# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=28&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Cardinals bias](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-bias/1032847)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-bias/1032847 "2026-09-07T01:33:35Z")
so Friday the umpire made up his own rules: The Cardinals began the sixth inning with a three-run lead and right-hander Hancel Rincon taking the mound for his major-league debut. He did so with his hat tilted toward th… --- ## [What is the Probability of Someone with Active Measles Dying from Something Unrelated to Their Measles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-probability-of-someone-with-active-measles-dying-from-something-unrelated-to-their-measles/1032614)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-probability-of-someone-with-active-measles-dying-from-something-unrelated-to-their-measles/1032614 "2026-09-06T21:25:30Z")
The title question relates to a current political controversy, but it is nonetheless a factual question. It is blazingly obvious to me that the probability is quite low in the United States today. But I think a much bet… --- ## [We get a signal from a distant advanced civilization…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-get-a-signal-from-a-distant-advanced-civilization/1032833)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-get-a-signal-from-a-distant-advanced-civilization/1032833 "2026-09-06T20:54:40Z")
It’s 5,000 light years away, but they are somehow able to communicate to us that “we see you and we’re on our way to say hi. See you in 50,000 years or so!” How do we react? Does that incentivize us to behave differen… --- ## [Digital art creator algorithm website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-art-creator-algorithm-website/962081)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 2376\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-art-creator-algorithm-website/962081 "2026-09-06T19:58:53Z")
Someone put together a website with an algorithm that creates art from text prompts. It’s tons of fun to play with. Anyone else tried it? --- ## [Trying to locate painting referenced on the boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-locate-painting-referenced-on-the-boards/1032848)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-locate-painting-referenced-on-the-boards/1032848 "2026-09-06T17:28:38Z")
I am trying to hunt down a painting that someone posted a link to that I (was an absolute idiot and) forgot to bookmark. It was for sale online at the time, so it’s “famous enough for production” but apparently “not fam… --- ## [Where do you get your online news from? Do you pay for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-online-news-from-do-you-pay-for-it/1032019)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-online-news-from-do-you-pay-for-it/1032019 "2026-09-06T17:08:39Z")
“Your topic is similar to…” has a few accurate hits subject-wise, but not very timely–the newest thread goes back to 2007: What’s your on-line news source? In My Humble Opinion So… Where do you get your news? In My Hu… --- ## [Thoughts and advice on a reloadable debit card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-and-advice-on-a-reloadable-debit-card/1032850)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-and-advice-on-a-reloadable-debit-card/1032850 "2026-09-06T16:33:53Z")
My father passed away several weeks ago; I have been working with my mother on changing over bank accounts and things after his death. My sister lives with my mother, who is not in great health, and no longer can drive … --- ## [The Great Ongoing Space Exploration Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-space-exploration-thread/925703)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 2418\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-space-exploration-thread/925703 "2026-09-06T16:07:42Z")
With four astronauts on their way to the ISS and various probes and robot explorers in situ, in transit and planned it seems we could do a with a thread to discuss humanity’s exploration of space. I know this is somethin… --- ## [The Latest in the Tiger Woods Saga: Another Car Crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-the-tiger-woods-saga-another-car-crash/1028825)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-the-tiger-woods-saga-another-car-crash/1028825 "2026-09-06T14:53:36Z")
This afternoon, in Jupiter Island, Florida (near his home), Tiger Woods was involved in a traffic incident in which he struck another car, and rolled his SUV. Police indicate that he showed “signs of impairment,” and ar… --- ## [Do Spam Calls Increase with Age?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-spam-calls-increase-with-age/1032831)
**Author:** [@Tj54](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tj54)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-spam-calls-increase-with-age/1032831 "2026-09-06T13:52:46Z")
I recently turned 72 and celebrated my birthday by receiving over 20 spam calls to my cell phone. I expect a few daily, since my number is out there as a Realtor and having another business, but this was over the top. Ev… --- ## [Navy Recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825 "2026-09-06T05:38:21Z")
