# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=646&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 647 --- ## [Old SDMB thread, riddle never answered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sdmb-thread-riddle-never-answered/996466)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sdmb-thread-riddle-never-answered/996466 "2024-01-23T05:31:30Z")
I can’t remember what the puzzle was. Something like “14 F in a G.” Anyone remember what I’m talking about? I just saw a post on Reddit that reminded me of that puzzle: https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s/228FLRVG3A O… --- ## [Did you jiggle the handle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-jiggle-the-handle/996416)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-jiggle-the-handle/996416 "2024-01-23T03:39:07Z")
I guess not. Some used the toilet in the house we just bought, and didn’t notice that it never stopped running. In the time between when they did this and when we took possession of the house (around a month later), tha… --- ## [Ron DeSantis 2024 (Campaign suspended on January 21, 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-desantis-2024-campaign-suspended-on-january-21-2024/851592)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 599\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-desantis-2024-campaign-suspended-on-january-21-2024/851592 "2024-01-23T03:34:12Z")
Do you see Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis being elected president in 2024 if he runs? DeSantis is seen as a 2024 presidential contender. --- ## [About trump's immunity fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-trumps-immunity-fantasy/996229)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-trumps-immunity-fantasy/996229 "2024-01-23T03:02:47Z")
Did anybody point out that if he could order Seal Team Six to murder someone, he wouldn’t be immune from state prosecution, as murder is not usually a Federal offense? --- ## [I have turned 31,776 times on this orb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-turned-31-776-times-on-this-orb/996515)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-turned-31-776-times-on-this-orb/996515 "2024-01-23T02:25:36Z")
The title says it all. And you don’t have to reply. Sorry --- ## [What responsibility do a people have to change their country/state rather than flee it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-responsibility-do-a-people-have-to-change-their-country-state-rather-than-flee-it/995357)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-responsibility-do-a-people-have-to-change-their-country-state-rather-than-flee-it/995357 "2024-01-23T02:03:24Z")
This is something I’ve been struggling with for a while now. I read about people fleeing places and complaining about the conditions where they fled to, or who move to other states because they don’t like the policies a… --- ## ["A carton of Camels by noon, or permanent penguin pâté!"| {Bloom County}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-carton-of-camels-by-noon-or-permanent-penguin-pate-bloom-county/995202)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-carton-of-camels-by-noon-or-permanent-penguin-pate-bloom-county/995202 "2024-01-23T01:10:56Z")
Just having a midnight snack of pepper pâté on water crackers. Every time I spread the pâté, that quote from Steve Dallas runs through my mind. :slight\_smile: What Bloom County lines are still buried in your memory? --- ## [The Semiquincentennial is approaching!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-semiquincentennial-is-approaching/996507)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-semiquincentennial-is-approaching/996507 "2024-01-22T23:57:46Z")
In two years the USA will celebrate 250 years of existence. I know Philadelphia is planning events for all year long. England: “250 years? We’ve got new buildings that are older then that.” --- ## [Churchill, Truman and Communism in East Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchill-truman-and-communism-in-east-europe/950290)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchill-truman-and-communism-in-east-europe/950290 "2024-01-22T23:08:49Z")
I recently read Churchill’s memoirs which were written some years after WW2. He spends a fair amount of time bemoaning the fact that countries like Poland, Roumania and Bulgaria became Soviet satellites. He makes a fai… --- ## [A Question on Sound and Voices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-on-sound-and-voices/966369)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-on-sound-and-voices/966369 "2024-01-22T22:17:59Z")
A question on sound and voices: I’ve seen articles that try to explain why helium makes your voice high-pitched. It is based on how the speed of sound is wavelength X frequency, as I recall. It is presumed the wavelength… --- ## [Preserving fragile paper to unroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-fragile-paper-to-unroll/996431)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-fragile-paper-to-unroll/996431 "2024-01-22T21:04:28Z")
Hey y’all, specially arty types, I have a little problem. My late father gave me a piece of art he did. I believe it’s pencil on some kind of brown paper that reminds me of parchment paper. This paper is extraordinaril… --- ## [Just read 1984 for the first time. Random thoughts/questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-read-1984-for-the-first-time-random-thoughts-questions/995613)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-read-1984-for-the-first-time-random-thoughts-questions/995613 "2024-01-22T20:23:50Z")
I know I’m about 70 years late to the party but, at 45 years old, I just read George Orwell 1984. This thread will probably sink to the bottom of the sea but I wanted to share some quick thoughts/questions in no particu… --- ## [Magic (1978): Explain this quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-1978-explain-this-quote/996351)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-1978-explain-this-quote/996351 "2024-01-22T19:52:29Z")
Copied from IMDB trivia. Background (if you’re not familiar): Burgess Meredith, playing a Swifty Lazaresque super-agent Ben Greene is walking into his office, and as he passes by his employee Sadie, there’s this exchan… --- ## [Anyone ever take a Scandinavian cruise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-take-a-scandinavian-cruise/996433)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-take-a-scandinavian-cruise/996433 "2024-01-22T17:43:49Z")
So my wife and I are turning 50 next summer, and we decided that to celebrate we were going to see the Aurora Borealis for the first time. We figured out that the best way to do this was to a cruise to the Arctic Circle.… --- ## [How to 'fancy-up' canned chili](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fancy-up-canned-chili/996196)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fancy-up-canned-chili/996196 "2024-01-22T17:04:26Z")
