# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=992&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 993 --- ## [What Can Britain Teach America (plus vice versa, or any one country “teach” another)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-britain-teach-america-plus-vice-versa-or-any-one-country-teach-another/971270)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-britain-teach-america-plus-vice-versa-or-any-one-country-teach-another/971270 "2022-10-18T14:51:16Z")
This may be political, based on the article below, but I had hoped for a more expansive discussion. It’s based on an appreciation of the UK essentially splitting royal duties from political power, which Frum feels has r… --- ## ["Luckiest Girl Alive"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luckiest-girl-alive/973425)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luckiest-girl-alive/973425 "2022-10-18T13:48:40Z")
In my opinion, Mila Kunis plays her finest and most mature role is this movie about a high school girl who was gang raped at a party and, subsequently, how that experience affected her emotionally and shaped the adult wo… --- ## [Radio controlled Airbus A380](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-controlled-airbus-a380/973409)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-controlled-airbus-a380/973409 "2022-10-18T10:23:19Z")
This is pretty cool, a flying, radio controlled jet plane, the A380. It looks about 15’ long, roughly, to my eye. Is Maverick flying this thing? He buzzes the tower 3x. From searching Radio controlled Airbus A380, it a… --- ## [Betting on a horse race: If I place a bet at 100:1 and at race time the odds are 10:1 do I get a 100:1 payout or the 10:1 payout?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betting-on-a-horse-race-if-i-place-a-bet-at-100-1-and-at-race-time-the-odds-are-10-1-do-i-get-a-100-1-payout-or-the-10-1-payout/964136)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betting-on-a-horse-race-if-i-place-a-bet-at-100-1-and-at-race-time-the-odds-are-10-1-do-i-get-a-100-1-payout-or-the-10-1-payout/964136 "2022-10-18T09:10:36Z")
Title says it all. I know odds can fluctuate before a horse race. If, for some reason, everyone starts betting on one horse the odds go down. My question is, if I placed the bet earlier at higher odds do I get that hi… --- ## [Beto O'Rourke gives a heckler a piece of his mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beto-orourke-gives-a-heckler-a-piece-of-his-mind/969516)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beto-orourke-gives-a-heckler-a-piece-of-his-mind/969516 "2022-10-18T05:54:55Z")
TL : DR - Someone started laughing when he started talking about the Uvalde shooting, and he called that person the MF word. One of my FBFs posted a tweet that said, “Profanity is using the word ‘motherfucker.’ Obsce… --- ## [Peter Robinson (Author of Banks crime stories) has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-robinson-author-of-banks-crime-stories-has-died/973330)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-robinson-author-of-banks-crime-stories-has-died/973330 "2022-10-18T01:55:34Z")
I see that several people have watched and/or recommended the British TV series based on the DCI Banks novels of Peter Robinson… It doesn’t appear to be widely reported, but he died last week. I think i’ve read all th… --- ## [Spanish lyrics to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lyrics-to/18302)
**Author:** [@troutmask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/troutmask)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lyrics-to/18302 "2022-10-18T01:39:36Z")
In the last part of “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”, Stephen Stills sings some lyrics that sound like Spanish, but I can’t quite make them out. This has bothered me for many years, and I can’t take it any more! Please, someone, … --- ## [How Would Superheroes Change If They Became Hipsters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-superheroes-change-if-they-became-hipsters/973319)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-superheroes-change-if-they-became-hipsters/973319 "2022-10-18T00:49:40Z")
Wonder Woman: “My invisible jet had a huge carbon footprint. For the sake of the environment, I replaced it with this Invisible Tesla.” Aquaman: “Sure, Atlantis is okay. But it’s no Portland and you can’t get authenti… --- ## [Why does Trump hate windmills so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-trump-hate-windmills-so-much/973395)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-trump-hate-windmills-so-much/973395 "2022-10-18T00:30:05Z")
There has to be some reason, doesn’t there? --- ## [Product "shipment"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-shipment/973347)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-shipment/973347 "2022-10-17T23:13:21Z")
