# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=651 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 652 --- ## [Is HDMI that complicated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hdmi-that-complicated/996142)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hdmi-that-complicated/996142 "2024-01-16T03:59:35Z")
I’ve got two different devices that output HDMI at 1080P. Monitor #1 works with both device #1 and device #2. Monitor #2 only works with device #2. I preempt anyone with this xkcd, but still. If monitor #1 can underst… --- ## [Do a second PhD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-a-second-phd/988078)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-a-second-phd/988078 "2024-01-16T03:31:08Z")
poll Based on my academic experience, and the strength of my musical compositions (which will annoy at least one poster on these boards), I’ve been offered the possibility of doing a second PhD in Music Composition over … --- ## [Tesla Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-turbo/996092)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-turbo/996092 "2024-01-16T00:40:27Z")
No, I’m not discussing “souping-up” an electric car. The Tesla Turbine: Tesla Turbine | The interesting physics behind it (youtube.com) apparently holds theoretical promise if one can materially engineer discs 3 meter… --- ## [Slathering glycerin over bleeding dry hands before bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slathering-glycerin-over-bleeding-dry-hands-before-bed/996101)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slathering-glycerin-over-bleeding-dry-hands-before-bed/996101 "2024-01-16T00:34:39Z")
My hands are all cracked and bleeding in 20 little split-open cuts due to air dryness. I have a bottle of glycerin, wonder if it’s okay to slather my hands in it, then wear gloves to encase it while I sleep, and thus let… --- ## [Teddy: She's reached the clearing at the end of the path](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teddy-shes-reached-the-clearing-at-the-end-of-the-path/996088)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teddy-shes-reached-the-clearing-at-the-end-of-the-path/996088 "2024-01-15T23:43:47Z")
A little under three years ago, several of you swell Dopers welcomed our newly-fostered dog, Teddy, to the clan of Straight Dope pets. In the interim, we adopted her and gave her the best life we could for as long as we … --- ## [Football Cheerleaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-cheerleaders/996089)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-cheerleaders/996089 "2024-01-15T23:04:54Z")
Been watching Green Bay take Dallas to school, but it could be any televised football game, or other sport. Both teams have cheerleaders, but they have been rarely shown on screen over the last few years. Several comme… --- ## [When even MAGA election deniers aren't crazy enough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-even-maga-election-deniers-arent-crazy-enough/996029)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-even-maga-election-deniers-arent-crazy-enough/996029 "2024-01-15T22:52:17Z")
There’s a story up on CNN about Arizonan Bob Bartelsmeyer, who trumpeted denialism about the 2020 election, yet was run out of a county elections director job – why? For not being MAGAnuts enough: When Bob Bartelsmeye… --- ## [Receiving pictures of other people and/or their kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/receiving-pictures-of-other-people-and-or-their-kids/996005)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/receiving-pictures-of-other-people-and-or-their-kids/996005 "2024-01-15T22:28:02Z")
My husband and I are sorting thru his mother’s framed photos to hang them for her as a surprise. What surprised me was how many were of his middle brother and his family - easily twice as many as of our little family. An… --- ## [Is quoting ChatGPT a copyright violation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-quoting-chatgpt-a-copyright-violation/993085)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-quoting-chatgpt-a-copyright-violation/993085 "2024-01-15T21:57:23Z")
There are occasionally posts that quote ChatGPT at length. Is this a copyright violation that should be noted by our local moderators? Or maybe trimmed down to a “fair use” length? --- ## [Excel Question - Using Offset and Match with only visible columns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-question-using-offset-and-match-with-only-visible-columns/996122)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-question-using-offset-and-match-with-only-visible-columns/996122 "2024-01-15T20:51:15Z")
Okay, so I have a spreadsheet where Column A always has a value. Cells B through N may have values (or they may not - B and F might have values, but C D E would not). And this can different for every row in the table. … --- ## [Is my DVD player really digital?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-dvd-player-really-digital/995988)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-dvd-player-really-digital/995988 "2024-01-15T20:43:16Z")
