# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=938&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 939 --- ## [The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, known for its conservatism, is unhappy with republican dysfunction in congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wall-street-journal-editorial-board-known-for-its-conservatism-is-unhappy-with-republican-dysfunction-in-congress/976756)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wall-street-journal-editorial-board-known-for-its-conservatism-is-unhappy-with-republican-dysfunction-in-congress/976756 "2022-12-24T19:39:45Z")
It is a rare day I agree with any WSJ editorial but I think they are correct on this one. Although, it may be better if republicans can’t get their act together. Still, surprised to see the WSJ break ranks with conserv… --- ## [Which Fast Food Burger Joint has The Cheapest Burgers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-fast-food-burger-joint-has-the-cheapest-burgers/975575)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-fast-food-burger-joint-has-the-cheapest-burgers/975575 "2022-12-24T19:06:45Z")
Given that we live in a world where thieving corporations daily artificially jack up food prices to try to buy votes ( and to funnel money to the candidates which suck them off best ) I’d like to know which fast food bur… --- ## [No need for "Spammer Reported Posts" in Discourse. Please do flag them, but please don't bother with the post in thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-need-for-spammer-reported-posts-in-discourse-please-do-flag-them-but-please-dont-bother-with-the-post-in-thread/976215)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-need-for-spammer-reported-posts-in-discourse-please-do-flag-them-but-please-dont-bother-with-the-post-in-thread/976215 "2022-12-24T18:33:15Z")
Spammer reported. --- ## [46 degree drop in temperature at my house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/46-degree-drop-in-temperature-at-my-house/977011)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/46-degree-drop-in-temperature-at-my-house/977011 "2022-12-24T18:27:09Z")
Nothing really earth shaking, I guess. Cleveland is known for its variable weather. Last night it was 45 F until about 10 PM. This morning it was -1 F. When I installed my furnace 25 years ago I designed it for -20 F, t… --- ## [Technology vs Innate Talent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technology-vs-innate-talent/976203)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technology-vs-innate-talent/976203 "2022-12-24T18:16:39Z")
Mrs. Cardigan popped my bubble one day when commenting on the Pentatonix acapella version of Hallelujah I happen to have perfect pitch and remarked one day that the way they hit every note ‘squarely in the center’ was a… --- ## [2022 NBA Playoffs Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-nba-playoffs-thread/962673)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-nba-playoffs-thread/962673 "2022-06-24T23:29:51Z")
Here’s what the NBA Playoff Bracket looks like for 2022: My predictions: Western Conference Play-In Minnesota def. Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio def. New Orleans Los Angeles C… --- ## [Why is buying EV replacement tires so hard and frustrating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-buying-ev-replacement-tires-so-hard-and-frustrating/976664)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-buying-ev-replacement-tires-so-hard-and-frustrating/976664 "2022-12-24T17:51:35Z")
I got under 20K miles on my OEM tires for my EV and I’ve been having a heck of a time finding good replacement tires (for multiple reasons). The tires that I HAVE found so far are not available yet, not sold in this cou… --- ## [Is this how Jews felt in pre-Nazi Germany?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-jews-felt-in-pre-nazi-germany/976071)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-jews-felt-in-pre-nazi-germany/976071 "2022-12-24T16:22:05Z")
I’m not Jewish but I’m a liberal living in a blood red area. We used to get along with our neighbors very well, block parties, card night once a week, cook outs, that sort of thing. That all came to a screeching halt, … --- ## [Preserving a link to a particular feed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-a-link-to-a-particular-feed/976968)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-a-link-to-a-particular-feed/976968 "2022-12-24T16:08:28Z")
Typically when you go to sites such as YouTube you will get a pageful of suggested things to read or watch. However since that page is simply under the home address of the site, you will never get that particular feed ev… --- ## [Can I make use of a cell phone from a provider I no longer use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-use-of-a-cell-phone-from-a-provider-i-no-longer-use/976969)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-use-of-a-cell-phone-from-a-provider-i-no-longer-use/976969 "2022-12-24T15:27:07Z")