Prompted by a sidetrack discussion in the Abraham Lincoln thread, I thought I would post a couple genuine submarine recipes for SOS and its close cousin Foreskins. These are scaled down recipes from a book called Submar… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald Trump: Special Ozempic Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-trump-special-ozempic-edition/1032834)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-trump-special-ozempic-edition/1032834 "2026-09-06T03:27:42Z")
Our nation’s poet has offered us another glimpse of his special genius. His theme this time is friendship. A friend of mine Very, very heavy He’s a very obese person I said, “You’re an extremely obese person” He’s… --- ## [Most realistic depiction of spaceflight in film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-realistic-depiction-of-spaceflight-in-film/1032752)
**Author:** [@spacecadet86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spacecadet86)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-realistic-depiction-of-spaceflight-in-film/1032752 "2026-09-06T02:04:30Z")
Which movies and shows ace their depiction of crewed spaceflight? Also, which science fiction spacecraft are the most realistic? --- ## [Help me plan my estate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-estate/1032832)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-estate/1032832 "2026-09-06T01:13:48Z")
I’m 65. At this point in my life, I have about $1mm in investments,and own my farm outright. No debt. I’m single, no kids. I have nieces and nephews, most are in their 30’s and 40’s. Some of those nieces and nephews have… --- ## ["Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company - Reminder Notice of Class Action Settlement"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biddle-v-the-walt-disney-company-reminder-notice-of-class-action-settlement/1032721)
**Author:** [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biddle-v-the-walt-disney-company-reminder-notice-of-class-action-settlement/1032721 "2026-09-06T00:49:22Z")
Has anyone else gotten this email? It goes on to say: “f you purchased a YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream subscription from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2026, you may be entitled to a cash payment from a class action se… --- ## [Do you pronounce the L in calm, palm, etc...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pronounce-the-l-in-calm-palm-etc/1032625)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pronounce-the-l-in-calm-palm-etc/1032625 "2026-09-05T22:22:20Z")
Google says the L is not pronounced. Dictionaries say the L is not pronounced, both in the US and UK. But when linguist Rick Aschmann decided to put together a map of American dialects, he was surprised to find that mos… --- ## [RIP Cassandra Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-cassandra-wilson/1032773)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-cassandra-wilson/1032773 "2026-09-05T17:31:41Z")
sultry, smokey chanteuse Cassandra Wilson dead at age 70–I’ll miss her distinctive voice! Cassandra Wilson died on September 2, 2026 at the age of 70. Wilson died this morning (September 2) in Jackson, Mississippi. She … --- ## [The Kitty Report](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kitty-report/947747)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kitty-report/947747 "2026-09-05T15:49:00Z")
It’s been two weeks since we adopted one-year-old Abbey \[sic\] from The NOAH Center. Mostly, she’s been hiding under SWMBO’s bed. I’ve tried to give her ‘tours’ of the house when I can, but it’s been hard for me to get … --- ## [In a solar system in a totally different galaxy, would their books on math, physics and chemistry be identical to ours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-solar-system-in-a-totally-different-galaxy-would-their-books-on-math-physics-and-chemistry-be-identical-to-ours/1029442)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-solar-system-in-a-totally-different-galaxy-would-their-books-on-math-physics-and-chemistry-be-identical-to-ours/1029442 "2026-09-05T15:14:18Z")
I assume this is a question, not a debate. But if I’m wrong, feel free to move it. But for example with chemistry, they would have something like a periodic table, even though the isotopic ratios would probably be diffe… --- ## [Spider-Noir, Spider-Noir, does everything that a spider's for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-noir-spider-noir-does-everything-that-a-spiders-for/1030434)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-noir-spider-noir-does-everything-that-a-spiders-for/1030434 "2026-09-05T14:13:31Z")
