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**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cow-tools/1026849 "2026-01-20T16:21:03Z")
Gary Larsen knew all along - cows use tools! --- ## [How do I set up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-a-birthday-fundraiser-on-facebook/1030325)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-a-birthday-fundraiser-on-facebook/1030325 "2026-06-13T04:35:15Z")
Here are the starting instructions I found when I searched for How do I set up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook? On your computer, login to Facebook. In the promotion in your Feed, either: Select one of the nonpr… --- ## [Udo Kier has passed away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/udo-kier-has-passed-away/1025091)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/udo-kier-has-passed-away/1025091 "2025-11-26T11:32:50Z")
Udo Kier - German actor who was equally at home in Euro-arty, Euro-trashy, Hollywooden and Warhol films - has died aged 81. I remember him best from Blood for Dracula and Flesh for Frankenstein, two films by Andy Warhol… --- ## [What movie is this John Goodman clip from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-john-goodman-clip-from/1027534)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-john-goodman-clip-from/1027534 "2026-02-10T05:38:12Z")
--- ## [How did the self-sealing fuel tanks work on WW2 planes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-self-sealing-fuel-tanks-work-on-ww2-planes/1033975)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-self-sealing-fuel-tanks-work-on-ww2-planes/1033975 "2026-10-20T00:34:11Z")
How did self-sealing tanks on ww2 aircraft work (ie on what design principle)? Did only US fighters have this feature or did other nations adopt this feature for their aircraft? Any drawbacks? Are self sealing tanks stil… --- ## [We’re lucky there’s a Family Guy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448 "2026-03-15T17:18:47Z")
Does anybody here ever watch Family Guy? I can often find a marathon at night when I’m unwinding from the day. Despite some really annoying things (like cutaways to Conway Twitty) I’m a fan of the humor. The episodes … --- ## [RIP the creator of the Monty Hall Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-the-creator-of-the-monty-hall-problem/1034084)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-the-creator-of-the-monty-hall-problem/1034084 "2026-10-23T12:24:12Z")
Steve Selvin, the creator of the Monty Hall Problem, recently passed away. From the linked article, sounds like has was an interesting guy. --- ## [WAAAHHH! I can’t find the recipe I like! Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waaahhh-i-can-t-find-the-recipe-i-like-help/1030769)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waaahhh-i-can-t-find-the-recipe-i-like-help/1030769 "2026-06-11T15:32:48Z")
There’s a recipe for red beans and rice with andouille sausage that I’ve made a couple of times for my meal prep, but I stupidly neglected to bookmark the URL or copy it to my notes. It calls for dried red beans (not ki… --- ## [Choctaw Nation puts the kibosh on a proposed ICE facility in Durant, OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choctaw-nation-puts-the-kibosh-on-a-proposed-ice-facility-in-durant-ok/1028831)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choctaw-nation-puts-the-kibosh-on-a-proposed-ice-facility-in-durant-ok/1028831 "2026-03-27T23:55:10Z")
Good for them! TL : DR - ICE wanted a former Big Lots distribution warehouse for their use, and the Choctaw Nation blocked them in every way. Good for them! --- ## [Why are businesses slower during the winter months? After the holiday season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-businesses-slower-during-the-winter-months-after-the-holiday-season/1027834)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-businesses-slower-during-the-winter-months-after-the-holiday-season/1027834 "2026-02-20T22:48:26Z")
Even though it all depends on the type of business (bars, restaurants, malls, shopping centers, etc) I’ve noticed that certain places tend to slow down when it gets cold outside, especially after the holiday season, whic… --- ## [Anyone see Obsession yet this weekend? Recommended? NO SPOILERS PLEASE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-obsession-yet-this-weekend-recommended-no-spoilers-please/1030118)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-obsession-yet-this-weekend-recommended-no-spoilers-please/1030118 "2026-06-21T11:45:42Z")
We go to the movies about once a month or so. Tonight’s pick may be Obsession. Anyone see it yet? Do you recommend it? Haven’t seen Devil Wears Prada so 2 is out of the question. --- ## [De-puzzling puzzling album titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-puzzling-puzzling-album-titles/1025070)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-puzzling-puzzling-album-titles/1025070 "2025-11-23T22:27:06Z")
I quite often come across album titles that leave me wondering… CREAM - Disraeli gears THE POLICE - Regatta Mondata (?) THE OFFSPRING - Ixnai the hombre (?) Please help explaining those and post ones that have you s… --- ## [MS Publisher no longer to be supported - suggested alternatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-publisher-no-longer-to-be-supported-suggested-alternatives/1028540)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-publisher-no-longer-to-be-supported-suggested-alternatives/1028540 "2026-03-18T18:15:58Z")
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support MS Publisher from Oct 2026. It was always bundled with MS-office packages as a graphics / publishing tool, but will no longer be updated. I don’t use it or other a… --- ## [The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-in-north-dakota/1031345)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-in-north-dakota/1031345 "2026-07-02T10:58:54Z")
