# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=128&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 129 --- ## [Is the US EV market dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-ev-market-dead/1027671)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 436\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-ev-market-dead/1027671 "2026-03-13T16:35:13Z")
The Detroit automakers recently suffered a $50 billion writedown for their electric vehicle investments: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-3-automakers-take-521-billion-hit-from-ev-pivot-142434779.html This comes not l… --- ## [Things that were once cool, but today scream "old geezer/ette"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-were-once-cool-but-today-scream-old-geezer-ette/1026789)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-were-once-cool-but-today-scream-old-geezer-ette/1026789 "2026-03-13T15:18:56Z")
Jeans come to mind … once the preferred leg-cloth of the young and adventurous, is today a staple of 50+ guys/gals … I was recently at a casual after-office event, that had bi-modal audience (half around 60 the other ha… --- ## [Best fan setting to help dry carpet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fan-setting-to-help-dry-carpet/1028284)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fan-setting-to-help-dry-carpet/1028284 "2026-03-13T14:20:15Z")
I’m going to be shampooing my carpet on Wednesday when the temperature is expected to be in the low 30’s (celsius), but to help with the drying process, I have a ceiling fan that has both a summer and a winter setting op… --- ## [What is a "lie" in a relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lie-in-a-relationship/1028380)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lie-in-a-relationship/1028380 "2026-03-13T12:41:04Z")
I was watching old episodes of Blue Bloods and Sgt Jamie had turned over some info Janko gave him to IA (which he said he was gonna do). But IA involved him some with dire promises to say nothing to anyone else. But wh… --- ## [Canada Expands Citizenship By Descent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-expands-citizenship-by-descent/1028417)
**Author:** [@Sooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sooner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-expands-citizenship-by-descent/1028417 "2026-03-13T04:16:02Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## [Active shooter in Detroit, Michigan, at synagogue called Temple Israel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399 "2026-03-13T04:11:27Z")
So CNN is reporting. Sorry, I’m on my mobile device so I have no links but if you go to CNN, it’s on the front page. --- ## [Harry Potter question: can squibs brew potions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-can-squibs-brew-potions/1028415)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-can-squibs-brew-potions/1028415 "2026-03-13T03:31:28Z")
Even though squibs cannot work magic at least as with wands, we know that they aren’t completely bereft of magical potential– they can for instance see magical entities that are invisible to muggles. So could a squib mix… --- ## [''She told me that I was being selfish and didn't care about her](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-told-me-that-i-was-being-selfish-and-didnt-care-about-her/1028357)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-told-me-that-i-was-being-selfish-and-didnt-care-about-her/1028357 "2026-03-13T02:47:00Z")
Yes, I admit that I read AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts on Facebook. A common theme is ''She told me that I was being selfish and didn’t care about her.’ It’s always, ‘I have special needs \[read: ‘Demands’\], and if you … --- ## [Not Hitler's Moustache!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-hitlers-moustache/1028373)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-hitlers-moustache/1028373 "2026-03-13T01:25:44Z")
Hypothetical: Hitler stays clean-shaven from beginning to end. How popular do you think that little moustache would be today without all that baggage that used to hang from it? --- ## [In ancient times how did they prevent people from misrepresenting themselves (e.g. "Hello, I am the king of Someplace You Never Heard Of") and commiting fraud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-ancient-times-how-did-they-prevent-people-from-misrepresenting-themselves-e-g-hello-i-am-the-king-of-someplace-you-never-heard-of-and-commiting-fraud/1027174)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-ancient-times-how-did-they-prevent-people-from-misrepresenting-themselves-e-g-hello-i-am-the-king-of-someplace-you-never-heard-of-and-commiting-fraud/1027174 "2026-03-13T00:41:40Z")
It seems it would be fairly trivial in the past (especially ancient past) when the whole world was not known and communication over long distances were slow at best (if it even existed). How was it someone didn’t just r… --- ## [The Trump Recession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-recession/1014592)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-recession/1014592 "2026-03-12T23:30:59Z")
I’m surprised that the stock markets aren’t anticipating a recession in the next few months. Everything Trump/Musk are doing should cause a reduction in economic activity: firing lots of workers, reducing government spen… --- ## [State retiree health plan tries to screw us over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-retiree-health-plan-tries-to-screw-us-over/1028374)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-retiree-health-plan-tries-to-screw-us-over/1028374 "2026-03-12T23:21:20Z")
I’m pretty hot at the moment. I’m the husband of a State (I will keep them anonymous) retiree and, as a dependent, I’m covered under her Medicare PPO. Cost is minimal and coverage is excellent. (I think she had the le… --- ## [These 3 words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-3-words/1028286)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-3-words/1028286 "2026-03-12T22:45:15Z")
No. Not bad, bad, bad​:grin: But: Flex Argos Goat What do they mean in modern parlance? --- ## [Going from no running at all, to suddenly doing 3-4 miles, am I risking injury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-no-running-at-all-to-suddenly-doing-3-4-miles-am-i-risking-injury/1028215)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-no-running-at-all-to-suddenly-doing-3-4-miles-am-i-risking-injury/1028215 "2026-03-12T17:44:59Z")
