# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=169 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 170 --- ## [Happy "PI Day" Everyone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-everyone/981145)
**Author:** [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-everyone/981145 "2023-03-16T15:03:33Z")
Yes, once again we’ve reached “pi day” on the calendar. And what is “pi day”? It is March 14th which can be abbreviated as 3.14 (which is rather close to 03/14 as we like to call it in America. (Yes, the British abbre… --- ## [Shoes Onto Feet: Which Goes Where First?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-onto-feet-which-goes-where-first/981171)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-onto-feet-which-goes-where-first/981171 "2023-03-16T04:50:38Z")
I noticed an interesting pattern about myself and thought maybe it’d be entertaining to discuss how we each handle this decidedly mundane task. Or this thread will sink like a stone like most of my OPs do. During the co… --- ## [Pronunciations even experts disagree on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciations-even-experts-disagree-on/977898)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciations-even-experts-disagree-on/977898 "2023-03-15T14:58:44Z")
I’m talking mainly about pronunciation of technical or jargon terms used in a profession, where different people, equally experienced in the area, disagree about the pronunciation. As anti-examples, in my experience in s… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad becks newspaper. The comings, no-shows and anticipation of it all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-becks-newspaper-the-comings-no-shows-and-anticipation-of-it-all/981121)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-becks-newspaper-the-comings-no-shows-and-anticipation-of-it-all/981121 "2023-03-15T12:34:31Z")
You just never know. Will I or will I not receive today’s paper? It’s a crap shoot. Don’t think I don’t write the date down if it don’t come, to get reimbursed. Hey, people newspapers ain’t cheap, no more. Believe in or… --- ## [Names into nicknames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-into-nicknames/979892)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-into-nicknames/979892 "2023-03-15T12:31:55Z")
Pre-emptive statement: I am aware that any name your parents called you, or any name you chose for yourself, is a “legitimate” name. I am also aware that many of our given names derive from other names, other cultures, … --- ## [Why do I keep stubbing my damn toe?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-stubbing-my-damn-toe/573972)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-stubbing-my-damn-toe/573972 "2023-03-14T21:00:50Z")
I broke my right pinky toe last December by whacking it on my tv stand as I ran around my coffee table to get food during a commercial. Well, it finally heeled, and then I whacked it on my bathroom door jamb while havin… --- ## [Anyone with a "Never Meet Your Heroes" story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-a-never-meet-your-heroes-story/981080)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-a-never-meet-your-heroes-story/981080 "2023-03-14T19:30:42Z")
Truth is that I’m bored and I crave a conversation with with entities other than my cat. This topic popped in my head, and I can’t think of any examples for myself. Like, I never learned first-hand that Bill Murray was … --- ## [Old/outdated technologies you still use at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-outdated-technologies-you-still-use-at-work/981030)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-outdated-technologies-you-still-use-at-work/981030 "2023-03-14T16:53:19Z")
Sometimes we need to transfer files between two computers. If they’re on the same network, then it’s easy-peasy. But if they’re not on the same network, or one (or both) are stand-alone (e.g. a home computer), then it be… --- ## [My Father has passed away - how did you deal with the loss of your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-has-passed-away-how-did-you-deal-with-the-loss-of-your-parents/980480)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-has-passed-away-how-did-you-deal-with-the-loss-of-your-parents/980480 "2023-03-14T14:21:56Z")
My mom called a couple of hours ago crying and let me know that my father had passed away. He had been suffering from Parkinson’s for quite some time but suddenly had a heart attack and departed this world at age 88, I… --- ## [I might be able to watch the Relativity launch today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-be-able-to-watch-the-relativity-launch-today/980869)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-be-able-to-watch-the-relativity-launch-today/980869 "2023-03-14T12:59:12Z")
So, I’m in Titusville, FL for a conference this week, and the news just reported that there’s a launch planned for today! If I understand right, this is the first launch of a 3D printed rocket, and simultaneously the fi… --- ## [Death-Row Inmate Gets New Trial After 48 Years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-row-inmate-gets-new-trial-after-48-years/684738)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-row-inmate-gets-new-trial-after-48-years/684738 "2023-03-14T00:46:14Z")
Iwao Hakamada, on death row in Japan for a 1966 quadruple murder that DNA evidence now shows he may not have committed after all. Amnesty International named him the world’s longest-serving death row inmate. His confessi… --- ## [Experiences with Medicare vs Medicare Advantage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-medicare-vs-medicare-advantage/955201)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-medicare-vs-medicare-advantage/955201 "2023-03-13T18:19:04Z")
I’m trying to decide during open enrollment. The ads make Medicare Advantage sound like the best thing since sliced bread, but they’re not exactly unbiased. --- ## [SF Bay Bridge Light Display Was Shut Down... It's Back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-bridge-light-display-was-shut-down-its-back/981093)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-bridge-light-display-was-shut-down-its-back/981093 "2023-03-13T15:22:14Z")
Some may be aware that the art installation of thousands of LED lights on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge recently went dark with no word on if or when the display might ever return. Here’s a link. (Sorry it’s written out… --- ## [Spring Ahead Sun, Mar 12, 2023 @2:00am (Time Change of Clocks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-ahead-sun-mar-12-2023-2-00am-time-change-of-clocks/980980)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-ahead-sun-mar-12-2023-2-00am-time-change-of-clocks/980980 "2023-03-13T14:19:29Z")
