# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=774&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 775 --- ## [Retro Remedies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retro-remedies/987277)
**Author:** [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retro-remedies/987277 "2023-07-31T03:05:04Z")
A discussion of headache powders in the Tylenol thread lead me to think of old fashioned remedies which I think are more effective for me than modern counterparts: BC Powder, Alka Seltzer for stomach problems, Alka Selt… --- ## ["Writing" with the Bing AI chatbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-with-the-bing-ai-chatbot/986164)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-with-the-bing-ai-chatbot/986164 "2023-07-31T02:37:51Z")
“Write me a love story between Data and Tasha Yar.” Data and Tasha Yar met on board the USS Enterprise-D, where they served as the second officer and the chief of security, respectively. They were both dedicated to the… --- ## [WNBA Power Couple](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wnba-power-couple/987841)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wnba-power-couple/987841 "2023-07-30T23:40:45Z")
Nearly two weeks ago, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun announced their engagement. Today, they became the second pair of WNBA teammates ever with a 30-pt game and a triple-double in the sam… --- ## [With friends like these... (Liberal corporations, their support of LGBT, and "cancel culture")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-these-liberal-corporations-their-support-of-lgbt-and-cancel-culture/987362)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-these-liberal-corporations-their-support-of-lgbt-and-cancel-culture/987362 "2023-07-30T22:57:24Z")
I didn’t realize this until I read it just now, but you know how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney are having it out over the Don’t Say Gay Bill? Disney didn’t object to it until after the bill had passed. Bud L… --- ## [Have you ever reported a Facebook page for fraud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-reported-a-facebook-page-for-fraud/987799)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-reported-a-facebook-page-for-fraud/987799 "2023-07-30T21:59:22Z")
…And had them agree with you and pull the page? If Facebook has any standards other than “As long as we get our cut, it’s all good!”, I have yet to see them. --- ## [How do female sex workers handle all that penetration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-female-sex-workers-handle-all-that-penetration/684922)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-female-sex-workers-handle-all-that-penetration/684922 "2023-07-30T21:58:43Z")
In reading about prostitutes unless you are some world class beauty it seems that a woman making a living as a hooker has to entertain a fair number of men to earn decent money. Not be overly blunt about it, but wouldn’t… --- ## [Want to downsize my electronics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-downsize-my-electronics/987763)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-downsize-my-electronics/987763 "2023-07-30T21:21:59Z")
I currently have an Macbook Pro, iPad and a Chromebook. I Macbook is my main computer, the Chromebook is for traveling because if it gets lost or stolen, it’s not a huge deal and my iPad has been for reading, videos, gam… --- ## [When do you fuel up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fuel-up/987577)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fuel-up/987577 "2023-07-30T20:07:26Z")
That’s all - when do you fill your vehicle? poll --- ## [What Scam Is This? (involves PayPal, but probably a fake PayPal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-is-this-involves-paypal-but-probably-a-fake-paypal/987834)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-is-this-involves-paypal-but-probably-a-fake-paypal/987834 "2023-07-30T19:02:11Z")
I’m sure this is a scam, so I’ve never called the number, because that seems to be what they want me to do, and so I don’t know what the exchange is like, but I assume it’s phishing for personal information, especially b… --- ## [Local elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-elections/987832)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-elections/987832 "2023-07-30T18:23:12Z")
My wife and I decided to fill out our ballots. There are only three positions to vote for: County Executive, County Council, and Blaine School Board. We voted for our State House Representative (D), whose term expires … --- ## [What is "equity" law under the Constitution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-equity-law-under-the-constitution/987395)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-equity-law-under-the-constitution/987395 "2023-07-30T16:57:29Z")
Specifically Article 3 Section 2 The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, Looking it up, I am not clear if “equity” refers to civil law (as opposed to criminal… --- ## [Fish on the barbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-on-the-barbie/987765)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-on-the-barbie/987765 "2023-07-30T15:29:58Z")
This is my go-to fish recipe: Oil the skin-side of two salmon filets. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Add a couple of sprigs of freshly-cut rosemary. Top with lemon slices. I say salmon, but I make this with white fish too… --- ## [Does Duolingo work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-duolingo-work/987658)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-duolingo-work/987658 "2023-07-30T14:23:53Z")
There have been previous threads on trying Duolingo. I played around with it briefly. But it doesn’t match my learning style and while painless I can’t see learning a language that way. Maybe a quick review or supplem… --- ## [Tell me about “exopolitics”. The truth is out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-exopolitics-the-truth-is-out-there/987802)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-exopolitics-the-truth-is-out-there/987802 "2023-07-30T14:11:17Z")
I’m a big fan of Coyne, a moderate Canadian journalist. And I enjoyed this piece on the likelihood of extraterrestrial life, the low chance it would care about us despite our innate self-importance, the Drake equation a… --- ## [What's the deal with this old Star Wars set photo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-this-old-star-wars-set-photo/987775)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-this-old-star-wars-set-photo/987775 "2023-07-30T13:44:53Z")
Saw it posted on Facebook. It looks like C-3PO’s lower legs are completely mangled in a way I don’t remember seeing, even when he was disassembled in ESB. Is this some level of damage that was filmed but not used? … --- ## [An Uber self-driving car killed a pedestrian in Tempe, AZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-uber-self-driving-car-killed-a-pedestrian-in-tempe-az/810836)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-uber-self-driving-car-killed-a-pedestrian-in-tempe-az/810836 "2023-07-30T12:39:34Z")
