# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=550&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 551 --- ## [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… --- ## [Assume Trump is found guilty of some felony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-trump-is-found-guilty-of-some-felony/980938)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-trump-is-found-guilty-of-some-felony/980938 "2024-06-03T21:30:44Z")
…which I think is likely, and further assume he is elected President in 2024, which is certainly possible, and further assume that his punishment is some form of home confinement, which is more likely than not, then coul… --- ## [AI, IP, vocal likeness, and Scarlett Johannson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-ip-vocal-likeness-and-scarlett-johannson/1002047)
**Author:** [@Ulysses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulysses)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-ip-vocal-likeness-and-scarlett-johannson/1002047 "2024-06-03T21:01:55Z")
Basic question up front: To what extent should/does\* someone own the likeness of their voice? Background: Scarlett Johannson and OpenAI appear on a litigation collision course over the similarity of the latter’s “Sky” A… --- ## [Pet telepathy or how does my cat always know when I'm taking a nap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-telepathy-or-how-does-my-cat-always-know-when-im-taking-a-nap/1002369)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-telepathy-or-how-does-my-cat-always-know-when-im-taking-a-nap/1002369 "2024-06-03T20:56:38Z")
Two of the benefits of being old and retired are the gentle arts of napping. I don’t take a nap every single day. I may take a nap two or three times a week. Not always at the same time of day. And not always in my bed, … --- ## [Abbott and Costello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abbott-and-costello/1001981)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abbott-and-costello/1001981 "2024-06-03T20:49:52Z")
The name Costello in the news reminded me of Abbott and Costello which reminded me of something that’s always puzzled me: how are they still (relatively) famous if “Who’s on First?” is their most famous routine? Maybe wh… --- ## [Given my situation, should I replace my natural gas furnace with a heat pump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-my-situation-should-i-replace-my-natural-gas-furnace-with-a-heat-pump/1002416)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-my-situation-should-i-replace-my-natural-gas-furnace-with-a-heat-pump/1002416 "2024-06-03T20:18:43Z")
Other than the upfront cost which I think will be largely mitigated by government rebates, what’s the downside? Researching tells me: Gas and electricity is expensive here (Santa Barbara) but probably equally expensive… --- ## [Weird stuff you lost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-stuff-you-lost/1002310)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-stuff-you-lost/1002310 "2024-06-03T19:42:16Z")
well, some 25 years ago a migrated to this country with 2 blue big Samsonite suitcases (i literally had my whole life packed into 2 suitcases). One of those suitcases I still use for longer trips, etc… the other … I hav… --- ## [Keyboard advice for my computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-advice-for-my-computer/1002417)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-advice-for-my-computer/1002417 "2024-06-03T18:26:28Z")
I received a keyboard for my last birthday, and somehow I didn’t notice that it didn’t have any arrow keys until after they had left. It works perfectly well, but the lack of arrow keys comes up sometimes as an annoyance… --- ## [Best language apps for learning Ukrainian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-language-apps-for-learning-ukrainian/1001137)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-language-apps-for-learning-ukrainian/1001137 "2024-06-03T15:39:17Z")
Disclaimer: This definitely sounds like a topic that has been discussed before (if perhaps not the language in question). Feel free to link to other discussions, thank you, and if this one needs closing because it’s too … --- ## [Has there ever been a discussion of a worldwide club soccer (association football) tournament?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-discussion-of-a-worldwide-club-soccer-association-football-tournament/1002395)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-discussion-of-a-worldwide-club-soccer-association-football-tournament/1002395 "2024-06-03T14:56:33Z")
We have the FIFA World Cup for national teams, and we have the UEFA tournament in Europe for, uh, European club teams. Unless I’m missing something terribly obvious, there appears to be no worldwide club tournament. Has … --- ## [If you use Apple Cash, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-use-apple-cash-why/1002309)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-use-apple-cash-why/1002309 "2024-06-03T14:42:59Z")
I overheard some “kids” (late 20’s) talking about Apple Cash the other day and “so and so would send so and so $X” and someone else had $X in Apple Cash. What’s the point of it? If you use it, what’s the advantage over … --- ## [How legal is it for a person/company to block streets and parking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-legal-is-it-for-a-person-company-to-block-streets-and-parking/1002236)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-legal-is-it-for-a-person-company-to-block-streets-and-parking/1002236 "2024-06-03T14:08:02Z")
We’ve all seen it. Moving van blocking a street. Company blocking off a lane to repair a water main. I just found out that a cable company has put up signs that no one in the neighborhood can park by the curb for the n… --- ## [Educated achieving women dating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educated-achieving-women-dating/1002009)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educated-achieving-women-dating/1002009 "2024-06-03T13:06:14Z")
Horrible title but hard to summarize the question. Background: the number of college educated and beyond women in their 20s and 30s with pretty high paying jobs is increasing while the number of men with those character… --- ## [What does “candidate quality” mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-candidate-quality-mean-to-you/1002359)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-candidate-quality-mean-to-you/1002359 "2024-06-03T13:01:14Z")
Continuing the discussion from If Hillary ran against Trump again, you'd stay home? Please explain: That’s an interesting question, because there’s at least two of us who don’t. It’s quite possible many of us have been… --- ## [So, where were you when you got The News? (Trump guilty of 34 felonies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-were-you-when-you-got-the-news-trump-guilty-of-34-felonies/1002298)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-were-you-when-you-got-the-news-trump-guilty-of-34-felonies/1002298 "2024-06-03T11:51:54Z")
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