# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=953 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 954 --- ## [Questions I really don't want the answer to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-i-really-dont-want-the-answer-to/974005)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-i-really-dont-want-the-answer-to/974005 "2022-11-08T16:55:30Z")
Sometimes someone posts a question here on the SDMB that I really don’t want the answer to, or even to consider. Exhibit A: What does Trump smell like? I’m good, thanks. :nauseated\_face: --- ## [Machines overheating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machines-overheating/973789)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machines-overheating/973789 "2022-11-08T16:10:45Z")
After the fire, they put a machine that sucks impurities from the air on the first floor and the fire floor. These machines show one is 500 degress now(they’ve been running over a week) and the one on my floor is almost … --- ## [When is it time to surrender your driver's license?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-time-to-surrender-your-drivers-license/974219)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-time-to-surrender-your-drivers-license/974219 "2022-11-08T16:05:25Z")
Between dealing with my elderly in-laws and dealing with my own aging, I’ve given this topic a lot of thought. Thankfully, when we relocated my husband’s folks from FL to MD, the traded their licenses for ID cards (MIL i… --- ## [RIP Mimi Parker of Low](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-mimi-parker-of-low/974466)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-mimi-parker-of-low/974466 "2022-11-08T14:54:34Z")
I’m so very sad about this. She and her husband Alan have been transparent about her long struggle with cancer, but you always have hope. Hard to know what song to share. Maybe “In Metal”, about their first son, but … --- ## [Mom/son wedding dance song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-son-wedding-dance-song/971947)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-son-wedding-dance-song/971947 "2022-11-08T14:46:11Z")
Our son is getting married in November, and he wants to know what song his mother wants for the mother/son dance. She is thinking she wants something with a kind of Motown feel and probably faster (I have no idea if the… --- ## [Writing the word "comma" using dictation softare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-the-word-comma-using-dictation-softare/974558)
**Author:** [@Billy-o](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billy-o)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-the-word-comma-using-dictation-softare/974558 "2022-11-08T14:04:41Z")
I work as a teacher, and have recently discovered the joys of using dictation software to comment on student papers – it’s a HUGE timesaver over handwriting comments! However, I’m slowed down when commenting on punctuat… --- ## [What was the pumpkin that Peter Peter ate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-pumpkin-that-peter-peter-ate/974519)
**Author:** [@EdwardFound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EdwardFound)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-pumpkin-that-peter-peter-ate/974519 "2022-11-08T11:19:40Z")
In the English nursery rhyme, is Peter Peter’s “pumpkin” the big North American orange squash, or did that word refer to some other melon grown in England back in the day? --- ## [New chess variant: duck chess!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chess-variant-duck-chess/973213)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chess-variant-duck-chess/973213 "2022-11-08T10:05:13Z")
Chess.com has added a handful of new variants, and one of them is understandably sweeping all the video bloggers. Duck chess sounds kind of dumb, but I am finding it addictive – basically, it’s just like a normal chess g… --- ## [Can we stick a fork in the idea that Gold and Crypto are a hedge against inflation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-stick-a-fork-in-the-idea-that-gold-and-crypto-are-a-hedge-against-inflation/973720)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-stick-a-fork-in-the-idea-that-gold-and-crypto-are-a-hedge-against-inflation/973720 "2022-11-08T09:52:05Z")
So one of the big selling points of gold and crypto currency was that it was a way to get away from the danger of inflation of fiat currency since they are backed by actual real world stuff or in the case of crypto proof… --- ## [Why did the X-15 have such a non-streamlined vertical stabilizer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-x-15-have-such-a-non-streamlined-vertical-stabilizer/974401)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-x-15-have-such-a-non-streamlined-vertical-stabilizer/974401 "2022-11-08T05:34:39Z")
