# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=733&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 734 --- ## [Islands reverting to native names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islands-reverting-to-native-names/986970)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islands-reverting-to-native-names/986970 "2023-09-25T00:30:40Z")
What islands or groups of islands have reverted from English (or European) names to those of the natives of the islands? So far I have these names: Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) Tuvalu (Ellice Islands) Vanuatu … --- ## [Japanese Tantō Blade - Translate Writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-tanto-blade-translate-writing/990523)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-tanto-blade-translate-writing/990523 "2023-09-24T23:49:07Z")
Does anyone here read Japanese writing? We have inherited a fine piece, which I believe is a Japanese tantō blade with a wooden handle and sheath. The sheath has characters written by hand in what looks like graphite. We… --- ## [The Matrix and Genetics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-matrix-and-genetics/989643)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-matrix-and-genetics/989643 "2023-09-24T23:47:38Z")
Something I’ve wondered about the Matrix, I haven’t seen the fourth one yet though I intend to so unless it’s directly related to my question I’d really appreciate it if people didn’t spoil it, thanks. Anyway how is the… --- ## [Wireless Bluetooth repeater? Any experience with one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-bluetooth-repeater-any-experience-with-one/990571)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-bluetooth-repeater-any-experience-with-one/990571 "2023-09-24T21:33:06Z")
The story is short and easy: I wear hearing aids that communicate with and are controlled by my cell phone via BT. When I’m at home, I normally leave my cell phone charging on the end table next to the couch. When I … --- ## ["I'm a driver, I'm a winner ... " - Whence the sample?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-driver-im-a-winner-whence-the-sample/227111)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-driver-im-a-winner-whence-the-sample/227111 "2023-09-24T20:00:20Z")
" … things are gonna change, I can feel it." Most people know that line from Beck’s song Loser. Some people think it’s from a George Bush speech, but others just know it’s from an obscure movie, Kill the Moonlight. Thi… --- ## [Starship Troopers (1996) actor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-troopers-1996-actor/990518)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-troopers-1996-actor/990518 "2023-09-24T18:10:09Z")
I was watching Starship Troopers since I don’t know when and was pleasantly surprised to recognize Dean Norris as a commanding officer. I only know him from Breaking Bad! --- ## [Dem germs, Dem germs Dem bad bad bad germs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dem-germs-dem-germs-dem-bad-bad-bad-germs/990290)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dem-germs-dem-germs-dem-bad-bad-bad-germs/990290 "2023-09-24T17:23:22Z")
Ok. Dumb butt question, I’m sure. Does a bar of soap clean itself? Being it’s soap and all? Just wonderin’ because mid-Daughter came and got a bar of soap from me. These people never take care of their needs. Seems I … --- ## [If neutrinos have mass...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-neutrinos-have-mass/834480)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-neutrinos-have-mass/834480 "2023-09-24T16:59:49Z")
which I am assured they do according to the Sci Am articles I’ve been reading, how can they be traveling at c? I get they have very little mass but wouldn’t they still need infinite energy to get them there if they have … --- ## [Happy National Dachshund Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-national-dachshund-day/985902)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-national-dachshund-day/985902 "2023-09-24T16:31:55Z")
Just found out about this… Longest Day, Longest Dog… Get it? Of course round my digs, that’s pretty much every day. They are a pretty entitled group. I guess I gotta take them out in the Jeep after all. I was gonna try… --- ## [Unobservably tiny departures from physical constants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unobservably-tiny-departures-from-physical-constants/990439)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unobservably-tiny-departures-from-physical-constants/990439 "2023-09-24T16:03:30Z")
Inspired by the “do neutrinos have mass” thread. My question is which physical constants have to have their presumed exact values because even the tiniest departure would have observable consequences, and which could be … --- ## [Squares or triangle cut pizzas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squares-or-triangle-cut-pizzas/990225)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squares-or-triangle-cut-pizzas/990225 "2023-09-24T15:55:47Z")
