# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1021 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1022 --- ## [Typewriter ribbons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typewriter-ribbons/201745)
**Author:** [@Kbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kbean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typewriter-ribbons/201745 "2013-01-30T06:08:07Z")
Hi! I am a bit of a lurker usually but I have a slightly mundane question and was wondering if any dopers could maybe help. How does one properly change a typewriter ribbon? I came into possesion of an old Royal Aristoc… --- ## [I hate dotted capital letter "I"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-dotted-capital-letter-i/648322)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-dotted-capital-letter-i/648322 "2013-01-30T03:26:17Z")
When I become, as is my destiny, god-emperor of the world, all people using the Latin alphabet will be, under pain if death, forbidden to put a dot on a capital letter I. The penalty will be extensive to family members … --- ## [A football player and his boyfriend went out to dinner...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-football-player-and-his-boyfriend-went-out-to-dinner/648694)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-football-player-and-his-boyfriend-went-out-to-dinner/648694 "2013-01-30T02:39:34Z")
Truly, this story is terrible. But it has this opening paragraph: I can’t quite describe how this makes me feel. I’m a gay man who grew up before Stonewall and gay lib and all the rest. The fact that he was out in pub… --- ## [My (ex) hospice patient in winding down. Way down.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ex-hospice-patient-in-winding-down-way-down/648477)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ex-hospice-patient-in-winding-down-way-down/648477 "2013-01-29T22:58:33Z")
I’m a hospice volunteer and the lady in question is no longer in the “hospice program” but I really like her so have kept up visits. She is in her mid 80s and has congestive heart failure. I’ve been visiting with her sin… --- ## [Rediscovered my first love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rediscovered-my-first-love/648686)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rediscovered-my-first-love/648686 "2013-01-29T21:47:02Z")
With the help of the internet I was able to find her. It happened 45 years ago. We were both 16. She has kept photos, and all sorts of memorabilia of our years together. She is married with 8 children. She told me h… --- ## [Four year old boys should not be allowed access to glitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-year-old-boys-should-not-be-allowed-access-to-glitter/648252)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-year-old-boys-should-not-be-allowed-access-to-glitter/648252 "2013-01-29T20:13:26Z")
It’s been a bit cold here recently, so we’ve been looking for ways to keep the PiperCub amused indoors. Last night, Mrs Piper came home with lots of painting supplies: roll of paper, brushes, different coloured paints,… --- ## [Do you put the tip on credit card or leave cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-the-tip-on-credit-card-or-leave-cash/648618)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-the-tip-on-credit-card-or-leave-cash/648618 "2013-01-29T17:47:36Z")
When I eat out I always pay with credit card. The card gives a larger pay back when used for restaurants. However, I never include the tip on the card. I prefer to leave cash. The waitstaff has better access to their… --- ## [Overheard in the Natural History Museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overheard-in-the-natural-history-museum/648444)
**Author:** [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overheard-in-the-natural-history-museum/648444 "2013-01-29T15:54:37Z")
A woman was pointing out a toothed whale to her ~4-year-old son and said “When sharks were dinosaurs, that’s what they looked like.” --- ## [There's no more home, an MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-more-home-an-mmp/647901)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 378\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-more-home-an-mmp/647901 "2013-01-29T15:34:14Z")
Figuratively at least. It’s been on the decline for some time, losing the National Championship after 2005. Sponsorship have been in decline. The operational staff (the world's GREATEST stage crew) moved on after the… --- ## [Unconventional and clever ways people got rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconventional-and-clever-ways-people-got-rich/648524)
**Author:** [@andrew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrew_1)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unconventional-and-clever-ways-people-got-rich/648524 "2013-01-29T13:27:22Z")
Bit of a vague title so let me elaborate: what I’m looking for are interesting stories of people who made serious money in unconventional and clever ways. You can make a case for nearly any millionaire having done that, … --- ## [Queen Beatrix to abdicate in favour of son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-beatrix-to-abdicate-in-favour-of-son/648646)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-beatrix-to-abdicate-in-favour-of-son/648646 "2013-01-29T12:43:24Z")