Here’s a picture of the X-15, showing the rear face of its vertical stabilizer: If that sentence sounds weird, it’s because you don’t typically hear of a plane’s vertical stabilizer … --- ## [Does the Ninth Amendment carry any weight with textualists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ninth-amendment-carry-any-weight-with-textualists/970850)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ninth-amendment-carry-any-weight-with-textualists/970850 "2022-11-01T19:05:42Z")
Textualism and originalism had great appeal to me, but I’m currently questioning it as a logically sound system, unto itself. Certainly any powers granted or right enumerated are what they are, and I do take offense whe… --- ## [D&D 5e Character Generators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5e-character-generators/974437)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5e-character-generators/974437 "2022-11-08T04:48:17Z")
So far the best one I’ve found for my use is Fast Character Generator. It is free and it is indeed fast. But not perfect of course. Has issues with Feats and doesn’t always generate a suggested spell list. I use this t… --- ## [Your favourite instrumental rock/jazz/pop/hiphop tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-instrumental-rock-jazz-pop-hiphop-tune/971031)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-instrumental-rock-jazz-pop-hiphop-tune/971031 "2022-11-08T03:55:13Z")
Listening again recently to King Crimson’s “Lark’s Tongues in Aspic Pt. II” made me realise that this has to be my favourite instrumental number, and figured why not fire up a quickie thread on this. And that’s - just o… --- ## [This weird possibly kinky thing I like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weird-possibly-kinky-thing-i-like/974267)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weird-possibly-kinky-thing-i-like/974267 "2022-11-08T03:15:37Z")
I like to sit in front of the heat vent of a forced air furnace and let the warm air wash over me like a warm hug. I find great comfort and solace by having warm air blowing on my back. It’s not at all a sexual thing, … --- ## [Historically, what fiscal policy has successfully defeated inflation in the past?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historically-what-fiscal-policy-has-successfully-defeated-inflation-in-the-past/973612)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historically-what-fiscal-policy-has-successfully-defeated-inflation-in-the-past/973612 "2022-11-08T03:03:34Z")
Instead of arguing about what to do now about inflation, why don’t we just repeat whatever policies that have worked in the past? --- ## [Outlander Season 3 discussion thread (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-season-3-discussion-thread-spoilers-as-it-airs/795439)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-season-3-discussion-thread-spoilers-as-it-airs/795439 "2022-11-08T01:24:44Z")
Outlander is the most underrated show on TV. Even George R.R. Martin has felt like not enough attention goes to this show. I like it so much that I sought out the third book in the series to read ahead of the third seas… --- ## [Does the government arming the population and giving them a few weeks training really help in an invasion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-government-arming-the-population-and-giving-them-a-few-weeks-training-really-help-in-an-invasion/959849)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-government-arming-the-population-and-giving-them-a-few-weeks-training-really-help-in-an-invasion/959849 "2022-11-08T00:20:37Z")
With Ukraine’s tensions going on I’m wondering if the following tactic actually works. Give automatic rifles, ammunition and a few weeks training to pretty much every adult in the country. That way if an invasion force … --- ## [MLB: 2022 Postseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2022-postseason/972753)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 528\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2022-postseason/972753 "2022-11-08T00:14:57Z")
We have 1 game left to play in the regular season, but it doesn’t matter for anybody. So we’re set. All series are best of 3 at the higher seed’s ballpark in the first round. 2nd round is played 2-2-1 starting at the hig… --- ## [Insurance appeal for braces (teeth)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-appeal-for-braces-teeth/974487)
**Author:** [@OldnCrinkly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldnCrinkly)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-appeal-for-braces-teeth/974487 "2022-11-08T00:11:28Z")
Hi! I will be having a telephone call to appeal to my insurance company for their denial of braces for my son and my daughter. I am not a dentist, but I believe it when my dentist says braces are necessary for them. The … --- ## [Hannibal (2001): What was the deal with the tape recording? \[unboxed spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hannibal-2001-what-was-the-deal-with-the-tape-recording-unboxed-spoilers/974538)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hannibal-2001-what-was-the-deal-with-the-tape-recording-unboxed-spoilers/974538 "2022-11-08T00:02:18Z")
