# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=68 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [In Ranked Choice Voting, How Likely Is It that the Winner Did Not Get a Majority at Any Rank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-ranked-choice-voting-how-likely-is-it-that-the-winner-did-not-get-a-majority-at-any-rank/1034108)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-ranked-choice-voting-how-likely-is-it-that-the-winner-did-not-get-a-majority-at-any-rank/1034108 "2026-10-25T10:46:31Z")
Thinking about the four-candidate ranked choice election for Alaska senator, my first thought was that the winner is close to being guaranteed a majority of ballots at some level. But this is not true in scenarios where … --- ## [Is there a strategy to this game (odd number of players, each must attempt to guess the median of all other players' guesses)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-strategy-to-this-game-odd-number-of-players-each-must-attempt-to-guess-the-median-of-all-other-players-guesses/1026409)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-strategy-to-this-game-odd-number-of-players-each-must-attempt-to-guess-the-median-of-all-other-players-guesses/1026409 "2026-01-08T23:09:46Z")
I saw a variation of this game in an episode of Taskmaster. Take an odd number of people – 3, 5, 101, whatever – and instruct each to choose a number between one and whatever. Or, in a more specific iteration, determine … --- ## [SDMB security upgrade set for Wed., 6/17/2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-security-upgrade-set-for-wed-6-17-2026/1030928)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-security-upgrade-set-for-wed-6-17-2026/1030928 "2026-06-18T06:21:14Z")
We’ll be enabling a Content Security Policy (CSP) from Discourse, the hosting service for the Straight Dope Message Board, on Wednesday, 6/17/2026, at 9 a.m. CT. The CSP restricts the ability of ad networks to download c… --- ## [Thoughts on living in “interesting times”…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-living-in-interesting-times/1026560)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-living-in-interesting-times/1026560 "2026-01-20T01:01:36Z")
I’m sure most of you know about the apocryphal Chinese curse “may you live in interesting times.” I’ve often seen people lamenting that we/they seem to be living some really interesting times right now, and wished that t… --- ## [KIA repair in Central Arkansas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kia-repair-in-central-arkansas/1025521)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kia-repair-in-central-arkansas/1025521 "2025-12-10T18:50:52Z")
Electric power steering failure. I don’t believe the garage I use, having changed hands, can work on this or admit they are not qualified. Does anyone know of a competent garage in the LR NLR metropolitan area that is … --- ## [How much effort is it to run a Discourse board for a small group?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-effort-is-it-to-run-a-discourse-board-for-a-small-group/1027371)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-effort-is-it-to-run-a-discourse-board-for-a-small-group/1027371 "2026-02-06T22:07:43Z")
I’m in the leadership of a group of about 700 people and we need a way to communicate amongst ourselves, like a message board, with different threads. We have been using Signal for the past year, but it’s cumbersome. Ma… --- ## [Help me ID this Barney Miller episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-barney-miller-episode/1025113)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-barney-miller-episode/1025113 "2025-11-25T22:58:31Z")
I’ve never seen it, but it was recounted to me a long time ago. So details may be off. They arrest a guy who robbed a bank (or something) just before the statute of limitations expires. The guy makes some sort of comme… --- ## [Threads about the British royal family don't belong in Politics and Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-about-the-british-royal-family-dont-belong-in-politics-and-elections/1024649)
**Author:** [@FurloeRoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FurloeRoth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-about-the-british-royal-family-dont-belong-in-politics-and-elections/1024649 "2025-11-07T13:14:22Z")
There is a big thread in the Politics and Elections forum, discussing the reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. He is the head of state of the that country, but is not involved in the politics of it. The monar… --- ## [Graphic design feedback for super-niche t-shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-design-feedback-for-super-niche-t-shirt/1031017)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-design-feedback-for-super-niche-t-shirt/1031017 "2026-06-20T09:36:44Z")
