# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [(Old) GET READY TO RUM-BEAR! - A Fat Bear Week MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239 "2026-09-28T11:30:14Z")
Grab some smoked salmon and get ready to vote for your favorite bulked up bruin. Know your bears. And if not, talk amongst yourselves. I’m up, caffeinated, and off to heave. It’s currently 71 degrees Ferret Height(21.… --- ## [Are all Indians multi-lingual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-indians-multi-lingual/1033401)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-indians-multi-lingual/1033401 "2026-09-28T07:56:21Z")
I just saw a language map of India, which showed the thirty-five languages in that country which have more than a million speakers. Plus I checked and found that India has twenty-two official languages. How many languag… --- ## [Being the last poster of a thread and then it dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751)
**Author:** [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Replies:** 3738\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751 "2026-09-28T04:51:01Z")
Have you ever stumbled upon a thread that was like five pages long with lots of recent activity, then you decide to chime in, and then the thread just dies? And you think, “Uh, was it something I said?” And no one speaks… --- ## [Your geographical misconceptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 1043\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294 "2026-09-28T04:30:46Z")
Including general knowledge gaps that you feel you shouldn’t have had (e.g. “wait, there’s been a country there this entire time?”) Young child: I thought Berlin was right on the full FRG/GDR border, and that the Berl… --- ## [Polls only: No discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Replies:** 7009\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642 "2026-09-28T02:40:31Z")
A thread for random, mundane polls. Submit your own. No discussion. --- ## [Everest: Just Don't Do It](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everest-just-dont-do-it/755397)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 1243\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everest-just-dont-do-it/755397 "2026-09-27T15:43:11Z")
After back-to-back climbing season disasters two years in a row, Everest climbers are getting to the summit again and the mountain has claimed its first two fatalities for 2016. The dead Australian woman was the wife of… --- ## [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:** 704\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-volcano-watchers-maybe-youll-get-lucky-kilauea-may-be-erupting/989665 "2026-09-27T12:50:57Z")
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 … --- ## [Never have I ever (seen anyone put their groceries into the bed of their pickup truck)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever-seen-anyone-put-their-groceries-into-the-bed-of-their-pickup-truck/1033357)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever-seen-anyone-put-their-groceries-into-the-bed-of-their-pickup-truck/1033357 "2026-09-27T12:18:32Z")
…seen anyone put their groceries into the bed of of their pickup truck. That struck me as odd, last night at 3am. --- ## [Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8050\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972 "2026-09-27T12:03:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1) - #10091 by Walken\_After\_Midnight. Previous discussions: Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1) Just a reminder: Kedikat has been ins… --- ## [How are gas prices in your area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 820\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568 "2026-09-27T08:44:53Z")
There were a few posts about gas prices in the ‘Russia invades Ukraine’ thread. I thought I’d start a thread to see how gas prices are across the country and world. Prices at the Lummi gas station were probably the sec… --- ## [It's my 25th anniversary. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-my-25th-anniversary-kinda-sorta-maybe/1033388)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-my-25th-anniversary-kinda-sorta-maybe/1033388 "2026-09-27T04:44:24Z")
I lurked at the Dope for a couple of years because I thought that joining would be too much of a time sink. One of the great predictions of the 21st century. But then someone posted a thread about lactose intolerance. T… --- ## [Possibly getting Divorced: Need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-getting-divorced-need-advice/1003483)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-getting-divorced-need-advice/1003483 "2026-09-26T16:57:39Z")
So me and my wife have been with each other for nearly two years now. After a long 5 year waiting process from the Visa and Pandemic, it has been exceptionally difficult for me as I’ve had no familial support (Emotionall… --- ## [Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3244\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-09-26T16:24:33Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 2) - #10002 by Frodo. Previous discussions: Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1) Discussion thread for the "Polls on… --- ## [Is it time for a hip replacement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-hip-replacement/1030282)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-hip-replacement/1030282 "2026-09-26T15:42:35Z")
The earlier threads on this topic are all more than 20 years old, so I thought I’d start a new one. I’m looking for some guidance from those of you who’ve had this surgery. How did you know it was time? Did you have rob… --- ## [It's Dolly Parton Day! 9 2 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dolly-parton-day-9-2-5/1033376)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dolly-parton-day-9-2-5/1033376 "2026-09-26T15:25:22Z")
So it’s officially Dolly Day. What are you doing to celebrate? Dolly Day On Friday, September 25, Nashville celebrates Dolly Day, honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and music. Wear pink, spread ki… --- ## [Any substitute teachers in the crowd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-substitute-teachers-in-the-crowd/1032444)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-substitute-teachers-in-the-crowd/1032444 "2026-09-26T13:14:38Z")
