# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=404&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 405 --- ## [Misophonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misophonia/1011968)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misophonia/1011968 "2025-01-01T15:22:36Z")
I don’t have misophonia, Mr. brown does. He’s an audiophile, and used to busy himself with an expensive stereo system, constantly tinkering it to alter the sound, and buying loads of expensive parts and cables in the pr… --- ## [Celebrity Life Pool - willing to host if there is interest and help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-life-pool-willing-to-host-if-there-is-interest-and-help/993915)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-life-pool-willing-to-host-if-there-is-interest-and-help/993915 "2025-01-01T14:53:56Z")
I’m willing to host a Life Pool, but want to know if there is interest and if someone like @Baker can show me how to manage the spreadsheet and so forth. Any interest? Any easy way to setup a spreadsheet for point calc… --- ## [Vacation in a hotel with a kitchenette - do you pack food to cook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-a-hotel-with-a-kitchenette-do-you-pack-food-to-cook/1012297)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-a-hotel-with-a-kitchenette-do-you-pack-food-to-cook/1012297 "2025-01-01T14:24:24Z")
We’re taking a 3-night break in January and the hotel has little kitchenettes in each room. Since there are just 2 of us and it’s a short stay, at most I’ll pack some snacks and maybe sodas, but no way will I spend time … --- ## [Is "tied at the neck" a saying somewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tied-at-the-neck-a-saying-somewhere/1012289)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tied-at-the-neck-a-saying-somewhere/1012289 "2025-01-01T14:03:39Z")
From the headline for this article: “world’s most popular streaming service is tied at the neck with its biggest rival” At first I thought it would be “tied neck and neck”, as in at an equal level, but it seems to mea… --- ## [What quality of health care can you get in Russia if you have money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-quality-of-health-care-can-you-get-in-russia-if-you-have-money/1012408)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-quality-of-health-care-can-you-get-in-russia-if-you-have-money/1012408 "2025-01-01T09:48:19Z")
So I read that Assad’s wife wanted to go to the UK for leukemia treatment but was denied by the UK government. The Assads stole billions of dollars when they went to Russia. I would’ve assumed in cities like Moscow or… --- ## [Why is an expired drivers license not an acceptible form of ID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-an-expired-drivers-license-not-an-acceptible-form-of-id/328541)
**Author:** [@phi\_a\_low\_gen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phi_a_low_gen)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-an-expired-drivers-license-not-an-acceptible-form-of-id/328541 "2025-01-01T07:58:22Z")
Why is it that an expired drivers license or other form of identification is no longer valid as a form of identification? How can it be that 2 or 3 days after the expiration date, the piece of identification no longer i… --- ## [What do Mods Know About Our Activity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-mods-know-about-our-activity/1012344)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-mods-know-about-our-activity/1012344 "2025-01-01T04:42:40Z")
Just wondering, for no real reason. Can you see who is logged in and what posts they are reading at the moment? Can you see previous edits to a post, say if someone edits their post to NM? Can you see drafts that are … --- ## [Anyone dealing with REM sleep behavior disorder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-dealing-with-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder/1012418)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-dealing-with-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder/1012418 "2025-01-01T02:49:47Z")
I’m going to the doctor this week to see if I need a sleep evaluation. I’ve always been someone who moves around a lot while I’m sleeping, but now it’s becoming more concerning. It started with pushing my wife with my … --- ## [Can "sport" not be discussed outside of "The Game Room"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-sport-not-be-discussed-outside-of-the-game-room/1012401)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-sport-not-be-discussed-outside-of-the-game-room/1012401 "2025-01-01T02:47:45Z")
