# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=932&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 933 --- ## [U-Verse + mesh router question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-verse-mesh-router-question/977290)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-verse-mesh-router-question/977290 "2023-01-01T22:02:10Z")
I tried to contact U-Verse customer support to ask this question, but they just didn’t understand what I was asking. I’m not great at describing what I’m looking to do here, but hopefully someone here can parse what I w… --- ## [Unusual foods you've recently tried for the first time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-foods-youve-recently-tried-for-the-first-time/973477)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-foods-youve-recently-tried-for-the-first-time/973477 "2023-01-01T21:52:01Z")
What unusual foods have you just tried for the first time, and what did you think of them? Here are three reports from me: Last week our local supermarket started selling kiwanos. This is a bizarre-looking fruit, abo… --- ## [British Dopers: What happens when you have a new Prime Minister?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-dopers-what-happens-when-you-have-a-new-prime-minister/975933)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-dopers-what-happens-when-you-have-a-new-prime-minister/975933 "2023-01-01T21:45:40Z")
Not talking about the politics or business of governance, but more the logistics and ceremonies. I know y’all don’t go in for the huge inaugurations that Presidents get - I assume because your Prime Minsters are heads of… --- ## [When the police need to stop a self-driving car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-police-need-to-stop-a-self-driving-car/977454)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-police-need-to-stop-a-self-driving-car/977454 "2023-01-01T21:23:07Z")
This news story recently popped up: As the driver was passed out and the car was driving itself, police had no way to pull the vehicle over. They drove alongside and made noise until the driver reawakened, at which po… --- ## [40,000 experience power outage in North Carolina, due to sabotage (4-DEC-22)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40-000-experience-power-outage-in-north-carolina-due-to-sabotage-4-dec-22/976033)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40-000-experience-power-outage-in-north-carolina-due-to-sabotage-4-dec-22/976033 "2023-01-01T20:28:58Z")
As I write this, crews are working to restore power to about 40,000 customers in North Carolina after a substation was damaged, apparently by gunshots. I did see that Moore County abuts Fort Bragg, which has plenty of… --- ## [False death reports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-death-reports/977451)
**Author:** [@Doubting\_Robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doubting_Robert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-death-reports/977451 "2023-01-01T20:02:24Z")
My wife recently received word via the internet (I don’t know whether it was Facebook or somewhere else) that Kathy Bates and Kevin Kostner had died. They both seem to be alive. Anybody else getting “news” like this? --- ## [NY Eve dinner: Steak Oscar or Steak Au Poivre?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-eve-dinner-steak-oscar-or-steak-au-poivre/977351)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-eve-dinner-steak-oscar-or-steak-au-poivre/977351 "2023-01-01T18:37:28Z")
poll Mrs. solost and I rarely go out for New Year’s Eve anymore. Our NYE tradition, such as it is, is me making a fancy dinner, maybe we watch a movie before the NYE live shows begin, and try to stay awake until midnight… --- ## [When has Flanderization made a character/series unejoyable to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-has-flanderization-made-a-character-series-unejoyable-to-you/977312)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-has-flanderization-made-a-character-series-unejoyable-to-you/977312 "2023-01-01T18:27:55Z")
This is often done for the funny, but it’s been done for “morally ambiguous” and the like. So what are some times that it’s gone too far and ruined a show/character for you? Monk is a good example. I’m watching Colum… --- ## [A Big Thank-you to All Who Work Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-big-thank-you-to-all-who-work-today/977082)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-big-thank-you-to-all-who-work-today/977082 "2023-01-01T17:54:17Z")
We got a big dump of snow overnight. While we were opening presents this morning, we heard the sound of the city snow ploughs clearing our streets. Not that we’re planning on going out, but others may, and there’s alwa… --- ## [Is reading "better" than watching TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-reading-better-than-watching-tv/977467)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-reading-better-than-watching-tv/977467 "2023-01-01T17:26:38Z")
By better, I mean a higher quality experience, more worthwhile… Yes, I acknowledge there is good and bad TV and reading material. And responses will necessarily be largely subjective. For some reason I am having diffi… --- ## [Happy 2023! May the New Year bring you love and joy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-2023-may-the-new-year-bring-you-love-and-joy/977429)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-2023-may-the-new-year-bring-you-love-and-joy/977429 "2023-01-01T16:51:02Z")
Wishing the very best to everyone in the coming year! May 2023 be your finest year ever! --- ## [Who has made croutons from cornbread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-made-croutons-from-cornbread/977415)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-made-croutons-from-cornbread/977415 "2023-01-01T15:53:34Z")
I’m supposed to bring a salad to a NYE thing tonight, and I realized that the only bread I have in the house is some cornbread. I could make croutons from it, and if it was just for me I know I’d enjoy the weirdness (I l… --- ## [How does ChatGPT recognize a self-contradiction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-chatgpt-recognize-a-self-contradiction/977324)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-chatgpt-recognize-a-self-contradiction/977324 "2023-01-01T15:47:55Z")
I was conversing last night with ChatGPT about the nutritive value of whole wheat flour. During the conversation I challenged some of its statements as being contradictory. My question is how did the chatbot make this c… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - December 2022 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-december-2022-edition/975798)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-december-2022-edition/975798 "2023-01-01T15:37:07Z")
I thought it would be later that I’d get this up, but the siren AKA Ninja kitty woke me up early. So while I wait for the sun to come up I’ll get cracking on the new thread. Whatcha all readin? Anything Christmasy? Any… --- ## [I still want to know: has trump aways talked this way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-want-to-know-has-trump-aways-talked-this-way/977132)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-want-to-know-has-trump-aways-talked-this-way/977132 "2023-01-01T14:45:40Z")
