# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=831&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 832 --- ## [Manufacturing Labor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufacturing-labor/983854)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufacturing-labor/983854 "2023-05-13T12:27:46Z")
I am thinking primarily about immigrants possibly manning somewhat of a manufacturing rebirth in the U.S… Are their any indications that this is underway? The southwest and west in general has plenty of land to support l… --- ## [Turns out my son is embarrassingly bad at sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turns-out-my-son-is-embarrassingly-bad-at-sports/980424)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turns-out-my-son-is-embarrassingly-bad-at-sports/980424 "2023-05-13T11:53:44Z")
Well, it’s actually a bit more complex than that, but it seemed like as good a place to start as any. So my son (age 8) was identified as being on the autism spectrum about a year before COVID. Academically, he’s ok an… --- ## [Boy's Life Magazine - Still At It After All These Years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-life-magazine-still-at-it-after-all-these-years/704668)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-life-magazine-still-at-it-after-all-these-years/704668 "2023-05-13T05:30:50Z")
Since I had extra time at the MD’s, I decided to rot my brain and try the magazines. I could not believe my eyes - a real, live “Boy’s Life” - official publication of Boy Scouts of America. Along with (nearly) every st… --- ## [Aspenglow, I disagree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspenglow-i-disagree/983961)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspenglow-i-disagree/983961 "2023-05-13T05:28:20Z")
…with your decision to close down this thread in P&E My Fellow Republicans but if the Pit is the only place for it, then please reopen it there. My thinking in placing in P&E was its content. You seem to be paying clo… --- ## [Age of Wonders 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-wonders-4/983645)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-wonders-4/983645 "2023-05-13T03:35:14Z")
Age of Wonders 4 is a 4x strategy game that came out a few days ago. I am wondering if anyone has played this game or others in the series? I have not but from YouTube videos this new game seems pretty interesting. It h… --- ## [The best movie set in every year... but not made in that year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-movie-set-in-every-year-but-not-made-in-that-year/658457)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 493\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-movie-set-in-every-year-but-not-made-in-that-year/658457 "2023-05-13T02:38:27Z")
Can we make a timeline of the best movie for each year – not when the movie was made, but in the year in which is was set? In other words, all movies are period pieces – and not just the Merchant Ivory kind. I’m up for t… --- ## [I'm so glad I work at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-i-work-at-home/983902)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-i-work-at-home/983902 "2023-05-13T02:34:55Z")
Because I get to catch gems like this on TCM at all hours of the day: I’ve now added “Bacchino!” to my vocabulary, right after “Klaatu barada nikto!” Zsa Zsa Gabor and Joi Lansing! Who could ask for more? :blush: --- ## [US Coin Collectors: Commemoratives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-coin-collectors-commemoratives/983691)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-coin-collectors-commemoratives/983691 "2023-05-13T01:37:55Z")
Are US Commemorative coins worth buying, especially if a seller may not know what he has and is selling like $50 under Red Book value? Or, is it better to spend my money on US Mint Silver Proof Sets? (Also: Is there a … --- ## [Moonbase Alpha Aftermath- What happens after the moon is torn from orbit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moonbase-alpha-aftermath-what-happens-after-the-moon-is-torn-from-orbit/983092)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moonbase-alpha-aftermath-what-happens-after-the-moon-is-torn-from-orbit/983092 "2023-05-13T01:28:47Z")
Space: 1999 was an entertaining show based on the idea that a ginormous explosion has ripped the moon from Earth’s orbit and sent inhabitants of the moon on an incredible voyage. But what would actually happen to Earth’… --- ## [Your National Dish Of Shame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-national-dish-of-shame/964784)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 504\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-national-dish-of-shame/964784 "2023-05-13T00:57:17Z")
Today, for the first time in my life, I took a photo of my dinner. It was the Dope’s fault. In an American diner in an industrial estate in the north of France, poutine was on the menu. I did not eat it for me, I ate it … --- ## [SF collectors of Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke, etc. I have news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-collectors-of-asimov-heinlein-clarke-etc-i-have-news/976617)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-collectors-of-asimov-heinlein-clarke-etc-i-have-news/976617 "2023-05-13T00:36:30Z")
I’ve finally got GnomePress.com resurrected. Gnome, founded in 1948 by Martin Greenberg and David Kyle, was the leading small f&sf press of the postwar period, publishing I, Robot and the Foundation trilogy, the Conan bo… --- ## [ARRR, MINE KINDER! Hitler's Pirates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrr-mine-kinder-hitlers-pirates/983972)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrr-mine-kinder-hitlers-pirates/983972 "2023-05-12T23:56:13Z")
With a Yo-Ho-Ho-Uber Allies, I suppose. --- ## [Mass shootings: why not report on the lobby trail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shootings-why-not-report-on-the-lobby-trail/983785)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shootings-why-not-report-on-the-lobby-trail/983785 "2023-05-12T23:04:47Z")
Reporting on the last Texas mass shooting followed a familiar pattern. -Numbers of victims, -the usual lament from the Dems and a call for disarmament -a Republica spokesperson repeating the usual talking points blami… --- ## [2021 F-150 Powerboost Error Message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889 "2023-05-12T22:04:36Z")
Yesterday I started my truck and this error message appeared on the driver’s display “Shift System Fault-Service required” I pressed OK and the next message was “Service Vehicle Soon”. It appears to be working fine, for… --- ## [MS-Excel: Any way to tell it 'Just do it!'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-excel-any-way-to-tell-it-just-do-it/983825)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-excel-any-way-to-tell-it-just-do-it/983825 "2023-05-12T18:42:43Z")