Pretty common for a place to say package is shipped when UPS has no data on it. Clearly this is done so I can be charged for it :frowning: --- ## [How long will it be before the planets are in the same position as they are now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-it-be-before-the-planets-are-in-the-same-position-as-they-are-now/973317)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-it-be-before-the-planets-are-in-the-same-position-as-they-are-now/973317 "2022-10-17T21:35:07Z")
Ignoring the fact that the galaxy is spinning and moving through space too, how long will it take until all of the planets are in the same position that they are now, relative to the sun? IOW, if I mapped the location o… --- ## [Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-of-fame-pitcher-bruce-sutter-has-died/973271)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-of-fame-pitcher-bruce-sutter-has-died/973271 "2022-10-17T21:27:35Z")
No details as to cause. --- ## [The Enchirito is back! The People Rejoyce!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-enchirito-is-back-the-people-rejoyce/972923)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-enchirito-is-back-the-people-rejoyce/972923 "2022-10-17T21:20:06Z")
Time for the Happy Dance! They’d better have the freaking olive slices. Otherwise this could get…ugly. --- ## [Patagonia gives away the company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patagonia-gives-away-the-company/971594)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patagonia-gives-away-the-company/971594 "2022-10-17T20:58:44Z")
This isn’t really mundane, nor pointless, but it’s more like a Good Guy story. The family that owns the Patagonia outdoors clothing company has restructured the company so that any profits will go towards fighting clima… --- ## [Semi truck markings and license plate questions - history thereof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-truck-markings-and-license-plate-questions-history-thereof/973324)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-truck-markings-and-license-plate-questions-history-thereof/973324 "2022-10-17T20:57:16Z")
It’s surprisingly hard to find the answer to my questions. I can get tons of sites telling me how to install the marking, which markings are correct, what they mean - but the history is obscured. When were trucks first … --- ## [Wearables (Such as Apple Watch/Pixel Watch) - Still useful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearables-such-as-apple-watch-pixel-watch-still-useful/973022)
**Author:** [@Lavender\_Pebble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lavender_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearables-such-as-apple-watch-pixel-watch-still-useful/973022 "2022-10-17T20:57:05Z")
Wearables have been on the market for a few years now. If you have one, do you still like it? Is it worth the money? The last thread I found on this was pretty old. I have a Fitbit, but nothing fancy like a Google or Ap… --- ## [Has a boxer ever knocked out the referee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-boxer-ever-knocked-out-the-referee/973139)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-boxer-ever-knocked-out-the-referee/973139 "2022-10-17T20:17:45Z")
A common feature of pro wrestling scripted matches is the referee getting knocked out ‘by mistake’ or on purpose. But, in boxing has a fighter ever punched the referee? Either by accident when the ref is trying to break… --- ## [TV Panel show decline in the UK? (Mock the Week....canceled)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-panel-show-decline-in-the-uk-mock-the-week-canceled/968975)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-panel-show-decline-in-the-uk-mock-the-week-canceled/968975 "2022-10-17T20:15:02Z")
Wondering if we are experiencing a decline of the comedy-discussion-panel show in the UK. Never mind the Buzzcocks was canceled a few years back(though it was back this year…not as funny). Mock the Week with Dara Ó Bria… --- ## [Physics/anatomy of drinking through a straw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-anatomy-of-drinking-through-a-straw/973303)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-anatomy-of-drinking-through-a-straw/973303 "2022-10-17T19:58:27Z")
What makes drinking through a straw so satisfying for some beverages ? For me these beverages are Coca Cola Products, Milkshakes, ice tea etc. At the same time other beverages like beer, wine or liquor are not enjoyable… --- ## [Warehouse 13 - spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warehouse-13-spoilers/973298)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warehouse-13-spoilers/973298 "2022-10-17T19:56:31Z")
Totally spoilers because the series is like a decade old but warning just the same So, Artie uses Magellan’s Astrolabe to wind the world back 24 hours because a bad guy blew up the warehouse, destroying Pandora’s Box an… --- ## ['Potato' reply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-reply/973297)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-reply/973297 "2022-10-17T18:07:35Z")
