# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=30 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Words with two meanings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-two-meanings/1026684)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-two-meanings/1026684 "2026-01-15T12:42:29Z")
This is just for fun. I notice that in English there are words which have two (or more?) meanings. For example, resume can mean to start up again or your career details. At my local pharmacy there was a ‘patient discu… --- ## [(Old) Waking up to White Stuff in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-waking-up-to-white-stuff-in-the-mmp/1026360)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-waking-up-to-white-stuff-in-the-mmp/1026360 "2026-01-15T12:33:58Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently -4c/25f with a predicted high of 0c/32f and mostly sunny. Weather app says “Do you see that fucking bright light outside your window? It’s fucking sunny! Too bad it’s also fucking col… --- ## [Things I learned about shopping this week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-about-shopping-this-week/1026644)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-about-shopping-this-week/1026644 "2026-01-14T21:28:46Z")
Ever since the pandemic I have shopped less overall and mostly online. The YouTube algorithm decided to send me information about shopping and apparently there is a lot I don’t know. First, I had heard of buy now pay la… --- ## [Do you know what the Gra-Y (or Gray-Y) was? Were you a member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-the-gra-y-or-gray-y-was-were-you-a-member/589860)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-the-gra-y-or-gray-y-was-were-you-a-member/589860 "2026-01-14T19:52:11Z")
Well? I’m not sure if it was a national organization or just local to upstate NY. But it looks like there was a chapter in Kauai. --- ## [Related places with four compass-point names (explained better in the OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/related-places-with-four-compass-point-names-explained-better-in-the-op/1026652)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/related-places-with-four-compass-point-names-explained-better-in-the-op/1026652 "2026-01-14T15:34:05Z")
There’s North Dakota and South Dakota, but no East Dakota or West Dakota or just plain Dakota. Are there any groups of related nearby places that consist of a North X, East X, South X, and West X? On New York’s Long Is… --- ## [Does anyone know how the movie "Limbo" ends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-the-movie-limbo-ends/26430)
**Author:** [@Mamapotomus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mamapotomus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-the-movie-limbo-ends/26430 "2026-01-14T14:20:13Z")
SPOILER ALERT!!! I started watching Limbo with Mary Elizabeth Mastroantonio(?) and Kris Kristofferson the other night but I missed the begining. When they were waiting on the beach to see if they were going to be rescue… --- ## [We seem to be missing another poster (Stranger\_on\_a\_Train)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-seem-to-be-missing-another-poster-stranger-on-a-train/1026438)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-seem-to-be-missing-another-poster-stranger-on-a-train/1026438 "2026-01-13T21:51:23Z")
@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train hasn’t posted since November 5. Does anyone know if he’s okay? --- ## [How expensive is your hobby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-expensive-is-your-hobby/1026139)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-expensive-is-your-hobby/1026139 "2026-01-13T20:31:54Z")
A few years ago, I decided to indulge my life-long interest in astronomy to purchase a good telescope for backyard viewing. When I began checking suppliers and equipment reviews, I was astonished at the sheer volume of e… --- ## [The case of the runaway onion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-runaway-onion/1026586)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-runaway-onion/1026586 "2026-01-13T19:16:08Z")
I heard a screech coming from the kitchen and a Chihuahua barking. Only one. A cat flew by my head to the top of the bookshelf. Butch, the other Chihuahua, ran across my door, down the hallway to the stairs. Kids, dogs… --- ## [Did kids really used to say golly, gee, and gosh a lot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-kids-really-used-to-say-golly-gee-and-gosh-a-lot/1026356)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-kids-really-used-to-say-golly-gee-and-gosh-a-lot/1026356 "2026-01-13T19:12:30Z")
