# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=85 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 86 --- ## [Meeting your remote colleagues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-your-remote-colleagues/1030564)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-your-remote-colleagues/1030564 "2026-06-04T02:07:40Z")
For those of you who work remotely, how do you find the times when you finally meet some of your colleagues face to face? For me it’s pretty awkward; they can be people I’ve been through a lot with, maybe shared a laugh… --- ## [Buying stolen property from a pawn shop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-stolen-property-from-a-pawn-shop/1033899)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-stolen-property-from-a-pawn-shop/1033899 "2026-10-16T21:12:47Z")
Inspired by a cop show video I just watched. A guy buys a ring from a pawn shop and the cops later determine it was stolen. They confront the buyer and demand the ring back. Does the buyer lose all his money or does the … --- ## [Drops of God - Apple TV+](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drops-of-god-apple-tv/1025835)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drops-of-god-apple-tv/1025835 "2026-02-27T15:48:21Z")
Just finished Season 1 of Drops of God. It was released on Apple TV+ in 2023. Season 2 is going to be released in Late January 2026. The series received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic rating. Season 1 is self containe… --- ## [Win 11 not seeing old Hardrives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win-11-not-seeing-old-hardrives/1029220)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win-11-not-seeing-old-hardrives/1029220 "2026-04-14T01:58:07Z")
My stepfather has a stack of old SATA hard drives he was curious to see what was on. He bought one of those readers you plug into a wall outlet for power and then to a USB port to read the drive. When we plug in the u… --- ## [Another American Institution folds in sheer cowardice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-american-institution-folds-in-sheer-cowardice/1027609)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-american-institution-folds-in-sheer-cowardice/1027609 "2026-02-12T07:22:53Z")
The Gallup organization will no longer be tracking the popularity of politicians. It’s just one more brick from the wall of Democracy. One less fact-based measure for Trump to have to face. It sickens me to see them … --- ## [Hegseth says public execution by firing squad will be Livestreamed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseth-says-public-execution-by-firing-squad-will-be-livestreamed/1033708)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseth-says-public-execution-by-firing-squad-will-be-livestreamed/1033708 "2026-10-09T23:01:15Z")
Pentagon’s plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution sparks intense backlash - CBS News First, let’s get this out of the way: What the everlovin’ FUCK? Second, is there any info that he plans to charge for it, o… --- ## [An Odd Little Business: Bolla Market](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-odd-little-business-bolla-market/1025072)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-odd-little-business-bolla-market/1025072 "2025-11-24T00:25:31Z")
Here on Long Island I have taken notice of a business associated with gas stations in this area, calling itself Bolla Market. When they first impinged upon my awareness, it was at Mobil stations in our neighborhood, so … --- ## [Facebook weirdness (continued in comments)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-weirdness-continued-in-comments/1030899)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-weirdness-continued-in-comments/1030899 "2026-06-16T14:07:13Z")
I’m laid up at the moment so surfing more than usual. Someone (or AI) is generating weird stories on FB. Always a family member being abused who turns out to own the entire town, or the janitor who turns out to be the … --- ## [Group Text Spam - What's That About?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/group-text-spam-whats-that-about/1026859)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/group-text-spam-whats-that-about/1026859 "2026-01-21T06:39:56Z")
I get very few spam emails or phone calls. No doubt due to a lot of blocking by service providers upstream of my device, but also due to me not being stupid about getting my info out there on sucker lists. I get lots o… --- ## [Infinity Pool -- Sàlo meets White Lotus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-pool-salo-meets-white-lotus/1025035)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-pool-salo-meets-white-lotus/1025035 "2025-11-23T21:16:14Z")
\[I won’t be avoiding SPOILERS\] I put myself through this experience last night. Still gobsmacked. I went in blind, which I think is probably the best way to do it. But I only know two or three people I can recommend it … --- ## [Jack Sabbath brings me Incomprehensible Joy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-sabbath-brings-me-incomprehensible-joy/1033618)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-sabbath-brings-me-incomprehensible-joy/1033618 "2026-10-07T00:27:54Z")
My feeds for the past few days have been full of Jack Black’s Ozzy tribute at the Power to the People Festival. Mrs. Thumper despises him, so I had to wait until the house was empty to watch this. I secretly want to be… --- ## [Mary J. Blige fans, I need your help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-j-blige-fans-i-need-your-help/1029727)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-j-blige-fans-i-need-your-help/1029727 "2026-05-07T02:28:29Z")
In the mid- to late-1990s, I shot a music video starring Mary J. Blige. We shot for a day in a park in NYC with an orchestra on a raised stage. We then traveled to Sedona, Arizona. Spent the day shooting her on huge Red… --- ## [Make up a football formula](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-a-football-formula/1027204)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-a-football-formula/1027204 "2026-02-01T02:04:42Z")
