# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=31 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Making the Impossible EUV Chip Machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-the-impossible-euv-chip-machine/1026326)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-the-impossible-euv-chip-machine/1026326 "2026-01-07T03:48:50Z")
AMSL It’s almost an hour but fascinating engineering. --- ## [Eye problems suck because I need my eyes for looking at stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-problems-suck-because-i-need-my-eyes-for-looking-at-stuff/1026388)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-problems-suck-because-i-need-my-eyes-for-looking-at-stuff/1026388 "2026-01-07T02:55:03Z")
For the past year I’ve been plagued with problems in my right eye. I would say it’s not Pit-worthy because according to my very talented retina guy, they are correctable. So more annoying than life altering. But it’s … --- ## [Reassure me (dog euthanasia warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-dog-euthanasia-warning/1026258)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-dog-euthanasia-warning/1026258 "2026-01-07T02:31:03Z")
Or tell me I’m wrong, I guess. My first dog, a lab mix, made it to 14. He was the best. Towards the end, he had a cyst growing at the base of his tail. We dutifully took him to our vet, who gave us the expected, “old do… --- ## [I need book recommendations about living with my neurodivergent sister](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-book-recommendations-about-living-with-my-neurodivergent-sister/1026416)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-book-recommendations-about-living-with-my-neurodivergent-sister/1026416 "2026-01-07T02:15:07Z")
My sister is on the autism spectrum, and I feel that sometimes I need to be more attentive to her specific needs and challenges. I’m trying to be more understanding and empathetic. Please suggest some books I can read o… --- ## [12/13/25: Shooting near Brown University in Providence, RI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-13-25-shooting-near-brown-university-in-providence-ri/1025677)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-13-25-shooting-near-brown-university-in-providence-ri/1025677 "2026-01-06T22:46:29Z")
That CNN is giving few details indicates to me that this is a very bad situation. --- ## [Aquarium filters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aquarium-filters/1026358)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aquarium-filters/1026358 "2026-01-06T21:49:07Z")
I bought a little aquarium for my grandaughter for Christmas. Mom and dad bought her a couple of small glofish for it, and apparently the filter sucked them up. :pensive\_face: So, tonight I bought a heater so they can b… --- ## [My favorite color](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-color/1026223)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-color/1026223 "2026-01-06T21:44:42Z")
Yes. Brand new. All the decorators are gonna be on it. Get yours quick. It’s GREIGE. I’m assuming some grey beige blend. I’ve not found a picture that shows any more than a medium grey shade. (They couldn’t bore us w… --- ## [End of Year, or Year of Ends, Or Ends over the Year, Article. (Warning--Naughty)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-year-or-year-of-ends-or-ends-over-the-year-article-warning-naughty/1026328)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-year-or-year-of-ends-or-ends-over-the-year-article-warning-naughty/1026328 "2026-01-06T16:24:06Z")
Well, it’s the end of the Year. Or, at least one of them in the article, is the End of the Year. Note–non-pron, if not quite safe for work. --- ## [Tom Bodett sues and settles with Motel Six](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bodett-sues-and-settles-with-motel-six/1026323)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bodett-sues-and-settles-with-motel-six/1026323 "2026-01-06T16:17:31Z")
I didn’t realize Bodett received residuals for work performed 40 years ago. Will Motel Six still leave the light on for me? I heard that phrase from my dad a decade before the commercials. I was driving home for the ho… --- ## [Sites/pages frequented by ironic commentators?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sites-pages-frequented-by-ironic-commentators/1026399)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sites-pages-frequented-by-ironic-commentators/1026399 "2026-01-06T16:07:03Z")
For example, the subreddits r/Sovereigncitizen, r/niceguys, and r/FoxNews have absolutely nobody who is either a S.C., considers himself an actual n.g., or actually watches and supports FN, but instead everyone posting i… --- ## [Craig the elephant has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craig-the-elephant-has-died/1026354)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craig-the-elephant-has-died/1026354 "2026-01-06T11:14:01Z")
