# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=904&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 905 --- ## [I need advice for working at 7-Eleven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-advice-for-working-at-7-eleven/973276)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-advice-for-working-at-7-eleven/973276 "2023-02-06T20:24:59Z")
Anyone here ever work at a 7-Eleven or another convenience store? I need advice. I’m not a stupid person, but I’m not in great shape, and I tend to get overwhelmed and discouraged easily. My first day working at 7-Ele… --- ## [Help identifing a possible kitchen gadget](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifing-a-possible-kitchen-gadget/979328)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifing-a-possible-kitchen-gadget/979328 "2023-02-06T20:10:47Z")
It’s in the kitchen gadget drawer… White plastic spherical “paddle wheel” with 8 paddles about the size of a golf ball. --- ## [Rice Bread Needs A Flavor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rice-bread-needs-a-flavor/979171)
**Author:** [@Dandan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rice-bread-needs-a-flavor/979171 "2023-02-06T19:37:39Z")
Due to probs with gluten, I’ve been experimenting with rice bread. Finally got a blender version that more than half-way works (Rise partly collapses in the oven) but the bread, while fragile, will hang together after sl… --- ## [Tinactin and Lotrimin recalled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinactin-and-lotrimin-recalled/979344)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinactin-and-lotrimin-recalled/979344 "2023-02-06T19:28:47Z")
This is, apparently, from October 2021, but Amazon just notified me based on my having purchased Tinactin a couple years ago. That part … kinda’ cool. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts… --- ## ['Nothing, Forever': A Continuously running AI-generated 'Sitcom'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-forever-a-continuously-running-ai-generated-sitcom/979263)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-forever-a-continuously-running-ai-generated-sitcom/979263 "2023-02-06T19:07:11Z")
So there’s now an entirely AI generated, continuously running Seinfeld-pastiche show on Twitch called ‘Nothing, Forever’. It mainly seems to consist of minute-long absurd vignettes between its central characters, with in… --- ## [Big, big, big branch crashes through the Lake house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-big-big-branch-crashes-through-the-lake-house/979350)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-big-big-branch-crashes-through-the-lake-house/979350 "2023-02-06T17:36:20Z")
Waking up I hear a choir of Angels singing just for me. Oh wait, That’s not Angels. That’s, that’s Cats!! Ok. So I’m not dead. That’s nice to know. They’re not exactly singing hymns, either, come to think of it. Pep… --- ## [The dangers of gas stations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dangers-of-gas-stations/979139)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dangers-of-gas-stations/979139 "2023-02-06T14:14:21Z")
Gasoline is obviously combustible, and when filling the car it is probably a bad idea to light an open charcoal grill close to the tanks, or wave a blowtorch around. I generally turn the car off before fueling. However… --- ## [Something I just realized I never understood about building the Pyramids: How did they prevent their ending up lopsided?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-just-realized-i-never-understood-about-building-the-pyramids-how-did-they-prevent-their-ending-up-lopsided/979246)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-just-realized-i-never-understood-about-building-the-pyramids-how-did-they-prevent-their-ending-up-lopsided/979246 "2023-02-06T13:50:02Z")
We’ve all seen documentaries and possibly read books in which the basic methods by which the Egyptians built pyramids was described. As I recall it usually goes something like this: Measure out a very large square ar… --- ## [Misguided outrage? Texas Dems decry bill outlawing foreign land ownership as racist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misguided-outrage-texas-dems-decry-bill-outlawing-foreign-land-ownership-as-racist/978834)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misguided-outrage-texas-dems-decry-bill-outlawing-foreign-land-ownership-as-racist/978834 "2023-02-06T12:28:46Z")
Basically the Texas Legislature has introduced a bill to outlaw land ownership by foreign nationals from three countries in particular - China, North Korea, and Russia. And Texas Democrats have decried this as racist… --- ## [Why leafblowers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-leafblowers/978751)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-leafblowers/978751 "2023-02-06T12:02:48Z")
My HOA has engaged a small army equipped with leafblower-backpacks to police the fallen leaves around the swimming pools and sidewalks. These monstrosities are extremely loud, noxious, and worst of all inefficient. I wat… --- ## [Looking towards spring in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-towards-spring-in-the-mmp/979047)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-towards-spring-in-the-mmp/979047 "2023-02-06T08:12:19Z")
