# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=99 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 100 --- ## [Did you ever call a "wedgie" a "snuggy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-call-a-wedgie-a-snuggy/507168)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-call-a-wedgie-a-snuggy/507168 "2024-07-14T14:05:36Z")
I’d never heard the term wedgie until I was about 14. We always called them snuggies, and every time I see a Snuggie display at the local Kroeger, I giggle. --- ## [Hershey’s/Walgreens sued in “One Chip Challenge” death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hershey-s-walgreens-sued-in-one-chip-challenge-death/1004126)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hershey-s-walgreens-sued-in-one-chip-challenge-death/1004126 "2024-07-14T11:57:19Z")
Is this different than the energy drink sold by Panara Bread that caused two deaths? Do they have a reasonable complaint about the chip? --- ## [Breaking: Possible shots fired at Trump rally; Trump injured?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-possible-shots-fired-at-trump-rally-trump-injured/1004169)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-possible-shots-fired-at-trump-rally-trump-injured/1004169 "2024-07-13T23:15:44Z")
Live updates rolling in. Photos show Trump with what looks like blood on his right ear and side of his face. --- ## [You can't chase your own fleeting thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-chase-your-own-fleeting-thoughts/1004131)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-chase-your-own-fleeting-thoughts/1004131 "2024-07-13T14:33:48Z")
Actually you can, and many of my aging relatives (i.e., those my age) get upset when there was something profound they were going to say, or they were about to do something, or something important they were supposed to r… --- ## [Osteoporosis, anybody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osteoporosis-anybody/1004054)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osteoporosis-anybody/1004054 "2024-07-13T02:23:48Z")
I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis - if you have it too (or perhaps are at the osteopenia stage), I wouldn’t mind swapping stories/experiences here. Naturally, I’d rather not have it, but I can’t say I’m surprised. … --- ## [Hair bleach and water shutoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-bleach-and-water-shutoffs/1004111)
**Author:** [@ArtBeforeScience](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArtBeforeScience)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-bleach-and-water-shutoffs/1004111 "2024-07-12T22:02:43Z")
Today I was mid-bleach on my hair when the water went out un-announced. Frantic calls to building super. In the middle of all this my dad fell and I thought I’d have to go over there with bleach in my hair to take him to… --- ## [Facebook is showing me someone unknown at the top of Messenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-is-showing-me-someone-unknown-at-the-top-of-messenger/1004072)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-is-showing-me-someone-unknown-at-the-top-of-messenger/1004072 "2024-07-12T07:48:16Z")
Someone whom I’ve never heard of or interacted with, named Susu Karmi, is now my first option when selecting people to send Facebook messages to. And of course she looks like a supermodel. Did I get hacked? I can’t find… --- ## ["Our" Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-song/991709)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-song/991709 "2024-07-11T18:51:20Z")
With almost all of my ex-girlfriends, “we” had a song that recalls each of them to mind whenever I hear it. That “we” is inside quotation marks because I’m positive that when they hear the songs, it does nothing for them… --- ## [A remarkable Photo (of interest to soccer fans)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-photo-of-interest-to-soccer-fans/1004044)
**Author:** [@Jegpeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jegpeg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-remarkable-photo-of-interest-to-soccer-fans/1004044 "2024-07-11T16:36:07Z")
This photo was taken in 2007. Barcelona decided to raise money for charity by producing a calendar featuring some of their players with babies and a competition was held am… --- ## [Mass shooting incident narrowly averted at Yellowstone 7/4/24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-incident-narrowly-averted-at-yellowstone-7-4-24/1004025)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-incident-narrowly-averted-at-yellowstone-7-4-24/1004025 "2024-07-11T00:57:21Z")
I just heard about this nearly a week later from Beau of the Fifth Column. Apparently around midnight on July 4, a woman was held at gunpoint by a man at Yellowstone National Park, where he told her he… --- ## [The utterly dumbest idea for a present?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-utterly-dumbest-idea-for-a-present/1003816)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-utterly-dumbest-idea-for-a-present/1003816 "2024-07-10T18:31:22Z")
Many years ago I was doing photography of iron workers and became friendly enough with them to chat about this and that. One day one of them (not the brightest bulb on the tree) proudly announced he’d decided on a prese… --- ## [Someone did a video tour of the big town nearest me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-did-a-video-tour-of-the-big-town-nearest-me/1003961)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-did-a-video-tour-of-the-big-town-nearest-me/1003961 "2024-07-09T22:30:26Z")
This is a comprehensive visit of the central business district. They are bracing for a flood of tourists. --- ## [Are you familiar with a tradition/superstition/"rule" about the first child born in a generation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-familiar-with-a-tradition-superstition-rule-about-the-first-child-born-in-a-generation/998659)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-familiar-with-a-tradition-superstition-rule-about-the-first-child-born-in-a-generation/998659 "2024-07-09T00:46:54Z")
I was waiting in an audience for the show to begin and casually listening to conversations around me. (Yes, I eavesdrop, I confess it. Beats watching those ads they play.) Two women behind me were loudly talking about … --- ## [I'm hatching salamander eggs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hatching-salamander-eggs/990171)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hatching-salamander-eggs/990171 "2024-07-08T20:23:59Z")
I have no idea which species this is. We have salamanders and newts here. I was doing yard work and got rid of the small, plastic pool that I originally got for my dog for hot days but she hates it. It had a small bit of… --- ## [Personal Stuff I Must Share: 50 years today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-stuff-i-must-share-50-years-today/1003538)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-stuff-i-must-share-50-years-today/1003538 "2024-07-08T18:37:37Z")