In Europe, the top football club competition is the Champions League. It’s very popular, both in countries entering and spectators watching. 36 clubs from 17 countries qualified for the initial group stage, as shown he… --- ## [Ultra High Speed Photography](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-high-speed-photography/1028491)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-high-speed-photography/1028491 "2026-03-16T16:42:28Z")
You know those 10 trillion frames per second cameras that “film” the movement of light, how is it possible? It seems to me that of course you can’t have a film camera, like with a mechanical shutter, with such an insane… --- ## [Any findadeath website fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-findadeath-website-fans/1028908)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-findadeath-website-fans/1028908 "2026-04-01T00:51:25Z")
The site and its message board seem to have gone 404. A Google search from December says that they might close without funding, so I guess it’s history? If so, too bad, as they had lots of interesting information. --- ## [A pre-Columbo Peter Falk series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pre-columbo-peter-falk-series/1027027)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pre-columbo-peter-falk-series/1027027 "2026-01-31T02:53:12Z")
Does anyone remember this show from 1965? The Trials of O’Brien (TV Series 1965–1966) - IMDb I certainly don’t, but the viewer revues are quite good. I wish I could get a set of the hard-to-find DVDs, if there are any… --- ## [Angels team to be sold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747 "2026-09-03T17:41:51Z")
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, saying it expects to close the t… --- ## [Name that Pratchett novel? {answered}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-pratchett-novel-answered/1032669)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-pratchett-novel-answered/1032669 "2026-08-30T01:05:12Z")
It’s the one where Death fecks off for a bit and goes to live in a little farmhouse. It’s been about 30 years since I read, but I want to say it’s the first one in which the Death of Mice appears as well. And a poor bu… --- ## [Scammers are using AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammers-are-using-ai/1030612)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammers-are-using-ai/1030612 "2026-06-04T14:49:56Z")
(Mods I don’t know if this for the Market Place, I’m just aggravated though about scammers) Scammers are using AI to try to ‘purchase’ something. I have a very nice barely used target air rifle for sale. That, and it’s… --- ## [Can a president ever face personal financial liability for unauthorized military action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-president-ever-face-personal-financial-liability-for-unauthorized-military-action/1029036)
**Author:** [@komolono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/komolono)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-president-ever-face-personal-financial-liability-for-unauthorized-military-action/1029036 "2026-04-05T13:11:29Z")
I’m trying to understand whether U.S. law provides any mechanism for holding a president personally financially liable for military action that was undertaken without congressional authorization. Has this ever happened … --- ## [Does ChatGTP diss your American city?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-chatgtp-diss-your-american-city/1027627)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-chatgtp-diss-your-american-city/1027627 "2026-02-23T00:51:10Z")
Some researchers used ChatGTP to suss out which states and cities had the laziest, most uptight, least honest people by comparing places two at a time. Though this reflects many biases and is extremely unlikely to be ac… --- ## [Help Me Puzzle Out This Electrical Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-puzzle-out-this-electrical-question/1025607)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-puzzle-out-this-electrical-question/1025607 "2025-12-10T22:59:16Z")
I went to replace an 90s era fluorescent electrical fixture, and when I took the old one down I had a black hot connected to the fixture’s black, and two neutrals twisted together along with the fixture’s neutral. Nothin… --- ## [Olympic Canoeist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-canoeist/1032185)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-canoeist/1032185 "2026-08-06T16:28:58Z")
Every mention of Davey Hearns must include his status as former Olympian. Is it still an interesting addition to the story? Does it gain him credibility somehow? --- ## [NSA and the Cold War Computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-and-the-cold-war-computer/1032705)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-and-the-cold-war-computer/1032705 "2026-09-01T03:48:51Z")
Harvest, Stretch, and Tractor. NSA’s cryptographic computer system. --- ## [What Rights and Responsibilities Should Corporations have as Legal "Persons"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rights-and-responsibilities-should-corporations-have-as-legal-persons/1033611)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rights-and-responsibilities-should-corporations-have-as-legal-persons/1033611 "2026-10-16T16:10:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Hawaii Seeks to Overturn Citizens United: I’ve spun this topic off (per my own moderation!) to allow for a greater discussion of the general rights of corporations in the USA, and of cours… --- ## [Anybody watch President Curtis? (A Rick and Morty spin-off)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-president-curtis-a-rick-and-morty-spin-off/1031996)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-president-curtis-a-rick-and-morty-spin-off/1031996 "2026-09-07T19:03:56Z")
