# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=53 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 54 --- ## [Measuring productivity for cognitive work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372 "2026-10-03T15:54:19Z")
Subject inspired by discussion in several threads about AI but not necessarily about AI. It also is a question about how cognitive work productivity is measured, how it actually makes sense measure it, and how productivi… --- ## [When did "Daffy" Duck undergo a personality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372 "2026-03-11T23:10:28Z")
Daffy Duck was originally, well, Daffy. Madcap; looney; an agent of chaos. But by the Chuck Jones era he was completely different: Now he was a vainglorious narcissist who existed to be the butt-monkey of whichever featu… --- ## [Is 3rd party Antivirus still needed? Microsoft Defender Antivirus thats included with Win 11?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-3rd-party-antivirus-still-needed-microsoft-defender-antivirus-thats-included-with-win-11/1027512)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-3rd-party-antivirus-still-needed-microsoft-defender-antivirus-thats-included-with-win-11/1027512 "2026-02-10T03:01:07Z")
Use Search —programs & files “Windows Security”, click on that App, Virus & Threat protection, Scan Options I ran a full one-hour scan. Clean​:check\_mark: Then ran the offline-scan that reboots and scans. Takes 15 to 2… --- ## [Intervening to stop genocide/atrocities while not wanting to be world police - which events qualify?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intervening-to-stop-genocide-atrocities-while-not-wanting-to-be-world-police-which-events-qualify/1033158)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intervening-to-stop-genocide-atrocities-while-not-wanting-to-be-world-police-which-events-qualify/1033158 "2026-09-19T17:05:03Z")
Didn’t want to hijack the ongoing Sudan-crisis thread, so I started a separate one: Many times there is an ongoing atrocity, genocide, civil war, other war, etc. you get two camps of people: One side (correctly) says t… --- ## [Fire Alarms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-alarms/1029451)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-alarms/1029451 "2026-04-23T18:11:21Z")
We had a visit from our local Fire and Rescue Service yesterday. They checked our fire alarms and found them wanting, so they replaced them with new ones with batteries that will last ten years. The CO alarm in the kitch… --- ## [I'm baaaack…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-baaaack/1033528)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_UnderDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_UnderDuck)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-baaaack/1033528 "2026-10-02T16:12:46Z")
Hey guys. It’s been a while, and I’m not sure if I’m doing this right, but here goes. I’ve been away for too long, but I want to come back and see if I can fit in again My wife died a while ago and I just haven’t wanted … --- ## [Hypothetical Covid Prediction Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-covid-prediction-question/1032777)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-covid-prediction-question/1032777 "2026-09-04T02:26:25Z")
So Monday Morning quarterbacking it so many years later, if little to no action was ever taken in the US for the COVID crisis (no shutdowns, no masking, no screenings, etc.) and the most basic action taken was a non-expe… --- ## [An Amazon delivery-My story begins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-amazon-delivery-my-story-begins/1030336)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-amazon-delivery-my-story-begins/1030336 "2026-05-24T21:15:17Z")
So, yesterday morning I ordered a couple of large paperback books from Amazon Prime. They were supposed to be delivered this morning and, by gum, I got a notice in my email this morning that they arrived and were signed… --- ## [Amazon Prime days, looking for a budget laptop. Should I rush to find one tonight? Need answer soon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-days-looking-for-a-budget-laptop-should-i-rush-to-find-one-tonight-need-answer-soon/1033661)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-days-looking-for-a-budget-laptop-should-i-rush-to-find-one-tonight-need-answer-soon/1033661 "2026-10-15T01:35:09Z")
Amazon Prime days end tonight, and I need a budget laptop. Should I rush to find one tonight? Or will the prices be the same tomorrow? --- ## [Help me find a phone mount for my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-phone-mount-for-my-car/1028812)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-phone-mount-for-my-car/1028812 "2026-04-01T20:11:02Z")
