# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=457 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 458 --- ## [My grandson exhibited at the Met](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandson-exhibited-at-the-met/817115)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandson-exhibited-at-the-met/817115 "2018-07-03T21:14:50Z")
The NY Metropolitan Museum has an exhibit of art by NYC schoolchildren: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2018/ps-art-2018. Unfortunately, his is the 46th picture on the web site. But if you care hit the r… --- ## [Scumbag paedo found guilty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scumbag-paedo-found-guilty/817228)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scumbag-paedo-found-guilty/817228 "2018-07-03T18:43:06Z")
Guardian article here. Here’s hoping he gets sent down for a long time. Here’s also hoping he uses that time to reform and repent. --- ## [Weird question for those that have suffered severe physical pain and then got all better.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-question-for-those-that-have-suffered-severe-physical-pain-and-then-got-all-better/817032)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-question-for-those-that-have-suffered-severe-physical-pain-and-then-got-all-better/817032 "2018-07-03T15:25:38Z")
Twice in my life I had sciatic back injury. Once on each side. The first time was the worst. I went to a doctor and got some prescription meds, the second time, 7 years later, I did the other side and just “gutted it out… --- ## [There is indeed a Central Jersey. Naysayers are wrong.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-indeed-a-central-jersey-naysayers-are-wrong/816599)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-indeed-a-central-jersey-naysayers-are-wrong/816599 "2018-07-03T14:18:17Z")
Recently raised by Governor Murphy and then broadcasted by Stephen Colbert is the interesting issue of how New Jersey is divided. Some think there is North and South Jersey only, but they are wrong. There are at least 3 … --- ## [Inappropriate school activities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-school-activities/816724)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-school-activities/816724 "2018-07-03T13:56:23Z")
As I’ve posted before, I went to school in the 60’s and 70’s here in Hawaii and looking back there were some really odd activities that were known, but not officially not approved by the teachers and administrative staff… --- ## [What is the day and date? Seriously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-day-and-date-seriously/817100)
**Author:** [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-day-and-date-seriously/817100 "2018-07-03T00:42:41Z")
Three days ago all of my electronic devices; including ones not connected to the internet began showing the previous days date. I followed all recommendations to fix this and changed them manually. However now it appears… --- ## [FBI caught Ohioan planning terror attack for July 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-caught-ohioan-planning-terror-attack-for-july-4/817192)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-caught-ohioan-planning-terror-attack-for-july-4/817192 "2018-07-03T00:03:49Z")
Demetrius Pitts, aka Abdur Raheem Rahfeeq, charged in Cleveland bomb plot after FBI sting; there’s no indication the Ohio man could have carried off an attack himself. Lone loon or part of something bigger? --- ## [Your current Dog breed and it's name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-current-dog-breed-and-its-name/800463)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-current-dog-breed-and-its-name/800463 "2018-07-02T23:46:55Z")
Let’s hear about Fido! --- ## [A little game I play to amuse myself - It Is What It Is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-game-i-play-to-amuse-myself-it-is-what-it-is/816800)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-game-i-play-to-amuse-myself-it-is-what-it-is/816800 "2018-07-02T22:44:19Z")
I’ve grown so damned tired of the phrase “it is what it is”. Folks who spout it give the impression that they are conveying something profound. I’ve begun keeping track of how many times I hear it per day. From anyone, … --- ## [Backstory needed: KiSA / Dragoneer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backstory-needed-kisa-dragoneer/817163)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backstory-needed-kisa-dragoneer/817163 "2018-07-02T20:18:19Z")
Yes, ladies, I am a real knight in shining armor! This weekend I’m going to be wearing a full suit of (handmade) chainmail armor, complete with (handmade) chainmail banner, hand & a half sword, & all other pertinent acc… --- ## [A question for postal mavens...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-postal-mavens/817119)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-postal-mavens/817119 "2018-07-02T17:48:09Z")
I sent something in a minimum sized padded orange-brown envelope. I stamped it via an automatic kiosk. I categorized it as a large envelope for postage purposes, because I couldn’t believe that this 2 oz thing was a “pac… --- ## [Random Complaint of the Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-complaint-of-the-day/816990)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-complaint-of-the-day/816990 "2018-07-02T17:25:13Z")
People in public places watching something on their phones at regular volume, no headphones. And not like a 30 second video, I’m talking full-length shows, movies, sports, etc This seems to be happening more and more r… --- ## [Jahi McMath (D. 2013 & 2018)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jahi-mcmath-d-2013-2018/817008)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jahi-mcmath-d-2013-2018/817008 "2018-07-02T17:23:00Z")
Link. Liver failure was the latest cause of death. Assuming you can call a brain-dead person with a beating heart ‘alive’. --- ## [The Three not so blind Mice MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-three-not-so-blind-mice-mmp/816695)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-three-not-so-blind-mice-mmp/816695 "2018-07-02T05:05:22Z")
Happy Moonday! It’s a cool and cloudy 68 degrees outside. We turned the AC on yesterday and could probably turn it back off today. So the other night I heard some rusting in the kitchen. I thought dammit, Ripple is tr… --- ## [Blood donor saves 2.4 million babies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-donor-saves-2-4-million-babies/814017)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-donor-saves-2-4-million-babies/814017 "2018-07-02T00:10:52Z")
When an Rh- pregnant woman is carrying an Rh+ baby, her own immune system can treat the baby as an attacker, leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, or brain damage. James Harrison, the man in this article, is a rare individ… --- ## [Could a vampire get breast implants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-vampire-get-breast-implants/553772)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-vampire-get-breast-implants/553772 "2018-07-01T22:11:21Z")
