How to calculate the probability of a result not being due to chance? Not homework! [more inside]
posted by unSane on Jan 4, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I be less long-winded? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Dec 5, 2008 - 36 answers

Please help me find the most tactful way to deal with a coworker who never shuts up. Long ranty details follow. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Nov 22, 2008 - 29 answers

How to make my meeting NOT boring! [more inside]
posted by emjay on Nov 14, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm trying to find incredibly boring books. The kind of books that you'll try to read, and can't help but space out. Bonus points if its in the public domain. [more inside]
posted by daboo on Sep 25, 2008 - 80 answers

I get bored and lonely on weekdays. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on May 6, 2008 - 13 answers

BoringFilter: I have to send out a large group of emails (around 175), and I would love to use mail merge to do it, but there is an annoying twist... [more inside]
posted by BobbyDigital on Apr 4, 2008 - 6 answers

How does one read pages (dozens, maybe even hundreds of pages) of boring 17th century sermons or other boring material? [more inside]
posted by bobber on Mar 20, 2008 - 22 answers

I hate cooking. I hate cooking. I really, really, really hate cooking. I need to learn how to love it. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 20, 2007 - 87 answers

How do I get through time-wasting meetings without dissolving into a homicidal puddle of resentment? Cognitive, behavioral, and affective suggestions welcome. [more inside]
posted by occhiblu on Sep 28, 2007 - 29 answers

Portlanders - where is your favorite place to fish? [more inside]
posted by iced_borsch on Jun 16, 2007 - 2 answers

A friend is looking for a list of boring webcams.
posted by Lebowski on Jul 12, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm dealing with some boring things to do at work. I'm wondering what things you do (mentally, emotionally, procedural 'tricks', self-benefits/rewards, discipline, etc.) to get yourself through stuff you find excruciatingly boring, but necessary. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Jun 1, 2005 - 9 answers

Where was the quintessential boring weblog post example of "I ate a cheese sandwich" first mentioned?
posted by Nikolai on Mar 2, 2004 - 12 answers