# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=79&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [Any guesses on how this Caller ID "feature" works?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guesses-on-how-this-caller-id-feature-works/1030606)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guesses-on-how-this-caller-id-feature-works/1030606 "2026-06-04T00:27:31Z")
Old AT&T cordless phone. EL52309 (2009ish). Incoming calls show full 10 digit# 123-456-7890. While reviewing received calls all 10 digits are displayed EXCEPT if it’s MY area code of 123. Then it just displays 456-7890. … --- ## [Is Facebook blocking me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-facebook-blocking-me/1030567)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-facebook-blocking-me/1030567 "2026-06-03T22:12:40Z")
I sign in, give the proper password. It goes to the “Check if you are not a robot” page. It goes back to the sign in page. Rinse, repeat. Am I blocked? Also, just to make sure I am using the right password I had the… --- ## [So what will Xavier Becerra be like as the governor of California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-xavier-becerra-be-like-as-the-governor-of-california/1030581)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-xavier-becerra-be-like-as-the-governor-of-california/1030581 "2026-06-03T21:33:58Z")
I’m not sure if this info will be accurate tomorrow, but it looks like Xavier Becerra will become the next governor of California (unless Steyer somehow pulls ahead). He has a list of his views on the issues, but I have… --- ## [It's always the one you least expect \[Cricket Canada corruption\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-always-the-one-you-least-expect-cricket-canada-corruption/1030573)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-always-the-one-you-least-expect-cricket-canada-corruption/1030573 "2026-06-03T20:14:45Z")
The Canadian Cricket team has been suspended over gang-linked corruption… There are many sports and many sporting organizations I wouldn’t have been surprised to see included in this headline. But Cricket, ok that’s a… --- ## [Callers that were probably spam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/callers-that-were-probably-spam/1030572)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/callers-that-were-probably-spam/1030572 "2026-06-03T20:10:45Z")
Any strange/unlikely company or people names try to get ahold of you lately? My phone just blocked a call from “Goldsby Elexia”, and a week ago “Computer Company” attempted to reach me. What have you got? --- ## [What are your plans for Saturday, the 4th of July (United Statesians only, for the most part, sorta)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547 "2026-06-03T19:34:36Z")
We plan on heading over to my sister-in-law’s place for the day with a bagful of all beef quarter pound doggies and Johnsonville pork grillers, a cooler containing cold brews of various varieties, and a few games. We’ll … --- ## [Can one fielder assist another to make a catch in MLB? Plus more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-fielder-assist-another-to-make-a-catch-in-mlb-plus-more/1030557)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-fielder-assist-another-to-make-a-catch-in-mlb-plus-more/1030557 "2026-06-03T18:19:43Z")
Say the center fielder gets to the fence first but the ball is coming in very high. The right fielder runs up to the center fielder who locks his fingers together in a basket that the right fielder steps onto and gets la… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - May 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2026-edition/1029657)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2026-edition/1029657 "2026-06-03T18:13:40Z")
May is here! How are we five months into this year already?! Almost summer up north, almost winter if you’re upside down :smiley: passes out allergy meds Lots of great books coming out this year, so much T. Kingfisher t… --- ## [Chicken leg stabilizers - huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-leg-stabilizers-huh/1030517)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-leg-stabilizers-huh/1030517 "2026-06-03T17:04:15Z")
When surfing aliexpress for technical bits and bobs I occasionally see ads for the above eg: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010595651848.html Why do baby chooks (Aussie slang) need leg stabilizers fer goodness sak… --- ## [What are the best refutations of the idea that evil shouldn’t be done to stop worse evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-refutations-of-the-idea-that-evil-shouldn-t-be-done-to-stop-worse-evil/1030532)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-refutations-of-the-idea-that-evil-shouldn-t-be-done-to-stop-worse-evil/1030532 "2026-06-03T17:03:13Z")
There are people who think since it’s morally wrong to kill innocent people it would still be morally wrong to kill someone to stop even more people from dying (the trolley problem, the atomic bombings of Japan, etc.). W… --- ## [A neighbor wants to buy part of my lot. OK, what next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-neighbor-wants-to-buy-part-of-my-lot-ok-what-next/1030411)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-neighbor-wants-to-buy-part-of-my-lot-ok-what-next/1030411 "2026-06-03T14:12:50Z")
Yesterday a neighbor approached me about buying a portion of my city lot so that he can build a garage. Fine by me, less to mow. But where do I even begin? I’ve spoken to a realtor who confirmed the boundary lines (basic… --- ## [Ghosts US Season Five spoilers and general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-five-spoilers-and-general-discussion/1021979)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-five-spoilers-and-general-discussion/1021979 "2026-06-03T13:31:22Z")
So here we are in mid August, with the cast back at work and info trickling in. This time last year we had some juicy spoilers; this time, not so much. I’ll reveal what I’ve been able to glean so far (which admittedly is… --- ## [Thought you might like this photo, Beck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-you-might-like-this-photo-beck/1030559)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-you-might-like-this-photo-beck/1030559 "2026-06-03T09:21:31Z")
--- ## [Using AI for voting? {Candidate research}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-ai-for-voting-candidate-research/1030575)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-ai-for-voting-candidate-research/1030575 "2026-06-03T07:54:56Z")
For voting today, I tried using AI. I wonder if this is a good approach. Some candidates in today’s California primary election are quite obscure, and finding good information about them can be tricky. So I used AI for s… --- ## [What is the single greatest line in television history? {Please include context & Episode of the Series}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-greatest-line-in-television-history-please-include-context-episode-of-the-series/1029892)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-greatest-line-in-television-history-please-include-context-episode-of-the-series/1029892 "2026-06-03T06:27:09Z")