A local school district, through Kelly Education, advertised on Indeed for substitute teachers. All that was needed was a Bachelor’s degree. On a whim, I sent them a resume. To my surprise, they were very receptive. … --- ## [Scam (Internet and Otherwise) Omnibus Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 1235\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265 "2026-09-26T02:10:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Is this a scam?" chapter seventy-billion, need answer fastish: This thread, one of many recently, got me thinking that it might be worthwhile to have an omnibus thread where everyone can … --- ## [Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5462\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across-part-2/1004785 "2026-09-25T23:23:20Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) - #10012 by hajario. Previous discussions: Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1) --- ## [2026 Hurricane Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-hurricane-season/1030535)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-hurricane-season/1030535 "2026-09-25T20:06:48Z")
Time once again for our annual US hurricane tracking and discussion thread. Today is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season. The Pacific season officially started on May 15, but the Central Pacific subsection which… --- ## [America's Elder Crisis, Medicare Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-elder-crisis-medicare-edition/937146)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-elder-crisis-medicare-edition/937146 "2026-09-25T20:00:38Z")
They call, or we call them, an inexhaustible stream of elderly, disabled, and/or poor Americans, all with their stories to tell. Different in the details of course, but in the aggregate a theme develops, a daily oral his… --- ## [Edgar Allan, you won't do. (A crow who's stalking me)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edgar-allan-you-wont-do-a-crow-whos-stalking-me/1032400)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edgar-allan-you-wont-do-a-crow-whos-stalking-me/1032400 "2026-09-25T15:15:47Z")
Y’all know I have critter issues. I seem to attract the weirdos, oddballs and any planning on murdering me. Well, Edgar Allan has found me. Son-of-a-wrek is not sure it’s a Crow, at all. He says Grackle. He does look… --- ## [The Omnibus Film Photography Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-film-photography-thread/1007354)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-film-photography-thread/1007354 "2026-09-25T03:53:24Z")
There have been a bunch of film photography threads over the years. Indeed, I resurrected one last week. I decided to create this thread so that we have one single thread for all things Film Photography. 35 mm SLR cam… --- ## [Have you ever seen an interesting bundle on the side of the road? (Or...what have you found on the side of the road?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-an-interesting-bundle-on-the-side-of-the-road-or-what-have-you-found-on-the-side-of-the-road/1033320)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-an-interesting-bundle-on-the-side-of-the-road-or-what-have-you-found-on-the-side-of-the-road/1033320 "2026-09-25T02:35:29Z")
Today, coming home I saw a shrink wrapped bundle on the shoulder. We stopped, I saw it was not wet or dirty, so I put in my turtle hull. Got home. Got it out on the deck. Sliced open the shrink wrap and 6 high quality p… --- ## [Does this math riddle work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-math-riddle-work/1033316)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-math-riddle-work/1033316 "2026-09-24T21:34:57Z")
My brother asked me for some help with a novel he’s writing, he wants a character in his book to solve a math riddle. I know what I want the answer to be, I just don’t know if the riddle I came up with is too abstruse an… --- ## [The trial of Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos)\[sentenced to 11+ yrs, 18Nov2022\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 859\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trial-of-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-sentenced-to-11-yrs-18nov2022/946138 "2026-09-24T18:51:44Z")
We’ve had a few threads on Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos (most recently, here and here). With her trial looming, I figured we could have a new thread to discuss the trial and aftermath. This one is MPSIMS … --- ## [Yarrr, 'tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarrr-tis-international-talk-like-a-pirate-day/796723)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarrr-tis-international-talk-like-a-pirate-day/796723 "2026-09-24T16:16:26Z")
Ye scurvy, mutinous dogs, hope ye’ll be properly marking the day! --- ## [Your hooptie of necessity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hooptie-of-necessity/1033229)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hooptie-of-necessity/1033229 "2026-09-24T02:03:43Z")
If you had to have one (or if you actually drive one) exclusively for errands to your local strip mall where it’s most likely to get dinged by a shopping cart or the jackass parked next to you. Mine would be a Mercury M… --- ## [Need advice on how to appeal denied surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-how-to-appeal-denied-surgery/1033314)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-how-to-appeal-denied-surgery/1033314 "2026-09-24T00:34:56Z")
I was scheduled for a third spinal surgery, which got cancelled one day before because the insurance company denied it. My surgeon is making an appeal, which is dragging on. I received paperwork from both my insurer (Ex… --- ## [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:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicarious-trauma-from-a-20-year-old-case/1033189 "2026-09-23T22:00:45Z")
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 … --- ## [Raccoon of Unusual Size goes viral in Seattle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raccoon-of-unusual-size-goes-viral-in-seattle/1031737)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raccoon-of-unusual-size-goes-viral-in-seattle/1031737 "2026-09-23T19:46:52Z")
The internet is going wild over “Jimothy”, a raccoon with a congenital spine defect that’s been sighted multiple times around the Ballard neighborhood of late. Accordi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=2)