# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=284 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 285 --- ## [New H.G. Wells Commemorative Coin-How hard could it be to count to three?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-h-g-wells-commemorative-coin-how-hard-could-it-be-to-count-to-three/929953)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-h-g-wells-commemorative-coin-how-hard-could-it-be-to-count-to-three/929953 "2021-01-08T16:59:34Z")
So the Royal Mint celebrated the life of H.G. Wells, with a 2 pound coin, featuring the Invisible Man in a top hat in the foreground, and a Martian Tri-pod in the background. The UK’s new HG Wells coin features numerous… --- ## [Amazon ups their game with new Prime Pantry (groceries!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-ups-their-game-with-new-prime-pantry-groceries/686885)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-ups-their-game-with-new-prime-pantry-groceries/686885 "2021-01-08T03:41:27Z")
Amazon just announced that they will be selling groceries to Prime members for cheap with cheap shipping. Hooray! Now I’ll get even more stuff from Amazon! \[ \](http://bigstory.ap.org/article/amazon-launches-grocery-… --- ## [Events you've seen online that you wish you'd seen in person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/events-youve-seen-online-that-you-wish-youd-seen-in-person/928833)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/events-youve-seen-online-that-you-wish-youd-seen-in-person/928833 "2021-01-07T19:21:13Z")
This always brings tears to my eyes and I wish I’d been there in person to see and hear it. This year especially. What about you? --- ## [Taking a Break from the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-break-from-the-sdmb/929909)
**Author:** [@gdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gdave)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-break-from-the-sdmb/929909 "2021-01-07T19:16:59Z")
\[Not sure if this is the right forum - Mods, please move if this is the wrong forum\] I don’t know that I’ve made enough of an impression here for this to be meaningful to anyone, but I’m taking a break from the SDMB. I’… --- ## [Only the Vatican has more Christian relics than....Pittsburgh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-the-vatican-has-more-christian-relics-than-pittsburgh/929912)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-the-vatican-has-more-christian-relics-than-pittsburgh/929912 "2021-01-07T17:02:08Z")
According to https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/only-the-vatican-has-more-christian-relics-than-pittsburgh there are more Christian relics in Pittsburgh’s St. Anthony’s Chapel than anywhere else outside of the Vatic… --- ## [Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snappy-answers-to-stupid-questions/929760)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snappy-answers-to-stupid-questions/929760 "2021-01-07T04:16:09Z")
Well, I thought it was funny. --- ## [January---mistakes writing the date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-mistakes-writing-the-date/929776)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-mistakes-writing-the-date/929776 "2021-01-06T17:00:18Z")
Usually every January, people tend to make a mistake when writing the date: out of habit, we tend to continue writing the year which just ended. But this year, we don’t have that problem. 'Cause there ain’t nobody who … --- ## [Congressman ends invocation prayer in Congress with "Amen and Awomen"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-ends-invocation-prayer-in-congress-with-amen-and-awomen/929653)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-ends-invocation-prayer-in-congress-with-amen-and-awomen/929653 "2021-01-06T15:14:44Z")
This has caused a bit of stir on social media - a Congressman led and closed the House invocation prayer yesterday with “Amen and awomen.” Some objected on the grounds that “amen” isn’t a reference to gender, but rather… --- ## [Uber und metal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-und-metal/929783)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-und-metal/929783 "2021-01-06T14:32:37Z")
When you get some shredding guitar accompanying an uber driver tantrum, you can get something that can almost reach the sublime. You’d think buddy was trying out for the mighty Rorshach or something. Hoping this is… --- ## [Reading computer code, it's not a floor wax or a dessert topping!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-computer-code-its-not-a-floor-wax-or-a-dessert-topping/928271)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-computer-code-its-not-a-floor-wax-or-a-dessert-topping/928271 "2021-01-06T06:28:52Z")
Big news from some technical institution: To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language And guess what? It’s not the same as doing math either! I guess someone finally noticed skills in langu… --- ## [Stolen check](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stolen-check/929708)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stolen-check/929708 "2021-01-06T03:12:02Z")
I had been expecting a not insubstantial reimbursement check from my flex plan, but it hadn’t arrived. I contacted them and today they sent me a picture of the cancelled check. The signature on the back was not mine. O… --- ## [Scary stuff: the boy in the balloon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-stuff-the-boy-in-the-balloon/513940)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-stuff-the-boy-in-the-balloon/513940 "2021-01-06T01:22:20Z")
Just seen on the TV in the kitchen, on CNN: Boy Floats Away In Balloon http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/21306839/detail.html A six-year-old boy crawls into this weather-balloon type thing him and his dad were work… --- ## [Why do some people take “quantum immortality” so seriously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-take-quantum-immortality-so-seriously/924068)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-take-quantum-immortality-so-seriously/924068 "2021-01-06T00:15:57Z")
I’d have expected something like this to be treated like reincarnation or other spiritual belief, but there actually seems to be a not insignificant number of people who treat it like an actual scientific theory. Are the… --- ## [Happy dance! I just need a part, not a new fixture!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dance-i-just-need-a-part-not-a-new-fixture/929521)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dance-i-just-need-a-part-not-a-new-fixture/929521 "2021-01-05T18:31:46Z")
One of my aquarium lights was burning through lamps a while ago, and then quit working altogether. Recently, I’ve been moving my one good light back and forth between aquariums, and looking for a new one at the pet store… --- ## [I own a piece of Nazi memorabilia and am struggling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-piece-of-nazi-memorabilia-and-am-struggling/928367)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-piece-of-nazi-memorabilia-and-am-struggling/928367 "2021-01-05T17:52:02Z")
