# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=797&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 798 --- ## [Need advice from those who have a parent with dementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-from-those-who-have-a-parent-with-dementia/986068)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-from-those-who-have-a-parent-with-dementia/986068 "2023-06-26T20:23:51Z")
Hello Everyone, Well, is been a tough week. Dad passed away two days ago. My mother who is 77 has mild to moderate dementia. However, since Dad’s passing it has gone into overdrive. The biggest symptom is her repeating … --- ## [A Submarine Micellany of links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-submarine-micellany-of-links/986010)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-submarine-micellany-of-links/986010 "2023-06-26T19:48:37Z")
This week, we have all been thinking of Submarines more than Captain Nemo was. So here are an engaging set of links on that topic. LINK USED SUBMARINES FOR SALE LINK–An orphaned & Abandoned Submarine LINK–SEALAB 1961 … --- ## [Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4 on the beach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-forester-or-toyota-rav4-on-the-beach/986124)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-forester-or-toyota-rav4-on-the-beach/986124 "2023-06-26T19:28:51Z")
It’s time to replace Ms. Napier’s car, a RAV4. It’s normally for local driving including our steep driveway with ice and snow. We usually take it for a week on the Outer Banks, during which we will drive it out on the be… --- ## [Propogating lilies and peonies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propogating-lilies-and-peonies/986015)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propogating-lilies-and-peonies/986015 "2023-06-26T19:23:50Z")
The building I live in has daylilies and peonies planted. Both are almost past blooming. On some of them, where the blossoms have fallen away, small knobs are growing on the daylilies, and little clusters of tiny knots… --- ## [Carbon fiber in compression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-fiber-in-compression/986055)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-fiber-in-compression/986055 "2023-06-26T19:10:22Z")
The recent sub implosion brings up the question of why they would built a cylinder with carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is lightweight and immensely strong when used in tension but an externally pressurized cylinder would pla… --- ## [(Old) It's a-warmin' up (again!) in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-warmin-up-again-in-the-mmp/985770)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-warmin-up-again-in-the-mmp/985770 "2023-06-26T18:37:41Z")
We’re supposed to hit 80s soon here in western Mitten State { whimper } and they’re already getting highs in the 100s in my old stomping grounds in the Dallas area. I have informed my manager to not be surprised if I ta… --- ## [Finding an auto mechanic installing a part you bring in with you. Any tips to arrange?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-auto-mechanic-installing-a-part-you-bring-in-with-you-any-tips-to-arrange/985381)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-auto-mechanic-installing-a-part-you-bring-in-with-you-any-tips-to-arrange/985381 "2023-06-26T17:53:46Z")
I understand why auto repair shops might not want to do this. They lose out on the parts markup. Or the customer fouls up and gets the wrong part, and makes it the shop’s problem. Or whatever else. Still … my understand… --- ## [Are you wearing "herbies?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-herbies/985782)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-herbies/985782 "2023-06-26T17:31:49Z")
When I was a boy growing up in Detroit, Michigan USA (during the 60s & 70s) any boy wearing white sox along with any clothing besides gym shorts was teased and said to be wearing “herbies.” If this wasn’t exclusive to m… --- ## [Cutting etymology, re: flatulence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-etymology-re-flatulence/985995)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-etymology-re-flatulence/985995 "2023-06-26T17:15:50Z")
We say, ‘Cut a fart.’ How did that come to be? Are there other expressions in which we use ‘cut’, where we’re not actually cutting something? I mean, we ‘cut a record’; but that comes from actually cutting grooves int… --- ## [Seeking Phil Silvers role](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-phil-silvers-role/986089)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-phil-silvers-role/986089 "2023-06-26T14:48:05Z")
This has been bugging me for days. I’m trying to find a movie where Phil Silvers played a restaurant owner, possibly a pizza parlor, and he verbally abuses a young man of Oceanic descent, calling him a “pineapple head.” … --- ## [Gerald's Game on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geralds-game-on-netflix/797809)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geralds-game-on-netflix/797809 "2023-06-26T13:56:59Z")
