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**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chat-support-can-see-what-youre-typing-before-you-hit-send/958132 "2022-01-21T23:49:27Z")
Just dawned on me today when I got a very fast and lengthy reply. Of course they can. ~Max --- ## [Is there a break-down of congressional votes by states and seat distribution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-break-down-of-congressional-votes-by-states-and-seat-distribution/958139)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-break-down-of-congressional-votes-by-states-and-seat-distribution/958139 "2022-01-21T23:21:15Z")
Factual question, but relates to elections so I’ll bung it in here. I’m curious if any stats folks have put up a vote distribution list for all 50 states, with the votes broken down for eachj state (primarily R and D, I… --- ## [5G, Telecom vs Aviation: who is right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-telecom-vs-aviation-who-is-right/958077)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-telecom-vs-aviation-who-is-right/958077 "2022-01-21T22:53:14Z")
Not sure this belongs in GD, but it sounds like a hotly debated topic elsewhere, at least, and there might be opinions on both sides of the issue here as well. Emirates president: The 5G snafu is the biggest screwup I’v… --- ## [Sirhan Sirhan recommended for parole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645 "2022-01-21T22:24:57Z")
--- ## [Are Books On The Way Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-books-on-the-way-out/955657)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-books-on-the-way-out/955657 "2022-01-21T22:13:55Z")
There have been concerted efforts to digitize books and make them available in electronic form. These are convenient for vacations and research, are more environmentally clean and have undisputed economic benefits. I r… --- ## [Construction and Demolition starting up again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-and-demolition-starting-up-again/958055)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-and-demolition-starting-up-again/958055 "2022-01-21T20:34:54Z")
Spring isn’t here yet – the weather up here in New England, in fact, is pretty damned cold, with temperatures going into single digits at night, and heavy winds. But for some reason, lots of outdoor work using heavy equi… --- ## [The entirely too early 2024 Democratic Presidential race poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-entirely-too-early-2024-democratic-presidential-race-poll/950709)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-entirely-too-early-2024-democratic-presidential-race-poll/950709 "2022-01-21T20:15:02Z")
According to 538, as of today (9-15-2021) President Biden’s approval rating is 46%. That’s fairly low for someone in their first term. Will it get better in the next 2-3 years? Who knows? My guess is that it will imp… --- ## [Why do some spiders and snakes have more venom than they need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-spiders-and-snakes-have-more-venom-than-they-need/958133)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-spiders-and-snakes-have-more-venom-than-they-need/958133 "2022-01-21T20:13:56Z")
Take spiders: Black widows, brown recluses, and other spiders we would call “poisonous” don’t need to kill anything much bigger than a housefly to have a nice meal, but they have the power to kill a small human. Compare … --- ## [What would international reaction have been had Trump successfully pulled off a coup on Jan. 6?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-international-reaction-have-been-had-trump-successfully-pulled-off-a-coup-on-jan-6/958126)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-international-reaction-have-been-had-trump-successfully-pulled-off-a-coup-on-jan-6/958126 "2022-01-21T20:05:34Z")
Someone had touched on this in one of the other threads about Jan. 6 and it got me wondering. How would the western democracies like Canada and the EU countries reacted? Would they have recognized Trump as president, or… --- ## [What is the definition of visiting a state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-definition-of-visiting-a-state/957653)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-definition-of-visiting-a-state/957653 "2022-01-21T19:01:45Z")
Not a FQ because I’m sure there would be a ton of different definitions. Does being in an airport for a connecting flight do it? What if you leave the terminal to get some air? Does driving without getting out do it? … --- ## [Scams on web page designs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scams-on-web-page-designs/958172)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scams-on-web-page-designs/958172 "2022-01-21T18:52:04Z")
I just noticed that Quora is somewhat hard to navigate (lots of scrolling, losing my place, scrolling back) because literally two-thirds of what’s visible is blank (the right third of the screen is literally blank and th… --- ## [Underage sex, is it rape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underage-sex-is-it-rape/957944)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underage-sex-is-it-rape/957944 "2022-01-21T18:20:46Z")
I was reading stories about the “baby groupies” of the 70s, such as Sable Starr and Lori Maddox. They were having sex with older rock stars. Was this rape, technically? Why was it never prosecuted? When Don Johnson was 2… --- ## [Has anybody read The Expanse books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-read-the-expanse-books/953720)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-read-the-expanse-books/953720 "2022-01-21T18:17:29Z")
With the last six episode season of The Expanse coming out soon, I find myself left with wanting more. Knowing nothing of TE outside of what I’ve seen on the streaming episodes, I’m not sure where to begin. I’m not sure… --- ## [Should the US (and/or other countries) boycott the winter Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-us-and-or-other-countries-boycott-the-winter-olympics/952781)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-us-and-or-other-countries-boycott-the-winter-olympics/952781 "2022-01-21T18:06:29Z")
So, not sure if this has been discussed on the board. Apologies if this has been beaten to death already. I was in a discussion over the weekend about this, so thought I’d see what 'dopers thoughts on the subject are. … --- ## [Annoying VPN issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-vpn-issue/958006)
**Author:** [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-vpn-issue/958006 "2022-01-21T17:58:40Z")
I have to disable it to reply to an email sent to me, however I can send an email that I write to someone. TIA --- ## [Question for CSN&Y Fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-csn-y-fans/958138)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-csn-y-fans/958138 "2022-01-21T17:14:12Z")
