# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=8&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [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… --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [The Great SDMB Movie Poll Round 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-3/1033520)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-3/1033520 "2026-10-05T16:45:45Z")
Round 3 consists of the Winners of Round 2B versus the Losers of Round 2A. poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll … --- ## [Why does Walmart allow service vendors to set up in the main aisles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-walmart-allow-service-vendors-to-set-up-in-the-main-aisles/1033312)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-walmart-allow-service-vendors-to-set-up-in-the-main-aisles/1033312 "2026-10-05T16:23:53Z")
“Sir, sir - what cable company do you have” Damn, I will go through the women’s clothing section to avoid those salesmen. --- ## [Smoky beans recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522 "2026-10-05T16:22:46Z")
I recently got a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. We’ve likely only got a few suitable weekends left before rainy/cold fall weather arrives. I’d like to make some smoky beans. I’ll likely smoke a whole chicken at the same t… --- ## [For volcano watchers - maybe you'll get lucky! {Kilauea may be erupting}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-volcano-watchers-maybe-youll-get-lucky-kilauea-may-be-erupting/989665)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 707\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-volcano-watchers-maybe-youll-get-lucky-kilauea-may-be-erupting/989665 "2026-10-05T16:09:00Z")
Kīlauea Volcano is showing signs of unrest as I write this - the daily update reads, on September 5, 2023: The seismic and tilt data indicate that Kīlauea’s summit is becoming increasingly pressurized. Similar episodes … --- ## [Brazilian Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-election/1033583)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-election/1033583 "2026-10-05T16:00:05Z")
Results of today’s elections are coming in quickly: The Guardian: Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results --- ## [Time again for a Daylight Saving thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-again-for-a-daylight-saving-thread/1015394)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-again-for-a-daylight-saving-thread/1015394 "2026-10-05T14:26:26Z")
Rather than resurrecting any number of zombies, lets discuss Daylight Saving Time NO S!. It is not Daylight Savings It is such an antiquated idea. We have electric lights now for the evenings. Someone here, ca… --- ## [What a bunch of baloney!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-bunch-of-baloney/1033543)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-bunch-of-baloney/1033543 "2026-10-05T14:13:09Z")
There are flavors of bologna available-garlic, smokey, sweet etc., but I want y’all to come up with bologna flavors that you honestly think might taste good. Neapolitan bologna loaf, anyone? :grin: --- ## [I've started recording tracks again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-started-recording-tracks-again/1033197)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-started-recording-tracks-again/1033197 "2026-10-05T14:08:59Z")
Between 2017 and 2020 I recorded 12 of my own pieces (piano or piano/vocal) as a playlist, modern equivalent of an album. Hadn’t done any since (focused on writing books and being an author) but our choir declared in fa… --- ## [Why 3 different milks in Tres Leche cake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-3-different-milks-in-tres-leche-cake/1033577)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-3-different-milks-in-tres-leche-cake/1033577 "2026-10-05T12:40:00Z")
A search shows that after sweetened condensed milk was introduced to South America in the late 1800s they soaked cake in it. But it would seem that that is the basic taste of the sauce. If you want it thinner, add milk. … --- ## [If the sun can radiate heat into space, why is this a problem for data centers in space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-sun-can-radiate-heat-into-space-why-is-this-a-problem-for-data-centers-in-space/1033454)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-sun-can-radiate-heat-into-space-why-is-this-a-problem-for-data-centers-in-space/1033454 "2026-10-05T12:36:05Z")
The consensus I’ve heard on AI data centers in space is that cooling them is going to be next to impossible, since they’re in a vacuum. And sure, the vacuum of space isn’t really cold, it just doesn’t have any temperatu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=7&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=9&state=watching)