# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=74 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 75 --- ## [Family And Finances- Long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-and-finances-long/1012468)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-and-finances-long/1012468 "2025-01-15T00:32:24Z")
I was happy in my first apartment. Then, we found it was infested with at least two kinds of toxic mold and wasn’t safe to inhabit. We panicked. My beloved found a great storage space (cheap, big, climate controlled etc)… --- ## [Shallow Impact (the real movie of an asteroid strike)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallow-impact-the-real-movie-of-an-asteroid-strike/1012982)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallow-impact-the-real-movie-of-an-asteroid-strike/1012982 "2025-01-15T00:26:33Z")
(This was originally going to be a reply in the moon crater thread in FQ, but it started to look like a new thread…) A small meteorite fell in Canada in July of last year. The writeup for it was released yesterday and i… --- ## [What New Skill Are You Learning in 2025?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-skill-are-you-learning-in-2025/1012759)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-skill-are-you-learning-in-2025/1012759 "2025-01-14T20:08:28Z")
I’ve just finished my first 7-day streak learning Bahasa Indonesia on Duolingo. My original goal was to study Javanese but there’s surprising little material available for that language, be it online or even in book for… --- ## [The curse of volunteering at an animal rescue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-curse-of-volunteering-at-an-animal-rescue/1012807)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-curse-of-volunteering-at-an-animal-rescue/1012807 "2025-01-14T17:52:35Z")
So I have been unemployed for about a year. I have some health issues, specifically with short term memory, that have made getting employment a little challenging. I mean, I am still intelligent and able, but not as able… --- ## [What’s your steering wheel style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-steering-wheel-style/1012913)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-steering-wheel-style/1012913 "2025-01-14T16:37:26Z")
I know that I was taught to keep my hands at 2 & 10, but I don’t do that anymore. Now it’s both hands at the top with thumbs braced along the wheel. It just feels comfortable. Do you stick to the o’clock system or are yo… --- ## [Dry cleaner door ding-dong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-cleaner-door-ding-dong/1012924)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-cleaner-door-ding-dong/1012924 "2025-01-14T04:43:31Z")
I’ve just seen this Family Guy clip: Back before I was born my mother worked for a small “Mom and Pop” drycleaners. She stayed friends with the family and would visit them at the store and at their home. S… --- ## [British Museum suing curator for stealing artifacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-museum-suing-curator-for-stealing-artifacts/1012802)
**Author:** [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-museum-suing-curator-for-stealing-artifacts/1012802 "2025-01-13T22:50:21Z")
The suspect has apparently responded: “I thought it was a job requirement for working here.” --- ## [Well, I fell on ice today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-fell-on-ice-today/1012871)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-fell-on-ice-today/1012871 "2025-01-13T21:47:11Z")
This is aimed at those of you who live in climates that have snowy and icy winters. I generally am aware of whether or not I have slipped and fallen at least once each winter. Not like I write it down or anything. But… --- ## [Isn’t It Tune You Went To Bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isn-t-it-tune-you-went-to-bed/1012904)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isn-t-it-tune-you-went-to-bed/1012904 "2025-01-13T19:04:57Z")
Well? Isn’t it? --- ## [The one-syllable thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-syllable-thread/1011308)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-syllable-thread/1011308 "2025-01-13T17:29:17Z")
Tell me about your day, or about whatever is on your mind, using only one-syllable words. On this day, I have to go to the bank. My wife and I still have to buy some gifts for yule, and we don’t want the bill to bounce… --- ## [Truck attack on Bourbon Street \[2025-01-01\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-attack-on-bourbon-street-2025-01-01/1012435)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-attack-on-bourbon-street-2025-01-01/1012435 "2025-01-13T17:27:52Z")
Developing story: As of now, they are reporting 10 dead. Awful. --- ## [(Old) The Snowed In MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-snowed-in-mmp/1012614)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 481\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-snowed-in-mmp/1012614 "2025-01-13T15:32:13Z")
The snow has stopped but we got over 14" and there is ice under that. And more ice is expected to coat power lines. No outages here yet but I wouldn’t be surprised. I have a flashlight and candles ready, just in case… --- ## [Snowmageddon? snowpocalypse? SnowMyGod? what will be the next punny storm name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowmageddon-snowpocalypse-snowmygod-what-will-be-the-next-punny-storm-name/1012828)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowmageddon-snowpocalypse-snowmygod-what-will-be-the-next-punny-storm-name/1012828 "2025-01-13T15:29:59Z")
I suggest Blizzardpalooza, Snowpocalypse Now, Snowzilla, Ice-Tastrophe Frostnado --- ## [What are your hopes for AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-hopes-for-ai/1012886)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-hopes-for-ai/1012886 "2025-01-13T07:21:22Z")
One of my biggest hopes for AI is that it becomes a nonjudgmental advocate to explore ideas with. So far, I am disappointed with it, but I do see glimmers of hope. --- ## [Is there an American restaurant dish concept "Small dish to share"? (prompted from Google Maps question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-american-restaurant-dish-concept-small-dish-to-share-prompted-from-google-maps-question/1012876)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-american-restaurant-dish-concept-small-dish-to-share-prompted-from-google-maps-question/1012876 "2025-01-13T04:33:41Z")
I’ll have to first give a bit of background to this question: I maintain my timeline in Google Maps on my phone, i.e. state that my present location is at a particular venue/business (when Google Maps is not sure at whi… --- ## [I have given up. Big Tech has beat me into submission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-given-up-big-tech-has-beat-me-into-submission/1012877)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-given-up-big-tech-has-beat-me-into-submission/1012877 "2025-01-13T02:20:23Z")
