# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=91&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [Red or Blue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-or-blue/1029653)
**Author:** [@WalterBishop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WalterBishop)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-or-blue/1029653 "2026-05-13T18:09:14Z")
In 24 hours, every single person on Earth will be transported to individual soundproof rooms, each containing a red button and a blue button. If 50% or more people press the blue button, everyone lives. If 50% or more … --- ## [Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in Florida hospital \[Now in the BBQ Pit\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudy-giuliani-in-critical-condition-in-florida-hospital-now-in-the-bbq-pit/1029768)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudy-giuliani-in-critical-condition-in-florida-hospital-now-in-the-bbq-pit/1029768 "2026-05-13T16:48:19Z")
Gift link from the NYT. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/nyregion/rudy-giuliani-hospital-critical-condition.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.f1A.rmUp.RFORpOi2MTJy&smid=nytcore-android-share The article reminds us of the … --- ## [TMJ disorder vs. Meniere's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmj-disorder-vs-menieres/1030020)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmj-disorder-vs-menieres/1030020 "2026-05-13T15:26:18Z")
Discourse brought up some threads on this topic, but they were all quite old, so I’m starting this one. Since 2023, I’ve been bothered by tinnitus/ear pressure/hyperacusis (all sounds feel uncomfortably loud), and verti… --- ## [Recognizing Our International Teaching Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognizing-our-international-teaching-team/1030019)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognizing-our-international-teaching-team/1030019 "2026-05-13T14:37:53Z")
Because of the teaching shortage, especially in urban areas, an international teaching program was developed and funded to fill the gap. Our team consists of ten people; one from the Philippines and the rest from variou… --- ## [Sucks I will vote for the nazi tattoo guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-i-will-vote-for-the-nazi-tattoo-guy/1029705)
**Author:** [@zoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoo)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-i-will-vote-for-the-nazi-tattoo-guy/1029705 "2026-05-13T13:52:53Z")
Maine voter here. Platner will be on the ballot and I will vote for him. He may be another Fetterman or worse but my hope is that he has at some point had a “Come to Jesus moment” and will be a progressive in the Senate.… --- ## [Discworld: Where to start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discworld-where-to-start/1017724)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discworld-where-to-start/1017724 "2026-05-13T13:36:22Z")
While I am a little familiar with it (I think I played a video game set in the world a few decades ago), I have never read any of the Discworld books. I think I may remedy that but was wondering where is the best place … --- ## [Resteeping tea leaves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resteeping-tea-leaves/1029950)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resteeping-tea-leaves/1029950 "2026-05-13T10:33:32Z")
I’ve been trying out lots of different loose teas from Harney & Sons and am currently sipping a mug of Osmanthus Oolong, which I’m finding to be a delicious, complex flavor experience. The description on the tin suggests… --- ## [Milk and sugar? Milk or sugar? Neither? {Now with working Polls}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milk-and-sugar-milk-or-sugar-neither-now-with-working-polls/1029878)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milk-and-sugar-milk-or-sugar-neither-now-with-working-polls/1029878 "2026-05-13T09:28:34Z")
I drink my tea straight – no milk, no sugar. When I used to drink coffee, I needed both milk and sugar, though I weaned myself down to just milk before I quit coffee altogether. So, fellow Dopers, what’s your preference… --- ## [Project Hail Mary movie (March 2026) Please no Spoilers before release](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-hail-mary-movie-march-2026-please-no-spoilers-before-release/1020318)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-hail-mary-movie-march-2026-please-no-spoilers-before-release/1020318 "2026-05-13T01:55:23Z")
The official trailer for Project Hail Mary is out! Release date for IMAX is 20 March 2026. Happy! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08TxIsFTRI --- ## [How Important is "Experience" in a Presidential Candidate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-experience-in-a-presidential-candidate/1029903)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-experience-in-a-presidential-candidate/1029903 "2026-05-13T01:14:44Z")
