# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=432&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 433 --- ## [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… --- ## [What would Molly Ivins say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-molly-ivins-say/1010269)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-molly-ivins-say/1010269 "2024-11-19T12:49:07Z")
I wrote this last week for my own therapy and amusement. Then some friends decided to hold an Irish Wake for – well, it wasn’t clear. The Democratic Party, or the Country, or something. It was an excuse to get together a… --- ## ["Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-2/981659)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-2/981659 "2024-11-19T10:57:21Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 1) - #10001 by SeaSun. Previous discussions: "Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 1) --- ## [Correlation between voice & musical talent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correlation-between-voice-musical-talent/1010351)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correlation-between-voice-musical-talent/1010351 "2024-11-19T08:49:39Z")
This is not good enough a question for GQ, so… I am currently listening to my house-mate singing along to music. He’s terrible. I would assume he was doing drunk kareoke if it was not 08:30 am, and I know he slept. I m… --- ## [Stabilizing binoculars with astigmatism correction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabilizing-binoculars-with-astigmatism-correction/1010361)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabilizing-binoculars-with-astigmatism-correction/1010361 "2024-11-19T04:21:33Z")
I wish I could use binoculars better. I have extremely shaky hands, so even low magnification is barely useable. I also have a couple diopters of astigmatism in both eyes, and in my limited experience eyepieces usually c… --- ## [Secret Santa 2024 - any interest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2024-any-interest/1010383)
**Author:** [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2024-any-interest/1010383 "2024-11-19T03:30:02Z")
I managed Secret Santa for the first time in 2023. I personally love it, and I’m happy to manage it again this year if there’s interest. Anyone? --- ## [New Zealand spin-off of "leftist countries" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-zealand-spin-off-of-leftist-countries-thread/1009952)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-zealand-spin-off-of-leftist-countries-thread/1009952 "2024-11-19T02:21:28Z")
New Zealand often comes up, and as someone who emigrated here over twenty years ago, I’d echo the ‘pace of life’ advantages, along with the general scenery being fabulous. However, literally yesterday, the Coalition g… --- ## [How far back is (US) paper money good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-back-is-us-paper-money-good/1010359)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-back-is-us-paper-money-good/1010359 "2024-11-19T01:47:50Z")
Let’s say I found a bunch of post-Civil War $20 paper notes in a forgotten-about safe somewhere. Could I take them to a bank and exchange them for 1:1 new notes? Or would this necessitate a phone call to some federal off… --- ## [So I want to get back into World of Warcraft, and start from the beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-want-to-get-back-into-world-of-warcraft-and-start-from-the-beginning/1010174)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-want-to-get-back-into-world-of-warcraft-and-start-from-the-beginning/1010174 "2024-11-19T01:16:33Z")
The thread title says it all-- I want to play WoW and start all over again, from the beginning, by rolling a new toon and going from there. Do I have to buy a “base” game (for lack of a better choice of words) and just b… --- ## [Lowe’s, Menards, HDepot, Which Should I Patronize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326 "2024-11-19T01:11:20Z")
I’m mostly talking politics here; I’d rather not give money to MAGA or extreme libertarian businesses. Since the recent Washington Post controversy I’m cutting back on my Amazon purchases, shopping more at local busines… --- ## [What was the plan after Andrew Johnson's impeachment/conviction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-plan-after-andrew-johnsons-impeachment-conviction/1010396)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-plan-after-andrew-johnsons-impeachment-conviction/1010396 "2024-11-18T22:37:28Z")
As I understand it. After the Lincoln assassination, Andrew Johnson ascends to the presidency. But, as there is no mechanism for selecting a new vice-president at that time, the office is unfilled for the duration of hi… --- ## [LED Bulbs: Do they have generations and...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-bulbs-do-they-have-generations-and/998560)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-bulbs-do-they-have-generations-and/998560 "2024-11-18T22:09:59Z")
We have an LED bulb maybe 6 months old, tops. It has already died. The bulb gets a lot of “brief, on” and “long, off” cycles. I note this is highly likely an older, LED bulb sitting in my garage. It could be that LEDs d… --- ## [Holes cleaned up by Congress post-Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holes-cleaned-up-by-congress-post-trump/1010270)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holes-cleaned-up-by-congress-post-trump/1010270 "2024-11-18T21:57:07Z")
This is a Factual Question. During the Trump Administration, quite a lot of things that were “norms” but not “laws” were said to have been violated. Between 2020 and today, has Congress passed any Acts that would clean… --- ## [Why won't Biden do his duty (as perceived by the OP)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-biden-do-his-duty-as-perceived-by-the-op/1010297)
**Author:** [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-biden-do-his-duty-as-perceived-by-the-op/1010297 "2024-11-18T21:22:41Z")
In US history there have been several instances of Presidents making Supreme Court nominations in order to balance the size of the Court with the number of federal Courts of Appeals (aka Circuit Courts). Today the numbe… --- ## [Law and Order: Jack McCoy references "Chinatown"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-and-order-jack-mccoy-references-chinatown/1010419)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-and-order-jack-mccoy-references-chinatown/1010419 "2024-11-18T21:17:19Z")
Trying to remember an episode of “Law and Order” (classic) from the thinnest of clues. Jack and his associates are discussing a case (probably when Jack was DA) and something prompts Jack to do a brief impression of the… --- ## [Are 401K contributions significant to the stock market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-401k-contributions-significant-to-the-stock-market/1009215)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-401k-contributions-significant-to-the-stock-market/1009215 "2024-11-18T18:50:30Z")
Many people that have “regular paying” jobs, IE - not in the gig economy, put a percentage of their paychecks into company sponsored 401K accounts with each pay period. I think it’s a reasonable assumption that a substa… --- ## [Has there been any whisper of global electronic screwing around with votes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-any-whisper-of-global-electronic-screwing-around-with-votes/1010288)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-any-whisper-of-global-electronic-screwing-around-with-votes/1010288 "2024-11-18T18:49:45Z")
Where have all the conspiracy theorists gone? :notes: Gone to flowers every-one? Okay, just humor me for a bit before I collapse with a permanent case of the vapors. Has anyone anywhere voiced even the tiniest hint o… --- ## [EV and PHEV owners: do you time your charging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-and-phev-owners-do-you-time-your-charging/1010378)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-and-phev-owners-do-you-time-your-charging/1010378 "2024-11-18T17:53:41Z")
Not for variable pricing. I’m same electricity cost any time of day but wondering if less time at “full” charge (as full as the built in buffer allows, I’ve read 83% quoted but unsure if it is a reliable source) has any … --- ## [Infectious process of the mouth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infectious-process-of-the-mouth/1010400)
**Author:** [@Mr.Baggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Baggins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infectious-process-of-the-mouth/1010400 "2024-11-18T17:24:37Z")
Mi son (young adult) has a weird problem. He’ll sometimes bite the inner part of his lip while eating and make a small wound. The weird part is (he claims) it won’t hurt the same day, but over the next day it will start … --- ## [(Old) Hauntings in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-hauntings-in-the-mmp/1010066)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-hauntings-in-the-mmp/1010066 "2024-11-18T16:40:06Z")
OK, this place is haunted, there is no other explanation. Our kitchen floor is lovely white textured ceramic tile. When it is clean, it is beautiful. When someone spills a drop of water, it looks filthy in less than 10 m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=431&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=433&state=tracking)