# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=59 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 60 --- ## [How good are the results from a knife sharpener like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-the-results-from-a-knife-sharpener-like-this/1029097)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-the-results-from-a-knife-sharpener-like-this/1029097 "2026-04-08T22:15:01Z")
I am looking for a knife sharpener for home use that controls the angle of the abrasive surface to the blade. I have a honing ceramic stone but you have to eyeball the angle and have to have a fair amount of skill to get… --- ## [Confusing Medical Conditions Part 1: Chronic Inflammation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusing-medical-conditions-part-1-chronic-inflammation/1032184)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusing-medical-conditions-part-1-chronic-inflammation/1032184 "2026-08-09T20:19:29Z")
I’ve recently noticed that chronic inflammation is now often described as a condition that leads to an accelerated demise of personal health, and eventually, an earlier death. This NYT interactive piece (I couldn’t find… --- ## [What was this movie from the early to mid 80's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-from-the-early-to-mid-80s/1030126)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-from-the-early-to-mid-80s/1030126 "2026-05-17T14:03:58Z")
YTF I’m thinking about this I know not. I can only remember two scenes. One was of a dad breaking a pool cue on his son as a lesson to not trust or turn his back on anyone. The other scene was that of a guy and girl m… --- ## [Never mind…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind/1033536)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind/1033536 "2026-10-04T22:06:01Z")
Never mind! It self corrected, yay! --- ## [What is a "Declaration Of Vengeance", and is this something we have declared before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-declaration-of-vengeance-and-is-this-something-we-have-declared-before/1025908)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-declaration-of-vengeance-and-is-this-something-we-have-declared-before/1025908 "2025-12-21T16:07:52Z")
US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say | Reuters The Secretary of “War” has declared that this strike on ISIS is not an act of war, but a “Declaration of Vengeance”. Sound pretty damn petty… --- ## [Verbal Pun in Medical Product Advertisement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-pun-in-medical-product-advertisement/1032322)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-pun-in-medical-product-advertisement/1032322 "2026-08-15T16:47:47Z")
One of the peculiarities of US culture is that we have advertising for various medicines and treatments on the television, especially during news shows for the elderly among us. I don’t know how many other countries have… --- ## [Help me think up a good story for my new scar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-up-a-good-story-for-my-new-scar/1024448)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-up-a-good-story-for-my-new-scar/1024448 "2025-11-11T17:38:55Z")
I had a minor hand surgery yesterday. A small (almost certainly benign) growth removed just below the bottom knuckle of the pointer finger. So it’s probably going to look like I punched a window or something. Trouble … --- ## [I am sorry to be slacking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732 "2026-07-27T15:28:45Z")
That;s basically what I need to say. I haven;'t kept up as Deathmistress, I haven;t sent the postcards yet and I haven’t responded to some PM’s It’s all my fault,I’ve kind of had a depressive mood lately. Talked to … --- ## [Fuck RFK jnr (again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-rfk-jnr-again/1026942)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-rfk-jnr-again/1026942 "2026-02-11T16:57:58Z")
So much evil and fuckery going round but this still manages to piss me off. This will be killing Americans long after RFK and Trump’s shitty lives have ended. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals… --- ## [What happened to the "What is this place?" thread {it was a troll}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-what-is-this-place-thread-it-was-a-troll/1024953)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-what-is-this-place-thread-it-was-a-troll/1024953 "2025-12-18T17:05:48Z")
A new member – “pigeonhole” or something – stumbled on the SDMB and created a thread with that title. I was responding, but by the time I was ready to post, the thread had been deleted. Spammer? Sock? --- ## [Why 3 different milks in Tres Leche cake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-3-different-milks-in-tres-leche-cake/1033577)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-3-different-milks-in-tres-leche-cake/1033577 "2026-10-14T16:26:32Z")
A search shows that after sweetened condensed milk was introduced to South America in the late 1800s they soaked cake in it. But it would seem that that is the basic taste of the sauce. If you want it thinner, add milk. … --- ## [Childhood friends who became successful musicians in separate bands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-friends-who-became-successful-musicians-in-separate-bands/1032291)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-friends-who-became-successful-musicians-in-separate-bands/1032291 "2026-08-12T02:49:10Z")
A short time ago I went to a concert headlined by Blues Traveller with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms. It got me thinking. Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors and John Popper of Blues Traveller were friends in high school. T… --- ## [Gene Shalit turns 100 today (March 25 2026)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747 "2026-03-26T14:50:06Z")