I’ve long thought it was important, but I just took a minute to review the eleven Presidents of my lifetime and realized it actually isn’t. Five of them had been around Washington in various capacities, including Vice-P… --- ## [What are those $1 million dollar game prizes really worth, in money in your pocket terms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-1-million-dollar-game-prizes-really-worth-in-money-in-your-pocket-terms/1030009)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-1-million-dollar-game-prizes-really-worth-in-money-in-your-pocket-terms/1030009 "2026-05-13T00:12:56Z")
The particular show doesn’t matter, what you have to do doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if you had to be extremely brave or smart or lucky or whatever. There just seems to be a whole lot of TV competition/reality sho… --- ## [Masked Magic Secrets Revealed - my new Youtube channel obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masked-magic-secrets-revealed-my-new-youtube-channel-obsession/1025345)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masked-magic-secrets-revealed-my-new-youtube-channel-obsession/1025345 "2026-05-12T22:37:13Z")
This has nothing to do with that old Masked Magician who revealed a bunch of common and pretty old tricks. This is a Youtube channel, just a few months ago, that does its best to solve how many current magicians are doi… --- ## [Bridge collapse in Baltimore {2024-03-26}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-collapse-in-baltimore-2024-03-26/999372)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 559\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-collapse-in-baltimore-2024-03-26/999372 "2026-05-12T17:08:02Z")
News is still coming in - looks horrific. From what we can tell, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a ship and has collapsed, with what have to me multiple casualties both above and below. https://edition.cnn.com/2… --- ## [How do you usually say this number: 1,200?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-usually-say-this-number-1-200/1029621)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-usually-say-this-number-1-200/1029621 "2026-05-12T16:08:06Z")
poll --- ## [Refurbished Laptops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refurbished-laptops/1029641)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refurbished-laptops/1029641 "2026-05-12T14:57:17Z")
I’m pretty broke right now, but I’m working with a 10+ year old laptop that is falling apart, literally ( I have to hold it together when I open it) and it just doesn’t have the balls to run anything but the oldest games… --- ## [1924 organ plays Amazing Grace when light switches are turned on in the church](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1924-organ-plays-amazing-grace-when-light-switches-are-turned-on-in-the-church/1029951)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1924-organ-plays-amazing-grace-when-light-switches-are-turned-on-in-the-church/1029951 "2026-05-12T14:49:18Z")
Speaking of silly YouTube videos, I ran across this ridiculous short (not a video). The claims are all in the brief text shown. I’m reasonably familiar with traditional organs and tube-powered electric organs since my si… --- ## [What do people who have been conversing regularly over decades, have left to talk about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-who-have-been-conversing-regularly-over-decades-have-left-to-talk-about/1029973)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-who-have-been-conversing-regularly-over-decades-have-left-to-talk-about/1029973 "2026-05-12T11:47:42Z")
Some instances that made me look anew at this puzzling question these last days: a newspaper article mentioning a regular at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, one of the 600-odd who have a locker for their personal stein, who… --- ## [AFLAC-like insurance for Uber drivers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aflac-like-insurance-for-uber-drivers/1029176)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aflac-like-insurance-for-uber-drivers/1029176 "2026-05-12T06:21:07Z")
I’m going to check around for the various options including AFLAC but wanted to hear from people who have this type of insurance and their experiences. I take home $750-800 a week on average, if I could not work for a t… --- ## [Gender Support Thread for Dopers who are gender diverse, families of trans people, or allies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-support-thread-for-dopers-who-are-gender-diverse-families-of-trans-people-or-allies/998563)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-support-thread-for-dopers-who-are-gender-diverse-families-of-trans-people-or-allies/998563 "2026-05-12T03:43:54Z")
Hi, everyone! Welcome. I wanted to offer a thread where everyone who is trans, non-binary, gender queer, gender diverse, two spirited, gender questioning, or other identities can find support. This is also a thread for … --- ## [There's Goo in the house! (New feline addition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-goo-in-the-house-new-feline-addition/837097)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-goo-in-the-house-new-feline-addition/837097 "2026-05-12T02:57:34Z")
