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**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixes-to-auto-recalls/972964 "2022-10-16T18:25:24Z")
How do car manufacturers come up with fixes to Safety Recalls so quickly? (It’s like they knew the better, safer way all along?) --- ## [Pork is preserved by making it into ham. Why aren't other kinds of meats preserved in that same way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pork-is-preserved-by-making-it-into-ham-why-arent-other-kinds-of-meats-preserved-in-that-same-way/972637)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pork-is-preserved-by-making-it-into-ham-why-arent-other-kinds-of-meats-preserved-in-that-same-way/972637 "2022-10-16T15:37:51Z")
I read somewhere that ham was important to ancient Europeans since it allowed them to have protein stores over the winter. Not only is ham tasty, it allows pork to last for months. With those important benefits, why ar… --- ## [Where Is This Bizarro Business Park(?) Residential Area(?) Film Set(?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-this-bizarro-business-park-residential-area-film-set/973017)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-this-bizarro-business-park-residential-area-film-set/973017 "2022-10-16T14:43:53Z")
In this video, the performer is traversing through … well, I don’t know what. It looks like it would be a business park or perhaps residential development in any American city, except that the streets are too narrow for … --- ## [Back brace options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-brace-options/973289)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-brace-options/973289 "2022-10-16T14:41:01Z")
Yes, I’m aware that none of you are my physician or physical therapist, even those who are in those professions. :slight\_smile: I’m 53 and female. I have recurring back pain in two different areas: upper back just below… --- ## [Looking for a painting by artist Raphael Delorme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-painting-by-artist-raphael-delorme/973333)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-painting-by-artist-raphael-delorme/973333 "2022-10-16T14:15:29Z")
Raphael Delorme was a French painter who lived from 1885 to 1962. He seems to be relatively obscure to the world at large; there is no article about him on the English-language Wikipedia; his entry on the French-language… --- ## [Rewrite a Textbook Like An Erotic Novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewrite-a-textbook-like-an-erotic-novel/973321)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewrite-a-textbook-like-an-erotic-novel/973321 "2022-10-16T08:26:11Z")
Examples: Economics Marx and Engels collaboration grew closer, their proletarian members waiting to be emancipated from the shackles of their capitalistic trousers. As bare flesh pressed against bare flesh, their crie… --- ## [Beyond Meat Coo arrested for biting a man's nose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-meat-coo-arrested-for-biting-a-mans-nose/971908)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-meat-coo-arrested-for-biting-a-mans-nose/971908 "2022-10-16T12:39:51Z")
From the article: Beyond Meat Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey was arrested this weekend after allegedly biting a man’s nose in an Arkansas parking garage following a college football game. Ramsey, 53, was charged w… --- ## [Days Out In South East England](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/days-out-in-south-east-england/963956)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/days-out-in-south-east-england/963956 "2022-10-16T11:36:38Z")
Greetings. Let me introduce a few interesting places to you. If you’re taking a trip over here, I might persuade you to visit a couple of them; or maybe you’ll just find these stories interesting. This is my neck of the … --- ## [Google font in Safari on iPad and iPhone suddenly larger and weird behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-font-in-safari-on-ipad-and-iphone-suddenly-larger-and-weird-behavior/973258)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-font-in-safari-on-ipad-and-iphone-suddenly-larger-and-weird-behavior/973258 "2022-10-16T11:15:54Z")
All of a sudden, the font on Google in Safari on both my iPad and IPhone is considerably larger. The odd thing is if I follow a link, then hit Back, the font goes to the correct size, only to go big again upon searching… --- ## [I haven't had to buy a PC in over a Decade. Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-had-to-buy-a-pc-in-over-a-decade-any-advice/972640)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-had-to-buy-a-pc-in-over-a-decade-any-advice/972640 "2022-10-16T09:59:01Z")
I have had the same desktop PC since 2009 and while I have had to replace components over the years, it is finally dead beyond my desire to fix (although the HD should be fine so I think I can get all the data off it) so… --- ## [Why do emoji point backwards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-emoji-point-backwards/973278)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-emoji-point-backwards/973278 "2022-10-16T06:32:15Z")
