)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerts-you-have-been-to-esp-since-march-2020-and-or-plan-to-attend/964159 "2023-08-07T23:46:16Z")
Early March 2020 - when Covid was a thing but masks and stocking up on toilet paper (/rolls) was not yet a thing, I bought tickets to see Genesis at the O2 in London in October that year. That show was twice re-schedule… --- ## [Bergdahl's Conviction Overturned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bergdahls-conviction-overturned/987603)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bergdahls-conviction-overturned/987603 "2023-08-07T23:35:58Z")
Judge vacates desertion conviction for former US soldier captured in Afghanistan FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, a former U.S. Army soldier who plea… --- ## [Quest for RC on tap in or near Wisconsin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quest-for-rc-on-tap-in-or-near-wisconsin/982648)
**Author:** [@Arakhin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arakhin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quest-for-rc-on-tap-in-or-near-wisconsin/982648 "2023-08-07T21:46:30Z")
For a summer road trip this year a buddy and I are on a quest to find a restaurant with RC Cola on tap in or near Wisconsin. We grew up in RC households so it’s a nostagia thing . . . I found a somewhat similar thread … --- ## [Overthinkers unite!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overthinkers-unite/988153)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overthinkers-unite/988153 "2023-08-07T21:08:09Z")
I’m laughing at myself right now because I’m completely overthinking a super-critical, life-saving, death-defying situation: the layout of the app icons on my phone. It’s a problem that ranks right up there with global t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=766) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=768)