# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=923&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 924 --- ## [Polis & Hancock doing their best DeSantis & Abbott impersonation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polis-hancock-doing-their-best-desantis-abbott-impersonation/977992)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polis-hancock-doing-their-best-desantis-abbott-impersonation/977992 "2023-01-12T03:25:37Z")
A bunch of refugees have arrived in Denver. The response? Gov. Polis is putting them on busses to Chicago and New York claiming that’s where the refugees really wanted to go. Really?! I call BS and think the refugees… --- ## [My God, I HATED "Glass Onion". \[spoilers ahoy\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-god-i-hated-glass-onion-spoilers-ahoy/977948)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-god-i-hated-glass-onion-spoilers-ahoy/977948 "2023-01-12T02:00:09Z")
Let me start with some of the things I liked alot. The cast and performances were excellent. Every single actor, even Dave Bautista, really did an exceptional job. Especially Jonae Monae, who Is absolutely jaw droppin… --- ## [Treating cancer via diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-cancer-via-diet/975692)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-cancer-via-diet/975692 "2023-01-12T01:44:54Z")
I was listening to Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast (better than I expected, btw) with Woody Harrelson, who was spouting some claptrap about treating cancer through dietary practices, and to my surprise a close friend wh… --- ## [Issuing a warning message during the war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/issuing-a-warning-message-during-the-war/978006)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/issuing-a-warning-message-during-the-war/978006 "2023-01-12T00:22:05Z")
Foreign Secretary Pym wrote to Thatcher with regard to the way in which our action would have to be publicly justified and its legality defended. I believe our position would be immeasurably strengthened if we had given … --- ## [Has the pronunciation of 'divisive' ever been consistent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-pronunciation-of-divisive-ever-been-consistent/977950)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-pronunciation-of-divisive-ever-been-consistent/977950 "2023-01-11T22:33:09Z")
Has the pronunciation of ‘divisive’ ever been consistent? Barabara Walters’ pronounciation of ‘divisive’ (long vowel sound) is much more pleasing to me than Barack Obama’s (short vowel sound), yet the latter is more p… --- ## [Looking for a map program with recent-ish satellite views](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-map-program-with-recent-ish-satellite-views/977905)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-map-program-with-recent-ish-satellite-views/977905 "2023-01-11T22:04:04Z")
I’ve checked the satellite views on Apple maps, google maps, and google earth and none of the satellite views are anywhere near recent. Is there a map provider with recent satellite maps (within 6 months, say)? Or am I… --- ## [On the role of optimism and gratitude](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-role-of-optimism-and-gratitude/976975)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-role-of-optimism-and-gratitude/976975 "2023-01-11T21:50:47Z")
I read a lot of self-help books. Lately it’s been minimalism, slow living and productivity YouTube. One thing that comes up over and over again is the idea that optimism and gratitude will change your life. I’m somethin… --- ## [Best TV show that never won a major award](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-show-that-never-won-a-major-award/978034)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-show-that-never-won-a-major-award/978034 "2023-01-11T21:02:18Z")
Today’s Guardian has an article by TV reviewer Stuart Heritage, who complains that Better Call Saul, “one of the best things on TV”, has been consistently snubbed by the Emmys and Golden Globes, despite being nominated a… --- ## [Anyone here familiar with pysimplegui?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-familiar-with-pysimplegui/978051)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-familiar-with-pysimplegui/978051 "2023-01-11T19:43:02Z")
I’m beating my head against my keyboard trying to do something which should be trivial, but I can’t get it to work - adding a ‘text’ element to a ‘frame’. Whenever I do this, I get an "Your row is not an iterable (e.g a… --- ## [If everyone was an animal could society still function?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-everyone-was-an-animal-could-society-still-function/977514)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-everyone-was-an-animal-could-society-still-function/977514 "2023-01-11T19:27:36Z")
A bit of a twist on the classic ‘if you had to be an animal which one would it be?’ question. Anyway Gaia has finally had enough of humanities shenanigans and decides to turn every human into an animal, but being surpri… --- ## [Elliptical Grease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elliptical-grease/978048)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elliptical-grease/978048 "2023-01-11T19:04:51Z")
I have a Proform Endurance 720E elliptical. I bought it used from Play It Again Sports many years ago, and am wanting to dust it off and use it again. First I want to clean it and grease it to make sure it works properly… --- ## [How long would it take for a genetic change to propagate through an entire population?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-for-a-genetic-change-to-propagate-through-an-entire-population/977961)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-for-a-genetic-change-to-propagate-through-an-entire-population/977961 "2023-01-11T18:37:58Z")
A spin off from this thread - If everyone was an animal could society still function? - #52 by Celtic\_Kitsune - because I’m both curious and no good at maths. Scenario is that there are intelligent foxes, lets call them… --- ## [Lost pets scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-pets-scam/978046)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-pets-scam/978046 "2023-01-11T18:20:48Z")
My wife shared a post from \[County\] Yard Sale on Facebook (we’re not members of that group), about a found dog that was ‘literally freezing to death’ and had a leg injury. It had a service animal medallion, but no colla… --- ## [Mega Millions/Powerball queries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-powerball-queries/978008)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-powerball-queries/978008 "2023-01-11T18:18:31Z")
Let’s say I have one either of these and opt for the annuity instead of the cash-out. How secure is my money over the next 30 years-Is there any chance banks could fold or the government gets greedy and decides to chang… --- ## [January 6 "Stop the Steal" organizer Ali Alexander is back on Twitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-6-stop-the-steal-organizer-ali-alexander-is-back-on-twitter/978039)
