# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=103&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Time to eliminate Senate filibusters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-eliminate-senate-filibusters/491756)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-eliminate-senate-filibusters/491756 "2026-04-22T14:32:26Z")
Is it time to finally do away with the filibuster in the Senate? In theory, the Senate is supposed to be the moderating house of Congress. And the filibuster is considered to be a part of that, by forcing the majority … --- ## [Who is the longest "lived" fictional character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-longest-lived-fictional-character/234587)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-longest-lived-fictional-character/234587 "2026-04-22T14:21:26Z")
I’ve just gotten back into P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster stories, and I noticed with some surprise that the first Jeeves story appeared in 1916 and the last was written (or at least begun) in 1974, for a “lifespan”… --- ## [Do you think it would be morally justified to alter someone’s mind in these scenarios?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-would-be-morally-justified-to-alter-someone-s-mind-in-these-scenarios/1029320)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-would-be-morally-justified-to-alter-someone-s-mind-in-these-scenarios/1029320 "2026-04-22T10:48:30Z")
Do you think it would be morally justified to magically alter someone’s mind for the better in these two scenarios? Assume you’re the one doing the altering in each scenario. 1: An extremely racist person (as you defin… --- ## [How often do you use a power setting other than high on the microwave and when?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-use-a-power-setting-other-than-high-on-the-microwave-and-when/1023228)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-use-a-power-setting-other-than-high-on-the-microwave-and-when/1023228 "2026-04-22T04:43:17Z")
I would guess that most people usually just use the highest (and default) power on their microwaves but here’s a poll anyway. If you do vary the power, when do you do it? I’ll put mine on 50% when reheating steak in an … --- ## [I am confused about Alex Jones' lawyer's "mistake" in sending all of Jones' phone contents to the plaintiffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-confused-about-alex-jones-lawyers-mistake-in-sending-all-of-jones-phone-contents-to-the-plaintiffs/969096)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-confused-about-alex-jones-lawyers-mistake-in-sending-all-of-jones-phone-contents-to-the-plaintiffs/969096 "2026-04-22T04:33:03Z")
By now, most people have heard that Alex Jones’ lawyer mistakenly gave the attorneys representing Sandy Hook parents the entire contents of Jones’ cell phone. This includes text messages and emails dating back years. M… --- ## [Spinal cord injuries are not fun at all, but I'm very, VERY fortunate. And grateful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinal-cord-injuries-are-not-fun-at-all-but-im-very-very-fortunate-and-grateful/1028083)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinal-cord-injuries-are-not-fun-at-all-but-im-very-very-fortunate-and-grateful/1028083 "2026-04-22T01:18:05Z")
Spinal cord injuries are not fun. Since I have known cervical spinal canal stenosis (previously asymptomatic), my neurosurgeon advised me to be on the alert for the appearance of signs or symptoms of spinal cord compres… --- ## [Changes to Hijacking Rules in the Politics and Elections Forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-to-hijacking-rules-in-the-politics-and-elections-forum/1029405)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-to-hijacking-rules-in-the-politics-and-elections-forum/1029405 "2026-04-22T01:15:17Z")
The P&E moderator staff are announcing a change to our rules with respect to hijacking. First, some background: The more stringent current hijacking rules came into existence in 2020, largely authored by Jonathan Chanc… --- ## [What was the deal on Virginia's Confederate tax break?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-on-virginias-confederate-tax-break/1029434)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-on-virginias-confederate-tax-break/1029434 "2026-04-22T00:14:54Z")
It’s been a news item lately that Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended a program that was giving tax breaks to Confederate museums and monuments. (Not that this was the biggest news item about Virginia’s executive branc… --- ## [Fraternal/sororal/social organizations in public sphere: morality thereof, esp if secretive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fraternal-sororal-social-organizations-in-public-sphere-morality-thereof-esp-if-secretive/1028778)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fraternal-sororal-social-organizations-in-public-sphere-morality-thereof-esp-if-secretive/1028778 "2026-04-21T23:54:53Z")
This thread is not about fraternities and sororities in colleges and universities (though that is a great discussion topic on its own, probably covered extensively over the years on this board). It’s about when grown in… --- ## [LA classics gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-classics-gone/1029437)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-classics-gone/1029437 "2026-04-21T23:01:42Z")
