# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=779&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 780 --- ## [Anyone Know the Norfolk Area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-norfolk-area/987276)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-norfolk-area/987276 "2023-07-23T02:11:48Z")
Is the Comfort Inn and Suites of Chesapeake - Portsmouth at 3355 S. Military Highway Chesapeake, VA 23232 a decent area? The price for a room seems a little low, so I am suspicious. Maybe some local Dopers can put my min… --- ## [A bad bad bad Mid-night hunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-mid-night-hunt/986007)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-mid-night-hunt/986007 "2023-07-23T01:09:28Z")
My eyes flew open! I sat straight up! My heart palpitated! I didn’t dare breathe. Accckkkk! OMG! CHIRP! Then another: CHIRP! A blasted cricket. In my bed chamber. Bayliss the dog was looking out of the closet at … --- ## [Are piloted direct combat military aircraft becoming obsolete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-piloted-direct-combat-military-aircraft-becoming-obsolete/984088)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-piloted-direct-combat-military-aircraft-becoming-obsolete/984088 "2023-07-23T00:56:42Z")
Started to avoid hijacking the Ukraine news thread, and as a parallel to the thread about tanks. Is there much use for fighter jets with pilots on today’s battlefield? Here’s a few of the points that come to my mind ba… --- ## [Advice on Getting a Second Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-a-second-cat/983681)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-a-second-cat/983681 "2023-07-23T00:33:18Z")
Late last year, my sister found a ~4 week old kitten (Oliver) in her car engine. I had an elderly dog at the time, and while she wouldn’t play with him she would let him chase her tail, etc. A little over a month ago my … --- ## [Retirement age discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-discussion/960519)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-discussion/960519 "2023-07-22T23:10:31Z")
No discussion poll here When to retire? I think as young as you can afford it. Back when inflation wasn’t a big thing that was a lot easier to calculate. I’ve heard that retirement is in three stages… Go go: you’re … --- ## [Things you hated as a kid but now love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016 "2023-07-22T19:37:30Z")
Inspired by a couple of other threads here. Broccoli. I’d starve before I’d eat it. Now, I love it and eat some almost every day. Also, almost anything that is good for you. --- ## [RIP Donnie Baker (Ron Sexton)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389 "2023-07-22T17:14:33Z")
Heart attack, I believe. Sad. Swear to God. :cry: --- ## [Street name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-name/981473)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-name/981473 "2023-07-22T16:11:55Z")
I was doing some routine bureaucratic stuff the other day, and someone wanted to know my “street name”. Although they just wanted to know my address was still the same, it was hard to fight the temptation to say “They c… --- ## [Visiting Croatia in mid-September - Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-croatia-in-mid-september-recommendations/987122)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-croatia-in-mid-september-recommendations/987122 "2023-07-22T16:03:23Z")
A couple of friends and I are going to be spending about a week in Croatia later this year. Any advice on things to see/do/avoid? We are flying in and out of Split. We plan on spending a day or two there, and then going… --- ## [Rock Biopics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302 "2023-07-22T15:56:01Z")
What rock biopic would you like to see made? Or any star for that matter. I’d love to see one on Led Zeppelin. --- ## [What are the best American “small towns”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-american-small-towns/987357)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-american-small-towns/987357 "2023-07-22T14:56:52Z")
This CNN tidbit lists a bunch of small American towns which one presumes are particularly scenic or special. What are your favourite small towns and why? What do you think of this list? --- ## [The cluster-munition approach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cluster-munition-approach/987321)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cluster-munition-approach/987321 "2023-07-22T12:25:14Z")
With all this news about DPICMs going to Ukraine, I’m trying to understand: Is the idea of cluster munitions that you basically have a shell or a bomb that contains the equivalent of many small hand grenades, and the id… --- ## [Why does skiplagging work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-skiplagging-work/986841)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-skiplagging-work/986841 "2023-07-22T12:22:41Z")
Skiplagging has been in the news lately. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s when you book a multi-leg flight, and then skip the last leg because the layover is actually where you want to end up. People do it because it’s… --- ## [Shirtless Biden Washes Trans-Am In White House Driveway (Onion Parody)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shirtless-biden-washes-trans-am-in-white-house-driveway-onion-parody/985064)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shirtless-biden-washes-trans-am-in-white-house-driveway-onion-parody/985064 "2023-07-22T11:38:43Z")
Sure, it’s an old column from The Onion. But what is it about politicians that seek to emulate people and lifestyles they know little about? Why do people have the expectation their candidate should enjoy grits or chee… --- ## [What's the best way to post an image here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-post-an-image-here/987339)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-post-an-image-here/987339 "2023-07-22T11:09:12Z")
I’ve been using my twitter account, but I have little confidence that the links won’t break in a couple of years or months. What image hosting site plays nicest here (and at other places)? Consumer comparisons, online re… --- ## [How to cook peaches as part of entree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-peaches-as-part-of-entree/987271)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-peaches-as-part-of-entree/987271 "2023-07-22T06:17:43Z")
So I’ve been cooking for my elderly parents a bit lately and I kinda wanted to jazz things up a bit this week, but not spend a lot of money(trying to make it nicer, not bring home the Ritz). Looking around the kitchen, … --- ## [The Batman (some spoilers in the OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-batman-some-spoilers-in-the-op/960534)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-batman-some-spoilers-in-the-op/960534 "2023-07-22T05:13:51Z")
