# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=915&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 916 --- ## [The ultimate fixer-upper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-fixer-upper/978580)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-fixer-upper/978580 "2023-01-22T13:57:26Z")
It is an eye-catching real estate listing. I couldn’t help but notice how much the front foyer view (photo #21) resembles that of Candyland in Django Unchained, though ultimately in a bit better shape. \*Franklin TN i… --- ## [RIP David Crosby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-david-crosby/978480)
**Author:** [@its\_the\_daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/its_the_daddy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-david-crosby/978480 "2023-01-22T07:34:12Z")
OMG. Another man done gone. --- ## [Help me google this electrical connector](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-google-this-electrical-connector/978581)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-google-this-electrical-connector/978581 "2023-01-22T06:53:29Z")
I’m replacing the thermostat in my coffee maker. It went bad and melted the connectors. This should be really easy but I can’t find the right connector and housing online. Part of my challenge is I don’t know the proper … --- ## [Medicare sign up question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-sign-up-question/978038)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-sign-up-question/978038 "2023-01-22T06:37:13Z")
I just signed up for Medicare online via the SS website. During the process I was asked if I wanted to sign up for Part B (I did). After completing and submitting the form it occurred to me that Part A was never mention… --- ## [What is the largest number arithmetic has been done on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-number-arithmetic-has-been-done-on/978590)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-number-arithmetic-has-been-done-on/978590 "2023-01-22T06:34:01Z")
There are lots of stupidly big numbers discussed in maths. E.g. grahams number, tree(3). These numbers have been used in proofs (in the case of grahams number) but are far too large to do arithmetic on or even represent… --- ## [A Stormy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-stormy-mmp/977917)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-stormy-mmp/977917 "2023-01-22T02:02:51Z")
It’s 3:30am PST, and no MMP yet? OK, OK, I’ll get it going. As expected, woke up to wind and rain. A certain orange lunatic decided he HAD to go outside anyway. Local schools have cancelled classes due to safety concer… --- ## [Is there any kind of energy that doesn’t require other energy to produce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-kind-of-energy-that-doesn-t-require-other-energy-to-produce/978515)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-kind-of-energy-that-doesn-t-require-other-energy-to-produce/978515 "2023-01-22T01:32:10Z")
Is there any kind of energy that doesn’t require other energy to produce? I don’t really understand that much about how energy is produced in anything more than a very simplistic way, so I rely upon others who know much… --- ## [NFL 2022: The Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-playoffs/977894)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-playoffs/977894 "2023-01-22T01:26:16Z")
The NFL is thinking about expanding this year’s playoffs to 8 teams each conference in response to the Bills-Bengals no contest. Two questions When will they make a decision? The 8th team needs to start prepping on Mo… --- ## [Jason Priestley is \*how\* short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-priestley-is-how-short/639985)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-priestley-is-how-short/639985 "2023-01-22T00:19:02Z")
Was reading a story on Yahoo about tall and short celebrities at lunch today (don’t you judge me), and it said Jason Priestley is only 5’ tall. So I Googled “Jason Priestley height” and sure enough, the results come bac… --- ## [Let's open a Comfort Food Cafe - what do you want on the menu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865 "2023-01-22T00:09:03Z")
No fusion, nothing trendy, none of this 3 beans and a sprig of parsley stuff. Our cafe will have only the best listing of the food we want when we want to chill, not worry about calories or fat or fiber, and just enjoy e… --- ## [What are the costs in a simple land sale?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-costs-in-a-simple-land-sale/978467)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-costs-in-a-simple-land-sale/978467 "2023-01-21T23:38:45Z")
Speaking as the seller here. No land contract, a simple you give me $X and you now own the land. No realtor hired. I’m assuming the following Attorney fees to draw up the deed, purchase agreement, etc. Any property … --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Beck spills her guts. Time for some truths to be told. Yeah, it's time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-spills-her-guts-time-for-some-truths-to-be-told-yeah-its-time/978374)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-spills-her-guts-time-for-some-truths-to-be-told-yeah-its-time/978374 "2023-01-21T22:34:28Z")
I feel like I’ve misrepresented myself on the Dope, I didn’t mean to. It just came out that way. I think you guys think I’m this blond, tall, good looking woman. I’m not. I’m blond, veering on grey. I’m tall. That’s a… --- ## [Crocodile mummies removed from previously undisturbed tomb (I'm sure everything will be fine)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodile-mummies-removed-from-previously-undisturbed-tomb-im-sure-everything-will-be-fine/978527)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodile-mummies-removed-from-previously-undisturbed-tomb-im-sure-everything-will-be-fine/978527 "2023-01-21T19:53:11Z")
At least five large crocodile mummies plus a few heads were discovered in a tomb in Egypt. Did the researchers quickly seal the tomb and run the other way? No, they removed the mummies for study. It’s like these people h… --- ## [The mathematics of compromise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mathematics-of-compromise/975418)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mathematics-of-compromise/975418 "2023-01-21T18:54:16Z")
There’s a scenario I’ve been thinking about for years, but I don’t think I’ve ever posted it. (If I have, and someone can point me to it, you’ll have my thanks and apologies). I’m curious what y’all think. Angie and Bri… --- ## [Physics 101: Please settle a bar bet (collision physics)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-101-please-settle-a-bar-bet-collision-physics/978429)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-101-please-settle-a-bar-bet-collision-physics/978429 "2023-01-21T17:55:32Z")
