# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=902 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 903 --- ## [Looking for the source of a Graham Greene quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-source-of-a-graham-greene-quote/979464)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-source-of-a-graham-greene-quote/979464 "2023-02-08T19:58:50Z")
During a podcast I subscribe to, covering a publicity circuit interview for “The Trump Tapes”, Bob Woodward referenced a quotation he’s used before. I think it’s a line with merit. The text gets varied a fair bit by o… --- ## [The In-N-Out thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-in-n-out-thread/979179)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-in-n-out-thread/979179 "2023-02-08T19:45:23Z")
There’s a side discussion about In-N-Out going on in the Chick-Fil-A thread. I felt like rather than continuing to hijack that thread, I’d start a new thread to discuss In-N-Out Burger. I for one am a big fan of In-N-O… --- ## [What are the evidence that Russia is responsible for the destruction of MH17 flight in Ukraine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-evidence-that-russia-is-responsible-for-the-destruction-of-mh17-flight-in-ukraine/738541)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-evidence-that-russia-is-responsible-for-the-destruction-of-mh17-flight-in-ukraine/738541 "2023-02-08T19:44:16Z")
Just had a conversation with a coworker who stated that there’s no actual evidences that Russia was responsible for the downing of flight MH17 (neither directly or by having provided the weapon used to the Ukrainian rebe… --- ## [Term for a certain type of poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-a-certain-type-of-poster/979408)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-a-certain-type-of-poster/979408 "2023-02-08T19:43:21Z")
Someone who says offensive things and decides whether or not they are joking based on the reactions of those who respond - Schrödinger’s Asshole. What do y’all think, and does anyone in particular come to mind? --- ## [Headlight goes out when blinker is used](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headlight-goes-out-when-blinker-is-used/978127)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headlight-goes-out-when-blinker-is-used/978127 "2023-02-08T19:36:12Z")
I’d noticed this on a few vehicles a while ago, but I’ve recently seen it a lot. When a vehicle has their headlights on and use their turn signal, the corresponding headlight turns off. Mostly I’ve noticed this in newer … --- ## [Why does staying healthy make me feel like crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-staying-healthy-make-me-feel-like-crap/979442)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-staying-healthy-make-me-feel-like-crap/979442 "2023-02-08T17:10:22Z")
This started last August. I was notified Medicare has a yearly exam requirement and it was time to get mine. My doctor decided I needed a stress test. In September I visited a clinic to have the test. I was told this wou… --- ## [Solve A Mystery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-a-mystery/979441)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-a-mystery/979441 "2023-02-08T16:59:16Z")
A serious crime was reported in a big neighbourhood, and so detectives went door to door to try to get leads and information. One became suspicious, we are assured, after interviewing a slovenly apartment dweller. Afte… --- ## [My Mom is slipping away. She's barely there now. {She just passed at 91 and a day} 2023-02-06](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-is-slipping-away-shes-barely-there-now-she-just-passed-at-91-and-a-day-2023-02-06/951772)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-is-slipping-away-shes-barely-there-now-she-just-passed-at-91-and-a-day-2023-02-06/951772 "2023-02-08T16:31:39Z")
We got a call from the Care Center that she hasn’t been eating. I went to see her today, joined my sister and soon after my brother made it over. My Mom is fading fast; she’s not really mentally there at all. Just littl… --- ## [Do I dare bang on the door of a house I used to live in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-dare-bang-on-the-door-of-a-house-i-used-to-live-in/979401)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-dare-bang-on-the-door-of-a-house-i-used-to-live-in/979401 "2023-02-08T15:37:54Z")
There several places I lived that hold fond memories for me. Some have been torn down or otherwise re appropriated. Now I drive by the ones that still exist and wonder what it is like inside, how things might have chang… --- ## [Did you acquire the taste for root beer as an adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-acquire-the-taste-for-root-beer-as-an-adult/977931)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-acquire-the-taste-for-root-beer-as-an-adult/977931 "2023-02-08T15:12:20Z")