Inspired by the move of this thread from GD to TGR. As I indicated, I started the thread in GD hoping to attract discussion from the board in general, not just sports fans. I suspect there is no shortage of folk (like … --- ## ["Vote for Coolidge": an outdated meme for "outdated"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-coolidge-an-outdated-meme-for-outdated/1012244)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-coolidge-an-outdated-meme-for-outdated/1012244 "2024-12-31T23:00:32Z")
I’ve been revisiting a lot of older sitcoms lately. Last night I watched Green Acres 1x06 “Furniture, Furniture, Who’s Got the Furniture?” (October 20, 1965) where Oliver’s perpetually snobbish mother is appauled to see … --- ## [Removing "reply to" from a post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-reply-to-from-a-post/1012368)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-reply-to-from-a-post/1012368 "2024-12-31T22:43:07Z")
Sometimes when I post in a thread I accidentally reply to a particular poster, rather than to the thread itself. The person gets a note of a reply, even though my post doesn’t address them directly. I’ve tried editing,… --- ## [Repo snatches on Youtube. What if AWD or 4WD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repo-snatches-on-youtube-what-if-awd-or-4wd/1012304)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repo-snatches-on-youtube-what-if-awd-or-4wd/1012304 "2024-12-31T22:31:40Z")
I’ve been watching repo shorts on Youtube where the driver goes in fast while lowering his tow gear. Its a T where the back arms open up once it’s in position to lift one axel. Just look at this to see. So my question… --- ## [VR goggles for mice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-goggles-for-mice/1012339)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-goggles-for-mice/1012339 "2024-12-31T21:47:31Z")
Now they can eat all of the virtual cheese they please! Just have to figure out how to get them into a sleek jumpsuit. But really, here’s hoping it has so actual benefits to studying the brain. --- ## [Explosion at South Korean Military Base](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosion-at-south-korean-military-base/1012080)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosion-at-south-korean-military-base/1012080 "2024-12-31T20:47:04Z")
From The Korea Times: 3 people injured in explosion at military base in Gimhae Three civilians were injured in an explosion at a military base in this southeastern city on Monday, authorities said. The explosion occu… --- ## [9/11 Suspects Expected to Plead Guilty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-11-suspects-expected-to-plead-guilty/1005082)
**Author:** [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-11-suspects-expected-to-plead-guilty/1005082 "2024-12-31T20:33:31Z")
I am not in the know so didn’t see this coming! I wonder what benefit they’ll derive here. --- ## [ChatGPT says RFK and Sargent Shriver were "brilliant" or "one of most brightest minds in JFK's admin"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatgpt-says-rfk-and-sargent-shriver-were-brilliant-or-one-of-most-brightest-minds-in-jfks-admin/1012038)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatgpt-says-rfk-and-sargent-shriver-were-brilliant-or-one-of-most-brightest-minds-in-jfks-admin/1012038 "2024-12-31T18:28:27Z")
Sometimes GPT is helpful, sometimes it’s a mess, but I question its answers to my question: “Who are widely regarded as the brightest cabinet members, advisors, or assistants of John F. Kennedy?” I knew Robert McNamara,… --- ## [Photo booths - where were they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photo-booths-where-were-they/1012137)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photo-booths-where-were-they/1012137 "2024-12-31T17:11:23Z")
I read an article that stated there were only 200 old school photo booths left in the world. The others have gone digital. I don’t remember encountering any in my youth. Where would they be set up - shopping malls, I gue… --- ## [Hey, AI actually did something for me! (About IDing a crime novel series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-ai-actually-did-something-for-me-about-iding-a-crime-novel-series/1012361)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-ai-actually-did-something-for-me-about-iding-a-crime-novel-series/1012361 "2024-12-31T16:55:23Z")
For weeks I’ve been trying to remember a particular series of books. For no particular reason, they just popped up in my brain during a sleepless stretch one night, and I got to thinking, yeah, I really enjoyed those bo… --- ## [Caesar’s Calendar puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caesar-s-calendar-puzzle/1002796)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caesar-s-calendar-puzzle/1002796 "2024-12-31T16:22:51Z")
