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**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venice-italy-and-mold/1030700 "2026-06-11T20:23:19Z")
Why aren’t homes in Venice made unlivable by mold and mildew? With all that water constantly bathing the place, how do they keep it at bay? --- ## [Can Hemorrhoids Spontaneously Subside (TMI, obviously)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-hemorrhoids-spontaneously-subside-tmi-obviously/1029060)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-hemorrhoids-spontaneously-subside-tmi-obviously/1029060 "2026-05-02T22:09:08Z")
For the past 6 years at least, I’ve had hemorrhoids. Not small ones, mind you. Big enough for my urologist to comment on them when I had my first appointment with him. Since they didn’t bother me in any way and were not… --- ## [Mr. Clean retires! What's that you say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-clean-retires-whats-that-you-say/1027959)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-clean-retires-whats-that-you-say/1027959 "2026-02-27T02:12:00Z")
Mr. Clean, the Bald, Broad-Shouldered Cleaning Mascot, Retires The character became the face of a household cleaner in 1958. It’s not clear what the brand plans for its next mascot. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/u… --- ## [The business of AI (mostly LLMs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556 "2026-10-26T15:26:53Z")
I’ve been thinking a long while about starting this conversation, because though I follow news in this area pretty closely, it evolves so quickly that it’s hard for me to keep up (and I do try). To be clear, what I want… --- ## [Why did Babbitt's wife object to him using the word 'tux' in Sinclair Lewis's book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-babbitts-wife-object-to-him-using-the-word-tux-in-sinclair-lewiss-book/1028146)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-babbitts-wife-object-to-him-using-the-word-tux-in-sinclair-lewiss-book/1028146 "2026-03-05T21:39:45Z")
Reading ‘Babbitt’ and I came across this: ”And oh, Georgie, I do wish you wouldn’t say ‘Tux.’ It’s ‘dinner-jacket.’” What was her objection? She goes on to worry what would happen if a neighbor were to hear him say ‘tu… --- ## [Early planning for Apollo: how could they think it would work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-planning-for-apollo-how-could-they-think-it-would-work/1031118)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-planning-for-apollo-how-could-they-think-it-would-work/1031118 "2026-06-24T12:33:04Z")
One Giant Leap (by Charles Fishman; it’s at least tied for the best book ever written) tells how John Houbolt had to struggle to get Apollo planners to choose Lunar Orbit Rendezvous. Roughly everyone else was debating th… --- ## [Australian magician’s disappearance is “out of character.”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-magician-s-disappearance-is-out-of-character/1031092)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-magician-s-disappearance-is-out-of-character/1031092 "2026-06-30T23:49:24Z")
This seems like the setup for a TV show, but I do genuinely hope he’s found to be safe and it isn’t some stupid bit. --- ## [What's the longest vacation you'd consider?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-vacation-youd-consider/1034215)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-vacation-youd-consider/1034215 "2026-11-03T19:42:22Z")
Inspired by the 3-years cruise thread - here are the rules: Money is not an issue Job security/whatever not an issue Caring for the home left behind not an issue Nothing is an issue In a magical time and place, you ca… --- ## [What's a good activity for a bed-bound person who likes jigsaw puzzles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-activity-for-a-bed-bound-person-who-likes-jigsaw-puzzles/1029363)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-activity-for-a-bed-bound-person-who-likes-jigsaw-puzzles/1029363 "2026-06-20T16:22:13Z")
I have a friend who will be recovering from knee surgery for about a month, which means lots of time sitting in bed. One of their pastimes is doing jigsaw puzzles, but those would be impractical while sitting in bed. One… --- ## [Targeted Ad Failures (do you get ads for things that aren't relevant to you in the slightest?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/targeted-ad-failures-do-you-get-ads-for-things-that-arent-relevant-to-you-in-the-slightest/1034066)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/targeted-ad-failures-do-you-get-ads-for-things-that-arent-relevant-to-you-in-the-slightest/1034066 "2026-11-08T20:09:05Z")
In this thread, the OP mentions getting ads on his podcast for some sort of industrial hiring company. He neither works in industry nor has the power to hire people, so clearly the algorithm that delivered the ad to him … --- ## [Service men with "estimates". This is super shady right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/service-men-with-estimates-this-is-super-shady-right/1025792)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/service-men-with-estimates-this-is-super-shady-right/1025792 "2025-12-21T16:06:22Z")