I often have to insert header records into .csv files. I’ll copy a record (only column A populated) from one file, highlight the top record in another file, right-click, and choose Insert Copied Cells. Half the time, i… --- ## [States' laws impacting what happens in other states: cars; pigs; and abortions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/states-laws-impacting-what-happens-in-other-states-cars-pigs-and-abortions/970501)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/states-laws-impacting-what-happens-in-other-states-cars-pigs-and-abortions/970501 "2023-05-12T17:10:16Z")
California is planning on banning new ICE car sales by 2035. Not many cars are produced there but it clearly has major impact on what is produced elsewhere given the size of their market. They also have passed a law reg… --- ## [The 'Comparable Titles' Game: Suspense Thrillers of a Certain Type](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-comparable-titles-game-suspense-thrillers-of-a-certain-type/983917)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-comparable-titles-game-suspense-thrillers-of-a-certain-type/983917 "2023-05-12T15:48:34Z")
I’ve reached the point where I need to compile a list of other books that are similar to the one I’ll be flogging to the lit agents and interns at publishing orgs. That’s going to be a bit difficult to define so I’d lik… --- ## [Can a dog climb a ladder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-climb-a-ladder/983812)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-climb-a-ladder/983812 "2023-05-12T15:44:25Z")
I know a motivated cat can climb even a vertical ladder: I have seen one do so. Has anyone seen a dog do the same though? I imagine this might be a trick some old-time circus trainers might have attempted? --- ## [Understanding The Fielder's Choice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/understanding-the-fielders-choice/983716)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/understanding-the-fielders-choice/983716 "2023-05-12T15:27:51Z")
I may never fully understand all the rules of baseball. It is just overwhelming and too technical at times. But, here goes: Am I to understand that whenever there is a base runner AND an infield out is made, it’s a field… --- ## [One s'more into the breech--misfire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-smore-into-the-breech-misfire/983870)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-smore-into-the-breech-misfire/983870 "2023-05-12T15:16:43Z")
If you jammed a marshmallow and graham cracker-based confectionary into the barrel of a gun, would it cause the gun to misfire, or would the bullet “clean” the barrel? --- ## [Recommend me a SuperVLC that can Edit, Loop, etc not just Play videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-supervlc-that-can-edit-loop-etc-not-just-play-videos/983892)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-supervlc-that-can-edit-loop-etc-not-just-play-videos/983892 "2023-05-12T13:46:47Z")
Eons and eons ago, before candy-colored iMacs and the disappearance of the floppy disk, I shelled out for an Apple product called QuickTime Pro. It wasn’t a separate program; instead, it unlocked some menu items that we… --- ## [Do I \*have\* to take my Social Security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-to-take-my-social-security/983867)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-to-take-my-social-security/983867 "2023-05-12T13:05:26Z")
This most definitely doesn’t apply to me, so hypothetically: Let’s say I’ve done pretty well in life, maybe like. . . starting a software company named after a fruit. You may start receiving SS as early as 62, but you’… --- ## [A Superb Owl MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-superb-owl-mmp/979707)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-superb-owl-mmp/979707 "2023-02-21T03:19:37Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s that time again… I did not watch your Superb Owl, I have no interest in it although I know a few people over my side of The Pond who did watch it. On a totally unrelated note, I am very fond of … --- ## [Why stop Social Security increases at age 70?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-stop-social-security-increases-at-age-70/983886)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-stop-social-security-increases-at-age-70/983886 "2023-05-12T12:16:41Z")
Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I’m curious about the reasoning behind the rate of annual Social Security increases (currently something like 8%) stopping at age 70. I’ve been waiting to take my SS until I… --- ## [Divorce and community property](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-and-community-property/983882)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-and-community-property/983882 "2023-05-12T12:09:47Z")
Dick and Jane are married. Dick buys his friend Bob a lottery ticket as a gift and it hits for a zillion dollhairs. Jane files for divorce and insists that Dick bought said lottery ticket with community property therefo… --- ## [Why is my iMessage setting getting turned off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-imessage-setting-getting-turned-off/983914)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-imessage-setting-getting-turned-off/983914 "2023-05-12T10:45:35Z")
Not sure if this is an iOS issue or a Wi-Fi issue … I work in a small retail store with an unsecured guest Wi-Fi that we employees use as well as customers. There are 2 other networked that are solely for store operatio… --- ## [Recommend an Ad Blocker for iphone to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-ad-blocker-for-iphone-to-me/983823)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-ad-blocker-for-iphone-to-me/983823 "2023-05-12T06:59:13Z")
I’m seeing plenty of ads for these, and am certainly getting frustrated by the number and intrusiveness of adverts on many news sites I frequent. I’m wary of some of the claims, so keen to understand how they work (and … --- ## [An AI generated dystopian short story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ai-generated-dystopian-short-story/983871)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ai-generated-dystopian-short-story/983871 "2023-05-12T05:36:33Z")
I hope this is the right venue for this. ChatGPT conversation: Me: Please generate a dystopian short-story based on our conversation, and in the writing style of Frank Herbert, with respect to the the Butlerian Jihad c… --- ## [I really love my dog(s), but](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-love-my-dog-s-but/983802)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-love-my-dog-s-but/983802 "2023-05-12T01:50:47Z")
I have three beasts and love them dearly but there are some things that drive me bonkers. Zebadiah (German Shepherd) - The shedding is ridiculous. I could vacuum twice a day. It seems like when I brush him, it loosens t… --- ## [About the Amazon algorithm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-amazon-algorithm/983900)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-amazon-algorithm/983900 "2023-05-11T23:45:44Z")
Yesterday I googled “Everything Trump Touches Lies” and it came up on Amazon. Good, no problem. Then I scrolled down to the “Books you may like” section. The algorithm apparently has decided, based on “Everything Trum… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=830&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=832&state=watching)