# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=973&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 974 --- ## [Is it true that Republican voters are dying of COVID at 5X the rate as Democrats, as claimed by Neil deGrasse Tyson?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-republican-voters-are-dying-of-covid-at-5x-the-rate-as-democrats-as-claimed-by-neil-degrasse-tyson/949869)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-republican-voters-are-dying-of-covid-at-5x-the-rate-as-democrats-as-claimed-by-neil-degrasse-tyson/949869 "2022-11-10T16:38:13Z")
The claim was made in this Tweet: https://twitter.com/neiltyson/status/1432657940071297026 If he says somewhere where this data comes from, I cannot find it. --- ## [Examples of people hating a drug too much…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-people-hating-a-drug-too-much/974128)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-people-hating-a-drug-too-much/974128 "2022-11-10T16:15:58Z")
….who then become addicted to that drug. I have 2 people who are close to me who this happened to. Many years ago, I had a friend who was very vocal and sickened by the thought of cocaine. I noticed just how much he h… --- ## ["Bummer of an Earthmark, Hal."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bummer-of-an-earthmark-hal/506864)
**Author:** [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bummer-of-an-earthmark-hal/506864 "2022-11-10T15:56:21Z")
Last week we took some vacation time and I spent part of it kicking around the Colorado ranch exploring. There was a portion of it I’d only been through once, and then hurridly as I quickly crossed through during an ant… --- ## [What was this pool like game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-pool-like-game/974617)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-pool-like-game/974617 "2022-11-10T12:51:58Z")
Flipping through the back channels, I came across a game of pool or billiards, except that there was only three balls, yellow, orange, and white. The most notable thing about the game was that the pool table didn’t have … --- ## [Geologically speaking what mountain formation surrounds Jerusalem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geologically-speaking-what-mountain-formation-surrounds-jerusalem/974450)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geologically-speaking-what-mountain-formation-surrounds-jerusalem/974450 "2022-11-10T07:23:23Z")
What are the names of the mountains surrounding Jerusalem. This is not a question about it’s seven hills. --- ## [Question regarding the 1587 attack on Cadiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-1587-attack-on-cadiz/974350)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-1587-attack-on-cadiz/974350 "2022-11-10T07:22:35Z")
I can’t seem to find the name of the Spanish Armada flagship destroyed by Sir Francis Drake’s raid on Cadiz harbor. Lots on Drake’s fleet online. emphasized text --- ## [Puzzling Questions about Kant's Critique of Pure Reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-questions-about-kants-critique-of-pure-reason/974676)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-questions-about-kants-critique-of-pure-reason/974676 "2022-11-10T06:37:32Z")
In a nutshell what does Kant say we experience/perceive when we see an external object and what goes in our mind/with our senses during this observation ? 2. Where does Kant in some interpretations contradict himself a… --- ## [Guantanemo Bay Revisited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guantanemo-bay-revisited/344618)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guantanemo-bay-revisited/344618 "2022-11-10T02:15:08Z")
…this started out in my head as a Great Debate, but after a few minutes of typing, I realized there wasn’t much to debate. I first posted about Guantanemo Bay back in 2004. I followed that up a few weeks ago with this… --- ## [Teepee vs tipi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teepee-vs-tipi/974603)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teepee-vs-tipi/974603 "2022-11-10T01:34:50Z")
I read an article this morning about an artist who built tipis. I must admit that at 76 years of age and wisdom I have never seen the word TIPI except for Tippi Hedren Them pointy things are TEEPEEs to me. A Wiki search … --- ## [Dog catcher--- Does anybody really elect them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-catcher-does-anybody-really-elect-them/326349)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-catcher-does-anybody-really-elect-them/326349 "2022-11-10T00:23:34Z")
A friend recently repeated this oft heard phrase: “I wouldn’t vote for him/her for dog catcher!” And it got me to wondering… Was there ever a time people actually voted for the dog catcher? If so…why? Does the job sti… --- ## [Best Site for Election Results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-site-for-election-results/974555)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-site-for-election-results/974555 "2022-11-09T23:58:31Z")