I had no idea he was that old. I loved watching his movie reviews on NBC. I realize now that a lot of his pokes were kind of time-worn even then, but they were new to me. “It seems that the worse \[actress\] acts, the be… --- ## [Rental car insurance question: How do I get my partner covered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rental-car-insurance-question-how-do-i-get-my-partner-covered/1028722)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rental-car-insurance-question-how-do-i-get-my-partner-covered/1028722 "2026-03-27T17:36:04Z")
I’m getting really confused by what I thought should be a simple question… My partner and I are part of the same State Farm (in Oregon) auto insurance policy. We are both named insureds on that policy. I asked whether w… --- ## [BREAKING NEWS! Two planets collide at 11, thousand years ago, that is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-two-planets-collide-at-11-thousand-years-ago-that-is/1028453)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-two-planets-collide-at-11-thousand-years-ago-that-is/1028453 "2026-03-17T02:03:42Z")
2 planets collide 11,000 light-years from Earth in rare sight --- ## ["Thorium metal scrap" can explode? (1956 pic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thorium-metal-scrap-can-explode-1956-pic/1032217)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thorium-metal-scrap-can-explode-1956-pic/1032217 "2026-08-12T08:11:30Z")
How did this happen? What did Sylvania do with thorium? --- ## [On the very wealthy, and daily household expenses (food, cleaning supplies, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-very-wealthy-and-daily-household-expenses-food-cleaning-supplies-etc/1029725)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-very-wealthy-and-daily-household-expenses-food-cleaning-supplies-etc/1029725 "2026-05-06T11:55:11Z")
I’m mostly asking about the pre-modern era, but I suppose some of the questions still apply to the modern .01 Percent. Imagine it’s 1826 and Lord Whatever (LW) has a beautiful manor home and a roster of servants. How wo… --- ## [What science fiction story is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-science-fiction-story-is-this/1026682)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-science-fiction-story-is-this/1026682 "2026-01-15T16:34:28Z")
I read a science fiction short story online years ago. It was about a young boy that randomly gained the ability to transmute things and he accidentally transmutes his family and does the same to the different authoritie… --- ## [I got a Doxie!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-doxie/1025933)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-doxie/1025933 "2025-12-23T11:34:05Z")
I don’t do pic-sharing sites, so unfortunately NO PICS. But, I finally succumbed to the yearnings and I’m the proud mumma of a 9 week old, long-haired, chocolate miniature Doxie pup! His name is Jasper. I picked him up … --- ## [Miracle Max's door](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miracle-maxs-door/1031193)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miracle-maxs-door/1031193 "2026-07-27T13:08:47Z")
In The Princess Bride, after Inigo knocks on Miracle Max’s door Max opens a little door in the door to see who’s knocking. What is the name of that little door in the door? --- ## [A Rorschach type of question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rorschach-type-of-question/1024536)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rorschach-type-of-question/1024536 "2025-11-04T20:36:06Z")
So don’t bother asking for clarification, please. Are you ready for the fall? --- ## [Looking for an ad blocker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-ad-blocker/1028763)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-ad-blocker/1028763 "2026-10-13T20:29:59Z")
I just bought a new computer (Win-11). I must have had some kind of ad blocker on the old one, but now the ads come hot and heavy and I have forgotten what to do about it. Another, more minor question. On my old compu… --- ## [Literacy gap among the deaf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literacy-gap-among-the-deaf/1024663)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literacy-gap-among-the-deaf/1024663 "2025-11-08T23:08:52Z")
This article: Judge: White House briefings must provide sign language for deaf Americans : NPR comments fairly far down that: According to the NAD, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. communicate mainly in AS… --- ## [What contributed the most to increased longevity--medicine or sanitation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-contributed-the-most-to-increased-longevity-medicine-or-sanitation/1033264)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-contributed-the-most-to-increased-longevity-medicine-or-sanitation/1033264 "2026-09-22T16:10:17Z")
Basically, what I am asking is whether clean water and sewage contributed more to increasing life span than advances in medicine. The latter includes, but is not limited to, antibiotics and vaccines. --- ## [Can we discuss hantavirus here? (Answer: Yes.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-discuss-hantavirus-here-answer-yes/1029978)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-discuss-hantavirus-here-answer-yes/1029978 "2026-05-20T00:30:32Z")
I definitely remember when it became a household word in the summer of 1993, when a perfect storm of factors led to an outbreak in the Four Corners region. It wasn’t a new disease, and when I went to that region in Febr… --- ## [Trump Media merges with fusion power firm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-media-merges-with-fusion-power-firm/1025827)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-media-merges-with-fusion-power-firm/1025827 "2025-12-24T01:46:47Z")