I wasn’t supposed to need this. In theory, the car has Android Auto. But it’s broken at the moment. (It’s not just me, and this particular issue will probably be fixed soon, but it’s a huge pain.) And to be honest, the… --- ## [Reassure me (dog euthanasia warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-dog-euthanasia-warning/1026258)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-dog-euthanasia-warning/1026258 "2026-01-07T02:31:03Z")
Or tell me I’m wrong, I guess. My first dog, a lab mix, made it to 14. He was the best. Towards the end, he had a cyst growing at the base of his tail. We dutifully took him to our vet, who gave us the expected, “old do… --- ## [Jeopardy! Season 43 (started September 14, 2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-season-43-started-september-14-2026/1033216)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-season-43-started-september-14-2026/1033216 "2026-10-21T13:49:14Z")
This is the thread to discuss season 43 of Jeopardy! Brian --- ## [Protesting a warning given to me in The Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347 "2026-02-03T22:44:13Z")
I would like to appeal this warning. What I meant was, “You’re being a jerk, and this is why Jews have a bad reputation. Generally speaking.” It wasn’t intended as an antisemitic comment, though it could come off as u… --- ## [Tai Chi - any practitioners? How good is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tai-chi-any-practitioners-how-good-is-it/1029262)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tai-chi-any-practitioners-how-good-is-it/1029262 "2026-04-23T03:34:43Z")
Somewhere in the bowels of Google, AI, or whatever, algorithms have recently decided I should be inundated with adverts for a Tai Chi app. The ads are patently ridiculous - a hefty, slow-moving older woman is shown in a… --- ## [Dreams of a Cheetah (the feline version) is sick!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-of-a-cheetah-the-feline-version-is-sick/1025961)
**Author:** [@DreamsOfACheetah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DreamsOfACheetah)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-of-a-cheetah-the-feline-version-is-sick/1025961 "2026-01-21T14:57:43Z")
My username came second, the cat was named first. So my little buddy has been sleeping more than usual and has been doing a kind of sneeze/cough. Mrs. Cheetah and I are both pretty sick, and are worried he caught it. So… --- ## [At least one monkey on the loose in St. Louis area (1/10/2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-one-monkey-on-the-loose-in-st-louis-area-1-10-2026/1026551)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-one-monkey-on-the-loose-in-st-louis-area-1-10-2026/1026551 "2026-01-16T03:27:15Z")
AFAIK, they aren’t from a lab like the dozens that escaped in the southeast a while back. It (they?) appear to be in the O’Fallon area. --- ## [AT&T fiber is coming to my street - should we sign up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-t-fiber-is-coming-to-my-street-should-we-sign-up/1031274)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-t-fiber-is-coming-to-my-street-should-we-sign-up/1031274 "2026-06-30T02:48:58Z")
We got a door placard the other day that announced this, and our front yard is now being dug up to place the fiber cable as I type. We cut the program aspect of our cable years ago and switched to streaming services due… --- ## [Rodeo rider's saddle gets taken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodeo-riders-saddle-gets-taken/1031361)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodeo-riders-saddle-gets-taken/1031361 "2026-07-05T02:14:36Z")
The song “Amarillo by Morning” has the line “they took my saddle in Houston.” I don’t understand – who took his saddle, how, and why? Is this something that really happens in the world of rodeo, or just a songwriter’s im… --- ## [Two children at once or a year apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-children-at-once-or-a-year-apart/1028762)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-children-at-once-or-a-year-apart/1028762 "2026-03-28T21:12:45Z")
Imagine a fantastical scenario where you and your partner desire two children. Resources, health, time, etc. aren’t an issue. In this scenario would you prefer if you had both children at the same time (twins) or a year … --- ## [What is the best evidence/analysis of modern human behavior before 10,000 BC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-evidence-analysis-of-modern-human-behavior-before-10-000-bc/1026412)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-evidence-analysis-of-modern-human-behavior-before-10-000-bc/1026412 "2026-01-08T03:57:21Z")
I’ve never been a believer of the “chariots of the gods/lost city of Atlantis/lost super civilization/inexplicable stonework” theories. However, I often find myself wondering what life was like for homo sapiens before 1… --- ## [Managing email across multiple devices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-email-across-multiple-devices/1028771)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-email-across-multiple-devices/1028771 "2026-03-30T22:56:37Z")