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening July 4 in North Dakota: “The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is unlike any other presidential library in the country,” says Robbie Lauf, executive director… --- ## [Foreign films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-films/1026285)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-films/1026285 "2026-01-03T21:38:44Z")
I watch TCM almost exclusively (since my PBS is gonna be crudded up, it will be more). I don’t stream movies. It’s not really possible here. I do DVR a bunch on lesser channels to skip commercials when playing back. A… --- ## [Looking for parody movies of a deadly nature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-parody-movies-of-a-deadly-nature/1032581)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-parody-movies-of-a-deadly-nature/1032581 "2026-08-28T18:28:06Z")
Are there any movies out there that parody the “Final Destination” film series? --- ## [What is this place in Scotland (building where fans watched World Cup qualifying on TV)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-place-in-scotland-building-where-fans-watched-world-cup-qualifying-on-tv/1025195)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-place-in-scotland-building-where-fans-watched-world-cup-qualifying-on-tv/1025195 "2025-11-28T19:43:16Z")
There’s this sub-genre of YouTube where the videos show fans (who weren’t physically present at the game) reacting to winning goals or what have you. This one is from Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark to qualify for the 20… --- ## [Longbows - Draw weight recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longbows-draw-weight-recommendations/1032755)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longbows-draw-weight-recommendations/1032755 "2026-09-02T19:06:43Z")
Since The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is playing on TCM, I decided to see what Da Jungle had in the way of longbows. They are available in pulls of 25 pounds to 150 pounds. I haven’t used a bow since I was an adole… --- ## [Trump being led by reporter at press conference - who is this guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-being-led-by-reporter-at-press-conference-who-is-this-guy/1025114)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-being-led-by-reporter-at-press-conference-who-is-this-guy/1025114 "2025-11-25T05:38:56Z")
Columnist Danny Westneat, in the Sunday Seattle Times, wrote a piece titled " What really led Trump to threaten Seattle’s World Cup". In it, he states that \[B\]ack in September, during a press briefing in the Oval Offic… --- ## [Chicago Dopers - Traffic Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-traffic-question/1027254)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopers-traffic-question/1027254 "2026-02-01T20:59:34Z")
Memory serves (it’s been quite a while), commercial vehicles cannot drive on Lakeshore Drive. I’ll be visiting Chicago soon with my pick-up truck. It’s registered in California as a passenger vehicle, not a commercial ve… --- ## [Poster @mundane\_super\_hero is banned for threats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-mundane-super-hero-is-banned-for-threats/1028860)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-mundane-super-hero-is-banned-for-threats/1028860 "2026-03-29T05:26:59Z")
Following up on the suspension @miller issued to @Mundane\_Super\_Hero in this thread: This is a serious, bright line, inta-ban offense per the TOS: Threats. Threats of any kind against the SDMB, STM, or their affilia… --- ## [Merlin - Bird Identification App](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merlin-bird-identification-app/1031073)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merlin-bird-identification-app/1031073 "2026-06-21T21:31:54Z")
How does Merlin identify a Northern Mocking bird within the first call or two of numerous “mocked” calls. To my ear these calls sound like the original but I’ve never listened to a side-by-side comparison. --- ## [Plumbing Fixture Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plumbing-fixture-q/1033677)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plumbing-fixture-q/1033677 "2026-10-08T20:12:59Z")
There are vast areas of the culture that passed me by completely. Football, video games, and gangster rap are only three of them. A fourth, plumbing, is why I call you today. I am staying at my sister’s old brownstone f… --- ## [Chesley Sullenberger ("Miracle on the Hudson" pilot), 75, has Alzheimer's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chesley-sullenberger-miracle-on-the-hudson-pilot-75-has-alzheimers/1031670)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chesley-sullenberger-miracle-on-the-hudson-pilot-75-has-alzheimers/1031670 "2026-07-15T23:00:09Z")
This stinks. Nobody deserves that. --- ## [Xi cc+ particle detection - significance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xi-cc-particle-detection-significance/1028533)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xi-cc-particle-detection-significance/1028533 "2026-03-18T22:32:09Z")
This article doesn’t paint the detection as particularly significant. Does anyone know of any way this constraints potential theories of subatomic forces? “It’s a very interesting measurement, but it’s unclear what w… --- ## [How sensitive to disruption / efficient are modern airliner wings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-sensitive-to-disruption-efficient-are-modern-airliner-wings/1025398)
