# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=821&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 822 --- ## [Do's and don'ts for a cross country move](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dos-and-donts-for-a-cross-country-move/984419)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dos-and-donts-for-a-cross-country-move/984419 "2023-05-26T19:59:28Z")
For the moment I just need some recs for moving companies. I have a fairly small apartment with minimal furniture, heading from Florida to Ohio. Then what kinds of ripoffs to avoid, unnecessary fees, and so on. TIA. --- ## [Should I fly Sun Country Airlines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-fly-sun-country-airlines/831038)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-fly-sun-country-airlines/831038 "2023-05-26T16:29:05Z")
Flying from Portland to Nashville in a couple of months. Southwest used to have a nonstop, but now the only nonstop for that route seems to be Sun Country Airlines. I’ve heard of them, barely. They’re incredibly cheap (l… --- ## [Indiana overwhelmingly bans abortion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-overwhelmingly-bans-abortion/969219)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-overwhelmingly-bans-abortion/969219 "2023-05-26T12:59:54Z")
A bill calling for an almost-total ban on abortion passed the Indiana state legislature and was signed into law. This makes Indiana the first state to ban abortion since the overturning of Roe, and of course it’s Indian… --- ## [What do the Swiss think of the concept, "If you are neutral in the face of oppression, you have sided with the oppressor?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-swiss-think-of-the-concept-if-you-are-neutral-in-the-face-of-oppression-you-have-sided-with-the-oppressor/984586)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-swiss-think-of-the-concept-if-you-are-neutral-in-the-face-of-oppression-you-have-sided-with-the-oppressor/984586 "2023-05-26T12:44:11Z")
Obviously, Swiss people hold diverse views, they are not one hive mind or monolith. Nevertheless, Switzerland has had the long-lasting policy of neutrality in war regardless of what the war is being fought for or who was… --- ## ["I'll pray for you." Management Says "Not On My Watch!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-pray-for-you-management-says-not-on-my-watch/982109)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-pray-for-you-management-says-not-on-my-watch/982109 "2023-05-26T12:24:58Z")
I’m in human resources, and diversity, equity, and inclusion is currently one of the hot topics in my line of work. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, DEI “deals with the qualities, experiences and … --- ## [Why ChatGPT doesn't understand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-chatgpt-doesnt-understand/980404)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-chatgpt-doesnt-understand/980404 "2023-05-26T12:04:07Z")
Over in Cafe Society, the thread on OpenAI’s Large Language Model (LLM)-based chatbot ChatGPT has developed into a lengthy discussion on whether it (and any similar LLM) can be said to understand language, in a way simil… --- ## [Which foot do you brake with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-foot-do-you-brake-with/984023)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-foot-do-you-brake-with/984023 "2023-05-26T09:44:01Z")
This poll is for drivers of cars with automatic gears and two-pedal operation. So, which foot do you use to apply the brakes? poll --- ## [Is Calgary Leading The Way In Repurposing Downtown Offices For Homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calgary-leading-the-way-in-repurposing-downtown-offices-for-homes/984379)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calgary-leading-the-way-in-repurposing-downtown-offices-for-homes/984379 "2023-05-26T09:14:57Z")
This article gives Calgary credit for taking its underused downtown office space and repurposing it for residences. It hardly seems a unique idea and done of these articles gloss over a lot of details. But it also make… --- ## [Cheap shipping to Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-shipping-to-australia/984603)
**Author:** [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-shipping-to-australia/984603 "2023-05-26T08:25:25Z")
I want to ship/mail a beanie (aka knit cap) to someone in Australia. The USPS appears to only have fairly expensive options that exceed the value of the item - a flat rate padded envelope is $43, or a small box is $20. … --- ## [Volcanoes: how close is too close?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volcanoes-how-close-is-too-close/455187)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/volcanoes-how-close-is-too-close/455187 "2023-05-26T06:23:06Z")
