# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=135 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [Body of Sphinx created by wind erosion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-of-sphinx-created-by-wind-erosion/992420)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-of-sphinx-created-by-wind-erosion/992420 "2023-11-01T14:57:40Z")
I remember this theory in my my high school history classes. It seems obvious the Egyptians carved an existing rock formation. I’ve seen documentaries where stone masons demonstrated how easily limestone can be worked wi… --- ## [What is it like to have a hyperfixation day-to-day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-have-a-hyperfixation-day-to-day/992227)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-have-a-hyperfixation-day-to-day/992227 "2023-11-01T13:58:34Z")
I’ve been working with young people on the spectrum for about seven years, and hyperfixations pop up now and again. I’ve never quite been able to “get” it, partly since I guess I’ve never really had a strong interest or … --- ## [Halloween goes Horribly Wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-goes-horribly-wrong/134832)
**Author:** [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-goes-horribly-wrong/134832 "2023-11-01T12:25:21Z")
The welby household at Halloween is a cornucopia of fun for welbyfamily, but especially for me. The traditions are strong, and passed down through generations, much more so than say, Christmas or Thanksgiving. This yea… --- ## [“Mad scientist” in Barcelona sent biologically hazardous C-J prion samples to his lab by courier (without taking any precautions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-scientist-in-barcelona-sent-biologically-hazardous-c-j-prion-samples-to-his-lab-by-courier-without-taking-any-precautions/992384)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-scientist-in-barcelona-sent-biologically-hazardous-c-j-prion-samples-to-his-lab-by-courier-without-taking-any-precautions/992384 "2023-11-01T12:15:09Z")
The title is long, but I couldn’t condense in anything shorter the utter fucked-up-ness of this piece of news. Neuroscientist Franc Llorens (deceased), associated to the University of Barcelona and Bellvitge Hospital, r… --- ## [It wasn't really love - the time(s) you dodged a relationship bullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-wasnt-really-love-the-time-s-you-dodged-a-relationship-bullet/992362)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-wasnt-really-love-the-time-s-you-dodged-a-relationship-bullet/992362 "2023-11-01T11:43:01Z")
A particular date recently got me reminiscing about a boyfriend from long, long ago. I thought I was in love with him and I thought it was reciprocated, till he unceremoniously dumped me without warning. About 25 years … --- ## [Non-US Dopers, do you care about the other royal (Constitutional monarchy) families?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-do-you-care-about-the-other-royal-constitutional-monarchy-families/992303)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-do-you-care-about-the-other-royal-constitutional-monarchy-families/992303 "2023-11-01T03:37:00Z")
I get that the title is a little cumbersome, but I couldn’t think of a better way to word it. The British royals seem to get a lot of the headlines, but according to this article, the heir to the Spanish throne might soo… --- ## [Why Do Vampires Say "Bleh?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-vampires-say-bleh/201695)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-vampires-say-bleh/201695 "2023-11-01T00:47:41Z")
:rolleyes: I’ve noticed this on a number of TV shows. When they’re making jokes about vampires, the vamp will often make say “bleh!” for no discernible reason, like it’s supposed to be scary. Cites: Greg the Bunny’s C… --- ## [Agility Pit Crew!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agility-pit-crew/992369)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agility-pit-crew/992369 "2023-11-01T00:45:07Z")
My gf has been working with Simi and Kizzy doing agility work. We have a course set up in our yard, so they practice a few times a week in addition to class. There are trials held in a town ~90 minutes from us. Kizzy’s… --- ## [Russia accuses Ukraine and the West of anti-Jewish riots in Dagestan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-accuses-ukraine-and-the-west-of-anti-jewish-riots-in-dagestan/992386)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-accuses-ukraine-and-the-west-of-anti-jewish-riots-in-dagestan/992386 "2023-10-31T20:33:38Z")
