# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=688&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 689 --- ## [Joys of the Internet, great websites, online games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joys-of-the-internet-great-websites-online-games/992583)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joys-of-the-internet-great-websites-online-games/992583 "2023-11-25T11:49:22Z")
I’m surprised we don’t have a thread dedicated to those corners of the internet which are interesting, unusual, fun or fascinating, so I thought we ought to start one. Just somewhere we can share great online finds, weir… --- ## [New Phone How To Query](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-phone-how-to-query/993660)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-phone-how-to-query/993660 "2023-11-25T11:20:05Z")
So, Thursday, my wife’s phone screen gave up the ghost and she bought a nice new one Friday. This being China, New Phone = New mystery. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. So far, I’ve managed to get Google Play and o… --- ## [What characters would you choose for a series of The End comics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-characters-would-you-choose-for-a-series-of-the-end-comics/993665)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-characters-would-you-choose-for-a-series-of-the-end-comics/993665 "2023-11-25T03:00:16Z")
The End is a series of Marvel comics that portray possible futures for different heroes (Hulk, Punisher, X Men, Iron Man etc). My question is if they had a similar series but for DC and Marvel overall which characters w… --- ## [Unsupported Science Beliefs You Hold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsupported-science-beliefs-you-hold/993365)
**Author:** [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsupported-science-beliefs-you-hold/993365 "2023-11-25T01:58:11Z")
I think that more geographic features than are generally acknowledged are the result of meteorite/comet impacts. These include the Gulf of Mexico, Hudson Bay, and the Great Lakes. I believe that the continents were for… --- ## [On this day 8 years ago, I was in the emergency room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-this-day-8-years-ago-i-was-in-the-emergency-room/993599)
**Author:** [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-this-day-8-years-ago-i-was-in-the-emergency-room/993599 "2023-11-25T01:33:53Z")
And I learned that while in the emergency room today, checking Facebook while getting fluids and meds. I went into anaphylaxis for the first time in quite a while. I used one epipen and was heading for the second when I… --- ## [Invasion of the Super-Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasion-of-the-super-pig/993600)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasion-of-the-super-pig/993600 "2023-11-25T01:30:50Z")
Canadian super-pigs about to invade the US. Super-pigs are ferals crossbred with domestic swine. They have the destructiveness of ferals combined with breeding as fast as domestic. I guess they still haven’t forgiven … --- ## [German police arrest members of far-right party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-police-arrest-members-of-far-right-party/993636)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-police-arrest-members-of-far-right-party/993636 "2023-11-25T00:12:20Z")
The Reich Citizens? There’s a name that’s sure to make them popular (in both the sarcastic and sadly literal truth). --- ## [Question about British NHS ending care for terminally ill children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-british-nhs-ending-care-for-terminally-ill-children/993157)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-british-nhs-ending-care-for-terminally-ill-children/993157 "2023-11-25T00:11:25Z")
From time to time I have read of cases where the British National Heath Service has decided to end treatment for terminally ill children and won’t allow the parents to take thier child elsewhere for treatment. The case… --- ## [I think they're about to announce the Pistorius verdict.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-theyre-about-to-announce-the-pistorius-verdict/698152)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-theyre-about-to-announce-the-pistorius-verdict/698152 "2023-11-24T22:51:43Z")
CNN says he’s returned to court for the verdict. It’s 1am here. What time is it there? --- ## [What's the dumbest/worst "Next Million Dollar Idea" someone has shared with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dumbest-worst-next-million-dollar-idea-someone-has-shared-with-you/992447)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dumbest-worst-next-million-dollar-idea-someone-has-shared-with-you/992447 "2023-11-24T20:23:21Z")
The next million dollar idea or billion dollar app, basically when an “ideas” person comes up with a brilliant idea to be the next Mark Zuckerberg because their new idea/app is GURANTEED to make a ton of money, but since… --- ## [Recommend a brand of ice-gripper shoe cover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-brand-of-ice-gripper-shoe-cover/993453)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-brand-of-ice-gripper-shoe-cover/993453 "2023-11-24T20:11:51Z")
My mom says she wants a pair for her birthday, and there’s a ton of different brands on Amazon. Anyone have a first hand positive suggestion or advice? --- ## [Replacing a linux install with windows 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-linux-install-with-windows-10/993582)
**Author:** [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-linux-install-with-windows-10/993582 "2023-11-24T20:10:00Z")
Hi folks, I’m trying to totally erase an existing ubuntu installation to put windows 10 instead. Windows 10 was the original OS, then my partner fully installed ubuntu over it a couple years ago. Now she wants windows… --- ## [I hate my IPhone, suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-iphone-suggestions/993473)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-iphone-suggestions/993473 "2023-11-24T19:34:18Z")
The recent forced “upgrade” put me over the edge of tolerance. Now I am actively searching for ways to not carry a mini-computer in my pocket, but I am at a loss. Things I use my phone for: Tracking my mileage on my ho… --- ## [Why do ETFs sometimes, but only occasionally, have quoted prices down to the hundredth of a cent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-etfs-sometimes-but-only-occasionally-have-quoted-prices-down-to-the-hundredth-of-a-cent/993558)
**Author:** [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-etfs-sometimes-but-only-occasionally-have-quoted-prices-down-to-the-hundredth-of-a-cent/993558 "2023-11-24T19:21:04Z")
I’m pretty sure I know why it can happen - stocks are traded in lots of 100, and the price for the trade wasn’t an even dollar amount. But if that can happen, why doesn’t it happen in 99% of situations, and instead in o… --- ## [Recommend a few cheeses for a party cheese tray](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-few-cheeses-for-a-party-cheese-tray/993445)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-few-cheeses-for-a-party-cheese-tray/993445 "2023-11-24T16:42:35Z")
