# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=778&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 779 --- ## [Has Zelensky ever addressed the people of Russia directly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-zelensky-ever-addressed-the-people-of-russia-directly/987459)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-zelensky-ever-addressed-the-people-of-russia-directly/987459 "2023-07-24T17:54:25Z")
In his speeches and public statements for international consumption, has Zelensky ever addressed the people of Russia (as opposed to the regime or the soldiers) directly? (It would indicate whether he and his government … --- ## [Looking for a Mac video player where I can easily loop sections of the video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-mac-video-player-where-i-can-easily-loop-sections-of-the-video/987324)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-mac-video-player-where-i-can-easily-loop-sections-of-the-video/987324 "2023-07-24T17:50:41Z")
I’m taking online guitar lessons over Zoom. Usually my teacher will send me a video of him playing through whatever it is I’m learning for reference purposes. These come over WhatsApp, and are MP4 files. I Airdrop these … --- ## [Tony Bennett dead at 96 - July 21, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-bennett-dead-at-96-july-21-2023/987350)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-bennett-dead-at-96-july-21-2023/987350 "2023-07-24T16:53:25Z")
Article.. This is a sad, sad day to music and musicians everywhere. A master vocalist who paired up with k.d. lang and Lady Gaga, continuing to make music up until very recently. You had my heart, Tony. --- ## [Repeating amber alert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeating-amber-alert/987309)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeating-amber-alert/987309 "2023-07-24T16:06:01Z")
I don’t know where exactly this should go but I’m about to lose my mind. There was an amber alert yesterday. Now, every time I turn my phone on or turn wifi on or off, the alert happens again. Every single time. I’ve goo… --- ## [NYT Crossword 7/23/23: Strange but correct answer (Tagged spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-crossword-7-23-23-strange-but-correct-answer-tagged-spoilers/987407)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-crossword-7-23-23-strange-but-correct-answer-tagged-spoilers/987407 "2023-07-24T15:42:32Z")
Inm, screwed up coding. Will repost. --- ## [A question about primordial black holes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-primordial-black-holes/987474)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-primordial-black-holes/987474 "2023-07-24T15:27:41Z")
Primordial black holes (PBHs) are theorized to have been created in great numbers in the radiation era shortly after the Big Bang. Due to a formation process not related to stellar collapse, they could have had essential… --- ## [Summer Hailstones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-hailstones/987325)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-hailstones/987325 "2023-07-24T15:23:28Z")
It was almost thirty degrees Celsius (85 degrees Fahrenheit) earlier in the day. But we are having a thunderstorm. Sky went dark, rain came pouring down. Then hailstones - many thousands of them, the biggest ones betw… --- ## [Surviving divorced spouse Social Security benefits and prior government employment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-divorced-spouse-social-security-benefits-and-prior-government-employment/987386)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-divorced-spouse-social-security-benefits-and-prior-government-employment/987386 "2023-07-24T14:22:38Z")
So my mom finally had her phone interview on her application for surviving divorced spouse Social Security benefits. I have no idea how long it will take SSA to process her application, and there’s no question that she q… --- ## [Another divorce/lottery question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-divorce-lottery-question/987141)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-divorce-lottery-question/987141 "2023-07-24T13:57:19Z")
Dick and Jane are married umpteen years. One day Dick comes home and says “Honey! Honey! I just won $1 billion in the lottery! Pack your suitcases!” “That’s fantastic news, Dick! Where am I going?” “I don’t care. Jus… --- ## [Gilbert Gottfried has passed away {April 12, 2022}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-gottfried-has-passed-away-april-12-2022/962736)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-gottfried-has-passed-away-april-12-2022/962736 "2023-07-13T21:36:30Z")
Gottfried was 67 years old. His family has released that Gottfried had been battling an illness for some time. --- ## [Blue Light. ( A question for Cecil)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-light-a-question-for-cecil/987467)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-light-a-question-for-cecil/987467 "2023-07-24T12:27:17Z")
Dear @Cecil\_Adams … Not the police. I didn’t break the law. But the blue light from screens. I have a screen in my face far too much. Cel phone, tablet, laptop, fire reader, TV, ATM, CGM reader, that screen in the car… --- ## [Singing the praises of my new coffee machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031 "2023-07-24T12:16:48Z")
I was a long time Nespresso user, it’s like a Keurig but for espresso type coffee. For years you were locked into buying Nestle’s pods, but more recently you could get 3rd party pods for half the price. Then the old mach… --- ## [(Old) Summers of Childhood Past in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-summers-of-childhood-past-in-the-mmp/987147)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-summers-of-childhood-past-in-the-mmp/987147 "2023-07-24T11:54:47Z")
Lurking in some corner of our minds are memories of seemingly endless, glorious days between school’s end and school’s start. Let’s dig some out and share them. I’ll start. One of our favorite activities was building t… --- ## [Ever receive NOTHING for Christmas as a child? Parents - ever give NOTHING to your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902 "2023-07-24T11:03:16Z")
In my time here there have been a few threads about crap holiday experiences, douche parents, etc. Some of these threads feature stories about kids finding out their about bad financial circumstances by getting gifts tha… --- ## [Personal relationship opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-relationship-opinions/987406)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-relationship-opinions/987406 "2023-07-24T05:54:57Z")
