# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=110 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 111 --- ## [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… --- ## [Euphemisms for lesbian sex? (don't need answer fast))](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euphemisms-for-lesbian-sex-dont-need-answer-fast/745014)
**Author:** [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euphemisms-for-lesbian-sex-dont-need-answer-fast/745014 "2024-04-26T03:28:18Z")
This evening I realized I don’t know any euphemisms for sex between women. Men and women, covered. Masturbation? I could go for days… er, I mean, I know a lot of them. Man on man? Resources are abundant. I made a f… --- ## [What can y'all tell me about living in Tasmania?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-yall-tell-me-about-living-in-tasmania/987240)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-yall-tell-me-about-living-in-tasmania/987240 "2024-04-26T02:55:35Z")
Especially the northern coastal area around Hobart, but any info, good or bad, would be nice. --- ## [A cool dance video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cool-dance-video/1000724)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cool-dance-video/1000724 "2024-04-25T06:44:26Z")
This goes back to the old days of mundane and pointless rather than miscellaneous and personal. A video of CDK dance company dancing to “Somebody That I Used To Know”. --- ## [A weird experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-experience/1000674)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-experience/1000674 "2024-04-25T06:44:06Z")
Yesterday (Monday) afternoon, our doorbell rang and I answered it. There were two young women, around 20 years old (guessing), One of then started talking rather quickly, then the other woman repeated some of it more slo… --- ## [No steering wheel, no licence? Hey, no problem!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-steering-wheel-no-licence-hey-no-problem/1000640)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-steering-wheel-no-licence-hey-no-problem/1000640 "2024-04-24T15:49:53Z")
Well, maybe just a little problem, when the Mountie notices you’re using vice grips to steer your car. (When I saw the headline, I guessed vice grips would be involved. That, or duct tape. I know my Saskatchewan peeps. … --- ## [Were you ever in someone's wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-ever-in-someones-wedding/1000401)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-ever-in-someones-wedding/1000401 "2024-04-24T02:03:09Z")
In a recent conversation, talk turned to being in another person’s wedding. It occurred to me that apart from being a junior bridesmaid for my cousin when I was 9, I’ve never been asked. And since I eloped, I didn’t have… --- ## [I Need Some Cheering Up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-cheering-up/1000174)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-cheering-up/1000174 "2024-04-23T23:51:59Z")
I’m not sleeping well. I have no energy. I haven’t had the energy to play a videogame or read a comic in months. My 80 year-old mom is declining. Based on her health, I’d long expected her to die suddenly. Now, it looks… --- ## [Funny Miscommunications Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-miscommunications-thread/1000627)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-miscommunications-thread/1000627 "2024-04-23T22:25:44Z")
We have a cleaning crew that comes every other week, and part of the service is a Spring Cleaning every spring where they are here all damn day. They clean things I didn’t even know we had (seriously, dusting inside the … --- ## [I got into the wrong car today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-into-the-wrong-car-today/1000384)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-into-the-wrong-car-today/1000384 "2024-04-23T22:21:05Z")
I was at a fast food place for a late lunch after a hike on one of the first truly warm days of the year. Walked out of the restaurant with my iced tea and my book and said, “Hmm, that’s interesting, my car windows are o… --- ## [Lil'wrekker is Mad as heck, and ain't gonna take it anymore!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lilwrekker-is-mad-as-heck-and-aint-gonna-take-it-anymore/1000566)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lilwrekker-is-mad-as-heck-and-aint-gonna-take-it-anymore/1000566 "2024-04-23T19:38:57Z")
The newspaper had an ad, on Wednesday past. The local men’s shelter needed clothing. It was an emergency, they said. Not dress clothes, they said. Any size and clean, they said. The times for donations was Friday til 3… --- ## [Philosopher Daniel Dennett has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philosopher-daniel-dennett-has-died/1000509)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philosopher-daniel-dennett-has-died/1000509 "2024-04-23T16:36:51Z")
His “Consciousness Explained” was the book that ignited my interest in philosophy, and the philosophy of mind especially. His arguments seemed a miracle of clarity and insight. He was obviously right on everything, how c… --- ## [What is the longest word in your language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-word-in-your-language/1000563)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-word-in-your-language/1000563 "2024-04-23T12:58:47Z")
In my country, Norway, the longest word at the time is “minoritetsladningsbærerdiffusjonskoeffisientmålingsapparatur” I dont know what it means --- ## [NASA is planning to send a helicopter to Titan in the next decade and a half.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-is-planning-to-send-a-helicopter-to-titan-in-the-next-decade-and-a-half/836374)
**Author:** [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-is-planning-to-send-a-helicopter-to-titan-in-the-next-decade-and-a-half/836374 "2024-04-23T11:41:20Z")
Courtesy of Phil Plait’s Bad Astronomy blog: NASA will be sending a quadcopter called Dragonfly to Titan The Dragonfly mission is scheduled to launch around 2026, with a projected arrival date of 2034. The probe will be… --- ## [Up Yours Bruce Wayne. Wayne Manor ISN'T--](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-yours-bruce-wayne-wayne-manor-isnt/1000513)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-yours-bruce-wayne-wayne-manor-isnt/1000513 "2024-04-22T19:16:52Z")
A Stately Home. BECAUSE HERE’S THE DEFINITION. LINK --- ## [(Old) It's snacktime in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-snacktime-in-the-mmp/1000308)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 352\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-snacktime-in-the-mmp/1000308 "2024-04-22T02:25:58Z")
Bring your favorite snax, whatever they may be. I’m sure there’ll be enough to share. Got any personal weird favorites nobody else has heard of? Even better! My current favorite is Triscuits, with good salted butter an… --- ## [Interesting study: medical debt relief provides no meaningful value](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-study-medical-debt-relief-provides-no-meaningful-value/1000586)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-study-medical-debt-relief-provides-no-meaningful-value/1000586 "2024-04-21T22:59:26Z")
