# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=785 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 786 --- ## [Straight Dope 6/6/2023 - What did Johnny Appleseed actually do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-6-6-2023-what-did-johnny-appleseed-actually-do/985098)
**Author:** [@Cecil\_Adams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cecil_Adams)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-6-6-2023-what-did-johnny-appleseed-actually-do/985098 "2023-07-13T00:35:29Z")
What did Johnny Appleseed actually do? I know what you’re thinking. In an age of global upheaval, existential threats, and outrageously overpriced Taylor Swift tickets, why is your columnist writing about a guy who’s be… --- ## [Hilarious side effect of ban on plastic bags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-side-effect-of-ban-on-plastic-bags/976783)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-side-effect-of-ban-on-plastic-bags/976783 "2023-07-13T00:22:11Z")
The federal government in Canada is about to start phasing in a nationwide ban on plastic bags. Many individual businesses, municipalities, and at least one province have already done so. I’m as environmentally conscio… --- ## [Classic text game Zork](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-text-game-zork/978243)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-text-game-zork/978243 "2023-07-12T23:47:00Z")
I’m trying to play this game but I’m hamstrung by the fact that frequently the game doesn’t give you the NAME of things so there’s no way to apply commands to them. I just got killed by a NPC that the game didn’t identif… --- ## [The "hurry up and wait" phenomenon in the workplace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hurry-up-and-wait-phenomenon-in-the-workplace/985630)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Varn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michael_Varn)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hurry-up-and-wait-phenomenon-in-the-workplace/985630 "2023-07-12T23:19:32Z")
My first experience with the HUAW phenomenon was when I was at basic training in the military, my first full time job. On multiple occasions, our company was given urgent instructions that we had to be somewhere on time… --- ## [Space colonization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-colonization/986658)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-colonization/986658 "2023-07-12T22:04:18Z")
Is this even a viable topic or could anything even suggesting research on this be considered a possible scam? --- ## [What is the best term to describe this group of countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-term-to-describe-this-group-of-countries/986936)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-term-to-describe-this-group-of-countries/986936 "2023-07-12T21:44:08Z")
What term do you all think fits best for the countries that are economically developed, have governments that are stable democracies, and largely respect human rights? The specific countries I’m including are New Zealan… --- ## [Republican attacks on election integrity take their toll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-attacks-on-election-integrity-take-their-toll/986911)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-attacks-on-election-integrity-take-their-toll/986911 "2023-07-12T21:43:30Z")
All the more reason for them to just stay home! --- ## [So who was right: Quint or Hooper \[relating to the movie Jaws\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-was-right-quint-or-hooper-relating-to-the-movie-jaws/948222)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-was-right-quint-or-hooper-relating-to-the-movie-jaws/948222 "2023-07-12T21:12:24Z")
The scene where Quint is sitting in the stern, looking out at the ocean, and nibbling on a cookie. Something takes a huge amount of line. Quint thinks it’s the shark; Hooper thinks it’s a marlin or a stingray. Who was r… --- ## [Why does a Snickers bar make me cough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-a-snickers-bar-make-me-cough/554924)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-a-snickers-bar-make-me-cough/554924 "2023-07-12T21:05:42Z")
At least, I think it does. It definitely produces a tickle in the back of my throat. Is it the peanuts, the nougat or something else. I don’t think I notice this effect when I eat just a plain chocolate bar. I may no… --- ## [Suggest me a good tire for my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-a-good-tire-for-my-car/986771)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-a-good-tire-for-my-car/986771 "2023-07-12T21:05:19Z")
I’m out of my depth on car stuff in general, specifically tires. I usually go to the shop and say “give me whatever fits and is on sale”. This time I want to find the best tire. Make/model: 2008 Honda Odyssey Touri… --- ## [Slicedalone is suspended for 30 days until 2023-08-12 for ignoring Mod instructions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slicedalone-is-suspended-for-30-days-until-2023-08-12-for-ignoring-mod-instructions/986956)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slicedalone-is-suspended-for-30-days-until-2023-08-12-for-ignoring-mod-instructions/986956 "2023-07-12T20:14:35Z")
