# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=776&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 777 --- ## [Coding Boot Camps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-boot-camps/987670)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-boot-camps/987670 "2023-07-28T00:15:29Z")
My son is looking at a bit of a career change. He’s investigating coding boot camps. Are there any basic guidelines to evaluate the quality of these camps? --- ## [What is the logo on Brian Cox's t-shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-logo-on-brian-coxs-t-shirt/987665)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-logo-on-brian-coxs-t-shirt/987665 "2023-07-27T21:29:20Z")
Brian Cox, the physicist, was on Ronja World wearing a t-shirt with a yellow circle and the number 253 within it. What is the significance of this logo or the number 253 to a physicist? Google failed me. Link to snipp… --- ## [Opera browser question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opera-browser-question/987674)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opera-browser-question/987674 "2023-07-27T21:07:29Z")
I’ve been using Opera browser for a while. Among other things, it has built-in ad blocking. Last night (I think it was) Opera decided to push out a revision. Some things changed visually, no big deal. But they seem to h… --- ## [Talentless people riding on a family member's fame.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talentless-people-riding-on-a-family-members-fame/112202)
**Author:** [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talentless-people-riding-on-a-family-members-fame/112202 "2023-07-27T20:57:13Z")
So I am sitting there,waiting for my sandwich to be made. This song comes on. It sounds like “Papa don’t Preach” except worse (if that is possible). Mr. Baboon informs me that it is Kelli Osborne. gesh, what a talentl… --- ## [Bigotry versus genuine religious belief](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigotry-versus-genuine-religious-belief/921434)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 365\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigotry-versus-genuine-religious-belief/921434 "2023-07-27T19:46:00Z")
Not a single person alive today had a hand in writing the Bible. That book was written by people thousands of years ago. Generally, society is tolerant of people’s religious beliefs (for instance, Muslims or Orthodox Je… --- ## [Laws in Multilingual Countries - The Pitfalls of Nuance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-in-multilingual-countries-the-pitfalls-of-nuance/986785)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-in-multilingual-countries-the-pitfalls-of-nuance/986785 "2023-07-27T19:34:55Z")
A humorous story here got me to thinking: The short article is worth a read for a chuckle. But in a nutshell, the Canadians write their laws in English and in French. Human language being what it is, there can be no p… --- ## [Are niche topic movies really that above the competition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-niche-topic-movies-really-that-above-the-competition/987659)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-niche-topic-movies-really-that-above-the-competition/987659 "2023-07-27T18:32:48Z")
I’m not even from an English speaking country, but I can’t spend more than 10 minutes surfing the internet without at least one Oppenheimer reference or meme, before that it was Chernobyl, shows like Peaky Blinders and I… --- ## [What's your area of expertise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-area-of-expertise/145007)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-area-of-expertise/145007 "2023-07-27T17:21:44Z")
What do you know more about than 99.9% of the population? And how did you acquire that knowledge? List more than one area, if you’re up to the challenge…I’m curious, especially, about some posters around here who seem … --- ## [The Marvelous Ms. Marvel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marvelous-ms-marvel/961116)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marvelous-ms-marvel/961116 "2023-07-27T16:49:09Z")
The trailer looks fun. Iman Vellani looks like a good fit for the character. If they follow the usual D+ Marvel shows, it will have a great first couple of episodes, some bloat in the middle, and a “huh” ending. I hope… --- ## [Is the real Bud Light problem that the right is now insulted because they have been identified as having 'the gay'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-bud-light-problem-that-the-right-is-now-insulted-because-they-have-been-identified-as-having-the-gay/986372)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-bud-light-problem-that-the-right-is-now-insulted-because-they-have-been-identified-as-having-the-gay/986372 "2023-07-27T16:46:14Z")
Continuing the discussion from Where does (did?) the conservative identification with light beer come from?: Though a bit enough off topic that I felt it safer to start a new thread. With all the progress we have made … --- ## [Strategy behind change in Microsoft Authenticator (2-factor auth app)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-behind-change-in-microsoft-authenticator-2-factor-auth-app/987641)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-behind-change-in-microsoft-authenticator-2-factor-auth-app/987641 "2023-07-27T14:31:53Z")
To work from home on my computer, I’ve needed to use Microsoft Authenticator and a corresponding computer app. I log in with account and password on the computer, then something pops up on screen on the cell phone for m… --- ## [Another classical tune identification request!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-classical-tune-identification-request/987572)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-classical-tune-identification-request/987572 "2023-07-27T11:03:07Z")
Hi people, Can anyone tell me where this classical tune comes from… It’s bugging me ! TIA (sorry, don’t know how to stop it looping) --- ## [Aliens: Dark Descent - A surprisingly good game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aliens-dark-descent-a-surprisingly-good-game/987675)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aliens-dark-descent-a-surprisingly-good-game/987675 "2023-07-27T06:59:43Z")
I need to go to bed so I will make this short…just know I was awake a lot longer than I meant to be playing this game. Aliens: Dark Descent is a lot of fun (assuming you like this genre). I think many here would enjoy … --- ## [Kids wearing Halloween costumes not on Halloween](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-wearing-halloween-costumes-not-on-halloween/987071)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-wearing-halloween-costumes-not-on-halloween/987071 "2023-07-27T04:55:43Z")
A few weeks ago I saw a tween girl shopping in Goodwill with her family while wearing a dragon Halloween type costume. I casually mentioned it to my sister, and her reaction was “So what, if it makes her feel good about … --- ## [Microsoft Excel question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-excel-question/987631)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-excel-question/987631 "2023-07-27T04:31:53Z")
The first row of an Excel spreadsheet is, by default, labeled “1”. Is there a way – perhaps by making that row a header – of, in effect, labeling that row “0”? I would like the actual first row of my content to be in r… --- ## [I want a pair of roller skates. Talk me out of it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-a-pair-of-roller-skates-talk-me-out-of-it/970801)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-a-pair-of-roller-skates-talk-me-out-of-it/970801 "2023-07-27T04:11:21Z")
