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**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… --- ## [Another mystery object to identify](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mystery-object-to-identify/990602)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mystery-object-to-identify/990602 "2023-09-23T18:02:34Z")
Posted on FreeCycle … described as “Thing”, with description “I don’t know what this is !” --- ## [Jann Wenner and “rockism”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jann-wenner-and-rockism/990180)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jann-wenner-and-rockism/990180 "2023-09-23T15:30:51Z")
The New York Times just published an interview with Jann Wenner, the founder and longtime editor of Rolling Stone magazine. (Gift link.) The subject is Wenner’s new book where he interviews seven “masters” of popular mu… --- ## [Rules of evidence for TV interviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-of-evidence-for-tv-interviews/990331)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-of-evidence-for-tv-interviews/990331 "2023-09-23T14:23:46Z")
Let’s say there was this purely hypothetical situation where someone is accused of a crime and they go on television several times and seemingly admit to several elements of the crime they are accused of. What is the met… --- ## [Qualitative comparison of contemporary Eastern vs Western weapons system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qualitative-comparison-of-contemporary-eastern-vs-western-weapons-system/988924)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qualitative-comparison-of-contemporary-eastern-vs-western-weapons-system/988924 "2023-09-23T14:18:39Z")
I wasn’t certain whether to put this one in General Questions but it probably doesn’t have a definite answer and is potentially worth a debate. I have an interest in Cold War history and part of that is the military asp… --- ## [Clothes and the civilized sentient?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-and-the-civilized-sentient/989506)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-and-the-civilized-sentient/989506 "2023-09-23T13:03:54Z")
I was reading the rather excellent webcomic ‘Freefall’ - Freefall 03670 November 10, 2021 -when I wondered something. Florence, one of the main characters, is an uplifted wolf who is humanoid in form, though she looked l… --- ## [Why are the leaves of my pepper plant turning yellow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-leaves-of-my-pepper-plant-turning-yellow/990554)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-leaves-of-my-pepper-plant-turning-yellow/990554 "2023-09-23T13:01:24Z")
Mrs. Solost’s oldest brother died over a year ago. He was a good guy who loved all things spicy. A family member dug up a Chile pepper plant from his garden, potted it and gave it to me, since they know I like spicy stuf… --- ## [Is there a word for an almost-martyr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-an-almost-martyr/989676)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-an-almost-martyr/989676 "2023-09-23T12:56:22Z")
I’m asking in the Christian context because I don’t know enough about other religions but if you want to answer regarding them that’s perfectly fine. Is there any specific word or recognition for an individual who was p… --- ## ["All Bookmarks" Folder in Chrome added to bookmarks bar with latest updates. Removing it is easy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-bookmarks-folder-in-chrome-added-to-bookmarks-bar-with-latest-updates-removing-it-is-easy/990545)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-bookmarks-folder-in-chrome-added-to-bookmarks-bar-with-latest-updates-removing-it-is-easy/990545 "2023-09-23T10:53:14Z")
In the Address bar copy and paste or type chrome://flags/#power-bookmarks-side-panel and click enter Change the pull-down to the right from Default to Disabled In the lower right corner click Relaunch That should do i… --- ## [Appointment-type, Windows-based, offline, simple calendar software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appointment-type-windows-based-offline-simple-calendar-software/988990)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appointment-type-windows-based-offline-simple-calendar-software/988990 "2023-09-22T23:15:12Z")
I guess this sort of question gets asked from time to time. Here is what I hope to find: Windows-based (currently Windows 10). Offline, and without spyware (as far as anyone can tell). Not Google anything. eta: Not Mic… --- ## [Things I learned from watching TV cop shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820 "2023-09-22T22:48:38Z")
If you kill someone on the streets, go ahead and steal the watch, cash, phone etc. Dump it all sure, (except maybe the cash, and maybe someone will find the wallet , use the cards, and be the suspect). That way “it is a… --- ## [Comment on Ontario Political Apology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-ontario-political-apology/990512)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-ontario-political-apology/990512 "2023-09-22T22:44:50Z")
Toronto, Canada’s biggest city, has expanded to include six boroughs and many surrounding areas. With its high housing prices and ability to attract both immigrants and other Canadians, areas progressively further from … --- ## [Oh, Ivy! You just won't do!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-ivy-you-just-wont-do/990506)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-ivy-you-just-wont-do/990506 "2023-09-22T22:41:23Z")