Imagine an immovable plane, and on that plane at a specific point collides the full perpendicular force of a 1984 Chevy Corolla going 70 mph. Imagine the same point above a road where a 1984 Chevy Corolla going 70 mph c… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad CNA Ivy might own a cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-cna-ivy-might-own-a-cat/978495)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-cna-ivy-might-own-a-cat/978495 "2023-01-21T16:47:03Z")
She’s been at my house since before Thanksgiving. Being a general General and keeping me alive. Her house is in the same town where I have dialysis. She’s having it worked on while she’s out of there. So we go often and… --- ## [What laws forbid this practice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-laws-forbid-this-practice/978523)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-laws-forbid-this-practice/978523 "2023-01-21T15:01:00Z")
Paying desperate people to do demeaning things, self-harming, etc. For example drug addicted people will do almost anything for the cash to buy drugs; I can easily see some sadist paying them to debase themselves. --- ## [Jamaican beef patties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889 "2023-01-21T15:00:23Z")
I have heard of them before but recently found some frozen ones at Walmart. Not too bad although I suspect the real versions have a more assertive flavor. I searched for suitable condiments and Thai sweet chili sauce got… --- ## [Thoughts on tip percentages rising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-tip-percentages-rising/978214)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-tip-percentages-rising/978214 "2023-01-21T11:13:35Z")
I’m pretty sure that when I was a yout back in the 1960s, a 15% restaurant tip was considered generous. 10% was, I believe, the norm. Am I remembering this correctly? Nowadays, though, 15% is considered sub-par, with 20… --- ## [Common words that used to have other meanings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-words-that-used-to-have-other-meanings/977656)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-words-that-used-to-have-other-meanings/977656 "2023-01-21T08:59:10Z")
I thought it would be interesting to bring up some words that used to have meanings that they don’t have in modern usage. Here I don’t mean big million-dollar words like “ejaculate” (which used to be used in literature m… --- ## [Of falling chain ladders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-falling-chain-ladders/978332)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-falling-chain-ladders/978332 "2023-01-21T08:06:04Z")
In the video linked below, the chain ladder on the left (against my expectations) fell faster. I couldn’t understand this as the chain between the rungs is essentially slack after the rung below it hits the table. Then … --- ## [Black (or dark) comedies recomendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-or-dark-comedies-recomendations/978115)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-or-dark-comedies-recomendations/978115 "2023-01-21T06:35:18Z")
We watched Filth last night. Totally blown away by it. It was the best movie I’ve seen in a while. But it was dark, with a capitol D. I’m thinking I would like to explore this genre some more. Looking for suggestions to… --- ## [Close mayoral race wasn’t bought with cinnamon rolls, court rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-mayoral-race-wasn-t-bought-with-cinnamon-rolls-court-rules/978493)
**Author:** [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-mayoral-race-wasn-t-bought-with-cinnamon-rolls-court-rules/978493 "2023-01-21T06:09:47Z")
In Canada even the election fraud is nicer. Quote: At least not according to those who gave testimony before Justice Branch. My “vote can’t be bought with a cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun,” Saffran, the witness, … --- ## [NFL 2022: Super Wildcard Week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235 "2023-01-21T05:19:15Z")
It’s the playoffs. Let’s jump right into things. Saturday, January 14 Seahawks (7) vs 49ers (2) – 4:30pm ET (FOX) Chargers (5) vs Jaguars (4) – 8:15pm ET (NBC) Sunday, January 15 Dolphins (7) vs Bills (2) – 1:00pm E… --- ## ["Finding Bigfoot"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-bigfoot/608867)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-bigfoot/608867 "2023-01-21T05:07:46Z")
Seriously, how can this be a show? What do they do for an hour every week? I’m no snob. I’ve watched and enjoyed reality shows about pawn shops, exterminators, and parking enforcement. I watched “Tool Academy.” Bein… --- ## [Outstanding or classic rock albums without outstanding songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-or-classic-rock-albums-without-outstanding-songs/977507)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-or-classic-rock-albums-without-outstanding-songs/977507 "2023-01-21T02:24:14Z")
It’s easier for me to give an example. I love The Who’s Quadrophenia, but it didn’t really produce a hit song and I can’t easily identify my personal favorite on the two-disc album. In a sense, it’s so uniformly great … --- ## [Describe how a 'good' TV or movie character was actually a villian. Show your work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-how-a-good-tv-or-movie-character-was-actually-a-villian-show-your-work/969019)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-how-a-good-tv-or-movie-character-was-actually-a-villian-show-your-work/969019 "2023-01-21T00:55:02Z")
I just found this article speculating that Jim Halpert was actually the villain of The Office. I hadn’t heard this theory before, but I had always thought “y’know, for a ‘good guy’ Jim is actually really kind of a jerk” … --- ## [Quiet songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiet-songs/978526)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiet-songs/978526 "2023-01-21T00:19:55Z")
Is it just me or was the 1984 song Axel F. (Harold Faltermeyer) featured in the movie Beverly Hills Cop, well, kinda quiet? Like you had to turn up the volume of whatever device you were using? Does anyone know if the so… --- ## [Continuing discussion of SpaceX launches \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-discussion-of-spacex-launches-edited-title/741048)
**Author:** [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Replies:** 1238\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-discussion-of-spacex-launches-edited-title/741048 "2023-01-20T23:56:28Z")
We’ve had a few lively and informative threads around here about SpaceX, reusable rockets, and other developments in spaceflight, so I’d thought I’d let y’all know that a significant SpaceX launch is coming up. Today, D… --- ## [Heat pump, or stick with gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-pump-or-stick-with-gas/971716)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-pump-or-stick-with-gas/971716 "2023-01-20T23:20:59Z")
My HVAC system is nearing 20 years old. I was already thinking about replacing it soon, and the AC broke down in the middle of that recent heat wave in California was a wake up call that it should probably be replaced s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=914&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=916&state=tracking)