# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=633 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 634 --- ## [Can a fetus be on the presidential ballot in certain states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-fetus-be-on-the-presidential-ballot-in-certain-states/997399)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-fetus-be-on-the-presidential-ballot-in-certain-states/997399 "2024-02-10T20:39:07Z")
Just putting 2 and 2 together with what it looks like the SCOTUS is getting ready to rule, where we have in some states the concept of fetal personhood and states can’t keep off someone who is constitutionally unqualifie… --- ## [Investing in CDs for the newbie. Barclays?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-in-cds-for-the-newbie-barclays/997099)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-in-cds-for-the-newbie-barclays/997099 "2024-02-10T17:33:48Z")
CD interest rates are so much higher then savings accounts right now. I have never bought any CDs before. I have been reading guides to get started. It looks like online CDs are the way to go. I am looking at Barclays 12… --- ## [How much do you owe a long-estranged parent? (kind of long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-owe-a-long-estranged-parent-kind-of-long/997315)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-owe-a-long-estranged-parent-kind-of-long/997315 "2024-02-10T17:22:56Z")
How much is owed to a long-estranged parent? Asking for a friend. (Yes, truly. Both my parents, and my husband’s, have been dead for a long time.) The situation: my friend has been contacted by her brother, asking – al… --- ## [RIP Carl Weathers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-carl-weathers/997045)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-carl-weathers/997045 "2024-02-10T16:25:36Z")
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, Greef Karga on The Mandalorian, and Chubbs in Happy Gilmore, passed away today. --- ## [When a police officer asks “are you carrying?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-police-officer-asks-are-you-carrying/983148)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-police-officer-asks-are-you-carrying/983148 "2024-02-10T15:29:13Z")
I was in South Carolina recently and got into a minor car accident. After we both pulled over and confirmed no injuries, the other guy (who is a local resident) called the police to come to file the police report. I wa… --- ## [For those that still think they can talk their way out of it with police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-that-still-think-they-can-talk-their-way-out-of-it-with-police/997122)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-that-still-think-they-can-talk-their-way-out-of-it-with-police/997122 "2024-02-10T15:22:29Z")
LAWYER EXPLAINS: 12 Lies the Police Love to Use Remember- the police can & will lie to you. There are a few limits in some regions. --- ## [Intranasal odor of acetaminophen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intranasal-odor-of-acetaminophen/216626)
**Author:** [@Jake4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake4)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intranasal-odor-of-acetaminophen/216626 "2024-01-29T23:54:35Z")
When I take acetaminophen (usually Tylenol, usually extra-strength gel-tabs), about 15-30 minutes afterwards I become aware of a strange smell. This has happened to me as long as I can remember, and it happens EVERY tim… --- ## [Do you need personal mental acuity to be President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-personal-mental-acuity-to-be-president/997339)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-personal-mental-acuity-to-be-president/997339 "2024-02-10T11:24:34Z")
Not just a good job, just to function in any way at all. Inspired by the endless conversations elsewhere: “Biden is demented! Just listen to him; it’s obvious!” “He’s always been prone to misspeaking for reasons unrel… --- ## [RIP Mojo Nixon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-mojo-nixon/997285)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-mojo-nixon/997285 "2024-02-10T11:15:07Z")
The groundbreaking psychobilly singer-songwriter behind such '80s deep cuts as “Elvis is Everywhere” and “Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child” has died at age 66 after suffering a heart attack on a cr… --- ## [What is meant by "a pick-me girl."?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-meant-by-a-pick-me-girl/997230)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-meant-by-a-pick-me-girl/997230 "2024-02-10T04:27:09Z")
I saw a Reddit thread wherein folks were complaining that the phrase “pick-me girl” was being overused and applied to too many stereotypes. But nowhere did they really describe what it’s supposed to mean, or originally … --- ## [Nuisance Dust in fire extinguishers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuisance-dust-in-fire-extinguishers/90628)
