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**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 2911\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105 "2026-11-11T22:38:17Z")
Because our pets are awesome, here is a thread dedicated to honoring their awesomeness with pictures. (To display pictures, upload to a photo sharing site and share the link.) Dopers, meet Luna: … --- ## [2026 Cecil’s Hot Seat - Fantasy Football Guillotine League Year 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-cecil-s-hot-seat-fantasy-football-guillotine-league-year-2/1032007)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-cecil-s-hot-seat-fantasy-football-guillotine-league-year-2/1032007 "2026-11-11T21:56:47Z")
Alright, Yahoo has renewed the league from last year, and it looks like there are already 13 teams signed up (I’m guessing it’s auto renewal as well). I’m going to preemptively set a draft date for 9/2/26 at 8pm Eastern… --- ## [How does Wikipedia update ages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-wikipedia-update-ages/1034785)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-wikipedia-update-ages/1034785 "2026-11-11T21:28:59Z")
There are over a million pages in Wikipedia which are biographical articles of living people. (Which is an astonishing number.) A standard feature in such an article is to show the subject’s current age. A little math s… --- ## [Phony (spoilers as it is released)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phony-spoilers-as-it-is-released/1034013)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phony-spoilers-as-it-is-released/1034013 "2026-11-11T21:00:48Z")
New series, first two episodes have been released. After waking up from an auto accident, a teen believes his mother has been replaced with an imposter, but nobody else sees it. Looks like it has potential to be the nex… --- ## [Trump-haters: What things do you \*agree\* with Trump on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-haters-what-things-do-you-agree-with-trump-on/1030489)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-haters-what-things-do-you-agree-with-trump-on/1030489 "2026-11-11T20:22:41Z")
I hate Donald Trump as much as anybody, but there are still a few things we share in common. For example, we both like the Rush Hour movie franchise, to the point where Trump has actually leaned on New Line and director… --- ## [NBA 2026-27 season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2026-27-season/1034085)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2026-27-season/1034085 "2026-11-11T20:18:32Z")
The Pacers won on opening night on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. Tonight, the 76ers came back from down 29 to beat Cleveland in LeBron’s home opener. --- ## [If you live alone (in a house or apartment or whatever) do you always close the bathroom door when you use the toilet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-alone-in-a-house-or-apartment-or-whatever-do-you-always-close-the-bathroom-door-when-you-use-the-toilet/1034502)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-alone-in-a-house-or-apartment-or-whatever-do-you-always-close-the-bathroom-door-when-you-use-the-toilet/1034502 "2026-11-11T20:16:09Z")
It’s been a long time since I’ve lived solo for more than a stray day or so, but when I was a singleton I’d often just nudge the bathroom door in the direction of mostly blocking the doorway, without caring if it latched… --- ## [Five suspects arrested on suspicion of terror offences near RAF Fairford](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-suspects-arrested-on-suspicion-of-terror-offences-near-raf-fairford/1033447)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-suspects-arrested-on-suspicion-of-terror-offences-near-raf-fairford/1033447 "2026-11-11T20:16:07Z")
Breaking News from BBC , a farmer who called 999 when she saw “a large group of hooded and masked men” said she “foiled” their plans - here’s the WhatsApp she sent her neighbours at 01:49 on Sunday But Defence Secr… --- ## [What was the last common ancestor of humans and chimps like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-common-ancestor-of-humans-and-chimps-like/1034754)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-common-ancestor-of-humans-and-chimps-like/1034754 "2026-11-11T19:54:44Z")
We are all familiar with the popular misconception of the evolutionary chart, with a gibbon followed by a chimp followed by an Australopithecus followed by a neanderthal followed by us. But even when we are told “it was… --- ## [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:** 7769\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089 "2026-11-11T19:46:18Z")
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… --- ## [How about Joe Neguse for Speaker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-joe-neguse-for-speaker/1034661)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-joe-neguse-for-speaker/1034661 "2026-11-11T19:33:54Z")
Looking around the world of political commentary, there seems to be rather widespread opposition to Hakeem Jeffries assuming the role as Speaker. It’s not just me- I don’t like that he’s an AIPAC guy, doesn’t seem to sup… --- ## [You Can See Everything \[Nathan Fielder film\] {Warning: Open Spoilers}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-everything-nathan-fielder-film-warning-open-spoilers/1033877)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-everything-nathan-fielder-film-warning-open-spoilers/1033877 "2026-11-11T18:18:35Z")
Incredible. If you enjoyed The Rehearsal, you will love it. If you don’t know anything about Nathan Fielder or The Dropout it may be worth reading a bit on both before seeing it. It won’t spoil anything. The whole movie… --- ## [Sigmoid Colon Delete, results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigmoid-colon-delete-results/1034789)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigmoid-colon-delete-results/1034789 "2026-11-11T18:04:40Z")
So–a very good friend of mine has been having frequent-enough attacks of diverticulitis that his doctors have told him they strongly recommend a sigmoid colectomy (the surgical removal of the sigmoid colon). While he ag… --- ## [Happy Route 66 Birthday on November 11!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-route-66-birthday-on-november-11/1034812)
**Author:** [@Marine\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marine_One)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-route-66-birthday-on-november-11/1034812 "2026-11-11T17:56:31Z")
Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary on November 11, 2026, marking a century since its 1926 commissioning, with year‑long national events coordinated by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. “If you ever plan to moto… --- ## [Trivia Dominoes III — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-dominoes-iii-play-off-the-last-bit-of-trivia/1016952)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2458\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-dominoes-iii-play-off-the-last-bit-of-trivia/1016952 "2026-11-11T16:52:23Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trivia Dominoes II — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia — continued! (Part 1) - #10007 by Bullitt. Previous discussions: Trivia Dominoes II — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia — continued! (P… --- ## [Why did they use to have ambulances that did double duty as hearses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-they-use-to-have-ambulances-that-did-double-duty-as-hearses/1034752)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-they-use-to-have-ambulances-that-did-double-duty-as-hearses/1034752 "2026-11-11T16:51:58Z")