I didn’t know this was a thing but Netflix made an adaptation of the Stephen King novel and it wasn’t bad. The premise, if you’ve never heard of it, is a woman is handcuffed to a bed as part of kinky sex play and her hu… --- ## [Anyone still player Pokemon Go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-still-player-pokemon-go/832145)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-still-player-pokemon-go/832145 "2023-06-26T13:39:40Z")
My daughter just started playing again. Its a bonding experience for us and it gives me an excuse to get her out of the house and walking. Right now both of us need three new friends to complete our field research. Let … --- ## [What's this music in these videos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-music-in-these-videos/986100)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-music-in-these-videos/986100 "2023-06-26T12:11:33Z")
Anyone recognize this track? Brad Mehldau maybe? Just a wild guess. Video #1, cued at 6:24 (North of the Border) Video #2, cued at 4:45 (Jamie and Julia) --- ## [Interesting NYTimes article, retrospective on John Williams and his music career](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-nytimes-article-retrospective-on-john-williams-and-his-music-career/986107)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-nytimes-article-retrospective-on-john-williams-and-his-music-career/986107 "2023-06-26T10:24:14Z")
It’s a gift link so no paywall I have to admit that I found the Superman clip quite sad, seeing Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder both young and vibrant, and knowing their sad fates. And there were shots of people fa… --- ## [What book or story is “do you love?” from, other than Stephen King’s “The Reach”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-or-story-is-do-you-love-from-other-than-stephen-king-s-the-reach/986104)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-or-story-is-do-you-love-from-other-than-stephen-king-s-the-reach/986104 "2023-06-26T10:11:44Z")
I’m reading The Reach from Stephen King’s short story collection Skeleton Crew. The line “Do you love?” is used several times in the story. It sounds very familiar, but given the nature of the line Google is of no help.… --- ## [Bully me into going back to work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bully-me-into-going-back-to-work/986024)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bully-me-into-going-back-to-work/986024 "2023-06-26T09:48:00Z")
After some major eye issues that happened last year when I was working overseas as a ‘digital nomad’ in Vietnam, and then having to return to Australia blind as a bat (well, not quite, but anyway) I have been unemployed … --- ## [Meat from tissue culture approved for food in US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meat-from-tissue-culture-approved-for-food-in-us/985947)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meat-from-tissue-culture-approved-for-food-in-us/985947 "2023-06-25T12:09:11Z")
The title says most of what i have to say I’m much more excited about this than the fake meats from plants, and I’m excited to give it a try. For starters, both companies will only distribute their vat-grown chicken t… --- ## [Which sports have the most and least complicated official rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sports-have-the-most-and-least-complicated-official-rules/983751)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sports-have-the-most-and-least-complicated-official-rules/983751 "2023-06-26T06:49:02Z")
By “sport” I mean something that has a governing body, formal recognised competitions and official rules. By “official rules” I’m including the actual in-game rules but also any constraints that apply to the activities … --- ## [Which actor is this in this picture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-actor-is-this-in-this-picture/986074)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-actor-is-this-in-this-picture/986074 "2023-06-26T03:10:35Z")
It’s image #27. Does anyone know which actor is between Anthony Michael Hall and Robert Downey Jr.? https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/this-famous-child-star-completely-blew-it/ss-AA1cZlDP?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=077a831c6da… --- ## [Fiddler on the Roof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiddler-on-the-roof/485850)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiddler-on-the-roof/485850 "2023-06-26T01:58:02Z")
TCM was showing this fine film last night, and I finally was able to share it with my daughter. It’s such a treat to share the classics with her…she recently saw Mary Poppins for the first time, and that was a hoot. Fi… --- ## [Meteorologist victim of domestic terrorism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meteorologist-victim-of-domestic-terrorism/985958)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meteorologist-victim-of-domestic-terrorism/985958 "2023-06-25T20:31:57Z")
