# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=175 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 176 --- ## [Another Mass Killing in California: 7 Dead in Half Moon Bay (South of San Francisco) Jan. 23, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mass-killing-in-california-7-dead-in-half-moon-bay-south-of-san-francisco-jan-23-2023/978702)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mass-killing-in-california-7-dead-in-half-moon-bay-south-of-san-francisco-jan-23-2023/978702 "2023-01-28T14:41:09Z")
They were Chinese farm workers, killed by a 67 year old Chinese male. --- ## [Nerdy, Geeky Jokes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdy-geeky-jokes/975532)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdy-geeky-jokes/975532 "2023-01-28T09:29:54Z")
This is here because I wasn’t sure where it should go. Not really trying to start a game. I’m sitting here this am sipping from my coffee torus and musing on science jokes, good and bad. Yesterday, I saw a personalize… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Life in Dump-truck, Ark./ In the good ol' U.S. of A](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-life-in-dump-truck-ark-in-the-good-ol-u-s-of-a/978814)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-life-in-dump-truck-ark-in-the-good-ol-u-s-of-a/978814 "2023-01-27T21:40:40Z")
Extra early risin’. Have to get to dialysis early because afterwards we go to Texarkana to the Diabetic clinic. Ugh! Doctors. Yay! Freebies. I have to eat because the Dialysis place has food but only after 8am, my whol… --- ## [What historical event would you change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-historical-event-would-you-change/978741)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-historical-event-would-you-change/978741 "2023-01-27T17:44:26Z")
I was tempted to resurrect this thread but I decided not to as my scenario is different. No omnipotence so no just arbitrarily changing someone’s sex or moving an island or increasing someone’s life (unless following th… --- ## [Utah Goldbacks - new currency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-goldbacks-new-currency/978674)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-goldbacks-new-currency/978674 "2023-01-26T23:32:54Z")
In 2019 Utah voted to allow private mints to issue their own gold backed currency. These are called Goldbacks. They have the actual stated amount of 24k gold in the form of a typical dollar bill. Very thin, of course. Th… --- ## ["Live-in Casual Housekeeper/Minder"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-in-casual-housekeeper-minder/978664)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-in-casual-housekeeper-minder/978664 "2023-01-26T22:05:35Z")
For the past few months I’ve been ferrying hubby to physical therapy sessions twice a week (nothing dire or life threatening, just aftermath from a minor-ish car accident) and as you do, you gradually get to know the oth… --- ## [Water restriction fine. How should I prepare for court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-restriction-fine-how-should-i-prepare-for-court/971526)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-restriction-fine-how-should-i-prepare-for-court/971526 "2023-01-26T18:32:25Z")
I woke up yesterday morning to a notice on my door from the city, informing me that I was being ticketed for violating the cities water restrictions by watering on the wrong day. I got a more official ticket in the mail… --- ## [Cat avatars on the Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-avatars-on-the-dope/978151)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-avatars-on-the-dope/978151 "2023-01-26T13:44:53Z")
I actually don’t know if this should’ve been in atmb, but I am curious how many other Dopers use a feline for their avatar… Come show yourself. meow. --- ## [Twitter profile editing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-profile-editing/978752)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-profile-editing/978752 "2023-01-25T22:30:34Z")
No doubt it’s simple but I cannot find it. How do I do the following? Edit birth date. Hide birth date from public view. I set the account up back in 2011, if that matters. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Bosda needs a hand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-needs-a-hand/978682)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-needs-a-hand/978682 "2023-01-25T16:27:25Z")
Guys–I retired in April 22. Putin sank my 401k. I’ve been putting in for jobs, but I have discovered that one of my references is sick, and may die. Another will give me a Personal reference, but not a business one. … --- ## [Shooting in Monterey Park Lunar New Year festival leaves at least 10 dead \[2023-01-21\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-in-monterey-park-lunar-new-year-festival-leaves-at-least-10-dead-2023-01-21/978606)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-in-monterey-park-lunar-new-year-festival-leaves-at-least-10-dead-2023-01-21/978606 "2023-01-25T16:01:04Z")
The attack occurred at the end of the first day of a two-day street festival to celebrate Lunar New Year. The event, which began on the eve of Lunar New Year, is one of the largest free street fairs in Southern Califo… --- ## [Boats on the Champlain canal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boats-on-the-champlain-canal/978677)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boats-on-the-champlain-canal/978677 "2023-01-24T19:55:10Z")
Googling around, I saw that there are waterways connecting the St. Lawrence River to Lake Champlain and connecting Champlain to the Hudson river, which leads to New York City and the sea. I wonder if these are used for c… --- ## [Tell me you're a woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-youre-a-woman/978625)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-youre-a-woman/978625 "2023-01-24T11:47:56Z")
Tell me you’re a woman without telling me you’re a woman. I just ate an amount of Pillsbury confetti funfetti icing out of the container. --- ## [How Do You Self-Motivate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-self-motivate/978487)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-self-motivate/978487 "2023-01-24T11:40:51Z")
There are always things that are beneficial or need to be done. Cleaning, a hundred chores, going to the gym, work, eating better, resolutions and responsibilities. What things do you most dislike doing? What techniqu… --- ## [Animosity between citizens of countries at war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animosity-between-citizens-of-countries-at-war/978262)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animosity-between-citizens-of-countries-at-war/978262 "2023-01-24T09:54:57Z")
Seeing Miss Ukraine at the Miss Universe contest made me think. How does she feel sharing the stage with Miss Russia? Yes, Miss Universe is supposed to be about: The Miss Universe Organization exists to advocate for a f… --- ## [Where TF is my wallet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-tf-is-my-wallet/978153)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-tf-is-my-wallet/978153 "2023-01-24T05:33:30Z")
