# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=228 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [Sunrise or sunset in the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunrise-or-sunset-in-the-mmp/957515)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunrise-or-sunset-in-the-mmp/957515 "2022-01-17T04:23:33Z")
Pretty straightforward question - do you like sunrise or sunset better? Answer in 500 words or less, double-spaced, and you lose points for spelling and grammar errors. :wink: Happy Moanday!! --- ## [Redundantly named places](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redundantly-named-places/957623)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redundantly-named-places/957623 "2022-01-16T23:23:00Z")
In the webcomic Order of the Stick, there’s a number of redundantly named places. These are jokes, of course. Examples are Wooden Forest, Wet Sea, Cove Bay, Avenue Street, Fluvial River. You can find more of them in the G… --- ## [So, I started a Substack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-started-a-substack/943518)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-started-a-substack/943518 "2022-01-16T19:24:08Z")
Decided I’ve been told that I should be a writer by enough people that I started a Substack, The Way Things Ought 2 B, so I can go ahead and practice this craft on a platform which allows one to eventually monetize their… --- ## [Do you curse/are you offended by cursing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-curse-are-you-offended-by-cursing/931034)
**Author:** [@MustangSal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MustangSal)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-curse-are-you-offended-by-cursing/931034 "2022-01-16T17:26:53Z")
I drop an F bomb now again. As well as other naughty words. I really wouldn’t do it in front of my grandma or a professional situation. But then again, I don’t get a bee in my bonnet if someone curses in my presence. W… --- ## [Don't Kiss or Snuggle with your Bearded Dragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-kiss-or-snuggle-with-your-bearded-dragon/957805)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-kiss-or-snuggle-with-your-bearded-dragon/957805 "2022-01-16T10:55:53Z")
According to the Huffington Post there’s been an outbreak of salmonella among Bearded Dragon owners in 25 states. So the CDC is warning folks about getting too up closee and personal with the lizards. Cats are still OK,… --- ## [2021 Secret Santa Christmas Exchange](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579 "2022-01-16T08:19:09Z")
I know that I’m a bit of a noob and might be stepping on toes, but if that is so, please just say so and I’ll back off. I really enjoyed last year’s Secret Santa and have already been shopping. Because of the expected p… --- ## [Well, I'm never gonna be able to face outdoors or tolerate or trust nature for awhile, maybe ever;](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-never-gonna-be-able-to-face-outdoors-or-tolerate-or-trust-nature-for-awhile-maybe-ever/957071)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-never-gonna-be-able-to-face-outdoors-or-tolerate-or-trust-nature-for-awhile-maybe-ever/957071 "2022-01-16T07:19:00Z")
This is bad, bad, bad. My friend had to have an outpatient surgery, the day after Christmas. She spent Thanksgiving on a Florida key. Early December she had an itchy bump on her butt. It got red and angry. The doctor … --- ## [Illinois elementary school approves Satanic Temple club meetings (true story)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-elementary-school-approves-satanic-temple-club-meetings-true-story/957671)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-elementary-school-approves-satanic-temple-club-meetings-true-story/957671 "2022-01-15T18:47:12Z")
When I saw this story at first, I thought it was from the Onion. It isn’t. I understand about non-discrimination, but where do you draw the line? As a Christian who believes in separation of church and state, I’d li… --- ## [Ibidem ibidem ibidem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ibidem-ibidem-ibidem/957807)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ibidem-ibidem-ibidem/957807 "2022-01-15T16:52:02Z")
That’s all, folks! --- ## [Cats. These amazing creatures. (Bragging allowed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-these-amazing-creatures-bragging-allowed/839753)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-these-amazing-creatures-bragging-allowed/839753 "2022-01-15T10:34:47Z")
I’ve told many of the crazy, amazing adventures of my sibling pair of Siamese cats. Since all my threads end up being about cats anyway, I thought we needed a dedicated Cat antics thread. Tell us a story about your ext… --- ## [AI generated obituary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-generated-obituary/956901)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-generated-obituary/956901 "2022-01-15T02:27:52Z")
I just read this and thought it was funny so I’m passing it on. It’s an obituary written by an AI program. Brenda Tent retired from living at the age of old, surrounded by family and natural causes. A librarian from b… --- ## [I Pet My Cats 101 Times A Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pet-my-cats-101-times-a-day/957787)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pet-my-cats-101-times-a-day/957787 "2022-01-14T18:08:18Z")
Don’t laugh. There’s an important reason why. First of all, I have these two adorable cats. They’re both rescues. So they don’t entirely trust all humans. One is an outgoing, obese, albino white cat, that is very trusti… --- ## [Going directly to the airport to book a flight at the airline counter itself, no prior reservation - is this really a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-directly-to-the-airport-to-book-a-flight-at-the-airline-counter-itself-no-prior-reservation-is-this-really-a-thing/957614)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-directly-to-the-airport-to-book-a-flight-at-the-airline-counter-itself-no-prior-reservation-is-this-really-a-thing/957614 "2022-01-14T17:57:16Z")
Are there really people who do not book an airline flight in advance, but in fact just go to the airline ticket counter on the day of the intended flight and book then and there? I had only heard of gangsters or rich peo… --- ## [Old and alone – what if I fall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-alone-what-if-i-fall/957447)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-alone-what-if-i-fall/957447 "2022-01-14T16:55:10Z")