All 8 episodes have recently dropped, I’ve just started watching it. --- ## [Recycling old paint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-old-paint/1032823)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-old-paint/1032823 "2026-09-05T14:05:34Z")
I’ve been seeing a lot of advertising lately for paint recycling. The ads are asking people to turn in old cans of house paint they have sitting around their houses. I’m in favor with the idea of recycling old house pai… --- ## [Anyone else experience this Metroid Dread glitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-experience-this-metroid-dread-glitch/1032840)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-experience-this-metroid-dread-glitch/1032840 "2026-09-05T13:55:48Z")
I’ve gotten to the point in the game where I’ve acquired the spin boost (double jump). Unfortunately there seems to be a certain point in the game where it’s not working. Any fixes? --- ## [A new kind of air conditioner. Hapless hype or wildly useful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-kind-of-air-conditioner-hapless-hype-or-wildly-useful/1021634)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-kind-of-air-conditioner-hapless-hype-or-wildly-useful/1021634 "2026-09-05T11:44:36Z")
Yeah, this isn’t G.Q. material. I keep seeing ads on my social media for the Qinux Breezamax. For reasons I cannot discern, I cannot embed the hyperlink in here. WTF. Lemme try old school here. Reviews on the InterW… --- ## [Under what authority does a US president have the right to rename a body of water shared with another country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-authority-does-a-us-president-have-the-right-to-rename-a-body-of-water-shared-with-another-country/1032636)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-authority-does-a-us-president-have-the-right-to-rename-a-body-of-water-shared-with-another-country/1032636 "2026-09-05T11:05:49Z")
A simple question. Has it been done before by any previous president? --- ## [Next generation of EV batteries by BYD and others - Real, Speculative, or Vaporware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-generation-of-ev-batteries-by-byd-and-others-real-speculative-or-vaporware/1026937)
**Author:** [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-generation-of-ev-batteries-by-byd-and-others-real-speculative-or-vaporware/1026937 "2026-09-05T07:45:46Z")
BYD is well regarded and established here in Australia and will be in Canada ( wearing both my hats ) I’d advise EVERYONE considering an EV to sit tight until the reality of SSB and other non-lithium batteries settles … --- ## [The Current Quitting Smoking Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-quitting-smoking-thread/1029175)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-quitting-smoking-thread/1029175 "2026-09-05T06:07:29Z")
I thought we had a sorta-recent thread on quitting smoking but I can’t find one. So I’m starting a new one. Just want to get it out there that after 30 years, I’m going to quit smoking. I actually quit about 15 years ag… --- ## [Roadside America co-founder Ken Smith RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-america-co-founder-ken-smith-rip/1032822)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-america-co-founder-ken-smith-rip/1032822 "2026-09-05T02:24:49Z")
Roadside America Announces the Passing of Co-founder Ken Smith From the news release: Smith had a ceaseless passion to explore the American roadside and document offbeat attractions. His friendly and curious nature eng… --- ## [More trouble for Dan Ariely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-trouble-for-dan-ariely/1009453)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-trouble-for-dan-ariely/1009453 "2026-09-05T00:23:47Z")
You might know Dan from his book Predictively Irrational, which was a huge pop science success about behavioral economics/general science. I never loved the book because his conclusions were too glib, and the studies sta… --- ## [Real Time with Bill Maher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-with-bill-maher/991367)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 1335\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-with-bill-maher/991367 "2026-09-05T00:03:53Z")
Was gonna post this in Cafe Society, but he’s just pissed me off so much that it goes here instead. Sorta like I stupidly did in P+E, Maher ripped into Biden about building a new section of border wall without bothering… --- ## [20 yrs ago today: R.I.P., Steve Irwin, 04 Sep 2006](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-yrs-ago-today-r-i-p-steve-irwin-04-sep-2006/1032821)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-yrs-ago-today-r-i-p-steve-irwin-04-sep-2006/1032821 "2026-09-04T21:34:10Z")
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years. Crikey! I’m watching this documentary, a 60 Minutes Australia documentary segment (47 mins), and I’m only a few minutes in and it looks really good. ➜ https://youtu.be/sRhJtsUH5VI ■ … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=27&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=29&state=muted)