# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1268 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1269 --- ## [Portrayals of JFK assassination, 9/11, Challenger, etc. in media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrayals-of-jfk-assassination-9-11-challenger-etc-in-media/954588)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrayals-of-jfk-assassination-9-11-challenger-etc-in-media/954588 "2021-12-06T02:09:55Z")
I wasn’t born yet when JFK was shot, but I only missed it by seven years. I’ve seen people’s reactions, and the event itself, in so many books, movies and TV shows, it still doesn’t compare to having lived through it, bu… --- ## [NHL: November 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2021/954078)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2021/954078 "2021-12-05T23:33:49Z")
Here’s a new thread for November. Not too surprising that Carey Price was in a rehab facility. Now he has to work with the trainer to get back into hockey shape. --- ## [Ethics of Suicide (tangent from "van lifer goes missing" thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-of-suicide-tangent-from-van-lifer-goes-missing-thread/955159)
**Author:** [@K2500](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K2500)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-of-suicide-tangent-from-van-lifer-goes-missing-thread/955159 "2021-12-05T22:43:41Z")
I figured he had offed himself after the first week they couldn’t find him. I’d like to think he made an honorable decision when he pulled the trigger on himself. --- ## [Is There A Subconscious Mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-subconscious-mind/955163)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-subconscious-mind/955163 "2021-12-05T22:11:56Z")
Is there really a subconscious mind? I mean factually, is there proof of such a thing? Also, as long as I’m asking, is there also a preconscious mind? I was taking a psychology course in Henry Ford Community College in … --- ## [Overflowing ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overflowing-ads/955555)
**Author:** [@Kzbre5m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kzbre5m)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overflowing-ads/955555 "2021-12-05T21:48:51Z")
Suddenly today the ads are not behaving. In threads themselves and in each group listing. They all think they are the small 2 or 3 line “banner” ads, even if they are the longer and overlay the text below the ad space in… --- ## [Is fleeing admissible evidence of guilt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fleeing-admissible-evidence-of-guilt/955495)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fleeing-admissible-evidence-of-guilt/955495 "2021-12-05T21:46:47Z")
Say I hear on the news that I’ve been charged with aggravated moppery. Regardless of whether I’m guilty or innocent, for whatever reason, I decided to flee rather than put myself to the tender mercies of the justice syst… --- ## [What is your favorite trivia question (and answer)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-trivia-question-and-answer/663028)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-trivia-question-and-answer/663028 "2021-12-05T20:57:00Z")
I enjoy unleashing a carefully-chosen trivia question when the conversation lags. I employ this weapon judiciously, though, and I’m conscious of the ramifications of spouting off unstimulating factoids. So, I’m in the m… --- ## [Carpentry: Cabinets over Fridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpentry-cabinets-over-fridge/955265)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpentry-cabinets-over-fridge/955265 "2021-12-05T20:00:43Z")
I need to shave down the lip under the cabinets over my fridge to fit a new fridge. I have a friend willing to do it, but he wants me to take down the cabinets for this job, bring to his shop, and reinstall. Questions; … --- ## [Travel bans...what are your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-bans-what-are-your-thoughts/955318)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-bans-what-are-your-thoughts/955318 "2021-12-05T19:39:24Z")
So, not sure if there is already a thread on this, but I’ve been watching the antics happening wrt travel bans in Africa, specifically South Africa, with a bit of disbelief. Sure, they were the first to sequence the new… --- ## [You know what lottery numbers will be drawn. How should you play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-lottery-numbers-will-be-drawn-how-should-you-play/954093)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-lottery-numbers-will-be-drawn-how-should-you-play/954093 "2021-12-05T19:06:34Z")
For whatever reason you happen to know what lottery numbers will be drawn this weekend. Let’s say the jackpot is very high, like 1 billion dollars. Knowing what you know, what’s the most beneficial way to play? My thou… --- ## [What are these bolt receptacles called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-bolt-receptacles-called/955335)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-bolt-receptacles-called/955335 "2021-12-05T18:38:24Z")
I’m trying to fix my beloved office chair and am at my wit’s end. All I really want to do is to change the cylinder but this one is stuck TIGHT. I’ll keep working on that, but in the meantime, I’m considering replacing … --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - November 2021 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2021-edition/953632)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2021-edition/953632 "2021-12-05T18:06:54Z")
Here we go - new month, new (and old) books, and a new thread! Last month’s thread: Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - October 2021 edition Khadaji was one of the earlier members of SDMB, and he was well-known as a kin… --- ## [Does all gum you can buy at a store "freshen breath"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-all-gum-you-can-buy-at-a-store-freshen-breath/955533)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-all-gum-you-can-buy-at-a-store-freshen-breath/955533 "2021-12-05T17:14:54Z")
So for example if I buy Juicy Fruit will it make my breath smell just as good as if I used Double Mint, or does ONLY gum that has the word “mint” in it freshen breath? --- ## [Yay! We got a cat!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-we-got-a-cat/955545)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-we-got-a-cat/955545 "2021-12-05T15:58:02Z")
My gf totally blindsided me with this. I never knew she wanted one. The owner had this cat for seven years, kept fairly good care of it (although we’ll need to wash some dried mud off). I thought seven was kind of old, … --- ## [Michigan school shooter charged with terrorism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-school-shooter-charged-with-terrorism/955326)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-school-shooter-charged-with-terrorism/955326 "2021-12-05T15:22:06Z")
Edit: Rats; this doesn’t belong in Factual questions. I’ve reported it to be moved. I believe the line of thinking is that the students in the school were terrified as part of the commission of this crime. What preven… --- ## [Semi-retirement is great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-retirement-is-great/954701)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-retirement-is-great/954701 "2021-12-05T15:14:36Z")
