# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=958&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 959 --- ## [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… --- ## [Why has the NFL record for passing yards in a game (554) remained intact since 1951?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-nfl-record-for-passing-yards-in-a-game-554-remained-intact-since-1951/975639)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-nfl-record-for-passing-yards-in-a-game-554-remained-intact-since-1951/975639 "2022-11-28T20:54:23Z")
The NFL is a far more pass-happy league today than 70 years ago, but somehow all the Bradys/Mannings/Rodgers/Mahomes/Romos since then have not managed to get 555 passing yards in a game. Is this just one of those things … --- ## [Sports in which no scoring is possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-in-which-no-scoring-is-possible/975396)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-in-which-no-scoring-is-possible/975396 "2022-11-28T19:51:20Z")
Are there any sports, other than soccer football, in which it’s possible for none of the participants to score a point of advantage during the game (such as a goal)? Also, are there any other sports, other than soccer f… --- ## [Your wildest lifestyle fantasy -- unrestricted by practical, real-world limitations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-wildest-lifestyle-fantasy-unrestricted-by-practical-real-world-limitations/974980)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-wildest-lifestyle-fantasy-unrestricted-by-practical-real-world-limitations/974980 "2022-11-28T18:52:06Z")
If you could wake up tomorrow in a different life with no negative consequences of any kind to this one, what life would that be? Don’t limit your fantasy to practical considerations at all-- financial, skill, talent, ag… --- ## [What, exactly, is socialism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-socialism/975350)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-socialism/975350 "2022-11-28T17:34:16Z")
I am in a debate with a person that seems to be making the argument that any interference by a government into a market economy is socialism by definition. I think they have really taken the whole market driven economy … --- ## [Dealing with leftovers in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-leftovers-in-the-mmp/975311)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-leftovers-in-the-mmp/975311 "2022-11-28T17:19:32Z")
Thanksgiving is probably one of the biggest days for leftover - certainly it was in my family. We have our share during the rest of the year, too, as I’m sure many of you do also. How do you deal with the extra food at … --- ## [What to cover my yard with to stop the mud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-cover-my-yard-with-to-stop-the-mud/975169)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-cover-my-yard-with-to-stop-the-mud/975169 "2022-11-28T15:31:56Z")
I just bought a new house. In due time (AKA when I have the money), I will put in a patio and some landscaping. For now I need something to cover the dirt so the dogs stop tracking in mud when it rains. My husband sugges… --- ## [Drag Story Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drag-story-time/975362)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drag-story-time/975362 "2022-11-28T10:47:14Z")
Ok, I admit I don’t get it. I don’t have kids so I never did the story time thing. I’m in the camp of: If you’re ok taking your kids to drag story time, go ahead. If you’re not, don’t go. But you don’t get to tell o… --- ## [Grey Cup in Regina tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grey-cup-in-regina-tomorrow/975222)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grey-cup-in-regina-tomorrow/975222 "2022-11-28T06:16:04Z")
Winnipeg Blue Bombers v Toronto Argos The fabled rivals of the Riders, versus the Central Canadians. How can I possibly watch the game? I don’t want either to win! Weather looks good. Forecast is between -2 and -10 C… --- ## [Airbus strikes firetruck on runway \[Peru\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airbus-strikes-firetruck-on-runway-peru/975206)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airbus-strikes-firetruck-on-runway-peru/975206 "2022-11-28T04:58:33Z")
Curious if others have seen this news story. Apparently the fire department was conducting a drill while landings/takeoffs were being conducted. I’m not sure how fire departments schedule practice, but during live airp… --- ## [Repairing old LP covers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-old-lp-covers/975641)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-old-lp-covers/975641 "2022-11-28T04:43:56Z")
I’ve got some old LPs, from the 1960s, and I’ve bought some replacements for the old paper envelopes they came in, but now a lot of the cardboard covers (the pretty ones, with pictures of the artists on the fronts and so… --- ## [Is the English word 'oceanaide' a proper word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-english-word-oceanaide-a-proper-word/975612)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-english-word-oceanaide-a-proper-word/975612 "2022-11-28T04:40:11Z")
I’ve seen the English version of the French ‘océanide’ (nymph) as oceanaide. Is this a proper word. I couldn’t find any dictionary or glossary reference for it. --- ## [Help finding a movie scene, wrecked candle fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-movie-scene-wrecked-candle-fan/975650)
**Author:** [@Tilt-A-Whirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tilt-A-Whirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-movie-scene-wrecked-candle-fan/975650 "2022-11-28T04:26:38Z")
My apologies for the vagueness of my description, which mirrors the vagueness of my memory. I’m looking for a scene, which may have been from an 80’s comedy, maybe a John Hughes one, and the actor may have been John Can… --- ## [What was this cabinet used for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-cabinet-used-for/975607)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-cabinet-used-for/975607 "2022-11-28T03:24:21Z")
My wife saw this today at a local Pioneer history museum: \[Album\] imgur.com … --- ## [Could I buy the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-buy-the-moon/975335)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-buy-the-moon/975335 "2022-11-28T02:57:29Z")
What is its value? --- ## [Songs you know that AREN'T parodies but you'll probably never hear anybody else sing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-know-that-arent-parodies-but-youll-probably-never-hear-anybody-else-sing/955661)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-know-that-arent-parodies-but-youll-probably-never-hear-anybody-else-sing/955661 "2022-11-28T00:25:40Z")
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone else who knows all four verses of “The Star Spangled Banner” or Gene Roddenberry’s lyrics to the Star Trek theme. Without looking them up, can you tell us the real lyrics to “I’m Popey… --- ## [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-love-and-thunder/963008)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-love-and-thunder/963008 "2022-11-28T00:07:05Z")
A teaser trailer is out: I like the trailer. Check out Natalie Portman as Thor at the end. Taika Waititi is directing the movie. Release date is July 8, 2022 --- ## [How to frame a large poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-frame-a-large-poster/975530)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-frame-a-large-poster/975530 "2022-11-27T23:58:49Z")
I am thinking of buying a vintage tourism poster, one that is a very large non-standard size (about 130 x 90 cm or 50" by 35"). I got an estimate from a custom framing place, and it was shockingly expensive. I can shop … --- ## [Songs With (For Lack of a Better Choice of Words) Easter Eggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-for-lack-of-a-better-choice-of-words-easter-eggs/975594)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-for-lack-of-a-better-choice-of-words-easter-eggs/975594 "2022-11-27T23:58:12Z")
I’m looking for songs that have Easter Eggs, although that’s probably not the exact term I need to use. Basically I’m looking for mistakes (such as Sting sitting on the piano before “Roxanne”), melodic nods to other song… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=957&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=959&state=tracking)