# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=49&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [Question about a Dyson vacuum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-dyson-vacuum/1031991)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-dyson-vacuum/1031991 "2026-07-31T21:48:23Z")
Over the years, I’ve heard great things about them, and I saw that a rechargeable stick model is on sale at Ollie’s (Good! Stuff! Cheap!) for $299. They’re refurbished, and the reason I’m hesitant is that I see that t… --- ## [There's a biopic of Anthony Bourdain coming out Aug 2026 - "Tony"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-biopic-of-anthony-bourdain-coming-out-aug-2026-tony/1032016)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-biopic-of-anthony-bourdain-coming-out-aug-2026-tony/1032016 "2026-07-31T21:37:46Z")
To be released August 2026. I’m not sure how I feel about this. Like someone said in the comments to the trailer, I’m not ready to be sad about him again. I can’t even watch reruns of Kitchen Confidential. --- ## [A new Punch Line thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-punch-line-thread/851364)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 1427\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-punch-line-thread/851364 "2026-07-31T20:59:14Z")
It MUST be the punchline of a joke you know. Not something that could be the punchline of a joke. Examples and the first two. And the bartender asked him “Do you think I asked the genie for a 12 inch pianist?” And … --- ## [Did Trump actually halt the development of wind turbines "for national security reasons"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-trump-actually-halt-the-development-of-wind-turbines-for-national-security-reasons/1029770)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-trump-actually-halt-the-development-of-wind-turbines-for-national-security-reasons/1029770 "2026-07-31T20:42:55Z")
As reported here: Trump blocks wind farms on national security grounds Is this just bad reporting, or did he actually do this? --- ## [What products do you endorse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-do-you-endorse/1031786)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-do-you-endorse/1031786 "2026-07-31T19:29:40Z")
The other day, I mentioned to a co-worker that I needed to get a new sunshade for my car’s front windshield. “You should get a weathertech” he told me. They are cut to fit your specific make and model of car, are doubl… --- ## [Do you take one box or two boxes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-take-one-box-or-two-boxes/1028360)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 438\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-take-one-box-or-two-boxes/1028360 "2026-07-31T19:15:33Z")
Inspired by a Veritasium video. You walk into a room. Inside are two boxes. One is open, and in it is $1,000. The other box is closed and opaque. A supercomputer is in the room. It is extremely good at predicting peop… --- ## [All books are to be burned except for one you choose. Make your choice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-books-are-to-be-burned-except-for-one-you-choose-make-your-choice/468757)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-books-are-to-be-burned-except-for-one-you-choose-make-your-choice/468757 "2026-07-31T19:12:41Z")
So let’s say that sick bastard \*\*Fabulous Creature \*\*gets off his ass and gets to conquering. The new regime announces that, because the God-King doesn’t want anybody getting any ideas, he’s turning off the internet, sm… --- ## [New versus Existing Posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-versus-existing-posts/1032053)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-versus-existing-posts/1032053 "2026-07-31T16:19:01Z")
Why am I seeing a bunch of existing posts now being listed as new? What have I done to screw things up this badly? --- ## [British fish n chips vs the US version?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-fish-n-chips-vs-the-us-version/1031942)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-fish-n-chips-vs-the-us-version/1031942 "2026-07-31T14:31:07Z")
Any real differences? I know the British serve malt vinegar which is a huge plus for me. My favorite hot dog shop in Amherst serves malt vinegar for their fries. And I guess the newspaper wrap is a thing of the past. I … --- ## [Trump about "fake news" at the WHCA dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-about-fake-news-at-the-whca-dinner/1032018)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-about-fake-news-at-the-whca-dinner/1032018 "2026-07-31T14:07:31Z")