About the song “Carry On”: On the Deja Vu album, this is the title; however, on the Greatest Hits (issued 2005), the title is shown as “Carry On / Questions”. The length of time apparently is the same, per Wikipedia. Onl… --- ## [Conflict of Interest and appointing a proxy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conflict-of-interest-and-appointing-a-proxy/853637)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conflict-of-interest-and-appointing-a-proxy/853637 "2022-01-21T13:49:33Z")
Short Version: If you are barred by a judge’s ruling from serving on a public Board due to a conflict of interest, can you appoint someone to take your place and no longer have that conflict of interest? Long Messy Ver… --- ## [An Update On My Musical Journey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-musical-journey/958066)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-musical-journey/958066 "2022-01-21T12:58:40Z")
As some of you know, I currently work as a scientist researching using artificial intelligence to infer models. However, about a year ago, I decided to give it up to become a professional singer. Towards that end, I deci… --- ## [Spelling: Traveling or Travelling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-traveling-or-travelling/953900)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-traveling-or-travelling/953900 "2022-01-21T12:58:36Z")
Subject line says it all. I constantly write “travelling” and get spell-checked to “traveling.” Dunno if it happens to anyone else but there are a few words I am just programmed to spell wrong. Even if I know better (I… --- ## [5G interferes with aviation technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-interferes-with-aviation-technology/958029)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-interferes-with-aviation-technology/958029 "2022-01-21T11:54:53Z")
Apparently, 10 US carriers have been trying to get the US government to delay the rollout of 5G near airport because it interferes with aviation technology. The airlines have been trying to negotiate with telecommunic… --- ## [Why do some British buildings use "House" as part of their name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-british-buildings-use-house-as-part-of-their-name/958120)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-british-buildings-use-house-as-part-of-their-name/958120 "2022-01-21T11:26:54Z")
An example here. Athlone House - Wikipedia Is it just a tendency in the language that stuck? I wasn’t sure how to Google it. --- ## [Video chat app for within home network?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-chat-app-for-within-home-network/958125)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-chat-app-for-within-home-network/958125 "2022-01-21T06:12:08Z")
My husband and I are both retired and are each often on the computers in our respective offices. He’s upstairs and I’m downstairs. Obviously we can do Zoom meetings between each other, but I was wondering, is there som… --- ## [Building a modular cabin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-modular-cabin/958065)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-modular-cabin/958065 "2022-01-21T05:21:48Z")
My wife and I are considering buying a piece of land and building a home for retirement. We don’t need much space, around 2k square feet is more than enough. We’re looking at an A frame cabin, there is a builder we’ve w… --- ## [When is it safe to visit people? And who?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-safe-to-visit-people-and-who/958124)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-safe-to-visit-people-and-who/958124 "2022-01-20T21:53:33Z")
I’m trying my darndest not to get covid. I’m boosted but still staying home as much as possible, even more than March 2020 (I’ve resigned myself to grocery pickup), and if I do go out I’m wearing a N95 mask. I work from … --- ## [Car tire pressure at high elevation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-tire-pressure-at-high-elevation/958063)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-tire-pressure-at-high-elevation/958063 "2022-01-20T21:46:17Z")
I live at 7,000 ft. I’m having my car serviced, and the mechanic is telling me that I should inflate my tires to higher pressure because of the elevation. I’m trying to make sense of this. I think what he must be sayi… --- ## [Cringe! (plus Discourse characters)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cringe-plus-discourse-characters/958123)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cringe-plus-discourse-characters/958123 "2022-01-20T21:08:24Z")
My musical tastes are eclectic, and my iPod is on Shuffle. One song might be Green Day, and the next might be Johnny Cash. Just now, this made me cringe in two ways. The song was Carra Barra Wirra Canna, and its lyric… --- ## [Sweetlips, Vulcan the ham-stealer, Madam Moose and George Washington's other dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetlips-vulcan-the-ham-stealer-madam-moose-and-george-washingtons-other-dogs/958115)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetlips-vulcan-the-ham-stealer-madam-moose-and-george-washingtons-other-dogs/958115 "2022-01-20T20:12:21Z")
Gotta keep an eye on that Vulcan! --- ## [How does Ted Cruz have standing to bring this lawsuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-ted-cruz-have-standing-to-bring-this-lawsuit/958112)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-ted-cruz-have-standing-to-bring-this-lawsuit/958112 "2022-01-20T18:18:37Z")
I just ran across this article on the AP: The Federal government has responded, in part, that Cruz doesn’t have standing: Standing is defined as: Where is the injury that Ted Cruz has suffered? How does he even … --- ## [Trump and Putin (et al.) as comic book super-villains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-putin-et-al-as-comic-book-super-villains/958116)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-putin-et-al-as-comic-book-super-villains/958116 "2022-01-20T17:02:31Z")
When I was around eleven or so, I began to lose interest in comic books because I found the super-villains’ motivations weak. After all, even the most selfish, greedy villains in the world would need to be motivated by m… --- ## [What video games did you play this year and what did you think of them? 2020/Quarantine edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-did-you-play-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them-2020-quarantine-edition/928993)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-did-you-play-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them-2020-quarantine-edition/928993 "2022-01-20T16:18:01Z")
This could have gone in the quarantine forum, but it is gaming related so it goes here. I found that one thing that happened at my house was that we had a lot more time to play video games than I had pre-quarantine. It i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1220) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1222)