# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=781 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 782 --- ## [One eye good, two eyes better, three eyes...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-eye-good-two-eyes-better-three-eyes/987045)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-eye-good-two-eyes-better-three-eyes/987045 "2023-07-19T19:53:45Z")
Having one eye allows you to see, and having two eyes gives you depth perception. What would having three eyes, equidistant to each other, add to the equation, and is there a way to simulate this to find out? --- ## [Are YouTube suggested music algorithms THAT good? Or...coincidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-youtube-suggested-music-algorithms-that-good-or-coincidence/987014)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-youtube-suggested-music-algorithms-that-good-or-coincidence/987014 "2023-07-19T19:19:45Z")
So I just went to YouTube, as I often do when looking for some quick entertainment, and one of the first items suggested was a song called “Coyotes” by a group I’d never heard of, “Public Library Commute.” It was just re… --- ## [Questions about sex ratio at birth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-sex-ratio-at-birth/987146)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-sex-ratio-at-birth/987146 "2023-07-19T19:15:54Z")
For humans, the natural sex ratio at birth is about 105 baby boys born for every 100 girls. Some questions: How is this ratio achieved? since sex is determined by the sperm, does this mean that male and female sper… --- ## [Can Anyone ID this Non Fiction Book About Civilization Cycles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-non-fiction-book-about-civilization-cycles/964687)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-non-fiction-book-about-civilization-cycles/964687 "2023-07-19T16:38:11Z")
Many years ago I remember listening to Thom Hartmann while he had a radio show and he talked about a book that described the cycles a Civilization goes through generation by generation. It starts with Economic collapse.… --- ## [Adult kid and her family are living with us ... arg!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-kid-and-her-family-are-living-with-us-arg/986062)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-kid-and-her-family-are-living-with-us-arg/986062 "2023-07-19T15:35:59Z")
They are slobs, they have little respect for our space or our home. I can’t kick them out as I don’t want my grands living on the street or in foster care. There just isn’t any place for them to go. They’ve applied for w… --- ## [Why would the rug cleaning place need my carpet for a month?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-the-rug-cleaning-place-need-my-carpet-for-a-month/987234)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-the-rug-cleaning-place-need-my-carpet-for-a-month/987234 "2023-07-19T14:13:07Z")
I have a large carpet that I bought in Istanbul in the 90s. It hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. I called the local place that specialized in expensive rugs and they told me that they could pick it up on Friday and the… --- ## [Greatest Secretly Recorded Rants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-secretly-recorded-rants/987023)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-secretly-recorded-rants/987023 "2023-07-19T13:43:46Z")
Thanks to YouTube, those who might have been privy or present at these after-show meetings (or whatever) can upload it with anonymity and I’ve seen some things bands didn’t officially release, but someone related to a pr… --- ## [Taco Bell wants to return the phrase "Taco Tuesday" to the people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-wants-to-return-the-phrase-taco-tuesday-to-the-people/984166)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-wants-to-return-the-phrase-taco-tuesday-to-the-people/984166 "2023-07-19T12:08:07Z")
In a grand public-spirited gesture, the multibillion-dollar corporation doing business as Taco Bell has filed a petition to allow everyone (not to mention Taco Bell) to use the phrase “Taco Tuesday”, which was trademarke… --- ## [American history book for visiting Germans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-history-book-for-visiting-germans/987237)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-history-book-for-visiting-germans/987237 "2023-07-19T09:47:11Z")
We have several people from Germany staying with us this week. One of them said he wanted to pick up a book on American history, but he feared it was too broad of a topic (I agreed—I couldn’t think of a non-textbook off … --- ## [Is "Frankenstein" a real German name, or did Shelley make it up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-frankenstein-a-real-german-name-or-did-shelley-make-it-up/986774)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-frankenstein-a-real-german-name-or-did-shelley-make-it-up/986774 "2023-07-19T00:15:21Z")
Just curious: is “Frankenstein” a real German name, or did Mary Shelley make it up for the novel? I tried googling, but every reference I found was to the novel or the movies. --- ## [Downloading DRM-free books from Amazon account (no DRM-breaking discussion!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-drm-free-books-from-amazon-account-no-drm-breaking-discussion/987180)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-drm-free-books-from-amazon-account-no-drm-breaking-discussion/987180 "2023-07-18T23:46:54Z")
I prefer not to buy DRM-ed books, because I like the flexibility of being able to back my purchased books up myself and view them on whatever device I’d like (I have no interest in breaking DRM and do not want any discus… --- ## [USPS question: Post office charging me to claim a returned package](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-question-post-office-charging-me-to-claim-a-returned-package/986817)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-question-post-office-charging-me-to-claim-a-returned-package/986817 "2023-07-18T22:39:32Z")
My company shipped a package to a customer in California. The customer goofed and gave us her home address, which has no mail box, instead of her PO Box. The package (sent Priority) got returned to us as undeliverable. N… --- ## [Legality of mowing someone else's yard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-mowing-someone-elses-yard/985685)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-mowing-someone-elses-yard/985685 "2023-07-18T19:47:40Z")
I’ve seen a couple of videos now where a landscape crew will, to make a neighborhood look better, mow the yard of an abandoned home. Now I know the city can do that and then tax the owner as a special assessment so my q… --- ## [What's with Subway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-subway/986748)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-subway/986748 "2023-07-18T19:35:44Z")
I had a bad experience with local Subway today–they’re unrolling some new subs on Tuesday called Deli Heros, and there’s TV ads and online that said on Tuesday from 10-12 am a free sub, but local site said she never hea… --- ## [Does ice cream prevent diabetes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ice-cream-prevent-diabetes/982638)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ice-cream-prevent-diabetes/982638 "2023-07-18T17:52:55Z")
