# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=949&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 950 --- ## [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… --- ## [Cocaine Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocaine-bear/976236)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocaine-bear/976236 "2022-12-10T13:31:36Z")
I thought this was a farce until I read it’s based on a true story. Looks funny and frightening at the same time! --- ## [Why don't we see more businesses up on tax fraud charges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-we-see-more-businesses-up-on-tax-fraud-charges/976144)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-we-see-more-businesses-up-on-tax-fraud-charges/976144 "2022-12-10T10:23:27Z")
Granting the Trump org’s partial defense of “Every business does it–you’re just picking on us because you hate Trump” for a moment, isn’t that a terrible indictment of the U.S. and state governments that they allow busin… --- ## [1 trillion a year on U.S. Pharma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-trillion-a-year-on-u-s-pharma/976234)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-trillion-a-year-on-u-s-pharma/976234 "2022-12-10T07:46:58Z")
Would drug cost expenditures reports include insurance costs? Or any money that doesn’t go directly into drugs? --- ## [Carbon Feedback Loop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-feedback-loop/976270)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-feedback-loop/976270 "2022-12-10T07:36:28Z")
I am not a science person I have just been doing some reading and have some questions about the carbon feedback loop. I don’t want to make this political as my question is very specific. Looking for scientific answers. … --- ## [How many Canadian provinces and US states have you been?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-canadian-provinces-and-us-states-have-you-been/975615)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-canadian-provinces-and-us-states-have-you-been/975615 "2022-12-10T05:14:27Z")
I’ve been to 9 provinces and 2 territories in Canada. 12 states and DC in the US. (I’m defining “been to” as actually spent more than 24 hours on the ground. Fly/overs and short landings don’t count .) In Canada, I’m… --- ## [Remote/flexible work and "company culture"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-flexible-work-and-company-culture/976032)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-flexible-work-and-company-culture/976032 "2022-12-10T03:45:05Z")
During the whole Covid lockdown period and ever since, I have seen a number of articles about the future of work with many pundits explaining that one negative thing about remote or flexible work is the disconnection of … --- ## [The "Am I Old?" Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-am-i-old-test/966373)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-am-i-old-test/966373 "2022-12-10T03:29:43Z")
An idea hit me and I want to test it out. I’m going to list 24 names and I want to simply know yes/no: Do you recognize more than half of the names i.e. 13 or more Recognize means you are familiar with their work. … --- ## [Biden helps avert railway strike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-helps-avert-railway-strike/971674)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-helps-avert-railway-strike/971674 "2022-12-10T01:06:34Z")
Biden helped avert a railway strike that would have cost the US $2 billion a DAY. Democrats need to hammer home the point that they’re better for the economy in their campaign ads. Inflation and gas prices have gone d… --- ## [SI Sportsperson of the Year 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsperson-of-the-year-2022/971571)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsperson-of-the-year-2022/971571 "2022-12-10T00:46:07Z")
With the baseball postseason coming up, I figure it’s time to start this thread. Only one name really sticks out this year: Albert Pujols, especially if he makes it to “The 700 Club.” It’s sort of like when Cal Ripken J… --- ## [Badly translated Christmas songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badly-translated-christmas-songs/975874)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badly-translated-christmas-songs/975874 "2022-12-10T00:34:29Z")
This was a December tradition on the now defunct Snopes message board, so I am going to attempt to revive it here. Take a Christmas song and paste it into Google Translate, or Bing Translate, or whatever your favorite o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=948&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=950&state=tracking)