Years ago, I was a figure skater. Yes, I could do the jumps and flips and whatnot, and I had a partner for dance (who, as I now understand, is choreographing shows in Las Vegas). Shout out to Amelia. And still I have … --- ## [I was just wondering about jails and booking in a jail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-wondering-about-jails-and-booking-in-a-jail/987281)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-wondering-about-jails-and-booking-in-a-jail/987281 "2023-07-27T04:10:24Z")
I’ve been watching “Cops” (you know the “Bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you”) show. That morphed into watching “Jail”. It’s all about arrested people being booked into jails in different places Quite in… --- ## [Are diamonds still forming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-diamonds-still-forming/846044)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-diamonds-still-forming/846044 "2023-07-27T01:04:31Z")
So diamonds are compressed coal, is that right? Are there examples in existence of coal in the process of being compressed into diamonds but it hasn’t finished yet? --- ## [Trump's and Republicans' Plans to Complete their Vision of the Unitary Executive Government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-and-republicans-plans-to-complete-their-vision-of-the-unitary-executive-government/987219)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-and-republicans-plans-to-complete-their-vision-of-the-unitary-executive-government/987219 "2023-07-27T00:15:36Z")
I read this article a few days ago and have been thinking over where best to post it. (Gift link.) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/us/politics/trump-plans-2025.html?unlocked\_article\_code=wqX1OPg8HCqhyugv42wKzN3-9Pw8… --- ## [Is there any secret to not having to retype uploaded resume info?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-secret-to-not-having-to-retype-uploaded-resume-info/987582)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-secret-to-not-having-to-retype-uploaded-resume-info/987582 "2023-07-26T22:39:22Z")
I’m guessing not since I guess HR departments use various different software, but I figured i’d ask anyway. I put in for a new position a few weeks ago and after I chose the option to upload my resume as a word doc, it … --- ## [At what point is a restoration not a restoration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-is-a-restoration-not-a-restoration/986905)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-is-a-restoration-not-a-restoration/986905 "2023-07-26T22:27:09Z")
GD since I don’t think there is a factual answer and I know the Ship of Theseus will appear here but it’s more than that methinks. So of course there are the SoT issues like replacing rivets that need to be cut off but … --- ## [How is pickleball different than tennis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-pickleball-different-than-tennis/987418)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-pickleball-different-than-tennis/987418 "2023-07-26T22:01:05Z")
I’ve been hearing a lot about pickleball recently. And yeah, it looks kind of fun. But why is it so popular? It started as a casual backyard game for kids and families, but I don’t see why it’s more popular than badmi… --- ## [Do you dress and groom for yourself or for others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-and-groom-for-yourself-or-for-others/987348)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-and-groom-for-yourself-or-for-others/987348 "2023-07-26T21:28:19Z")
I’m sure most people view this differently if they are leaving the house to run errands, as opposed to to attend a fancy wedding or a job interview. But as a general matter, when you choose how to dress and groom yourse… --- ## [How much did apartments cost in Poland in the 1990s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-apartments-cost-in-poland-in-the-1990s/987403)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-apartments-cost-in-poland-in-the-1990s/987403 "2023-07-26T21:20:55Z")
Thos may be a bit of a long shot, am asking in case someone would know. I have googled and googled and googled, but I have been unable to find any quotes at all for how much apartments would have cost in Poland circa 199… --- ## [How does immigration/customs work for private jets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-immigration-customs-work-for-private-jets/987469)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-immigration-customs-work-for-private-jets/987469 "2023-07-26T20:31:22Z")
When I fly international on a commercial airliner, the whole passenger arrival process is tightly orchestrated: you get off the plane, and the only place you can possibly go is the immigration area - and after that, cust… --- ## [Sinead O'Connor dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinead-oconnor-dead/987660)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinead-oconnor-dead/987660 "2023-07-26T19:40:41Z")
I’m seeing news that Sinead O’Connor has died. I’ll let someone else post an article or whatever. ETA: Mods, please merge this to the thread in Cafe Society. You can even just delete this, as I’ve got nothing to say. --- ## [Okay Hand Gesture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-hand-gesture/987619)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-hand-gesture/987619 "2023-07-26T19:15:19Z")
It seems DC United fired a trainer for making the “OK” sign. So I did a search, it seems a lot of groups have decided that the OK sign is hate speech. Further, they did it a few years ago without notifying me. Not that … --- ## [Canada:school principal suicides after diversity training](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-school-principal-suicides-after-diversity-training/987652)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-school-principal-suicides-after-diversity-training/987652 "2023-07-26T17:21:01Z")
Just came out in a couple of news sources. School principal sued the Toronto District School Board, alleging he was called a white supremacist after pushing back on a narrative being put forward at an anti -racism train… --- ## [What tasks are least likely to become automated anytime soon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tasks-are-least-likely-to-become-automated-anytime-soon/987596)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tasks-are-least-likely-to-become-automated-anytime-soon/987596 "2023-07-26T16:52:32Z")
My friend just bought a new car, and told me he downloaded an app on his phone, from which he can unlock and start the key remotely. So many other “manual” tasks have become automated. Turning lights on/of, vacuuming, … --- ## [A dark theory about gorillagrams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dark-theory-about-gorillagrams/985324)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Varn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michael_Varn)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dark-theory-about-gorillagrams/985324 "2023-07-26T16:07:11Z")
Does anyone remember from their childhood at school or at any number of other places when this person dressed up in a full gorrila suit would suddenly appear and present an adult in the room with some kind of gift or mes… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=775&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=777&state=muted)