# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=766 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 767 --- ## [Mega Millions Madness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-madness/988090)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-madness/988090 "2023-08-10T17:53:49Z")
Soooooo…Nobody won the Mega Millions, and the jackpot is currently 1.55 BILLION bucks. Just saying that, if I win, I will be buying this place, lock, stock and barrel. Let the sucking up begin! --- ## [Stupidest building design you've experienced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-building-design-youve-experienced/985287)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-building-design-youve-experienced/985287 "2023-08-10T16:35:59Z")
We’ve got threads about stupid product design and stupid software design. There’s gotta be a lot of bad building design out there. Any good stories? --- ## [The Handy Adder (grocery shopping helper)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handy-adder-grocery-shopping-helper/987216)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handy-adder-grocery-shopping-helper/987216 "2023-08-10T14:32:06Z")
I recently had a random memory of my mom using a “Handy Adder” adding machine while we grocery shopped in the 80s. I don’t know if she ever let me use it for her, maybe once. I did pull it out of her purse and play with … --- ## [How did the US Civil Rights movement of the 60s succeed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-us-civil-rights-movement-of-the-60s-succeed/981216)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-us-civil-rights-movement-of-the-60s-succeed/981216 "2023-08-10T14:24:44Z")
This one will be slightly long, so please bear with me. Mods, please move to a different forum if appropriate, but I thought Great Debates would work best given the specific aspect of the question I’d like to focus on. … --- ## [Do I REALLY have to deal with this crap for another 10 - 15 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-really-have-to-deal-with-this-crap-for-another-10-15-years/987934)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-really-have-to-deal-with-this-crap-for-another-10-15-years/987934 "2023-08-10T13:50:10Z")
I’ve been working since I was 15, and in the full-time workforce since 1990 (with a brief break for grad school). The only break of more than a week or two was for recovery from a very nasty concussion that left me dizzy… --- ## [RIP Rodriguez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-rodriguez/988333)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-rodriguez/988333 "2023-08-10T11:53:12Z")
Probably best known elsewhere for the documentary Searching For Sugar Man rather than his music, but he was a legend here. --- ## [Why exactly are there so many celebrity "mental health" podcasts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-exactly-are-there-so-many-celebrity-mental-health-podcasts/988352)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-exactly-are-there-so-many-celebrity-mental-health-podcasts/988352 "2023-08-10T10:47:28Z")
It seems like when a celebrity has a podcast there’s two default options, an interview podcast where they interview their celebrity friends, or a “mental health” podcast, former Royals Harry and Meghan had a mental healt… --- ## [This early TV remote worked without a battery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-early-tv-remote-worked-without-a-battery/988102)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-early-tv-remote-worked-without-a-battery/988102 "2023-08-10T08:22:09Z")
Did anyone have this remote? The buttons struck an aluminium rod in the device which produced an ultrasonic sound that communicated with the television. No batteries required - ingenious! --- ## [I'm trying to flag a post, but I cannot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-to-flag-a-post-but-i-cannot/988349)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-to-flag-a-post-but-i-cannot/988349 "2023-08-10T07:58:23Z")
I selected “Something Else,” and typed the reason why in the resulting explanation box, but I cannot seem to post it. All I get over the “Submit” button is a red circle with a slash, and nothing happens when I click. W… --- ## [Are vintage cars exempt from seat belt laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vintage-cars-exempt-from-seat-belt-laws/988134)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vintage-cars-exempt-from-seat-belt-laws/988134 "2023-08-10T07:50:46Z")
I’m not sure when seat belts became standard equipment. I remember my dad installing them in his new cars. He actually removed the old seat belts before trading in the old car. The old belts got installed in his new car. … --- ## [Irrational language pet peeves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irrational-language-pet-peeves/988273)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irrational-language-pet-peeves/988273 "2023-08-10T05:26:25Z")
These always peeve me: an open mic, instead of an open mike in synch, instead of in sync Yes, yes, I know there are perfectly cromulent reasons for the former usages, there are rational reasons for them, but dammit! … --- ## [How can I fix this fingernail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-fix-this-fingernail/955864)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-fix-this-fingernail/955864 "2023-08-10T03:19:36Z")
Minor but annoying problem. One of my fingernails appears to have a permanent split in it. I trim it back and file it down as far as I can, but under magnification I can still see the split. I keep filing it as it grows … --- ## [NFL 2023 Off-Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-off-season-thread/979801)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 520\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-off-season-thread/979801 "2023-08-10T02:34:00Z")
Rather than posting this in the Super Bowl thread, I thought I’d start up a general post-season thread. To no one’s surprise, the Raiders released Derek Carr today, just prior to a deadline at which Carr would have been… --- ## [Why are unhappy Mother-in-Law stories almost always about the \*grooms\* mother?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-unhappy-mother-in-law-stories-almost-always-about-the-grooms-mother/988150)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-unhappy-mother-in-law-stories-almost-always-about-the-grooms-mother/988150 "2023-08-09T23:46:56Z")
Why are Mother-in-Law jokes/stories almost always about the groom’s mother? poll I’ve noticed that overwhelmingly complaints about Mothers-in-Law are about the groom’s mother. What causes this? Okay, they’re also almo… --- ## [Patrick O’Brian at Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrick-o-brian-at-trump/988274)
