# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=768&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 769 --- ## [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… --- ## [Alphabetical how long to close the trail because of bears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphabetical-how-long-to-close-the-trail-because-of-bears/986176)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphabetical-how-long-to-close-the-trail-because-of-bears/986176 "2023-08-07T20:56:53Z")
So a popular trail nearby in Asheville is closed for two weeks due to “aggressive bear” behavior. This got me to thinking: How long do you think a trail should be closed for other types of bear behavior? So if Aggressiv… --- ## [I've got some squid ink pasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-some-squid-ink-pasta/988128)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-some-squid-ink-pasta/988128 "2023-08-07T20:47:25Z")
And I can’t make up my mind about what sauce I want to pair with it. Tell me what you would make, and why. --- ## [Of Mustard Skittles, Velveeta Martinis, Ranch Ice Cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-mustard-skittles-velveeta-martinis-ranch-ice-cream/988103)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-mustard-skittles-velveeta-martinis-ranch-ice-cream/988103 "2023-08-07T19:39:37Z")
The Atlantic has an article (below) talking about the popularity (or free advertising) of unlikely products like mustard skittles or deep fried butter. What examples of this have you seen or tried? Any of these fra… --- ## [Shingles Vaccine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shingles-vaccine/988118)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shingles-vaccine/988118 "2023-08-07T19:34:59Z")
My sister (mid-30s) is going through her second bout of shingles. If she gets the shingles vaccine once she is healthy again, will it limit the chances that she’ll have more recurrences in the future? Or would it at leas… --- ## [What are these lines in sea off Normandy coast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-lines-in-sea-off-normandy-coast/988033)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-lines-in-sea-off-normandy-coast/988033 "2023-08-07T19:32:39Z")
What are these lines in the sea off the coast of Normandy, France? Location on Google Maps. I thought they might be a photographic glitch and not actually there, but they… --- ## [Some help from '99ers needed about ubb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-from-99ers-needed-about-ubb/987483)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-from-99ers-needed-about-ubb/987483 "2023-08-07T19:13:06Z")
Have to admit my memory is not up to the task. How long did we have ubb? Did we switch to vbulletin because ubb sucked? Hard to imagine something as bad as vbulletin back then. http://www.straightdope.com/ubb/Forum2/HTM… --- ## [Tippy canoe and Bigfoot too!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tippy-canoe-and-bigfoot-too/988151)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tippy-canoe-and-bigfoot-too/988151 "2023-08-07T19:00:43Z")
Dishscapes has a scene of Bigfoot in a canoe. I have just a few questions: Where did he get the canoe? Would a canoe hold him up? Can he paddle? Who took the video, and shouldn’t media be on this? Why does he even … --- ## [Have you ever stayed in a windowless hotel room? Would you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-stayed-in-a-windowless-hotel-room-would-you/988028)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-stayed-in-a-windowless-hotel-room-would-you/988028 "2023-08-07T18:48:42Z")
For me, yes I’ve stayed in several windowless hotel rooms. Most of them have been pod style hotels, but there was one I stayed at in New Orleans which looked like it was an office building conversion. I don’t mind rooms… --- ## [WWII / WW2 Warbirds fans? Who has flown in a Warbird of WWII / WW2? What’s your Warbird story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-ww2-warbirds-fans-who-has-flown-in-a-warbird-of-wwii-ww2-what-s-your-warbird-story/988108)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-ww2-warbirds-fans-who-has-flown-in-a-warbird-of-wwii-ww2-what-s-your-warbird-story/988108 "2023-08-07T18:47:49Z")
According to wiki, a warbird is any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals or historic arms of military forces. This is specifically for WWII / WW2 vintage aircraft. B-29 Doc an… --- ## [What cut of beef is your favorite, and how would you like that cooked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cut-of-beef-is-your-favorite-and-how-would-you-like-that-cooked/988024)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cut-of-beef-is-your-favorite-and-how-would-you-like-that-cooked/988024 "2023-08-07T18:16:56Z")
