# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=440 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 441 --- ## [What if the Earth Spun in the Opposite Direction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-earth-spun-in-the-opposite-direction/1009710)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-earth-spun-in-the-opposite-direction/1009710 "2024-11-07T21:01:32Z")
Awoken by a random thought in the middle of the night. That and I have to get up to go pee. What would have happened if the Earth spun in the opposite direction, i.e., the sun came up in the west, but everything else was… --- ## [What does the future for electric vehicles look like now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-future-for-electric-vehicles-look-like-now/1009877)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-future-for-electric-vehicles-look-like-now/1009877 "2024-11-07T20:18:32Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the thread about ev plans so I thought I’d take my questions here. A-holes 1 and 2 Mssrs Trump and Musk’s unholy alliance confuses me; aren’t they at cross purposes? Will the entire market for e… --- ## [So who exactly are we as Americans going forward](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-exactly-are-we-as-americans-going-forward/1009831)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-exactly-are-we-as-americans-going-forward/1009831 "2024-11-07T19:49:54Z")
The democratic governor in NC won by a 15 point margin, but the state went to Trump by a 3 point margin. The GOP candidate had a lot of flaws (he was also black which didn’t help with his GOP support). I get the impress… --- ## [Democrats have no winning strategy against the tactics of the right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-have-no-winning-strategy-against-the-tactics-of-the-right/1009857)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-have-no-winning-strategy-against-the-tactics-of-the-right/1009857 "2024-11-07T18:43:46Z")
Bernie Sanders’ admonishment of Democrats’ appeal to blue collar workers has been making the rounds, including here on the SDMB. I vehemently disagree with the senator. Let’s start with the obvious – between the two pa… --- ## [2024 US general election prediction thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-us-general-election-prediction-thread/1007585)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-us-general-election-prediction-thread/1007585 "2024-11-07T18:36:29Z")
I thought a dedicated prediction thread for the upcoming election would be fun. This can also be a place for “I told you so” and blowing-your-own-horn about your successful prediction after the fact. Be as vague or spec… --- ## [What will happen in 2028?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-in-2028/1009825)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-in-2028/1009825 "2024-11-07T18:29:36Z")
What will happen in 2028? Who should the Democrats run? Will we even have elections then? After all, Trump has said “You won’t have to vote anymore” if he won, and Republicans control all 3 branches of government, meanin… --- ## [A thread for hopeful or useful thoughts or links related to what to do next](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-for-hopeful-or-useful-thoughts-or-links-related-to-what-to-do-next/1009838)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-for-hopeful-or-useful-thoughts-or-links-related-to-what-to-do-next/1009838 "2024-11-07T18:29:02Z")
I thought we could use such a thing. I don’t want to ignore reality, but I think we could all use either a reason to go on or concrete thoughts on what we could go on to actually do. As I’ve repeatedly made clear, I’m mo… --- ## [Trump won. What does this mean for the courts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-won-what-does-this-mean-for-the-courts/1009760)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-won-what-does-this-mean-for-the-courts/1009760 "2024-11-07T18:04:54Z")
Just that. Thomas and Alito most will probably retire in the next 4 years, but what about Sotomayor? What’s going to happen with the appeals courts? How hungover will king Leo be tomorrow from the champagne? --- ## [Trump going after donors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-donors/1009833)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-donors/1009833 "2024-11-07T17:25:09Z")
I saw a news report on MSNBC that said that Trump was going after donors to Kamala’s campaign. I donated to Kamala’s campaign several times, so will Trump’s goons come after me? For what crime? Donating to the candidate… --- ## [Screw article writers who don't use the inverted pyramid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-article-writers-who-dont-use-the-inverted-pyramid/1009708)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-article-writers-who-dont-use-the-inverted-pyramid/1009708 "2024-11-07T17:18:30Z")
Most of you probably know, but in the inverted pyramid, journalists give the most important details of an article at the beginning, with lesser details later. But in many modern online posts–especially entertainment news… --- ## [Album art on my car stereo--the option exists, but it never works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/album-art-on-my-car-stereo-the-option-exists-but-it-never-works/1009204)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/album-art-on-my-car-stereo-the-option-exists-but-it-never-works/1009204 "2024-11-07T17:02:03Z")