I’m writing a story about a stripper who becomes a vampire. I was wondering what your opinion is on whether or not a vampire could get implants, or if they’d be somehow rejected. Most vampire lore has vampires healing ve… --- ## [Back from Dubai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-dubai/816929)
**Author:** [@laurieb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/laurieb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-dubai/816929 "2018-07-01T22:07:42Z")
Haven’t been on the boards in a while. I was in Dubai for about 2 weeks for a business trip. One question I’m still asking myself is, why the hell is that city so hot? It was in the 100s when I was there. Ran into a co… --- ## [Things you say upon feeding pets.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-say-upon-feeding-pets/816960)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-say-upon-feeding-pets/816960 "2018-07-01T20:58:05Z")
The calico cat will approach me and meow piteously when her food bowl is empty. Upon picking her bowl up, I will say, “Oh my goodness, an empty food bowl! How did you live?” What conversations do you have with your pe… --- ## [Inflatable truck tent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inflatable-truck-tent/815456)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inflatable-truck-tent/815456 "2018-07-01T19:46:09Z")
I’m looking for an inflatable truck bed tent. I used to see these things for sale everywhere years back. Now that I want one I can’t find one anywhere. Anyone know of where I can find one, or any reason why all of a su… --- ## [Anyone here marching on June 30?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-marching-on-june-30/817031)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-marching-on-june-30/817031 "2018-07-01T03:50:02Z")
Tomorrow, I’ll be joining a march in downtown St. Louis to protest the separation of families at the border. This is one of over 700 events planned for Saturday by MoveOn.org (and I presume other groups, but I found out… --- ## [13th Annual SDMB Shot Glass Exchange](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13th-annual-sdmb-shot-glass-exchange/810858)
**Author:** [@feppytweed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/feppytweed)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13th-annual-sdmb-shot-glass-exchange/810858 "2018-07-01T02:21:33Z")
It’s about that time… where dopers from all corners send a shot glass to another doper (usually along with some goodies!). The rules are simple: \[ul\] \[li\]Reply to this thread expressing your interest in the exchange.\[… --- ## [I, too, got a new kitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-too-got-a-new-kitten/816789)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-too-got-a-new-kitten/816789 "2018-07-01T01:02:55Z")
She’s Moki, about 2 months old now. Sometimes she’ll lay on my stomach when I’m in the recliner. I’ll pull the bottom of my t-shirt up over her, … --- ## [Edinburgh summer Dopefest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edinburgh-summer-dopefest/817071)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edinburgh-summer-dopefest/817071 "2018-06-30T21:15:24Z")
I’m going to be in Edinburgh on the 28th July for a beginners’ croquet competition and am considering coming the day before by train and staying overnight. Do any Scottish Dopers care to meet up for a pint or a meal on … --- ## [Anyone ever heard of or played a game called "I pass the scissors?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-or-played-a-game-called-i-pass-the-scissors/816875)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-or-played-a-game-called-i-pass-the-scissors/816875 "2018-06-30T18:38:36Z")
I encountered this in a book (author is British) and I wondered if she made it up or if it was a real thing. One or more people in the game know the rules and demonstrate but don’t explain them, and one or more people d… --- ## [Kidnapping? No, say accused kidnappers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kidnapping-no-say-accused-kidnappers/817035)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kidnapping-no-say-accused-kidnappers/817035 "2018-06-30T07:31:38Z")
I’m at a loss to come up with an explanation for their alleged behavior that isn’t kidnapping (and breaking and entering, etc.). Their attorney denies the charges, of course: The article closes with this bit: Which… --- ## [Inappropriate University Activities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-university-activities/816738)
**Author:** [@Scoobysnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scoobysnax)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-university-activities/816738 "2018-06-30T04:51:12Z")
I don’t want to derail lingyi’s thread so I will post my own. The topic of inappropriate activities got me thinking about my years attending university. I got my university degree in engineering in Canada during the 90s… --- ## [What is the worst possible job you've ever seen or done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-possible-job-youve-ever-seen-or-done/816646)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-possible-job-youve-ever-seen-or-done/816646 "2018-06-30T00:18:42Z")
I know the joke about pitying the guy following the horses in the parade, until you see the guy following the elephants, but in my mind it’s nothing compared to what I’ve listed below under a spoiler since it’s a bit adu… --- ## [Geology or Lovecraft? You decide.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geology-or-lovecraft-you-decide/816808)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geology-or-lovecraft-you-decide/816808 "2018-06-29T21:49:34Z")
A featured quote in today’s NYT science section: No, I’m not giving that any context. It’s too deliciously creepy. --- ## [Anyone in Chicago willing to help me procure a paper copy of the Reader?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-in-chicago-willing-to-help-me-procure-a-paper-copy-of-the-reader/816934)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-in-chicago-willing-to-help-me-procure-a-paper-copy-of-the-reader/816934 "2018-06-29T20:37:59Z")
I really have no idea which forum to post this; this seemed the best bet but if mods feel differently I’ll happily accept redirection. As I hope everyone knows by now the Straight Dope column will cease publication this… --- ## [Thinking of adopting a senior dog (9 y/o lab)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-adopting-a-senior-dog-9-y-o-lab/816872)
**Author:** [@Kabab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kabab)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-adopting-a-senior-dog-9-y-o-lab/816872 "2018-06-29T19:19:06Z")
I have a 5 year old mixed breed dog (40 lbs). She really loves my mom’s 10 year old pug. It seems my dog possibly got separated from her mom at a young age because she has learned many things from the pug even though the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=456) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=458)