all is lost. alas. Clifton Cafeteria in downtown LA, open since 1935, has closed for good. Along with 117-year-old Coles, who supposedly invented the French Dip, has gone with them. So much history left in the dust, due … --- ## [What does "chickadee" mean (in terms of clothes/fashion)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-chickadee-mean-in-terms-of-clothes-fashion/1029129)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-chickadee-mean-in-terms-of-clothes-fashion/1029129 "2026-04-21T22:26:22Z")
Came across this sentence, presented here context-free. What is meant by “chickadees”? I know what’s meant by pastels, Hyannis Port, and yacht-club-coded. Chickadee means nothing to me, except the little bird. if \[this… --- ## [Usb c to headphone jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usb-c-to-headphone-jack/1029267)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usb-c-to-headphone-jack/1029267 "2026-04-21T21:35:07Z")
I want to be able to plug my phone into existing, standard speaker systems. The simplest way to do that is to get a usb c to headphone cable. Or just an adapter, as i have a number of headphones to headphone cables. Ada… --- ## [Jokes that don't work anymore (on a contemporary, younger crowd)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-dont-work-anymore-on-a-contemporary-younger-crowd/1029293)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-dont-work-anymore-on-a-contemporary-younger-crowd/1029293 "2026-04-21T21:24:13Z")
Standing around the (proverbial) water cooler someone told the old Tony Orlando joke: Tony Orlando was missing all night but they finally found him at the crack of Dawn. Some of us laughed but a couple of the women (40… --- ## [Where are all the naked dresses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-all-the-naked-dresses/1029426)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-all-the-naked-dresses/1029426 "2026-04-21T21:05:42Z")
On various news sites I keep seeing stories about the latest actress or influencer wearing a naked dress or outfit to some gala or other. The stories usually have a blurred image or one covered with a a black bar. Wher… --- ## [Objection to Warning in the Leave the Birth Rate Alone Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/objection-to-warning-in-the-leave-the-birth-rate-alone-thread/1029303)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/objection-to-warning-in-the-leave-the-birth-rate-alone-thread/1029303 "2026-04-21T19:51:06Z")
I was given a Warning for alleged hijacking in the Leave the Birth Rate Alone thread, which I find nonsensical and hypocritical. In a thread about attempts to change the birth rate causing harm, the fact that the white n… --- ## [Let's talk about Welsh Rarebit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-welsh-rarebit/1023705)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-welsh-rarebit/1023705 "2026-04-21T19:33:09Z")
Which is a cheese topping/spread/dip for toasted bread and possibly other things. Stouffers used to make a frozen WR that was really good. But as with all products of any kind that I like, the company stopped producing … --- ## [What is the song you can no longer listen to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-song-you-can-no-longer-listen-to/1028758)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-song-you-can-no-longer-listen-to/1028758 "2026-04-21T19:11:49Z")
The Guardian has a series called Honest Playlist where they ask musicians/artists 12 questions about music, one of which is “the song I can no longer listen to.” It came up in the context of Moby complaining about The Ki… --- ## [Dr. Demento](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-demento/326148)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-demento/326148 "2026-04-21T17:31:51Z")
I found a tape I recorded off of KMET of the Dr. Demento Show. They mention 1981 several times, but the label on the tape says Mars \[something\] 1982. Anyway, it’s been a long time since I’ve listended to Dr. D and I th… --- ## [A Request for Some Folderal and Fiddle-Dee-Dee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-request-for-some-folderal-and-fiddle-dee-dee/1029457)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-request-for-some-folderal-and-fiddle-dee-dee/1029457 "2026-04-21T16:27:37Z")
Back in the sixties, beverage cans were made of steel and had top and bottom ends that would accept a spot weld to conjoin two or more cans. My neighbor collected them and sculpted pieces of furniture such as chairs and … --- ## [Super Troopers 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-troopers-3/1029444)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-troopers-3/1029444 "2026-04-21T16:22:12Z")
Our threads on the first two movies: Trailer for the new one, which is coming in August: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFevn5frf0 For more: Super Troopers 3 - Wikipedia I suspect there will be shenanigans… --- ## [New Rules for Politics and Elections – January 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rules-for-politics-and-elections-january-2020/845727)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rules-for-politics-and-elections-january-2020/845727 "2026-04-21T15:26:33Z")