So I’m trying to hire a handyman to do some stuff around the house. The first three people I called wanted a 50 to 75 dollar deposit. The way it works is; they come out and look at what you needed done. If you like the … --- ## [Manor for sale. You might even say it is...stately](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manor-for-sale-you-might-even-say-it-is-stately/1031540)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manor-for-sale-you-might-even-say-it-is-stately/1031540 "2026-07-15T14:25:54Z")
That’s right. The house that was the exterior for the “Batman” tv series back in the '60s is for sale! 380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | MLS #26848149 | Zillow 32 million dollars, and it certainly looks it, j… --- ## [Any particular sauces, dressings, spices, etc you consider to be hidden gems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-sauces-dressings-spices-etc-you-consider-to-be-hidden-gems/1033300)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-sauces-dressings-spices-etc-you-consider-to-be-hidden-gems/1033300 "2026-09-25T16:43:53Z")
I’m wondering what other people’s experiences are with sauces, dressings, spices, etc that improve their food. I recently found out Papa johns has a dipping sauce you can buy at the grocery store. I microwave it for 15 … --- ## [What is it with dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-dogs/1027990)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-dogs/1027990 "2026-03-02T03:42:57Z")
So I have a fairly new puppy, Jasper, a mini dachshund is now 4.5 months old. And he’s mostly a bloody brilliant puppy despite needing to learn a FEW manners about loving everyone/every dog he meets to death. But anyway… --- ## [What upcoming movies are you looking forward to seeing in the near (six months or less) future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-upcoming-movies-are-you-looking-forward-to-seeing-in-the-near-six-months-or-less-future/1030338)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-upcoming-movies-are-you-looking-forward-to-seeing-in-the-near-six-months-or-less-future/1030338 "2026-07-31T10:09:29Z")
No lists of movies from elsewhere, please-just your personal must-sees. Mine is Stop! That! Train! A film that harkens back to the days of Airplane! Yours? --- ## [Man, that sucks! Television shows featuring vampires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-that-sucks-television-shows-featuring-vampires/1031967)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-that-sucks-television-shows-featuring-vampires/1031967 "2026-07-29T21:28:40Z")
I am watching the Roku “Time Portal TV” app right now, and my second favorite show featuring vampires just popped up-Forever Knight. I watched it from beginning to pretty much inevitable end. I even watched the pilot mo… --- ## [What are the actual, as in legally established, rules regarding inheriting royal status? (English)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-actual-as-in-legally-established-rules-regarding-inheriting-royal-status-english/1033204)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-actual-as-in-legally-established-rules-regarding-inheriting-royal-status-english/1033204 "2026-09-26T14:13:44Z")
Okay, I’ve now seen way too many offers of YouTube videos questioning the genetic parentage of the Sussex kiddos. There some haggard looking blond woman who seems to go by “Lady C” that has a whole slew of 'em, but plen… --- ## [Training of air traffic controllers--Trump style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-of-air-traffic-controllers-trump-style/1029205)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-of-air-traffic-controllers-trump-style/1029205 "2026-04-19T09:42:40Z")
In the middle of an article in the Times about recruiting of air traffic controllers from among gamers, the following paragraph appeared: “Under the Trump administration, the average processing time to onboard successfu… --- ## [Why do we find some wild animals infested with ticks and fleas and whatnot (ringworm) while so many other wild animals seem to have little to no problem with this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-find-some-wild-animals-infested-with-ticks-and-fleas-and-whatnot-ringworm-while-so-many-other-wild-animals-seem-to-have-little-to-no-problem-with-this/1026289)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-find-some-wild-animals-infested-with-ticks-and-fleas-and-whatnot-ringworm-while-so-many-other-wild-animals-seem-to-have-little-to-no-problem-with-this/1026289 "2026-01-06T01:10:09Z")
Title kinda says it all. I was watching some animal rescue videos and the animals were often in bad shape due to parasites of various kinds slowly killing them. Presumably there was no underlying problem with the animal… --- ## [What was the deal with the tv series Inhumans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-with-the-tv-series-inhumans/1034138)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-with-the-tv-series-inhumans/1034138 "2026-10-29T19:23:01Z")
I was looking at a list of Marvel tv series. It listed the series and gave their popularity based on what percentage of critical reviews were positive. Ms. Marvel - 98% Agent Carter s1 - 98% WandaVision – 92% Loki s1… --- ## [What are these tiny shelters along the side of the highway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-tiny-shelters-along-the-side-of-the-highway/1032127)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-tiny-shelters-along-the-side-of-the-highway/1032127 "2026-08-22T16:56:47Z")
