# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=269 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 270 --- ## [What am I? I ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-i-ask/939947)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-i-ask/939947 "2021-04-19T14:46:48Z")
There’s a place you cannot go. There’s a thought you cannot think. There’s love you cannot love. There’s a person you cannot be. I am what I am. What am I? I do not know. --- ## [Billions of Huge Dinosaurs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billions-of-huge-dinosaurs/940200)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billions-of-huge-dinosaurs/940200 "2021-04-18T20:34:36Z")
Like 2.5B T. Rexes! Have walked the Earth. According to a new study. That’s a lot, but might explain some of the people at the gym I frequent. --- ## [The Great Fairy Bread controversy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-fairy-bread-controversy/940166)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-fairy-bread-controversy/940166 "2021-04-18T06:33:02Z")
So some people in Australia are outraged, OUTRAGED I tell you. First they came for our Golden Gaytimes and now it’s the Fairy Bread, a staple at kid birthday parties since the dawn of time. Except it’s not really a cont… --- ## [The Psychological Risks of Meditation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychological-risks-of-meditation/940183)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychological-risks-of-meditation/940183 "2021-04-17T16:19:42Z")
As someone who has practiced Zen meditation on and off for the last 20 years, I find this article distressing. It suggests that real psychological harm can come from meditating for long periods (more than 30 minutes per … --- ## [Liberty U sues Jerry Falwell Jr for millions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberty-u-sues-jerry-falwell-jr-for-millions/940173)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberty-u-sues-jerry-falwell-jr-for-millions/940173 "2021-04-17T08:24:40Z")
I hope the pool boy gets a cut too https://www.wral.com/liberty-sues-jerry-falwell-jr-seeking-millions-in-damages/19630606/ --- ## [The adventure of a lifetime - only $96,000 per person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-only-96-000-per-person/939829)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-only-96-000-per-person/939829 "2021-04-17T00:10:49Z")
It’s the closest thing they have to a resort in Antarctica. You fly on a chartered jet out of South Africa. --- ## [Mass shooting at Indianapolis airport FedEx facility](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-indianapolis-airport-fedex-facility/940129)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-indianapolis-airport-fedex-facility/940129 "2021-04-16T23:52:08Z")
The news is reporting that the gunman killed himself and that there are mass casualties. Here is a link to local news reporting on the incident. --- ## [Train crash in Taiwan; 48 dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-crash-in-taiwan-48-dead/939301)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-crash-in-taiwan-48-dead/939301 "2021-04-16T16:38:26Z")
Train crash kills 48 in Taiwan’s worst rail tragedy in decades More at the link. --- ## [Yuri's Night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuris-night/618583)
**Author:** [@RalfCoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RalfCoder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuris-night/618583 "2021-04-16T15:58:29Z")
Just a reminder that tonight is Yuri’s Night - the anniversary of the first manned space flight, made by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. Celebrations are planned all around the world, and you can use that link to find o… --- ## [Feeling angry and frustrated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feeling-angry-and-frustrated/933086)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feeling-angry-and-frustrated/933086 "2021-04-16T08:38:26Z")
I imagine this is a common feeling these days. And I suppose in the grand scheme of things, I’m actually pretty fortunate. And yet, every day I have a distinct sensation of wanting to smash my fucking head against the … --- ## [Bernie Madoff is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-madoff-is-dead/939977)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-madoff-is-dead/939977 "2021-04-15T15:12:37Z")
Died about 30 miles from where I live. I met a lawyer who saw him in prison. --- ## [Liberal MP caught on camera naked during question period](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-mp-caught-on-camera-naked-during-question-period/940077)
**Author:** [@orcenio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/orcenio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-mp-caught-on-camera-naked-during-question-period/940077 "2021-04-15T13:32:24Z")
That’s all I needed to share. I have little comments to add beyond the link. Maybe… …no. Not much else to say. --- ## [Snow tires stay on for a week or two more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-tires-stay-on-for-a-week-or-two-more/939895)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-tires-stay-on-for-a-week-or-two-more/939895 "2021-04-14T23:54:45Z")
I normally don’t take the snow tires off until the end of April. Good thing - what started as a gentle snowfall yesterday has turned into a full-blown blizzard. Went out for an errand a few hours ago but you couldn’t tel… --- ## ["Isn't it pretty to think so?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-it-pretty-to-think-so/939464)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-it-pretty-to-think-so/939464 "2021-04-14T21:07:39Z")
It’s nice to think I could of been a professional dancer. Or a famous muralist. Or my kids were geniuses who cure cancer, or movie stars with loads of cash. Either one is fine. Or my dog is best of show at Westminster… --- ## [Do you plan to keep a souvenir mask?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-plan-to-keep-a-souvenir-mask/939855)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-plan-to-keep-a-souvenir-mask/939855 "2021-04-14T20:45:45Z")
We probably all have dozens of masks cluttering up our homes and cars…disposable paper, hand-crafted works of art, everything in between. Do any of you plan to keep one when this is all over? Something to show your gra… --- ## [Today is the 151st anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-the-151st-anniversary-of-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/939904)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-the-151st-anniversary-of-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/939904 "2021-04-14T18:00:11Z")
I only know this because it’s today’s (April 13 2021) Google Doodle. I certainly didn’t hear anything about the 150th anniversary last year. But then again, I’m up here in Boston. I grew up going to the MMA\* If you turn… --- ## [Very stupid overheard conversations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-stupid-overheard-conversations/926858)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-stupid-overheard-conversations/926858 "2021-04-14T16:52:12Z")