I’ve just read this MSNBC article. At a distance of 40 miles, is Popocatépetl really close enough to devastate Mexico City? Sure there might be ashfall, but surely it’s too far away to directly affect the city with mudsl… --- ## [Best airfare deal you've ever had (excluding using points from loyalty programs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-airfare-deal-youve-ever-had-excluding-using-points-from-loyalty-programs/984566)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-airfare-deal-youve-ever-had-excluding-using-points-from-loyalty-programs/984566 "2023-05-26T05:16:46Z")
I’ll offer mine first. When I lived in southern Victoria (Aus) a few years ago, and coming up for ‘Long Service Leave’ from my job, I started cruising the airline websites for some deals to get to SE Asia for a couple of… --- ## [Which is the most free society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-free-society/984353)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-free-society/984353 "2023-05-26T02:49:14Z")
I didn’t want to make the title too long so I will define “most free” to be: most closely adhering the principle of “do whatever you want as long as you are not harming anyone “. I am a aware that such high level princi… --- ## [Stopping sneezes the old fashioned way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-sneezes-the-old-fashioned-way/984527)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-sneezes-the-old-fashioned-way/984527 "2023-05-26T02:14:45Z")
I grew up in the late 60s/ early 70s watching Three Stooges and Little Rascals reruns. One character was always trying to stifle another’s sneeze by placing a finger horizontally underneath their nose. Is that something … --- ## [Van lifer goes missing on cross country trip with fiancee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-lifer-goes-missing-on-cross-country-trip-with-fiancee/950604)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1428\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-lifer-goes-missing-on-cross-country-trip-with-fiancee/950604 "2023-05-26T02:12:00Z")
Van lifers customize vans as traveling homes. Posting their adventures on social media is a big part of the current lifestyle. Gabby Petito was on a cross country trip with Brian Laundrie. They were traveling in Utah. H… --- ## [My Dogs Need Something to Chew!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dogs-need-something-to-chew/984424)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dogs-need-something-to-chew/984424 "2023-05-26T00:16:38Z")
What do you buy for your dogs to chew on? I’m looking for something that doesn’t break/crack their teeth, lasts more than 3 minutes, doesn’t have chicken in it, and doesn’t break my poor wallet. After spending $$$$$$ at… --- ## [Where to get some sleep during the day in or near the Mexico City Airport - need answer (relatively) fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-some-sleep-during-the-day-in-or-near-the-mexico-city-airport-need-answer-relatively-fast/984542)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-some-sleep-during-the-day-in-or-near-the-mexico-city-airport-need-answer-relatively-fast/984542 "2023-05-25T23:54:13Z")
We just learned that our connecting flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido early Saturday morning was cancelled, and we now have a seven-hour layover in Mexico City. Normally I would just check our bags through and … --- ## [Separating co-conspirators while in prison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separating-co-conspirators-while-in-prison/984594)
**Author:** [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separating-co-conspirators-while-in-prison/984594 "2023-05-25T23:37:10Z")
Specifically regarding those convicted of seditious conspiracy for January 6, but also more generally: Can co-conspirators be confined in such a way that they are separated from each other (different prisons) and prevent… --- ## [I got zoombombed tonight - why do I feel bad/?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-zoombombed-tonight-why-do-i-feel-bad/982833)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-zoombombed-tonight-why-do-i-feel-bad/982833 "2023-05-25T23:09:07Z")
On a work call, tons of volunteers, men (boys) get on the call and start shouting the nword. Over and over and over. It lasted no more than 5 seconds, then I hung up the call. I did have a passcode but I did not have th… --- ## [Question on civil asset forfeiture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-civil-asset-forfeiture/975648)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-civil-asset-forfeiture/975648 "2023-05-25T22:26:29Z")
This is not to debate the fairness or constitutionality of CAF. I have a very specific question. Civil asset forfeiture is a case against the property itself (because the owner wasn’t known although that it no longer r… --- ## [Odd Tasting Splenda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-tasting-splenda/984519)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-tasting-splenda/984519 "2023-05-25T21:47:15Z")
