# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Who wants 30 min eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210 "2026-09-25T21:55:02Z")
I have a bad habit of putting on a pot of eggs to boil (for snacking during the week) and walking away to do something else real quick. 30 or so minutes later, there’s an inch of water remaining and I have what are basi… --- ## [“Wordle,” a strangely compelling word game (Part 4)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-4/1032553)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 451\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-4/1032553 "2026-09-25T21:54:22Z")
Continued from “Wordle,” a strangely compelling word game (Part 3) --- ## [I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ve-seen-fire-and-i-ve-seen-rain-3/1020396)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 2446\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ve-seen-fire-and-i-ve-seen-rain-3/1020396 "2026-09-25T21:49:22Z")
New thread! In play: Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone Only darkness every day Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone And this house just ain’t no home Anytime she goes away --- ## [Deviated September (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deviated-september-monthly-mini-rants/1032738)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deviated-september-monthly-mini-rants/1032738 "2026-09-25T21:45:33Z")
Continuing the discussion from August Wrong! (Monthly Mini-Rants): I’ll start out by mini-ranting about myself. I’m on a trip to Nevada, first in Vegas with my wife, then finishing the week in a nearby town where her p… --- ## [Is it time for a hip replacement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-hip-replacement/1030282)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-hip-replacement/1030282 "2026-09-25T21:44:38Z")
The earlier threads on this topic are all more than 20 years old, so I thought I’d start a new one. I’m looking for some guidance from those of you who’ve had this surgery. How did you know it was time? Did you have rob… --- ## [There are more than 15,000 unidentified-decedent cases in the US today. Does that surprise you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-more-than-15-000-unidentified-decedent-cases-in-the-us-today-does-that-surprise-you/1033027)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-more-than-15-000-unidentified-decedent-cases-in-the-us-today-does-that-surprise-you/1033027 "2026-09-25T21:40:46Z")
I learned today that… as of June 1, 2026, the federal NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) had more than 15,000 active unidentified-decedent cases. These are people whose remains have been found but … --- ## [The current second Trump administration: a compendium of horrors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-second-trump-administration-a-compendium-of-horrors/1009774)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 3699\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-second-trump-administration-a-compendium-of-horrors/1009774 "2026-09-25T21:39:57Z")
Apologies for an extremely depressing post, but this is where we are, and by way of venting I tried to channel my frustration into a list of some of the worst things we can expect over the next four years. I’m sure it’s… --- ## [The Odyssey of Flight 33](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odyssey-of-flight-33/1033318)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odyssey-of-flight-33/1033318 "2026-09-25T21:38:04Z")
Twilight Zone episode. The airliner travels into the past, seeing dinosaurs. They try again- and it is 1939 New York. The Captain and crew decide to try again, hoping for 1961 or so. So, here is my question- I would … --- ## [So - I've started my medical transition last week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-started-my-medical-transition-last-week/1033380)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-started-my-medical-transition-last-week/1033380 "2026-09-25T21:37:44Z")
Quick note to the folks who know me IRL: This is not your news to share. I am no where near my social transition at this time. Last November, I had a life shattering revelation. The long and short of it, is that I re… --- ## [If You Like "Wordle", Try "Connections"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-wordle-try-connections/988796)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 4802\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-wordle-try-connections/988796 "2026-09-25T21:35:25Z")
As you may or may not be aware, the New York Times has other games besides Wordle and they recently introduced a new daily one that is pretty good. It’s called “Connections” and the premise is you get an array of 16 word… --- ## [Coyote Vs. Acme trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coyote-vs-acme-trailer/1029480)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coyote-vs-acme-trailer/1029480 "2026-09-25T21:34:50Z")
The delayed and almost cancelled Acme Vs. Coyote has finally released its trailer. It looks like it will be fun and I am looking forward to seeing it. --- ## [The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 2302\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2026-09-25T21:32:28Z")
The Queen is dead long live the King. May it be a glorious reign. A thread for the events of his reign --- ## [Botticelli - Sept 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2026/1032812)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2026/1032812 "2026-09-25T21:31:44Z")
I am H --- ## [Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8721\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657 "2026-09-25T21:30:34Z")
Continuing the discussion from Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) - #10010 by Atamasama. Previous discussions: Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) --- ## [It's Dolly Parton Day! 9 2 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dolly-parton-day-9-2-5/1033376)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dolly-parton-day-9-2-5/1033376 "2026-09-25T21:26:42Z")
So it’s officially Dolly Day. What are you doing to celebrate? Dolly Day On Friday, September 25, Nashville celebrates Dolly Day, honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and music. Wear pink, spread ki… --- ## [GET READY TO RUM-BEAR! - A Fat Bear Week MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239 "2026-09-25T21:25:20Z")
Grab some smoked salmon and get ready to vote for your favorite bulked up bruin. Know your bears. And if not, talk amongst yourselves. I’m up, caffeinated, and off to heave. It’s currently 71 degrees Ferret Height(21.… --- ## [Measuring productivity for cognitive work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372 "2026-09-25T21:25:15Z")
