# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=933&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 934 --- ## [Spotify Group Sessions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-group-sessions/977387)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-group-sessions/977387 "2022-12-31T05:13:02Z")
Anyone tried this? I have a couple of times with a friend, and it works for about 20 minutes. Then we get out of sync, he is hearing music 30 seconds or a minute before I do. This could be one of the best things ever… --- ## [Microsoft Photo importing all pix from SD card, not just the new ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-photo-importing-all-pix-from-sd-card-not-just-the-new-ones/977360)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-photo-importing-all-pix-from-sd-card-not-just-the-new-ones/977360 "2022-12-31T04:56:41Z")
How to import only the NEW photos from an SD card to M/S Photos system on my W10 laptop? Today there are 612 pix on the card and only a few (10-12) are new since my last import from the card. When trying to import, the s… --- ## [Why all the hate against Amber Heard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-hate-against-amber-heard/963545)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 458\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-hate-against-amber-heard/963545 "2022-12-31T04:24:54Z")
I know only peripherally that Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are fighting it out in the courtroom. I know very few of the details, but it seems as thought the public’s perception is that Heard is 100% evil and that Depp is … --- ## [Ian Tyson of Ian & Sylvia has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ian-tyson-of-ian-sylvia-has-died/977368)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ian-tyson-of-ian-sylvia-has-died/977368 "2022-12-31T03:18:33Z")
Ian Tyson was a big part of the folk movement of the 60s. He and his partner, Sylvia Fricker, had a few hits and wrote some very good songs, such as Four Strong Winds, which was covered by Neil Young and others. He grew … --- ## [The Midnight Club on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-midnight-club-on-netflix/973668)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-midnight-club-on-netflix/973668 "2022-12-31T02:22:32Z")
Anybody else watching this show? I am four episodes in and completely hooked. It’s looks like a horror show on the surface, but I think it is more of a show about friendship and the power of storytelling. And it is also … --- ## [Inventions We Need](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventions-we-need/975354)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventions-we-need/975354 "2022-12-31T01:49:42Z")
In contrast with the thread on Inventions we don’t need, what are some Inventions we DO need? My invention would be human furniture made out of replaceable cat-scratching materials. --- ## [Intriguing optical illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intriguing-optical-illusion/954782)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intriguing-optical-illusion/954782 "2022-12-30T23:40:19Z")
I have my reading glasses sitting on the desk in front of me. They are 2.00 power glasses and they are sitting upright and with the ear pieces towards since I just took them off and set them down. Over my shoulder is a w… --- ## [Why have 80's sitcoms aged so poorly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-80s-sitcoms-aged-so-poorly/976759)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-80s-sitcoms-aged-so-poorly/976759 "2022-12-30T23:30:58Z")
Actually 80’s television in general. But sitcoms are what prompted the question. Born in '73 so grew up watching 80’s stuff. The most popular sitcoms from pretty much every other decade I can sit through for 30 minute… --- ## [US Spec Ops mission where they sink a cargo ship covertly in the 2000s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-spec-ops-mission-where-they-sink-a-cargo-ship-covertly-in-the-2000s/977065)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-spec-ops-mission-where-they-sink-a-cargo-ship-covertly-in-the-2000s/977065 "2022-12-30T21:54:15Z")
I was watching a documentary a decade ago on History Channel I think about real life covert ops missions. There was one story they told which I can’t find verification of on the internet but interested me greatly. Basic… --- ## [Accounting/finance Dopers, do you think of your personal finance the same way you think of your job work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-finance-dopers-do-you-think-of-your-personal-finance-the-same-way-you-think-of-your-job-work/977310)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-finance-dopers-do-you-think-of-your-personal-finance-the-same-way-you-think-of-your-job-work/977310 "2022-12-30T21:43:45Z")