I call myself semi-retired even though I am working 25-30 hours a week, midnight shift at a 7-11. I am retired from working a job where I have great responsibility, and crazy deadlines and crazy clients in a corporate… --- ## [Theoretical election results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretical-election-results/955502)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretical-election-results/955502 "2021-12-05T14:39:35Z")
This may have been answered somewhere else but I’ll ask again. If every register voter voted strictly for their party candidates the 2022 and 2024 elections, what would the make up of congress (both houses) be? --- ## [Do you read flyleaves in books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-flyleaves-in-books/955466)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-flyleaves-in-books/955466 "2021-12-05T13:28:16Z")
Why or why not? I often do. I choose books at the library by reading the shelves. When I see a title/author/spine that appeals to me, I pull the book and glance at the flyleaf to see if it looks like something I want … --- ## [What was the cost of a dozen eggs in Panama City, in 1896?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-cost-of-a-dozen-eggs-in-panama-city-in-1896/941673)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-cost-of-a-dozen-eggs-in-panama-city-in-1896/941673 "2021-12-05T07:50:55Z")
Specifically, in the local currency—which I understand would have been the Columbian Peso, at the time—and not adjusted for inflation. Directly inspired by a line in 1977’s The Island of Doctor Moreau, and something I’v… --- ## [Another Young Sheldon question (nothing about football)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-young-sheldon-question-nothing-about-football/955279)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-young-sheldon-question-nothing-about-football/955279 "2021-12-05T05:11:14Z")
In a Young Sheldon episode that was in reruns recently, Mary (Mrs. Cooper) reminds Missy that an outfit of hers is for ballet class only, full stop. In an episode a few seasons later, Missy and Mary clash over Missy goi… --- ## [Please recommend a hot Chinese mustard. Preferably one that can be ordered online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-hot-chinese-mustard-preferably-one-that-can-be-ordered-online/955307)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-hot-chinese-mustard-preferably-one-that-can-be-ordered-online/955307 "2021-12-05T04:57:39Z")
I’m looking for one that tastes like the Chinese buffets have. Really hot and sinus clearing. I have a jar of Beaver Chinese Mustard and it doesn’t do anything for me. I also have packets of Panda mustard from my loca… --- ## [I Can Sing and Chant in Latin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-sing-and-chant-in-latin/955488)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-sing-and-chant-in-latin/955488 "2021-12-05T04:52:12Z")
I’ve been able to sing Gounod’s Ave Maria since a child. We have it on a Christmas album. And I used to pick up on foreign languages in songs at least, rather quickly. Somewhat more recently, I taught myself to chant th… --- ## [How well did I handle this customer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-did-i-handle-this-customer/955049)
**Author:** [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-did-i-handle-this-customer/955049 "2021-12-05T04:41:42Z")
I work at a hardware store. I was helping a woman select a product. She took one off a shelf to read the features/instructions on the packaging, and said, “I can’t read this. Where’s the English?” This set off my racism… --- ## [Was AIDS ever considered a pandemic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-aids-ever-considered-a-pandemic/955339)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-aids-ever-considered-a-pandemic/955339 "2021-12-04T22:30:54Z")
Google definitely isn’t my friend especially on World AIDS day. There’s obviously a lot of people with agendas and the 80s were a long time ago. As far as I know, you can only get the HIV virus through sexual intercours… --- ## [Walmart pulled this cute kid’s toy because it swears and sings about cocaine in Polish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kid-s-toy-because-it-swears-and-sings-about-cocaine-in-polish/955317)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kid-s-toy-because-it-swears-and-sings-about-cocaine-in-polish/955317 "2021-12-04T20:57:47Z")
apparently walmart had a singing cactus that was supposed to sing a song of nonsense … well it sang something all right https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kids-toy-because-it-swears-and-s… --- ## [Did you just KNOW something was For. You,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-just-know-something-was-for-you/955094)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-just-know-something-was-for-you/955094 "2021-12-04T16:28:24Z")
In 1975, I read a synopsis of ‘Tommy’ by the Who, and I just KNEW I had to have it. I worked at a movie theater, and on my break ( in the winter at night) I crossed a 4 lane road to go to the K-Mart and buy that album…Y… --- ## [Have you ever moved for better weather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-moved-for-better-weather/953950)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-moved-for-better-weather/953950 "2021-12-04T16:17:33Z")
Read an Atlantic article - which said 11% of Americans have moved specifically for a better climate or weather (and that one survey showed 56% Americans planned to move in 2021 - which seems high despite Covid). Article… --- ## [Why do I feel colder when wearing more clothes…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-feel-colder-when-wearing-more-clothes/955397)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-feel-colder-when-wearing-more-clothes/955397 "2021-12-04T15:44:10Z")
….in certain indoor settings? Regardless of the season, I always seems to get cold in airplanes, and am baffled when I see people board wearing shorts, tee shirts and flip flops. I always bring a jacket because I will … --- ## [What is the best multi-day train trip now available?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-multi-day-train-trip-now-available/944785)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-multi-day-train-trip-now-available/944785 "2021-12-04T15:27:42Z")
I am talking service, scenery, comfort etc., not just in the U.S., but worldwide. --- ## [Easy way to find a list of threads I'm watching/tracking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-find-a-list-of-threads-im-watching-tracking/941794)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-find-a-list-of-threads-im-watching-tracking/941794 "2021-12-04T15:26:43Z")
Topic subject pretty much says it all. Is there a link/page/point where I can find all of the threads I’m watching and/or tracking? Ideally, I’d like to turn a few of them off, since they’re old or I’m not really follo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1267) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1269)