# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=32&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [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. --- ## [Anybody Remember "Stewart Sandwiches"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517 "2026-09-02T17:40:04Z")
When I was a young kid, my uncle owned a bar-he had a line of pre-made sandwiches that were supplied by a company named “Stewart”. These sandwiches were made to be heated up, in a special electric oven-I think it was lik… --- ## [Keir Starmer tries to lead the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keir-starmer-tries-to-lead-the-uk/1003805)
**Author:** [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Replies:** 539\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keir-starmer-tries-to-lead-the-uk/1003805 "2026-09-02T13:38:42Z")
Following on from Elendil\_s\_Heir’s post on Starmer’s cabinet appointments in the UK General Election thread, perhaps we should start a new thread on the new government (administration, for our US readers). No surprises … --- ## [What are your electric vehicle plans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-electric-vehicle-plans/923614)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 2112\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-electric-vehicle-plans/923614 "2026-09-02T13:12:39Z")
When I say electric vehicle, I mean either a plug-in vehicle (PEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and not a hybrid that just uses regenerative braking for charging. I’m interested in a Tesla Cyber truck but my current pickup … --- ## [Democrats are just as bad as Republicans (BobLibDem & Inigo Montoya standoff 😊 )](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-are-just-as-bad-as-republicans-boblibdem-inigo-montoya-standoff/1032746)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-are-just-as-bad-as-republicans-boblibdem-inigo-montoya-standoff/1032746 "2026-09-02T12:12:19Z")
Background: From this thread: “Will the next Democratic President have the guts to tear down the Ballroom” Discussion drifted a bit, as they often do. My post #112, and the offending text: “…as if the parties aren’t… --- ## [Do you have a certain interest that you're afraid to lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-certain-interest-that-youre-afraid-to-lose/1032740)
**Author:** [@Doowapdabadoowap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doowapdabadoowap)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-certain-interest-that-youre-afraid-to-lose/1032740 "2026-09-02T05:15:02Z")
For me it would be kane pixels backrooms ( or “the complex” ) series, i really enjoyed the movie and currently watching available series on youtube and it would suck to see all my love … --- ## [How high is too high for CPU temps when I'm gaming? What can be done about high operating temps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-too-high-for-cpu-temps-when-im-gaming-what-can-be-done-about-high-operating-temps/1032271)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-too-high-for-cpu-temps-when-im-gaming-what-can-be-done-about-high-operating-temps/1032271 "2026-09-02T03:51:40Z")
I have a 5 year old desktop gaming computer with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core processor. It has the colored fan lights, so I set it in my Aura software for the light to be temperature-controlled-- anything below 50C is gr… --- ## [Poet Wendell Berry has died at age 92](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poet-wendell-berry-has-died-at-age-92/1032754)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poet-wendell-berry-has-died-at-age-92/1032754 "2026-09-02T03:34:20Z")
Obituaries Beloved writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry has died at age 92 Poet Wendell Berry dies at age 92 : NPR Novelist and poet Wendell Berry spent his life farming his land for food and for prose. It was l… --- ## [The United States hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2038 and beyond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-hosting-the-fifa-world-cup-in-2038-and-beyond/1032756)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-hosting-the-fifa-world-cup-in-2038-and-beyond/1032756 "2026-09-02T03:20:09Z")
The United States is looking extremely likely to be the host of the 2038 FIFA World Cup, mainly due to confederation-hosting-rotation rules. Since Africa+Europe+South America are hosting the 2030 Cup together, and Asia i… --- ## [Taking the train from Portland to LA. Any tips or tales?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-the-train-from-portland-to-la-any-tips-or-tales/1032009)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-the-train-from-portland-to-la-any-tips-or-tales/1032009 "2026-09-02T01:08:45Z")
In late August My Beloved and I are taking Amtrak from Portland to Los Angeles to go to Worldcon, around 30 hours (no sleeper). Has anyone ever done this route? Any tips on what to take, do or see along the way? --- ## [Impeach Noem, Bovino?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeach-noem-bovino/1027128)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeach-noem-bovino/1027128 "2026-09-01T19:50:39Z")
