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**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-eaten-any-unusual-smoked-foods/992854 "2024-01-29T22:45:23Z")
I have had smoked carp prepared by a coworker who knew what he was doing. Delicious and not fishy at all. This summer I put smoked salt on a steak. I t was a bit hard to tell how much flavor it contributed but it was ta… --- ## [LIGO: The Next Generation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ligo-the-next-generation/996574)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ligo-the-next-generation/996574 "2024-01-29T22:39:32Z")
LIGO is a laser interferometer…essentially a gravity wave telescope. LIGO - Wikipedia I believe I’ve read (in Popular Science?) a future successor to this land-based system is to construct one in space…outside any poss… --- ## [So the Chief Justice of Canada and I were going head-to-head in a debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-chief-justice-of-canada-and-i-were-going-head-to-head-in-a-debate/996460)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-chief-justice-of-canada-and-i-were-going-head-to-head-in-a-debate/996460 "2024-01-29T20:49:13Z")
We were arguing about a decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council called Brooks-Bidlake. I was submitting that it was highly relevant to the case before the Supreme Court, but he was sceptical. And then I … --- ## [It was supposed to be so easy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-was-supposed-to-be-so-easy/996790)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-was-supposed-to-be-so-easy/996790 "2024-01-29T20:38:18Z")
Or, technology strikes again. Sigh. Just spent a few of the remaining hours of my life getting a new Epson Ecotank ET-4800 printer/scanner set up and running the way I want it to. Not all that difficult in principle, … --- ## [Is California being unreasonably optimistic. (Electric Vehicles)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-california-being-unreasonably-optimistic-electric-vehicles/989866)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-california-being-unreasonably-optimistic-electric-vehicles/989866 "2024-01-29T20:01:04Z")
California to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035 Aug 25, 2022 (Reuters) - California on Thursday moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a lan… --- ## [Ever seen stalagmites on your icecubes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-stalagmites-on-your-icecubes/961187)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-stalagmites-on-your-icecubes/961187 "2024-01-29T18:45:47Z")
I made some ice recently and was surprised to see “stalagmites” that had grown from the surface of the cubes. I’d never seen/heard of such a thing, but online I found that it i… --- ## [A nonreligious question about the Greek of Matthew 18:22](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-nonreligious-question-about-the-greek-of-matthew-18-22/996077)
**Author:** [@brossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brossa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-nonreligious-question-about-the-greek-of-matthew-18-22/996077 "2024-01-29T18:29:13Z")
This is the passage about forgiving ‘not up to seven times, but until \[some number\] of times’. I get that the upshot is that it’s meant to mean ‘a big, symbolically meaningful number’ like ‘a lucky jillion’, but what of… --- ## [Question about Philips commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-philips-commercial/44822)
**Author:** [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-philips-commercial/44822 "2024-01-29T17:53:31Z")
You know the song from the Philips commercials? The one that goes, “I got to admit it’s getting better…getting better all the time.” Is that a full-length song? If so, who was the original artist? I swear I recognized N… --- ## [Thugs attacking robot delivery carts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thugs-attacking-robot-delivery-carts/988576)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thugs-attacking-robot-delivery-carts/988576 "2024-01-29T16:59:04Z")
I’ve seen numerous videos of people tipping those food delivery robots over and prying off the locked lid. And now that it is on YouTube and TikTok it will only increase. Have the designers totally overlooked this proble… --- ## [Does anyone know what the deal is behind the recent East Asia trend, especially in media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-deal-is-behind-the-recent-east-asia-trend-especially-in-media/995638)
**Author:** [@neitherscout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neitherscout)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-deal-is-behind-the-recent-east-asia-trend-especially-in-media/995638 "2024-01-29T16:35:33Z")
I’m new here. I regret having to join a message board in order to satisfy my curiosity on a topic, but I just couldn’t find any real discussion of it anywhere (which I find a bit bewildering). I’m not sure exactly when … --- ## [Casting Google Meet to my TV, from an IOS device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casting-google-meet-to-my-tv-from-an-ios-device/996748)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casting-google-meet-to-my-tv-from-an-ios-device/996748 "2024-01-29T16:15:50Z")
My wife and I do a fair amount of family chats using Google Meet. We tend to do these huddled around an iPad using the Google Meet web app. It would be nice to do these video calls on our big smart TV instead. The plan … --- ## [Are you a Turtle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-turtle/996723)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-turtle/996723 "2024-01-29T15:07:28Z")
Are you a Turtle? --- ## [(Old) When Mom's Away...A Coasterless MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-when-moms-away-a-coasterless-mmp/996477)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-when-moms-away-a-coasterless-mmp/996477 "2024-01-29T15:01:03Z")
FCM is in the opposite hemisphere, so anarchy reigns in the MMP! So put your drink directly on the table, or just hijack this thing. Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. It’s 21 degrees ferret height at the m… --- ## [The Good-Byes are Beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-byes-are-beginning/996693)
**Author:** [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-byes-are-beginning/996693 "2024-01-29T14:57:26Z")
My dad has been in the hospital for a week. First, it was a brain bleed and a mass. Then there was a broken vertebrae. Then there was something wrong with his heart. He was sent to Vanderbilt, in the trauma unit. He’… --- ## [Record producers and production](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/record-producers-and-production/996434)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/record-producers-and-production/996434 "2024-01-29T14:13:28Z")
