# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=401 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 402 --- ## [So, how do we deal with retaliation if impeached?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-we-deal-with-retaliation-if-impeached/832903)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-we-deal-with-retaliation-if-impeached/832903 "2019-04-24T17:07:30Z")
If this belongs somewhere else, or it doesn’t belong on these boards at all I understand… What precautions must should we take, if any? --- ## [I'm thinking I want to start smelling nicer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-i-want-to-start-smelling-nicer/832477)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-i-want-to-start-smelling-nicer/832477 "2019-04-24T17:05:17Z")
I am a 61-year-old who has decided it might be nice to smell nice. I don’t have any particular odor issue, that I’m aware of, but I wouldn’t mind smelling, I dunno, fresh. I have never mastered this part of life. Cologn… --- ## [Need answer fast: Baking soda on wet carpet overnight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-baking-soda-on-wet-carpet-overnight/832980)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-baking-soda-on-wet-carpet-overnight/832980 "2019-04-24T16:08:22Z")
Spilled a lot of water on the carpet, saw Internet suggestion to put baking soda on it to absorb the moisture, which I did. Was told to vacuum it up…but it’s past 1 AM and there are neighbors downstairs. Is it OK to le… --- ## [NY Times crosses a line today (fucked).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-times-crosses-a-line-today-fucked/832792)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-times-crosses-a-line-today-fucked/832792 "2019-04-24T13:54:29Z")
Our local paper quoted Trump as having said he was f\*\*ked. Not the Times. They used the fulbtw.l word in an editorial today and also in a news story. I wonder whether that was a special exception or will now be consid… --- ## [What's in your medicine cabinet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet/9730)
**Author:** [@ChrisCTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisCTP)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet/9730 "2019-04-24T06:44:53Z")
Gotta love MPSIMS… In my medicine cabinet, you will find: \[ul\]\[li\]A jar of Townley glitter hair gel\[/li\]\[li\]A lone home pregnancy test stick, no box, no instructions\[/li\]\[li\]Two Tresemme hot oil treatments\[/li\]\[li\]A lu… --- ## ["Fun" Cremation Urns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-cremation-urns/832790)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-cremation-urns/832790 "2019-04-24T02:26:59Z")
Someone I know died recently, and wanted to be cremated. I was just looking at the selection of cremation urns available, and I’m utterly speechless. Well, not really, but I was amazed. I thought of stately urns in the… --- ## [I'm a Super Hero!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-super-hero/832854)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-super-hero/832854 "2019-04-24T01:55:15Z")
I poured boiling water on my hand and didn’t get burned :confused: I was making tea and I always hold the corner of the tea bag as I pour in the boiling water. This morning as I poured the freshly boiled water, I misjud… --- ## [Recommendation for Peripherals, my hands & fingers have started to shake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-peripherals-my-hands-fingers-have-started-to-shake/832793)
**Author:** [@zuer-coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuer-coli)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-peripherals-my-hands-fingers-have-started-to-shake/832793 "2019-04-23T23:32:04Z")
Denizens of the Dope, greetings and salutations. To all who choose to read this post, thank you for reading. To all who choose to reply, thank you for your reply. My hands and especially my fingers have started to sha… --- ## [No, you do not include the sq. ft. of your garage when you list your home for sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-do-not-include-the-sq-ft-of-your-garage-when-you-list-your-home-for-sale/832907)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-do-not-include-the-sq-ft-of-your-garage-when-you-list-your-home-for-sale/832907 "2019-04-23T21:01:04Z")
I had a friend recently tell me that he and his wife were house hunting and came across a house they were interested in, but discovered that the seller had included the garage square footage in their listing. I laughed … --- ## [Will There Be A Dent In Religious Attendance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-dent-in-religious-attendance/832914)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-dent-in-religious-attendance/832914 "2019-04-23T11:47:01Z")