https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-media-tae-technologies-combine-6-billion-deal-2025-12-18/ Trump Media is merging with fusion power hopefully TAE, because obviously, that makes a ton of sense, they’re in very simi… --- ## [Giving back to the Coinstar machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-back-to-the-coinstar-machine/1032366)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-back-to-the-coinstar-machine/1032366 "2026-08-19T01:01:03Z")
I check the reject slot of a Coinstar machine when I walk past one. Over the years I have found a number of neat coins and things. Old, 90% silver coins often get rejected. Dirty coins also Various tokens and foreign coi… --- ## [Russian loses control of mounted machine gun and goes for a ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-loses-control-of-mounted-machine-gun-and-goes-for-a-ride/1031639)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-loses-control-of-mounted-machine-gun-and-goes-for-a-ride/1031639 "2026-07-20T12:11:54Z")
This short clip is equally hilarious and terrifying. I have often wonder how recoil is absorbed. I had assumed the seat and mount had shock absorbers. Apparently not. :grin::laughing: --- ## [Happy 4th! Damn, we look good for 250 years old, don’t we?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-4th-damn-we-look-good-for-250-years-old-don-t-we/1031415)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-4th-damn-we-look-good-for-250-years-old-don-t-we/1031415 "2026-07-06T01:29:20Z")
Happy 4th, fellow Dopers! Whatcha doin’ today? We have a family BBQ lunch. Also our twin nephew and niece turn 21 today! I’m making my usual 21st birthday food gift for them — Jell-O shots. Whatcha got going today? --- ## ["Out-of-service" powerline tower caused a fire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-service-powerline-tower-caused-a-fire/1032188)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-service-powerline-tower-caused-a-fire/1032188 "2026-08-17T18:44:22Z")
The Associated Press story says that in their report on the huge Eaton fire, “Los Angeles County fire officials” say it “was caused by electrical arcing on \[Southern California Edison’s\] out-of-service tower …” Looks li… --- ## [Marty Supreme (hidden spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marty-supreme-hidden-spoilers/1026076)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marty-supreme-hidden-spoilers/1026076 "2026-01-13T04:29:16Z")
I took my family to go see this opening night because my daughter is a big Timmee fan. Suffice it to say, this is not a great Christmas-with-the-family movie. I missed part of the middle because one of my kids couldn’t… --- ## [Carolina Wolf Spider - behavior question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carolina-wolf-spider-behavior-question/1026109)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carolina-wolf-spider-behavior-question/1026109 "2025-12-30T04:16:56Z")
So, I’m dealing with an overly friendly wolf spider. She is huge, would almost fill my palm if you include the legs. Body length a little over an inch, I guess, and very chonky. She is constantly trying to cozy up to … --- ## [How much effort into selling old collectibles (Stamps and Coins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-effort-into-selling-old-collectibles-stamps-and-coins/1026839)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-effort-into-selling-old-collectibles-stamps-and-coins/1026839 "2026-01-29T02:45:02Z")
Considering the board’s collective age and experience, I figured a few of us have some experience on this subject. I know the demographics for most of these collectors has collapsed, to the point that many collections a… --- ## [Constitutional Law Hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-law-hypothetical/1032453)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-law-hypothetical/1032453 "2026-08-23T00:59:36Z")
This might be more of a Factual Question, but I doubt it has an unambiguous answer. Imagine that the Mamdami-AOC ticket wins the 2028 Presidential election. AOC effectively would become President, as Mamdami is Constitu… --- ## [Selling One’s Plasma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-one-s-plasma/1027636)
**Author:** [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-one-s-plasma/1027636 "2026-02-15T07:27:32Z")
I’ve wondered if you know anyone who sells their plasma? There was some random story on TV yesterday where the producer made it seem like a domestic trend that’s now common culture. I’ve never considered doing that mysel… --- ## [Medical follies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-follies/1033725)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-follies/1033725 "2026-10-12T18:53:24Z")
Grr. There are many medical things going on in my life, but this is the one I’m moved to place in the Pit just now. There may be another rant/question going into a different forum later on. Background: My body makes no … --- ## [Does anyone else miss sports highlight reels with narration (like they used to do on SportsCenter)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-miss-sports-highlight-reels-with-narration-like-they-used-to-do-on-sportscenter/1031111)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-miss-sports-highlight-reels-with-narration-like-they-used-to-do-on-sportscenter/1031111 "2026-07-06T17:01:29Z")
Today a highlight reel from a game will be just that: highlights from the game. You’ll hear what the announcers were saying at the time, which often means that the audio will come in mid-sentence. But there’s no over-arc… --- ## [Evil. Too poor. Don't give a shit. Wasn't thinking. Just don't care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-too-poor-dont-give-a-shit-wasnt-thinking-just-dont-care/1031182)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-too-poor-dont-give-a-shit-wasnt-thinking-just-dont-care/1031182 "2026-06-26T16:18:15Z")