**Author:** [@DETXL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DETXL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-sensitive-to-disruption-efficient-are-modern-airliner-wings/1025398 "2025-12-05T22:10:49Z")
I had a pre-dawn flight on an Airbus today, and found staring at the top of the wing, and the hoist points you can see here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Airbus\_A319\_left\_wing\_during\_the\_land… --- ## [Please recommend a short and easy history of Great Britain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-short-and-easy-history-of-great-britain/1027745)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-short-and-easy-history-of-great-britain/1027745 "2026-02-18T01:56:05Z")
It’s a big topic, but I’m looking for a little book. I have a few fairly serious histories of short periods in British history but am wanting a small reference guide to the eras, primarily as a companion to literature. W… --- ## [Peter Max died at age 88. Psychedelic Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-max-died-at-age-88-psychedelic-artist/1033142)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-max-died-at-age-88-psychedelic-artist/1033142 "2026-09-18T14:25:30Z")
A fixture of the 60s and 70s. The inspiration for the look of the Yellow Submarine movie. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/peter-max-known-groovy-art-that-came-symbolize-60s-dies-88-2026-09-17/ --- ## [So the ICE agents were booking at the Hilton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-ice-agents-were-booking-at-the-hilton/1026419)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-ice-agents-were-booking-at-the-hilton/1026419 "2026-01-07T02:09:16Z")
Isn’t that a bit high end for federal agents? Or is Hilton not as expensive as I think? --- ## [Jews have lost control of Zionism. It's been hijacked by Christians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jews-have-lost-control-of-zionism-its-been-hijacked-by-christians/1032826)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jews-have-lost-control-of-zionism-its-been-hijacked-by-christians/1032826 "2026-09-04T19:37:42Z")
Zionism sure isn’t what it used to be. The reason for that is to be sought in the right-wing Republican politics of America. We senior citizens can remember, back in our childhood, how Zionism started out as happy kibbut… --- ## [Deleted scenes from Godfather Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deleted-scenes-from-godfather-part-ii/1032297)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deleted-scenes-from-godfather-part-ii/1032297 "2026-08-12T00:36:30Z")
Yesterday I watched an interesting video which showed some deleted scenes from The Godfather Part II. To me, it explains something puzzling about the movie. I could never figure out what Vito was up to when he met Don … --- ## [Men In Black franchise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-black-franchise/1024947)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-black-franchise/1024947 "2026-01-22T07:32:24Z")
We just watched Men In Black: International. I started a thread in 2002 about Men In Black. I’d actually just watched on VHS, rented from Blockbuster. Back then, I thought it was ‘Meh.’ In actuality, or at least now,… --- ## [The Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters, Round 3, The Sweet Sixteen. Choose your favorites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-round-3-the-sweet-sixteen-choose-your-favorites/1028483)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-round-3-the-sweet-sixteen-choose-your-favorites/1028483 "2026-03-18T01:42:57Z")
This is Round 3 of the Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for your favorite character in each of the following 8 head-to-head battles. Polls will … --- ## [Tell me about your OTR Microwave -- Black only (not Black Stainless)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-otr-microwave-black-only-not-black-stainless/1028010)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-otr-microwave-black-only-not-black-stainless/1028010 "2026-03-28T03:11:18Z")
We’re looking to replace our microwave. Seems everybody does stainless steel and black stainless steel for colors these days, and regular black not so much….or at least not in the ones that Consumer Reports rates highly… --- ## [New Book (C)2027](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-book-c-2027/1032445)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-book-c-2027/1032445 "2026-08-21T13:50:45Z")
I bought a new medical text, published in June or July. I was surprised to find it (C)2027. How does that work? --- ## [Adapting a classic Lord of the Rings quote to the present political situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adapting-a-classic-lord-of-the-rings-quote-to-the-present-political-situation/1031730)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adapting-a-classic-lord-of-the-rings-quote-to-the-present-political-situation/1031730 "2026-07-17T09:54:23Z")
I wish Trump need not have happened in my time." “So do I,” comes the reply, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given… --- ## [Bill Oddie dies at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oddie-dies-at-85/1031954)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oddie-dies-at-85/1031954 "2026-07-28T05:55:06Z")
First reports are coming in of the death of comedy legend and (no longer) national living treasure, Bill Oddie. He was one of the Goodies, a British comedy trio who were massively influential in the 1970s. Tim Brooke-T… --- ## [Judicial nom. of Justin Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judicial-nom-of-justin-smith/1029376)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judicial-nom-of-justin-smith/1029376 "2026-04-19T16:17:10Z")
