# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1007 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1008 --- ## [The life of a cat lady is starting to look appealing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-life-of-a-cat-lady-is-starting-to-look-appealing/652126)
**Author:** [@jools](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jools)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-life-of-a-cat-lady-is-starting-to-look-appealing/652126 "2013-03-07T17:16:23Z")
I met a guy 8 years ago, we dated for a little bit and then it faded away and we stopped seeing each other. Suddenly, I get an email from him. We saw each other and decided to spend sometime together as we are both grow… --- ## [Ooh, Baby, you are so talented... and they are SO dumb!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-baby-you-are-so-talented-and-they-are-so-dumb/649001)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-baby-you-are-so-talented-and-they-are-so-dumb/649001 "2013-03-07T16:50:51Z")
http://m24digital.com/en/2013/01/29/pastor-claimed-his-penis-had-been-anointed-with-the-holy-spirit-divine-semen-and-raped-his-faithful/ A pastor convinced members of his flock to give him headjobs to obtain his divine … --- ## [Pop Culture Mount Rushmore in South Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-mount-rushmore-in-south-korea/652289)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-mount-rushmore-in-south-korea/652289 "2013-03-07T14:32:13Z")
From the “Fluff Column” in this morning’s WSJ: This is, of course, just the sort of thing you need on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital – something to make the patients doubt their own sanity. http://online.wsj.co… --- ## [The City of Toronto now has more people than the City of Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-of-toronto-now-has-more-people-than-the-city-of-chicago/652143)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-of-toronto-now-has-more-people-than-the-city-of-chicago/652143 "2013-03-07T14:15:00Z")
…according to figures from the City of Toronto Economic Development Committee, as reported in Urban Toronto. Toronto is now the fourth-largest city in North America, behind Mexico City, Los Angeles, and New York City. I… --- ## [Welp! I'm single again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welp-im-single-again/651465)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welp-im-single-again/651465 "2013-03-07T13:18:37Z")
I figured I’d just put it out there to the dope that the boyfriend has officially split up with me. You guys have been very helpful in the past when I was wanting to surprise him with a ring, or when I wanted to buy a ne… --- ## [Pretty poor headline writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-poor-headline-writing/652217)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-poor-headline-writing/652217 "2013-03-07T03:46:28Z")
The headline: Former Playmate Welcomes Baby Boy The opening lines of the story: \*Holly Madison has some bunny new to love! The former Girls Next Door star and her boyfriend Pasquale Rotella welcomed a daughter on Tue… --- ## [In a creative writing class tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-creative-writing-class-tonight/652265)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-creative-writing-class-tonight/652265 "2013-03-07T03:46:15Z")
Student used the prompt to write about falling while snowboarding, and suffering a concussion. Instantly thought of umkay. Ever have a RL reminder of a Doper? --- ## [Is Chalk Like Doom? -or- Weird questions Fom Your Child.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chalk-like-doom-or-weird-questions-fom-your-child/651953)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chalk-like-doom-or-weird-questions-fom-your-child/651953 "2013-03-07T02:01:39Z")
True conversation from Dinner tonight: Celtling: Mom, Is chalk like doom? Me: Huh?!? :confused: Celtling: Is chalk like doom? Me: Chalk? Like you write on a chalkboard? Celtling: Yes. Is chalk like doom? Me… --- ## [Petition to end Daylight Savings Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petition-to-end-daylight-savings-time/652239)
**Author:** [@notthatagain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notthatagain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petition-to-end-daylight-savings-time/652239 "2013-03-07T01:30:03Z")
Sorry if this is already posted, hope the mods will take appropriate action. Being an early morning type I’ve always loathed DST. Hope the like minded will join me in signing this prayer for sanity --- ## [What is the point of slide to unlock on an ipod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-slide-to-unlock-on-an-ipod/652073)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-slide-to-unlock-on-an-ipod/652073 "2013-03-07T00:33:33Z")
I recently got an iPod Touch and the point of “slide to unlock” and “slide to power off” is escaping me. :confused: --- ## [There is no moon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-moon/652090)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-moon/652090 "2013-03-07T00:02:45Z")
It’s a scientific fact! --- ## [Virtual Turnpike...Find where you used to live!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-turnpike-find-where-you-used-to-live/650461)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-turnpike-find-where-you-used-to-live/650461 "2013-03-06T18:52:15Z")
This is a neat website that uses google maps and street views based on street addresses where you can look at surprisingly good resolution images of say, a home you used to live in. Try it out! http://www.vpike.com/ --- ## [People sure do age differently.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-sure-do-age-differently/652035)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-sure-do-age-differently/652035 "2013-03-06T14:34:11Z")
I’m 67, and people are always surprised that I’m that old. They say I look like I’m in my mid-to-late 50s. I think it’s because I still have hair on top of my head, and it’s still dark brown. It’s only my sideburns and g… --- ## [London brothel menu from 1912](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-brothel-menu-from-1912/651939)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-brothel-menu-from-1912/651939 "2013-03-06T08:06:13Z")
Just in case anyone feels a little randy and wants to take a time machine back to 1912, here’s a handy price listso you’ll know how much cash to bring. Something for everyone! And they’re very clear about exactly what y… --- ## [Happy olivesmarch4th day everyone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-olivesmarch4th-day-everyone/652022)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-olivesmarch4th-day-everyone/652022 "2013-03-06T02:55:07Z")
Especially to olivesmarch4th! Hope you have a good day. Is it your birthday or something? --- ## [American Sign Language](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-sign-language/651317)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-sign-language/651317 "2013-03-06T02:40:47Z")
