# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=31&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Giant Rock, and other anomalous places you’ve been](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-rock-and-other-anomalous-places-you-ve-been/1030917)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-rock-and-other-anomalous-places-you-ve-been/1030917 "2026-09-03T20:44:40Z")
Got any anomalous places that you’ve been to? This is named Giant Rock. We stopped by the other day. Located in the Mojave Desert north of Palm Springs, near Yucca Valley… --- ## [Has office building security gotten tighter in the last quarter-century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-office-building-security-gotten-tighter-in-the-last-quarter-century/1032648)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-office-building-security-gotten-tighter-in-the-last-quarter-century/1032648 "2026-09-03T20:00:00Z")
My experience of office buildings from the Toronto area from the 1990s to early 2000s was mostly that they were open-access. Basically, you went in, went to the elevator, and when you got to the business that was your de… --- ## [Happy Doper Milestones thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-doper-milestones-thread/637442)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 585\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-doper-milestones-thread/637442 "2026-09-03T17:55:41Z")
Diggit Camara pointed out that we have an In Memoriam thread stickied, but not one for happy life events, like births of babies, weddings (esp. between members!) and the like. So here’s a thread for that. Enjoy! --- ## [Angels team to be sold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747 "2026-09-03T17:41:51Z")
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, saying it expects to close the t… --- ## [What probable electricity hardware did I see today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-probable-electricity-hardware-did-i-see-today/1032443)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-probable-electricity-hardware-did-i-see-today/1032443 "2026-09-03T17:27:51Z")
I’m sure I’ve seen these before at some point but haven’t given them much conscious concideration. It was in the back of a truck stopped on the side of the road. It was covered with angled cylinders the size of large buc… --- ## [MLB - error on ball four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-error-on-ball-four/1032775)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-error-on-ball-four/1032775 "2026-09-03T16:22:09Z")
I’m sure this is the first time I’ve seen an error on ball four. Toronto at Cleveland. Toronto runner on first; one out; full count on batter. Runner is on the move with the pitch - called a ball. Meanwhile - the catcher… --- ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day {Open Spoilers after post #50}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-brand-new-day-open-spoilers-after-post-50/1028548)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-brand-new-day-open-spoilers-after-post-50/1028548 "2026-09-03T15:13:56Z")
This looks exciting (but most movie trailers make the movie look exciting). I like seeing Punisher, Bruce Banner, and the Scorpion in there. I assume that voice over is Marvin Jones III’s Tombstone. I like Holland’s take… --- ## [Best Stephen King TV / Movie Adaptation? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524 "2026-09-03T13:18:09Z")
poll Inspired by this thread: “Stand by Me” is 40 today {Released August 22, 1986} Looks like we’ve done this before, but not in poll form, and not since 2001: Stephen King fans: best movie adaptation So, I took a ‘top… --- ## [Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-2/1030679)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-2/1030679 "2026-09-03T12:51:55Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 1) - #14565 by Elmer\_J.Fudd. Previous discussions: Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 1) --- ## [Yayoi Kusama has passed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yayoi-kusama-has-passed/1032591)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yayoi-kusama-has-passed/1032591 "2026-09-03T06:52:24Z")
Not as famous as Dolly Parton or Tim Curry, but IYKYK. She really was one-of-a-kind. Our AfrikaBurn art project this year was an infinity mirror room inspired by hers. --- ## [Would you accept powers if it meant an evil person got them as well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-powers-if-it-meant-an-evil-person-got-them-as-well/1032774)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-powers-if-it-meant-an-evil-person-got-them-as-well/1032774 "2026-09-03T03:55:43Z")
You are given the chance to get powers. The powers are super strength (500 tons), durability (nothing short of a 750 kiloton nuclear weapon can harm you), speed (Mach 500), reflexes (nanosecond reaction time), flight (M… --- ## [Is there a process that could see through the Kennedy Center tarps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-process-that-could-see-through-the-kennedy-center-tarps/1032670)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-process-that-could-see-through-the-kennedy-center-tarps/1032670 "2026-09-03T03:54:40Z")
I, and several others I presume, would like to know if the “Donald J. Trump” lettering is still on the façade of the Kennedy Center. When a judge ordered that the extra name be removed, the wall was covered up with some… --- ## [What do you want to wear to your own funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-wear-to-your-own-funeral/1029498)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-wear-to-your-own-funeral/1029498 "2026-09-03T03:50:22Z")
Inspired by the recently revived Cross-dressing Men thread. Provided you are open to an open casket funeral and manglization of your body is somewhat repairable, what do you want to wear to your own funeral? Conventiona… --- ## [Thread and Topic Bans for Politics and Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-for-politics-and-elections/847726 "2026-09-03T03:32:32Z")
John Stamos Left Ear, From Politics and Elections and Great Debates, until 3/9/20 Manwich is banned from the “Mike” Bloomberg Presidential campaign, 2020 until Feburary 22, 2020 DrDeth is forbidden from P&E until 4/15/… --- ## [Anyone experience with postpartum preeclampsia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-experience-with-postpartum-preeclampsia/1032638)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-experience-with-postpartum-preeclampsia/1032638 "2026-09-03T03:02:34Z")
My 35 year old daughter gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl on 8/22/26. Since roughly 2 days after the birth daughter swelled up like a water balloon, has a headache, visual disturbances, protein in her urine tha… --- ## [Your thoughts on whether a limited nuclear exchange is possible and/or feasible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-whether-a-limited-nuclear-exchange-is-possible-and-or-feasible/1031833)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-whether-a-limited-nuclear-exchange-is-possible-and-or-feasible/1031833 "2026-09-03T02:41:44Z")
