# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=784 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 785 --- ## [War on Terror after action review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-on-terror-after-action-review/987032)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-on-terror-after-action-review/987032 "2023-07-14T20:03:53Z")
What actions taken by the US/G7/NATO/etc. were the most effective at preventing terror? While we have a bunch of security theater and trillions spent and thousands of lives lost, not to mention things like Abu Ghraib, w… --- ## [Detectorists--a little treasure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detectorists-a-little-treasure/784545)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detectorists-a-little-treasure/784545 "2023-07-14T19:29:00Z")
Just got done watching the British series Detectorists on Netflix. I’d heard good things about it, so I gave it a whirl. It’s about two sad sacks, best buddies, who are into metal detecting. The two seasons follow the… --- ## [Dune Book Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-book-question/987035)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-book-question/987035 "2023-07-14T18:01:04Z")
I checked out the 1999 Ace hardcover version of Dune from my library. It has 528 pages. I see on wikipedia it says Dune has over 800 pages, so is thing abridged, or is there even such a thing as Dune abridged? Basically,… --- ## [Star Wars Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-books/986989)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-books/986989 "2023-07-14T17:23:10Z")
I know I recently made a thread about science fiction book recommendations, but I think Star Wars is more fantasy than pure science fiction. With that out of the way, what are some must read Star Wars books? Btw, I own a… --- ## [Go to Hell Larry Nassar, Michigan State University and the US Olympic Gymnastics Program.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-hell-larry-nassar-michigan-state-university-and-the-us-olympic-gymnastics-program/807266)
**Author:** [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-hell-larry-nassar-michigan-state-university-and-the-us-olympic-gymnastics-program/807266 "2023-07-14T17:07:35Z")
Story here. Larry Nassar was a sports medicine doctor on the staff of Michigan State University, as well as an official doctor to the US Women's Gymnastic team. He treated athletes from local gymnastics, dance and ot… --- ## [Grammar question: Her or She?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-her-or-she/986953)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-her-or-she/986953 "2023-07-14T17:05:28Z")
‘If there is anything that needs doing when you get home, it can be HER that does it.’ ‘If there is anything that needs doing when you get home, it can be SHE that does it.’ As a native English speaker both of these se… --- ## [If you had a time machine could you play a perfect game of chess every time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-a-time-machine-could-you-play-a-perfect-game-of-chess-every-time/987015)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-a-time-machine-could-you-play-a-perfect-game-of-chess-every-time/987015 "2023-07-14T15:57:30Z")
Literally, you can go back in time at any point and redo any move if you find out it’s a losing move. I understand that this is kind of what chess computers can do (play a million different games at same time and choose… --- ## [President Biden Orders Callup of Reservists for Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-orders-callup-of-reservists-for-europe/987011)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-orders-callup-of-reservists-for-europe/987011 "2023-07-14T15:45:27Z")
I didn’t see a thread on this, and it seems important: Biden orders 3,000 reservists to be ready for Europe deployments - POLITICO. Here is a link to the actual order: Is this just because of the rcruitment shortfal… --- ## [Bubble Wrap in an Ambulance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubble-wrap-in-an-ambulance/986941)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubble-wrap-in-an-ambulance/986941 "2023-07-14T15:00:40Z")
I’ve been watching the British series 24 Hours in A&E. Each episode (documentary) shows 24 hours in the ER department of King’s College Hospital in London. I love it - it’s very interesting. I have noticed that quite of… --- ## [Mud Volleyball, Ever Play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mud-volleyball-ever-play/256466)
**Author:** [@RingOfFire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RingOfFire)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mud-volleyball-ever-play/256466 "2023-07-14T11:45:51Z")
So pretty close to me, a couple hours south in Ohio, they’re having a big Mud Volleyball game. :dubious: I’ve always sucked at sports in school, but liked getting dirty as a kid. Since my social stats is pretty low … --- ## [Movies You Don't Want to End](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-dont-want-to-end/986464)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-dont-want-to-end/986464 "2023-07-14T11:37:56Z")
