# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=5&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [How are gas prices in your area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 832\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568 "2026-10-06T08:34:15Z")
There were a few posts about gas prices in the ‘Russia invades Ukraine’ thread. I thought I’d start a thread to see how gas prices are across the country and world. Prices at the Lummi gas station were probably the sec… --- ## [Anything New on the "Voynich" Manuscript?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-new-on-the-voynich-manuscript/565432)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-new-on-the-voynich-manuscript/565432 "2026-10-06T08:20:45Z")
I came across some entries on Youtube, on this famous mystery. According to the Wikipedia articles, nobody has ever cracked the code that the text is written in. I was wondering: we now have powerful supercomputers, tha… --- ## [Sometimes the fates grin, and you go with the flow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-the-fates-grin-and-you-go-with-the-flow/1033556)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-the-fates-grin-and-you-go-with-the-flow/1033556 "2026-10-06T05:44:57Z")
Ever have one of those moments where Lady Luck laughs out loud and things are going so good that if you were hit by lightning afterward you would just say to yourself “Fair enough” and smile? When I was assigned to Marc… --- ## [Lindsay Clancy...child murderer or victim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-clancy-child-murderer-or-victim/1033205)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-clancy-child-murderer-or-victim/1033205 "2026-10-06T04:30:38Z")
There is no doubt that Lindsay Clancy murdered her three young children. I think her own legal defense team admits that. Their defense is Clancy was severely mentally unstable due to a variety of reasons. I admit I am… --- ## [The SDMB Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! -\>Latest Poll in post 321](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-latest-poll-in-post-321/1028060)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-latest-poll-in-post-321/1028060 "2026-10-06T04:01:07Z")
It’s a venerable tradition around here to have an annual thread complaining about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so let’s just elect our own! The one complaint everyone seems to agree with is that there are way too man… --- ## [Backrooms (2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backrooms-2026/1030562)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backrooms-2026/1030562 "2026-10-06T03:25:33Z")
Has anybody else seen the recently released documentary about Lumon Industries’ original severed floor, before they built their newest one? Apparently they didn’t clean everything out and they left behind a few straggle… --- ## [Songs to take oversized mallets to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-take-oversized-mallets-to/848183)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-take-oversized-mallets-to/848183 "2026-10-06T03:05:45Z")
Air Supply, meet oversized mallet. --- ## [Movies you've seen recently (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6546\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-2/1006288 "2026-10-06T02:56:45Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) - #10019 by ekedolphin. Previous discussions: Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) --- ## [Commercials that turned into TV shows or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-turned-into-tv-shows-or-movies/303048)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-turned-into-tv-shows-or-movies/303048 "2026-10-06T02:33:36Z")
This may be a very short-lived thread. What TV shows and movies started out as TV (or radio) commercials? All I can think of is: Max Headroom Earnest goes to XXXX --- ## [Lateral Thinking Puzzles: Fourthcoming Mysteries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-fourthcoming-mysteries/1030468)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-fourthcoming-mysteries/1030468 "2026-10-06T01:49:34Z")
I don’t have a good puzzle to kick of this thread, but I do think it is time to start a new thread as it is better to not have so many pages to scroll through. Anyone got one to start us off again? --- ## [About the Vorkosigan books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-vorkosigan-books/1024913)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 427\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-vorkosigan-books/1024913 "2026-10-06T01:31:20Z")
Recently, in a different thread, several Dopers recommended that I try out the Vorkosigan books, by Lois McMaster Bujold, starting with Shards of Honor: Well, I’ve finished the first book, and yup, that’s definitel… --- ## [OK, Dems. What's the Plan? Affordability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dems-whats-the-plan-affordability/1033494)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dems-whats-the-plan-affordability/1033494 "2026-10-06T00:46:25Z")
The Democrats are ruinning in the mid-terms largely on a platform of affordability. However, I haven’t seen many specific proposals. What could they realistically do to address affordability if they win a majority in t… --- ## [Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn dropped](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reflecting-pool-case-against-david-hearn-dropped/1032087)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reflecting-pool-case-against-david-hearn-dropped/1032087 "2026-10-06T00:11:15Z")
Jeanine Pirro has filed to drop felony vandalism charges against David Hearn. She says that the Dept. of the Interior withheld information from Justice until after the charges had been filed. However, she goes farther, s… --- ## [The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235 "2026-10-05T23:02:46Z")
Just watched the GQ interview with him. You gotta hand it to the guy; He commits to the role. I think we should all be very grateful that he chose to go into film rather than… ohhhh… I dunno… create an AI company, mayb… --- ## [Again with the annoying commercials!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 7703\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089 "2026-10-05T21:37:15Z")
The previous thread has dropped off my first page, which is set to show any thread with a post within the last month. So here’s a new thread on this perennial subject. There’s a commercial for something called Dentastix… --- ## [Order of the Stick book 7 discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/order-of-the-stick-book-7-discussion-thread/847438)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 2753\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/order-of-the-stick-book-7-discussion-thread/847438 "2026-10-05T21:35:38Z")
