# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1005&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1006 --- ## [Sciatica relief](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sciatica-relief/972480)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sciatica-relief/972480 "2022-10-01T02:51:35Z")
I don’t know if I just stumbled on to something or if it was just a coincidence. I have dealt with sciatica for years but recently had an unusually painful episode. All I could do was sit, I couldn’t lay down or walk for… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Beckinis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beckinis/940743)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beckinis/940743 "2022-10-01T01:20:00Z")
Bikinis made from recycled fishing nets. Wonder if they will swim in Arkansas? --- ## [Anyone know of any good resources/books to learn Robert's Rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-any-good-resources-books-to-learn-roberts-rules/972406)
**Author:** [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-any-good-resources-books-to-learn-roberts-rules/972406 "2022-10-01T00:44:10Z")
So… I managed to get myself elected to a body that uses Robert’s Rules of Order. And, wouldn’t you know it, I managed to get elected to the Chair of said body. Now I have very limited use and knowledge of Robert’s Rules.… --- ## [All NASA astronauts must become pilots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-nasa-astronauts-must-become-pilots/850904)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-nasa-astronauts-must-become-pilots/850904 "2022-10-01T00:40:19Z")
Makes sense in case the pilot(s) of the spacecraft gets sick or dies. They use a T-38 which is also a trainer for the Air Force. NASA - T-38s Soar as Spaceflight Trainers --- ## [Tales of unwanted family heirlooms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-unwanted-family-heirlooms/972202)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-unwanted-family-heirlooms/972202 "2022-09-30T23:26:53Z")
As my mom and my in-laws are facing their inevitable mortality, they’re distributing things that are precious to them, but may not be so precious to the recipients. For example, my MIL has given my daughter the remaining… --- ## [The Boy Who Didn't Come Back From Heaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boy-who-didnt-come-back-from-heaven/710008)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boy-who-didnt-come-back-from-heaven/710008 "2022-09-30T22:23:38Z")
Story here. You mean it was all a load of malarkey? Say it ain’t so, Alex! Didn’t they make a movie about this nonsense or was that about another kid who came back from Heaven? It’s difficult to keep track of all the … --- ## [Why Biden approved a USD 450-million sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-biden-approved-a-usd-450-million-sustenance-package-for-pakistans-f-16-fleet/972323)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-biden-approved-a-usd-450-million-sustenance-package-for-pakistans-f-16-fleet/972323 "2022-09-30T21:13:16Z")
“America’s relationship with Pakistan has “not served” either of the two countries," Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. Why is the US continuing on the same path as what happened … --- ## [You Might Be A Redneck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-a-redneck/972479)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-a-redneck/972479 "2022-09-30T21:13:12Z")
Jeff Foxworthy was pretty popular two decades ago, when this was last discussed as far as I know. Was driving home when he came on the radio. Said these ones… anyway, I thought they were funny. I hadn’t heard them. Y… --- ## [What's the best screen portrayal of the Devil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-screen-portrayal-of-the-devil/972235)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-screen-portrayal-of-the-devil/972235 "2022-09-30T20:07:57Z")
Satan. Lucifer. The Prince of Lies. Iblis. Beelzebub. Balial. Ol’ Nick. Mephistopholes. Many have played the Prince of Darkness, but who did the best job? I recently watched a few clips of “Lucifer” and that por… --- ## [Botticelli, Sept. 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2022/970748)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2022/970748 "2022-09-30T17:27:56Z")
Previous thread: Botticelli August 2022 Updated: Botticelli - the letters we've used so far - #95 by Elendil\_s\_Heir And our new letter is I as in “I… can’t believe it’s a new month of Botticelli!” --- ## [If convicted, should Trump be pardoned for the long term good of the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-convicted-should-trump-be-pardoned-for-the-long-term-good-of-the-country/972275)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-convicted-should-trump-be-pardoned-for-the-long-term-good-of-the-country/972275 "2022-09-30T15:46:10Z")
If Trump is convicted of serious crimes, and given a long prison term, should Biden, or whoever is president, consider pardoning him to prevent civil unrest and to unify the country, or let the chips fall where they may? … --- ## [What IF? GB had signed a peace treaty with Germany? WW2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-gb-had-signed-a-peace-treaty-with-germany-ww2/972347)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-gb-had-signed-a-peace-treaty-with-germany-ww2/972347 "2022-09-30T13:23:55Z")
We just had a similar Alt-hist But I am afraid that the Hypothesis- What if the USA stayed Neutral in WW2" was both very unlikely, and many posters could not help but to fight the hypothetical. Yes, while both Hitler… --- ## [Extremely late to the game, but I just binged The Wire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-late-to-the-game-but-i-just-binged-the-wire/972474)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-late-to-the-game-but-i-just-binged-the-wire/972474 "2022-09-30T13:11:39Z")
I liked it, a lot. It took a few episodes to get into it, but it was 5 pretty good seasons. I never knew that George Pelecanos and Ed Burns were so involved. I think I enjoyed the whole arc and how the characters ended u… --- ## [Songs about a birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-a-birthday/971989)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-a-birthday/971989 "2022-09-30T11:38:40Z")
The obvious one is Birthday by The Beatles. Others? (I have a couple of offbeat songs in mind that I will post later.) --- ## [Weather map question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-map-question/972467)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-map-question/972467 "2022-09-30T11:28:55Z")
I’m looking at the predicted winds for Saturday at 3:00 PM on windy.com. In particular the northeast of the U.S. Usually, winds follow surface isolines, more or less. From the Delaware Bay to Cape Cod the winds are perpe… --- ## [Is it possible to create a hydrogen fusion bomb without a fission stage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-hydrogen-fusion-bomb-without-a-fission-stage/972188)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-hydrogen-fusion-bomb-without-a-fission-stage/972188 "2022-09-30T02:44:02Z")