How do you prefer to have your pizza be cut? Triangles or Squares? Why? --- ## [Is Stephen Hicks correct in his arguing that the Nazis were strand of Socialism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-stephen-hicks-correct-in-his-arguing-that-the-nazis-were-strand-of-socialism/990628)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-stephen-hicks-correct-in-his-arguing-that-the-nazis-were-strand-of-socialism/990628 "2023-09-24T13:25:43Z")
I’m not quite convinced by Stephen Hick’s argument that the Nazis were just a strand of socialism. If so I hope someone can give me a cogent argument to either back up or demolish Stephen Hick’s argument. The Truth Abou… --- ## [Could be handy - song samples of (selected) bands ranked in order of popularity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-be-handy-song-samples-of-selected-bands-ranked-in-order-of-popularity/990635)
**Author:** [@SirRay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirRay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-be-handy-song-samples-of-selected-bands-ranked-in-order-of-popularity/990635 "2023-09-24T15:47:26Z")
OK, stumbled across this YouTube channel(s) a few months ago, figured it could make an interesting topic (or not)…and then forgot to create it (because I’m just that smart). Well, no time like the past, so moving along: … --- ## ["Mind the gap" offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-the-gap-offensive/990516)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-the-gap-offensive/990516 "2023-09-24T15:24:52Z")
This discussion started in another thread. To fully discuss it without it turning into a hijack, I’ve started a new thread. “Mind the gap” is a warning given on the London Underground railway system. On certain stat… --- ## [3D Printers, multiple colors. How are they? How to set the surface colors? etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-printers-multiple-colors-how-are-they-how-to-set-the-surface-colors-etc/990633)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-printers-multiple-colors-how-are-they-how-to-set-the-surface-colors-etc/990633 "2023-09-24T14:35:38Z")
This is about the printers now selling in the $600 and below range. I’m not ready by any means to upgrade, but I’ve notices multicolor printers keep dropping in price. Do they do a decent job of mixing colors like a L… --- ## [What was a French word used by France/Europe prior to WWI to describe national alliances that were not as solid as Entente alliances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-french-word-used-by-france-europe-prior-to-wwi-to-describe-national-alliances-that-were-not-as-solid-as-entente-alliances/990632)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-french-word-used-by-france-europe-prior-to-wwi-to-describe-national-alliances-that-were-not-as-solid-as-entente-alliances/990632 "2023-09-24T13:19:14Z")
What was a French word used by France/Europe prior to WWI to describe national alliances that were not as solid as Entente alliances? --- ## [Are the equinoxes adjusted for the speed of light?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-equinoxes-adjusted-for-the-speed-of-light/990620)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-equinoxes-adjusted-for-the-speed-of-light/990620 "2023-09-24T05:40:28Z")
The equinoxes are not actually when day and night are the same length. Refraction and the definition of the day makes the day somewhat longer at an equinox. Instead, it’s when the line between the center of the Earth a… --- ## [Who was Mr Harris in Dickens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-mr-harris-in-dickens/990617)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-mr-harris-in-dickens/990617 "2023-09-24T03:06:18Z")
In Murder on the Orient Express, it’s a key plot point that Poirot has trouble getting a berth on the Express, but is able to take the place of a Mr Harris who seems to be late. Poiroit says, “I know my Dickens. Mr Har… --- ## [Last Netflix DVD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-netflix-dvd/990567)
**Author:** [@Digger11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digger11)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-netflix-dvd/990567 "2023-09-24T02:46:18Z")
I received my final Netflix DVD in the mail today. It’s annoying that they decided to end that service–some older and more obscure movies are very difficult to find on any streaming site. I choose Warcraft for my last … --- ## [Do I have the right to know if someone will be charged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-the-right-to-know-if-someone-will-be-charged/987231)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-the-right-to-know-if-someone-will-be-charged/987231 "2023-09-24T02:14:37Z")
Assume you’re in an argument with Person A. They pull out a gun and threaten you. The police get involved and take A’s gun, but don’t arrest them at the time. Do you have the right to know if that person is going to be c… --- ## [Seeking Video Games for a 3 Year Old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-video-games-for-a-3-year-old/989011)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-video-games-for-a-3-year-old/989011 "2023-09-24T01:36:06Z")
