# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=155&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [I was 9 in 1967 and I think I saw a huge asteroid in the sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-9-in-1967-and-i-think-i-saw-a-huge-asteroid-in-the-sky/501122)
**Author:** [@wonder9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonder9)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-9-in-1967-and-i-think-i-saw-a-huge-asteroid-in-the-sky/501122 "2026-01-26T05:42:27Z")
Or around 1967. I was wondering if anyone could help me identify this memory I have. I was playing with a bunch of kids in my front yard near Washington DC. As near as I can remember, I was about 9. And looking at Google… --- ## [(Old) Mist and Murk in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814 "2026-01-26T03:44:49Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 7c/44f with a predicted high of 8c/47f and cloudy. Weather app says “This is the perfect fucking day to stay the fuck inside and try a new hobby. May I fucking suggest witchcraft?” In… --- ## [What limits Trump...according to Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-limits-trump-according-to-trump/1026520)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-limits-trump-according-to-trump/1026520 "2026-01-26T02:53:39Z")
President Donald Trump reportedly told The New York Times that his “own morality” serves as the thing that could potentially limit his global powers – adding that he doesn’t “need international law.” Trump says his ‘own… --- ## [Is the New York Times Pro-Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-new-york-times-pro-trump/1003509)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 660\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-new-york-times-pro-trump/1003509 "2026-01-26T01:54:02Z")
I am seeing multiple claims, in other Politics & Elections threads, that the New York Times is pro-Trump. As a near-lifelong subscriber, I find this ludicrous but worth exploration. Here is an Editorial Board article fro… --- ## [Today I begin my 90th trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-begin-my-90th-trip/1026938)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-begin-my-90th-trip/1026938 "2026-01-26T01:20:00Z")
around the sun. Never imagined I’d make it so far. --- ## [Is there a tool to translate foreign language podcasts? -\>history buffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-tool-to-translate-foreign-language-podcasts-history-buffs/1027004)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-tool-to-translate-foreign-language-podcasts-history-buffs/1027004 "2026-01-25T22:38:56Z")
Hi there, just wondering if there is a tool that translates (directly or indirectly via transcription) foreign language podcasts? Reason I am asking, I know there are a lot of history buffs in the SDMB, and I found one… --- ## [Where do ICE agencies get their "leads"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-ice-agencies-get-their-leads/1026975)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-ice-agencies-get-their-leads/1026975 "2026-01-25T22:05:10Z")
I assume they have a squad meeting with today’s targets spelled out. Where does the list of supposed illegals come from? --- ## [Spotify suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-suggestions/1027020)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-suggestions/1027020 "2026-01-25T21:48:55Z")
So I very rarely use Spotify, but I need to land on a music streaming service instead of bouncing around all the place. However, I have noticed that when I’m using data (versus WiFi), like in the car, service gets really… --- ## [Cherry, Cherry baby! {Cherry wood rolling pin}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cherry-cherry-baby-cherry-wood-rolling-pin/1026970)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cherry-cherry-baby-cherry-wood-rolling-pin/1026970 "2026-01-25T20:55:51Z")
I bought my Mid-dau a new Cherry wood rolling pin. Does it need seasoning? Anyone know? --- ## [Net cost or benefit of a successful assassination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/net-cost-or-benefit-of-a-successful-assassination/1004862)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/net-cost-or-benefit-of-a-successful-assassination/1004862 "2026-01-25T20:20:15Z")
Suppose the shooter had not missed and Trump could no longer run. There is a host of possible outcomes, including the removal of the cult leader, his possible martyrdom, vengeful violence on the part of MAGATs and so on… --- ## [Help me understand how to calculate social security benefits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-how-to-calculate-social-security-benefits/1027014)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-how-to-calculate-social-security-benefits/1027014 "2026-01-25T20:10:06Z")