Was it my imagination, of did trump complain about the press for taking down his every word verbatim, rather than whatever the gist of what he was saying? He didn’t dwell on it, probably because even he knew it was idiot… --- ## [New page is now mixed with older threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-page-is-now-mixed-with-older-threads/1032047)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-page-is-now-mixed-with-older-threads/1032047 "2026-07-31T13:00:29Z")
The New page used to only show new threads. Now it shows those mixed with my unread threads, some of which have been going for months or years. This is not an improvement. --- ## [What upcoming movies are you looking forward to seeing in the near (six months or less) future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-upcoming-movies-are-you-looking-forward-to-seeing-in-the-near-six-months-or-less-future/1030338)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-upcoming-movies-are-you-looking-forward-to-seeing-in-the-near-six-months-or-less-future/1030338 "2026-07-31T10:09:29Z")
No lists of movies from elsewhere, please-just your personal must-sees. Mine is Stop! That! Train! A film that harkens back to the days of Airplane! Yours? --- ## [Who's watching Tom Hanks WWII on History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-watching-tom-hanks-wwii-on-history/1030397)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-watching-tom-hanks-wwii-on-history/1030397 "2026-07-31T09:39:07Z")
Hanks put fresh naration onto the old History channel video. I think the war narrative is better organized. --- ## [Radioactive Capsule lost in Australia has been Found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radioactive-capsule-lost-in-australia-has-been-found/979164)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radioactive-capsule-lost-in-australia-has-been-found/979164 "2026-07-31T09:14:23Z")
My apologies if there’s a thread on this already. I looked but didn’t find one. I’ve been hearing about this recently on the news and talk shows. 1.) There are lots of jokes, but they’re way too obvious, starting with … --- ## [Are you comfortable with what your preferred AI(s) know about you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-comfortable-with-what-your-preferred-ai-s-know-about-you/1031882)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-comfortable-with-what-your-preferred-ai-s-know-about-you/1031882 "2026-07-31T07:08:39Z")
NYT article (gift link) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/technology/personaltech/chatgpt-gemini-prompts-privacy.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.z1A.X\_r3.OEuNi6-kGsIC&smid=nytcore-ios-share I entered the prompts, both Ch… --- ## [Can he just keep Pulte and Blanche around as "acting" for the next 2 1/2 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-he-just-keep-pulte-and-blanche-around-as-acting-for-the-next-2-1-2-years/1031052)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-he-just-keep-pulte-and-blanche-around-as-acting-for-the-next-2-1-2-years/1031052 "2026-07-31T04:57:28Z")
Since this administration’s entire form of governing seems to be “Fk You, Make Me”, what’s to keep the Pedophile-in-Chief from avoiding Pulte and Blanche go in front of any Senate confirmation hearings, and just keep the… --- ## [Do you think the democrats can ever build a coalition of ~80-85 million voters in presidential elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-democrats-can-ever-build-a-coalition-of-80-85-million-voters-in-presidential-elections/1031442)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-democrats-can-ever-build-a-coalition-of-80-85-million-voters-in-presidential-elections/1031442 "2026-07-31T04:06:29Z")
And about ~55-60 million votes in midterm elections? Those are roughly the numbers the democrats need to win federal elections (the numbers needed to win state and local elections are much lower, and its important to vo… --- ## [Username mixtape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-mixtape/1031896)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-mixtape/1031896 "2026-07-31T02:59:10Z")
Create a mixtape with the letters in your username. One rule for your mixtape: an act can only appear on it once (Destiny’s Child can only be on it once, but Destiny’s Child and then Beyonce is fine). Hard Times, Paramo… --- ## [Your perfect (canned) tuna sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-perfect-canned-tuna-sandwich/1031981)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-perfect-canned-tuna-sandwich/1031981 "2026-07-31T01:54:52Z")
I put canned in parentheses because some of you probably make a divine tuna sandwich from the leftover scraps of grilled tuna steak, and that does make a very fine sandwich indeed. Which is okay for the purposes of this… --- ## [Botticelli – July 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2026/1031301)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2026/1031301 "2026-07-31T01:11:44Z")
