# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=549 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 550 --- ## [MaCallan whisky - $90,000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macallan-whisky-90-000/998382)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macallan-whisky-90-000/998382 "2024-06-05T13:16:13Z")
I was looking over the selection of booze at a pricey restaurant the other day. As is my habit I looked up brands I am not familiar with (I don’t drink anyway). to have something to read about. They had a series of MaCal… --- ## [Hanging Flags Upside Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hanging-flags-upside-down/1002432)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hanging-flags-upside-down/1002432 "2024-06-05T09:44:27Z")
With all this about Alito’s wife hanging a US flag upside down, and Trump supporters hanging flags the wrong way to protest his being found guilty, I wondered if hanging the flags of other nations upside down is also a d… --- ## [Fake Slates of Electors from Seven States](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-slates-of-electors-from-seven-states/957800)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-slates-of-electors-from-seven-states/957800 "2024-06-05T07:13:28Z")
This seems new: American Oversight has obtained copies of phony electoral vote certificates from seven states that were submitted to Congress as part of the failed attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election… --- ## [Trump will (probably) go to prison if he's found guilty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-go-to-prison-if-hes-found-guilty/1001651)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-go-to-prison-if-hes-found-guilty/1001651 "2024-06-05T02:30:59Z")
This has come up a few times in different threads, so let’s have a thread specifically about it. Basically: if Trump is found guilty on the hush money/election interference case he will probably go to prison. People wh… --- ## [Sad Day for Classic Who Buffs - William Russell, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-classic-who-buffs-william-russell-rip/1002490)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-classic-who-buffs-william-russell-rip/1002490 "2024-06-05T02:16:30Z")
Ah well, he made it to 99. The actor who played one of the first companions on Doctor Who has died. William Russell played science teacher Ian Chesterton. He did all the action stuff, because the First Doctor was so d… --- ## [Toyota headquarters raided over incorrect safety data](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-headquarters-raided-over-incorrect-safety-data/1002476)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-headquarters-raided-over-incorrect-safety-data/1002476 "2024-06-05T00:16:37Z")
Honda, Mazda and Suzuki also admitted to providing faulty data. It doesn’t make me feel any safer driving on the streets. --- ## [What determines the speed of flowing water at any given point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-determines-the-speed-of-flowing-water-at-any-given-point/1002165)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-determines-the-speed-of-flowing-water-at-any-given-point/1002165 "2024-06-04T23:51:31Z")
When a mass of water is flowing down a river, or in a creek, stream, or lake, for example, what determines the speed at which it flows? --- ## [Is it fine to hang pants on a hanger with the belt on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-fine-to-hang-pants-on-a-hanger-with-the-belt-on/1002461)
**Author:** [@wiskaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wiskaz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-fine-to-hang-pants-on-a-hanger-with-the-belt-on/1002461 "2024-06-04T23:22:37Z")
Or it’s bad in some way? --- ## [Undocumented immigration to the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undocumented-immigration-to-the-usa/1002469)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undocumented-immigration-to-the-usa/1002469 "2024-06-04T20:33:36Z")
Looking for facts from a reliable source. How many undocumented immigrants came to the USA during Trump’s Presidency. And how many during Biden’s Presidency? I doubt the exact number is known, but a reasonable ballpar… --- ## [Do Satanists have a branding issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-satanists-have-a-branding-issue/1000031)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-satanists-have-a-branding-issue/1000031 "2024-06-04T20:03:37Z")
Agnostic Atheist, here. I Love some of what The Satanic Temple does. From what I understand, it’s it’s name is their to provoke. What do you think of this strategy? I’ve recently heard them refer to call other Theistic S… --- ## [Most impressive franchise from the most mediocre beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-franchise-from-the-most-mediocre-beginning/1002401)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-franchise-from-the-most-mediocre-beginning/1002401 "2024-06-04T19:34:49Z")
