# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=42 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Trying to figure out the laws concerning recording of personal conversations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-figure-out-the-laws-concerning-recording-of-personal-conversations/1023548)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-figure-out-the-laws-concerning-recording-of-personal-conversations/1023548 "2025-10-09T18:40:03Z")
Mods: This is a fact-based query. Below I cite Georgia state law. My post here involves trying to discern how state laws elsewhere interact with this law. I am in no way advocating violation of ANY state or local ordinan… --- ## [Apple's SF store: how did they build it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apples-sf-store-how-did-they-build-it/1023755)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apples-sf-store-how-did-they-build-it/1023755 "2025-10-09T02:31:04Z")
On Post St, north side of Union Square – the south wall of the store is sheets of glass (I assume), each sheet being 10 feet wide and 40+ feet tall. Making such a sheet is impressive, transporting it to the site is impre… --- ## [NYT Family Subscriptions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-family-subscriptions/1023742)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-family-subscriptions/1023742 "2025-10-08T23:09:20Z")
A few years ago, I subscribed to the New York Times. I rarely read the paper, but it is handy as far as my Wordle and Connections stats are concerned. A-a-a-nyway, for the past couple of weeks, both of those games have b… --- ## [Going to Orycon science fiction and fantasy convention this month...for the last time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-orycon-science-fiction-and-fantasy-convention-this-month-for-the-last-time/1023787)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-orycon-science-fiction-and-fantasy-convention-this-month-for-the-last-time/1023787 "2025-10-08T17:50:15Z")
I am going to Orycon 45, Oregon’s largest fan-run science fiction and fantasy convention, later this week…for the last time. This will be the last Orycon mainly because it is time for new ideas from new people, so we ar… --- ## [How true is the saying: Time to Lean - Time to Clean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-true-is-the-saying-time-to-lean-time-to-clean/1023711)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-true-is-the-saying-time-to-lean-time-to-clean/1023711 "2025-10-08T06:30:13Z")
Even though there’s always something to do at our jobs (during down-time) I’ve noticed that there have been some days where there’s nothing else to do (after completing our daily tasks/responsibilities for the day) along… --- ## [Train surfing? It’s a thing. 2 SF CA teens died in the last 2 weeks (WARNING: graphic photo)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-surfing-it-s-a-thing-2-sf-ca-teens-died-in-the-last-2-weeks-warning-graphic-photo/997590)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-surfing-it-s-a-thing-2-sf-ca-teens-died-in-the-last-2-weeks-warning-graphic-photo/997590 "2025-10-08T01:34:38Z")
Have you heard of this? It’s not a recent phenomenon. Kids have been doing this for over 10 years. 2 BAY AREA TEENS DIE WHILE ‘TRAIN SURFING’ ON BART: HERE’S WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW Quoting: “SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – I… --- ## [Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serendipity/1023496)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serendipity/1023496 "2025-10-07T14:31:18Z")
Heh. I had to replace the electronic lock on the front door of our new house. Just another task. Needed done. Could not change the code. Bought one, installed it and suggested to my wife that we should use the month and… --- ## [Well, The kumquat is happy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-kumquat-is-happy/1021056)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-kumquat-is-happy/1021056 "2025-10-07T03:18:12Z")
I passed by the bank. The giant sign says 101°. Right? It’s hotter than that. I’m glistening, a bit. Next little town, another(nicer) bank sign says flashing: Heat Advisory! But the temp says 102°. Come on. Is this … --- ## [Shackleton's Antarctic ship "Endurance" found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shackletons-antarctic-ship-endurance-found/960741)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shackletons-antarctic-ship-endurance-found/960741 "2025-10-06T21:27:35Z")
For anyone who’s familiar with the story of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary ship Endurance… The vessel, which in 1915 had to be abandoned, has now been found at a depth of 3000 m. Today’s Guardian … --- ## [Imgur blocked in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-blocked-in-the-uk/1023695)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-blocked-in-the-uk/1023695 "2025-10-06T18:16:27Z")