As an Immigrant, I was introduced to root beer / Dr Pepper (I know they are not the same - but are similar) in my 20s but never quite liked it. Neither did many of my other Indian friends. We picked up different beers, w… --- ## [Unintentionally Silly Over the Top Villains (Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-silly-over-the-top-villains-spoilers/978136)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-silly-over-the-top-villains-spoilers/978136 "2023-02-08T13:39:33Z")
I’m probably going to regret starting this thread, for want of brain bleach, but I’m reading the first Jack Reacher book (some open spoilers to follow.) It’s very gripping in parts, but I’m a little sensitive to the horr… --- ## [Question About Titans/Jaguars Playoff Scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-titans-jaguars-playoff-scenario/977869)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-titans-jaguars-playoff-scenario/977869 "2023-02-08T07:42:37Z")
I’m watching the game and the announcer said whoever wins goes to the playoffs. Current records: Jaguars 8-8 Titans 7-9 If the Titans win they both would have 8-9 records, but the Jaguars beat the Titans on Dec.… --- ## [Resolved: Moderators shouldn't moderate threads they are actively participating in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-moderators-shouldnt-moderate-threads-they-are-actively-participating-in/979466)
**Author:** [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-moderators-shouldnt-moderate-threads-they-are-actively-participating-in/979466 "2023-02-08T06:09:47Z")
From the SOTU thread 2/7/23: State of the Union address Feb. 7, 2023 - Politics & Elections - Straight Dope Message Board Aspenglow is actively participating from the beginning as a poster. Suggesting that “MAGA Repub… --- ## [Queen's Gambit on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queens-gambit-on-netflix/924900)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queens-gambit-on-netflix/924900 "2023-02-08T04:51:58Z")
Did I miss the thread on this? Has anyone seen this gem on Netflix? I think it was a fantastic watch. my wife and I ended up binge watching the last four episodes in one sitting. --- ## [A question about Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-secure-compartmented-information-facilities-scifs/978417)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-secure-compartmented-information-facilities-scifs/978417 "2023-02-08T04:26:50Z")
Assume that I’m a former President or VP. Can I set up a SCIF at wherever I’m living, and would it have a sort of “desk clerk” to monitor who goes in and comes out to ensure nothing important walks away or is it on the h… --- ## [Are there any rules for owing a house while on social security retiremeny benefits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rules-for-owing-a-house-while-on-social-security-retiremeny-benefits/979404)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rules-for-owing-a-house-while-on-social-security-retiremeny-benefits/979404 "2023-02-08T03:27:06Z")
I’m asking becuase my aunt wants to buy a house soon and she’s planning on filing for her retirement benefits also so is there anything we should know about before we buy? --- ## [Firefox just deleted my favourites; how do I get them back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-just-deleted-my-favourites-how-do-i-get-them-back/979415)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-just-deleted-my-favourites-how-do-i-get-them-back/979415 "2023-02-08T03:18:34Z")
Well, Firefox didn’t actually delete them, it just stopped displaying them. Where the hell did my Bookmarks go? Their icon no longer appears in my top bar. I can still get here, from Google, but it’s not as easy as ju… --- ## [Wakanda Forever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wakanda-forever/968469)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wakanda-forever/968469 "2023-02-08T03:11:05Z")
Teaser trailer here That’s a heck of a trailer. --- ## [Tell me you're southern w/o telling me your southern](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-youre-southern-w-o-telling-me-your-southern/978690)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-youre-southern-w-o-telling-me-your-southern/978690 "2023-02-08T02:52:58Z")
I like cheese! --- ## [Question for recruiters/hirers re: email ettiquete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-recruiters-hirers-re-email-ettiquete/979387)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-recruiters-hirers-re-email-ettiquete/979387 "2023-02-08T02:52:38Z")
I know we have a few people here who have (or have had) roles in hiring and interviewing. When you’re in the ‘email exchange’ phase of things - arranging the next stage of interview, transmitting bits of information wit… --- ## [Anyone have a Samsung "Frame" TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-samsung-frame-tv/979256)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-samsung-frame-tv/979256 "2023-02-08T01:22:34Z")
