# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=436&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 437 --- ## [Paper size question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-size-question/927598)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-size-question/927598 "2024-11-13T17:43:42Z")
North American Letter size paper is 8 1/2" x 11", an “aspect ratio” of 22/17 or about 1.2941. Is there any other common standard size that is closer to 1/1, or squarer, than this? If there is, my Google-fu fails me; A4 f… --- ## [Will Biden Attend Trump's Second Inauguration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-biden-attend-trumps-second-inauguration/1009767)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-biden-attend-trumps-second-inauguration/1009767 "2024-11-13T17:37:27Z")
Trump broke the tradition in 2021. Will Biden follow suit in January 2025? --- ## [Folks who voted for Trump, then Biden, then Trump again. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-who-voted-for-trump-then-biden-then-trump-again-why/1010142)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-who-voted-for-trump-then-biden-then-trump-again-why/1010142 "2024-11-13T16:08:30Z")
This is just a rule of thumb: 45% of the electorate will almost always vote for the Democrats. 45% of the electorate will almost always vote for the Republicans. Which leaves the 10% of swing voters. I don’t know wha… --- ## [Do you expect the recent election will affect your SDMB participation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-expect-the-recent-election-will-affect-your-sdmb-participation/1009853)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-expect-the-recent-election-will-affect-your-sdmb-participation/1009853 "2024-11-13T15:37:36Z")
In short, do you think you’ll read/post more? Less? About the same? Differently? Will you spend more time in different forums than before? Change your tone in any way? Me, I think spending time on-line - including … --- ## [Care of tiny succulent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-of-tiny-succulent/1009727)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-of-tiny-succulent/1009727 "2024-11-13T15:20:33Z")
I haven’t had a houseplant in 5.5 years and was just gifted a baby snake plant (mother in law’s tongue). it is ridiculously important to me that I do my best caring for it. the woman who gave it to me had planted it in … --- ## [Would temporarily keeping ALL the political threads in one forum be reasonable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-temporarily-keeping-all-the-political-threads-in-one-forum-be-reasonable/1009807)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-temporarily-keeping-all-the-political-threads-in-one-forum-be-reasonable/1009807 "2024-11-13T14:17:30Z")
A few hours ago I decided to mute P&E. Likely not for more than a few days but I’d still like to give myself a break. However, as I write this, here’s all the election/trump threads I see near the top of my New Posts pa… --- ## [Mud volcano blows the eff up in Colombia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mud-volcano-blows-the-eff-up-in-colombia/1010143)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mud-volcano-blows-the-eff-up-in-colombia/1010143 "2024-11-13T13:45:05Z")
“Mud volcano” sounds kind of peaceful. Like, not something you’d want to shower in, but not something to be worried while watching. But then I learn that they can be like lighting God’s shart. --- ## [varicose veins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/varicose-veins/558751)
**Author:** [@clearglass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clearglass)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/varicose-veins/558751 "2024-11-13T07:15:50Z")
My varicose veins are caused by failure of a valve in the upper thigh. Although heart valves are replaced, my doctor never heard of replacement of a valve in the leg nor could he give me a reason this is not done. Is i… --- ## [What do you think this painted tile depicts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-this-painted-tile-depicts/1010043)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-this-painted-tile-depicts/1010043 "2024-11-13T06:22:54Z")
I bought this painted tile in Amsterdam about 15 years ago. (Most of the damage occurred after I bought it, but that’s not relevant.) There was a tag on it that says it dates from about 1740, along with the text “Cow ‘sp… --- ## [Trump going after NGO's he doesn't like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-ngos-he-doesnt-like/1010168)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-ngos-he-doesnt-like/1010168 "2024-11-13T05:17:42Z")
I saw a report on MSNBC where they said Trump was going to go after certain Non-Government Organizations he dislikes, and declaring them as “terrorist organizations”. Which NGO’s is he likely to go after; NAACP, Black Li… --- ## [Bizarre, preposterous videos about the UK royals on YouTube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-preposterous-videos-about-the-uk-royals-on-youtube/1009292)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-preposterous-videos-about-the-uk-royals-on-youtube/1009292 "2024-11-13T04:21:58Z")
