# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=836&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 837 --- ## [Identify Western Film--Hero Stresses That People Must Die Quietly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-western-film-hero-stresses-that-people-must-die-quietly/983640)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Rhosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Rhosis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-western-film-hero-stresses-that-people-must-die-quietly/983640 "2023-05-06T22:23:07Z")
Title says most of it. I believe it may have involved Native Americans (as villains, probably!). Someone of the group is killed and cries out in either pain/anguish. Hero stresses to the others that you must not do th… --- ## [The Supertramp List: A Means of Judging Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Candidates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supertramp-list-a-means-of-judging-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-candidates/983591)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supertramp-list-a-means-of-judging-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-candidates/983591 "2023-05-06T21:59:10Z")
It occurred to me years ago I should do this but I kept forgetting. This is a long setup but bear with me. Baseball fans love to argue about players deserving (or not) to be in the baseball Hall of Fame, and many years… --- ## [Where the Backup Singer Is (deliberately) a Fraction of a Second Off the Lead Singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-backup-singer-is-deliberately-a-fraction-of-a-second-off-the-lead-singer/983642)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-backup-singer-is-deliberately-a-fraction-of-a-second-off-the-lead-singer/983642 "2023-05-06T20:16:53Z")
I don’t claim to have the best ear for music, but it sounds to me like the backup singer here is juuuuust a fraction of a second off the lead vocalist. I’m going to conclude that this was done deliberately, because a) it… --- ## [How to hire a residential contractor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-a-residential-contractor/983498)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-a-residential-contractor/983498 "2023-05-06T18:39:34Z")
Was going to title the thread “how to select and hire…” but really the problem is not selecting. I can check licenses and BBB listings, read online reviews, no problem. What I can’t do is convince a contractor to work w… --- ## [A UHC question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-uhc-question/983318)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-uhc-question/983318 "2023-05-06T17:12:15Z")
In a hypothetical world in which UHC was enacted, would Joe Sixpack pay more in increased taxes than the insurance premiums he’s currently paying? If the answer was actually less, that would be a powerful argument for UH… --- ## [Have a bad case of hemorrhoids. Is there cause for alarm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-bad-case-of-hemorrhoids-is-there-cause-for-alarm/983636)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-bad-case-of-hemorrhoids-is-there-cause-for-alarm/983636 "2023-05-06T17:01:18Z")
I’m afraid I have to post on a pretty gross topic here, so will include spoiler blurs in places. I’ve had hemorrhoids for years, but for a long time, they were minor enough that I didn’t need to address them in any way.… --- ## [Would this airport design proposal work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-airport-design-proposal-work/979439)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-airport-design-proposal-work/979439 "2023-05-06T16:47:05Z")
This article from aviation industry blog Innaxis proposes a new approach to airport design. In summary (my paraphrase), it suggests that terminal buildings should be optimised landside rather than airside: There is no ne… --- ## [Physics and "Toss Bombing"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-and-toss-bombing/983319)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-and-toss-bombing/983319 "2023-05-06T14:04:48Z")
In a Ukraine war thread, the use of guided/steerable bombs (JDAMs) was discussed. One way to deliver this weapons is to speed along close to the ground, pull up abruptly and release the weapon. (Presumably, at or near th… --- ## [Last night's Bill Maher (5/5/2023) didn't record](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-nights-bill-maher-5-5-2023-didnt-record/983662)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-nights-bill-maher-5-5-2023-didnt-record/983662 "2023-05-06T13:57:55Z")
so I tried again this morning. Both times what did record was a dumb movie (last night’s some Adam Sandler twaddle, this morning’s Tom Cruise) so I’m thinking that HBO switched up their programming. Did anyone else see t… --- ## [Recent, Decent Online Courses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-decent-online-courses/983650)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-decent-online-courses/983650 "2023-05-06T13:38:03Z")
I recently did an interesting course on Coursera and learned a surprising amount on Canadian First Nations. I haven’t used these resources much. A thread search shows some courses from a decade ago that people liked. … --- ## [Going to Vegas, looking for recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-vegas-looking-for-recommendations/983514)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-vegas-looking-for-recommendations/983514 "2023-05-06T11:03:39Z")
My teenager is graduation high school this year and we’re celebrating by going to Las Vegas for 6 nights! It was their idea, I’ve been to Vegas about 8 times, and my wife has gone twice. But we haven’t been back since 2… --- ## [Discovering Star Trek " Discovery "](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovering-star-trek-discovery/983626)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovering-star-trek-discovery/983626 "2023-05-06T09:27:05Z")
Just now diving into this iteration of Star Trek. I’m a huge fan of TOS. For the most part, Season 1 was fresh and fun and genuine. Season 2 feels as though we are ditching where Michael could have gone and instead are … --- ## [Best bottled water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bottled-water/983612)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bottled-water/983612 "2023-05-06T09:02:00Z")
I need to buy some gourmet bottled water (Don’t ask). You know, organic, gluten free, grass fed … Tastes like melted diamonds. That water you would baptize God himself with. Etc. I tried looking at reviews online bu… --- ## [Dying alone: what safety measures are feasible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dying-alone-what-safety-measures-are-feasible/813292)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dying-alone-what-safety-measures-are-feasible/813292 "2023-05-06T07:16:22Z")
Living alone has a lot of benefits, but also a few dangers. The classic danger is falling ill when you’re home alone and not being able to reach a phone for help. It’s not that irrational a fear; brain strokesare more … --- ## [Carpenters: Kitchen Drawer "Jumps" Track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-kitchen-drawer-jumps-track/981997)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-kitchen-drawer-jumps-track/981997 "2023-05-06T05:58:01Z")
