# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=90 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [What could possibly go wrong with this new roller coaster design?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-with-this-new-roller-coaster-design/1007476)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-with-this-new-roller-coaster-design/1007476 "2024-09-22T00:33:16Z")
Cedar Point’s new roller coaster does something that scares the crap out of me. But hey, I’m no coaster guy. The highest section of track maybe 30 long just ends. ENDS! No bumper or anything, the car just stops there wit… --- ## [Tell me about Long Beach Washington](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-long-beach-washington/1007374)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-long-beach-washington/1007374 "2024-09-21T20:18:00Z")
I am taking a little vacation there the 20-24th of September, and I am wondering about the sights and sounds and goings on around town. Our condo faces the ocean (Worldmark), and we have no set plans in place. --- ## [Scientists Say They Have Created the First Electromagnetic Vortex Cannon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-say-they-have-created-the-first-electromagnetic-vortex-cannon/1007542)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-say-they-have-created-the-first-electromagnetic-vortex-cannon/1007542 "2024-09-21T17:46:24Z")
Story here: Paging Dr Doom… For anyone struggling to find that perfect Christmas gift. Admit it. You want one, don’t you? --- ## [Help a moderator please? Go fund me for Rico online now, all help appreciated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886 "2024-09-21T15:08:52Z")
This has been approved by the Powers that Be. Greetings, fellow Dopers and friends! A bit of backstory, I joined the SDMB in 1997, when the group was still on AOL . I signed up for the Web SDMB the first day it was a… --- ## [Our poor dogs first acid trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-poor-dogs-first-acid-trip/1006620)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-poor-dogs-first-acid-trip/1006620 "2024-09-20T23:07:22Z")
Cole is a tough muscular Pit mix who is a COMPLETE baby when it comes to having his nails trimmed. Our vet confidently said she could do it and came out looking a little shaken after… --- ## [Today I learned about mini-moons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-about-mini-moons/1007510)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-about-mini-moons/1007510 "2024-09-20T17:35:41Z")
Apparently we get one every so often, and then they leave a short time later in a sort of astronomical summer fling. Pretty neat. If we did get a permanent new moon, I wonder what it would be called? Probably “Moony McMo… --- ## [Eating a sandwich made out of the end pieces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-a-sandwich-made-out-of-the-end-pieces/1007361)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-a-sandwich-made-out-of-the-end-pieces/1007361 "2024-09-20T12:17:07Z")
Well, I finally did it. No more putting it off, no more excuses, no more waffling. It was time. I had nice shiny new loaf of bread sitting there, all full of possibilities, and I was about to simply take the first two sl… --- ## [Most unlikely thing you've found at a resale store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unlikely-thing-youve-found-at-a-resale-store/749588)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unlikely-thing-youve-found-at-a-resale-store/749588 "2024-09-20T06:56:52Z")
We have a large consignment store that’s in an old grocery store, and one thing they sell is current magazines, usually for 99 cents. Most of them are general interest; however, when I was in there today, I found a mont… --- ## [Close call at my wife's school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-call-at-my-wifes-school/1007454)
**Author:** [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-call-at-my-wifes-school/1007454 "2024-09-19T18:24:17Z")
It almost happened. Every new shooting things get a little heavier for her. Last year there was one in our area, which was even worse. There are occasional threats. Usually it’s kids on social media thinking it’s funny… --- ## [Dog Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-attack/1007408)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-attack/1007408 "2024-09-19T16:27:38Z")
Looking to vent, looking for sympathy, looking for advice. There is one dog on our block who is not well-restrained. She has escaped and come after my dog several times. And the weekend before last, she badly injured … --- ## [Trump Launches New Crypto Business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-launches-new-crypto-business/1007419)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-launches-new-crypto-business/1007419 "2024-09-19T00:03:47Z")