Long story short: The ISP (an evil cable company) that provides my main email account has merged a bunch of legacy email domains into one place (the old domain’s, e.g. something like pituitary.com, are now part of the b… --- ## [Killing Fishermen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killing-fishermen/1024853)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killing-fishermen/1024853 "2025-11-15T02:29:24Z")
Trump is blowing up boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, claiming without evidence that they are drug traffickers. International law says the military cannot kill civilians unless they pose an imminent threat of violence… --- ## [Canadian Citizenship changes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-citizenship-changes/1028419)
**Author:** [@Sooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sooner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-citizenship-changes/1028419 "2026-04-01T02:12:41Z")
It seems recent Canadian court ruling have vastly expanded the pool of people that can potentially apply for Canadian citizenship. See https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2026/03/09/canada-expands-citizenship-by-… --- ## [Do you think it would be morally justified to alter someone’s mind in these scenarios?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-would-be-morally-justified-to-alter-someone-s-mind-in-these-scenarios/1029320)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-would-be-morally-justified-to-alter-someone-s-mind-in-these-scenarios/1029320 "2026-04-22T10:48:30Z")
Do you think it would be morally justified to magically alter someone’s mind for the better in these two scenarios? Assume you’re the one doing the altering in each scenario. 1: An extremely racist person (as you defin… --- ## [Photograph: is this AI generated? retouched?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photograph-is-this-ai-generated-retouched/1028313)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photograph-is-this-ai-generated-retouched/1028313 "2026-03-10T13:17:47Z")
I saw the picture below of Honor Elizabeth Waino, 1973-2001 on Quora (it’s also on Facebook) and somehow it didn’t look consistent with that era, as well as not quite like other pictures of her? From the more genuine-lo… --- ## [New Hampshire -- Watch Out For Falling Rocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-watch-out-for-falling-rocks/1033990)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-watch-out-for-falling-rocks/1033990 "2026-10-23T12:52:39Z")
First it was The Old Man of the Mountain, which fell 23 years ago from Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch. Today it was the “Mysterious Hanging Boulder” at Polar Caves in Rumney. I’ve visited many times and walked under… --- ## [What should I do with some unwearable clothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-some-unwearable-clothing/1030770)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-some-unwearable-clothing/1030770 "2026-06-10T16:50:00Z")
I’m clearing out the back room. I have a pile of old clothes. I’m sorting out the stuff that is wearable and I’ll donate that to a thrift store. But what do I do with old clothing that has holes in it and is no longer w… --- ## [Giant Confederate Flag off of Interstate 81](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-confederate-flag-off-of-interstate-81/1027352)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-confederate-flag-off-of-interstate-81/1027352 "2026-02-13T20:19:46Z")
Who has seen it during their travels. It’s on the top of a hill a mile or so south of the Virginia/Tennessee border. It was put up by Sons of Confederate Veterans. Here’s why I bring it up: it’s on the farm next to th… --- ## [Iran-war -\> gas situation in your country \[potentially panic inside\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-war-gas-situation-in-your-country-potentially-panic-inside/1029028)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-war-gas-situation-in-your-country-potentially-panic-inside/1029028 "2026-04-05T22:46:42Z")
Hi there, while browsing the internets, a stubled upon this story on a mayor Aussie news site: \[There is 1month worth of “gas” on ships to Australia - but then?\] My first thought: poor guys/gals in Australia, an i… --- ## [Who is Apple reporting my spam calls to, and does it ever help to reduce spam calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-apple-reporting-my-spam-calls-to-and-does-it-ever-help-to-reduce-spam-calls/1031516)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-apple-reporting-my-spam-calls-to-and-does-it-ever-help-to-reduce-spam-calls/1031516 "2026-07-09T19:52:51Z")