Which forum (if any) would one post in to ask for suggestions about relationship issues? --- ## [Would you pay thirty bucks for a great wiener?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236 "2023-07-24T04:48:53Z")
I couldn’t say whether a thirty dollar hot dog is worth it on principle, even if gourmet sausage served with bacon, pimento cheese and chili crisp. But the critics seem to like it and it won’t break the bank… --- ## [Is an alcohol enema detectable in a breathaliser test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-alcohol-enema-detectable-in-a-breathaliser-test/987062)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-alcohol-enema-detectable-in-a-breathaliser-test/987062 "2023-07-24T04:13:41Z")
Ok. I admit to a certain amount of click-bait in my title (mods may edit) I was idly thinking about vodka-soaked tampons and alcohol enemas, both of which are a valid, though unusual means of alcohol. I’m not at all su… --- ## [Rudi Gernreich's pubikini - This, I gotta see!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudi-gernreichs-pubikini-this-i-gotta-see/470091)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudi-gernreichs-pubikini-this-i-gotta-see/470091 "2022-10-13T15:29:32Z")
An obituary of photographer William Claxton mentioned his photographs of his wife, Peggy Moffitt, wearing the designs of Rudi Gernreich. Apparently, Gernreich was the first to design a topless swimsuit, which was famousl… --- ## [Awww! I feel loved. My relationship with Temu™](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awww-i-feel-loved-my-relationship-with-temu/986869)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awww-i-feel-loved-my-relationship-with-temu/986869 "2023-07-24T01:47:21Z")
I’m addressed as ‘my dear’ and ‘my friend’ in notifications. I’m given, oh, I don’t know 20 ‘special, just for me’ deals and discounts a day. Thanked profusely for putting things in my cart. (I swear I didn’t do that) … --- ## [When would FOX have become available in a typical small town?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363 "2023-07-24T01:45:10Z")
I thought about this when I was thinking about the decline of “lesson of the week” sitcoms. In my head I attribute the start of the decline to Seinfeld. Of course that fails to take into consideration Married With Chil… --- ## [Lisa Marie Presley. Really? {Died: January 12, 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145 "2023-07-23T22:36:46Z")
I mean. Wow. --- ## [Ok lego kids how did you build your lego sets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-lego-kids-how-did-you-build-your-lego-sets/952115)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-lego-kids-how-did-you-build-your-lego-sets/952115 "2023-07-23T22:16:51Z")
inspired by the "favorite toy thread " numerous mentions of legos I thought id ask this : you got a full sized lego box for a holiday so you poll I only made what was on the box maybe once if ever then my bad guys bl… --- ## [Before MTV who were music videos intended for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344 "2023-07-23T21:54:35Z")
Artist made music videos long before MTV came on the scene. Who were they made for? HBO played them in the 70’s. But if they were supposed to be promotional that seems like an very narrow venue to use. Most people did … --- ## [Who has the lowest, highest price meal purchased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255 "2023-07-23T19:40:33Z")
In another thread, a poster stated that $30 I’m the un-adventurous eater who would be a fan of people kibble washed down with tap water, but even I have paid more than $30 for a meal on occasion. (For purposes of this… --- ## [(Old) Day Trips planned in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-day-trips-planned-in-the-mmp/986853)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 340\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-day-trips-planned-in-the-mmp/986853 "2023-07-23T18:36:53Z")
Summer is generally when a lot of festivals are held and/or a good time to take day trips in your general vicinity. I noticed that there’s going to be a Pierogi Fest in Whiting, IN July 28-30 which is when I’m going to … --- ## ["Startup aims to make lab-grown human eggs..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-aims-to-make-lab-grown-human-eggs/987319)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-aims-to-make-lab-grown-human-eggs/987319 "2023-07-23T14:03:29Z")
This strikes me as an extraordinarily bad idea. … This sudden influx of private funding is creating a lot of excitement, but also a lot of fears. The rapid development of IVG raises ethical concerns “This could tak… --- ## [Vertigo (No not the movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134 "2023-07-23T13:36:33Z")
I’ve had episodes of Vertigo off and on for quite some time. I hadn’t had any severe episodes in probably 8? years. Until Sunday morning. I literally (yes I really mean literally) could not get out of bed. I sat up when… --- ## [Does the Board's mission matter anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-boards-mission-matter-anymore/987068)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-boards-mission-matter-anymore/987068 "2023-07-23T09:58:20Z")
The mission of the Straight Dope, and subsequently, it’s Board, was to “fight ignorance”. Is this still the case? Or is the SDMB now just a place where those of us who like doing more writing than is possible on Faceboo… --- ## [Doomsday in Marvel Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187 "2023-07-23T04:46:09Z")
Suppose the monster capable of killing Superman instead showed up in the Marvel Universe (NOT the MCU). On relatively short notice, could select members of The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men stop the creature? Obv… --- ## [The absolute worst YouTube short (so far)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121 "2023-07-23T02:58:38Z")
So anyway, a while back I find out that YouTube is having this feature called “shorts”, and is very actively encouraging users to make them, as many as possible. The concept (based on TikTok) is that a narrow, verticall… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=777&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=779&state=tracking)