Have loved Brooks Ghost for years, but would like wider toe box now. The rest of the sneaker is great for me. Have tried Altras, they're not better in that respect, and worse in others. Do not want 'barefoot' sneakers, nor 'wide foot' sneakers. Just the toe box.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bitterkitten at 8:32 AM on November 13, 2022 (26 comments)

YANMD. I'm about to be prescribed a statin drug because three years of lifestyle changes haven't lowered my cholesterol. In fact, my cholesterol has only grown worse. What should I know about statin drugs?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 10:25 PM on November 11, 2022 (26 comments)

We're going back to in-person at the office (two days a week) and it's my first time in a while working somewhere where I get a desk! This is exciting and I want to celebrate with a fun thing on my desk. Something more unique (and less annoying) than a Newton's Cradle. What are MeFi's go to "office toys"?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by LSK at 8:25 PM on November 8, 2022 (38 comments)

Are there any sites (other than, I'm assuming, Consumer Reports) that currently reliably only write about things the writer has physically examined or tested themself? It's OK if items include affiliate links (I know web hosting costs $!) but ideally they wouldn't avoid reviewing items that can't be purchased using an affiliate link (e.g. something only available direct from a manufacturer's website.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by needs more cowbell at 5:19 AM on November 8, 2022 (20 comments)

I find myself in a crisis of sorts. I seek some sort of connection with something greater than myself but I'm feeling dead inside.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Zooming Right Along at 7:06 PM on November 1, 2022 (30 comments)

Wikipedia is notoriously complicated when discussing math-related topics but sometimes the concepts themselves are actually not that difficult when described in plain language. Let's talk about fractals, specifically the Cantor Set, the Sierpinski carpet, and the Menger sponge. Here's how they relate to one another, mathematically.
posted to MetaFilter by jessamyn at 9:31 AM on October 30, 2022 (28 comments)

I've been thinking about hard-driving pop songs I love and one of the things I've recognized is how much I love emotive but club-ready tunes that have a driving but expertly musically well-rounded vibe like e.g. Robyn's "Dancing On My Own" and Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me". That's a fuzzy definition but the key is: absolutely unstoppable pop production married to a lyrical vibe that has a stark emotional/narrative appeal.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by cortex at 4:39 PM on October 28, 2022 (36 comments)

I remember hearing about an interesting set of exercises aimed at improving posture. Similar type of thing to Pilates or Alexander technique, but it began with a G. It sounded to me like a Hungarian-sounding surname. Anyone know what it might be?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by iamsuper at 12:25 AM on October 21, 2022 (4 comments)

I've been told recently that collecting micrometeorites is as easy, basically, as placing a clean surface outside and picking through the debris you collect because thousands of tons of space dust and debris fall to Earth every day. That can't be all there is to it, can it? How do you know whether you're looking at Earth dust or space dust?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Sleeper at 9:10 AM on February 27, 2013 (4 comments)

DALLE-2 is now open to all. 50 credits free per month. 15 free subsequently.
posted to MetaFilter by storybored at 5:39 PM on October 15, 2022 (53 comments)

What clear coat will stand up best in the Arizona sun to protect my Adirondack chairs?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Tandem Affinity at 10:24 PM on October 7, 2022 (8 comments)

3Blue1Brown - YouTube did it again, a summer contest for new and facinating maths videos. This time with special focus on collaboration and even web page (non-video) creative math content. The results are out! Have you seen more math videos in your feed recently? (SoME2 results) - YouTube (necessary links are in the YouTube description)
posted to MetaFilter by zengargoyle at 1:01 PM on October 1, 2022 (7 comments)

I would like to find a way to water my plants without human intervention -- for about 2.5 weeks. I am currently trying out the method of using a wicking material placed in a container of water and then into the soil to slowly water them (as per google), but it doesn't seem to be working. Anyone have a method that worked that they could share?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nanook at 7:06 PM on September 29, 2022 (14 comments)

In the past, I have enjoyed getting tipsy and was a happy drinker. I can not imbibe, and I have good reason to believe I can’t tolerate other substances, either. I would very much enjoy being able to get into that spacy dreamy place again, and from anecdotes along the years I suspect that’s possible through breathing techniques or meditation or chanting or … something. Just to be hyper extremely extra clear: I can not imbibe in ANYTHING. I’m interested in music or other experiences or practices that have helped you get to an altered state without putting anything into your body or fasting. I would like to spend some happy time in the clouds without creating any clouds.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Bottlecap at 1:38 AM on September 27, 2022 (57 comments)

I have a stubborn post-Covid cough. I also have a first date coming up. How can I eliminate it so that my first impression is not that of a plaguebearer? Bonus points if I can do so in an imperceptible way that does not require me to keep taking things throughout the date.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sockmeamadeus at 3:40 AM on September 23, 2022 (26 comments)