Maybe just using conventional explosives. Would such a bomb have much radioactive fallout? --- ## [Very short term pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-short-term-pain/972420)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-short-term-pain/972420 "2022-09-30T02:13:02Z")
Like maybe a few seconds. Is this a nerve misfiring? --- ## [Share a minor thing you hide from your significant other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-minor-thing-you-hide-from-your-significant-other/972005)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-minor-thing-you-hide-from-your-significant-other/972005 "2022-09-30T01:05:14Z")
My SO buys unsalted peanuts. Once in a while when she’s not around I’ll pour a handful of nuts and salt the hell out of them. Please don’t tell her. Your turn. mmm --- ## [What's the process by which a coach accepts or declines a penalty? (American football)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-process-by-which-a-coach-accepts-or-declines-a-penalty-american-football/972337)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-process-by-which-a-coach-accepts-or-declines-a-penalty-american-football/972337 "2022-09-30T01:00:11Z")
You see it all the time: “Pass interference, defense number 24, that penalty is declined, play results in a touchdown.” Does the referee confer with the opposing head coach (the one whose team was ‘victimized’ by the in… --- ## [In Reviews Of Creative Works, What Does 'A Revelation' Mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-reviews-of-creative-works-what-does-a-revelation-mean/972475)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-reviews-of-creative-works-what-does-a-revelation-mean/972475 "2022-09-29T22:30:33Z")
I get from the context that “\[Work\] is a revelation!” means “\[Work\] is sublime, magnificent, exceeds all expectations, etc.” Or does it mean something more specific? I’ve seen some performances that have brought down th… --- ## [Undefeated at Wordle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undefeated-at-wordle/969903)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undefeated-at-wordle/969903 "2022-09-29T21:20:39Z")
When Wordle first became popular, there were a bunch of columns on best words, written by someone who had won a bunch of games in a row. The genius of the game is it looks very challenging, but with good guesses there a… --- ## [So...Deadpool 3 has Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Interesting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-deadpool-3-has-hugh-jackman-as-wolverine-interesting/972355)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-deadpool-3-has-hugh-jackman-as-wolverine-interesting/972355 "2022-09-29T20:48:20Z")
Ryan Reynolds spilled the beans. I liked the way he worked Aviation gin into the announcement. Going the extra mile! --- ## [On Being Old and Needing New Teeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-old-and-needing-new-teeth/972365)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-old-and-needing-new-teeth/972365 "2022-09-29T19:38:16Z")
If this belongs in Factual Questions will someone please suggest moving it to a Mod? The years have passed and I find myself being offered Senior Discounts. I have a variety of Old Lady Syndromes, aches, and pains. Fine… --- ## [Commercials on You Tube live streams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-on-you-tube-live-streams/972415)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-on-you-tube-live-streams/972415 "2022-09-29T19:19:47Z")
I don’t have cable and the OTA services are unreliable\* so when there’s breaking news, like hurricane Ian today, I go to YouTube and look for a live stream there. When I pick a heritage broadcaster or cable service like … --- ## [Clever and Funny book, chapter, or episode titles based on other works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-and-funny-book-chapter-or-episode-titles-based-on-other-works/972392)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-and-funny-book-chapter-or-episode-titles-based-on-other-works/972392 "2022-09-29T18:44:22Z")
This is really common, I know – several of the books in Spencer Quinn’s Chet and Bernie mystery series have such punning titles (A Fistful of Collars, Scents and Sensibility, etc.). This is just for ones that stand out a… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - September 2022 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2022-edition/970700)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2022-edition/970700 "2022-09-29T18:07:42Z")
Hey! Sorry to be late with the thread, it’s probably already September for some of you… I got distracted watching Wierd Al videos :smiley: So it’s September and going to be 100F all week (about 30 for the rest of the wor… --- ## [See my new baby! Horse pic attached](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-my-new-baby-horse-pic-attached/382660)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-my-new-baby-horse-pic-attached/382660 "2022-09-29T17:24:01Z")
I went to an auction this morning and among the household goods and used car, they had three horses being auctioned. I’ve been looking for a companion for my TB gelding Irish, and I bought a miniature horse for only $125… --- ## [Cat People: Why do you like cats over dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-people-why-do-you-like-cats-over-dogs/952503)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-people-why-do-you-like-cats-over-dogs/952503 "2022-09-29T17:19:54Z")
I’m a cat person, though I DO love dogs. I can’t quite pinpoint why I like cats over dogs. They both have pros and cons, and it’s kind of a wash to me. Cat’s are independent where dogs are usually more social, but there’… --- ## [Does descriptive linguistics mean "anything goes"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-descriptive-linguistics-mean-anything-goes/971005)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-descriptive-linguistics-mean-anything-goes/971005 "2022-09-29T17:14:44Z")
This misconception about descriptivism recurs so often in our discussions about language that I thought a dedicated thread to fight ignorance on the matter might be helpful. Here’s a recent assertion of the persistent … --- ## [Yet another odds question (simulating two dice rolls with a deck of cards)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-odds-question-simulating-two-dice-rolls-with-a-deck-of-cards/972087)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-odds-question-simulating-two-dice-rolls-with-a-deck-of-cards/972087 "2022-09-29T16:57:11Z")
I want to simulate rolling a 20-sided die twice using a deck of cards numbered 1-20, where each card is removed from the deck and put aside once drawn. I can think of two ways which should preserve the 1/400 odds of gett… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1004&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1006&state=tracking)