# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=37&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [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… --- ## [Jasmine's Growing Spider Army](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jasmines-growing-spider-army/1032466)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jasmines-growing-spider-army/1032466 "2026-08-25T12:33:14Z")
About 3 weeks ago, I was looking out of my livingroom sliding window when I noticed a large bodied spider hanging from a single thread at eye level. I blew gently through the screen and got him rocking. He wasn’t impre… --- ## [How much are movie tickets your way now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-are-movie-tickets-your-way-now/220355)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-are-movie-tickets-your-way-now/220355 "2026-08-25T12:29:36Z")
I know, there have been other threads, but prices keep going up… Of the two theaters I go to (one in Newington NH and the other in Methuen MA - neither are really near my house, but they’re compromises between friends a… --- ## [A classic question... classic car, that is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-classic-question-classic-car-that-is/1032200)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-classic-question-classic-car-that-is/1032200 "2026-08-25T04:36:18Z")
If you had to pick a car that was at least 50 years old, stock but in mint condition, as your primary vehicle for one year, what would you want your ride to be? No Big Daddy Roth and no Batmobiles from Barris, just a car… --- ## [Do you remember Zamfir?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-zamfir/1032510)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-zamfir/1032510 "2026-08-25T03:54:31Z")
He is now 85 --- ## [Questions for Christians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-christians/1029875)
**Author:** [@IridiumIodineSulfur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IridiumIodineSulfur)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-christians/1029875 "2026-08-25T02:52:24Z")
I have some questions for Christians. I am atheist, or maybe agnostic. I’m asking this because I think it is important to understand people’s believes, even if I don’t agree with them. I’m sure this is over-asked, but … --- ## [Electricians: can I do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electricians-can-i-do-this/1032475)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electricians-can-i-do-this/1032475 "2026-08-24T23:08:19Z")
In my 1950s-era garage, there is an ceiling outlet served by a 20A breaker that powers the garage door opener. Emerging from that surface-mounted box is a romex cable stapled to the ceiling and running down to the wall, … --- ## [RIP Shelly Fabares, dies at 82](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelly-fabares-dies-at-82/1032525)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelly-fabares-dies-at-82/1032525 "2026-08-24T21:48:36Z")
I remember Shelly from Coach and the last three seasons of One Day At a Time. I had a teen crush on her in high school, and always enjoyed her work on Coach. She appeared in Superman: The Animated Series as Martha Kent… --- ## ["Stand by Me" is 40 today {Released August 22, 1986}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stand-by-me-is-40-today-released-august-22-1986/1032494)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stand-by-me-is-40-today-released-august-22-1986/1032494 "2026-08-24T21:31:25Z")
Released August 22, 1986 I think the movie is pretty close to perfect, though Rotten Tomatoes is only 89% and 94% from the Audience. This was during an almost impossible run of great movies by Rob Reiner. The casting w… --- ## [Basketball strategic fouls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-strategic-fouls/1031484)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-strategic-fouls/1031484 "2026-08-24T21:04:28Z")
It was mentioned in another thread that, in basketball, it’s sometimes strategic to deliberately foul another player, with the hopes that they’ll miss the free throw(s) and give your team an opportunity to get the ball o… --- ## [Clay Travis want a new WNBA Franchise with all Trans Women Players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clay-travis-want-a-new-wnba-franchise-with-all-trans-women-players/1032302)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clay-travis-want-a-new-wnba-franchise-with-all-trans-women-players/1032302 "2026-08-24T20:59:34Z")
Clay Travis Proposes All-Trans WNBA Team: ‘The Nashville Balls’ OutKick Sports owner Clay Travis has floated the idea of raising the first all-transgender WNBA team and says such an organization would be the “most inclu… --- ## [Should I let my 13-year old listen to these heavy metal groups?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-13-year-old-listen-to-these-heavy-metal-groups/526508)
**Author:** [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-13-year-old-listen-to-these-heavy-metal-groups/526508 "2026-08-24T20:32:44Z")
My son just turned 13 years old. Within the last year, he got the video games Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band 2 (both rated “T”; we don’t let him play games rated “M.”) This has exposed him to a lot of music he’d never heard… --- ## [If I win Powerball, what type of bank account do I need for my winnings (probably don’t need answer ever)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-win-powerball-what-type-of-bank-account-do-i-need-for-my-winnings-probably-don-t-need-answer-ever/1024770)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-win-powerball-what-type-of-bank-account-do-i-need-for-my-winnings-probably-don-t-need-answer-ever/1024770 "2026-08-24T18:37:47Z")
Like a Boy Scout (or Batman), I want to always be prepared should I actually win Powerball. I pretty much have my plan in place; first, sign the ticket, then put it in a clear sleeve (I have one at home currently housin… --- ## [How does my Internet speed compare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-internet-speed-compare/1032296)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-internet-speed-compare/1032296 "2026-08-24T18:23:38Z")
I didn’t find any recent threads on this so I’d just like to see how good my connection is. I get about 50mbps download and 20 mbps upload. Over to you… --- ## [I just outlived Ernest Hemingway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-outlived-ernest-hemingway/1032428)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-outlived-ernest-hemingway/1032428 "2026-08-24T14:38:38Z")
Not that I’m some obsessive superfan who had his death date on my calendar; his name just came up in another thread, and I had the thought “he killed himself at 61, the age I am now, and I’m soon to turn 62. I guess I pr… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=36&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=38&state=watching)