# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=810&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 811 --- ## [7:54.10 2-mile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-54-10-2-mile/985266)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-54-10-2-mile/985266 "2023-06-10T12:27:31Z")
Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Norway) has crushed, by 4.51 seconds, the 2 mile world record best that was held since 1997 by Daniel Komen. First mile 3:59x, second mile 3:54x (haven’t found the exact splits yet). World records … --- ## [What can you tell me about the (US) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-tell-me-about-the-us-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/985048)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-tell-me-about-the-us-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/985048 "2023-06-10T06:50:26Z")
I’m curious as to Dopers opinions, experiences or knowledge about SNAP. I don’t know anything about it, being Canadian. Obviously I can (and have) looked online, but this does not really encompass personal views. --- ## [Help with chords / tab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-chords-tab/985261)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-chords-tab/985261 "2023-06-10T05:48:25Z")
I’m sure these aren’t too difficult but I can’t seem to understand what he’s playing. The (original) song is She’s Not There by The Zombies. This is a YouTuber cover. According to Tunebat, the original is in E minor (wh… --- ## [Curious how landline service thru Verizon FIOS works? Specifically when is the call handed over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-how-landline-service-thru-verizon-fios-works-specifically-when-is-the-call-handed-over/985058)
**Author:** [@kenoMD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenoMD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-how-landline-service-thru-verizon-fios-works-specifically-when-is-the-call-handed-over/985058 "2023-06-10T02:29:18Z")
Tired of SPAM calls, we bought an ATT handset that offers ‘Smart Call Blocker’. When a call comes in from a phone not in our Directory or Allowed Caller list, the caller is given a message that we don’t want spam calls a… --- ## [Funny family antics anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-family-antics-anyone/985099)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-family-antics-anyone/985099 "2023-06-10T01:46:44Z")
My MIL was at our house this past weekend. I was sitting on the porch talking with her and I went in to get us each another beer. She picked up my phone to check the time, and a glitch with my phone that sometimes caus… --- ## [It's from where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-from-where/984600)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-from-where/984600 "2023-06-10T01:22:39Z")
Let’s start with an example of something whose name derives from a place, although the place is less well known than its namesake. Identify the region it’s named after, then give your suggestion. To begin: RMS Lusitania … --- ## [The new iPhone software's best new feature. No more autocorrect to "ducking". This thread is also about your best autocorrect stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-iphone-softwares-best-new-feature-no-more-autocorrect-to-ducking-this-thread-is-also-about-your-best-autocorrect-stories/985122)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-iphone-softwares-best-new-feature-no-more-autocorrect-to-ducking-this-thread-is-also-about-your-best-autocorrect-stories/985122 "2023-06-10T00:33:11Z")
Imagine all of the time saved. --- ## [How are liquids able to hold a constant temperature at their boiling point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-liquids-able-to-hold-a-constant-temperature-at-their-boiling-point/985226)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-liquids-able-to-hold-a-constant-temperature-at-their-boiling-point/985226 "2023-06-09T23:05:24Z")
When heating up a liquid, the temperature will rise until it begins to boil, at which point the temperature will remain constant until all the liquid boils away. One thing I’ve never understood is what property of liquid… --- ## [Why Do Dehumidifiers Cost More Than Air Conditioners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dehumidifiers-cost-more-than-air-conditioners/985233)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dehumidifiers-cost-more-than-air-conditioners/985233 "2023-06-09T22:43:57Z")
I’ve been considering getting a dehumidifier for my residence because humidity is a thing where I live and it might be cheaper to run a dehumidifier than an AC. I’m not entirely convinced this is the way to go, but as p… --- ## [Canadian case: Refusal to have covid vax means no organ transplamt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-case-refusal-to-have-covid-vax-means-no-organ-transplamt/974629)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-case-refusal-to-have-covid-vax-means-no-organ-transplamt/974629 "2023-06-09T22:22:28Z")
