# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=936 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 937 --- ## [Question regarding electrical 'flow'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-electrical-flow/975676)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-electrical-flow/975676 "2022-11-30T13:47:34Z")
I’ve noticed how often the word ‘flow’ is electrical flow is often surrounded by inverted commas. So electricity doesn’t really flow. Is the statement below accurate? Electricity doesn’t actually flow through a wire l… --- ## [Odd juxtaposition of TV show and commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-juxtaposition-of-tv-show-and-commercial/975693)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-juxtaposition-of-tv-show-and-commercial/975693 "2022-11-30T13:49:39Z")
Have you aver been watching a TV show, which then cuts to a commercial, and that commercial features something related to the scene you were just watching? Think of this thread as sort of like the “sequential threads” t… --- ## [Count To A Million Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-a-million-thread/820653)
**Author:** [@Mumberthax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumberthax)\ **Replies:** 7654\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-a-million-thread/820653 "2022-11-30T08:56:16Z")
It’s very simple. Take the last number posted, add one, then hit Post Reply and post that number. E.G.: If the last number posted is 69,105, you would post 69,106. Keep this going until someone posts 1,000,000. Let … --- ## [The dreaded man hug](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dreaded-man-hug/975566)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dreaded-man-hug/975566 "2022-11-30T06:40:49Z")
Thanksgiving brought the horror of the man hug into full focus yesterday. So what does everyone do? You’re at a gathering ( I identify as a male) and other men are present. You know some of them real well and others not… --- ## [Did The Irish/Northern Irish People Support The IRA's Goals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-irish-northern-irish-people-support-the-iras-goals/975689)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-irish-northern-irish-people-support-the-iras-goals/975689 "2022-11-30T00:04:46Z")
I’m watching a TV series that takes place at the tail end of The Troubles, in Derry. The main character and her family are Catholics, but they seem horrified at all of the violence and mourn the inconveniences caused by … --- ## [Ask the Locked-down in Beijing Doper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-locked-down-in-beijing-doper/975355)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-locked-down-in-beijing-doper/975355 "2022-11-29T22:13:53Z")
Over in the covidiot thread, I mentioned that as of yesterday, 21 November 2022, my wife and I are on home quarantine through this coming Friday; we’re supposed to be sprung Saturday morning provided the three tests (Mon… --- ## [7 dead, including shooter, in mass shooting in Chesapeake, VA Walmart (Nov 22, 2022)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-dead-including-shooter-in-mass-shooting-in-chesapeake-va-walmart-nov-22-2022/975437)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-dead-including-shooter-in-mass-shooting-in-chesapeake-va-walmart-nov-22-2022/975437 "2022-11-29T22:09:23Z")
This one hits very close to home for me. For about a year, my family and I lived in a hotel very close to that Walmart, which is across the street from a Golden Corral. We used to go in there all the time. We’ve gon… --- ## [Screw Greg Abbott 2022, The Sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-greg-abbott-2022-the-sequel/975278)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-greg-abbott-2022-the-sequel/975278 "2022-11-29T21:47:42Z")
He’s been re-elected, so continuing the discussion from Screw Greg Abbott: Three days after Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted a legally dubious invocation of the “invasion clause” of the U.S. and Texas constitutions over th… --- ## [USSR High Water Mark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ussr-high-water-mark/975700)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ussr-high-water-mark/975700 "2022-11-29T19:36:16Z")
What year do you think represents the high water mark for the former USSR? What events or factors can be cited in support? --- ## [English folks, question about 'taking a wee'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-folks-question-about-taking-a-wee/975173)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-folks-question-about-taking-a-wee/975173 "2022-11-29T19:00:48Z")
We discovered BritBox about 6 moths ago and are loving the English programming. But one thing that stands out (to me at least) is how English girls/women are frequently proclaiming they have to have a wee. Girls of all … --- ## [NFL 2022: Week Twelve Angry Men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-twelve-angry-men/975406)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-twelve-angry-men/975406 "2022-11-29T18:38:34Z")
Thanksgiving is here, as is the all-day football-a-thon on Thanksgiving Day. This week’s schedule (odds are from CBS Sports): Thursday: Buffalo @ Detroit (+9) (12:30 ET) New York Giants @ Dallas (-9) (4:30 ET) New E… --- ## [What is the Best Bible version available](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-bible-version-available/430368)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-bible-version-available/430368 "2022-11-29T17:43:26Z")
Many years ago, I received a Bible as a gift from my mother. I had it for about 20 years and recently moved and of course, it is no where to be found. Trying to replace it is the problem. I see, the King James, the New … --- ## [Destroying an underground yellow jacket nest with liquid nitrogen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-an-underground-yellow-jacket-nest-with-liquid-nitrogen/975600)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-an-underground-yellow-jacket-nest-with-liquid-nitrogen/975600 "2022-11-29T17:35:04Z")
Underground nests are extremely dangerouus for farmers and livestock. Drive over one with a tractor and it can be life threatening. Cows can walk over them. I’ve seen gasoline and a match used. Fire can get out of contr… --- ## [NHL Stats question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-stats-question/975741)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-stats-question/975741 "2022-11-29T17:17:34Z")
As an Islanders fan, I have to find stats that make them look good, since they never seem to have any actual scorers on the team. Does anyone keep track of most goals scored by defensemen? Is there a stat that ranks te… --- ## [Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-1/923851)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-1/923851 "2022-11-29T16:07:50Z")
The old thread was just auto-locked after reaching Discourse’s maximum of 10,000 posts, so carrying on with a new thread. The last post from the old thread: Frickin’ Fracking --- ## [The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special/975567)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special/975567 "2022-11-29T14:19:23Z")
