# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1202 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1203 --- ## [Mysterious things you found in your own house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-things-you-found-in-your-own-house/921176)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-things-you-found-in-your-own-house/921176 "2022-02-10T20:45:41Z")
What mysterious things have you found in your own house (not left there by a previous owner)? I just found one unpopped popcorn kernel in the middle of our bed. There’s been no popcorn in the house in years, and it defi… --- ## [Were your kids stand-outs in sports/theater/academics/something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-your-kids-stand-outs-in-sports-theater-academics-something-else/958816)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-your-kids-stand-outs-in-sports-theater-academics-something-else/958816 "2022-02-10T20:42:37Z")
I have one daughter and we had a standing rule - she could do one extra-curricular activity at a time. Neither my husband nor I wanted to spend our free time ferrying her thither and you. As a result, she tried a lot of … --- ## [When the last Bitcoin is assigned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-last-bitcoin-is-assigned/959156)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-last-bitcoin-is-assigned/959156 "2022-02-10T20:38:56Z")
I’ve got a limited understanding of bitcoin, so let me know if I’ve got something wrong here: Bitcoins are finite, at some point, if the system survives long enough, the last new bitcoin will be mined and assigned own… --- ## [South Park 25x02 The Big Fix (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-25x02-the-big-fix-spoilers/959243)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-25x02-the-big-fix-spoilers/959243 "2022-02-10T20:17:20Z")
Kind of hilarious thread in this one. Stan discovers that “Token’s” name is actually Tolkien (from his Lord of the Rings loving father) and he has been mishearing it all along. Further, other than his father Randy, every… --- ## [Can terms like "race" and "ethnicity" be used meaningfully?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-terms-like-race-and-ethnicity-be-used-meaningfully/959000)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-terms-like-race-and-ethnicity-be-used-meaningfully/959000 "2022-02-10T20:09:14Z")
The recent issue involving Whoopi Goldberg’s comments has caused me to ponder think such things. And I’m not sure I can figure out how any such terms can be used such that they are commonly defined/understood by everyon… --- ## [Sherman's march to the sea...why so significant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shermans-march-to-the-sea-why-so-significant/959133)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shermans-march-to-the-sea-why-so-significant/959133 "2022-02-10T19:41:40Z")
In the Civil War, General William T. Sherman, after capturing Atlanta, led a march to the sea. It’s entered our national myth & legend – there’s even a song about it (“While We Were Marching Through Georgia”). He gets … --- ## [Play the 2022 BBB with me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-the-2022-bbb-with-me/959158)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-the-2022-bbb-with-me/959158 "2022-02-10T19:28:02Z")
… BBB obviously being: Business Bull$h!t Bingo “This hashtag is front-and-center of our new communications playbook” soooo … what’s hot in your organization? :disguised\_face: --- ## [Melania sells her art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-sells-her-art/956174)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-sells-her-art/956174 "2022-02-10T19:17:37Z")
So, Mrs. Trump is launching an NFT platform where you can buy her digital art for $150. The well known philanthropist says a portion of the proceeds will help children. Hurry because you only have (you guessed it) two we… --- ## [John(ny) B](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-ny-b/959153)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-ny-b/959153 "2022-02-10T19:03:05Z")
There’s a remarkable cumulation of rock/pop songs that combine, in their title, the first name John (or its diminutive Johnny) with the middle initial B. The best-known example is probably “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berr… --- ## [Scrolling jumps around quite a bit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrolling-jumps-around-quite-a-bit/956803)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrolling-jumps-around-quite-a-bit/956803 "2022-02-10T18:21:46Z")
On larger threads with 3000+ posts while scrolling through them the site will suddenly skip up or down often and I’ll lose my place. This happens for me often on the Movies You’ve Seen Recently thread in CS. Is this a … --- ## [Does cheese need to breathe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cheese-need-to-breathe/959226)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cheese-need-to-breathe/959226 "2022-02-10T18:15:50Z")