In the past I had separate passwords on everything. Complex ones. No F’book or Messenger or X for me, no sir. No bank apps. I value privacy and do not want to be grist for the AI mill. But gradually they beat me down. I… --- ## [Google Search has Stopped Working -- Any Help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-search-has-stopped-working-any-help/1012881)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-search-has-stopped-working-any-help/1012881 "2025-01-12T21:49:45Z")
Ok, so this is a little embarrassing, but I’m at my wit’s end. The other night I went to get a glass of water and when I returned, my very helpful dachshund of Shovel Paws fame had trampled all over the keyboard to my l… --- ## [Bring a geezer up to date -- How secure are Android payment apps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-a-geezer-up-to-date-how-secure-are-android-payment-apps/1012610)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-a-geezer-up-to-date-how-secure-are-android-payment-apps/1012610 "2025-01-12T16:20:07Z")
I’m not even sure if I’m calling them by the right term, or what ones exist for Android. I guess it would be the equivalent of Apple Pay, which at least I have heard of. I gather generally you have an app on your phone, … --- ## [Anita Bryant Passes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anita-bryant-passes/1012786)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anita-bryant-passes/1012786 "2025-01-12T12:26:45Z")
From Yahoo: Anita Bryant, a multi-Grammy nominated singer and former Miss Oklahoma who later became a high-profile campaigner against gay rights in America, has died at the age of 84. --- ## [Snow? Where? Here in deep, dark South Arkansas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-where-here-in-deep-dark-south-arkansas/1012773)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-where-here-in-deep-dark-south-arkansas/1012773 "2025-01-11T14:18:40Z")
Everyone will be at the grocery store. The cousin you haven’t seen in 3 years will hug you. Gah! There will be no bread, no milk, no eggs. Anywhere. No one owns gloves, except work gloves. I went out to check the garage… --- ## [Comet Pizza incident.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comet-pizza-incident/773955)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comet-pizza-incident/773955 "2025-01-10T23:09:21Z")
Yesterday I’m on the L2 bus going north on Connecticut Avenue when the bus driver announces everyone has to get off. I exit the bus and see a swarm of police, the ones not doing crowd control and traffic re-direct are cr… --- ## [Who will dare enter the Tomb Of The Venom Magician? Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-dare-enter-the-tomb-of-the-venom-magician-newslink/1012804)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-dare-enter-the-tomb-of-the-venom-magician-newslink/1012804 "2025-01-10T19:14:40Z")
The Egyptian Tomb of Teti Neb Fu has been discovered. His titles include : chief palace doctor, chief dentist, director of medicinal plants and priest and magician of the goddess Serket. Seket was half-Human, half Scorpi… --- ## [Armand! You are a true bad ass, what WILL I do with you? (My adventures with an Armadillo friend)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armand-you-are-a-true-bad-ass-what-will-i-do-with-you-my-adventures-with-an-armadillo-friend/1012662)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armand-you-are-a-true-bad-ass-what-will-i-do-with-you-my-adventures-with-an-armadillo-friend/1012662 "2025-01-10T01:50:34Z")
Armand showed up a couple months ago and mooched his way into my heart. He’s a beggar. You can look in his beady eyes and see hunger. I’ve found most dry foods are not his thing. I have several cans of food my cats ha… --- ## [Funny Dog Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-dog-story/1012064)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-dog-story/1012064 "2025-01-09T16:18:26Z")
I have 3 dogs - Huck a Great Dane, Zeb a German Shepherd, and Rigatoni a boxer. I get ready for the day every morning in our upstairs bathroom. All three dogs follow me up the stairs and then lay on the spare bed. When I… --- ## [2024 Secret Santa is on!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427)
**Author:** [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427 "2025-01-09T04:18:27Z")
I organized the Secret Santa last year for the first time. We had a pretty small crowd, and some people had two recipients because of how things worked out, but I think it was a success overall. Here’s to 2024! Ok, so h… --- ## [European travel during Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-travel-during-trump/1012704)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-travel-during-trump/1012704 "2025-01-08T18:10:03Z")
My Wife and I are going to Europe in 8 months. Iceland (well not Europe) England Ireland Scotland Norway In this Trump clusterfuck, I’m wondering how two obvious United States citizens will be received. I feel like g… --- ## [The ethics of health insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-of-health-insurance/1011177)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 357\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-of-health-insurance/1011177 "2025-01-07T21:17:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in Manhattan \[2024-12-04\]: So … United healthcare has a very bad reputation, and perhaps that’s true of it. But as best as i can tell, the people who inv… --- ## [When you hear the phrase form ("Person) and the (x)" what does it bring to mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-hear-the-phrase-form-person-and-the-x-what-does-it-bring-to-mind/1012557)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-hear-the-phrase-form-person-and-the-x-what-does-it-bring-to-mind/1012557 "2025-01-07T15:34:16Z")
Triggered by the thread “Lucy Worsley and the princes in the towers” I automatically thought of Harry Potter titles before thinking of it fitting Indiana Jones titles, too. poll --- ## [Am I old or just not stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-old-or-just-not-stupid/1012445)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-old-or-just-not-stupid/1012445 "2025-01-07T06:46:59Z")
I was at a Subway yesterday and the guy working the counter was not brilliant, but a step or two above some of the people I’ve had to deal with when ordering a sandwich. So he get’s out a paper bag for my sandwiches and… --- ## [Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in vegas, one dead \[2025-01-01\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cybertruck-explodes-outside-trump-hotel-in-vegas-one-dead-2025-01-01/1012464)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cybertruck-explodes-outside-trump-hotel-in-vegas-one-dead-2025-01-01/1012464 "2025-01-07T01:10:39Z")
1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Gift link https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/car-fire-trump-hotel-las-vegas.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.l04.lEUo.kRRdcFok2lwE Not a lot of in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=73) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=75)