Subject inspired by discussion in several threads about AI but not necessarily about AI. It also is a question about how cognitive work productivity is measured, how it actually makes sense measure it, and how productivi… --- ## [Teenagers pulling away from family -- or do they get pushed away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-pulling-away-from-family-or-do-they-get-pushed-away/1033317)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-pulling-away-from-family-or-do-they-get-pushed-away/1033317 "2026-09-25T21:25:08Z")
I’ll try to keep this short, and free of long anecdotes. Not just recently, but over the last 20 - 25 years, I’ve seen/participated in this kind of discussion on social media and sometimes in person. OP: Tells about the… --- ## [The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9135\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298 "2026-09-25T21:22:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 1) - #10061 by Procrustus. Previous discussions: The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 1) --- ## [Book Titles A-Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-titles-a-z/739994)
**Author:** [@FallingLeaves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FallingLeaves)\ **Replies:** 8154\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-titles-a-z/739994 "2026-09-25T21:17:21Z")
Calling all readers. Book titles A-Z (ignoring A, An, and The, as you would when alphabetizing). A - The Art Forger (B.A. Shapiro) --- ## [Thread for Discussion of Political Ramifications of Trump Injury from Shooting at the Butler, PA Rally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-discussion-of-political-ramifications-of-trump-injury-from-shooting-at-the-butler-pa-rally/1004185)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 376\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-discussion-of-political-ramifications-of-trump-injury-from-shooting-at-the-butler-pa-rally/1004185 "2026-09-25T21:14:32Z")
Rather than clutter the thread discussing the facts surrounding the shooting, let’s discuss what people feel are the political ramifications of that shooting in this thread. Thanks. --- ## [I just realised I am old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-realised-i-am-old/1009575)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 511\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-realised-i-am-old/1009575 "2026-09-25T21:13:59Z")
I am watching a premier league football game (I do not often watch football) and I see a bunch of kids running around. --- ## [So... How does one actually use AI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-one-actually-use-ai/1027842)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-one-actually-use-ai/1027842 "2026-09-25T21:12:58Z")
I’m very anti-AI. I have yet to see any results that make me go “Wow, I need this!” But - I’m not a total Luddite. If AI could do something useful for me, I would consider using it. To that end, I have some old schemati… --- ## [Starship development and progress \[previous title: Will Musk's starship reach orbit this year?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-development-and-progress-previous-title-will-musks-starship-reach-orbit-this-year/967583)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 1618\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-development-and-progress-previous-title-will-musks-starship-reach-orbit-this-year/967583 "2026-09-25T21:08:57Z")
There was a flurry of activity last year when the upper stage was being tested. And then… nothing much. Of course there was a lot of 'FAA regulatory ‘stuff’, but it seems that’s been at least somewhat sorted. Has he r… --- ## [Your geographical misconceptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 1032\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294 "2026-09-25T21:08:18Z")
Including general knowledge gaps that you feel you shouldn’t have had (e.g. “wait, there’s been a country there this entire time?”) Young child: I thought Berlin was right on the full FRG/GDR border, and that the Berl… --- ## [What's our longest-lived technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-our-longest-lived-technology/1033377)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-our-longest-lived-technology/1033377 "2026-09-25T21:03:04Z")
Triggered by another thread, where I learned that apparently fax machines have existed since only 10 years after the telegraph, I wondered, are fax machines our longest-lived, still functional technology? If not, what i… --- ## [Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3240\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-09-25T21:02:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 2) - #10002 by Frodo. Previous discussions: Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1) Discussion thread for the "Polls on… --- ## [Wonka's Golden Ticket - what in the world am I watching? (Netflix reality show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonkas-golden-ticket-what-in-the-world-am-i-watching-netflix-reality-show/1033329)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonkas-golden-ticket-what-in-the-world-am-i-watching-netflix-reality-show/1033329 "2026-09-25T21:02:06Z")
What is this absolutely ridiculous and disturbing television program? Peter Ostrum, the original Charlie, shows up in the opening minutes. He gets a golden ticket and says, “Not this time, Wonka!” and that is all we s… --- ## [How much do you trust your AI Chatbot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-trust-your-ai-chatbot/1033319)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-trust-your-ai-chatbot/1033319 "2026-09-25T20:58:10Z")
I’ve been using ChatGPT since 2023. I’m using it more now because I’m researching a new screenplay I’m writing. I could do it the old fashioned way and learn it all “fact by fact”, but it’s much easier and more efficient… --- ## [What bottlenecks would you consider for the drake equation that prevent the development of intelligent, technologically advanced life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bottlenecks-would-you-consider-for-the-drake-equation-that-prevent-the-development-of-intelligent-technologically-advanced-life/1031581)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bottlenecks-would-you-consider-for-the-drake-equation-that-prevent-the-development-of-intelligent-technologically-advanced-life/1031581 "2026-09-25T20:55:34Z")
As a spinoff of this thread, what would you consider to be bottlenecks that prevent intelligent, technologically advanced life forms from evolving? There are roughly 10^24 planets in the universe. But if you keep adding… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1)