# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=9&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [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… --- ## [Why are appliance water filters so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-appliance-water-filters-so-expensive/1033290)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-appliance-water-filters-so-expensive/1033290 "2026-10-05T12:33:07Z")
I have a hot water dispenser for my kitchen sink that needs to be replaced (dispenses 200°F water on demand). The Insinkerator brand offers a water filter “system” for over $120. The system is just a cap with the hose fi… --- ## [Rules for the "Traitors' game on TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-the-traitors-game-on-tv/1033559)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-the-traitors-game-on-tv/1033559 "2026-10-05T10:53:19Z")
I enjoy watching the ‘Traitors’ game (there are versions in several countries including the UK and the USA.) The latest is a BBC celebrity version: The Celebrity Traitors - BBC iPlayer Now the Traitors are occasionall… --- ## [Living on a Cruise Ship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-on-a-cruise-ship/1033578)
**Author:** [@aruvqan\_myers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan_myers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-on-a-cruise-ship/1033578 "2026-10-05T10:49:32Z")
So I was randomly cycling youtube videos, and one about the vessel The World \[ um, a cruise ship of purchased apartments done condo style\] and I was wondering if one could buy one’s own starlink and provide ones own inte… --- ## [A question about Christian religions that believe a Rapture is coming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-christian-religions-that-believe-a-rapture-is-coming/1033261)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-christian-religions-that-believe-a-rapture-is-coming/1033261 "2026-10-05T07:43:24Z")
For Christian religions that believe the Rapture is a real thing, what, if anything, is said about the rest of the universe and the other entities that occupy it? Does the whole thing go away? Are the others leaving on… --- ## [Who's missing that you really want to see on the Board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-missing-that-you-really-want-to-see-on-the-board/914010)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 1246\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-missing-that-you-really-want-to-see-on-the-board/914010 "2026-10-05T04:16:20Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [(Old) It's Time For A New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-time-for-a-new-mmp/1033440)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-time-for-a-new-mmp/1033440 "2026-10-05T03:23:11Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 57 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 86 and sunny, but will be cloudy late afternoon. I am still a bit sinusy, though I feel better today. 'Twill be a good… --- ## [Place names as first names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-names-as-first-names/1033562)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-names-as-first-names/1033562 "2026-10-05T03:11:02Z")
I just learned there is a violinist called Geneva Lewis. This spurred the idle thought that there are other place names have been used as first names. Sienna, Florence, Paris spring to mind. Do you know others? Are they … --- ## [AI song generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-song-generator/1033579)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-song-generator/1033579 "2026-10-05T02:57:52Z")
Over a hundred years ago James Whitcomb Riley wrote the poem Little Orphant Annie. Just for the fun of it, I pasted the first verse into an AI generator and it came out so well, I wish I had pasted the whole poem in. I t… --- ## [Looking to recreate the ring worn by The Shadow, either books, or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-recreate-the-ring-worn-by-the-shadow-either-books-or-movies/1033584)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-recreate-the-ring-worn-by-the-shadow-either-books-or-movies/1033584 "2026-10-05T02:53:49Z")
Our 40th (ruby) anniversary is coming up next year, and we are looking to recreate the ring worn by The Shadow. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated. --- ## [Fabric softener/conditioner...yes/no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabric-softener-conditioner-yes-no/779962)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabric-softener-conditioner-yes-no/779962 "2026-10-05T00:27:11Z")
I’ve always been a regular washing powder/liquid and hang the clothes on the outdoor line sort of gal, but recently (after being persuaded by the telly advertisements) decided to try a fabric softener. I was extremely u… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #47 – October, 2026 – “Look Up!”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-47-october-2026-look-up/1033513)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-47-october-2026-look-up/1033513 "2026-10-05T00:21:09Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #47 – October, 2026 – “Look Up!” This is the monthly photo competition thread for October, 2026. The topic this month is “Look Up!” chosen by Twoflower. One entry per person per month. In this… --- ## [How would you describe an orgasm (not seeking sex stories!)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-an-orgasm-not-seeking-sex-stories/1033186)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-an-orgasm-not-seeking-sex-stories/1033186 "2026-10-04T23:34:51Z")
This is not meant to be a lurid thread. I’m not trying to solicit stories of how you got to the moment. Rather, I’m curious about the limits of language. and variations in subjective experiences. An orgasm is often to… --- ## [Trump is dying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 3849\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520 "2026-10-04T23:33:53Z")
Starting this thread in the Pit as I imagine there is little substantive discussion to be had and most of the commentary will be along the lines of wishing Trump a swift journey to Hell. First and foremost, apologies if… --- ## [Ripped from Today's Headlines!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-from-todays-headlines/1033527)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-from-todays-headlines/1033527 "2026-10-04T22:45:36Z")