We are fortunate to have a number of folks here on the SDMB with a vast wealth of knowledge about popular music. Yet as far as I can tell, there hasn’t yet been a thread devoted to record production. As you know, though… --- ## [Ever wanted to own the false teeth of a great me? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE! (NEWSLINK)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-to-own-the-false-teeth-of-a-great-me-heres-your-chance-newslink/996697)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-to-own-the-false-teeth-of-a-great-me-heres-your-chance-newslink/996697 "2024-01-29T10:48:18Z")
Yes, boys & girls, you now can own Winston Churchill’s choppers! HO-HO-HO! We shall chew em in the hills, in the landing ground, we shall never, never gum our beans & toast! (NEWSLINK) --- ## [What are your favorite children's books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-childrens-books/996509)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-childrens-books/996509 "2024-01-29T09:50:04Z")
poll --- ## [New Hurricane Cone Graphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hurricane-cone-graphic/996671)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hurricane-cone-graphic/996671 "2024-01-29T02:25:36Z")
The hurricane cone graphic is changing this year. Here’s why experts say it’s needed The iconic cone graphic used by the National Hurricane Center to depict the potential path of tropical systems will undergo a noticea… --- ## [American Economy - Boom or Bust?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-economy-boom-or-bust/996379)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-economy-boom-or-bust/996379 "2024-01-29T02:06:11Z")
I read today that “the \[US\] stock market roared as two of the three major indexes hit new record highs. The S&P 500, which measures the value of 500 of the largest companies in the country, and the Dow Jones Industrial A… --- ## [Broken track lighting - suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-track-lighting-suggestions/996780)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-track-lighting-suggestions/996780 "2024-01-29T01:18:50Z")
Someone pointed out to me that one of the track lights in my kitchen has broken off from the fixture; it’s just hanging by the wires. What is the best way to approach this? I’ve tried looking it up on Google, but most of… --- ## [Amputation without anesthesia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amputation-without-anesthesia/686451)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amputation-without-anesthesia/686451 "2024-01-28T23:12:45Z")
On disaster movies sometimes we see people getting limbs stuck on places like buildings, rocks, derbies, etc etc etc, and the person ends up having to amputate the limb. Would it be possible to survive the humongous pain… --- ## [Best product to restore gloss piano black finish on speakers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-product-to-restore-gloss-piano-black-finish-on-speakers/996305)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-product-to-restore-gloss-piano-black-finish-on-speakers/996305 "2024-01-28T22:45:45Z")
I was gifted five older NHT speakers that have a gloss piano black finish. I’m fairly sure that this is plastic, not a lacquer or paint. There are some minor scuffs here and there and I’d like to try to restore the fin… --- ## [Philadelphia Jury Hits Monsanto With $2.25B Roundup Verdict for One Case of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-jury-hits-monsanto-with-2-25b-roundup-verdict-for-one-case-of-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/996760)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-jury-hits-monsanto-with-2-25b-roundup-verdict-for-one-case-of-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/996760 "2024-01-28T21:53:45Z")
This is a crazily high verdict. Previous discussion here seemed to suggest that the data supporting this was doubtful. Any thoughts? --- ## [De-clawed. The case for need](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-clawed-the-case-for-need/996753)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-clawed-the-case-for-need/996753 "2024-01-28T21:39:27Z")
Aaaccckkk. Ok. Before I’m crucified at the cross and burned. And dragged through the streets. IT WAS NOT A CAT! NOT Bayliss the beloved has a toe-nail on his left front paw. (Good thing he a righty) It’s a different … --- ## [Problem with chili-Actually need answer FAST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-chili-actually-need-answer-fast/996772)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-chili-actually-need-answer-fast/996772 "2024-01-28T21:25:59Z")
Large pot of chili and too much cayenne pepper was added. how do I calm this down? --- ## [Business Security ID/Key card thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-security-id-key-card-thoughts/996638)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-security-id-key-card-thoughts/996638 "2024-01-28T20:54:03Z")
Disclaimer: I work from home now. But I need access to the buildings once in a while. Work has issued ID’s that have to be worn in the buildings. It has a QR code that allows access to buildings and offices. What buildi… --- ## [South Korea’s government asks people not to eat fried toothpicks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korea-s-government-asks-people-not-to-eat-fried-toothpicks/996705)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korea-s-government-asks-people-not-to-eat-fried-toothpicks/996705 "2024-01-28T20:26:04Z")
From the "headlines you never expected to read department. But Korean toothpicks apparently are made out of compressed vegetable starch instead of wood, so the idea isn’t as batshit insane as it sounds. https://www.cnn… --- ## [How long does a US-based court have to humor a jailed faker's claims that he needs oxygen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-us-based-court-have-to-humor-a-jailed-fakers-claims-that-he-needs-oxygen/996719)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-us-based-court-have-to-humor-a-jailed-fakers-claims-that-he-needs-oxygen/996719 "2024-01-28T20:25:25Z")
Now that Nicholas Alahverdian has been extradited from the UK back to the US, how long does the legal system have to continue to humor his claims that he needs a wheelchair and oxygen? This guy is a sex offender and scam… --- ## [Discussion of blue zone diet (spin-off from "why not lift weights")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-blue-zone-diet-spin-off-from-why-not-lift-weights/996607)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-blue-zone-diet-spin-off-from-why-not-lift-weights/996607 "2024-01-28T19:26:19Z")
I was considering spinning off a thread to return to this … but I don’t follow. Yes we’d expect more of the outliers to be in sparsely populated communities. But the observations of Blue Zone are not what we’d expect i… --- ## [Why People of Walmart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-of-walmart/996516)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-of-walmart/996516 "2024-01-28T16:01:37Z")
People of Walmart If, by some minuscule chance you don’t know, is a website dedicated primarily to photos of bizarrely dressed people seen in Walmart. The most recent thread I found was 2019 and I didn’t want to resurr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=640&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=642&state=tracking)