Mods: I think there should be a factual answer, but if this isn’t the right forum for this question feel free to move it. My Apple iPhone 17 is currently set to silence all calls from unsaved numbers, which works as adv… --- ## [How do you scan a QR code on your phone from that phone \[iPhone\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-phone-from-that-phone-iphone/1027805)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-phone-from-that-phone-iphone/1027805 "2026-03-17T14:19:26Z")
I’m frustrated. I decided to update my password for my Gmail account. I did it on my laptop computer. So now I get to work and try signing in on my phone. I enter my new password, and I get a screen that basically says … --- ## [Welcome to Derry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-derry/1025105)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-derry/1025105 "2026-01-09T14:37:26Z")
Kind of surprised there’s no thread on this series. Unless I missed it in my search; that would be very unsurprising. I know we have Stephen King fans here. Are any of you watching? I’m really enjoying it and would lov… --- ## [Trying to remember name of now-defunct restaurant chain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-name-of-now-defunct-restaurant-chain/1027645)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-name-of-now-defunct-restaurant-chain/1027645 "2026-02-14T19:12:07Z")
We went to it occasionally six or seven years ago, and it had a name similar to “Steak N’ Shake” (but that definitely wasn’t it). Perhaps something like “Steak N’ Cake”? --- ## [Halloween 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-2026/1033804)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-2026/1033804 "2026-10-20T12:08:51Z")
New thread for a new year. For the first time in many years I’ll be attending a costume party and will have to conjure a costume. Not really my thing, but GF insists. In unrelated fun news I was walking along the beach… --- ## [Know any smaller bands you think need more recognition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-smaller-bands-you-think-need-more-recognition/1028900)
**Author:** [@Hajis\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hajis_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-smaller-bands-you-think-need-more-recognition/1028900 "2026-04-23T11:19:29Z")
Got to go to a small music show with a couple of awesome bands, i really liked Filth and 9 Dead, but i wanna also get some music recommendations from any bands that also might be under the radar. --- ## [Do people dupe AI as a career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-dupe-ai-as-a-career/1027205)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-dupe-ai-as-a-career/1027205 "2026-02-05T10:39:43Z")
So: if I google something these days, I get an AI summary shoved in my face. I try to ignore these but I’m sure many people read no further. If I’m Head of Consumer Engagement (or whatever the job title may be) at Massi… --- ## [What sort of warship is this? (1963 pic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-warship-is-this-1963-pic/1031372)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-warship-is-this-1963-pic/1031372 "2026-07-04T01:39:55Z")
Is it called a cruiser? Are those Terriers? What other armament does it have? --- ## [What is the longest distance pair of acoustic mirrors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-distance-pair-of-acoustic-mirrors/1026930)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-distance-pair-of-acoustic-mirrors/1026930 "2026-01-24T14:21:52Z")
Also known as “whsper dishes” according to Wikipedia, but I have never heard that phrase. This is where a pair of parabolic dishes are set up fairly far apart from each other, and if you talk quietly into one, a person … --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #44 – July, 2026 – “Beautiful”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-44-july-2026-beautiful-poll-added/1031332)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-44-july-2026-beautiful-poll-added/1031332 "2026-08-05T18:49:19Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for July, 2026. The topic this month is “Beautiful” chosen by @romansperson. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a br… --- ## [Cheer up! You're a One-Percenter!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-up-youre-a-one-percenter/1026098)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-up-youre-a-one-percenter/1026098 "2025-12-28T01:19:29Z")
Got the end-of-the-year snowstorm blues? The world treating you like Atlas’ shoulders? Want to feel good about yourself? Let’s have Fun With Numbers! You’re part of the smartest and hippest. OK, hippest got beaten to de… --- ## [Shipping antiquities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shipping-antiquities/1029149)