Yesterday he posted a thread in GD pretty much supporting the assassination of George W. Bush or at least promoting a book that did so. I cornfielded the thread after reviewing the flag. I gave him a modnote … He deci… --- ## [The sounds that get you flying out of bed the fastest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sounds-that-get-you-flying-out-of-bed-the-fastest/984914)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sounds-that-get-you-flying-out-of-bed-the-fastest/984914 "2023-07-12T19:50:41Z")
If you have a cat it’s “Hurka hurka hurka” --- ## [What's the difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference/986951)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference/986951 "2023-07-12T19:05:58Z")
I was thinking, if I said “that worked out good” it sounds wrong/awkward, but if I say “that worked out well” it sounds right. I mean, good and well are almost synonymous, so why does one sound right in that phrase and o… --- ## [Camping Food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-food/986793)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-food/986793 "2023-07-12T18:26:14Z")
There are plenty of options for camping food. Fresh in a cooler (or refrigerator if you have an rv or camper) to dried, vacuum packed etc. Are you a camping\* enthusiast and if so what sort of food do you take? Do you d… --- ## [MSRP and car dealers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msrp-and-car-dealers/986879)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msrp-and-car-dealers/986879 "2023-07-12T18:24:21Z")
Just whingeing away here Truth in advertising my ass. Christ, MSRP is now just some fantasy bait and switch price. At least for in-demand electics, hybrids and plug in hybrids. I’m in the market for a plug-in hybrid SUV… --- ## [My house is newly haunted -- help ID a weird noise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-house-is-newly-haunted-help-id-a-weird-noise/986910)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-house-is-newly-haunted-help-id-a-weird-noise/986910 "2023-07-12T18:14:34Z")
Weird sound – hoping to definitively ID it :slight\_smile: On about June 15th, I pulled the innards out of one of our Panasonic bathroom exhaust fans to clean it. It had been a decade or more. Everything went fine. St… --- ## [Why does my iPhone flash when I post to the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-iphone-flash-when-i-post-to-the-sdmb/986950)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-iphone-flash-when-i-post-to-the-sdmb/986950 "2023-07-12T18:09:38Z")
Can’t remember when it started, but now when I post to a thread, or start a new thread, the display on my iPhone goes to the bottom of the thread and flashes the screen a couple of times. Should I be worried? Why does i… --- ## [Is there a military term or phrase for a strategy of one belligerent country grabbing as much land as possible in an invasion and settling for an advantageous truce or armistice later?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-military-term-or-phrase-for-a-strategy-of-one-belligerent-country-grabbing-as-much-land-as-possible-in-an-invasion-and-settling-for-an-advantageous-truce-or-armistice-later/986840)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-military-term-or-phrase-for-a-strategy-of-one-belligerent-country-grabbing-as-much-land-as-possible-in-an-invasion-and-settling-for-an-advantageous-truce-or-armistice-later/986840 "2023-07-12T16:23:12Z")
Is there a military term or phrase for a strategy of one belligerent country grabbing as much land as possible in an invasion and settling for an advantageous truce or armistice later? I’m thinking specifically of German… --- ## [A four-lane bridge in Pittsburgh has collapsed just hours before Biden visits the city to talk about infrastructure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-four-lane-bridge-in-pittsburgh-has-collapsed-just-hours-before-biden-visits-the-city-to-talk-about-infrastructure/958569)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-four-lane-bridge-in-pittsburgh-has-collapsed-just-hours-before-biden-visits-the-city-to-talk-about-infrastructure/958569 "2023-07-12T13:54:15Z")
The collapse also severed a natural gas line. From the first article: The cause of the collapse is under investigation. The bridge was most recently inspected in September, city officials said, but it was not imme… --- ## [Why can’t I run as fast as I used to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-t-i-run-as-fast-as-i-used-to/986914)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-t-i-run-as-fast-as-i-used-to/986914 "2023-07-12T13:06:37Z")