And I’ll bet he wasn’t in the Death Pool. Craig was a very well-known elephant in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. He was 54 years old and had massive tusks weighing about 45kg each. Craig lived free and wild (although h… --- ## [Happy Holiday Season!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holiday-season/1025865)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holiday-season/1025865 "2026-01-05T22:48:50Z")
Well, we had a joyous last day of school before our two week winter recess, and the kids actually left the building singing … all on their own without any prompting! LOL It’s on to the staff party and on to two joyous … --- ## [(Old) I resolve to start the new MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-resolve-to-start-the-new-mmp/1026138)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-resolve-to-start-the-new-mmp/1026138 "2026-01-05T08:32:28Z")
what’s your resolution this new year? --- ## [What's new, Atlas? (AI, Robotics and tech thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-new-atlas-ai-robotics-and-tech-thread/801952)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-new-atlas-ai-robotics-and-tech-thread/801952 "2026-01-05T01:40:12Z")
That’s the title of this video showing the latest development in robotics: the bipedal robot Atlas can now not only jump from place to place, both vertical and horizontally, it can also do stationary backflips! These f… --- ## [Friendly Dog Becomes Aggressive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-dog-becomes-aggressive/1026293)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-dog-becomes-aggressive/1026293 "2026-01-05T00:41:12Z")
Back in June we adopted a dog who was just short of a year old. He had been found as a stray with his siblings when he was around three months old, and the person who found them got homes for them. He was, by all accou… --- ## [Your Predictions for 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-predictions-for-2026/1026206)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-predictions-for-2026/1026206 "2026-01-04T07:25:41Z")
Happy New Year Everyone. I’m old so I will likely be asleep when the clock ticks midnight. IMO, 2025 has been very unpleasant, to say the least. I fear that 2026 is going to get worse. I think there is going to be an … --- ## [How to repair leather camera case for 1950s Rolleicord?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-repair-leather-camera-case-for-1950s-rolleicord/1026282)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-repair-leather-camera-case-for-1950s-rolleicord/1026282 "2026-01-04T00:06:46Z")
I have my father’s old camera, a Rolleicord he bought in 1955, and I’m passing it down to my nephew. It has the original leather case for it but the old leather cracked and broke. See pic below. The leather case has two… --- ## [I'm about to come into some big(ish) money, and I can't stop spending it (even though I won't have it for months)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-come-into-some-big-ish-money-and-i-cant-stop-spending-it-even-though-i-wont-have-it-for-months/1026217)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-come-into-some-big-ish-money-and-i-cant-stop-spending-it-even-though-i-wont-have-it-for-months/1026217 "2026-01-03T22:29:33Z")
My mother died Monday, and she had long hinted that us four kids are going to get decent inheritances. She was cagey about the details, but I’m guessing, at a minimum, mid-to-high five figures, maybe even as much as $150… --- ## [USPS dramatically changes how postmarks work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-dramatically-changes-how-postmarks-work/1026178)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-dramatically-changes-how-postmarks-work/1026178 "2026-01-03T17:49:20Z")
The United States Postal Service will soon no longer be applying postmarks at the moment mail is dropped off. Soon, it will be applied when first run through the machine at the regional sorting center. Why is this a b… --- ## [The Omnibus Digital Photography Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-digital-photography-thread/1010301)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-digital-photography-thread/1010301 "2026-01-03T17:31:50Z")
I’d like to limit digital photography in The Omnibus Film Photography Thread to its use in scanning film photographs; so to help keep that thread on-topic, I’ve started this thread for discussion of digital photography a… --- ## [27 punch bowls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/27-punch-bowls/1026290)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/27-punch-bowls/1026290 "2026-01-03T12:53:18Z")
