# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=897&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 898 --- ## [Teleportation question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teleportation-question/979694)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teleportation-question/979694 "2023-02-15T13:20:00Z")
How popular would teleportation be if each jaunt took 15 minutes from people’s lives? --- ## [Best pho in the US is in Cleveland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pho-in-the-us-is-in-cleveland/979811)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pho-in-the-us-is-in-cleveland/979811 "2023-02-15T05:41:08Z")
I see this article is almost a year old. They had it displayed along with the award when we went to eat today. By the way, “Superior Pho” is named because it is technically on Superior Ave although everyone parks in back… --- ## [Australian slang question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-slang-question/979752)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-slang-question/979752 "2023-02-15T03:22:52Z")
Can anyone tell me what this means? "as far as a weekend up the Goldie goes, I suppose it beats being glassed on the Glitter Strip by some roided up wanker with a Bintang singlet and a schnozz full of goey.” wanker and… --- ## [Competition Law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competition-law/979745)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competition-law/979745 "2023-02-15T01:34:03Z")
I was wondering if anyone was aware of, or could give examples of big corporate mergers that resulted in lower prices or better deals for consumers. Thinking about airlines, telcos and pharmaceuticals, to name a few exa… --- ## [The Flash (2023) Looks Pretty Great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-2023-looks-pretty-great/979720)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-2023-looks-pretty-great/979720 "2023-02-15T01:16:03Z")
One of the things I liked best about the recent DC movies was Ezra Miller’s Flash so, drama surrounding the actor notwithstanding, I’ve been excited for this movie for a few years now. The trailer is out and it looks pr… --- ## [Popular songs that give terrible advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-that-give-terrible-advice/979343)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-that-give-terrible-advice/979343 "2023-02-15T00:44:52Z")
Watching Umbrella Academy and Klaus tells his followers, “Don’t go chasing waterfalls. Stick to the rivers and lakes you’re used to” and, although I love the song, advising people not to take any chances is not good advi… --- ## [Trudeau: Warplane shot down object over northern Canada \[2/11/2023\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trudeau-warplane-shot-down-object-over-northern-canada-2-11-2023/979637)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trudeau-warplane-shot-down-object-over-northern-canada-2-11-2023/979637 "2023-02-14T23:52:37Z")
“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.” –Ian Fleming OTTAWA (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a U.S. warplane shot down an unidentified object th… --- ## [“The Lockdown”: David Spade Comedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockdown-david-spade-comedy/979644)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockdown-david-spade-comedy/979644 "2023-02-14T23:22:08Z")
Heard David Spade summarizing the Covid lockdown on comedy radio today. Wish I could find it on YouTube. Trying to paraphrase what I remember. “All I wanted was for them to open restaurants again. Finally after a yea… --- ## [What does it usually mean if you get 'zero bytes' message when trying to transfer files on a MacBook Air? Are the files corrupted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-usually-mean-if-you-get-zero-bytes-message-when-trying-to-transfer-files-on-a-macbook-air-are-the-files-corrupted/979783)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-usually-mean-if-you-get-zero-bytes-message-when-trying-to-transfer-files-on-a-macbook-air-are-the-files-corrupted/979783 "2023-02-14T22:35:20Z")
What does it usually mean if you get ‘zero bytes’ message when trying to transfer files on a MacBook Air? Are the files corrupted? --- ## [How easy is it to steal a vehicle with Push to Start ignition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-steal-a-vehicle-with-push-to-start-ignition/978562)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-steal-a-vehicle-with-push-to-start-ignition/978562 "2023-02-14T21:54:17Z")
I’m replacing my truck and new models have only the push to start ignition now. Since the truck lives outside the garage, and is the vehicle we roam the country with, I’m concerned about the apparent ease of spoofing th… --- ## [Congressman Jeff Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-jeff-jackson/979777)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-jeff-jackson/979777 "2023-02-14T21:54:15Z")
I never heard of this guy but his videos are popping up in my feed now. He’s a new congressman from a new district in North Carolina. He’s a democrat. That’s all I know. I have to say, the man knows how to use social me… --- ## [Do you personally know of any dogs with these names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-personally-know-of-any-dogs-with-these-names/979194)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-personally-know-of-any-dogs-with-these-names/979194 "2023-02-14T21:36:08Z")
When you hear these names you generally think of dogs, but have you ever personally come across any dogs with these names? poll --- ## [Can Elder replace senator Feinstein?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-elder-replace-senator-feinstein/950143)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-elder-replace-senator-feinstein/950143 "2023-02-14T21:10:57Z")
Larry Elder has said if governor he would replace Senator Feinstein and others–does he have authority to remove an elected US Congressperson. I thought only the US Senate was only ones with that authority for cause? --- ## [Your three biggest future worries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-three-biggest-future-worries/979549)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-three-biggest-future-worries/979549 "2023-02-14T20:17:03Z")
I might have more than just three, but… They can be personal, political, philosophical, peculiar, alliterative. China/Taiwan - Xi Jinping really, really wants Taiwan. I’ve heard grumblings about “total war” by 2026. I … --- ## [Thread and Topic Bans in The Quarantine Zone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-in-the-quarantine-zone/979794)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-in-the-quarantine-zone/979794 "2023-02-14T19:44:10Z")
