# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [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:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:19pm 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 "2026-10-08T22:19:32Z")
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… --- ## [Amazon Fire Phone question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-fire-phone-question/1033683)
**Author:** [@bauble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bauble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-fire-phone-question/1033683 "2026-10-08T22:17:54Z")
Anyone remember these? I have one and I’d like to press it in to service to play Audible (and other) audiobooks. The problem is, it’s a very old phone. And I’m not all that good with phone-y things. Can anyone point … --- ## [Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-make-a-new-word-part-2/1005756)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2564\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-make-a-new-word-part-2/1005756 "2026-10-08T22:17:28Z")
Continuing the discussion from Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (Part 1) - #10000 by Ignatz. Previous discussions: Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (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:** 8179\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-titles-a-z/739994 "2026-10-08T22:11:48Z")
Calling all readers. Book titles A-Z (ignoring A, An, and The, as you would when alphabetizing). A - The Art Forger (B.A. Shapiro) --- ## [Lanterns (the green kind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374 "2026-10-08T22:09:28Z")
Watched the first episode. Liked it, looking forward to the next episode. Drama with very little humor. Despite that the first episode reminded me quite a bit of --- ## [What became ubiquitous then went away in your lifetime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-ubiquitous-then-went-away-in-your-lifetime/1029180)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 939\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-ubiquitous-then-went-away-in-your-lifetime/1029180 "2026-10-08T22:08:07Z")
There are the two threads, one about how things are different from when you were a child, and the other is how are things the same. There are the two threads, one about how things are different from when you were a chil… --- ## [Topic Playlist (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-3/996687)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 8593\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-playlist-part-3/996687 "2026-10-08T22:07:12Z")
Song you heard recently for the first time in a long while MMMBop - Hanson Wonderwall - Oasis --- ## [Will Patricia Krenwinkel (Charles Manson family) be released from prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-patricia-krenwinkel-charles-manson-family-be-released-from-prison/1033665)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-patricia-krenwinkel-charles-manson-family-be-released-from-prison/1033665 "2026-10-08T22:05:40Z")
Patricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower, was granted parole on Tuesday after nearly six decades in prison for her role in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles. This is the third time that Kre… --- ## [MLB Playoffs 2026 (incl. World Series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoffs-2026-incl-world-series/1033429)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoffs-2026-incl-world-series/1033429 "2026-10-08T22:02:38Z")
From my post in the September thread: So the field is set. American League On to the Divisional Round Tampa Bay Rays (Best Record) Cleveland Guardians Wild Card Round Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros (Division Wi… --- ## [Star Wars:Zero Company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-zero-company/1032723)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-zero-company/1032723 "2026-10-08T21:57:35Z")
Anyone else playing? I am and i really having a blast. I had forgotten that it was coming, and had independently got a jonesing for Xcom, however since 3 has not even been confirmed as being considered :frowning: , I st… --- ## [Baker’s Dozen IV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iv/1033177)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iv/1033177 "2026-10-08T21:55:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Baker’s Dozen III - #10000 by Intergalactic\_Gladiator. Previous discussions: Baker's Dozen II (Part 1) Baker’s Dozen III --- ## [Post your favorite sports trivia question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-sports-trivia-question/990164)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 627\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-sports-trivia-question/990164 "2026-10-08T21:50:39Z")
If it’s not your favorite I won’t be checking just pretend. One question per post please. Who is the only player in Major League Baseball who served in combat in both WWII and Korea? --- ## [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:** 9347\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298 "2026-10-08T21:50:16Z")
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) --- ## [Jewelry of the Comic, Television, Movie and Book Gods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-of-the-comic-television-movie-and-book-gods/1033600)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-of-the-comic-television-movie-and-book-gods/1033600 "2026-10-08T21:43:48Z")
In another thread I mentioned my desire to acquire the ring of The Shadow, and it got me thinking about other famous/legendary fictional jewelry out there, such as the Flash’s ring (with his compressed outfit inside it) … --- ## [Pronunciation question: "Gemini"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-question-gemini/1033667)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-question-gemini/1033667 "2026-10-08T21:42:28Z")
On the flight back from London last weekend, I watched the movie “First Man” with Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong. The movie was about the Gemini and Apollo missions up to and including the moon landing. One thing I could… --- ## [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:** 8818\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657 "2026-10-08T21:38:50Z")
