# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=427&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 428 --- ## [FTL: Faster than Light](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftl-faster-than-light/1010402)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftl-faster-than-light/1010402 "2024-11-27T16:53:02Z")
Honestly, this game is one of the most reliably fun games ever made for a PC or any other platform. Has anyone ever unlocked EVERY ship type? The federation cruiser type C is damned hard to get through. --- ## [The Key to Locking Lugnuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-key-to-locking-lugnuts/1010295)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-key-to-locking-lugnuts/1010295 "2024-11-27T16:26:43Z")
This is killing me, but I may have misplaced my “key” to unlock my locking lugnuts. Does AAA carry a master key? I’ve heard some mechanics have such a thing. What options doI have? Would the dealer where I bought the lug… --- ## [Cats, and things architectural](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-and-things-architectural/1007337)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-and-things-architectural/1007337 "2024-11-27T16:01:46Z")
So this week, and for the first time in several years, I got some cats after being catless for quite some time. I got an adult pair who seemed even-tempered enough, though they meowed quite pitifully and at length on th… --- ## [Non-US Dopers: does your constitutional system require legislative confirmation for executive positions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-does-your-constitutional-system-require-legislative-confirmation-for-executive-positions/1010576)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-does-your-constitutional-system-require-legislative-confirmation-for-executive-positions/1010576 "2024-11-27T15:51:05Z")
I have a government question that is primarily factual, but could verge into political discussion. Since I’m not trying to start a debate, I’m sticking it in IMHO, with its more flexible rules for discussions. My quest… --- ## [Staph blood bacteria sucks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staph-blood-bacteria-sucks/1005743)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staph-blood-bacteria-sucks/1005743 "2024-11-27T15:26:50Z")
It’s been 25 days for me now, and I gotta rant about this. I thought about putting this in The Pit, but didn’t think it was really Pit-worthy. Have you or someone you know had a blood bacteria? Not fun, right? I was in… --- ## [The Value of Financial Advisors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-value-of-financial-advisors/1010506)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-value-of-financial-advisors/1010506 "2024-11-27T14:08:39Z")
I have retirement accounts (IRA, Roth) with an advisor we’ve had for about 20 years. It was a collection of loose ends, 401ks etc. my wife and I had at the time consolidated to one place. The portfolio is automatically b… --- ## [Lost Key to Locking Lug Nuts. Now What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-key-to-locking-lug-nuts-now-what/742506)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-key-to-locking-lug-nuts-now-what/742506 "2024-11-27T13:36:32Z")
Our key to our locking lug nuts got lost on our Mazda. These lugs were installed in 2002 (we believe) by the dealer. (It was my father-in-law’s car back then.) Do you think the dealer can sell us a replacement all the… --- ## [Another golf quesion about the cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-golf-quesion-about-the-cup/1010791)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-golf-quesion-about-the-cup/1010791 "2024-11-27T12:25:26Z")
I saw this video clip at a bar so no sound or caption to explain anything. The golfer hits about a 5 foot putt straight into the cup (no flag) and the ball clearly hits bottom center and pops back out onto the green. Wha… --- ## [Connecting with others with a rare medical condition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connecting-with-others-with-a-rare-medical-condition/1003904)
**Author:** [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connecting-with-others-with-a-rare-medical-condition/1003904 "2024-11-27T06:28:35Z")
My 8 year old son has been diagnosed with a rare medical condition. It’s not life threatening, but will have a major negative impact on his life, especially over the next few years and quite possibly for the rest of his … --- ## [Is NOW the time to buy that new car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-now-the-time-to-buy-that-new-car/1010425)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-now-the-time-to-buy-that-new-car/1010425 "2024-11-27T04:02:05Z")
…before the economy takes a dive? We have two aging cars, 2012 and 2015. Both need some repairs but neither is on the verge of falling apart. As we are retired, we don’t really need two cars. We’ve been thinking abou… --- ## [Was the explanation for Trump’s win plain and simple American misogyny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-explanation-for-trump-s-win-plain-and-simple-american-misogyny/1009987)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-explanation-for-trump-s-win-plain-and-simple-american-misogyny/1009987 "2024-11-27T03:03:31Z")
Instead of wracking our brains trying to figure out why the majority of the country would vote for a proven despicable figure like Trump and every single issue that swayed people one way or another, at the end of the day… --- ## [Has firing a NFL coach mid season ever worked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-firing-a-nfl-coach-mid-season-ever-worked/1010770)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-firing-a-nfl-coach-mid-season-ever-worked/1010770 "2024-11-27T02:08:02Z")
Just what the title says. I don’t mean if it was the first domino to fall in a series of moves that eventually led to a Super Bowl. Has it ever turned a team around the season it happened? --- ## [OCD Rituals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ocd-rituals/1010669)
**Author:** [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ocd-rituals/1010669 "2024-11-27T00:53:11Z")
I’ve always had a few activities in my daily life that could be construed as OCD rituals. In the past some of these were a bit over the line but nothing serious. I am vigilant about the blurry line these cross. Without … --- ## [Diabetes. Blankity-blankity-blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-blankity-blankity-blank/1010810)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-blankity-blankity-blank/1010810 "2024-11-27T00:27:14Z")
My tests are in. I got type 2. Dammit. Provider meeting next month. --- ## [Cooking rice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-rice/1010302)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-rice/1010302 "2024-11-27T00:15:14Z")