Ivy has hit a new level. Y’all know her cat history. Synopsis: She’s afraid of cats. She took a job in my home knowing I have several. She has acquired, by mistake, a cat of her own, at her house. Who gave birth to … --- ## [Cooking challenge-lets replicate Chik-Fli-A](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-challenge-lets-replicate-chik-fli-a/990437)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-challenge-lets-replicate-chik-fli-a/990437 "2023-09-22T21:35:44Z")
I love chicken sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A and Wendys. Popeyes is popular but too spicy. How can we cook chicken like this at home? I’ve tried and end up with a tough, chewy hunk of meat. Nothing like Chick-Fli-A goodne… --- ## [ID this Latin musical type](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-latin-musical-type/990502)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-latin-musical-type/990502 "2023-09-22T21:01:38Z")
This is really an FQ but I’m putting it here because it’s a trivial culture question. The style Paul Simon is using in “The Vampire” is (to me) extremely ubiquitous and recognizable. If you told me to sit down at a pi… --- ## [Biggest "prey animal" of Mountain Lions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-prey-animal-of-mountain-lions/481075)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-prey-animal-of-mountain-lions/481075 "2023-09-22T19:57:01Z")
What is the largest animal that a mountain lion/cougar could take down? I know that they are capable of killing people and deer. Would a healthy adult bison be completely out of the question? --- ## [I need someone who speaks German](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-someone-who-speaks-german/990517)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-someone-who-speaks-german/990517 "2023-09-22T18:46:49Z")
At the start of Gladiator, the German generals yells at the Romans, “Ihr seid verfluchte hunde!” What’s the phonetic pronunciation of that? --- ## [Men: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-often-do-you-think-about-the-roman-empire/990182)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-often-do-you-think-about-the-roman-empire/990182 "2023-09-22T18:41:12Z")
Because apparently this is a thing according to social media. poll --- ## [Chicago oldsters - who called the viewers Feather Merchants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-oldsters-who-called-the-viewers-feather-merchants/737325)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-oldsters-who-called-the-viewers-feather-merchants/737325 "2023-09-22T18:34:47Z")
Years ago in Chicago - a kid’s show. And the host used to call the viewers little feather merchants. Who was that? What was that program? Anyone recall? I don’t think it was Uncle Johnny Coons or Frazier Thomas. So… --- ## [Wearing down the opposing team's best CBs with repeated fly routes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-down-the-opposing-teams-best-cbs-with-repeated-fly-routes/990191)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-down-the-opposing-teams-best-cbs-with-repeated-fly-routes/990191 "2023-09-22T16:51:56Z")
Someone on Reddit had posted this and I wondered why it wasn’t a more common strategy in the NFL (apparently, Richard Sherman had once complained about such a tactic): The strategy was that you target the opposing team’… --- ## [I may not be able to be vaxxed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-not-be-able-to-be-vaxxed/988617)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-not-be-able-to-be-vaxxed/988617 "2023-09-22T16:32:20Z")
Because of a bone marrow problem, I don’t really have much immune system right now. I am undergoing treatment, may be okay in a year. I was already wearing cheap masks to go out, & I still do, even if I forget sometimes. … --- ## [Why No Cola Flavoured Mix Drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501 "2023-09-22T12:41:14Z")
I must say I love those Hawaiian Punch and Wylers drink mixes you add a packet to bottled water and shake. I was just wondering why they don’t make Cola flavoured drinks like that? Other than there is no market is there… --- ## [Does the GOP actually think this? (Abortion)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-gop-actually-think-this-abortion/990500)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-gop-actually-think-this-abortion/990500 "2023-09-22T12:32:46Z")
Or is it just trump going senile? Or a BIG LIE propaganda point? Post Birth abortions? Welker pushed back on Trump’s distorted claim that “radical” Democrats “say, after five months, six months, seven months, eight mo… --- ## [Why all the genres?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-genres/990368)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-genres/990368 "2023-09-22T11:03:29Z")
Went to see a band that I would call a Reggae Band. I like reggae and was eager to see this lineup, having seen the bass player and hand drum guy in different bands over the years. As the band set up, the bass player rec… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=733&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=735&state=muted)