Dictionary help: "updateable/updatable" - Straight Dope
May 9, 2008 · Obviously this is a new construction, but it's in such widespread use in the tech community already that I didn't realize it hadn't made it into Webster's yet. 1 Reply With Quote …
Scott Adams says he is dying {Died January 13th, 2026 at age 68}
Jan 16, 2026 · It’s funny because my ex-wife got me a small Dilbert Beanie-Baby-looking thing a few years ago. I didn’t have the heart to tell her I disliked Dilbert and Scott Adams. Just like you, she …
AI is wonderful and will make your life better! (not)
Feb 12, 2026 · I’m about 25% through this book that fits with the vibe of the thread. Pretty interesting so far. If anyone builds it, everyone dies, why superhuman AI would kill us all. Overview of the chapters.
The ICE shootings in Minneapolis (1/7/2026) - Straight Dope
Jan 29, 2026 · Good call. I was just preparing your warning.
In the EFL, How are financial penalties dealt with regarding player ...
Feb 1, 2026 · This was quite the game! It included some pretty obvious player misconduct, the equivalent of which would get, say, an NFL player, a not-insignificant fine- from the league. Maybe …
It's the 5th Anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection
Jan 6, 2026 · I wonder if generations from now, people wear orange masks like Guy Fawkes celebrants and remember this failed coup.
Former FLDS town "supervised" from polygamous theocracy into a …
Jan 31, 2026 · Thought this was a really interesting AP story: Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms A town formerly under the control of …
Remote starter installation question - Straight Dope
Dec 9, 2025 · Sorry for the duplicate post, waited to long to try and edit and I couldn’t see what I posted Going to get one for Mom for Christmas and decided to get one for myself. I looked at some Vipers …
General question moved to IMHO - Straight Dope
Jan 23, 2026 · My gun question in GQ got moved to IMHO. It was a good question about the mechanics of guns. I don’t really care now. But @puzzlegal that was wrong. It was a factual question. You didn’t …
"DNR" as used in "The Wire" - Cafe Society - Straight Dope
Jun 27, 2010 · We’re up to Season Four going through the Netflix and On Demand routes to see all of The Wire and have yet to see (with the closed captions on) anybody reveal the words behind the …