# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=126 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 127 --- ## [Another reason I'm glad the "holiday season" is over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-reason-im-glad-the-holiday-season-is-over/995528)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-reason-im-glad-the-holiday-season-is-over/995528 "2024-01-04T17:09:28Z")
During late November and all of December, my email was swamped with spam emails, 30 and 40 a day. I guess those folks had to finance their Christmas presents somehow. It stopped abruptly on Christmas Eve, down to fewer t… --- ## [Central Park accused now in NYC council](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-park-accused-now-in-nyc-council/995521)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-park-accused-now-in-nyc-council/995521 "2024-01-03T23:46:58Z")
Here is an article about one of the exonerated Central Park 5 who spent five years in prison, now newly elected to the NYC council. There are two points of note. The amusing one was that when asked whether he would ab… --- ## [This man is a FATHER](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-man-is-a-father/995535)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-man-is-a-father/995535 "2024-01-03T16:04:06Z")
This came up in my Youtube feed. Dad and Daughter Destroy Her Abuser Jump to 3:10 if you want to get into it. I will be upfront that I thought the father was the defendant due to his attire and expression. Boy, was I… --- ## [Fundraiser for Vickie, AKA Equipoise (posted with permission)\[Update - 30-DEC-2023 Vickie has passed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundraiser-for-vickie-aka-equipoise-posted-with-permission-update-30-dec-2023-vickie-has-passed/981183)
**Author:** [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundraiser-for-vickie-aka-equipoise-posted-with-permission-update-30-dec-2023-vickie-has-passed/981183 "2024-01-03T15:42:47Z")
Many of you will remember longtime Doper Equipoise, #1 fan of Happy Rhodes, booster of indie music and enjoyer of films. She has been diagnosed with cancer. Happy herself has started a fundraiser to send Vickie and her h… --- ## [I think I'm falling for the scare tactics of the big brands. Again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-falling-for-the-scare-tactics-of-the-big-brands-again/995473)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-falling-for-the-scare-tactics-of-the-big-brands-again/995473 "2024-01-02T23:26:19Z")
Ok. Little Troy with your lovely hair! What you sayin’? I got microbes on my head? The hell you say. Now, I don’t want buggy-boos on my head or shoulders (:smirk:) either. Do I gotta buy that brand? How do I know I’m… --- ## [Spending New Year’s Eve in the hospital. Do not recommend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-new-year-s-eve-in-the-hospital-do-not-recommend/995418)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-new-year-s-eve-in-the-hospital-do-not-recommend/995418 "2024-01-02T23:22:36Z")
So here I am in the hospital waiting for results, going through several breathing treatments, 4 iv’s, 2 of which failed and I feel like crap. I’m sure the fireworks tonight will add to my ability to sleep in this wonder… --- ## [Queen Margrethe of Denmark to abdicate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-margrethe-of-denmark-to-abdicate/995424)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-margrethe-of-denmark-to-abdicate/995424 "2024-01-02T17:35:37Z")
As announced in her new year’s eve speech earlier today, the Queen will be stepping down on January 14th, the 52nd anniversary of her ascension, with her son succeeding her as King Frederik X. https://www.cnn.com/2023/1… --- ## [New Year's Eve 2023 fireworks around the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-years-eve-2023-fireworks-around-the-world/995427)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-years-eve-2023-fireworks-around-the-world/995427 "2024-01-01T21:09:22Z")
The ones in Sydney Harbor in Australia are always spectacular (about 14 minutes). Tokyo (about 15 minutes) Singapore (about 30 minutes) More later as we watch. --- ## [Mass Killings in the US (2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981 "2024-01-01T17:38:46Z")
Mass killings in the United States, 2023 Four or more dead (Suicides Indicated by an asterisk) By a single killer (The killer is charged or would have been charged had he lived.) Minors cannot generally be held legall… --- ## [(Old, or maybe we mean Aulde) Happy Christmas MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-or-maybe-we-mean-aulde-happy-christmas-mmp/995108)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-or-maybe-we-mean-aulde-happy-christmas-mmp/995108 "2024-01-01T05:58:00Z")
