# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=924&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 925 --- ## [Questions on learning school Latin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-learning-school-latin/977768)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-learning-school-latin/977768 "2023-01-10T17:43:31Z")
Is the Latin taught in schools for SAT II/ IB / GCE A Level designed to be able to read Classical Latin, medieval Latin or both? If you could learn it from scratch again how would you have done it differently? --- ## [Pitting PKBites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-pkbites/950075)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 509\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-pkbites/950075 "2023-01-10T16:19:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Dealing with a kid who is willfully destructive: Okey dokey. You’re discussing the ways you beat your children for no reason. Your old man sucked, and so do you. --- ## [What If? 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-2/971851)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-2/971851 "2023-01-10T16:15:28Z")
The SDMB has been name checked- page 166. On that page, Randall Munroe in his hugely entertaining book “What If? 2” mentions the SDMB - “What is the density of cocaine? I spent a while reading though a wonderfully ear… --- ## [Why don't audiobooks have proper chapter titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-audiobooks-have-proper-chapter-titles/977904)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-audiobooks-have-proper-chapter-titles/977904 "2023-01-10T15:23:44Z")
I’ve only listened to a handful so maybe not true of all of them. I have War and Peace, which I listen to from time to time, I am renting In Our Time, a collection of early Hemingway short stories, and as free books on… --- ## [Why doesn't the IRS make a priority of auditing rich folks' returns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-irs-make-a-priority-of-auditing-rich-folks-returns/976961)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-irs-make-a-priority-of-auditing-rich-folks-returns/976961 "2023-01-10T14:40:11Z")
I’m just pulling these numbers out of my nether parts, but I don’t get the excuse that auditing the wealthy uses a disproportionate amount of the IRS resources (i.e., people) to go over them and it’s easier and more effi… --- ## [Why would calling MEZ a blockade create problems under international law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-calling-mez-a-blockade-create-problems-under-international-law/977954)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-calling-mez-a-blockade-create-problems-under-international-law/977954 "2023-01-10T14:01:08Z")
As British forces drew closer to the South Atlantic the potential scope and intensity of hostilities grew. In the weeks before the bulk of the task force arrived, all the British could do was inhibit Argentine reinforcem… --- ## [DnD - first time DM asking for help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnd-first-time-dm-asking-for-help/971835)
**Author:** [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnd-first-time-dm-asking-for-help/971835 "2023-01-10T13:56:20Z")
Some very basic questions coming up: Over lockdown, my brother ran the 5e starter adventure with various members of our family, me included. It was fun! We liked it, we’re doing it again. I’m DM and dont want to screw i… --- ## [Orthodox Christmas celebrated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orthodox-christmas-celebrated/977789)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orthodox-christmas-celebrated/977789 "2023-01-10T05:37:28Z")
I’m listening to a story on NPR about how Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas tomorrow (Jan 7). And their story says that this is because they use the Julian calendar, instead of the Gregorian calendar; and the Juli… --- ## [Brazil presidential election run-off (10/30/2022); 2023-01-08 Insurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-presidential-election-run-off-10-30-2022-2023-01-08-insurrection/974047)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-presidential-election-run-off-10-30-2022-2023-01-08-insurrection/974047 "2023-01-10T05:00:07Z")
If you like your background in video form here’s John Oliver: Bolsonaro: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube Quick and dirty version for the readers… Brazil is in the midst of a presidential election. In… --- ## [Looking for a database program to record information about a collection (i.e. hobby)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-database-program-to-record-information-about-a-collection-i-e-hobby/977891)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-database-program-to-record-information-about-a-collection-i-e-hobby/977891 "2023-01-10T03:41:19Z")
I used to work with databases quite a bit before I retired, so I understand the basics of data relationships and report writing. My collection, if it matters, is fountain pens. I am certainly willing to pay for the right… --- ## [He Hate Me Keeper League 2022 - Year 20](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league-2022-year-20/970337)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league-2022-year-20/970337 "2023-01-10T02:11:44Z")
Here we go again! Later than usual, sorry about that. Year 20! Keeper Rules You can only keep a maximum of 3 players. You can only keep players drafted after the second round (third rounders or later only.) A player c… --- ## [Inside Job, new Futurama-like show on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-job-new-futurama-like-show-on-netflix/953419)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-job-new-futurama-like-show-on-netflix/953419 "2023-01-10T01:51:25Z")
10 Episodes and they kept getting better as I watched it. Reagan is a 30 year old super genius helping to run shadow government. The year is 2021 though. Cast includes Lizzy Caplan as Reagan, Christian Slater and John … --- ## [Did humans wearing clothes prevent evolution (that would have let humans remain warm while naked?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-humans-wearing-clothes-prevent-evolution-that-would-have-let-humans-remain-warm-while-naked/976400)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-humans-wearing-clothes-prevent-evolution-that-would-have-let-humans-remain-warm-while-naked/976400 "2023-01-10T01:49:31Z")
No warm-blooded animal species needs to wear clothing to keep warm; they just are. But humans can’t tolerate going naked in all but the warmest of climates; we get cold. (Clothing is for modesty, too, but that’s irrelev… --- ## [Chrome extension for auto selecting "reject all unnecessary cookies"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-extension-for-auto-selecting-reject-all-unnecessary-cookies/977088)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-extension-for-auto-selecting-reject-all-unnecessary-cookies/977088 "2023-01-10T01:43:26Z")
Many websites require you to answer if you will accept cookies with various options (like accept all, or only necessary, etc etc). I’d like an extension that autoselects the minimum allowable, thereby saving me time. I … --- ## [Think I have the ultimate post for this category](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-i-have-the-ultimate-post-for-this-category/977902)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-i-have-the-ultimate-post-for-this-category/977902 "2023-01-09T22:42:08Z")
