# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=109 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 110 --- ## [WordPlay: The Final Words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordplay-the-final-words/1001031)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordplay-the-final-words/1001031 "2024-05-01T21:02:16Z")
WordPlay: The Final Word I’ve always loved dictionaries. When I was a teenager I’d actively read them to increase my vocabulary. (It worked.) Working as a library assistant for 14 years didn’t hurt my love for them e… --- ## [A batch rename app that handles subfolders for Android?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-batch-rename-app-that-handles-subfolders-for-android/1001025)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-batch-rename-app-that-handles-subfolders-for-android/1001025 "2024-05-01T19:47:50Z")
Okay, imagine that you have folders A through Z, each with images named 1-20. I want to move all files to a single folder. Doing so would result in 25 sets of the files being overwritten or else the files being renamed 1… --- ## [New Jersey 4.7 or 4.8 Earthquake at 10:23am Apr 5, 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jersey-4-7-or-4-8-earthquake-at-10-23am-apr-5-2024/999878)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jersey-4-7-or-4-8-earthquake-at-10-23am-apr-5-2024/999878 "2024-05-01T16:22:57Z")
North West Jersey, centered near Whitehouse Station House (NW Jersey) Really rumbled and shook for maybe a minute. The worst I’ve felt in NJ, but I was in 2 stronger ones in San Diego. Apparently it was felt at least a… --- ## [Cat Fur Brush--recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-fur-brush-recommendations/1001015)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-fur-brush-recommendations/1001015 "2024-05-01T16:15:06Z")
I just got a new kitty…with a bunch of white fur on her belly. And, gee, it sure would be nice if it would stay on her belly… But , alas, she loves sitting on my left shoulder. Which means that one side of my shirts ge… --- ## [Mysterious Roman object found in England](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-roman-object-found-in-england/1000960)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-roman-object-found-in-england/1000960 "2024-05-01T04:59:48Z")
What it says in the headline, really. I’d be very interested to find out what these things were used for by the Romans. --- ## [Bring me the severed head of Mata Hari. (LINK)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-the-severed-head-of-mata-hari-link/1000865)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-the-severed-head-of-mata-hari-link/1000865 "2024-04-30T18:17:49Z")
Because her head is missing, from the Paris Museum where it was kept. There are many reasons to tell the story of Mata Hari – an extravagant icon of femininity, famous burlesque performer, World War I spy, and “collect… --- ## [Real-world Virtuous Cycles (Lacto-fermentation - kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-world-virtuous-cycles-lacto-fermentation-kimchi-sauerkraut-pickles/1000955)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-world-virtuous-cycles-lacto-fermentation-kimchi-sauerkraut-pickles/1000955 "2024-04-30T17:18:47Z")
It’s pickling time for me and I am currently starting off a batch of lacto-fermented wild garlic, and I was pondering the process of lacto-fermentation this morning, as an example of a real-world virtuous cycle - where a… --- ## [My alcohol seizures (longish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alcohol-seizures-longish/1000946)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alcohol-seizures-longish/1000946 "2024-04-30T14:56:18Z")
In the “do blood pressure pills work?” thread I alluded to my alcohol-seizures. I’ve had friends with epilepsy where something like Ritalin kept it at bay. I never saw them have a seizure. My cousin Billy had really st… --- ## [Sponge Cities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sponge-cities/1000933)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sponge-cities/1000933 "2024-04-30T14:47:17Z")
Anyone heard of Sponge Cities? Sounds like a good concept to better manage water. Maybe Las Vegas could use a Sponge City, if it has further sponge needs. --- ## [Zoom Job Interview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoom-job-interview/1000942)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoom-job-interview/1000942 "2024-04-30T00:04:11Z")
I have a job interview via Zoom scheduled in two days. I have never used Zoom. How does that work? Do I need to download an app.? Do I just wait for my phone to ring? Need answer fastish. Thanks! --- ## [Animals that might be candidates for full domestication and why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animals-that-might-be-candidates-for-full-domestication-and-why/996508)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animals-that-might-be-candidates-for-full-domestication-and-why/996508 "2024-04-29T23:52:09Z")
If you could choose one animal not currently domesticated to be introduced to a domestication program, what would it be and why? Not thinking of exotic pets here. I have a few but the Raven might be close to the top of m… --- ## [Do women get orgasms while riding a horse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-get-orgasms-while-riding-a-horse/1000909)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-get-orgasms-while-riding-a-horse/1000909 "2024-04-29T17:06:31Z")
This has been an urban legend for as long as i can remember. Is this true? --- ## [(Old) Happy Earthday in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-earthday-in-the-mmp/1000607)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 291\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-earthday-in-the-mmp/1000607 "2024-04-29T03:42:08Z")
Yes. Go outside, ride a bike, plant something. Me, I’m going back to sleep. --- ## [Toddler Tells Mom She Hears Monsters in Her Bedroom. Beekeeper Discovers Over 50,000 Bees in the Wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddler-tells-mom-she-hears-monsters-in-her-bedroom-beekeeper-discovers-over-50-000-bees-in-the-wall/1000813)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddler-tells-mom-she-hears-monsters-in-her-bedroom-beekeeper-discovers-over-50-000-bees-in-the-wall/1000813 "2024-04-29T01:41:12Z")
ok heres my question… the mom says they checked the room because you know toddlers but didn’t hear anything for weeks … beekeeper says they’d been there for 8 months … Iam I missing something because I can hear when 1 b… --- ## [Did you ever wear that bridesmaid dress again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wear-that-bridesmaid-dress-again/1000459)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wear-that-bridesmaid-dress-again/1000459 "2024-04-29T01:28:37Z")
