# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=143 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 144 --- ## [Olive. (don't call me that, I know I'm scrawny)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-dont-call-me-that-i-know-im-scrawny/989746)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-dont-call-me-that-i-know-im-scrawny/989746 "2023-09-08T14:27:50Z")
Due to a oddball set of events I was able to have an extra large snack last night. Oh the joy, unspeakable! I contemplated. And figured. And dreamed. I could have ice cream. Maybe a lil’Debbie snack. Oh, oh! Chocola… --- ## [We can make our lives sublime and, departing, leave behind us footprints in the sand of time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-can-make-our-lives-sublime-and-departing-leave-behind-us-footprints-in-the-sand-of-time/989758)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-can-make-our-lives-sublime-and-departing-leave-behind-us-footprints-in-the-sand-of-time/989758 "2023-09-08T14:12:16Z")
Clouds of mauve and taupe toil lazily across the sky as I sit and ponder what 69 years of life means. For 36 of those 69 years she sat here every night, looking west over the mountains. She spent her evenings admiring th… --- ## [Where do/did you buy your books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-did-you-buy-your-books/989345)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-did-you-buy-your-books/989345 "2023-09-08T06:52:41Z")
Bookstores had their heyday from about 1970 until a couple of years ago. That’s about the timer span that chain bookstores were a “thing” in suburban malls (as well as urban areas, and a few standalones). Now the chains … --- ## [Why did the Irish language increase or revive while Hawaiian didn't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-irish-language-increase-or-revive-while-hawaiian-didnt/989075)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-irish-language-increase-or-revive-while-hawaiian-didnt/989075 "2023-09-07T20:21:11Z")
So I researched that both languages faced an extent of decline both by English. However it turned out that Irish is in better position than Hawaiian right now. Irish isn’t safe either but according to unesco, Irish is a … --- ## [Bad, bad, bad padding the deck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-padding-the-deck/989704)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-padding-the-deck/989704 "2023-09-07T16:59:46Z")
No. I’m not running an illicit gambling joint. I could win at poker. Don’t need extras aces. Unless you mean construction aces. (I swear I’m hiring me some hunky shirtless, tanned, sweaty…stop me please!) My deck was … --- ## [Construction workers dig shortcut through the Great Wall of China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-workers-dig-shortcut-through-the-great-wall-of-china/989699)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-workers-dig-shortcut-through-the-great-wall-of-china/989699 "2023-09-07T15:12:58Z")
Gee, they dug out a road so they could drive through. They do appear to be Chinese so at least foreigners won’t be blamed. It’s already dubbed “The Great Short Cut”. https://www.foxnews.com/world/vandals-busted-great-wa… --- ## [Tory MP wants a "Minister for Men"-is it a good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tory-mp-wants-a-minister-for-men-is-it-a-good-idea/989689)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tory-mp-wants-a-minister-for-men-is-it-a-good-idea/989689 "2023-09-07T13:21:19Z")
A Tory minister wants the government to create a “minister for men” similar to the Minister for Women and Equalities to help combat people like Andrew Tate. “Asked on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour why the position was necessary… --- ## [(Old) Strange Places and Milestones in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-strange-places-and-milestones-in-the-mmp/989222)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-strange-places-and-milestones-in-the-mmp/989222 "2023-09-07T01:34:24Z")
Hi folks - Looks like I’m first. Happy Monday to all. Up, sheveled, and riding to irk as the sun climbs out of the flat jungle on another lazy tropical day in Guyana. From yesterday: Overall the layover was nice. Go… --- ## [Remember making 'suicide' drinks at the drink fountain as a youth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-making-suicide-drinks-at-the-drink-fountain-as-a-youth/978339)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-making-suicide-drinks-at-the-drink-fountain-as-a-youth/978339 "2023-09-07T01:01:27Z")
I never could do it. But I watched my sibs and friends do it. Seemed daring and fun. I always wanted to try it. Today, after dialysis, me and Ivy went to the China buffet. Ivy drinks tea and lemonade mixed together. Re… --- ## [Washrooms In Schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washrooms-in-schools/989555)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washrooms-in-schools/989555 "2023-09-06T23:46:14Z")