(No link, because I don’t believe in linking to inane nonsense, or I’m pretty sure it’s nonsense) I don’t normally follow the Royal Family, but I occasionally catch some of these videos when my wife watches them. The … --- ## [I don't understand people who are shocked at the existence of POC and LGBT conservatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-who-are-shocked-at-the-existence-of-poc-and-lgbt-conservatives/1010116)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-who-are-shocked-at-the-existence-of-poc-and-lgbt-conservatives/1010116 "2024-11-13T04:07:22Z")
Time after time, I encounter people who believe people of color and the LGBT are liberal by default. Especially within the last week. Mostly other liberals. They are shocked SHOCKED that 1/4 of black men, 1/6 of the LGBT… --- ## [I'm gonna put this in politics rather then sports. National Anthem protocol (Not kneeling stuff)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gonna-put-this-in-politics-rather-then-sports-national-anthem-protocol-not-kneeling-stuff/1010098)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gonna-put-this-in-politics-rather-then-sports-national-anthem-protocol-not-kneeling-stuff/1010098 "2024-11-13T02:59:34Z")
So when the National Anthem comes on…at baseball games, cause there’s nowhere else I would be that its playing…I stand. Take my hat off, and put my hands behind my back. I don’t “Put my hand over my heart and stare at th… --- ## [Montana Rancher Illegally Created Giant Hybrid Sheep: Should This Be a Crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-should-this-be-a-crime/998886)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-should-this-be-a-crime/998886 "2024-11-13T00:41:36Z")
Unpaywalled version: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-to-sell-for-thousands/ar-BB1jTWzq On reading this my reaction was: what’s the big problem? One might think a… --- ## [How can I stay safe as a nonbinary person, now that Trump has won(?)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-safe-as-a-nonbinary-person-now-that-trump-has-won/1009766)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-safe-as-a-nonbinary-person-now-that-trump-has-won/1009766 "2024-11-13T00:34:48Z")
I don’t know where to put this exactly so I apologise. I’m simply so scared on what to do right now. I just got out of high school last year, where I was finally able to live as myself, but now will I be able to? More i… --- ## [Which dystopian \*movie\* do you feel the US is headed for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dystopian-movie-do-you-feel-the-us-is-headed-for/924844)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dystopian-movie-do-you-feel-the-us-is-headed-for/924844 "2024-11-12T23:37:25Z")
After spending the last 72 hours in a malaise of dread, anxiety and despair with the American election, I decided to distract myself with various post-apocalyptic and dystopian movies - hey, when you’re down, might as we… --- ## [Do you correct people a lot? What's your motivation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-correct-people-a-lot-whats-your-motivation/1009660)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-correct-people-a-lot-whats-your-motivation/1009660 "2024-11-12T21:58:27Z")
A spinoff from a point that came up in this thread… Do you routinely or frequently find yourself correcting other people’s grammar, or choice of words? Or do you find yourself telling people that they are doing some ac… --- ## [Will Trump kill Social Security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-social-security/1010161)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-social-security/1010161 "2024-11-12T18:21:29Z")
The kookiest of right-wing people want to kill Social Security. Will Trump try? Why or why not? poll --- ## [Pentagon leak of documents related to Ukraine invasion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentagon-leak-of-documents-related-to-ukraine-invasion/982628)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentagon-leak-of-documents-related-to-ukraine-invasion/982628 "2024-11-12T21:42:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2): With a suspect for the leaks identified, there’s probably going to be a lot to discuss on the topic, so let’s split it off from the general Uk… --- ## [So who is Susan Wiles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-susan-wiles/1009902)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-susan-wiles/1009902 "2024-11-12T21:32:51Z")
Trump’s first named appointment, his campaign manager is to be Chief of Staff. She doesn’t seem to have a lot of experience outside of managing Republican election campaigns. Any clues to where she’s coming from ideologi… --- ## [Future EV/Hybrid Plans, AWD edition!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-ev-hybrid-plans-awd-edition/988126)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-ev-hybrid-plans-awd-edition/988126 "2024-11-12T21:21:46Z")
