# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=927 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 928 --- ## [Continuing story/update - newly blind person (now age 92)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-story-update-newly-blind-person-now-age-92/976103)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-story-update-newly-blind-person-now-age-92/976103 "2022-12-12T01:03:22Z")
Continuing the discussion from Help/resources for a person newly blind at age 91: Mary Lou will be turning 92 on Dec 10. Her vision has improved ever-so-slightly to where she can sort of see large areas of something. In… --- ## ["Boy in the Box" (1950s deceased child mystery) possibly identified](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-in-the-box-1950s-deceased-child-mystery-possibly-identified/975983)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-in-the-box-1950s-deceased-child-mystery-possibly-identified/975983 "2022-12-11T23:43:46Z")
His DNA has been traced to a family in Delaware via genetic genealogy, and a possible birth certificate has been found. If this is true, a 65-year mystery will be partially solved. Next, they will need to find out ho… --- ## [I'm not a sneaker guy but I think these are cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-sneaker-guy-but-i-think-these-are-cool/976327)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-sneaker-guy-but-i-think-these-are-cool/976327 "2022-12-11T22:57:26Z")
https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/319552034\_10221920987678821\_4361778520306671206\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=104&ccb=1-7&\_nc\_sid=730e14&\_nc\_ohc=KXR1VwmozMwAX81iYsy&\_nc\_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00\_AfDbclb\_YNItLPptvrO2… --- ## [Does anyone here know anyone personally who has been diagnosed, or has been yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 918\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941 "2022-12-11T21:54:35Z")
For me, the answer is no, although there have been only 3 confirmed cases in my metropolitan area of 400,000, and none of them were residents of the county in which they were diagnosed. :confused: I actually wonder if … --- ## [Advice on eliminating on-prem IT resources](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-eliminating-on-prem-it-resources/975454)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-eliminating-on-prem-it-resources/975454 "2022-12-11T19:12:40Z")
Just asking for some advice from SDMB members who have Windows Server, network, and VOIP experience for the best way to handle a downsizing project that I’ve been wrestling with. A little background first: This is for a… --- ## [Led Zeppelin's "Celebration Day" streaming free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelins-celebration-day-streaming-free/976336)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelins-celebration-day-streaming-free/976336 "2022-12-11T18:11:34Z")
I don’t know how long this will stream for free. I watched it last night and it was awesome. 2+ hours of live Zeppelin hits. My only complaint (and it’s a tiny one) is the faux-retro video treatment the director kept… --- ## [San Jose becomes largest city to abolish minimum parking requirements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-jose-becomes-largest-city-to-abolish-minimum-parking-requirements/976198)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-jose-becomes-largest-city-to-abolish-minimum-parking-requirements/976198 "2022-12-11T18:10:13Z")
Continuing a discussion from 11 years ago… Minimum parking laws are stupid. @RickJay put it eloquently enough back then: I posted this link, which although from a libertarian-leaning site, cites plenty of data demon… --- ## [Please help me identify a soul cover of the Beatles' "Help"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-a-soul-cover-of-the-beatles-help/976344)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-a-soul-cover-of-the-beatles-help/976344 "2022-12-11T18:03:49Z")
I’ve had an earworm for some days of this song, a slowed down soul cover of “Help”, but for the life of me I can’t remember where I heard it and who did it. I can’t even remember if it’s a female or male voice, but I ten… --- ## [Best TV theme song? Please post a link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-theme-song-please-post-a-link/956287)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-theme-song-please-post-a-link/956287 "2022-12-11T17:53:55Z")
Yeah, it’s been done, but not recently. I’ll start it off with The Jeffersons: --- ## [Help me figure out what show I am trying to remember](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-show-i-am-trying-to-remember/976338)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-show-i-am-trying-to-remember/976338 "2022-12-11T15:47:58Z")
This is pretty obscure but I am trying to remember some TV show where some player in a sport gets some sort of super power. They thus go nuts and humorously keep scoring while knocking other players left and right. But t… --- ## [Did the Spartans ever use the white feather or any clolor or number of feathers as a sign of cowardice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-spartans-ever-use-the-white-feather-or-any-clolor-or-number-of-feathers-as-a-sign-of-cowardice/976337)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-spartans-ever-use-the-white-feather-or-any-clolor-or-number-of-feathers-as-a-sign-of-cowardice/976337 "2022-12-11T15:45:07Z")
Did the Spartans ever use the white feather or any color or number of feathers as a sign of cowardice? If not the Spartans which ancient cultures did? --- ## [Democratic Party Presidential Primary Calendar -SC now first (edited title)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-presidential-primary-calendar-sc-now-first-edited-title/844581)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-presidential-primary-calendar-sc-now-first-edited-title/844581 "2022-12-11T12:28:45Z")
Julian Castro has been leading the demand for a change in future elections. While that might be seen as sour grapes as he’s not doing well even in his home state of Texas, I think on a generic basis his point stands t… --- ## [Remodel Opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodel-opinions/976020)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodel-opinions/976020 "2022-12-04T23:32:11Z")
Looking for thoughts on best bang for the buck on home resale. We will probably be in this house another 10-15 years, but I don’t see this as being the last stop for us. Right now we have a medium sized bathroom and a g… --- ## [Anyone For Cooperative SDMB AI Writing Projects/Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-cooperative-sdmb-ai-writing-projects-games/976326)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-cooperative-sdmb-ai-writing-projects-games/976326 "2022-12-11T06:52:43Z")
ChatGPT is pretty good at coming ip with stories, outlines, character sketches, dialog, etc. Feed it a prompt, and it does what you want. This has possibilities for some interesting games and/or projects. For example,… --- ## [Puns in main stream media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-in-main-stream-media/976210)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-in-main-stream-media/976210 "2022-12-11T05:07:14Z")
