# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=408 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 409 --- ## [Are there any good reasons why Democrats should not support single-payer universal healthcare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-reasons-why-democrats-should-not-support-single-payer-universal-healthcare/1011638)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-reasons-why-democrats-should-not-support-single-payer-universal-healthcare/1011638 "2024-12-22T21:34:25Z")
The most common arguments against single-payer UHC are: It would put insurance companies and many workers out of business. (But that’s what happens any time there is a major change for the better. The automobile put ho… --- ## [Why did my bread-machine bread fail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-bread-machine-bread-fail/1012012)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-bread-machine-bread-fail/1012012 "2024-12-22T20:59:19Z")
Yesterday, I decided to make a rapid buttermilk bread in my trusty old machine. I chose the rapid option because it was too close to suppertime when I decided to make it. While it tasted OK, I ended up with a short, dens… --- ## [Songs written TODAY, that will be played in 50 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-written-today-that-will-be-played-in-50-years/1012011)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-written-today-that-will-be-played-in-50-years/1012011 "2024-12-22T18:39:37Z")
just to take a slightly different stab than the other thread … wich songs written today (let’s be generous: between 2015-2024) will be played or have turned into a classic in 2075? I show my age/ignorance by coming up … --- ## [When would using nukes have worked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-using-nukes-have-worked/1011424)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-using-nukes-have-worked/1011424 "2024-12-22T18:10:53Z")
In the context of the Russo- Ukrainian war, people have speculated on if Russia would use nukes if only tactically to achieve victory; the consensus is that nukes wouldn’t help and would have grave consequences for Russi… --- ## [The History Guy's interesting video on crossword history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-history-guys-interesting-video-on-crossword-history/1011951)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-history-guys-interesting-video-on-crossword-history/1011951 "2024-12-22T17:08:17Z")
He really outdid himself in this video on the early days of “word crosses”. Esp. ironic was the NY Times crusade against them. Throw in rants from the pulpit, “won’t somebody think of the children” hysteria and more. I… --- ## [YouTube audio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-audio/1011876)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-audio/1011876 "2024-12-22T16:48:41Z")
I often download a few YouTube videos to a USB stick using Real Downloader for later viewing (without commercials) on my TV. Lately I’ve noticed that some videos with English audio on YouTube play back with German audio… --- ## [High schools, YMCAs, and nude swimming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-schools-ymcas-and-nude-swimming/379807)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-schools-ymcas-and-nude-swimming/379807 "2024-12-22T16:29:27Z")
At one time it was common for YMCAs, schools, and colleges to require males to swim nude unless women were present. What/when was the last YMCA to require it? Last school? Is the pratice still common in other countr… --- ## [I dislike BBT solely because of Leonard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dislike-bbt-solely-because-of-leonard/600199)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dislike-bbt-solely-because-of-leonard/600199 "2024-12-22T16:09:41Z")
I don’t think the guy’s a very convincing nerd. I don’t like his mannerisms. I don’t like his idolization of penny. Frankly I would find the show a whole lot more appealing if it was just the other 3 and penny was just t… --- ## [Mega-Millions question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-question/1011898)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-millions-question/1011898 "2024-12-22T15:38:06Z")
If I decide to take the annuity (currently at over 6 mil after taxes), how safe is my money from further taxation/fees/confiscation down the line? Can our government decide that they get the money instead of me if certa… --- ## [Bo Burnham: Inside - you should watch it(Netflix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bo-burnham-inside-you-should-watch-it-netflix/943378)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bo-burnham-inside-you-should-watch-it-netflix/943378 "2024-12-22T14:13:33Z")
I don’t find Bo Burnham all that funny. I’ve tried his specials before and they are not that great to me. This one, however, was different. He clearly filmed the entire thing alone over the course of the pandemic and I … --- ## [Why would exterior house lights blink?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-exterior-house-lights-blink/1011710)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-exterior-house-lights-blink/1011710 "2024-12-22T13:48:29Z")
Walking the dog around the block, a few days ago we noticed blinking exterior lights on a house behind us. These are “coach lights” on either side of his garage door. The blinking seems to occur at a constant rate, rat… --- ## [Seeking a movie from incomplete data](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-movie-from-incomplete-data/1012005)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-movie-from-incomplete-data/1012005 "2024-12-22T05:41:12Z")
Trying to help out my son so these are the best facts I have about it In an insane asylum (not Session 9) Guy is in an iron lung and they pour eels in his throat (not Eels) Some guy is almost dead and they throw him i… --- ## [Is the Real ID requirement for travel constitutional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-id-requirement-for-travel-constitutional/1011495)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-id-requirement-for-travel-constitutional/1011495 "2024-12-22T05:28:43Z")
I think this is P&E since it involves illegal immigration. If not, mods feel free to move it because it is also a legal question. On May 7, 2025 to pass through TSA to get a domestic US flight, you will need a REAL ID … --- ## [How to turn off highlights in Excel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-turn-off-highlights-in-excel/1011825)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-turn-off-highlights-in-excel/1011825 "2024-12-22T03:50:29Z")
Excel has been weird the last couple of days. I don’t know if there was an update to Office 360, of I accidentally turned something on. When I click on a cell, the row and column are highlighted in light green (the cel… --- ## [Should congress vote on Trumps eligibility to hold any US office? (14th amendment, Section 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-congress-vote-on-trumps-eligibility-to-hold-any-us-office-14th-amendment-section-3/991665)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-congress-vote-on-trumps-eligibility-to-hold-any-us-office-14th-amendment-section-3/991665 "2024-12-22T00:56:34Z")
