# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=431 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 432 --- ## [Anti-vax Canadian soldiers lose lawsuit; Federal Court dismisses without trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-vax-canadian-soldiers-lose-lawsuit-federal-court-dismisses-without-trial/1010530)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-vax-canadian-soldiers-lose-lawsuit-federal-court-dismisses-without-trial/1010530 "2024-11-20T22:05:58Z")
About 300 soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces sued the Federal government in Federal Court, alleging breach of Charter, infringement on religious freedom, etc., with each seeking $1,000,000 in damages. Federal Crown b… --- ## [Room temperature superconductivity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/room-temperature-superconductivity/987663)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/room-temperature-superconductivity/987663 "2024-11-20T21:33:44Z")
This paper started making the rounds yesterday: With a bit more info here: In short, they claim to have a room-temperature superconductor that works at ambient pressure (instead of only under a diamond anvil or the l… --- ## [What do you think about this saying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-this-saying/1010191)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-this-saying/1010191 "2024-11-20T20:24:57Z")
My mom has a bunch of little signs with positive sayings about. She’s one of the parents that those Progressive people are becoming. One of them says the following: “True friends leave footprints on your heart.” I see… --- ## [Sudokus don't always have unique solutions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudokus-dont-always-have-unique-solutions/1010447)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudokus-dont-always-have-unique-solutions/1010447 "2024-11-20T19:27:24Z")
Yes, I may be a few decades late to this realisation. I was doing a sudoku on a flight and got horribly stuck towards the end. All of the remaining cells only had one of two values that they could be, but there didn’t s… --- ## [California is still counting, would this be acceptable if it was a battleground state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-is-still-counting-would-this-be-acceptable-if-it-was-a-battleground-state/1010461)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-is-still-counting-would-this-be-acceptable-if-it-was-a-battleground-state/1010461 "2024-11-20T18:51:05Z")
We are two weeks off from election day and California is still nowhere near done counting votes. We kinda just ignore this because its a solid blue state, but there are competitive house races yet to be called due to the… --- ## [How to salute civilians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-salute-civilians/1010089)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-salute-civilians/1010089 "2024-11-20T18:33:03Z")
I was watching The Repair Shop the other day and an item was being restored that belonged to a gentleman who was a beloved doctor. When he died, the funeral procession went right past the hospital and the entire staff li… --- ## [Malört And Other Weird Local Tipples](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malort-and-other-weird-local-tipples/982174)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malort-and-other-weird-local-tipples/982174 "2024-11-20T18:07:41Z")
I have never heard of Malört, a wormwood drink popular in Chicago (and now also sold in Ohio) until reading about it in The Economist, though it has been mentioned in passing here (as hard to explain to aliens, and when … --- ## [Million-dollar tequila heist in Texas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/million-dollar-tequila-heist-in-texas/1010393)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/million-dollar-tequila-heist-in-texas/1010393 "2024-11-20T17:52:15Z")
I know the news recently has been very disappointing and folks feel devastated (I’m one of them), but fess up! Who was it? And will you share the goods? --- ## [L, I and 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-i-and-1/1010431)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-i-and-1/1010431 "2024-11-20T16:45:20Z")
Why do people who make these decisions not make them all the same on a keyboard? I took keyboarding in school. I do some flakey, my own invention QWERTY type plucking away. On my screen I see the small L, the I and t… --- ## [A Pogrom in Amsterdam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pogrom-in-amsterdam/1009913)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pogrom-in-amsterdam/1009913 "2024-11-20T16:21:11Z")
A massive mob attacked Israeli fans, random Jewish passerbys, and people they mistook for Jews on the streets of Amsterdam after an Israeli team played a game there. There are some brutal videos on X - I won’t link th… --- ## [Matt Gaetz is a Metalunan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-gaetz-is-a-metalunan/1010413)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-gaetz-is-a-metalunan/1010413 "2024-11-20T15:54:35Z")
Matt Gaetz has that anomalously high forehead. I’ve been seeing a lot of pictures of him ever since Trump said he wanted him as AG, and I can’t help thinking he looks like one of the Metalunans from the 1950s film This I… --- ## [Non-regional dialects/accents/etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-regional-dialects-accents-etc/1010375)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-regional-dialects-accents-etc/1010375 "2024-11-20T09:34:41Z")
In this thread, there was a side conversation in which it was discussed whether it might be possible to determine (or get a feel for) the profession of a person by listening to them speak. This makes sense to me; we ca… --- ## [Flying to Manila from the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-to-manila-from-the-us/1010409)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-to-manila-from-the-us/1010409 "2024-11-20T03:41:10Z")
Around July of next year (2025), I expect to travel to the Philippines. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to get there? As far as my initial efforts go, the only direct flights are with Philippines Airlines and… --- ## [Energy Enhancement System, scalar waves - is this legit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/energy-enhancement-system-scalar-waves-is-this-legit/1006310)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/energy-enhancement-system-scalar-waves-is-this-legit/1006310 "2024-11-20T02:39:48Z")
my town has one of these places where you pay to use this and I’m not even sure what it is. It really sounds bogus but I wanted to hear what others think. from the website of the inventor The Energy Enhancement System… --- ## [So, any hobby pizza cooks here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-any-hobby-pizza-cooks-here/1009992)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-any-hobby-pizza-cooks-here/1009992 "2024-11-20T02:29:09Z")
As I sit here, waiting for some pizzas/calzones to bake - I was wondering if we have an pizza aficionatti here? … full amateur, semi-pro, pro … all welcome to share their thoughts and experiences (and bonus for pix) ht… --- ## [Works in which two different characters have the same name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/works-in-which-two-different-characters-have-the-same-name/1007022)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/works-in-which-two-different-characters-have-the-same-name/1007022 "2024-11-20T01:47:39Z")
