# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=187 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [Possible serial killer (up to 70 victims?) exposed in western Iowa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-serial-killer-up-to-70-victims-exposed-in-western-iowa/973723)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-serial-killer-up-to-70-victims-exposed-in-western-iowa/973723 "2022-10-25T02:13:41Z")
Yeah, some people are calling BS ("Why did she wait almost 10 years after his death?, that kind of thing) but I think she was just plain old that afraid of him, and finally has the courage to come forward. TL : DR - S… --- ## [I need some help finding support groups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-help-finding-support-groups/973570)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-help-finding-support-groups/973570 "2022-10-25T00:53:45Z")
This is not mundane or pointless. My aunt suffered a stroke many years ago, which left her physically disabled. After my uncle passed away a few years ago, my cousin moved her in and took over her care with help from h… --- ## [Selling a car on Facebook. Let the scams begin!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-car-on-facebook-let-the-scams-begin/973666)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-car-on-facebook-let-the-scams-begin/973666 "2022-10-24T23:54:24Z")
So far got 4 messages and 2 of them already asked me to send them the code to prove I’m real. My responses to them How does the code prove I’m real? Name a state. I will tell you its capital and that will prove I’m r… --- ## [Beyond the Local Group of galaxies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-the-local-group-of-galaxies/973660)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-the-local-group-of-galaxies/973660 "2022-10-24T23:48:12Z")
I’ve long wondered what the nearest large galaxies were beyond the Local Group. I can’t recall this ever being mentioned in any astronomical literature, whether a book or article. So I finally got around to researching t… --- ## [Look at this stuff! Isn't it neat? (Show us your collections of things!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-this-stuff-isnt-it-neat-show-us-your-collections-of-things/958550)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-this-stuff-isnt-it-neat-show-us-your-collections-of-things/958550 "2022-10-24T23:40:17Z")
I collect things related to foxes, and it’s starting to get to the point where I’m actively seeking to add to my collection with some spending money on every payday. Most of the things, at least, are practical. My land… --- ## [Why I Hate Ally McBeal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-ally-mcbeal/19040)
**Author:** [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-ally-mcbeal/19040 "2022-10-24T19:51:45Z")
So I’ve been complaining about the show for a while. And before you ask: I keep watching because it was original and clever last season. I keep hoping that cleverness will resurface. It hasn’t. This is obviously a show … --- ## ["When in discourse of sequential threads" means what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads-means-what/973679)
**Author:** [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads-means-what/973679 "2022-10-24T15:53:08Z")
Ok. So maybe I lack certain solving skills, but what in the name of all that’s good is the key or code or whatever to “https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads”. I have read some posts a… --- ## [Grab a leaf rake in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grab-a-leaf-rake-in-the-mmp/973366)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grab-a-leaf-rake-in-the-mmp/973366 "2022-10-24T04:44:29Z")
First, from last time: Dos the B-W Parkway not work for you? I find it’s usually a pleasanter drive than I-95. But it depends on what part of Baltimore you’re headed to… And moving forward - it’s a new, leaf-covered w… --- ## [How To Stick Balloons To Polyester Bodysuit?- Need Answer Before 10/22/2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stick-balloons-to-polyester-bodysuit-need-answer-before-10-22-2022/973341)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stick-balloons-to-polyester-bodysuit-need-answer-before-10-22-2022/973341 "2022-10-23T21:48:07Z")
My planned costume for this year was a Zentai (an over the head bodysuit) covered in twisty balloons. I was planning to attach the balloons to the polyster bodysuit with a sticky-side-out circle of duct tape. Unfortunatl… --- ## [Death stare a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-stare-a-thing/973652)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-stare-a-thing/973652 "2022-10-23T19:27:41Z")
Three times I have experienced what I call the death stare. First time was my grandfather while I was in the hospital visiting him. In the middle of our conversation he just stopped talking and stared at me, or more acc… --- ## [Ladies - If you really want children stop kidding yourselves & wasting time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-if-you-really-want-children-stop-kidding-yourselves-wasting-time/325714)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-if-you-really-want-children-stop-kidding-yourselves-wasting-time/325714 "2022-10-23T11:42:50Z")
So Says Christian Libertarian Vox Day! Women! Someday is today --- ## [Got costly prescriptions? Try Amazon Pharmacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-costly-prescriptions-try-amazon-pharmacy/957045)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-costly-prescriptions-try-amazon-pharmacy/957045 "2022-10-22T22:09:36Z")
First off, I’m not shilling for Amazon, this was just such a surprise I thought I’d share. I know I’ve seen a thread or two about drug prices over the years, hopefully this can help somebody. I was helping out a friend … --- ## [Chinese police station in NYC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-police-station-in-nyc/973354)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-police-station-in-nyc/973354 "2022-10-21T17:46:30Z")
This is disturbing to say the least. A Chinese police force on our soil to spy on Chinese citizens and dissidents (and quite possibly us) and run by some sham company. WTF? GOP lawmakers demand explanation for 'deeply t… --- ## [What are the likely outcomes/scenarios in the Ukraine war that the US is working towards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-likely-outcomes-scenarios-in-the-ukraine-war-that-the-us-is-working-towards/972818)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-likely-outcomes-scenarios-in-the-ukraine-war-that-the-us-is-working-towards/972818 "2022-10-21T15:00:44Z")
There’s a lot of discussion on what Putin may or may not do next in the Ukraine war. Recent wars have shown that the US is not very good at planning out exit strategies. Is that the case again ? If Putin continues in hi… --- ## [How much of the periodic table can you recite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-periodic-table-can-you-recite/973381)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-periodic-table-can-you-recite/973381 "2022-10-21T14:01:01Z")
