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**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calorie-tracking-apps/985724 "2023-06-19T16:17:08Z")
So, i decided to try to lose a few pounds, mostly for the benefit of my knees and feet. And i saw a nutritionist, who wanted me to track everything i eat for a few days as a baseline. She suggested i use an app called “b… --- ## [Can AI be used to create an early Beatles tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ai-be-used-to-create-an-early-beatles-tune/985745)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ai-be-used-to-create-an-early-beatles-tune/985745 "2023-06-19T14:48:58Z")
If so, how easy or hard is it? I’ve been ranting and raving over here about the formulaic quality of the early Beatles’ hits, but I don’t know much about AI or ChatGPT. Has it advanced enough to write a full set of lyri… --- ## [The music of Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-music-of-yusuf-islam-aka-cat-stevens/976343)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-music-of-yusuf-islam-aka-cat-stevens/976343 "2023-06-19T13:16:41Z")
I am a big fan of the Cat Stevens hits of the 1960s and 70s. I believe his songs perfectly matched the whimsical vibe of the time and they are also still poignant to listen to today because the lyrics contained quite dee… --- ## [What is a period sign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-period-sign/985632)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-period-sign/985632 "2023-06-19T13:11:38Z")
No, not that. (I hope.) If they thought that I shouldn’t do ‘The Griddy’ across the stage and do the Girls’ High traditions, nobody should have been able to wave or blow kisses or do period signs because I feel like th… --- ## [2023 US Open (golf)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-us-open-golf/985582)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-us-open-golf/985582 "2023-06-19T12:05:51Z")
Rickie Fowler just broke the record for a single round with a 62, as well as the birdie record with 10 (Johnny Miller had the latter I believe which got him a 63, half a dozen others have also shot 63’s). This is a guy… --- ## [Happy Father’s Day youz guyz, and to our fathers too](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-father-s-day-youz-guyz-and-to-our-fathers-too/985729)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-father-s-day-youz-guyz-and-to-our-fathers-too/985729 "2023-06-19T11:04:55Z")
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there! Mine passed away a few years back. Here he is and here we were back in 1970 (I’m the oldest of 5). --- ## [The MAGAverse's most comical moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magaverses-most-comical-moments/981609)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magaverses-most-comical-moments/981609 "2023-06-19T10:45:10Z")
Where we can laugh lest we cry. Some of my favs are Rudy’s motor oil leakage, the whole 4 Seasons fiasco, and the toilet paper on PAB’s shoe. I’m sure I’ll think of more. --- ## [The mayor of Miami is also running for President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mayor-of-miami-is-also-running-for-president/985528)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mayor-of-miami-is-also-running-for-president/985528 "2023-06-19T10:43:43Z")
He’s joining the Republican herd. Not the time I’d choose to make the big jump. Not sure why he thinks he has a shot over DeSantis or Trump. Brave, but maybe dumb. --- ## [Amazing but trivial coincidences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-but-trivial-coincidences/949682)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-but-trivial-coincidences/949682 "2023-06-19T05:32:06Z")
The largest amusement park in Germany, Europa-Park, lies in the extreme west of the country, about 2 km from the national border, and immediately adjacent to a town named Rust. The largest amusement park in Austria, Fam… --- ## [Rick Monday and the Greatest Play in Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-monday-and-the-greatest-play-in-baseball/985376)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-monday-and-the-greatest-play-in-baseball/985376 "2023-06-19T05:29:08Z")
Many of you recall Rick Monday stopping the two guys from burning the American flag at Dodger Stadium. He ran in from the outfield and grabbed the fluid-soaked flag before they could light it. This was April 1976. Does … --- ## [What travel restrictions apply to Chinese citizens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-travel-restrictions-apply-to-chinese-citizens/985572)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-travel-restrictions-apply-to-chinese-citizens/985572 "2023-06-19T04:27:19Z")
Can Chinese students study abroad? Can families take vacations in Europe or the US? Is it easy to maintain a home in China and another country? For example, a Chinese businessman that works in London, and still comes h… --- ## [Google Doodle - Father's Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-doodle-fathers-day/985753)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-doodle-fathers-day/985753 "2023-06-19T03:58:57Z")
Here’s what the Google doodle looks like, for the moment at least: Can someone help me? what about that says “Father’s Day”? --- ## [So many tadpoles! With video!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-many-tadpoles-with-video/985539)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-many-tadpoles-with-video/985539 "2023-06-19T03:58:53Z")
I spent the day at the lake and found a tadpole nursery - look how many! Click on the picture to see the video. --- ## [Older tanks reversing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-tanks-reversing/985716)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-tanks-reversing/985716 "2023-06-19T03:34:34Z")
This thought popped into my mind while looking at the Soviet era tanks being sported by Russia. I am pretty sure modern tanks have cameras and screens for the driver to see, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tank with … --- ## [What was this song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-song/985755)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-song/985755 "2023-06-19T03:06:34Z")
Early 70s. It had the line (from memory): “you are the answer to all my questions before they’re through; my Cherie I’m in love with you”. All my Googling brings up Stevie Wonder. It wasn’t a big hit, but it played for a… --- ## [Romertopf tutorial, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romertopf-tutorial-please/702793)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romertopf-tutorial-please/702793 "2023-06-19T02:36:33Z")