There are some places you expect puns, and some where it feels like they sneak up on you. Like this in the Washington Post: Dow’s ruling whey-ed in on this question, parsing the legal aspects of different types of chee… --- ## [Court case: Parents refused blood from vaccinated donors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-case-parents-refused-blood-from-vaccinated-donors/976317)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-case-parents-refused-blood-from-vaccinated-donors/976317 "2022-12-11T04:04:38Z")
Court rules against parents of a baby who needed urgent heart surgery. The parents didn’t want blood from vaccinated donors to go into their child because they believed dangerous spike proteins are in the blood. --- ## [Rescue animal owners: Do you want to know their backstory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescue-animal-owners-do-you-want-to-know-their-backstory/976100)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescue-animal-owners-do-you-want-to-know-their-backstory/976100 "2022-12-11T03:13:24Z")
After our OG pack died, we picked up two pound puppies. Well technically we picked up one before the last of the OGs died but this is definitely a new pack. The question if you have a shelter animal, would you want to … --- ## [Autistic child has birthday party, nobody comes, police department saves the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553 "2022-12-11T01:32:10Z")
I swear, I hear at least one of these stories a week. I’m starting to think that some parents (OK, mothers) of kids with autism, or other special needs, are setting this up so they can get a free party and a gift grab f… --- ## [Song ‘frolic’ curb…enthusiasm & heaven can wait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-frolic-curb-enthusiasm-heaven-can-wait/976312)
**Author:** [@quiz\_zical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quiz_zical)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-frolic-curb-enthusiasm-heaven-can-wait/976312 "2022-12-11T00:28:21Z")
Is song ‘frolic’ - theme for curb your enthusiasm, the same as theme from heaven can wait? --- ## [What is this device on top of this SUV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-device-on-top-of-this-suv/976260)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-device-on-top-of-this-suv/976260 "2022-12-11T00:06:15Z")
Driving home yesterday I found myself driving next to this SUV. It had “US Government” plates, and this strange device mounted on the roof. The vehicle was unaccompanied. What did I see? … --- ## [Who is favored in the Walker/Warnock runoff for the Georgia Senate seat? (Updated: Warnock wins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691 "2022-12-10T23:59:37Z")
With neither candidate reaching the required 50% of the vote due to a Libertarian candidate syphoning off 2%, there will be a runoff election on December 3rd. Who currently has the better position? poll At this point, … --- ## [RIP Kirstie Alley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kirstie-alley/976073)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kirstie-alley/976073 "2022-12-10T22:35:27Z")
Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71. --- ## [I knew cauliflower (before it was a superstar)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-knew-cauliflower-before-it-was-a-superstar/975804)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-knew-cauliflower-before-it-was-a-superstar/975804 "2022-12-10T22:30:26Z")
I have consumed an abundance of cauliflower over the past couple of decades (long before it became so ubiquitous) and usually purchase a “head” every two weeks. It seems to me that more often than not over the past coupl… --- ## [Ivy, my bad bad bad aide. She's incorruptible. I've tried](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivy-my-bad-bad-bad-aide-shes-incorruptible-ive-tried/973132)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivy-my-bad-bad-bad-aide-shes-incorruptible-ive-tried/973132 "2022-12-10T21:47:01Z")
She’s strange. I like her brand of strange. #1:She’s afraid of all Animals. I asked her Why?, She said it was an unfortunate accident at a zoo. Boy, oh boy I’d like to know that Story. #2: She doesn’t watch TV. The o… --- ## [Question about gravity as a force](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-gravity-as-a-force/975868)
**Author:** [@Yosh99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yosh99)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-gravity-as-a-force/975868 "2022-12-10T19:32:38Z")
I have a question about gravity that has puzzled me for some time. I assume it’s based on my misunderstandings and I’m hoping someone can clarify things for me. As I understand it, Newton’s view of the world is that an … --- ## [How has Fast Times at Ridgemont High aged? Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-aged-open-spoilers/976266)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-aged-open-spoilers/976266 "2022-12-10T19:20:12Z")
All I remember from this film is Sean Penn ordering a pizza to be delivered to his classroom. Out of all the 80s teen comedies, this is the one I remember the least. Anyone seen it recently? How did it age? Embarrassing… --- ## [Apple power cords: OEM vs aftermarket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-power-cords-oem-vs-aftermarket/976180)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-power-cords-oem-vs-aftermarket/976180 "2022-12-10T18:26:02Z")
What is the reason an aftermarket power cord charges Apple products much, much slower that the Apple cords do? I have noticed this on my Ipad and my wifes Iphone and when brought up other people have said they noticed t… --- ## [EVs and rentals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evs-and-rentals/976119)
**Author:** [@ric62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ric62)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evs-and-rentals/976119 "2022-12-10T16:23:10Z")
For those who rent and don’t have access to an outside outlet, how do you charge your EV? Go to a charger facility or string an electrical cord to your car? Does anyone have a owner or landlord who is assisting in helpin… --- ## [Sudden, Intense Left Calf Pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-intense-left-calf-pain/975540)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-intense-left-calf-pain/975540 "2022-12-10T15:52:56Z")
I’ll go and see a doctor if it happens again but since it’s getting better, I’m more curious than worried for the moment. As I was walking down a couple of steps yesterday afternoon, I felt a sudden, extremely sharp pai… --- ## [What is a show/movie theory that you came up with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-show-movie-theory-that-you-came-up-with/920922)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-show-movie-theory-that-you-came-up-with/920922 "2022-12-10T15:28:17Z")
What is an original theory about a TV show or a movie that you developed.on your own? When you tell people this theory, do they generally agree with you or not? What I’m not looking for is a collection of theories from… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=926) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=928)