# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=467&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 468 --- ## [A very strange integral sequence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-strange-integral-sequence/1008224)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-strange-integral-sequence/1008224 "2024-10-01T21:08:26Z")
TL;DR unless you are a math freak. I will describe a numerical sequence and ask you to guess its ultimate outcome. Does it increase continually, or settle down to a fixed number of just stop? In this case we start wit… --- ## [RIP Herbie Flowers - wonderful bass player](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-herbie-flowers-wonderful-bass-player/1006998)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-herbie-flowers-wonderful-bass-player/1006998 "2024-10-01T20:43:42Z")
Herbie Flowers was a bass player’s bass player, but you’ve probably heard him. He played on a lot of sessions, including Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and Elton John’s Madman Across the Water. But I know his name primarily f… --- ## [RIP Ken Page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-ken-page/1008350)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-ken-page/1008350 "2024-10-01T18:45:57Z")
Another one. They do seem to come in clusters. --- ## [Three's Company porny pilot intro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threes-company-porny-pilot-intro/993061)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threes-company-porny-pilot-intro/993061 "2024-10-01T18:34:01Z")
After the death of Suzanne Somers the pilot intro of Three’s Company have been posted on the internet. And it’s hilarious! It comes across like the porn parody of the show. Especially the lyricless theme. youtube/Gok… --- ## ['American Pickers' question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-pickers-question/608252)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-pickers-question/608252 "2024-10-01T18:30:53Z")
Jeepers, I’m turning into my Mom. She’d leave HGTV on all the time as background noise, I leave on the History channel and its plethora of antique/pawn shop ‘I’ll give you half the price you’re asking’ shows. So, on Ame… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-4/1007658)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-4/1007658 "2024-10-01T17:28:08Z")
In Week 3, a number of teams (6, by my unofficial count) earned their first victory, while another 4 teams suffered their first loss. Seahawks, Steelers, Bills, Vikings, and Chiefs are still undefeated, while the Jags, … --- ## [Table based calculations of actuarial present values](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/table-based-calculations-of-actuarial-present-values/1008222)
**Author:** [@Richardpurvey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richardpurvey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/table-based-calculations-of-actuarial-present-values/1008222 "2024-10-01T17:01:24Z")
It seems that modern course books still show table based calculations of the APVs of mthly life contingencies being done using lx tables which only have lx tabulated for integer values of x, leading, if m\>1, to the calcu… --- ## [Phone rings just once. What is going on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-rings-just-once-what-is-going-on/1007812)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-rings-just-once-what-is-going-on/1007812 "2024-10-01T16:45:32Z")
Once or twice every day, my phone will ring once and then stop. If I pick up anyway, I just get a dial tone. Any idea what is going on? --- ## [The Simpsons "I'm in danger"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-im-in-danger/1008285)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-im-in-danger/1008285 "2024-10-01T16:04:20Z")
There is a popular meme that references Ralph Wiggum saying, with ignorant positivity, “I’m in danger!”. I saw today that this line actually appeared in a Family Guy episode that crossed over with the Simpsons called Sim… --- ## [Arkansas sues Youtube for fueling mental health crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-sues-youtube-for-fueling-mental-health-crisis/1008329)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-sues-youtube-for-fueling-mental-health-crisis/1008329 "2024-10-01T16:02:30Z")
From what little I know about YouTube as a casual consumer, I agree with this idea. No doubt you can find all sorts of unpleasant things on the site that younger viewers should not encounter. --- ## [Riff/Melody Used to End Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riff-melody-used-to-end-songs/1008296)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riff-melody-used-to-end-songs/1008296 "2024-10-01T15:19:07Z")
Is there a name for this riff that is often used to end songs, typically blues and blues-based songs? What is its first known appearance? --- ## [Help Me Write A Generic Travel Guide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-generic-travel-guide/1007697)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-generic-travel-guide/1007697 "2024-10-01T14:44:11Z")
Congratulations! You’ll soon be visiting Nation, an exciting country of Teeming Millions! More tourists visit each year, visit Capital City and Picturesque Resort, where they engage in Leisurely Activity and enjoy Typi… --- ## [Springfield, OH immigrants: what's the actual story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-oh-immigrants-whats-the-actual-story/1007220)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-oh-immigrants-whats-the-actual-story/1007220 "2024-10-01T13:59:33Z")
Let’s take it as a given that illegal Haitian immigrants are not eating pets in Springfield. But what actually is happening? I have heard nothing about this in the news until it came up in the debate. So how many Hait… --- ## [Amazon Prime and Grubhub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-and-grubhub/1007822)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-and-grubhub/1007822 "2024-10-01T13:27:27Z")
I just activated access to Grubhub via my Amazon Prime account (gets you free delivery from restaurants). Has anyone used this service? If so, what’s your opinion? I don’t see any of the restaurants from which I usually … --- ## [Book Series you can reread over and over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-series-you-can-reread-over-and-over/1007580)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-series-you-can-reread-over-and-over/1007580 "2024-10-01T13:13:50Z")
Now, I know not everyone does this. And of course we will take outy LotR, since some of us consider it one book. But for me it is- The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. And the Hornb… --- ## [Furniture with proper names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-with-proper-names/1005925)
**Author:** [@DooProcess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooProcess)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-with-proper-names/1005925 "2024-10-01T02:44:19Z")
A mention of the “resolute desk” got me thinking that there must be other named pieces of furniture. I imagine that the thrones of several monarchies are named, as well as at least a few other pieces. This is proving to… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - September 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2024-edition/1006488)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2024-edition/1006488 "2024-10-01T02:30:09Z")
