# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=36&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [An unusual trend in Republican campaign advertisements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-unusual-trend-in-republican-campaign-advertisements/1032468)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-unusual-trend-in-republican-campaign-advertisements/1032468 "2026-08-24T12:22:30Z")
Here in the Oregon/Washington area I have noticed that quite a few Republican ads do not mention Trump at all, or even the political party they belong to, even to the point of not hearing or even seeing on the banners th… --- ## [Does your city have a "character"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-city-have-a-character/1032299)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-city-have-a-character/1032299 "2026-08-24T12:19:21Z")
In Memphis for the last 50 or so years it was Prince Mongo. He died today. He ran for mayor in every election in the 80s and 90s. I remember that my boyfriend’s mother actually voted for him once in protest, which I … --- ## [Amazon set to make drone deliveries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-set-to-make-drone-deliveries/835094)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-set-to-make-drone-deliveries/835094 "2026-08-24T09:00:25Z")
It’s been in the rumor-news for a few years now, but today Amazon made the announcement that they were ready to use drones to make deliveries “in months”. I’m still not convinced that it’s going to be a good idea to ha… --- ## [(Old) Prepping for a visit in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-prepping-for-a-visit-in-the-mmp/1032376)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-prepping-for-a-visit-in-the-mmp/1032376 "2026-08-24T08:47:58Z")
Someone is going to drop in and you don’t have a whole lot of warning. Do you straighten the magazines on the coffee table and smile, or it is all out OMGTHISPLACEISAMESSWHATAMIGONNADO??? My mom is coming for lunch tomo… --- ## [SDMB NFL Pick 'em and Survival Leagues 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2025/1022303)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2025/1022303 "2026-08-24T08:08:03Z")
Last year’s thread. I think this is our 20th year of these leagues. Those of you who played last year should have an invite in your e-mail or you can sign up through the information in the thread. Survival leagues don’… --- ## [Ohio's bizarre crosswalk law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohios-bizarre-crosswalk-law/1032459)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohios-bizarre-crosswalk-law/1032459 "2026-08-24T02:59:13Z")
I’m a fanatic when it comes to stopping for pedestrians – I consider people on foot the natural state of the universe and cars must operate around them. I thought that I was backed up by Ohio law, which gives pedestrians… --- ## [Your feel-good story for the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-feel-good-story-for-the-day/1017110)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-feel-good-story-for-the-day/1017110 "2026-08-24T02:10:56Z")
Here’s mine. Feel free to post your own today, or in coming days: --- ## [The Girl in the Spider's Web opening scene (spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-girl-in-the-spiders-web-opening-scene-spoiler/1032516)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-girl-in-the-spiders-web-opening-scene-spoiler/1032516 "2026-08-24T01:51:18Z")
The father calls his daughter to the bed and says he wants to play a game with her. He pats something on the bed. A small vacuum cleaner like an old Electrolux? --- ## [When (and why) did home HVAC change the way return air is handled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-home-hvac-change-the-way-return-air-is-handled/1032305)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-home-hvac-change-the-way-return-air-is-handled/1032305 "2026-08-24T01:48:28Z")
My parent’s 2-story w/basement house (furnace in the basement) (built in 1942) has a supply and a return duct in every room, which makes the ducting massively complicated. My split-level house in Arizona (built in 1970) … --- ## [What could be better than racing through Washington DC at up to 185 miles per hour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-better-than-racing-through-washington-dc-at-up-to-185-miles-per-hour/1032499)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-better-than-racing-through-washington-dc-at-up-to-185-miles-per-hour/1032499 "2026-08-24T00:26:58Z")
How about welding all the manhole covers shut to make it safer? DC Grand Prix: 200+ Manholes Welded for High-Speed Race Safety | DMV News More on the race here Start your engines: Here is your crash course on the IndyC… --- ## [Is it just me, or is the free version of Duolingo kind of useless? What's a good free resource for learning basic Spanish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-the-free-version-of-duolingo-kind-of-useless-whats-a-good-free-resource-for-learning-basic-spanish/1026966)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-the-free-version-of-duolingo-kind-of-useless-whats-a-good-free-resource-for-learning-basic-spanish/1026966 "2026-08-24T00:26:34Z")
Got a trip to Mexico coming up in a couple weeks, and I’ve been doing the free version of Duolingo to learn some basic Spanish. I’ve gone through quite a few lessons now, and it seems to just be repeating the same basic … --- ## [Last Remaining Cast Members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-remaining-cast-members/929464)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 367\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-remaining-cast-members/929464 "2026-08-24T00:12:27Z")
The thread about the death of Dawn Wells leaving Tina Louise as the tontine winner of Gilligan’s Island made me wonder about other old shows or movies with only one or two cast members left. I know F Troop has only Larr… --- ## [How do the odds for craps (dice) compare to other gambling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-odds-for-craps-dice-compare-to-other-gambling/1032471)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-odds-for-craps-dice-compare-to-other-gambling/1032471 "2026-08-23T22:53:44Z")
That’s all. I know someone who claimed that craps was the way to go because you can get “on a roll”. Of course that is stupid gambling talk. --- ## [FIFA World Cup 2026 - discussion etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5245\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962 "2026-08-23T21:16:08Z")
June, 2026 is approaching! This will be the first global sports event to be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and (probably) the US, and the first round of tickets has already gone on sale and hit the official FIFA resale sit… --- ## [Do you suffer from Visual Snow Syndrome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-suffer-from-visual-snow-syndrome/1031849)
**Author:** [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-suffer-from-visual-snow-syndrome/1031849 "2026-08-23T21:09:28Z")
poll I recently watched a video about Visual Snow Syndrome, where your vision is overlaid with a noisy pattern similar to a detuned TV or film grain. It dances on your vision at all times, but it’s often easier to notice… --- ## [Foundation: TV series discussion (open spoilers; comparison to the books allowed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-tv-series-discussion-open-spoilers-comparison-to-the-books-allowed/951328)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 320\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-tv-series-discussion-open-spoilers-comparison-to-the-books-allowed/951328 "2026-08-23T20:44:06Z")
