# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=11 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Destroying AI Scambots -- Very Funny (Kitboga)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-ai-scambots-very-funny-kitboga/1031356)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-ai-scambots-very-funny-kitboga/1031356 "2026-07-02T16:19:36Z")
Kitboga is a well known Youtube scam baiter. In a recent video he interacts with an AI scambot, and the results are … amusing. He exploits the AI’s inclination to appear polite and helpful – beginning with requesting tha… --- ## [The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-in-north-dakota/1031345)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-in-north-dakota/1031345 "2026-07-02T10:58:54Z")
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening July 4 in North Dakota: “The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is unlike any other presidential library in the country,” says Robbie Lauf, executive director… --- ## [My bank offers 10.5% interest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bank-offers-10-5-interest/1030803)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bank-offers-10-5-interest/1030803 "2026-07-02T06:43:18Z")
They just started a new savings account called a “Savings Jar”. For every electronic debit you make they round up to the next dollar and place the change into the savings jar at 10.49% figured monthly. I’m up to three b… --- ## [Opinions on The War on Science, edited by Lawrence M. Krauss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-the-war-on-science-edited-by-lawrence-m-krauss/1031241)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-the-war-on-science-edited-by-lawrence-m-krauss/1031241 "2026-07-01T18:19:53Z")
A friend recently extolled the virtues of this collection of essays, saying that while he did not agree with each individual one, they were thought provoking, and seemed to align with his opinion that facts should not be… --- ## [Blasts from the SDMB Past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blasts-from-the-sdmb-past/1031309)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blasts-from-the-sdmb-past/1031309 "2026-07-01T17:57:07Z")
I was looking through the upcoming shows at one of our local performing arts venues, and “The Mavericks & Friends” will be playing at the end of next month. I like The Mavericks, but mostly because of Raul Malo and, sadl… --- ## [Anyone grow "exotic" plants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-grow-exotic-plants/813579)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-grow-exotic-plants/813579 "2026-07-01T14:00:22Z")
I like weird and “exotic” plants, but many of the most interesting ones don’t grow well in my climate zone (which, of course, is part of what makes them exotic.) Around 15 years back I looked into arum species that could… --- ## [Technical difficulties much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technical-difficulties-much/1031284)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technical-difficulties-much/1031284 "2026-06-30T22:16:38Z")
I felt very awful after having a fit in the MRI lab this afternoon. Not an emergency thing. Scheduled a week or more. The tech was short with me. In a hurry. Thick accent. I could not discern what he needed me to do (I’… --- ## [Death in the Afternoon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-in-the-afternoon/1031229)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-in-the-afternoon/1031229 "2026-06-30T17:41:58Z")
Ok. I’m still alive. (ain’t you happy to know it? You know you are) If I was an able, dedicated drinker and moved in certain circles, I would be sipping on these everyday. (Champagne and absinthe). Can’t you imagine th… --- ## [Symbolism Behind Company Logos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbolism-behind-company-logos/1031027)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbolism-behind-company-logos/1031027 "2026-06-30T14:30:47Z")
The brief side discussion about logos that supposedly represent airplane propellers over in the thread about companies known for two completely disparate products got me thinking about meanings behind corporate logos mor… --- ## [Hey, don't have a desert but it looks like the Sahara is coming to visit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dont-have-a-desert-but-it-looks-like-the-sahara-is-coming-to-visit/1031285)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dont-have-a-desert-but-it-looks-like-the-sahara-is-coming-to-visit/1031285 "2026-06-29T22:36:18Z")
The weather lady said Saharan dust will be in our sky making sunsets magnificent. I plan to watch some of it. --- ## [Rat patrol (not the TV show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rat-patrol-not-the-tv-show/1031244)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rat-patrol-not-the-tv-show/1031244 "2026-06-29T18:47:12Z")
I’m in the midst of a rat experience. There is at least one family of rats living in my neighbor’s yard, but regularly venturing into mine. They are not really causing any trouble for me - they are in the far corner of t… --- ## [(Old) It's a matter of taste in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-matter-of-taste-in-the-mmp/1031097)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-matter-of-taste-in-the-mmp/1031097 "2026-06-29T07:35:49Z")
It’s a good thing that we all like different things, right? Else we’d run short of one and have too much of another, right? Yeah, pretty deep and profound. I’ll say more on the topic in another post. Today is starting … --- ## [Plane Crashes into Beijng's Tallest Building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-crashes-into-beijngs-tallest-building/1031216)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-crashes-into-beijngs-tallest-building/1031216 "2026-06-29T04:50:29Z")
From Reuters: & --- ## [Bar Keepers Friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-keepers-friend/1031204)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-keepers-friend/1031204 "2026-06-28T23:47:31Z")
No not you. Well, ok we can be friends. I bought some BF cleaner. I guess, a month ago. I have one small stainless(not at all) steel counter top. It has to be scoured regularly. I go to do this, this morning. I peel t… --- ## [My Hero (1944 - 2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hero-1944-2026/1030994)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hero-1944-2026/1030994 "2026-06-28T12:45:47Z")
Well, my dad died about an hour and half ago. He was suffering from pulmonary fibrosis and a weakened heart. He was hanging in there pretty well - he was golfing two weeks ago - but he took a fast turn for the worst. He … --- ## [What have you gone to cancel lately, but gotten a deal out of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-gone-to-cancel-lately-but-gotten-a-deal-out-of-it/1029652)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-gone-to-cancel-lately-but-gotten-a-deal-out-of-it/1029652 "2026-06-27T22:11:36Z")
