# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=20 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [What are your plans for Scotchtoberfest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-scotchtoberfest/1034172)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-scotchtoberfest/1034172 "2026-10-27T19:00:39Z")
Well? What are they? --- ## [Amelia Earhart's plane found on the sea floor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amelia-earharts-plane-found-on-the-sea-floor/58693)
**Author:** [@Chas.E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chas.E)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amelia-earharts-plane-found-on-the-sea-floor/58693 "2026-10-27T18:01:51Z")
My mom asked me to check into something she heard on TV, she said she caught the tail end of some cable “news” show that claimed that Amelia Earhart’s plane had been located on the sea floor with sonar. Supposedly this w… --- ## [The Twin Paradox and Cosmic Inflation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-twin-paradox-and-cosmic-inflation/1034082)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-twin-paradox-and-cosmic-inflation/1034082 "2026-10-27T17:28:53Z")
Einstein had a famous thought experiment: One twin hopped on a space ship that can go at nearly the speed of light, and the other stays behind on earth. For twenty days or so the first twin is flying at near lightspeed… --- ## [Pleasantville - didn't get the ending... (Unboxed Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pleasantville-didnt-get-the-ending-unboxed-spoilers/266307)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pleasantville-didnt-get-the-ending-unboxed-spoilers/266307 "2026-10-27T17:02:48Z")
I saw Pleasantville for the first time the other day - it has been screened on UK terrestrial TV before and I’d been meaning to catch it for a while, but just missed it until now. I quite enjoyed it as a piece of entert… --- ## [What will happen if GOP steals the 2026 election? What should happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-if-gop-steals-the-2026-election-what-should-happen/1032891)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_G)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-if-gop-steals-the-2026-election-what-should-happen/1032891 "2026-10-27T14:58:11Z")
(Perhaps this belongs in P&E. But it’s a topic likely to provoke anger. I know I’m very unhappy about it.) Some pundits say it will take decades for America to recover from Trump even if Ds sweep the 2026 and 2028 ele… --- ## [Google Maps' new voice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-new-voice/1034114)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-new-voice/1034114 "2026-10-27T14:51:38Z")
Recently, the voice that gives driving directions (at least the one on my phone) has changed. It seems to pronounce words slightly more distinctly than the previous voice, which is fine, but it is much less pleasing to l… --- ## [Laundry detergent pouches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-detergent-pouches/1033973)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-detergent-pouches/1033973 "2026-10-27T13:48:05Z")
I have never used any before but the store had a closeout on Persil Ultra Pacs so I bought a jar. It is the detergent I have been using in standard liquid form. What the heck are these things made of? Is the melted pouch… --- ## [Ask the guy who is pretty good at SF Story Identification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-pretty-good-at-sf-story-identification/462417)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 2083\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-pretty-good-at-sf-story-identification/462417 "2026-10-27T08:45:04Z")
Hi there. It’s been just about 4 years since I signed onto the SDMB, but I’m back. A few weeks back I helped out in this thread Help me find this Science Fiction short story - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board … --- ## [Firefox vs. Washington Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-vs-washington-post/1034177)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-vs-washington-post/1034177 "2026-10-27T05:08:37Z")
My firefox browser crashes (is not responding) about once a week. And it’s always on the Washington Post website. Does anyone else have this issue? I’ve deleted and redownloaded firefox so I know it’s current and not … --- ## [How do you research lesser-known, down-ballot measures and candidates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-research-lesser-known-down-ballot-measures-and-candidates/1034149)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-research-lesser-known-down-ballot-measures-and-candidates/1034149 "2026-10-27T02:17:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tell me your hypocrisies: A number of posters there (myself included) commented on how lazy & civically irresponsible it is to just vote a party-line ballot without researching the people … --- ## [AI users - what's your plan for when the price goes up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-users-whats-your-plan-for-when-the-price-goes-up/1034080)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-users-whats-your-plan-for-when-the-price-goes-up/1034080 "2026-10-27T02:14:15Z")
Anthropic lost a cool $80 billion in the first half of the year. I see that they have about 20 million users. That works out to $8000 that they’re burning per user per year in order to get you to use their product. Of c… --- ## [A thread about that thing you've recently noticed and wondered about (rumble strips and other items)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-about-that-thing-youve-recently-noticed-and-wondered-about-rumble-strips-and-other-items/1034078)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-about-that-thing-youve-recently-noticed-and-wondered-about-rumble-strips-and-other-items/1034078 "2026-10-27T01:57:20Z")
Here’s the thing. I don’t drive myself anymore. I have Ivy. She’s a painfully slow driver. Which is good. Fast driving makes me nervous and white knuckled these days. Some early mornings going to dialysis I can be bore… --- ## [Epstein Files =\> Trump Impeachment & Conviction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1112\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733 "2026-10-27T00:36:24Z")
I know this is highly speculative right now so maybe we will all spitball then the thread goes on hiatus until the files are released. I’ll start off the assumption that the House & Senate are both approximately 50/50 s… --- ## [What aircraft did I see? (Airfoils on nose)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-aircraft-did-i-see-airfoils-on-nose/1033352)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-aircraft-did-i-see-airfoils-on-nose/1033352 "2026-10-27T00:32:45Z")
I live in St Louis about 12 miles from Lambert International, and a couple days ago saw an unusual plane. I’m not an aviation maven, so any detail of my description could easily be an error. The craft was flying low — no… --- ## [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:** 260\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-horses-careful-about-spoilers-please/994207 "2026-10-26T23:43:11Z")