According to my watch, it’s 02:23 GMT. So Happy Christmas, everyone! A Fairyrtale Of New York Still Christmas Eve here. We’ve had escargots and bourbon. Can’t wait until tomorrow when I give Mrs. L.A. her Christmas … --- ## [Welcome back to The Canadoper Café, 2023!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-to-the-canadoper-cafe-2023/977487)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-to-the-canadoper-cafe-2023/977487 "2024-01-01T03:37:06Z")
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the happening spot for all things Canadian on the SDMB. Politics, music, theatre, art, sports, food, law - if it’s Canadian, you can talk about it or ask about it here! Pull up a chair, h… --- ## [Scientists may have found a living tree older than the Methuselah Pine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-may-have-found-a-living-tree-older-than-the-methuselah-pine/995401)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-may-have-found-a-living-tree-older-than-the-methuselah-pine/995401 "2024-01-01T01:34:01Z")
Story: Fascinating stuff, whether or not tests confirm the estimated age. However, the article does include a passing comment I find really depressing: the location of these ancient trees has to be kept secret from t… --- ## [The local news is interviewing a psychic/medium/pet psychic right now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-local-news-is-interviewing-a-psychic-medium-pet-psychic-right-now/995407)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-local-news-is-interviewing-a-psychic-medium-pet-psychic-right-now/995407 "2023-12-31T20:52:37Z")
They are promoting a psychic event. She will be there as well as an astrologist, a reflexologist, a tarot card reader, etc. This is on a news program. She is now giving a reading to the host. “You are someone who likes… --- ## [Two Christmas gifts that are so awesome, I'm not sure how to react](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-christmas-gifts-that-are-so-awesome-im-not-sure-how-to-react/995242)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-christmas-gifts-that-are-so-awesome-im-not-sure-how-to-react/995242 "2023-12-31T04:09:30Z")
Well, one was for me and Mr. Rilch. Still mind-blowing, though. So on Christmas morning, I open a box that contains an envelope. I open the envelope, read a few words and start shrieking so loud it’s a good thing we don… --- ## [Holiday Disasters, anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-disasters-anyone/995230)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-disasters-anyone/995230 "2023-12-30T21:28:56Z")
I thought I was batting 1.000. One of my responsibilities was setting up our big boat cooler with layers of ice and drinks for our xmas eve party. I had an inoffensive lager for my sister’s husband, a session IPA for … --- ## [“Ten Charts That Defined 2023”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-charts-that-defined-2023/995283)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-charts-that-defined-2023/995283 "2023-12-30T19:53:39Z")
A list of infographics that do a decent job of summing up the year in politics and economics. --- ## [Ain't that sweet? Dammit, cat, stop it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aint-that-sweet-dammit-cat-stop-it/995027)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aint-that-sweet-dammit-cat-stop-it/995027 "2023-12-30T16:12:18Z")
Your cat’s annoying adorable habits? Adorably annoying? The Merc (Freddie Mercury) wants me to pay attention to him and stretches out his left foreleg to pat me gently with his paw, touching my arm or face. With his c… --- ## [Inappropriate Comments from Dentist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-comments-from-dentist/974975)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-comments-from-dentist/974975 "2023-12-30T08:00:07Z")
My tooth was hurting, so I went to the dentist. Something I haven’t done in years. I did not like what she had to say. Okay, I admit it. I grind my teeth and a lot of damage has been done, exactly as the dentist desc… --- ## [What magazine have you stuck with the longest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-magazine-have-you-stuck-with-the-longest/962937)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-magazine-have-you-stuck-with-the-longest/962937 "2023-12-30T00:31:30Z")
Magazines come and go. Subscriptions end. Maybe you were introduced to a magazine when relatively young that you still read in digital form, or subscribe to. Maybe you only buy it occasionally but have done so for yea… --- ## [What could trigger a 4-year legal battle, 10 years after an apparently amicable divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-trigger-a-4-year-legal-battle-10-years-after-an-apparently-amicable-divorce/990298)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-trigger-a-4-year-legal-battle-10-years-after-an-apparently-amicable-divorce/990298 "2023-12-29T19:23:12Z")
