# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1968 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1969 --- ## [CORVID-19 research delayed due to Trump ban on fetal tissue research](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corvid-19-research-delayed-due-to-trump-ban-on-fetal-tissue-research/849849)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corvid-19-research-delayed-due-to-trump-ban-on-fetal-tissue-research/849849 "2020-03-20T17:14:55Z")
Story here Throw another log on the woodpile of the Trump Party doing everything possible to make this situation worse. --- ## [Disney+ News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-news/832420)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-news/832420 "2020-03-20T16:33:13Z")
I saw on Twitter Disney made some announcements about their up coming streaming service Disney+: It launches November 12th 2029. It will cost $6.99 a month or $69.99 per year. Honestly that sounds like a steal. It wil… --- ## [Explain like I'm dumb: Exactly how does the new relief bill/stimulus affect small businesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-like-im-dumb-exactly-how-does-the-new-relief-bill-stimulus-affect-small-businesses/849861)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-like-im-dumb-exactly-how-does-the-new-relief-bill-stimulus-affect-small-businesses/849861 "2020-03-20T15:53:01Z")
(This is a factual nuts-and-bolts question regarding the new bill signed in to law. It is not about the virus so please don’t move me to Quarantined). My SO owns a pretty small but moderately successful dog grooming bus… --- ## [What's a gallon of regular gas going for where you live (state or country)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-gallon-of-regular-gas-going-for-where-you-live-state-or-country/849736)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-gallon-of-regular-gas-going-for-where-you-live-state-or-country/849736 "2020-03-20T15:26:19Z")
Right now (March 18) in San Antonio, Texas, the lowest I saw this morning was $1.82. Several at $1.84. I saw one little mom & pop place at $1.79, but I’m not 100% sure those pumps contain gasoline. :wink: Probably Big R… --- ## [new spam tactic bypasses filter; what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-spam-tactic-bypasses-filter-what-to-do/849821)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-spam-tactic-bypasses-filter-what-to-do/849821 "2020-03-20T15:20:42Z")
I am now getting a ton of spam from a source that uses an apparently inexhaustible supply of disposable email addresses, so my spam bin just fills up forever and there’s always more. What to do? --- ## [Should I buy this car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/849611)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/849611 "2020-03-20T15:11:08Z")
Here is the link to the Craigslist page: https://nanaimo.craigslist.org/cto/d/nanaimo-north-2014-ford-fiesta-se-81k/7086562632.html I went to look at it today but I don’t really know anything about cars. I don’t have a… --- ## [Any Libertarians still on the board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libertarians-still-on-the-board/849537)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libertarians-still-on-the-board/849537 "2020-03-20T14:22:39Z")
Now that we’re seeing the government being drowned in the bathtub, I wanted to check in. What do y’all think of this coronavirus stuff? Is the response going about how you expected? Everything is going pretty peachy, wo… --- ## [Where would you draw line between simple emergency prepardness and absurd prepping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-draw-line-between-simple-emergency-prepardness-and-absurd-prepping/849735)
**Author:** [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-draw-line-between-simple-emergency-prepardness-and-absurd-prepping/849735 "2020-03-20T14:02:45Z")
So what, to you, would you say is the difference between normal emergency preparedness and absurd prepping? To me one indication would be if you have a massive firearm collection and don’t own a first aid kit or a fire … --- ## [Movies about self quarantine or social distancing? intentional and un-](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-about-self-quarantine-or-social-distancing-intentional-and-un/849776)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-about-self-quarantine-or-social-distancing-intentional-and-un/849776 "2020-03-20T13:44:01Z")
The Extirminating Angel Das Boot Night of the Living Dead The Descent Alien The Purge Silent Running Dogtooth Room High Life Bug . . . . . . . . . --- ## [During non-plague times, how big is yout TP stash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/during-non-plague-times-how-big-is-yout-tp-stash/849424)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/during-non-plague-times-how-big-is-yout-tp-stash/849424 "2020-03-20T13:29:08Z")