Several years ago, I used the Social Security Administration’s “anypia” tool: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/anypia/download.html I tried using it again recently, but it’s inscrutable and has really abysmal documentation, an… --- ## [Around the world in (just over) 40 days - under sail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-world-in-just-over-40-days-under-sail/1027012)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-world-in-just-over-40-days-under-sail/1027012 "2026-01-25T19:39:50Z")
Accomplished by Sodebo, a 105-ft trimaran. The time was 40:10:46 over 45,568 km, for an average speed of 54 kph / 33.5 mph / 29.17 kts. This beat the previous (2017) record by over 12 hours. A time under 40 days looke… --- ## [Ever had a product where they drastically changed the standards, but maintained the same designations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-a-product-where-they-drastically-changed-the-standards-but-maintained-the-same-designations/1026950)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-a-product-where-they-drastically-changed-the-standards-but-maintained-the-same-designations/1026950 "2026-01-25T18:03:47Z")
I think the classic example would be womens’ clothing, where what used to be a size 6 is now a size 2 or whatever. Same amount of fabric covers the same amount of body, but the purchaser can think she now fits into a sm… --- ## [Assume the Dalai Lama dies. What happens next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-the-dalai-lama-dies-what-happens-next/1026980)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-the-dalai-lama-dies-what-happens-next/1026980 "2026-01-25T17:56:11Z")
Note: This is hypothetical; the Dalai Lama is still very much alive. But he turned ninety last year, which means his passing would have to be expected within the next few years. My guess is that this will lead to diplom… --- ## [Any Biblical Greek experts? A Revelation 5:13 question: first person vs third person plural](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-biblical-greek-experts-a-revelation-5-13-question-first-person-vs-third-person-plural/1026993)
**Author:** [@brossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brossa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-biblical-greek-experts-a-revelation-5-13-question-first-person-vs-third-person-plural/1026993 "2026-01-25T17:27:43Z")
Greek verb conjugation is way above my pay grade. To very roughly paraphrase, Revelation 5:13 says ‘I heard \[every creature in Heaven and Earth\] saying….’ Is there anything in the Greek of this that indicates whether t… --- ## [Spinoff of a spinoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoff-of-a-spinoff/1026467)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoff-of-a-spinoff/1026467 "2026-01-25T17:22:44Z")
Watched ABC’s 20/20 Golden Girls anniversary show last night. Did a Wikipedia search just to refresh my memory about the show and it had 2 spinoffs, “The Golden Palace” which I kind of remember, “Empty Nest” that I do r… --- ## [Songs that on the surface sound one way, but are actually not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-on-the-surface-sound-one-way-but-are-actually-not/1026905)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-on-the-surface-sound-one-way-but-are-actually-not/1026905 "2026-01-25T17:01:05Z")
Of course we all know that Born in the USA- often thought as a paean to American patriotism is anything but. But I was listening to Crow’s song “All I Wanna do” with the great chorus of 'Cause all I wanna do is have so… --- ## [Little things that make you smile.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-make-you-smile/16032)
**Author:** [@mega\_the\_roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mega_the_roo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-that-make-you-smile/16032 "2026-01-25T16:40:12Z")
I was driving past a park today when up popped a little brown gopher, and boy, did I smile. There was just something about seeing him there that made me sooooo sickeningly happy. There are tons of things that do this to… --- ## ["Are you dead?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-dead/1026911)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-dead/1026911 "2026-01-25T13:11:50Z")
China’s singles don’t want to die alone–or low-tech for that matter, evidently. I guess “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” doesn’t have the same panache as “你死了吗?” (Nǐ sǐle ma?) Read the rest of the article. It’s morbid… --- ## [Have you heard of Powur (solar panel installation company)? Your experiences with home solar, and some adjacent questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-powur-solar-panel-installation-company-your-experiences-with-home-solar-and-some-adjacent-questions/1026983)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-powur-solar-panel-installation-company-your-experiences-with-home-solar-and-some-adjacent-questions/1026983 "2026-01-24T20:36:52Z")
