# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=145 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 146 --- ## [Dumb Bunnies!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-bunnies/989038)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-bunnies/989038 "2023-08-25T14:23:06Z")
Attached to the back of our house we have a fenced area for the dogs. We have a bumper crop of rabbits at this time in all sizes - full-grown, mid-size and little fluff buns. At any given time there are 3-5 out in the ya… --- ## [Anagram Needed? More countries in the club…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048 "2023-08-25T02:23:54Z")
The term BRICS was used to describe the loose economic block of countries that mostly had improving economies and sometimes some resentment of the West or North: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It is said… --- ## [And now after two and a half years it's time to look for a new job again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426 "2023-08-25T01:30:07Z")
So I guess this is part 3 (possibly final) in my ongoing musings about my current job, going on about 2 and half years now… New job going so well it has me concerned Job still going well after almost 2 years…still conce… --- ## [Your idea for the novel you (probably) will never write](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177 "2023-08-24T22:24:44Z")
Putting this here for now-- don’t think it really belongs in Cafe Society, but mods are welcome to move it. I participate, infrequently, on a true crime MB, and I’ve had a couple of crime theories, one that probably isn… --- ## [Numb Toe and other inconsistencies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589 "2023-08-24T19:29:42Z")
My left big toe was numb. For 2 weeks. Yeah I know, I know. I’m diabetic from birth(nearly) Gotta watch those feets. I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want the berserkitude that I got. I was advised by a reputable… --- ## [I have changed my avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995 "2023-08-24T18:55:07Z")
Personal stuff. I adopted the flying pig persona from the beginning of being on here (although a different version). I feel that it is now important to be more clear about who I am. --- ## [I'm 6 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015 "2023-08-24T18:04:37Z")
On the Dope. That is. I want a new bicycle. A puppy. 2 teddy bears. A chutes and ladders game. Lego And a red Ferrari. Please. The pie can go. I want cake and ice cream, balloons and party hats. Thank you. … --- ## [The Situation of the Basque language is awfully overestimated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008 "2023-08-24T12:15:33Z")
I honestly don’t understand why too many people think Basque language is doing good. It’s not. Sure, the language has seen revival efforts but its still a severely endangered language overall (especially in France). Even… --- ## [So I got the Freedom of the City of London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-the-freedom-of-the-city-of-london/989004)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-the-freedom-of-the-city-of-london/989004 "2023-08-23T22:44:04Z")
The Freedom of the City of London is one of those historical quirks that the Brits love. In the Middle Ages, it was the urban citizenship of the autonomous and self-administering City of London (which, to this day, cover… --- ## [I have successfully delivered #1 kid to adulthood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-successfully-delivered-1-kid-to-adulthood/988849)
**Author:** [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-successfully-delivered-1-kid-to-adulthood/988849 "2023-08-23T12:20:02Z")
My oldest turned 18 less than two weeks ago. Yesterday the rest of us (wife and 15 year old daughter) drove the 500km from Toronto to Montreal to move her in to her dorm to start university. Today we had brunch and left … --- ## [Yep. That's a bad bad bad blond. There's a critic in the house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yep-thats-a-bad-bad-bad-blond-theres-a-critic-in-the-house/988888)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yep-thats-a-bad-bad-bad-blond-theres-a-critic-in-the-house/988888 "2023-08-23T07:00:16Z")
Saturday I went to the salon. The lil’wrekker and stylist decided I needed to be VERY blond. I argued. You think anyone listens to me? Nah. The Lil’wrekker has spoken. Grey gotta go, Ma needs blond!! Ok. I lived thru … --- ## [When that ol' catfish stings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-that-ol-catfish-stings/988850)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-that-ol-catfish-stings/988850 "2023-08-22T22:13:15Z")
I’ve been around fishing many years. Knew to watch out for the barb. (They also have teeth, you know. And they will bite) The kids were fishing and one grandwrex got a nice catfish. He’s been taught to be careful unhoo… --- ## [Words (and phrases) you wish were in more common use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-and-phrases-you-wish-were-in-more-common-use/985265)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-and-phrases-you-wish-were-in-more-common-use/985265 "2023-08-22T19:44:41Z")
Avoiding a hijack of a very serious thread. What other words and phrases do you wish were used more widely. ETA: To clarify it was “higgedly piggedly” that was being referred to here. --- ## [Quantum superposition of colors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quantum-superposition-of-colors/988803)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quantum-superposition-of-colors/988803 "2023-08-22T17:07:24Z")
The 1968 animated Beatles movie Yellow Submarine is famed for its trippy visuals, but one detail is of particular interest. I look for this each of the umpteen times I’ve watched the movie. A square box is colored red in… --- ## [Unlikely coincidences you have experienced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-coincidences-you-have-experienced/970790)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-coincidences-you-have-experienced/970790 "2023-08-22T16:29:40Z")
Another random thread by yours truly. Way back in the 90’s I was driving a 76 Chrysler Cordoba. My parents were driving a 92 Chrysler 5th Avenue. One day they wanted me to move their for some random reason. Out of h… --- ## [Hurricane Hilary on path toward Southern California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-hilary-on-path-toward-southern-california/988725)