I’m not one who typically rails agains the Nanny State, but this is getting ridiculous: From September 30, 2025, access to Imgur from the United Kingdom is no longer available. UK users will not be able to log in, view… --- ## [(Old) Hunt for Bed October in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-hunt-for-bed-october-in-the-mmp/1023473)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-hunt-for-bed-october-in-the-mmp/1023473 "2025-10-06T07:38:09Z")
Hope thats not been used before. Has your bedtime changed? I used to stay up past midnight. Now, 10 o’clock works best. Sometimes I actually stay in bed all night. I turn but not getting out of bed. Back to sleep fo… --- ## [President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-passed-away/1023450)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-passed-away/1023450 "2025-10-06T13:39:29Z")
From the church’s newsroom: --- ## [Teen Dies on Hunting Trip After Being Mistaken for a Squirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teen-dies-on-hunting-trip-after-being-mistaken-for-a-squirrel/1023639)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teen-dies-on-hunting-trip-after-being-mistaken-for-a-squirrel/1023639 "2025-10-06T08:39:49Z")
This isn’t The Onion. This is real life. Other sites are reporting it. I suspect Carson’s hunting buddy is so upset he won’t even be able to attend his next Mensa meeting. Carson Ryan, 17, died last Saturday after bei… --- ## [How many minutes in a quarter hour? What's 3x3x3? College students try (and fail) to answer the important questions of our time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-minutes-in-a-quarter-hour-whats-3x3x3-college-students-try-and-fail-to-answer-the-important-questions-of-our-time/1023358)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-minutes-in-a-quarter-hour-whats-3x3x3-college-students-try-and-fail-to-answer-the-important-questions-of-our-time/1023358 "2025-10-05T21:18:56Z")
I have no comment beyond the observation that these people vote! And will probably eventually procreate, creating miniature versions of themselves. Enjoy, but try not to despair! :grin: --- ## [Happy ANDY day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-andy-day/1023656)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-andy-day/1023656 "2025-10-05T17:55:50Z")
Pucker up and blow I’m just a girl who loves Andy! It’s Andy Griffith day. Or the day in the 60s?? the series was launched. My favorite character was always Otis. I loved the Darlings. Aunt Bea just cracked me up. Y… --- ## [Talk your idjit internet friend through fixing his TV-set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-your-idjit-internet-friend-through-fixing-his-tv-set/1023618)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-your-idjit-internet-friend-through-fixing-his-tv-set/1023618 "2025-10-05T15:05:05Z")
Hi there, context: the other day, Ms Al128 was watching TV. I was in the room next door, suddenly a very hard whippercrackerish “peng” was heard followed by some deep human emotions from my better half (ahhh … the TV ex… --- ## [The Mexican Navy rams the Brooklyn Bridge {Tall Ship that lost power}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mexican-navy-rams-the-brooklyn-bridge-tall-ship-that-lost-power/1018494)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mexican-navy-rams-the-brooklyn-bridge-tall-ship-that-lost-power/1018494 "2025-10-05T14:21:15Z")
I had no idea that the Mexican Navy was training to use sailboats in Brooklyn, but there you go. --- ## [Could Bob Hoover really do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-bob-hoover-really-do-this/1023663)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-bob-hoover-really-do-this/1023663 "2025-10-05T06:14:02Z")
Is it a real pic? Two feathered props a few feet above the ground, gear up, aimed exactly at the photographer whom he’s not going to hit? --- ## [I should'a used my knife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-shoulda-used-my-knife/1023652)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-shoulda-used-my-knife/1023652 "2025-10-04T18:47:29Z")
We had a real character at NASA who was an older Word War II veteran. (see note). He was full of wild tales but damn-it-all we could never prove any of them wrong.(note #2) One recurring theme was his time in Burma trai… --- ## [I had an abnormal screening mammogram.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-an-abnormal-screening-mammogram/797018)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-an-abnormal-screening-mammogram/797018 "2025-10-03T22:39:56Z")
Yesterday, I went to another center to have a more advanced mammogram, as well as a breast ultrasound, and the doctor found something that she called an “architectural anomaly” and she wants me to have a needle biopsy, w… --- ## [Dr. Jane Goodall died today of natural causes at age 91. {2025-10-01}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578 "2025-10-03T22:31:48Z")