The recent discussion on Real Genius reminded me how that was a movie where when the credits start rolling you wish you could keep following the characters some more. Another movie like for me is Get Shorty. I want to s… --- ## [What would be the best system for a magic healer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-system-for-a-magic-healer/986898)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-system-for-a-magic-healer/986898 "2023-07-14T11:24:07Z")
If someone had the ability to instantly heal any physical or mental injury, deformity or illness (including adding an extra decade to their lifespan) by merely touching the person with their hands and wanted to help as m… --- ## [Do women in the UK give birth differently than women in North America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-in-the-uk-give-birth-differently-than-women-in-north-america/986873)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-in-the-uk-give-birth-differently-than-women-in-north-america/986873 "2023-07-14T09:26:04Z")
I was watching The Lazarus Project on TNT. It is clearly a British TV show made by and for people across the pond. However, TNT bills it as an “Original” on their network. Yeah. Whatever. Anyway, in one episode, a w… --- ## [Deadly Sixes Game: Explain the apparent probability paradox to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadly-sixes-game-explain-the-apparent-probability-paradox-to-me/982326)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadly-sixes-game-explain-the-apparent-probability-paradox-to-me/982326 "2023-07-14T07:33:09Z")
I just watched a video on this. The video presented the game and the apparent probability paradox but didn’t attempt to resolve it. Here’s how the game works. A group of people enters a room (starting with a single pers… --- ## [Marketing a movie by not marketing the movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-a-movie-by-not-marketing-the-movie/986413)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-a-movie-by-not-marketing-the-movie/986413 "2023-07-14T01:49:22Z")
For the latest Studio Ghibli movie, they are releasing nothing about it. No trailers, no commercials or ads with any type of footages or images, just the title and a vague poster. They are banking on their studio’s name … --- ## [Where should we retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-we-retire/986915)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-we-retire/986915 "2023-07-14T00:02:27Z")
The Teeming Millions have consistently given amazing advice on travel; it’s time to query on something a little more long-term. The Mister and I are narrowing down retirement spots. We have an area picked out, now we n… --- ## [Undercover FBI Agent Robs a Bank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-fbi-agent-robs-a-bank/986476)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-fbi-agent-robs-a-bank/986476 "2023-07-13T23:39:17Z")
Suppose an undercover FBI agent (bank robbery division) has their cover blown. The criminals decide to take the FBI agent’s girlfriend hostage to force him to help them rob a bank. During the course of the robbery a poli… --- ## [I used to like pokie-dots ( yeah, yeah I know it's really polka dots)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-like-pokie-dots-yeah-yeah-i-know-its-really-polka-dots/986972)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-like-pokie-dots-yeah-yeah-i-know-its-really-polka-dots/986972 "2023-07-13T21:53:24Z")
Recently I’ve decided I must like striped-y better. Seems I have a bunch of it. New duvet cover is mint green and white striped. I just got a Tshirt I ordered. Black and white striped. Kind of a french sailor look. (?… --- ## [White House cocaine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-cocaine/986662)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-cocaine/986662 "2023-07-13T20:09:18Z")
I know you all have your theories. Whose is it? Did Biden know? How will the Republicans spin it? --- ## [Anyone using PNC bank? Does it suck for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-pnc-bank-does-it-suck-for-you/986721)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-pnc-bank-does-it-suck-for-you/986721 "2023-07-13T19:59:43Z")
We manage my MIL’s accounts now that she’s virtually blind, and she banks with PNC. In the 8 months or so that we’ve handled it for her, we’ve had more problems than I would expect. The latest involves what is supposed t… --- ## [Question arising from the latest dead Russian general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-arising-from-the-latest-dead-russian-general/986912)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-arising-from-the-latest-dead-russian-general/986912 "2023-07-13T18:46:19Z")