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… --- ## [Do you believe our Presidency would be more normal if JD Vance takes the office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-our-presidency-would-be-more-normal-if-jd-vance-takes-the-office/1033817)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-our-presidency-would-be-more-normal-if-jd-vance-takes-the-office/1033817 "2026-10-26T22:16:34Z")
Trump’s health has been in the news. Any one that’s seen recent photos can see the weight gain and his stooped shoulders. His hands often have bruises. Maybe from IV’s or blood work? What would a Vance Presidency look l… --- ## [Why was this post flagged and deleted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-post-flagged-and-deleted/1034106)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-post-flagged-and-deleted/1034106 "2026-10-26T21:59:02Z")
This post … https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-jokes/848629/8385 What was it that gave cause for concern. Looked innocent enough to me. --- ## [Felony Murder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felony-murder/1033932)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felony-murder/1033932 "2026-10-26T21:46:32Z")
Lately I’ve been getting some video clips on FaceBook Reels about armed HOA “enforcers”, hired by the HOA president, to draw their weapons to intimidate residents or just aggravated assault. And there seems to be many la… --- ## [Good Idea or Bad Idea? AI in meetings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-idea-or-bad-idea-ai-in-meetings/1033682)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-idea-or-bad-idea-ai-in-meetings/1033682 "2026-10-26T19:22:40Z")
Here’s the issue. I frequently have grant committee meetings where I’m so busy writing stuff down, I’m not really aware of what was said. Also due to executive functioning issues I can forget stuff. So I’ve had to piece … --- ## ["Dracula" by Bram Stoker– when it was new](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dracula-by-bram-stoker-when-it-was-new/1034136)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dracula-by-bram-stoker-when-it-was-new/1034136 "2026-10-26T18:02:21Z")
Today we are so immersed in the tropes of vampires and Dracula in particular that it colors everything that one might take away from the original novel. For example afaik “Victorian” horror is something we only see in hi… --- ## [Eric Bauza dies (Voice of Bugs Bunny among others)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-bauza-dies-voice-of-bugs-bunny-among-others/1034168)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-bauza-dies-voice-of-bugs-bunny-among-others/1034168 "2026-10-26T17:26:40Z")
I have to admit (to my detriment) that I didn’t know about him either, but his achievements were impressive: This one is going to leave a serious dent in Hollywood. Eric Bauza, the Canadian voice actor very few people … --- ## [Does anybody remember Doghouse Reilly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-remember-doghouse-reilly/574285)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-remember-doghouse-reilly/574285 "2026-10-26T17:17:33Z")
All thanks to TubaDiva: I’m baaaack. I couldn’t go on living the lie. Also, what with all the zombies popping up lately, I found I had a tendency to argue with myself. (which was absolutely never my intention) So . . .… --- ## [I pit over-the-top Anti-Trump hysteria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2302\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735 "2026-10-26T16:52:02Z")
Let me be clear on this point; I am not defending Donald Trump. He is both evil and stupid. He is a terrible human being and he is the worst President this country has ever had. He, along with the Republican party, are t… --- ## [US/Canada football - "tearing down the goalposts"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-canada-football-tearing-down-the-goalposts/1022530)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-canada-football-tearing-down-the-goalposts/1022530 "2026-10-26T16:00:06Z")
I was listening to the 1955 classic by the Four Lads - “Moments to Remember”, which has the line “the day we tore the goalposts down”. And that got me wondering - does anyone still do this? Back on the old days, in some… --- ## [The business of AI (mostly LLMs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556 "2026-10-26T15:26:53Z")
I’ve been thinking a long while about starting this conversation, because though I follow news in this area pretty closely, it evolves so quickly that it’s hard for me to keep up (and I do try). To be clear, what I want… --- ## [What is Trump's current health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trumps-current-health/922538)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-trumps-current-health/922538 "2026-10-26T15:20:36Z")
As of today, and as long as this thread stays active, what do you think the best evidence of Trump’s current health? The WH has been less than forthcoming about various aspects - such as when his last negative test was.… --- ## [My cat broke her leg, I had her euthanized, and I feel like shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-broke-her-leg-i-had-her-euthanized-and-i-feel-like-shit/1034124)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-broke-her-leg-i-had-her-euthanized-and-i-feel-like-shit/1034124 "2026-10-26T15:02:08Z")
I’m not a good dad. I want to be, but I just suck at it. This extended to my cat. Lucy. I was a bad cat dad because I let her outside my apartment whenever she wanted. Some days, I wouldn’t see her, and except for he… --- ## [We've come full circle: now it's awkward and borderline impolite to ask someone their LAST name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weve-come-full-circle-now-its-awkward-and-borderline-impolite-to-ask-someone-their-last-name/1034001)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weve-come-full-circle-now-its-awkward-and-borderline-impolite-to-ask-someone-their-last-name/1034001 "2026-10-26T13:32:53Z")
A few generations ago it would have been unthinkable for a man to ask a lady’s first name. He would have addressed her as “Mrs. Jones” if she were married, “Miss Smith” if not, and “Ms. Carter” if the person addressing h… --- ## [Last Lion at Boston Zoo dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-lion-at-boston-zoo-dies/1034090)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-lion-at-boston-zoo-dies/1034090 "2026-10-26T11:46:45Z")
Dinari, a 17 year old lion, was euthanized on Wednesday, leaving the Lion enclosure at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo empty for the first time in years. https://www.masslive.com/boston/2026/10/last-lion-at-franklin-park-zoo… --- ## [Protests & Violence: What's Going on in France?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-violence-whats-going-on-in-france/1033648)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-violence-whats-going-on-in-france/1033648 "2026-10-26T10:58:40Z")
I saw on the news last nice that France is in civil turmoil but, the evening news being the Reader’s Digest Condensed Version that it is, didn’t really go into any details. What is going on? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=19) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=21)