So. I’ve got a ton of old DVDs. Would love to dump them onto an SSD. Plenty of devices similar to This item from B&H Photo. My DVD player does in fact have the old school RCA jacks on the back. How else to plug into yo… --- ## [Why is finding new material or new batteries take long time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-finding-new-material-or-new-batteries-take-long-time/996049)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-finding-new-material-or-new-batteries-take-long-time/996049 "2024-01-15T20:42:32Z")
Reading this article here. Microsoft’s AI found a new material to replace li-ion batteries Microsoft collaborated with the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to discover a novel materia… --- ## [My husband brought home 4 dozen eggs. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-brought-home-4-dozen-eggs-now-what/994998)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-brought-home-4-dozen-eggs-now-what/994998 "2024-01-15T20:20:09Z")
We already had a whole dozen newly bought eggs at home already but they were free and he couldn’t turn down a bunch of free eggs. However, there are only 3 of us here and if I don’t purposely use them up, they will go to… --- ## [How to Post a Photo to My OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-post-a-photo-to-my-op/995930)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-post-a-photo-to-my-op/995930 "2024-01-15T19:18:15Z")
Is it possible to upload a small JPG image to my opening post? I keep getting an error message. --- ## [My minivan gets stuck on a railroad crossing, daughter saves the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-minivan-gets-stuck-on-a-railroad-crossing-daughter-saves-the-day/995768)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-minivan-gets-stuck-on-a-railroad-crossing-daughter-saves-the-day/995768 "2024-01-15T18:46:52Z")
Some people will remember Beta-chan, and now she’s 15 years old and my son is 13. Time flies. We are back in Japan and live in Hokkaido. Last night, we had close to three feet of snow, so of course we headed off to the … --- ## [Now what was THIS 1970's arcade game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-what-was-this-1970s-arcade-game/996106)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-what-was-this-1970s-arcade-game/996106 "2024-01-15T10:58:54Z")
You guys came up with answer pretty quickly to this, so here is another one: Arcade game I saw at the Aladdin’s Castle in the mid-70’s. Featured a movie screen and a replica machine gun, like one found on a battleship.… --- ## [Parasite - great movie or no? (SPOILERS WELCOME)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parasite-great-movie-or-no-spoilers-welcome/846721)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parasite-great-movie-or-no-spoilers-welcome/846721 "2024-01-15T10:17:05Z")
Just saw this the other day (we try to see most of the Oscar contenders.) I was surprised that there was no thread on this - mainly because it impresses me as so different from what is usually nominated for best pic. I… --- ## [Beck and another shameful moment in the debacle that is my life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-another-shameful-moment-in-the-debacle-that-is-my-life/996062)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-another-shameful-moment-in-the-debacle-that-is-my-life/996062 "2024-01-15T08:33:40Z")
Dammit, Beck. You are a mess. Ok, thx @Aspenglow for shutting down my ignorance. If you worried (clearly @kenobi\_65 was gonna egg me on😊) I’m ok. Ivy shot me up with the correct amount of insulin. Changed my pump. … --- ## [What was this 1970's arcade racing game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-1970s-arcade-racing-game/995999)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-1970s-arcade-racing-game/995999 "2024-01-15T07:22:37Z")
I remember seeing this game in the Aladins Castle in the early-mid 70’s. I never played it because I didn’t know what it was about. My memory may be a tad foggy about it. It had a plastic model race car under domed plas… --- ## [Reacher TV series -- Is this crime doable? (Spoilers in OP and beyond)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reacher-tv-series-is-this-crime-doable-spoilers-in-op-and-beyond/996011)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reacher-tv-series-is-this-crime-doable-spoilers-in-op-and-beyond/996011 "2024-01-15T01:38:24Z")