I am changing cell phone service providers (no contracts involved). The old provider sold me the old phone, and the new provider can’t use the old provider’s phone. So I have ordered a new phone from the new provider, an… --- ## [When do you put your dog down... (sad)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-put-your-dog-down-sad/974671)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-put-your-dog-down-sad/974671 "2022-12-24T15:12:13Z")
Our old Catahoula is +/- 15 YO and has survived many many brushes with death. Shot in the shoulder before we got her, bloat, got her spleen out… She’s near the end with kidney failure–you can smell the urea on her brea… --- ## [Explain price targets to me (stock exchange question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-price-targets-to-me-stock-exchange-question/976876)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-price-targets-to-me-stock-exchange-question/976876 "2022-12-24T14:50:20Z")
If you do a Google search for 12-month price targets, you get something similar to this: “\* Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) The 39 analysts offering 12-month price forecasts for Apple Inc have a median target of 175.00, with a… --- ## [Top Gun: Maverick (2022) — may have spoilers! No spoilers in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gun-maverick-2022-may-have-spoilers-no-spoilers-in-op/965280)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gun-maverick-2022-may-have-spoilers-no-spoilers-in-op/965280 "2022-12-24T14:10:29Z")
My wife and I, together with family, saw it last night. There were ten in our group and we thought it was great! Unanimously so. A very enjoyable, fun film with good flying action scenes and a good plot that pulled the v… --- ## [Number sequence puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-sequence-puzzle/976849)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-sequence-puzzle/976849 "2022-12-24T13:54:15Z")
Thought of this puzzle the other day, though I’m probably not the first. To save you all some trouble. The solution is algorithmic, not algebraic. What’s the next number in the sequence? Post just your answer and other… --- ## [Apple tech/memory question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tech-memory-question/976979)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tech-memory-question/976979 "2022-12-24T07:02:11Z")
I know iOS is supposed to offload apps that I haven’t used for a while. But in the past couple of days, my iPad offloaded a couple of apps that I used just the day previous. Is this because I’m running out of (free) iClo… --- ## [Is it conceivable to nuke a usable canal into existence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-conceivable-to-nuke-a-usable-canal-into-existence/976965)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-conceivable-to-nuke-a-usable-canal-into-existence/976965 "2022-12-24T05:14:57Z")
Something like a nation is being attacked and blockaded at choke points and they need to get their ships through for vital resources or they will lose. Could they nuke a new waterway to get though? This assumes they ha… --- ## [What is with the hate for Mariah Carey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-hate-for-mariah-carey/976437)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-hate-for-mariah-carey/976437 "2022-12-24T04:13:33Z")
Every day I see some sort of meme on Facebook about “All I want for Christmas is You” being a horrible hated song. Even the WSJ did a little article about it. Okay, I know that it is Pop music- which people do not lik… --- ## ["Inclusive Dinos" (for disabled children of all ages)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inclusive-dinos-for-disabled-children-of-all-ages/977025)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inclusive-dinos-for-disabled-children-of-all-ages/977025 "2022-12-24T03:16:00Z")
I saw this linked on another board. Some of them are actually quite amusing, from my vantage point, like the blind stingray, the pufferfish with a walker, the seahorse in a wheelchair, and the dinosaur with a colostomy … --- ## [What does "Double-wide" connote? (Non-American asking)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-double-wide-connote-non-american-asking/976705)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-double-wide-connote-non-american-asking/976705 "2022-12-24T00:51:59Z")
In another thread, @LSLGuy made this comment: I didn’t want to hijack the thread, but it’s the first time I ever came across the expression “Double-wide”. It’s easy to google it but less easy to get at what precisely i… --- ## [Staffing rotas on Star Trek star-ships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staffing-rotas-on-star-trek-star-ships/976425)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staffing-rotas-on-star-trek-star-ships/976425 "2022-12-23T23:32:18Z")
