# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=94 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate flew over our house and shat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102 "2024-08-25T15:51:52Z")
Mr VOW has been plagued with increasing back pain. He had scans done, and we’ve been waiting to hear back from the doctor. It’s been harder and harder for him to stand and get his legs to support him. He started with a c… --- ## [German Festival Stabbing Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-festival-stabbing-attack/1006124)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-festival-stabbing-attack/1006124 "2024-08-25T10:33:31Z")
A fatal stabbing attack at a German “Festival of Diversity” kills 3 and leaves 5 critically injured. Apparently the attacker got away? That’s absolutely wild. How do you stab multiple people to death in broad view of … --- ## [To the Canadians out there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-canadians-out-there/1006136)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-canadians-out-there/1006136 "2024-08-25T05:17:52Z")
I watch some Canadian youtubers and it seems that what you call a sweater, I call a sweatshirt. Sweaters are the things knit with yarn. Is there a reason? --- ## [LTG Arthur Gregg Passes Away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ltg-arthur-gregg-passes-away/1006180)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ltg-arthur-gregg-passes-away/1006180 "2024-08-25T04:37:04Z")
Army Trailblazer Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg Dies Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg, a trailblazing officer for whom the Army renamed an installation, died Aug. 22. He was 96. “The entire Fort Gregg-Adams family is deep… --- ## [How to easily redeem inherited US Savings Bonds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-easily-redeem-inherited-us-savings-bonds/1005993)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-easily-redeem-inherited-us-savings-bonds/1005993 "2024-08-24T07:41:59Z")
In my case, one of my nephew’s wife is a notary, and her name just happens extremely similar to mine. As in, identical surnames, and first names that are variants of each other. (Like, if I were Mary and she was Marie.… --- ## [My Sister-In-Law Tracy-Not looking good at all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-in-law-tracy-not-looking-good-at-all/1005871)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-in-law-tracy-not-looking-good-at-all/1005871 "2024-08-24T05:46:47Z")
Late last night we got word that my SIL is in a very bad way, with multiple shut downs and a major heart attack. Another Sister-in-law Edie picked up My Beloved here in Portland very early this morning and they rushed to… --- ## ["me" vs "myself" in English](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-vs-myself-in-english/1006017)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-vs-myself-in-english/1006017 "2024-08-23T20:21:48Z")
Often I’ll hear someone say something like, “Bill and myself went to the movies,” but I would think “Bill and me went to the movies” would be more correct. Or someone will answer a question with, “It’s for myself.” But w… --- ## [Do you reuse Dryer Sheets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reuse-dryer-sheets/1005027)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reuse-dryer-sheets/1005027 "2024-08-23T05:15:13Z")
Inspired by the Zip-Lock bag thread, how many times will you re-use a dryer sheet? One And Done, or give it a few times? I’ll pull them out of the laundry when I’m folding it (yes, I do that!) and if they still have a g… --- ## [The horsefly in Amazon's delivery ointment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horsefly-in-amazons-delivery-ointment/1005840)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horsefly-in-amazons-delivery-ointment/1005840 "2024-08-23T01:49:20Z")
I’ve posted a few times about the saga of The Poky House. We bought a little house in Colorado, and are spending the summer up there fixing it up. We had to come back to Phoenix to pick up a countertop, and while we were… --- ## [Mahaloth does a push-up and sit-up challenge. Here we go. Uh, join me? Or not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahaloth-does-a-push-up-and-sit-up-challenge-here-we-go-uh-join-me-or-not/1003414)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahaloth-does-a-push-up-and-sit-up-challenge-here-we-go-uh-join-me-or-not/1003414 "2024-08-23T00:47:37Z")
I have 30 days and am following the chart you see below for both push-ups and sit-ups. I’m 45, turning 46 in two months. Not in great shape, not morbidly obese, but definitely noticing the degradation age brings us. I d… --- ## [Leg cramps and potassium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leg-cramps-and-potassium/1005165)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leg-cramps-and-potassium/1005165 "2024-08-22T21:49:47Z")
I suffer from night time leg/foot cramps on a not infrequent basis. This usually happens after strenuous exercise. I normally drink about a quart of electrolyte replacement drink after a bike ride plus another 40 ounces… --- ## [Words that are their own antonym](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-are-their-own-antonym/1005402)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-are-their-own-antonym/1005402 "2024-08-22T17:58:55Z")
Saw the use of the term “sanctioned” in a quoting of our official rules just now in ATMB, in terms of dissuading hijacks, but the first definition that came to mind when I first saw it was “to give effective or authorita… --- ## [Help me understand this statistic (labor force participation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-statistic-labor-force-participation/1006033)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-statistic-labor-force-participation/1006033 "2024-08-22T15:21:38Z")
Besides actual unemployment, I suppose some of the difference is because of how much women participate in the workforce But what is is special about Slovakia? Why is it so high? --- ## [What's the straight dope on J.D. Vance and couches/eyeliner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-j-d-vance-and-couches-eyeliner/1005479)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-j-d-vance-and-couches-eyeliner/1005479 "2024-08-21T20:17:38Z")
Recently I’ve read that Vance did not, as some believe, have sexual congress with a piece of furniture, nor does he use eyeliner, as has been claimed by his detractors. Is there a factual basis to either of these claims?… --- ## [A hole in one.(Thank the stars there's only one)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hole-in-one-thank-the-stars-theres-only-one/1005403)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hole-in-one-thank-the-stars-theres-only-one/1005403 "2024-08-21T00:44:07Z")
