# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=512&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 513 --- ## [Voting-in person or mail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-in-person-or-mail/1002207)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-in-person-or-mail/1002207 "2024-07-29T14:11:10Z")
Which would be a better idea? --- ## [The concept of "generations" as defining peer groups is broken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-generations-as-defining-peer-groups-is-broken/1004760)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-generations-as-defining-peer-groups-is-broken/1004760 "2024-07-29T14:00:07Z")
Conversation started in another thread spawned this topic. To me, the idea of generations is broken. I do see some value in looking at peer groups by age and comparing general traits of those groups in contrast to other… --- ## [If a domestic US flight, carrying a felon, is forced to land in Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-domestic-us-flight-carrying-a-felon-is-forced-to-land-in-canada/1004714)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-domestic-us-flight-carrying-a-felon-is-forced-to-land-in-canada/1004714 "2024-07-29T13:08:19Z")
A friend who is a convicted felon (meth – she’s gotten her life back together) flew from Seattle to Anchorage. If some calamity had befallen the flight and it was forced to land in Canada, would the RCMP like, hold her o… --- ## [How can Biden use the recent SCOTUS Immunity ruling to his benefit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-biden-use-the-recent-scotus-immunity-ruling-to-his-benefit/1003589)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-biden-use-the-recent-scotus-immunity-ruling-to-his-benefit/1003589 "2024-07-29T13:01:35Z")
What’s sauce for the goose…" Without getting too outrageous (using SEAL Team 6 to take out Trump, etc.), what can Biden do to help ensure a November victory, using official acts that cannot be challenged in the courts? --- ## [How would you pronounce this word: Sangamon? (as in Sangamon County, Illinois)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-pronounce-this-word-sangamon-as-in-sangamon-county-illinois/1004900)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-pronounce-this-word-sangamon-as-in-sangamon-county-illinois/1004900 "2024-07-29T12:29:09Z")
Sangamon County, Illinois has been in the national news lately after a county deputy shot and killed a woman over a pot of boiling water. I don’t expect people from outside of Central Illinois to be familiar with local p… --- ## [A couple questions about Google Maps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-questions-about-google-maps/1004752)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-questions-about-google-maps/1004752 "2024-07-29T11:32:25Z")
When it calculates distance between two points on a road, does it take into account any changes in elevation? Say, for example, the road goes up a hill and then down a hill. Will the distance calculated by Google Maps … --- ## [Max Q and Re-entry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/max-q-and-re-entry/1004465)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/max-q-and-re-entry/1004465 "2024-07-29T10:49:42Z")
When a rocket launches, it accelerates, and thus experiences atmospheric drag as it punches through the air; the faster, the more resistance. After a few minutes, the air is so thin the resistance decreases, until the K… --- ## [Protecting America From Aging Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protecting-america-from-aging-presidents/1004517)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protecting-america-from-aging-presidents/1004517 "2024-07-29T09:14:47Z")
An average 79 year old American who took a job lasting four years would, according to insurance tables and easy calculation, have an eight year life expectancy and a 27% chance of not making it to the end of term. Start… --- ## [Could the Supreme Court declare a amendment proposal unconstitutional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-supreme-court-declare-a-amendment-proposal-unconstitutional/1003666)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-supreme-court-declare-a-amendment-proposal-unconstitutional/1003666 "2024-07-29T06:17:05Z")
I’m aware that the Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution and its authority is therefore derived from the text of the Constitution. This is widely held to mean that the Supreme Court cannot declare any… --- ## [Majority of vehicles on road being EVs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/majority-of-vehicles-on-road-being-evs/977910)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/majority-of-vehicles-on-road-being-evs/977910 "2024-07-29T06:13:03Z")
Anyone have a good estimate of when the majority of vehicles on the road will be EVs? I’m mostly interested in the US, but estimates for other countries are welcome. --- ## [How did the housing market become This corrupt and what can we the people do about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-housing-market-become-this-corrupt-and-what-can-we-the-people-do-about-it/1004782)