**Author:** [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-6-stop-the-steal-organizer-ali-alexander-is-back-on-twitter/978039 "2023-01-11T17:44:36Z")
I am not sure which forum to post this to -I thought here would be best Activist Ali Alexander’s Twitter was supposedly “banned” from Twitter in part for organizing the January 6 “Stop the Steal” rally/riot/coup(?)back … --- ## [How often are adults supposed to get Covid booster shots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-are-adults-supposed-to-get-covid-booster-shots/976799)
**Author:** [@pyromyte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pyromyte)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-are-adults-supposed-to-get-covid-booster-shots/976799 "2023-01-11T17:43:31Z")
I am so confused about the covid vaccinations! I promise I am trying to do the right thing. I have the original two shots, plus a booster. So for the longest time I have thought I was good. I had heard of a 4th shot (2nd… --- ## [What does it mean to have an attorney on "retainer?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-attorney-on-retainer/977935)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-attorney-on-retainer/977935 "2023-01-11T17:07:08Z")
I often see in movies some rich guy yelling at an attorney that he has him/her on retainer so they had better hop to it (whatever “it” is). How does that work? I assume if I call an attorney and agree to pay them that … --- ## [I pit...myself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-myself/977744)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-myself/977744 "2023-01-11T15:52:59Z")
In recent posts regarding Jordan Peterson I attempted to voice concerns about the sanctions one faces when voicing disagreement…and only made myself come across as a transphobe. My sincere apologies to all who were offe… --- ## [How would a native German say I cycle to school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-native-german-say-i-cycle-to-school/977958)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-native-german-say-i-cycle-to-school/977958 "2023-01-11T14:13:29Z")
How would a native German say I cycle to school? Ich fahre mit dem Rad zur Schule? Ich radele zur Schule? --- ## [Who had/has the best RBF (Resting Bitch Face)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-has-the-best-rbf-resting-bitch-face/977996)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-has-the-best-rbf-resting-bitch-face/977996 "2023-01-11T11:52:24Z")
I nominate Jo Van Fleet. --- ## [Dr. Brian May of Queen adds"Sir" to his list of titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-brian-may-of-queen-adds-sir-to-his-list-of-titles/977396)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-brian-may-of-queen-adds-sir-to-his-list-of-titles/977396 "2023-01-11T11:47:41Z")
Dr. Brian Harold May, lead guitarist of the rock group Queen has been knighted. The King’s Honors list for 2023 cites May as “Dr. Brian Harold May CBE, Musician, Astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate for services to… --- ## [What's the longest you've been without electricity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-been-without-electricity/977844)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-been-without-electricity/977844 "2023-01-11T10:40:03Z")
Not camping or anything like that. What’s the longest time your normal electric service has been interrupted? A tree fell during California’s bomb cyclone last Wednesday and took down a power line supplying our house. Th… --- ## [Where did the authors of Genesis think the Garden of Eden was located?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-authors-of-genesis-think-the-garden-of-eden-was-located/961401)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-authors-of-genesis-think-the-garden-of-eden-was-located/961401 "2023-01-11T09:17:18Z")
Been a while since I looked closely at Genesis, but as I recall the multiple authors put it somewhere in Mesopotamia, and dropped little hints about four rivers, two of which we can identify today (as the Tigris and the … --- ## [Oh poor George (Cardinal Pell)...might have been easier to come home!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-poor-george-cardinal-pell-might-have-been-easier-to-come-home/746315)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-poor-george-cardinal-pell-might-have-been-easier-to-come-home/746315 "2023-01-11T09:06:34Z")
Cardinal George Pell, currently residing in the Vatican, has been deemed too unwell to return to Australia to answer questions in a Royal Commission into Clergy Abuse. Whist the sexual abuse of children covers the whol… --- ## [Question regarding the Hessian auxiliaries during the Revolutionary War?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-hessian-auxiliaries-during-the-revolutionary-war/977846)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-hessian-auxiliaries-during-the-revolutionary-war/977846 "2023-01-11T07:40:39Z")
Were Hessian auxiliaries paid a wage or bonus while fighting during the Revolutionary War? Were they paid when they returned to Germany ? Were they simply conscripts and not paid at all? (So much contradictory informat… --- ## [College Football 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2022/970438)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2022/970438 "2023-01-11T06:49:49Z")
And we got’sch college football! Nebraska vs. Northwestern right now, in Ireland, on FOX! --- ## [Why did some music producers in the 1960s not want double-sided hits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-some-music-producers-in-the-1960s-not-want-double-sided-hits/977963)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-some-music-producers-in-the-1960s-not-want-double-sided-hits/977963 "2023-01-11T05:41:48Z")
The Wikipedia article on the band The Ohio Express notes that their biggest single, “Yummy Yummy Yummy”, was backed with a deliberately unlistenable B-side: B-side is the instrumental backing of 1910 Fruitgum Co.'s “(P… --- ## [Separated at birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separated-at-birth/978011)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separated-at-birth/978011 "2023-01-11T05:13:57Z")
Herbie Popnecker Kim Jong-un Or maybe some bizarre genetic experiment? --- ## [Songs that SHOULD have been singles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-should-have-been-singles/977932)
**Author:** [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-should-have-been-singles/977932 "2023-01-11T05:13:17Z")
I’m a child of the 70’s early 80’s pretty much, and and I’m really into albums. . . the concept of albums, and the release of albums and singles. And there are a couple of albums where a poor-choice was made in picking t… --- ## [My next video game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-next-video-game/977784)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-next-video-game/977784 "2023-01-11T04:31:37Z")
I got High on Life over Christmas, which led me to getting a new (used) video card – RTX 3080. Well, High on Life is a pretty small game and I’ve already finished it. I’m working my way through Portal RTX, but that wil… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=922&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=924&state=muted)