# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=841 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 842 --- ## [I'm So Uncertain If Posting Helps/Hurts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-uncertain-if-posting-helps-hurts/983227)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-uncertain-if-posting-helps-hurts/983227 "2023-04-30T05:53:29Z")
Dealing with tragedy. I’ve been so uncertain with everything. I can’t seem to even type it. I’m in panic as I type. Self-conscious of typing this (and why I can’t post a YouTube song). And I also wonder if it doesn’t ba… --- ## [The different kinds of tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-different-kinds-of-tags/983356)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-different-kinds-of-tags/983356 "2023-04-30T05:36:02Z")
So, everyone knows that there are (at least) three different kinds of tags used in Discourse. There are Markup tags, which use things like asterisks and underscores (which apparently do the same thing; I’d have thought … --- ## [Bad, bad, bad, I can die in peace now \[Cecil spoke to me\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-i-can-die-in-peace-now-cecil-spoke-to-me/983289)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-i-can-die-in-peace-now-cecil-spoke-to-me/983289 "2023-04-30T05:23:47Z")
Aaaaaccckkk!!! @Cecil\_Adams, the perfect master, the world’s smartest person. The influencer of my life (and others) spoke to me. Personally. I’m dying. :saluting\_face: --- ## [Probability question related to a card game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-related-to-a-card-game/983358)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-question-related-to-a-card-game/983358 "2023-04-30T02:47:26Z")
I was playing the game Scout this week. I won’t go into all the rules but it’s a “ladder” game where you have to play a better combination of cards than the one the previous player played. You can play a sequence of con… --- ## [Harry Belafonte dead at 96 (4/25/2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-belafonte-dead-at-96-4-25-2023/983169)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-belafonte-dead-at-96-4-25-2023/983169 "2023-04-30T01:41:15Z")
No, Discourse. NOT Harry Morgan. DAY-O! --- ## [Balls and Buckets: a probability/simulation brainteaser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/balls-and-buckets-a-probability-simulation-brainteaser/983299)
**Author:** [@MaceMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaceMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/balls-and-buckets-a-probability-simulation-brainteaser/983299 "2023-04-29T23:26:15Z")
Bob has “n” identical buckets, each with “x” compartments. He has “y” balls, that he rolls down a ramp. The ramp randomly distributes each ball among the various buckets. But depending on the angle of the ramp when Bob s… --- ## [2024 Democratic Primary Polls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-democratic-primary-polls/983284)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-democratic-primary-polls/983284 "2023-04-29T23:10:07Z")
Beacon Research/Shaw & Company Research (538 rating: A) poll in the field April 21-24… I’m going to read a list of potential candidates for the 2024 Democratic nomination for president. Please tell me which one you wou… --- ## [Sports surprise of the week: Joe Namath is still alive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-surprise-of-the-week-joe-namath-is-still-alive/983326)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-surprise-of-the-week-joe-namath-is-still-alive/983326 "2023-04-29T23:00:28Z")
With the number of times he been shitfaced over the years, and general lifestyle, I guess I just assumed he would have died of a myriad of things. But ESPN.com has a link to his opinions, which would indicate that he is… --- ## [Dickie Berg! And from Dildo, no less!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dickie-berg-and-from-dildo-no-less/983331)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dickie-berg-and-from-dildo-no-less/983331 "2023-04-29T20:50:40Z")
--- ## [The often-covered old traditional Blues and Folk songs thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-often-covered-old-traditional-blues-and-folk-songs-thread/983274)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-often-covered-old-traditional-blues-and-folk-songs-thread/983274 "2023-04-29T20:48:51Z")
I got to thinking when I heard a reference to the song “She Moved through the Fair” the other day that I’ve long enjoyed old Blues and Folk standards that have a long history of being covered by various musicians and are… --- ## [What actors should try something new?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actors-should-try-something-new/983267)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actors-should-try-something-new/983267 "2023-04-29T19:07:21Z")