I have a disease that makes me achy, brain-fog-y and deeply exhausted when I am in a flare. Many of the things I used to do to feel better are no longer possible. For example, taking a walk, reading a book, even calling a friend. I'm looking for things I can do to make myself feel good and cared for on really bad days, but they need to require almost no effort physically or mentally which seems...impossible? Perhaps you can help!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jeszac at 11:39 AM on September 9, 2022 (47 comments)

Specifically, early stage foreign language edition. What helped you learn to better parse the spoken word in the early days of language learning when EVERYTHING is unfamiliar?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by exutima at 4:16 PM on September 9, 2022 (19 comments)

Who do you follow on YouTube who is making interesting videos, perhaps educational, for the joy of it, not shaping their behavior in order to serve the ruthless YouTube/clickbait algorithm?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mecran01 at 8:22 AM on September 5, 2022 (29 comments)

I saw a wedding guest with the most lovely dress & I didn’t get a chance to ask her about it. Can you help me find it? The details: floor/ankle length, dark sage field with dark dusty orangish floral pattern in velvet, backless, with a tie strap on one side and what looked like a spaghetti strap on the other. Low (but not below the breast) cowl neckline. Not looking for “here’s something you might like instead!” answers, I just want This Dress.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Grandysaur at 7:37 PM on September 4, 2022 (9 comments)

An Advanced Guide to Writing Prompts for MidJourney
posted to MetaFilter by storybored at 12:21 PM on September 4, 2022 (28 comments)

I don’t sweat a lot but recently the one I use seems like it is not that great anymore. I take exercise classes everyday in a small group and run a few times a week if that makes a difference.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Tziv at 6:56 AM on September 2, 2022 (13 comments)

what are the most luxurious womens underwear that are still machine-washable and not a hundred dollars?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by glonous keming at 7:06 PM on August 28, 2022 (17 comments)

I am looking for the pair of no show socks I bought years ago but I can’t remember the name. They are amazing. They do not come too high or low, which is just covering the toes or almost to the ankles which defeats the purpose. They don’t slip off and they have grips at the bottom. They came in a pack of 5 colours. The grip in the back has a big dot in the middle and smaller dots all around. The piece that comes over the instep is square cut and as I said does not come too high. It’s a nylon.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Tziv at 7:22 AM on August 24, 2022 (2 comments)

recently graduated from college, moved to a new city, and in a generally lonely and friend-lacking period of my life. while I do have some friends from college, and I am making new friends, I don’t have a best friend, or even close friends, and that feels very painful for me. how do I cope with this feeling and fulfill the need?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by cruel summer at 10:19 AM on August 11, 2022 (25 comments)

NovaMin toothpaste: does it make your teeth feel warm, too?! Interested in personal sensory experiences, scientific speculation (or authority!), and any other advice you've got for addressing thinning enamel.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rrrrrrrrrt at 4:13 PM on August 11, 2022 (12 comments)

i want a way to collect and search through all the artworks and other sources of inspiration i find but i can't seem to find anything that matches all my wants. preferably i'd like to find a website that already has everything i want because i'm lazy. although i wouldn't mind throwing something together myself and it would probably be better in the long term if i held all the files as opposed to relying on some other website.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pfeffernusse at 5:13 PM on August 7, 2022 (5 comments)

I have bad hair: thin, brittle, grows the wrong way. I also have very little patience for hair styling. Among the new tools that have entered the marketplace in recent years, is there something for me?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by fingersandtoes at 7:07 PM on August 3, 2022 (21 comments)

My 13 year old wants to learn how to dress fashionably (or, as she expressed it “in a way that makes sense”) and style her hair. What are some resources I can point her towards?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Wavelet at 4:46 PM on August 2, 2022 (5 comments)

I've got a moderately sunny yard but a fairly dark house - I'm looking for experienced recommendations for grow lights (+ any additional paraphernalia you've found essential - e.g. heat mats) for seed starting. Bonus points for affordability and durability.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ryanshepard at 1:29 PM on July 31, 2022 (5 comments)

At work, I deal with bureaucracy, and I get frustrated. Please suggest playful things I can do on my own to lift my mood.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by cheesecake at 3:05 PM on July 15, 2022 (26 comments)

I would like to use an effective unscented deodorant. I don't care about antiperspirant qualities, I don't have particularly sensitive skin, and I'd prefer for it not to hurt my shirts but that's not super important. What should I try?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by yomimono at 10:32 AM on July 5, 2022 (30 comments)

2013 BBC series Precision: The Measure Of All Things has three hours, one on each of three topics of measurement, and how they were developed: Time And Distance; Mass And Moles; Heat, Light, And Electricity. I enjoyed the sort of James Burke / Connections feel of these episodes quite a bit.
posted to MetaFilter by hippybear at 8:52 AM on July 2, 2022 (13 comments)