A friend of mine is a Big Deal in the Sales Department at Powur, a company that pimps solar power. The way Tom explained it to me is that, the customer pays nothing except for maybe some trivial pieces of electrical equi… --- ## [Math problems that sound hard, but are actually easy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-problems-that-sound-hard-but-are-actually-easy/1026965)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-problems-that-sound-hard-but-are-actually-easy/1026965 "2026-01-24T19:44:55Z")
Multiply together all the prime numbers from 2 up thru n, then add 1 to the result. Show that the final total is never a perfect square. No doubt lots of you know how easy that one is. So, what’s a better example of a p… --- ## [Doc wants me on N/A beer and spirits (any recommendations?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-wants-me-on-n-a-beer-and-spirits-any-recommendations/1022691)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-wants-me-on-n-a-beer-and-spirits-any-recommendations/1022691 "2026-01-24T18:52:07Z")
So I went to a gerontologist for the first time, had many body parts scanned, and among his orders was a “Hey, Stay Away From These If You Don’t Want To Get Any Worse” Diet. #1: Alcohol … Cue sad trombone. Now, the s… --- ## [88 Seconds in Greensboro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/88-seconds-in-greensboro/1026933)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/88-seconds-in-greensboro/1026933 "2026-01-24T17:42:29Z")
Not sure this is the right place for this. I met a young man this week. He is a student at UNCG (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) a middling sort of university. He also grew up in Greensboro and his parents a… --- ## [Korean reunification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/korean-reunification/686041)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/korean-reunification/686041 "2026-01-24T17:15:40Z")
It’s going to happen eventually, or North Korea is going to implode. German reunification didn’t set that much of an impressive example. Prohibitively expensive and nearing 25 years and there’re still having massive prob… --- ## [New "food court" type places that are popping up around here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973 "2026-01-24T15:43:38Z")
It’s a new concept, at least around here: medium-sized, indoor areas that feature around half-a-dozen restaurants in close proximity. Similar to a mall food court, except that some serve beer, wine, cocktails, etc. Two a… --- ## [Passing counterfeit money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passing-counterfeit-money/1025471)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passing-counterfeit-money/1025471 "2026-01-24T15:04:07Z")
Several times when spending a large bill (my tenant insists on paying me in cash-I feel like a drug dealer) the person at the cash register swipes a marker over the bill. I presume this proves that it is real money. What… --- ## [What is the longest distance pair of acoustic mirrors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-distance-pair-of-acoustic-mirrors/1026930)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-distance-pair-of-acoustic-mirrors/1026930 "2026-01-24T14:21:52Z")
Also known as “whsper dishes” according to Wikipedia, but I have never heard that phrase. This is where a pair of parabolic dishes are set up fairly far apart from each other, and if you talk quietly into one, a person … --- ## [Is there any TV SHOW that we ALL would agree is good (if not great)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-tv-show-that-we-all-would-agree-is-good-if-not-great/1026628)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-tv-show-that-we-all-would-agree-is-good-if-not-great/1026628 "2026-01-24T13:54:15Z")
Well, you knew it had to be done. Let’s go. mmm (I am still pondering my input) --- ## [Does "White Culture" Exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-white-culture-exist/1026483)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-white-culture-exist/1026483 "2026-01-24T12:33:48Z")
\[Moderation\] I’ve split this conversation out of the “What Were You Thinking” Pit thread, which was inspired by this post in the “WhiteDate and several other “White” sites scraped for data” thread in P&E. - Miller \[/Mo… --- ## [Man with stolen harp jumps into a lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-with-stolen-harp-jumps-into-a-lake/1026940)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-with-stolen-harp-jumps-into-a-lake/1026940 "2026-01-24T06:15:45Z")
To clarify, he left the harp on shore, along with his clothes. Just a weird random story to amuse folks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=154&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=156&state=watching)