Scripted fictional lines only (not paragraphs), please, and no lists-just your personal favorite. If you can’t make up your mind try harder, and since this isn’t a contest it is o.k. to agree with someone else’s choice. … --- ## [\*\*Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti”\*\* \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726 "2026-06-03T00:51:13Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti” This is the monthly photo competition thread for May, 2026. The topic this month is “Graffiti” chosen by @beowulff . One entry per person per month. In this thread… --- ## [Transgender for everyone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgender-for-everyone/1025523)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgender-for-everyone/1025523 "2026-06-03T00:42:34Z")
This is one of trump’s buzz phrases. Does anybody know just what the fuck that means? --- ## [(Old) Airmail in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363 "2026-06-03T00:04:10Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 24c/75f with a predicted high of 342c/89f and sunny. Weather app says “The fucking sun is shining but it looks jaundiced.” I say Scorchio! Today in 1937, the first airmail letter to c… --- ## [Should I use my turn signal at this intersection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-my-turn-signal-at-this-intersection/1030260)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-my-turn-signal-at-this-intersection/1030260 "2026-06-02T23:55:48Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO because I don’t think there’s a factual answer; and by that I mean, this situation is so specific that I doubt Missouri law even covers it. So I’m driving northeast on Highway N, and I want to … --- ## [The lineup for the Trump-backed America250 Concert is a little sus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lineup-for-the-trump-backed-america250-concert-is-a-little-sus/1030460)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lineup-for-the-trump-backed-america250-concert-is-a-little-sus/1030460 "2026-06-02T22:59:06Z")
So there’s this series of concerts scheduled to take place on the National Mall, ostensibly tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but almost certainly all about Trump. That Trump is all over t… --- ## [Looking for a Sean Penn movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-sean-penn-movie/1030542)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-sean-penn-movie/1030542 "2026-06-02T22:08:24Z")
The only scene I can remember is him jumping on the hood of a car and breaking off the windshield wipers (taunting some older guy?). He was young, I think. I know that’s not a lot to go on but that’s all I got. --- ## [CBS channel on YouTube: Girl Bitten by Rattlesnake Bite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-channel-on-youtube-girl-bitten-by-rattlesnake-bite/1030571)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-channel-on-youtube-girl-bitten-by-rattlesnake-bite/1030571 "2026-06-02T22:00:36Z")
Snarking about CBS’s News division and their standards is sort of becoming low-hanging fruit… --- ## [Has Weber Grills kept up their quality since the family sold and went public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-weber-grills-kept-up-their-quality-since-the-family-sold-and-went-public/1029806)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-weber-grills-kept-up-their-quality-since-the-family-sold-and-went-public/1029806 "2026-06-02T21:18:58Z")
My 2008 purchased Weber Genesis grill is at end of life. I’ve been nursing it for over 6 years now. If Weber is still quality, I’m going to buy a new Weber, but I did some checking and apparently the family sold to BDT … --- ## [Just had 50+ new users (spammers or troll accts?) sign up from Mailserver @ koiot.de](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-had-50-new-users-spammers-or-troll-accts-sign-up-from-mailserver-koiot-de/1030515)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-had-50-new-users-spammers-or-troll-accts-sign-up-from-mailserver-koiot-de/1030515 "2026-06-02T20:56:36Z")
Anyone know anything about this Email Server? So the .de of course means Germany. It looks like the domain belongs to a German IT and Web Developer. This has the marks of an old school DOS attack (probably wouldn’t do… --- ## [Last 747 passenger flight in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-747-passenger-flight-in-the-us/806272)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-747-passenger-flight-in-the-us/806272 "2026-06-02T20:03:36Z")
It’s mind boggling to me that this is true. I didn’t realize this transformation was taking place or the length of time some of these 747s have been flying. I haven’t been on an Airbus 350 yet, but I distinctly remembe… --- ## [What's the name of this furniture concept](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-furniture-concept/1030550)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-furniture-concept/1030550 "2026-06-02T18:06:46Z")
I need an option for shelving at the head of my bed, which is against one wall. The wall won’t take mounted shelves; so what I need is something like two up right poles that will fit between the bed and the wall, with fo… --- ## [Lead singer - Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere passed on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-singer-dr-hook-dennis-locorriere-passed-on/1030555)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-singer-dr-hook-dennis-locorriere-passed-on/1030555 "2026-06-02T15:19:21Z")
Great voice, lot of emotion. Dennis Locorriere, the lead singer and guitarist of Dr. Hook, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 76. His death followed a long battle with kidney disease, an illness that p… --- ## [What is your favorite Nicolas Cage movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-nicolas-cage-movie/1029968)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-nicolas-cage-movie/1029968 "2026-06-02T14:38:33Z")
No cameos or bit parts please, and no “so overly bad I loved it!” movies. Actual favorite Nick Cage movies only. Mine is Season Of The Witch(2011) Season of the Witch (2011 film) - Wikipedia. Medieval buddy/supernatu… --- ## [Plant Identifier App](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plant-identifier-app/1030533)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plant-identifier-app/1030533 "2026-06-02T14:15:41Z")
I love identifying wild flowers/plants, birds, trees, etc. I came across a plant identifier app that I am loving! It’s called Picture This. I take a picture with my phone, and within 3 seconds, it identifies the plant an… --- ## [Do you look up to people that are taller than you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-look-up-to-people-that-are-taller-than-you/1030430)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-look-up-to-people-that-are-taller-than-you/1030430 "2026-06-02T14:12:57Z")
“looks up to” is a common expression for admiration and respect. “You’re his older brother. He looks up to you”. I thought of this when I found myself looking up to my son, with admiration. Is this ever true for someon… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=78&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=80&state=muted)