# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=712&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 713 --- ## [Is “You’re not the only one” a valid response or a tired platitude?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-you-re-not-the-only-one-a-valid-response-or-a-tired-platitude/991956)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-you-re-not-the-only-one-a-valid-response-or-a-tired-platitude/991956 "2023-10-25T20:24:43Z")
Whenever someone discusses a personal problem they’re often met with a response of “You’re not the only one experiencing this problem.” To be clear if the person is explicitly making it seem like they’re the only one exp… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #11 - October 2023 - “Trees”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-11-october-2023-trees/990967)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-11-october-2023-trees/990967 "2023-10-25T20:13:22Z")
This is the monthly thread for October 2023. The topic this month is “Trees”, chosen by @Strinka Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month. To make the photos easi… --- ## [Assassin's Creed \[Mirage\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-mirage/991153)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-mirage/991153 "2023-10-25T19:46:15Z")
Anyone planning on playing this? Anyone played it? The setting (medieval Baghdad) sounds like fun, and Al Jazeera says they put a lot of work into historical accuracy of the city, and into making it pretty. I admit my i… --- ## [AI and professions doomed to extinction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-and-professions-doomed-to-extinction/990849)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-and-professions-doomed-to-extinction/990849 "2023-10-25T19:01:09Z")
Although artificial intelligence has been making inroads into some professions for a number of years, the release of ChatGPT only 10 months ago made it all very real and personal for a large number of people, and the con… --- ## [Help me understand this Sumerian joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-sumerian-joke/981522)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-sumerian-joke/981522 "2023-10-25T17:05:30Z")
I just came across this on social media. It’s reputedly the first bar joke. From a tablet, written in Sumerian Except nobody really gets it. Did the comedian just miss the mark, or is there some ancient Sumerian dou… --- ## [When did we get a "trump" tag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-we-get-a-trump-tag/992080)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-we-get-a-trump-tag/992080 "2023-10-25T16:55:32Z")
I’m clearly unobservant since I only noticed it for the first time on a post today. Has it been here for awhile? --- ## [Drastic decline in quality of editing online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drastic-decline-in-quality-of-editing-online/991965)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drastic-decline-in-quality-of-editing-online/991965 "2023-10-25T16:07:34Z")
Is it just me or has the quality of editing online taken a complete nosedive over the last five years or so? Typos have been occurring since forever, but you’d think that spellcheck would eliminate nonsense words from ap… --- ## [Can someone help me figure out how long this battery will last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-figure-out-how-long-this-battery-will-last/991016)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-figure-out-how-long-this-battery-will-last/991016 "2023-10-25T15:58:42Z")
I need help trying to figure out if this power station would run some things on my fish tank. I can’t seem to figure out/understand volts/watts etc. I have a heater and an air pump. There are some other things as well li… --- ## [So, former NBA player Dwight Howard is gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-former-nba-player-dwight-howard-is-gay/992041)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-former-nba-player-dwight-howard-is-gay/992041 "2023-10-25T15:07:18Z")
This is a sordid tale. Dwight Howard, former NBA superstar center, is being accused of sexually assaulting another man. The allegations are that Howard tried to force the man into a threesome with another man (who was … --- ## [How to flag a post, what happens when you do so, and moderator preferences on this subject](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-flag-a-post-what-happens-when-you-do-so-and-moderator-preferences-on-this-subject/916283)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-flag-a-post-what-happens-when-you-do-so-and-moderator-preferences-on-this-subject/916283 "2020-07-28T00:18:27Z")
Good evening, Could someone please explain how to “flag” (report) a post, and what happens when our report is sent? There are new options and the interface is significantly different in Discourse compared to vBulletin. … --- ## [Who survived the most \[input disaster\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-survived-the-most-input-disaster/991819)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-survived-the-most-input-disaster/991819 "2023-10-25T13:10:57Z")
In history, who survived the most plane crashes? The most shipwrecks?.. Overall, who survived the most disasters that normally we think of as more likely to lead to death than life? The incidents should be big enough to … --- ## [RAM size vs. speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ram-size-vs-speed/992023)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ram-size-vs-speed/992023 "2023-10-25T12:59:01Z")
I have 2x16 DDR4 PC-3200 installed. I recently came into some free RAM, and I have a choice between 2x8 PC-2933 or 2x16 PC-2666. As I understand it either will slow my current RAM, does it make sense to install either? I… --- ## [Tennis Elbow - advice for sleeping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-elbow-advice-for-sleeping/991879)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-elbow-advice-for-sleeping/991879 "2023-10-25T12:29:01Z")
Obligatory acknowledgement: You are not my doctor. I have an ortho appointment on Monday, but I’d like to be a little less of a zombie between now and then. I am 99.9% sure that tennis elbow is the right diagnosis. T… --- ## [Name that cartoon character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-cartoon-character/992064)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-cartoon-character/992064 "2023-10-25T10:37:26Z")
A dog who’s schtick was to leap in the air for treats, and then slowly float down to the ground in a kind of euphoria. I’m thinking Hanna Barbara. Thanks! --- ## [Help me. \[questions re: bipolar disorder\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827)
**Author:** [@theo112](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/theo112)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827 "2015-02-01T15:14:34Z")
I need help. I have been diagnosed with Bi-Polar type 1 Disorder, and I also did some research and I have rapid cycling of my mood swings, it can happen in 1 day, week, month etc. Both sides are pretty bad I am in my Dep… --- ## [OC CA high roller sues Las Vegas casino, blaming his multimillion-dollar losses on a spiked drink does he have a case?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oc-ca-high-roller-sues-las-vegas-casino-blaming-his-multimillion-dollar-losses-on-a-spiked-drink-does-he-have-a-case/991629)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oc-ca-high-roller-sues-las-vegas-casino-blaming-his-multimillion-dollar-losses-on-a-spiked-drink-does-he-have-a-case/991629 "2023-10-25T05:51:16Z")