I’m so very happy to get the extra hour of daylight in the evening. Grilling dinner will begin again. --- ## [Ouija boards still claiming victims](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ouija-boards-still-claiming-victims/980939)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ouija-boards-still-claiming-victims/980939 "2023-03-13T13:46:30Z")
When will we learn to stop communicating with the spirit world? https://www.foxnews.com/world/dozens-colombian-girls-hospitalized-anxiety-playing-ouija-board --- ## [Words That Don't Translate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-dont-translate/957813)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-dont-translate/957813 "2023-03-13T09:44:14Z")
I’ve found this terrific site that lists words from a number of languages that are totally unique and do not have an equivalent in any other language. Some of my favourites from my perusing so far: Japanese: Katazu … --- ## [Keeping track in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-track-in-the-mmp/980777)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-track-in-the-mmp/980777 "2023-03-13T07:02:36Z")
How do you remember your appointments? Or anything for that matter? There are a lot of us geezers in the MMP, and more than a few of us need little reminders. My electronic brain is Outlook’s calendar. I tried using rem… --- ## [Jane Fonda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jane-fonda/980986)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jane-fonda/980986 "2023-03-13T02:48:35Z")
Theres talk on twitter, with video, which says Jane had said pro lifers should be murdered. Are they taking this out of context? --- ## [I had a bug in my ear...literally!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-bug-in-my-ear-literally/981045)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-bug-in-my-ear-literally/981045 "2023-03-12T13:36:15Z")
Sorry, long story…but I think well worth it! I promise it gets better and better! With pics! It’s much better with my sound effects though! This happened a couple of weeks ago, but completely fresh in my mind, especiall… --- ## [Things you hate about the QWERTY keyboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hate-about-the-qwerty-keyboard/980923)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hate-about-the-qwerty-keyboard/980923 "2023-03-12T00:00:41Z")
At least once a day - no, let’s make that six times a day - I will accidently hit the Caps Lock key when my intention was to hit the a key. I continue typing, look up, and see THE REST OF MY SENTENCE IN UPPER CASE. … --- ## [Paul Flores and father Ruben trials begin for murder of Kristin Smart (Paul convicted, Ruben aquitted, 10-18-22)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-flores-and-father-ruben-trials-begin-for-murder-of-kristin-smart-paul-convicted-ruben-aquitted-10-18-22/968166)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-flores-and-father-ruben-trials-begin-for-murder-of-kristin-smart-paul-convicted-ruben-aquitted-10-18-22/968166 "2023-03-11T14:59:43Z")
Hey it only took 26 years! Kristen Smart disappeared May 25, 1996. Paul Flores has always been the main suspect. The father is charged for helping hide the body. The case was badly bungled at the beginning. It had large… --- ## [All Things Ticketmaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-ticketmaster/968384)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-ticketmaster/968384 "2023-03-11T04:00:15Z")
Though I haven’t tried to buy anything post-Covid, plenty of people say concert prices have gone way up, reflecting inflation and lost opportunities. People have been complaining about tickets costing thousands of dolla… --- ## [Our Mysterious Motion Sensor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-mysterious-motion-sensor/980873)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-mysterious-motion-sensor/980873 "2023-03-10T18:41:19Z")
There are four people who work in our district’s technology office, and I"m the first to arrive at 6 am. Since I’m the first, I’m alone and sitting in my cubicle reading and responding to work orders, messing with you gu… --- ## [Giving one's libertarian friends a hard time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-ones-libertarian-friends-a-hard-time/980876)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-ones-libertarian-friends-a-hard-time/980876 "2023-03-10T17:00:14Z")
So if you have a paranoid libertarian friend that refuses to wear a mask when entering a hospital or other public place that has a mask policy, the best thing to do is to agree with them…oh absolutely don’t wear a mask w… --- ## [Zombie Virus Apocalypse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-virus-apocalypse/980904)
**Author:** [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-virus-apocalypse/980904 "2023-03-10T14:39:34Z")
Welp, it’s been nice knowing you, but I’m pretty sure we’re all fucked. Scientists have revived 50,000 year old viruses preserved in permafrost. I’ve seen this movie and know how it ends. They were so busy asking if they… --- ## [Mismemories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mismemories/980737)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mismemories/980737 "2023-03-10T06:57:49Z")
Do you have any strong memories that turned out not to have happened at all? When I was a kid back in '75/'76 I would listen to music on the school bus( bqck then the driver would play KJRB on the drive from Spirit Lake… --- ## [What? $15.00 for petroleum jelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-15-00-for-petroleum-jelly/980845)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-15-00-for-petroleum-jelly/980845 "2023-03-10T04:54:23Z")
Aquaphor is petroleum jelly. 14oz. $15. Vaseline is what? $4. This is ridiculous. --- ## [Methods of estimating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methods-of-estimating/979160)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methods-of-estimating/979160 "2023-03-09T22:50:51Z")
To pass the time, I sometimes try to guess the ages of celebrities and other people who I lack factual information about. Today, I was watching an episode of the Dick Van Dyke show on TV, and I tried to guess how old Mor… --- ## [Lydia Love Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lydia-love-jackson/980516)
**Author:** [@jag70r](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jag70r)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lydia-love-jackson/980516 "2023-03-09T22:40:45Z")
I’m wondering if anyone knows of this Freemen Chickasaw woman? --- ## [Retirement acceptance(?) steps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-acceptance-steps/980365)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-acceptance-steps/980365 "2023-03-09T17:31:56Z")
So today I realized I really have no possible need for my beat up old brief case. I emptied it out and got rid of most of what was in it. Though I kept a few things like the Business card from my favorite Boss. He passe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=168) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=170)