# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=915&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 916 --- ## [Question re sale of real estate held by a trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-sale-of-real-estate-held-by-a-trust/977986)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-sale-of-real-estate-held-by-a-trust/977986 "2023-01-22T20:19:38Z")
We hold title to our home in the name of our trust. We should be selling the house in a few months. When we receive the proceeds from the sale, and they are deposited into our bank account, how does it work when our ba… --- ## [Christopher Moore's arc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christopher-moores-arc/978242)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christopher-moores-arc/978242 "2023-01-22T20:03:54Z")
Inspired by @carrps. I have loved Christopher Moore since finding him maybe 15 years ago. Practical Demonkeeping was from 1992, and all those early books were silly, sexy and awesome. I really think he hit his height … --- ## [Outrage Fatigue - Can anyone relate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outrage-fatigue-can-anyone-relate/978410)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outrage-fatigue-can-anyone-relate/978410 "2023-01-22T19:55:12Z")
I’m posting to ask if anyone else can relate to how I’m feeling at the beginning of 2023? When trump was elected, I and others were out in front on this board and elsewhere, constantly citing his outrageous statements a… --- ## [Why did the FAA change ECG requirements, and what is the change about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-faa-change-ecg-requirements-and-what-is-the-change-about/978452)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-faa-change-ecg-requirements-and-what-is-the-change-about/978452 "2023-01-22T19:51:04Z")
In recent days, there are a lot of websites claiming that: The US Federal Aviation Administration has relaxed ECG requirements for pilots, i.e. people with less-than-stellar ECG measurements will now be medically clea… --- ## [Multiple choice conundrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-choice-conundrum/978611)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-choice-conundrum/978611 "2023-01-22T19:45:13Z")
I saw this elsewhere: If you pick an answer to this question at random, what is the chance that you are correct? A) 25% B) 50% C} 60% D) 25% No, there are no misprints. :smile: I’m thinking the answer is “B”. Am… --- ## [What have you learned today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-learned-today/955526)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-learned-today/955526 "2023-01-22T18:08:05Z")
Growing up, a ‘brodie’ meant putting your foot down on your motorcycle, and spinning the rear tire around, making circles with your foot as the pivot point. There’s an old (short?) movie from the '30s on TCM where a wom… --- ## [“I don’t like your tone of voice”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-like-your-tone-of-voice/978570)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-like-your-tone-of-voice/978570 "2023-01-22T17:20:40Z")
Challenge: The next 5 people who approach you and engage in conversation, reply to what they say with, “I don’t like your tone of voice”. I don’t know what made me think of this, but I did it. Three of the five looked… --- ## [I have a request for real answer. It might be naughty. But here goes: \[meaning of 'fluffer'\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-request-for-real-answer-it-might-be-naughty-but-here-goes-meaning-of-fluffer/978595)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-request-for-real-answer-it-might-be-naughty-but-here-goes-meaning-of-fluffer/978595 "2023-01-22T17:08:59Z")
I was reading a book. The guy ask the the woman(love interest) if she thinks she needs a ‘fluffer’ Can anyone tell me what that means? --- ## [Annoying Ad Trope? (Not an actual employee.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-ad-trope-not-an-actual-employee/978597)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-ad-trope-not-an-actual-employee/978597 "2023-01-22T17:00:15Z")
There have been a bunch of recent Canadian ads all using the same trope: eccentric, enthusiastic employee impersonator dealing with customer, then revealed to not actually be working at the store being advertised. The a… --- ## [Fictosexuals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictosexuals/978408)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictosexuals/978408 "2023-01-22T16:25:28Z")
Hi SD, I never heard this term before, but it describes people who are in love with/marry fictional characters. In real life. I just read how this 38-year-old from Japan, Akihiko Kondo, married a fictional, computeriz… --- ## [Thoughts about balancing 401k and cash savings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-balancing-401k-and-cash-savings/978424)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-balancing-401k-and-cash-savings/978424 "2023-01-22T16:13:13Z")
I recently got myself a condo, which is very nice and reasonable within my earnings, but I’m spending more on housing expenses now than I do renting (for the time being), so I’m taking another look at my budget. I’m sti… --- ## [Distant distribution of Local Newspapers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distant-distribution-of-local-newspapers/978317)
**Author:** [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distant-distribution-of-local-newspapers/978317 "2023-01-22T15:16:44Z")
We live in South Florida, and in every supermarket and chain pharmacy is a newspaper rack, from which one can purchase USA Today, the New York Times, etc. Also available are that day’s copies of the New York Post and the… --- ## [How often does Bollywood produce “serious” movies, without song and dance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-bollywood-produce-serious-movies-without-song-and-dance/978555)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-bollywood-produce-serious-movies-without-song-and-dance/978555 "2023-01-22T14:45:53Z")
How often are these big hits domestically? --- ## [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. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=914&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=916&state=watching)