The media accounts about the dead Russian general include this bit: Rzhitsky apparently had a profile under his full name on Strava, an app for runners and cyclists to share their routes, distances, and paces. Why, s… --- ## [Evidence of organic compounds detected on Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-of-organic-compounds-detected-on-mars/986948)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-of-organic-compounds-detected-on-mars/986948 "2023-07-13T18:31:41Z")
This is way over my head, but I thought some of you might find it interesting. Article published in the scientific journal Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06143-z --- ## [Chicken with turmeric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-with-turmeric/986971)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-with-turmeric/986971 "2023-07-13T18:19:30Z")
When my wife doesn’t want dinner, a common ‘go-to’ dinner for me is chicken tenderloins and broccoli. Olive oil in a pan, chicken, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper, and dust with turmeric. Coat the broccoli with ol… --- ## [Lifetime Alimony repealed in Florida...so, if I move to Florida can I get my lifetime alimony payments removed or would I have to get divorced in Florida?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifetime-alimony-repealed-in-florida-so-if-i-move-to-florida-can-i-get-my-lifetime-alimony-payments-removed-or-would-i-have-to-get-divorced-in-florida/986468)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifetime-alimony-repealed-in-florida-so-if-i-move-to-florida-can-i-get-my-lifetime-alimony-payments-removed-or-would-i-have-to-get-divorced-in-florida/986468 "2023-07-13T15:58:18Z")
From this article: Title kinda says it all. Can men paying alimony move to Florida and use their law to stop paying alimony? FTR: I do NOT pay alimony and never have and seriously doubt I ever will. --- ## [Considerations re: trying marijuana again after many years, what are the issues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considerations-re-trying-marijuana-again-after-many-years-what-are-the-issues/986041)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considerations-re-trying-marijuana-again-after-many-years-what-are-the-issues/986041 "2023-07-13T15:49:50Z")
I’m 66. I quite enjoyed marijuana in my teens and very occasionally as late as my early 30s, perhaps as recently as 1990, all of which was illegal. But in about a week it’s going to become legal for recreational use in m… --- ## [Song Lyrics That Need One Minor Change - Your Input](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-need-one-minor-change-your-input/986731)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-need-one-minor-change-your-input/986731 "2023-07-13T14:51:49Z")
Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues came up on my workout playlist and this lyric came up: “I bet there’s rich folks eatin’ in a fancy dining car They’re probably drinkin’ coffee and smoking big cigars” Coffee? Since … --- ## [SDMB threads as one of the first hits on Google?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-threads-as-one-of-the-first-hits-on-google/986980)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-threads-as-one-of-the-first-hits-on-google/986980 "2023-07-13T14:47:03Z")
Thought about putting this in ATMB, but Let’s see how it flies in MPSIMS… We were driving down I-81 in southwestern Virginia a week or so ago, and saw a sign saying ‘Certified Business Location’ as we entered some count… --- ## [Tire question: Different inflation numbers on tire and vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-question-different-inflation-numbers-on-tire-and-vehicle/986934)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-question-different-inflation-numbers-on-tire-and-vehicle/986934 "2023-07-13T13:49:18Z")
I had to replace my trailer tires while on the road. I upgraded from load range C to load range E (shop only had Es). The sticker on the trailer recommends 50 PSI on load range C. The new tire’s sidewall says 80 PSI. … --- ## [Rocketeer's last big model (?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeers-last-big-model/986917)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeers-last-big-model/986917 "2023-07-13T04:07:07Z")
The last six months or so, I’ve been working on a diorama, a diorama of a pleasant cruise boat, navigating the shallow fringes of a pond, populated by fairies and propelled by a snail. The first problem was the superstr… --- ## [How much does Real Life diverge from common "wisdom" on Assigned-at-Birth -\> actual orientation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-real-life-diverge-from-common-wisdom-on-assigned-at-birth-actual-orientation/986800)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-real-life-diverge-from-common-wisdom-on-assigned-at-birth-actual-orientation/986800 "2023-07-13T01:29:33Z")
It’s hard to fit my question into a thread title, so sorry if it is confusing. Basically, I’m inquiring about the extent to which probably well-meaning, but nonetheless wrongheaded, experts have made pronouncements about… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=783) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=785)