I’ve been curious, do accountants think about their own personal money, possessions, etc. the same way they would about their line of work? (i.e., here are my assets, liabilities, cash flow, depreciation) --- ## [Who is most responsible in this wreck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-most-responsible-in-this-wreck/975767)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-most-responsible-in-this-wreck/975767 "2022-12-30T20:48:50Z")
Here’s the scenario, involving car A and car B. The weather is sunny and warm, and at the time it took place the sun is not directly in the face of the drivers. Both A and B are exiting a parking lot by attempting to t… --- ## [Britbox vs Acorn TV...which is better (need answer kinda fast...Christmas present)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britbox-vs-acorn-tv-which-is-better-need-answer-kinda-fast-christmas-present/977079)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britbox-vs-acorn-tv-which-is-better-need-answer-kinda-fast-christmas-present/977079 "2022-12-30T20:48:45Z")
I am looking to gift someone a subscription to either Britbox or Acorn TV. (streaming TV services) I am curious what opinions you all have of either service and if you have a preference? I mean to give the gift in the … --- ## [Stephen King's Dark Tower ending. Open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-kings-dark-tower-ending-open-spoilers/977179)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-kings-dark-tower-ending-open-spoilers/977179 "2022-12-30T19:35:02Z")
I’m going through Sai King’s Dark Tower series for the second time, this time on Audible. Even though I’m just on the Drawing of the Three, I can’t help but think about the ending. Not Roland’s ending, but the ending f… --- ## [Did you make Christmas dinner or go out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-make-christmas-dinner-or-go-out/977123)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-make-christmas-dinner-or-go-out/977123 "2022-12-30T18:42:23Z")
Three years ago we decided to go out for Christmas buffet at a local resort and loved it. We’ve never gone back. Since then a group of friends and relatives go out somewhere every Christmas day. Yesterday we went out for… --- ## [You have any unconventional meatloaf recipes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-any-unconventional-meatloaf-recipes/963881)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-any-unconventional-meatloaf-recipes/963881 "2022-12-30T18:40:47Z")
I’m in the mood for a meatloaf tonight. Except, I don’t want the traditional meatloaf mom used to make. I’m more interested in something off the beaten path. Thanks for all suggestions. --- ## [R.I.P. Pele, Good bye to the king](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-pele-good-bye-to-the-king/977297)
**Author:** [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-pele-good-bye-to-the-king/977297 "2022-12-30T17:26:00Z")
One of the greatest ever. --- ## [Sad stories about clothing that has disappeared on you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-stories-about-clothing-that-has-disappeared-on-you/977117)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-stories-about-clothing-that-has-disappeared-on-you/977117 "2022-12-30T17:05:31Z")
I have two articles of clothing whose disappearance is mysterious to me, because I liked these clothes and would have never chosen to discard them. One was a blue suede jacket, in the style of a denim jacket that looked … --- ## [Any evidence that teaching kids about healthy boundaries and consent to physical contact reduces abuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-that-teaching-kids-about-healthy-boundaries-and-consent-to-physical-contact-reduces-abuse/977225)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-that-teaching-kids-about-healthy-boundaries-and-consent-to-physical-contact-reduces-abuse/977225 "2022-12-30T17:03:11Z")
There is a trend in contemporary parenting which recommends that parents teach their kids about bodily autonomy and consent to contact. One way this manifests is that parents should help their kids establish and maintain… --- ## [Update apple watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-apple-watch/977341)
**Author:** [@dauerbach1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-apple-watch/977341 "2022-12-30T16:43:42Z")
I decided to start using my Apple Watch, series 3 again. It has been awhile, it currently is on OS 6.2 and needs to get up to 8.7.1. I cannot get it to do that. The updates will not download on the iphone, it just fre… --- ## [Racial Surprises on old TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-surprises-on-old-tv-shows/977222)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-surprises-on-old-tv-shows/977222 "2022-12-30T15:26:56Z")
So, I was watching Dragnet (the TV series) on Amazon Prime. In Season 2, Episode 10 (The Missing Realtor) which aired in 1967 there were some surprises for the era. Detectives Friday and Gannon go to a real estate offi… --- ## [Is the furnace in Home Alone based on a real furnace model?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-furnace-in-home-alone-based-on-a-real-furnace-model/977329)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-furnace-in-home-alone-based-on-a-real-furnace-model/977329 "2022-12-30T15:06:52Z")