**Author:** [@StillhereSicily](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StillhereSicily)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-housing-market-become-this-corrupt-and-what-can-we-the-people-do-about-it/1004782 "2024-07-29T03:33:08Z")
I’m actually amazed and appalled, how a supposingly advanced democratic society, has allowed the extent of insanity in our housing market, real-estate and inability to put limitations where they need be. Real-estate is … --- ## [Reddit questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reddit-questions/1004580)
**Author:** [@DaveUnknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveUnknown)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reddit-questions/1004580 "2024-07-29T00:44:34Z")
I am not a poster/user to reddit, but I’ve scanned the posts for the last few years (never joined, will not join). Apparently there is a thing called “agendaposting” which seems related to “astroturfing” and other socia… --- ## [Could the election season be shortened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-election-season-be-shortened/1004896)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-election-season-be-shortened/1004896 "2024-07-28T23:12:39Z")
Kamala’s recent “anointing” and the recent elections in France and England made me wonder again why we go through the horribly protracted election circus here in the US. In this morning’s paper, an editoria said, “Why t… --- ## [IMAP vs. POP - which should I choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imap-vs-pop-which-should-i-choose/660915)
**Author:** [@Ace\_Weederman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace_Weederman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imap-vs-pop-which-should-i-choose/660915 "2024-07-28T22:10:50Z")
Would any of tech experts here mind helping me figure out the best strategy for retrieving and organizing my email? It’s a good time for me to find a new host for my website and I’m not sure if I should go with IMAP or P… --- ## [House of the Dragon 2.06 "Smallfolk" 7/21/24 OPEN SPOILERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-06-smallfolk-7-21-24-open-spoilers/1004583)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-06-smallfolk-7-21-24-open-spoilers/1004583 "2024-07-28T21:49:59Z")
Anything that was on the show requires no spoiler boxes. Any material from outside of the show (books, leaks, etc) requires spoiler boxes. \[quote=“SenorBeef, post:1, topic:1004316”\] 2.01: A Son for a Son 2.02: Rhaenyr… --- ## [What is this odd flag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-odd-flag/1004576)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-odd-flag/1004576 "2024-07-28T21:06:13Z")
We saw an odd flag in a suburban/rural area, flying on a pole above an estate or farm. The oddest aspect to this was that it was flying above an American flag, which seemed somewhat heretical per American flag ettiquette… --- ## [Things that happen in the dead of night: Stolen cab drives through the shopping mall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-happen-in-the-dead-of-night-stolen-cab-drives-through-the-shopping-mall/994726)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-happen-in-the-dead-of-night-stolen-cab-drives-through-the-shopping-mall/994726 "2024-07-28T20:27:46Z")
Bit of a local news buzz this morning: woke up to hear that a cab got stolen last night around 3 am. And crashed into the front of drug store. And then went driving the wrong way down a one-way street. And sideswiped… --- ## [San Francisco recommendations needed for the kidlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-recommendations-needed-for-the-kidlet/1004765)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-recommendations-needed-for-the-kidlet/1004765 "2024-07-28T19:05:38Z")
OK, my eldest is 24, artistic, animation major graduate from film school, from the 'burbs, teaches a high school art program, a foodie, and will have a full day and night in SF all by themselves with a 3 star budget and … --- ## [How many "witches" were executed in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-witches-were-executed-in-america/1004478)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-witches-were-executed-in-america/1004478 "2024-07-28T18:24:53Z")
I know 19 in Salem, and 5 more died in prison. Connecticut executed 11. However- I can not find any totals or occasions besides those two events. Clearly, those were the “main events”. But were there others? Oddly the… --- ## [Starliner Astronauts, Butch & Sunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starliner-astronauts-butch-sunny/1004787)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starliner-astronauts-butch-sunny/1004787 "2024-07-28T17:18:54Z")