Note: OPEN SPOILERS in this thread Yesterday Apple TV+ released the first two episodes “Foundation” based on the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov. For this thread open spoilers are allowed (although you can spoiler ta… --- ## [Yet Another Electrical Question: Cooktops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-electrical-question-cooktops/1032278)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-electrical-question-cooktops/1032278 "2026-08-23T19:06:56Z")
OK. Let’s start with the fact that I am well aware of all the ways this is not up to code. I don’t need that lecture- I didn’t do this, and it’s been this way for literally decades. What I have: Separate electric cookt… --- ## [What film(s) deserve a Legacy Sequel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331 "2026-08-23T17:55:56Z")
A legacy sequel is a years on (think 15-20 years later) film that follows the same characters, ideally with the same actors, many years down the road. Top Gun: Maverick, Bladerunner 2049, and Bill & Ted Face the Music ar… --- ## [AI Data Centers--how many being built, and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-data-centers-how-many-being-built-and-why/1031452)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-data-centers-how-many-being-built-and-why/1031452 "2026-08-23T17:22:31Z")
The news is full of stories about new data centers being built, and local residents complaining. And I have some simple questions: Who is building all these centers? And why? How does each new proposed one differ fro… --- ## [The great 1950s, as depicted in "Father Knows Best"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-1950s-as-depicted-in-father-knows-best/1032308)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-1950s-as-depicted-in-father-knows-best/1032308 "2026-08-23T16:32:42Z")
I’m a fan of nostalgic classic old TV series, as some may have noted from my comments in the “TV series” thread. I’ve recently been re-watching some episodes of Father Knows Best and some of the indicators of mainstream… --- ## [The End of Oak Street](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-oak-street/1032377)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-oak-street/1032377 "2026-08-23T16:13:08Z")
Saw this this weekend because I can’t not see a dinosaurs raiding a suburb movie. And that is basically what you get. It’s was a fun, kind of cheesy (in a good way) violent action movie where ET meets Jurassic Park with… --- ## [Count to infinity in pictures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-infinity-in-pictures/682824)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6763\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-infinity-in-pictures/682824 "2026-08-23T15:41:50Z")
--- ## [The End of Oak Street {Spoilers within}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-oak-street-spoilers-within/1032495)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-oak-street-spoilers-within/1032495 "2026-08-23T14:43:33Z")
Okay, my 2-¢ (mild spoilers) I think the movie somehow worked better that the starting point was 1982; although it did not give us the ending this led me to expect: ▶ Summary The Mesozoic had an astonishingly dense po… --- ## [Whale songs in the skies - the A220 engine sound](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whale-songs-in-the-skies-the-a220-engine-sound/1032485)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whale-songs-in-the-skies-the-a220-engine-sound/1032485 "2026-08-23T07:45:03Z")
I live under a flight path for the Columbus airport, and for the most part I’ve tuned out the sounds. Sometimes the sounds make me perk up – twice in my time living here I’ve heard engine failures, and they sound wild, l… --- ## [Do you remember your bedtime as a kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-your-bedtime-as-a-kid/584164)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-your-bedtime-as-a-kid/584164 "2026-08-23T06:39:24Z")
I was talking to some friends this week about our childhood bedtimes. I could only remember that by age 10 my bedtime was 10:30 pm on school days and pretty much open ended on non school days. (In practice I could only… --- ## [The use of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was it justified?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-use-of-the-atomic-bomb-in-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-was-it-justified/1021901)
**Author:** [@Colesy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colesy)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-use-of-the-atomic-bomb-in-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-was-it-justified/1021901 "2026-08-23T04:11:01Z")
This is a subject that has been hotly debated since the first successful test in New Mexico, and with the anniversary commemorations in Japan right now, it has reignited my fascination. For me there are two layers to th… --- ## [Constitutional Law Hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-law-hypothetical/1032453)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constitutional-law-hypothetical/1032453 "2026-08-23T00:59:36Z")
This might be more of a Factual Question, but I doubt it has an unambiguous answer. Imagine that the Mamdami-AOC ticket wins the 2028 Presidential election. AOC effectively would become President, as Mamdami is Constitu… --- ## [How to insert a link to Youtube video, with preview image shown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-insert-a-link-to-youtube-video-with-preview-image-shown/1002471)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-insert-a-link-to-youtube-video-with-preview-image-shown/1002471 "2026-08-23T00:36:51Z")
I want to make a humorous comment, and make it easy for readers to understand the reference by linking to a youtube video. But most people won’t want to actually watch the video, and I don’t want to waste people’s time. … --- ## [Retirement age public policy considerations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-public-policy-considerations/1030879)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-public-policy-considerations/1030879 "2026-08-23T00:25:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Leave the birthrate alone: The current American chronological age inferring expected remaining lifespan system for SS (implicitly connected to encouraged retirement age) has built in ine… --- ## [What are new tactics that haven't been used against Trump/MAGA yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-new-tactics-that-havent-been-used-against-trump-maga-yet/1032329)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-new-tactics-that-havent-been-used-against-trump-maga-yet/1032329 "2026-08-22T21:44:36Z")
By this point, nearly every tactic that could be used against Trump/MAGA has been tried, and found to be pretty futile. Impeachment, calling out his lies, calling him a bigot, spending heavily against him, all useless. S… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=35&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=37&state=muted)