I guess I cratered the Jan 6 thread… sorry, @Aspenglow. I wasn’t paying attention. :woozy\_face: But I still want to know: RE the trump video \[he starts around 1:15\]: I’m proud to say that the last time I heard trump’… --- ## [What was this thing on a crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-thing-on-a-crow/977352)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-thing-on-a-crow/977352 "2023-01-01T13:14:34Z")
I watched this crow for about 15 minutes. It had the thing dangling from its chest. The bird was hoping around and eating apparently fine. The “bag” was free swinging. When I moved closer for a better pic, it flew away.… --- ## [What will happen, when Benedict dies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-benedict-dies/700193)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-benedict-dies/700193 "2023-01-01T11:50:25Z")
When Herr Ratzinger departs this life, has anyone decided what exactly the procedures going to be? Will they hit him on the head with the silver hammer? I think his ring was destroyed when he quit. Will he get a state f… --- ## [Public Service Announcement: Don't pass down your stuff to someone unless you know they want it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-dont-pass-down-your-stuff-to-someone-unless-you-know-they-want-it/976587)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-dont-pass-down-your-stuff-to-someone-unless-you-know-they-want-it/976587 "2023-01-01T06:25:29Z")
This is a mild rant, but not pit-worthy. Your treasured items may not be so treasured by others. Really. Your collectibles, your table service, your great-grandmother’s lace doilies, whatever - bear in mind that items t… --- ## [Term for flawed risk assessment and preparation for unlikely events?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-flawed-risk-assessment-and-preparation-for-unlikely-events/976588)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-flawed-risk-assessment-and-preparation-for-unlikely-events/976588 "2023-01-01T04:52:44Z")
Is there a term for when people’s risk assessment goes haywire, and they end up preparing for events that will never happen? Like for example, I’ve known a few preppers in my day, more than one person who’s convinced th… --- ## [Perjury and Pardons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perjury-and-pardons/977246)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perjury-and-pardons/977246 "2023-01-01T03:24:00Z")
I’ve read that accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt, and I feel like I’m maybe missing something; what happens if, say, I’m on trial for murder, and I testify under oath that I’m not guilty — that I didn’t kill th… --- ## [Have Automobile Model Years Ended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-automobile-model-years-ended/976310)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-automobile-model-years-ended/976310 "2023-01-01T02:58:53Z")
It is not like I pay much attention, but are car model years still a thing? It seems Tesla does not have them. Also I see some current car models are being discontinued just about now, the “right” time for model year cha… --- ## [Why so many lies about Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-lies-about-trump/740145)
**Author:** [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-lies-about-trump/740145 "2023-01-01T02:48:09Z")
Why do so many feel compelled to lie about what Trump says? Sanders said on The Tonight Show about Trump "first he tells us to hate Mexicans, now he’s telling us to hate Muslims. . . " That’s a complete and total lie. … --- ## [Subaru Tire Pressure Monitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-tire-pressure-monitor/977362)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-tire-pressure-monitor/977362 "2023-01-01T02:12:54Z")
I’ve got a '19 Subaru Forester that has pressure sensors in the wheels. Work fine. Two years ago I bought new wheels/winter tires from Tire Rack and opted to save money by not getting pressure monitors included. So now I… --- ## [Current Sweet Spot GPU](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-sweet-spot-gpu/977069)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-sweet-spot-gpu/977069 "2023-01-01T01:56:35Z")
Happy holidays, everyone! I got a new game for Christmas – High on Life. It’s a ton of fun, but its biggest drawback is that it’s making it clear that it’s time for me to get a new video card. I currently have a GTX-9… --- ## [The SDMB made an appearance on Hacker News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-made-an-appearance-on-hacker-news/977394)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-made-an-appearance-on-hacker-news/977394 "2023-01-01T00:34:38Z")
At least one commenter figured out how we operate here: Yep. Hilariously it was literally the first reply, which was promptly ignored by everyone. If @scr4 is wondering why their link now has 1.1k hits… that’s why. … --- ## [Did you ever go to a World's Fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-go-to-a-worlds-fair/977142)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-go-to-a-worlds-fair/977142 "2023-01-01T00:17:12Z")
I was just thinking of events I would like to visit if I ever found myself with access to a time machine and realized I would love to have spectated some of the world fairs of history. The first one was in 1851 and the … --- ## [Is this even legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-even-legal/976788)
**Author:** [@jonpluc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jonpluc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-even-legal/976788 "2023-01-01T00:08:08Z")
Got a speeding ticket in a small town in UpState NY. I pleaded innocent and i was informed by the judge that the DA would not listen to any negotiations unless i completed a $70 online test first and he gave me the detai… --- ## [Decemberweenvent Calendar on homestarrunner.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decemberweenvent-calendar-on-homestarrunner-com/976120)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decemberweenvent-calendar-on-homestarrunner-com/976120 "2022-12-31T22:10:06Z")
The Brothers Chaps’ Decemberweenvent Calendar Going back and forth on whether I wanted to make a thread on this…decided I needed to do something light 'n frivolous to offset all the other stuff I’ve been talking about h… --- ## [Is a memory or storage cell with a 1 bit heavier than one with 0?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-memory-or-storage-cell-with-a-1-bit-heavier-than-one-with-0/977420)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-memory-or-storage-cell-with-a-1-bit-heavier-than-one-with-0/977420 "2022-12-31T19:23:46Z")
I know, the question sounds very stupid when you first read it. But my thinking is this: As I understand it, most (all?) memory or storage technologies use cells that can have two distinct levels of energy. The energetic… --- ## [Botticelli - December 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2022/975924)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2022/975924 "2022-12-31T19:03:03Z")
Starting off the month with A! Link to last month’s game: Botticelli, Nov. 2022 - #366 by Prof.Pepperwinkle [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=931&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=933&state=muted)