On this date (June 30), fifty years ago (1974), Mr VOW and I were married. Like, WooHOO, people! We planned no party, cruise, spa day, or any biggie deal. That fits in with how we go through life. We had tentative plan… --- ## [Mt Etna eruption \[July 2024\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mt-etna-eruption-july-2024/1003770)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mt-etna-eruption-july-2024/1003770 "2024-07-08T18:05:38Z")
Lots of video out there, I just picked this one: Brian --- ## [(Old) Oh, Eh? Can You See? - A Holiday MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-oh-eh-can-you-see-a-holiday-mmp/1003555)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 329\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-oh-eh-can-you-see-a-holiday-mmp/1003555 "2024-07-08T12:36:52Z")
So today is Canada Day, and also NHL Free Agency Day(aka, more regret and lost money than a celebrity divorce day), and Thursday is (U.S.)Independence Day. Any Mumpers who aren’t RDOSes getting time off this week? I ge… --- ## [For a Bad, bad, bad time call... 867-5309. You got my number!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-bad-bad-bad-time-call-867-5309-you-got-my-number/1003793)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-bad-bad-bad-time-call-867-5309-you-got-my-number/1003793 "2024-07-08T00:14:34Z")
Hadda change my phone number today. My number was similar to some chiropractic clinic and I’m tired of making appointments for folks, who don’t have appointments. At all…:wink:. Sorry persons. I was funnin’ you. Not my … --- ## [Genius Innovations From Other Countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genius-innovations-from-other-countries/995811)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genius-innovations-from-other-countries/995811 "2024-07-07T23:27:04Z")
This thread shows lots of creative solutions to problems you did not know you had. How many of you have seen any of these innovations in the wild? --- ## [Memories you have that you know are inaccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memories-you-have-that-you-know-are-inaccurate/1003408)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memories-you-have-that-you-know-are-inaccurate/1003408 "2024-07-07T02:20:42Z")
I have a distinct memory of the first time I heard the song “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child. I was riding home from school in my friend’s car when I was in high school and heard it on the radio. Recently, I decided to look… --- ## [Do various government agencies routinely monitor our on-line searching/clicking behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-various-government-agencies-routinely-monitor-our-on-line-searching-clicking-behavior/1003639)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-various-government-agencies-routinely-monitor-our-on-line-searching-clicking-behavior/1003639 "2024-07-06T23:06:49Z")
I’m sure we’ve all noticed it. Some notion occurs to you, so you google and then maybe read an article or something about the topic … and then, starting almost immediately, the entire web seems biased to forcing more in… --- ## [How Should I Approach Sketchy Car Servicing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-approach-sketchy-car-servicing/1003810)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-approach-sketchy-car-servicing/1003810 "2024-07-06T22:10:45Z")
Years ago I was a doctor in a small town near a big car factory. I got to know some of the executives, who were decent folks. Years later, I bought one of this company’s trucks. I liked it a lot. Great fuel economy, … --- ## [Shark Mayhem 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-mayhem-2024/1003757)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-mayhem-2024/1003757 "2024-07-06T12:52:10Z")
This 4th of July four people were injured by a shark in Texas: And one in Florida: --- ## [Helicopter carrying Iranian President and Foreign Minister has crashed -upd, all aboard died \[2024-05-19\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-carrying-iranian-president-and-foreign-minister-has-crashed-upd-all-aboard-died-2024-05-19/1001772)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-carrying-iranian-president-and-foreign-minister-has-crashed-upd-all-aboard-died-2024-05-19/1001772 "2024-07-06T05:56:42Z")
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed while he was visiting a northern region in the country Sunday, according to the Iranian state news agency IRNA. His condition is currently unknown. Iranian o… --- ## [Please explain this tech geek joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-tech-geek-joke/1003631)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-tech-geek-joke/1003631 "2024-07-06T03:24:31Z")
I’m not familiar with the various programming languages but recently came across this joke on a tee shirt. Can someone take the time to patiently explain how the images rel… --- ## [Happy 4th! Whatcha doin’ today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-4th-whatcha-doin-today/1003725)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-4th-whatcha-doin-today/1003725 "2024-07-05T18:10:47Z")
Happy 4th! --- ## [Bad bad bad Ouchy beck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ouchy-beck/1003670)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ouchy-beck/1003670 "2024-07-04T21:40:12Z")
So Monday had to have my IV port replaced. Again. This is minor surgery except for the fact they’re tapping into an artery. Eeek. I know I shouldn’t worry. They’ve done it a few times. I ain’t dead yet. I can’t bleed … --- ## [Automotive antifreeze - WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automotive-antifreeze-wtf/1003602)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automotive-antifreeze-wtf/1003602 "2024-07-04T16:14:49Z")
Time was - there was just antifreeze. And it was good. Then someone got the idea of providing it mixed 50/50 so you didn’t have to guess how much to add. And it was good. Then - maybe 25 years ago some guy at some auto… --- ## [The One True King of France has arisen, or something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-true-king-of-france-has-arisen-or-something/1003699)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-true-king-of-france-has-arisen-or-something/1003699 "2024-07-04T14:45:27Z")
The French version of Excaliber has been destoned. I hope kinging pays good because the thing is probably too hot to fence. --- ## [RIP Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-apollo-8-astronaut-william-anders/1002619)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-apollo-8-astronaut-william-anders/1002619 "2024-07-04T01:34:14Z")
The former astronaut and General Dynamics CEO, who took the iconic Earthrise photo from lunar orbit, has died in a small plane crash on San Juan Island in Puget Sound. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=98) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=100)