Because of the bombings of churches and mosques? Oddly enough, my parents (both atheists) came over and said they had gone to church. I think the numbers will go down, but not significantly. --- ## [In a Perfect Day MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-perfect-day-mmp/832570)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-perfect-day-mmp/832570 "2019-04-23T03:43:39Z")
Happy Moonday! Although it would be a lot happier if I was still sleeping. I’ve been up since 2AM, finally decided I may as well get up and take care of the stuff that was keeping me awake. It’s warm outside and dark, … --- ## [Not a good day for the Easter bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-good-day-for-the-easter-bunny/832869)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-good-day-for-the-easter-bunny/832869 "2019-04-23T03:20:51Z")
or, Tales of Fang and Claw From Jackmannii’s Backyard (soft-hearted Dopers may want to exit the thread here). My final garden chore on an unexpectedly balmy Sunday evening was to clear away the last of the mulch coverin… --- ## [Dozens killed in multiple Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dozens-killed-in-multiple-easter-sunday-blasts-in-sri-lanka/832842)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dozens-killed-in-multiple-easter-sunday-blasts-in-sri-lanka/832842 "2019-04-23T00:32:41Z")
A country close to my heart. :frowning: Having defeated the Tigers nearly 10 years ago, terror returns to the Pearl of the Orient. --- ## [WA senator says nurses probably play cards much of the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wa-senator-says-nurses-probably-play-cards-much-of-the-day/832861)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wa-senator-says-nurses-probably-play-cards-much-of-the-day/832861 "2019-04-22T21:58:29Z")
Senator states that nurses “probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day” in amending rest breaks bill Mrs. L.A. wrote of the rampant understaffing of nursing facilities in her capstone project for her BS… --- ## [Putting cellphone away with the screen still active](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-cellphone-away-with-the-screen-still-active/832764)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-cellphone-away-with-the-screen-still-active/832764 "2019-04-22T13:55:17Z")
For some reason I always notice and wonder, when I see somebody put their cellphone back into their purse or pocket with the screen still lit and unlocked and active, and maybe even an app still open. It seems like getti… --- ## [In the Siluruan Herefordshire Lagerstatte dread Sollasina Cthulhu lies fossilized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-siluruan-herefordshire-lagerstatte-dread-sollasina-cthulhu-lies-fossilized/832328)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-siluruan-herefordshire-lagerstatte-dread-sollasina-cthulhu-lies-fossilized/832328 "2019-04-22T13:43:41Z")
I’m impressed that Lovecraft has so influenced a bunch of British palaeontologists so much that they took the name for a new species from his most famous creation. But, really – only an inch across. No massive wing… --- ## [What is the "statute of limitations" for expressing condolences for someone's loss of a loved one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-for-expressing-condolences-for-someones-loss-of-a-loved-one/832804)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-for-expressing-condolences-for-someones-loss-of-a-loved-one/832804 "2019-04-22T12:31:35Z")
If I am talking to someone and they say that their father, for example, passed away last month, I will almost reflexively say, “I’m sorry for your loss.” Today, a neighbor was talking about losing his father in 2014 and… --- ## [19 years ago this month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19-years-ago-this-month/817857)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19-years-ago-this-month/817857 "2019-04-22T08:19:16Z")
It was 19 years ago when i found The Straight Dope. My then wife and kids had just moved back home prior to our divorce and the sdmb (even though it would be years before i signed up) often provided me with a tiny measu… --- ## [Veterans Day on Saturday????? Why not Monday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterans-day-on-saturday-why-not-monday/801079)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterans-day-on-saturday-why-not-monday/801079 "2017-11-09T18:24:56Z")
I was at the bank and they had a sign posted, closed Sat for Veterans Day. I thought all the Federal holidays were moved to Mondays? Except: Thanksgiving, Christmas and July 4th. Has Veterans Day been dropped as a Fede… --- ## [Tourist unaware of the first rule of Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tourist-unaware-of-the-first-rule-of-australia/828644)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tourist-unaware-of-the-first-rule-of-australia/828644 "2019-04-20T20:06:07Z")