We have a PS4 Pro and we just inherited a Nintendo Switch. I want to start my kid off right. He’s smart, but not very coordinated, and I’m hoping this helps his fine motor. He’s obsessed with numbers, so bonus points i… --- ## [New lows in legislatures: the NC edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lows-in-legislatures-the-nc-edition/990547)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lows-in-legislatures-the-nc-edition/990547 "2023-09-24T01:33:46Z")
Rather than bump my 7-year-old thread on the topic, I figured I’d post a new one. Speaker of the North Carolina House Tim Moore got sued recently for having an affair with a married woman (yeah, NC laws are weird). A fe… --- ## [Obligations of a Lawyer to Report Suspicion of a Potential Crime (violent crime trigger warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obligations-of-a-lawyer-to-report-suspicion-of-a-potential-crime-violent-crime-trigger-warning/989517)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obligations-of-a-lawyer-to-report-suspicion-of-a-potential-crime-violent-crime-trigger-warning/989517 "2023-09-24T01:15:15Z")
I’m re-watching “A Time to Kill”. In the movie, Brigance is a defense attorney who has been hired to defend two neo-Nazis that raped a 10-year old black girl. Lee, the girl’s father, asks if there’s a chance the two coul… --- ## [You’re invited to lunch…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-invited-to-lunch/990537)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-invited-to-lunch/990537 "2023-09-24T00:20:22Z")
…at Fox Run (a local senior independent living facility) :confounded: Yep, you probably guessed it from the title; that’s the glossy bi-fold postcard invite I just got in the mail. I mean, I’m sure it’s a lovely place, … --- ## [Broken things that really should be fixed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-things-that-really-should-be-fixed/990610)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-things-that-really-should-be-fixed/990610 "2023-09-23T23:48:21Z")
I’m using the word “broken” as a programmer would. I was reconciling my credit card bill yesterday (using Quicken after it downloaded my transactions), after our trip to Durango, and it reminded me how fundamentally bro… --- ## [If George Washington ran for President of the United States today would he be eligible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-george-washington-ran-for-president-of-the-united-states-today-would-he-be-eligible/989610)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-george-washington-ran-for-president-of-the-united-states-today-would-he-be-eligible/989610 "2023-09-23T23:40:31Z")
Let’s pretend somehow George Washington born in 1732 in the Virginia Colony never died of old age and decided to run for President today. Could he actually run for President today or would being born in a British territ… --- ## [Nfl sunday ticket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-sunday-ticket/990224)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-sunday-ticket/990224 "2023-09-23T23:35:19Z")
I bought the YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket . Not YouTube TV just the app. Watched week one games last week. Can’t be home tomorrow though. I can’t figure out how to record the Jets Cowboys or any games. I can see how to view… --- ## [Smells awful, tastes great (or vice versa)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-awful-tastes-great-or-vice-versa/990320)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-awful-tastes-great-or-vice-versa/990320 "2023-09-23T22:57:55Z")
(Seems like we did something like this recently, but the closest I could find was It smells terrible and tastes like it smells! from 2011) Anyway, the younger sonlost has taken an interest in Asian cooking, which I also… --- ## [Recommend an apple-based finger food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-apple-based-finger-food/990173)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-apple-based-finger-food/990173 "2023-09-23T22:33:38Z")
I’m having my annual cider-pressing party in a few weeks. I’d like to have some kind of snack or dessert with apples, but it should be easy to make in bulk and easy to serve on a napkin and eat without utensils. So thing… --- ## [Are all medications subject to tolerance and does ultimately make the condition worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-medications-subject-to-tolerance-and-does-ultimately-make-the-condition-worse/990452)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-medications-subject-to-tolerance-and-does-ultimately-make-the-condition-worse/990452 "2023-09-23T18:15:48Z")
Correct me if I’m wrong with my premise. Let’s look at something like opioid tolerance. You take an opioid and (simplified) it attaches to opioid receptors in your body and you feel pain relief, euphoria, etc. The drug m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=732&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=734&state=tracking)