Recommendations? --- ## [Anyone vote in person? How was turnout?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-vote-in-person-how-was-turnout/974614)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-vote-in-person-how-was-turnout/974614 "2022-11-09T23:10:14Z")
I just got back from voting about an hour ago, at the same place I’ve voted for the past 8 years. Every other time I’ve voted (every two years, plus a few primaries), including the Presidential years, I’ve been in and o… --- ## [D&D 5e Lasso Rules, suggestions and constructive critiques wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5e-lasso-rules-suggestions-and-constructive-critiques-wanted/974607)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5e-lasso-rules-suggestions-and-constructive-critiques-wanted/974607 "2022-11-09T22:23:50Z")
So I’m thinking a Lasso would basically be a Dexterity check using Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand or maybe a specific Lasso Tool. I’ll really appreciate feedback on this part. poll Grapple Rule summary: Using at least on… --- ## [What was the last movie you saw that made you say "WTF?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-movie-you-saw-that-made-you-say-wtf/971516)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-movie-you-saw-that-made-you-say-wtf/971516 "2022-11-09T22:16:30Z")
Not looking for internet lists or a long list of movies you’ve seen through your lifetime-just the last one that made your jaw drop and/or made you say WTF? I just finished watching “Anyab” (1981) on Other Worlds Televi… --- ## [Number of perpetual motion machines conceived per year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-perpetual-motion-machines-conceived-per-year/974475)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-perpetual-motion-machines-conceived-per-year/974475 "2022-11-09T21:12:40Z")
I operate in circles that occasionally puts me in front of people who have a device that is essentially a perpetual motion machine or ‘over-unity’ device. I’d like the teeming millions help on a ‘guess.’ Can you provid… --- ## [I Just Discovered The Keystone Party- They Do NOT Have My Vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-discovered-the-keystone-party-they-do-not-have-my-vote/974546)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-discovered-the-keystone-party-they-do-not-have-my-vote/974546 "2022-11-09T20:16:38Z")
There’s a big election tomorrow. I went to VOTE411 for information on races and ballot questions. Besides Rep, Dem, L (Libertarian) and Green I saw candidates listed as Key. I had a good laugh at the thought of the Key P… --- ## [What is the concept in Arabic to shut out questioning of the Koran?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-concept-in-arabic-to-shut-out-questioning-of-the-koran/974649)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-concept-in-arabic-to-shut-out-questioning-of-the-koran/974649 "2022-11-09T18:55:58Z")
What is the arabic word for shutting out any questioning of the authority or infallibility of the suras/ Koran. --- ## [Most Formal Place You Have Worn Sweatpants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-formal-place-you-have-worn-sweatpants/974516)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-formal-place-you-have-worn-sweatpants/974516 "2022-11-09T18:40:01Z")
Before Covid, I only wore sweats to the gym. Even afterward, I would be reluctant to wear them to work or any place more formal than the mall. Yet I know educated people who do wear them at work. I can easily imagine … --- ## [Book id. (Fire dept. WW2 New York and Tokyo)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-id-fire-dept-ww2-new-york-and-tokyo/974595)
**Author:** [@TheZenPaperboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheZenPaperboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-id-fire-dept-ww2-new-york-and-tokyo/974595 "2022-11-09T18:20:32Z")
I read a book last year i believe was about New York City in WW2. There was a section that compared the fire departments of New York City and Tokyo. It showed how the New York City department was better organized. I know… --- ## [Scammer gets scammed himself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammer-gets-scammed-himself/974544)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammer-gets-scammed-himself/974544 "2022-11-09T18:10:29Z")
Youtuber Kitboga posted a video of himself stringing along a scammer pretending to call from his bank. He takes on the persona of an elderly woman, a lawyer, and a couple of bank representatives until the scammer gets so… --- ## [Britney Spear's 'Diagnosis'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britney-spears-diagnosis/944950)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britney-spears-diagnosis/944950 "2022-11-09T18:10:02Z")