So being diabetic I use splenda as a non nutritive sweetener, have been since I discovered it ant I pretty much know how many drops it takes to do my bowl of oatmeal. This mornings bowl tastes odd, not sweetened at all a… --- ## [Is the F-14 Tomcat considered a delta wing aircraft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-f-14-tomcat-considered-a-delta-wing-aircraft/984597)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-f-14-tomcat-considered-a-delta-wing-aircraft/984597 "2023-05-25T21:46:48Z")
I know it’s officially called a variable wing aircraft but with wings fully swept back would it be considered a delta wing aircraft? I googled this and apparently nobody else considers this. --- ## [Park and commute options for NYC in July](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/park-and-commute-options-for-nyc-in-july/984157)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/park-and-commute-options-for-nyc-in-july/984157 "2023-05-25T21:23:27Z")
G’day! As foreshadowed and to a not insubstantial part planned on the thread below, I will be in NYC in early July for a few of days, staying LES. Now I am getting around the States in a hire car but am a bit squeamish … --- ## [Canada-US merger? Meh!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-us-merger-meh/983521)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-us-merger-meh/983521 "2023-05-25T20:22:42Z")
Frum has an article promoting the obvious view Brexit was an economic mistake. But then he adds: These costs don’t necessarily make Brexit a “mistake”. Brexit was a trade: less prosperity for more sovereignty. Countri… --- ## [Journeyman Carpenter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journeyman-carpenter/984547)
**Author:** [@Cecel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cecel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journeyman-carpenter/984547 "2023-05-25T18:48:43Z")
I was hired as a journeyman carpenter with a contractor at a large manufacturing compuand was told I had to test and join the union. Fast forward 4 years… I am still employed and have the most seniority out of everyone. … --- ## [Dowager's Hump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dowagers-hump/984520)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dowagers-hump/984520 "2023-05-25T18:20:40Z")
I came across the phrase “Dowager’s Hump”, which I take to mean a hunchbacked posture. Strangely, there are a reasonably sized number of videos on the internet with advice on how to correct the issue but nothing explain… --- ## [If Assoc. Justice Clarence Thomas doesn't resign, Biden should pack the court to nullify his vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-assoc-justice-clarence-thomas-doesnt-resign-biden-should-pack-the-court-to-nullify-his-vote/984329)
**Author:** [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-assoc-justice-clarence-thomas-doesnt-resign-biden-should-pack-the-court-to-nullify-his-vote/984329 "2023-05-25T11:42:38Z")
Republicans are not shy about using raw political power when they can and when it gains them more power. I think President Biden should do the same, and make the ultimatum in the topic’s subject line. Pack the court wi… --- ## [What “minor” streaming services do you like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-minor-streaming-services-do-you-like/983904)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-minor-streaming-services-do-you-like/983904 "2023-05-25T10:19:30Z")
By minor, I don’t mean Amazon, YouTubeTV, Sling or even HBO or Paramount etc. I’m thinking more along the lines of Fawesome or philo or any of the specialty streaming offerings. --- ## [Truckers: what's the straight dope about this warning decal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truckers-whats-the-straight-dope-about-this-warning-decal/981973)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truckers-whats-the-straight-dope-about-this-warning-decal/981973 "2023-05-25T07:28:18Z")
At the grocery store I work at, I occasionally have to unload deliveries off of semi-truck trailers in our receiving dock. While I was doing so the other night, I noticed this decal just inside the trailer door, which I’… --- ## [Dormitory fire in Guyana kills at least 20 children \[2023-05-22\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dormitory-fire-in-guyana-kills-at-least-20-children-2023-05-22/984420)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dormitory-fire-in-guyana-kills-at-least-20-children-2023-05-22/984420 "2023-05-25T05:22:21Z")
A horrible fire shortly after midnight local time has killed at least 20 secondary school children in a dormitory in Guyana. --- ## [When did cinemas stop having sing-alongs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-cinemas-stop-having-sing-alongs/984454)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-cinemas-stop-having-sing-alongs/984454 "2023-05-25T04:27:11Z")
When I was little, my parents would take me to the cinema. We’re watching Hud (1963), and there was just a sing-along in the theatre; ‘Follow the bouncing ball’ style. I’ve never experienced sing-alongs in a movie thea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=820&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=822&state=muted)