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**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-scroll-ahead/974653 "2022-11-09T12:48:15Z")
Newbie here. When I open some very long threads, the first post I see is from 2017 or 2019 or like that, and I’ve got to scroll through a few thousand posts to get up to posts from this month–is there a way to do it mor… --- ## [No Winner in the (US) PowerBall Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-winner-in-the-us-powerball-again/974461)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-winner-in-the-us-powerball-again/974461 "2022-11-09T09:49:25Z")
We had a thread a month or so ago, but there was no winner in the multistate power ball Saturday night. I suppose this means the Monday drawing will have a headline prize well north of two billion dollars. I have bought… --- ## [Are women harder on brakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-harder-on-brakes/280607)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-harder-on-brakes/280607 "2022-11-09T03:21:16Z")
I drive a truck and my wife drives a minivan. I replace my front brake pads about every 40K miles, and my wife’s about every 15 K to 20K miles. I’ve always attributed this to her habits of “riding the brake pedal” and … --- ## [Festivals in similar-named places](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/festivals-in-similar-named-places/974492)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/festivals-in-similar-named-places/974492 "2022-11-09T02:50:06Z")
I’ve thought of traveling to foreign places to participate in celebrations. But only those where the celebration and the place name are sort of similar. Things like near rhyme, or aliteration, or similar. I thought of s… --- ## [NFL 2022: Week Nine times out of ten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-nine-times-out-of-ten/974294)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-nine-times-out-of-ten/974294 "2022-11-09T02:48:23Z")
One of the rare NFL trade deadlines that actually meant something. The Bills swap RBs with the Colts (Zach Moss and a conditional 5th round pick for Nyheim Hines). The Dolphins got Jeff Wilson from the Niners (who upgrad… --- ## [Future '38](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-38/974602)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-38/974602 "2022-11-09T02:17:31Z")
Has anyone else seen this movie? It presents itself as a recently-rediscovered film from 1938, complete with an introduction by Neil deGrasse Tyson, about someone time travelling to the far-off future of 2018. It’s not… --- ## [Ann Arbor's "chonky" squirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-arbors-chonky-squirrel/974575)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ann-arbors-chonky-squirrel/974575 "2022-11-09T00:11:08Z")
The brown bears of Katmai have become famous for their annual pre-hibernation weight gain, celebrated during a well-publicized “Fat Bear Week” event each Fall for several years now. It’s good clean fun as the bears are … --- ## [Solar powered outdoor lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solar-powered-outdoor-lights/974310)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solar-powered-outdoor-lights/974310 "2022-11-09T00:04:07Z")
I would like a bit of light along my driveway, and next to my front steps. I was wondering if those solar powered things work. Any recommendations? And experiences to share? --- ## [If Democrats lose the House, how big a deal is losing the Senate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-democrats-lose-the-house-how-big-a-deal-is-losing-the-senate/973838)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-democrats-lose-the-house-how-big-a-deal-is-losing-the-senate/973838 "2022-11-08T23:05:15Z")
At this point, I think it is highly unlikely that the Democrats maintain control of the House. Assuming that they lose it, how is losing the Senate the Armageddon that talking heads are predicting? They won’t be able t… --- ## [Any words you insist on reading wrong (in your head at least)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-words-you-insist-on-reading-wrong-in-your-head-at-least/959805)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-words-you-insist-on-reading-wrong-in-your-head-at-least/959805 "2022-11-08T22:43:30Z")
Thanks to Christmas Story the word “fragile” will always be pronounced: Fra-geeeel-lay --- ## [Sayonara, Netanyahu! {He's Back! 2022-11-02}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sayonara-netanyahu-hes-back-2022-11-02/943238)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sayonara-netanyahu-hes-back-2022-11-02/943238 "2022-11-08T19:37:51Z")
Israeli opposition parties reach agreement to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu I know very little about Israel’s political procedures, and nothing about Bennett or Lapid except from this article. Bennett, uh, doe… --- ## [Would you lie under oath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-lie-under-oath/974158)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-lie-under-oath/974158 "2022-11-08T19:23:09Z")
In a situation in which you were required to take an oath/affirmation to tell the truth, can you imagine a situation in which you would lie? I would like to think that I would try pretty hard not to, and would try inste… --- ## [State of Kansas wants to destroy restored 1959 Corvette because wrong rivets used to reattach VIN tag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-kansas-wants-to-destroy-restored-1959-corvette-because-wrong-rivets-used-to-reattach-vin-tag/950110)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-kansas-wants-to-destroy-restored-1959-corvette-because-wrong-rivets-used-to-reattach-vin-tag/950110 "2022-11-08T19:15:22Z")
https://www.kctv5.com/ott/news/classic-car-could-be-destroyed-even-though-no-crime-committed/video\_885f01c0-0dfb-5427-8e1f-e06cacd50537.html --- ## [French Rap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-rap/974411)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-rap/974411 "2022-11-08T19:09:08Z")
From What’s your favorite song in a language you don’t understand? I hated French rap as soon as it became a thing in the early 90s (derivative beats and lame lyrics) but it has now grown into the most innovative and u… --- ## [Pronoun specification - here to stay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronoun-specification-here-to-stay/974596)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronoun-specification-here-to-stay/974596 "2022-11-08T19:03:37Z")
Just curious what others’ experience is regarding people offering their preferred gender terms. Do you see this practice growing or not? Will they be used by everyone, or primarily by persons using pronouns different f… --- ## [Are There Infinite Restaurants in Manhattan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-infinite-restaurants-in-manhattan/974521)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-infinite-restaurants-in-manhattan/974521 "2022-11-08T18:39:47Z")
Say I live in Manhattan with sufficient time and money. I decide to experience every food option in the city, so I eat dinner at a different restaurant every night. Will I eventually run out of restaurants or is there on… --- ## [Reading Substack and Medium and \_\_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-substack-and-medium-and/974514)
**Author:** [@oligArchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oligArchie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-substack-and-medium-and/974514 "2022-11-08T18:00:07Z")
If I pay to subscribe to an author on Substack, do I get to read ALL authors on Substack? What other sites are similar to Substack and Medium? I love you I am confused about how Substack works. I’ve surfed around Subst… --- ## [HBO's Avenue 5 - Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad. {Season 2 starts Oct 10, 2022}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-avenue-5-hugh-laurie-josh-gad-season-2-starts-oct-10-2022/846766)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-avenue-5-hugh-laurie-josh-gad-season-2-starts-oct-10-2022/846766 "2022-11-08T17:00:35Z")
First epi was this past Sunday 1/19/20. Gad plays Herman Judd, an Elon Musk type billionaire, but less bright, that has established a space tourism group where hundreds of people ride on a space cruise ship around Jupit… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=973&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=975&state=watching)