# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=695&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 696 --- ## [How did the word jail get the nickname "pokey"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-word-jail-get-the-nickname-pokey/32016)
**Author:** [@insider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/insider)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-word-jail-get-the-nickname-pokey/32016 "2023-11-16T20:14:03Z")
It just occured to me how the nickname “pokey” was created to mean jail. --- ## [Thread for political commentary regarding the assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband \[28 Oct 2022\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-political-commentary-regarding-the-assault-on-nancy-pelosis-husband-28-oct-2022/973940)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-political-commentary-regarding-the-assault-on-nancy-pelosis-husband-28-oct-2022/973940 "2023-11-16T19:43:48Z")
Politics keeps creeping into the breaking news thread. Please post it here, instead. --- ## [1st World coffee maker problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1st-world-coffee-maker-problems/993129)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1st-world-coffee-maker-problems/993129 "2023-11-16T18:33:13Z")
TIL that the little tube that pierces the capsule can get clogged with grounds. I almost panicked when I followed the steps, and no coffee came out. It was like the universe was momentarily unbalanced. --- ## [A specific and limited thread on the implementation of Brexit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-specific-and-limited-thread-on-the-implementation-of-brexit/920552)
**Author:** [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-specific-and-limited-thread-on-the-implementation-of-brexit/920552 "2023-11-16T18:03:42Z")
Brexit has happened. This is not a thread about the merits of the concept of Britain leaving the EU. However, there were many possible ways for Britain to leave the EU; this thread is about the particular approach to Bre… --- ## [Clearly Better: A thread on superiority in ELEMENTARY systems of notation, nomenclature, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearly-better-a-thread-on-superiority-in-elementary-systems-of-notation-nomenclature-etc/993056)
**Author:** [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clearly-better-a-thread-on-superiority-in-elementary-systems-of-notation-nomenclature-etc/993056 "2023-11-16T16:55:08Z")
Note the loud emphasis on the “elementary” modifier in the thread title! This is not a thread for arguing about arcane design choices in super-esoteric contexts. This is about systems of conventions used in tasks that … --- ## [Vegemite lovers - this story is for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegemite-lovers-this-story-is-for-you/993049)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegemite-lovers-this-story-is-for-you/993049 "2023-11-16T14:43:59Z")
Gift link from NYT about the wellspring of Vegemite - where it comes from and how it is produced. It is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. --- ## [A couple of NFL questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-nfl-questions/993115)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-nfl-questions/993115 "2023-11-16T13:16:23Z")
I’ve been watching football forever, but I still don’t know the answer to these questions: How can you tell, at a glance, whether a defense is playing zone or man defense? What is the quarterback signaling when he … --- ## [What is the best song that begins with the letter M? See rules in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-m-see-rules-in-op/993012)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-m-see-rules-in-op/993012 "2023-11-16T12:37:37Z")
Rules: Submissions are limited to 5 per person. 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. Exclude titles that begin w… --- ## [Request: show BELL button (for Tracking/Muted) by thread title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-show-bell-button-for-tracking-muted-by-thread-title/993021)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-show-bell-button-for-tracking-muted-by-thread-title/993021 "2023-11-16T12:06:45Z")
There is a BELL :bell: button that allows you to change a thread to Tracking or Muted status (the latter meaning you won’t see it again in any list of threads). Currently, to access this button from a list of threads I … --- ## [Donald Trump's Sister Maryanne Found Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-sister-maryanne-found-dead/993074)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-sister-maryanne-found-dead/993074 "2023-11-16T10:28:16Z")
I guess not much else is known at this point. She was 86. There were no signs of trauma or foul play. --- ## [Japanese translation of pro wrestling hold ''Shinin no maki''](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-translation-of-pro-wrestling-hold-shinin-no-maki/253169)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-translation-of-pro-wrestling-hold-shinin-no-maki/253169 "2023-11-16T07:51:09Z")
I guess, anyway. I remember a Japanese pro wrestler using this term to describe this \*deadly hold. When other non-Japanese wrestlers used it, it was called the “Cobra Clutch,” and sometimes the Japanese themselves call… --- ## [New Hampshire announces an "early" Democratic primary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-announces-an-early-democratic-primary/993208)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-announces-an-early-democratic-primary/993208 "2023-11-16T07:31:34Z")
I didn’t see an all-inclusive 2024 Primary/Caucus thread, and didn’t want to start one. The New Jersey Democratic Party has announced it will hold its 2024 primary on January 23. However, this is in violation of the par… --- ## [NFL statisticians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-statisticians/993098)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-statisticians/993098 "2023-11-16T06:59:53Z")
Watching the Monday night Buffalo-Denver game. As the second half starts a statistic is displayed. This is only the second NFL game to have a score of 15-8 at halftime. I’m not surprised that the statistic is available … --- ## [I had a weird headache/vertigo thing tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-weird-headache-vertigo-thing-tonight/993112)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-weird-headache-vertigo-thing-tonight/993112 "2023-11-16T06:36:30Z")
I’ve been experiencing vertigo again, and I intend to start exercises today. The thing is last night after I got my husband in bed. I had a headache, my ears always ring, but they were much louder than usual. I was on th… --- ## [They had it with this motherfucking horse on this motherfucking plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-had-it-with-this-motherfucking-horse-on-this-motherfucking-plane/993082)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-had-it-with-this-motherfucking-horse-on-this-motherfucking-plane/993082 "2023-11-16T02:33:14Z")