Straight up brag. Today, in religious (Hebrew) school, one of my students told me her brother, who I had taught about three years ago, told her the only time he had fun in religious school was when I was his teacher! H… --- ## [Travel question - long layover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-question-long-layover/977921)
**Author:** [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-question-long-layover/977921 "2023-01-09T22:18:39Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO, rather than Factual Questions, as I expect to elicit opinions and experiences, along with factual answers. We have an overseas trip upcoming (US-Egypt), and the return flight we chose has a ver… --- ## ["Is this still good?" OLÉ Brand Keto tortilla wrap edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-still-good-ole-brand-keto-tortilla-wrap-edition/977928)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-still-good-ole-brand-keto-tortilla-wrap-edition/977928 "2023-01-09T21:43:30Z")
Made an early lunch since I had no breakfast. Not much to eat…hmm. Got a can of tuna fish, celery, red onion and mayo. Tuna fish sandwich sounds good. But, no bread. Wait, I do have some OLÉ Mexican Foods brand “Extreme … --- ## [Most UNIQUE Movie You've Seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unique-movie-youve-seen/937211)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unique-movie-youve-seen/937211 "2023-01-09T21:05:15Z")
And one that’s great, a favorite of yours… Most of the unique movies I’m thinking of are either shitty, or just “good”. “Buffalo '66” is mine. … “The Swimmer” (1968) would be my second choice. I had this conversation e… --- ## [What would the National Guard have done on Jan 6, 2021?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-national-guard-have-done-on-jan-6-2021/977860)
**Author:** [@hat\_trick\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hat_trick_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-national-guard-have-done-on-jan-6-2021/977860 "2023-01-09T20:19:58Z")
I’m reading this article on the National Guard not being called to the Hill on 1/6/21: Trump Politicized the Military. Was That the Real Problem With the Jan. 6 Response? - POLITICO I’m wondering, what sorts of things … --- ## [Weirdest names you've ever heard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-names-youve-ever-heard/915747)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 475\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-names-youve-ever-heard/915747 "2023-01-09T19:30:59Z")
Sometimes, parents can give their kids the most ridiculous names. My mom was on jury duty, and the defendant’s name was Next. --- ## [Tennis 2022 discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2022-discussion/965460)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2022-discussion/965460 "2023-01-09T17:21:49Z")
French Open is underway and we discussed the Australian Open in another thread. Currently see that Nadal, who I don’t think is fully 100% healthy now, is leading over Djokovic. Realize, they have met in the Quarterfinal… --- ## [Matt Gaetz. Is he an island of one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-gaetz-is-he-an-island-of-one/977783)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-gaetz-is-he-an-island-of-one/977783 "2023-01-09T16:59:31Z")
Watching the drama for the House Speaker election and seeing how Gaetz is going about it makes me think he’s a group of one. Sure, the other 19 from the group are being stubborn, and some of them, like Andy Biggs, Laure… --- ## [What do you always have in your fridge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-always-have-in-your-fridge/977790)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-always-have-in-your-fridge/977790 "2023-01-09T15:42:37Z")
This is about what you consider a staple, something you’ll buy more if if you are running low. And only the food staples you keep in your fridge. I guess if you keep batteries it baking soda in the fridge, you can mentio… --- ## [One sink or two?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-sink-or-two/977810)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-sink-or-two/977810 "2023-01-09T14:37:07Z")
I have an old soapstone sink in my laundry room. The washing machine drains into it, and sometimes i rinse out a litter box in it or something. It’s in poor shape, the drain leaks a little, and everyone who has looked a… --- ## [Other species and anal sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-species-and-anal-sex/469198)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Harold\_Christ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jesus_Harold_Christ)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-species-and-anal-sex/469198 "2023-01-09T14:15:54Z")
Do other species engage in intraspecies anal sex? --- ## [Speak LOUDER, not closer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-louder-not-closer/976576)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-louder-not-closer/976576 "2023-01-09T13:24:18Z")
New pet peeve. A bit of background: I have some hearing loss. How much I do not know. I am working on scheduling a hearing test when work settles down enough I’m able to actually request a particular day off (retail … --- ## [Why do ultra rich actors make commercials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ultra-rich-actors-make-commercials/977469)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ultra-rich-actors-make-commercials/977469 "2023-01-09T11:27:29Z")
Here in the UK I’ve recently seen commercial by Miley Cyrus, Chris Hemsworth, Judy Dench, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Each of these people is already extremely wealthy. Why do they bother with commercials? I understand th… --- ## [Translate These Two Non-American English Phrases, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translate-these-two-non-american-english-phrases-please/977792)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translate-these-two-non-american-english-phrases-please/977792 "2023-01-09T06:33:05Z")
On a British TV show I watch, a woman said, of a houseguest, that she was “on the row” and would thus be disinterested in many activities. I know that a row is King’s English for a quarrell or a fight, so does this mean … --- ## [Well, it's .. sorry, what year is it? MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-sorry-what-year-is-it-mmp/977511)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-sorry-what-year-is-it-mmp/977511 "2023-01-09T04:42:48Z")
Apparently, it is now 2023. We have (somewhat) survived a global pandemic, and are merrily looking forward to a gorgeous year full of hope, the promise of better times … ah, who am I kidding? Most of us have or are curr… --- ## [1/6 insurrectionist running for congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-6-insurrectionist-running-for-congress/977876)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-6-insurrectionist-running-for-congress/977876 "2023-01-09T04:12:38Z")
An insurrectionist that served prison time is running for congress. I suppose that now that he has found out that he’s a felon and can’t get a job that the perfect place for him is in congress. Seems about right. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=923&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=925&state=tracking)