English is read left to right. Why are these emoji facing the wrong way? :fish: :elephant: :mechanical\_leg: :dodo: :horse\_racing: If I write the horse race was exciting. It seems like you expect the :horse\_racing: … --- ## [Cell Phones in Blasting Zones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-blasting-zones/126308)
**Author:** [@mikep777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikep777)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-blasting-zones/126308 "2022-10-16T06:25:21Z")
I’m assuming that they ask you to shut off cell phones in blasting zones because they’re concerned that you may inadvertantly set off the charge. Has this actually ever happened? -Mike --- ## [Modernization of a New Carrier {USS Gerald Ford}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modernization-of-a-new-carrier-uss-gerald-ford/972761)
**Author:** [@ishamael69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishamael69)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modernization-of-a-new-carrier-uss-gerald-ford/972761 "2022-10-16T04:49:36Z")
I was reading about the USS Gerald Ford deploying for the first time, and one article mentioned that it just finished a round of maintenance and modernization. Now maintenance I can understand. It just finished testing… --- ## [When is a volcanic area safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-volcanic-area-safe/972973)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-volcanic-area-safe/972973 "2022-10-16T02:09:44Z")
Assume a volcano erupts in an uninhabited area and then goes back to sleep, and poisonous fumes, ash, all the good stuff spills out. How long will it take for the debris and clouds to settle and allow people to walk arou… --- ## [NBA Offseason 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661 "2022-10-16T00:20:10Z")
With the Golden State Warriors on Thursday having won their fourth NBA championship in the past eight years, it’s time to close the books on the 2021-22 NBA season and look ahead to the draft and free agency. The Portla… --- ## [Best way to make a home-made time-capsule for a hard-drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-make-a-home-made-time-capsule-for-a-hard-drive/973301)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-make-a-home-made-time-capsule-for-a-hard-drive/973301 "2022-10-16T00:18:44Z")
I wasn’t sure whether to put this in factual questions but I guess its probably more about opinions on what is the best method rather than definite fact? Anyway I’ve been mulling for a while about making a personal time… --- ## [Didn't there use to be an option to send a post as a PM to a person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-there-use-to-be-an-option-to-send-a-post-as-a-pm-to-a-person/973305)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-there-use-to-be-an-option-to-send-a-post-as-a-pm-to-a-person/973305 "2022-10-16T00:00:15Z")
I could have sworn that, in the past, I could click the button in the top left of the post and get an option to send the post as a private message to an individual. You would have the options 1. You would have “Reply as … --- ## [Enabling cookies in Safari](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enabling-cookies-in-safari/973300)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enabling-cookies-in-safari/973300 "2022-10-15T23:38:18Z")
I’m trying to pay a medical bill, and trying to set up an account to do so. When I click on the emailed verification link, I get: Cookies are not enabled for your browser. Please enable cookies for proper site functi… --- ## [Parachuting from 23 miles up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parachuting-from-23-miles-up/636872)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parachuting-from-23-miles-up/636872 "2022-10-15T23:07:16Z")
Damned if I can get my link to work. Monday some dude is going 120,000 feet (6000 pesos) above ground. High enough that the claim is he will break the sound barrier. Going to look for a different link. --- ## [Putin Parody In Back Pain Commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-parody-in-back-pain-commercial/973160)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-parody-in-back-pain-commercial/973160 "2022-10-15T21:50:53Z")
For a few years, a manufacturer of a popular back pain remedy has had commercials using a wooden marionette. They have a new commercial where the puppet is weightlifting, gets back pain, takes the medicine, removes need… --- ## [Customizing the Windows 7 Start Menu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customizing-the-windows-7-start-menu/973246)