**Author:** [@FyreFiend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FyreFiend)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuisance-dust-in-fire-extinguishers/90628 "2024-02-10T01:09:50Z")
Hello, We had a small electrical fire in our kitchen today that I put out with a small fire extinguisher. Thankfully everyone’s alright and there was no real damage. Right now we’re cleaning up the mess left over from f… --- ## [California Storm Watch - Stay Safe \[early Feb, 2024\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-storm-watch-stay-safe-early-feb-2024/997083)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-storm-watch-stay-safe-early-feb-2024/997083 "2024-02-10T01:00:11Z")
A massive storm is about to hit us and we are preparing for flooding and highway closures. Hardest hit is expected to Santa Barbara (where I am) and Ventura Counties. Drizzle is starting here but the heaviest downpour is… --- ## [Non-fiction recommendations please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-fiction-recommendations-please/996869)
**Author:** [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-fiction-recommendations-please/996869 "2024-02-09T23:41:23Z")
Anyone have any good non-fiction recommendations? I’m open to pretty much anything, but biographies are of particular interest. (I see this topic has been done a few times, but the last thread I see is over a decade old… --- ## [Officers sidearms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officers-sidearms/997200)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officers-sidearms/997200 "2024-02-09T22:19:10Z")
Why in the year 2024 do military forces, the whole world over, issue their officers pistols? Rifles are effective at much greater distances, after all. --- ## [NFL 2023-2024: Conference Championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-conference-championships/996595)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-conference-championships/996595 "2024-02-09T21:09:31Z")
Conference championships are upon us. The Divisional games last weekend featured three 1-possession games, while the fourth was tied at halftime. Hopefully we will see two close games on Sunday. The weather should be… --- ## [Think I may have bought someone's sentimental family photos by mistake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-i-may-have-bought-someones-sentimental-family-photos-by-mistake/997112)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-i-may-have-bought-someones-sentimental-family-photos-by-mistake/997112 "2024-02-09T21:06:37Z")
Saturday I was at an estate sale this weekend, strewn around the basement and in a couple of open storage totes were a bunch of photo boxes, picture frames, photo albums, rolls of 8mm film, etc. None of this stuff had pr… --- ## [Should I be getting a W-2 from 7-Eleven even though I only worked there 2 months?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-getting-a-w-2-from-7-eleven-even-though-i-only-worked-there-2-months/982657)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-getting-a-w-2-from-7-eleven-even-though-i-only-worked-there-2-months/982657 "2024-02-09T17:46:40Z")
I worked for 7-Eleven for only about two months; it just seemed a lot longer because I was doing a daily journal. Should I be expecting a W-2 from them so I can do my taxes? I haven’t gotten one yet. --- ## [Moana 2 to be released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moana-2-to-be-released/997306)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moana-2-to-be-released/997306 "2024-02-09T16:38:20Z")
It won’t have Lin-Manuel Miranda doing the music, which is a mark against it, but I’ll wait for the trailer. And “Moana 2” is a pretty weak title. Give me something catchier. --- ## [Is there a way to see who unfriended on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-see-who-unfriended-on-facebook/997354)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-see-who-unfriended-on-facebook/997354 "2024-02-09T16:14:10Z")
Well, any way to see if any friends have unfollowed you? I cant find any obvious way to do that in the Facebook options, but maybe im not looking hard enough? I have too many friends on facebook to compare and contrast … --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with Ψ? See rules in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-see-rules-in-op/993795)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-see-rules-in-op/993795 "2024-02-09T16:10:27Z")
Since we’re coming to the end of the Roman alphabet, I thought we should move on to Greek. When we’re done with that, maybe Cyrillic or Arabic? Same rules as all the other similar threads. --- ## [Ramifications of the Apollo 1 fire in orbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ramifications-of-the-apollo-1-fire-in-orbit/997265)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ramifications-of-the-apollo-1-fire-in-orbit/997265 "2024-02-09T16:03:42Z")