I was looking for a thread on the Cornell fraternity rape news story, and realized there is no longer a group/thread category covering that kind of story. I propose a new one called “Ripped from Today’s Headlines!” --- ## [When Did / Will the Astros Outlive the Cheatstros Label for You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-will-the-astros-outlive-the-cheatstros-label-for-you/1033519)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-will-the-astros-outlive-the-cheatstros-label-for-you/1033519 "2026-10-04T22:45:32Z")
Continuing the discussion from MLB Playoffs 2026 (incl. World Series): I have a generic baseball fan question. I’m not taking any position on it, at least not yet. But I’m just curious what y’all think: The Astros che… --- ## [Brazil Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-elections/1033582)
**Author:** [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-elections/1033582 "2026-10-04T22:27:15Z")
Results are coming in quickly and can be watched here: --- ## [Character Names you love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-you-love/1014138)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-you-love/1014138 "2026-10-04T22:25:09Z")
We last did this back in 2009 but many new characters have been created since then. I’ll start - Duke Caboom from Toy Story 4 Also, “Snake” Plissken from Escape from New York. I can’t believe I didn’t mention this in t… --- ## [Never mind…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind/1033536)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind/1033536 "2026-10-04T22:06:01Z")
Never mind! It self corrected, yay! --- ## [Suppose a genie gave you the ability to produce 100 pounds of any 'stuff' every day forever --](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-a-genie-gave-you-the-ability-to-produce-100-pounds-of-any-stuff-every-day-forever/1033492)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-a-genie-gave-you-the-ability-to-produce-100-pounds-of-any-stuff-every-day-forever/1033492 "2026-10-04T20:19:51Z")
how do you choose to use this ability? Conditions: it doesn’t have to be all the same stuff. Today you could magic into existence 50 pounds of barbecued ribs and 50 pounds of potato salad. Tomorrow it could be 100 pou… --- ## [How has Conan O'Brien lasted for 13+ years?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-conan-obrien-lasted-for-13-years/392153)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-conan-obrien-lasted-for-13-years/392153 "2026-10-04T19:04:03Z")
Never really got the appeal of this guy. Back in '93, he seemed mediocre, not funny. I was in the demo, but nada for me. Now it’s like, “Why not give someone else a chance?” I mean, do 20-somethings find this guy edgy, s… --- ## [The Republican Party is the Party of Evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-republican-party-is-the-party-of-evil/937187)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 3560\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-republican-party-is-the-party-of-evil/937187 "2026-10-04T18:41:15Z")
It has become abundantly clear that of the two major parties, one is fighting to help people and cares about human life, and the other does not. The Republican Party under Trump has become the party of spite, racism, me… --- ## [Does anyone find Trends relevant in college or Pro football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-find-trends-relevant-in-college-or-pro-football/1033561)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-find-trends-relevant-in-college-or-pro-football/1033561 "2026-10-04T16:24:59Z")
I don’t see how they can be relevant with coaching changes! I do believe coaching looks for players who can succeed in there planning but as a whole trends are best used as a minor input alongside current-season data lik… --- ## [College Football 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2026/1032681)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2026/1032681 "2026-10-04T15:22:15Z")
Having lost most interest in this nonsense with all the shuffling of teams around, I almost missed the first game of the season! I thought it started next week. Anyway, watched USC play San Jose. Not a bad game. Lots of… --- ## [Vicarious Trauma From a 20 Year Old Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicarious-trauma-from-a-20-year-old-case/1033189)
**Author:** [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicarious-trauma-from-a-20-year-old-case/1033189 "2026-10-04T14:20:12Z")
I have worked in child welfare for more than 31 years and experienced vicarious trauma on numerous occasions. Today’s dose of vicarious trauma hit heavy with much more impact than usual. This morning I received a call … --- ## [The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 2348\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2026-10-04T11:47:37Z")
The Queen is dead long live the King. May it be a glorious reign. A thread for the events of his reign --- ## [Spotting Star Trek actors in other programs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1805\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982 "2026-10-04T10:22:40Z")
Inspired by the thread Spotting a Familiar Actor in a Surprising Place, and my insipid posting of finding Star Trek actors. Mr. Atoz in 77 Sunset Strip, Dial S for Spenser. Dr. McCoy in \*Have Gun-Will Travel, The Treas… --- ## [Talk to me of tomatillos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456 "2026-10-04T05:52:02Z")
Tomatillos are sufficiently unavailable in the UK that spellcheck flags the word as an error, but as it turns out, they actually grow fine, especially undercover. I know this, because I currently have a couple of large t… --- ## [How do "decibels" work (in an easily, layman's understandable way)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-decibels-work-in-an-easily-laymans-understandable-way/1033031)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-decibels-work-in-an-easily-laymans-understandable-way/1033031 "2026-10-04T05:20:05Z")
What I am really after here is an easy and understandable way to describe decibels to someone else without a lengthy description. I know decibels is a logarithmic scale but I am hard pressed to say what that means in rea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=8&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=10&state=watching)