Saw The Batman and was pleasantly surprised. It’s not a flawless movie but it is a good movie and a good Batman movie. I will say it was a little long and final act seems to have one ending after the other. I also would… --- ## [2008 Altima loud rumbling sound when accelerating from a stop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-altima-loud-rumbling-sound-when-accelerating-from-a-stop/987337)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-altima-loud-rumbling-sound-when-accelerating-from-a-stop/987337 "2023-07-22T02:57:26Z")
It is a very loud sound from the front right, I hear it up to about 20 mph/2k rpms, then it goes away oompletetely and the car runs perfectly, no hesitation or sound when accelerating. It’s not a wheel bearing of brake … --- ## [What is the Statute of Limitations on Modding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-on-modding/987334)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-on-modding/987334 "2023-07-22T02:29:55Z")
I just got modded for an accidental slip I made a year ago. So I would like to know: If I report someone’s rulebreaking a year ago, is that fair? How about two years? Three? Any limit at all? Shall we throw open … --- ## [Can we directly measure a vehicle's speed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-directly-measure-a-vehicles-speed/986998)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-directly-measure-a-vehicles-speed/986998 "2023-07-22T02:24:04Z")
Inspired by the smart phone sensor discussion I got to thinking about measuring speed. I’m using the term “speed” instead of “velocity” to simplify things since vehicles don’t necessarily travel in a constant straight li… --- ## [Credit where credit is due?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-where-credit-is-due/987358)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-where-credit-is-due/987358 "2023-07-22T01:24:39Z")
I am curious as to how things like I am about to describe are handled in the academic and professional world. Is there a protocol that is firmly in place to help minimize this. Lets suppose someone is dedicated to solvi… --- ## [Brain shakers from watching the Gilligan's Island marathon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-shakers-from-watching-the-gilligans-island-marathon/986847)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-shakers-from-watching-the-gilligans-island-marathon/986847 "2023-07-22T00:29:28Z")
First, the disclaimer at the beginning of nearly every episode. Come on, Programmers, we know it’s dated and cringeworthy. Why do you think we’re so stupid? Headhunters? In the 1960s. Not sure that was happening. Why d… --- ## [Australian workwear brands?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-workwear-brands/987341)
**Author:** [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-workwear-brands/987341 "2023-07-21T23:17:14Z")
Here in the US, Carhartt and Dickies are a couple of the more popular brands of workwear. Are there any uniquely Australian brands? Google has been failing me - maybe “workwear” or “carpenter pants” are idiomatically wro… --- ## [A U-Haul full of "Patriot Front" extremists pulled over on their way to Pride event](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-u-haul-full-of-patriot-front-extremists-pulled-over-on-their-way-to-pride-event/966067)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-u-haul-full-of-patriot-front-extremists-pulled-over-on-their-way-to-pride-event/966067 "2023-07-21T23:11:58Z")
At least 31 of the assholes in what must have been one stinky U-Haul van. To paraphrase a Utube comment: Do you know what I’m doing this weekend? Not sitting in jail thinking about how the gays ruined my life. --- ## [Rock Stars who graduated from college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733 "2023-07-21T22:08:53Z")
My husband and I were talking about our beloved Barenaked Ladies and wondering if any of them had graduated from college. We couldn’t imagine they had because they got together in high school (or maybe it was even junio… --- ## [...Babylon 5 to return with JMS at the helm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babylon-5-to-return-with-jms-at-the-helm/951497)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babylon-5-to-return-with-jms-at-the-helm/951497 "2023-07-21T21:28:13Z")
…not a joke. (I did check the forum, had assumed someone would have done this thread by now, but if I missed one, my apologies.) JMS speaks at length about why he has chosen to do things the way he has here: Claudi… --- ## [Utility company scam question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utility-company-scam-question/987360)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utility-company-scam-question/987360 "2023-07-21T21:04:56Z")
My uncle got a scam call from a scam farm pretending to be the utility company. He wasn’t fooled, but he said they were pretty good – right number, right hold music, Stay on the line for a survey after the call, and so … --- ## [Did you cheap out by calling collect and leaving micro messages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-cheap-out-by-calling-collect-and-leaving-micro-messages/987274)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-cheap-out-by-calling-collect-and-leaving-micro-messages/987274 "2023-07-21T20:53:49Z")
When growing up decades ago, distance phone calls could be surprisingly expensive. So much so, they were often reserved for inconvenient times late on a weekend when they would qualify for a sizeable discount up to sixt… --- ## [Landlord. Is this a pompous name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlord-is-this-a-pompous-name/987218)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlord-is-this-a-pompous-name/987218 "2023-07-21T20:35:09Z")
Of course the past informs our present. But doesn’t the word “landlord” seems a bit pretentious these days? It is true rents can sometimes be high, but so are food and utility prices. Despite these prices and attitude… --- ## [Thoughts on painted brick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-painted-brick/987025)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-painted-brick/987025 "2023-07-21T19:30:19Z")
Our neighborhood is made of ranches, splits, and 2 stories, built in the late 50s-early 60s, with at least the first level clad in brick. For the past few years, the trend when rehabbing houses has been to paint the bri… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=778&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=780&state=tracking)