I found this NBER working paper interesting, though after some thought not so surprising. It’s a well-designed study in my opinion, and they worked closely with the relatively famous group RIP Medical Debt to do the a… --- ## [Shrinkflation: France to force consumer disclosure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrinkflation-france-to-force-consumer-disclosure/1000529)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrinkflation-france-to-force-consumer-disclosure/1000529 "2024-04-21T20:59:31Z")
This article says the French government is going to force companies to tell consumers when they shrink a package without a corresponding reduction in price. Ideas like this warm the soul. But of course, significant red… --- ## [Breaking, Iran launching strike against Israel (4/13/2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244 "2024-04-21T20:54:42Z")
For about the last two hours, major news organizations are reporting that Iran has launched perhaps 100 drones against Israel, possibly to be followed by cruise missiles. The cable networks (including where I live,m BBC … --- ## [Ancient Jawbone In Bathroom Tile--Possibly A Common Thing. (NEWSLINK)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-jawbone-in-bathroom-tile-possibly-a-common-thing-newslink/1000514)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-jawbone-in-bathroom-tile-possibly-a-common-thing-newslink/1000514 "2024-04-21T14:53:24Z")
We-well-well. A Dentist examined the travertine tile in his folks’ bathroom, and found the jawbone of a Neanderthal. And it might not be unique. NEWSLINK --- ## [FAA investigating United for letting Rockies coach into cockpit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faa-investigating-united-for-letting-rockies-coach-into-cockpit/1000547)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faa-investigating-united-for-letting-rockies-coach-into-cockpit/1000547 "2024-04-21T11:11:37Z")
Video has come out of one of the coaches for the Colorado Rockies sitting in the cockpit of a United charter flight taking the team to Toronto. FAA is investigating apparent breach of security regs for cockpits. --- ## [YouTube watchers, what do you watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-watchers-what-do-you-watch/1000500)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-watchers-what-do-you-watch/1000500 "2024-04-21T01:42:47Z")
For those who have a bit of a YouTube habit, what do you watch? What do you subscribe to? If you hate it with a passion you’re welcome to say so, I won’t try and change your mind. I go for animal and nature-centric thi… --- ## [Parents Opt to Keep Conjoined Twins Together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-opt-to-keep-conjoined-twins-together/687012)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-opt-to-keep-conjoined-twins-together/687012 "2024-04-20T14:09:06Z")
A couple in Indiana, Pa. says they’ve opted not to separate their newborn conjoined twins because surgery would put both their lives at serious risk. The brothers were born 14 days ago and they share a heart and liver. … --- ## [Composting "Grandpa in the Garden" bill has passed in Arizona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/composting-grandpa-in-the-garden-bill-has-passed-in-arizona/1000350)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/composting-grandpa-in-the-garden-bill-has-passed-in-arizona/1000350 "2024-04-20T13:55:56Z")
There is a process, but it is legal in 8 states now. It is more expensive than being burnt, but less than being buried. I personally think that this is a great option. I wish it was less costly because many folks pick… --- ## [Has anyone seen or think they've seen a ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-or-think-theyve-seen-a-ghost/201372)
**Author:** [@spogga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spogga)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-or-think-theyve-seen-a-ghost/201372 "2024-04-20T12:12:25Z")
…and that’s about all I have to say about that --- ## [What Do You Do to Relax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-relax/999228)
**Author:** [@brasstacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brasstacks)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-relax/999228 "2024-04-19T21:09:42Z")
What do you like to do when you seriously need a breather? This semester I must admit has been trying. Are there coping skills you use to deal with stress that seem to be reliable and recommendable? I would recommend: M… --- ## [Hospitals suck. Don't let your blood pressure get out of control like I did](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hospitals-suck-dont-let-your-blood-pressure-get-out-of-control-like-i-did/1000240)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hospitals-suck-dont-let-your-blood-pressure-get-out-of-control-like-i-did/1000240 "2024-04-19T13:10:26Z")
I just spent the last four days in the hospital, due to “stroke-like symptoms” and a seizure, all caused by me not paying attention and letting my blood pressure get way out of control. I am fully aware that the problem … --- ## [Kennedy Family. (not political)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kennedy-family-not-political/1000476)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kennedy-family-not-political/1000476 "2024-04-19T00:51:04Z")
I saw the speech Kerry Kennedy made in their endorsement of Biden. I don’t care who they endorse. That’s not what this is about. What is up with their speech? I’m not dissing them. I suffer with speech impediment myse… --- ## [What strategies/tactics do you use to maintain your focus and productivity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-strategies-tactics-do-you-use-to-maintain-your-focus-and-productivity/1000478)
**Author:** [@NegativeZer0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NegativeZer0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-strategies-tactics-do-you-use-to-maintain-your-focus-and-productivity/1000478 "2024-04-18T23:28:20Z")
Today, in the midst of my long winded procrastination and anxiety, I got to thinking: what are some of our community member’s “go-to” ways of maintaining focus, or getting their focus and concentration back after becomin… --- ## [Woman killed on safari in Zambia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-killed-on-safari-in-zambia/999896)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-killed-on-safari-in-zambia/999896 "2024-04-18T19:19:59Z")
A bull elephant attacked a vehicle full of tourists on a game drive in Kafue National Park in Zambia. A 79 year old woman from Minnesota was killed and five others injured, one of whom was hospitalized. The animals in t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=109) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=111)