I recently bought a packet of ‘sticky’ rice for the first time. It said I could cook it in two ways: tear off corner of packet and microwave for two minutes take rice out of packet, add a small amount of boiling water… --- ## [Where did the 16 million Democratic votes go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-16-million-democratic-votes-go/1009786)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-16-million-democratic-votes-go/1009786 "2024-11-26T21:45:44Z")
I’ve been texting friends on the left and the right as we all have. My right wingers are asking how the Dems had 81 million votes for Biden in 2020, but only 65 million (so far) in 2024. I don’t believe for one second … --- ## [Chlorine doesn’t make pools smell like chlorine, pee does](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chlorine-doesn-t-make-pools-smell-like-chlorine-pee-does/1010740)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chlorine-doesn-t-make-pools-smell-like-chlorine-pee-does/1010740 "2024-11-26T20:45:25Z")
It’s true. Check out this video starting at 4:08. Link. (Mark Rober - science channel) --- ## [Non-Evangelical book for Christians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-evangelical-book-for-christians/1010044)
**Author:** [@Jebbilene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jebbilene)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-evangelical-book-for-christians/1010044 "2024-11-26T20:44:09Z")
Not sure if this should go here or in Cafe Society. It’s a bit political so I put it here. My early 20s daughter is exploring new ideas, which is good, and normal (right?). We are an atheistic, very left-wing family, so… --- ## [Some of you may disagree with my opinion about many Trump voters, and that's OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-you-may-disagree-with-my-opinion-about-many-trump-voters-and-thats-ok/1009823)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-you-may-disagree-with-my-opinion-about-many-trump-voters-and-thats-ok/1009823 "2024-11-26T20:39:09Z")
My theory? I really believe that a lot of Trump voters did not cast their ballots in opposition to a mixed-race woman who is in an interracial and interfaith marriage; they voted FOR the Manchurian Cantaloupe because th… --- ## [Meaning of "Pork belongs in sandwiches, not DC"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-pork-belongs-in-sandwiches-not-dc/1010793)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-pork-belongs-in-sandwiches-not-dc/1010793 "2024-11-26T20:02:04Z")
Trump addressed a Libertarian rally, to many boos and jeers. Many of the people were holding signs with the slogan “Pork belongs in sandwiches, not DC” What does this even mean? --- ## [What’s the deal with the trailers for “Kraven the Hunter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-deal-with-the-trailers-for-kraven-the-hunter/1010464)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-deal-with-the-trailers-for-kraven-the-hunter/1010464 "2024-11-26T19:21:18Z")
They seem to be suggesting that he’s a GOOD guy! He’s one of Spider-Man’s villains! What’s going on with this bullshit? --- ## [Laser Printer recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-printer-recommendations/1010766)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-printer-recommendations/1010766 "2024-11-26T19:13:18Z")
My Lexmark has stopped working so am looking for a replacement. I don’t print a lot, but enough that having a printer would be nice. Parameters: Color – though 95% will be B+W that being said, individual toner so I do… --- ## [Nails in a Wood Stove](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nails-in-a-wood-stove/1010668)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nails-in-a-wood-stove/1010668 "2024-11-26T19:10:29Z")
I think there’s a FQ to this, but if it should be IMHO then so be it. I’m putting in a new hardwood floor. Occasionally something goes wrong. Could be a bad board or a misfire of the stapler, but every once in a while I… --- ## [Gardening Season 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardening-season-2024/1000107)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardening-season-2024/1000107 "2024-11-26T16:48:04Z")
In 2021 there were 219 posts in the gardening thread. This was reduced to 133 posts in 2022 and only 9 posts in the 2023 thread. Has everyone quit gardening? --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-12/1010463)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-12/1010463 "2024-11-26T16:44:59Z")
The last undefeated team went down last weekend, as the Bills defeated the Chiefs in Buffalo. With his performance, Josh Allen is now the frontrunner for MVP, moving ahead of Lamar Jackson. Jackson threw just one TD pa… --- ## [Best USB Joystick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-usb-joystick/1009884)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-usb-joystick/1009884 "2024-11-26T15:25:53Z")
USB of course. I want to get back into flight sims. Back when I played Falcon and F-19 Stealth Fighter (the original title) I used one like this So what would be a good … --- ## ["next time we meet - ice cream" mention/origin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-time-we-meet-ice-cream-mention-origin/1010800)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-time-we-meet-ice-cream-mention-origin/1010800 "2024-11-26T15:03:29Z")
In Hebrew there’s a phrase that translates to “third time - ice cream.” It is generally said when someone meets someone (by chance) for a third time in a row, There is no ice cream purchased, just the expression is said. … --- ## [The election was not the Democrats' Fault](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-election-was-not-the-democrats-fault/1009962)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-election-was-not-the-democrats-fault/1009962 "2024-11-26T14:37:43Z")
So help me out here. Let’s look at two hypothetical situations. In one situation there’s a 9th grade class president election with two candidates, Cathy Smith, and Preston Kreap. Cathy’s platform includes a promise to … --- ## [What Happens if Every Country Runs Unsustainable Deficits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-every-country-runs-unsustainable-deficits/1010757)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-every-country-runs-unsustainable-deficits/1010757 "2024-11-26T12:52:08Z")
We all know that the US is borrowing too much, has been for a long time, and shows no sign of fixing that. But virtually every major economy is borrowing at unsustainable levels. So if it were just the US, I assume bon… --- ## [Holiday deals 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-deals-2024/1010777)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-deals-2024/1010777 "2024-11-26T06:17:04Z")
I picked up Paramount+ with Showtime for $2.99 comercial free. For 2 months, then goes expensive. I set a reminder to cancel in 45 days. Acorn, Britbox and Crunchyroll are all $1.99 for 2 months. All of these were thro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=426&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=428&state=tracking)