Topic Bans: Board-wide topic ban for Bob\_Blaylock for COVID-related matters. After discussion in the mod loop, staff have decided to impose a board-wide topic ban on you. You are not permitted to discuss COVID-relate… --- ## [20th Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/977939)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/977939 "2023-02-14T19:21:58Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2: Uncommon Sense Year 3: Airman Door… --- ## [Presidential pardons improved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-pardons-improved/979106)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-pardons-improved/979106 "2023-02-14T18:58:09Z")
One easy way to cut down on the abuse would be to restrict the pardoning to a specific period of time, such as the first three years of a presidential term. I would favor this. No more "Out the door and you can’t vote a… --- ## [Big lottery winner from my home town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lottery-winner-from-my-home-town/979448)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lottery-winner-from-my-home-town/979448 "2023-02-14T18:57:15Z")
The winner of last nights Power Ball drawing bought the winning ticket from the Auburn, Washington Fred Meyer store. That is the same store I bought a $50,000 winning Power Ball ticket 4 years ago. What makes me sad, I n… --- ## [Why was Damar Hamlin the hospital for so long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-damar-hamlin-the-hospital-for-so-long/979500)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-damar-hamlin-the-hospital-for-so-long/979500 "2023-02-14T18:32:10Z")
Last month, Damar Hamilton’s heart stopped after a hard hit to the chest during a pro football game. After ten minutes of on-field CPR, AED shocks and other treatment, he was taken to a hospital, where he stayed for a… --- ## [What is something unique about your pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-something-unique-about-your-pet/978593)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-something-unique-about-your-pet/978593 "2023-02-14T18:04:47Z")
Not only something that you’ve never had another pet do but never even heard about someone else’s pat do? I’ll start. My corgi, no matter how awake he is when he hops into bed with me, will fall right asleep when I pla… --- ## [Transition from Montessori to public school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transition-from-montessori-to-public-school/979617)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transition-from-montessori-to-public-school/979617 "2023-02-14T17:28:11Z")
My granddaughter has been in a Montessori preschool program for 2 years, and this fall, she’ll go to her neighborhood public school kindergarten. Her parents are concerned about the transition - from a small, somewhat un… --- ## [Stayin Alive" is 45](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673 "2023-02-14T17:13:02Z")
In February 1978 John Travolta strutted down the street to this immortal song. One of the most instantly recognizable songs from that era, it defined his image for decades .It was been copied and parodied … --- ## [Could the Montana National Guard take down that balloon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-montana-national-guard-take-down-that-balloon/979576)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-montana-national-guard-take-down-that-balloon/979576 "2023-02-14T17:11:13Z")
Would the Montana Governor legally be allowed to order the destruction of the China Spy balloon? Does the Montana National Guard have the capability and weapons to carry out such a mission? --- ## [Live Action Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585 "2023-02-14T17:07:38Z")
This is a few years old so y’all may have already seen this but I just found it today. It’s a live action finale to the D&D cartoon from the 80s done as part of a car commercial. I think the ad ran in Brazil. It’s actual… --- ## [Best Sandwich chain sauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717 "2023-02-14T17:04:41Z")
Jersey Mikes - “The Juice” (I know it’s a mix of ingredients, but so will just about all of these essentially) Subway - Southwest Sauce --- ## [NFL's Superbowl "Clean Zone"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-superbowl-clean-zone/979685)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-superbowl-clean-zone/979685 "2023-02-14T16:49:23Z")
Discussed in this ESPN article. It’s apparently standard practice for the NFL to demand - and receive - massive concessions from the host city. Included this year was a Clean Zone: a large area of downtown Phoenix in w… --- ## [Sarah Huckabee Sanders: rituals, flags and idols](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-huckabee-sanders-rituals-flags-and-idols/979692)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-huckabee-sanders-rituals-flags-and-idols/979692 "2023-02-14T16:06:30Z")
In her SOTU response, she said, “Every day, we are told that we must partake in their rituals, salute their flags, and worship their false idols.” What the heck is she talking about? --- ## [Resolved: Ilhan Omar has not expressed antisemitism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-ilhan-omar-has-not-expressed-antisemitism/979323)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-ilhan-omar-has-not-expressed-antisemitism/979323 "2023-02-14T15:56:13Z")
This has been on my mind for a while, and I was long hesitant to be so absolute in my proclamation, but I think I’m correct: Ilhan Omar has not expressed anti-semitism in her public life, and there’s no basis to believe … --- ## [Experiences with Ozempic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-ozempic/974875)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-ozempic/974875 "2023-02-14T14:45:44Z")
Ozempic is a diabetes medication injected once a week. I’m in my first week since metformin is no longer performing well. What are your experiences with Ozempic, or those of your family member? Thanks. --- ## [Fictional sports you wish were real](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-sports-you-wish-were-real/979643)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-sports-you-wish-were-real/979643 "2023-02-14T14:16:05Z")
Have you ever seen a made-up sport in a show you were watching and thought, “Man, that looks so cool. If only it were real”? What fictional sport do you wish were real? I’ll start with the obvious: Quidditch. Yes, I kno… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=896&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=898&state=tracking)