We made a bougie charcuterie platter the other night for dinner with goumet cheeses. It was awesome and there was plenty left over for lunches. So I had the cheese the next day and it tasted even better than the night … --- ## [Chewing something that’s not supposed to be crunchy when…CRUNCH 😬](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-something-that-s-not-supposed-to-be-crunchy-when-crunch/958965)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-something-that-s-not-supposed-to-be-crunchy-when-crunch/958965 "2022-02-10T17:51:09Z")
Was eating a reheated piece of pizza just now when my molars crunched down on something very hard. Ugh. My first thought went to my front tooth, which has a chip that I’ve had bonded several times because the bonding onl… --- ## [NHL - Jan. 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-jan-2022/957397)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-jan-2022/957397 "2022-02-10T17:32:36Z")
The Arizona Coyotes are doing soooo bad right now… Audience: How bad are the Arizona Coyotes doing? Well! Last night against the NHL’s second-lousiest team - Chicago - they set a personal best this season by notching … --- ## [Democrats who watch Fox News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-who-watch-fox-news/958832)
**Author:** [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-who-watch-fox-news/958832 "2022-02-10T16:47:10Z")
I know that a lot of people here have nothing but disdain and/or hatred for Fox. I was surprised and interested to learn that a lot of your liberal compatriots don’t completely share your views. --- ## ["Draft is being edited ...."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draft-is-being-edited/917328)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draft-is-being-edited/917328 "2022-02-10T16:36:18Z")
I’m trying to write a post, and keep getting this message: “Draft is being edited in another window. Please reload this page.” What is causing this? Fortunately, when I reload the page the work in progress is still th… --- ## [Why can I quote some parts of a post but not others on iPhone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-quote-some-parts-of-a-post-but-not-others-on-iphone/957274)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-quote-some-parts-of-a-post-but-not-others-on-iphone/957274 "2022-02-10T16:35:01Z")
I sometimes use my iPhone to reply to posts. Sometimes the parts of a post that I’m trying to quote will come up and I can reply, and in other cases they don’t. It seems to be random. In the thread on college football… --- ## [Best non-stick cookware? Difficulty: No Teflon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-non-stick-cookware-difficulty-no-teflon/959179)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-non-stick-cookware-difficulty-no-teflon/959179 "2022-02-10T16:34:39Z")
Title says it all. I don’t really care about price as I only need one frying pan. That said, all the Hexclad reviews I’ve seen don’t really justify $130-ish price tag. Thanks for any suggestions. --- ## [When did grinding your own pepper become so common? (And what's the deal with grinding your own salt?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-grinding-your-own-pepper-become-so-common-and-whats-the-deal-with-grinding-your-own-salt/959029)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-grinding-your-own-pepper-become-so-common-and-whats-the-deal-with-grinding-your-own-salt/959029 "2022-02-10T15:48:57Z")
I remember growing up as a kid, we always had pre-ground pepper in regular pepper shakers. I understand from reading an opinion article that pre-ground pepper goes stale and dusty faster, and that freshly ground pepper … --- ## [If alcohol (for consumption) were discovered only recently, wouldn't it be classified an illegal drug?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-alcohol-for-consumption-were-discovered-only-recently-wouldnt-it-be-classified-an-illegal-drug/958215)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-alcohol-for-consumption-were-discovered-only-recently-wouldnt-it-be-classified-an-illegal-drug/958215 "2022-02-10T15:19:06Z")
Alcohol leads to a lot more violent behavior and breakdown in families, violent crimes, dangerous driving, etc. than marijuana, for instance - and can certainly be addictive - yet it’s the latter, marijuana, that is most… --- ## [Is Consumer Reports still as independent as it used to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-consumer-reports-still-as-independent-as-it-used-to-be/959152)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-consumer-reports-still-as-independent-as-it-used-to-be/959152 "2022-02-10T11:59:05Z")
