# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=359 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 360 --- ## [Prosecutors: Mueller Witness Whose Testimony Doomed Manafort Was Offered Money Not to Cooperate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecutors-mueller-witness-whose-testimony-doomed-manafort-was-offered-money-not-to-cooperate/844670)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecutors-mueller-witness-whose-testimony-doomed-manafort-was-offered-money-not-to-cooperate/844670 "2019-12-10T21:16:18Z")
I hope we find out who was behind this. This has to be obstruction of justice. --- ## [Fun with the IRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-the-irs/844615)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-the-irs/844615 "2019-12-10T18:53:36Z")
Received a letter on Saturday from the IRS. They claim I under-reported 2017 income substantially, and thus owe considerable additional tax, plus interest & penalties, to be paid by Jan 2 or else. Checking the details,… --- ## [Finland's new prime minister is 34](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finlands-new-prime-minister-is-34/844621)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finlands-new-prime-minister-is-34/844621 "2019-12-10T14:52:14Z")
She takes office tomorrow. Not old enough to be president of US --- ## [Saudi Arabia Ends Gender-Segregated Restaurants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saudi-arabia-ends-gender-segregated-restaurants/844598)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saudi-arabia-ends-gender-segregated-restaurants/844598 "2019-12-10T06:13:18Z")
I will leave here for good in a few months. Already standards are slipping. Remarkably, some of the people in my office took offense at this. My Hometown Newspaper. --- ## [Lies you always tell yourself and you always believe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-you-always-tell-yourself-and-you-always-believe/844551)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-you-always-tell-yourself-and-you-always-believe/844551 "2019-12-09T22:22:22Z")
I have the day off tomorrow. I’m going to do so much. Clean the bathroom, do laundry, clean budgie cages, vacuum, aquarium water changes. I’ll make a dentist appointment and also an appointment to get my shots for my tri… --- ## [Type 1 diabetics unite!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/type-1-diabetics-unite/844524)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/type-1-diabetics-unite/844524 "2019-12-09T21:58:21Z")
Those of you with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes: has the epidemic of type 2 diabetes “annoyed” you in the way that people don’t seem to take your disease as serious as they once did? I read somewhere that there has… --- ## [Kansas City becomes first major US city to have free public transporation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-city-becomes-first-major-us-city-to-have-free-public-transporation/844452)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-city-becomes-first-major-us-city-to-have-free-public-transporation/844452 "2019-12-09T19:50:21Z")
https://www.435mag.com/kansas-city-becomes-first-major-american-city-with-universal-fare-free-public-transit/ Expected to cost the city $8 million, but worth it, I guess. --- ## [Iyouwe: three holiday wishes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iyouwe-three-holiday-wishes/844606)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iyouwe-three-holiday-wishes/844606 "2019-12-09T18:56:58Z")
Three holiday wishes: one for me, one for someone else and one for everyone. I: Got all I need, really, so I’ll say that if things keep going the way they have been, I’ll be happy enough. You: Peace for a friend of min… --- ## [What restaurants do women prefer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-restaurants-do-women-prefer/844431)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-restaurants-do-women-prefer/844431 "2019-12-09T18:47:17Z")
In my other thread I pointed out that most men prefer BBQ joints and while some women will go there, it doesnt tend to be there thing because of the food and atmosphere. Some people mentioned though that coffee and tea … --- ## ["Christmas Tree" decorations or other folk art concepts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-tree-decorations-or-other-folk-art-concepts/844558)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-tree-decorations-or-other-folk-art-concepts/844558 "2019-12-09T05:14:03Z")
I do not consider myself an artist, at least in the sculpture/painting/performance/display sense, but I have always admired those who do this. I’m thinking about lawn sculpture made out of discarded auto parts welded in… --- ## [Go rest high on that mountain....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-rest-high-on-that-mountain/844491)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-rest-high-on-that-mountain/844491 "2019-12-09T02:33:32Z")