I recently bought a Romertopf. Not sure exactly why, except that it was pretty, and I’m a sucker for interesting kitchen stuff. Can anyone give me some tips, recipes, suggestions, etc., for how to make use of it. I’ve b… --- ## [A Saturday Night Fever question I'm surprised hasn't yet been asked here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-saturday-night-fever-question-im-surprised-hasnt-yet-been-asked-here/676363)
**Author:** [@ScatteredFrog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScatteredFrog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-saturday-night-fever-question-im-surprised-hasnt-yet-been-asked-here/676363 "2023-06-19T02:20:26Z")
Okay, so what does Double J say after Bobby C. falls off the bridge? --- ## [New York City Transit - JFK to Manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-city-transit-jfk-to-manhattan/985305)
**Author:** [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-city-transit-jfk-to-manhattan/985305 "2023-06-19T01:31:34Z")
Can someone help me figure out NYC transit? I got to go to Albany a whole bunch of times in a past life for work but I’ve never been to New York City. I’ll be accompanying my daughter next Wednesday on a flight from Chi… --- ## [AI affecting Stack Overflow and Reddit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-affecting-stack-overflow-and-reddit/985120)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-affecting-stack-overflow-and-reddit/985120 "2023-06-19T00:50:11Z")
A few things that came to my attention this past week: Stack Overflow / Stack Exchange observed that moderators were rejecting some posts as having been written by AI tools, and some users were not happy about their p… --- ## [A question about A Hard Day's Night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-a-hard-days-night/985637)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-a-hard-days-night/985637 "2023-06-19T00:32:06Z")
I watched this the other night on TV, and something occurred to me for the first time: both John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s mothers are referred to in passing as if they were both still living, but as we know (I didn’… --- ## [Pepsi drinking glasses - nice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepsi-drinking-glasses-nice/985728)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepsi-drinking-glasses-nice/985728 "2023-06-18T23:27:45Z")
I have seen these nice looking glasses on the sides of Pepsi vending machines, all icy and sparkling. I finally tracked them down on the Internet and bought a pair. Boy are they nice! Very stylish and a perfect grip to b… --- ## [Wildlife/Trail Cameras - recommendation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildlife-trail-cameras-recommendation/985746)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildlife-trail-cameras-recommendation/985746 "2023-06-18T22:55:18Z")
Motion activated nighttime wildlife cameras. I’ve had poor luck with the $200 price range products (especially Browning), wonder what brands professional hunters / photographers use. What’s a higher-end brand I should… --- ## [Pest Control Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pest-control-advice/985649)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pest-control-advice/985649 "2023-06-18T22:09:33Z")
I need a spray to kill flying bugs, gnats & mosquitos. It should be usable indoors, & will not ruin books, furniture, or such. Or me. No killing me. Good brands, please? --- ## [Turning a torus inside out. Possible in the real world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-a-torus-inside-out-possible-in-the-real-world/985694)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-a-torus-inside-out-possible-in-the-real-world/985694 "2023-06-18T21:27:29Z")
I have a small needlepoint project that I never finished. It’s a wreath, front and back. To finish it, I would sew it so that the stitched sides are together, leaving a small section unstitched, then turn it inside out, … --- ## [Question for folks working from home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-folks-working-from-home/985673)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-folks-working-from-home/985673 "2023-06-18T20:41:35Z")
Just kicking this around. I work from home now. Always wanted to. I’m very lucky to be able to do so. My work allows it (COVID took care of that) and I have the capabilities and space for a home office. My question woul… --- ## [A dog rescued from a mountain: a heart-warming story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dog-rescued-from-a-mountain-a-heart-warming-story/985679)
**Author:** [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dog-rescued-from-a-mountain-a-heart-warming-story/985679 "2023-06-18T19:54:01Z")
A feel-good story from the Washington Post (gift link): His dog ran off after his wife died… The dog had lost half of his body weight, and most likely wouldn’t have survived another night on the mountain. This story gi… --- ## [Running A Business: Lessons From Instant Pot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-business-lessons-from-instant-pot/985600)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-business-lessons-from-instant-pot/985600 "2023-06-18T18:44:03Z")
People who cook with Instant Pots love them. They combine plenty of useful things that make daily basic cooking easier, and so many people bought one. The people who bought one five years ago may see little reason to u… --- ## [Need a Android graphic design app like iOS's Assemby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-android-graphic-design-app-like-ioss-assemby/985734)
**Author:** [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-android-graphic-design-app-like-ioss-assemby/985734 "2023-06-18T17:50:32Z")
A few years ago, I had an iPad, and used this app called Assembly. For someone like me, possessing the artistic talent of an orangutang with severe arthritis, this app was the perfect tool to create little designs and i… --- ## [Bob Huggins out at WVU](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-huggins-out-at-wvu/985710)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-huggins-out-at-wvu/985710 "2023-06-18T17:34:54Z")
Bob Huggins, head basketball coach at West Virginia, resigned today after being charged with DUI last night in Pittsburgh. According to police reports, Huggie Bear told the cops that he had been at a basketball camp in … --- ## [Sirius XM - worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirius-xm-worth-it/985056)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirius-xm-worth-it/985056 "2023-06-18T16:32:23Z")
When I bought my truck last year it came with 6 months free. I listened to it pretty much every time I drove till it ran out. Then I just went back to normal radio. I miss it a bit but I can live without it. They are try… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=801) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=803)