I often read something like “People forget that so-and-so is funny” or “such-and-such is a good comedic actor but also has dramatic chops.” Who do you feel should spread their wings more often and try something new? --- ## [Do You Know Syracuse/Warners Area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-syracuse-warners-area/983218)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-syracuse-warners-area/983218 "2023-04-29T19:05:53Z")
We’re considering a Syracuse Holiday Inn Express - Fairgrounds (6946 Winchell Road, Warners, New York). Is there anything bad about this area? The price per night is suspiciously low. Should I avoid? --- ## [A little let down with cooking in our oven-style air fryer -- are we using it correctly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-let-down-with-cooking-in-our-oven-style-air-fryer-are-we-using-it-correctly/983314)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-let-down-with-cooking-in-our-oven-style-air-fryer-are-we-using-it-correctly/983314 "2023-04-29T17:53:28Z")
Right off the bat: What we have is an Instant Vortex Pro 10-quart. It’s like a “mini-oven” that sits on the counter. It is not a ‘basket with a handle’ type air fryer, which seems to be what comes to mind first, second, … --- ## [Thought experiment: Russia's nukes are disappeared to the cornfield. Immediate near-future course of Russia-Ukraine war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-russias-nukes-are-disappeared-to-the-cornfield-immediate-near-future-course-of-russia-ukraine-war/983280)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-russias-nukes-are-disappeared-to-the-cornfield-immediate-near-future-course-of-russia-ukraine-war/983280 "2023-04-29T17:22:46Z")
The way Russia’s nukes are taken “off the battlefield” is not particularly important to the exercise. I first conceived of a sci-fi scenario where a benevolent (?) alien force basically reached down to Earth as essential… --- ## [Are Electronic Monitoring Ankle Bracelets no longer considered reliable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-electronic-monitoring-ankle-bracelets-no-longer-considered-reliable/582609)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-electronic-monitoring-ankle-bracelets-no-longer-considered-reliable/582609 "2023-04-29T15:26:39Z")
I was under the impression Electronic Ankle Bracelets were trusted and reliable for prisoners on home detention. Is that no longer the case? I’m puzzled because Dominique Strauss-Kahn bail has the following conditions. … --- ## [It is Time to Reintroduce the Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-time-to-reintroduce-the-draft/982850)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-time-to-reintroduce-the-draft/982850 "2023-04-29T12:08:49Z")
The world is getting a lot more dangerous. Recent events show that the Long Peace may be near its end. Further, it is now obvious that our existing military stockpiles, manpower and general readiness is too low to keep … --- ## [Caesar, the Canadian cocktail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caesar-the-canadian-cocktail/983333)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caesar-the-canadian-cocktail/983333 "2023-04-29T11:59:18Z")
Spoken like a gentleman of distinction and good taste! :slight\_smile: Just a very small nitpicky point of information: although Montreal Steak Spice does come in a semi-liquid form (basically a thick paste) it is cla… --- ## [HPV path of infection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hpv-path-of-infection/749127)
**Author:** [@butterfiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butterfiles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hpv-path-of-infection/749127 "2023-04-29T11:19:34Z")
Can an HPV infection transmitted via oral intercourse lead to cervical infection and dysplasia? I know viruses are tricky. I’ve done google research & have a good overall sense of the variety of ways that HPV is spread… --- ## [BBC will not broadcast Attenborough episode on destruction of wildlife over fear of rightwing backlash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-will-not-broadcast-attenborough-episode-on-destruction-of-wildlife-over-fear-of-rightwing-backlash/980978)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-will-not-broadcast-attenborough-episode-on-destruction-of-wildlife-over-fear-of-rightwing-backlash/980978 "2023-04-29T10:24:21Z")
The BBC has really gone downhill, hasn’t it? I remember not that long ago that the BBC censored a documentary about the Indian leader Modi. --- ## [Stall Speed And Seagulls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stall-speed-and-seagulls/983312)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stall-speed-and-seagulls/983312 "2023-04-29T09:55:32Z")