Just wondering if there’s been any suggestion of impeachment of Noem and Bovino, in light of the killings in Minneapolis? And their responses? --- ## [Things that don't bother voters vs. things that REALLY bother voters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-dont-bother-voters-vs-things-that-really-bother-voters/1032304)
**Author:** [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-dont-bother-voters-vs-things-that-really-bother-voters/1032304 "2026-09-01T18:45:11Z")
Famously, Donald Trump was recorded in 2006 saying he could do Anything because he was “a star”–including grabbing women by their genitals. This “Access Hollywood tape” became public ten years later, not long before the … --- ## [Weird Things you've Stumbled Across on the Internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-things-youve-stumbled-across-on-the-internet/1032715)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-things-youve-stumbled-across-on-the-internet/1032715 "2026-09-01T18:41:47Z")
Sometimes, on my way somewhere else, I come across something weird or downright bizarre on the internet. I store the URLs in a file devoted to such stuff. Over the weekend I came across this weird stained glass-or-ename… --- ## [A Movie "watching order" Master list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-watching-order-master-list/1032664)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-watching-order-master-list/1032664 "2026-09-01T17:11:00Z")
I’ve been kicking around this idea in my head for a few months now. It would take forever to do obviously but everything starts with one step. I was thinking of someday creating a master list of movie watch order. I mean… --- ## [Rabbit rabbit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rabbit-rabbit/983420)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rabbit-rabbit/983420 "2026-09-01T16:50:24Z")
There are threads from '02, '03, and '04 seeking etymology, but I don’t care about etymology. I’m just here to say it! (does anyone else say it?) Rabbit rabbit! --- ## [Dubai chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810 "2026-09-01T15:52:18Z")
My neighborhood grocery store had Ghirardelli Dubai-Style candy at half price, a 4oz bag for $7.49, so I picked some up. I just ate one, and it tasted good, but not something I would pay the equivalent of $60 a pound fo… --- ## [Reading the Hugo packet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-the-hugo-packet/1031616)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-the-hugo-packet/1031616 "2026-09-01T15:48:59Z")
I mentioned this in the vorkosigan thread, and thought it might be worth starting a new thread to discuss it. I bought the Hugo packet again this year. (Technically, i bought “voting-only” access to the Hugo convention, … --- ## [Representative George Santos: Indictment and Prosecution (Expelled from Congress on Dec 1, 2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/representative-george-santos-indictment-and-prosecution-expelled-from-congress-on-dec-1-2023/983850)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 899\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/representative-george-santos-indictment-and-prosecution-expelled-from-congress-on-dec-1-2023/983850 "2026-09-01T15:31:54Z")
This thread is for the purpose of discussing House of Representatives member George Santos, currently under indictment for various criminal acts relating to his election to Congress. --- ## [Are there any knuckleball pitchers in MLB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-knuckleball-pitchers-in-mlb/1032682)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-knuckleball-pitchers-in-mlb/1032682 "2026-09-01T14:32:09Z")
Seems like a useful pitch to have on hand. --- ## [Going overseas for the first time in decades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-overseas-for-the-first-time-in-decades/1030617)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-overseas-for-the-first-time-in-decades/1030617 "2026-09-01T14:03:54Z")
Pretty much what the title says. I spent my childhood as a State Department brat but haven’t been out of the country since 1988. Perhaps being yanked about so much as a kid killed the travel bug for me, but also because … --- ## [The Great Ongoing Guitar Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-guitar-thread/527172)
**Author:** [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Replies:** 6665\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-guitar-thread/527172 "2026-09-01T13:38:58Z")
Face it, there’s been a lot of guitar threads over the last month or so. Some of us are pro-quality players, some of us (like me) are just starting out again for the third time. And some of us just like to sit around and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=31&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=33&state=tracking)