# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=2&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Passenger plane crashes near DC-area’s Reagan Airport {Jan 29, 2025}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-plane-crashes-near-dc-area-s-reagan-airport-jan-29-2025/1013602)
**Author:** [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-plane-crashes-near-dc-area-s-reagan-airport-jan-29-2025/1013602 "2026-10-09T00:46:50Z")
A regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia on Wednesday evening, according to DC Fire and EMS. The aircraft went down in the Potomac River vicinity of the airpo… --- ## [Jim Bakker of PTL Club fame, dead at 86](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-bakker-of-ptl-club-fame-dead-at-86/1033620)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-bakker-of-ptl-club-fame-dead-at-86/1033620 "2026-10-09T00:42:09Z")
And so it goes. Not sure what to say about this other than, hopefully he and Tammy Fay are reunited in their proper place. --- ## [Pet pictures!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 2869\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105 "2026-10-09T00:41:16Z")
Because our pets are awesome, here is a thread dedicated to honoring their awesomeness with pictures. (To display pictures, upload to a photo sharing site and share the link.) Dopers, meet Luna: … --- ## [Do you waste extra time off like I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-waste-extra-time-off-like-i-do/1033668)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-waste-extra-time-off-like-i-do/1033668 "2026-10-09T00:19:31Z")
I had a lot of stuff to get done. Gotta start winterizing the house and yard, my wife is quite ill so I have house work to do, have to meet with the manager of a business I own, need to meet with my financial advisor ab… --- ## [To Fuck With](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-fuck-with/1033675)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-fuck-with/1033675 "2026-10-09T00:17:10Z")
I think it’s amusing and slightly confusing that the phrase “I fuck with \_\_\_\_”, has come to mean the opposite of what it used to mean. --- ## [Slow Horses (careful about spoilers, please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-horses-careful-about-spoilers-please/994207)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-horses-careful-about-spoilers-please/994207 "2026-10-09T00:11:46Z")
I don’t think this ever had a thread of its own, but I think it deserves one. It is midway through season three now, and I’m still enjoying it. A nice mix between serious spy drama and humor. Kinda depressing to see Oldm… --- ## [So - I've started my medical transition last week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-started-my-medical-transition-last-week/1033380)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-started-my-medical-transition-last-week/1033380 "2026-10-08T23:56:53Z")
Quick note to the folks who know me IRL: This is not your news to share. I am no where near my social transition at this time. Last November, I had a life shattering revelation. The long and short of it, is that I re… --- ## [A Predator question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-predator-question/1033684)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-predator-question/1033684 "2026-10-08T23:55:02Z")
Arnold is crossing a chasm via a log bridge. In a tense moment, he realizes the monster is right behind him on the log. In a blink, Arnold is clinging to the bottom side of the log using his big muscles to hold on. I don… --- ## [Why would Google have delisted the Cleveland Public Library?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-google-have-delisted-the-cleveland-public-library/1033659)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-google-have-delisted-the-cleveland-public-library/1033659 "2026-10-08T22:57:23Z")
I first noticed an issue with this a week or so ago. I Googled “Cleveland Public Library”, and although the results contained sub-sites for various branches of the library, none of them pointed to https://cpl.org/ , the… --- ## [Custom Licence Plates — Seen in the Wild](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-licence-plates-seen-in-the-wild/992965)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3767\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-licence-plates-seen-in-the-wild/992965 "2026-10-08T22:50:46Z")
The other day I was driving to work and ended up behind a car with a custom plate: BLEAGH And a cheerful commute to you today as well. --- ## [Restoring mundanity and pointlessness to the forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restoring-mundanity-and-pointlessness-to-the-forum/1033631)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restoring-mundanity-and-pointlessness-to-the-forum/1033631 "2026-10-08T22:49:37Z")
I decided to take the name of all fifty states, rearrange the letters in alphabetical order, and then list the resulting words in alphabetical order. aaaablm aaakls aaaknrss aabeknrs aacehmssssttu aacfiilnor aachi… --- ## [Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5505\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785 "2026-10-08T22:47:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) - #10012 by hajario. Previous discussions: Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) --- ## [Has anyone's job been threatened or lost due to AI, either directly or indirectly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyones-job-been-threatened-or-lost-due-to-ai-either-directly-or-indirectly/1024043)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyones-job-been-threatened-or-lost-due-to-ai-either-directly-or-indirectly/1024043 "2026-10-08T22:40:30Z")
Today my employer had their quarterly state of the company conference call. For a while now, the CEO has been pushing the use of AI, and on the call they made the statement “Anyone who isn’t using ChatGPT should start no… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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) --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [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) … --- ## [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… --- ## [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) --- ## [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. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=3&state=watching)