She led a remarkable life and studied chimps for over 60 years. She first went to Gombe Stream National Park in 1960. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977. Goodall’s legacy includes inspiring countless women … --- ## [Breaking news: Sean "Diddy" Combs – homes raided by feds (25 Mar 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-sean-diddy-combs-homes-raided-by-feds-25-mar-2024/999371)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-sean-diddy-combs-homes-raided-by-feds-25-mar-2024/999371 "2025-10-03T22:07:24Z")
Video report: Homes searched in Los Angeles and Miami. Miami-focused article with some historical background on recent accusations and controversies: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287085590.htm… --- ## [Air traffic control circa 1952](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-traffic-control-circa-1952/1023540)
**Author:** [@Timz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-traffic-control-circa-1952/1023540 "2025-10-03T16:17:08Z")
Dunno whether these controllers are approach/departure, or en route, but the charts are Los Angeles area, and 1952 looks good a guess as any. Did any en route controllers in the US sit at radar screens then? Probably LA … --- ## [Two dead in attack on synagogue in Manchester, UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-dead-in-attack-on-synagogue-in-manchester-uk/1023592)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-dead-in-attack-on-synagogue-in-manchester-uk/1023592 "2025-10-03T12:16:17Z")
From the Guardian, is this report. (I removed the bolding for readability.) There is much more at the link. This is obviously a developing story right now. One should also note Yom Kippur runs from sunset on 1 Octobe… --- ## [Timely serendipitous events. Yours? Here's mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timely-serendipitous-events-yours-heres-mine/1022645)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timely-serendipitous-events-yours-heres-mine/1022645 "2025-10-01T22:59:14Z")
Today I changed my sheets. And as per usual, being mildly disabled, I grunted and grumbled fitting the bottom sheet (fitted). Half the time I get the bloody thing upside down, and only after trying to squeeze it into a c… --- ## [In a car: Are suicide doors really "suicide" doors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-car-are-suicide-doors-really-suicide-doors/1023511)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-car-are-suicide-doors-really-suicide-doors/1023511 "2025-10-01T21:04:54Z")
Are suicide doors (rear hinged doors) really suicide doors? Are they any more dangerous? Also, is there an actual benefit to them? It seems, as an engineering problem, they are as “easy” to do as the other way. Why t… --- ## [Vacation rental company wants a selfie of me plus photo of driver's license](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-rental-company-wants-a-selfie-of-me-plus-photo-of-drivers-license/1023569)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-rental-company-wants-a-selfie-of-me-plus-photo-of-drivers-license/1023569 "2025-10-01T20:19:08Z")
We’re planning a trip in December and want to stay in a rental home through VRBO. The home’s manager is having a third party send me an email in which they want me to send them a selfie of myself, and a photo of my driv… --- ## [Merriam Webster offers new LLM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merriam-webster-offers-new-llm/1023573)
**Author:** [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merriam-webster-offers-new-llm/1023573 "2025-10-01T20:02:25Z")
Revolutionary new device requires no electricity or connection to a data centre. Video in link. Insert “They had us in the first half” meme here. --- ## [A World War Two Garage Sale LINKS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-world-war-two-garage-sale-links/1023576)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-world-war-two-garage-sale-links/1023576 "2025-10-01T18:19:15Z")
I found a fun & interesting site– WW2 After WW2 All the leftover equipment, ships, planes & etc. (LINK) Here is what they call a brick-a-brac section. LINK The cover photo and the color photo above were taken at Eli… --- ## [That thing YOU think everyone should get. Everyone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-thing-you-think-everyone-should-get-everyone/1014198)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-thing-you-think-everyone-should-get-everyone/1014198 "2025-10-01T11:36:44Z")
Mine is a Scrub daddy. I know you’ve seen them, right near the SOS pads and cellulose sponges on the shelf. (Ahem…cheaper on Amazon). It’s in the shape of a smily face. The things are miraculous. And they make me hap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=41) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=43)