I’ve been playing senior (55+) softball for 20+ years. When I started playing I was pretty fast. Now at 75, not so fast. I’ve put on a few pounds, maybe 5 or so, and I’m just as active. So what happened? The obvious ans… --- ## [Is there a name for this fallacy? See OP for details](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-fallacy-see-op-for-details/986707)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-fallacy-see-op-for-details/986707 "2023-07-12T11:40:56Z")
I’ve been feeling pessimistic about global warming recently given the news about the record worldwide high being broken for three consecutive days. My thinking was along these lines. “Given the large number of highly in… --- ## [How do you say it? \[How to pronounce Cecil\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-it-how-to-pronounce-cecil/986236)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-it-how-to-pronounce-cecil/986236 "2023-07-12T00:10:46Z")
It just occurred to me. How do you pronounce @Cecil\_Adams first name? 'See-cil’? Or 'Seh-cil’?? When I’m feeling fancy I say Sehcil Wonder how Cecil himself pronounces it? I need to know. :blush: --- ## [Sigh. Another computer question: how do I change the password on my gmail accounts and my chromebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigh-another-computer-question-how-do-i-change-the-password-on-my-gmail-accounts-and-my-chromebook/986902)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigh-another-computer-question-how-do-i-change-the-password-on-my-gmail-accounts-and-my-chromebook/986902 "2023-07-12T00:00:30Z")
I have another probably simple computer question. Our home e-mail, from a internet service provider, got hacked. Somehow a spoof account was set up, linked somehow to the gmail account which I access on my acer chromeb… --- ## [Breaking news: Essex truck deaths \[was: Can Bulgarians Freely Enter the UK\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-essex-truck-deaths-was-can-bulgarians-freely-enter-the-uk/842185)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-essex-truck-deaths-was-can-bulgarians-freely-enter-the-uk/842185 "2023-07-11T23:50:03Z")
Horrible news from Essex where thirty-nine people were found dead in the back of a truck. They may have been Bulgarians trying to sneak into the UK. Why? Bulgaria and the UK are part of the EU. Can’t people freely trav… --- ## [Wilhelm Scream original recording uncovered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wilhelm-scream-original-recording-uncovered/986277)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wilhelm-scream-original-recording-uncovered/986277 "2023-07-11T22:39:42Z")
CBS News just did a story about the Wilhelm Scream which I think everyone will enjoy. You all know the stock sound effect, even if you may not know it by name. An iconic Hollywood sound effect called the Wilhelm scream… --- ## [(Old) It's the heat AND the humidity in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-the-heat-and-the-humidity-in-the-mmp/986494)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 414\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-the-heat-and-the-humidity-in-the-mmp/986494 "2023-07-11T21:54:44Z")
Does it really matter whether it’s hot, or hot and dry, or hot and humid? Isn’t that why air conditioners were invented?? Happy Moanday!! --- ## [Conferences, stipends and taxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conferences-stipends-and-taxes/985678)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conferences-stipends-and-taxes/985678 "2023-07-11T21:30:25Z")
I am going to a conference representing my union local. I assumed it would be mostly at my expense but I received a stipend for part of it. I was just told that I need to fill out a 1099 but to hold on to my receipts t… --- ## [What constitutes a (prosecutable) war criminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-prosecutable-war-criminal/986870)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-prosecutable-war-criminal/986870 "2023-07-11T21:01:06Z")
I’m asking mostly in regards to Putin (Russia invading Ukraine). He has given varying reasons why he ordered the invasion. None seem (to me) to rise to justification levels. The US estimates between civilians and troops… --- ## [Best way to sharpen lawn mower blades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades/986837)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades/986837 "2023-07-11T20:25:12Z")
Recently bought a Hustler zero-turn with 54 inch deck. It has three blades. I’m sure there are a zillion YT videos on how to sharpen mower blades. But am wondering if the teeming millions have some good advice. --- ## [The Office and The Laws of Karma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-and-the-laws-of-karma/635091)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-and-the-laws-of-karma/635091 "2023-07-11T19:54:50Z")
IMO, the TV comedy sitcom, “The Office” represents a tiny microcausm of all the different kinds of people in the world and I hope it will end very soon because at one time it was a most excellent comedy show but ever sin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=784) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=786)