I heard this one in the supermarket a few days ago in the butter section: Man: Irish butter is on sale. Woman: Oh, my grandfather only gets that type of butter. Man: What’s the difference? Woman: I told you, it’s the… --- ## [Goo Goo g'Joob! Take that Easter Bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goo-goo-gjoob-take-that-easter-bunny/939338)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goo-goo-gjoob-take-that-easter-bunny/939338 "2021-04-14T04:13:08Z")
“I am the eggman, They are the eggman, I am the Walrus.” So I boiled up 3 dozen eggs. Grandwrex and pets are way too excited. Man oh man, I hate to mix up that Paas. Vinegar smell gives me PTSD. It’s decided to car… --- ## [Let's do this criminal thing "out in the desert"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-this-criminal-thing-out-in-the-desert/939043)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-this-criminal-thing-out-in-the-desert/939043 "2021-04-14T02:47:24Z")
As a trope in movies and tv shows (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Casino, etc.) it seems as if one lives in a western state like Nevada, Arizona, or New Mexico, people can do anything they want, up to and including murd… --- ## [Nice Little Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-little-things/939752)
**Author:** [@SurrenderDorothy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SurrenderDorothy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-little-things/939752 "2021-04-14T02:42:44Z")
When someone is genuinely excited to see you When it’s warm enough out to open the windows When you and an animal can communicate and understand each other. Like you’re a whole different species, but you can still spea… --- ## [Liz Wheeler has some wacky gun stats, from where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liz-wheeler-has-some-wacky-gun-stats-from-where/939920)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liz-wheeler-has-some-wacky-gun-stats-from-where/939920 "2021-04-14T01:20:23Z")
I was just exposed today to a Liz wheeler/OAN video on Facebook dated March 2017. It’s called “Why Women Deserve the Right to an AR15”. In the video, she slings around some truly bizarre statistics with robust and twink… --- ## [Regional expressions you didn't always realize were not widespread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-expressions-you-didnt-always-realize-were-not-widespread/930263)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-expressions-you-didnt-always-realize-were-not-widespread/930263 "2021-04-13T17:22:45Z")
I heard the expression “up north” in a local commercial recently, and it got me wondering how common this expression is in other states. Here in SE Michigan, specifically the greater metropolitan Detroit area, when we sa… --- ## [What’s with Japanese stuff always listing people’s blood types](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-with-japanese-stuff-always-listing-people-s-blood-types/939893)
**Author:** [@Garak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garak)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-with-japanese-stuff-always-listing-people-s-blood-types/939893 "2021-04-13T16:34:49Z")
Seems like an Asian thing. My wife grew up in asia and kept asking me what my blood type was early on. She was really confused when I kept telling her I don’t know we don’t really emphasize that in America --- ## [In the 1980s was Ethiopia or Somalia a US Navy Liberty Port?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-1980s-was-ethiopia-or-somalia-a-us-navy-liberty-port/939885)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-1980s-was-ethiopia-or-somalia-a-us-navy-liberty-port/939885 "2021-04-13T15:45:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from Questions about anti-vaxxers and the COVID future: This is exactly the impression I had. Military can’t refuse vaccines that are approved. I tried to get out of taking Malaria Pills when … --- ## [Well, American schools are getting back to normal--there's a shooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-american-schools-are-getting-back-to-normal-theres-a-shooting/939871)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-american-schools-are-getting-back-to-normal-theres-a-shooting/939871 "2021-04-13T02:32:11Z")
Still breaking, few details. First school mass shooting since Covid? --- ## [Snape claims to be Harry Potter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snape-claims-to-be-harry-potter/939828)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snape-claims-to-be-harry-potter/939828 "2021-04-13T02:08:24Z")
I wonder if the delusion was at all triggered by her name? --- ## [My, my, my. Bad bad bad Beck is on the search for the lost left shoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-my-my-bad-bad-bad-beck-is-on-the-search-for-the-lost-left-shoe/939491)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-my-my-bad-bad-bad-beck-is-on-the-search-for-the-lost-left-shoe/939491 "2021-04-12T22:49:02Z")
I’ve turned my closet inside out. I’ve shimmied under the bed. I’ve interrogated the grand wrex and pets. I’ve looked, at great danger, in the beams. Let me tell you about this shoe. (@VOW, you’ll like this) They a… --- ## [Don't fall for the Social Security phone call scam guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-fall-for-the-social-security-phone-call-scam-guys/939685)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-fall-for-the-social-security-phone-call-scam-guys/939685 "2021-04-12T15:31:57Z")
I’m sure most of you are aware of this, I just wanted to post this anyway incase some haven’t bc it can be quite scary. I just got a call from a robo device stating something to the effect of: “This is a call from the S… --- ## [The Happy Cheap Chocolate Day MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-happy-cheap-chocolate-day-mmp/939438)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-happy-cheap-chocolate-day-mmp/939438 "2021-04-12T14:37:52Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 43 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 80 and N.O.S. for today. So it’s real Spring today. Not much in the way of plans for the day, as per usual. I do have … --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Storm. I ain't livin' right, At. All](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-storm-i-aint-livin-right-at-all/939781)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-storm-i-aint-livin-right-at-all/939781 "2021-04-12T12:39:57Z")
I’m sitting here. My electric power is out since last night. Nearly 24 hours. Because I thought ahead I have a generator. Just not the same. Especially when everyone here wants internet juice. I ain’t got none Well, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=268) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=270)