# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=119 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [The Great American Eclipse Part 2: April 8 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-american-eclipse-part-2-april-8-2024/997829)
**Author:** [@Eclipse\_Chaser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eclipse_Chaser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-american-eclipse-part-2-april-8-2024/997829 "2024-02-20T15:12:26Z")
With not much more than six weeks to go I guess I should start to live up to my name: you probably know by now that the second Great American Eclipse is coming, on 8 April, when the best visible Total Solar Eclipse for … --- ## [Family Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-day/997764)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-day/997764 "2024-02-19T19:34:27Z")
It’s a Public Holiday in Canada, (because February was always needing a long weekend!), it’s Family Day. All families, however formed count! Big families, small families, extended families, blended families, step famili… --- ## [Is not paying for services a typical business strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-not-paying-for-services-a-typical-business-strategy/997684)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-not-paying-for-services-a-typical-business-strategy/997684 "2024-02-19T10:14:01Z")
I was listening to a podcast about Elon Musk’s lawsuit from the ex-Twitter employees and one of the things they talked about was how people testified that Musk several times didn’t plan on paying for services rendered (l… --- ## [(Old) Trip Planning in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trip-planning-in-the-mmp/997466)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 360\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trip-planning-in-the-mmp/997466 "2024-02-19T03:03:51Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 3c/37f with a predicted high of 8c/46f and mostly sunny. Weather app says “The stupid fucking angry day ball is shining up in the sky again. Such a stupid fucking angry ball”. Yes, it… --- ## [I feel it in my toes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-it-in-my-toes/997713)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-it-in-my-toes/997713 "2024-02-19T03:02:11Z")
Woke up to a weird glucose alarm in the middle of the night(early morning really). I don’t know why I call it weird? It happens all too often. I was very low. Ivy gets to me. She hears my alarm as well. I’m eating su… --- ## [January Blizzard Season is here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-blizzard-season-is-here/995831)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-blizzard-season-is-here/995831 "2024-02-18T23:01:25Z")
We currently have one such low about to move through (N Ohio) later today, have already gotten the wind and rain (too warm for snow-yet). This one is just a preview for the weekend one, which will be a real doozy: check… --- ## [Amazon's Alexa just can't be trusted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-alexa-just-cant-be-trusted/997628)
**Author:** [@MaceMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaceMan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-alexa-just-cant-be-trusted/997628 "2024-02-18T14:55:30Z")
Today, I asked Alexa, “when is Valentine’s day?” and I was totally not prepared for the incorrect answer of “Wednesday, June 12, 2024.” How in the world can Alexa get that wrong? It’s such a basic question that I’m left … --- ## [The Princes in the Tower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-princes-in-the-tower/997442)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-princes-in-the-tower/997442 "2024-02-18T08:02:16Z")
Would love to have UK posters respond, but happy to hear from anyone. As far as I can tell, the last time the skeletons that were buried as the princes were disinterred for examination was in 1933, and there was no know… --- ## [(Old) It's Moanday So That Means We Need A New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133 "2024-02-17T21:22:10Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 45 Amurrkin out and cloudy with a predicted high of 52 and mostly cloudy for the day. Not much shakin’ for the day here at da cave, just the usual sloth, general overall… --- ## [First official broken bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-official-broken-bone/957818)
**Author:** [@Dbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dbug)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-official-broken-bone/957818 "2024-02-17T15:05:59Z")
I was talking to a friend a few days ago. And we both realized we were 30 or almost 30 before we broke something officially . I broke my 3rd toe at 30 she fractured her pinky at 29.75. My mom just reminded me she was 60 … --- ## [My OMAD (One Meal a Day) Journey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-omad-one-meal-a-day-journey/992123)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-omad-one-meal-a-day-journey/992123 "2024-02-17T14:38:08Z")
TL/DR: OMAD (eating just one meal a day) is a very good fit for me. It may not be for you. Today I am on day 50 of OMAD. My initial goal was to complete 7 days. I thought I’d share some info about my journey. Feel free … --- ## [Rural Alabama radio station has its transmitter and 200-foot tower stolen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rural-alabama-radio-station-has-its-transmitter-and-200-foot-tower-stolen/997370)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rural-alabama-radio-station-has-its-transmitter-and-200-foot-tower-stolen/997370 "2024-02-17T01:04:28Z")
It was already off line for maintenance, and when the maintenance workers showed up, there was nothing for them to work on. Tower, transmitting equipment, etc. all gone. For me, I’m guessing it was totally an inside jo… --- ## [Need to open a sealed outdoor light](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-open-a-sealed-outdoor-light/997669)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-open-a-sealed-outdoor-light/997669 "2024-02-16T19:32:20Z")
Hi for “reasons” I need to open this outdoor light - to swap out the included battery there are no screws on it, its front-glass is silicon-glued in … … --- ## [Chicken Little gets job as Florida cop, continues his battle with oaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-little-gets-job-as-florida-cop-continues-his-battle-with-oaks/997577)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-little-gets-job-as-florida-cop-continues-his-battle-with-oaks/997577 "2024-02-16T19:09:18Z")
An acorn fell on his car. He thinks he has been shot by the man handcuffed in the back of the car, falls to the ground and empties a clip into his own patrol car while panicking about his gunshot wound. Somehow nobody di… --- ## [Another Cool Infographics Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cool-infographics-thread/997569)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-cool-infographics-thread/997569 "2024-02-16T16:42:32Z")