Under normal, non-panic-driven circumstances, how much toilet paper do you keep on hand? I have 5 unopened 12-packs, plus maybe another dozen rolls divided among the bathrooms for easy access. Last time I bought any was… --- ## [Who will prosper from the Crash of 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-prosper-from-the-crash-of-2020/849727)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-prosper-from-the-crash-of-2020/849727 "2020-03-20T13:15:54Z")
Many industries stand to be ravaged from the coronavirus pandemic - most obviously the travel industry, events organizers, and so on. But a select few will prosper from it, just as a select few prospered from the Great … --- ## [rotten egg and other expressions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotten-egg-and-other-expressions/849817)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotten-egg-and-other-expressions/849817 "2020-03-20T12:58:32Z")
I’d always known the expression a rotten egg but hadn’t come across one until just a few weeks ago. Hoo-whee that is a whole lotta nasty stank!!! Although I’ve always loved nature, I’ve been a city boy all my life. Now… --- ## [PA closures: what about insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-closures-what-about-insurance/849885)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-closures-what-about-insurance/849885 "2020-03-20T12:35:48Z")
PA has closed down all “non-life-sustaining” businesses. “Full” lists are given here: It looks like insurance is completely shut down. But what about health insurance? Say you need to go to the hospital and they want t… --- ## [I'm enjoying the hell out of Uncharted 4.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-enjoying-the-hell-out-of-uncharted-4/849884)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-enjoying-the-hell-out-of-uncharted-4/849884 "2020-03-20T12:18:58Z")
Finally a game I can play! One of the main reasons I’m turned off by FPS games is I can never get the aiming right. Was so pleased this one has an auto aim setting. I’m also loving the parkour action. Anyone else play … --- ## [COVID-19/work/FMLA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-work-fmla/849763)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-work-fmla/849763 "2020-03-20T10:27:20Z")
Had an “town hall” meeting after work yesterday with a member of management explaining the new procedures that take effect today. One of the things that was discussed was what happens if the schools are closed (they are… --- ## [Quarantine-- How long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quarantine-how-long/849823)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quarantine-how-long/849823 "2020-03-20T06:28:15Z")
So, how does it work? If you are symptom less for 14 days, you are clear to go about your regular daily routine? If you test positive, you are quarantined until you test negative? How about if you are showing symptoms? … --- ## [CDC impersonators scamming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-impersonators-scamming/849855)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-impersonators-scamming/849855 "2020-03-20T06:00:30Z")
https://nj1015.com/beware-coronavirus-websites-and-door-to-door-cdc-impersonators/ Article is from New Jersey, but we had reported incidents here in the AZ today. One even asked to come in to take a blood sample. --- ## [The South Korean and German death rate is quite low. Why is this happening?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-south-korean-and-german-death-rate-is-quite-low-why-is-this-happening/849560)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-south-korean-and-german-death-rate-is-quite-low-why-is-this-happening/849560 "2020-03-20T05:53:50Z")
Look at the total cases / deaths ratio. Germany: 5813 / 11 South Korea: 8236 / 75 In comparison to Italy, China and Iran, they are (currently) doing better. Why? --- ## [Straight dope on Chloroquine and Hydrochloroquine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-chloroquine-and-hydrochloroquine/849820)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-chloroquine-and-hydrochloroquine/849820 "2020-03-20T05:48:17Z")
While Trump is being bombastic as per usual, it’s not something he made up. I have been reading of its potential use since January. If it works great. But surely even if all it does is ease symptoms and reduce adverse o… --- ## [What are stories of incidents where someone got the wrong end of the stick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-stories-of-incidents-where-someone-got-the-wrong-end-of-the-stick/849310)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-stories-of-incidents-where-someone-got-the-wrong-end-of-the-stick/849310 "2020-03-20T05:37:59Z")
Well sometimes there are problems between people of different ages and they don’t understand things which someone else is saying or something gets lost in translation. A few years ago on a radio station I work at, I was … --- ## [...convince me to not support Universal Healthcare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-not-support-universal-healthcare/849098)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-not-support-universal-healthcare/849098 "2020-03-20T04:54:01Z")