When Verger calls his head henchman to ask how things are going with the dry run on the murder-by-boars plan, he plays a recording of screaming sounds as the porkers are attacking a Lecter-in-effigy. --- ## [Tv sound off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-sound-off/974318)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-sound-off/974318 "2022-11-07T23:14:29Z")
I was watching it an hour ago. Turned it off. Now its on but theres no sound. I can press the volume button and see the numbers go up but…no sound. I hope its not broke. Edited-I unplugged it. Now its working. carry on. … --- ## [Jean-Luc Godard, giant of the French New Wave, dies at 91](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jean-luc-godard-giant-of-the-french-new-wave-dies-at-91/971500)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jean-luc-godard-giant-of-the-french-new-wave-dies-at-91/971500 "2022-11-07T22:59:59Z")
Were his later movies any good, or did he peak with his movies in the 1960s such as Breathless? --- ## [Outlander on Starz Season 2 Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-on-starz-season-2-discussion-thread/751427)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-on-starz-season-2-discussion-thread/751427 "2022-11-07T21:10:55Z")
The season 2 premier isn’t until Saturday, but if you are a Starz subscriber you can stream it beginning 12:01am on 4/7, which is what I will be doing tonight. The reviews for this season have been positive, with much c… --- ## [What were these MAGATs up to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-magats-up-to/974357)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-magats-up-to/974357 "2022-11-07T20:58:47Z")
As I commuted up 101 north to San Jose this morning, I passed under an overpass bridge. Early January 2022, this bridge was festooned with American flags and a banner with a picture of an automatic weapon on it. This m… --- ## ["Six", a must-see rock opera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-a-must-see-rock-opera/974480)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-a-must-see-rock-opera/974480 "2022-11-07T18:11:37Z")
We just got back from a performance of Six, a musical about the wives of Henry VIII. Very raucous, great choreography and songs, and very funny. If it comes to a venue near you, I highly recommend it. --- ## [Does anyone have any experience with the website "Furnished Finder"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-any-experience-with-the-website-furnished-finder/974518)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-any-experience-with-the-website-furnished-finder/974518 "2022-11-07T17:37:51Z")
It’s a website that helps people (usually traveling nurses) link up with people who rent furnished places for a month or so. It’s a new website to me, and I’m trying to get input to see if they’re shady or untrustworthy… --- ## [Anybody know the Star Trek parody of CW McCall's "Convoy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-the-star-trek-parody-of-cw-mccalls-convoy/974462)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-the-star-trek-parody-of-cw-mccalls-convoy/974462 "2022-11-07T17:14:52Z")
I learned it back in the '70s, but think I’ve forgotten some parts. I can’t find it on the Internet either. :frowning\_face: --- ## [Cold virus causing slurred speach. Hypoglycemia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-virus-causing-slurred-speach-hypoglycemia/974289)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-virus-causing-slurred-speach-hypoglycemia/974289 "2022-11-07T17:06:28Z")
I experienced symptoms yesterday that I have only felt a few times in my life. I would start talking and then after about five words my brain couldn’t seem to get my voice box and mouth/tongue to work right. So I would … --- ## [Statistics help: Where do the Six Sigma numbers come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistics-help-where-do-the-six-sigma-numbers-come-from/974447)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistics-help-where-do-the-six-sigma-numbers-come-from/974447 "2022-11-07T16:31:04Z")
In another thread, @Exapno\_Mapcase and @kenobi\_65 were attempting to explain to me why “Six sigma eliminates 99.99964% of a population, leaving 0.00034%” “Because that’s the definition of six standard deviations of a nor… --- ## [How High Can I Get in NYC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-can-i-get-in-nyc/973685)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-can-i-get-in-nyc/973685 "2022-11-07T15:20:49Z")
My family and I are planning a trip to New York City in a few weeks, and we would like to get a good view of the city without spending the money or time to go up the Empire State Building. What is the highest up I can ge… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=952) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=954)