I’ve been browsing through lots of old (50s, 60s) comics lately, and the kids/teens say golly, gee, or gosh a lot. They also did on TV shows from the same period (like Leave it to Beaver). Was that actually common kid la… --- ## [Funny things you've heard people say.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-things-youve-heard-people-say/23215)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-things-youve-heard-people-say/23215 "2026-01-13T12:12:27Z")
“So, are you going to have dinner at the carnival tonight?” “F@\*% you! I’m going to church.” Anybody else overhear stuff like this? --- ## [How many Dopers in your household?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-in-your-household/781322)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-in-your-household/781322 "2026-01-13T05:32:30Z")
How many people in your abode post to this message board? I’ve got three: My Beloved(aka Rahne McCloud), roomie Cerridwin and myself. --- ## [My alma mater is in the inaugural class of Black-Serving Institutions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alma-mater-is-in-the-inaugural-class-of-black-serving-institutions/1026556)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-alma-mater-is-in-the-inaugural-class-of-black-serving-institutions/1026556 "2026-01-13T05:19:39Z")
My alma mater is in the inaugural class of Black-Serving Institutions. The announcement is dated December 16, 2025, but I just got it in my E-mail today. Good job, UCD! --- ## [So I Have Shingles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-shingles/1001448)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-shingles/1001448 "2026-01-12T16:41:59Z")
I’m 53. My doctor told me, when I turned 50, that I should consider the singles vaccine if I had chicken pox as a child. The thing is, I didn’t know if I actually had chicken pox (I do now, of course), and Mamahomie didn… --- ## [I accept it. Beckdawrek doesn't understand people at all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accept-it-beckdawrek-doesnt-understand-people-at-all/1026517)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accept-it-beckdawrek-doesnt-understand-people-at-all/1026517 "2026-01-12T06:47:41Z")
Walked in the restaurant where we planned to have luncheon(just like thinking I am fancy enough for a luncheon). Glanced around looking for the Lil’wrekker and Hambone. The guy at the hostess podium gave us “gun finger… --- ## [Memorable Radio Station Callers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-radio-station-callers/1025058)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-radio-station-callers/1025058 "2026-01-12T00:22:27Z")
Years ago, I was listening to the radio and the DJ asked people to call in to say what they would do with a million dollars. After a while, a storm rolled in and the DJ started asking people to call in and report what th… --- ## [Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com helpful guide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-co-uk-and-amazon-com-helpful-guide/1026434)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-co-uk-and-amazon-com-helpful-guide/1026434 "2026-01-11T22:04:48Z")
It has come to my attention that some uncertainty has arisen with regard to the status terminology utilised by Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com, respectively. In the interests of clarity, it may be appropriate to set out the … --- ## [Anything that can go wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-that-can-go-wrong/1012859)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-that-can-go-wrong/1012859 "2026-01-11T19:54:42Z")
Today would have been the 107th birthday of one Edward A. Murphy, Jr. the lawyer; well the namesake of Murphy’s Law, the basic engineering principle that “If there are two or more ways to do something, and one of those … --- ## [Rhyme about Beans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhyme-about-beans/1026439)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhyme-about-beans/1026439 "2026-01-11T05:30:26Z")
In 2nd or 3rd grade we learned a rhyme extolling the sonic properties of baked beans. So I’m wondering how others learned it. So, were beans: The musical fruit The magical fruit Good for your heart? --- ## [Does anyone else here like to look at real estate listings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-here-like-to-look-at-real-estate-listings/1026498)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-here-like-to-look-at-real-estate-listings/1026498 "2026-01-10T20:48:03Z")
I do, sometimes, even though I’m not in the housing market. I decided to start this thread because I found a house that seems to violate every building code known to man. It’s in southern Missouri, not far from where I… --- ## [The Surrey Hotel in Miami, FL collecting memories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-surrey-hotel-in-miami-fl-collecting-memories/821163)