Most of know the tragedy of the Apollo 1 fire at the launch complex on January 27, 1967. My question is this: if Apollo 1 had launched on schedule on February 21, 1967, with the fire occurring in space how long a postp… --- ## [Favorite non-gore horror movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-non-gore-horror-movie/992438)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-non-gore-horror-movie/992438 "2024-02-09T15:45:17Z")
I do like scary movies. Even gory movies. There’s something about the increased heart rate and anticipation of what may be coming thay I enjoy. I personally think that most jump scares are overrated and too easy a tri… --- ## [Insurrection and revolution-what's the difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurrection-and-revolution-whats-the-difference/997308)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurrection-and-revolution-whats-the-difference/997308 "2024-02-09T09:06:38Z")
I have a bigger question that may belong in GD, but I thought I’d get better information here that might forestall it. Was George Washington’s fight against the British, (to use an example) an insurrection? --- ## [Fuck you Danielle Smith - you heartless, ignorant, self serving asshole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-danielle-smith-you-heartless-ignorant-self-serving-asshole/997050)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-danielle-smith-you-heartless-ignorant-self-serving-asshole/997050 "2024-02-09T05:04:15Z")
Kicking down on the most vulnerable. Premier of Alberta. Forced out conservative leader Jason Kenney last year as he wasn’t cruel and anti science enough for the new breed of MAGA wanna be Western Canadian ‘conservativ… --- ## [Was Khan Noonien Singh Living During the Time of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-khan-noonien-singh-living-during-the-time-of-star-trek-iv-the-voyage-home/997281)
**Author:** [@Ulysses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulysses)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-khan-noonien-singh-living-during-the-time-of-star-trek-iv-the-voyage-home/997281 "2024-02-09T03:45:33Z")
Recently finished rewatching all of the Star Trek films and in The Wrath of Khan Chekov refers to Khan as “the product of late 20th century genetic engineering” (or words to that effect). Does that mean that Khan was liv… --- ## [They could never make (Insert old movie or show) today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-could-never-make-insert-old-movie-or-show-today/973894)
**Author:** [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-could-never-make-insert-old-movie-or-show-today/973894 "2024-02-09T02:43:49Z")
I’m interested in exploring a claim that I see all the time in reference to movies or shows from previous eras that, it is claimed, could never be made today. Usually it’s in reference to old comedies such as Blazing Sad… --- ## [Are we going to be saved by natural hydrogen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-be-saved-by-natural-hydrogen/997065)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-be-saved-by-natural-hydrogen/997065 "2024-02-09T02:23:32Z")
Apparently, there are deposits of hydrogen that have been naturally produced within the Earth. Will this save us from climate change? https://www.science.org/content/article/hidden-hydrogen-earth-may-hold-vast-stores-… --- ## [Best Florida Beaches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-florida-beaches/993963)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-florida-beaches/993963 "2024-02-09T01:25:01Z")
Looking to get back to Florida after a hiatus in traveling. Formerly we had family down there in the Stuart area, but they’ve since moved so we’re on our own. Looking for a nice beach to visit, as close as possible to th… --- ## [If California Seceded How Far Up Shit Creek Would They Be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-california-seceded-how-far-up-shit-creek-would-they-be/997167)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-california-seceded-how-far-up-shit-creek-would-they-be/997167 "2024-02-09T00:50:13Z")
As a sister thread to If Texas Seceded How Far Up Shit Creek Would They Be I don’t know if there’s been an uptick in the actual interest trying to make it happen, or just a marked increase in articles in my newsfeed. C… --- ## [What is a "sheldon eel trap"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-sheldon-eel-trap/997182)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-sheldon-eel-trap/997182 "2024-02-09T00:19:18Z")
I saw on the news about limiting the elver harvest in Maine. I noted methods of harvest are limited to dip nets, Fyke nets and Sheldon eel traps. I can easily find examples of the first two, but I’ve not been able to f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=632) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=634)