It’s not quite July, but we’ll start a new thread… I am F As in, Fourth of July :fireworks: --- ## [In one of those "classic" SHTF scenarios, how long do you think you'll live, realistically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-one-of-those-classic-shtf-scenarios-how-long-do-you-think-youll-live-realistically/1031844)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-one-of-those-classic-shtf-scenarios-how-long-do-you-think-youll-live-realistically/1031844 "2026-07-31T00:43:11Z")
This should probably be a poll, but I’ve never figured out how to make one, sorry. Anyway, over the past couple of weeks I’ve been watching a bunch of How to Survive/Be a Good Prepper type videos. Mostly sort of realis… --- ## [I AM CRANKY!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-cranky/29740)
**Author:** [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-cranky/29740 "2026-07-31T00:35:19Z")
I have 5 days left till my job is done. I don’t have another part time job to take it’s place. I have a couple good leads, but nothing definate. I have to take 2.5 hours out of my work day to go to the oral surgeon for a… --- ## [Where can I practice Omaha poker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-practice-omaha-poker/1030600)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-practice-omaha-poker/1030600 "2026-07-31T00:34:29Z")
I just read an excellent poker book (‘Devilfish’ by Dave Ulliot, an English champion) where he describes playing Omaha (hold’em) poker. I have played Texas hold’em, and would like to try Omaha - but only for fun! Can a… --- ## [There are only four things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-only-four-things/1031980)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-only-four-things/1031980 "2026-07-31T00:24:15Z")
Saw this in a YouTube video and found it interesting. There are only four things in the Universe: Atoms Energy Information Intelligence Energy manipulates Atoms and Intelligence manipulates Information. That’s all t… --- ## [Debt consolidation loan or 401K loan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-consolidation-loan-or-401k-loan/1032010)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-consolidation-loan-or-401k-loan/1032010 "2026-07-31T00:05:55Z")
Guy I know has found himself in Dutch with credit cards to the tune of 35 grand. He’s 60 and plans to work until he’s 67. He’s planning to take a debt consolidation loan or a loan from his 401K. I didn’t know what to … --- ## [Unread button has disappeared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unread-button-has-disappeared/1032027)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unread-button-has-disappeared/1032027 "2026-07-30T23:34:14Z")
The unread button no longer appears at the top of the main menu. It used to only disappear when there were no unread threads, but now it doesn’t show up at all. I know there are unread threads, because I can still get to… --- ## [I pit over-the-top Anti-Trump hysteria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2301\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735 "2026-07-30T20:43:19Z")
Let me be clear on this point; I am not defending Donald Trump. He is both evil and stupid. He is a terrible human being and he is the worst President this country has ever had. He, along with the Republican party, are t… --- ## [Randolph Mantooth (Johnny Gage on "Emergency!") has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randolph-mantooth-johnny-gage-on-emergency-has-died/1031579)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randolph-mantooth-johnny-gage-on-emergency-has-died/1031579 "2026-07-30T19:27:07Z")
Actor Randolph Mantooth, whose signature role was as Los Angeles County paramedic Johnny Gage in the 1970s television series Emergency!, passed away yesterday, at age 80; his brother announced that Mantooth died in a hos… --- ## [Salman Rushdie attacked onstage - Breaking news {2022-08-12}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salman-rushdie-attacked-onstage-breaking-news-2022-08-12/969564)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salman-rushdie-attacked-onstage-breaking-news-2022-08-12/969564 "2026-07-30T18:58:33Z")
Rushdie was speaking a short time ago in New York when a man in black rushed the stage and began punching or stabbing him. Reports are not clear if he was injured or the extent of injuries. Link to NYT --- ## [Possible school shooting ~40mi NE of Atlanta (9/4/2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-school-shooting-40mi-ne-of-atlanta-9-4-2024/1006755)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-school-shooting-40mi-ne-of-atlanta-9-4-2024/1006755 "2026-07-30T18:07:08Z")
Not a lot of details yet, but the school has been evacuated and there is a heavy police presence: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=48&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=50&state=muted)