I’ve got a 2017 Toyota Camry, and while looking through the various options in the stereo, I see there’s one for ‘album art’. But I’ve got it turned on, and it doesn’t seem to ever work when I play music from my phone. … --- ## [Michigan may be lost by Harris due to Arab/Muslim voters anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-may-be-lost-by-harris-due-to-arab-muslim-voters-anger/1009645)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-may-be-lost-by-harris-due-to-arab-muslim-voters-anger/1009645 "2024-11-07T16:55:18Z")
Continuing the discussion from Share your 2024 electoral map prediction: I have mentioned in a few other threads that there is evidence Arab/Muslim American voters in Michigan may seriously impact Harris’ chance of winn… --- ## [Help me understand Americans apparently not knowing the election is over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-americans-apparently-not-knowing-the-election-is-over/1009852)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-americans-apparently-not-knowing-the-election-is-over/1009852 "2024-11-07T16:42:36Z")
So I just watched this bit of Jimmy Kimmel: Where apparently people on the street are interviewed, very clearly told that it’s now Wednesday, November 6th, and asked how they’ll vote, who they vote for, and… --- ## [Why are recent elections so close?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-recent-elections-so-close/1009673)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-recent-elections-so-close/1009673 "2024-11-07T16:13:08Z")
Although I am looking for a factual answer, I suppose this goes in the election section. I was looking at election results since 1900, and when looking at the popular vote, there is a general trend that elections have b… --- ## [Did Harris lose because of the "likability penalty"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-harris-lose-because-of-the-likability-penalty/1009861)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-harris-lose-because-of-the-likability-penalty/1009861 "2024-11-07T15:51:31Z")
Had Harris gotten 200K more votes in each of the swing states, she would have won by a landslide. Some contend that she lost because she is a woman. Well (IMO) yes and no. I don’t think many people thought, “She has a… --- ## [How can Donald Trump win at this point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-donald-trump-win-at-this-point/1005351)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 3455\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-donald-trump-win-at-this-point/1005351 "2024-11-07T15:35:53Z")
I’m not going to make any predictions! But right now, it seems as though the Democrats are doing everything right, and the Republicans are doing everything wrong. Further, while the polls are still close, Kamala Harris h… --- ## [US Dopers: Any chicanery at your polling place today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-dopers-any-chicanery-at-your-polling-place-today/1009735)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-dopers-any-chicanery-at-your-polling-place-today/1009735 "2024-11-07T14:28:56Z")
Red town in a red county in a red state: I was in an out in five minutes. Nobody outside politiciking or intimidating or “observing” (mainly because it was pouring down rain). The election judges were polite and friendly… --- ## [I just learned what a detached gecko tail looks like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-learned-what-a-detached-gecko-tail-looks-like/1009635)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-learned-what-a-detached-gecko-tail-looks-like/1009635 "2024-11-07T12:56:24Z")
And it is kind of freaking me out. I don’t think I ever actually gave it much thought, but I assumed something of an even break, not a ring of protruding tapered muscle fingers. It looks like attachment docks so that if … --- ## [Lightning strike in Peru - people falling over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightning-strike-in-peru-people-falling-over/1009827)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightning-strike-in-peru-people-falling-over/1009827 "2024-11-07T12:24:16Z")
Video here: When the lightning hits (and kills) the player, a number of other players quite far away also fall over. Is this because of the potential difference as the lightning bolt dissipates in the ground? It seems … --- ## [Why does it take 3-10 days to reverse a credit card transaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-take-3-10-days-to-reverse-a-credit-card-transaction/1009802)
**Author:** [@ctnguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctnguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-take-3-10-days-to-reverse-a-credit-card-transaction/1009802 "2024-11-07T08:26:12Z")
Inspired by an incident which happened to me with Uber Eats just now. When I placed the order my credit card was charged instantly, of course; but when Uber Eats cancelled the order (a story in itself) they inform me it … --- ## [Who's flying the gigantic "Let's Go, Brandon" flag at my polling place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-flying-the-gigantic-lets-go-brandon-flag-at-my-polling-place/1009550)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-flying-the-gigantic-lets-go-brandon-flag-at-my-polling-place/1009550 "2024-11-07T07:14:25Z")