Bittersweet memories envelope me today. --- ## [Help me plan an exit strategy in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-an-exit-strategy-in-the-mmp/844268)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-an-exit-strategy-in-the-mmp/844268 "2019-12-09T02:31:33Z")
First off, no I’m not leaving my fellow Mumpers or the Dope. I am, however, on the cusp of leaving my job. As you know, I’ve been sharing an office with Baby Engineer (OK, his real name is Robert) for over 3 years. I’… --- ## [Thread of Appreciation.. (or ol' beck's nosy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-of-appreciation-or-ol-becks-nosy/844265)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-of-appreciation-or-ol-becks-nosy/844265 "2019-12-08T22:23:06Z")
Name a Doper you appreciate and a sentence or 3 why this is so… Let’s get started: I have favorites. You know who you are. But I really appreciate ‘Nelliebly’ Always encouraging and friendly. Pleasantly easy to chat… --- ## [The Cat In The Snax: An ode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-in-the-snax-an-ode/844357)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-in-the-snax-an-ode/844357 "2019-12-08T21:57:01Z")
Yesterday I made a mix, Of Chex and nuts and pretzel stix. Worcestershire, butter, and lovely spice, Roasted in the oven til it was hot and nice. Then last night a marauder appeared, Clawed and fanged and pointy-ear… --- ## [Do you think its wrong to step on bugs and stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-its-wrong-to-step-on-bugs-and-stuff/705347)
**Author:** [@jakeyjake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakeyjake)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-its-wrong-to-step-on-bugs-and-stuff/705347 "2019-12-08T04:28:27Z")
I’m 22 years old, a lifeguard at my local beach. The other day I was getting out of my car to go to work and the parking lot was crawling with like a thousand little hermit crabs that the tide washed up from a storm the … --- ## [A drive through MacTech’s home town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-drive-through-mactech-s-home-town/844532)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-drive-through-mactech-s-home-town/844532 "2019-12-07T23:44:01Z")
This isn’t my video, but it does drive through my home town area, starting at Nubble Lighthouse, then into the town of York, and into Portsmouth NH The music can get annoying and they did speed the video up, but it give… --- ## [Seratonin levels and diabetes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seratonin-levels-and-diabetes/844517)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seratonin-levels-and-diabetes/844517 "2019-12-07T20:38:04Z")
Last year I suffered some losses and had a bit f depression and ended up in the hospital for 11 days with stomach and intestine issues. One lady Dr, I think she was an endocrinologist told me that 90% of our serotonin is… --- ## [Does a dog tend to have owners who think it understands every word is says?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-dog-tend-to-have-owners-who-think-it-understands-every-word-is-says/844430)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-dog-tend-to-have-owners-who-think-it-understands-every-word-is-says/844430 "2019-12-07T19:49:17Z")
Well some dog owners think their dog understands every word they say and they can understand words like sit and walkies but aside from that there may be good boy and I knew someone who had a dog and they said the dog kne… --- ## [Fighting our hol accommodation owner: smoking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-our-hol-accommodation-owner-smoking/844506)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-our-hol-accommodation-owner-smoking/844506 "2019-12-07T07:44:32Z")
We arrived back in Aus yesterday after a month in Bali. Now we’re in FNQ, and will be looking for permanent accommodation come Monday. In the interim, I booked a holiday cottage for 10 days, already paid up front. The o… --- ## [Is there any difference between not being born and being dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-difference-between-not-being-born-and-being-dead/844335)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-difference-between-not-being-born-and-being-dead/844335 "2019-12-07T07:37:33Z")
A century ago I did not exist nor will I exist a century hence (we’ll assume that religions are all false). But is there a difference between those two states of non-existence? Is there a potentiality for life in both ca… --- ## [Where can I find specific GIF's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-specific-gifs/844407)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-specific-gifs/844407 "2019-12-07T03:50:29Z")