Maybe some Dopers are into woodworking or cabinet making and might have an idea: One of our kitchen drawers will not glide smoothly on its track. When you pull out the drawer, after a few inches, it starts angling upward… --- ## [Are there statistics on a population's average yearly temperature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-statistics-on-a-populations-average-yearly-temperature/983568)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-statistics-on-a-populations-average-yearly-temperature/983568 "2023-05-06T05:18:09Z")
The world’s surface temp is ~14°C, but it’s very likely that the human population’s (outdoor) temp is higher, because lots of people live near the equator and few live near the poles. The same can be said for individual … --- ## [Will workers be required to return to the office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-workers-be-required-to-return-to-the-office/979966)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-workers-be-required-to-return-to-the-office/979966 "2023-05-06T05:03:31Z")
I’m regularly surprised at how quickly I got used to (nearly) full-time remote work following 3/20. What are your thoughts/understandings as to whether it will continue indefinitely, and why or why not? I understand th… --- ## [DIY vs hiring a pro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-vs-hiring-a-pro/983013)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-vs-hiring-a-pro/983013 "2023-05-06T02:56:08Z")
There was an interesting discussion on an FQ thread about someone wanting to break gravel up to improve the base of their driveway. The discussion brings to mind the issue of when do you choose to hire a pro vs doing a p… --- ## [No advertising of rental= discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-advertising-of-rental-discrimination/983393)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-advertising-of-rental-discrimination/983393 "2023-05-06T02:49:08Z")
I am a small time landlord with 3 houses. One, my wife’s house before we met, is in a small town of about 800 people so it seems everybody knows everybody else’s business. A little over a month ago our tenant gave 30 da… --- ## ["Poll must have multiple options" error when posting a poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-must-have-multiple-options-error-when-posting-a-poll/983649)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-must-have-multiple-options-error-when-posting-a-poll/983649 "2023-05-06T02:09:07Z")
I’m attempting to post a poll in the “polls only” thread, but when I attempt to post it an error message pops up stating “Poll must have multiple options”. The code for the poll I’m trying to post is below. Has anyone … --- ## [Presidential suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-suicide/983450)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-suicide/983450 "2023-05-06T01:43:30Z")
Has any country’s head of state ever died by their own hand while still in office? How about governor? ETA: Oh, yeah. Hitler. Anyone else? --- ## [Of Wes Anderson's 10 feature films which do you believe is the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-wes-andersons-10-feature-films-which-do-you-believe-is-the-best/983144)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-wes-andersons-10-feature-films-which-do-you-believe-is-the-best/983144 "2023-05-05T23:58:50Z")
I’m a big fan of Wes Anderson’s quirky films and dialogue. His frequent use of Alexander Desplat for his scores is also a big plus for me. poll Andersen also likes to work with the same actors for many of his films. B… --- ## [Zippo branches out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zippo-branches-out/983537)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zippo-branches-out/983537 "2023-05-05T22:32:19Z")
The legendary maker of lighters now has a broader product line but most of them are still about fire. Various hand torches. Fantastic weather proof matches. I just bought a kit. The matches are huge and wax coated. They … --- ## [External SSD drives - this sounds too good to be true](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-ssd-drives-this-sounds-too-good-to-be-true/982164)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-ssd-drives-this-sounds-too-good-to-be-true/982164 "2023-05-05T21:57:49Z")
An ad in Facebook popped up promoting external SSD drives of up to 30 Tb capacity - buy one, get one free (the 30Tb goes for $99.99). I suspect a scam - someone is using Toshiba logos and similar URL’s without their kno… --- ## [Conservative beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-beer/982671)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Krupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Krupe)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-beer/982671 "2023-05-05T20:47:25Z")
Mods, move this if needed. Apparently, a conservative schmuck from Georgia has started Conservative Dad’s Ultraright Beer. ($19.99 per 6 pack. Not available in several states. See website for details.) There are alread… --- ## [Globally invasive species?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/globally-invasive-species/983100)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/globally-invasive-species/983100 "2023-05-05T19:38:57Z")
I recently read a claim that the domestic cat is an invasive species worldwide. Such a thing never occurred to me before, and it both feels completely wrong and makes perfect sense. Are there living beings on this planet… --- ## [Is the moon really hollow and other moon observations.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-moon-really-hollow-and-other-moon-observations/795601)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-moon-really-hollow-and-other-moon-observations/795601 "2023-05-05T18:07:51Z")
Is the moon really hollow? Test says the moon is older than the earth but is it hollowed out? Perhaps. In two test crashes from the Applo missions, the moon rang like a bell for a while, then on a second larger force… --- ## [Dumbest. Episode. Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-episode-ever/983501)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-episode-ever/983501 "2023-05-05T18:04:31Z")
Don’t know why I thought of this, maybe from watching so many vids of ancient history and seeing a lot of weird monasteries. Anyway, probably Twilight Zone. A guy seeks refuge in a secluded monastery. Spoiler: they someh… --- ## [Florida's Voter Fraud Police & lives destroyed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridas-voter-fraud-police-lives-destroyed/983426)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridas-voter-fraud-police-lives-destroyed/983426 "2023-05-05T17:18:41Z")
Sometimes an article really gets my attention. Take DeSantis’ Voter Fraud police. This kind of thing is obviously a political stunt. It’s attacking a problem that doesn’t exist in any material way. It’s meant to conv… --- ## [Things to do in Dallas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-dallas/983371)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-dallas/983371 "2023-05-05T17:08:02Z")
Sonlost the younger is part of a high school team who won a state scholastic competition, and now they’re going to the nationals in Dallas! So we’re making a family vacation out of it. We’ll be leaving around June 17 and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=835&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=837&state=tracking)