Recent decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal, upholding doctors’ decision that a person who refuses a covid vaccine puts her to the bottom of the transplant list, even though she will likely die without a transplant. … --- ## [Gasoline, discount vs name brand, quality the same?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasoline-discount-vs-name-brand-quality-the-same/985046)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasoline-discount-vs-name-brand-quality-the-same/985046 "2023-06-09T21:07:08Z")
If I pump gas from an off brand discount station to save nickels/dimes per gallon is the quality assumed to be the same? Is Exxon or Shell gasoline the same as 7-11 or Wesco? BP? --- ## [First question about sheriffs: who invented the star-shaped badge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-question-about-sheriffs-who-invented-the-star-shaped-badge/985072)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-question-about-sheriffs-who-invented-the-star-shaped-badge/985072 "2023-06-09T20:11:48Z")
This is the first of three questions that I would like to ask about sheriffs, an office that has interested me since around the time I entered Grade One. This will be a matter of trivia, but, does anyone know who invent… --- ## [Terrible forest fire near me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-forest-fire-near-me/985164)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-forest-fire-near-me/985164 "2023-06-09T19:23:28Z")
This fire is now less than 10 miles away from me: It is less than a mile away from Cathedral Grove which is full of giant, old growth Douglas Fir: I can see the smoke clearly from my back yard and, if you drive a m… --- ## [What do you think of your initials/monogram?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-your-initials-monogram/985110)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-your-initials-monogram/985110 "2023-06-09T18:56:04Z")
I always wanted a pretty one. Get nice towels embroidered. Be all fancy and stuff. Alas, not to be. I wanted to be B.M.W. That would be cool. Right now I’m either a ‘humbug’ or ‘a drop of golden sun’ :saluting\_face: --- ## [Is this really involuntary manslaughter? I mean, come on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-involuntary-manslaughter-i-mean-come-on/985160)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-involuntary-manslaughter-i-mean-come-on/985160 "2023-06-09T18:29:31Z")
Note: I’m sure there are countless facts we don’t know, so this is speculation. Mods, if this isn’t acceptable for the forum, please remove. We are discussing a potential criminal situation here. This guy was a gas stat… --- ## [Tony Hawk will compete again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-hawk-will-compete-again/985206)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-hawk-will-compete-again/985206 "2023-06-09T18:13:52Z")
The 55 year old will be competing in the 2023 X Games in Japan. 40 years after his first competition! I saw him interviewed the other day and he said he had learned a few new tricks and wanted to try them out against the… --- ## [Comparing job loss due to AI, with jobs lost due to spreadsheets 40 years ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-job-loss-due-to-ai-with-jobs-lost-due-to-spreadsheets-40-years-ago/984984)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-job-loss-due-to-ai-with-jobs-lost-due-to-spreadsheets-40-years-ago/984984 "2023-06-09T18:08:12Z")
I keep reading that computers with Artificial Intelligence will eliminate millions of jobs, in many professions. So I’d like to ask about a comparable situation from 40 years ago, in one specific profession, where compu… --- ## [How does murder affect the economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-murder-affect-the-economy/985116)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-murder-affect-the-economy/985116 "2023-06-09T16:25:49Z")
When the murder rate goes up or down significantly, does it have an effect on the economy? I can see how the economy would affect murder rates since an increase in economic stress could put people in more hostile states… --- ## [Does the IRS give you the option of paying all your taxes in one fell swoop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-irs-give-you-the-option-of-paying-all-your-taxes-in-one-fell-swoop/985049)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-irs-give-you-the-option-of-paying-all-your-taxes-in-one-fell-swoop/985049 "2023-06-09T15:54:49Z")
First time I’ve ever filed estimate-tax payments myself. AIUI, these are supposed to be done quarterly. So if it’s $40,000 in taxes for the year, it would be four payments of $10,000 apiece. If I have a pretty good idea… --- ## [On Music Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-music-theory/983652)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-music-theory/983652 "2023-06-09T15:52:21Z")