A bath tub? Nope. A roof? Nope. A tire? Nope. A pierced belly button? Nope. My DBS device quit doing me any good. My left side was trembly and getting weak. My balance was off. I was having more problems than a cat … --- ## [Bad bad bad Turtle poop. (Favorite emoji)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-turtle-poop-favorite-emoji/1005222)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-turtle-poop-favorite-emoji/1005222 "2024-08-20T00:10:40Z")
You know who you are. I can’t seem to find it on my list… It’s an emoji of a Turtle carrying a pile o’ poop. Also known as “Turdle” On my phone little flies are swarming. Love that guy. My favorite is :cherries:. W… --- ## [Anyone else got the cicada mite bite blues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-got-the-cicada-mite-bite-blues/1005502)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-got-the-cicada-mite-bite-blues/1005502 "2024-08-19T23:52:10Z")
So a few days ago, my wife and I woke up with a couple of itchy “bites” on our upper bodies. Figured just a spider bite or something. Next day, a couple more, and a couple more the day after. Now I’m the president of … --- ## [Local police detain rooster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-police-detain-rooster/1005863)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-police-detain-rooster/1005863 "2024-08-19T17:19:13Z")
After video began circulating of local police with a rooster in a squad car, police issued a x-tweet: He didn’t say much, other than repeatedly sharing how finding himself in the back of a patrol car was a real wake up… --- ## [(Old) On this day in history in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-on-this-day-in-history-in-the-mmp/1005605)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-on-this-day-in-history-in-the-mmp/1005605 "2024-08-19T08:04:30Z")
In 1990, a t-rex skeleton was discovered, in case you were wondering. Happy Moanday!! --- ## [Do All Women Like Photo Booths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-women-like-photo-booths/982639)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-women-like-photo-booths/982639 "2024-08-19T03:25:23Z")
Obviously not all. But I’ll bet they could make a comeback. Are there any left? Is there any truth to my premise? I remember when they were proudly featured in every tinpot mall. --- ## [Spent my afternoon humaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spent-my-afternoon-humaning/1000125)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spent-my-afternoon-humaning/1000125 "2024-08-19T02:20:19Z")
Not mundane, definitely not pointless but there’s no other forum for this. I spent my afternoon humaning. If when you get on a boat & cast a line in the water trying to find a fish it’s called fishing when you get on a… --- ## [Movies you only love when you are stoned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-only-love-when-you-are-stoned/1005857)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-only-love-when-you-are-stoned/1005857 "2024-08-19T02:00:43Z")
I don’t smoke much anymore, but when I do I have a good time. I first saw “The Warriors” in a drive-in theatre in Fairlawn, VA, stoned as hell. I was 16. I am now watching it on a 65-inch screen in my apartment, ston… --- ## [Well, that was weird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-was-weird/1005848)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-was-weird/1005848 "2024-08-18T07:31:36Z")
Yesterday, as night came on, and it got cooler, I decided to go from shorts and t to pants and shirt. I stopped off in the bathroom for a pit stop, and as I was standing there I felt a strange yet somehow familiar sensat… --- ## [Cramming for a lab test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cramming-for-a-lab-test/1005832)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cramming-for-a-lab-test/1005832 "2024-08-18T00:47:15Z")
I have whatever insurance is calling an annual physical next week and am having labs done Monday. I realized I had this unrealistic plan to eat REALLY healthy before the test and now we are down to this weekend. Last ye… --- ## [Words that seem like they are spelled wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-seem-like-they-are-spelled-wrong/1004797)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-seem-like-they-are-spelled-wrong/1004797 "2024-08-17T21:02:32Z")
But are not. (we’ve done this before, Czarcasm about 7 years ago for example, but rather than bump an old thread, I thought I start a new one) Every time I spell professional, my mind wants to spell it proffesional. Th… --- ## [My new paper towel question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-paper-towel-question/1005807)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-paper-towel-question/1005807 "2024-08-17T20:54:40Z")
Yeah, I question these things. Paper towels worry me. I don’t like the waste. I fuss about overuse in my house. I fuss about how much we pay for the dang things to kill trees. So I’m always looking for the hack, the t… --- ## [New t-shirt, get it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-t-shirt-get-it/1005820)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-t-shirt-get-it/1005820 "2024-08-17T12:01:28Z")
--- ## [This Week in Stonehenge News -- "Altar Stone" not from Wales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-week-in-stonehenge-news-altar-stone-not-from-wales/1005708)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-week-in-stonehenge-news-altar-stone-not-from-wales/1005708 "2024-08-16T19:54:46Z")
In a surprising development, researchers have announced that the so-called "Altar Stone in the center of Stonehenge came not from Wales, as many of the other stones did, but from Scotland. That’s actually pretty impress… --- ## [How long has Dear Abby been phoning it in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-dear-abby-been-phoning-it-in/1005711)
**Author:** [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-dear-abby-been-phoning-it-in/1005711 "2024-08-16T19:26:45Z")
As the subject line says. For example, in a recent column (Dear Abby: Deacon’s wife loses everything -- her job, her money, her church family and even her faith - nj.com), she answers a long letter (260 words) about a h… --- ## [What is the origin of your SDMB screen name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-your-sdmb-screen-name/1005131)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-your-sdmb-screen-name/1005131 "2024-08-16T19:16:11Z")
And if it’s a famous character, why that one? This is mine: it’s not from The Simpsons. It actually predates the Simpsons. When I was in High School a friend and I dressed as nerds for a Halloween concert my school wou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=93) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=95)