Nothing could possibly go wrong here (limited gift link below). After all, the venture has a decentralized finance expert in 18 year old Barron, and stand-up dudes like Eric and Donald Jr. are further supported by extra… --- ## [Hearty and Hardy - Homophones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearty-and-hardy-homophones/1007399)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearty-and-hardy-homophones/1007399 "2024-09-18T23:25:46Z")
Continuing the discussion from Three men freeze to death in a friend's backyard and aren't found for three days: They are often pronounced the same, or with a difference that is difficult to discern. I think that’s t… --- ## [International crime communications network dismantled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-crime-communications-network-dismantled/1007433)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-crime-communications-network-dismantled/1007433 "2024-09-18T22:04:17Z")
Fascinating stuff. I’m sure if they can dig into any records they’ll find evidence of all kinds of unsolved crimes. --- ## ["Appreciate you" vs "appreciate it"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appreciate-you-vs-appreciate-it/1007024)
**Author:** [@We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/We_re_wolves_not_werewolves)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appreciate-you-vs-appreciate-it/1007024 "2024-09-18T18:19:15Z")
When I was growing up and someone did you a favor or helped you out, a standard response to express your gratitude was to say “I appreciate it”, with the “it” being whatever action they took to help you out. These days, … --- ## [Zelenskyy's Zeroes - The Sitcom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelenskyys-zeroes-the-sitcom/975330)
**Author:** [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelenskyys-zeroes-the-sitcom/975330 "2024-09-18T17:11:21Z")
As per this Mod Note, here’s the Sitcom Spinoff thread, now with titles! The Story So Far: Feel free to suggest an episode or scene! --- ## [Should society reconsider carrying electronics? Who knows what's in there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-society-reconsider-carrying-electronics-who-knows-whats-in-there/1007434)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-society-reconsider-carrying-electronics-who-knows-whats-in-there/1007434 "2024-09-18T17:02:33Z")
There have been questions for years about US, Chinese, Russian and other country’s manufacture of electronics. What’s really in those chips? \*Are they gathering Intel? \*Tracking us? \*Can they be shut off to disrupt so… --- ## [First real surgery ever - deviated septum diagnosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-real-surgery-ever-deviated-septum-diagnosis/1007346)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-real-surgery-ever-deviated-septum-diagnosis/1007346 "2024-09-18T12:48:42Z")
I finally got an appointment with an otolaryngologist last week, I was referred months ago and appointment day rolled around (on my birthday, no less, so I got to celebrate by having a sharp plastic thingy shoved up my n… --- ## [What's the craziest, funniest, weirdest, etc. avatar you've ever seen on a message board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-craziest-funniest-weirdest-etc-avatar-youve-ever-seen-on-a-message-board/1007418)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-craziest-funniest-weirdest-etc-avatar-youve-ever-seen-on-a-message-board/1007418 "2024-09-18T04:00:34Z")
For me, and it wasn’t here, it was George Floyd’s head Photoshopped on an astronaut’s body. --- ## ["If apples and oranges were razor blades, you could shave with a fruit salad"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-apples-and-oranges-were-razor-blades-you-could-shave-with-a-fruit-salad/1007366)
**Author:** [@GoodZuckerbergs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodZuckerbergs)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-apples-and-oranges-were-razor-blades-you-could-shave-with-a-fruit-salad/1007366 "2024-09-18T01:05:49Z")
This is an expression someone said to me in May 2007, an expression that basically meant “Yeah, if \_\_\_ was the case then \_\_\_ would be the case.” I just Googled it today- nothing. Here’s the weirdest part: if you put “sh… --- ## [Current avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-avatar/1007271)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-avatar/1007271 "2024-09-17T18:06:44Z")
For feces and yuks I looked into the two bon vivants gracing my current avatar (the painfully-smiling “I’d rather be a Russian than a Democrat”-t-shirted gentlemen). Buddy on right apparently croaked in hospice not five … --- ## [The Day the Clown Cried](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-the-clown-cried/69413)