Wondering if any progress can be made by a member of congress bringing up the 2/3rds vote required to re-enable Trump to hold office such as president and calling for such a vote. Which I assume would be defeated and ma… --- ## [More polite to leave bathroom fan on or off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-polite-to-leave-bathroom-fan-on-or-off/1011317)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-polite-to-leave-bathroom-fan-on-or-off/1011317 "2024-12-21T23:43:32Z")
After using a bathroom with the fan on and making an evil smell, is it more polite to leave the fan on when leaving to continue to take lingering smells away? Or to turn it off? --- ## [Car Engine Won't Start. Two hours later Does](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-engine-wont-start-two-hours-later-does/1011652)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-engine-wont-start-two-hours-later-does/1011652 "2024-12-21T21:49:17Z")
Given how cold it is out I thought it was the Battery. But then, two hours later, the car started fine. Is it the battery? Plugs? Distributor Cap? --- ## [Explain this sentence from Dickens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-sentence-from-dickens/1011871)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-sentence-from-dickens/1011871 "2024-12-21T21:01:49Z")
Reading ‘Hard Times’ and I came across this sentence that I cannot make sense of. Can someone more familiar with 19th century English explain this? “‘What does he come here cheeking us for, then?’ cried Master Kiddermi… --- ## [Have you ever been underwhelmed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-underwhelmed/1010764)
**Author:** [@Yelnick\_McWawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yelnick_McWawa)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-underwhelmed/1010764 "2024-12-21T20:20:38Z")
While riding the Boston subway, I struck up a conversation with a tourist who appeared lost. After telling them how to get to the U.S.S. Constitution, they told me about their visit to Plymouth Rock and how it was a was… --- ## [Artificial Duets that became (or did not become) real](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artificial-duets-that-became-or-did-not-become-real/1011849)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artificial-duets-that-became-or-did-not-become-real/1011849 "2024-12-21T20:12:00Z")
As a reference, we’ve got Neil Diamond’s “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, which he originally created to become a tv theme song, btw. Barbra Streisand did a version soon after, and some radio station dude created an artif… --- ## [Survivor 47 (and some bonus info!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-47-and-some-bonus-info/1007415)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-47-and-some-bonus-info/1007415 "2024-12-21T20:05:53Z")
Starts tomorrow. I’ve seen nothing about the new season. Are episodes back to 60 minutes or the full 90 like last year, which was during the strike? Bonus Info: Over in Australia, they are either filming or about to fil… --- ## [Statistical oddity: Trendline flattening out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-oddity-trendline-flattening-out/1011975)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-oddity-trendline-flattening-out/1011975 "2024-12-21T17:59:52Z")
As you probably know, I’m a teacher. I was recently looking at some statistics on the two most recent tests, in my two Honors Algebra II classes. One thing I did was to look at a scatter plot of the second test scores … --- ## [Trump the impounder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-impounder/1011814)
**Author:** [@TeroSunbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeroSunbear)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-impounder/1011814 "2024-12-21T17:55:14Z")
“We’re going to bring back presidential impoundment authority, which nobody knows what it is,” he told a crowd of supporters at a campaign rally. “But it allows the president to go out and cut things and save a fortune f… --- ## [Do you think Black Friday will ever go back to what it used to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-black-friday-will-ever-go-back-to-what-it-used-to-be/1011937)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-black-friday-will-ever-go-back-to-what-it-used-to-be/1011937 "2024-12-21T17:28:07Z")
Even though my family didn’t shop as often during Black Friday while growing up: My only memory (from my younger days) was when we went to a store before they closed up for the day, and since they were planning on closi… --- ## [How does one change their screen name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-change-their-screen-name/1002482)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-change-their-screen-name/1002482 "2024-12-21T17:23:36Z")
I would like to shorten my screen name to LH75 if possible Thank you --- ## [Trump transfers $4B stake in DJT to a revocable trust?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-transfers-4b-stake-in-djt-to-a-revocable-trust/1011972)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-transfers-4b-stake-in-djt-to-a-revocable-trust/1011972 "2024-12-21T17:17:46Z")
1)I assume this stock in the trust can be dumped and cash out ? Also this stock made little cash from profit’s yet its price kept climbing closer to the election ,2) Is it possible backers from other countries let’s say … --- ## [Peculiar phenomenon in tea made in a microwave - what is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peculiar-phenomenon-in-tea-made-in-a-microwave-what-is-it/1011929)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peculiar-phenomenon-in-tea-made-in-a-microwave-what-is-it/1011929 "2024-12-21T16:45:07Z")
When I heat up tea in a microwave and take it out, there is an irregular thin layer of foam, made of tiny tiny bubbles, of course. If I then slightly jiggle the mug, the foam arranges itself into parallel lines, sometime… --- ## [Anyone Have Experience with Cast Iron Baseboards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-cast-iron-baseboards/1011978)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-cast-iron-baseboards/1011978 "2024-12-21T16:31:09Z")
OK, these are pretty uncommon today, but my house has forced hot water with cast iron baseboards. If you’ve never seen them, the are: They work just like the more common s… --- ## [Happy Holidays to All of You!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-to-all-of-you/1011944)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-to-all-of-you/1011944 "2024-12-21T16:40:07Z")
My two week holiday break begins in 30 minutes, so let me wish all of you a wonderful holiday season! I hope you spend it laughing and loving with family and friends, and may the new year be the best year of your lives!… --- ## [Looking for advice on moving to the Philippines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-moving-to-the-philippines/1007168)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-moving-to-the-philippines/1007168 "2024-12-21T07:11:25Z")
So, I am seriously considering retiring within the next year, after 42 years of working I have had reached my goals and starting to lose my passion for going to work. Also, I have recently broke up with my longtime GF, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=407) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=409)