Okay, this is a super-niche question. My dad’s 80th birthday is coming up. He likes to sail, so as a gag gift I’m making a t-shirt for him. It’s based on three things: An old joke His love of “memojis” (Apple’s custom… --- ## [Spike And Mike's Animation Festival is back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-and-mikes-animation-festival-is-back/1024431)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-and-mikes-animation-festival-is-back/1024431 "2025-11-05T01:33:14Z")
I used to go to these back in the early 2000’s, where I was introduced to “No Neck Joe”, “Happy Tree Friends” and so many other twisted/interesting animations. I found out that Regal Cinemas is having a special brand ne… --- ## [Recipes on line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-on-line/1030826)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-on-line/1030826 "2026-06-12T18:03:13Z")
Do you read the stories that seem to come before all recipes you find on line? How Great-great-grandma smuggled the secret family herb mixture across the ocean and deserts as she fled oppression? Or how Uncle Ralph was m… --- ## [Any ideas for filling in a memorial tattoo to symbolize healing from the loss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-for-filling-in-a-memorial-tattoo-to-symbolize-healing-from-the-loss/1032660)
**Author:** [@BomTek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BomTek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-for-filling-in-a-memorial-tattoo-to-symbolize-healing-from-the-loss/1032660 "2026-09-07T02:24:40Z")
I don’t know how to post pictures here, or I’d upload a picture of the tattoo in question, but almost 15 years ago my ex and I had an adoption fall through at the last minute. Eight days after our son-to-be was born, aft… --- ## [Happy Holiday Season!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holiday-season/1025865)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holiday-season/1025865 "2026-01-05T22:48:50Z")
Well, we had a joyous last day of school before our two week winter recess, and the kids actually left the building singing … all on their own without any prompting! LOL It’s on to the staff party and on to two joyous … --- ## [Microsoft Office endless updates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-endless-updates/1028956)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-endless-updates/1028956 "2026-04-04T09:47:14Z")
I use MS Office for work and I’m beginning to get fed up with the never ending series of updates. By now they send updates every week. It disrupts my workflow as I need to close all the documents I’m working on (which I … --- ## [Username mixtape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-mixtape/1031896)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-mixtape/1031896 "2026-07-31T02:59:10Z")
Create a mixtape with the letters in your username. One rule for your mixtape: an act can only appear on it once (Destiny’s Child can only be on it once, but Destiny’s Child and then Beyonce is fine). Hard Times, Paramo… --- ## [How I read books (and see movies, but mainly books)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-read-books-and-see-movies-but-mainly-books/1024939)
**Author:** [@hideousidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hideousidiot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-read-books-and-see-movies-but-mainly-books/1024939 "2025-11-21T20:46:48Z")
I read a lot of books and see a lot of movies, but I begin to read and see them many more times than I finish them. Lately, I’ve been increasingly giving up after a few chapters or about twenty minutes. I rarely return t… --- ## [How long will Trump ramble on at the this years SotU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-trump-ramble-on-at-the-this-years-sotu/1027941)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-trump-ramble-on-at-the-this-years-sotu/1027941 "2026-02-25T04:04:43Z")
He’s been on a tear lately jamming up captive audiences for hours on end at seemingly innocuous events. How long do you think he’ll ramble on tonight? Also, how many times will he mention Biden? poll --- ## [Vascular Dementia: How to mourn your Mom while she's still alive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vascular-dementia-how-to-mourn-your-mom-while-shes-still-alive/1032229)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vascular-dementia-how-to-mourn-your-mom-while-shes-still-alive/1032229 "2026-08-10T11:15:04Z")
Mom’s been diagnosed for 5 1/2 years. A few minor strokes prior to that. The first few years had Mom with a 24/7 aide living in my old bedroom. A fall in early 2021 was caused by pretty bad Lumbar stenosis. A laminectom… --- ## [Spinoffs (NOT rebrands/renames) with the most appearances from the other show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoffs-not-rebrands-renames-with-the-most-appearances-from-the-other-show/1026540)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoffs-not-rebrands-renames-with-the-most-appearances-from-the-other-show/1026540 "2026-01-16T18:09:26Z")
