# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=177&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 178 --- ## [Your favorite five shows from the last five years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-five-shows-from-the-last-five-years/1025952)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-five-shows-from-the-last-five-years/1025952 "2025-12-23T20:18:19Z")
In order, what are your five favorite shows of the last five years? To qualify, it either has to be currently on the air, or the finale must have aired in the last fiver years. For me: 1. Slow Horses: darkly fun… --- ## [How many roots are there in a square root?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-roots-are-there-in-a-square-root/1025864)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-roots-are-there-in-a-square-root/1025864 "2025-12-23T19:50:19Z")
I keep seeing ‘square root’ reels in one of my Facebook feeds. For example: √((82 + 82)/8). So: 64 + 64 = 128 128 ÷ 8 = 16 √16 = ± 4 I was taught that a square root can be positive or negative. 4 x 4 = 16, and -4 … --- ## [Where do Imperial Stormtroopers do their Christmas shopping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-imperial-stormtroopers-do-their-christmas-shopping/1025945)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-imperial-stormtroopers-do-their-christmas-shopping/1025945 "2025-12-23T18:19:30Z")
They usually hit whatever store is next to the Target. --- ## [Have you ever met someone who worked for a Trump company (in corporate)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-someone-who-worked-for-a-trump-company-in-corporate/1025989)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-someone-who-worked-for-a-trump-company-in-corporate/1025989 "2025-12-23T17:09:39Z")
Have you every met someone who worked at one of Trumps company. I mean in corporate, not like you went into one of his hotels and met some of the employees. Like it seems odd to me that I have never met, directly or in… --- ## [Let’s cook a rib roast. Please. (help)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-cook-a-rib-roast-please-help/402943)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-cook-a-rib-roast-please-help/402943 "2025-12-23T16:40:55Z")
It’s been a few years since I have done a roast. SoooOK. Cross rib roast boneless 2.4 pounds. Looks to be a very nice cut. It does have the string netting around it. My plan — Leave the string netting on. Bring ov… --- ## [New trump rumor sucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-trump-rumor-sucks/1024890)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-trump-rumor-sucks/1024890 "2025-12-23T12:13:04Z")
Sounds Oniony, but I wouldn’t put it past him. --- ## [I got a Doxie!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-doxie/1025933)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-doxie/1025933 "2025-12-23T11:34:05Z")
I don’t do pic-sharing sites, so unfortunately NO PICS. But, I finally succumbed to the yearnings and I’m the proud mumma of a 9 week old, long-haired, chocolate miniature Doxie pup! His name is Jasper. I picked him up … --- ## [Anyone else having problems with the ESPN app right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-problems-with-the-espn-app-right-now/1025972)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-problems-with-the-espn-app-right-now/1025972 "2025-12-23T06:00:56Z")
I’m an ESPN Unlimited subscriber but the ESPN app shows nothing but a black screen on all tabs on my Android phone right now. Anyone else having problems? --- ## [Explain how airbnb works to a noob](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-how-airbnb-works-to-a-noob/1025888)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-how-airbnb-works-to-a-noob/1025888 "2025-12-23T04:57:55Z")
I’ll be in Florida next week for 9 days visiting relatives and taking a break from the cold Ohio weather. My sister pretty much always uses airbnb for longer stays, while I’ve been an inveterate hotel fiend all my life. … --- ## [The Catalonian Poopy Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-catalonian-poopy-christmas/1011828)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-catalonian-poopy-christmas/1011828 "2025-12-23T04:29:38Z")
Cultural differences around the world produce the most interesting and enticing variations, but every now and then you have to wonder if there’s something in the water over there, or something. In particular, what is it… --- ## [Epstein Victims’ Parents/Guardians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-victims-parents-guardians/1025901)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-victims-parents-guardians/1025901 "2025-12-23T03:06:27Z")
This question is just based on my curiosity, and I hope it doesn’t suggest any “blame the victims, or their parents/guardians” motive. But I’m having a hard time understanding how Epstein was able to get so many young g… --- ## [Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-manilow-has-early-stage-lung-cancer/1025968)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-manilow-has-early-stage-lung-cancer/1025968 "2025-12-23T02:06:47Z")
He’d undergone an MRI after dealing with a stubborn case of bronchitis, and this was found on the scan. It sounds like he just wants to do surgery with no radiation or chemo as of now; this was what my dad did when the … --- ## [Question about Superman: why does he have abs? How?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-superman-why-does-he-have-abs-how/1022697)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-superman-why-does-he-have-abs-how/1022697 "2025-12-23T01:04:06Z")
For the few who don’t know, this is Superman: Superman is an alien from the planet Krypton who, because of differences between the Kryptonian system and our Solar system, … --- ## [Obscure Christmas Specials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-christmas-specials/383551)
**Author:** [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-christmas-specials/383551 "2025-12-23T00:33:37Z")
For all the "A Charlie Brown Christmas"es and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"s on TV, there are just as many Christmas specials that are barely remembered. What’s your personal favorite that few people have seen? Mine… --- ## [My home computer has been infected](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-home-computer-has-been-infected/1025896)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-home-computer-has-been-infected/1025896 "2025-12-22T23:39:15Z")
A pop-up every few seconds, alternating between a McAfee warning that my license has expired, a Norton claim that my computer has five viruses, a Windows warning that my computer has five viruses, and a warning that Russ… --- ## [What is the difference between "The Mob" and the Mafia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-the-mob-and-the-mafia/50235)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-the-mob-and-the-mafia/50235 "2025-12-22T22:14:18Z")
