# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=227 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 228 --- ## [A couple of cool science videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-cool-science-videos/958279)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-cool-science-videos/958279 "2022-01-24T14:39:33Z")
I came across these totally by accident, but thought I would share because I found them quite interesting. The first is a talk given at the Royal Institution in London by Sean Carroll on quantum mechanics. Carroll is m… --- ## [Abandoned structures and their stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandoned-structures-and-their-stories/958017)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandoned-structures-and-their-stories/958017 "2022-01-24T05:06:01Z")
I live in a mostly rural county in southern Maryland (St. Mary’s county, if that means anything to anyone.) We’ve lived here 17 years and over that time, I’ve noticed a lot of houses, mobile homes, and even businesses le… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad lectures, failed Taco eating:, criminal behavior and the Lil'wrekker not adding the County Sheriff's depts funds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-lectures-failed-taco-eating-criminal-behavior-and-the-lilwrekker-not-adding-the-county-sheriffs-depts-funds/957555)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-lectures-failed-taco-eating-criminal-behavior-and-the-lilwrekker-not-adding-the-county-sheriffs-depts-funds/957555 "2022-01-24T04:35:56Z")
Gotta a lecture at dialysis and no tacos, which is bad folks. While I was at diàlysis the Lil’Wrekker had to go to traffic court. The cop didn’t show up. Again she beat a speeding ticket. I was shocked. These peeps ain’… --- ## [Where’s the new MMP. Wake up Mumpers MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-s-the-new-mmp-wake-up-mumpers-mmp/957927)
**Author:** [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-s-the-new-mmp-wake-up-mumpers-mmp/957927 "2022-01-24T04:08:08Z")
I guess I’m up early this morning. Which is exceedingly rare. January is half over. Where does the time go? No topic. But, hijack away. I’ll start. Woke with no pain. Cripped three houses up with Buddy and he did his … --- ## [Just to share: senior making a big difference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-to-share-senior-making-a-big-difference/958293)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-to-share-senior-making-a-big-difference/958293 "2022-01-24T03:00:00Z")
If I make it that long, I hope I can give back and contribute like this guy has. Brightened / inspired an otherwise gruggy day. really a quick three and half minutes… --- ## [Is a ZOOM Dopefest possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-zoom-dopefest-possible/958146)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-zoom-dopefest-possible/958146 "2022-01-23T20:56:05Z")
I think it was tried in the past, but ZOOM has improved its services quite a bit since then, and the public (for the most part) has become more savvy in it’s use. Either smaller time zone based Fests or one or two bigge… --- ## [Listen up @Hallmark. .. Bad bad bad Beck has found you a new holiday to over merchandize and thereby causing innocent consumers to spend the large $buxx on!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listen-up-hallmark-bad-bad-bad-beck-has-found-you-a-new-holiday-to-over-merchandize-and-thereby-causing-innocent-consumers-to-spend-the-large-buxx-on/958244)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listen-up-hallmark-bad-bad-bad-beck-has-found-you-a-new-holiday-to-over-merchandize-and-thereby-causing-innocent-consumers-to-spend-the-large-buxx-on/958244 "2022-01-23T17:28:24Z")
Hey. If you missed it, it’s allover but the crying, you unlucky consumers. I hit the motherlode! Yesterday was half price Corndog day. Whoo-hoo! Happy holidays!! I say. (Can’t exactly say ‘Merry Weenie’ day, or ‘Jol… --- ## [Martha Stewart Reveals why she broke up with Anthony Hopkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martha-stewart-reveals-why-she-broke-up-with-anthony-hopkins/958177)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martha-stewart-reveals-why-she-broke-up-with-anthony-hopkins/958177 "2022-01-23T17:10:53Z")
I didn’t even know they were ever an item. Do I have to go on? Surely you’ve all written the obvious punch line to this set-up. But here it is anyway: “She would never pair fava beans and chianti with human liver.” I… --- ## [Has someone already cloned a person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-someone-already-cloned-a-person/958007)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-someone-already-cloned-a-person/958007 "2022-01-23T15:40:42Z")