**Author:** [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrick-o-brian-at-trump/988274 "2023-08-09T22:57:20Z")
I sincerely hope someone understands this story. It’s terribly inside baseball in nature, but I know some folks will get it, and will enjoy the telling. I am a local news videographer in our nation’s capital. Last week,… --- ## [If Trump wins before trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-wins-before-trial/987437)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-wins-before-trial/987437 "2023-08-09T22:52:29Z")
If Trump were to win election before he’s tried for his current federal indictments, and for whatever reason doesn’t pardon himself, could the trial resume on Jan 20,2029? The statute of limitations doesn’t apply to som… --- ## [No UPS strike (tentative settlement)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-ups-strike-tentative-settlement/987588)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-ups-strike-tentative-settlement/987588 "2023-08-09T22:50:55Z")
Not much to add, there is a tentative settlement agreed for a 5-year deal, which must be ratified by the union members. The agreement covers 340,000 workers. Story here. --- ## [Optimal desk lighting for home desktop PC setup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimal-desk-lighting-for-home-desktop-pc-setup/988154)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimal-desk-lighting-for-home-desktop-pc-setup/988154 "2023-08-09T21:04:29Z")
How are your eyes? I’ve recently read about eye strain from imperceptibly flickering LED bulbs and blue light from PC monitors. I know I need to improve the very bright lighting in my home office, especially given that I… --- ## [Is this a legit reason to request medical accommodation at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-legit-reason-to-request-medical-accommodation-at-work/987983)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-legit-reason-to-request-medical-accommodation-at-work/987983 "2023-08-09T18:50:18Z")
I have suffered chronic depression for decades. I have taken a whole laundry list of anti-depressants over the years, and most have been unhelpful at best. Not to say I am not functional (and I am definitely not suicida… --- ## [College Football - Conference Realignment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-conference-realignment/987705)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-conference-realignment/987705 "2023-08-09T18:15:26Z")
Colorado trustees voted today to leave the PAC12 and join the Big12. This may be the death nail for the PAC12, with last years departure of USC and UCLA to B1G. George Kliavkoff, PAC12 commisioner since 2021, hasn’t he… --- ## [Video pool and billiards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-pool-and-billiards/988119)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-pool-and-billiards/988119 "2023-08-09T18:11:38Z")
Hi, I’m an old fart and looking for a good game of pool and billiards that I can play on my computer. Nothing too fancy, just a good basic game to take up my time. --- ## [iPhone - Can you add one person to an existing text thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-can-you-add-one-person-to-an-existing-text-thread/988310)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-can-you-add-one-person-to-an-existing-text-thread/988310 "2023-08-09T17:17:09Z")
This should not be difficult but I sure cannot find the solution. You have a two-way text conversation in progress. You want to add Aunt Tillie to it. Can you do this without creating a new group text? Every innertube … --- ## [Convert floor plan to actual ft X ft real world dimensions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convert-floor-plan-to-actual-ft-x-ft-real-world-dimensions/988202)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convert-floor-plan-to-actual-ft-x-ft-real-world-dimensions/988202 "2023-08-09T17:01:08Z")
Here is the floor plan of a house. The scale says “1/4” = 1’0" I don’t have the original paper document so how do I know what 1/4" looks like. I opened the jpg in Photoshop and looked at the ruler. Was that a good thing… --- ## [Elastic shirt stays for men - give me your honest opinion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elastic-shirt-stays-for-men-give-me-your-honest-opinion/987662)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elastic-shirt-stays-for-men-give-me-your-honest-opinion/987662 "2023-08-09T16:48:03Z")
Keep your shirt down and your socks up. Two birds, meet one stone. Looks to me like they would work, possibly uncomfortable, though? Also, pretty danged geeky. Have you ever worn them? Know anyone who has? Other comme… --- ## [How can Cardi B not be charged because of "insufficient evidence?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-cardi-b-not-be-charged-because-of-insufficient-evidence/988039)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-cardi-b-not-be-charged-because-of-insufficient-evidence/988039 "2023-08-09T16:20:22Z")
THere’s video of her throwing the microphone. How can there not be sufficient evidence that she assaulted someone and be charged? --- ## [Tales for a hot, hot summer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-for-a-hot-hot-summer/988289)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-for-a-hot-hot-summer/988289 "2023-08-09T15:19:16Z")
After well over a month of triple-digit temperatures, I was reminded of Alfred Bester’s Fondly Fahrenheit. I found it scanned online, for anyone who hasn’t read it, or wants to re-read it: (Annoyingly, it’s scanned si… --- ## [What does "pH" stand for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-ph-stand-for/988085)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-ph-stand-for/988085 "2023-08-09T14:28:28Z")
When it comes to terms in chemistry, what does “pH” stand for? --- ## [Question about property / local taxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-property-local-taxes/988187)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-property-local-taxes/988187 "2023-08-09T14:25:09Z")
I had a startling chat with my sister-in-law recently. She’s British, but lives in the US, working for a large US Corporation. She’s recently bought a house for (an astonishing) $2.5 million. Yes, she is loaded. But wha… --- ## [Country Music and Grunge-Alternative Angst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-music-and-grunge-alternative-angst/988261)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-music-and-grunge-alternative-angst/988261 "2023-08-09T14:20:58Z")
Given the success and popularity of Jason Aldean, and the unlikely (and beautiful) country remake of Fast Car, wonder what folks thought about these hits or the increasing popularity of country music in general. I large… --- ## [ChatGPT: Have you tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatgpt-have-you-tried-it/978512)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatgpt-have-you-tried-it/978512 "2023-08-09T13:36:32Z")
I’d been reading about ChatGPT, an AI writing tool that apparently has become quite popular. I’ve used creative writing my entire professional career, but have rarely dabbled in fiction, and I was especially intrigued b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=765) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=767)