This thread is for discussion of Rich Burlew’s comic strip The Order of the Stick. Book 7, the final book, is due to start today. The previous book took about 6 years. This book promises to be even longer. Read it from… --- ## [TV Binge Watch (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1672\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759 "2026-10-05T21:34:27Z")
Continuing the discussion from TV Binge Watch (Part 2) - #10000 by knoodler. Previous discussions: TV Binge Watch (Part 1) TV Binge Watch (Part 2) --- ## [Made-up, False and Flat-out Wrong Trivia Dominoes II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-up-false-and-flat-out-wrong-trivia-dominoes-ii/912399)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 2035\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-up-false-and-flat-out-wrong-trivia-dominoes-ii/912399 "2026-10-05T21:31:10Z")
Prof.PepperwinkleMember Jun 22 The whim-wham-whistling whale has been known to perform several operas at the same time, taking all the parts at once. It’s amazing, but not very good. +++++ Continued: On the Spanish… --- ## [Best celestial objects to use to triangulate oneself in the galaxy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-celestial-objects-to-use-to-triangulate-oneself-in-the-galaxy/1033585)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-celestial-objects-to-use-to-triangulate-oneself-in-the-galaxy/1033585 "2026-10-05T21:27:07Z")
Was thinking of Planet of the Apes and them not realizing that they just returned to Earth in the future. Say you need to know where you are, and hence where Earth is, and thus which direction to head off on to get back … --- ## [Use of to-day instead of today- was this ever common? And why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-to-day-instead-of-today-was-this-ever-common-and-why/360200)
**Author:** [@Don\_Logan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Logan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-to-day-instead-of-today-was-this-ever-common-and-why/360200 "2026-10-05T21:17:24Z")
Just got through watching “Midnight Mary” on TCM starring a young Loretta Young, and noticed something I have seen in old movies a couple of times before- “to-day” instead of “today” in ads, as in “no jobs to-day”. Why w… --- ## [What became ubiquitous then went away in your lifetime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-ubiquitous-then-went-away-in-your-lifetime/1029180)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 937\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-ubiquitous-then-went-away-in-your-lifetime/1029180 "2026-10-05T21:13:45Z")
There are the two threads, one about how things are different from when you were a child, and the other is how are things the same. There are the two threads, one about how things are different from when you were a chil… --- ## [Free Association v2.0 (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-association-v2-0-part-2/1017734)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2152\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-association-v2-0-part-2/1017734 "2026-10-05T20:34:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Free Association v2.0 (Part 1) - #10000 by Gr8Kat. Previous discussions: Free Association v2.0 (Part 1) --- ## [Haiku Madness Part Deux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haiku-madness-part-deux/922141)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 4942\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haiku-madness-part-deux/922141 "2026-10-05T20:26:45Z")
Back in February, 2010 I created Haiku Madness (link). At one point I strayed from the thread. I recently sought it out again only to find that it had been closed on 9/3/2020. Apparently threads max out at 10,000 replies… --- ## [Russia invades Ukraine -- The regional situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-the-regional-situation/995349)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1952\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-the-regional-situation/995349 "2026-10-05T20:19:23Z")
Mod notes in the Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2) thread admonish posters to stick to ‘breaking news’. But wars do not happen in isolation. There are issues of strategy, strategic, tactical, and diplomatic.… --- ## [Real news, or Onion headline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865 "2026-10-05T19:57:43Z")
Here’s a game: post a headline, and we’ll guess if it’s real news, or a headline from The Onion. I’ll start: Ultra-Wealthy CEO Says ‘Tax The Rich’ Akin To A Racial Slur poll --- ## [DIY and Hobby projects, small to big. Pictures of course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 748\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910 "2026-10-05T19:08:19Z")
I’m starting this but please put up your own. Nice to share ideas. My craft bench is 99% reused materials and despite reinforcing it, I’m really surprised it survived the move. I needed better paint storage for it an… --- ## [Eating at a restaurant while camping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-at-a-restaurant-while-camping/1033469)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-at-a-restaurant-while-camping/1033469 "2026-10-05T17:54:12Z")
While I have done some backpack/bicycle/kayak camping, most of my camping is car camping with a tent. While I bring most of my food, I often grab one meal at a nearby non-chain restaurant a) because it is one less meal t… --- ## [Ted Lasso Coming back this Summer {August 5, 2026}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-lasso-coming-back-this-summer-august-5-2026/1027122)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-lasso-coming-back-this-summer-august-5-2026/1027122 "2026-10-05T17:07:55Z")
I am late to the Ted Lasso party because I only just got Apple TV a few months ago but my wife and I watched it and loved the show. The ending seemed like a good one for the characters but Apple announced today the show … --- ## [I fear I'm about to lose my country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-im-about-to-lose-my-country/991926)
**Author:** [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Replies:** 990\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-im-about-to-lose-my-country/991926 "2026-10-05T17:03:04Z")
I just came back from voting and I fear I’m about to lose my country. Now, there will probably stil be a country in the south of the world called Argentina in a few years, with more or less the same territory. But my c… --- ## [Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8810\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657 "2026-10-05T16:48:47Z")
Continuing the discussion from Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) - #10010 by Atamasama. Previous discussions: Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=4&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=6&state=muted)