And that is, of course, if it is a plant or animal in Australia, it is trying to kill you. This includes the blue-ring octopus. --- ## [I am baffled by this warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-baffled-by-this-warning/832703)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-baffled-by-this-warning/832703 "2019-04-20T19:12:11Z")
I have a couple replacement scratching post inserts lying around in my bedroom. This morning out of boredom, I started reading the label on the package. Near the bottom, well, I’ll let you see for yourself. I know kids… --- ## [Brain Echoing. Heard of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-echoing-heard-of-it/832746)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-echoing-heard-of-it/832746 "2019-04-20T11:07:24Z")
So my local news station just did a rather long story about this new healing technique for the brain. A couple of people claim to have benefitted from the treatment, but I gotta say, it just sounds like bunk to me. The… --- ## [Anyone watch John Michael Godier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-john-michael-godier/832805)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-john-michael-godier/832805 "2019-04-20T10:44:44Z")
This is the guys playlist, talks about Astronomy and Astrophysics and AI scenarios, he’s really good, I love his delivery, I invite you all the check it out. --- ## [So I gave up on my conservative facebook "friend"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-gave-up-on-my-conservative-facebook-friend/832698)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-gave-up-on-my-conservative-facebook-friend/832698 "2019-04-20T07:54:20Z")
I tried. I had an acquaintance from high school who became a facebook friend when I joined up a few years ago. Over time it became clear we had very different opinions about politics. I’m a Liberal who grew up in the Am… --- ## [Tip for panhandlers: don't back me up by the car waving a metal crutch!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-for-panhandlers-dont-back-me-up-by-the-car-waving-a-metal-crutch/832799)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-for-panhandlers-dont-back-me-up-by-the-car-waving-a-metal-crutch/832799 "2019-04-20T04:37:30Z")
Weird experience today. Cub and I were driving home on our quiet residential street. A guy with a crutch was in the street, waving it and signalling at me. I drove past and into our driveway. As the Cub was unloading… --- ## [Blast from the past (thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-thread/832797)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blast-from-the-past-thread/832797 "2019-04-20T00:50:04Z")
Googling something unrelated, I stumbled across this fun thread from days gone by: Enjoy! --- ## [My bedroom is 11 ft by 12 ft, but the listing says 11ft by 13ft.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bedroom-is-11-ft-by-12-ft-but-the-listing-says-11ft-by-13ft/832560)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bedroom-is-11-ft-by-12-ft-but-the-listing-says-11ft-by-13ft/832560 "2019-04-19T23:17:53Z")
I moved into an apartment recently. I decided to actually measure it, and it turns out that the length of it is actually a foot shorter than what the listing said. --- ## [Spring Cleaning 2019, who’s on it? What’s your project(s)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-cleaning-2019-who-s-on-it-what-s-your-project-s/832537)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-cleaning-2019-who-s-on-it-what-s-your-project-s/832537 "2019-04-19T22:52:48Z")
Yesterday my wife and I tackled The Dreaded Garage. We started at 8am and kept going until 8pm. At 8 we called it a day, took showers and ordered pizza delivery. We made a huge dent in the mess but there’s more to do so… --- ## [2 dads, 1 mom: Bald eagles raising 3 young in rare single nest and you can watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-dads-1-mom-bald-eagles-raising-3-young-in-rare-single-nest-and-you-can-watch/832630)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-dads-1-mom-bald-eagles-raising-3-young-in-rare-single-nest-and-you-can-watch/832630 "2019-04-19T22:34:43Z")
live cam --- ## [Unasked-for excitement: when good brakes go bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unasked-for-excitement-when-good-brakes-go-bad/832535)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unasked-for-excitement-when-good-brakes-go-bad/832535 "2019-04-19T22:24:51Z")
I was driving home yesterday evening. There was a bit of a slow-down on the highway. Stepping on the brake provided me with my first indication that my brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. Instead of going hom… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=400) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=402)