Butch and Sunny. Stranded in space. If they finally get them out, I’m gonna be so disappointed if they don’t holler “Ooohhhh Shit!!!” when they finally undock from the Space station. Alá Butch and Sundance. --- ## [Facebook - I'm seeing a lot more stuff than I used to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-im-seeing-a-lot-more-stuff-than-i-used-to/1004561)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-im-seeing-a-lot-more-stuff-than-i-used-to/1004561 "2024-07-28T15:20:24Z")
I find that Facebook is filling my space with over 75% from groups I don’t subscribe to (although they may be closely related to some to which I do subscribe), or are “sponsored”. In the meantime - I am getting fewer and… --- ## [Home insurance coverage guarantee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-insurance-coverage-guarantee/1004832)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-insurance-coverage-guarantee/1004832 "2024-07-28T14:43:12Z")
Louisiana just changed their law to give home insurance companies the right to drop coverage of residents in the state. Previously there was a state law that said if you have been a policyholder for more than three years… --- ## [The Bill of Rights wasn't a Founding Principle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-wasnt-a-founding-principle/1004846)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-wasnt-a-founding-principle/1004846 "2024-07-28T13:47:14Z")
Found this quote in a gun debate topic Lastly a quick reminder that the 2nd amendment is an amendment, it didn’t make the first draft and it clearly wasn’t a founding principle. Um, isn’t the Bill of Rights (first 10… --- ## ["Trees" ( the poem by Kilmer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trees-the-poem-by-kilmer/1004582)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trees-the-poem-by-kilmer/1004582 "2024-07-28T13:25:49Z")
You know, “I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree…”. That one. As a young girlie, I’m thinking grade 4 or 5. I loved that poem. I love the evoked images of birds nesting in her hair. So, Teacher g… --- ## [What's the best way to read/study scientific pdfs or textbooks? (Paper, tablet, hybrid, laptop, desktop)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-read-study-scientific-pdfs-or-textbooks-paper-tablet-hybrid-laptop-desktop/1004721)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-read-study-scientific-pdfs-or-textbooks-paper-tablet-hybrid-laptop-desktop/1004721 "2024-07-28T07:16:26Z")
For me, paper is the hands down favorite. I can skim an article on the desktop but if I want to read for comprehension and drill down into the granular details, nothing beats paper and pencil. Laptops are superior to de… --- ## [How do operators of large commercial pools monitor water quality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-operators-of-large-commercial-pools-monitor-water-quality/1004880)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-operators-of-large-commercial-pools-monitor-water-quality/1004880 "2024-07-28T04:57:36Z")
Was at the wave pool in the waterpark section of the local amusment amusement part the other night and the lifeguards started whistling and motioning for everyone to leave. The staff told us it was a “water quality issue… --- ## [Calling it Something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-it-something/1004766)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-it-something/1004766 "2024-07-28T04:46:51Z")
Having that configuration of parts. Not for having decided to, just that you were born with them. A Privileged and yet involuntary situation, if you see what I mean. Gender is some nasty stuff. Expressing it. Calling … --- ## [RIP Bob Newhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-newhart/1004433)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-newhart/1004433 "2024-07-28T02:53:19Z")
Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. --- ## [Nudist resort denying acommodation to single men - discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudist-resort-denying-acommodation-to-single-men-discrimination/493738)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudist-resort-denying-acommodation-to-single-men-discrimination/493738 "2024-07-28T02:41:55Z")
I was looking over the California anti-discrimination laws, posted by Gfactor in another thread, and was reminded of this nudist resort I saw an ad for in the L.A. Times recently: (I don’t think there is any explicit nu… --- ## [My daughter was just killed by a speeding driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-was-just-killed-by-a-speeding-driver/1004689)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-was-just-killed-by-a-speeding-driver/1004689 "2024-07-28T01:49:27Z")
This is why I keep telling everybody to take your lead foot off the accelerator and Slow. The fuck. Down. Already. Speed kills. Your urge to speed is not more important than a human life. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=511&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=513&state=tracking)