As a logical follow-up to my other thread, it’s time to ask about all those colorful dresses with the massive butt bows. I was never a bridesmaid (not counting my stint as a 9-y/o in my cousin’s wedding) so I don’t have… --- ## [What do straight guys really think about guys who are gay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-straight-guys-really-think-about-guys-who-are-gay/1000758)
**Author:** [@gman\_AK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gman_AK)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-straight-guys-really-think-about-guys-who-are-gay/1000758 "2024-04-28T23:55:00Z")
I recently accepted that I am gay. It has been rough for a variety of reasons, including fear that straight guys will think I am a freak. I wonder what straight guys really think about gay guys. Do you wonder why the he… --- ## [Florida Man strikes again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-strikes-again/1000863)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-strikes-again/1000863 "2024-04-28T15:03:40Z")
Article.. Short summary for those who don’t click: “A Florida man was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight in Anchorage on Monday night just before it left the ground after appearing drunk and groping a passenger next … --- ## [How do you change your mind about something that bothers you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-change-your-mind-about-something-that-bothers-you/1000364)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-change-your-mind-about-something-that-bothers-you/1000364 "2024-04-28T15:00:43Z")
Have you ever had something that bothered you a bit, but you decided you were unable to change that thing, so you wished to just adjust your attitude toward it and not let it bother you? Maybe a friend/relative you real… --- ## [How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a "marginalia" process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-while-reading-do-you-have-a-marginalia-process-what-has-helped-you-learn-better-and-retain-new-knowledge/1000628)
**Author:** [@NegativeZer0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NegativeZer0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-while-reading-do-you-have-a-marginalia-process-what-has-helped-you-learn-better-and-retain-new-knowledge/1000628 "2024-04-28T07:39:23Z")
I aspire to better equip myself as a researcher and writer. As part of this, for me at least, I think that developing a note-taking (or marginalia) system would be useful. I read a ton of nonfiction and have especially b… --- ## [Today is my Beatles song Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-beatles-song-day/1000793)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-beatles-song-day/1000793 "2024-04-28T04:19:53Z")
Dig in, everyone! :beer: :beer: :beers: :beers: :beers: :clinking\_glasses: :clinking\_glasses: :clinking\_glasses: :amphora: :amphora: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :tea: :tea: :tea: :cup\_with\_straw: :cup\_with\_straw: … --- ## [I do not like the wilderness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-wilderness/1000483)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-wilderness/1000483 "2024-04-28T01:44:10Z")
I have less then zero interest in camping out in the woods filled with nasty snarling rabbits and spiders. I might feel comfortable if I had 360 degree infra-red lighting and night vision cameras set up and a mounted mac… --- ## [Foreign students in Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-students-in-canada/1000754)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-students-in-canada/1000754 "2024-04-27T23:22:42Z")
It started in another thread as a diversion, but I would like to respond. I am in agreement that foreign students should pay more. Generations of my family have contributed, continuously, over their lifetimes to the qua… --- ## [What would Israeli success look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-israeli-success-look-like/1000834)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-israeli-success-look-like/1000834 "2024-04-27T17:10:24Z")
I’m starting this thread in MPSIMS because I’m hoping for a friendly discussion, and no attacks of posters. I’m okay with some digressions. But I’d like to stick to the general idea of what Israel is hoping to get if … --- ## [Help me make sense of this situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-sense-of-this-situation/1000799)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-sense-of-this-situation/1000799 "2024-04-27T15:54:01Z")
My best friend got me a job at his place, he’s the sales manager for our team and I’ve been there for a year, however something is bothering me; We have a work colleague who works with us, he’s supposed to be out doing … --- ## [Old-School Muscle Truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-muscle-truck/1000832)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-muscle-truck/1000832 "2024-04-27T14:19:24Z")
(1) Fix & Drive: 1972 Ford “Super Pickup” F750 - YouTube --- ## [Would you install a paintball-firing security system in your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-install-a-paintball-firing-security-system-in-your-house/1000502)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-install-a-paintball-firing-security-system-in-your-house/1000502 "2024-04-26T22:02:27Z")
This seemed to be an inevitable evolution of the door cams and other home-security systems. I can see many many problems arising from someone using one of these things. --- ## [Fun Fair and how to win prizes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-fair-and-how-to-win-prizes/1000755)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-fair-and-how-to-win-prizes/1000755 "2024-04-26T20:16:38Z")
We’re so fortunate in our little town in the SW of England to have a Fun Fair. I had seen the posters for a couple weeks and had a little anticipation - especially about the dinosaurs (more in a bit). I find them attra… --- ## [RIP Zilog Z80 (1976-2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-zilog-z80-1976-2024/1000528)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-zilog-z80-1976-2024/1000528 "2024-04-26T16:15:34Z")
It had a good life. (Sob!) --- ## [Miss Universe Buenos Aires: Can you believe she's 60?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-universe-buenos-aires-can-you-believe-shes-60/1000731)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-universe-buenos-aires-can-you-believe-shes-60/1000731 "2024-04-26T13:21:07Z")
From her photos, I’d never know. (60-year-old makes history as Miss Universe Buenos Aires) --- ## [New Math in my kitchen!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-math-in-my-kitchen/1000598)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-math-in-my-kitchen/1000598 "2024-04-26T05:47:17Z")
We have a 12 litre bin for general garbage in our kitchen. Initially I bought 20 litre garbage bags, but they barely fitted and often tore when stretched over the top rim. So I stepped up to 30 litre bags, which fit jus… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=110)