A bad bad bad (:enraged\_face: )person dumped 3 not-quite-weaned pups over the gate. So, we’re feeding them. They are some kinda cute. And adorable, of course. The shelter can take them tomorrow and “please can you don… --- ## [Fairies with flashlights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fairies-with-flashlights/1030158)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fairies-with-flashlights/1030158 "2026-05-18T17:21:01Z")
What’s that you say? Picture this…middle of the night something aroused me (ok, get it out of the gutter, I mean I woke up). I opened the eye. No muggers or monsters. Just a cat shifting around in his bed. But I see a… --- ## [Trump dishonors the Medal Of Honor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-dishonors-the-medal-of-honor/1031236)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-dishonors-the-medal-of-honor/1031236 "2026-06-30T01:27:33Z")
The Internet Slams Donald Trump For ‘Ruining’ Medal Of Honor Mo… First, he tells bad jokes during what is supposed to be a solemn ceremony. Then, he can’t figure out how a simple clasp works so he ties the ribbons toge… --- ## [What are you giving out for Halloween treats this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-giving-out-for-halloween-treats-this-year/1024456)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-giving-out-for-halloween-treats-this-year/1024456 "2025-11-02T12:46:27Z")
Please note that I am not asking if you are giving out Halloween treats this year-that is another thread. We have decided that times are tough, life is rough, goodies are scarce…so we are giving out full sized candy bar… --- ## [How does an EV battery charge, physically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-an-ev-battery-charge-physically/1033909)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-an-ev-battery-charge-physically/1033909 "2026-10-19T08:57:05Z")
If I’m packing an empty box with smaller cubes, I’ll start on one side and methodically put the smaller cubes in. Halfway through, one side of the box is fully packed, the other side is empty. If I’m pumping air into a … --- ## [Call for 1997 mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-for-1997-mods/1025465)
**Author:** [@Nickrz2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nickrz2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-for-1997-mods/1025465 "2025-12-06T22:51:40Z")
Hello all, I’m a former GQ moderator from the late 1990s — known back then as Nickrz. I moderated General Questions for about a year during the early era of the SDMB. I’m reaching out because I recently rediscovered a … --- ## [Trump about "fake news" at the WHCA dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-about-fake-news-at-the-whca-dinner/1032018)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-about-fake-news-at-the-whca-dinner/1032018 "2026-07-31T14:07:31Z")
Was it my imagination, of did trump complain about the press for taking down his every word verbatim, rather than whatever the gist of what he was saying? He didn’t dwell on it, probably because even he knew it was idiot… --- ## [What is the largest city in the world that doesn’t host a marathon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-city-in-the-world-that-doesn-t-host-a-marathon/1033763)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-city-in-the-world-that-doesn-t-host-a-marathon/1033763 "2026-10-13T09:22:51Z")
This question came to mind due to my wife running in the Chicago marathon earlier today. Hosting a marathon turns out to not be limited to the big cities. My home town of Corpus Christi will be hosting one on December … --- ## [Dual movies by a married couple](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-movies-by-a-married-couple/1031961)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-movies-by-a-married-couple/1031961 "2026-08-20T13:26:08Z")
Tom Holland and Zendaya are married. They both have prominent roles in The Odyssey, which is currently in theaters. And they both have prominent roles in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will be starting its theatrical … --- ## [How will Generative AI change video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-generative-ai-change-video-games/1030152)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-generative-ai-change-video-games/1030152 "2026-05-21T17:20:07Z")
Open world games are likely to be changed dramatically by generative AI; detailed environments at every scale, more complex and more variety of NPCs. It will make content generation so much easier that, as I’ve noted pre… --- ## [What to do when there's a rat where you poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-when-theres-a-rat-where-you-poo/1025983)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-when-theres-a-rat-where-you-poo/1025983 "2025-12-24T12:41:38Z")
This story is currently making the rounds. What do do if a rat climbs out of your toilet. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/us/washington-flooding-toilet-rats.html I let AI tackle the illustration. … --- ## [Sticking your neck out: hard to beat this guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sticking-your-neck-out-hard-to-beat-this-guy/1029155)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sticking-your-neck-out-hard-to-beat-this-guy/1029155 "2026-04-23T08:34:39Z")
From the introduction to a 2004 book “It may be too late. Economic malaise in the Arab world is so advanced and Arab regimes so inept and corrupt that some kind of revolution could be inevitable – perhaps even desirable… --- ## [Problem calling another person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-calling-another-person/1026833)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-calling-another-person/1026833 "2026-01-20T21:43:11Z")
We are both on Verizon, the same plan, in fact. When I try to call her it rings several times, but only on my end and not hers, and when it finally goes to voicemail and I leave a message, there is no indication that she… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=58&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=60&per_page=50)