I didn’t even know this was a thing. I just happened to stumble across it last night. I thought it was pretty darn hilarious myself. “Curtis” has a very '80’s “your mama” style type sense of humor. And he was able to la… --- ## [Anyone here made Einkorn bread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-made-einkorn-bread/1027175)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-made-einkorn-bread/1027175 "2026-01-31T19:08:13Z")
I used to bake sourdough bread weekly before I went on a keto diet to lose weight. I went from keto to low-carb for a few years, and I’m moving to a moderate-carb diet, which means I’m now allowing myself to enjoy bread … --- ## [Comic book writer Gerry Conway has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-writer-gerry-conway-has-died/1029608)
**Author:** [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-writer-gerry-conway-has-died/1029608 "2026-04-29T17:27:24Z")
It’s being reported in multiple sources that comic book writer Gerry Conway has died at the age of 73. He wrote for both Marvel and DC, and is credited with creating or co-creating such characters as The Punisher, Power … --- ## [Democrats are just as bad as Republicans (per Inigo\_Montoya)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-are-just-as-bad-as-republicans-per-inigo-montoya/1032692)
**Author:** [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-are-just-as-bad-as-republicans-per-inigo-montoya/1032692 "2026-08-30T20:56:06Z")
Continuing the discussion from Will the next Democratic President have the guts to tear down the Ballroom?: Here you go! May end up in the Pit, though. --- ## [Mamdani: "A woo woo woo"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mamdani-a-woo-woo-woo/1027435)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mamdani-a-woo-woo-woo/1027435 "2026-02-06T20:48:47Z")
Technically this is political but really it’s about a happy little moment at a recent Zohran Mamdani press conference on childcare, in which two small kidlings were given their own little lectern (and live mike!). Joy en… --- ## [What is this thing? (huge muffler outside an industrial building?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-thing-huge-muffler-outside-an-industrial-building/1024340)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-thing-huge-muffler-outside-an-industrial-building/1024340 "2025-10-28T00:45:13Z")
Does anybody know what this thing is? It looks like a huge vehicle muffler. The building appears to be leased to Verizon, but that could be the suite next door, it’s unclear. There is another unit just like it a few y… --- ## [Nose outta joint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nose-outta-joint/1028494)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nose-outta-joint/1028494 "2026-03-23T21:07:14Z")
No. I’m not angry or peeved at anyone(well, there is that one person…). Backstory: 3 or 4 weeks ago I bit my cutest fuzzy doggy bathroom rug. Not cause I wanted to. I woke up about the instant I face planted. I immedi… --- ## [Can polar-orbit satellites launch out of Florida?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-polar-orbit-satellites-launch-out-of-florida/1031733)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-polar-orbit-satellites-launch-out-of-florida/1031733 "2026-07-17T20:52:33Z")
Many? Most? satellites going up these days are in close-to-polar orbits, so you’d like the rocket to launch near northward or near southward. So heading south out of Vandenburg is fine, but not out of Florida. Is it for … --- ## [I'm going to Nashville. Never been. What are the must-do's in the city?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-nashville-never-been-what-are-the-must-dos-in-the-city/1028308)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-nashville-never-been-what-are-the-must-dos-in-the-city/1028308 "2026-03-09T19:41:02Z")
As the title says…I will be in Nashville soon. Any recommendations of what to do? Where to eat? Where to drink (live music is a bonus)? --- ## [Class B RV custom build on the Transit platform - any tips or tricks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-b-rv-custom-build-on-the-transit-platform-any-tips-or-tricks/1033637)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-b-rv-custom-build-on-the-transit-platform-any-tips-or-tricks/1033637 "2026-10-16T23:23:15Z")
Any words of experience on building out a class B RV? I’m 65, retired, freshly divorced, snowboarder with an IKON pass, backpacker and weekender. Making sure it’s age appropriate female friendly (aka wet bath with a door… --- ## [WW2 champagne supply](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-champagne-supply/1028624)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-champagne-supply/1028624 "2026-03-22T01:17:38Z")
During the occupation of France, what did upscale vinters and restaurants in the USA sell in the way of premium wine? Did they have enough in stock that if you were rich and important enough you could get a bottle of the… --- ## [Song ID requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-id-requested/1026685)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-id-requested/1026685 "2026-01-14T20:33:38Z")
I was just thinking about a song I used to hear back when I used my Pandora station. It was set to Industrial/EBM/Goth music, but it eventually always seemed to drift over to playing some of what I’d call “Ren Faire musi… --- ## [Masafumi Saito and the Ice Age Trail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masafumi-saito-and-the-ice-age-trail/1024855)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masafumi-saito-and-the-ice-age-trail/1024855 "2025-11-15T13:09:51Z")
