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**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-gets-earlier-access-to-covid-vaccine/932065 "2021-03-03T05:22:52Z")
I was just looking at the Mass vaccination rollout plan. Among the comorbidities that get one moved up the list is smoking. I’m sorry, but NO. I am a former smoker. It’s a choice. One shouldn’t get moved up the list for … --- ## [Does your house have a basement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-house-have-a-basement/933902)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-house-have-a-basement/933902 "2021-03-03T01:46:20Z")
Assuming that you live in a single family dwelling and not an apartment building or condo, do you have a basement? I’ve only lived in one house that had one. I wish I had one now because I live in tornado alley but they… --- ## [Supreme court dismisses remaining post-election lawsuits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-dismisses-remaining-post-election-lawsuits/933721)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-dismisses-remaining-post-election-lawsuits/933721 "2021-03-03T00:50:06Z")
I couldn’t find links to the actual opinions/denials of certiorari Brian --- ## [The Family Feud- Is It Better To Play Or Better To Pass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-feud-is-it-better-to-play-or-better-to-pass/230027)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-feud-is-it-better-to-play-or-better-to-pass/230027 "2021-03-02T23:59:06Z")
Note: I’m placing this in ‘General Questions’ because I believe it has a factual answer. I’ve been watching the game show ‘The Family Feud’ for a number of years now, and am always amazed that the contestants invariably… --- ## [My movie's out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-movies-out/933881)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-movies-out/933881 "2021-03-02T23:20:42Z")
No, it’s not my movie. I was just an extra. But Let Him Go, with Kevin Costner and Diane Lane, is a movie that I was in. It was released in November 2020, pretty much when our provincial government decided that movie … --- ## [Use of the term "Witch Hunt"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-term-witch-hunt/932894)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-term-witch-hunt/932894 "2021-03-02T23:02:40Z")
Source Former US president Donald Trump says the Senate impeachment trial has been another phase of the “greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country”. Is this appropriate use of the term? I always thought that … --- ## [Covid relief \[money\] reaching individuals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-relief-money-reaching-individuals/933961)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-relief-money-reaching-individuals/933961 "2021-03-02T23:00:52Z")
How much? Last night someone told me that only 7% is reaching (or is earmarked in the new bill to reach) individuals. He watches Newsmax so I’m a little skeptical. --- ## [Vacuum hulls for quiet navy submarines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacuum-hulls-for-quiet-navy-submarines/934052)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacuum-hulls-for-quiet-navy-submarines/934052 "2021-03-02T22:23:56Z")
Since sound cannot pass through a vacuum, ISTM that if you had a navy submarine with two hulls, and a vacuum between them, that internal noise would therefore be unable to transmit to the outside, and you’d have a submar… --- ## [Mistaking the Real Thing for a Parody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistaking-the-real-thing-for-a-parody/919342)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistaking-the-real-thing-for-a-parody/919342 "2021-03-02T22:07:55Z")
Years ago I was flipping through the channels and came across what I thought was an awesome parody of 80s police dramas. I laughed my a\*\* off for twenty minutes and then realized it was just a rerun of T.J. Hooker. Has… --- ## [Last of Us 2...Thoughts? (No spoilers in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-of-us-2-thoughts-no-spoilers-in-op/914217)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-of-us-2-thoughts-no-spoilers-in-op/914217 "2021-03-02T20:58:05Z")
It took a while but I finally finished Last of Us 2. I don’t quite know how I feel about it. I loved the first game, but I think this game doesn’t really take the story in a logical next step. Most of all, the game is WA… --- ## [Anorexia Hope and Help Needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anorexia-hope-and-help-needed/933938)
**Author:** [@Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anorexia-hope-and-help-needed/933938 "2021-03-02T20:39:28Z")
I’m the mom of a son with anorexia. Things have been very bad in my household for almost a year now, and gets worse day by day. We cry and expect the worst every second of every day. Seeking help has been so difficult d… --- ## [WW2 leaders and painters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-leaders-and-painters/258928)
**Author:** [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-leaders-and-painters/258928 "2021-03-02T20:04:28Z")
I know that both Churchill and Hitler painted. I don’t know about Roosevelt, Tojo, Mussolini, Stalin and the others. Who is considered the Top Dog in terms of painting ability? On average which leader’s painting would be… --- ## [The lack of delayed gratification in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lack-of-delayed-gratification-in-america/933860)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lack-of-delayed-gratification-in-america/933860 "2021-03-02T19:36:53Z")
A considerable number of problems in America today, IMHO, stem directly or indirectly from an inability to delay gratification. The Covid pandemic is a prime example - if U.S. society had simply locked down hard, masked… --- ## [Is this Newsweek description of autism accurate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-newsweek-description-of-autism-accurate/933376)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-newsweek-description-of-autism-accurate/933376 "2021-03-02T18:36:13Z")
I recall reading an article in Newsweek , roughly 20 years ago, that described autism using the following example scenario: Mary has a bunch of marbles. She goes to her bedroom, puts them in a red box, and then leaves t… --- ## [Injecting the man juice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/injecting-the-man-juice/932668)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/injecting-the-man-juice/932668 "2021-03-02T18:19:15Z")
So, I have shared on these boards that my son came out as trans a couple days before starting high school in the fall of 2019. It’s take a while to get my head around to it, and to get my estranged wife around to it, bot… --- ## [Another "Is this a scam?" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-is-this-a-scam-thread/934054)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-is-this-a-scam-thread/934054 "2021-03-02T17:40:05Z")
