# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=617&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 618 --- ## [What happed to the molecular assembler sorta like Star Trek replicator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happed-to-the-molecular-assembler-sorta-like-star-trek-replicator/993686)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happed-to-the-molecular-assembler-sorta-like-star-trek-replicator/993686 "2024-03-04T20:58:02Z")
There was a video on YouTube talking about advance printer more advance than 3D printer called molecular assembler or some thing. The machine needs a supply of moleculars and the tiny nano arms can move the moleculars ar… --- ## [U.S. Constitution Implementation Act (addresses Trump v. Anderson Supreme Court ruling)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-constitution-implementation-act-addresses-trump-v-anderson-supreme-court-ruling/998453)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-constitution-implementation-act-addresses-trump-v-anderson-supreme-court-ruling/998453 "2024-03-04T19:47:05Z")
If the logic of this morning’s Supreme Court Trump v. Anderson ruling is followed consistently, the United States Constitution no longer protects freedoms I thought it did yesterday. Here is a modest proposal for a remed… --- ## [Q for bakers: Is there a real difference between chocolate and devil's food cakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-bakers-is-there-a-real-difference-between-chocolate-and-devils-food-cakes/998402)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-bakers-is-there-a-real-difference-between-chocolate-and-devils-food-cakes/998402 "2024-03-04T19:02:00Z")
I mean, do the ingredients differ in some way, other than maybe how much cocoa powder you put in? Yesterday I was looking for a caramel cake mix – I swear there used to be some, but none to be found – while all the maj… --- ## [Section 5 of amendment 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/section-5-of-amendment-14/997338)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/section-5-of-amendment-14/997338 "2024-03-04T17:24:07Z")
I think this is different enough from the other threads related to the Insurrection section of amendment 14. Why is section 5 essentially being ignored in this case: Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropri… --- ## [Dining out a la carte - yea or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dining-out-a-la-carte-yea-or-nay/998279)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dining-out-a-la-carte-yea-or-nay/998279 "2024-03-04T17:20:45Z")
A few times over the years, I’ve noticed restaurants changing to all a la carte as opposed to entree-with-sides. Most recently, a local cafe where we used to have breakfast started charging if you wanted toast or potatoe… --- ## [Richard Lewis dies at 76 (2/28/2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-lewis-dies-at-76-2-28-2024/998251)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-lewis-dies-at-76-2-28-2024/998251 "2024-03-04T17:16:48Z")
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**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-maximum-amount-of-secret-insubordination-a-military-commander-or-agency-director-could-get-away-with/998376 "2024-03-04T17:02:08Z")
Putting this in Cafe Society since it has to do with fiction being written: Suppose you take a modern NATO-like situation - say, someone like Putin attacking NATO (but it doesn’t have to be Putin, and doesn’t have to be… --- ## [(Old) Silly Songs In The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088 "2024-03-04T15:52:25Z")
A few days ago, someone changed the ink on the printer for our new system at work, which straight-up absolutely made me sing: :musical\_note: “I can see clearly now The ink is changed. I can see ALL the tickets In my … --- ## [Is all foreign election interference only for the right wing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-all-foreign-election-interference-only-for-the-right-wing/998371)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-all-foreign-election-interference-only-for-the-right-wing/998371 "2024-03-04T14:43:50Z")
I created a post that didn’t go over well with the mods, so I decided to just directly ask one of the questions that brought it to mind. We of course know all about Russia interfering in our elections for Trump. We know… --- ## [Songs about outdated tech or fads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-outdated-tech-or-fads/998388)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-outdated-tech-or-fads/998388 "2024-03-04T13:50:48Z")
I can think of three, but there are probably more. The song has to be about the tech itself and not some throwaway line. Daze - Together Forever (Tamagotchi) Barcode Brothers - SMS Bruckner & Garcia - PacMan Fever --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter C and were released on or after January 1, 2000? See rules in OP (FINAL POLL ADDED)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-c-and-were-released-on-or-after-january-1-2000-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/998168)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-c-and-were-released-on-or-after-january-1-2000-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/998168 "2024-03-04T12:11:18Z")
RULES: Submissions must begin with the letter C. Exclude articles such as “a”, “an”, “the”, etc. that begin the title. Example: “The Hokey Pokey” belongs in the H poll, not the T poll. Songs must have been first releas… --- ## [Mmm's song poll - special playoff edition for the letter C](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmms-song-poll-special-playoff-edition-for-the-letter-c/998437)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmms-song-poll-special-playoff-edition-for-the-letter-c/998437 "2024-03-04T12:10:18Z")
We have a tie. We need to break the tie. So we need a tie-breaker vote. Please break this tie. What is you favorite 2000s C song? poll --- ## [End Recreational Sex!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-recreational-sex/998234)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-recreational-sex/998234 "2024-03-04T11:59:13Z")
This started popping up the other day, apparently started by an X posting by Skeptic Michael Shermer, citing a 2023 Heritage Foundation video that I haven’t seen, and no one has linked to. I’d like to see that or a trans… --- ## [Who's responsible for this new Section 8 law in California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-responsible-for-this-new-section-8-law-in-california/998257)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-responsible-for-this-new-section-8-law-in-california/998257 "2024-03-03T23:46:55Z")
(I put this here because it has a factual answer - if it needs to be in Politics, feel free to move) I’m in property management here in California. It’s a largish company and I’m the only Liberal in the office. Everyone… --- ## [Re: Otto Preminger's Skidoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-otto-premingers-skidoo/998381)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-otto-premingers-skidoo/998381 "2024-03-03T23:46:06Z")
