# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=17&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Never have I ever (seen anyone put their groceries into the bed of their pickup truck)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever-seen-anyone-put-their-groceries-into-the-bed-of-their-pickup-truck/1033357)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever-seen-anyone-put-their-groceries-into-the-bed-of-their-pickup-truck/1033357 "2026-09-27T12:18:32Z")
…seen anyone put their groceries into the bed of of their pickup truck. That struck me as odd, last night at 3am. --- ## [It's my 25th anniversary. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-my-25th-anniversary-kinda-sorta-maybe/1033388)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-my-25th-anniversary-kinda-sorta-maybe/1033388 "2026-09-27T04:44:24Z")
I lurked at the Dope for a couple of years because I thought that joining would be too much of a time sink. One of the great predictions of the 21st century. But then someone posted a thread about lactose intolerance. T… --- ## [Sinema leaves the Democratic party; registers as Independent (she’s not seeking re-election.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinema-leaves-the-democratic-party-registers-as-independent-she-s-not-seeking-re-election/976258)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sinema-leaves-the-democratic-party-registers-as-independent-she-s-not-seeking-re-election/976258 "2026-09-27T04:26:54Z")
I suppose this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Will Manchin be next? https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/09/politics/kyrsten-sinema-leaves-democratic-party/index.html --- ## [At what point is a person completely toxic to agree with about anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-is-a-person-completely-toxic-to-agree-with-about-anything/1033192)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-is-a-person-completely-toxic-to-agree-with-about-anything/1033192 "2026-09-27T04:01:06Z")
A more specific attempt to get to one of my questions from my now closed thread (RIP). Obviously, nobody is wrong all of the time. But if, for example, Hitler had an interesting opinion about chiaroscuro, you sure as he… --- ## [Tangled ropes and cables](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tangled-ropes-and-cables/1033346)
**Author:** [@dcbwhaley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcbwhaley)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tangled-ropes-and-cables/1033346 "2026-09-27T02:48:59Z")
When you put two loosely coiled lengths of rope or cable in a cupboard they are invariably tangled when you come to retrieve them. Where does the energy for this entanglement come from and could it be harnessed in som… --- ## [How are sailors selected for leave at port calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-sailors-selected-for-leave-at-port-calls/1033364)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-sailors-selected-for-leave-at-port-calls/1033364 "2026-09-27T00:51:40Z")
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment has recently been in the news. The ship just left Guam. Their last port call was a five-day port call in Thailand from Sept. 2-6. How is Liberty managed for 5,000 sailors? … --- ## [German grammar--ge- prefix on past participle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-grammar-ge-prefix-on-past-participle/1033387)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-grammar-ge-prefix-on-past-participle/1033387 "2026-09-26T20:18:32Z")
Most German verbs add a ge- prefix to the past participle. Eg. machen, gemacht (make, made), but not all do, e.g. spazieren, spaziert (walk, walked). There are special rules for verbs that already have prefixes, but I wi… --- ## [Rappin for Jesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rappin-for-jesus/1033385)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rappin-for-jesus/1033385 "2026-09-26T19:47:59Z")
My brother, who has a very warped sense of humor, sent me a link to this video: https://www.you tube.com/watch?v=Kppx4bzfAaE&list=RDKppx4bzfAaE&start\_radio=1 and I was surprised it had received only passing mention her… --- ## [Thoughts on ace attorney vr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-ace-attorney-vr/1033395)
**Author:** [@Doowapdabadoowap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doowapdabadoowap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-ace-attorney-vr/1033395 "2026-09-26T18:54:55Z")
If you don’ t know, capcom is porting dual destinies onto the meta quest Personally? I don’ t really care about it --- ## [A Reddit behavior question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reddit-behavior-question/1033406)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reddit-behavior-question/1033406 "2026-09-26T17:52:46Z")
There is probably a sub Reddit for these kinds of questions if you know of any. Go to a sub of your choice. On the left side is a long list of subs you are subscribed to. The list is at the top of the alphabetically sor… --- ## [Do you experience the ‘too tired to go to bed’ situation, and how do you deal with it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-experience-the-too-tired-to-go-to-bed-situation-and-how-do-you-deal-with-it/1033020)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-experience-the-too-tired-to-go-to-bed-situation-and-how-do-you-deal-with-it/1033020 "2026-09-26T17:09:00Z")
Something that I experience reasonably often, and that I am exasperated with myself about: Nothing remains to be done on the day (or I have already deferred what I could do due to fatigue) I sit in the living room or o… --- ## [Possibly getting Divorced: Need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-getting-divorced-need-advice/1003483)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-getting-divorced-need-advice/1003483 "2026-09-26T16:57:39Z")
So me and my wife have been with each other for nearly two years now. After a long 5 year waiting process from the Visa and Pandemic, it has been exceptionally difficult for me as I’ve had no familial support (Emotionall… --- ## [Who's Opie? (A question about Opie Taylor)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-opie-a-question-about-opie-taylor/1033343)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-opie-a-question-about-opie-taylor/1033343 "2026-09-26T16:10:39Z")
The Andy Griffith show. What the heck is Opie short for? The show never says. It’s open to interpretation by the viewer, namely Me. I’m going with Oppenheimer. Hey I’m just a girl who loves Andy, you know? --- ## [Premier League 2026/27](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2026-27/1032492)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2026-27/1032492 "2026-09-26T15:32:49Z")