(This is a spinoff of the spinoff of a spinoff thread.) I’m wondering about legitimate spinoffs (not continuations under a different name) that include the most cast members from the original series. Angel comes to min… --- ## [The new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, the mRNA-based vaccine by Moderna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-flu-vaccine-mflusiva-the-mrna-based-vaccine-by-moderna/1032579)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-flu-vaccine-mflusiva-the-mrna-based-vaccine-by-moderna/1032579 "2026-09-14T22:32:17Z")
It has been approved by the FDA for the 2026-2027 flu season, with accelerated approval for adults 65 and over. It’s supposed to be more effective than the old flu vaccine, and in addition, they can be quicker about tai… --- ## [Speaking of bailing out Argentina](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-bailing-out-argentina/1024818)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-bailing-out-argentina/1024818 "2025-11-13T17:20:23Z")
Ignore the lips. The message is important. --- ## [National Lampoon comic about Nelson Rockefeller ca. 1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-lampoon-comic-about-nelson-rockefeller-ca-1979/1030642)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-lampoon-comic-about-nelson-rockefeller-ca-1979/1030642 "2026-06-07T00:22:47Z")
Shortly after Nelson Rockefeller’s death in 1979, National Lampoon published a comic in which he experienced his fatal heart attack, and then told the story of his life in flashback before dying. I’m trying to find what… --- ## [CalMeacham's Submarine Book is FINALLY Coming Out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calmeachams-submarine-book-is-finally-coming-out/1027789)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calmeachams-submarine-book-is-finally-coming-out/1027789 "2026-03-09T12:54:35Z")
Mystery Ship: The Long, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49 is, at long last, coming out from McFarland Press. I’ve sent them the corrected galleys and the index. The listed publication date is April 7, 2026. The S-49 cam… --- ## [Re: Validity of positions in the topic: For those who are in favor of “abortion being left to the states” - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-validity-of-positions-in-the-topic-for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027731)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-validity-of-positions-in-the-topic-for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027731 "2026-02-17T03:45:54Z")
Continuing the discussion from For those who are in favor of "abortion being left to the states" - why?: As best as I can tell, doreen asks to debate why anyone would want abortion left to the states. Three major posi… --- ## [The Great SDMB Movie Poll - Round 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-4/1033596)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-4/1033596 "2026-10-08T18:11:53Z")
poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll p… --- ## [If You Live More than Two Hours from the Big City, How Often Do You Go There and Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-more-than-two-hours-from-the-big-city-how-often-do-you-go-there-and-why/1030353)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-more-than-two-hours-from-the-big-city-how-often-do-you-go-there-and-why/1030353 "2026-05-26T15:57:53Z")
I thought it might be interesting to have a variation on this thread; My answer is never \[in the last 15 years anyway\]. Such an unpleasant experience with the traffic. --- ## [TV Workplaces Feud (ends November 19th)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-workplaces-feud-ends-november-19th/1024820)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-workplaces-feud-ends-november-19th/1024820 "2025-11-20T18:22:11Z")
DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. You want to match the other people in the game. Rules: As stated above, do not read the other p… --- ## [Our Brains, Sleep, & the Perception of Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-brains-sleep-the-perception-of-time/1024597)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-brains-sleep-the-perception-of-time/1024597 "2025-11-07T02:15:10Z")
This morning I was having a dream where I was trying to escape from a facility that was well populated with armed men who were definitely the enemy. Using stealth and a good dose of luck, I made it to an exit door that a… --- ## [What's the temperature where you are -- July 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-temperature-where-you-are-july-2026-edition/1031864)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-temperature-where-you-are-july-2026-edition/1031864 "2026-07-28T02:52:42Z")