By “gigantic” I mean the thing could easily cover three full-sized automobiles. I’m assuming it’s being flown by Trump supporters, because who else would do something whose meaning is so obscure to me, but what’s the poi… --- ## [Is it possible for a third-country national to get permanent residency for the whole EU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-third-country-national-to-get-permanent-residency-for-the-whole-eu/1009824)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-third-country-national-to-get-permanent-residency-for-the-whole-eu/1009824 "2024-11-07T06:30:16Z")
I used to have a very small visa consultancy business in the Czech Republic. Rarely, I will still help someone who asks me with a residency permit application. An old client of mine (we are both Canadian) who I helped g… --- ## [Live Alone? Let’s Talk About Meal Prepping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-alone-let-s-talk-about-meal-prepping/1004130)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-alone-let-s-talk-about-meal-prepping/1004130 "2024-11-07T02:50:23Z")
I’ve lived on my own for a few years now, since being widowed. Due to being an indifferent wage-earner for most of my life (“indifferent” in the sense of “not overly effective,” not “apathetic”), I am still in the workfo… --- ## [What will be Wednesday’s headline {Poll added to OP}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-wednesday-s-headline-poll-added-to-op/1009623)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-wednesday-s-headline-poll-added-to-op/1009623 "2024-11-07T02:47:12Z")
On Saturday I watched smerconish. The above was the survey question. I wondered how sdmb would answer the survey. Will the headline be: Too close to call Harris wins decisively Trump wins decisively Harris ekes out… --- ## [I pit the GDF moron at Amazon who changed the Kindle unlimited book listing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-gdf-moron-at-amazon-who-changed-the-kindle-unlimited-book-listing/1009817)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-gdf-moron-at-amazon-who-changed-the-kindle-unlimited-book-listing/1009817 "2024-11-07T02:13:32Z")
Ever since Amazon began offering Kindle Unlimited, I’ve been a subscriber. I have loved the ability to go to the full listing of titles available and do my search. 4 stars or above, new in last 30 days, mystery. Then … --- ## [Is Claritin effective against stings & food allergies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-claritin-effective-against-stings-food-allergies/1008946)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-claritin-effective-against-stings-food-allergies/1008946 "2024-11-07T02:04:42Z")
I have a food allergy that makes my guts ache for hours. My wife has a bee sting allergy that causes major local swelling. In both cases, swallowing a couple of diphenhydramine (Benedryl) tabs greatly reduces the problem… --- ## [California Propositions 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-propositions-2024/1003958)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-propositions-2024/1003958 "2024-11-07T01:55:47Z")
There was one of these in 2022 (and 2010, and 2018, and 2012, and 2004), and California just announced its ballot propositions for November, 2024. Here are the quick versions: Proposition 2 - hard to tell, as only the f… --- ## [TMI - reduced calorie diets and fiber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-reduced-calorie-diets-and-fiber/994421)
**Author:** [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-reduced-calorie-diets-and-fiber/994421 "2024-11-07T01:18:16Z")
…OK by way of background information in 2019 through dieting I lost a significant amount of excess weight. More importantly have kept it off. Very generally though, going forward there is an angle to eating less food, a… --- ## [Can I Apply For a Thread Ban?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-apply-for-a-thread-ban/1009745)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-apply-for-a-thread-ban/1009745 "2024-11-07T01:11:21Z")
I’m in a bit of trouble in the Politics & Elections thread. The thread I like most is the Factual Questions thread, even if I don’t post there very often. Could I please retain my access to Factual Questions thread, re… --- ## [What’s good in the Collected Stories of Arthur C Clarke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-good-in-the-collected-stories-of-arthur-c-clarke/1009612)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-good-in-the-collected-stories-of-arthur-c-clarke/1009612 "2024-11-07T00:05:41Z")
Just borrowed this book from Amazon. It’s over 900 pages. Any particular stories I should check out or avoid specifically? I don’t really plan to read it cover to cover unless every single story is a winner, which I doub… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=439) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=441)