I’m perusing the local upcoming auctions. Back in the day, I often went to auctions for cheap fun. I rarely went home with anything but had a good time watching the show. In fact, I went to an auction about 25 years ago … --- ## [YouTuber builds a camera that films light at 2 billion fps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtuber-builds-a-camera-that-films-light-at-2-billion-fps/1026292)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtuber-builds-a-camera-that-films-light-at-2-billion-fps/1026292 "2026-01-03T03:50:24Z")
Okay I just had to share this astonishing video. Dr Brian Haidet, who runs the AphaPhoenix YouTube channel, built this camera to observe light bouncing off mirrors. The video shows how he made it (and there’s a more tech… --- ## [Has anyone bought an Apple Vision Pro?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-bought-an-apple-vision-pro/997137)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-bought-an-apple-vision-pro/997137 "2026-01-02T23:36:16Z")
I’m not a techie and don’t usually pay attention to the latest toys, but this one intrigues me. Has anyone bought one and can give us a review? --- ## [What if you DON'T pass that gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-dont-pass-that-gas/1026216)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-dont-pass-that-gas/1026216 "2026-01-02T21:33:46Z")
What if the human body doesn’t fart, poot, bubble, puff, or eliminate air? Make a Raspberry. Lay an egg. Step on a frog or loose floorboard. Sit close to the Labrador dog or Grandma.(:wink: ) Rev the motor. Blow stank. … --- ## [Well. the great Turkey slaughters of Thanksgiving and Christmas weren't successful genocides](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-great-turkey-slaughters-of-thanksgiving-and-christmas-werent-successful-genocides/1026142)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-great-turkey-slaughters-of-thanksgiving-and-christmas-werent-successful-genocides/1026142 "2026-01-02T17:37:52Z")
A minute ago I heard a strange sound and thought “Was that a…?” but heard nothing more and dismissed it. But then it came again and I started working my way around the house, peering out each window in turn. And there… --- ## [Signs a Coworker is Going to be a Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-a-coworker-is-going-to-be-a-problem/1026190)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-a-coworker-is-going-to-be-a-problem/1026190 "2026-01-02T17:15:22Z")
There are two statements I’ve heard from people I’ve worked with that were always indicative there was going to be a problem. The first is whenever I hear someone tell me they’re there to work and not make friends. Whi… --- ## [China wants you to unwrap that rascal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-wants-you-to-unwrap-that-rascal/1026265)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-wants-you-to-unwrap-that-rascal/1026265 "2026-01-02T13:40:45Z")
And to encourage you to do the deed commando, there’s a balloon of a tax rate on the raincoat. Mind you, China still has a limit on the number of children people may have.. There are some exceptions as was the case wit… --- ## [Freak injuries and ER visits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freak-injuries-and-er-visits/1026123)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freak-injuries-and-er-visits/1026123 "2026-01-02T02:51:22Z")
Most of us have been to the ER for serious reasons (us or relatives), but how many of you have wrestled with your blankets at 4:30 am and as a result jammed your thumbnail into your eye? (raises hand shamefully) Around… --- ## [Oklahoma student invokes Christian beliefs in college essay, gets failing grade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-student-invokes-christian-beliefs-in-college-essay-gets-failing-grade/1025443)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-student-invokes-christian-beliefs-in-college-essay-gets-failing-grade/1025443 "2026-01-02T02:36:55Z")
I don’t see that the Dope has weighed in on this, although it has been popping up on social media lately. In short, a university student in Oklahoma was assigned to respond to a reading assignment regarding bullying and… --- ## [Are you known by your legal name, or a diminuitive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-known-by-your-legal-name-or-a-diminuitive/1026069)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-known-by-your-legal-name-or-a-diminuitive/1026069 "2026-01-02T01:46:35Z")
My legal name is David. I hate it. I am much happier when people call me just plain Dave. That’s me. My mother hated that, but that’s how my friends called me, how my teachers called me at school, how everybody calle… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=30) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=32)