For my part, I love a good T-Bone steak. I want it medium rare, with a splash of A-1 steak sauce. You’d think I’d like it bloody rare, because I also love steak tartare, but oddly, no. I’d like a baked potato with but… --- ## [Why has someone gone through a lot of effort to carve a grid into the shorline at this location?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-someone-gone-through-a-lot-of-effort-to-carve-a-grid-into-the-shorline-at-this-location/988138)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-someone-gone-through-a-lot-of-effort-to-carve-a-grid-into-the-shorline-at-this-location/988138 "2023-08-07T18:05:05Z")
https://goo.gl/maps/7Waf7BeC2vpGmYXg6 Some parts of the grid seems to have additional human activity: Google Maps Other parts of the grid look like they could be grave mounds for giants: Google Maps --- ## [Friend needs help coping with knee replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-needs-help-coping-with-knee-replacement/988161)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-needs-help-coping-with-knee-replacement/988161 "2023-08-07T18:01:45Z")
The usual disclaimer applies here. You’re not a doctor? No problem, I understand. You’re a doctor, but not my doctor or my friend’s doctor? That’s fine too. If you have any experience, training, or knowledge that mi… --- ## [Cousins who look alike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cousins-who-look-alike/770076)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cousins-who-look-alike/770076 "2023-08-07T17:10:39Z")
The thread about children inheriting political attitudes got me thinking about this. Any dopers with cousins who look more like you than your siblings? My father’s brother has four children (actually five, but one is ad… --- ## [Yet Another Estate Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-estate-question/988047)
**Author:** [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-estate-question/988047 "2023-08-07T17:02:47Z")
My wife’s 87 year-old father died about a year ago without writing a will. Of course there are complications, such as an estranged wife who was still legally married to him, a pseudo-hoarded house and farm lot, seven sib… --- ## [Need answer fast: What to do in and around Toronto?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-what-to-do-in-and-around-toronto/987939)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-what-to-do-in-and-around-toronto/987939 "2023-08-07T15:37:41Z")
TL:DR, visiting a Chinese lady friend that today I figured out is pretty loaded and basically “interviewing” me if I’m suitable material for a relationship. She has car(s), lives in Markham, and basically is only familia… --- ## [Broken Link to Straightdope.com in mobile view](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-link-to-straightdope-com-in-mobile-view/988057)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-link-to-straightdope-com-in-mobile-view/988057 "2023-08-07T15:18:31Z")
I use Straight Dope Light as a theme. When I’m on my phone (Safari browser on iOS 16.5.1 (c)) the button at the top of the screen to go to the main Straight Dope site is broken. It is the icon that looks like a house. … --- ## [Why is Irish spelling so--unusual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-irish-spelling-so-unusual/10761)
**Author:** [@SqrlCub](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SqrlCub)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-irish-spelling-so-unusual/10761 "2023-08-07T15:02:44Z")
Their own language, that is. I’ve seen a number of Irish words with accompanying pronunciations, and they often have a bewildering (to a non-speaker) array of silent consonants. What orthography did the Irish use befor… --- ## [Resurrecting an old iPhone \[hypothetical\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrecting-an-old-iphone-hypothetical/988010)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrecting-an-old-iphone-hypothetical/988010 "2023-08-07T14:32:56Z")
I got an iPhone 6s when I signed up with Virgin Mobile, which became @boostmobile. Three things coincided to induce me to get a new phone: Boost Mobile’s poor coverage and their ‘sucks to be you’ attitude, my wife’s sat… --- ## [Being Crazy, as a Modality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-crazy-as-a-modality/987945)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-crazy-as-a-modality/987945 "2023-08-07T14:32:06Z")
I don’t need to be locked into restricted confined spaced to protect me from me. I’m fine. I don’t hurt me; I don’t hurt other people. Hell, I am fully employed and pay fucking taxes, okay? So same rules for me as an… --- ## [Querying Author's Wish List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/querying-authors-wish-list/988167)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/querying-authors-wish-list/988167 "2023-08-07T13:48:54Z")
Querying Author’s Wish List Lit agents and publishers often release (or make posts to) a Manuscript Wish List. I figure turnabout is fair play, don’t you? Let’s start with the notion that we, as authors, are supposed … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=767&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=769&state=tracking)