# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=36&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [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 … --- ## [Hey, Geico! You’re not Phillyin’ right, dumbass!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-geico-you-re-not-phillyin-right-dumbass/1032406)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-geico-you-re-not-phillyin-right-dumbass/1032406 "2026-08-25T23:46:59Z")
This is not the first example of this I’ve seen, but it’s particularly annoying. I’m talking about when a national brand (or at least an out-of-region company) tries to show they’re “one of us.” Invariably they fuck it… --- ## [Whiskey aged at sea on ships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-aged-at-sea-on-ships/1031879)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-aged-at-sea-on-ships/1031879 "2026-08-25T23:36:17Z")
This is an interesting concept. The whiskey barrels are actually stored on the open decks of cruise ships for six months. --- ## [Wait, no Balatro?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-no-balatro/1009916)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-no-balatro/1009916 "2026-08-25T23:18:21Z")
I don’t hang out in this forum so maybe there’s something mysterious and I’m missing it but I just got addicted to this game called Belatro. I thought it was gonna be a little time waster, no big deal and suddenly I’m ad… --- ## [Tesla Cybertruck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 1860\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866 "2026-08-25T22:23:57Z")
It’s popped up in a few threads, so I figured it deserved its own thread. Tesla has announced a new product, the Cybertruck. In case you hadn’t guessed, it’s an electric truck with “cyberpunk” styling. Musk has been t… --- ## ["Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-3/1010451)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9942\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-a-strangely-compelling-word-game-part-3/1010451 "2026-08-25T21:34:27Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 2) - #10000 by RTFirefly. Previous discussions: "Wordle," a strangely compelling word game (Part 1) "Wordle," a strangely compelling word… --- ## [Is anyone else following this bizarre Jason Arday story out of Cambridge University?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-following-this-bizarre-jason-arday-story-out-of-cambridge-university/1032289)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 319\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-following-this-bizarre-jason-arday-story-out-of-cambridge-university/1032289 "2026-08-25T20:54:07Z")
In short, he seems to be the DEI hire of all DEI hires, or else He Knew Somebody. The more I hear about it, the weirder and weirder the story gets. His credentials are sketchy at best, among other things. --- ## [The Great Ongoing Motorcycle Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-motorcycle-thread/991279)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 618\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-motorcycle-thread/991279 "2026-08-25T20:23:05Z")
Breaking this off from the Where are the motorcycle commercials? thread. \[NB: There’s a previous motorcycle thread, but it’s from 2009.\] By now, everyone knows a neighbour’s getting my 2002 Yamaha YZF R1 running; so I … --- ## [Health Issue, and yes, I've seen a doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-issue-and-yes-ive-seen-a-doctor/1032135)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-issue-and-yes-ive-seen-a-doctor/1032135 "2026-08-25T20:02:45Z")
I think this is the right place, but maybe this should be moved-- it won’t hurt my feelings, and no need to PM me first. So, I am finally getting my CGMs, and learning a LOT about my sugar levels-- the spikes that preci… --- ## [Trump Approval ratings fell below 40% and stayed under](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391 "2026-08-25T16:46:17Z")
The aggregate approval rating dropped to its lowest for him. Sad it took this much and this long, but the trend is downward. We’ll see how this effects election day. As the link to the chart has failed to display the … --- ## [What responsibility does a group/category of stereotyped people have to change their behavior so they don't get stereotyped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-responsibility-does-a-group-category-of-stereotyped-people-have-to-change-their-behavior-so-they-dont-get-stereotyped/1032541)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-responsibility-does-a-group-category-of-stereotyped-people-have-to-change-their-behavior-so-they-dont-get-stereotyped/1032541 "2026-08-25T18:30:09Z")
(Split off from the Jason Arday thread, which is a separate but related issue) On the one hand, most folks agree that stereotyping and painting people with a broad brush is wrong. On the other hand, some or most folks w… --- ## [Drinking tea after Dec 16, 1773 Harbor Tea Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-tea-after-dec-16-1773-harbor-tea-day/1031408)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-tea-after-dec-16-1773-harbor-tea-day/1031408 "2026-08-25T17:14:10Z")
On this Independence Day 2026, I’m wondering if there was a backlash against tea-drinkers, even more so after July 2-4. I assume there was still tea available either at home or stores, but wouldn’t they be shunned for b… --- ## [Is criticality in nuclear physics just a statistical concept?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-criticality-in-nuclear-physics-just-a-statistical-concept/1032500)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-criticality-in-nuclear-physics-just-a-statistical-concept/1032500 "2026-08-25T16:57:46Z")
As I understand it, there is a certain probability that an atomic nucleus of a fissile isotope, left alone to mind its own business, will split in a given second from capturing a neutron that happened to come by in the w… --- ## [Solo performances with multiple characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-performances-with-multiple-characters/1021084)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-performances-with-multiple-characters/1021084 "2026-08-25T15:56:50Z")
There’s a genre on YouTube videos where one person performs all of the characters in a multi-character scene, generally with different outfits to distinguish the characters. A couple of recent examples: Julie Nolke An… --- ## [Elon Musk Swing State Registered Voter Giveway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-swing-state-registered-voter-giveway/1009077)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-swing-state-registered-voter-giveway/1009077 "2026-08-25T15:13:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from Donald Trump and the runup to the 2024 election: I’m starting a new thread because I think this deserves discussion. I find no Musk pledge that the daily million dollars would be given a… --- ## [How do you respond to ideological disagreements over definitions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-respond-to-ideological-disagreements-over-definitions/1030945)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-respond-to-ideological-disagreements-over-definitions/1030945 "2026-08-25T13:25:11Z")
It seems like our society has been captured by an obsession with moral/philosophical relativism and everything being a social construct to be ignored at best and stamped out at worst while at the same time being held hos… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=35&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=37&state=watching)