Please notice the very first word in the title. I have no interest whatsoever in “they think…” or “they say…” arguments. If others wish to give arguments counter to yours, they are perfectly able to state their own opi… --- ## [Will the next Democratic President have the guts to tear down the Ballroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-next-democratic-president-have-the-guts-to-tear-down-the-ballroom/1032477)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-next-democratic-president-have-the-guts-to-tear-down-the-ballroom/1032477 "2026-09-03T01:47:09Z")
Justice Roberts has given the go-ahead for continued construction of the vanity project ballroom, so any expectation that the full Supreme Court will rule agaionst it is likely unfounded. This would seem to say that a … --- ## [Did I Register a Dying Child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-register-a-dying-child/1029672)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-register-a-dying-child/1029672 "2026-09-03T01:09:26Z")
In April, we have 3 Tuesdays in a row where we focus on registering kindergarteners for the upcoming school year. This past Tuesday, I was in the process with a child and reached the category, “Health Information”. We n… --- ## [2026 NBA Offseason \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127 "2026-09-02T22:37:02Z")
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis have been traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday’s NBA draft)… --- ## [Is anybody familiar with the NYC Culture Pass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-familiar-with-the-nyc-culture-pass/1032727)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-familiar-with-the-nyc-culture-pass/1032727 "2026-09-02T22:31:20Z")
I just read an online article about this. According to the article, New York state residents can get free admission to NYC museums via the New York Public Library system. The article said it works like this: Anybody who… --- ## [Missed opportunities in Stranger Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-opportunities-in-stranger-things/1032781)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-opportunities-in-stranger-things/1032781 "2026-09-02T22:19:42Z")
I recently finished watching Stranger Things, and there are a lot of things that I expected to see that I didn’t. Kali was dreadfully underused in the fight against Vecna. When your environment is a memoryscape, illus… --- ## [Maltese journalist killed by a bomb placed in her car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maltese-journalist-killed-by-a-bomb-placed-in-her-car/799221)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maltese-journalist-killed-by-a-bomb-placed-in-her-car/799221 "2026-09-02T21:17:07Z")
On October 16th, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Maltese journalist who was a very harsh critic of the Maltese government and had constantly exposed corruption scandals in her country, mostly related to the “Panama Papers”, died… --- ## [Do casino bets become invalid if the bets has been affected by outside circumstances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720 "2026-09-02T21:03:45Z")
Hypothetically, let’s say that a casino offers a wager like, “Will the Dallas Cowboys convert more than six 2-point conversions this upcoming regular season?” But at some point after the bet is placed, the NFL suddenly … --- ## [What documentaries and docudramas have you seen recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-documentaries-and-docudramas-have-you-seen-recently/1006335)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-documentaries-and-docudramas-have-you-seen-recently/1006335 "2026-09-02T20:30:36Z")
In the spirit of the “What movies have you seen recently?” thread, I want to shift the spotlight to documentaries and docudramas. Whether single features or episodic series, share what you’ve been watching lately. Feel f… --- ## [I’m looking for a powerful, rechargeable spotlight…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-looking-for-a-powerful-rechargeable-spotlight/1005564)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-looking-for-a-powerful-rechargeable-spotlight/1005564 "2026-09-02T19:50:39Z")
We’ve had flashlight threads here before. A year ago I bought this, NEBO 12000 Rechargeable Flashlight with 2x Zoom, 5 Light Modes… On Amazon ➜ NEBO 12000 Rechargeable Flashlight with 2x Zoom, 5 Light Modes, Waterproof… --- ## [What (adult cartoon?) is this sight gag from -- "Those are TANGRAMS you idiot!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769 "2026-09-02T19:35:23Z")
That’s my recollection, I have no idea how much of it is accurate. In my head it’s Simpsons, Homer has brought some tangrams to some event because he misunderstood what he was supposed to actually bring, and Lisa is the … --- ## [Longbows - Draw weight recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longbows-draw-weight-recommendations/1032755)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longbows-draw-weight-recommendations/1032755 "2026-09-02T19:06:43Z")
Since The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is playing on TCM, I decided to see what Da Jungle had in the way of longbows. They are available in pulls of 25 pounds to 150 pounds. I haven’t used a bow since I was an adole… --- ## [Do cranes and bucket trucks have to be parked with their booms raised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cranes-and-bucket-trucks-have-to-be-parked-with-their-booms-raised/1032318)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cranes-and-bucket-trucks-have-to-be-parked-with-their-booms-raised/1032318 "2026-09-02T18:51:54Z")
This is not one of those questions that will inspire deep conversation or introspection. I’ve just noticed that cranes and bucket trucks parked at dealerships/rental places, they always have their booms raised. I figur… --- ## [Question about transferring my luggage on 2 flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-transferring-my-luggage-on-2-flight/1032771)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-transferring-my-luggage-on-2-flight/1032771 "2026-09-02T18:05:05Z")
I am flying in on American to catch an international flight on Qatar. My sister made the Qatar reservation for she & I. So I’m led to believe I will need to retrieve my bag in Seattle & get over to the desk for Qatar. I … --- ## [Defence spending](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defence-spending/1032745)
**Author:** [@dcbwhaley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcbwhaley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defence-spending/1032745 "2026-09-02T17:53:09Z")
Why is the target defence budget always set as a percentage of GDP. If it costs a £100 billions to defend the nation does it matter whether that is 1% of £10trillion or 3% of £3trillion. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=30&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=32&state=watching)