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**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dehumanizing-language-should-not-be-allowed/985435 "2023-06-16T10:17:47Z")
The thread about using language like “invaders” to describe immigrants was derailed, imo, by the strawman that we’re not in the business of creating a banned words list. Attacking groups you don’t like by abstracting th… --- ## [Fishing boat capsizes off southern Greece with as many as 750 people onboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fishing-boat-capsizes-off-southern-greece-with-as-many-as-750-people-onboard/985607)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fishing-boat-capsizes-off-southern-greece-with-as-many-as-750-people-onboard/985607 "2023-06-16T03:21:12Z")
BBC is calling this one of the worst migrant disasters in history. I can’t imagine how crowded they must have been in that boat. 750 people! --- ## [Tweets not embedding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tweets-not-embedding/985491)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tweets-not-embedding/985491 "2023-06-16T02:52:26Z")
Tweets from Twitter are no longer embedding in SDMB threads. Instead, the URL is displayed. e.g. https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1668300888211849217 --- ## [Asian Comedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-comedy/985603)
**Author:** [@Blindmellowjelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blindmellowjelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-comedy/985603 "2023-06-16T02:20:33Z")
Jimmy oh Yang My Dear Uncle Roger, --- ## [Four Columbian children lost in jungle found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-columbian-children-lost-in-jungle-found/985326)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-columbian-children-lost-in-jungle-found/985326 "2023-06-16T02:17:06Z")
Colombia is celebrating the rescue of four children who survived a plane crash and being lost in the jungle for 40 days. This has been in the news in recent weeks. Some official had said he thought they were alive becaus… --- ## [Shiny Happy People: Duggar family expose/documentary on Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiny-happy-people-duggar-family-expose-documentary-on-prime/985227)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiny-happy-people-duggar-family-expose-documentary-on-prime/985227 "2023-06-16T02:13:42Z")
Is anyone watching Shiny Happy People on Prime? It’s a documentary that exposes what has really been going on in families like the Duggars, with the focus on them, of course. They speak to some of the family members–ki… --- ## [Is there an antonym for camouflage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-antonym-for-camouflage/985567)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-antonym-for-camouflage/985567 "2023-06-16T01:52:23Z")
We all know the meaning of camouflage; giving something an outward appearance that makes it more difficult to see. And there are times when we give something an outward appearance that makes it easier to see. Examples a… --- ## [Reaching the nearest star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaching-the-nearest-star/985283)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaching-the-nearest-star/985283 "2023-06-16T01:50:28Z")
In his book A Traveler’s Guide To The Stars, Les Johnson says a 10^7 kg ship would require 4.5 x 10^21 joules of energy to reach 0.1c. How much would be needed to achieve the 0.7c of the Venture Star in Avatar? Would it … --- ## [I just did "cool sculpt". Ask me anything](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-did-cool-sculpt-ask-me-anything/961721)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-did-cool-sculpt-ask-me-anything/961721 "2023-06-16T00:58:34Z")
I just had a round of cool sculpting at a local dermatologists, and thought others might be curious about the process. This is a fairly good description: I did it on my abdomen. It’s basically a cosmetic treatment, bu… --- ## [How Much Chipotle Adobo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-chipotle-adobo/985519)
**Author:** [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-chipotle-adobo/985519 "2023-06-16T00:17:25Z")
I keep hearing how great this stuff is, full of smoky flavor and heat goodness, so I picked up a couple (small) cans. I’m told it is hot stuff and see no reason to doubt it. I like a bit of heat, but I am not a fan of “b… --- ## [Likely cause of Access Error? -- attempting to update Table A from corresponding Table B value](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-cause-of-access-error-attempting-to-update-table-a-from-corresponding-table-b-value/985525)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-cause-of-access-error-attempting-to-update-table-a-from-corresponding-table-b-value/985525 "2023-06-15T23:10:11Z")
I’m not an Access geek. I’m a FileMaker geek and a sort of middle-school-level SQL geek, therefore with some good fundamentals for understanding databases in general, but definitely not Access-specific stuff. I fetched… --- ## [Scam potential?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-potential/985577)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-potential/985577 "2023-06-15T22:44:24Z")
I saw something today that intrigued me,. Bill Gates is working on it, Solar Dimming Technology" my first thought was “Wow” “fantastic” something I have thought about for a long time. But then I started to imagine implem… --- ## [What would be the best five states to control in a divided US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-five-states-to-control-in-a-divided-us/984385)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-five-states-to-control-in-a-divided-us/984385 "2023-06-15T20:14:50Z")
It’s a common trope for the US to be divided into various territories by rival nations, villains, factions etc. My question is if the US was conquered and divided into territories by various groups what would be the fiv… --- ## [Are COVID boosters annual now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-covid-boosters-annual-now/982469)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-covid-boosters-annual-now/982469 "2023-06-15T20:13:05Z")
In the past, the general thinking was that you needed to get a booster every 6 months or so, but now there seems to be a trend toward annual boosters along with the flu shot. But don’t COVID boosters lose a large percen… --- ## [Cellos, violas and violins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cellos-violas-and-violins/394689)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cellos-violas-and-violins/394689 "2023-06-15T19:50:36Z")
Oh my. We went to see the Borodin String Quartet the other night and I noticed that from time to time the musicians would move something up to the bridge. I’ve never noticed this sort of action before and was wondering… --- ## [A hidden drawback of smart home devices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hidden-drawback-of-smart-home-devices/779172)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hidden-drawback-of-smart-home-devices/779172 "2023-06-15T18:47:58Z")