This just occurred to me while watching Stark Trek: Lower Decks, which highlights as a particular plot device that the USS Cerritos has different ‘shifts’ of characters covering the same roles at different times of day (… --- ## [Could we survive another snowball earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-survive-another-snowball-earth/976915)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-survive-another-snowball-earth/976915 "2022-12-23T22:39:22Z")
Let me get this out of the way, I realize the past snowball earths are not universally recognized as being fact. But for the sake of the hypothetical, let’s assume they were a thing. Anyway, if the earth headed back int… --- ## [Can you defeat the evil genie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-defeat-the-evil-genie/976903)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-defeat-the-evil-genie/976903 "2022-12-23T22:39:04Z")
Assume you find an old lamp and rub it, as you would (just in case). It’s your “lucky” day, you’ve released a genie. Unfortunately you’re not going to get 3 wishes, this guy is offering you only 1. He lays out the rules… --- ## [Hollywood mountain lion p-22](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-mountain-lion-p-22/976533)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-mountain-lion-p-22/976533 "2022-12-23T22:25:11Z")
p-22 has been located, tranquilized, and taken to have a health assessment after attacking a chihuahua. it is believed he had a car accident, that hampered his hunting. p-22 is famous for being photographed by the holly… --- ## [Why is there a separate Navy Supply Corps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-separate-navy-supply-corps/976900)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-separate-navy-supply-corps/976900 "2022-12-23T22:05:08Z")
I’m not suggesting that there should or shouldn’t be, of course, just why the separation, different school, etc. Why keep them distinct? Or can a Supply officer move into the “regular” Navy at some point and I’m missing … --- ## [Truncated icosahedron on the Stanford University campus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truncated-icosahedron-on-the-stanford-university-campus/976981)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truncated-icosahedron-on-the-stanford-university-campus/976981 "2022-12-23T21:32:12Z")
On the Stanford University campus there’s a large geometric design / structure that they call “the soccer ball”, or “the buckey ball”. There are three of them arranged concentrically — the smallest inside the medium one … --- ## [I'm not such a mean, awful, disgusting horrible person after all!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-such-a-mean-awful-disgusting-horrible-person-after-all/977008)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-such-a-mean-awful-disgusting-horrible-person-after-all/977008 "2022-12-23T21:12:52Z")
I never considered myself a cute kid or a pretty girl. I was the smart one, and that description always fit me fine. I was okay letting others be the cute ones or the pretty ones, because I figured out early that smart a… --- ## [What are people from USA called, not americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-from-usa-called-not-americans/976165)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-from-usa-called-not-americans/976165 "2022-12-23T20:40:34Z")
We call people from USA americans, and people from Canada Canadians. But arent they all americans (North Americans) and people south of USA called South Americans (and Pan-Americans?) So what is the right descriptive na… --- ## [Cutting cards "deep", changes odds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-cards-deep-changes-odds/976928)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-cards-deep-changes-odds/976928 "2022-12-23T20:09:02Z")
I have 5 people, needing a way to decide who goes first, who goes last. All want to go first. Decided to have them cut cards. High card (ace of hearts is high, 2 of spades is low) goes first, then in order of the cards.… --- ## [Polydactylism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polydactylism/976687)
**Author:** [@Deflagration](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deflagration)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polydactylism/976687 "2022-12-23T19:42:28Z")
Some, if not most of us, have four fingers and a thumb. I have questions regarding those that have more than this: Due to routing of tendons etc. Most of us (quintdactyal(?) folkes) can’t move our little finger with… --- ## [Costa Rican Tea and other weight-loss "miracles"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costa-rican-tea-and-other-weight-loss-miracles/976940)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costa-rican-tea-and-other-weight-loss-miracles/976940 "2022-12-23T19:31:13Z")
No, no currently known drug is going to magically overturn the basic formula of calories in vs. calories out. But that said, can some supplements truly make a difference? Like giving you more energy so you stay more acti… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=937&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=939&state=tracking)