# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=796&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 797 --- ## [Pennsylvania estate law question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-estate-law-question/986184)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-estate-law-question/986184 "2023-06-27T21:53:07Z")
A relative who is a Pennsylvania resident has a will that was written in the 1970s. It mentions named property (specific cars, house, etc.) that he no longer owns. His wife is also dead. The will designates that all the… --- ## [What's wrong with my trimmer? Line won't advance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-trimmer-line-wont-advance/986103)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-trimmer-line-wont-advance/986103 "2023-06-27T19:53:27Z")
Black & Decker ST4500. A few years old. New B&D spool? No change. Yes it is the right spool. New spring? No change. The spool moves freely in and out but the line does not advance. Is it a fixable problem or shou… --- ## [Why does every category & thread I open now come pre-highlighted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-every-category-thread-i-open-now-come-pre-highlighted/986138)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-every-category-thread-i-open-now-come-pre-highlighted/986138 "2023-06-27T19:48:18Z")
It started all of a sudden today, it persists after rebooting. --- ## [Flying To Israel: How Much Cash Needed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-to-israel-how-much-cash-needed/986143)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-to-israel-how-much-cash-needed/986143 "2023-06-27T19:41:48Z")
A family member is flying to Israel and plans to charge purchases as much as possible, but sometimes one needs cash. How much US cash should one bring? Consider this person is traveling with a group and may have to split… --- ## [Murder in my city](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murder-in-my-city/986186)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murder-in-my-city/986186 "2023-06-27T18:13:35Z")
North Olmsted, Ohio. Population about 32,000. Moderately upscale. The city is chock full of malls, strip malls and restaurants. At one time it had the most fast food restaurants in one mile in the US. A nice friendly pla… --- ## [Should there be a Democratic Presidential Primary Debate in 2024?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-there-be-a-democratic-presidential-primary-debate-in-2024/985893)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-there-be-a-democratic-presidential-primary-debate-in-2024/985893 "2023-06-27T17:58:29Z")
A recent poll I saw concerning the nomination for President from the Democratic Party had: Joe Biden 70% Robert F Kennedy 17% Marianne Williamson 8% Should these candidates have a debate, as the Republican candidates… --- ## [Car Gurus: Corvette Hidden Headlights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-corvette-hidden-headlights/986144)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-corvette-hidden-headlights/986144 "2023-06-27T17:04:29Z")
How come sometimes you see the older Corvettes with hidden headlights where one is up (not hidden) and the other is down (hidden)…when parked. Someone told me there’s a vacuum system that holds them down (hidden), but th… --- ## [Do you think Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-jeffrey-epstein-committed-suicide/838572)
**Author:** [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-jeffrey-epstein-committed-suicide/838572 "2023-06-27T16:26:56Z")
Do you think Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide? --- ## [Laptop Fan Doesn't Work -- Blind troubleshooting by likely hood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-fan-doesnt-work-blind-troubleshooting-by-likely-hood/986046)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-fan-doesnt-work-blind-troubleshooting-by-likely-hood/986046 "2023-06-27T16:25:05Z")
The fan in my HP Elitebook is no longer working. It’s a work computer with minimal control over administrative functions, so I can’t change any settings or anything. I don’t mind buying a new fan and making the swap, bu… --- ## [USGS river monitoring stations with cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usgs-river-monitoring-stations-with-cameras/986135)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usgs-river-monitoring-stations-with-cameras/986135 "2023-06-27T16:21:55Z")
I us the data from the USGS for various local rivers to check stream depth and clarity. At the locations I use it states, “No camera available”. I found the page that lists the available cameras across the US. You can zo… --- ## [Last unashamedly pro-war mainstream movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-unashamedly-pro-war-mainstream-movie/983035)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-unashamedly-pro-war-mainstream-movie/983035 "2023-06-27T15:34:30Z")
