# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=713&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 714 --- ## [British law dopers: Why the "Statute" of Westminster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-law-dopers-why-the-statute-of-westminster/991812)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-law-dopers-why-the-statute-of-westminster/991812 "2023-10-24T18:22:59Z")
One of the most important documents in the creation of the British Commonwealth is the Statute of Westminster 1931, which gave the parliaments of the dominions (Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.) unlimited legislative … --- ## [Disney films I didn't see until I was Older](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-films-i-didnt-see-until-i-was-older/991851)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-films-i-didnt-see-until-i-was-older/991851 "2023-10-24T18:14:35Z")
When I was little we used to go to see the Disney films in the theaters. But it was an earlier time, before VHS or DVDs, when even people who showed sound films at picnics and the like rarely got hold of Disney films, an… --- ## [What are your favorite L songs poll, Part I – Select up to 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-i-select-up-to-10/991917)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-i-select-up-to-10/991917 "2023-10-24T18:05:41Z")
poll --- ## [I just thought of the dumbest, pedantic way to get around refusal of a field sobriety test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-thought-of-the-dumbest-pedantic-way-to-get-around-refusal-of-a-field-sobriety-test/991776)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-thought-of-the-dumbest-pedantic-way-to-get-around-refusal-of-a-field-sobriety-test/991776 "2023-10-24T16:40:22Z")
Cops can’t make you do a field sobriety test. They CAN make you exit your car. So open the passenger door and make the driver crawl over the seats to exit. Not rock solid but it could help build a case. While I have yo… --- ## [Bridges close to each other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridges-close-to-each-other/991328)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridges-close-to-each-other/991328 "2023-10-24T16:09:47Z")
On I road I drive on there are two bridges within a mile. One has a paved roadway and the other is an open grate type. They are both about the same length. Can anybody tell my who decides which type and why? --- ## [What are your favorite L songs poll, Part II – Select up to 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-ii-select-up-to-10/991918)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-ii-select-up-to-10/991918 "2023-10-24T14:08:24Z")
poll --- ## [Pepper X is three times hotter than Carolina Reaper. Would you eat one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-x-is-three-times-hotter-than-carolina-reaper-would-you-eat-one/991712)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-x-is-three-times-hotter-than-carolina-reaper-would-you-eat-one/991712 "2023-10-24T14:08:05Z")
I prefer my hot to have a little flavor and less pain and trouble later, so no, it’s a pass. Obviously, if you do eat one or participate in a challenge, any consequences are all yours. --- ## [Was being afraid of getting an erection in the locker room shower an actual thing among guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-afraid-of-getting-an-erection-in-the-locker-room-shower-an-actual-thing-among-guys/930710)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-afraid-of-getting-an-erection-in-the-locker-room-shower-an-actual-thing-among-guys/930710 "2023-10-24T13:55:52Z")
Inspired by another post here, despite never actually taking a fully nude shower in the PE Locker room in Middle/High school (if you did took showers you took them with your underwear or swim trunks on) I remember both a… --- ## [What word processor I can use now that Word has gone crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-word-processor-i-can-use-now-that-word-has-gone-crazy/991924)
**Author:** [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-word-processor-i-can-use-now-that-word-has-gone-crazy/991924 "2023-10-24T13:27:02Z")
I don’t do a lot of word processing but when I do I want to just do it! Not relearn a new program! Help me with a really solid basic word processor, preferably one I can import my Word files into somehow. I do use tab… --- ## [To what degree do you think generational titles are useful? Particularly Baby Boomers in comparison to others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-degree-do-you-think-generational-titles-are-useful-particularly-baby-boomers-in-comparison-to-others/991565)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-degree-do-you-think-generational-titles-are-useful-particularly-baby-boomers-in-comparison-to-others/991565 "2023-10-24T12:52:35Z")
This will be a pretty US-centric topic from my end, but if you want to comment on your own country, please do. I think the first thing is to acknowledge that the titles are used for grouping people are, if not stereotyp… --- ## [Anybody bought a rental rv?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-bought-a-rental-rv/991897)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-bought-a-rental-rv/991897 "2023-10-24T11:18:03Z")
I think it may be time for a bit of a size upgrade from my little 16 foot Fun Finder so I’ve started looking for something a tad larger. This is the time of year to purchase as prices go down as winter storage looms. I’m… --- ## [Men absentmindedly stroking their beard, annoying/irritating or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-absentmindedly-stroking-their-beard-annoying-irritating-or-not/595252)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-absentmindedly-stroking-their-beard-annoying-irritating-or-not/595252 "2023-10-24T09:00:26Z")
Having been induced to grow a short beard for the first time in my life (by a party who apparently likes her men bearded), I often catch myself at a new mannerism: when thinking on something or just woolgathering, I put … --- ## [Best way to determine radon level](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-determine-radon-level/991930)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-determine-radon-level/991930 "2023-10-24T06:34:32Z")
Is it better to get a test kit where you collect a sample then send it in for analysis? Or buy a detector that works like a CO detector? The detector will cost a lot more but gives an ongoing level as opposed to a one-an… --- ## [Comic Book Fans...how would you create The Death of Captain Marvel storyline in the MCU? (MCU Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-fans-how-would-you-create-the-death-of-captain-marvel-storyline-in-the-mcu-mcu-spoilers/991858)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-fans-how-would-you-create-the-death-of-captain-marvel-storyline-in-the-mcu-mcu-spoilers/991858 "2023-10-24T05:38:25Z")
I ask because I’ve heard Brie is getting disillusioned with her Captain Marvel role. Now keep in mind, you don’t actually need CM for this storyline. Readers familiar with storyline will get it. You need a dying hero w… --- ## [Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — need answer fast: where to go, what to see in 2-3 hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park-need-answer-fast-where-to-go-what-to-see-in-2-3-hours/991923)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park-need-answer-fast-where-to-go-what-to-see-in-2-3-hours/991923 "2023-10-24T04:35:31Z")
