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**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-pol-question/981812 "2023-03-29T16:00:44Z")
Don’t know anything about the veterinary business, but love watching Dr Pol. There’s a woman known as Dr. Brenda who works for him. Looks like she puts in a lot of hours doing difficult things. Anyone know how much someo… --- ## [Windows 10 splash screen image?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-splash-screen-image/981787)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-splash-screen-image/981787 "2023-03-29T14:51:53Z")
Or whatever you call the high res photo that pops up when you wake the computer. It used to show a random image but seems to be stuck on some castle I don’t like. I just want it to be random again. Perhaps I did somethi… --- ## [Old external hard drive not opening](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-external-hard-drive-not-opening/969051)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-external-hard-drive-not-opening/969051 "2023-03-29T14:20:32Z")
I have an old Maxtor external hard drive, about fifteen years old, which hasn’t been used in a long time. I tried to plug it into my PC today, but it’s not opening. Initially, the drive appears in My PC, but I can’t se… --- ## [Homemade versions of fast foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-versions-of-fast-foods/981202)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-versions-of-fast-foods/981202 "2023-03-29T14:09:26Z")
I’ve been craving a Big Mac (actually Big Macs) for the past couple of weeks, but didn’t want to pay so much for so little. Bought a bag of frozen 1/4 patties, made my own 1000 Island with sweet relish, mayo and ketchup… --- ## [The Sims (computer game): Stuff missing from the Livin Large upgrade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sims-computer-game-stuff-missing-from-the-livin-large-upgrade/61812)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_s\_Evil\_Twin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeremy_s_Evil_Twin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sims-computer-game-stuff-missing-from-the-livin-large-upgrade/61812 "2023-03-29T10:32:09Z")
Ok, I bought the Sims Livin’ Large upgrade yesterday, had a bitch of a time installing it, and now that I finally got it running I find a lot of items are MISSING: The Vibrating Bed (aaack!!), Bear Skin Rug, Egg-Shaped C… --- ## [A cat. Played on a piano](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cat-played-on-a-piano/981736)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cat-played-on-a-piano/981736 "2023-03-29T04:47:17Z")
If you ever wondered what a cat would sound like if played on a piano :- It’s part of a whole series of animal musical renditions. (No stoat though). Yes discourse. while i agree there are similarities i… --- ## [Whispering/Lip Reading in Other Languages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whispering-lip-reading-in-other-languages/981672)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whispering-lip-reading-in-other-languages/981672 "2023-03-29T04:24:24Z")
Hi SD, I recently subbed at a Bar Mitzvah. During the service, I had a question about the music. I mouthed something to the Cantor, who responded. I was able to see her response though obviously there was no vocaliza… --- ## [Recovering from severe dehydration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovering-from-severe-dehydration/981656)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovering-from-severe-dehydration/981656 "2023-03-29T00:27:55Z")
I read on article about some campers who got stranded somewhere and ran out of water. After a few days they were rescued and the writer said that he could feel life flowing back into his limbs as he drank water. So wha… --- ## [In the bathroom, during Ramadan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-bathroom-during-ramadan/981778)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-bathroom-during-ramadan/981778 "2023-03-28T23:22:04Z")
I’m not sure where to ask this, and I’m sure this will come across as insensitive to some people. One time, about 10 years ago, we were invited to dinner at a colleague’s apartment, during Ramadan. This colleague (call … --- ## [Post scarcity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-scarcity/972517)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-scarcity/972517 "2023-03-28T21:04:30Z")
Searching and it looks like it has been well over a decade since this subject had a discussion and the subject has come up in the Cafe Society thread about the Star Wars show Andor, with one post arguing that the Star Wa… --- ## [Death music...or...music at my funeral](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-music-or-music-at-my-funeral/981592)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-music-or-music-at-my-funeral/981592 "2023-03-28T20:54:06Z")
I ain’t dying yet. No need to worry. But I’ve started to consider the music I’d like played a my funeral. I’m a fan of the 60’s and 70’s so want to narrow it down to those types of popular songs. I currently have 3. … --- ## [Similar Musicians In Multiple Ways?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similar-musicians-in-multiple-ways/981552)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similar-musicians-in-multiple-ways/981552 "2023-03-28T19:10:02Z")
The drummers from CCR and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Not only do they resemble each other with their long hair, long beard, and very tall, but they also have similar personalities. Doug Clifford went by the name ‘Cosmos’ and Artemi… --- ## [Adam Sandler? The Mark Twain Prize? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-sandler-the-mark-twain-prize-really/981650)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-sandler-the-mark-twain-prize-really/981650 "2023-03-28T18:04:59Z")
This just doesn’t seem right. I mean, sure, he was kinda funny on SNL, and his movies all make a butt-load of money. But The Goddamn Mark Twain Prize for American Humor? It seems to me that Sandler’s brand of ‘humor’ doe… --- ## [I'm confused about gender-identity rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-about-gender-identity-rules/981793)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-about-gender-identity-rules/981793 "2023-03-28T17:16:33Z")
Avoiding a further highjack from the March 27, trans man, initially identified as Female shooter kills 6 @ Nashville Christian school thread, I do need some clarification: is it the modern rule that a person’s gender ide… --- ## [Do you recognize this picture book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-recognize-this-picture-book/840973)
**Author:** [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-recognize-this-picture-book/840973 "2023-03-28T16:24:26Z")
We had this when I was a kid, and I don’t remember the title or author. The illustrations were line drawings done with pen and ink. The story was about 2 characters in a village. (I know it was a Scottish village, but… --- ## [British Football Fans: How Do You Verbally State Your Team's Record When There's A Zero Involved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-football-fans-how-do-you-verbally-state-your-teams-record-when-theres-a-zero-involved/981680)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-football-fans-how-do-you-verbally-state-your-teams-record-when-theres-a-zero-involved/981680 "2023-03-28T16:12:17Z")