As much as I love my cheese, there are so many types I have never tried. I suppose brie and gruyere are can’t-miss, no? Aside from those I need a couple more options to go with some fancy-ish crackers. So, go on now, c… --- ## [Tips to be a nonconfrontational poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-to-be-a-nonconfrontational-poster/993198)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-to-be-a-nonconfrontational-poster/993198 "2023-11-24T16:32:58Z")
My tips: Say what you think without implying what other posters’ thoughts are. They can speak for themselves without you telling us what they really mean. When another poster asks what you mean, answer them directl… --- ## [Short question about a certain type of rifle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-question-about-a-certain-type-of-rifle/993571)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-question-about-a-certain-type-of-rifle/993571 "2023-11-24T15:53:33Z")
Yes, yes, odd title, but here’s what the issue is. I have a dog named Mauser. He was named for another dog, also a dachshund, in a thriller novel. I looked it up and the Mauser rifle is supposed to be German manufactu… --- ## [Dissociative peas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dissociative-peas/993539)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dissociative-peas/993539 "2023-11-24T14:56:22Z")
Yummy! I worried and was pained to know Mid-dau went out on a limb and cooked Split pea soup yesterday. She assured me it would be great. Yeah, no. Not convinced. I have problems with cauliflower and broccoli. This sou… --- ## [What happens if everyone goes when the light changes to green?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-everyone-goes-when-the-light-changes-to-green/993274)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-everyone-goes-when-the-light-changes-to-green/993274 "2023-11-24T14:23:50Z")
If everyone accelerated at the same rate when a stop light turns green, what would the result be? I know it won’t happen in the real world but in fantasy land, it seems that traffic jams would be a lot less frequent. --- ## [Those poor, mistreated NFL owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-poor-mistreated-nfl-owners/993540)
**Author:** [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-poor-mistreated-nfl-owners/993540 "2023-11-24T13:33:35Z")
Colts owner Jim Irsay talks about his DUI arrest in 2014. The money quote is “I am prejudiced against because I’m a rich, white billionaire” --- ## [They Say the South is friendly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-say-the-south-is-friendly/993572)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-say-the-south-is-friendly/993572 "2023-11-24T13:18:39Z")
And “southern hospitality” is a supposed byword. But look at these maps from Atlas Obscura. Lots of red in the red states, Hmmm --- ## [Good News, Everybody! My Package Was Stolen! It May Be The Last Straw! (LONG)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-everybody-my-package-was-stolen-it-may-be-the-last-straw-long/993467)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-everybody-my-package-was-stolen-it-may-be-the-last-straw-long/993467 "2023-11-24T12:08:38Z")
I moved into my own apartment over twenty years ago. At first, there was a 24 hour Kwik E Mart, a large grocery store and the grocery store had a branch of my bank in it. Then, a few years later the bank branch closed. T… --- ## [Expressions I hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expressions-i-hate/962620)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expressions-i-hate/962620 "2023-11-24T11:11:12Z")
So I’m new here. I guess this is the area for pointless stuff so here is a REALLY pointless mundane thing that bugs me …at the supermarket they usually be have these grab and go bins with cold cuts and cheeses in zipper… --- ## [Sex and the City on Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-and-the-city-on-mars/992708)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-and-the-city-on-mars/992708 "2023-11-24T10:50:45Z")
Zach Weinersmith (author of webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal) and his wife Kelly (biologist at Rice University) have written a book called A City on Mars. The New York Times published an opinion piece based on … --- ## [Proposed Republican Cabinet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-republican-cabinet/992124)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-republican-cabinet/992124 "2023-11-24T09:33:51Z")
I got a sneak preview of the proposed Republican Cabinet under a future Trump administration… President: Donald Trump Vice- President: Donald Trump Attorney General: Rudy Guilani Secretary of Defense: Ivanka Trump D… --- ## [More problems with word daily (French)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-problems-with-word-daily-french/993581)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-problems-with-word-daily-french/993581 "2023-11-24T09:01:00Z")
Today’s word daily is the word “malheurusement” which they define as “unfortunately” and pronounce a la francais. Seems to me (I used to speak a pretty coherent French, not so much for the past 40 years) that word trans… --- ## [Is there still good and bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-still-good-and-bad/990513)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-still-good-and-bad/990513 "2023-11-24T08:10:17Z")
Do we as a society still understand and accept that there is a demarcation, a defined line between good and bad, or do we all separately define good and bad based on what we individually believe? --- ## [Who are the femme fatales in this image?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-femme-fatales-in-this-image/993565)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-femme-fatales-in-this-image/993565 "2023-11-24T03:41:15Z")
On the left I think is Lauren Bacall, but who are the other two? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GzS51WWtEvg&pp=ygUPTGEgbm9pciBhbWJpZW50 / --- ## [Thanksgiving Television Episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-television-episodes/993344)
**Author:** [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-television-episodes/993344 "2023-11-24T03:40:29Z")
I’m going to watch Brooklyn 99’s Thanksgiving episodes this week. What other shows have Thanksgiving episodes you would recommend? --- ## [Why all the coverage of OpenAI's management shenanigans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-coverage-of-openais-management-shenanigans/993563)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-coverage-of-openais-management-shenanigans/993563 "2023-11-24T03:12:33Z")
So I’m pretty bemused but the intense coverage about the goings on at OpenAI both in the technology press and the mainstream press (I was getting push notifications about it on the BBC app FFS!) I’ve been working in tec… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=687&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=689&state=muted)