In the comments in an article about the Russian invasion: VLADIMIR: Russia now has the most superior weapons and military technologies. NATO countries are behind in all main fields. REPLIER: Potato. I seem to have h… --- ## [Wireless outdoor security camera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-outdoor-security-camera/973140)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-outdoor-security-camera/973140 "2022-10-17T17:14:36Z")
I’ve always wanted a security camera, but the wiring would be expensive. Someone on Nextdoor reported a theft, and someone else suggested the Blink Outdoor wireless camera with motion detection. The AA lithium batterie… --- ## [What was life like in East Germany in the immediate aftermath of the reunification/fall of the Berlin Wall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-life-like-in-east-germany-in-the-immediate-aftermath-of-the-reunification-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/973187)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-life-like-in-east-germany-in-the-immediate-aftermath-of-the-reunification-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/973187 "2022-10-17T17:08:07Z")
This has been moved from Cafe society. Especially in Berlin. What did ordinary people in East Germany think about the reunification, how did the transition go over, what was everyday life like, what were the crime rates… --- ## [Republican “migrants stunt”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-migrants-stunt/971656)
**Author:** [@Kyomara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyomara)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-migrants-stunt/971656 "2022-10-17T17:04:58Z")
In a nutshell, my question is: What is actually happening in border towns, and does it in anyway validate Texas and Florida bussing and flying migrants to New York and Massachusetts? Long version: As you might have hea… --- ## [Restaurant reviews by customers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-reviews-by-customers/973338)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-reviews-by-customers/973338 "2022-10-17T16:45:28Z")
I leave them from time to time. I was on Google Maps and saw a local restaurant we go to for breakfast. I checked their reviews for the heck of it and found this unintentionally funny review: “My wife and I went here fo… --- ## [How were southern whites oppressed during Reconstruction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-southern-whites-oppressed-during-reconstruction/972722)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-southern-whites-oppressed-during-reconstruction/972722 "2022-10-17T16:40:09Z")
Second only to the Lost Cause in the traditional narrative of southern whites is the tyranny of Reconstruction. According to this meme a conquered, prostrate South was under the iron heel of utterly corrupt and venal mil… --- ## [Ground-Up Cannabis Exposed To Air And Sunlight For ~72 Hours; Still Potent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ground-up-cannabis-exposed-to-air-and-sunlight-for-72-hours-still-potent/973336)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ground-up-cannabis-exposed-to-air-and-sunlight-for-72-hours-still-potent/973336 "2022-10-17T13:53:00Z")
A few nights ago I ground up some dank nugs and put it onto this little tray I use. I smoked a few bowls and then forgot about it. It’s been exposed to the air and the sunlight (during the few hours when direct sunlight … --- ## [Strange Claims from an Interesting Book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-claims-from-an-interesting-book/973339)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-claims-from-an-interesting-book/973339 "2022-10-17T13:17:04Z")
Reading an interesting book (Riveted) which makes some of the following claims. They generally have a single reference. 92% of top selling songs since 2009 are about “reproduction”. I am sure this number has been hi… --- ## [Induction burners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/induction-burners/973274)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/induction-burners/973274 "2022-10-17T12:40:50Z")
Do you have them? Do you like them? I borrowed a stand-alone single burner from a friend, to try it out. It heated water pretty well. But it was incredibly noisy. So much so that i don’t really want to try it again. Are… --- ## [Getting Godaddy/Microsoft Exchange email on Thunderbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-godaddy-microsoft-exchange-email-on-thunderbird/973340)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-godaddy-microsoft-exchange-email-on-thunderbird/973340 "2022-10-17T08:01:19Z")
For several years now I’ve been getting email sent to my Godaddy domain on Thunderbird. But Godaddy has changed and now requires the user to get email through Microsoft Exchange. I know I should be able to get my email … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=991&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=993&state=watching)