At first, I thought “lol that’s a nope” It sounds like it became serious… But my question is why did he wait so long to see a doc? he should have gone to the ER immediately …not doing that is what will get it tossed o… --- ## [Will territorial disputes in the South China Sea lead to war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-territorial-disputes-in-the-south-china-sea-lead-to-war/991947)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-territorial-disputes-in-the-south-china-sea-lead-to-war/991947 "2023-10-25T04:01:39Z")
Territorial brinkmanship in the South China Sea has crossed a new line. Chinese vessels made physical contact with — some reporters are using the term “rammed” — Filipino vessels. The US is deploying in response. This… --- ## [Wife is suddenly getting porn requests on phone. What to do? Maybe NSFW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-is-suddenly-getting-porn-requests-on-phone-what-to-do-maybe-nsfw/991940)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-is-suddenly-getting-porn-requests-on-phone-what-to-do-maybe-nsfw/991940 "2023-10-25T02:45:28Z")
Today, my wife received from one number, a link to a pornhub video, an indecipherable text message, a voice message, and a picture of an old man in a towel. From another number, she received a text that just said . She’s… --- ## [Football pool question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-pool-question/991951)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-pool-question/991951 "2023-10-25T02:23:42Z")
Say I’m in a pool whose object is to pick a winner in each week’s NFL matches, no limit to the number of teams one might choose (each pick costs $50) and no point-spread, just who wins each game. You buy a fixed number o… --- ## [Best Order to Board an Airplane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-order-to-board-an-airplane/984244)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Maven)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-order-to-board-an-airplane/984244 "2023-10-25T02:06:21Z")
Here’s something I don’t understand. Why do airlines board passengers from the front to the rear? I think it would be vastly more efficient and convenient to board from the rear to the front. For this thread I’ll ignor… --- ## [Bad bad bad Boo! 🎃 And a birthday too!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-boo-and-a-birthday-too/991816)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-boo-and-a-birthday-too/991816 "2023-10-25T01:38:48Z")
Why does a grown woman (higher up in the office, no less) dress up like Dracula at a dialysis center? Whoo hoo! Good one. As I suffered through another bad dialysis treatment I was planning murder. Vampire is what I call… --- ## [WandaVision on Disney +. Open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandavision-on-disney-open-spoilers/931094)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 1364\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandavision-on-disney-open-spoilers/931094 "2023-10-25T01:29:37Z")
\[Past thread\](https://Past thread). Closed with ATMB instruction as follows. So rebooted. In terms of objectionable behavior … for the children stop it stop it stop it. In terms of a new thread, how does a poster dea… --- ## [Halloween TV Episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-tv-episodes/991984)
**Author:** [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-tv-episodes/991984 "2023-10-25T01:16:22Z")
I’m thoroughly enjoying the Halloween episodes of Bob’s Burgers. I haven’t watched the show before - think I’ll start - but these are really fun. The Simpson;s Halloween episodes are classic. Modern Family has a few. … --- ## [Why only 217 votes needed to elect a Speaker of the House?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-217-votes-needed-to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house/991726)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-217-votes-needed-to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house/991726 "2023-10-25T00:40:00Z")
There are 435 members of the House, so it would seem a majority would be 218 votes. Everything I hear is that only 217 votes are needed. That would be a 217-218 minority. What is the story? --- ## [85 year old Newfoundland runner beats 121 younger runners on 20 km race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/85-year-old-newfoundland-runner-beats-121-younger-runners-on-20-km-race/991763)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/85-year-old-newfoundland-runner-beats-121-younger-runners-on-20-km-race/991763 "2023-10-25T00:33:03Z")
News item: I’ve never done long-distance running, but I’ve climbed Signal Hill and Cape Spear at walking paces. They’re a tough slog. --- ## [150,000 miles on the Jeep, after lemon law replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/150-000-miles-on-the-jeep-after-lemon-law-replacement/990491)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/150-000-miles-on-the-jeep-after-lemon-law-replacement/990491 "2023-10-24T23:39:47Z")
I hit 150K the other day. After a successful Lemon Law case 7 years ago, where Jeep replaced my 2014 with this 2016, getting to 150 was anticipated but also somewhat uncertain. This one is running well and I want to get … --- ## [Any Congresspeople genuinely give you the creeps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-congresspeople-genuinely-give-you-the-creeps/990641)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-congresspeople-genuinely-give-you-the-creeps/990641 "2023-10-24T21:29:35Z")
None of them give me the creeps quite like Clay Higgins, R-La. There’s something about the intensity of his belligerence and MAGAtude combined with his smooth talking that sends shivers up my spine. --- ## [What app is the worst?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-app-is-the-worst/991982)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-app-is-the-worst/991982 "2023-10-24T21:28:21Z")
Desktop and phone apps both in the running. And I mean mainstream apps. No small piece of crap ones and no games. I think by far is Spotify. Until recently they did not store if you wanted a playlist on shuffle or se… --- ## [Putin: Possible Cardiac Arrest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-possible-cardiac-arrest/991968)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-possible-cardiac-arrest/991968 "2023-10-24T19:58:20Z")
I’m seeing lots of unconfirmed reports that Vladimir Putin has suffered a cardiac arrest. But there’s nothing definite and most of the sources leave me dubious. Here’s the link via MSN: MSN Does anyone have better sou… --- ## [IDF's alleged recording of Islamic Jihad, and questions of journalistic integrity and trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857 "2023-10-24T18:52:38Z")
The alleged recording of “Hamas” operatives discussing the rocket failure that was released by the State of Israel’s official Twitter account is being disputed: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=711&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=713&state=tracking)