I’m taking an ASL class. I have some slight connection to deaf culture - a good friend has a deaf daughter and I’d like to communicate more fully with her than the few odd signs I currently know. I was just wondering if … --- ## [Lulu.com - Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lulu-com-thoughts/652123)
**Author:** [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lulu-com-thoughts/652123 "2013-03-05T22:45:41Z")
I’m nearly finished a book, and I was thinking of publishing some copies for my family. Is Lulu.com good value? Is it a scam? --- ## [Shiney black busts. (Afro statues from the 70s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiney-black-busts-afro-statues-from-the-70s/652087)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiney-black-busts-afro-statues-from-the-70s/652087 "2013-03-05T22:41:42Z")
I’m sorry, I couldn’t get a good title flowing. When I was a kid, my dad used to collect statues. They weren’t statues, really, they were busts. Busts of black people with afros. Some of them had little gold accents a… --- ## [SDMB 2013 Valentine Exchange - I \<3 You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2013-valentine-exchange-i-3-you/648167)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2013-valentine-exchange-i-3-you/648167 "2013-03-05T21:45:08Z")
A bit late getting this started, but here we go: Short version for previous participants: Follow all 5 rules (see bullets below). Send email (no PMs) Send information before midnight, Friday, 2/1/2013, U.S. Eastern ti… --- ## [Find a thread? Two non-board members sign up and start arguing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-a-thread-two-non-board-members-sign-up-and-start-arguing/652112)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-a-thread-two-non-board-members-sign-up-and-start-arguing/652112 "2013-03-05T21:44:45Z")
It was active in the past month. Two women had disagreement on another site and started arguing with each other on this board somewhere. It ended up being closed, but now I can’t find it. If it has been disappeared, t… --- ## [War Against The Giant Mutant Rats--Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-against-the-giant-mutant-rats-newslink/652061)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-against-the-giant-mutant-rats-newslink/652061 "2013-03-05T21:15:43Z")
Poison gas won’t stop them! Send in the snipers! Iran is at war with Giant Mutant Rats. http://now.msn.com/iran-sends-snipers-to-fight-tehrans-mutant-rats Obviously, Sumatra is somehow involved. And Magneto. --- ## [Mr. and Mr. DMark Celebrate Their 32nd Anniversary Today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-and-mr-dmark-celebrate-their-32nd-anniversary-today/651647)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-and-mr-dmark-celebrate-their-32nd-anniversary-today/651647 "2013-03-05T14:39:05Z")
Yes, it was in a new Gay bar in Berlin, “Dreizehn” (Thirteen), on February 28, 1981…I was having a beer (surprise, surprise) and, across the crowded room, our eyes met and somehow, I really did know he was the one. Yes,… --- ## [The Solar System is a Vortex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-solar-system-is-a-vortex/652081)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-solar-system-is-a-vortex/652081 "2013-03-05T11:13:49Z")
Loving this video of the Solar System depicted as a vortex because of the Sun’s movement through space. It’s obviously jazzed up, but I wonder what Dopers think of it. --- ## [How to end political/pundit/academic career in 5 minutes: say that child porn doesn't hurt anyone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-end-political-pundit-academic-career-in-5-minutes-say-that-child-porn-doesnt-hurt-anyone/651692)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-end-political-pundit-academic-career-in-5-minutes-say-that-child-porn-doesnt-hurt-anyone/651692 "2013-03-05T10:24:17Z")
A former top advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Tom Flanagan, discovered a way to end his political career, his news punditry gigs, and his academic career in under 5 minutes last night. While addressing… --- ## [Dennis Rodman talks to Kim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodman-talks-to-kim/652018)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodman-talks-to-kim/652018 "2013-03-05T07:49:43Z")
I find this rather fascinating. The only American to talk to North Korea’s leader. Personally, I have discovered that bad things turn out worse when there is no communication. This goes for relationships, countries, n… --- ## [Mootopia milk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mootopia-milk/557916)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mootopia-milk/557916 "2013-03-05T02:17:18Z")
Why is everyone talking about Mootopia brand milk from HEB? --- ## [Sidewalk News Venders - I hope they don't disappear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sidewalk-news-venders-i-hope-they-dont-disappear/651904)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sidewalk-news-venders-i-hope-they-dont-disappear/651904 "2013-03-05T01:58:05Z")
I’ve only seen these in TV shows filmed in NY. We had a few magazine shops in Little Rock but they were usually real store fronts in run down areas. I typically bought magazines from Kroger or a convenience store like 7… --- ## [So I have this (fake) chicken foot...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-this-fake-chicken-foot/652038)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-this-fake-chicken-foot/652038 "2013-03-05T01:33:38Z")
I keep it handy for first-response tech support when my computer acts up. How it works is, when I have a PC problem, I put on a Dr. John CD, wave the chicken foot over my CPU, and then do a system restore. You haters can… --- ## [Hypothetical Crime-Chances of Getting Caught?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-crime-chances-of-getting-caught/651917)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-crime-chances-of-getting-caught/651917 "2013-03-04T23:10:51Z")
One night, a burglar breaks into your house. Despite warnings to halt, he continues-you shoot him, and he falls dead. After rifling through his wallet, you find that he is an unemployed drug addict, most likely a petty c… --- ## [Sad day for kids who love planes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-kids-who-love-planes/651776)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-kids-who-love-planes/651776 "2013-03-04T20:50:49Z")
:frowning: I know there are lots of consequences of the cuts that affect a lot of people deeply, and badly but this one made me sad beyond it’s actual scope. When I was little I loved the Thunderbirds. Me and dad wou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1006) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1008)