# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=12&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Narrowly avoided terror attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narrowly-avoided-terror-attack/1033485)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narrowly-avoided-terror-attack/1033485 "2026-09-30T13:16:26Z")
A FlyDubai plane headed to Israel made an emergency landing on Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots stabbed his copilot and tried to crash the plane. Luckily, he tried to push the stabbed copilot out of the cockpit which… --- ## [Obvious things about a creative work you realize after the millionth time (OPEN SPOILERS POSSIBLE)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obvious-things-about-a-creative-work-you-realize-after-the-millionth-time-open-spoilers-possible/504117)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 7349\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obvious-things-about-a-creative-work-you-realize-after-the-millionth-time-open-spoilers-possible/504117 "2026-09-30T12:55:11Z")
I have posted about working for a year on an annotated versions of Ira Levin’s “Rosemary’s Baby,” only to look at the cover six months later and realize: Rosemary’s Baby. Rose-mary’s Baby Mary’s Baby:smack: Yesterday… --- ## [I'm sick of recipes that are "smashed" or "charred"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067 "2026-09-30T11:35:17Z")
Why do they have to “smash” a burger? Why do they have to “char” everything from lettuce to broccoli? It’s recipe violence. --- ## [Andy Burnham Tries to Lead the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-burnham-tries-to-lead-the-uk/1031804)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-burnham-tries-to-lead-the-uk/1031804 "2026-09-30T11:20:44Z")
I wonder how long his honeymoon will last? --- ## [What True Crime Story Fascinates You Most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-true-crime-story-fascinates-you-most/1010511)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-true-crime-story-fascinates-you-most/1010511 "2026-09-30T05:11:20Z")
Currently, I seem to have a fixation on the story of Diane Schuler and her Taconic State Parkway Crash. I’m not sure why. Diane Schuler was a New York woman who drove the wrong way down the above mentioned parkway and … --- ## [Miscarriage of Justice Omnibus Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscarriage-of-justice-omnibus-thread/943643)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 422\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscarriage-of-justice-omnibus-thread/943643 "2026-09-30T04:22:13Z")
To keep the heinous shit done by lawyers and judges separate from the heinous shit done by cops. Although there will always be some overlap. --- ## [GMA reporter Will Reeve, son of Christopher, announces that he had testicular cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gma-reporter-will-reeve-son-of-christopher-announces-that-he-had-testicular-cancer/1033476)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gma-reporter-will-reeve-son-of-christopher-announces-that-he-had-testicular-cancer/1033476 "2026-09-30T04:01:50Z")
He was diagnosed and treated earlier this year, and thankfully was able to keep it under wraps until he was ready to announce it. He had two surgeries - one relatively minor, the other not - and needed just two cycles o… --- ## [Limits of zombie decay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limits-of-zombie-decay/1033413)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limits-of-zombie-decay/1033413 "2026-09-30T01:53:55Z")
Terry Pratchett once described a walking skeleton as “a zombie who has really let themselves go”. Funny, but it does raise a point: just how damaged can a “walker” be before it simply can’t hold together in one piece any… --- ## [Trivia questions which, amazingly, have two answers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-questions-which-amazingly-have-two-answers/803849)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 614\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-questions-which-amazingly-have-two-answers/803849 "2026-09-30T01:37:17Z")
I was watching a game show recently (The Chase, which I recommend quite highly, currently available on Netflix), and the question asked was: “What movie actor immediately preceded Jerry Brown as governor of California?” … --- ## [Apparently life on earth will exist for about a trillion generations total](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-life-on-earth-will-exist-for-about-a-trillion-generations-total/1033434)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-life-on-earth-will-exist-for-about-a-trillion-generations-total/1033434 "2026-09-30T01:32:42Z")
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole today about the history of life and its evolution, but also the future of life on earth. Things like how the sun will get larger and hotter which will remove CO2 from the atmosphere and… --- ## [What are the itty-bitty bits you love in certain songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-itty-bitty-bits-you-love-in-certain-songs/831368)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 401\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-itty-bitty-bits-you-love-in-certain-songs/831368 "2026-09-30T01:21:47Z")
Whenever I hear the Eagles sing “Take it (very dramatic pause) to the limit one more time,” I just love that little silent pause. For me, it makes the whole song. Similarly, when Men At Work sing “Who could it be bow?” … --- ## [Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time (revisited) {NOMINATIONS are now closed}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284 "2026-09-30T01:06:01Z")
I know this has been discussed before several times in IMHO and MPSIMS, but after commenting on another thread I got it in my head that maybe we could combine @Mean\_Mr.Mustard’s TV character competition a few months back… --- ## [Any advice for Andy Burnham on meeting Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-andy-burnham-on-meeting-trump/1033271)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-andy-burnham-on-meeting-trump/1033271 "2026-09-30T00:07:09Z")
As the title says. Burnham is, of course, our latest PM. --- ## [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:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210 "2026-09-30T00:01:07Z")
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… --- ## [Undercooked rice…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercooked-rice/1030305)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercooked-rice/1030305 "2026-09-29T23:31:47Z")
I cooked over a cup of long grain rice for a recipe (separate from the “sauce”). I took it off the heat at the “right” time and finished the rest of the recipe. Only when my hungry ass opened the pot did I discover that … --- ## [What are the Christian views on extraterrestrials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-christian-views-on-extraterrestrials/1033285)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-christian-views-on-extraterrestrials/1033285 "2026-09-29T22:28:03Z")
