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**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6767\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-to-infinity-in-pictures/682824 "2026-10-24T17:50:45Z")
--- ## [Every English Alphabet Three-Letter Abbreviation in Pictures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-english-alphabet-three-letter-abbreviation-in-pictures/753204)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 469\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-english-alphabet-three-letter-abbreviation-in-pictures/753204 "2026-10-24T17:47:47Z")
Similar to Count To Infinity In Pictures, but much more finite. In order, please (AAA, AAB, AAC, etc.) :slight\_smile: There’s more than a few to choose from to start, but I have to go with the obvious - Travel With S… --- ## [AI and duplication of commercial software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-and-duplication-of-commercial-software/1034099)
**Author:** [@jdc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jdc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-and-duplication-of-commercial-software/1034099 "2026-10-24T17:04:23Z")
We are hearing mostly about the risks of AI wreaking havoc on infrastructure or being used by hackers or other bad actors. Measures to prevent this are going to be difficult to implement given the race of the AI compan… --- ## [American Horror Story season 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415 "2026-10-24T17:00:17Z")
The first 3 episodes have dropped, and I just finished them. A nice amount of creepiness about it so far, seems like it will be a season that doesn’t suck. I don’t remember as much about the returning characters as would… --- ## [Bioware closing; Mass Effect 5 development halted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioware-closing-mass-effect-5-development-halted/1034045)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioware-closing-mass-effect-5-development-halted/1034045 "2026-10-24T16:25:59Z")
Bioware, the studio behind the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series of video games, announced today that it is closing and that the development of the new Mass Effect game has been put on the shelf. It’s a sad day for fans… --- ## [Unconfirmed reports that Kim Jong-Un may be dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconfirmed-reports-that-kim-jong-un-may-be-dead/1033984)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconfirmed-reports-that-kim-jong-un-may-be-dead/1033984 "2026-10-24T16:10:15Z")
According to tweets by the leader of a Chinese opposition party, Kim suffered a cerebral hemmorhage, was taken to a hospital in Beijing, and passed away, and China has dispatched 9,000 troops to Pyongyang. North Korea ha… --- ## [Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-mgm-takes-creative-reins-of-james-bond-ending-an-era-of-family-control-of-007/1014588)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-mgm-takes-creative-reins-of-james-bond-ending-an-era-of-family-control-of-007/1014588 "2026-10-24T16:10:10Z")
So, predictions? A new movie each year? Series? New movies about the Son (or Daughter) of James Bond? --- ## [RIP Tom Skerritt, 93](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-tom-skerritt-93/1034077)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-tom-skerritt-93/1034077 "2026-10-24T14:46:26Z")
One of the great character actors. Here’s a great interview he did five years ago --- ## [What the fuck has happened with Airbnb?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-has-happened-with-airbnb/1032261)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-has-happened-with-airbnb/1032261 "2026-10-24T14:10:33Z")
I was just trying to book a reservation with Airbnb. They started asking me things which are nuts. Not just stuff like my credit card number or banking information. They want me to upload pictures of my drivers license a… --- ## [Trump Approval ratings fell below 40% and stayed under](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-approval-ratings-fell-below-40-and-stayed-under/1032391 "2026-10-24T13:57:45Z")
The aggregate approval rating dropped to its lowest for him. Sad it took this much and this long, but the trend is downward. We’ll see how this effects election day. As the link to the chart has failed to display the … --- ## [Jared Kushner - Deserves his own Pitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jared-kushner-deserves-his-own-pitting/1030544)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jared-kushner-deserves-his-own-pitting/1030544 "2026-10-24T08:36:39Z")
Corrupt, follows in dad’s business practices, Prince Bonesaw enabler, and now enemy of the environment for the rich. Plenty more stories can be added. --- ## [Wait. Is that how ancient Irish peoples said "deep blue waters"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-is-that-how-ancient-irish-peoples-said-deep-blue-waters/1033983)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-is-that-how-ancient-irish-peoples-said-deep-blue-waters/1033983 "2026-10-24T08:33:21Z")
Gorm. Yes Gorm. Had a difficult crossword puzzle clue: Deep, blue waters (gaeilge). The answer was Gorm. So, @Cecil\_Adams are you saying Ed is blue-less? Hmm :thinking: I suppose I’m happy he’s happy. :smiling\_face: … --- ## [Remind me what it was like before we knew every politician's reaction instantly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remind-me-what-it-was-like-before-we-knew-every-politicians-reaction-instantly/1033942)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remind-me-what-it-was-like-before-we-knew-every-politicians-reaction-instantly/1033942 "2026-10-24T07:08:52Z")
… IOW before social media. If you can remember. Within seconds of an event or statement by a prominent or obscure politician/agency/entity/country, there are a flurry of comments on a zillion different public platforms … --- ## [’Tis a pity that I have no gravy to put upon Uncle Hymie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tis-a-pity-that-i-have-no-gravy-to-put-upon-uncle-hymie/1034113)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tis-a-pity-that-i-have-no-gravy-to-put-upon-uncle-hymie/1034113 "2026-10-24T06:08:11Z")
I asked about the verbiage of this quote recently. Well, I’ve found it. Now… Can anyone link to the Popeye/Thimble Theatre cartoon? --- ## ["Not for hire"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-for-hire/1034079)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-for-hire/1034079 "2026-10-23T22:53:57Z")
It’s a notice you see on trucks sometimes, generally under the side cab window. I know what it means: The truck is used to haul the owner’s stuff and won’t be hauling yours anytime soon. The question – actually two of … --- ## [Remakes- good or not so good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-good-or-not-so-good/1032563)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-good-or-not-so-good/1032563 "2026-10-23T21:46:09Z")