Give your general (or specific) location. San Antonio, Texas, 9:00 pm and it’s 95 (35C) on my weather station hanging on the bird feeder outside here at The Home. Even for us, that’s HOT this late at night. So walk in … --- ## [Turkey soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-soup/1025344)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-soup/1025344 "2025-12-07T19:42:14Z")
So, i have just strained a big pot of turkey broth. I actually brewed it shortly after t-day, but didn’t get around to straining it. It’s been sitting chilled-but-unstrained for days. I have a hankering for turkey bean … --- ## [NYT Faces Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-faces-game/1026165)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-faces-game/1026165 "2026-01-01T07:17:02Z")
Not sure if this gift link will work. But if it does, how many of these prominent 2025 faces can you recognize? --- ## [Can you help me solve a mystery? (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-solve-a-mystery-long/1029172)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-solve-a-mystery-long/1029172 "2026-04-10T21:45:32Z")
There is an abandoned quarry a few miles from my house, about 50 acres of (sadly) soon-to-be-developed wild land with a large pond and hiking/biking trails throughout. It’s regularly used by local hikers, dog walkers, fi… --- ## [What's the strangest (to you, anyway) summer (or other season) camp you've ever heard of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-strangest-to-you-anyway-summer-or-other-season-camp-youve-ever-heard-of/1031044)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-strangest-to-you-anyway-summer-or-other-season-camp-youve-ever-heard-of/1031044 "2026-06-24T22:20:33Z")
For me, back in the public access TV days, my local station had a broadcast made by the John Birch Society. You guessed it: They had summer camps. I did have Web access at the time, and saw that most of them were at Y… --- ## [My tap water smells....vaguely moldy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tap-water-smells-vaguely-moldy/1027253)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tap-water-smells-vaguely-moldy/1027253 "2026-02-06T20:58:42Z")
NYC apartment building. 6 units. Up to code. Owners raised their kids here. No doubt there’s no lead pipes. I’ve been aware for months that the cold water feed smells off. I’m weirdly hypersensitive to chlorine- it’s in … --- ## [Have tech entrepreneurs become Bond villains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-tech-entrepreneurs-become-bond-villains/1032284)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-tech-entrepreneurs-become-bond-villains/1032284 "2026-08-11T04:30:19Z")
After listening to an alarming interview on Fresh Air with Gil Duran, author of “'The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy.” It seems not that long ago that Silicon Valley techies were seen as gen… --- ## [I want this shirt!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-this-shirt/1029690)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-this-shirt/1029690 "2026-05-01T22:39:12Z")
Huh. It looks like it won’t load directly, so I’ll just tell y’all what you’ll see if you click the link. It’s a picture of Sean Astin wearing his Twoflower costume from Th… --- ## [Do injured Guardsmen go to a base Hospital?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-injured-guardsmen-go-to-a-base-hospital/1025310)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-injured-guardsmen-go-to-a-base-hospital/1025310 "2025-12-03T13:54:20Z")
ABC reports the guardsmen shot in DC gave a thumbs up to questions. It was reported he is stable condition in a local hospital under heavy guard I thought all active military servicemen use a base hospital? Does that in… --- ## [Lyric meaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyric-meaning/1028580)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyric-meaning/1028580 "2026-03-20T12:02:50Z")
“The people throwing pennies in my soup, Expecting me to be ashamed of you…” Is the throwing of pennies into someone’s soup a thing, or do you think it just sounded good to the writer? This is the song: https://youtu.… --- ## [Good Idea or Bad Idea? AI in meetings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-idea-or-bad-idea-ai-in-meetings/1033682)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-idea-or-bad-idea-ai-in-meetings/1033682 "2026-10-14T22:43:33Z")
Here’s the issue. I frequently have grant committee meetings where I’m so busy writing stuff down, I’m not really aware of what was said. Also due to executive functioning issues I can forget stuff. So I’ve had to piece … --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189 "2025-11-28T05:36:28Z")
