# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=993&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 994 --- ## [Pass The Turkey, Eh? A (Canadian)Thanksgiving MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-the-turkey-eh-a-canadian-thanksgiving-mmp/972997)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-the-turkey-eh-a-canadian-thanksgiving-mmp/972997 "2022-10-17T07:10:09Z")
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian Mumpers, happy Indigenous Peoples Day to our Native American/First Nations Mumpers, and Happy Puck Drop Week to any other NHL fans out there. I do get mistaken for Canadian a lot. Som… --- ## [What ought the government do/pay for AFTER a disaster (hurricane?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ought-the-government-do-pay-for-after-a-disaster-hurricane/972825)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ought-the-government-do-pay-for-after-a-disaster-hurricane/972825 "2022-10-17T06:25:51Z")
Kinda related to the thread about disaster preparedness, what do you believe the government ought to do AFTER the disaster. Yes, of course, you want to rescue and care for anyone who was stranded/injured. But what shou… --- ## [Who does an Amazon seller pay State Income Tax to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-an-amazon-seller-pay-state-income-tax-to/973335)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-an-amazon-seller-pay-state-income-tax-to/973335 "2022-10-17T06:00:28Z")
For example, take an writer who independently writes and sells her stories and books via Amazon. Every so often they send her her cut of what the sales came to, probably by deposit to a bank account. Those sales are a … --- ## [Missouri woman escapes home after being held captive for weeks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-woman-escapes-home-after-being-held-captive-for-weeks/973283)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-woman-escapes-home-after-being-held-captive-for-weeks/973283 "2022-10-17T05:54:39Z")
I’ve seen other reports that the victim weighed under 90 lbs. She had a horrific experience locked up in this asshole’s basement. Whipped and raped repeatedly. Thankfully she escaped and neighbors helped her. Cite Court… --- ## [Unsolicited Facebook friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolicited-facebook-friend/973349)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolicited-facebook-friend/973349 "2022-10-17T03:43:55Z")
This has happened to me a handful of times: I will get a message on Facebook “Joe Shmo has accepted your friend request”. Except I don’t know Joe and I never sent him a friend request. But now he is my friend. How/why … --- ## [GOP candidates are campaigning on non-existent litter boxes in schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-are-campaigning-on-non-existent-litter-boxes-in-schools/973256)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-are-campaigning-on-non-existent-litter-boxes-in-schools/973256 "2022-10-17T01:21:15Z")
Why are GOP candidates upset about non-existent litter boxes in schools? Because of the wave of non-existent students identifying as cats, of course. I worry that The Onion might go out of business. Parody may be dyin… --- ## [Why do Dopers start contests regarding grave matters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dopers-start-contests-regarding-grave-matters/973159)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dopers-start-contests-regarding-grave-matters/973159 "2022-10-17T01:19:43Z")
This isn’t really a “pitting” as such, but a matter for debate in which I am at least impliedly criticizing some of my fellow Dopers, so I thought this might be the best forum. Why do some of you think it’s fun or accep… --- ## [Smirky McDouchebag lawsuit dismissed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smirky-mcdouchebag-lawsuit-dismissed/837686)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 417\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smirky-mcdouchebag-lawsuit-dismissed/837686 "2022-10-17T01:17:09Z")
Free speech absolutists everywhere rejoice. Link --- ## [What thing just ALWAYS works for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-thing-just-always-works-for-you/972390)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-thing-just-always-works-for-you/972390 "2022-10-16T23:11:04Z")
Sort of inspired by the ‘stuff that costs surprisingly little’ thread." Last night I was sort of fashing around for something to have for dinner. We had a chunk of left over ham, and plenty of veggies and such, but I c… --- ## [Help/resources for a person newly blind at age 91](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-resources-for-a-person-newly-blind-at-age-91/973244)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-resources-for-a-person-newly-blind-at-age-91/973244 "2022-10-16T22:47:39Z")
A dear friend—actually, she has been my unofficial adopted mother the last 50 years—due to something like a stroke about six weeks ago is now totally blind. I say totally—she can see a little bit of light/dark contrast a… --- ## [Good diet soda/pop (now called no sugar)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-diet-soda-pop-now-called-no-sugar/972418)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-diet-soda-pop-now-called-no-sugar/972418 "2022-10-16T22:36:20Z")
Other than Coke , Pepsi, Dr Pepper etc. Stuff that is not hard to get . I know about Dr. Browns --- ## [Florida Dads Shoot Each Others Daughters in Road Rage Incident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dads-shoot-each-others-daughters-in-road-rage-incident/973264)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dads-shoot-each-others-daughters-in-road-rage-incident/973264 "2022-10-16T22:17:44Z")
I think this is the most American headline of 2022. Apparently a road rage incident escalated until one idiot 1 threw a water bottle at idiot 2, and who responded by firing a few rounds into idiot 1’ s car, hitting his … --- ## [App for weather alert for 40F, 15 days in advance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-for-weather-alert-for-40f-15-days-in-advance/973307)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-for-weather-alert-for-40f-15-days-in-advance/973307 "2022-10-16T22:03:07Z")
I am looking for an app that will look every hour at 15 day weather forecast for a zip code. As soon as any day in the future 15 days is predicted to have a low temperature of 40F or lower, it would alert me by a text me… --- ## [Have you ever won a free meal with a business card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-won-a-free-meal-with-a-business-card/973281)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-won-a-free-meal-with-a-business-card/973281 "2022-10-16T20:11:33Z")
Just curious. You used to see these draw-a-business-card things a lot more often near restaurant entrances. --- ## [Arrest made in Stockton, CA serial killings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-made-in-stockton-ca-serial-killings/973308)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-made-in-stockton-ca-serial-killings/973308 "2022-10-16T19:51:00Z")
I’m surprised not to see anything else about this on this site. In short, at least 6 people have been shot and killed in the Stockton, CA area in recent months, and authorities have a suspect in custody - and they belie… --- ## [ST2: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st2-the-wrath-of-khan-on-the-big-screen/971002)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st2-the-wrath-of-khan-on-the-big-screen/971002 "2022-10-16T19:20:11Z")
Saw it last night as part of the Fathom Event series. It holds up really well both as a story and the special effects and is my favorite Star Trek movie. Three things about it: Khan has got to be in the top 5 of OG mov… --- ## [Most awkward product placement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-awkward-product-placement/973020)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-awkward-product-placement/973020 "2022-10-16T18:28:39Z")
My vote is in last week’s The Patient. Title character unpacks a printer. Not only is the brand clearly visible but the therapist character inexplicably asks from the other room what the brand is so the name can be said … --- ## [Fixes to Auto Recalls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixes-to-auto-recalls/972964)
**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… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=992&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=994&state=watching)