I understand that it does it’s primary mission quite well: Attractive and slim wall-mount with colored bezel Display shows fine in high ambient light Matte finish has great viewing angles and eliminates glare/reflectio… --- ## [Why do people describe themselves as being 'humbled' when they win an award or are otherwise honored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-describe-themselves-as-being-humbled-when-they-win-an-award-or-are-otherwise-honored/979386)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-describe-themselves-as-being-humbled-when-they-win-an-award-or-are-otherwise-honored/979386 "2023-02-08T01:21:19Z")
Watching the Grammy highlights on the Today Show this morning, a couple different people who won awards described themselves as being ‘humbled’ in their acceptance speech. I’ve heard this many times before in similar con… --- ## [I can see my heart beat. Is that normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-see-my-heart-beat-is-that-normal/191155)
**Author:** [@mrbuddylee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrbuddylee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-see-my-heart-beat-is-that-normal/191155 "2023-02-07T22:39:22Z")
Hiya. Just laying here on the couch, and every time my heart beats, my tummy moves. It’s kinda weird. Is that a normal thing? It’s kinda freaking me out. Don’t think I’ve ever really noticed it before. Plus, I’m th… --- ## [What are the purposes of various security screenings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-purposes-of-various-security-screenings/973841)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-purposes-of-various-security-screenings/973841 "2023-02-07T22:11:37Z")
We just got back from a trip from Chicago to NYC. On the way out, I commented to my wife that it was curious that there had been so little change in airport security screening over the past 10 years or so. We are still… --- ## [This dining habit is being called ‘one of the rudest’ ever. Is it really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-dining-habit-is-being-called-one-of-the-rudest-ever-is-it-really/979449)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-dining-habit-is-being-called-one-of-the-rudest-ever-is-it-really/979449 "2023-02-07T21:49:04Z")
i mean if you ask someone how is it? it wouldn’t be …but I guess if you just put it out there it could be taken as rude what say the teeming millions? --- ## [Excel Formatting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-formatting/979444)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-formatting/979444 "2023-02-07T21:37:39Z")
I hope this question isn’t beneath the Teeming Millions… I have a financial spreadsheet I’ve created in Excel. In one column of calculations, I’d like it to automatically make any positive number green, any negative num… --- ## [Fuel prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuel-prices/979361)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuel-prices/979361 "2023-02-07T21:21:25Z")
What are the main causes of oil price fluctuations and hence fuel prices at the pump? --- ## [Best songs from bands or singers.....that only you think is their best song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-from-bands-or-singers-that-only-you-think-is-their-best-song/979305)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-from-bands-or-singers-that-only-you-think-is-their-best-song/979305 "2023-02-07T20:03:12Z")
I actually tend to agree with the overall assessments on bands/artists and their songs. For example, while Smells Like Teen Spirit might not be Nirvana’s best song, it is certainly one of the best and I get why it was th… --- ## [A (hoax) documentary on twin telepathy I've gone and seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hoax-documentary-on-twin-telepathy-ive-gone-and-seen/979405)
**Author:** [@concernedviewer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/concernedviewer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hoax-documentary-on-twin-telepathy-ive-gone-and-seen/979405 "2023-02-07T18:38:34Z")
This is the weirdest but I guess this must be the place to ask… I have a very vivid recollection about viewing a documentary on twin telepathy some four-five years ago. It concentrated on an experiment where identical t… --- ## [Exxon is making HOW MUCH?!?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exxon-is-making-how-much/979205)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exxon-is-making-how-much/979205 "2023-02-07T16:20:10Z")
Article in the Chicago Tribune this morning (paywalled), so I’ll link instead to ABC: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/exxon-profits-record-high-2022-energy-prices-soared-96785682 From the article,… (all the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=901) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=903)