While driving NE on Highway 401 between Windsor and London, Ontario a couple weeks ago, I would notice a tiny shelter along the side of the highway about every couple of miles. At least I think it’s a shelter? Sometimes … --- ## [In practical terms, "refusing to obey illegal orders" as it might play out in the real world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-practical-terms-refusing-to-obey-illegal-orders-as-it-might-play-out-in-the-real-world/1025290)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-practical-terms-refusing-to-obey-illegal-orders-as-it-might-play-out-in-the-real-world/1025290 "2025-12-06T10:42:52Z")
This event has been covered in lots of places, including elsewhere on this board, so I’ll just quote Krugman’s statement in his Substack today: On one side, the Trump administration is sinking small boats that it claim… --- ## [If Trump dies unexpectedly before he can preemptively pardon his entire administration and family at the end of his term who are the most likely to flee the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-dies-unexpectedly-before-he-can-preemptively-pardon-his-entire-administration-and-family-at-the-end-of-his-term-who-are-the-most-likely-to-flee-the-country/1030424)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-dies-unexpectedly-before-he-can-preemptively-pardon-his-entire-administration-and-family-at-the-end-of-his-term-who-are-the-most-likely-to-flee-the-country/1030424 "2026-06-01T02:42:10Z")
I’m not really trying to debate whether or not he will actually live thru the end of his term. Assume that he dies of a heart attack while on the shitter cranking out king memes. How much of this administration will be… --- ## [Mark my words; if the US Senate after the election is controlled by the Dems 51:49, John Fetterman will switch parties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-my-words-if-the-us-senate-after-the-election-is-controlled-by-the-dems-51-49-john-fetterman-will-switch-parties/1033923)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-my-words-if-the-us-senate-after-the-election-is-controlled-by-the-dems-51-49-john-fetterman-will-switch-parties/1033923 "2026-10-19T01:34:23Z")
Just that. It’s obvious. Fetterman has been playing footsie with MAGA for some time. He is certainly not a classical Republican, but he is close enough to Trump that he will switch if it tips the Senate. I don’t know… --- ## [Tom Bodett sues and settles with Motel Six](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bodett-sues-and-settles-with-motel-six/1026323)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bodett-sues-and-settles-with-motel-six/1026323 "2026-01-06T16:17:31Z")
I didn’t realize Bodett received residuals for work performed 40 years ago. Will Motel Six still leave the light on for me? I heard that phrase from my dad a decade before the commercials. I was driving home for the ho… --- ## [Do you add anything to Manwich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-add-anything-to-manwich/1024942)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-add-anything-to-manwich/1024942 "2025-12-01T20:44:35Z")
I like some diced celery and a dash of garlic powder. --- ## [If anything can go wrong...I hope this does (no spoilers, please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-anything-can-go-wrong-i-hope-this-does-no-spoilers-please/1025776)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-anything-can-go-wrong-i-hope-this-does-no-spoilers-please/1025776 "2026-02-18T17:04:32Z")
I just found out that “The Play That Goes Wrong” will be playing in Portland this January and February, and we plan on going. Have you gone, and is it fun? Again, no spoilers. --- ## [Pick a sandwich please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-sandwich-please/1027131)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-sandwich-please/1027131 "2026-01-29T18:05:50Z")
Sandwich 1: Sesame seed bun, deli ham, slice of smoked Gouda cheese, (canned) pineapple slice, Sriracha dredge over the pineapple and a touch of mayo. Sandwich 2: Sesame seed bun, cream cheese, pickled jalapenos, swee… --- ## [Being a judge at a high school science fair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-judge-at-a-high-school-science-fair/1025024)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-judge-at-a-high-school-science-fair/1025024 "2025-11-24T17:32:26Z")
I signed up to be one. 9th and 10th grade. Have never been one before. Am looking for advice on what to look for. Proper execution of the the scientific method? Creative approaches? Good data analysis? Or perhaps how har… --- ## [MAGA-fied political ads now seen in the wild](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maga-fied-political-ads-now-seen-in-the-wild/1028889)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maga-fied-political-ads-now-seen-in-the-wild/1028889 "2026-04-11T17:17:14Z")
Here in Michigan we have an upcoming election for Governor. Our long-time Democratic Gov Gretchen Whitmer is no longer eligible to run due to term limits. Now, some Michigan businessman who I had never heard of before h… --- ## [What do Madagascar, the Czech Republic, Kaduna State in Nigeria, and Louisiana have in common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-madagascar-the-czech-republic-kaduna-state-in-nigeria-and-louisiana-have-in-common/1028818)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-madagascar-the-czech-republic-kaduna-state-in-nigeria-and-louisiana-have-in-common/1028818 "2026-04-08T13:02:27Z")