I am a veritable couch potato, but recently a friend invited me to join her jogging group. Normally, I am too much of a slug to even bother going outside for neighborhood walks, but I thought, “Well, I am prediabetic, ha… --- ## [The\_Librarian has trouble reading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-trouble-reading/1028394)
**Author:** [@Humbagger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humbagger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-trouble-reading/1028394 "2026-03-12T17:29:32Z")
@the\_librarian Yes. Those are the rules of the message board you are currently using and that you should have read. Or maybe the trouble isn’t with the reading, but the next part after that? --- ## [Hot sauce thread (2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339 "2026-03-12T14:57:19Z")
Rather than resurrect one of the decade-old threads, I’m starting a new one for discussing hot sauce. I looked up the Scoville units for these three hot sauces: Yucatan Sunshine Habanero: ~7,600 – 9,500 SHU Tapatio: ~… --- ## [Thanks, Mr.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383 "2026-03-12T13:55:43Z")
Now I have a mental disorder because I’m dyslexic. You, Mr. Trump have a mental disorder. It’s called “stooopidity” --- ## [How are particularly horrific criminals treated by the other inmates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-particularly-horrific-criminals-treated-by-the-other-inmates/593329)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-particularly-horrific-criminals-treated-by-the-other-inmates/593329 "2026-03-12T12:31:29Z")
Look up the comments section to any news story about a particularly horrific criminal (Levi Aron, Anders Behring Breivik), and you’ll find plenty of comments along the lines of “this creep won’t last a week in jail, the … --- ## [The\_Librarian has been suspended for 7 days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-been-suspended-for-7-days/1028391)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-been-suspended-for-7-days/1028391 "2026-03-12T12:17:51Z")
For a continued pattern of attacking/insulting other users outside of the Pit, The\_Librarian has been suspended for 7 days. Links to Warnings: --- ## [WTF is going on with my computer mouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-going-on-with-my-computer-mouse/1028366)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-going-on-with-my-computer-mouse/1028366 "2026-03-12T11:53:05Z")
All right, this is weird. Booted up my computer today, and the mouse didn’t work at all. Didn’t matter where I plugged it in. Restarting did nothing. Okay, I think, I must have a dead mouse. Plugged in my son’s brand-… --- ## [META AI Smart Glasses may be a bit too smart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362 "2026-03-12T07:34:53Z")
Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage | TechCrunch " Meta is facing a new class action lawsuit over its AI smart glasses and their lack of privacy, afte… --- ## [I guess we're striking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375 "2026-03-12T04:26:31Z")
I’ve never taken part in a strike before. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I teach part-time, but my position is permanent and safe. I’ve been at PCC for 14 years. I have what’s called a “multi-year contract.” Basica… --- ## [How foolish would I be to keep a realistic-looking toy BB gun at home to deter intruders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-foolish-would-i-be-to-keep-a-realistic-looking-toy-bb-gun-at-home-to-deter-intruders/1028324)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-foolish-would-i-be-to-keep-a-realistic-looking-toy-bb-gun-at-home-to-deter-intruders/1028324 "2026-03-11T23:48:50Z")
I’m pretty sure this idea has significant downside, but wanted the Dopers to give the harsh feedback anyway. Blast away at me (no pun intended…..okay, maybe it was.) First off, a real handgun costs $400-900, and I don’t… --- ## [Sunday Mar 8 Doonesbury Strip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368 "2026-03-11T23:26:53Z")
For those who weren’t aware, Trudeau is still making new Sunday strips. GoComics I’m confused; is Trudeau mocking Minneapolis protesters or supporting them? --- ## [When did "Daffy" Duck undergo a personality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372 "2026-03-11T23:10:28Z")
Daffy Duck was originally, well, Daffy. Madcap; looney; an agent of chaos. But by the Chuck Jones era he was completely different: Now he was a vainglorious narcissist who existed to be the butt-monkey of whichever featu… --- ## [By Grabthar's hammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358 "2026-03-11T23:00:08Z")
The first time you watched Galaxy Quest, either in a theatre or at home, when Laredo is easing the NSEA Protector out of the space dock and it begins to drift to the left, did YOU try some body English to assist him as … --- ## [Giving to street entertainers in an increasingly cashless society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-to-street-entertainers-in-an-increasingly-cashless-society/1028277)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-to-street-entertainers-in-an-increasingly-cashless-society/1028277 "2026-03-11T22:57:11Z")
How are buskers and other street entertainers fairing in an increasingly cashless society? Are they hurting, adapting or some combination? --- ## [What specific kind of landline phone do I need in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specific-kind-of-landline-phone-do-i-need-in-this-situation/1028337)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specific-kind-of-landline-phone-do-i-need-in-this-situation/1028337 "2026-03-11T22:32:19Z")
First, thanks in advance for any answers. I won’t be able to check this thread for a while. This phone is for my elderly mom who lives 2,000 miles away and whose support network doesn’t include any technical-minded peop… --- ## [Our Entire News Was the Weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365 "2026-03-11T19:46:10Z")
Mother Nature went berserk last night from Chicagoland down to middle Illinois, western Indiana, and especially Jasper County, IN. We had what looks like (preliminary guess) an EF3 tornado that was actually on the groun… --- ## [Poorly describe a movie plot as a Reddit AITA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644 "2026-03-11T17:45:57Z")
New game! Take a movie you like and describe the plot as if you were a character writing a post in the Reddit forum Am I The Asshole? Like so: My son is a slacker. He and his dipshit friend are convinced they can start … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=127&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=129&state=tracking)