Japanese hiker “Masa” recently (today Nov 14th) finished hiking the Ice Age trail, a ~1000\* mile trail that crosses Wisconsin along glacial boundaries. He has become a minor celebrity, getting plenty of “rail magic”: he… --- ## [An MCU question for fans before we get to Avengers: Doomsday (TV only spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-mcu-question-for-fans-before-we-get-to-avengers-doomsday-tv-only-spoilers/1031083)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-mcu-question-for-fans-before-we-get-to-avengers-doomsday-tv-only-spoilers/1031083 "2026-06-22T00:16:57Z")
I’m going to spoil the television show Secret Invasion. Nick Fury is revealed, if I understand things correctly, to NOT be Nick fury. He was body swapped out for one of those Skrull aliens. And, they suggest it has been… --- ## [How much extra time would change your life - and how](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-extra-time-would-change-your-life-and-how/1029140)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-extra-time-would-change-your-life-and-how/1029140 "2026-04-10T15:59:51Z")
The current thread about money here is about getting extra money. Some of us, especially old somes of us, need time more than money. I’m not talking years of life, I’m talking hours in the day. Maybe it is from not hav… --- ## [I went to a memorial service yesterday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-a-memorial-service-yesterday/1034152)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-a-memorial-service-yesterday/1034152 "2026-10-26T01:19:55Z")
My good friend Anne Davenport had a memorial service yesterday, which I attended. In Remembrance: Anne Davenport | International Costumer’s Guild The memorial was at Somaspace in Portland. She was the person that got … --- ## [Stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-of-the-golden-age-of-hollywood/1033289)
**Author:** [@f.coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/f.coli)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-of-the-golden-age-of-hollywood/1033289 "2026-09-23T01:33:35Z")
During the Golden Age, it was common for actors and actresses to change their name, e.g. Norma Jean Baker to Marilyn Monroe and Marion Morrison to John Wayne. But I wonder, did any of the numerous men and women keep the… --- ## [Roadside America co-founder Ken Smith RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-america-co-founder-ken-smith-rip/1032822)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-america-co-founder-ken-smith-rip/1032822 "2026-09-05T02:24:49Z")
Roadside America Announces the Passing of Co-founder Ken Smith From the news release: Smith had a ceaseless passion to explore the American roadside and document offbeat attractions. His friendly and curious nature eng… --- ## [Sky Pumpkins - Anybody Else Following the Saga?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sky-pumpkins-anybody-else-following-the-saga/1033030)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sky-pumpkins-anybody-else-following-the-saga/1033030 "2026-09-14T03:03:29Z")
Just a silly viral story of an enthusiastic pumpkin vine that climbed a tree and then set fruit. I have grown quite a few pumpkins over the years and had never grokked that the vines might do this. Now the owner is try… --- ## [The President of Nicaragua has ended elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-president-of-nicaragua-has-ended-elections/1031811)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-president-of-nicaragua-has-ended-elections/1031811 "2026-07-20T19:19:04Z")
His justification appears to be that elections are simply a means for “Yankees” to interfere with his country. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ortega-says-nicaragua-will-no-longer-hold-elections-2026-07-20/ --- ## [Help with reading/translating shirt design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-reading-translating-shirt-design/1024436)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-reading-translating-shirt-design/1024436 "2025-10-30T22:49:47Z")
I don’t even know if this is English (Russian?) And, sorry, this fuzzy screen grab is as good as it’s going to get. All help appreciated. --- ## [Tell me about Gothenburg Sweden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-gothenburg-sweden/1031792)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-gothenburg-sweden/1031792 "2026-07-23T14:39:08Z")
A friend and I are going to Gothenburg mid August. I’ve been looking stuff up, but I’m curious if any dopers have any ideas for stuff to do. I know @Charlie\_Tan is from that part of the world, though he doesn’t post here… --- ## [Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-100th-birthday-sir-david-attenborough/1029917)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-100th-birthday-sir-david-attenborough/1029917 "2026-05-10T00:59:42Z")
Thank you, Sir, for all your very informative and amazing nature documentaries! One of my favorite bits, about the lyre bird, was so iconic that parodies were made, one that I missed was made for his 90th birthday by Aa… --- ## [Recovery from gallbladder surgery advice needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovery-from-gallbladder-surgery-advice-needed/1026464)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovery-from-gallbladder-surgery-advice-needed/1026464 "2026-01-08T20:19:30Z")
An elderly (age 85) aunt of mine had an attack of gallstones and ended up having her gallbladder removed via laparoscopy. Since I am the closest relation by genetics and by geographic location it looks like I will have t… --- ## [Large spools on streets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-spools-on-streets/1028035)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-spools-on-streets/1028035 "2026-02-27T01:06:41Z")
I have noticed some lately. They are set up, over 7 feet tall and have long cords, which are thrown over wires. After workers left, the cords were moving. Someone probably has the answer [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=84&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=86&per_page=50)