# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=15 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Estate tax? What threshold is too high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estate-tax-what-threshold-is-too-high/1034100)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estate-tax-what-threshold-is-too-high/1034100 "2026-11-03T16:44:59Z")
So in this thread: @DrDeth said: Wealth taxes are foolish- no nation has them (IIRC a couple tried than got rid of them). But yeah, lets bring back the old Estate tax before the GOP meddled with it. The base Estate … --- ## [Common misconceptions about liberalism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-misconceptions-about-liberalism/1032905)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-misconceptions-about-liberalism/1032905 "2026-11-03T16:11:14Z")
One commonly-touted example is that liberals are supposed to avoid being rich and that it’s hypocrisy to do so (for instance, people lambasting Obama for signing a $44 million book deal and having a huge Martha’s Vineyar… --- ## [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:** 637\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-sports-trivia-question/990164 "2026-11-03T15:48:43Z")
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 new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, the mRNA-based vaccine by Moderna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-flu-vaccine-mflusiva-the-mrna-based-vaccine-by-moderna/1032579)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-flu-vaccine-mflusiva-the-mrna-based-vaccine-by-moderna/1032579 "2026-11-03T15:18:36Z")
It has been approved by the FDA for the 2026-2027 flu season, with accelerated approval for adults 65 and over. It’s supposed to be more effective than the old flu vaccine, and in addition, they can be quicker about tai… --- ## [Should Pope Leo XIV have voted in this week's elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pope-leo-xiv-have-voted-in-this-weeks-elections/1034328)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pope-leo-xiv-have-voted-in-this-weeks-elections/1034328 "2026-11-03T15:15:42Z")
Here is a link to an article from the Vatican News that Pope Leo XIV, the current pope, voted in the midterm elections. It’s a bit of a novelty; I’m not sure any other head of state has ever voted in a democratic electio… --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-8/1034237)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-8/1034237 "2026-11-03T15:02:30Z")
Week 7 results: Bears 30, Patriots 24 Steelers 16, Saints 10 Falcons 29, 49ers 20 Browns 27, Titans 24 Vikings 16, Colts 10 Dolphins 28, Jets 25 Bucs 43, Panthers 13 Bengals 35, Ravens 13 Giants 27, Texans 21 (O… --- ## [The trial of Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos)\[sentenced to 11+ yrs, 18Nov2022\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 933\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138 "2026-11-03T14:37:11Z")
We’ve had a few threads on Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos (most recently, here and here). With her trial looming, I figured we could have a new thread to discuss the trial and aftermath. This one is MPSIMS … --- ## [Complete this sentence: "He folded like a cheap..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-this-sentence-he-folded-like-a-cheap/622282)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-this-sentence-he-folded-like-a-cheap/622282 "2026-11-03T13:56:05Z")
When I hear “He folded like a cheap…” I usually think of “suit”, but today I ran across an unfamiliar version: “He folded like a cheap tent”. When I googled the phrase “He folded like a cheap” to see what other variation… --- ## [Political Humor goes Where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-humor-goes-where/1034356)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-humor-goes-where/1034356 "2026-11-03T13:11:53Z")
Which Forum does Political Humor go under? --- ## [I don't get the "hate" for Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-the-hate-for-canada/1034191)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-the-hate-for-canada/1034191 "2026-11-03T13:10:49Z")
I post stuff on my store’s FB account because the main company wants a strong social media presence, and FB is all I know in that realm. We are a fairly new-to-the-US company but they’ve been a big player in a niche mark… --- ## [Do You Shop at Thrift Stores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-shop-at-thrift-stores/1003847)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-shop-at-thrift-stores/1003847 "2026-11-03T12:41:27Z")
Well, do you? If you do shop at thrift stores, do you ever buy anything? There is a thrift store near where I work that I like to go to once in a while. I buy my work pants there and once I got about 40 pieces of chin… --- ## [Movie titled "American Fiction"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titled-american-fiction/1034336)
**Author:** [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titled-american-fiction/1034336 "2026-11-03T11:32:50Z")
Is the funniest thing I’ve seen in years. I’m humor-challenged but this made me smile a lot and laugh a few times. As a bonus there is also some legitimate criticism of modern US culture. --- ## [Team Edward or Team Jacob](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-edward-or-team-jacob/1034290)
**Author:** [@QueenofEverything](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QueenofEverything)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-edward-or-team-jacob/1034290 "2026-11-03T07:50:10Z")
TEAM EDWARD FOR LIFE --- ## [Is there any possible hack for this (USB mini B plug receptacle doesn't hold the plug securely)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-possible-hack-for-this-usb-mini-b-plug-receptacle-doesnt-hold-the-plug-securely/1034255)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-possible-hack-for-this-usb-mini-b-plug-receptacle-doesnt-hold-the-plug-securely/1034255 "2026-11-03T05:58:39Z")
I have a Kindle Oasis, over 4 years old, and the power receptacle in the Kindle no longer holds the USB mini B plug (I think that’s the right designation) securely. As a result, I sometimes come back to the Kindle after … --- ## [Thread and Topic Bans for Politics and Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726 "2026-11-03T04:44:27Z")
John Stamos Left Ear, From Politics and Elections and Great Debates, until 3/9/20 Manwich is banned from the “Mike” Bloomberg Presidential campaign, 2020 until Feburary 22, 2020 DrDeth is forbidden from P&E until 4/15/… --- ## [Botticelli - Oct 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-oct-2026/1033517)