As you all probably know, singer Britney Spears is contesting her father’s role as executor of her estate. I obviously don’t even need a cite. My question: what exactly is wrong with her to begin with? Is she mentally i… --- ## [Resolved: We need a constitutional amendment guaranteeing marriage/reproductive rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-we-need-a-constitutional-amendment-guaranteeing-marriage-reproductive-rights/974014)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-we-need-a-constitutional-amendment-guaranteeing-marriage-reproductive-rights/974014 "2022-11-09T17:56:38Z")
Not just because of Dobbs. The fact that it was ever illegal for a couple (married or unmarried) to use contraception (Griswold and Eisenstadt) is ridiculous. And the fact that an adult could not marry who they wanted … --- ## [Who was the worst British Prime Minister?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-worst-british-prime-minister/959238)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-worst-british-prime-minister/959238 "2022-11-09T17:23:32Z")
You may say the incumbent, if you wish. I’ll say Lord North, just to get the ball rolling. He lost the American colonies in a badly-waged war. --- ## [Campaign volunteering: What have I gotten myself into?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaign-volunteering-what-have-i-gotten-myself-into/973345)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaign-volunteering-what-have-i-gotten-myself-into/973345 "2022-11-09T17:00:04Z")
With barely three weeks before the midterms, I find myself volunteering for two different Democratic organizations. I’ll be putting myself out there in situations where I’m a total novice, willing to subject myself to un… --- ## [Who is Watching...The Watcher? \[Open spoilers after post 24\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-watching-the-watcher-open-spoilers-after-post-24/973238)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-watching-the-watcher-open-spoilers-after-post-24/973238 "2022-11-09T16:41:23Z")
…by that I mean “The Watcher”, a 7 episode series on Netflix. Mrs. solost and I watched the first episode last night. So only spoiler-blurred spoilers for those who have watched further, please. Some interesting names--… --- ## [Dahmer Netflix Miniseries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dahmer-netflix-miniseries/972282)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dahmer-netflix-miniseries/972282 "2022-11-09T16:35:41Z")
I started watching the miniseries Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix last night. I watched the first two episodes and am eagerly looking forward to watching the remaining eight. Although the show is … --- ## [I need to criticise my boss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-criticise-my-boss/974584)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-criticise-my-boss/974584 "2022-11-09T16:23:18Z")
I work for a large company, writing software. My supervisor became a formal supervisor about 2 years ago; before that, he was our team leader. He used to have a few flaws, and one time he acted inconsistently (accepted o… --- ## [Was the '22 SNL season opener as awful as it appeared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-22-snl-season-opener-as-awful-as-it-appeared/972590)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-22-snl-season-opener-as-awful-as-it-appeared/972590 "2022-11-09T15:23:43Z")
I don’t watch Saturday Night Live anymore (can’t stay up that late) but generally watch the selected clips that (for some reason) the New York Times always runs online on Sunday. Oh, my… last night was painfully bad. --- ## [Would anyone like to send a post card from Arkansas to a 4th grade class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-like-to-send-a-post-card-from-arkansas-to-a-4th-grade-class/974175)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-like-to-send-a-post-card-from-arkansas-to-a-4th-grade-class/974175 "2022-11-09T14:37:58Z")
A friend of mine’s niece’s class is trying to get post cards mailed from all 50 states. They seem to have almost all of them except for Arkansas. The card has to be mailed from Arkansas and must have three facts hand wr… --- ## [What's the best and worst thing you ever ate on a plane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-and-worst-thing-you-ever-ate-on-a-plane/974362)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-and-worst-thing-you-ever-ate-on-a-plane/974362 "2022-11-09T13:58:05Z")
Airline food has been the butt of jokes for as long as I can remember, but I have actually had a couple of pretty good meals on planes. The best overall: Last spring I ended up sitting in first class on a Delta domesti… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=972&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=974&state=muted)