I didn’t think this fit in the other “Russia” threads, or that it needed the Ukraine invasion tag. Of course, they’re using Ukraine and the West as a scapegoat for other issues around the world. I wouldn’t be surprised i… --- ## [Aww. Bad bad bad Baby-gal Wrek does need her ol'Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aww-bad-bad-bad-baby-gal-wrek-does-need-her-olma/992278)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aww-bad-bad-bad-baby-gal-wrek-does-need-her-olma/992278 "2023-10-31T16:18:51Z")
Messed this all up. I’ll try again later. --- ## [Don't play in active volcanoes, people!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-play-in-active-volcanoes-people/844596)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-play-in-active-volcanoes-people/844596 "2023-10-31T05:34:01Z")
Some unknown number of tourists dead in New Zealand. This was the caldera of…and I can’t stress this enough…New Zealand’s most active volcano. And cruise liners were dropping parties off at it :smack: Tragic for those … --- ## [Child labor in Alabama Hyundai factory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-labor-in-alabama-hyundai-factory/968383)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-labor-in-alabama-hyundai-factory/968383 "2023-10-31T04:52:32Z")
Apparently children were out there stamping and pressing metal for Hyundai instead of going to school. This particular factory makes parts used in a third of all U.S. Hyundai sales. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/excl… --- ## [Family relationships and health issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-relationships-and-health-issues/992261)
**Author:** [@Amia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-relationships-and-health-issues/992261 "2023-10-31T01:42:36Z")
I haven’t felt well. I’m 5’8” 103 lbs. My iron is lethally low as is my BMI. I’m 56 and have tried iron transfusions and blood transfusions for severe anemia to no avail. I’ve been reading that a bone marrow transplant c… --- ## [Confident or delusional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confident-or-delusional/992087)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confident-or-delusional/992087 "2023-10-30T17:51:30Z")
The other day at work a nurse was talking about a date she went on. I wasn’t involved in the conversation but listened anyway. The nurse was Nurse Nimrod from this post: She and her date went to the pool for their seco… --- ## [Do you have any fun, but weird, traditions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-fun-but-weird-traditions/992002)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-fun-but-weird-traditions/992002 "2023-10-30T15:08:26Z")
My ex-wife used to collect teddy bears. That’s not so weird, but she had a favourite that she took along on every business trip; of which, there were many. The bear wore a bear-sized sweatshirt, and everywhere the bear… --- ## [The Hallowe’en Star Wars inflatables are up!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hallowe-en-star-wars-inflatables-are-up/992279)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hallowe-en-star-wars-inflatables-are-up/992279 "2023-10-30T14:07:53Z")
Yoda and Darth facing off against each other, with a Storm Trooper waiting to jump in. Yoda has the quiet smirk of confidence ; “Have it, I do!” As an added bonus, the ground for once isn’t frozen, so pegging them in w… --- ## [Russia wants to invade more of its neighbors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-wants-to-invade-more-of-its-neighbors/992078)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-wants-to-invade-more-of-its-neighbors/992078 "2023-10-30T13:11:39Z")
Putin’s state TV puppet reveals ‘second Ukraine’ next on Russia’s invasion hit list (msn.com) I’ve been seeing an uptick in the number of articles lately that report that some Russian general or politician or tv comment… --- ## [Let's go fishing! And make big bucks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-fishing-and-make-big-bucks/992197)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-fishing-and-make-big-bucks/992197 "2023-10-30T12:58:28Z")
Oregon is paying a bounty for every invasive pikeminnow caught by anglers. They start at $6 each, then pay $8 after you catch 25, and $10 after the first 200. The leader has made over $107,000 for catching 10755 fish. Da… --- ## [(Old) Going bats in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-going-bats-in-the-mmp/991945)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 267\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-going-bats-in-the-mmp/991945 "2023-10-30T11:47:18Z")
I was just enjoying the bats dancing around our 4 o’clocks (night blooming flowers) and wondered how many of us are bat fans. I think they are super cute, and love hearing their sonar ping but I understand that some peo… --- ## [Knee cyst EXPLODES!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-cyst-explodes/992258)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-cyst-explodes/992258 "2023-10-30T04:46:18Z")