I know that human cloning (as long as you allow them to live to maturity) is controversial and I think illegal, bu what are the odds someone’s already done it? --- ## [Sausage drone and the lost dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sausage-drone-and-the-lost-dog/958227)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sausage-drone-and-the-lost-dog/958227 "2022-01-22T22:42:53Z")
This is amusing and cute. --- ## [Beck had a bad bad bad strange encounter in the localish pitstop. You can get gas, pizza, bait, (a tater log) a dirty magazine, or an Icee. No bathroom tho, sorry go out back they accommodatingly say when folks ask for the restroom key](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-had-a-bad-bad-bad-strange-encounter-in-the-localish-pitstop-you-can-get-gas-pizza-bait-a-tater-log-a-dirty-magazine-or-an-icee-no-bathroom-tho-sorry-go-out-back-they-accommodatingly-say-when-folks-ask-for-the-restroom-key/957408)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-had-a-bad-bad-bad-strange-encounter-in-the-localish-pitstop-you-can-get-gas-pizza-bait-a-tater-log-a-dirty-magazine-or-an-icee-no-bathroom-tho-sorry-go-out-back-they-accommodatingly-say-when-folks-ask-for-the-restroom-key/957408 "2022-01-22T03:31:42Z")
So …we stopped on the way home from dialysis. The Li’l-wrekker said “hurry up, I hate this place” She’s such a kill-joy😳 You might ask what I wanted from there, no, don’t ask. As I was walking in a very small woman … --- ## [One For The Parents of Teens (or older)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-the-parents-of-teens-or-older/957669)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-the-parents-of-teens-or-older/957669 "2022-01-22T02:33:35Z")
I’m not looking for advice or anything like that, I’m just curious. Today, Vaderling, out of my left field, asked if I support Biden or Trump and why. He will be an official teenager soon, so not totally an off-the-wal… --- ## [Oldest garment you own and still wear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-garment-you-own-and-still-wear/958062)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-garment-you-own-and-still-wear/958062 "2022-01-22T01:37:34Z")
Thinking about a dresser full of clothing, some of which is fairly elderly, I got to thinking about the oldest thing I have that I still wear regularly. It’s down to a T-shirt, that I bought after seeing The Secret Gard… --- ## [Chat support can see what you're typing before you hit send](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chat-support-can-see-what-youre-typing-before-you-hit-send/958132)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chat-support-can-see-what-youre-typing-before-you-hit-send/958132 "2022-01-21T23:49:27Z")
Just dawned on me today when I got a very fast and lengthy reply. Of course they can. ~Max --- ## [Sirhan Sirhan recommended for parole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645 "2022-01-21T22:24:57Z")
--- ## [Construction and Demolition starting up again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-and-demolition-starting-up-again/958055)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/construction-and-demolition-starting-up-again/958055 "2022-01-21T20:34:54Z")
Spring isn’t here yet – the weather up here in New England, in fact, is pretty damned cold, with temperatures going into single digits at night, and heavy winds. But for some reason, lots of outdoor work using heavy equi… --- ## [What is the definition of visiting a state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-definition-of-visiting-a-state/957653)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-definition-of-visiting-a-state/957653 "2022-01-21T19:01:45Z")
Not a FQ because I’m sure there would be a ton of different definitions. Does being in an airport for a connecting flight do it? What if you leave the terminal to get some air? Does driving without getting out do it? … --- ## [Scams on web page designs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scams-on-web-page-designs/958172)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scams-on-web-page-designs/958172 "2022-01-21T18:52:04Z")
I just noticed that Quora is somewhat hard to navigate (lots of scrolling, losing my place, scrolling back) because literally two-thirds of what’s visible is blank (the right third of the screen is literally blank and th… --- ## [An Update On My Musical Journey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-musical-journey/958066)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-musical-journey/958066 "2022-01-21T12:58:40Z")
As some of you know, I currently work as a scientist researching using artificial intelligence to infer models. However, about a year ago, I decided to give it up to become a professional singer. Towards that end, I deci… --- ## [5G interferes with aviation technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-interferes-with-aviation-technology/958029)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5g-interferes-with-aviation-technology/958029 "2022-01-21T11:54:53Z")