…I’m self employed and I live in New Zealand. I pay up to a maximum of $50.00 if I need to see the local GP but if my income were below a certain bracket I’d get a substantial discount. Each individual prescription cos… --- ## [Planned? Goof? Planned goof? The Mamas and the Papas "I Saw Her Again Last Night"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planned-goof-planned-goof-the-mamas-and-the-papas-i-saw-her-again-last-night/419454)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planned-goof-planned-goof-the-mamas-and-the-papas-i-saw-her-again-last-night/419454 "2020-03-20T04:49:50Z")
Coming back from the bridge (?) before the 3rd chorus in “I Saw Her Again Last Night” by the Mamas and the Papas, the singer (I’m guessing it’s Denny, but what do I know) starts singing about 4 beats too soon then quits … --- ## [Effects on rural areas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-on-rural-areas/849863)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-on-rural-areas/849863 "2020-03-20T04:35:48Z")
So with the California lockdown, I got to wondering: is it business as usual in rural areas? Are they having to change their lifestyles in any significant way? How relevant is this whole thing to them, compared to urban … --- ## [Ladies, fess up!! Silly TP crisis, so how many square do you use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-fess-up-silly-tp-crisis-so-how-many-square-do-you-use/849868)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-fess-up-silly-tp-crisis-so-how-many-square-do-you-use/849868 "2020-03-20T04:26:22Z")
Just for a pee? I actually started counting. 4 seems sufficient. But we have septic, so we follow if it’s yellow, let it mellow, etc. --- ## [Raising a trillion dollars on short notice - what's actually happening? (layman explanation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-a-trillion-dollars-on-short-notice-whats-actually-happening-layman-explanation/849819)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-a-trillion-dollars-on-short-notice-whats-actually-happening-layman-explanation/849819 "2020-03-20T04:08:36Z")
So the Trump administration now wants a $1 trillion economic stimulus, including sending out around $500 billion in direct payment checks to Americans. Ignoring the politics of Trump or Covid-19 for a moment, just what … --- ## [Trying to Find Book from My Childhood, Can’t Remember Title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-book-from-my-childhood-can-t-remember-title/849701)
**Author:** [@RememberMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RememberMe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-book-from-my-childhood-can-t-remember-title/849701 "2020-03-20T04:03:16Z")
Can’t remember the title of the book I am thinking of, and searching Google doesn’t bring anything up. Only details I can sort of remember is that there was a sick boy, maybe going blind, something about selling oranges … --- ## [Movie Stars are Getting Tested Hysteria.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-stars-are-getting-tested-hysteria/849865)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-stars-are-getting-tested-hysteria/849865 "2020-03-20T03:40:48Z")
The headlines seem wrong. If some Facebook person feels sick and if the doctor tell him he doesn’t have the virus. He goes online and says, “I was tested, it came back negative.” I suppose that is true, but not the whole… --- ## [Most "free" country in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-free-country-in-the-world/849417)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Flavius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marcus_Flavius)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-free-country-in-the-world/849417 "2020-03-20T02:44:49Z")
For me, it’s certainly not any of the managerial, bureaucratic western nations. I would be inclined to say Somaliland. Not recognized by any other country, not choked out by the international banking cartels- just a cou… --- ## [Strategies for easing panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-easing-panic/849830)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-easing-panic/849830 "2020-03-20T02:30:10Z")
I feel at this point real numbers and better stats would have a positive effect on panic. How could a model be built that would somewhat accurately predict unreported infections? Random sampling? What kind of numbers wo… --- ## [Has anyone here ever met a Mafia member/associate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-a-mafia-member-associate/849507)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-a-mafia-member-associate/849507 "2020-03-20T01:40:15Z")
Mostly referring to the Italian-American version but any stories will do. Without giving too much away how did you know? What were they like? Did they try to get you or someone you knew involved with less than savory be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1967) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1969)