I know we have a ton of these threads, but this one is a bit more specific to myself and the spousal unit, so I figured I’d create a new thread to further investigate our options. Setup: since the wife finally finished… --- ## [Straight Dope on postage rates needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-postage-rates-needed/825919)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-postage-rates-needed/825919 "2024-11-12T21:12:18Z")
I went to mail a slightly oversize envelope, the dimensions of which are 4 11/16" x 9 15/16" ; under 1/4" thick and weight 0.6 oz. By every guideline I could find on the USPS web sites this should have been eligible for … --- ## [Elder Care: Dementia and Toothbrushing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-care-dementia-and-toothbrushing/1010117)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-care-dementia-and-toothbrushing/1010117 "2024-11-12T20:00:16Z")
Hey gang, Long time no see…just been trucking a long same as usual–I hope you are all finding yourselves well with all of the . Mom is moving along just fine, still teetering in the final 6’s on the F.A.S.T. scale. I … --- ## [Need a theater pre-movie clip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-theater-pre-movie-clip/1010165)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-theater-pre-movie-clip/1010165 "2024-11-12T19:57:26Z")
No clue what it’s called. Old people like me. Do you remember in the theater before the film started there was a clip for the something (theater company?) that had a blue background and a movie projector on the left th… --- ## [What would the world be like if Internet hadn't been invented?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-world-be-like-if-internet-hadnt-been-invented/1009716)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-world-be-like-if-internet-hadnt-been-invented/1009716 "2024-11-12T19:40:15Z")
Inspired by the thread https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-internet-went-down-permanently-would-it-be-a-net-gain-or-a-net-loss/987580 about the world if Internet would close down. Since we depend on Internet for so … --- ## [Would you call this "Home made"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-this-home-made/1010004)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-this-home-made/1010004 "2024-11-12T18:06:53Z")
For a quick dinner I sauteed some Trader Joe’s fried rice in a pan and added some hand shredded chicken breast from a leftover store bought rotisserie chicken, a scrambled egg and some salt, pepper and soy sauce. Would … --- ## [Subpoenaed to testify. No lawyers have contacted me -- should they have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subpoenaed-to-testify-no-lawyers-have-contacted-me-should-they-have/1009506)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subpoenaed-to-testify-no-lawyers-have-contacted-me-should-they-have/1009506 "2024-11-12T17:55:00Z")
I received a subpoena commanding me to appear personally before the City Alderman and testify in a case. I had witnessed an auto accident, and the defendant is accused of following too closely and not having proof of ins… --- ## [I keep hearing "I really though Harris would win" Why do you think, you were led to believe this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-hearing-i-really-though-harris-would-win-why-do-you-think-you-were-led-to-believe-this/1010005)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-hearing-i-really-though-harris-would-win-why-do-you-think-you-were-led-to-believe-this/1010005 "2024-11-12T17:04:29Z")
I really think the media I’ve been consuming was primarily pro-Harris. Even on the Dope and even now. Its still very pro-Harris and anti-Trump. THe polls were ‘close’. but the results were far from close. Even on ‘re… --- ## [Id this dance tune from vague video description](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-dance-tune-from-vague-video-description/635224)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-dance-tune-from-vague-video-description/635224 "2024-11-12T17:05:13Z")
Late 80s, early 90s, maybe. I think it sampled “Everybody Dance Now,” and the video had a middle-aged gent, kinda looking like Isaac Asimov, as a kind of instructor. (But he did not go around proclaiming “Science!”) --- ## [The Tech Bros/Project 2025 influence in Trump's administration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tech-bros-project-2025-influence-in-trumps-administration/1010133)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tech-bros-project-2025-influence-in-trumps-administration/1010133 "2024-11-12T15:31:16Z")
The tech bros, of course, being Elon Musk and Peter Thiel/Vance and I’m sure others of their ilk. And they are well positioned to manipulate Trump. But who are the Project 2025 guys who are right now groveling to be par… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=435&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=437&state=tracking)