**Author:** [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Replies:** 461\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-oct-2026/1033517 "2026-11-03T01:46:50Z")
Starting up a new round for the new month: I am J On we go! Rules are here. --- ## [Alberta, Natural Resources, and the Rest of Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-natural-resources-and-the-rest-of-canada/1017872)
**Author:** [@Uzi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uzi)\ **Replies:** 1112\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alberta-natural-resources-and-the-rest-of-canada/1017872 "2026-11-03T01:00:10Z")
The 30% is about the same as in Quebec. But, it is likely to rise higher if Carney doesn’t accede to the requests that Smith made. Which he won’t. His talk of creating a Canadian energy superpower is just that. It sho… --- ## [Test thread — to test things out. Do not lock!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1047\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736 "2026-11-03T00:31:58Z")
Puzzlegal edited this post to add: The mods are testing the “globally pin a post” feature. Just dismiss this and you shouldn’t see it again. Sorry about that. Mods please do not lock this thread. I had a previous one th… --- ## [Trying to find a truly ancient computer game from vague memory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-truly-ancient-computer-game-from-vague-memory/1034192)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-truly-ancient-computer-game-from-vague-memory/1034192 "2026-11-02T23:00:49Z")
To set the age of the game, I played it on my oldest brother’s hand-built Altair(some number) computer when that was cutting edge. You booted the thing by flipping a whole series of switches on the case – it took severa… --- ## [Give us a line from an old TV commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253 "2026-11-02T22:33:10Z")
Skeeter bit me momma! --- ## [Producer Sandy Frank Dies at 97. Death Not Caused by Forklifts or Giant Flying Turtles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/producer-sandy-frank-dies-at-97-death-not-caused-by-forklifts-or-giant-flying-turtles/1034248)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/producer-sandy-frank-dies-at-97-death-not-caused-by-forklifts-or-giant-flying-turtles/1034248 "2026-11-02T20:57:15Z")
Sandy Frank is the man who brought Gamera to the USA, and thus gave MST3K a giant boost in its early Joel years. Truly a legacy to cherish. Rest well Mr Frank. Not TV’s Frank, but a Frank just the same. --- ## [Alternatives to Android / Google and escaping the AI deluge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-android-google-and-escaping-the-ai-deluge/1021582)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-android-google-and-escaping-the-ai-deluge/1021582 "2026-11-02T19:57:06Z")
My Pixel 7 wants to upgrade to the latest android which inclues More! and Better! AI! I am not impressed. I am not totally against AI, just mostly. I hate, Hate, HATE having it shoved in my face. Our site documentati… --- ## [2026 \[THEMED\] Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1025430)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1025430 "2026-11-02T19:53:23Z")
NOTE: As we started in 2019, Themed Death Pool Lists will be posted and tracked in a separate thread. If you are looking for the 2025 Celebrity Death Pool thread, click here phungi (aka: the Death Shroom) checking in as… --- ## [iPhone messaging issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-messaging-issue/1034303)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-messaging-issue/1034303 "2026-11-02T18:45:28Z")
I recently got the new iPhone 18 Pro Max. My old phone was a 16 so I gave it to my wife. She had old mini 12. We went into the Apple Store and they made all of the switch overs. Got home and ironed out all of the bugs … --- ## [Introducing a new kitten to our household](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-a-new-kitten-to-our-household/1034288)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-a-new-kitten-to-our-household/1034288 "2026-11-02T17:29:26Z")
I could have sworn that I started a thread about this months ago when we were first thinking about it, but don’t see it anywhere. We lost one our Siamese cats to kidney stones in May. He was only 7 years old. It was a r… --- ## [Best ice-melting salt to spread with a broadcast seeder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ice-melting-salt-to-spread-with-a-broadcast-seeder/1034340)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ice-melting-salt-to-spread-with-a-broadcast-seeder/1034340 "2026-11-02T16:36:57Z")
I’m being told that we will have significantly more snow in NC this winter. I have one of those handheld broadcast seeders and I’d like to use it for spreading salt (or any other ice melting agent) on my driveway and wa… --- ## [Requesting an objective view of America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/requesting-an-objective-view-of-america/1034247)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/requesting-an-objective-view-of-america/1034247 "2026-11-02T15:36:59Z")
Algorithms can slant the news we see, in favor of what we want to see. My RL community cannot give me informed, nor intelligent, feedback. So– Are non-trumpers fighting back? Are non-trumpers succeeding? Is the Blue … --- ## [Off Roading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-roading/1034104)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-roading/1034104 "2026-11-02T15:35:04Z")
Our local Jeep club is holding a Mud Bog this weekend as a fund raiser for the local fire department. The fire department will be on hand to provide water to make mud pits and hose off vehicles afterwards. I’m planning… --- ## [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:** 141\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 2:58pm 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 "2026-11-02T14:58:59Z")
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… --- ## [Trump is Made Chair of the Kennedy Center](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248)
**Author:** [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Replies:** 783\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248 "2026-11-02T13:37:52Z")
Trump’s not just coming for the government. He wants to remake our whole culture. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=16)