This is driving me crazy. I can’t figure out what actor this guy reminds me of. --- ## [Which adhesive for gluing (not sewing) a decorative patch on a backpack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809 "2026-09-09T20:45:04Z")
I’d like to use an adhesive to put a patch on my backpack. Unfortunately, no one at my local craft store seems to know which adhesive to use, despite a whole aisle of glues. None of these glues say they can be used on ba… --- ## [Does viewing a TV show sometime after its scheduled release affect the ratings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-viewing-a-tv-show-sometime-after-its-scheduled-release-affect-the-ratings/1030438)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-viewing-a-tv-show-sometime-after-its-scheduled-release-affect-the-ratings/1030438 "2026-05-29T13:31:50Z")
Let’s say a program is scheduled for airing at 8pm on a Tuesday, but people delay watching it until later. Does this effect the initial ratings? --- ## [My online genealogy service linked me to American Kennel Club's stud book register!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-online-genealogy-service-linked-me-to-american-kennel-clubs-stud-book-register/1024876)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-online-genealogy-service-linked-me-to-american-kennel-clubs-stud-book-register/1024876 "2025-11-15T23:07:41Z")
It’s amazing what my genealogy service (MyHeritage) finds for me without me even asking. It notified me that via their OldNews service it uncovered pertinent family info for me. This info turned out to be the registrati… --- ## [Broadcast sports virtual ads aren't "targeted" yet, are they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broadcast-sports-virtual-ads-arent-targeted-yet-are-they/1031810)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broadcast-sports-virtual-ads-arent-targeted-yet-are-they/1031810 "2026-07-21T12:54:28Z")
Because I source industrial manufacturing parts on-line all day at work my ad feed while browsing are never ending ads for stuff I purchase. Even at home they’ve found a way to link to my work browsing history and fill a… --- ## [The Pleasures of Replacing a Drill-out Deadbolt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pleasures-of-replacing-a-drill-out-deadbolt/1031633)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pleasures-of-replacing-a-drill-out-deadbolt/1031633 "2026-07-13T13:52:45Z")
House is elderly by suburban Long Island standards: built in the 50s. Back door had a key-operated deadbolt lock, the kind that requires a key from either direction. It had gotten looser and floppier and harder to ope… --- ## [Looking for a pc doohickey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-pc-doohickey/1026695)
**Author:** [@bauble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bauble)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-pc-doohickey/1026695 "2026-01-15T22:37:40Z")
Putting this in the Game Room, thinking that gamers might be more familiar with what I’m talking about (many apologies if that’s wrong): On my last computer, I had an nVidia 2080 video card with an EVGA PowerLink (I don… --- ## [Why does oral medication survive digestion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-oral-medication-survive-digestion/1028796)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-oral-medication-survive-digestion/1028796 "2026-03-27T02:49:03Z")
The stomach secretes HCl in the pH range 1-2.5. I take about 4 different medications. Why don’t they all chemically break down to be useless by the time they leave the stomach? --- ## [Thanks, Mr.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383 "2026-03-12T13:55:43Z")
Now I have a mental disorder because I’m dyslexic. You, Mr. Trump have a mental disorder. It’s called “stooopidity” --- ## [Parenthetical number in front of tab title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenthetical-number-in-front-of-tab-title/1028287)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenthetical-number-in-front-of-tab-title/1028287 "2026-03-08T19:30:37Z")
I don’t actually know if this is a board feature, or a Chrome (OSX) feature, but… I currently have a threat open in a tab, that’s been open a while. Normally, the title of that tab is the same as the title of the threa… --- ## [Poster Der\_Trihs suspended for 3 days and may extend to more pending Mod Loop discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-der-trihs-suspended-for-3-days-and-may-extend-to-more-pending-mod-loop-discussion/1032572)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-der-trihs-suspended-for-3-days-and-may-extend-to-more-pending-mod-loop-discussion/1032572 "2026-08-26T14:56:45Z")
@Der\_Trihs is suspended until Aug 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm. He has received 6 warnings in the last year. This is mostly for political hijacks and/or at least pulling focus with extremists rants. Besides the warnings, there … --- ## [Is empower.com okay or scammy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-empower-com-okay-or-scammy/1031079)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-empower-com-okay-or-scammy/1031079 "2026-06-21T22:26:54Z")
Empower.com is a company that has free money management tools that appear to be well reviewed by Nerdwallet, PC mag, Moneywise and some accounting firms. I want to use their tools without opening any accounts with them. … --- ## [2026 Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025317)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025317 "2025-12-02T04:31:29Z")
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! The Rules: You pick 13 celebrities (that’s thirteen, not ten) whom you predict will die within the calendar year 2026. If any of your celebrities dies, you score 100 points… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=82&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=84&per_page=50)