# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=8&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Why can't data centers recycle their water?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-data-centers-recycle-their-water/1030751)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-data-centers-recycle-their-water/1030751 "2026-10-04T00:04:56Z")
Data centers use a lot of water (up to 5 million gallons daily) for cooling. Why can’t they recycle the water? Once it heats up, can they pump it underground (in pipes) to cool it, and then recirculate it? Here’s an art… --- ## [Post your favorite sports trivia question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-sports-trivia-question/990164)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 606\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-sports-trivia-question/990164 "2026-10-03T22:58:10Z")
If it’s not your favorite I won’t be checking just pretend. One question per post please. Who is the only player in Major League Baseball who served in combat in both WWII and Korea? --- ## [What was that site that evaluated the interior decoration skills in gay porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-site-that-evaluated-the-interior-decoration-skills-in-gay-porn/157595)
**Author:** [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-site-that-evaluated-the-interior-decoration-skills-in-gay-porn/157595 "2026-10-03T22:26:36Z")
Someone linked to a site where they took gay porn pictures, erased the naked guy, and discussed the backgrounds. They came to the conclusion that most of these guys are taking these pictures in their grandmothers or eld… --- ## [Shawshank Redemption question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566 "2026-10-03T21:34:36Z")
In the movie, who put the poster back up on the wall after he made his escape? --- ## [This week's (kind of sad) lesson: kill your procrastination habits while you still have most of your marbles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-kind-of-sad-lesson-kill-your-procrastination-habits-while-you-still-have-most-of-your-marbles/1030933)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-kind-of-sad-lesson-kill-your-procrastination-habits-while-you-still-have-most-of-your-marbles/1030933 "2026-10-03T21:26:03Z")
I’ve just spent the last fortnight in Spain. My mum lives here with her partner. They’re both getting on in years now - he’s quite physically infirm, she’s got early stage Alzheimer’s, which at the moment is manifesting … --- ## [Free PC game and free weekend notification thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 3030\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513 "2026-10-03T21:20:56Z")
I’ve been seeing a lot of free PC game offers lately on the digital distribution sites. Someone will usually make a thread in the game room, but it’s difficult to find new threads in all the game thread clutter around he… --- ## [How did props from "Forbidden Planet" end up on Twilight Zone episodes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-props-from-forbidden-planet-end-up-on-twilight-zone-episodes/1033496)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-props-from-forbidden-planet-end-up-on-twilight-zone-episodes/1033496 "2026-10-03T21:12:18Z")
Whoever owned Twilight Zone either was the same company behind Forbidden Planet or else bought the rights to the props. Does anyone know the full story? --- ## [$15 billion iron smelter proposed for rural southeastern Iowa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-billion-iron-smelter-proposed-for-rural-southeastern-iowa/1033493)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-billion-iron-smelter-proposed-for-rural-southeastern-iowa/1033493 "2026-10-03T20:57:44Z")
I’ll believe any of this is going to happen when I see it. Why aren’t they building it in Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin, where iron ore is actually still mined? And the biggest question: Which Third World country … --- ## [Old (pre-Apprentice) TV mentions of Donald Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pre-apprentice-tv-mentions-of-donald-trump/1033540)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pre-apprentice-tv-mentions-of-donald-trump/1033540 "2026-10-03T20:49:23Z")
Watching the made-for-TV movie The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits (1996) Rockford tells Angel that he’s “living like Donald Trump”. I know there have been a number of older TV shows that mention him, but can’t recall … --- ## [Heating Oil sticker shock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-oil-sticker-shock/1033550)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-oil-sticker-shock/1033550 "2026-10-03T20:08:00Z")
People are rightly bothered by the high cost of gasoline these days, but for me, that’s more of annoyance. I can adjust how much I drive. I can’t change how I need to heat my house. We just got our first oil delivery. … --- ## [Back Pain - ideas needed, thank you. :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-pain-ideas-needed-thank-you/1033546)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-pain-ideas-needed-thank-you/1033546 "2026-10-03T19:33:14Z")
My wife, Inna, is having back pain. At the bottom of this post are the results of her study. (Sorry for asking you to read.) Questions: Have you (or someone you know) had similar issues? What exercises helped you? Ho… --- ## [The current second Trump administration: a compendium of horrors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-second-trump-administration-a-compendium-of-horrors/1009774)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 3737\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-second-trump-administration-a-compendium-of-horrors/1009774 "2026-10-03T19:00:35Z")
Apologies for an extremely depressing post, but this is where we are, and by way of venting I tried to channel my frustration into a list of some of the worst things we can expect over the next four years. I’m sure it’s… --- ## [Natalie Harp - uh, what is going on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-harp-uh-what-is-going-on/1032473)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-harp-uh-what-is-going-on/1032473 "2026-10-03T18:48:37Z")
So this lady is some kind of general assistant to Donald Trump. Rumors are wild, including saying she carries diapers, etc. around for him. None of that is really proven. The thing is, it does appear that some of her le… --- ## [Teams that have done best and worst vs. the Yankees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-that-have-done-best-and-worst-vs-the-yankees/1033117)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-that-have-done-best-and-worst-vs-the-yankees/1033117 "2026-10-03T18:46:56Z")
So I was thinking that the Yanks own the Twins and the Twins were the original Senators, so a bad team for a long time. Probably the team the Yanks have the best winning percentage against. I did some data mining. It t… --- ## [Mass Killings in The United States (2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2026/1026533)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2026/1026533 "2026-10-03T18:36:08Z")