I've been waiting and fantasizing for this for years...when I'll finally let myself start the 'buy new stuff' part of my wardrobe makeover! Please help :-)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by cacao at 2:41 PM on July 2, 2022 (20 comments)

Say you want to splurge on a beautiful pajama set or nightgown.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by namemeansgazelle at 2:25 PM on July 1, 2022 (10 comments)

I feel like I come across as being an unkempt person. How to be more kempt at work, especially when on the move?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by unicorn chaser at 8:49 AM on June 29, 2022 (27 comments)

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information was a landmark book when it came out. Does it hold up in this world where graphing and charting have become so ubiquitous ? I have a young friend who is taking an intro stats/data visualization class. I'm wondering whether I should buy them a copy of this book to set them on the path of righteousness. Is it too dated? Is there some other landmark book in the field that has taken its place?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Winnie the Proust at 11:04 AM on June 21, 2022 (22 comments)

What resources are out there for a non white supremacist or colonialist curriculum?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by moons in june at 3:11 PM on July 15, 2020 (10 comments)

What are some aspects of your life which make it feel worthwhile?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kinddieserzeit at 2:43 AM on June 12, 2022 (28 comments)

What’s your favorite shampoo for curly hair? I’ve been using DevaCurl low-poo shampoo and the matching conditioner, which work pretty well, but I’m out. My salon uses Aveda, which is *so* expensive, but...they’re $24 for 8.5 oz, and the DevaCurl is $24 for 12 oz...so also not cheap. Are there other shampoos I should be considering?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by leahwrenn at 10:44 AM on December 30, 2018 (26 comments)

What are your go-to styling products and tips for revitalizing next-day long curly hair, especially after sleeping on it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by shortyJBot at 9:58 AM on February 1, 2019 (16 comments)

I know the answer to my question as you can see by the title, problem is I have tried his work, I have read all of it. I need something to read. Please Metafilter you love to suggest discworld so I trust you enough to ask. What should I read now in Fantasy and or Science Fiction. I am well read in the genre and I want to avoid dystopias and good satire is welcome. The last things would be something newish (say within the last 5 years) and Different.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mrgroweler at 5:51 PM on November 26, 2019 (32 comments)

So. I just got Botox for the first time and it was surprisingly awesome. I'm curious about other procedures or products that bridge that gap of highly effective, not-quite-cosmetic surgery. (If you think this kinds of procedures and products are a bad ideas, I get it. But it's not what I'm looking for in this question.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jeszac at 10:43 AM on May 26, 2022 (11 comments)

I have plenty of t-shirts and work tops. I'm looking for tops to wear when meeting friends, going out to eat, a casual party, etc. when I want something a little more interesting. "Fancier" t-shirts or other tops, not too girly, sleeveless, short sleeve, or 3/4 are all OK. Size 6/8, small/medium, under $75, US-based. Would love some color, prints are fine too. Please presume I've looked at the usual suspects (Loft, Old Navy, Target, Lands End, etc.). Specific brands/websites/style recommendations appreciated.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by XtineHutch at 8:12 AM on May 17, 2022 (10 comments)

What steps do you take to grieve companion animals?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by vers at 2:08 PM on June 15, 2007 (29 comments)

MemorialFilter: I lost a pet today, and was looking for a bit of help with creating/having something created for her so that we will continue to be comforted by her presence.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sara is disenchanted at 8:08 AM on June 1, 2008 (15 comments)

“I have soaked my film in many different substances including soap, dishwasher detergent, lemon, vinegar, Gatorade, curry, and cough medicine.” Film soup is an experimental analog photography technique where you soak a roll of film in different liquids to add fun, crazy colors and effects.
posted to MetaFilter by oulipian at 7:55 AM on April 13, 2022 (4 comments)

I'm back taking music lessons after a many-decades break. I'd really like to brush up on sight-reading and ear-training. Does the hive mind have recommendations? I'm happy to pay for a good-quality product. Also, are there any other apps that are good for someone playing piano?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nuclear bessel at 10:15 AM on March 3, 2022 (7 comments)

Small gardening question: am I imagining a change in most commercial cactus mix, and where can I get the old kind?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by moonlight on vermont at 3:01 PM on January 3, 2022 (4 comments)

I know I'm capable of learning to play by ear on the piano, but I don't have enough chord knowledge to actually do it. I'd like to start, probably with a mixture of theory, simple sheet music, and practice. Suggestions?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kitcat at 11:45 AM on November 30, 2021 (14 comments)

Stephen Sondheim is a master of wordsmithing, and that made him a great candidate to write crossword puzzles [Blog post with links]. But not just any sort of crossword puzzles. [How To Do A Real Crossword Puzzle, NY Mag. Archive link] His cryptic crosswords continue to be a bane to crossword lovers.
posted to MetaFilter by hippybear at 4:22 AM on November 20, 2021 (12 comments)