We just finished Star Trek TOS. POS is more like it! I get that Roddenberry had a vision, and that elements of the show were unique for the time. And I imagine most TV from mid-late 60s would appear to have many flaws… --- ## [What's the best material for making handles for crochet needles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-material-for-making-handles-for-crochet-needles/1002213)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-material-for-making-handles-for-crochet-needles/1002213 "2024-06-04T18:35:14Z")
So, I make lace shawls with small (3mm diameter) crochet hooks. It’s possible to buy hooks with handles, but they don’t really fit my hand, and tend to be hard plastic. I’ve made them in the past from sugru, and that w… --- ## [The short- and long-term future of Congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-short-and-long-term-future-of-congress/1002422)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-short-and-long-term-future-of-congress/1002422 "2024-06-04T18:29:21Z")
The breakdown of functionality in Congress kicked off by Gingrich and the Tea Party/Freedom Caucus and brought to fruition by the trump election is reaching its inevitable conclusion. What will the legislative branch loo… --- ## [The Case of the Missing Massive Modi Mandate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-massive-modi-mandate/1002484)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-massive-modi-mandate/1002484 "2024-06-04T18:19:04Z")
We need Encyclopedia Brown! https://thehill.com/policy/international/4702856-india-elections-modi-bjp-2024-shocking/mlite/?nxs-test=mlite Polling predicted a blow out. I’m hoping that at least some of it was concern … --- ## [Under what circumstances do you support euthanasia and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-do-you-support-euthanasia-and-why/1001818)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-do-you-support-euthanasia-and-why/1001818 "2024-06-04T15:09:06Z")
Under what circumstances do you support euthanasia (voluntary, involuntary and non voluntary) and why? I support it when the person has exhausted all plausible means of treatment (mental or terminal illness) or is in a … --- ## [Americans: Would you vote for a felon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-would-you-vote-for-a-felon/1002477)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-would-you-vote-for-a-felon/1002477 "2024-06-04T12:34:10Z")
poll Inspired by my other thread for non-Americans voting for a felon where I try to understand the perspective of Republican voters. Suppose the candidate for your preferred party is a felon. Furthermore, suppose that t… --- ## [Enteric or capsule prep of potassium supplement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enteric-or-capsule-prep-of-potassium-supplement/1002404)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enteric-or-capsule-prep-of-potassium-supplement/1002404 "2024-06-04T12:30:20Z")
So, potassium supplements. I’m to take them, and have taken them for years. They are by prescription. The dose I was started on, 20 meQ, is a) enormous, b) dry and uncoated, c) gag-inducing, so I’ve been allowed to take … --- ## [Revised man, bear, woods discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revised-man-bear-woods-discussion/1001499)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revised-man-bear-woods-discussion/1001499 "2024-06-04T09:46:23Z")
This thread (Man, bear, woman,what's the meme I'm missing?) was closed a few days ago and I had questioned this in the “About this message board” category. It was suggested that someone reopen it in GD, however, I’m not… --- ## [Why hasn't Woody Allen ever hosted- or at least done a brief cameo on- SNL? It would be cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-woody-allen-ever-hosted-or-at-least-done-a-brief-cameo-on-snl-it-would-be-cool/1002439)
**Author:** [@TJEckleburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TJEckleburg)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-woody-allen-ever-hosted-or-at-least-done-a-brief-cameo-on-snl-it-would-be-cool/1002439 "2024-06-04T08:04:47Z")
Yes, he’s had his fair share of controversies. And he’s 88 now. And SNL has parodied and insulted/criticized/lampooned/skewered/laughed at him plenty, like any public figure. But wouldn’t at least a brief cameo by him be… --- ## [Can You, Or Can You Not, Wager $420 On Jeopardy!? Has Any Contestant Done It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-or-can-you-not-wager-420-on-jeopardy-has-any-contestant-done-it/1002058)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-or-can-you-not-wager-420-on-jeopardy-has-any-contestant-done-it/1002058 "2024-06-04T06:28:01Z")