**Author:** [@ChrisO1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisO1953)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-surrey-hotel-in-miami-fl-collecting-memories/821163 "2026-01-10T20:12:15Z")
Seeking any details on The Surrrey Hotel,Miami Florida. I want to know which musicians or vaudeville acts were booked, what the restaurant was like - any pictures, details, etc, particularly in the 1950’s era. I understa… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Hair... Long beautiful hair. Hair!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-hair-long-beautiful-hair-hair/1026407)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-hair-long-beautiful-hair-hair/1026407 "2026-01-09T23:29:30Z")
I was at a fast-ish food joint. There was a Busboy(?) with the most beautiful, alarmingly red, curly, shiny long long Wild hair!!! (sorry, so many descriptors…it was amazing…just amazing!) I looked discreetly at the gu… --- ## [Questions you should know (the answers to) but don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-you-should-know-the-answers-to-but-dont/1026148)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-you-should-know-the-answers-to-but-dont/1026148 "2026-01-09T13:43:51Z")
I recently learned that the capital of West Germany was Bonn and realized almost no one I know knew. It might be common knowledge here, and it also might be a generational thing. That got me thinking that it would be i… --- ## [A bit of a delay when ordering a book from Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-delay-when-ordering-a-book-from-amazon/1026306)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-delay-when-ordering-a-book-from-amazon/1026306 "2026-01-09T00:11:57Z")
Near the beginning of December I ordered a couple of books from Amazon to be used as gifts. Neither were rare or out of print. The first one arrived a few days later, but the tracking notice said that the other one wou… --- ## [Recovery from gallbladder surgery advice needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovery-from-gallbladder-surgery-advice-needed/1026464)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovery-from-gallbladder-surgery-advice-needed/1026464 "2026-01-08T20:19:30Z")
An elderly (age 85) aunt of mine had an attack of gallstones and ended up having her gallbladder removed via laparoscopy. Since I am the closest relation by genetics and by geographic location it looks like I will have t… --- ## [I fought Amazon, and I won!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fought-amazon-and-i-won/1026377)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fought-amazon-and-i-won/1026377 "2026-01-08T19:23:01Z")
£1, 107.54 or $1,377.45 The Samsung S25 flagship for my wife. Amazon didn’t deliver (NDD) in two days. I cancelled and bought a pink one, only available from Samsung—next-day delivery. Yet Amazon kept the money they sh… --- ## [First Words on Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-words-on-mars/64385)
**Author:** [@MrVisible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrVisible)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-words-on-mars/64385 "2026-01-08T17:34:58Z")
According to Kim Stanley Robinson’s Red Mars, the first words spoken on Mars will be “Well, here we are.” I love the idea, but I think it’s a bit unlikely that it’d get past the PR people at NASA. But it got me thinking… --- ## [Woohoo, I just won $300,000 and a new Tesla](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-i-just-won-300-000-and-a-new-tesla/1026421)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-i-just-won-300-000-and-a-new-tesla/1026421 "2026-01-08T16:11:58Z")
I know it’s true, because Elon texted me personally. Eat my dust suckers! Ha ha Sadly, I read up on this and lots of people have gotten taken by this scam. Unbelievable and these vermin (the scammers) deserve to rot in … --- ## [Feeling Bad Rambles About My Mom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feeling-bad-rambles-about-my-mom/1018671)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feeling-bad-rambles-about-my-mom/1018671 "2026-01-08T02:20:41Z")
I don’t know what is going on with me but I’m having serious blues lately about my Mom. I’ve been having nightmares about her pretty regularly, mostly dreams that we start talking again. We are estranged for a number of… --- ## [Did Pavlov Think About Feeding His Dog Every Time He Heard a Bell Ring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pavlov-think-about-feeding-his-dog-every-time-he-heard-a-bell-ring/1026352)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-pavlov-think-about-feeding-his-dog-every-time-he-heard-a-bell-ring/1026352 "2026-01-07T05:50:47Z")
Did Pavlov think about feeding his dog every time he heard a bell ring? (For all the nitpickers - after he performed his famous experiments, of course.) poll [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=29) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=31)