# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=407&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 408 --- ## [Rotation of axes update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotation-of-axes-update/1012163)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotation-of-axes-update/1012163 "2024-12-26T10:48:47Z")
Rather than hyperzombize this old thread: Rotation of axes - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board Rotation in the fourth dimension looks like THIS: (2) 4-Dimensional Rotation - YouTube --- ## [Christmas Eve 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-eve-2024/1012138)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-eve-2024/1012138 "2024-12-26T10:08:58Z")
Christmas Eve. All the rushing around is done. Watching / listening to Carols from King’s Cambridge. « Once in Royal David’s City … » Merry Christmas and Joyeux Noël! --- ## [Sitcom actors who became famous for dramatic movie roles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sitcom-actors-who-became-famous-for-dramatic-movie-roles/1011533)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sitcom-actors-who-became-famous-for-dramatic-movie-roles/1011533 "2024-12-26T04:43:31Z")
Many actors who first became famous in television sitcoms have gone on to become famous movie-star comedians. Much less common, I think, are sitcom stars who later become even more famous for dramatic roles on the silve… --- ## [Help me ID this song, circa 2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-song-circa-2000/1009611)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-song-circa-2000/1009611 "2024-12-26T03:46:06Z")
This has been driving me crazy for years. There was a song I heard during the peak of Napster and Limewire’s popularity. The song was from a female singer/songwriter - low production value, voice and instrument only, m… --- ## [In what condition are Marie Curie's remains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-condition-are-marie-curies-remains/1012090)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-condition-are-marie-curies-remains/1012090 "2024-12-25T23:17:38Z")
As I understand it, Marie Curie’s remains are in a coffin lines with an inch of lead, because they’re radioactive. Would the radioactivity tend to preserve her body? Or would she rot like everyone else? --- ## [Enron? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enron-really/1011362)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enron-really/1011362 "2024-12-25T23:12:24Z")
This ad ran on the back page of today’s (12/8/24) Sunday NYT \[Album\] Enron newspaper ad … --- ## [Question about wills with conditions - don't need answer fast - this is hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-wills-with-conditions-dont-need-answer-fast-this-is-hypothetical/1012134)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-wills-with-conditions-dont-need-answer-fast-this-is-hypothetical/1012134 "2024-12-25T22:56:23Z")
My MIL died a couple of weeks ago and my husband is the executor. That’s only relevant because it got me thinking about wills. (Hers is simple and straightforward - no property, just splitting up a bank account.) It got… --- ## [What handgun ammunition has the most kinetic energy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-handgun-ammunition-has-the-most-kinetic-energy/1011959)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-handgun-ammunition-has-the-most-kinetic-energy/1011959 "2024-12-25T21:46:48Z")
My impression is the 50 caliber desert eagle and the 44 magnum are the most powerful ammunition available on a handgun. I’ve seen guns that look like stock-less, short barreled AK-47s that fire 7.62x39 ammunition, but I… --- ## [Were you led to believe Santa's Reindeer were male?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-led-to-believe-santas-reindeer-were-male/217559)
**Author:** [@Isabelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isabelle)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-led-to-believe-santas-reindeer-were-male/217559 "2024-12-25T16:57:43Z")
When calling off the name of Santa’s reindeer, don’t you get the impression they are all male? I mean a name like “Rudolph?” Even in the cartoon RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER, he is shown to be a “guy” because he is sep… --- ## [Movie, Conclave (2024; fiction, papal conclave)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-conclave-2024-fiction-papal-conclave/1009864)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-conclave-2024-fiction-papal-conclave/1009864 "2024-12-25T16:26:38Z")
The missus and I had the in-laws over for dinner last night, to commiserate about, you know, Tuesday. And we also talked about this movie and it looks pretty good. Has anyone seen it? What’d you think? We’re thinking of… --- ## [How strong is NATO without USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-is-nato-without-usa/1011100)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-is-nato-without-usa/1011100 "2024-12-25T05:43:02Z")