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) --- ## [Ook-tober Mini-rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ook-tober-mini-rants/1033511)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ook-tober-mini-rants/1033511 "2026-10-08T21:36:30Z")
You may have heard of the big storm that hit the Northeast US last week? Our house is about 100 feet from the ocean on the North Shore of Boston, and after four or five days of heavy winds and rain, the “main” storm hit… --- ## [Elon Musk sues OpenAI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-sues-openai/1029640)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-sues-openai/1029640 "2026-10-08T21:34:17Z")
This is a big deal as both sides are backed by huge amounts of cash and the stakes are considerable. I have no doubt that Musk is suing them out of malice and vengeance since they’re a major competitor and former partne… --- ## [Gold coins.. hypothetical question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-coins-hypothetical-question/1033669)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-coins-hypothetical-question/1033669 "2026-10-08T21:29:43Z")
{hypothetically} My old Uncle Pete died. (Peaceful like) He left me 10 gold coins. I had them checked they’re real(Uncle Pete was a rascal, you just never know). Oops. All my bills are due. Now, looky. I got all this… --- ## [Trivia Dominoes III — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-dominoes-iii-play-off-the-last-bit-of-trivia/1016952)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2399\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-dominoes-iii-play-off-the-last-bit-of-trivia/1016952 "2026-10-08T21:24:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trivia Dominoes II — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia — continued! (Part 1) - #10007 by Bullitt. Previous discussions: Trivia Dominoes II — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia — continued! (P… --- ## [Movie Marathon (Part 4)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-4/1027550)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1557\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-4/1027550 "2026-10-08T21:22:54Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movie Marathon (Part 3) - #10001 by Wheelz. Previous discussions: Movie Marathon (Part 1) Movie Marathon (Part 2) Movie Marathon (Part 3) --- ## [Has anyone here used a Mudita Kompakt? I’m test-driving one and have some questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-used-a-mudita-kompakt-i-m-test-driving-one-and-have-some-questions/1033436)
**Author:** [@BomTek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BomTek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-used-a-mudita-kompakt-i-m-test-driving-one-and-have-some-questions/1033436 "2026-10-08T20:58:00Z")
I’ve had it a few days so far, and I’ve been taking my time getting acquainted, I guess you could say. Just today I discovered that the initial system update I performed upon unboxing didn’t bring me all the way up to th… --- ## [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:** 550\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-realised-i-am-old/1009575 "2026-10-08T20:51:32Z")
I am watching a premier league football game (I do not often watch football) and I see a bunch of kids running around. --- ## [Movies you've seen recently (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6556\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288 "2026-10-08T20:51:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) - #10019 by ekedolphin. Previous discussions: Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) --- ## [Keep a Word, Delete a Word 2.0 (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word-2-0-part-3/1029433)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1503\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word-2-0-part-3/1029433 "2026-10-08T20:49:32Z")
Continuing the discussion from Keep a Word, Delete a Word 2.0 (Part 2) - #10001 by Prof.Pepperwinkle. Previous discussions: Keep a Word, Delete a Word 2.0 (Part 1) Keep a Word, Delete a Word 2.0 (Part 2) --- ## [TV Binge Watch (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1687\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759 "2026-10-08T20:48:41Z")
Continuing the discussion from TV Binge Watch (Part 2) - #10000 by knoodler. Previous discussions: TV Binge Watch (Part 1) TV Binge Watch (Part 2) --- ## [Songs you didn't realize were covers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-didnt-realize-were-covers/927496)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-didnt-realize-were-covers/927496 "2026-10-08T20:47:39Z")
I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but a few days ago I very nearly posted something in the retro music genre thread about how the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Love Rollercoaster” had a very 1970s sound. Then I Googled … --- ## [Why don't most canned foods have pull rings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-most-canned-foods-have-pull-rings/1033565)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-most-canned-foods-have-pull-rings/1033565 "2026-10-08T20:46:13Z")
Today I had a can of soup. The can had a pull ring on it so I didn’t have to use a can opener. Why don’t more canned foods utilize pull rings? Is it because of cost? It seems to me that would be minuscule. --- ## [2026 Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 1951\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318 "2026-10-08T20:41:45Z")
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! The Rules: You pick 13 celebrities (that’s thirteen, not ten) whom you predict will die within the calendar year 2026. If any of your celebrities dies, you score 100 points… --- ## [Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-2/975744)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7974\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-2/975744 "2026-10-08T20:37:15Z")
Continuing the discussion from Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1) - #10003 by Jack\_Batty. Previous discussions: Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1) Last Entry: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=2&state=watching)