During one of the scenes with the character “Angie” he shows other characters a diagram of “The Tree”-the organization that actually runs everything. The names on that chart are a little too blurry to read, and I was wo… --- ## [Is self-immolation an effective means of protest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-self-immolation-an-effective-means-of-protest/998117)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-self-immolation-an-effective-means-of-protest/998117 "2024-03-03T23:14:18Z")
An active US Air Force member set himself on fire and perished this morning outside the Isreali Embassy in DC. He died. His protest was against Isreal’s attacks on Gaza and the Palestenians there. The practice goes … --- ## [What do childless old people do when they decline in health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-childless-old-people-do-when-they-decline-in-health/978898)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-childless-old-people-do-when-they-decline-in-health/978898 "2024-03-03T23:11:23Z")
I’m pretty much in this situation. I’ve seen my elders decline and day before me. Here is my data collected over the years from my family. 90% of them require some assistance for months or years to take care of health… --- ## [A mathematical look at gerrymandering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mathematical-look-at-gerrymandering/998182)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mathematical-look-at-gerrymandering/998182 "2024-03-03T21:24:45Z")
In today’s political environment there is a lot of talk about gerrymandering and while there is agreement, for the most part, on what gerrymandering is (drawing political boundaries in such a way to make a particular out… --- ## [Bad bad bad strong minds or "what'd you say to me?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-strong-minds-or-whatd-you-say-to-me/998332)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-strong-minds-or-whatd-you-say-to-me/998332 "2024-03-03T20:25:55Z")
Did I raise kids with mental strength or just good at double teaming me, out witting me or just a bunch of mooches? Son-of-a-wrek is quite the deal maker. He fast talks, usually has a wingman and good at making his case… --- ## [It's time for some bourbon/whiskey recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-some-bourbon-whiskey-recommendations/927677)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-some-bourbon-whiskey-recommendations/927677 "2024-03-03T19:04:39Z")
My office is having a remote Christmas party. Boss is picking up and delivering drink orders, and delivering them to our doorsteps so we can have a fun happy hour next week. The limit is $60. And luckily, there’s a websi… --- ## [What is political lobbying and how does it work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-political-lobbying-and-how-does-it-work/997612)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-political-lobbying-and-how-does-it-work/997612 "2024-03-03T18:49:36Z")
What is political lobbying and how does it work? Why do people say in the US political lobbying is a problem? --- ## [\*\*\*\* Forum Rules: PLEASE READ! \*\*\*\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-rules-please-read/329913)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-rules-please-read/329913 "2024-03-03T17:14:07Z")
We’ve consolidated and slightly revised the Rules for Cafe Society. Basically, we’ve put one rule per post, for easier reference. Please note that this forum is for discussions related to arts, entertainment, and similar… --- ## [Would you prefer Trump to one of history's worst presidents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-prefer-trump-to-one-of-historys-worst-presidents/988176)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-prefer-trump-to-one-of-historys-worst-presidents/988176 "2024-03-03T17:01:37Z")
It’s January 20, 2025. Donald Trump has won the presidential election and is about to be inaugurated. A genie appears and offers you the choice of substituting Trump with one of the seven worst presidents in American hi… --- ## [Can you make a living from sport betting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-a-living-from-sport-betting/997440)
**Author:** [@wolly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolly)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-a-living-from-sport-betting/997440 "2024-03-03T16:44:02Z")
Hi,I’m a ruined student by my parents and I’m trying to find something that can make me relax and studious.I want to study sport betting because unlike poker you don’t lose everytime on the board.I posted in another thre… --- ## [What peanut butter (or any ground peanut paste) pairs with, March 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-peanut-butter-or-any-ground-peanut-paste-pairs-with-march-2024-edition/998266)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-peanut-butter-or-any-ground-peanut-paste-pairs-with-march-2024-edition/998266 "2024-03-03T14:07:23Z")
Peanut butter, or pureed peanuts in any form, form a versatile, nutritious, and delicious substance. We’ve had threads in the past about what goes good with peanut butter, but posters change, palates learn, and there is … --- ## [Mark Levin broach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-levin-broach/998383)
**Author:** [@n5tp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/n5tp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-levin-broach/998383 "2024-03-03T12:57:57Z")
Can someone tell me what broach Mark Levin is wearing on his right side lapel tonight? \[image|604x50(upload://dzd0TxdbUDLmol6ltlTMVSoc9iw.jpeg) --- ## [Earliest "forgot to go to class dream" reference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-forgot-to-go-to-class-dream-reference/996165)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-forgot-to-go-to-class-dream-reference/996165 "2024-03-03T12:39:54Z")
Most of us have had variations of that dream. Forgot to go to class all semester, never studied, can’t find the class, etc. What’s the earliest recorded reference to these dreams? I couldn’t find any mention of it in Fr… --- ## [Are You A Dunker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-dunker/998362)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-dunker/998362 "2024-03-03T11:49:37Z")
This morning, while fixing myself a cup of coffee, I found myself staring at the remnants of a loaf of french bread we had with dinner earlier this week. “Self,” I sez, “you need to do something with that bread before i… --- ## [Who are the youngest ones here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-youngest-ones-here/996641)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-youngest-ones-here/996641 "2024-03-03T11:23:11Z")
pretty self explanatory … (just trying to balance the “in memoriam” thread out a bit …) so … who is a green vegetable - say - under-30??? --- ## [Leapin' lizards! Leapiest of Years!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leapin-lizards-leapiest-of-years/998297)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leapin-lizards-leapiest-of-years/998297 "2024-03-03T09:48:12Z")
I have a weird feeling about Leap year. One more day to live, Yay! Or, One more day to live. Not sure how I feel about it. At all. But, I feel feisty today. So there’s that. Happy Leap Year, y’all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=616&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=618&state=tracking)