As I’m sure most of you are, I’m on group chats on WhatsApp in which the other members seem to find appropriate GIF’s to respond to whatever the subject du jour is. Is there a secret app or website that I’m not aware of… --- ## [When did Chrome start having a built-in 'tab' header](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-chrome-start-having-a-built-in-tab-header/844484)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-chrome-start-having-a-built-in-tab-header/844484 "2019-12-07T01:44:40Z")
Maybe I’ve somehow missed it, but I’m pretty sure the ‘tab’ feature at the top is new. At least I noticed it now for the first time. By tab feature I mean there is now a header along the top of the browser window, betwe… --- ## [Teaching Boomers Computer Literacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-boomers-computer-literacy/844220)
**Author:** [@yo\_han\_go](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yo_han_go)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-boomers-computer-literacy/844220 "2019-12-07T00:52:32Z")
Being unemployed sucks, so when they offered me teach some night school classes twice a week (starting this week) I happily agreed, even if pay is less than being on social. But ok, that is not the problem here. I also h… --- ## [Strange Ways People You Know Have Met Each Other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-ways-people-you-know-have-met-each-other/843336)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-ways-people-you-know-have-met-each-other/843336 "2019-12-06T23:15:13Z")
I had a strange feeling today when I checked Facebook, and there was a photo of two people I know, who were both in Antarctica now at McMurdo. It just seemed really weird checking on person’s page and seeing the other on… --- ## [The latest in slimy saleshole tactics. Have you encountered any new sales trickery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-slimy-saleshole-tactics-have-you-encountered-any-new-sales-trickery/843766)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-slimy-saleshole-tactics-have-you-encountered-any-new-sales-trickery/843766 "2019-12-06T21:04:48Z")
Yesterday someone knocked on the door and on the security cam I saw an apparent utility worker. Some type of uniform, hard hat, and a hi-visibility vest. Normally I ignore anyone at the door, but decided it might be im… --- ## [Brilliant new tool for opening cans of PVC cement.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brilliant-new-tool-for-opening-cans-of-pvc-cement/844326)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brilliant-new-tool-for-opening-cans-of-pvc-cement/844326 "2019-12-06T19:29:53Z")
If you do any plumbing with PVC pipes you know how hard it can be to open those cans of the cement. Especially if they have been already opened as some glue always seems to get on the threads. A pair of channel locks wo… --- ## [Supreme Court of Canada : "A pictograph is not a law"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-of-canada-a-pictograph-is-not-a-law/844184)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-of-canada-a-pictograph-is-not-a-law/844184 "2019-12-06T17:51:11Z")
In the bloody obvious category, the Supreme Court of Canada has held that a pictograph is not a law. The story: Woman is on the escalator for the Montréal Métro. She’s fumbling in her purse for her Métro pass and NOT… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad roadtrip for Beck (oh crap, Big Wrek is driving)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-roadtrip-for-beck-oh-crap-big-wrek-is-driving/844369)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-roadtrip-for-beck-oh-crap-big-wrek-is-driving/844369 "2019-12-06T02:49:51Z")
Well. I got here alive. To see a surgeon about my possible demise. Kinda ironic. Wouldn’t you agree? Set the stage: I have an appointment with a surgeon about my sickly right kidney. In Texarkana, Ar. This man, Mr.Wrek… --- ## [Postage Stamps!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postage-stamps/844273)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postage-stamps/844273 "2019-12-05T16:33:48Z")
Blurf. Or maybe Blarg. Definitely Gah! I have need to send a gasp snail mail letter. After composing, printing, assembling, finding a damned envelope, I needed a stamp! I for one danced in the streets when the whole … --- ## [Don't worry, the vigilantes can identify criminals by how they look](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-worry-the-vigilantes-can-identify-criminals-by-how-they-look/844338)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-worry-the-vigilantes-can-identify-criminals-by-how-they-look/844338 "2019-12-05T15:48:18Z")
Cave Junction, one of the small towns in southern Oregon that hasn’t figured out how to replace timber funds in the last 30 years, can’t afford police patrols after 5:00 pm or on weekends. So they have a vigilante group … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=358) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=360)