I suppose it could have missed my pocket the last time I used it, but I would have noticed that, right? Guy was behind me and I didn’t say anything. Walked 20 ft to my car. Pockets are not loose. So I get home and im… --- ## [Sortin' thru that pile in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sortin-thru-that-pile-in-the-mmp/978304)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 267\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sortin-thru-that-pile-in-the-mmp/978304 "2023-01-24T00:33:12Z")
Just before starting my usual morning surf, I took all the piled papers that have accumulated on and around my desk and dumped them on the dining room table. Once I’ve finished the requisite reading, I’ll tend to that lo… --- ## [On playing in a cemetery: what are your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-playing-in-a-cemetery-what-are-your-thoughts/976757)
**Author:** [@SurrenderDorothy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SurrenderDorothy)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-playing-in-a-cemetery-what-are-your-thoughts/976757 "2023-01-23T17:12:21Z")
The basic question in tl;dr form is: do you think it’s okay to play (fetch with a dog in this case, but also… anything) in a cemetery, assuming you’re not bothering anyone? Is it disrespectful of the dead? Would you have… --- ## [Lascivious Bible Passages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lascivious-bible-passages/978365)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lascivious-bible-passages/978365 "2023-01-23T12:00:21Z")
I know the donkeys and their members in Ezekiel, and the deal with Lot’s daughters in Genesis, and of course there’s the Song of Solomon, but are there any other more or less lascivious passages in the Bible? Things alon… --- ## [I fell on my keister yesterday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fell-on-my-keister-yesterday/978574)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fell-on-my-keister-yesterday/978574 "2023-01-23T10:39:54Z")
Northern Arizona received a lot of snow over the past few days, and I decided to take a trip to the Grand Canyon to get some winter photos. Highway 64 from Williams to Grand Canyon village was plowed but completely snow-… --- ## [Have you been a victim of a crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-a-victim-of-a-crime/977226)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-a-victim-of-a-crime/977226 "2023-01-23T04:55:04Z")
I’ve been exempted from jury duty, and that got me thinking about how many times I’ve been the victim of a crime. In junior high, someone stole $20 out of my locker in gym class; In high school, someone stole a CB radi… --- ## [Time Will Always Tell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-will-always-tell/978459)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-will-always-tell/978459 "2023-01-23T00:08:13Z")
I was looking at the thread, “Self-Driving Cars are Still Decades Away”. I was thinking that it is a pretty safe prediction because it will take years to prove whether the OP is right or wrong in his prediction, and the… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad ghost adventures. (or: that ghost ain't right)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ghost-adventures-or-that-ghost-aint-right/978265)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ghost-adventures-or-that-ghost-aint-right/978265 "2023-01-22T21:28:04Z")
As previously stated it’s been a noisy time here in the Ghostly convalescent ward. I keep trying to justify it by saying pets are walking around or someone is up and downstairs. Ivy, my loyal CNA has me on a baby monit… --- ## [What have you learned today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-learned-today/955526)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-learned-today/955526 "2023-01-22T18:08:05Z")
Growing up, a ‘brodie’ meant putting your foot down on your motorcycle, and spinning the rear tire around, making circles with your foot as the pivot point. There’s an old (short?) movie from the '30s on TCM where a wom… --- ## [“I don’t like your tone of voice”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-like-your-tone-of-voice/978570)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-don-t-like-your-tone-of-voice/978570 "2023-01-22T17:20:40Z")
Challenge: The next 5 people who approach you and engage in conversation, reply to what they say with, “I don’t like your tone of voice”. I don’t know what made me think of this, but I did it. Three of the five looked… --- ## [Thoughts about balancing 401k and cash savings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-balancing-401k-and-cash-savings/978424)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-balancing-401k-and-cash-savings/978424 "2023-01-22T16:13:13Z")
I recently got myself a condo, which is very nice and reasonable within my earnings, but I’m spending more on housing expenses now than I do renting (for the time being), so I’m taking another look at my budget. I’m sti… --- ## [The ultimate fixer-upper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-fixer-upper/978580)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-fixer-upper/978580 "2023-01-22T13:57:26Z")
It is an eye-catching real estate listing. I couldn’t help but notice how much the front foyer view (photo #21) resembles that of Candyland in Django Unchained, though ultimately in a bit better shape. \*Franklin TN i… --- ## [A Stormy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-stormy-mmp/977917)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-stormy-mmp/977917 "2023-01-22T02:02:51Z")
It’s 3:30am PST, and no MMP yet? OK, OK, I’ll get it going. As expected, woke up to wind and rain. A certain orange lunatic decided he HAD to go outside anyway. Local schools have cancelled classes due to safety concer… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Beck spills her guts. Time for some truths to be told. Yeah, it's time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-spills-her-guts-time-for-some-truths-to-be-told-yeah-its-time/978374)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-spills-her-guts-time-for-some-truths-to-be-told-yeah-its-time/978374 "2023-01-21T22:34:28Z")
I feel like I’ve misrepresented myself on the Dope, I didn’t mean to. It just came out that way. I think you guys think I’m this blond, tall, good looking woman. I’m not. I’m blond, veering on grey. I’m tall. That’s a… --- ## [Crocodile mummies removed from previously undisturbed tomb (I'm sure everything will be fine)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodile-mummies-removed-from-previously-undisturbed-tomb-im-sure-everything-will-be-fine/978527)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodile-mummies-removed-from-previously-undisturbed-tomb-im-sure-everything-will-be-fine/978527 "2023-01-21T19:53:11Z")
At least five large crocodile mummies plus a few heads were discovered in a tomb in Egypt. Did the researchers quickly seal the tomb and run the other way? No, they removed the mummies for study. It’s like these people h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=174) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=176)