Iowa meteorologist Chris Gloninger is stepping down from his job, citing PTSD as a result of a steady barrage of threats due to his reporting on global climate change. This is just an example of the terrorism targeting a… --- ## [Using "Dr." twice, e.g. "Dr. Dr. Jane Smith"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-dr-twice-e-g-dr-dr-jane-smith/985952)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-dr-twice-e-g-dr-dr-jane-smith/985952 "2023-06-25T20:26:05Z")
A client of mine is owned by a scientist from Germany. Today, I noted a few of their documents styled him in exactly the manner noted in the title: “Dr. Dr. Firstname Lastname.” When I pointed out what I assumed was an… --- ## [Who last longer in a starving senario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-last-longer-in-a-starving-senario/985709)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-last-longer-in-a-starving-senario/985709 "2023-06-25T18:01:45Z")
Watching a movie where survivors of a plane crash are on life rafts for more then 30 days. (Broken) Little food and water. In a scenario like this who would survive longer without food, a fat person or a skinny one? I’m… --- ## [What kind of charger do I need to charge my iPhone SE from my car as fast as possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-charger-do-i-need-to-charge-my-iphone-se-from-my-car-as-fast-as-possible/986048)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-charger-do-i-need-to-charge-my-iphone-se-from-my-car-as-fast-as-possible/986048 "2023-06-25T17:59:34Z")
Have a first generation iPhone SE. It seems to charge a lot slower in my car than at home and wonder if I’m doing it right. I have a generic cigarette lighter plug to USB A and C charger and a generic USB C to Lightning … --- ## [Did anyone else "just say no"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537 "2023-06-25T17:15:07Z")
Sometimes I feel like I’m in a super minority in that I never tried recreational illegal substances. Partly because from age 19 to 57, I held security clearances and was subject to random drug screening, but mostly, I tr… --- ## [Do I know you? (another addition to the bad, bad, bad catalog)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-know-you-another-addition-to-the-bad-bad-bad-catalog/985843)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-know-you-another-addition-to-the-bad-bad-bad-catalog/985843 "2023-06-25T16:51:12Z")
You’re not just a face in the crowd. You’re a distinct individual. With idiosyncracies and unusual traits. Who are you? What makes you, well, you? Have you made a mark here on the Dope? (Or in the real world) Tell m… --- ## [Awesome Parental Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-parental-advice/985918)
**Author:** [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-parental-advice/985918 "2023-06-25T15:50:40Z")
While we were idly discussing how terrible it would be to be President of the US, my 30-year-old daughter told me she’s always remembered some great advice I gave her: “You know how to play piano. You could always be a p… --- ## [Using reverse psychology on a conspiracy theorist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-reverse-psychology-on-a-conspiracy-theorist/985886)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-reverse-psychology-on-a-conspiracy-theorist/985886 "2023-06-25T15:44:08Z")
I’ve posted before about how my mother and aunt (her sister) have both gone deep down the conspiracy-theory rabbit hole. With my aunt, it’s space aliens, telepathy (for instance, she’s been trying for a very long time to… --- ## [Why do dogs and cats understand the concept of language if they can’t speak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dogs-and-cats-understand-the-concept-of-language-if-they-can-t-speak/985998)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dogs-and-cats-understand-the-concept-of-language-if-they-can-t-speak/985998 "2023-06-25T13:02:19Z")
(I’m not sure if there’s a factual answer to this, so Mods feel free to move if you want. But I am looking for some science behind my query). Recently, we had a thread about whale sounds and whether they have language. … --- ## ["Three Irishmen" Nursery Rhyme Variants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-irishmen-nursery-rhyme-variants/476766)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-irishmen-nursery-rhyme-variants/476766 "2023-06-25T02:22:44Z")
Seems this one has some variation, I’d like to hear yours. I’ll go first: Three Irishmen, three Irishmen, digging in a ditch One called the other a dirty son of a Peter Murphy had a dog, a brindle dog was he along c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=796&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=798&state=tracking)