So I got this Caesar’s Calendar puzzle as an early Fathers’ Day gift. (I will often get various puzzles as gifts.) Link to mine but others seem to produce it. (This page also has a link to solutions but I don’t want to c… --- ## [Is it irrational to be nervous about getting on a Boeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-irrational-to-be-nervous-about-getting-on-a-boeing/1012296)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-irrational-to-be-nervous-about-getting-on-a-boeing/1012296 "2024-12-31T14:24:37Z")
Probably. But the South Korea crash has not helped. --- ## [He Hate Me Fantasy Football 2024 - Year 22](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2024-year-22/1005297)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2024-year-22/1005297 "2024-12-31T13:21:48Z")
That time of year again! So the league has been set up for a while, but only three owners (besides me) responded to the invites I sent. If you want me to re-send the invite, let me know here or via PM. Also if you are n… --- ## [Any way to axe the Edge browser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-axe-the-edge-browser/1011996)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-axe-the-edge-browser/1011996 "2024-12-31T10:08:55Z")
My wife is having minor memory problems. She uses the Firefox browser and things generally go smoothly. But at least once a day, the Edge browser opens spontaneously and covers the Firefox window. I have told her repe… --- ## [Fix Windows 10 blue screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fix-windows-10-blue-screen/1011993)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fix-windows-10-blue-screen/1011993 "2024-12-31T07:25:04Z")
Subsequent to a power-supply failure, a non-backed-up utility computer running (supposedly) Windows 10 Pro initially seemed to be OK \[passed a CHKDSK and booted normally\], but after \[unclear precisely what happened\] the … --- ## ["Pompatus" revisited: Steve Miller Speaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pompatus-revisited-steve-miller-speaks/1012345)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pompatus-revisited-steve-miller-speaks/1012345 "2024-12-31T05:24:53Z")
Nothing really new, but here’s a quick video with Jimmy Fallon where he mentions it. Steve’s looking a lot like Jerry Springer these days. :open\_mouth: --- ## [Another ferry capsizes in South Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ferry-capsizes-in-south-korea/1012370)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ferry-capsizes-in-south-korea/1012370 "2024-12-31T05:12:20Z")
From The Korea Times: Captain found dead after car ferry capsizes off southwestern coast, 4 still missing The captain of a car ferry that capsized off the southwestern coast was found dead inside the ship, the Coast G… --- ## [Facebook "Likes"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-likes/1012342)
**Author:** [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-likes/1012342 "2024-12-31T00:19:20Z")
Every once in a while, someone I never heard of it “likes” one or more of my Facebook posts. This morning, I found 20 new “likes”, all given by a pretty young girl who lives in Las Vegas. Two questions: Why would some… --- ## [Is there a full Canadian breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-full-canadian-breakfast/1012154)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-full-canadian-breakfast/1012154 "2024-12-30T23:41:27Z")
We have full English breakfasts plus Irish, Scottish and Welsh breakfasts. The latter are just variations on the original (?) English version. I found out there is a full Australian breakfast also although it just seems … --- ## [RIP Olivia Hussey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-olivia-hussey/1012248)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-olivia-hussey/1012248 "2024-12-30T23:31:21Z")
--- ## [Why did all the McDonaldland characters disappear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-all-the-mcdonaldland-characters-disappear/941369)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-all-the-mcdonaldland-characters-disappear/941369 "2024-12-30T22:03:41Z")
Being a child in the 60’s and 70’s I remember seeing lots of McDonalds commercials featuring a cast of characters, such as Ronald, Grimace, the Hamburgler, Mayor McCheese, and many others. The commercials were clearly ge… --- ## [Expanding my vocabulary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expanding-my-vocabulary/1009546)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expanding-my-vocabulary/1009546 "2024-12-30T21:31:04Z")
Certain odd words, common enough that I come across them in my reading every few months, drive me to the dictionary where I read the entry, go “Oh, yeah, that’s what it means.” But then I always forget the definition the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=403&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=405&state=watching)