**Author:** [@Lushka1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lushka1953)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shipping-antiquities/1029149 "2026-04-13T19:02:51Z")
Does anyone know how best to pack/ship antiquities to another country? --- ## [Cognition questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cognition-questions/1028817)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cognition-questions/1028817 "2026-03-29T15:49:34Z")
I’ve seen the cognition test trump is so proud of taking that towards the end of the test it asks the person to count backwards by 7. I could not do this to save my life. Am I demented? The rest of the test I’ve seen se… --- ## [Rant about antibiotics spun off another thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-about-antibiotics-spun-off-another-thread/1031562)
**Author:** [@Stirner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stirner)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-about-antibiotics-spun-off-another-thread/1031562 "2026-07-11T03:05:43Z")
I’d just like to rant about antibiotics because they were mentioned in the post that started this thread. The whole ‘doctors must stop giving people antibiotics because they don’t work anymore due to over-use’ is a scam.… --- ## [What are these things around the numbers on an aircraft carrier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-things-around-the-numbers-on-an-aircraft-carrier/1028291)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-things-around-the-numbers-on-an-aircraft-carrier/1028291 "2026-03-08T22:39:32Z")
At first I thought they were some crazy overkill of large fasteners holding up physical letters (which didn’t make sense) but now I think they might be a crazy overkill of electric lights around painted numbers? --- ## [An Easy Lunch Food Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-easy-lunch-food-question/1027836)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-easy-lunch-food-question/1027836 "2026-02-20T22:39:54Z")
\< If This Is The Wrong Theatre For This Question, Then I Request that it be moved \> I have an idea for a lunch food. It would require that several semi-cooked hotdogs be wrapped in a slices of bacon ( possibly pinned… --- ## [Windows 10 (64-bit) Update: You're not up to date but we ain't fixing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-64-bit-update-youre-not-up-to-date-but-we-aint-fixing-it/1026376)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-64-bit-update-youre-not-up-to-date-but-we-aint-fixing-it/1026376 "2026-01-07T07:14:17Z")
I run virtual machines, spanning a wide range of vintages. I have Microsoft’s OS ranging from Windows 3.11 for Workgroups through Windows 11. In all the modern-to-semi-modern editions, I’m used to having to check for u… --- ## [Why is this board trying to downplay the Gazan genocide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-board-trying-to-downplay-the-gazan-genocide/1025856)
**Author:** [@DCTrekkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCTrekkie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-board-trying-to-downplay-the-gazan-genocide/1025856 "2025-12-19T19:48:42Z")
Reagrding this mod post Discussion thread for the Hamas Attacks Israel thread, October 2023 - #5681 Why is the word “Genocide” banned in a discussion of Israels actions in Gaza? It’s a perfectly accurate and appropriat… --- ## [New species of cat discovered in Bolivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-species-of-cat-discovered-in-bolivia/1033156)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-species-of-cat-discovered-in-bolivia/1033156 "2026-09-19T02:24:51Z")
A new species of cat was recently discovered in Bolivia. They are smaller than domestic cats. IMHO they look like miniature leopards. They were reportedly discovered after someone tried to adopt one thinking it was a … --- ## [Are there any past or present Venezuelans here on the Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-past-or-present-venezuelans-here-on-the-dope/1026321)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-past-or-present-venezuelans-here-on-the-dope/1026321 "2026-01-07T19:27:56Z")
You folks would be the experts, WRT what’s going on now (1/3/2026). MHO: These problems are NOT the U.S.’s to solve. --- ## [Why does scratching an itch feel so good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-scratching-an-itch-feel-so-good/1031749)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-scratching-an-itch-feel-so-good/1031749 "2026-08-04T17:07:08Z")
I’m not talking about a casual brushing something off your skin, or pulling off a bit a dried skin. I mean when the urge to scratch goes on and on, to the point you are actually damaging your skin, sometimes drawing blo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=52&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=54&per_page=50)