Moderation in Great Debates and Politics and Elections In general, Great Debates and Politics and Elections are the most contentious fora on the SDMB. Because of that, you’ll find that moderation is more active and pro… --- ## [Have you owned an automobile (or truck) from each of the Big 3 automakers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-owned-an-automobile-or-truck-from-each-of-the-big-3-automakers/1029342)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-owned-an-automobile-or-truck-from-each-of-the-big-3-automakers/1029342 "2026-04-21T14:24:50Z")
Simple poll. Have you owned a car or truck from Ford, General Motors and Chrysler? Yes, I have and feel free to include all their other brands. I’ve had a Mercury Topaz, Pontiac Grand Prix, and a PT Cruiser. I’ve also … --- ## [Swiss Family Robinson--Correct Original English Translation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-family-robinson-correct-original-english-translation/1017613)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-family-robinson-correct-original-english-translation/1017613 "2026-04-21T13:55:19Z")
The Swiss Family Robinson was pirated extensively upon publication. Many versions exist, some containing less of the original than desirable. Also, too many abridged versions exist. What is the best, unabridged, Engli… --- ## [Installing EV charging for one unit in a 6-unit condo building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-ev-charging-for-one-unit-in-a-6-unit-condo-building/1029323)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-ev-charging-for-one-unit-in-a-6-unit-condo-building/1029323 "2026-04-21T11:30:14Z")
First of all, yes, we’re going to talk with an electrician. But here’s the story: We live in a 6-unit condo building. Below the building, each unit has one parking space. The electrical panel for the building is in a uti… --- ## [Would quantum computing make cryptocurrencies obsolete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-quantum-computing-make-cryptocurrencies-obsolete/1029318)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-quantum-computing-make-cryptocurrencies-obsolete/1029318 "2026-04-21T11:15:55Z")
I don’t understand how they are supposed to do it, but I read that quantum computers will allegedly be very good and fast at breaking cryptographical codes. And I read that the generation (“mining”) and security of cryp… --- ## [How can the U.S. regain International goodwill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-the-u-s-regain-international-goodwill/387946)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-the-u-s-regain-international-goodwill/387946 "2026-04-21T11:13:52Z")
At the end of his ‘Napalm’ speech Col. Kilgore says, ‘Someday this war’s gonna end.’ After the WTC/Pentagon attacks we had the world’s support. I thought then, and think now, that invading Afghanistan was the correct m… --- ## [The last, and hardest, decision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-and-hardest-decision/1028932)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-and-hardest-decision/1028932 "2026-04-21T00:44:05Z")
Now? Not yet? How much longer? My cat Freddie Mercury (“Merc”), a senior former stray, has intestinal lymphoma that the vet can now feel with palpation. He’s eating a lot, frequent little meals of the always available w… --- ## [Does playing scrabble or other letter to word games temporarily mess up your word recognition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playing-scrabble-or-other-letter-to-word-games-temporarily-mess-up-your-word-recognition/1029074)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playing-scrabble-or-other-letter-to-word-games-temporarily-mess-up-your-word-recognition/1029074 "2026-04-21T00:16:24Z")
I play the Thread games here. Where a new word is created from the letters in the old word. Focusing entirely on the letters sometimes makes me question if the word is spelled correctly. Like priest. It didn’t look cor… --- ## [Texas charter school students forced to do pushups; some may have permanent health issues as a result](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-charter-school-students-forced-to-do-pushups-some-may-have-permanent-health-issues-as-a-result/1029351)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-charter-school-students-forced-to-do-pushups-some-may-have-permanent-health-issues-as-a-result/1029351 "2026-04-21T00:15:23Z")
This source does not say how old the 80 or so students were, but I get the impression they were at least mostly male, and probably teenagers. They were forced to do hundreds of them, in some cases on 3 successive days, … --- ## [Late-80s MS-DOS file question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-80s-ms-dos-file-question/807059)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-80s-ms-dos-file-question/807059 "2026-04-20T22:57:55Z")
I’m going through some very old computer files (ca. 1989) and I’ve come across a file that I saved called MOUSELES.CHK. I cannot find any useful references to this file on the web, or even searching back issues of PC Ma… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=102&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=104&state=muted)