So what is the difference? --- ## [One album side electric, one acoustic. More examples?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-album-side-electric-one-acoustic-more-examples/1025902)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-album-side-electric-one-acoustic-more-examples/1025902 "2025-12-22T22:13:54Z")
I’m just listening to my favorite Led Zeppelin album, III. Both sides are clearly different, the first side electric hard rock and blues, while the B side is acoustic folk, and both sides are great. The first example I c… --- ## [What is your relationship with Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-relationship-with-time/1025838)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-relationship-with-time/1025838 "2025-12-22T22:06:15Z")
The thing. Not the newsmagazine. :smile: Some context: I just picked up a 1931 Bulova wristwatch. I happen to love Art Deco and have 4 or 5 watches from the early to mid 1930s. Either Bulovas or Gruens. With the help of… --- ## [2025 Can Suck It](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-can-suck-it/1025840)
**Author:** [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-can-suck-it/1025840 "2025-12-22T22:03:39Z")
On top of gestures wildly at everything, this year has kinda blown for me. I developed dry eyes. I’m in pain about 80% of the day, and my eyes have a reading and screen time limit of about 9 hours a day. I work from hom… --- ## [Generator powered by car tire out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-powered-by-car-tire-out-there/308341)
**Author:** [@Fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuel)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-powered-by-car-tire-out-there/308341 "2025-12-22T20:44:39Z")
Is there something I can drive my trucks’ drive tires onto that I can generate mobil electricity with at idle? This would be a very quiet generator and maybe cheaper since it has no motor of its own and more reliable, I… --- ## [James Corden - carpool karaoke of "All I Want for Christmas" with a BUNCH of famous singers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-corden-carpool-karaoke-of-all-i-want-for-christmas-with-a-bunch-of-famous-singers/826584)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-corden-carpool-karaoke-of-all-i-want-for-christmas-with-a-bunch-of-famous-singers/826584 "2025-12-22T20:43:35Z")
I recognized most but not all: 0:06: Mariah Carey, duh 0:52: Adele 1:02 Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas? 1:07 Elton John 1:14 Selena Gomez 1:17 Lady Gaga 1:31 ? 1:41 ? 1:48 Gwen Stefani? Merry Christma… --- ## [New “Lord of the Rings “ movies coming! (2023 announcement)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lord-of-the-rings-movies-coming-2023-announcement/980272)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lord-of-the-rings-movies-coming-2023-announcement/980272 "2025-12-22T19:18:48Z")
One cannot simply just sell the rights to the Lord of the rings to a Swedish intellectual property conglomerate (and not expect consequences). Well, then. Very little information at the moment, but we shall see. --- ## [How powerful is the Chinese Military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-powerful-is-the-chinese-military/848203)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-powerful-is-the-chinese-military/848203 "2025-12-22T19:09:49Z")
I was just wondering about their actual capabilities rather than how capable they seem through their propaganda. What are their weaknesses, and will they ever achieve parity with the United States? Also, what are their s… --- ## ["Grandma's Christmas Secret" piano music, by Robert Maxwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandmas-christmas-secret-piano-music-by-robert-maxwell/993340)
**Author:** [@Christy1207](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Christy1207)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandmas-christmas-secret-piano-music-by-robert-maxwell/993340 "2025-12-22T18:40:03Z")
I have the piano music for “Grandma’s Christmas Secret”, by Robert Maxwell, and would be happy to share it with anyone. --- ## [Endora and What's His Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/endora-and-whats-his-name/1025929)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/endora-and-whats-his-name/1025929 "2025-12-22T18:04:56Z")
On the show “Bewitched”, what are all the names Endora called Sam’s husband…other than Darrin? --- ## [Medicare issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-issues/1025674)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-issues/1025674 "2025-12-22T17:25:14Z")
I’ve signed ( or thought I did) hubster up twice for a medigap policy. The first time with aetna I called them back a week later and they said whoever signed me up … didn’t. So after two days of phone tag and chasing my … --- ## [Help me locate this poem from my childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-locate-this-poem-from-my-childhood/704918)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-locate-this-poem-from-my-childhood/704918 "2025-12-22T17:00:52Z")
When I was a kid I had a record album of kids’ poetry. There was one hilarious little poem that went something like this: I know that you know, and he knows you And she knows the he knows, I know that is true But does… --- ## [What am I missing about the Epstein files?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-missing-about-the-epstein-files/1025811)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-missing-about-the-epstein-files/1025811 "2025-12-22T16:50:16Z")
Follow along with me. I know I’m most often the one whose head doesn’t make sense to people, but I’m going to do my best here. He’s quite often told us all that he’s like this, that he’s a sex creep, that he doesn’t li… --- ## [RIP James Ransone, 46 (The Wire, Generation Kill, IT: Part Two)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-james-ransone-46-the-wire-generation-kill-it-part-two/1025951)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-james-ransone-46-the-wire-generation-kill-it-part-two/1025951 "2025-12-22T16:15:01Z")
‘The Wire,’ ‘It: Chapter Two’ actor James Ransone dies by apparent suicide at 46 Very, very sad. He grabbed the screen any time he was on it…Ziggy from The Wire is one of the most memorable character on a show filled wi… --- ## [Jeju Air plane crashes in Muan, South Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeju-air-plane-crashes-in-muan-south-korea/1012291)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeju-air-plane-crashes-in-muan-south-korea/1012291 "2025-12-22T14:05:49Z")
From CNN: At least 62 people were killed when a passenger jet crash-landed at an airport in southwestern South Korea, the local fire department told CNN. Two people were rescued from the crash site. Jeju Air flight 7… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=176&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=178&state=muted)