In Home Alone, a minor plot point involves Kevin overcoming his phobia of a fearsome-looking furnace in the basement of McCallister family home: The furnace resembles an old-style coal-fired gravity furnac… --- ## [How Can I Refill A Script When My Pharmacy And Doctor's Office Are Closed? (Need answer kind of fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-refill-a-script-when-my-pharmacy-and-doctors-office-are-closed-need-answer-kind-of-fast/977129)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-refill-a-script-when-my-pharmacy-and-doctors-office-are-closed-need-answer-kind-of-fast/977129 "2022-12-30T14:58:01Z")
I am out of my rescue inhaler, Albuterol, and I’m gasping for breath. I’ve been sipping coffee (I read that that helps), but I don’t know that I can sustain this until tomorrow. My regular pharmacy is closed, as is my ph… --- ## [Turn off Autoplay on Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-autoplay-on-prime/977287)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-autoplay-on-prime/977287 "2022-12-30T14:16:28Z")
We watch shows on Prime on our Sony smart TV. At the end of an episode, a box pops up in the lower right corner showing what’s coming up next, and a timer showing when the show will automatically start – typically about… --- ## [Need help find a horror movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-find-a-horror-movie/977103)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-find-a-horror-movie/977103 "2022-12-30T13:14:29Z")
Looking for movie about a girl who agrees to house sit an old person. The parent people tell her not to go upstairs. She calls her best friend over. The parent people come home. They tell her the grandparent upstairs is … --- ## [Does this condensation control solution exist? (or something like it)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-condensation-control-solution-exist-or-something-like-it/977241)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-condensation-control-solution-exist-or-something-like-it/977241 "2022-12-30T12:38:17Z")
Background: I’ve recently moved into a quite old house, part of which has some problems with condensation and damp. Most of the house is heated and is warm and dry, except for an unheated wing containing the kitchen, an… --- ## [The Cabin at the End of the World (book)/Knock at the Cabin (film)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world-book-knock-at-the-cabin-film/977200)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world-book-knock-at-the-cabin-film/977200 "2022-12-30T05:44:54Z")
Okay, so I am deep into Paul Tremblay’s 2018 novel The Cabin at the End of the World, which I started just a few days ago. It’s one of those books that makes me apprehensive about what’s on the next page, but I have to … --- ## [Re: the January 6 hearings follow-along thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-january-6-hearings-follow-along-thread/977144)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-january-6-hearings-follow-along-thread/977144 "2022-12-30T04:36:08Z")
I am posting to apologize for my post in the above thread about Trump’s video response to the January 6th Committee referrals. Even though it was (I guess) technically not off topic in itself, I should have realized that… --- ## [Can anyone identify the subject of a bronze bust?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-subject-of-a-bronze-bust/977294)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-subject-of-a-bronze-bust/977294 "2022-12-30T04:02:59Z")
Can anyone identify the subject of the bronze bust on the right, the woman with the initials GRC? It is a small bronze portrait bust by sculpture artist Catherine Wentworth. Wentwor… --- ## [Restraints](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restraints/977029)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restraints/977029 "2022-12-30T02:54:56Z")
Would restraint straps for a surgical table work on an autopsy table? --- ## [Lawyer types: Question about business keeping percentage of refund as processing fee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyer-types-question-about-business-keeping-percentage-of-refund-as-processing-fee/974737)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyer-types-question-about-business-keeping-percentage-of-refund-as-processing-fee/974737 "2022-12-30T02:24:20Z")
We have some property that we are going to sell. I called a service about getting an appraisal. They sent me an invoice and stated they would schedule the appraisal after they received payment. I sent them a check. We h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=932&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=934&state=tracking)