# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=244 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 245 --- ## [Weighing the environment against my personal comfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weighing-the-environment-against-my-personal-comfort/951485)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weighing-the-environment-against-my-personal-comfort/951485 "2021-10-04T01:23:44Z")
Several years ago, my apartment complex installed a low flow toilet in my bathroom. Since then, it’s kind of been an olfactory nightmare; because it uses so little water, my longer sessions there breach the surface on a … --- ## [On getting Crotchety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-getting-crotchety/951612)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-getting-crotchety/951612 "2021-10-03T14:49:03Z")
Is it just me, or does it seem like, as you get older, or at least in this modern age…that stuff has gotten played out? I’m having a hard time putting it into words, but video games used to be a big deal (grew up with t… --- ## [The CT Scanner turned 50 today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ct-scanner-turned-50-today/951746)
**Author:** [@PozhanPop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PozhanPop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ct-scanner-turned-50-today/951746 "2021-10-03T12:52:08Z")
I raise my glass to Sir Godfrey and Atkinson Harley Hospital for this invention that simply revolutionized diagnostic imaging. --- ## [Dogs playing pranks on humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-playing-pranks-on-humans/951747)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-playing-pranks-on-humans/951747 "2021-10-02T18:24:54Z")
My 100-pound dog had knee surgery last week. He’s too big to crate, so we’ve confined him to a small downstairs room, and Mrs A and I have been taking turns sleeping on an air mattress in the room with him. So at 2:15 a… --- ## [Florida Man Captures Alligator with a Garbage Bin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-captures-alligator-with-a-garbage-bin/951673)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-man-captures-alligator-with-a-garbage-bin/951673 "2021-10-02T17:53:15Z")
\[Groucho\] And what that alligator was doing with a garbage bin, I’ll never know. \[/Groucho\] Finally, a heroic deed by the much-maligned Florida Man, who too often is the subject of bad press. A year-long resident of Flo… --- ## [The most embarrassed man in Turkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-embarrassed-man-in-turkey/951759)
**Author:** [@filmstar-en](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmstar-en)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-embarrassed-man-in-turkey/951759 "2021-10-02T16:03:01Z")
--- ## [Help me think of scenarios wherein my friend is okay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-of-scenarios-wherein-my-friend-is-okay/951487)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-of-scenarios-wherein-my-friend-is-okay/951487 "2021-10-02T15:35:05Z")
Okay, so the real reason I’m posting so much tonight. Nervous energy. Mr. Rilch and I have been having a lot of remodeling done on our house, pretty much since quarantine ended. “Mike” is the carpenter, so he’s here mos… --- ## [Historical examples of heroes for NOT doing something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-examples-of-heroes-for-not-doing-something/951483)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-examples-of-heroes-for-not-doing-something/951483 "2021-10-02T01:16:09Z")
Society seems to prefer it when people take action. It is easier to sell “look what I did for you” than “look what I avoided for you”, particularly where there are performance bonuses. In medicine or dentistry, operati… --- ## [I need to vent about my proselytizing FIL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-vent-about-my-proselytizing-fil/950625)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-vent-about-my-proselytizing-fil/950625 "2021-10-02T01:03:23Z")
My FIL is very religious. Catholic, but of a very evangelical nature. Our relationship is somewhat strained, but cordial, for a variety of reasons. He invited me to a Zoom “discussion about life’s big questions.” He SWO… --- ## [Scam call this morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-call-this-morning/939452)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-call-this-morning/939452 "2021-10-01T22:52:56Z")
The phone rings; Hello. I’m calling from \_\_\_bank. Are you Hari Seldon? Yes. There was a suspicious charge on your account this morning; did you make it? No. I will cancel the charge, suspend your card and have a new… --- ## [Help me to understand this flight change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-understand-this-flight-change/951749)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-understand-this-flight-change/951749 "2021-10-01T20:31:24Z")
A few months ago, I reserved seats for us to fly from San Jose, California to Paine Field in Everett, Washington, nonstop. When I was making the reservations, I noticed that the plane was just about full. A couple of w… --- ## [\[Breaking News\] At Least 3 Killed and 50 Hurt in Amtrak Derailment in Remote Montana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-at-least-3-killed-and-50-hurt-in-amtrak-derailment-in-remote-montana/951373)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-at-least-3-killed-and-50-hurt-in-amtrak-derailment-in-remote-montana/951373 "2021-10-01T18:24:02Z")
About 141 passengers and 16 crew members were on board --- ## [It’s Reconciliation Day. What are your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-reconciliation-day-what-are-your-thoughts/951643)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-reconciliation-day-what-are-your-thoughts/951643 "2021-10-01T17:30:08Z")
In Canada, the federal government has declared September 30th to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new statutory holiday. This is to remember the Indigenous children who were torn from their families an… --- ## [Stupid or stipled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-or-stipled/947308)
**Author:** [@bayleef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bayleef)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-or-stipled/947308 "2021-10-01T13:09:03Z")
age old saying goes : “WORK HARD, PLAY HARD…” have you heard the saying : “WORK SMART. NOT HARD”…? does this mean all the “smart” and lazy asses have to stay home when the party starts? age old saying goes : “you … --- ## [Will the "Urinal Code" ever go away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-urinal-code-ever-go-away/951280)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-urinal-code-ever-go-away/951280 "2021-10-01T00:19:48Z")
To explain-the “Code” says that you cannot use the urinal next to another male (exceptions may be made if there’s a wall between you). If none are available, you must wait or use the stall. Do you think this will fade as… --- ## [Spiders, man!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiders-man/951535)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiders-man/951535 "2021-09-30T23:13:36Z")