**Author:** [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-hilary-on-path-toward-southern-california/988725 "2023-08-21T23:53:12Z")
Apparently the eighth named storm of the year is named Hilary. I hadn’t been aware that hurricanes were a thing in California. The question I really have though is what affect will this have on the presidential electio… --- ## [Why doesn't water cover the entire surface of Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-water-cover-the-entire-surface-of-earth/988810)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-water-cover-the-entire-surface-of-earth/988810 "2023-08-21T22:55:44Z")
It seems odd that with the massive amount of water we have on this planet that it just doesn’t cover the entire surface. Is there some physical reason that causes a certain amount of land to rise above the water? Is it b… --- ## [How about potentially dangerous car thief traps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-potentially-dangerous-car-thief-traps/16206)
**Author:** [@Sentinel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sentinel)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-potentially-dangerous-car-thief-traps/16206 "2023-08-21T18:57:50Z")
I was bored and watching some CNN news clip late one night, roughly around 3 in the morning, after everything on cable had turned to crap. There came an article about some country, Brazil I think, where car thefts and ca… --- ## [Shopkeeper shot for flying a Pride flag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopkeeper-shot-for-flying-a-pride-flag/988879)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopkeeper-shot-for-flying-a-pride-flag/988879 "2023-08-21T19:55:34Z")
Story here: The owner of a clothing shop had a Pride flag flying. A man ripped it down, came into her shop, and made disparaging comments about. Then he shot her dead and ran. The police later shot him in a “lethal… --- ## [Earthquake near Ojai, California - 2023-08-20 21:41:01 (UTC). In other news, I now know there's a shake app on my phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake-near-ojai-california-2023-08-20-2101-utc-in-other-news-i-now-know-theres-a-shake-app-on-my-phone/988845)
**Author:** [@plankter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plankter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake-near-ojai-california-2023-08-20-2101-utc-in-other-news-i-now-know-theres-a-shake-app-on-my-phone/988845 "2023-08-21T17:13:17Z")
My phone made a new noise. I looked at Notifications and saw something like, “5.0 earthquake Ventura you may feel some shaking” … and the room swayed a bit before I finished reading. Cool! https://earthquake.usgs.gov… --- ## [Drones and future wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-and-future-wars/988840)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-and-future-wars/988840 "2023-08-21T16:54:30Z")
Hi there, based on this event: … I’d be interested in a broad debate on how the rise of drones will impact future wars… I am somewhat optimistic, as it tends to bring the war back to “specific targets” ves. carpet b… --- ## [2023 Wildfire Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-wildfire-thread/984272)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-wildfire-thread/984272 "2023-08-21T12:49:08Z")
Looks like Canada got the jump on the US as far as launching fire season :frowning: . --- ## [Pilot Dies on Miami-Santiago Flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilot-dies-on-miami-santiago-flight/988696)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilot-dies-on-miami-santiago-flight/988696 "2023-08-21T11:03:49Z")
A 25-year veteran pilot for LATAM Airlines died about two hours after takeoff from Miami. The plane was landed in Panama by two co-pilots. --- ## [(Old) It's still dark MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-still-dark-mmp/988550)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-still-dark-mmp/988550 "2023-08-21T10:54:03Z")
I have no idea why I am up this early… --- ## [Bad bad bad Backyard shenanigans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-backyard-shenanigans/988794)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-backyard-shenanigans/988794 "2023-08-20T19:52:19Z")
I was outside yesterday evening with the kids and dogs. I noticed the dogs like the wimpy crinkly water bottles. The Chihuahuas do anyway. Bayliss only prefers his hedgehog plush. He doesn’t really play with it. Carries… --- ## [A flaming Florida first responder flag: A Maga Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-flaming-florida-first-responder-flag-a-maga-story/988435)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-flaming-florida-first-responder-flag-a-maga-story/988435 "2023-08-20T18:05:36Z")
So, I have this friend. She is a lovely person: wicked smart, quite successful, and exceedingly kind. But she lives in Hernando County, Florida, a location that is right in the heart of deepest red Maga country. Not j… --- ## [Bad bad bad Internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-internet/988822)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-internet/988822 "2023-08-20T15:51:59Z")
Dear Internet: I hate you. You have caused me more consternation than I deserve. I blindly walked right into your cloyingly simple premise. It sounds better than Willie Wonkas Chocolate factory. Come on in here, beck… --- ## [The Money in Your Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-money-in-your-wallet/987823)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-money-in-your-wallet/987823 "2023-08-20T15:11:51Z")
How do you arrange the bank notes in your wallet or wallet-equivalent? poll --- ## [Tokitae, aka 'Lolita', the last surviving orca captured in the Puget Sound and sold into captivity, dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokitae-aka-lolita-the-last-surviving-orca-captured-in-the-puget-sound-and-sold-into-captivity-dies/988797)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokitae-aka-lolita-the-last-surviving-orca-captured-in-the-puget-sound-and-sold-into-captivity-dies/988797 "2023-08-20T13:19:13Z")
The Miami Seaquarium said in a Facebook post that Tokitae began “exhibiting serious signs of discomfort” over the past two days. Tokitae received treatment from her medical team but died Friday afternoon due to what i… --- ## [Oooh. Money in the mail!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oooh-money-in-the-mail/988779)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oooh-money-in-the-mail/988779 "2023-08-20T12:31:39Z")
I got an refund check from the gastroenterologist I visited 3 times before he sent me to a surgeon to have a thingy fixed in my belly. It’s $254. Initially I was glad to see it. Free money. Win! But then I thought…wai… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=144) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=146)