# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=23 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Anyone get a Treasury 310 Deposit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-get-a-treasury-310-deposit/1028398)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-get-a-treasury-310-deposit/1028398 "2026-03-18T12:52:47Z")
We did, unexpectedly and to the tune of 10k. We’re contacting our tax person to see if she has any ideas. It apparently sometimes is a scam where someone deposits the money and calls claiming to be the IRS demanding it… --- ## [One of our generals is missing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-generals-is-missing/1028154)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-generals-is-missing/1028154 "2026-03-18T00:13:09Z")
Retired General William McCasland Is Missing. Some Draw Parallels to Nancy Guthrie There is more at the link. --- ## [Pondering the universe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pondering-the-universe/1018251)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pondering-the-universe/1018251 "2026-03-18T00:00:57Z")
The universe either created itself, was created by something else, or has always existed. All three options are quite unbelievable. Without any apparent impetus, how does all of ‘this’ just spring into existence? Where … --- ## [Why has nobody heard of Emmy Noether?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-nobody-heard-of-emmy-noether/1028384)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-nobody-heard-of-emmy-noether/1028384 "2026-03-17T19:38:23Z")
It’s Women’s History Month, and so all over my (all-girls) school, there are posters and books and emails and announcements and so on highlighting various great women. And there’s an emphasis on women in STEM fields. S… --- ## [(Old) Time Is On My Side (?) - A Daylight Savings MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-time-is-on-my-side-a-daylight-savings-mmp/1028315)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-time-is-on-my-side-a-daylight-savings-mmp/1028315 "2026-03-17T03:47:35Z")
Everybody add an extra scoop in their coffee, it’s the post spring forward coping day. I’m up, caffeinated, and sheveled. It’s currently 60 degrees Ferret Height(15.556 Centipedes\] Off to heave, \[Linda Richman\]Talk amo… --- ## [BREAKING NEWS! Two planets collide at 11, thousand years ago, that is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-two-planets-collide-at-11-thousand-years-ago-that-is/1028453)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-two-planets-collide-at-11-thousand-years-ago-that-is/1028453 "2026-03-17T02:03:42Z")
2 planets collide 11,000 light-years from Earth in rare sight --- ## [How do you pronounce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce/1028355)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce/1028355 "2026-03-16T20:31:26Z")
“Often”? I don’t pronounce the T, but lots of people do. Does anyone know if this is a regional or cultural thing? I know that Gilbert and Sullivan didn’t pronounce the T, either, because they made a joke in The Pirat… --- ## [Happy Saint Urho Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-saint-urho-day/1028489)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-saint-urho-day/1028489 "2026-03-16T19:27:23Z")
For those who want to get a head start on St. Patrick, today is the day to celebrate the legendary St. Urho. From the wiki article: The legend now states that St. Urho drove away grasshoppers (rather than frogs) from … --- ## [Tech/internet question I’m hoping to find an answer for…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-internet-question-i-m-hoping-to-find-an-answer-for/1028439)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-internet-question-i-m-hoping-to-find-an-answer-for/1028439 "2026-03-15T14:35:59Z")
I have a laptop and an iPhone. The mail app on the latter is set to my main email account. I have Thunderbird on my laptop, and I have both my main email account on there with some others. Whenever I open my main email … --- ## [Happy pi day 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-2025/1015557)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-2025/1015557 "2026-03-15T00:26:43Z")
Pretty much going to be the same as all the other pi days i suppose but shouldn’t pass by without notice. --- ## [Tomorrow is Prehistoric Creatures Day again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-prehistoric-creatures-day-again/798663)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-prehistoric-creatures-day-again/798663 "2026-03-14T13:08:27Z")
Back in 2007, yams!! revealed to us the existence of Prehistoric Creatures day. Is anyone celebrating it tomorrow? I only have a plastic Stegosaurus, plus I’m out of work right now, but I’m considering it. --- ## [Two men accidentally destroy mammoth tusk worth $200,000 at a museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-men-accidentally-destroy-mammoth-tusk-worth-200-000-at-a-museum/1028388)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-men-accidentally-destroy-mammoth-tusk-worth-200-000-at-a-museum/1028388 "2026-03-14T00:09:21Z")
Unlike some other people I’ve seen online, I don’t find this story funny at all, especially because this stunt was performed by two men in their late 40s, which makes me think alcohol was involved. They wanted to be pho… --- ## [How large would be a drone that can drop a bomb, and what kind of boat could it launch from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-would-be-a-drone-that-can-drop-a-bomb-and-what-kind-of-boat-could-it-launch-from/1028407)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-would-be-a-drone-that-can-drop-a-bomb-and-what-kind-of-boat-could-it-launch-from/1028407 "2026-03-13T18:59:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from Speculation for Consequences to the US for Engaging in the Bombing of Iran and Other Targets: I’m concerned that this is getting much too far from the topic this was posted in, as this do… --- ## [Active shooter in Detroit, Michigan, at synagogue called Temple Israel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399 "2026-03-13T04:11:27Z")
So CNN is reporting. Sorry, I’m on my mobile device so I have no links but if you go to CNN, it’s on the front page. --- ## [State retiree health plan tries to screw us over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-retiree-health-plan-tries-to-screw-us-over/1028374)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-retiree-health-plan-tries-to-screw-us-over/1028374 "2026-03-12T23:21:20Z")