I can state the first two rows in a flash although I sometimes stumble on Neon. After that it’s an educated guess. --- ## [When did the DMV take over our medical system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-dmv-take-over-our-medical-system/972164)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-dmv-take-over-our-medical-system/972164 "2022-10-20T05:02:19Z")
Continuing from the previous exciting (?!) episode. They play rock and roll in churches now?! - Mundane Pointless Stuff I Must Share (MPSIMS) - Straight Dope Message Board Warning: this story is a bit long and depressi… --- ## [Are your folks smart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-your-folks-smart/973353)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-your-folks-smart/973353 "2022-10-19T23:26:53Z")
My Mom is Smart! Well ok, she has a lot of factual trivia, but she’s still pretty smart. My parents watch Jeopardy every evening. My Mom will often know most of the answers and I’ve seen her “run a category” blurting … --- ## [The elevator dream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elevator-dream/973402)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elevator-dream/973402 "2022-10-19T22:06:41Z")
I have had the most bizarre recurring dream. I get in an elevator, usually in the basement of a hotel. And the elevator starts to go up, then it goes sideways, and moves in a very erratic fashion. Scares the shit out of … --- ## [Homonyms to initialisms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homonyms-to-initialisms/973013)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homonyms-to-initialisms/973013 "2022-10-19T20:26:01Z")
Some ground rules: Let’s ignore stress, “single letter words” like R and U, whether or not the initialism is common or even in use, and lets not quibble about whether or not someone’s pronunciation of a word is sufficien… --- ## [Dealing with dangerous shipwrecks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-dangerous-shipwrecks/973490)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-dangerous-shipwrecks/973490 "2022-10-19T17:20:48Z")
I was reading CNN this morning when I came across an article about a leaky shipwreck in Belgian waters of the North Sea. I’ve read of dozens, if not hundreds of such wrecks around the world that continue to pollute bu… --- ## [What does Mint Mobile do that Verizon or T-Mobile do not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mint-mobile-do-that-verizon-or-t-mobile-do-not/973404)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mint-mobile-do-that-verizon-or-t-mobile-do-not/973404 "2022-10-19T16:09:22Z")
I have some friends who use Mint Mobile for around $18 per month and, in their words, it provides essentially everything that Verizon or T-Mobile do for $130 per month. I’m convinced there must be some catch, so…what is… --- ## [Weird wi-fi router stuff!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-wi-fi-router-stuff/959534)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-wi-fi-router-stuff/959534 "2022-10-19T06:27:29Z")
Just replaced my home wifi router. It’s a Netgear unit. Does what it’s supposed to for the most part. Bizarrely, there are two websites that can’t be accessed (carbonite backup service and Fidelity investments) for no… --- ## [Astronaut Jim McDivitt (Gemini 4, Apollo 9) has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronaut-jim-mcdivitt-gemini-4-apollo-9-has-died/973447)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronaut-jim-mcdivitt-gemini-4-apollo-9-has-died/973447 "2022-10-19T01:26:06Z")
James McDivitt was 93. He flew with Ed White on Gemini 4, and with David Scott and Rusty Schweickart (both still living) on Apollo 9. “Apollo 9 was his last trip to space. Despite his instrumental role in propelling NAS… --- ## [Drone Jammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drone-jammer/973399)
**Author:** [@Ssounder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ssounder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drone-jammer/973399 "2022-10-18T22:03:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24}: --- ## [Job interview today - wish me luck!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-interview-today-wish-me-luck/972763)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-interview-today-wish-me-luck/972763 "2022-10-18T18:17:12Z")
I’ve been working for my current employer for ~10 years, but recently have decided to explore some other options; both for some increased job satisfaction and opportunity for increased compensation. I applied for a job … --- ## [McDonald's introduces strawless lids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-introduces-strawless-lids/972150)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-introduces-strawless-lids/972150 "2022-10-18T17:30:31Z")
Basically like the coffee lids with an added bump to latch your lip on. They may replace straws but I don’t think they will replace the straw experience. --- ## [Lowell returns to merit based admissions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowell-returns-to-merit-based-admissions/973434)
**Author:** [@damuriajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/damuriajashi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowell-returns-to-merit-based-admissions/973434 "2022-10-18T15:57:39Z")
Previously posted in an incorrect forum tldr. Lowell (a San Francisco based magnet school) changed its admissions to a lottery system during the pandemic and then kept the admissions system in place to promote divers… --- ## [Radio controlled Airbus A380](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-controlled-airbus-a380/973409)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-controlled-airbus-a380/973409 "2022-10-18T10:23:19Z")
This is pretty cool, a flying, radio controlled jet plane, the A380. It looks about 15’ long, roughly, to my eye. Is Maverick flying this thing? He buzzes the tower 3x. From searching Radio controlled Airbus A380, it a… --- ## [Product "shipment"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-shipment/973347)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-shipment/973347 "2022-10-17T23:13:21Z")
Pretty common for a place to say package is shipped when UPS has no data on it. Clearly this is done so I can be charged for it :frowning: --- ## [Patagonia gives away the company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patagonia-gives-away-the-company/971594)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patagonia-gives-away-the-company/971594 "2022-10-17T20:58:44Z")
This isn’t really mundane, nor pointless, but it’s more like a Good Guy story. The family that owns the Patagonia outdoors clothing company has restructured the company so that any profits will go towards fighting clima… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=186) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=188)