For old time sakes: .--. {\\ / q {\\ { \`\\ \\ (-(~\` { '.{\`\\ \\ \\ ) {'-{ ' \\ .-""'-. \\ \\ {.\_{'.' \\/ '.) \\ {\_.{. {\` | {.\_{ ' { ;'-=… --- ## [Finally, new columns for the White House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-new-columns-for-the-white-house/1031587)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-new-columns-for-the-white-house/1031587 "2026-07-11T22:23:27Z")
This little presser has to be the most infuriating one I’ve ever seen. The asshole just won’t let Biden go. He’s trying to get them to laugh along with him :grimacing: Michael Steele tears into Trump’s newest White Hous… --- ## [Experience with Citrus “Fruit Salad” Trees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-citrus-fruit-salad-trees/1028845)
**Author:** [@mtnmatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mtnmatt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-citrus-fruit-salad-trees/1028845 "2026-03-29T22:54:01Z")
Does anyone have any experience with these hybrid trees, where various citrus are grafted together? The guy at the nursery said that after a few years the Lemon genes start to affect the other fruits, making them bitter… --- ## [My alma mater is in the inaugural class of Black-Serving Institutions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alma-mater-is-in-the-inaugural-class-of-black-serving-institutions/1026556)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alma-mater-is-in-the-inaugural-class-of-black-serving-institutions/1026556 "2026-01-13T05:19:39Z")
My alma mater is in the inaugural class of Black-Serving Institutions. The announcement is dated December 16, 2025, but I just got it in my E-mail today. Good job, UCD! --- ## [About fuel consumption on a private aircraft (better explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-fuel-consumption-on-a-private-aircraft-better-explained-in-op/1025268)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-fuel-consumption-on-a-private-aircraft-better-explained-in-op/1025268 "2025-12-01T17:45:04Z")
Let’s say I’m flying my Cessna 182 from Kansas City to Miami. The distance is 1300 nm. The aircraft’s range is 1000 nm. So is it better to fill up in Kansas City, fly a hair less than 1000 nm, then buy fuel for the remai… --- ## [Shawshank Redemption question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566 "2026-10-03T21:34:36Z")
In the movie, who put the poster back up on the wall after he made his escape? --- ## [How does Israel have such good intelligence on how to target people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-israel-have-such-good-intelligence-on-how-to-target-people/1028637)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-israel-have-such-good-intelligence-on-how-to-target-people/1028637 "2026-03-24T23:51:33Z")
They seem to have taken this to an entirely new level in warfare. I know human intelligence like double agents and spies play a role, but this tactic has always existed and I feel Israel is far better at targeting indivi… --- ## [For the 1st time in history an aircraft takes over in an emergency and lands safely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-1st-time-in-history-an-aircraft-takes-over-in-an-emergency-and-lands-safely/1025993)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-1st-time-in-history-an-aircraft-takes-over-in-an-emergency-and-lands-safely/1025993 "2025-12-24T15:40:02Z")
Wow. The pilots were actually OK but decided to let the automatic system finish it’s task. --- ## [Do you maintain a Reddit streak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-maintain-a-reddit-streak/1034040)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-maintain-a-reddit-streak/1034040 "2026-10-22T04:23:54Z")
Reddit now tracks how many consecutive days you have posted or even just upvoted someone. I’m closing in on the 400 day badge with 20 days to go. The streak counter has only been active for about 3 years so there are onl… --- ## [What do you think is the closest humanity has to universal agreement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-closest-humanity-has-to-universal-agreement/1029765)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-closest-humanity-has-to-universal-agreement/1029765 "2026-05-04T21:37:35Z")
The more important the issue or topic, the better! Inspired by Reddit recently reminding me that there are very few opinions so niche that you can’t find plenty of people online who agree with it, especially in a specie… --- ## [Heart's on Sleeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearts-on-sleeve/1028248)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearts-on-sleeve/1028248 "2026-03-07T17:34:48Z")
Apostrophe or not? I asked someone brilliant and they say it means more than one heart. I say it means the one heart is on the actual sleeve. (This is a hoodie I designed. Slubby heather Red, white curvy letters “Heart… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=67&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=69&per_page=50)