We’ve adopted another cat. Her name is Goo. Here’s a picture. :slight\_smile: --- ## [What are some events that are basically 'anti-PTSD/anti-trauma' events](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-events-that-are-basically-anti-ptsd-anti-trauma-events/1029754)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-events-that-are-basically-anti-ptsd-anti-trauma-events/1029754 "2026-05-12T01:37:49Z")
The best way I can think of to word this is that some events are so traumatic that they permanently change our nervous system to make it hyper alert to threats and overactivate the sympathetic nervous system. So it make… --- ## [May I reintroduce myself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-reintroduce-myself/1029962)
**Author:** [@BomTek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BomTek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-reintroduce-myself/1029962 "2026-05-11T19:57:04Z")
I’m not sure if I’m even on my very first account here or one I made later, but I’ve been a Doper for maybe 20 years, I think? I even attended a Dopefest made up of two entire human beings in Afghanistan in 2011-ish. Ton… --- ## [Stray Cat Strut](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stray-cat-strut/989948)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stray-cat-strut/989948 "2026-05-11T19:51:34Z")
Yes, it’s time for another episode of Little Nemo overanalyzes song lyrics. “Stray Cat Strut” is a 1981 hit by the band Stray Cats is sung in the first person. It has the following lyrics: I strut right by with my tail… --- ## [What's the most convoluted/improbable murder mystery plot in fiction you've seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-convoluted-improbable-murder-mystery-plot-in-fiction-youve-seen/1029685)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-convoluted-improbable-murder-mystery-plot-in-fiction-youve-seen/1029685 "2026-05-11T19:09:50Z")
TV shows, books, films, though I should say it has to be a part of a fictional work that’s trying to be “realistic” so stuff that’s parody or purposely meant to be over-the-top doesn’t count, and also has to be a human c… --- ## [Re-watching Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-watching-friends/712251)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-watching-friends/712251 "2026-05-11T18:56:21Z")
I have gone through the first four seasons of Friends on Netflix the last couple of weeks for the first time since the DVDs came out which was probably around ten years ago. A few observations: It is generally well pre… --- ## [SDMB where Google fails: Valdosta GA ca. 1969, kids TV show Circus Parade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-where-google-fails-valdosta-ga-ca-1969-kids-tv-show-circus-parade/460196)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-where-google-fails-valdosta-ga-ca-1969-kids-tv-show-circus-parade/460196 "2026-05-11T18:11:59Z")
When I was a kid (3rd, 4th grader) in south Georgia there was a kid’s TV show, one of those with a live studio audience of kids (akin to the ‘peanut gallery’ of the Howdy Doody show of a decade earlier), named “Circus Pa… --- ## [How were things different when you were a kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-things-different-when-you-were-a-kid/1029032)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-things-different-when-you-were-a-kid/1029032 "2026-05-11T17:52:03Z")
I know it’s legion, but let’s start making a list. I’ll go first. When I was a kid (I’m 48 years old) There were red delicious apples and green apples at the grocery store. That was it. Everybody was being doxxed by… --- ## [Regarding Iran War Prediction thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-iran-war-prediction-thread/1029977)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-iran-war-prediction-thread/1029977 "2026-05-11T16:36:26Z")
Continuing the discussion from Predictions and forecasts about the ongoing Iran War: OP here. We have threads on Iran War motivations. That’s about the past. This is a thread about predicting the future. The path of oi… --- ## [Visiting Montreal early July](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-montreal-early-july/1029914)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-montreal-early-july/1029914 "2026-05-11T15:00:15Z")
I’m going to a square dance convention in Montreal around July 4th. Mostly I’ll be busy at the convention, but I’d like to go to a good restaurant with a friend while I’m there. Actually, I’d like to do two meals: deli… --- ## [What was the weirdest belief you ever personally held?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-weirdest-belief-you-ever-personally-held/1029398)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-weirdest-belief-you-ever-personally-held/1029398 "2026-05-11T14:37:42Z")
This thread reminded me: As a kid, I was always skeptical of airplanes. Not as in having a fear of flying (which I actually loved), but as in wondering if they were actually, well, flying… I imagined a scenario where … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=90&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=92&state=muted)