# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=34&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [(Old) Trying To Reason with Hurricane Season - A Hockey MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trying-to-reason-with-hurricane-season-a-hockey-mmp/1030522)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trying-to-reason-with-hurricane-season-a-hockey-mmp/1030522 "2026-08-28T16:47:33Z")
It’s (Meteorological)hurricane season today, and for the first time in 20 years it’s (hockey) Hurricane season, which I dread a lot less. Most of the experts are picking Vegas, but like I noted on a Cane FB group, this a… --- ## [Pics of the "almost blood moon"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-the-almost-blood-moon/1032632)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-the-almost-blood-moon/1032632 "2026-08-28T16:23:13Z")
Went out las night and beheld the near total eclipse and took this pic with my camera phone which came out surprising well considering it was dark out and I didn’t use a tripod. It was a little redder than this photo IR… --- ## [Follow my package with me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-my-package-with-me/1031950)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-my-package-with-me/1031950 "2026-08-28T16:13:14Z")
I ordered a part for my RV on July 20. It’s in Ohio, and is to be delivered to the west coast of Canada. Follow it’s journey along with me! So far, as of July 26, it’s gone approximately 800 miles in the wrong dire… --- ## [Repair or toss a bike tube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-or-toss-a-bike-tube/1032353)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-or-toss-a-bike-tube/1032353 "2026-08-28T15:35:58Z")
I was taking a bike ride today, hit a rock and got a flat. Of course, it was the back tire, because it always is. I had a spare tube, so you don’t have to offer to pick me up. Thanks, though! So, what should I do? R… --- ## [Breaking: toxic gas leak in Orange County imminent: 40,000 ordered to evacuate: Breaking news, 2026-05-23](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-toxic-gas-leak-in-orange-county-imminent-40-000-ordered-to-evacuate-breaking-news-2026-05-23/1030327)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-toxic-gas-leak-in-orange-county-imminent-40-000-ordered-to-evacuate-breaking-news-2026-05-23/1030327 "2026-08-28T13:00:42Z")
A tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate has been overheating for the last 2 days. Officials say they’re probably not going to be able to prevent it from either venting its contents, or exploding, either of… --- ## [The A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog: Air Force: "We don't want it" Army: We'll take it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-a-10-thunderbolt-warthog-air-force-we-dont-want-it-army-well-take-it/684483)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 411\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-a-10-thunderbolt-warthog-air-force-we-dont-want-it-army-well-take-it/684483 "2026-08-28T09:22:50Z")
The whole retiring-the-A10 proposal seems nuts to me, but what do I know. A UAV and any F-35s that happen to be around for low, low, level hunt-and-kill? The F-35 for close-in troop support? :confused: Anyway, is it pos… --- ## [Niche topic: has anyone tried the new oddball (but delicious-sounding) Oreos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niche-topic-has-anyone-tried-the-new-oddball-but-delicious-sounding-oreos/1032529)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niche-topic-has-anyone-tried-the-new-oddball-but-delicious-sounding-oreos/1032529 "2026-08-28T03:54:29Z")
I saw these in an ad sidebar someplace and checked Google. Summary from Gemini: New Limited-Time Flavors Banana Pudding: Features sweet banana and vanilla pudding creme between two vanilla wafer cookies. Deep Fried: … --- ## [Tim Curry has died at 80](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-curry-has-died-at-80/1032573)
**Author:** [@Scoobysnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scoobysnax)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-curry-has-died-at-80/1032573 "2026-08-28T03:20:04Z")
Whether it was the butler in clue, the clown in It, or Frank-n-Furter in Rocky Horror, Tim Curry was always entertaining. --- ## [Dolly Parton’s Siblings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-s-siblings/1032566)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-s-siblings/1032566 "2026-08-28T02:03:09Z")
Not that I’ve seen all that has ever been written/said about Dolly Parton, but I’ve never seen any comments about her many (10?) siblings. One might assume it was intentional. Anyone? --- ## [How can I buy large frame reading glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-buy-large-frame-reading-glasses/1032540)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-buy-large-frame-reading-glasses/1032540 "2026-08-27T19:44:51Z")