I’m wondering about the vii chord. It’s not really a minor but it’s not a major either. Let’s take the key of G major. The vii chord is F# A C. Since it’s a key of G chord, doesn’t it HAVE to be called an F# something? S… --- ## [Question about time travel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-time-travel/984925)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-time-travel/984925 "2023-06-09T14:17:33Z")
The thread on The Terminator in Cafe Society reminded me of something that’s bothered me for a long time. A scenario: John is a scientist, and also a baseball fan. In 2027 he goes to a major league game where he finds… --- ## [What is the origin of casino chip colors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-casino-chip-colors/985240)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-casino-chip-colors/985240 "2023-06-09T12:54:09Z")
Wherever you go, there is a 98% chance that if you step into a casino or a private poker game, you’ll use chips to gamble, and those chips will follow a predictable pattern of color/value: $1 - White, or a very light bl… --- ## [Last minute discount vacation services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-discount-vacation-services/529384)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-discount-vacation-services/529384 "2010-02-17T22:45:43Z")
I love the idea of planning the dates of a vacation ahead of time, and then waiting until the last minute, to see what kind of deals are available from the airlines and from hotels. I’ve heard that there are services out… --- ## [The Iron Sheik Has Died, No Longer #1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-sheik-has-died-no-longer-1/985170)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-sheik-has-died-no-longer-1/985170 "2023-06-09T10:54:02Z")
Although it has been many decades, there was a time when I enjoyed watching wrestling every Saturday. Naturally, my friends (also fans) and I used to practice pile drivers and other seriously iffy maneuvers on each othe… --- ## [Breakfast vs. non-breakfast foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-vs-non-breakfast-foods/62424)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-vs-non-breakfast-foods/62424 "2023-06-09T04:07:03Z")
Well, here I go, taking the plunge and starting my first New Thread, with what I hope is not too stupid a question: Why are certain foods traditionally considered “for breakfast” (like cereal, pancakes, eggs, bacon, swe… --- ## [Heathers (the movie) question/remarks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathers-the-movie-question-remarks/691007)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathers-the-movie-question-remarks/691007 "2023-06-09T01:23:24Z")
So my daughter, the future Broadway star has recently downloaded and begun to memorize the Original Cast recording of Heathers, the Musical. Two days ago, she remarked that, although she had started watching the original… --- ## [Alberta votes on Monday May 29 - Thoughts? Predictions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-votes-on-monday-may-29-thoughts-predictions/984610)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-votes-on-monday-may-29-thoughts-predictions/984610 "2023-06-09T00:31:42Z")
Battleground looks to be Calgary. NDP is strong in Edmonton, UCP is strong in the rural areas. Notley polls well with women and young folks; Smith polls well with men, especially over 55. Notley also is polling well … --- ## [Traveling to Europe for three weeks: should I get a VPN?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-to-europe-for-three-weeks-should-i-get-a-vpn/985173)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-to-europe-for-three-weeks-should-i-get-a-vpn/985173 "2023-06-08T23:04:26Z")
My wife and I will visit five countries in Europe next month: Italy for five days, then on a Viking cruise ship with stops in Slovenia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Greece, where we’ll stay for an additional five days. I’ve… --- ## [CNN Town Hall with Donald Trump: May 10, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-town-hall-with-donald-trump-may-10-2023/983873)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-town-hall-with-donald-trump-may-10-2023/983873 "2023-06-08T21:07:35Z")
I couldn’t find anything about this on the board, but if it belongs better elsewhere, Mods, please feel free to move to a more appropriate forum, or fold it into an existing topic. Anyway, it gets going in just a few mi… --- ## [Scantily Clad Canadian Carcass Eater Freakout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scantily-clad-canadian-carcass-eater-freakout/985156)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scantily-clad-canadian-carcass-eater-freakout/985156 "2023-06-08T19:53:51Z")
It’s either a witches’ coven or hungry Canadians frustrated that they shut down breakfast service at the local Tim Horton’s. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=809&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=811&state=muted)