I was diving down an Internet rabbit hole and found a website that had court cases that are, TBH, a little too easy to access. Yes, I found exactly this, and not only has this battle been ongoing since late 2019, 5 lawy… --- ## [Caracal as a pet. WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caracal-as-a-pet-wtf/990305)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caracal-as-a-pet-wtf/990305 "2023-12-29T02:42:56Z")
Still having problems posting video. Been seeing dozens of videos on YouTube recently where people had adopted a caracal as a house pet. In case you don’t know, a caracal is a medium sized wild cat from Africa and part… --- ## [Arthur Wright Beemis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arthur-wright-beemis/40326)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arthur-wright-beemis/40326 "2023-12-29T01:43:25Z")
Is anyone familiar with this obsure SCI-FI author? My only reference to him is in a book by Ron Goulart, who says that the Beemis estate had selected him (Goulart) had been selected to finish a number of Beemis’s unfini… --- ## [What do YOU like about the Christmas season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-about-the-christmas-season/995084)
**Author:** [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-about-the-christmas-season/995084 "2023-12-29T00:37:21Z")
I didn’t want to bring negativity to other threads, and this isn’t a thread meant to trash Christmas or people who enjoy it. I’m honestly trying to get a better understanding. Inspired by a episode of International Hou… --- ## [Odd family lore you just discovered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-family-lore-you-just-discovered/995141)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-family-lore-you-just-discovered/995141 "2023-12-28T19:27:34Z")
Today, when looking at jpegs of old family photos with my brother, he opened one of my father’s father as a young man, son of German immigrants, and thanks to the handwritten note on the border of the photo, I learned th… --- ## [Wishing you a secular Christmas - how are your non-Christian friends treating the day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wishing-you-a-secular-christmas-how-are-your-non-christian-friends-treating-the-day/995198)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wishing-you-a-secular-christmas-how-are-your-non-christian-friends-treating-the-day/995198 "2023-12-28T13:46:49Z")
As a kid growing up in an atheist household we always had a tenuous relationship with the messages and symbolism of Christmas. As a grown-up I’ve embraced the day off, and a family-focussed big Christmas lunch, reflect… --- ## [What is this wormy thing I found in my house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-wormy-thing-i-found-in-my-house/995051)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-wormy-thing-i-found-in-my-house/995051 "2023-12-27T21:30:45Z")
Found this crawling about a downstairs hallway this morning. I thought it was an ew! rat turd or something, then it moved! Deep brown color, tan underneath. Very slow mover, hard to even tell it’s alive. What is this thi… --- ## [Christmas Eve - for the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-eve-for-the-sdmb/995093)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-eve-for-the-sdmb/995093 "2023-12-27T06:19:31Z")
Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday evening. For those that observe the Holiday, Have a Merry Christmas --- ## [A Pleasant Surprise: I got a Turkey Dinner for Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pleasant-surprise-i-got-a-turkey-dinner-for-christmas/995111)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pleasant-surprise-i-got-a-turkey-dinner-for-christmas/995111 "2023-12-27T05:49:19Z")
As many of you know, I like to play horse racing. While we do have live racing locally, we also have a race book at the track, where I can wager on anything that’s running in North America, even if they’re not running l… --- ## [What did you buy today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-buy-today/995020)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-buy-today/995020 "2023-12-27T05:00:38Z")
A Snickers bar? A new car? Something in between? List some or all of today’s purchases, online, in-person, whatever. Today I bought: 7 lbs. of kielbasa A carrot cake A red velvet cake A block of buffalo cheddar chees… --- ## [Ivy and the Chocolate covered Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivy-and-the-chocolate-covered-cherry/995073)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivy-and-the-chocolate-covered-cherry/995073 "2023-12-27T00:01:21Z")
She likes to torment me. I can’t have that. She should not have it. She begs to differ. They are the cheapo ones. Not the fancy brand. These are $2 in the store. Still I want one. So… I plead and promise to be good.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=125) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=127)