My head is larger than average. The inexpensive ball caps never fit. Even with the adjustable band completely unsnapped. Reading glasses are tight. The spring hinge breaks within 4 to 6 weeks. The leg breaks off soon af… --- ## [I just heard about slaughtered Mustangs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-heard-about-slaughtered-mustangs/1032536)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-heard-about-slaughtered-mustangs/1032536 "2026-08-27T17:51:11Z")
I don’t have a cite for this. I got it off Jeff Teidrich’s substiack and I’m not sure where he got it: "The horses were packed into echoing metal trailers and trucked 1,800 miles east to the pens of a hard-luck livestoc… --- ## [Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime dead at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-dead-at-85/1032604)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-dead-at-85/1032604 "2026-08-27T15:01:53Z")
The hits keep right on coming… --- ## [Pretty unhappy about having to switch from Samsung to Google Messenger by July 6th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-unhappy-about-having-to-switch-from-samsung-to-google-messenger-by-july-6th/1031199)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-unhappy-about-having-to-switch-from-samsung-to-google-messenger-by-july-6th/1031199 "2026-08-27T12:25:02Z")
While I’ve no doubt but that Samsung Messenger does some data scraping, I’m pretty unhappy that it’s shutting down and I am being guided to Google Messenger. Google will scrape and monetize every name, phone number and m… --- ## [POLL: Yea, Nay, or Something else- Trump will bulldoze the entire White House to the ground](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-yea-nay-or-something-else-trump-will-bulldoze-the-entire-white-house-to-the-ground/1031590)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-yea-nay-or-something-else-trump-will-bulldoze-the-entire-white-house-to-the-ground/1031590 "2026-08-27T11:04:19Z")
The premise is that he will do this before he leaves office, however that happens. Multiple selections allowed. Agree, disagree, dispute, quibble, object, or discuss however you want. poll --- ## [MLB August 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2026/1032080)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2026/1032080 "2026-08-27T04:36:55Z")
Woke up to some weird news, Harrison Bader in a weird scooter crash Seems like the Giants don’t want to pay him, which makes sense if he’s doing late night drunken scooter rides rather than focusing on rehabilitation. T… --- ## [Mass of an Electron](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-of-an-electron/1032569)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-of-an-electron/1032569 "2026-08-27T04:09:20Z")
The rest mass of an electron has been measured with quite a bit of accuracy. Here one link among many to that quantity. CODATA Value: electron mass But being a measured value, there is still some uncertainty. Suppose… --- ## [How come so many celebrity arrests make the news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-so-many-celebrity-arrests-make-the-news/1032556)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-so-many-celebrity-arrests-make-the-news/1032556 "2026-08-27T01:13:44Z")
The latest one is Jed York, owner & CEO of the San Francisco 49ers who was arrested in East Palestine, OH (population \< 5000) for prostitution which has made national news because of who he is. Now he did grow up 20-25 … --- ## [Two Tickets to the "Bourbon & Beyond" music festival in Louissville, KY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-tickets-to-the-bourbon-beyond-music-festival-in-louissville-ky/1032585)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-tickets-to-the-bourbon-beyond-music-festival-in-louissville-ky/1032585 "2026-08-27T00:22:03Z")
I bought two tickets to go to the “Bourbon & Beyond” music festival in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a four-day General Admission pass. No hotel or food or drink is included. The four-day event is being held on Thu, Sep … --- ## [People who work with the public: What's the weirdest thing you ever had to "trespass" someone for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-work-with-the-public-whats-the-weirdest-thing-you-ever-had-to-trespass-someone-for/1032531)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-work-with-the-public-whats-the-weirdest-thing-you-ever-had-to-trespass-someone-for/1032531 "2026-08-26T23:52:25Z")
Yeah, I know, “trespass” has become one of those active verbs when it wasn’t before. Back when I worked with the public, I saw many cases of people who were banned from the property for varying periods of time for shopl… --- ## [Verizon's systems suck, but my consumer complaints were very effective](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizons-systems-suck-but-my-consumer-complaints-were-very-effective/1032549)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizons-systems-suck-but-my-consumer-complaints-were-very-effective/1032549 "2026-08-26T22:05:26Z")
In July I canceled Verizon’s TV service and switched over to YouTube TV - in the end, I got more channels and paid less, so it’s a win. I then turned in my equipment and (mercifully) kept the receipt. On August 5 I got … --- ## [What do you think happened to these villains in the Old Man Logan setting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-to-these-villains-in-the-old-man-logan-setting/1032580)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-to-these-villains-in-the-old-man-logan-setting/1032580 "2026-08-26T20:52:03Z")