The latest canned chili thread I could find was from 2004 so I thought I’d start a new one. The story: A co-worker brought in some fantastic chili, made from scratch. I raved, so she gave me the recipe. It has sweet pot… --- ## [What will happen when Trump is no more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-trump-is-no-more/996288)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-trump-is-no-more/996288 "2024-01-22T17:02:23Z")
There has been some discussion of what will happen if Trump is elected in 24. But I wonder what folk think his long term effect will be on US politics/government/society/international standing should he lose in 24. Has… --- ## [Did they make you wear a smock in art class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-make-you-wear-a-smock-in-art-class/996451)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-make-you-wear-a-smock-in-art-class/996451 "2024-01-22T16:59:22Z")
I can understand teachers probably want to minimize complaints from parents. You probably don’t want to wear your finest clothes while fingerprinting or making crappy crafts. So I can see wearing, say, an unliked T-shi… --- ## [Best and Worst Appetizer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-appetizer/995257)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-appetizer/995257 "2024-01-22T16:01:18Z")
With New Years fast approaching it is time to pick the best and worst appetizers. You can discuss your experiences and reasons or simply pick the ones you like or loathe that are commonly served at parties or restaurant… --- ## [Pizza crust advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-crust-advice/990336)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-crust-advice/990336 "2024-01-22T15:01:58Z")
The only part you need to read: Calling homemade pizza geniuses - any suggestions for making a really great crust? Not cracker thin, but not puffy and bread-forward either. I have a peel and a pizza stone. TLDR version: … --- ## [Share your favorite new song of 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-new-song-of-2023/994037)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-new-song-of-2023/994037 "2024-01-22T14:53:35Z")
Yes, yes, I know the average Doper is an old fart who believes music attained scientific perfection in 1974. Bear with me. It’s getting near the time of year when I post my annual “Best #1 of the year” poll, and almost … --- ## [Whence sourdough biscuits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-sourdough-biscuits/995972)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-sourdough-biscuits/995972 "2024-01-22T14:15:45Z")
If the point of biscuits is that they’re quick to make, rapid rising by using baking powder, then how does one make sourdough biscuits? Wouldn’t that mean letting the dough ferment for an extended period of time? Or is t… --- ## [What would happen to a car if you stepped on both the gas and brake pedal at the same time (all the way)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-to-a-car-if-you-stepped-on-both-the-gas-and-brake-pedal-at-the-same-time-all-the-way/996333)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-to-a-car-if-you-stepped-on-both-the-gas-and-brake-pedal-at-the-same-time-all-the-way/996333 "2024-01-22T12:08:52Z")
This was a question I was offhandedly asked the other day, by a young person just learning to drive. I said most likely, depending on how many HP the car’s engine had, it would rev really high, then lurch forward, event… --- ## [Do we care if Casey Anthony's parents pass a lie detector test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-care-if-casey-anthonys-parents-pass-a-lie-detector-test/995562)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-care-if-casey-anthonys-parents-pass-a-lie-detector-test/995562 "2024-01-22T09:27:07Z")
Been seeing ads for this show for a few weeks. Is this about the dumbest thing these people could ever do? I assume they’re getting loads of cash. Otherwise, just why? --- ## [Helena has passed on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helena-has-passed-on/992439)
**Author:** [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helena-has-passed-on/992439 "2024-01-22T03:08:35Z")
Per her friend Cow Princess, posted on the Raffe, longtime member of both these boards Helena (Helena330 here) has died. This was not unexpected, as she had a recurrence of cancer and has been in hospice care for a while… --- ## [Religioustolerance.org has 404'd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religioustolerance-org-has-404d/996455)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religioustolerance-org-has-404d/996455 "2024-01-22T02:28:36Z")
In 2023 religioustolerance.org shut down. It was a project of Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance and once hosted over 8000 articles describing various religions and religious positions. The reasons for its closur… --- ## [Dialogue origin thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dialogue-origin-thread/996461)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dialogue-origin-thread/996461 "2024-01-22T02:07:14Z")
I have a question about a specific bit of dialogue; but rather than start a thread just for it, I’ll start this one for other questions about origins. My question: We’re watching Twentieth Century (1934). ‘I close the … --- ## [Picture with graffiti & graphs, can anyone explain this to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picture-with-graffiti-graphs-can-anyone-explain-this-to-me/996452)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picture-with-graffiti-graphs-can-anyone-explain-this-to-me/996452 "2024-01-22T01:29:13Z")
Looks like I need you follow the link --- ## [Marvel's Echo (all 5 episodes now streaming) - No Spoilers please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-echo-all-5-episodes-now-streaming-no-spoilers-please/996043)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-echo-all-5-episodes-now-streaming-no-spoilers-please/996043 "2024-01-21T23:29:52Z")
I haven’t seen a thread yet. Is anyone else watching? There are only 5 episodes and I have only watched the first 4, so I don’t want to discuss the final episode just yet. I really like the Daredevil subset of the MCU a… --- ## [ComEd: "2023 Energy Lookback"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comed-2023-energy-lookback/996336)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comed-2023-energy-lookback/996336 "2024-01-21T21:28:43Z")
Here’s the dealio. I’m single and live alone. When I Ieave home in the morning, all lights are off and no appliances are being used from 5:30 am until about 4:00 pm. When I’m home, I have a 40 watt living room light o… --- ## [Rock albums that define the 1970s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-albums-that-define-the-1970s/996078)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-albums-that-define-the-1970s/996078 "2024-01-21T18:38:24Z")
I’m listening to the Double Vision album by Foreigner and does this album ever scream the 1970s. No one will call this the best rock album of the 1970s, probably not even top 25. But, just by listening, I’m transported r… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=645&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=647&state=tracking)