This came up in the Beowulf thread. What examples are there of works of fiction in which two different characters have the same name? I imagine in most cases this is done deliberately for some plot-related purpose, like … --- ## [Democrats accused of trying to steal senate election in Pennsylvania](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-accused-of-trying-to-steal-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/1010467)
**Author:** [@We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/We_re_wolves_not_werewolves)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-accused-of-trying-to-steal-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/1010467 "2024-11-20T01:17:06Z")
Democrats apparently trying to count invalid mail in ballots despite and in conflict with several clear and unambiguous rulings from the state supreme court. In response to these rulings, Bucks County Commissioner Diane … --- ## [Artwork on loan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artwork-on-loan/1010432)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artwork-on-loan/1010432 "2024-11-19T23:44:00Z")
Suppose I have inherited a previously unknown Rembrandt or Van Gogh work of art. It has been verified as being genuine. A gallery/museum wants to add my work to a temporary display for the public. Is the gallery/museum e… --- ## [Matlock (2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matlock-2024/1010411)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matlock-2024/1010411 "2024-11-19T23:10:17Z")
Anyone else watching? In case anyone is skipping it thinking it’s a reboot of the Andy Griffith show - it’s not. I have not actually watched the old show, but the tie-in here is actually … a spoiler for the first episod… --- ## [Cheap harmonica: Hohner, or Swan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-harmonica-hohner-or-swan/1009671)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-harmonica-hohner-or-swan/1009671 "2024-11-19T22:34:30Z")
My wife’s church is involved in a toy drive\* for underprivileged children. Yesterday I noticed a kid had a cheap harmonica, and I thought it might be nice if I donated a number of harmonicas to the drive. ‘Make a joyfu… --- ## [Crazy question: is there a political reason to hold off from putting money into the stock market until after the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-question-is-there-a-political-reason-to-hold-off-from-putting-money-into-the-stock-market-until-after-the-election/1007582)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-question-is-there-a-political-reason-to-hold-off-from-putting-money-into-the-stock-market-until-after-the-election/1007582 "2024-11-19T21:35:11Z")
As crazy as it is, I’ve come to realize that this question fits in very well with previous musings I’ve had about having the courage of one’s convictions and how you (should) react to your beliefs about the future, so he… --- ## [Who can Trump fire week 1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-trump-fire-week-1/1010412)
**Author:** [@goodkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goodkitty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-trump-fire-week-1/1010412 "2024-11-19T21:19:15Z")
As a retired federal employee, there are legal safeguards protecting civil servants from political firings. I think Trump has indicated he wants to repeal those laws and fire the alleged “deep state” type fed employees… --- ## [More misread headlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-misread-headlines/780117)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-misread-headlines/780117 "2024-11-19T21:11:21Z")
This one in on a Detroit paper gave me a double take Banks sentenced to 1 day in jail for financial crime Hmm, I was never a fan of the too big to fail, too big to jail plan but how the hell exactly do you put a bank… … --- ## [Proposed killer app: Crosspost Microblog Emulator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-killer-app-crosspost-microblog-emulator/1010445)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-killer-app-crosspost-microblog-emulator/1010445 "2024-11-19T19:38:48Z")
An app that could post simultaneously to a range of social media websites would be ideal, but it would be promptly blocked by websites that wish to corral their user base - quite reasonable business-wise. Barring that, … --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-11/1010147)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-11/1010147 "2024-11-19T15:28:22Z")
Somehow, the Chiefs remained undefeated, this time by blocking a potential game-winning field goal by the Broncos as time expired. The Steelers won a 1-point game in Washington, as did the Ravens over the Bengals in Balt… --- ## [Any Jewelry Makers Here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-jewelry-makers-here/1010422)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-jewelry-makers-here/1010422 "2024-11-19T15:23:15Z")
I need to get some idea on how to make the necklace shown in these photos. Sorry about the quality - they are screenshots of a video and it’s the best that I can do. I have the pendant already but I just don’t know what… --- ## [Listening to my first Audiobook. My thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listening-to-my-first-audiobook-my-thoughts/1010311)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listening-to-my-first-audiobook-my-thoughts/1010311 "2024-11-19T15:10:18Z")
I listen to podcasts semi-regulary and enjoy them. I’ve finally decided to try a Audiobook. The Firm John Grisham. I’ve seen the movie and Wikipedia says it follows the book pretty closely. Except for the ending. It … --- ## [Do you think any countries have undeclared nuclear weapons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-any-countries-have-undeclared-nuclear-weapons/1009928)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-any-countries-have-undeclared-nuclear-weapons/1009928 "2024-11-19T14:48:21Z")
I wasn’t sure where to put this question, honestly. Officially, only a few countries have nukes. But I find that unlikely. If I have the money, time, and talent, why shouldn’t I build 'em? Like Canada-I’m sure they coul… --- ## [What's happening in this opera scene (Lascia ch'io piagna from Rinaldo)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-happening-in-this-opera-scene-lascia-chio-piagna-from-rinaldo/1010421)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-happening-in-this-opera-scene-lascia-chio-piagna-from-rinaldo/1010421 "2024-11-19T14:06:18Z")
Is the woman imprisoned in the painting, for all eternity? Why is the guy so nonchalant about it all? --- ## [How accurate is judging a person by their face? And more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-judging-a-person-by-their-face-and-more/1010273)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-judging-a-person-by-their-face-and-more/1010273 "2024-11-19T13:59:00Z")
I noticed that when reading news about trials, I found most of the murderers’ faces… murderous. That’s true for civil/economic cases; though the % isn’t as high as killers’, but definitely \>50%. This, of course, could be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=430) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=432)