Apparently, it is possible surgical castration for certain sex-related crimes: The Cutting Edge: Louisiana’s New Surgical Castration Law | Louisiana Law Review “Louisiana’s surgical castration law begins by asserting t… --- ## [How can I tell for sure whether or not I have bats in my belfry (non-metaphorical)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-tell-for-sure-whether-or-not-i-have-bats-in-my-belfry-non-metaphorical/1025211)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-tell-for-sure-whether-or-not-i-have-bats-in-my-belfry-non-metaphorical/1025211 "2025-11-30T16:18:05Z")
I also considered ‘Batsgiving!’ For a title but I figured that would not be factual enough :smirk: So, late Wednesday night, T-Day Eve, I was up in my office area when a bat suddenly started flying around in wild circ… --- ## [I foolishly thought I could rely on Georgia's Secretary of State to do the job and I would get to vote in this November's election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-foolishly-thought-i-could-rely-on-georgias-secretary-of-state-to-do-the-job-and-i-would-get-to-vote-in-this-novembers-election/1033907)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-foolishly-thought-i-could-rely-on-georgias-secretary-of-state-to-do-the-job-and-i-would-get-to-vote-in-this-novembers-election/1033907 "2026-11-04T04:57:40Z")
All the information I’m supposed to get so I can vote absentee overseas is purportedly at https://www.securevotega.com/. Yeah, right. On top of that being down hard, if I somehow manage to get the ballot via email, I sti… --- ## [Tell Me About Your Kobo E-reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395 "2026-03-13T19:48:07Z")
I just bought a Libra Color. It arrives tomorrow. I’m trying to get off of the Amazon eco-system and its restrictiveness. I’m currently using a Kindle Colorsoft. (I’m a little bit out of control about e-readers. I’m alwa… --- ## [PJD tries a PBJ - you'll be AMAZED etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pjd-tries-a-pbj-youll-be-amazed-etc/1029666)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pjd-tries-a-pbj-youll-be-amazed-etc/1029666 "2026-05-01T13:17:09Z")
Inspired by the discussion on PBJ in the poll discussion thread (and a previous discussion in the cheese and pickle thread), I finally bit the bullet by the horns and made a PBJ sandwich!! I made a loaf of basic white b… --- ## [Best fan setting to help dry carpet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fan-setting-to-help-dry-carpet/1028284)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fan-setting-to-help-dry-carpet/1028284 "2026-03-13T14:20:15Z")
I’m going to be shampooing my carpet on Wednesday when the temperature is expected to be in the low 30’s (celsius), but to help with the drying process, I have a ceiling fan that has both a summer and a winter setting op… --- ## [Another question about US government re the president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-question-about-us-government-re-the-president/1026851)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-question-about-us-government-re-the-president/1026851 "2026-01-23T05:05:09Z")
When the founding fathers set up the checks and balances of the president, congress etc, was it their intent that the president be non-partisan, and subject to the decisions of the other branches of government? That is, … --- ## [The Reports of Michael J. Fox's Death are Greatly Exaggerated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reports-of-michael-j-foxs-death-are-greatly-exaggerated/1029246)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reports-of-michael-j-foxs-death-are-greatly-exaggerated/1029246 "2026-04-27T03:28:37Z")
Somehow, I missed this story from a few days ago CNN Reports Michael J. Fox Is Dead, And He Respectfully Disagrees “How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?” the actor asked on social me… --- ## ["Hey, Rocky, watch me pull this dvd out of my hat"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-rocky-watch-me-pull-this-dvd-out-of-my-hat/1032292)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-rocky-watch-me-pull-this-dvd-out-of-my-hat/1032292 "2026-08-18T22:29:04Z")
I was looking on Amazon and I saw there is a dvd set titled The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends: The Complete Series (which I will call RB1 in this thread). There is also a dvd set titled Rocky & Bullwinkl… --- ## [Proposed People of the ‘Dope: Did you talk to your "intended" about marriage, before you actually did the proposal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-people-of-the-dope-did-you-talk-to-your-intended-about-marriage-before-you-actually-did-the-proposal/1026867)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-people-of-the-dope-did-you-talk-to-your-intended-about-marriage-before-you-actually-did-the-proposal/1026867 "2026-01-22T22:35:58Z")