I bought a Philips Hue kit with three lights, and I have a couple of Amazon Echo Dots. I was all excited to get everything connected and working correctly. When it comes down to it, it’s a toy because it takes longer to … --- ## [Cold Sculpting to get rid of belly fat - has anyone had it done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-sculpting-to-get-rid-of-belly-fat-has-anyone-had-it-done/985566)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-sculpting-to-get-rid-of-belly-fat-has-anyone-had-it-done/985566 "2023-06-15T17:50:42Z")
I am a senior citizen and kind of inactive (bad back) but do what I can. My ‘spare tire’ (more like a ‘truck tire’) is very uncomfortable. I am wondering if that cold sculpting process is worth considering. Just wonde… --- ## [Is there a way to search flights by price only (not destination)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-search-flights-by-price-only-not-destination/985564)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-search-flights-by-price-only-not-destination/985564 "2023-06-15T17:35:09Z")
Flights are really expensive these days but my wife and I wanted to plan a long weekend. I had the bright idea of us figuring out what we were willing to spend on a flight and just seeing what flights were available for … --- ## [Close button not a button anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-button-not-a-button-anymore/985575)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-button-not-a-button-anymore/985575 "2023-06-15T17:19:12Z")
Is it just me ? Under the edit pane, there used to be 2 buttons “Reply” (or “+ Create Topic”) and “Close”… Now the “Close” one is just text ! Or was it always that way and i’ve only just noticed ? --- ## [The first year you start receiving Social Security - question about earnings limits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-year-you-start-receiving-social-security-question-about-earnings-limits/985369)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-year-you-start-receiving-social-security-question-about-earnings-limits/985369 "2023-06-15T16:13:55Z")
There is a limit on how much you can earn annually ($21,240) while receiving SS benefits without it impacting the amount you receive. It is different, though, during the first year you receive benefits - the limit become… --- ## [Make up a holiday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-a-holiday/985515)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-a-holiday/985515 "2023-06-15T15:59:44Z")
So I read this thing on Pinterest, about a woman who’s 7 yr old made up a holiday called Wolfenoot, ‘spirit of the wolf’, hides small gifts around house. People who have/have had, or are kind to dogs get better gifts. T… --- ## [WWII - As of VE Day, does anyone know how long government and military officials expected it to take to defeat Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-as-of-ve-day-does-anyone-know-how-long-government-and-military-officials-expected-it-to-take-to-defeat-japan/982787)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-as-of-ve-day-does-anyone-know-how-long-government-and-military-officials-expected-it-to-take-to-defeat-japan/982787 "2023-06-15T15:01:35Z")
I was looking at some old newspapers on newspapers.com - mostly US (my country), but some British and commonwealth. Right around VE Day, seems like reporters talked to everyone who could conceivably have an opinion and … --- ## [How many bones does a dino-scientist need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bones-does-a-dino-scientist-need/985437)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bones-does-a-dino-scientist-need/985437 "2023-06-15T14:25:40Z")
On today’s Wikipedia front page, there’s a drawing of a reconstructed dinosaur, what the dino-scientists think Diodorus scytobrachion looked like. Thing is, they only have four bones: an upper front leg bone, an upper … --- ## [Just Stop Oil protesters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-stop-oil-protesters/970406)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-stop-oil-protesters/970406 "2023-06-15T14:04:36Z")
Crazy. Sure, I hate gas prices too and I have no love for the oil companies but is ruining the local station going to really have an impact? And what about the people who have to buy gas for jobs, school, etc. Just stup… --- ## [A bat in the bedroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bat-in-the-bedroom/985454)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bat-in-the-bedroom/985454 "2023-06-15T14:00:59Z")
Living where I do, I’ve been blessed/afflicted with bats on occasion for a good 6 decades. I love that they eat mosquitos, so I’ve provided them with bat houses, shoo’ed them away from places where they might get hurt b… --- ## [My garage door controller is weird — doesn't work unless you blow in it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-garage-door-controller-is-weird-doesnt-work-unless-you-blow-in-it/985546)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-garage-door-controller-is-weird-doesnt-work-unless-you-blow-in-it/985546 "2023-06-15T13:41:50Z")
I have a German-made garage door operator. The base unit and the controllers are four years old (installed new when the house was built). Starting about a year ago, my controller started being intermittently persnickety… --- ## [How many actual statues survive from antiquity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-actual-statues-survive-from-antiquity/985109)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-actual-statues-survive-from-antiquity/985109 "2023-06-15T13:11:13Z")
I was vaguely looking at the topic of how women were portrayed by ancient sculptors but other than the Venus de Milo couldn’t think of any by name. But that got me to wondering just how many examples we have to go by; ho… --- ## [Safe to eat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-to-eat/985367)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-to-eat/985367 "2023-06-15T11:53:30Z")
I’d appreciate your opinions on a couple of food questions. I’ve been ordering take-way from a local curry restaurant for decades. Good quality, delivered promptly. However now I’m in my sixties, I eat less. So there… --- ## [Algorithmic Music - Is it real music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/algorithmic-music-is-it-real-music/985391)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/algorithmic-music-is-it-real-music/985391 "2023-06-15T11:29:30Z")
@Disinfectus has claimed in another thread that music created using any type of computer is not real music. My question for him (and anybody is): Is Laurie Spiegel a musician and composer? She is one of the pionee… --- ## [Who were the Cainanites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-the-cainanites/79263)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-the-cainanites/79263 "2023-06-15T10:11:02Z")
Who were the Cainanites, as mentiuoned in the Bible? And who are they today? I used the search function of the SDMB, but…uh, well you know.:rolleyes: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=804&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=806&state=tracking)