I have a soft spot for interesting information presented well. Previous threads on this topic were popular, so am presenting more graphics I enjoyed, some of which are clever. --- ## [Evidently there's another kind of little critter inside of us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidently-theres-another-kind-of-little-critter-inside-of-us/997651)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidently-theres-another-kind-of-little-critter-inside-of-us/997651 "2024-02-16T11:02:32Z")
A New Obelisk ‘Lifeform’ Is Hiding Inside Humans We’re not sure if it’s exciting or not that scientists just discovered new ‘lifeforms’ inside of our bodies. Tiny bits of RNA, smaller than a virus, colonize bacteria in… --- ## [Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380 "2024-02-16T02:56:17Z")
Love/hate exercise Figured that this meta-thread is long overdue-obviously the OP didn’t want discussion cluttering up the original, but here we can do so to our hearts’ content… I chose the first one-tho it typically … --- ## [How many pills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pills/997392)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pills/997392 "2024-02-16T01:47:56Z")
I just had a checkup and the doctor wants me to take another pill. I’m now up to 18 a day, plus eye drops. Now six of those are nonprescription vitamins, one is a prescription mineral supplement, and four are part of a… --- ## [Things where the US is actually less capitalist than Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-the-us-is-actually-less-capitalist-than-europe/995233)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-the-us-is-actually-less-capitalist-than-europe/995233 "2024-02-16T00:05:18Z")
We all know the stereotype about the US being the turbocharged free market economy versus Europe as the semi-socialist slackers’ paradise with generous welfare states. There’s probably a lot of truth in it, like in so ma… --- ## [Is it possible to create a truly bespoke phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-truly-bespoke-phone/997549)
**Author:** [@WalterBishop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WalterBishop)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-truly-bespoke-phone/997549 "2024-02-15T16:09:40Z")
Like a lot of people, I waste too much time on my phone. I know it’s possible to set time limits on how much time you can spend on social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. However, since it’s so easy to d… --- ## [Videos where the dashcam owner is the stupid one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/videos-where-the-dashcam-owner-is-the-stupid-one/973343)
**Author:** [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/videos-where-the-dashcam-owner-is-the-stupid-one/973343 "2024-02-15T14:53:09Z")
I like to watch compilations of stupid driver dashcam videos. Every now and then one of the clips is clearly from the dashcam of the driver who was the idiot. Are there any clip compilations of just those videos from t… --- ## [Car Enthusiasts: Share Your Favorite Exhaust Music!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-enthusiasts-share-your-favorite-exhaust-music/633923)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-enthusiasts-share-your-favorite-exhaust-music/633923 "2024-02-15T14:05:05Z")
Anyone that’s a fan of musclecars/supercars/rally cars…what car provokes your nucleus accumbens more than any other with its nasty, mellifluous exhaust note? I have a couple I really like. Post yours! Boss 429 heavily … --- ## [Guard your French Bulldogs-they're very valuable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guard-your-french-bulldogs-theyre-very-valuable/997604)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guard-your-french-bulldogs-theyre-very-valuable/997604 "2024-02-15T13:28:44Z")
--- ## [Hey, Ukraine, if you’re listening…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-ukraine-if-you-re-listening/997596)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-ukraine-if-you-re-listening/997596 "2024-02-15T11:31:55Z")
I know you have a war to fight and all, and Russia is attacking you from all angles, but if you or your allies can spare any hackers, it’s probably a good investment to look into scuttling Trump’s chances this November, … --- ## [I get to love you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-to-love-you/997532 "2024-02-15T05:38:07Z")
Yeah, I stole the title from an ad on TV. So sue me. Who do you love in 2024? How’s your love life? I love. I love big. It’s kinda creepy how much. I’m clingy and needy about it. But I’m generous and nice. (Zo) Be … --- ## [When is the last time you wore plastic bags on your feet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-wore-plastic-bags-on-your-feet/997476)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-wore-plastic-bags-on-your-feet/997476 "2024-02-15T04:12:02Z")
When I was a kid in the Chicago area, when we went out to play in the snow, sled, or ice skate, my mom would have us wear plastic bags (usually bread bags) between our 2 pair of socks to keep our feet warm. I currently … --- ## [Butting Heads with the Director](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butting-heads-with-the-director/996618)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butting-heads-with-the-director/996618 "2024-02-14T22:18:30Z")
I work in human resources, but in the words of my mentor Burke, “Don’t let that fool you, I’m really an okay guy.” I’ve been doing this for about a decade now and I actually like my job, my coworkers, and even the compa… --- ## [Cheap Living Options (Non-Housing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-living-options-non-housing/833987)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-living-options-non-housing/833987 "2024-02-14T20:51:52Z")
I’ve heard of people living in the following conditions to save money: In their car/van (Some people even put mattresses in the back of their van so that they can sleep more comfortably) In an RV In a mobile camper Cam… --- ## [2/11/2024: Fatal shooting at Joel Osteen's controversial Houston mega"church"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444 "2024-02-14T06:01:09Z")
This afternoon, during the Spanish-language service, a WOMAN walked into the building with a rifle, and was stopped (okay, killed) by two armed guards, WHO ALSO SHOT A FIVE-YEAR-OLD who may have come in with her. The ch… --- ## [Giant Skeleton Christmas Decorations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502 "2024-02-13T23:49:50Z")
Last year a lot of people didn’t want to take down those 12 foot high giant skeletons, so they left them up all year, even though they look extra-creepy when they’re not Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve noticed… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=118) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=120)