In another thread we discussed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty- the rather meh remake in 2013? with Ben Stiller, vs of course the 1947 version with the Great Danny Kaye. The two films were not even similar, despite the … --- ## [Windows 26H2 update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-26h2-update/1034061)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-26h2-update/1034061 "2026-10-23T21:37:06Z")
Windows is offering me early access to Windows 11, version 26H2. I’m not seeing anything I want, and I do see more AI. Any big security/performance reasons to allow the update? Thanks. --- ## [I still have Windows 10 do i still get security updates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-have-windows-10-do-i-still-get-security-updates/1034087)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-have-windows-10-do-i-still-get-security-updates/1034087 "2026-10-23T21:33:16Z")
I know my pc can be upgraded to w11, but it required something in my bios. But i dont like changes anymore, so this is my questions in my topic description. My pc was a gaming pc a few years ago, so it was speedy, 32gb… --- ## [Who Watches the Watched?-A question about Roku and regulation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-watches-the-watched-a-question-about-roku-and-regulation/1034102)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-watches-the-watched-a-question-about-roku-and-regulation/1034102 "2026-10-23T20:10:15Z")
So I am blitzing on “Stan Against Evil” just now (up to Season 3, Episode 2) on Roku, and an advert comes on for some online gambling game, but without the usual warnings about gambling or clarification as to who is behi… --- ## [The Hardy Boys - Ever read them as an adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hardy-boys-ever-read-them-as-an-adult/1032129)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hardy-boys-ever-read-them-as-an-adult/1032129 "2026-10-23T17:46:19Z")
During a recent bout of insomnia, I decided some late-night reading might put me in a sleepy state of mind. I didn’t want anything too serious, nor with print so small I had to strain to read it (new glasses are on thei… --- ## [Did the Lindsay Clancy thread disappear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-lindsay-clancy-thread-disappear/1033023)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-lindsay-clancy-thread-disappear/1033023 "2026-10-23T17:32:42Z")
I was almost certain I saw one at some point. But now I can’t find it, and searching turns up nothing. --- ## [Mike Flanagan Takes on CARRIE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032 "2026-10-23T16:20:02Z")
Hi, you might know me from threads like Mike Flanagan Takes on the Fall of the House of Usher. And you might know Mike from The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep, Gerald’s Game, and who knows what else. … --- ## [New Hampshire -- Watch Out For Falling Rocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-watch-out-for-falling-rocks/1033990)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-watch-out-for-falling-rocks/1033990 "2026-10-23T12:52:39Z")
First it was The Old Man of the Mountain, which fell 23 years ago from Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch. Today it was the “Mysterious Hanging Boulder” at Polar Caves in Rumney. I’ve visited many times and walked under… --- ## [Need food ideas for 70th bday bash (not what you think)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-food-ideas-for-70th-bday-bash-not-what-you-think/1030339)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-food-ideas-for-70th-bday-bash-not-what-you-think/1030339 "2026-10-23T12:31:33Z")
I am plotting a 70th birthday bash and have a tentative theme - 70% chocolate. (Because there is so much chocolate made and eaten here, and 70% is about right for most people, including the guest of honor.) So, how do I… --- ## [RIP the creator of the Monty Hall Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-the-creator-of-the-monty-hall-problem/1034084)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-the-creator-of-the-monty-hall-problem/1034084 "2026-10-23T12:24:12Z")
Steve Selvin, the creator of the Monty Hall Problem, recently passed away. From the linked article, sounds like has was an interesting guy. --- ## [Rules for dish washing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-dish-washing/1033839)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-dish-washing/1033839 "2026-10-23T10:16:33Z")
Never stack used pans in the sink, Too much clutter.Take them from the stove when the other dishes are done. Never tell someone who is doing the dishes they are doing it wrong. --- ## [How unique are people, really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-unique-are-people-really/1033971)
**Author:** [@spacecadet86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spacecadet86)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-unique-are-people-really/1033971 "2026-10-23T05:05:51Z")
Would it be accurate to assume as generations pass, even though some progress gets made, there are some similar personality archetypes conserved through the ages? Hence the old adage: “The more things change, the more th… --- ## [Question about the Paramount+ tv App](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-paramount-tv-app/1034064)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-paramount-tv-app/1034064 "2026-10-23T03:18:29Z")
I’ve recently had trouble reaching the season/episode menu screen. Starting on the home menu. The tv shows are listed. Clicking a show used to bring up the season/episode menu. Now it just starts playing the next epis… --- ## [Interesting End of a Dream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-end-of-a-dream/1034031)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-end-of-a-dream/1034031 "2026-10-23T02:25:51Z")
I just had to start a thread for this, mainly because I couldn’t find somewhere else to post it. My wife Pepper Mill had an interesting dream the other night. She was trying to cross a bridge, and it was filled with cre… --- ## [Ongoing Prostate Cancer Treatment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 427\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625 "2026-10-23T01:01:51Z")
How quickly should I know the results? I know that if caught early, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, but I’m still worried and nervous. I’ve been putting off think about this too much for a while, b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=21) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=23)