I was reading New York Times magazine. There had been a recent article on student distractions and their affect on teachers. A letter to the editor about that described a teacher who had taught in a variety of schools.… --- ## [Anyone in US named Dakota?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-in-us-named-dakota/989362)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-in-us-named-dakota/989362 "2023-09-06T22:34:36Z")
Listen guys! I’m having a hard time finding a person named “Dakota”. I know it’s claimed that it’s been gaining popularity recently but is it really. I have lived in USA for 8 years and have not met a single guy named “D… --- ## [Politicians who say they aren’t politicians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-who-say-they-aren-t-politicians/989636)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politicians-who-say-they-aren-t-politicians/989636 "2023-09-06T21:37:53Z")
There is an Atlantic story about a reporter sorry because politician Richardson recently died. In addition to holding the world record for most handshakes on an hour, the ex-UN ambassador and negotiator said he deeply e… --- ## [SpaceX Starship / Super Heavy Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spacex-starship-super-heavy-discussion-thread/841021)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 373\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spacex-starship-super-heavy-discussion-thread/841021 "2023-09-06T21:19:45Z")
SpaceX had a presentation last night about the latest news on their Starship/Super Heavy reusable rocket. To get everyone up to speed: Three years ago, SpaceX announced their plans for an extremely heavy launch vehicle… --- ## [Have you been the recipient of charity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-the-recipient-of-charity/989469)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-the-recipient-of-charity/989469 "2023-09-06T18:08:30Z")
I give a lot to charity, especially for my income. But I dig it, it makes me feel good. I suspect a lot of Dopers give, too. Lately I’ve been wondering about who receives charity. Have you ever received anything directl… --- ## [Wealthy, but hard to find joy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wealthy-but-hard-to-find-joy/989101)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wealthy-but-hard-to-find-joy/989101 "2023-09-06T15:20:36Z")
Maybe an odd post, but we find ourselves in our latter 50s with plenty of money but nothing to spend it on. Inspired by the “What are you looking forward to?” thread. I just looked at our retirement calculator for 2025… --- ## [I was robbed today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-robbed-today/989567)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-robbed-today/989567 "2023-09-06T05:21:13Z")
My son and I were at a public swimming pool this afternoon, I had put our valuables in a locker and put my padlock on it. When we came back to change in the locker room, the lock was gone and so was my wallet and cell ph… --- ## [So many books!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-many-books/989168)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-many-books/989168 "2023-09-05T20:14:02Z")
This is just an anecdote from yesterday that I know Dopers will appreciate. The wife and I went to an estate sale yesterday. At one point we found ourselves alone in the basement with nobody except one of the estate wor… --- ## [Farm Bill, Hemp: interesting controversy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farm-bill-hemp-interesting-controversy/989652)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farm-bill-hemp-interesting-controversy/989652 "2023-09-05T15:45:12Z")
Long story incredibly shortened: A 2023 Farm Bill allows the growing of “hemp”, which the bill defines as cannabis with \<0.3% THC, so it doesn’t get you high. Sounds good? Hehe, yeah it does. Turns out there are many … --- ## [Locating old Facebook pages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/locating-old-facebook-pages/989651)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/locating-old-facebook-pages/989651 "2023-09-05T14:35:34Z")
I would like to see an old Facebook page from April-May of 2023. It isn’t my page and as far as I can tell Wayback doesn’t archive Facebook. Any ideas? thanks --- ## [Snake vs Lil'Shit. (Snake bite, oh my!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-vs-lilshit-snake-bite-oh-my/989483)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-vs-lilshit-snake-bite-oh-my/989483 "2023-09-05T03:30:42Z")