Background: 1st generation German Jewish offspring. Dad was 8, his sister was 3 when they got out. 6 weeks before Kristallnacht. In going through some boxes a few years ago I came across these 1936 Berlin Olympics Comme… --- ## [Gatorade baths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gatorade-baths/929346)
**Author:** [@Dinoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinoguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gatorade-baths/929346 "2021-01-05T16:43:59Z")
I think Gatorade baths are getting out of hand, they have not only spread to other sports, but yesterday coaches got mayo and cheeze-it showers. Not to mention the ridiculous “Mayo” and “Cheeze-it” bowls. If I were … --- ## [The second coronavirus stimulus package](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-coronavirus-stimulus-package/928785)
**Author:** [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-coronavirus-stimulus-package/928785 "2021-01-04T22:17:17Z")
Please note the forum. This is for those interested in the effects on their personal or business taxes without discussing whether it should have been done or done differently. Start a thread in another forum if you wan… --- ## [Covfefe Haiku](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covfefe-haiku/929602)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covfefe-haiku/929602 "2021-01-04T17:02:38Z")
Summarize the end of Trump’s term, or any part of his four years in office, in haiku. (5-7-5) Desperate and scared His tiny fists of fury Impotently flail. His great corpulence Won’t stop him from being our Nation’… --- ## [The 'I've got a feeling 21 is going to be a good year' MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ive-got-a-feeling-21-is-going-to-be-a-good-year-mmp/929046)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ive-got-a-feeling-21-is-going-to-be-a-good-year-mmp/929046 "2021-01-04T08:49:48Z")
I’m probably jumping the gun, but I’ve never started one of these before. (And I’m anxious for the year to be over.) I think 2020 was my fault. Last year, I forgot – for the first time – to make black-eyed peas, and c… --- ## [Nashville Explosion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nashville-explosion/928891)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nashville-explosion/928891 "2021-01-03T13:11:02Z")
A good live link Here. --- ## [Jeep Brings Back Grand Wagoneer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeep-brings-back-grand-wagoneer/929278)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeep-brings-back-grand-wagoneer/929278 "2021-01-03T09:44:35Z")
Discuss. --- ## [And what did you get for yourself this holiday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-what-did-you-get-for-yourself-this-holiday/929001)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-what-did-you-get-for-yourself-this-holiday/929001 "2021-01-03T04:51:43Z")
There’s a thread for gifts you received. What did you get (or do) for yourself? --- ## [Why is a crossbook like a starfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-a-crossbook-like-a-starfish/929432)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-a-crossbook-like-a-starfish/929432 "2021-01-03T03:15:52Z")
I have no idea what this means. Its a rare case where I remember a dream, and thought I would post it to see if the masses could come up with post hoc answer. I’m not claiming anything deep or meaningful, I just though… --- ## [Strange numeric coincidences that should occur only rarely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-numeric-coincidences-that-should-occur-only-rarely/924478)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-numeric-coincidences-that-should-occur-only-rarely/924478 "2021-01-02T20:01:56Z")
We’ve found a few numeric coincidences that shouldn’t be. For example hex and binary are the most used bases in a computer. Hex 80 is the number of years to skip a leap year instead of 4 and 100. 128 fits much better tha… --- ## [The “I’m surprised there’s not a New Year’s resolution post so I guess I’ll start one” post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-m-surprised-there-s-not-a-new-year-s-resolution-post-so-i-guess-i-ll-start-one-post/929446)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-m-surprised-there-s-not-a-new-year-s-resolution-post-so-i-guess-i-ll-start-one-post/929446 "2021-01-02T15:46:26Z")
Mine are pretty typical: 8th annual Dry January Go back on keto (the only diet I seem to be able to successfully lose weight on) and lose 20 or 30 lbs. Exercise and get back into some semblance of shape How bout y’all… --- ## [Happy New Year! Please let 2021 be better than 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-year-please-let-2021-be-better-than-2020/929383)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-year-please-let-2021-be-better-than-2020/929383 "2021-01-02T14:19:09Z")
I invited a friend to distance drink, but she has errands to run and I already started so I’m not sure I’ll last until she gets here. But I wish you all a better year than 2020. Cheers! It’s margaritas this year for m… --- ## [2020 claims one last victim: RIP microwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-claims-one-last-victim-rip-microwave/929406)
**Author:** [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-claims-one-last-victim-rip-microwave/929406 "2021-01-02T00:34:12Z")
In the fall of '91 I was moving into a place with a couple of university friends, and it was determined that I should supply the microwave. Picked up a little GE model, iirc for about $200 at Sears, a not inconsiderable … --- ## [Wifa skates: anybody familiar with them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifa-skates-anybody-familiar-with-them/922920)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifa-skates-anybody-familiar-with-them/922920 "2021-01-01T20:46:10Z")
Full disclosure: I was a figure skater; dance mostly, and I naturally had a partner. Wifa (pronounced “whiffa”) was (still is?) a high-end Austrian skate manufacturer that mostly did custom-made skates. I had the great… --- ## [Having tonsils out as an adult](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-tonsils-out-as-an-adult/928440)
**Author:** [@Dbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dbug)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-tonsils-out-as-an-adult/928440 "2021-01-01T20:31:15Z")
Any one had there tonsils out as an adult? I am having it done the 30th and am quite nervous any tips for afterwords --- ## [New Year, Old Crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-year-old-crap/929439)
**Author:** [@Dinoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinoguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-year-old-crap/929439 "2021-01-01T17:10:38Z")
New Year, Old Crap by Dinoguy . All cranked up to fail, everyone needs a new buzz. Straining at the latest pestilence, the children of the damned march to the last valley, where a wall of human bones bleache… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=283) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=285)