If Hot Shots Part Deux taught us anything it’s that war is fantastic. Leaving that masterpiece aside and because of the recent success of the pretty much classic anti-war war movie ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ I was… --- ## [Titanic tourist submarine missing 6-19-2023 (Debris field found, passengers presumed dead. 06-22-23)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-tourist-submarine-missing-6-19-2023-debris-field-found-passengers-presumed-dead-06-22-23/985781)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 818\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-tourist-submarine-missing-6-19-2023-debris-field-found-passengers-presumed-dead-06-22-23/985781 "2023-06-27T15:07:51Z")
Maybe we should have this thread titled as: “Titanic, Just don’t do it”? I hope they do make it, the sub should have enough oxygen and supplies for 3 days AFAIK. --- ## [Tell me about these adult film performers (No links or TMI but still may be NSFW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-these-adult-film-performers-no-links-or-tmi-but-still-may-be-nsfw/986163)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-these-adult-film-performers-no-links-or-tmi-but-still-may-be-nsfw/986163 "2023-06-27T13:37:04Z")
My interest in this actually hasn’t anything to do with porn itself but it started with something completely unrelated that would uninterest you if I explained it. Alright, here we go. This is a legitimate inquiry and I… --- ## [How Did the Beatles Get Away With It...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-beatles-get-away-with-it/985890)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-beatles-get-away-with-it/985890 "2023-06-27T12:44:46Z")
I understand British radio broadcasting does not permit the mention of trademarked terms in song lyrics (that get radio play). For example, the Kinks’ “Lola” has a British version mentioning “cherry cola” in place of “Co… --- ## [Wagner group: what does the name refer to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wagner-group-what-does-the-name-refer-to/986098)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wagner-group-what-does-the-name-refer-to/986098 "2023-06-27T12:36:53Z")
Does anyone know where the name comes from. It seems unlikely to be a reference to the composer, but I have no idea where it comes from. --- ## [A Terrifying Experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-terrifying-experience/985560)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-terrifying-experience/985560 "2023-06-27T12:04:46Z")
I got a call yesterday afternoon from a long term sub whose time sheet had been processed and whose check was ready to be picked up from the administrative offices. She said she had her dog with her and didn’t want to l… --- ## [Worcestershire Sauce in Salads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worcestershire-sauce-in-salads/985682)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worcestershire-sauce-in-salads/985682 "2023-06-27T11:50:04Z")
I’m a fan of Worcestershire sauce and it sneaks into a lot of dishes I make. I like anchovies too, and Caesar salad isn’t the same without them (and most cheap out by omitting them and using mediocre commercial dressing… --- ## [The most famous people from the least-noticed countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-famous-people-from-the-least-noticed-countries/985986)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-famous-people-from-the-least-noticed-countries/985986 "2023-06-27T10:49:01Z")
Please name someone who is known around the world who comes from a country that gets little international attention. The higher-profile the person and lower-profile the country, the better! --- ## [How did Yogurt change since the 1970's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-yogurt-change-since-the-1970s/986097)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-yogurt-change-since-the-1970s/986097 "2023-06-27T10:19:03Z")
I’ve loved yogurt since high school. Back then it was usually white and it required stirring. That mixed the fruit back into the yogurt. IIRC there was water that separated and needed stirring to blend it in. Yogurt tod… --- ## [A moderately interesting article and quiz on conspiracy theories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-moderately-interesting-article-and-quiz-on-conspiracy-theories/986056)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-moderately-interesting-article-and-quiz-on-conspiracy-theories/986056 "2023-06-27T08:51:21Z")
\*\*Whoops, didn’t realize this was old - it’s from Oct 2021. Still pretty relevant though, I think WaPo piece, with quiz and somewhat horrifying statistics (Gift link, I hope) I got them all right, (thank dawg), but it… --- ## [Why are "Scary movie" and "Not another teen movie" considered good parody movies? What is so funny about them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-scary-movie-and-not-another-teen-movie-considered-good-parody-movies-what-is-so-funny-about-them/986001)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-scary-movie-and-not-another-teen-movie-considered-good-parody-movies-what-is-so-funny-about-them/986001 "2023-06-27T04:05:34Z")