The days are gradually getting longer, and spring is creeping slowly towards the northern hemisphere. Surely that gives us something to look forward to. What are you looking forward to? Near or farther future - do share… --- ## [The Handmaid's Tale: Season (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handmaids-tale-season-open-spoilers/941261)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handmaids-tale-season-open-spoilers/941261 "2023-02-06T07:35:56Z")
Hulu dropped the first 3 episodes of season 4 last Wednesday. It’s been a long wait (20 months since season 3). A lot went down in those 3 episodes. We’re seeing some unexpected, but pretty realistic side effects of t… --- ## [The Age of Grandparents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-of-grandparents/979127)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-of-grandparents/979127 "2023-02-06T04:15:08Z")
The Economist recently had an interesting article on grandparents. People are living longer and having fewer children in most countries. This was mentioned in passing in Cecil’s Boomer column, with concern especially a… --- ## [Space Shuttle: Tiles absorbed the heat but...where did that heat go? (How did the Space Shuttle cool down after landing?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-shuttle-tiles-absorbed-the-heat-but-where-did-that-heat-go-how-did-the-space-shuttle-cool-down-after-landing/979357)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-shuttle-tiles-absorbed-the-heat-but-where-did-that-heat-go-how-did-the-space-shuttle-cool-down-after-landing/979357 "2023-02-06T04:04:55Z")
I assume most of us have seen the demonstration of a Space Shuttle tile coming out of a kiln glowing hot and a person picks one up with their bare hands moments later with no problem (if you haven’t see 1.5 minute video … --- ## [Spam calls and google search results for these numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-calls-and-google-search-results-for-these-numbers/978465)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-calls-and-google-search-results-for-these-numbers/978465 "2023-02-06T03:36:46Z")
I get a ton of calls labelled “spam risk” on my landline (yes, I have one still, long story). Very rarely they’re legit but mostly not. As a result, I will do a google search on that number, and half the time it pulls … --- ## [Seeking a solution to prevent being stabbed by a pin worn on my clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-solution-to-prevent-being-stabbed-by-a-pin-worn-on-my-clothing/979331)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-solution-to-prevent-being-stabbed-by-a-pin-worn-on-my-clothing/979331 "2023-02-06T03:14:05Z")
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a Burns Night event for the first time. For the occasion, I acquired a few Scottish-related accessories, one of them being a kilt pin like this one: Cl… --- ## [What sporting event/achievement do you remember EXACTLY where you were when you saw/heard about it happening?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sporting-event-achievement-do-you-remember-exactly-where-you-were-when-you-saw-heard-about-it-happening/976306)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sporting-event-achievement-do-you-remember-exactly-where-you-were-when-you-saw-heard-about-it-happening/976306 "2023-02-06T03:05:10Z")
Some sporting events or achievements, much like historical events, just stick with you. You remember EXACTLY where you were when you saw or heard about it happening. You knew, as soon as you saw or heard about it, that h… --- ## [Unlimited Summer Flights? $399?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-summer-flights-399/979346)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-summer-flights-399/979346 "2023-02-06T03:11:02Z")
One takes certain promotions with a grain of salt, since terms and conditions often limit benefits. Still, this article raises eyebrows. Good deal? Too legit to split? Too good to be good? --- ## [Latinx (Your thoughts on the term)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latinx-your-thoughts-on-the-term/962358)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latinx-your-thoughts-on-the-term/962358 "2023-02-05T23:38:55Z")
(Continuing the discussion from Why was this useage of "queer" offensive?) What are your thoughts on the term Latinx? For those who aren’t aware, it is the removal of the gender indicators in Latino and Latina in order… --- ## [Sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanctions-on-russia-for-invading-ukraine/960007)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 405\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanctions-on-russia-for-invading-ukraine/960007 "2023-02-05T23:06:06Z")
Western nations have warned Russia that it faces harsh economic sanctions for its war on Ukraine. Putin & Co. are hoping that the lure of Russian oligarchs’ money and Europe’s need for natural gas will weaken the sancti… --- ## [Pixel 6a(6/7) camera question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixel-6a-6-7-camera-question/979345)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixel-6a-6-7-camera-question/979345 "2023-02-05T22:20:46Z")