Pretty funny. As holiday specials based on major science fiction movies go…okay, it was a pretty low bar to cross. I’m a little suprised they made this live action and with the movie cast. --- ## [What MLB pitcher won most games in a season without a loss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mlb-pitcher-won-most-games-in-a-season-without-a-loss/713108)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mlb-pitcher-won-most-games-in-a-season-without-a-loss/713108 "2022-11-29T13:49:26Z")
I don’t know the correct answer. I’m hoping someone else does. I Googled already, and didn’t find the answer. I was inspired to ask because I came upon an old baseball card for Mike Wallace, an old middle-innings reliev… --- ## [Wouldn’t bent wings like those of the F4U Corsair decrease lift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldn-t-bent-wings-like-those-of-the-f4u-corsair-decrease-lift/975635)
**Author:** [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldn-t-bent-wings-like-those-of-the-f4u-corsair-decrease-lift/975635 "2022-11-29T13:40:02Z")
I mean, when the wings are folded vertically, they’re not going to provide any lift. Doesn’t increasing the dihedral decrease lift? --- ## [What the…I thought sweet potatoes were orange…?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-i-thought-sweet-potatoes-were-orange/975504)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-i-thought-sweet-potatoes-were-orange/975504 "2022-11-29T13:10:59Z")
So Thanksgiving is at Mrs. solost’s family. We were assigned with bringing a sweet potato casserole, which I was responsible for buying the sweet potatoes and making the casserole. I personally can’t stand sweet potatoes… --- ## [What is Quora for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-quora-for/975524)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-quora-for/975524 "2022-11-29T08:43:40Z")
I mentioned the Straight Dope to someone, as a good place to find answers to vexing questions from knowledgeable people, and my friend recommended I try Quora as a similar place on the internet. But when I tried it, I wa… --- ## [When was platinite discovered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-platinite-discovered/975718)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-platinite-discovered/975718 "2022-11-29T06:40:05Z")
Platinite is an alloy of roughly 55-45 iron and nickel. It was used to replace platinum in early light bulbs as a conductor that had the same coefficient of expansion as glass to convey power to the filaments. My fathe… --- ## [If I built a Giant Table, would a Tiger push things off it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-built-a-giant-table-would-a-tiger-push-things-off-it/975315)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-built-a-giant-table-would-a-tiger-push-things-off-it/975315 "2022-11-29T05:58:46Z")
I’ve seen pictures and videos of Big Cats like Lions and Tigers duplicating the same weird actions that housecats do. They like to sit in huge cardboard boxes (even if they don’t fit), the same way our cats shove themsel… --- ## [Do (should?) you invite people to activities you don't think they'll enjoy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-should-you-invite-people-to-activities-you-dont-think-theyll-enjoy/975592)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-should-you-invite-people-to-activities-you-dont-think-theyll-enjoy/975592 "2022-11-29T03:45:16Z")
Suppose you were arranging a party or event that would be focused around one particular activity. Would you invite or not people that you have reason to think wouldn’t enjoy that activity? Perhaps out of a motivation li… --- ## [Why the hate for Elon Musk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hate-for-elon-musk/961053)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hate-for-elon-musk/961053 "2022-04-29T17:38:19Z")
I guess I don’t understand why some hate Elon Musk. Yeah he is richer than god and is fighting taxes, no doubt he is full of himself, but… He did start a car company that is better for the planet. He got people more int… --- ## [Do you reminisce much about your past?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reminisce-much-about-your-past/975632)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reminisce-much-about-your-past/975632 "2022-11-29T02:05:35Z")
I’m 55. And it seems the older I get, the more I think about my past experiences, and it fills me with complex emotions. My mother is 82 and still lives in the house I was born in. I’ve been going over on the weekends t… --- ## [How to get rid of e-mail notifications](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-e-mail-notifications/975342)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-e-mail-notifications/975342 "2022-11-29T01:53:05Z")
How do I set my preferences so I don’t get e-mails every time someone responds to a post or thread of mine? The notifications on SD are enough. I check SD way more than I check my e-mail. They are too much. Thanks, Sauc… --- ## [This is driving me crazy what song is this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-driving-me-crazy-what-song-is-this/975713)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-driving-me-crazy-what-song-is-this/975713 "2022-11-29T00:34:52Z")
The violins at about 3:45 are aping what song?? The lyrics would be like “and you can something something ….lalalalala” --- ## [It’s the Holidays, and All I Can Think About Are the Ukrainians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-the-holidays-and-all-i-can-think-about-are-the-ukrainians/975710)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-the-holidays-and-all-i-can-think-about-are-the-ukrainians/975710 "2022-11-28T23:54:44Z")
Among my friends and in my family, we don’t exchange material gifts much. But we do often make charitable donations in each others’ names. This year, my plan is to give to charities that benefit Ukrainians. I thought so… --- ## [Damn. Legendary Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson dies aged 75](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-legendary-dr-feelgood-guitarist-wilko-johnson-dies-aged-75/975433)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-legendary-dr-feelgood-guitarist-wilko-johnson-dies-aged-75/975433 "2022-11-28T21:56:37Z")
Great band ! --- ## [Fascinated by alternate history, Beatles version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascinated-by-alternate-history-beatles-version/975528)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascinated-by-alternate-history-beatles-version/975528 "2022-11-28T21:54:04Z")
A subgenre that appeals to me very much is “what if” premise fiction, but only when very well thought-out. Tarentino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds” belong to this subgenre–witty, clever, tho… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=935) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=937)