Disclaimer: I haven’t read the books or seen any of the Tom Cruise movies. My question is about the crime in Season One of the Reacher, the 8-epsode TV series starring built-like-a brick-refrigerator Alan Ritchson. I… --- ## ["Leave the world behind" (produced by the Obamas) is freaking out the CT'ers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-the-world-behind-produced-by-the-obamas-is-freaking-out-the-cters/994619)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-the-world-behind-produced-by-the-obamas-is-freaking-out-the-cters/994619 "2024-01-15T01:37:16Z")
This movie is currently playing on Netflix. It’s an apocalyptic type show we’re in the United States gets shut down through cyber attacks. The show itself is packed full of symbolism and Easter eggs. (Which I liked). B… --- ## [Tell me about your knock-offs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-knock-offs/996019)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-knock-offs/996019 "2024-01-15T01:12:37Z")
Ever buy stuff that is clearly a knock-off of a popular, more expensive item? Tell me all about it! I love my SUNWILL Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Double Wall Travel Tumbler, aka YETI knockoff. It was just $25 for t… --- ## [I pit airport duty free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-airport-duty-free/994838)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-airport-duty-free/994838 "2024-01-15T00:56:24Z")
I just flew out of BKK ( Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand) for like the 6th time, and I hate hate hate their duty free areas. Scenario: arrive at curb, wander to airline drop bag areas, which are always mobbed. Most airli… --- ## [Joyce Randolph RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joyce-randolph-rip/996080)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joyce-randolph-rip/996080 "2024-01-14T22:25:30Z")
You know, I don’t have much to say here except she had a good long life, and I liked Trixie Norton better than Ethel Mertz as a second banana. --- ## [Is it common on the internet that people use AI to create any resources (e.g., about language orthography, history, etc.)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-on-the-internet-that-people-use-ai-to-create-any-resources-e-g-about-language-orthography-history-etc/994635)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-on-the-internet-that-people-use-ai-to-create-any-resources-e-g-about-language-orthography-history-etc/994635 "2024-01-14T21:54:37Z")
I’ve heard that AI has been popular in recent years. It is often used as a tool for assistance virtually. Infact, people are now often using it to create essays. Does this apply to online resources too? I just wanted to … --- ## [Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel): Anybody done one of these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-scholar-formerly-elderhostel-anybody-done-one-of-these/995906)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-scholar-formerly-elderhostel-anybody-done-one-of-these/995906 "2024-01-14T21:49:57Z")
We’re thinking of signing on for one of these trips, probably to Italy. I’m wondering if anybody here has experience with this outfit and any recommendations. We’ve done extensive travel in the past, but it’s been a long… --- ## [Two-ingredient chocolate mousse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975 "2024-01-14T21:22:34Z")
Take 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup water. Blend for three minutes. Chill overnight. Garnish with more chocolate chips. Makes four servings. Is this guy serious? He seems to be. This is not chocolate m… --- ## [Saw a SovCit licence plate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-a-sovcit-licence-plate/980398)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-a-sovcit-licence-plate/980398 "2024-01-14T20:30:07Z")
It was a USDOT plate complete with DOT’s logo but for private use. Hmmmm, that’s strange and sovcit bunk that the car is not for commerce, transport or hire. But it looked like a real plate, not one of those handwritte… --- ## [Chess: 900 ELO to 1500 ELO in a Year -- Is It Possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-900-elo-to-1500-elo-in-a-year-is-it-possible/976265)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-900-elo-to-1500-elo-in-a-year-is-it-possible/976265 "2024-01-14T20:00:48Z")
All of my life I’ve been a terrible chess player at best. My chess(dot)com ELO consistently hovers in the 900-1000 range. I’ve decided to hire a chess coach and really start grinding chess in the next year,\* and my life … --- ## [How old are the oldest bones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-the-oldest-bones/996008)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-the-oldest-bones/996008 "2024-01-14T19:38:56Z")
For example, dinosaur ‘bones’, as I understand it, are fossils which are formed by sediment covering the organism quickly after death, forming a cavity which is later filled with minerals of some sort. And I take it ther… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=650) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=652)