What do you think happened to the following villains in the Old Man Logan universe after the US was taken over and divided? Purple Man, Carnage, Hyde, Controller, Leader, Mad Thinker, the U-Foes and Flag Smasher. Are t… --- ## [Why Didn't NASA Recruit Mercury Astronauts From Submariners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-nasa-recruit-mercury-astronauts-from-submariners/996567)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-nasa-recruit-mercury-astronauts-from-submariners/996567 "2026-08-26T19:22:35Z")
I was watching some promotional extras from the movie The Martian recently. One scene was excerpts from the psychological evaluations of each crewmember. Commander Lewis - played by Jessica Chastain - responded to a ques… --- ## [What are some things to do in and around east / central Kentucky (Royal Gorge area)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-things-to-do-in-and-around-east-central-kentucky-royal-gorge-area/1032215)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-things-to-do-in-and-around-east-central-kentucky-royal-gorge-area/1032215 "2026-08-26T17:50:17Z")
My wife and I are looking to do a mini-vacation, maybe 4 or 5 days, early September-ish. We love kayaking, and she’s had her eye on this Gorge Underground kayak tour. So we’re sort of planning around that, and I’m wonder… --- ## [Shopping on Amazon rapidly turning to shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-on-amazon-rapidly-turning-to-shit/1032313)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-on-amazon-rapidly-turning-to-shit/1032313 "2026-08-26T16:23:01Z")
Say what you will about the economics or politics of shopping on Amazon, it used to be, at least, convenient. Since I joined Prime (which I did so I could watch Rings of Power, fool that I am, and kept on for convenience… --- ## [Poster Der\_Trihs suspended for 3 days and may extend to more pending Mod Loop discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-der-trihs-suspended-for-3-days-and-may-extend-to-more-pending-mod-loop-discussion/1032572)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poster-der-trihs-suspended-for-3-days-and-may-extend-to-more-pending-mod-loop-discussion/1032572 "2026-08-26T14:56:45Z")
@Der\_Trihs is suspended until Aug 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm. He has received 6 warnings in the last year. This is mostly for political hijacks and/or at least pulling focus with extremists rants. Besides the warnings, there … --- ## ["King of Siam" song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-siam-song/916222)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-siam-song/916222 "2026-08-26T14:06:41Z")
The one that goes “I am the King of Siam; yes I am” to the tune of the Mexican Hat Dance song. All Google could tell me is that someone else somewhere in the world had heard this too because it was quoted with no contex… --- ## [Predict the next era of Star Trek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-next-era-of-star-trek/1032534)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-next-era-of-star-trek/1032534 "2026-08-26T13:42:22Z")
We have a little bit more of Strange New Worlds, another season of Academy, then a break as the powers that be decide on what a reset is going to look like. Predict. A completely different timeline than any currently e… --- ## [Breakfast eateries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-eateries/1032367)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-eateries/1032367 "2026-08-26T04:46:39Z")
Y’all know, I live rurally. No door dash or Uber. Traveling to eat is a lengthy ride in any direction (no, I don’t live at the center of the universe. I just think I do! :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: ). We’ve had w… --- ## [Are you aware of the golden fork and spoon used by the creator of Fettucine Alfredo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-the-golden-fork-and-spoon-used-by-the-creator-of-fettucine-alfredo/1032557)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-the-golden-fork-and-spoon-used-by-the-creator-of-fettucine-alfredo/1032557 "2026-08-26T02:24:30Z")
Probably my favorite cutlery story. “Another decisive step in his (Alfredo Di Lelio) path to success and satisfaction was his meeting with Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, the two famous American silent film actors,… --- ## [Confronting racism in oneself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confronting-racism-in-oneself/1030215)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confronting-racism-in-oneself/1030215 "2026-08-26T01:14:52Z")
Doper 1: “One of the first things you learn in anti-racism training is that you’re racist. You can’t help it as a product of our society.” Doper 2: “This is not true.” (quoted verbatim) Deniers like Doper 2 above feel … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=33&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=35&state=muted)