An odd question. But it just might possibly be backed up by decent and disavowed research. If it is true, maybe Gabor Mate is in the right track when linking disease and emotion. And maybe scientists should go with th… --- ## [Things I learned from a coworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-a-coworker/986992)
**Author:** [@Kelevra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kelevra)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-a-coworker/986992 "2023-07-18T17:52:13Z")
I’ve worked with this guy for 20 years. We’re both scientists. He’s very into military stuff. Yesterday he told me that all the UFO stuff we hear about is us (USA). I figured he’s going to talk about some air force d… --- ## [Experience with sciatica](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-sciatica/987058)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-sciatica/987058 "2023-07-18T17:14:31Z")
So about a week ago I was doing deadlifts when I felt a painless little pop in my back. The next day my back twinged when I walked. Day after-real pain getting up or sitting back down (and foot numbness as well as a weir… --- ## [Who else likes "chick flicks"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-likes-chick-flicks/986991)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-likes-chick-flicks/986991 "2023-07-18T16:20:48Z")
Sure, I enjoy a fine film. But for day-to-day enjoyment, I find it is often hard to beat a good rom-com! Last night we watched The Jane Adams Book Club. Nothing that I expect to remember in a week or so, but a good co… --- ## [Seven Psalms (New Paul Simon album)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-psalms-new-paul-simon-album/984429)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-psalms-new-paul-simon-album/984429 "2023-07-18T16:05:23Z")
Hot off the presses. Has anybody else listened to it yet? I’d love to know what you think. I will put my thoughts in later in the thread. One thing I would recommend, Listen to it all at once, on a really good pair of h… --- ## [When was the last time you listened to an entire album, pretty much non stop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-listened-to-an-entire-album-pretty-much-non-stop/987077)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-listened-to-an-entire-album-pretty-much-non-stop/987077 "2023-07-18T15:54:45Z")
Not just a cut, not a bunch of songs you have compiled, but an entire album as released by a studio. If you done this, what album was it? I listed to Rutles Highway Revisited, a Rutles tribute album about an hour ago. … --- ## [Can I safely power my computer with a portable generator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-safely-power-my-computer-with-a-portable-generator/987115)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-safely-power-my-computer-with-a-portable-generator/987115 "2023-07-18T14:59:45Z")
We had a little wind squall here in the Kansas City area on Friday afternoon. A tree next door knocked down a power pole and tore the lines down, and we’re still waiting for the power company to remove the trees and get … --- ## [Instances of life intentionally imitating art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-of-life-intentionally-imitating-art/983116)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-of-life-intentionally-imitating-art/983116 "2023-07-18T14:02:39Z")
I was thinking the other day about how I heard that ‘The Godfather’ inspired real-life mobsters to behave and talk more like the characters in the movie and its sequel; behaviors and phrases that previously had been enti… --- ## [University Challenge - 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-challenge-2022/970846)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-challenge-2022/970846 "2023-07-18T13:57:41Z")
Any other fans? This week was the first week of series 52 of UC. This will be Jeremy Paxman’s last (and 28th!) year as host - he has Parkinson’s and his delivery has slowed down over the few years. To follow along, Dav… --- ## [Massage and Yoga](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massage-and-yoga/987212)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massage-and-yoga/987212 "2023-07-18T13:56:23Z")
If one is planning on doing some yoga on the same day as getting a massage, does it matter which one is first? It seems like the yoga would be easier if someone has already pre-stretched you. On the other hand, would … --- ## [Lateral Thinking Puzzles. Let's do it again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5647\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193 "2023-07-18T13:30:11Z")
We did this two years ago and I thought we’d had enough of a break to maybe have another shot at it. Very open to whatever, but let’s try to: Not reuse puzzles from the old thread, which is not databased, but I hope y… --- ## [Weird Monitor Font Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-monitor-font-problem/987169)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-monitor-font-problem/987169 "2023-07-18T09:11:38Z")
My wife has an antique monitor - 10 years old at least, more likely 15 - which now shows 12 point and less Times New Roman characters grayed out. She has worked around it by changing her font size in Word to 14 point wh… --- ## [How often do you look at your photos and videos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-look-at-your-photos-and-videos/987112)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-look-at-your-photos-and-videos/987112 "2023-07-18T03:14:25Z")
This has to be the most photographed of eras, including everything from historical events to personal events to plates of food. I was just scrolling on my phone - two years’ worth of mostly the grandkids, and mostly not … --- ## [Do-Re-Mi in other contexts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-re-mi-in-other-contexts/987165)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-re-mi-in-other-contexts/987165 "2023-07-18T01:38:55Z")
If Homer was singing it: Doh! - a word I use a lot Ray - the guy who did my roof Mi - the one who drinks the beer Fa - a length I seldom run So? - my winning argument La - a word I never said Ti - a drink I never … --- ## [I guess I watch all the wrong shows (Emmys)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-watch-all-the-wrong-shows-emmys/986979)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-watch-all-the-wrong-shows-emmys/986979 "2023-07-18T01:07:06Z")
I watch about 1-2 hours of TV a day, unless I find a good film on TCM or cable or Amazon. I just saw a news program about the shows that got the most Emmy noms. Other than SNL (which I rarely watch anymore) and a tease… --- ## [Frustrations with medical issues and legal recourse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frustrations-with-medical-issues-and-legal-recourse/987174)
**Author:** [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frustrations-with-medical-issues-and-legal-recourse/987174 "2023-07-17T22:00:31Z")
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