Story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/19/technology/uber-driverless-fatality.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news Had to happe… --- ## [Please share your favorite rice recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-favorite-rice-recipes/986563)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-favorite-rice-recipes/986563 "2023-07-30T05:56:31Z")
I’m craving a rice dish. In particular, a rice I used to get at a nursing home I worked at back in Louisiana. That was more than 45 years ago and I have no idea what it was. I just remember it was creamy and white and it… --- ## [Seattle and Eugene Dopefests (yep, short notice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-and-eugene-dopefests-yep-short-notice/987671)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-and-eugene-dopefests-yep-short-notice/987671 "2023-07-30T04:11:02Z")
OK dopers, and apologies for lack of notice but as part of the grand tour I will be in Seattle on Thu 27th-Jul and Fri 28th Jul. Departure on Sat morning for Eugene where Plan A was to meet Lancia but Plan B might adjus… --- ## [Do I have to cook these packaged fresh gingko nuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-to-cook-these-packaged-fresh-gingko-nuts/987801)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-to-cook-these-packaged-fresh-gingko-nuts/987801 "2023-07-30T01:11:51Z")
Picked these up kind of randomly at the Chinese supermarket, in a vacuum-sealed refrigerated bag like those shown below. I know nothing about gingko nuts, but just read that they’re pretty toxic raw, and not entirely non… --- ## [I had a very vivid dream about Cecil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-very-vivid-dream-about-cecil/987795)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-very-vivid-dream-about-cecil/987795 "2023-07-29T22:54:18Z")
(get yer mind outta the gutter, it ain’t THAT kinda dream) Ok, I woke up in this apocalyptic, alien invaded world. I looked at the lil’wrekker and said we gotta get out of here. I grab my igloo cooler (in dystopia if … --- ## [Climate Change Deniers; What more proof do you need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-deniers-what-more-proof-do-you-need/986958)
**Author:** [@NiceGuyJack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NiceGuyJack)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-deniers-what-more-proof-do-you-need/986958 "2023-07-29T22:38:44Z")
So, considering the record disasters that has happened just this year, what else do you need as proof? The oceans are warmer than ever, every year there are forest fires like never before, the temperatures are up. It is … --- ## [Post your oldest Death Pool list. Who's still alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-oldest-death-pool-list-whos-still-alive/822735)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-oldest-death-pool-list-whos-still-alive/822735 "2023-07-29T21:40:53Z")
What’s your first Death Pool list and is anyone still alive from it? If not that one, which one is the oldest that still has a survivor? My first list was 2003. That list is: Pope John Paul II Warren Zevon Michael Jac… --- ## [Explain “Everything Apps” To Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-everything-apps-to-me/987708)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-everything-apps-to-me/987708 "2023-07-29T20:44:34Z")
Some of the speculation about Musk’s decisions have revolves around creating an app that does “everything”. These articles usually refer to popular Asian interfaces that allow one to shop, share, socialize and so forth. … --- ## [Paternity testing with shared genetics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternity-testing-with-shared-genetics/982270)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternity-testing-with-shared-genetics/982270 "2023-04-07T09:28:25Z")
Adam and Barbara have a son named Zeke. Later in life, Barbara has another child Yolanda. For this hypothetical, Yolanda’s dad is either Adam or Zeke (ick) and so if a test could eliminate one, we know the other is the… --- ## [Ideas for playing with X-ray tube (yeah, I know, I know...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-playing-with-x-ray-tube-yeah-i-know-i-know/987563)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-playing-with-x-ray-tube-yeah-i-know-i-know/987563 "2023-07-29T20:02:27Z")
X-rays intrigue me. Lots of radiation does. I appreciate the hazards. So… There are these dental X-ray tubes for $190 on Ebay, just adorable little things. Great stocking stuffers. Just a 3 lead device, two wires for th… --- ## [Six Charts Summarizing Ukraine Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-charts-summarizing-ukraine-now/983210)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-charts-summarizing-ukraine-now/983210 "2023-07-29T19:26:33Z")
I thought these were interesting. --- ## [It's Han Solo! And he's been frozen in Carbonite!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-han-solo-and-hes-been-frozen-in-carbonite/987741)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-han-solo-and-hes-been-frozen-in-carbonite/987741 "2023-07-29T17:19:24Z")
The newest, most complicated Hallmark Christmas Ornament of the year is out. And it’s only $65!! It’s already out of stock on Amazon. --- ## [Moving lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-lyrics/987421)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-lyrics/987421 "2023-07-29T14:14:49Z")
I know we’ve had a couple of old threads about memorable lyrics, but I hope there will be some interest in this one, concerning song lyrics that have moved you. Here’s Elton John in ‘Border Song’ with: “there’s a man o… --- ## [Why can I use MS Office online apps without having paid for them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-use-ms-office-online-apps-without-having-paid-for-them/987640)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-use-ms-office-online-apps-without-having-paid-for-them/987640 "2023-07-29T14:05:03Z")
I haven’t had MS Office on my private computers since Office 2003 and have been working with Open Office since then. But my main email for 25 years has been on Hotmail, which morphed into Outlook a few years ago and the… --- ## [Win11 Home → Pro via Win7 Pro Key](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win11-home-pro-via-win7-pro-key/987560)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win11-home-pro-via-win7-pro-key/987560 "2023-07-29T13:59:44Z")
A while back I ran across an article about upgrading Win10 Home to Pro using a Win7 Pro license key. I do have one such key (unused), and would like to upgrade my laptop — mainly so I can use BitLocker — but try as I mig… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=773&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=775&state=muted)