For those who have the latest Pixels–have you noticed a lack of sharpness with pictures taken with the wide angle (.6) lens? Here’s a side by side of normal lens vs wide angle: … --- ## [I want to know which artery was severed by surgeon that killed my Dad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-which-artery-was-severed-by-surgeon-that-killed-my-dad/979348)
**Author:** [@MichelleLeFurgey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichelleLeFurgey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-know-which-artery-was-severed-by-surgeon-that-killed-my-dad/979348 "2023-02-05T21:51:37Z")
I googled arteries in body, trying to determine which artery was severed by surgeon that killed my Dad. It was discovered by surgeon, doing latest surgery, so who knows which surgery “something” was severed. I’m asking o… --- ## [Let's talk BBQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bbq/978815)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bbq/978815 "2023-02-05T20:39:08Z")
It seems that Tell me you're southern w/o telling me your southern has gotten derailed into a BBQ discussion. While that is a perfect fit for the thread subject, it’s not fair to OP. So in consideration for her, let’s … --- ## [What flight sim was this? (Mid-late 90s, screenshot on box had crew reloading SAM launcher)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-flight-sim-was-this-mid-late-90s-screenshot-on-box-had-crew-reloading-sam-launcher/977624)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-flight-sim-was-this-mid-late-90s-screenshot-on-box-had-crew-reloading-sam-launcher/977624 "2023-02-05T18:25:01Z")
Something’s been tickling my mind, for awhile, and I wonder if I can tap the savants of esoterica here for help. I’m trying to ID a commercial Flight Sim game I saw the box of, I think in a Software, Etc., sometime betw… --- ## [Love Story. How Hard did the Doctors Try?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-story-how-hard-did-the-doctors-try/978781)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-story-how-hard-did-the-doctors-try/978781 "2023-02-05T17:33:17Z")
I watched the movie Love Story last week. Then while reading some reviews, one had a point that struck me. Jenny’s doctors in the movie seem very blase about Jenny’s disease. (Yes, I know it’s popularly called Old Mov… --- ## [Have any AFAB people been held in the male wing of UK prisons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-afab-people-been-held-in-the-male-wing-of-uk-prisons/979325)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-afab-people-been-held-in-the-male-wing-of-uk-prisons/979325 "2023-02-05T14:40:31Z")
This is FQ. Not looking for a debate, just would like to know the answer to the question in the title: has any female-bodied person ever been held in the male wing of a UK prison? --- ## [Weapons production in case of long future war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-production-in-case-of-long-future-war/769121)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-production-in-case-of-long-future-war/769121 "2023-02-05T07:56:40Z")
During WW2, the combatants were turning out tanks, planes, ship, and artillery at an extremely fast pace. But the modern peacetime manufacturing processes are extremely slow, completely useless if we were losing equipmen… --- ## [Do wifi routers tell devices the length of the password?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-wifi-routers-tell-devices-the-length-of-the-password/979247)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-wifi-routers-tell-devices-the-length-of-the-password/979247 "2023-02-05T06:50:25Z")
When I want to log onto a password-protected wifi with my iPhone and type the password into my phone’s settings, the “Join” button remains inactive as long as I’m typing; but as soon as I finish the last character of the… --- ## [Are cities in Europe cold and dark due to lack of Russian gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cities-in-europe-cold-and-dark-due-to-lack-of-russian-gas/977988)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cities-in-europe-cold-and-dark-due-to-lack-of-russian-gas/977988 "2023-02-05T00:58:06Z")
Six months ago, there was talk that the war in Ukraine would bring catastrophic conditions this winter, which would affect Germany and other European countries. In reality, what is happening now? There were several cou… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad slippy, slidey car ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-slippy-slidey-car-ride/979170)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-slippy-slidey-car-ride/979170 "2023-02-05T00:13:15Z")
Now, Ivy don’t drive fast. She don’t drive well. But she gets us there. Half-way down the highway to dialysis I was wondering why I didn’t take the offer to come and stay overnight and then be there. No weather surprise… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=903&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=905&state=watching)