Every once in a while, I cancel a subscription and get a new low rate. I know this is practically universal these days, but given how many things my wife and I subscribe to, I’m interested in hearing as it’s happening wh… --- ## [Hot new trend? Bomb threat zoos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-trend-bomb-threat-zoos/1029733)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-trend-bomb-threat-zoos/1029733 "2026-06-27T19:17:16Z")
Three yesterday: Louisville Zoo, Toledo Zoo, and Phoenix Zoo. https://people.com/3-major-zoos-evacuated-on-the-same-day-due-to-bomb-threat-11964636 And about an hour ago the Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg. --- ## [Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-extends-free-windows-10-security-updates-into-2026-with-strings-attached/1020084)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-extends-free-windows-10-security-updates-into-2026-with-strings-attached/1020084 "2026-06-27T19:03:23Z")
Microsoft will extend a year of additional Windows 10 security updates to any users who opt into Windows Backup, a relatively recent Windows 10 and Windows 11 app that backs up some settings and files using a Microsoft … --- ## [Who is This Product For? (Spears and other oddities)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-product-for-spears-and-other-oddities/1031202)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-product-for-spears-and-other-oddities/1031202 "2026-06-27T10:54:27Z")
I was killing some time at Academy Sports while Mrs. Odesio was searching for clothes, so I happened down the knife aisle and was surprised there was a spear for sale. I can’t remember what company made it, but it cost … --- ## [40th anniversary of the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40th-anniversary-of-the-explosion-of-the-space-shuttle-challenger/1027118)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40th-anniversary-of-the-explosion-of-the-space-shuttle-challenger/1027118 "2026-06-27T01:42:27Z")
Hard to believe. I recall the fifth anniversary. Someone called for a memorial at MIT, but only three people showed up, including me. It was a predicted and avoidable disaster, and has been chronicled in enough places, … --- ## [Stupid injuries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-injuries/921627)
**Author:** [@Dbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dbug)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-injuries/921627 "2026-06-27T01:25:45Z")
managed to slice a small chunk out of my right ring finger by grabbing a knife that i for got was sharp as it looks like a butter knife but its actually a pairing knife and is extremely sharp the dumb part is i have done… --- ## [Evil. Too poor. Don't give a shit. Wasn't thinking. Just don't care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-too-poor-dont-give-a-shit-wasnt-thinking-just-dont-care/1031182)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-too-poor-dont-give-a-shit-wasnt-thinking-just-dont-care/1031182 "2026-06-26T16:18:15Z")
A bad bad bad (:enraged\_face: )person dumped 3 not-quite-weaned pups over the gate. So, we’re feeding them. They are some kinda cute. And adorable, of course. The shelter can take them tomorrow and “please can you don… --- ## [What Other Words Have Lost Their Original Meanings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-words-have-lost-their-original-meanings/113414)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-words-have-lost-their-original-meanings/113414 "2026-06-26T13:56:18Z")
More recently I was thinking to myself that there are some words that thru time have lost most or all of their original meaning. Some examples of this phenomenon are… Fabulous. Present Meaning: Wonderful; superb; very … --- ## [President Yoon Removed from Office {South Korea}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-yoon-removed-from-office-south-korea/1016598)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-yoon-removed-from-office-south-korea/1016598 "2026-06-26T13:30:47Z")
From The Korea Herald, There is much more at the link. --- ## [The Ziz cult](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ziz-cult/1014103)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ziz-cult/1014103 "2026-06-25T17:09:36Z")
This weird saga was first noted here in the Pit thread Evil MFers in the News. A shootout in Vermont turned out to be connected to a radically vegan cult of trans women that splintered from a rationalist movement and is … --- ## [Taking a break from the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-break-from-the-board/701923)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-break-from-the-board/701923 "2026-06-25T13:11:37Z")
For the first time in a very long time I need to take a long break from posting here. I have a novel I’ve been working on for a while and I’ve definitely been using the SDMB to distract myself from the tough parts of tha… --- ## [What ironclad memories from childhood have turned out to be pretty much wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ironclad-memories-from-childhood-have-turned-out-to-be-pretty-much-wrong/1031065)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ironclad-memories-from-childhood-have-turned-out-to-be-pretty-much-wrong/1031065 "2026-06-25T03:03:40Z")
So, I was sharing a memory today. Grew up in Philly. My parents went to see the touring company of “Equus” back when it first set out off of Broadway. 1976? 1977? I was a theater kid. They was sufficiently moved that on… --- ## [What's the strangest (to you, anyway) summer (or other season) camp you've ever heard of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-strangest-to-you-anyway-summer-or-other-season-camp-youve-ever-heard-of/1031044)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-strangest-to-you-anyway-summer-or-other-season-camp-youve-ever-heard-of/1031044 "2026-06-24T22:20:33Z")
For me, back in the public access TV days, my local station had a broadcast made by the John Birch Society. You guessed it: They had summer camps. I did have Web access at the time, and saw that most of them were at Y… --- ## [Help me identify a phrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-phrase/846959)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-phrase/846959 "2026-06-24T15:07:58Z")
I debated whether to put this in GQ or here, so mods, please move it if I chose poorly! Last night, as I was dropping off to sleep, a phrase popped into my head. I know I’ve seen/heard it somewhere before, but I can’t r… --- ## [“The ex-mob hitman who became a N.J. councilman just got arrested on loansharking charges“ may be the most New Jersey headline ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ex-mob-hitman-who-became-a-n-j-councilman-just-got-arrested-on-loansharking-charges-may-be-the-most-new-jersey-headline-ever/1031033)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ex-mob-hitman-who-became-a-n-j-councilman-just-got-arrested-on-loansharking-charges-may-be-the-most-new-jersey-headline-ever/1031033 "2026-06-24T13:56:05Z")
Really steering into the stereotype here. https://www.nj.com/news/2026/06/the-ex-mob-hitman-who-became-a-nj-councilman-just-got-arrested-on-loansharking-charges.html?outputType=amp [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=12)