I’m pretty hot at the moment. I’m the husband of a State (I will keep them anonymous) retiree and, as a dependent, I’m covered under her Medicare PPO. Cost is minimal and coverage is excellent. (I think she had the le… --- ## [These 3 words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-3-words/1028286)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-3-words/1028286 "2026-03-12T22:45:15Z")
No. Not bad, bad, bad​:grin: But: Flex Argos Goat What do they mean in modern parlance? --- ## [Going from no running at all, to suddenly doing 3-4 miles, am I risking injury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-no-running-at-all-to-suddenly-doing-3-4-miles-am-i-risking-injury/1028215)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-no-running-at-all-to-suddenly-doing-3-4-miles-am-i-risking-injury/1028215 "2026-03-12T17:44:59Z")
I am a veritable couch potato, but recently a friend invited me to join her jogging group. Normally, I am too much of a slug to even bother going outside for neighborhood walks, but I thought, “Well, I am prediabetic, ha… --- ## [Thanks, Mr.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383 "2026-03-12T13:55:43Z")
Now I have a mental disorder because I’m dyslexic. You, Mr. Trump have a mental disorder. It’s called “stooopidity” --- ## [META AI Smart Glasses may be a bit too smart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362 "2026-03-12T07:34:53Z")
Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage | TechCrunch " Meta is facing a new class action lawsuit over its AI smart glasses and their lack of privacy, afte… --- ## [I guess we're striking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375 "2026-03-12T04:26:31Z")
I’ve never taken part in a strike before. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I teach part-time, but my position is permanent and safe. I’ve been at PCC for 14 years. I have what’s called a “multi-year contract.” Basica… --- ## [Our Entire News Was the Weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365 "2026-03-11T19:46:10Z")
Mother Nature went berserk last night from Chicagoland down to middle Illinois, western Indiana, and especially Jasper County, IN. We had what looks like (preliminary guess) an EF3 tornado that was actually on the groun… --- ## [Optical illusion or clickbait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-or-clickbait/1028309)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-or-clickbait/1028309 "2026-03-11T07:50:40Z")
Both lines are moving smoothly at the same rate. Or so is the claim. I’m sure it’s true but I can’t think of a way to test. --- ## [Hour, hour who's got the hour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-hour-whos-got-the-hour/1028295)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-hour-whos-got-the-hour/1028295 "2026-03-11T05:45:57Z")
Lost it. I found it in October. There were many times over the year where I would gladly given it back. I had to wait til today. Funny, I kinda miss it now… :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Do you think certain stores and restaurants will ever return to 24/7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-certain-stores-and-restaurants-will-ever-return-to-24-7/1028312)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-certain-stores-and-restaurants-will-ever-return-to-24-7/1028312 "2026-03-11T02:16:03Z")
Even though certain restaurants and convenience stores are still 24/7, I’m not sure if we’ll ever see the return of 24/7 Walmarts and diners, since companies have changed over the years. However, it also makes me wonder… --- ## [How do people "disappear?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-disappear/1027477)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-disappear/1027477 "2026-03-10T19:28:35Z")
The Savannah Guthrie’s Mom case got me thinking about something else. More than a half-million people “disappear” in this country every year. The vast majority are eventually found, alive or not, but there’s a small nu… --- ## [Privileges One Receives When They Hit 50](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/privileges-one-receives-when-they-hit-50/1027844)
**Author:** [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/privileges-one-receives-when-they-hit-50/1027844 "2026-03-10T19:06:09Z")
I’m about to turn fifty in the USA. I’m planning to get some shots (pneumococcal, shingles and RSV) for which I’ll be eligible. Which things did you get when you turn fifty in your life? --- ## [What’s the best way to let someone know about an unintentionally embarrassing email name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-let-someone-know-about-an-unintentionally-embarrassing-email-name/1028281)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-let-someone-know-about-an-unintentionally-embarrassing-email-name/1028281 "2026-03-10T00:01:34Z")
For example, there’s a semi-famous young woman whose work email was her first initial and last name. Her name is Samantha Hart.-you can see the problem. I have a business I use who seem to have a similar issue and I’d li… --- ## [Karl Marx and Capital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-marx-and-capital/1028272)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-marx-and-capital/1028272 "2026-03-09T23:02:30Z")
If you know Karl Marx’s “Capital” only by reputation, what do you think it is about? What would you expect to read about if you picked up a copy? I will be putting this question to a university undergrad seminar and am … --- ## [Solar charging an EV (w/ limited solar)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solar-charging-an-ev-w-limited-solar/1028301)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solar-charging-an-ev-w-limited-solar/1028301 "2026-03-09T20:54:13Z")
Hi there, I am analyzing the following scenario: I have a BASIC solar system ( say - it could output 1000w during daytime) - and live in 220v-land I will (eventually) get an EV that can charge from a 220v home-circuit… --- ## [Unintentionally amusing headlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-amusing-headlines/924630)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-amusing-headlines/924630 "2026-03-09T17:07:35Z")
This one drifted past my eyes just recently and it made me laugh out loud. Manchester attack inquiry: MI5 accused of ‘obsessive focus on secrecy’ For those unaware, MI5 is the…err… UK secret service. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=22) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=24)