My sister, at the urging of her friend, is urging me to do this. Sis’s friend’s brother, also old and alone, has her brother call her at 8PM everyday. His sister doesn’t need to answer the phone if she is otherwise busy,… --- ## [What is your cat's (cats') favorite part of YOU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-cats-cats-favorite-part-of-you/957648)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-cats-cats-favorite-part-of-you/957648 "2022-01-14T03:59:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from What's your favorite part of a cat?: I’m not going to make this a poll, 'cause that could get really weird. But launching from the other thread, what part of YOU does your cat seem to like… --- ## [Spelling Queues and Principals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-queues-and-principals/957632)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-queues-and-principals/957632 "2022-01-13T22:43:28Z")
I thought I’d share this one day in a thread. But hey, maybe the information deserves a thread of its own. Why not? I took a computer class about thirty years ago. And for the first time I was exposed to a queue. In cas… --- ## [13 People Including 7 Children Die in Fire in House Owned By City of Philadelphia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-people-including-7-children-die-in-fire-in-house-owned-by-city-of-philadelphia/957286)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-people-including-7-children-die-in-fire-in-house-owned-by-city-of-philadelphia/957286 "2022-01-13T14:16:10Z")
More specifically the Philadelphia Housing Authority, which is controlled by the city government. When I read the article title I was thinking “sleazy slumlord”, “illegal conversion” … --- ## [Gang of cats hold blender hostage for nearly a month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gang-of-cats-hold-blender-hostage-for-nearly-a-month/957696)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gang-of-cats-hold-blender-hostage-for-nearly-a-month/957696 "2022-01-13T11:28:48Z")
A gang of three cats in Langford, BC has been alternating sentry duty, sitting on top of the carton containing a new blender, and for nearly a month now preventing the owner from accessing it. I take it the owner is rel… --- ## [Chewing Gum For Household Repairs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-gum-for-household-repairs/957656)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-gum-for-household-repairs/957656 "2022-01-13T01:29:29Z")
Big old houses have stuff which breaks. I have a collection of pastes, cements and adhesives I sometimes use for small scale repairs. One is a metallic putty that you warm and shape. There are fancy glues for fancy pu… --- ## [People are stuck on a highway in Virginia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-stuck-on-a-highway-in-virginia/957218)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-stuck-on-a-highway-in-virginia/957218 "2022-01-12T23:53:13Z")
…and have been for 24 hours now. --- ## [Liking Yourself On Facebook, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liking-yourself-on-facebook-etc/957646)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liking-yourself-on-facebook-etc/957646 "2022-01-12T18:20:13Z")
Has anyone else ever noticed. On Facebook, and many other places, you have the option of liking your own posts. That couldn’t be correct. Why would you like yourself? And I have to tell you that I have been tempted too… --- ## [And in other news, fish can drive cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-in-other-news-fish-can-drive-cars/957577)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-in-other-news-fish-can-drive-cars/957577 "2022-01-12T03:51:48Z")
Israeli researchers have apparently taught goldfish to drive cars. Those robots with fishtank heads are getting closer and closer! --- ## [If I could \_\_\_\_\_\_, I'd \_\_\_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-could-id/957599)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-could-id/957599 "2022-01-12T02:56:19Z")
If you could do a thing, what would you do? If I could draw, I’d draw a picture of Santa Claus as a Ramone. --- ## [How Can The US Heal Its Deep Divisions? How Did It Do So Previously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-the-us-heal-its-deep-divisions-how-did-it-do-so-previously/956832)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-the-us-heal-its-deep-divisions-how-did-it-do-so-previously/956832 "2022-01-11T23:51:32Z")
There has been handwringing over the deep divisions in American society and concern for the future. What steps could the US take to heal its divisions and polarization? How did it recover from past instances when the c… --- ## [Magawa the mine detecting rat has died aged 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magawa-the-mine-detecting-rat-has-died-aged-8/957611)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magawa-the-mine-detecting-rat-has-died-aged-8/957611 "2022-01-11T22:22:43Z")
What a hero ! Don’t suppose anyone had him in the celebrity death pool. --- ## [I was just approved for a Pennsylvania medical cannabis card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-approved-for-a-pennsylvania-medical-cannabis-card/954537)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-approved-for-a-pennsylvania-medical-cannabis-card/954537 "2022-01-11T12:09:22Z")
I should have the card in a week or two. I have no idea what to get but I’m told that a pharmacist at the dispensary will help me. Edit: I just realized that this may be against the board rules. If so just delete it. --- ## [What's the most interesting cat you saw today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-cat-you-saw-today/829024)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-cat-you-saw-today/829024 "2022-01-11T04:21:01Z")
I think of this every time that I see the car thread bumped, so I’m finally going to start the thread for it. --- ## [Struggling to survive the Holidays emotionally and mentally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/struggling-to-survive-the-holidays-emotionally-and-mentally/956611)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/struggling-to-survive-the-holidays-emotionally-and-mentally/956611 "2022-01-11T03:38:29Z")
I’m sitting here home alone with a little tabletop tree strung with a strand of lights and Spotify running a playlist of my favourite Holiday music. Just trying to make it through the next few weeks with my psyche intact… --- ## [Ever shit your pants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-shit-your-pants/67977)
**Author:** [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-shit-your-pants/67977 "2022-01-11T02:10:52Z")
Not diapers but pants/dress/skirt or whatever. Sorry but these are the things that I need to know. I hate being alone in these kinds of matters. I figure that if I speak up now maybe others too scarred by their own expe… --- ## [Yet another reason to visit London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-reason-to-visit-london/948106)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-reason-to-visit-london/948106 "2022-01-11T01:09:32Z")
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