This is a project that I’ve been working on for a while, identifying the spider species that I have photographed in my home and yard in Upstate South Carolina over the past 20 years. Spiders are by far the most diverse c… --- ## [I am getting a promotion I don't want](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-a-promotion-i-dont-want/951530)
**Author:** [@SharltoCopley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SharltoCopley)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-a-promotion-i-dont-want/951530 "2021-09-30T20:49:18Z")
I joined my current company 18 months ago as the first person in a newly established department. Three days later, we hired three more people. Of the total four, I and some other guy were the most senior, but the departm… --- ## [The lil' Bastard is gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lil-bastard-is-gone/951618)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lil-bastard-is-gone/951618 "2021-09-30T16:41:04Z")
We have been dog-sitting for niece on and off for about a year. Several months back, she broke up with her boyfriend and came to live with us. Just before she did, she bought an obnoxious Frenchy pup. We had heard about… --- ## [My search for replacement shoelaces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-search-for-replacement-shoelaces/951533)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-search-for-replacement-shoelaces/951533 "2021-09-30T16:19:39Z")
Where does one find a reasonable selection of shoelaces anymore? DSW carries 6 colors, all the same length. Target had 5 to choose from (with two empty hooks). None suitable. Driving around spending time and gas searchi… --- ## [Does anyone follow Middle Age Riot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-follow-middle-age-riot/947918)
**Author:** [@Retzbu\_Tox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Retzbu_Tox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-follow-middle-age-riot/947918 "2021-09-30T15:02:35Z")
Since Dopers generally seem to skew toward liberalism, I am curious if anyone follows Middle Age Riot on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? He’s a liberal meme/joke writer in his early fifties with 100k+ followers. He ofte… --- ## [Kitten Robe II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitten-robe-ii/950500)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitten-robe-ii/950500 "2021-09-30T01:56:36Z")
Sewing is a good “exhibit a” sort of example of gender in the classic feminist sense. Gender, as distinguished from sex, in this formulation is something that is culturally associated with one of the sexes, but arbitrar… --- ## [Gorillas Caught Monkeyin Around at Bronx Zoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorillas-caught-monkeyin-around-at-bronx-zoo/951240)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorillas-caught-monkeyin-around-at-bronx-zoo/951240 "2021-09-29T22:56:02Z")
Onlookers at the Bronx Zoo were both shocked and amused at the site of two gorillas engaging in some happy sex. As little as 100 years ago this would elicit a big yawn from a majority of humanity as they lived on farms… --- ## [Bully-protection clothing with junk science](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bully-protection-clothing-with-junk-science/951455)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bully-protection-clothing-with-junk-science/951455 "2021-09-29T16:52:09Z")
I’ve encountered a new concept for hunters: HECS (Human Energy Concealment System), a set of long johns with carbon fiber interweave. Theoretically, this blocks the bio- electromagnetic emissions that, supposedly, anim… --- ## [Inebriation as a cause of dysfunctional behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inebriation-as-a-cause-of-dysfunctional-behavior/951474)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inebriation-as-a-cause-of-dysfunctional-behavior/951474 "2021-09-29T15:19:23Z")
Just read another news story about a racist tirade at a dog park. I wonder how many of similar incidents (abusive airline passengers, people screaming at service workers, etc.) might be partially explained by inebriation… --- ## [Celebrities who have a surprising spouse or girl/boyfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-a-surprising-spouse-or-girl-boyfriend/949213)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-a-surprising-spouse-or-girl-boyfriend/949213 "2021-09-28T22:56:26Z")
From time to time i come across some article about some celebrity who have a surprising boy or girlfriend. Last i read was that Fisher Stevens dated Michelle Pfeiffer from 89-92. How was that possible ? Hehe im sure hes… --- ## [Civil asset forfeitures (MPSIMS version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-asset-forfeitures-mpsims-version/951456)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-asset-forfeitures-mpsims-version/951456 "2021-09-28T19:00:04Z")
There’s a 2017 thread in Great Debates on civil asset forfeitures. Rather than sharing this in GD, I want to post it in MPSIMS. They is just ‘Hey, look what’s in the news again.’ For Pearsons and Store, the governm… --- ## [So the biggest serial arsonist/killer in America is pacific gas and energy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-biggest-serial-arsonist-killer-in-america-is-pacific-gas-and-energy/951300)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-biggest-serial-arsonist-killer-in-america-is-pacific-gas-and-energy/951300 "2021-09-28T18:25:12Z")
Wow, I knew they’d been in trouble for some of the wildfires the past few years but 86 counts of involuntary manslaughter ? and there’s even more… note there’s a rather extensive list of everything they’ve pled guilty… --- ## [All this gender talk got me thinking…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-this-gender-talk-got-me-thinking/951489)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-this-gender-talk-got-me-thinking/951489 "2021-09-28T12:52:50Z")
In one of the other threads talk fell to the non-binary. Non-binary folks divide the world into two groups, binary and non-binary. So I guess non-binary are binary after all. :nerd\_face: --- ## [Riding on top of elevators... anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-on-top-of-elevators-anyone-else/951354)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riding-on-top-of-elevators-anyone-else/951354 "2021-09-28T12:15:55Z")
Old memory of college days (mid 80’s). Put elevator one floor below and open the doors with a coat hanger and climb on top. --- ## [Punny business names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punny-business-names/949342)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punny-business-names/949342 "2021-09-27T23:34:04Z")
Someone in my neighborhood had some landscaping done recently. The company they hired left a sign in their yard. That company’s name? Lawn and Order Landscaping Service. I also noticed a trailer recently for a busine… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=243) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=245)