Whazzits

When I was a child I went through phases of obsession. Most were pretty standard -- Egypt, dinosaurs, the Middle Ages -- and some weren't -- serial killers, edible wild plants, medical anomalies. Did you have any notable childhood (or current) obsessions?

You know, you're the first person to actually reply to a question of mine in an AMA, anywhere. As a token of my gratitude, please take these two posts from one of my favorite subs, /r/hobbydrama; both feature tales from the wild world of taxidermy hobbyists and bone collecting on the internet, and hopefully will be at least mildly entertaining to you.

Also one time when I was twelve I found a little shop in Kansas City, MO that sold science-themed kits and such for children. I was with my hyperreligious aunt who homeschooled her kids, and she was far from thrilled when I further discovered the HUGE selection of animal skeletons in the back of the shop. I was dragged out, and I don't recall the name or location of the shop, but sometimes I remember the delicate ribs and needle teeth of the little dead things and mourn the obsession that never was.

If you ever want to talk or rant or whatever, you can message me. I won't judge you for anything, and I won't tell anyone anything you don't want the world to know. If you need an outlet--I'm here.