Mashable says the only forbidden wagers are $69 (sex), $666 (Satanism), and $14, $88, and $1488 (white supremacy dog whistles), but that $420 is allowed. Mattea Roach, however, says it’s banned. We also talked about thi… --- ## [Does "Swiss Made" actually mean anything when it comes to watches? (other than it was made in Switzerland)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-swiss-made-actually-mean-anything-when-it-comes-to-watches-other-than-it-was-made-in-switzerland/1002465)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-swiss-made-actually-mean-anything-when-it-comes-to-watches-other-than-it-was-made-in-switzerland/1002465 "2024-06-04T06:14:13Z")
Title kinda says it all. Many watches tout that they are “Swiss made” and will print it on their watch faces. I am wondering if this means anything? Are Swiss made watches just better than (say) German made or Japanes… --- ## [Are there only two search engines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-only-two-search-engines/1002153)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-only-two-search-engines/1002153 "2024-06-04T05:22:15Z")
Are there only two search engines? Some one said there is only two search engines and other search engines pull from them. They said Google and Bing are the main search engines and other search engines pull from them. Th… --- ## [Presidential election in Mexico Sunday {Claudia Sheinbaum won}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-election-in-mexico-sunday-claudia-sheinbaum-won/1002354)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-election-in-mexico-sunday-claudia-sheinbaum-won/1002354 "2024-06-04T03:44:47Z")
Claudia Sheinbaum is widely predicted to win by a relative landslide. In either case conservative valued Mexico is fairly certain to elect their first woman president and Sheinbaum does win their first nominally Jewish… --- ## [Who painted the original that this a parodied from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-painted-the-original-that-this-a-parodied-from/1002451)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-painted-the-original-that-this-a-parodied-from/1002451 "2024-06-04T02:56:47Z")
ETA, never mind. I see it’s in the description, which did not show up on the web! D’oh! --- ## [What is the strike zone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-strike-zone/1002443)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-strike-zone/1002443 "2024-06-04T02:55:51Z")
If the strike zone is from the elbows to the knees… what is the strike zone in this case? --- ## [Any recent changes in colonoscopy prep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recent-changes-in-colonoscopy-prep/1001811)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recent-changes-in-colonoscopy-prep/1001811 "2024-06-04T00:49:19Z")
I’m going in for another colonoscopy, and wondering if the prep has changed since my last one. In 2018 or so, I had to swallow a lot of vile-tasting goop the night before, and I’m curious if they’ve found a way to reduc… --- ## [On the launch pad, does a spacecraft physically stand on its engines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-launch-pad-does-a-spacecraft-physically-stand-on-its-engines/1002024)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-launch-pad-does-a-spacecraft-physically-stand-on-its-engines/1002024 "2024-06-04T00:37:56Z")
Perhaps this question reveals a naive understanding of engineering, but: When a spacecraft, such as a rocket, stands on its launch pad waiting for takeoff, is the entire weight of the craft resting on the engines at the … --- ## [Toronto: Shooting near a school 2024-06-02](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-shooting-near-a-school-2024-06-02/1002437)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-shooting-near-a-school-2024-06-02/1002437 "2024-06-03T23:42:00Z")
The shooting happened outside of North Albion Collegiate Institute and the Toronto District School Board said in a post on X that the school and on-site daycare would be closed Monday, with students moving to remote l… --- ## [Un-report a post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/un-report-a-post/1001853)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/un-report-a-post/1001853 "2024-06-03T22:30:15Z")
I just flagged a post for moderation, but afterwards realized I was being a bit precious and wanted to take it back. But it seems that what has been flagged cannot be unflagged… --- ## [In All Of Cuisine, Are There Any Recipes That Require Starting In A Cold Oven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-all-of-cuisine-are-there-any-recipes-that-require-starting-in-a-cold-oven/1002149)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-all-of-cuisine-are-there-any-recipes-that-require-starting-in-a-cold-oven/1002149 "2024-06-03T21:59:06Z")
It’s pretty much understood (in Western cuisine, anyway), that you preheat your oven before putting inside whatever you’re going to bake. But are there any foodstuffs where starting in a cold oven somehow produces a desi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=548) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=550)