Not safe for work. Graphic. Brace yourself. I warned ya. Knee-splosive Cyst | The Derminator - YouTube --- ## [Show us your Jack o'Lantern!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-us-your-jack-olantern/991798)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-us-your-jack-olantern/991798 "2023-10-29T22:36:13Z")
I’ve never carved one before but I’m really happy with how it turned out! --- ## [Emergency housing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-housing/992060)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-housing/992060 "2023-10-29T22:21:27Z")
Okay folks, I know I’ve been scarce this summer and there’s a reason. I’m engaged. Reconnected with an old friend over the summer, we’ve fallen in love. Here’s the deal, he’s got Lou Gehrig’s disease. Which is bad enough… --- ## [Missing Soccer Team Found Alive in Cave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-soccer-team-found-alive-in-cave/817173)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 547\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-soccer-team-found-alive-in-cave/817173 "2023-10-28T13:03:34Z")
I never saw this coming. Wow. In a week of terrible news it is sure great to get something so positive! Hurrah! --- ## [Fan Dressed As Giant Erection May Have Been Peenalized At College Football Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-dressed-as-giant-erection-may-have-been-peenalized-at-college-football-game/992141)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-dressed-as-giant-erection-may-have-been-peenalized-at-college-football-game/992141 "2023-10-28T02:49:03Z")
Huffington Post is having WAY too much fun with this story --- ## [How do I dislike the new BBC News app? Let me count the ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-dislike-the-new-bbc-news-app-let-me-count-the-ways/992021)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-dislike-the-new-bbc-news-app-let-me-count-the-ways/992021 "2023-10-27T18:53:51Z")
Nothing earth-shaking here. My BBC News app just “upgraded” to the new “BBC GNL” app on my phone and tablet. Hate it, hate it, hate it. It’s not just hard to read and use, but it removed the ability to select topics s… --- ## [First snow of the year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-snow-of-the-year/992031)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-snow-of-the-year/992031 "2023-10-27T17:41:01Z")
We got it overnight. Several centimetres, it looks like. I woke up to the sound of my keenly energetic neighbour shovelling his sidewalk and thought « that can’t be good. » --- ## [KiwiFarms has been taken completely offline \[update - were online using Russian servers then offline again - see thread for current status\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiwifarms-has-been-taken-completely-offline-update-were-online-using-russian-servers-then-offline-again-see-thread-for-current-status/970949)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiwifarms-has-been-taken-completely-offline-update-were-online-using-russian-servers-then-offline-again-see-thread-for-current-status/970949 "2023-10-27T04:52:45Z")
This website is/was big and sprawling and pretty much anything goes, which meant that there WERE some incredible weirdos who posted there. Anyway, the site has been completely taken off the server due to “imminent threa… --- ## [Do you live in the Midwest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-in-the-midwest/991795)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-in-the-midwest/991795 "2023-10-27T02:49:25Z")
Some time ago on the Dope, in a thread that I can’t remember, I opined that Ohio should not be considered part of the Midwest, because it’s far closer to the Atlantic Coast than the Pacific. I was roundly chastised for … --- ## [Mandatory Health Insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mandatory-health-insurance/992037)
**Author:** [@Persimmon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persimmon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mandatory-health-insurance/992037 "2023-10-26T16:43:03Z")
I’ve always found this one to be a little odd because you’re screwed if you do and screwed if you don’t. What I mean is, you don’t WANT to get your money’s worth by hoping you get sick like cancer or need surgery so tha… --- ## [Please help find Kevin Bacon (the runaway pig)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-find-kevin-bacon-the-runaway-pig/992098)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-find-kevin-bacon-the-runaway-pig/992098 "2023-10-26T15:29:09Z")
He’s footloose and about the town. if you spot poor Kevin, please contact his owner! I don’t know 'em (pig or owner) I just feel bad and hope they locate him. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=134) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=136)