# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=784&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 785 --- ## [Ways You've Felt Old Recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-youve-felt-old-recently/986436)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-youve-felt-old-recently/986436 "2023-07-15T08:56:30Z")
My niece is now nine, which is pretty aging all on its own, but that means she’s now in school and going on educational field trips. Living in Missoula, that includes going to Fort Missoula and learning about this place’… --- ## [Warning to Darren\_Garrison \[in Deaths that sort of define a person thread\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-darren-garrison-in-deaths-that-sort-of-define-a-person-thread/987031)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-darren-garrison-in-deaths-that-sort-of-define-a-person-thread/987031 "2023-07-15T07:32:48Z")
Deaths that sort of define a person Sufficated by her own breasts Darren posted a link that demonstrates it’s a (near) quote from an episode of Seinfeld. I don’t think this should be a warning. A note, possibly. … --- ## [Elton John annoys the fuck out of me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-annoys-the-fuck-out-of-me/104503)
**Author:** [@Racer1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Racer1)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-annoys-the-fuck-out-of-me/104503 "2023-07-15T04:26:12Z")
Ok, let’s make it clear… I’m not homophobic, music-o-phobic or any other-o-phobic… I’m just eltonjohn-o-phobic. For some reason the guy just really pisses me off every single time I see him on TV, hear one of his songs,… --- ## [We need a new show to watch, and apparently we're way too picky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-show-to-watch-and-apparently-were-way-too-picky/957590)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-show-to-watch-and-apparently-were-way-too-picky/957590 "2023-07-15T01:47:28Z")
We keep trying new shows and hating them, or at least not liking them enough to continue past the first episode. And it seems we have a list of criteria that make it hard to find a good show: We’re only interested in c… --- ## [Breaking News: Suez Canal blocked by a mega-sized container vessel \[Cleared\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-suez-canal-blocked-by-a-mega-sized-container-vessel-cleared/938516)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-suez-canal-blocked-by-a-mega-sized-container-vessel-cleared/938516 "2023-07-14T22:07:58Z")
This happened this morning, and holy cow, this thing is WEDGED. I was thinking of cracking a joke about how the captain couldn’t be bothered to get directions, but having the Suez blocked is pretty significant. And, … --- ## [As I’ve said before, this war will only end when NATO troops deploy openly in Ukraine, and not before](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-i-ve-said-before-this-war-will-only-end-when-nato-troops-deploy-openly-in-ukraine-and-not-before/983366)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-i-ve-said-before-this-war-will-only-end-when-nato-troops-deploy-openly-in-ukraine-and-not-before/983366 "2023-07-14T22:04:59Z")
As I’ve said before, this war will only end when NATO troops deploy openly in Ukraine, and not before. They could be there to fight, they could be there to guarantee a peace agreement - it doesn’t matter. Until they arri… --- ## [Explain to me why primaries aren't all on the same day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-why-primaries-arent-all-on-the-same-day/986631)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-why-primaries-arent-all-on-the-same-day/986631 "2023-07-14T21:22:03Z")
Question is the title. Is there a real and cogent reason why each state’s primaries are on different days, weeks, months? Wouldn’t it be fairer and more straightforward (not that this is something that’s ever considered … --- ## [Walmart scam. How does the scammer benefit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-scam-how-does-the-scammer-benefit/977598)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-scam-how-does-the-scammer-benefit/977598 "2023-07-14T21:16:44Z")
Wife’s walmart account apparently got hacked. over $1000 of clothes showed up on our doorstep that we didn’t order. It doesn’t look like the credit card on file was hacked, rather someone got into her walmart account a… --- ## [In dreams, is flying always like swimming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dreams-is-flying-always-like-swimming/367372)
**Author:** [@Carlyjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carlyjay)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dreams-is-flying-always-like-swimming/367372 "2023-07-14T20:25:22Z")
Inspired by this thread. When I have flying dreams, it is an awful lot like swimming, except much harder. I often dream that I can only fly pretty much straight up, but Ihave to push against the air like I do water whe… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=783&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=785&state=tracking)