Mass killings in the United States, 2026 Four or more dead (Suicides Indicated by an asterisk) By a single killer (The killer is charged or would have been charged had he lived.) Minors cannot generally be held legall… --- ## [Just finished watching the whole of "HAZBIN HOTEL" season 1 in Amazon Prime - spoilers within!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-watching-the-whole-of-hazbin-hotel-season-1-in-amazon-prime-spoilers-within/997027)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-watching-the-whole-of-hazbin-hotel-season-1-in-amazon-prime-spoilers-within/997027 "2026-10-03T18:17:35Z")
I have been following the creation of “Hazbin Hotel” (and of its spin-off, “Helluva Boss”) since early 2020. It took 4 years, but I think that the final result was worth it! Now that the 1st season is fully uploaded to … --- ## [2026 Canadoper Café is now open!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-canadoper-cafe-is-now-open/1026212)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-canadoper-cafe-is-now-open/1026212 "2026-10-03T18:12:17Z")
Hi, everybody! You’ve arrived at the thread where all the cool Canadians hang out, along with lots of other Dopers who are Cana-philes, or Cana-curious. This is also the place to drop by if you’ve got a beef about Cana… --- ## [So... How does one actually use AI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-one-actually-use-ai/1027842)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-one-actually-use-ai/1027842 "2026-10-03T17:39:18Z")
I’m very anti-AI. I have yet to see any results that make me go “Wow, I need this!” But - I’m not a total Luddite. If AI could do something useful for me, I would consider using it. To that end, I have some old schemati… --- ## [New Coach, New Era: Steelers March to the Super Bowl 2026 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-coach-new-era-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-2026-edition/1033036)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-coach-new-era-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-2026-edition/1033036 "2026-10-03T17:38:39Z")
It’s been a crazy offseason for Pittsburgh. After 19 consecutive winning seasons, a Super Bowl win, and a Super Bowl appearance, Mike Tomlin is not on the sidelines. I was hoping they would go young and take a chance on … --- ## [Scam (Internet and Otherwise) Omnibus Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 1244\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265 "2026-10-03T16:43:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Is this a scam?" chapter seventy-billion, need answer fastish: This thread, one of many recently, got me thinking that it might be worthwhile to have an omnibus thread where everyone can … --- ## [Remember always to check the meaning behind numbers, especially rape incidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-always-to-check-the-meaning-behind-numbers-especially-rape-incidents/1033554)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-always-to-check-the-meaning-behind-numbers-especially-rape-incidents/1033554 "2026-10-03T16:23:31Z")
Because of the revisiting of the Cornell rape allegations, a local channel asked local colleges the number of rape incidents that were reported in 2024 and 2025. One went from 6 to 5. One went from 19 to 5. One went from… --- ## [Misread thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misread-thread-titles/796093)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 2095\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misread-thread-titles/796093 "2026-10-03T16:01:07Z")
This morning , I thought it said “Just porcupines”. Turned out to be Just punchlines, over in Thread Games. That ever happen to you? --- ## [Measuring productivity for cognitive work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-productivity-for-cognitive-work/1033372 "2026-10-03T15:54:19Z")
Subject inspired by discussion in several threads about AI but not necessarily about AI. It also is a question about how cognitive work productivity is measured, how it actually makes sense measure it, and how productivi… --- ## [Christa Pike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christa-pike/1033563)
**Author:** [@dcbwhaley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcbwhaley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christa-pike/1033563 "2026-10-03T15:45:39Z")
After two attempts to kill her they rushed her to hospital where she is critical. Two questions Why didn’t they let her die rather than taking her to hospital. If she recovers will they have another go at killing her? … --- ## [Is Ringo Starr the luckiest man in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ringo-starr-the-luckiest-man-in-the-world/108868)
**Author:** [@Lorenzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorenzo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ringo-starr-the-luckiest-man-in-the-world/108868 "2026-10-03T15:36:30Z")
On numerous occasions I have seen Ringo Starr referred to in the media as “the luckiest man in the world.” What evidence supports/contradicts this assertion? If not Ringo, then who better might be described the luckies… --- ## [Anyone been to Katz's Deli in NYC? Other NYC deli experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516 "2026-10-03T15:02:20Z")
Heading to Manhattan for a few days and I’m thinking I would like to hit an authentic New York deli for lunch. Katz’s is the oldest and, I guess, the most famous. If you have been to Katz’s, tell me about your experienc… --- ## [Handicapped Sports (golf, bowling, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-sports-golf-bowling-etc/1033541)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-sports-golf-bowling-etc/1033541 "2026-10-03T14:39:48Z")
“What’s your handicap?” Many sports have a system by which to compare players’ talent level against each other. You can get rated in tennis. Chess has a robust rating system. Golf and bowling have a handicapping system. … --- ## [What fads in history can you name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fads-in-history-can-you-name/1033399)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fads-in-history-can-you-name/1033399 "2026-10-03T13:48:48Z")
Sitting on flagpoles in the 1920s Stuffing people into phone booths in the late 1950s. Doing “The Macarena” in the mid 1990s. What other fads can you name? --- ## [LLNL has released its latest energy Sankey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/llnl-has-released-its-latest-energy-sankey/1033549)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/llnl-has-released-its-latest-energy-sankey/1033549 "2026-10-03T11:27:38Z")
Since people have found these interesting before. From https://flowcharts.llnl.gov/ --- ## [Do progressives believe that all religions are liberal at their true core?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-progressives-believe-that-all-religions-are-liberal-at-their-true-core/1033297)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-progressives-believe-that-all-religions-are-liberal-at-their-true-core/1033297 "2026-10-03T08:04:44Z")
I’ve often seen progressives argue that hard-line fundamentalist Christians or Muslims don’t reflect “true” Christianity and Islam, and that the true nature of a religion is found in its peaceful moderates. This is ofte… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=7&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=9&state=muted)