Apparently, 10 US carriers have been trying to get the US government to delay the rollout of 5G near airport because it interferes with aviation technology. The airlines have been trying to negotiate with telecommunic… --- ## [Sweetlips, Vulcan the ham-stealer, Madam Moose and George Washington's other dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetlips-vulcan-the-ham-stealer-madam-moose-and-george-washingtons-other-dogs/958115)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetlips-vulcan-the-ham-stealer-madam-moose-and-george-washingtons-other-dogs/958115 "2022-01-20T20:12:21Z")
Gotta keep an eye on that Vulcan! --- ## [Things in life that take the exact period of "one sleep" to complete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-life-that-take-the-exact-period-of-one-sleep-to-complete/957889)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-life-that-take-the-exact-period-of-one-sleep-to-complete/957889 "2022-01-20T15:58:26Z")
The amount of time it takes a trimmed fingernail to stop feeling just a little bit weird The amount of time it takes the old sandals/slippers, that you had to switch back to when when the new set was pissed on by a cat/… --- ## [Laundry Laundry Laundry. BAD x 3!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-laundry-laundry-bad-x-3/958008)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-laundry-laundry-bad-x-3/958008 "2022-01-20T15:08:29Z")
I spend way to much time and my valuable resources with laundry on my mind. A basket of soiled towels pings my need for cleanliness. I guess you can call that almost an obsession. Kids don’t do this, YMMV. It’s a tr… --- ## [Is there another Black Friday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-another-black-friday/958095)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-another-black-friday/958095 "2022-01-20T12:22:35Z")
Right now on the CNN webpage, the banner ad is for a Microsoft Black Friday sale. AFAIK, ‘Black Friday’ is the day after Thanksgiving. Is there another ‘Black Friday’ of which I am not aware? --- ## [What's your favorite part of a cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-part-of-a-cat/957520)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-part-of-a-cat/957520 "2022-01-20T11:41:34Z")
poll Feel free to elaborate with all the gushy, feline lovin’ detail you can muster. And of course, all you wisenheimers will want to chime in with your favorite part to eat or whatever :wink: --- ## [Friends, please join me in celebrating the life of my cat, Fiona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-please-join-me-in-celebrating-the-life-of-my-cat-fiona/958039)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-please-join-me-in-celebrating-the-life-of-my-cat-fiona/958039 "2022-01-20T07:24:03Z")
Fiona passed today. She was 19 years old. It was humane euthanasia, and I was with her the whole time. We (my ex-wife and I) adopted Fiona–or as she was known then, “Number 54,” from the Calgary Humane Society (CHS), … --- ## [Papers stolen from car; anything I should watch out for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papers-stolen-from-car-anything-i-should-watch-out-for/957960)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papers-stolen-from-car-anything-i-should-watch-out-for/957960 "2022-01-18T17:16:17Z")
My car has been broken into and rifled several times over the years, enough that I put on the valet lock on the trunk years ago. It was broken into last night for the second time in about three weeks, the shortest since… --- ## [Winter Storm Izzy Survival Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-storm-izzy-survival-thread/957784)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-storm-izzy-survival-thread/957784 "2022-01-17T21:47:50Z")
Here comes winter again. Last week we were out of power for four days here in Central Virginia. So it looks like a foot of snow, ice and wind. This time work is going to hole me up in a hotel so I can help… --- ## [Life can be a dream...but have you ever dreamed a life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-can-be-a-dream-but-have-you-ever-dreamed-a-life/957710)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-can-be-a-dream-but-have-you-ever-dreamed-a-life/957710 "2022-01-17T20:09:57Z")
When you dream, do you ever have your dream lasts for days, weeks, months or even years? Do you ever return to a particular dream to continue where you left off? Last night, from about 1 am until about 2:30 am, I dream… --- ## [Google "Betty White"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-betty-white/957945)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-betty-white/957945 "2022-01-17T19:34:54Z")
Go the Google and search for “Betty White”. You’ll get a celebration of Betty. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=226) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=228)