As a child of the 1980s and 1990s, I always knew ambulances as fairly large vehicles based on a van or box truck platform. However, I was well aware from various books and films or TV shows that, in the recent past, ambu… --- ## [Would this post about physics and religion be too broad for one thread, or better off as separate threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-post-about-physics-and-religion-be-too-broad-for-one-thread-or-better-off-as-separate-threads/1034738)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-post-about-physics-and-religion-be-too-broad-for-one-thread-or-better-off-as-separate-threads/1034738 "2026-11-11T16:41:48Z")
I’m thinking about starting a thread on the relationship between black holes and dark matter (something I figure is best suited for Great Debates). The thing is, I don’t want to limit it to just that particular topic. … --- ## [Coen Brothers non sequitur thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-non-sequitur-thread/671111)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-non-sequitur-thread/671111 "2026-11-11T16:20:53Z")
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o’clock this afternoon… with nail polish. --- ## [I like bananas a bunch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-bananas-a-bunch/805859)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 7361\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-bananas-a-bunch/805859 "2026-11-11T15:52:17Z")
You have to admit that they have appeal. --- ## [What are some companies that are known for two or more disparate products? (Better explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-companies-that-are-known-for-two-or-more-disparate-products-better-explained-in-op/1030927)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-companies-that-are-known-for-two-or-more-disparate-products-better-explained-in-op/1030927 "2026-11-11T15:34:44Z")
Michelin is known for tires and … promotion of fine dining. (Yes I know their promotion of fine dining was to inspire travel and thus, the sale of more Michelin tires.) Yamaha is known for motorcycles and watercraft and… --- ## [Lanterns (the green kind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 432\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374 "2026-11-11T15:18:29Z")
Watched the first episode. Liked it, looking forward to the next episode. Drama with very little humor. Despite that the first episode reminded me quite a bit of --- ## [Baker’s Dozen IV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iv/1033177)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 560\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iv/1033177 "2026-11-11T14:52:44Z")
Continuing the discussion from Baker’s Dozen III - #10000 by Intergalactic\_Gladiator. Previous discussions: Baker's Dozen II (Part 1) Baker’s Dozen III --- ## [Joe Biden's New Book: Promise Me, America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-new-book-promise-me-america/1034729)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-new-book-promise-me-america/1034729 "2026-11-11T14:27:45Z")
Joe Biden’s new book Promise Me, America will be published November 17. There is an excerpt published in the Atlantic: Any thoughts if this memoir will have much readership or will quickly sail into oblivion consi… --- ## [Quick, what's your current earworm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-whats-your-current-earworm/721433)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 1733\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-whats-your-current-earworm/721433 "2026-11-11T14:16:05Z")
Bonus point awarded if you can identify why and when it burrowed itself into your ear. Mine is “Good Morning” from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’. I think I heard it in a television commercial a few days ago and it has latched o… --- ## [Change of email address](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-of-email-address/1034854)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-of-email-address/1034854 "2026-11-11T13:26:06Z")
Never mind! --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #48 – November, 2026 – “Three of a Kind”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-48-november-2026-three-of-a-kind/1034319)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-48-november-2026-three-of-a-kind/1034319 "2026-11-11T13:18:16Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for November, 2026. The topic this month is “Three of a Kind” chosen by @Darwins\_Finch One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you… --- ## [United States and Israel are bombing Iran {for current/ongoing events, past/future have specific threads}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1872\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran-for-current-ongoing-events-past-future-have-specific-threads/1028071 "2026-11-11T13:07:23Z")
This is a live link from NBC News. First post at the bottom reads: Then there’s this from Trump. I can’t quote it now, but I just watched a video of Trump telling the Iranian military to put their weapons down now o… --- ## [New discussion thread for Israel/Gaza/West Bank (Hijacks tolerated)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-discussion-thread-for-israel-gaza-west-bank-hijacks-tolerated/1031615)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 872\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-discussion-thread-for-israel-gaza-west-bank-hijacks-tolerated/1031615 "2026-11-11T12:12:39Z")
This is a hijacks tolerated thread (per mod recommendation). The intention for this thread is a wide ranging discussion of the conflict without the vitriol of the Pit. Latest news I saw - a US Congressman was detained … --- ## [Random Star Trek Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 7840\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112 "2026-11-11T11:44:20Z")
Any series or movie, even the reboot. No novels or comix. Put in context or be completely random. :dubious: Nuclear … Wessels. --- ## [Israeli Election 2026 (as of 2026Nov08, Israeli President tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israeli-election-2026-as-of-2026nov08-israeli-president-tasked-gadi-eisenkot-with-forming-the-next-government/1034194)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israeli-election-2026-as-of-2026nov08-israeli-president-tasked-gadi-eisenkot-with-forming-the-next-government/1034194 "2026-11-11T11:07:45Z")
Continuing the discussion from Voting 2026 - Good, Bad, and Ugly: I figured this is worth its own thread. It’s a very big election. Turnout is the highest ever recorded at 55.7% and the polls aren’t closed yet. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=7)