Over the weekend, I heard from a friend that his daughter’s semi on again, off again boyfriend proposed to the daughter, and she said no. I asked if they had ever talked about marriage, and he said that according to the… --- ## [I'm new to credit card miles & points, please explain this to me like I'm 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-credit-card-miles-points-please-explain-this-to-me-like-im-11/1029147)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-credit-card-miles-points-please-explain-this-to-me-like-im-11/1029147 "2026-04-15T13:52:41Z")
I am finally at a place in my life where I have, in combination, good credit and some money. So I decided to jump into the world of credit card miles & points. Now, some context: I don’t intend to gin the system to such … --- ## [Literary quotes as book titles: a trivia quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-quotes-as-book-titles-a-trivia-quiz/1028673)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-quotes-as-book-titles-a-trivia-quiz/1028673 "2026-04-06T11:28:09Z")
It seems that it was commonplace in 20th century literature to use as the title of your work, a quote from classic literature. Perhaps to draw parallels; perhaps just to borrow some gravitas. Here are all the examples … --- ## [Question about dollar sign coding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dollar-sign-coding/1028497)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dollar-sign-coding/1028497 "2026-03-18T09:08:17Z")
A couple of times recently I have used the dollar sign in posts (I’m hesitant to do it here) and my post comes out with portions italicized and spaces and text deleted. I assume that is some handy dandy coding? How can… --- ## [State Department to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Child Support](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-department-to-revoke-passports-of-parents-owing-child-support/1029909)
**Author:** [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-department-to-revoke-passports-of-parents-owing-child-support/1029909 "2026-05-10T23:36:30Z")
The State Department has announced they plan to revoke the passports of parents owing child support, per the BBC. Unsure exactly how I feel about this. Any measures to help support children are welcome. But I suspect pe… --- ## [An airman dies in rappelling accident at Texas college football game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-airman-dies-in-rappelling-accident-at-texas-college-football-game/1033967)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-airman-dies-in-rappelling-accident-at-texas-college-football-game/1033967 "2026-10-20T00:00:10Z")
Rappelling and fast-roping have been taught for decades. I took lessons in rappelling at a summer Outward Bound back packing course in college. It’s a very useful skill in back packing and climbing. I enjoyed basic rock… --- ## [How did you share new music with you friends when you were a teenager?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-share-new-music-with-you-friends-when-you-were-a-teenager/1026747)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-share-new-music-with-you-friends-when-you-were-a-teenager/1026747 "2026-01-19T21:00:30Z")
For myself it started with the latest releases on 45 and then later progressed to the latest album release. I can still fondly recall playing Queens News of the World with my cousins and rockin’ out to We Will Rock You.… --- ## [1958 Dracula with footage censors considered too gruesome will be released later his year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1958-dracula-with-footage-censors-considered-too-gruesome-will-be-released-later-his-year/1030419)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1958-dracula-with-footage-censors-considered-too-gruesome-will-be-released-later-his-year/1030419 "2026-05-29T08:53:26Z")
Hammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage | News | Screen. But I expect footage too gruesome for 1958 will have little effect on the 2026 movie viewer. Anyone … --- ## [Does Trump want there to be an attack on the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-there-to-be-an-attack-on-the-us/1028193)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-trump-want-there-to-be-an-attack-on-the-us/1028193 "2026-03-05T16:12:17Z")
It certainly feels like they are doing everything in their power to instigate an attack on US soil (either home grown or otherwise) of some kind so he has an excuse to crack down harder and attempt to cancel elections. … --- ## [92 Chocolate Easter Eggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-chocolate-easter-eggs/1028600)
**Author:** [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-chocolate-easter-eggs/1028600 "2026-04-15T18:12:51Z")
My mother and her sisters loved candy. They knew every candy store within a 50 mile radius. Candy was a staple of life. Their food pyramid was built with blocks of sugar surrounded with a halo of shimmering chocolate. … --- ## [Let's rename Mar-a-Lago!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rename-mar-a-lago/1032634)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rename-mar-a-lago/1032634 "2026-09-14T22:37:56Z")
In the “what’s in a name?” vein, Heather Cox Richardson suggests that we all rename Mar-A-Lago, and begin exclusively referring to it by its new name. I’ve always liked Mar-a-Lardo, but … Douchebag Manor Corruption Ju… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=37&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=39&per_page=50)