Spoilers Scary movie got mixed reviews when it came out, but it was a box office success. Not another teen movie was badly reviewed and a box office failure. But these days, many people talk about how funny those movies… --- ## [American Adaptations Of British TV Shows: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-adaptations-of-british-tv-shows-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/986095)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-adaptations-of-british-tv-shows-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/986095 "2023-06-27T03:13:58Z")
Over in this thread, we’re talking about a British show that was remade in the U.S. and was/is a success (“Ghosts”). Adaptation of British shows for the U.S. audience has been hit-and-miss. American adaptations of “The O… --- ## [Your Brain On Cheeto Dust?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-brain-on-cheeto-dust/986063)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-brain-on-cheeto-dust/986063 "2023-06-27T02:10:04Z")
Talking about ultra-processed foods is everywhere. But not sure what to make of the claim that your brain secretly loves the mess from neon orange Cheeto dust? Uh, no. (From The Guardian:) Cheetos themselves are espe… --- ## [Please tell me what I need to know about this critter (WARNING: Scorpion pictures)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-what-i-need-to-know-about-this-critter-warning-scorpion-pictures/985300)
**Author:** [@Mr.Baggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Baggins)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-what-i-need-to-know-about-this-critter-warning-scorpion-pictures/985300 "2023-06-27T01:46:27Z")
We live next to a cemetery, We’ve ocassionally seen a tarantula or two in the backyard or near the front door. But this dude showed up this morning smack dab in the middle of the dining room. … --- ## [You tube comments question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-tube-comments-question/986067)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-tube-comments-question/986067 "2023-06-27T00:51:58Z")
There are a few YouTube videos I have watched an commented on over the years, and there are a couple over the last 3 years or so that I monitor my Original comment, and I have noticed today that several of my comments … --- ## [MLB: Hitting Streaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hitting-streaks/986142)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hitting-streaks/986142 "2023-06-26T23:36:16Z")
My teen son is always coming up with good baseball questions, He asks, if a batter has a hitting streak going but then has to go on the IL, when he returns and has more hits, does that count as all part of the same hitti… --- ## [Musical recordings lost to history (The Stationary Ark, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-recordings-lost-to-history-the-stationary-ark-etc/921723)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-recordings-lost-to-history-the-stationary-ark-etc/921723 "2023-06-26T22:08:26Z")
In 1975, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation aired The Stationary Ark, a documentary miniseries shot at the Jersey Zoological Park in the Channel Islands. The show was noted for its haunting theme music, composed by J… --- ## [Has Putin mentally deteriorated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-putin-mentally-deteriorated/960179)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-putin-mentally-deteriorated/960179 "2023-06-26T21:48:39Z")
This thread is meant to be about Putin himself, rather than about the war in Ukraine. There are a couple of threads about that running already. I was completely wrong about Putin invading Ukraine – but then so were a lo… --- ## [How things sink in water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-things-sink-in-water/986126)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-things-sink-in-water/986126 "2023-06-26T21:06:24Z")
If I simply make something heavier than the amount of water, it displaces will it sink to the bottom regardless of the depth? When I am deep sea fishing I have to adjust the weight according to the depth. i assume it is … --- ## [Any recommendations for a free/cheap website that I can collect photos from a wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-free-cheap-website-that-i-can-collect-photos-from-a-wedding/986088)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-free-cheap-website-that-i-can-collect-photos-from-a-wedding/986088 "2023-06-26T20:27:44Z")
I see some recommendations from a decade ago…looking for something newer. I was recently part of a destination wedding. I’d like a website where we can all upload our photos and share them with each other. (think an ap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=795&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=797&state=tracking)