**Author:** [@CheapBastid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheapBastid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-the-clown-cried/69413 "2024-09-17T13:05:42Z")
I have been tasked by my friends to locate a copy of this Lewis Masterpiece. Anyone have a line on it? The Screenplay perhaps? Anyone? --- ## [Oh, come on! Stupid trends, anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-come-on-stupid-trends-anyone/1006966)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-come-on-stupid-trends-anyone/1006966 "2024-09-17T01:44:15Z")
Really? No, REALLY? “Airport tray aesthetic”? The “airport tray aesthetic” has taken off on TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest as people share artfully arranged shots of their sunglasses, shoes, toiletries and reading m… --- ## [Newspaper features pages when you were a kid: what do you remember?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-features-pages-when-you-were-a-kid-what-do-you-remember/1006191)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-features-pages-when-you-were-a-kid-what-do-you-remember/1006191 "2024-09-17T00:27:47Z")
When I was a child our family in Toronto took two papers: the Toronto Telegram (afternoon paper) and the Globe and Mail (morning paper). In both, the first thing I’d turn to was the comics page, a.k.a. the features page… --- ## [If you liked Earth you shoulda put a ring on it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-liked-earth-you-shoulda-put-a-ring-on-it/1007372)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-liked-earth-you-shoulda-put-a-ring-on-it/1007372 "2024-09-17T00:15:22Z")
Interesting new theory that during the Ordovician the Earth captured an asteroid close and large enough to be torn apart forming a ring that gradually rained down on Earth. It was already known from a mine in Sweden t… --- ## [Ignorance loses a round, stunning observers (Debunkbot)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignorance-loses-a-round-stunning-observers-debunkbot/1007194)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignorance-loses-a-round-stunning-observers-debunkbot/1007194 "2024-09-16T23:54:56Z")
Persuasion is tough and shifting beliefs about conspiracy theories is thought to be particularly difficult, as they fulfill an underlying need to explain or control our environment. Or so we thought. Gifted article: htt… --- ## [Term life insurance: Keep it or dump it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-life-insurance-keep-it-or-dump-it/1007360)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-life-insurance-keep-it-or-dump-it/1007360 "2024-09-16T22:58:52Z")
I’m asking for opinions from the learned members of the Dope. For many years, we’ve carried term life insurance policies from AAA. We have no dependents. The payout from either is the same, and while substantial, hard… --- ## [Obesity and body roundness indicator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obesity-and-body-roundness-indicator/1007297)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obesity-and-body-roundness-indicator/1007297 "2024-09-16T20:36:21Z")
I ran into this today in the New York Times, but this graphic they link is much more eloquent than the article: BMI (a function of weight and height) has been criticized for not distinguishing between fat and muscle, … --- ## [One way to tell if your coworkers don't like you: they take you up a mountain and leave you there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-way-to-tell-if-your-coworkers-dont-like-you-they-take-you-up-a-mountain-and-leave-you-there/1006337)
**Author:** [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-way-to-tell-if-your-coworkers-dont-like-you-they-take-you-up-a-mountain-and-leave-you-there/1006337 "2024-09-16T19:51:03Z")
Maybe a job search is in order. --- ## [Archive.ph/ web tool usefulness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archive-ph-web-tool-usefulness/1007343)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archive-ph-web-tool-usefulness/1007343 "2024-09-16T13:12:44Z")
FYI - for any website link with a paywall, put archive.ph/ before the entire url and you can get an archived version of the full page (at least for articles and the like). I find it a game changer for web surfing. Why di… --- ## [(Old) Find the Good in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-find-the-good-in-the-mmp/1007008)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-find-the-good-in-the-mmp/1007008 "2024-09-16T11:45:45Z")
Good Morning everyone! Yesterday was one of the most difficult days that I’ve had in a long time due to some news that I received. I may go into that later or not. Nonetheless, I feel better this morning and committed… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=89) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=91)