To remain in the air fixed wing aircraft need to maintain airspeed above their stall speed. I assume this also applies to birds. If so, anyone know the stall speed of a sea gull who sometimes appear standing still? Obv… --- ## [Black Mirror coming back in June](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-mirror-coming-back-in-june/983240)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-mirror-coming-back-in-june/983240 "2023-04-29T09:41:32Z")
Some big names in the teaser. --- ## [Tell me about your microwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-microwave/983185)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-microwave/983185 "2023-04-29T03:16:50Z")
We need a new microwave. Our local appliance store guy suggested a GE model that has an air fryer function, plus what appears to be a convection oven option, all inside a normal sized microwave. I’ve never had a microwav… --- ## [I think I have ED and Peyronies Disease. I'm going to the doctor. What can I expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-have-ed-and-peyronies-disease-im-going-to-the-doctor-what-can-i-expect/981932)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-have-ed-and-peyronies-disease-im-going-to-the-doctor-what-can-i-expect/981932 "2023-04-29T01:51:19Z")
That’s pretty much the question. I have symptoms of the aforementioned conditions. I have an appointment with my primary care physician in about three weeks. It will be uncomfortable, but I will discuss these symptoms… --- ## [I have COVID!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-covid/982971)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-covid/982971 "2023-04-29T00:42:34Z")
…and so does my family. I think I caught it from the dentist and brought it home. Symptoms are mild except I have completely lost my sense of smell (which is why I tested myself). Luckily we’re all fully vaxxed. Hopef… --- ## [Canada and Denmark may have settled a long-running border dispute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-denmark-may-have-settled-a-long-running-border-dispute/966083)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-denmark-may-have-settled-a-long-running-border-dispute/966083 "2023-04-28T23:47:45Z")
Hans Island between Canada and Greenland: --- ## [Is there one best way to use a lawn string trimmer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-one-best-way-to-use-a-lawn-string-trimmer/983288)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-one-best-way-to-use-a-lawn-string-trimmer/983288 "2023-04-28T22:38:30Z")
I feel like such an idiot that I never know exactly what is the “best” way to use a string trimmer to edge my lawn. I know pros have different equipment and do it all the time, but I see them just walk in one direction … --- ## [In Cultures Where Families Strongly Push For Achievement, What Happens If You Don't ... Achieve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-cultures-where-families-strongly-push-for-achievement-what-happens-if-you-dont-achieve/983062)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-cultures-where-families-strongly-push-for-achievement-what-happens-if-you-dont-achieve/983062 "2023-04-28T22:17:45Z")
This thread is based on what I’ve learned about Nigerian culture from watching Bob Hearts Abishola. DISCLAIMER THE FIRST: Yes, I know that BHA is fiction, and that Nigeria’s cultural quirks are played for laughs, but I’m… --- ## [Question for you electrician types on rewiring chandelier sockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-electrician-types-on-rewiring-chandelier-sockets/983322)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-electrician-types-on-rewiring-chandelier-sockets/983322 "2023-04-28T21:50:57Z")
Today I set about replacing a bunch of chandelier sockets that have gone out. Many of them were straightforward, but some are giving me a puzzle. For those, the socket fried out and disintegrated the ends of the wires, … --- ## [The things we are doing with AI are beginning to frighten me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-things-we-are-doing-with-ai-are-beginning-to-frighten-me/983286)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-things-we-are-doing-with-ai-are-beginning-to-frighten-me/983286 "2023-04-28T21:39:51Z")
If AI ever actually becomes sentient and turns against humanity-- this is where it starts. --- ## [Do You Think Attachment Distributions Have Changed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-attachment-distributions-have-changed/983301)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-attachment-distributions-have-changed/983301 "2023-04-28T21:18:33Z")
You’ll be shocked… shocked… to learn once again I quote an Atlantic article. But it claims “attachment styles”, if you buy the pop psychology, have changed among generations and no doubt due to social media, Covid and r… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=840) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=842)