Apparently the threshold for too many horses loose on a plane is “one”. --- ## [Need some motivational tips for running/jogging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-motivational-tips-for-running-jogging/993180)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-motivational-tips-for-running-jogging/993180 "2023-11-16T02:24:30Z")
I have no problem with running as long as it’s secondary to some other goal/purpose. I struggle with running if it’s for running’s sake alone. For instance, if I’m playing ultimate frisbee or flag football, I have no pr… --- ## [NFL 2023: WEEK TEN Amendments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-ten-amendments/992962)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-ten-amendments/992962 "2023-11-16T01:19:18Z")
A day late, but here’s thread for the current week. Here are the games: Thursday: Panthers @ Bears (-3.5) (Bears won 16-13, dammit) Sunday morning in Frankfurt: Colts (-2) @ Patriots Sunday early games: 49ers (-3)… --- ## [Are Tovala meals just better TV Dinners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tovala-meals-just-better-tv-dinners/993195)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tovala-meals-just-better-tv-dinners/993195 "2023-11-16T00:02:42Z")
Remember TV Dinners? Whenever I see a Tovala commercial, I think that they’re just selling TV Dinners but made better, and you have to have their special oven. ISTM that I could make the same thing from scratch, and sa… --- ## [Microwave oven odd operation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-oven-odd-operation/993154)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-oven-odd-operation/993154 "2023-11-15T21:03:45Z")
Emerson microwave. +95% of the time when the door is opened the timer stops and the start button has to be pressed after closing the door. Every now and then the timer will keep running and when you close the door it aut… --- ## [Guinness, are you guys on some kind of psychedelic drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guinness-are-you-guys-on-some-kind-of-psychedelic-drugs/993170)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guinness-are-you-guys-on-some-kind-of-psychedelic-drugs/993170 "2023-11-15T20:56:37Z")
I couldn’t find the “Commercials you hate thread” So I made this one. There’s a ad for their non-alcoholic variety. It’s singing foam on top of the Guinness glass. Singing that “Hero” song that’s so irritating. I get … --- ## [Vivek Ramaswamy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vivek-ramaswamy/989352)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vivek-ramaswamy/989352 "2023-11-15T20:43:49Z")
Here’s an interesting article on his background. I didn’t know he was one of Martin Shkreli’s investors --- ## [Why did the Mathematician fail biology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-mathematician-fail-biology/993188)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-mathematician-fail-biology/993188 "2023-11-15T20:11:45Z")
Because he couldn’t believe cells multiply by dividing. . . . . :smiley: --- ## [Do vegans/vegetarians have to do vitamin-counting to make sure they don't overdose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-vegans-vegetarians-have-to-do-vitamin-counting-to-make-sure-they-dont-overdose/993084)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-vegans-vegetarians-have-to-do-vitamin-counting-to-make-sure-they-dont-overdose/993084 "2023-11-15T20:05:24Z")
I’ve been trying to go vegetable-heavy on my diet (all those decades of refined flour, carbs, meat, sugar, salt, took a toll on my body) but I’m surprised at how packed a lot of these vegetables are. Even just one cup of… --- ## ["In Politics, Consequences Equal Intent": yea or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-politics-consequences-equal-intent-yea-or-nay/993091)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-politics-consequences-equal-intent-yea-or-nay/993091 "2023-11-15T20:02:58Z")
The general proposition of course is debatable and has been previously. The question I’d like to examine is if in the specific arena of politics and law, where outcome is a central issue, it holds true. Certainly a great… --- ## [Geneva Conventions, bombing hospitals, exception when combatants shelter there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geneva-conventions-bombing-hospitals-exception-when-combatants-shelter-there/993196)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geneva-conventions-bombing-hospitals-exception-when-combatants-shelter-there/993196 "2023-11-15T19:21:01Z")
This is a factual question. I’ve heard on news programs that the Geneva Conventions (or the documents they generated) say a military cannot bomb certain targets such as hospitals and schools. But I’ve also heard on these… --- ## [Question re: Gaza Infrastructure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-gaza-infrastructure/993121)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-gaza-infrastructure/993121 "2023-11-15T19:09:02Z")
Considering the Israel-Egypt blockade of Gaza, how are all the buildings, streets, etc. built? What industry does Gaza have? From the footage of the war, it’s a dense, urban, modern-looking landscape, with tall-ish build… --- ## [What was Blondie's maiden name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-blondies-maiden-name/173975)
**Author:** [@Eliphalet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eliphalet)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-blondies-maiden-name/173975 "2023-11-15T18:23:13Z")
From the Blondie website: http://www.kingfeatures.com/features/comics/blondie/about.htm "From flapper and playboy to pop culture icons. It was way back in 1930 when Dagwood Bumstead first met Blondie. (Consider yoursel… --- ## [How long before we have 3D printed organs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-we-have-3d-printed-organs/993033)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-we-have-3d-printed-organs/993033 "2023-11-15T18:13:12Z")
How long before we have 3D printed organs used in medicine like 3D printed liver or 3D printed kidney or heart. Is this some thing that is 10 years away or some thing more like 20 years away? What problems have they ha… --- ## [Are woman's clothing sizing somewhat based on children's clothing sizing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-womans-clothing-sizing-somewhat-based-on-childrens-clothing-sizing/993193)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-womans-clothing-sizing-somewhat-based-on-childrens-clothing-sizing/993193 "2023-11-15T15:33:43Z")
After looking at a old thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-womens-clothing-sizes/ I have to ask that the woman’s sizing system comes close to that of children’s clothes in their numbering sizin… --- ## [AED use with dextrocardiac patient?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aed-use-with-dextrocardiac-patient/992335)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aed-use-with-dextrocardiac-patient/992335 "2023-11-15T14:47:52Z")
DH and I were talking about a CPR class he had taken years ago, where he learned the use of an AED. It occurred to both of us to wonder how those cope with a dextrocardiac patient, especially if the patient is unable to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=694&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=696&state=muted)