Here in the States, with the exception of soccer/association football, the announcer will say the score is “four to nothing” or “four to zero.” Soccer announcers copy the British model and say the score is “two nil.” But… --- ## [A Question About Cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-cancer/981674)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-cancer/981674 "2023-03-28T16:05:01Z")
Is, or can it be, that depression is a symptom of cancer, any of them? I don’t mean mental/emotional depression, although it would seem that would be a logical thought, to me anyway. I mean physical depression, lack of… --- ## [What to put in a used car ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-put-in-a-used-car-ad/981771)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-put-in-a-used-car-ad/981771 "2023-03-28T16:00:54Z")
I am going to be selling my 2008 Altima after I get a few minor scratches and dents fixed and have it detailed. It has 144k miles. It has recently had a full tune up and the brake pads on the front are about 6 months ol… --- ## [What is the worst variation of Coke/Pepsi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-variation-of-coke-pepsi/981512)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-variation-of-coke-pepsi/981512 "2023-03-28T15:52:59Z")
I have to pay off on a bet…but I want to have fun doing it. I owe someone a case of cola, and they said “I want cola in the worst way!” Always happy to oblige, I want to buy a case of the worst store brand cola out the… --- ## [If This Page Acts Funny, Try This!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-this-page-acts-funny-try-this/981788)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-this-page-acts-funny-try-this/981788 "2023-03-28T15:36:51Z")
After composing a question, I found there was no “Create Topic” button by which to submit my question. If others experience this (and use Chrome), you may have to update your version of Chrome. In fact, you should be see… --- ## [DMV vs BMV licensing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dmv-vs-bmv-licensing/981748)
**Author:** [@gam3changer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gam3changer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dmv-vs-bmv-licensing/981748 "2023-03-28T14:41:07Z")
If I have my license suspended in a state that has a DMV can I get a license in a state that has a BMV? --- ## [Bathroom remodeling: opinions on glass sinks and lighted mirrors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodeling-opinions-on-glass-sinks-and-lighted-mirrors/981742)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodeling-opinions-on-glass-sinks-and-lighted-mirrors/981742 "2023-03-28T13:34:25Z")
We’d like to get some opinions / experiences with: Glass Sinks: We are considering something like these sinks. If you bought glass bathroom sinks, what are your opinions about them? What are their disadvantages? Would… --- ## [Does an indictment, if it happens, help trump in the upcoming election, or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-indictment-if-it-happens-help-trump-in-the-upcoming-election-or-not/981548)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-indictment-if-it-happens-help-trump-in-the-upcoming-election-or-not/981548 "2023-03-28T12:43:03Z")
Certain sources say that an indictment of trump could be a bad thing, because it may just help his chances to be reelected. I’ve heard that trump’s own camp is said to be almost gleeful over the prospect, and are plannin… --- ## [Who would arrest Henry II for his remarks about Thomas Beckett?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-arrest-henry-ii-for-his-remarks-about-thomas-beckett/981708)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-arrest-henry-ii-for-his-remarks-about-thomas-beckett/981708 "2023-03-28T11:25:51Z")
Who would slap on the cuffs? For example, assume that he’s currently King and said, as is popularly remembered, “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” and the deed was done. Under current law, would or could he b… --- ## [Mammograms for men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mammograms-for-men/962020)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mammograms-for-men/962020 "2022-04-03T22:01:23Z")
A little over a month ago, I found a lump under my right nipple. Didn’t think about it much for a few days till I saw a commercial for a medication used with chemo for women with breast cancer. The voice over also mentio… --- ## [The inordinate number of left-handed actors - is it my imagination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inordinate-number-of-left-handed-actors-is-it-my-imagination/300761)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-inordinate-number-of-left-handed-actors-is-it-my-imagination/300761 "2023-03-28T09:05:02Z")
I’m sure I have asked this before but can’t find any thread or any answer. Are far more actors left-handed than the general populace? I have only known 3 left-handed people in my life. Today I watched In Good Company (… --- ## [The difference between the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary and the Minister of State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-difference-between-the-foreign-and-commonwealth-secretary-and-the-minister-of-state/981705)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-difference-between-the-foreign-and-commonwealth-secretary-and-the-minister-of-state/981705 "2023-03-28T04:10:59Z")
Can anybody tell me the difference between the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary and the Minister of State in the UK? Are they all dealing with foreign affairs? --- ## [What Games Should I Buy for my PlayStation 5?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-should-i-buy-for-my-playstation-5/978797)
**Author:** [@RayMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RayMan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-should-i-buy-for-my-playstation-5/978797 "2023-03-28T03:56:56Z")
Hello. I was finally able to buy a new PlayStation 5 (PS5). I got the one that takes physical media. The selection of physical games that I found in two stores I checked was pitiful, so I expect I will be downloading a f… --- ## [Do you have secret nicknames for coworkers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-secret-nicknames-for-coworkers/980313)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-secret-nicknames-for-coworkers/980313 "2023-03-28T03:36:06Z")
My officemate and I call our senior manager “rapid feet” because of his fast walking style when he walks down the hall and approaches someone’s office. --- ## [Silicone ice cube molds and spillage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silicone-ice-cube-molds-and-spillage/981683)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silicone-ice-cube-molds-and-spillage/981683 "2023-03-28T03:31:09Z")
Specifically the kind often referred to as ice sticks, because they’re long and narrow enough to fit through the top of a standard pop bottle. I bought three of these molds and then couldn’t figure out how to carry them … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=865&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=867&state=tracking)