I got a subscription to Consumer Reports online, and now with its products reviews it includes links to prices and where you can buy the products. They give a notice that Doesn’t that taint their objectivity? I used t… --- ## [Re-Installing Windows 10: Can I save a software RAID (dynamic drives) or will that RAID be lost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-installing-windows-10-can-i-save-a-software-raid-dynamic-drives-or-will-that-raid-be-lost/959174)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-installing-windows-10-can-i-save-a-software-raid-dynamic-drives-or-will-that-raid-be-lost/959174 "2022-02-10T04:09:36Z")
I know someone who has a PC with a C: drive that has Windows 10 on it and a D: drive which was configured in Windows as a software RAID. If they blow-away Windows 10 on the C: drive (complete erase of C:) and re-install… --- ## [Cancelling the Obamas? WTF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancelling-the-obamas-wtf/939193)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancelling-the-obamas-wtf/939193 "2022-02-10T01:57:42Z")
Go to say this is the bizzaro world! https://grahamallen.com/2021/04/cancel-cultures-latest-victim-barack-obama/ Is this an April fools joke? --- ## [Why do figure skaters always spin in the same direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-figure-skaters-always-spin-in-the-same-direction/959077)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-figure-skaters-always-spin-in-the-same-direction/959077 "2022-02-09T23:53:25Z")
From above, they all spin counter-clockwise. No matter what the move, it’s always done in the same direction? --- ## [Mazda drivers in Seattle can't change the radio station](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mazda-drivers-in-seattle-cant-change-the-radio-station/959183)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mazda-drivers-in-seattle-cant-change-the-radio-station/959183 "2022-02-09T23:24:13Z")
Drivers of 2016 Mazdas in Seattle claim that their radios are permanently stuck on station KUOW and they can’t change the station. Speculation is that the station just changed to 5G broadcasting, and the radios on the o… --- ## [Should we get married?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-get-married/958854)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-get-married/958854 "2022-02-09T22:55:44Z")
My gf and I have lived happily together for many (18?) years. We plan on being together until one of us dies, anything beyond that is creepy. We are listed as each others “next of kin” on our Advanced Directives and we… --- ## [100 weeks of pandemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-weeks-of-pandemic/958937)
**Author:** [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-weeks-of-pandemic/958937 "2022-02-09T22:47:04Z")
We’re approaching 100 weeks of pandemic life in the US and most of the rest of the world. I’m counting from the week of March 16, 2020, which is when we started to get lockdowns, school closures, mandatory remote work, … --- ## [Is Bread not considered Vegan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bread-not-considered-vegan/958647)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bread-not-considered-vegan/958647 "2022-02-09T22:40:53Z")
I was listening to a podcast hosted by a Vegan and he made the comment “Well this kind of stuff is my bread and butter. Of course since I’m vegan it would be my vegan bread and my vegan butter”. Is bread not vegan? --- ## [What's the earliest point at which the 6th Amendment kicks in (in a legal case)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-earliest-point-at-which-the-6th-amendment-kicks-in-in-a-legal-case/959031)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-earliest-point-at-which-the-6th-amendment-kicks-in-in-a-legal-case/959031 "2022-02-09T22:35:45Z")
Sixth Amendment says a defendant shall have the right to face and cross-examine plaintiffs/witnesses in court. But does this only apply during a trial itself (a great many cases never go all the way to trial; they end in… --- ## [Odd problem after Casting to TV. Please help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-problem-after-casting-to-tv-please-help/959173)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-problem-after-casting-to-tv-please-help/959173 "2022-02-09T21:58:39Z")
I’m hoping this is a common problem that’s not brand specific. Using a new Vizio 2022 D series tv and Android phone. Vizio calls it Smartcast. I start it. Then Open YouTube. Press cast and watch a show. Works GREAT. I … --- ## [Huge Fire in the Bronx](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-fire-in-the-bronx/957488)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-fire-in-the-bronx/957488 "2022-02-09T21:46:42Z")
\-=Link=- News reports of another major fire in a US city. This time nineteen people are reported dead in the Bronx. In addition over sixty people are in the hospital, so the butcher’s bill may increase. We are having … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1201) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1203)