**Author:** [@ranwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ranwill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customizing-the-windows-7-start-menu/973246 "2022-10-15T21:36:55Z")
My Google skills are weak, but I have tried. Is it possible to customize the right side of the Windows 7 Start menu? Mine currently reads from the top down: my computer’s name, Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos. Then a … --- ## [DLSS: Is there any consensus on whether it is something you want to use? (PC video cards)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dlss-is-there-any-consensus-on-whether-it-is-something-you-want-to-use-pc-video-cards/973163)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dlss-is-there-any-consensus-on-whether-it-is-something-you-want-to-use-pc-video-cards/973163 "2022-10-15T21:34:56Z")
Nvidia just released its latest video card line (40xx) and lots of performance tests are coming out. It is a lot to wade through. My big question is the 40xx series seems to rely heavily on DLSS 3.0 for its stellar num… --- ## [Commonly misclassified works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-misclassified-works/973192)
**Author:** [@JohnnyEcks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnnyEcks)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-misclassified-works/973192 "2022-10-15T20:20:13Z")
Some books, movies, and whatnot are commonly regarded as one genre, but are actually another. For example, Little, Big by John Crowley is usually considered a fantasy novel. It’s actually horror. Likewise, Alan Moore’… --- ## [Is there a Tom Lehrer song that isn't on any of his albums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-tom-lehrer-song-that-isnt-on-any-of-his-albums/973273)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-tom-lehrer-song-that-isnt-on-any-of-his-albums/973273 "2022-10-15T19:51:36Z")
I seem to remember that one of his songs isn’t on any of his albums, but I can’t recall which one. --- ## [Why would my magnetic watchband stop “working”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-my-magnetic-watchband-stop-working/973285)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-my-magnetic-watchband-stop-working/973285 "2022-10-15T17:51:52Z")
I’ve had an Apple Watch with a watchband that holds together by using magnets the length of the band. Over the last couple of months, the “strength” of the band, IOW, the tightness which holds the 2 bands together has st… --- ## [Can Alex Jones' fund raising records be subpoenaed? Can his donors be sued as co-conspirators?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-alex-jones-fund-raising-records-be-subpoenaed-can-his-donors-be-sued-as-co-conspirators/973193)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-alex-jones-fund-raising-records-be-subpoenaed-can-his-donors-be-sued-as-co-conspirators/973193 "2022-10-15T16:29:56Z")
Is there a factual legal answer to this? His individual contributors may not always have much money but some do and aren’t they all contributing to a conspiracy to defame the victims of the Sandy Hook shootings? Can they… --- ## [Anyone try Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-ketamine-for-treatment-resistant-depression/840349)
**Author:** [@Mrs\_Fairway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Fairway)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-ketamine-for-treatment-resistant-depression/840349 "2022-10-15T14:32:26Z")
I have a long history of depression, medicated for the last 30 years with uneven success. I am currently on several prescription medications and lots of nutritional supplements (vitamins and amino acids) that used to hel… --- ## [Name a little-known movie that deserves more recognition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-little-known-movie-that-deserves-more-recognition/969922)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-little-known-movie-that-deserves-more-recognition/969922 "2022-10-15T14:14:11Z")
Of course “little known” is relative. Here, it could refer to older movies, non mainstream ones, foreign films or whatever you want. So I nominate the great film “Local Hero”. If you want to quibble about how well thi… --- ## [A senior care support thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-senior-care-support-thread/970503)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-senior-care-support-thread/970503 "2022-10-15T13:20:37Z")
I’ve been thinking about starting this thread for a while, and then seeing a few posts over in this thread: … made it clear that many Dopers are dealing with these issues. I expect that a thread in which we can share o… --- ## [Can insects get drunk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-insects-get-drunk/973068)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-insects-get-drunk/973068 "2022-10-15T08:13:06Z")
Posted here, because this is not exactly a world-changing, cutting edge piece of research. I am sitting outside, enjoying a local lager, and I spotted a ladybird/ladybug fly a descending spiral into my glass. I rescued… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=972) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=974)