My mid-Daughter has 2 male Chihuahuas. Her, her two boys and the Lil’Shits live here with us. They are named Teenee and Tinee(sooooo embarrassing) 7 or 8 years old. Together they might weigh 6 lbs. Worthless, yapping,… --- ## [Does anyone here make kool aid with sugar substitutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-make-kool-aid-with-sugar-substitutes/250383)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-make-kool-aid-with-sugar-substitutes/250383 "2023-09-05T02:22:53Z")
I am in college so i’m damn cheap. Instead of spending 60 cents on a 2 liter of generic soda i think i will start buying those $0.10 generic kool aid packets and putting another ten cents worth of sugar substitutes & rea… --- ## [Why did the Turkish culture and language not spread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-turkish-culture-and-language-not-spread/989505)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-turkish-culture-and-language-not-spread/989505 "2023-09-04T19:25:27Z")
Due to the imperialistic powers languages like French, Spanish and English spread. Ottoman also spread Arabic. But why not Turkish? Why is Turkish language and culture so restricted to Turkey? --- ## [Most effective personal climate change moves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-effective-personal-climate-change-moves/989309)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-effective-personal-climate-change-moves/989309 "2023-09-04T17:54:41Z")
WaPo has an article on the personal climate change actions and how they’re perceived. (gift link) Synopsis: the most effective things are reducing flying and reducing the amount of red meat and dairy in your diet. Get… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Dictionaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-dictionaries/989314)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-dictionaries/989314 "2023-09-04T12:40:08Z")
Our local language fanatic has got me thinking about dictionaries. I suppose all languages have them. I knew a guy who wrote dictionaries. You know those cheapy pocket ones (I’m already tired of typing dictionaries) or… --- ## [Many hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children discovered at Canadian residential schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/many-hundreds-of-unmarked-graves-of-indigenous-children-discovered-at-canadian-residential-schools/943674)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/many-hundreds-of-unmarked-graves-of-indigenous-children-discovered-at-canadian-residential-schools/943674 "2023-09-04T07:55:20Z")
Investigators used ground-reading radar to uncover over 200 unmarked graves of children at a former residential school run by a Roman Catholic order under the auspices of the federal government. Calls being made for f… --- ## [I need to get some f\*\*\*in friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-get-some-f-in-friends/989187)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-get-some-f-in-friends/989187 "2023-09-03T22:41:30Z")
These days I’ve been feeling a bit like Paul Rudd’s character from the movie “I Love You Man” where on the eve of his wedding he realizing he doesn’t have any close male friends. Now it’s a bit of a different situation … --- ## [Our dog, Andy, died last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-dog-andy-died-last-night/989410)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-dog-andy-died-last-night/989410 "2023-09-03T21:50:40Z")
We rescued him in 2007, and he wasn’t a puppy. He outlasted three other dogs. We thought he was on his last legs 3 years ago, but he soldiered on. When he was young, he was pretty athletic: … --- ## [America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-is-using-up-its-groundwater-like-there-s-no-tomorrow/989294)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-is-using-up-its-groundwater-like-there-s-no-tomorrow/989294 "2023-09-03T20:41:41Z")
Interesting New York Times article about groundwater depletion in the U.S. (they did a serious statistical analysis). Someone posted a gift link: Look at this image: I … --- ## [Post your local weekly weatherforecast (pics, pls)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-local-weekly-weatherforecast-pics-pls/989504)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-local-weekly-weatherforecast-pics-pls/989504 "2023-09-03T11:13:45Z")
ok, about as mundane as it gets … putting in “my place weather” in google gives me this outlook (crop out your location if you don’t feel like sharing it) (CENTIGRADE!) … --- ## [Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia to Hit Florida/East Coast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tropical-storm-hurricane-idalia-to-hit-florida-east-coast/989226)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tropical-storm-hurricane-idalia-to-hit-florida-east-coast/989226 "2023-09-02T20:50:02Z")
Dopers living in the affected areas: what preparations have you done? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=142) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=144)