Inspired by another recent thread on a narrower topic. Is there a general consensus among Christians on the subject of intelligent races on other planets? Do they feel that extraterrestrials are impossible because the … --- ## [Any Pro Wrestling Fans in the Audience? (Multiple promotions) (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-pro-wrestling-fans-in-the-audience-multiple-promotions-part-2/964374)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2435\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-pro-wrestling-fans-in-the-audience-multiple-promotions-part-2/964374 "2026-09-29T22:21:24Z")
Continuing the discussion from Any WWE fans in the audience? (Part 1) - #10009 by Knowed\_Out. Previous discussions: Any WWE fans in the audience? (Part 1) --- ## [The argument that Trump will do whatever he wants and no one can stop him is really fucking boring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-argument-that-trump-will-do-whatever-he-wants-and-no-one-can-stop-him-is-really-fucking-boring/1011527)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 1640\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-argument-that-trump-will-do-whatever-he-wants-and-no-one-can-stop-him-is-really-fucking-boring/1011527 "2026-09-29T21:33:12Z")
Wasn’t sure about whether to put this in ATMB or the Pit but since I feel like swearing the pit it is. How can Trump get around the 14th Amendment? He doesn’t need to he has absolute power and can do whatever he wants. … --- ## [In US football...what is an "eligible receiver" and why not declare it every play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-football-what-is-an-eligible-receiver-and-why-not-declare-it-every-play/1033426)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-football-what-is-an-eligible-receiver-and-why-not-declare-it-every-play/1033426 "2026-09-29T21:06:22Z")
Title says it all really. That is the question. In US football…what is an “eligible receiver” and why not declare it every play? --- ## [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:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dolly-parton-day-9-2-5/1033376 "2026-09-29T20:50:04Z")
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… --- ## [Puckle Gun Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puckle-gun-question/1033461)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puckle-gun-question/1033461 "2026-09-29T19:48:46Z")
Has anyone ever made an updated version of the Puckle Gun, a pistol that fired both round and square bullets? --- ## [How likely is US military intervention in Cuba?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-us-military-intervention-in-cuba/1026442)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-us-military-intervention-in-cuba/1026442 "2026-09-29T19:43:56Z")
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated this week on “Meet the Press” that, after Venezuela, Cuba might be the Trump administration’s next target. Cuba has a close long-term alliance with Russia. And – even amid a seve… --- ## [He Hate Me Fantasy Football 2026 - Year 24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2026-year-24/1031985)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2026-year-24/1031985 "2026-09-29T19:35:37Z")
And here we are again, year 24 of this Fantasy Football League on the SDMB. As I’ve done for the last few years, I renewed the league without automatic team renewals and then sent invites out, so that team owners could … --- ## [Fucking scammer motherfuckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-scammer-motherfuckers/977240)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 956\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-scammer-motherfuckers/977240 "2026-09-29T19:34:07Z")
The wife was doing her monthly review of accounts and sees a withdrawal on our checking account of over $16K. Some miserable fuckwad somehow got our account number, created a forged check with all the account data on the… --- ## [Damn that's a good bowl of Chili!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-thats-a-good-bowl-of-chili/1033453)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-thats-a-good-bowl-of-chili/1033453 "2026-09-29T18:57:25Z")
I made a batch of chili on Saturday from my tried and true recipe, with a few minor variations. 2 days later it has fully developed and might just be the best I’ve ever made. If you want to try some, here is exactly wh… --- ## [New news network guaranteed to reveal the worst of Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-news-network-guaranteed-to-reveal-the-worst-of-trump/1033267)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-news-network-guaranteed-to-reveal-the-worst-of-trump/1033267 "2026-09-29T18:38:01Z")
Coming to you on YouTube 24/7. Everything Trump does. Watch the Trump Administration’s biggest moments all in one place. Top videos, major remarks, and must-see highlights streaming 24/7 and updated in real time. Sta… --- ## [What was the strategic reason behind WW1 dogfights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-strategic-reason-behind-ww1-dogfights/1033397)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-strategic-reason-behind-ww1-dogfights/1033397 "2026-09-29T18:18:28Z")
We all know the cultural trope of the WW1 flying ace in his biplane, engaging the enemy in a dogfight. But what was the strategic background to these fights in the wider context of the war - why would belligerents even b… --- ## [Thoughts on becoming a SAHM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-becoming-a-sahm/1023160)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 358\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-becoming-a-sahm/1023160 "2026-09-29T17:35:01Z")
So here’s the deal. My husband and I work full time and we have a five year old Level 2 autistic boy who just started kindergarten. I had kind of hoped his needs would taper off as he got older but we seem to have jumpe… --- ## [Repaving roads - why the wait?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repaving-roads-why-the-wait/1033250)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repaving-roads-why-the-wait/1033250 "2026-09-29T17:27:17Z")
Partial rant, partial actual question. They have been re-surfacing a patch of road near my house pretty much all summer. Well, it started not long after school let out, and they’re not done yet. There were HUGE chunks… --- ## [Let AI assess your personality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-ai-assess-your-personality/1033363)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-ai-assess-your-personality/1033363 "2026-09-29T14:34:43Z")
Lots (of good) AI threads lately (late-ly?) … A little game, I’d like you to play if you are so inclined: for those of you who have used an AI bot, pls ask it the following prompt: based on our all-time-conversations,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=11&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=13&state=muted)