Thursday Overnight Open Thread - November 12, 2026

Howdy Hordelings, and welcome to the Thursday ONT! Open thread, as always. On time, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

Thoughts and prayers for Lebron James - he may have suffered a life threatening and career ending injury.

LeBron James Forced To Press Life Alert Button After Falling During Game

One of the sports world's brightest stars suffered a significant health scare on Tuesday night, as LeBron James was forced to press his Life Alert button after falling during a game.

Midway through the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-10 loss to the Boston Celtics, James fell to the floor, bringing the game to a halt and filling the crowd at the Xfinity Mobile Arena with hushed silence before pressing his Life Alert button to notify first responders that he was in need of assistance.

"Help! I've fallen, and I can't get up!" James was heard shouting as he writhed in pain on the hardwood.

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James was taken off the court on a stretcher and was said to be resting more comfortably in the locker room with a warm blanket and a glass of Metamucil.

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Compare and contrast with the greatest goal scorer in NHL history taking a puck to the face while on the bench during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2018

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Smooth segue here - sports books can be asshoe

24 year old wins $800K, Caesars refuses to pay

This 24 year old guy figured out how to beat a casino and won $800,000

The casino refused to pay him and gave him back just $50,000 and when he complained to gambling regulators, they sided with the casino.

His name is Thomas McPeek, he’s from Chicago who still lives with his parents.

Early 2024

- spends months reading sports betting books
- studies football parlays
- discovers Caesars is offering odds he believes are mathematically mispriced

He realizes he might have found a way to beat the house.

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McPeek returns to Horseshoe to collect his money.

But Caesars has other plans.

The casino voids his winning tickets, accusing him of coordinating bets across state lines and splitting his wagers into smaller amounts to circumvent its rules.

Instead of paying his winnings, Caesars returns his original $50,000.

Full story and video segment at the link

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Wes Moore is BIG ASSHOE. Dude has the unmitigated gall to put out a book called "Repair". Ya know what WON'T be in there?? Pictures or stories about the repaired Key Bridge.

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Dana White is not asshoe

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Answering the difficult questions

Why Is Sugar Sold In Paper Bags?

We’re all used to grabbing bags of sugar and flour at the grocery store without much thought, but is there a reason why sugar is sold in paper bags? Plenty of dry goods come in boxes, plastic bags, or more sturdy containers, so why isn’t sugar better protected against moisture and tearing?

While it may not seem like great packaging when you bring home a bag on a rainy day, or when a torn corner leaves a mess of sugar in your pantry, there are actually some practical reasons why sugar is packaged in paper bags, including cost and ease. Here’s what to know once you bring your sugar home.

Think you know? Check your answer at the link.

But wait - there's more!

Why Is Brown Sugar Packaged in Plastic?

You may notice other types of sugars, like brown sugar and confectioners’ sugar, are stored in plastic bags.

Did you get the correct answer(s)?

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is quite a joke. They finally corrected a horrible error of omission this year with the upcoming induction of Iron Maiden. Several other acts will be inducted as part of this year's class on Saturday. Maiden won't be attending (good for them!), neither will 2 other acts.

Three Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees To Skip Saturday’s Ceremony

The Rock Hall announced 17 finalists for this year’s class in February and named the eight inductees in February, which include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan and posthumously, Luther Vandross.

The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition and Shakira missed the cut for the 2026 class.

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Iron Maiden announced in April that they would not attend, while Rolling Stone confirmed that Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher will also miss the ceremony. Noel Gallagher is playing a solo show in London, and Liam Gallagher cited travel distance and other commitments. Additionally, the British band Sade announced on Tuesday that they will not attend in person, though singer Sade Adu shared a statement expressing gratitude for the recognition.

Holding out some hope for INXS to make it next year

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Bookmark this for next year's road-trip season

This 1,300-mile Highway Has Been Dubbed ‘America’s Most Scenic Road Trip’—and It Links 7 National Parks

Near the spine of the United States’ Continental Divide, there’s a highway that goes by many names—it’s been dubbed “America’s Most Scenic Road Trip” and the “National Park Highway.” Both are understandable monikers—after all, the route passes by no fewer than seven national parks, and an assortment of national monuments and forests. But avid road-trippers might recognize this drive better by its official name: U.S. Route 89.

Officially stretching from Flagstaff, Arizona, to the border with Canada (not counting an older, decommissioned leg that runs from the Mexican border in Nogales to Flagstaff), Route 89 sprawls across roughly 1,300 miles. Add that historic section and a couple of alternative routes, and you’re looking at an almost 2,000-mile road trip. Along the way, you’ll pass a veritable laundry list of America’s most popular national parks, including Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone, all within a two-hour detour of the highway.

Though all those national parks are the main attraction, a drive down Route 89 has much more in store. “People gravitate to the seven national parks along the route, but the national monuments and state parks should not be overlooked,” says Vicky Derksen, the owner of USRoute89.com, a digital resource on all things Route 89. She also notes that “U.S. Route 89 is a stargazer’s paradise, with about three dozen Dark Sky Places that are certified by DarkSky International. Having access to gorgeous night skies is a treasure.”

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