I assume Trump will isolate USA, and probably pull out of NATO, so, how strong is NATO vs for instance russia without USA? There are a few Nuclear weaponed nations even without USA in NATO. But in general, surely France,… --- ## [Silver Palate mashed potatoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silver-palate-mashed-potatoes/641585)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silver-palate-mashed-potatoes/641585 "2024-12-25T04:58:31Z")
Not health food by any means, but sheer awesomely rich starchy goodness: These mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated. Feel free to substitute lower-fat dairy products. Makes 6-8 servings. 9 large baking potato… --- ## [Why America was founded (Elon Musk rant)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-america-was-founded-elon-musk-rant/1011917)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-america-was-founded-elon-musk-rant/1011917 "2024-12-25T04:47:02Z")
America declared independence and fought a war because a rich, unelected, foreign man (King George III) told Americans what to do for his own benefit. Now history is repeating itself … Elon Musk “Any member of the Hous… --- ## [Elon Musk learns art of political ratfucking, funding ads that impersonate the Harris Campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-learns-art-of-political-ratfucking-funding-ads-that-impersonate-the-harris-campaign/1008982)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-learns-art-of-political-ratfucking-funding-ads-that-impersonate-the-harris-campaign/1008982 "2024-12-25T04:22:22Z")
MSBC notes that a Trump super-Pac runs ostensibly pro-Harris ads bragging about her solidarity with Israel, microtargeted at Michigan Muslims. The same organization attacks Harris in Pennsylvania for her insufficient sup… --- ## [I don't watch commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-watch-commercials/1006769)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-watch-commercials/1006769 "2024-12-25T03:22:28Z")
They seem to bother me more than they do for most people, but I’ve used a simple workaround to avoid seeing over 90% of the ads on TV–I simply record everything, and start watching 10 minutes late (for a one-hour program… --- ## [If Ukraine is facing a troop shortage, why don't they just hire mercenaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-ukraine-is-facing-a-troop-shortage-why-dont-they-just-hire-mercenaries/1012086)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-ukraine-is-facing-a-troop-shortage-why-dont-they-just-hire-mercenaries/1012086 "2024-12-25T02:53:47Z")
I think Russia is offering $2,000 a month to soldiers. For Ukraine they could hire 100,000 mercenaries for 2k a month, that works out to 2.4 billion a year. Ukraine is spending about 100 billion a year on military in be… --- ## [Weird Question about a 20th century playwriting pair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-question-about-a-20th-century-playwriting-pair/1011939)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-question-about-a-20th-century-playwriting-pair/1011939 "2024-12-25T02:31:59Z")
While looking up information about something in the 20th century entertainment biz, I stumbled across a usage I was unfamiliar with and now it’s bugging me. Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman were fixtures of the Broadway … --- ## [What Event(s) were crucial for Dutch language and cultural awakening?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-event-s-were-crucial-for-dutch-language-and-cultural-awakening/1012054)
**Author:** [@DerSchneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerSchneck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-event-s-were-crucial-for-dutch-language-and-cultural-awakening/1012054 "2024-12-25T01:49:39Z")
…in order to cement the people of what is now the Nederland as a separate entity from German(y)? --- ## [How well do your video Streaming Apps perform?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-your-video-streaming-apps-perform/1012044)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-your-video-streaming-apps-perform/1012044 "2024-12-25T01:12:23Z")
Q1 Are you using the smart tv App or Casting from your phone or PC? Q2 Which smart tv Apps do you use? YouTube, Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, MAX, Pluto or something else? Q3 How well do they perform? Any time outs, loc… --- ## [Does the spelling of a name have some significance in Japanese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-spelling-of-a-name-have-some-significance-in-japanese/1009114)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-spelling-of-a-name-have-some-significance-in-japanese/1009114 "2024-12-25T01:04:02Z")
I’ve been reading some of Haruki Murakami’s books recently, and one of the things that strikes me is that some times there will be a mention of how someone’s name is spelled. It might be about how two names sound the sa… --- ## [Canadian court dismisses anti-vaxers’ claim; assesses court costs at $190,000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-court-dismisses-anti-vaxers-claim-assesses-court-costs-at-190-000/1012087)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-court-dismisses-anti-vaxers-claim-assesses-court-costs-at-190-000/1012087 "2024-12-25T00:21:58Z")