Well the season is underway. My side Spurs spent 300m this summer to lose 3-0 today. Man Utd lost to newly promoted Hull and Arsenal look in good shape to go back to back. In general this could be the most open season i… --- ## [When did America become a nation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-america-become-a-nation/1032901)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-america-become-a-nation/1032901 "2026-09-26T14:56:10Z")
We’ve getting getting a year’s hype about 2026 being America’s 250th anniversary. That has the virtue of consistency, since we had similar celebrations in 1876, 1926, and 1976. The date marks the issuing of the Declarati… --- ## [What are the actual, as in legally established, rules regarding inheriting royal status? (English)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-actual-as-in-legally-established-rules-regarding-inheriting-royal-status-english/1033204)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-actual-as-in-legally-established-rules-regarding-inheriting-royal-status-english/1033204 "2026-09-26T14:13:44Z")
Okay, I’ve now seen way too many offers of YouTube videos questioning the genetic parentage of the Sussex kiddos. There some haggard looking blond woman who seems to go by “Lady C” that has a whole slew of 'em, but plen… --- ## [Urgent Uber Information NEED ANSWER FAST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-uber-information-need-answer-fast/1033382)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-uber-information-need-answer-fast/1033382 "2026-09-26T14:11:07Z")
My sister-in-law is getting released from the hospital later this afternoon after a battle with sepsis. I have to bring her home via Uber. The problem: though Uber has no trouble finding my brother’s house to pick me up,… --- ## [Any substitute teachers in the crowd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-substitute-teachers-in-the-crowd/1032444)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-substitute-teachers-in-the-crowd/1032444 "2026-09-26T13:14:38Z")
A local school district, through Kelly Education, advertised on Indeed for substitute teachers. All that was needed was a Bachelor’s degree. On a whim, I sent them a resume. To my surprise, they were very receptive. … --- ## [What is the longest ex-marriage in history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-ex-marriage-in-history/1024635)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-ex-marriage-in-history/1024635 "2026-09-26T07:08:54Z")
I mentioned this in the “Abe Vigodas” thread but I’m spinning it off into its own thread. For purposes of this thread, we’ll define an ex-marriage as the period after the divorce where both parties are still alive. As … --- ## [Democratic Party Official Position is to Abolish ICE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-official-position-is-to-abolish-ice/1032355)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-official-position-is-to-abolish-ice/1032355 "2026-09-26T05:07:19Z")
Abolish ICE is now the official position of the Democratic party, per a unanimous resolution from the DNC. As it should be. --- ## [Mitch McConnell falls twice in Capitol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-falls-twice-in-capitol/1013937)
**Author:** [@mozchron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mozchron)\ **Replies:** 1047\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-falls-twice-in-capitol/1013937 "2026-09-26T01:05:14Z")
Hard to walk without a spine I suppose. Seriously. Fuck. That. Dood. --- ## [Missouri Supreme Court Throws Out Trump-Led Redistricting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-supreme-court-throws-out-trump-led-redistricting/1032811)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-supreme-court-throws-out-trump-led-redistricting/1032811 "2026-09-26T00:29:48Z")
In a unanimous vote the Missouri state Supreme Court overturned the Secretary of State’s refusal to allow citizens to vote on the Republican mid-term gerrymandering and ordered the state to go back to the original Congre… --- ## [Jeopardy! Season 43 (started September 14, 2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-season-43-started-september-14-2026/1033216)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-season-43-started-september-14-2026/1033216 "2026-09-26T00:02:04Z")
This is the thread to discuss season 43 of Jeopardy! Brian --- ## [Die Drei ? (The Three Investigators)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-drei-the-three-investigators/1033336)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-drei-the-three-investigators/1033336 "2026-09-25T23:00:57Z")
When I visited Germany last year on business trips I saw posters everywhere for something called Die Drei ???. It looked kinda like Scooby Doo – a trio of kid mystery investigators. I soon found copies of the books in th… --- ## [Trump ally and conservative pundit Charlie Kirk shot at Utah event \[now reported deceased, same date 10SEP2025\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-ally-and-conservative-pundit-charlie-kirk-shot-at-utah-event-now-reported-deceased-same-date-10sep2025/1022916)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 2065\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-ally-and-conservative-pundit-charlie-kirk-shot-at-utah-event-now-reported-deceased-same-date-10sep2025/1022916 "2026-09-25T22:22:03Z")
Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and head of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck today at an event in Utah he was hosting. --- ## [What were you THINKING?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 8027\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532 "2026-09-25T22:21:18Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trolls R Us Resurrections: After clearing the title with Miller, here’s our Trolls R Us Companion Thread! Our Goal: If you have a beef with a poster, or a poster’s post that is absolutel… --- ## [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:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coyote-vs-acme-trailer/1029480 "2026-09-25T22:19:37Z")
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. --- ## [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… --- ## [America's Elder Crisis, Medicare Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-elder-crisis-medicare-edition/937146)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-elder-crisis-medicare-edition/937146 "2026-09-25T20:00:38Z")
They call, or we call them, an inexhaustible stream of elderly, disabled, and/or poor Americans, all with their stories to tell. Different in the details of course, but in the aggregate a theme develops, a daily oral his… --- ## [Pitting QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-quicksilver/1033107)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-quicksilver/1033107 "2026-09-25T19:49:58Z")
@QuickSilver took a hiatus from the board for a few years, and recently returned. Welcome back, QS! In the few weeks since he’s returned, he’s made what I see as snide personal attacks on me without basis three times, an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=16&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=18&state=tracking)