The heat has finally broken in the Intermountain West! Daytime temps in the 70&80s (20sC) and nights as low as 50! (10C) I wore shoes to work at 5 am today for the first time since… April? Autumn is coming… Halloween dec… --- ## [With friends like this... John Kerry opens mouth, repeatedly chews up to the ankle (likely untrue)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-this-john-kerry-opens-mouth-repeatedly-chews-up-to-the-ankle-likely-untrue/1008293)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-this-john-kerry-opens-mouth-repeatedly-chews-up-to-the-ankle-likely-untrue/1008293 "2024-10-01T02:09:41Z")
Disclaimer: I can only find this reported on right-wing sources, no centrist or left-oriented sources. Does that mean it didn’t happen? From something called The Independent Sentinel, because I couldn’t find anything be… --- ## [Upgrading your IPhone? (Another New One)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-your-iphone-another-new-one/1007086)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-your-iphone-another-new-one/1007086 "2024-10-01T01:32:26Z")
The IPhone once seemed like a miraculous device. It still is, but one gets used even to miracles. So were any Dopers impressed by the new camera features, rising generic numbers and “Apple Intelligence” providing beta … --- ## [What's the best way to cook this dish I'm going for? (Hamburger helper type meal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-cook-this-dish-im-going-for-hamburger-helper-type-meal/1007716)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-cook-this-dish-im-going-for-hamburger-helper-type-meal/1007716 "2024-09-30T23:40:47Z")
Basically a Hamburger Helper type meal. The main ingredients are ground beef, sliced (scalloped?) potatoes in a cheesey sauce. I was thinking simmering the brown ground beef and potatoes in a bechamel sauce and when th… --- ## [What's a cool thing about you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-cool-thing-about-you/1004163)
**Author:** [@EnglishGrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnglishGrey)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-cool-thing-about-you/1004163 "2024-09-30T21:08:11Z")
Let’s take your kids, partner etc out of the running please :slightly\_smiling\_face:… what is something that you think is cool about you? Something most people don’t know, but is a little cool? For me… I’ve competed in a… --- ## [Are skateboarding,Rollerblading, Rollerskating teenagers sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-skateboarding-rollerblading-rollerskating-teenagers-sports/1008211)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-skateboarding-rollerblading-rollerskating-teenagers-sports/1008211 "2024-09-30T20:47:33Z")
I’m trying to talk a relative out of buying rollerblades for the first time. She’s 43! I had my share of falls and injuries at the roller rink. I was in high school and learned a lot of footwork. Cross pulls, pivots, sp… --- ## [Back to the Future IV may (or may not) be coming in ‘26 {It's a fake, no further need to post that it is a fake}}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-iv-may-or-may-not-be-coming-in-26-its-a-fake-no-further-need-to-post-that-it-is-a-fake/1007804)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-iv-may-or-may-not-be-coming-in-26-its-a-fake-no-further-need-to-post-that-it-is-a-fake/1007804 "2024-09-30T20:46:44Z")
There are some pretty flashy previews for a 2026 release of Back to the Future, Part 4, starring Tom Holland and directed by Steven Spielberg. There are cameos from the original cast, but this is one of th… --- ## [Who should play Tim Walz on SNL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-tim-walz-on-snl/1005355)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-tim-walz-on-snl/1005355 "2024-09-30T20:46:25Z")
Name your best choice. I’ve seen Steve Martin suggested. I can’t think of any myself, but I’m sure you all will have some good ideas. --- ## [2024 NBA Off-Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-nba-off-season-thread/1003011)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-nba-off-season-thread/1003011 "2024-09-30T19:43:35Z")
With the NBA Finals in the rear-view mirror, and the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship, it’s now time to look ahead to the NBA’s off-season. Teams can begin negotiating extensions with their own free agents… --- ## [Hotkey for signature in outlook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotkey-for-signature-in-outlook/1007383)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotkey-for-signature-in-outlook/1007383 "2024-09-30T18:50:28Z")
I commonly have to attach my calendar link in emails. I have it as part of my signature, but I commonly need to copy and paste it from my signature for other emails and documents. I want to have a quick hotkey that wil… --- ## [Does VP have executive powers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-vp-have-executive-powers/1008205)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-vp-have-executive-powers/1008205 "2024-09-30T18:40:16Z")
Don’t know if this belongs in FQ or Politics so feel free to move. The reason I ask this question is that GOP is castigating Harris for not doing anything about border issues, but what could she actually have the power o… --- ## [(Old) Autumn Equinox - changing colour in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-autumn-equinox-changing-colour-in-the-mmp/1007614)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-autumn-equinox-changing-colour-in-the-mmp/1007614 "2024-09-30T18:26:36Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 14c/56 f with a predicted high of 15c/59f. and cloudy. Weather app says “I’d love to give you some fucking quotes about clouds and looking on the bright side. But that’s what fucking me… --- ## [Kris Kristofferson has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kris-kristofferson-has-died/1008260)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kris-kristofferson-has-died/1008260 "2024-09-30T16:26:29Z")
I don’t care what anybody says. I liked Heaven’t Gate. --- ## [USB ports on new television -- anything I should put in them before hanging television on wall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usb-ports-on-new-television-anything-i-should-put-in-them-before-hanging-television-on-wall/1007661)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usb-ports-on-new-television-anything-i-should-put-in-them-before-hanging-television-on-wall/1007661 "2024-09-30T16:14:37Z")
On our old television set, we don’t have anything plugged into USB ports on back – actually I don’t even know if it has any. But I just ordered a new 65" OLED television from Samsung, to be delivered in a bit over a week… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=466&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=468&state=watching)