Yes, yes, I know: if you have to ask, it probably is. But in this case, I don’t see how. I’ve Googled, and this doesn’t fall into any of the usual scams people warn about. I listed some furniture for sale on Craig’s Lis… --- ## [What is a shuffle? Please post examples](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-shuffle-please-post-examples/934121)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-shuffle-please-post-examples/934121 "2021-03-02T17:34:54Z")
I’ve often heard that this or that song is a shuffle, in different genres. But I’ve never been clear what exemplifies a shuffle. I think it’s a special beat, but I can’t pinpoint it, though I sometimes have the hunch tha… --- ## [F'ing lying sacks of manure from ADT just rang my doorbell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fing-lying-sacks-of-manure-from-adt-just-rang-my-doorbell/933752)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fing-lying-sacks-of-manure-from-adt-just-rang-my-doorbell/933752 "2021-03-02T17:32:41Z")
Shitbags, “are you the homeowner?” Me already suspicious, “What is this about?” “We’re from ADT, they told you at the closing we’d be coming.” Me instantly angry, “No, you are not welcome and this is unsolicited.” “A… --- ## [Who the hell is enjoying Hagar the Horrible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-the-hell-is-enjoying-hagar-the-horrible/739720)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-the-hell-is-enjoying-hagar-the-horrible/739720 "2021-03-02T17:27:15Z")
Somehow a few weeks ago it came up betwene my better half than I that “Family Circus” is stupid and unfunny. Later she texted me a picture of the day’s Family Circus with some ironic comment like “Jeffy is SOOO FUNNY!!!… --- ## [It's a girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-girl/933984)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-girl/933984 "2021-03-02T17:14:53Z")
Our daughter finally (a week late) gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, as yet unnamed. A sister to Alexandra. She weighed in at a whopping 9lb 15oz and mother and baby are both fine. --- ## [Will Trump kill himself on January 20?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-himself-on-january-20/929593)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-kill-himself-on-january-20/929593 "2021-03-02T16:51:22Z")
I had never seriously considered this question, but then I read the Washington Post’s article about Trump’s phone call to Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State. The Washington Post These are not the rantings of… --- ## [Will Cryogenics Be Necessary in the (REALLY Distant) Future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cryogenics-be-necessary-in-the-really-distant-future/933840)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cryogenics-be-necessary-in-the-really-distant-future/933840 "2021-03-02T16:39:03Z")
I think IMHO is the best place for this. And oh, BTW, I have brought this up on other message boards. Anyways, I am watching ‘The Neutral Zone’ (ST: TNG) on BBC America as I write this. But in case you don’t know, it br… --- ## [Johnathan Toews - whither?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnathan-toews-whither/933924)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnathan-toews-whither/933924 "2021-03-02T15:27:41Z")
Any relatively reliable theories? --- ## [What is the biggest event that is accepted by all conspiracy theorists at face value?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-biggest-event-that-is-accepted-by-all-conspiracy-theorists-at-face-value/933158)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-biggest-event-that-is-accepted-by-all-conspiracy-theorists-at-face-value/933158 "2021-03-02T14:38:16Z")
First off, I recognize that conspiracy theorists don’t ascribe to all CTs. Someone who believes 9/11 was an inside job may not think the Moon landing was faked, for instance. That being said, it seems like no major worl… --- ## [Covid infections declining worldwide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-infections-declining-worldwide/933153)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-infections-declining-worldwide/933153 "2021-03-02T14:28:57Z")
For some unclear reason, covid infections have been sharply declining all over the world. I’ve seen any number of articles about it - one random example from the Atlantic here. There have been any number of explanations… --- ## [The King Is Dead; Long Live the King](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king/934112)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king/934112 "2021-03-02T13:21:21Z")
Well, my 6-year Elantra is terminally ill (internal engine problem). It was sudden and unexpected, and all of its friends are in disbelieving shock. I just finished paying for it last month, and I guess it decided that… --- ## [Does Earth Have a Thermostat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-earth-have-a-thermostat/933977)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-earth-have-a-thermostat/933977 "2021-03-02T13:13:01Z")
If I understand correctly what I have been reading is that increases in CO2 will slightly warm the air which will allow water vapor a much more potent greenhouse gas to hold more moisture and trap more energy from the su… --- ## [Aji\_de\_Gallina suspended at least 1 day for disgusting insult. \[upgrade to Banned\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aji-de-gallina-suspended-at-least-1-day-for-disgusting-insult-upgrade-to-banned/934086)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aji-de-gallina-suspended-at-least-1-day-for-disgusting-insult-upgrade-to-banned/934086 "2021-03-02T12:35:26Z")
3rd warning since Sep 29. This one was very disgusting. On October 15th he was warned for trolling in the Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee thread On September 29th warned for personal insults. Just to add, do we … --- ## [1099-K tax form from eBay, not sure how to enter it in H&R Block](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1099-k-tax-form-from-ebay-not-sure-how-to-enter-it-in-h-r-block/934076)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1099-k-tax-form-from-ebay-not-sure-how-to-enter-it-in-h-r-block/934076 "2021-03-02T12:27:32Z")
I got a 1099-K from eBay. Problem is that I only sold $700 worth of stuff. In looking in to this I’m only supposed to receive this form if I sell over $20,000, but Maryland requires the form over $600. In looking in to … --- ## [Any fans of the film "That Thing You Do"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fans-of-the-film-that-thing-you-do/474143)
**Author:** [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fans-of-the-film-that-thing-you-do/474143 "2021-03-02T12:10:30Z")
I was able to catch the movie “That Thing You Do” with Tom Hanks the other day. The film follows a small band from Erie, PA as they hit the big time with a one hit wonder and just as quickly dissolve. This is one of tho… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1529) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1531)