Hi. Need answer fast! I’m now in Grand Junction and will leave this morning to drive to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I only have a couple of hours to spend there before I must leave. If you’ve been or res… --- ## [New Friend? Or Murder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-friend-or-murder/991411)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-friend-or-murder/991411 "2023-10-24T03:47:00Z")
I’m not sure this is possible. But here it is, When I get up early (happens frequently these days) I look out and see the birds at the bird feeders. Crows are always underneath stealing songbird seed. I’ve told before… --- ## [Mitch McConnell and Medical Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-and-medical-issues/987661)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-and-medical-issues/987661 "2023-10-24T02:59:34Z")
I don’t know if this belongs here or MPSMIS, but No real news on what the cause is, but what makes it so political is that Kentucky now has a Democratic Governor. Aren’t senators appointed by the governor when needed t… --- ## [Mental Health Check-In: How Are You Doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-check-in-how-are-you-doing/982387)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-check-in-how-are-you-doing/982387 "2023-10-24T02:38:07Z")
Let’s normalize discussing and attending to our mental health. And let’s support each other and have each others’ backs. The last two months have been difficult. I lost my job on February 21, and it was a good, decent-p… --- ## [Looking for a youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872 "2023-10-24T01:53:17Z")
Youtube’s AI is occasionally fractious and only gives me obscure country western crap I dislike. Occasionally I get some neat stuff, and it will cycle for a few weeks and then vanish. A couple months ago, they were cycli… --- ## [NBA Offseason 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2023/985760)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2023/985760 "2023-10-24T01:48:21Z")
The NBA offseason is upon us, after the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship. The San Antonio Spurs have the first pick in the draft, and are almost certain to take Victor Wembanyama, who seems to be a once-in-a… --- ## [The Better-Late-Than-Never 17th kinda-annual SDMB Shot Glass Exchange!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-better-late-than-never-17th-kinda-annual-sdmb-shot-glass-exchange/969053)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-better-late-than-never-17th-kinda-annual-sdmb-shot-glass-exchange/969053 "2023-10-24T00:18:17Z")
I’m feeling exceptionally lazy in this damn heat so I’ll keep my usual excessive carnival barking to a minimum. Shot glass exchange is here! Email me at sdmbshotglass@gmail with: Real name SDMB handle Address Willing… --- ## [Your opinion of trackable wallets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-of-trackable-wallets/976580)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-of-trackable-wallets/976580 "2023-10-24T00:11:47Z")
I just (last night) experienced my semi-annual Klong of discovering no wallet in my pocket as the check for my dinner (in a nice restaurant) arrived. Happily, my dinner companion was eager to pay the whole thing, and mor… --- ## [Seventeen years later, an update on the guests from Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seventeen-years-later-an-update-on-the-guests-from-hell/991722)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seventeen-years-later-an-update-on-the-guests-from-hell/991722 "2023-10-23T22:22:45Z")
17 years ago, I posted two threads about a very bad houseguest situation. Links to follow, but in summary, my college roommate (27 years after graduation, during which time we’d kept in touch but not all that much) asked… --- ## [Has Chrome's spellchecker gotten worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-chromes-spellchecker-gotten-worse/991964)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-chromes-spellchecker-gotten-worse/991964 "2023-10-23T21:29:41Z")
Has anyone else noticed that Chrome’s spell checker has gotten super dumb lately? I make a lot of typos (which also makes me super dumb) but often I am just missing one letter or something simple like that. In the past t… --- ## [Can you sue someone who simply retweeted something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-sue-someone-who-simply-retweeted-something/991485)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-sue-someone-who-simply-retweeted-something/991485 "2023-10-23T21:04:41Z")
Complicated threatened lawsuit here (not for me fortunately), but basically Person A tweeted a picture of Person B’s kids with some very offensive remarks attached to it. Then Person C retweets it. Person B makes up wit… --- ## [Anyone else think that Harrison was the Beatles' greatest talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-that-harrison-was-the-beatles-greatest-talent/537293)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-that-harrison-was-the-beatles-greatest-talent/537293 "2023-10-23T21:02:48Z")
I’d like to begin by saying that I think all four members of the Beatles were incredible musical talents. Really. Their abilities were unreal - even Ringo, whose simple drum parts often made a huge difference, and whose … --- ## [Can anyone help me ID this guided meditation Cd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-id-this-guided-meditation-cd/712362)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-id-this-guided-meditation-cd/712362 "2023-10-23T20:13:21Z")
I have an MP3 I got years ago which is a guided meditation track. I don’t have the original title, so I have no idea who narrated it. It basically goes like this for 30 minutes: Guy asks you to visualize you are in na… --- ## [Tennis 2023 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2023-discussion/977929)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2023-discussion/977929 "2023-10-23T20:11:05Z")
A new tennis season has started with the new year. Did anyone else watch the United Cup? It’s a new team tennis competition; this is the first year. It’s played in Australia, to give players practicing for that Open som… --- ## [Variant of Connect Four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/variant-of-connect-four/991915)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/variant-of-connect-four/991915 "2023-10-23T18:54:56Z")
I just discovered this game (Giiko Smart Four) today. There’s a video to show how to play. It’s obviously a variant of Connect Four, but this game adds a dimension to it. The rules for this one: 2 players, one with 32… --- ## [Ahsoka (trailer in OP, spoilers as series airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahsoka-trailer-in-op-spoilers-as-series-airs/982325)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahsoka-trailer-in-op-spoilers-as-series-airs/982325 "2023-10-23T18:23:18Z")
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