Covid issue, but putting it here because of the « no debates » rule of n the Quarantine Zone 473 hospital workers sued several hospitals in Ontario, the Premier, past and current health ministers, etc, arguing that vacc… --- ## [Should I try metformin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-try-metformin/1011970)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-try-metformin/1011970 "2024-12-24T22:26:02Z")
I’m pre-diabetic. My fasting blood sugar is generally just above 100, and my last A1c reading was 5.7, up from two readings at 5.6. I already discussed it with my doctor. He says: You could certainly try metformin if … --- ## [How to write an "x"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-write-an-x/1012009)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-write-an-x/1012009 "2024-12-24T22:02:46Z")
I write an “x” by drawing two straight lines that cross in the middle, the first from upper left to lower right, and the second from upper right to lower left. But I’ve been watching the Youtube channel “Stand-up Maths” … --- ## [Foods you gave up when you got married (better explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-gave-up-when-you-got-married-better-explained-in-op/1011727)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-gave-up-when-you-got-married-better-explained-in-op/1011727 "2024-12-24T21:28:21Z")
What are some foods that you’ve given up since you got married? How could a marriage compel one to give up a favorite food, you ask? Well, in my case, I’ve been off meatloaf for 25 years\* since Mrs. Homie hates it. I cou… --- ## [Florida Man Steals Rare Coins, Puts Them Through Coinstar machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-steals-rare-coins-puts-them-through-coinstar-machine/1012063)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-steals-rare-coins-puts-them-through-coinstar-machine/1012063 "2024-12-24T20:27:51Z")
Ten thousand years (and more) of human evolution, and we end up like this. --- ## [Did the 1960's anti-Vietnam-war protests achieve anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-1960s-anti-vietnam-war-protests-achieve-anything/1000751)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-1960s-anti-vietnam-war-protests-achieve-anything/1000751 "2024-12-24T18:35:52Z")
For those of you alive back then, did the anti-Vietnam-war protests have any effect on policies, how many people were sent to Vietnam, the decision to leave Vietnam, etc? Was there any material change due to the protests… --- ## [2024 \[THEMED\] Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-themed-celebrity-death-pool/994110)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-themed-celebrity-death-pool/994110 "2024-12-24T18:21:15Z")
NOTE: As we started in 2019, Themed Death Pool Lists will be posted and tracked in a separate thread. If you are looking for the 2023 Celebrity Death Pool thread, click here phungi (aka: the Death Shroom) checking in as… --- ## [Looking for medieval webcomic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-medieval-webcomic/1012004)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-medieval-webcomic/1012004 "2024-12-24T15:09:10Z")
Wow it’s been a minute since I’ve been on the sdmb. Several years ago I learned of a web comic here, but now I can’t find it. I’d classify it as medieval/fantasy genre. I feel like it had a form of the work ogre in the t… --- ## [Dank Brandon (President Biden) announces Federal pardon of Marijuana Possession and use charges - inmates, review of federal laws re: same](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dank-brandon-president-biden-announces-federal-pardon-of-marijuana-possession-and-use-charges-inmates-review-of-federal-laws-re-same/972840)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dank-brandon-president-biden-announces-federal-pardon-of-marijuana-possession-and-use-charges-inmates-review-of-federal-laws-re-same/972840 "2024-12-24T14:51:02Z")
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/06/biden-to-pardon-marijuana-offenses-call-for-review-of-federal-law-00060796 Also, a review of MJ’s status as a Schedule 1 narcotic is in the works. Here he lays out the plan on T… --- ## [Polling is broken, right? Or is it the news? Or all of the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polling-is-broken-right-or-is-it-the-news-or-all-of-the-us/993779)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 771\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polling-is-broken-right-or-is-it-the-news-or-all-of-the-us/993779 "2024-12-24T13:42:49Z")
Someone explain this to me like I’m 12: Trump is getting booed in southern stadiums. Reports show that Truth Social’s users are at least 30% bots and even the bots can’t keep his post numbers up, His rallies are getti… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=406&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=408&state=tracking)