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced her intention to abdicate on April 30th, Koninginnedag (her official birthday & the Dutch national day). Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange, will become the Netherland… --- ## [Is Hillary looking a lot hotter/younger with glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hillary-looking-a-lot-hotter-younger-with-glasses/648293)
**Author:** [@bubba\_jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba_jr)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hillary-looking-a-lot-hotter-younger-with-glasses/648293 "2013-01-29T07:10:42Z")
Just a mundane pointless observation that I thought I should share. --- ## [39 firearm-related deaths in the UK last year, firearm offences down 40% in the last decade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/39-firearm-related-deaths-in-the-uk-last-year-firearm-offences-down-40-in-the-last-decade/648209)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/39-firearm-related-deaths-in-the-uk-last-year-firearm-offences-down-40-in-the-last-decade/648209 "2013-01-28T21:05:08Z")
According to new statistics: Only 39 killed out of 63 million people currently living in the UK. Pretty impressive! --- ## [Shortest job interview ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-job-interview-ever/648248)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-job-interview-ever/648248 "2013-01-28T19:13:55Z")
I applied for a job and was asked to interview with HR telephonically this afternoon at 2:00. The third question, 4 minutes into the interview was “This position pays X dollars per year; that’s a little less than you’re … --- ## [The FAA will not be amused (Biplane buzzes people on runway)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-faa-will-not-be-amused-biplane-buzzes-people-on-runway/648259)
**Author:** [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-faa-will-not-be-amused-biplane-buzzes-people-on-runway/648259 "2013-01-28T18:44:50Z")
I don’t normally start the “check out this crazy video” threads, but I couldn’t resist with this one. Holy shit! “Those crazy Texans,” indeed! Stupid is more like it. But seriously, what’s the FAA likely to do in thi… --- ## [The PC I just built myself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pc-i-just-built-myself/648374)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pc-i-just-built-myself/648374 "2013-01-28T16:41:31Z")
I just treated myself to a new PC. Pics and stuff on HardOCP’s forum here. Cliff’s notes: Silvertone FT02 case with all fans removed, fanless PSU, i7-3770S CPU, 32 GB RAM, SSD, Nofan CR-95 fanless CPU cooler, Geforce 66… --- ## [What Led Me Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-led-me-here/648296)
**Author:** [@TheCurious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCurious)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-led-me-here/648296 "2013-01-28T04:29:22Z")
The real feeling of being alone is usually not felt when you are alone, but when you are in the company of others. That sucks, by the way, because the people who should be making you feel comfortable are the ones who are… --- ## [Planespotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planespotting/634195)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planespotting/634195 "2013-01-27T21:10:31Z")
There’s an Anderson Greenwood AG-14 for sale on eBay. (Link is to a Barry Schiff article.) Here’s a very short clip of one landing. Google pics. Only five (plus a prototype) were built. I like the looks of this aircra… --- ## [We had our first home study visit (for adoption) last week.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-had-our-first-home-study-visit-for-adoption-last-week/648531)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-had-our-first-home-study-visit-for-adoption-last-week/648531 "2013-01-27T18:58:08Z")
My husband and I are in the process of completing our adoption paperwork and home study as part of concurrent planning for a known 10 year old girl. S is under a supervision order with her mother at the moment as a ‘last… --- ## [Snuggle Bear Reveals His True Colors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snuggle-bear-reveals-his-true-colors/104327)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snuggle-bear-reveals-his-true-colors/104327 "2013-01-27T17:09:53Z")
I think most of us can agree that Snuggle is the very embodiment of all that is evil. Well, last night I saw a new Snuggle Fabric Softener commercial in which his mask of adorability cracks. That likeable hedgehog peeks… --- ## [How to Avoid Huge Ships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-avoid-huge-ships/648510)
**Author:** [@fighting\_ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fighting_ignorant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-avoid-huge-ships/648510 "2013-01-27T15:53:58Z")
Need help fast!! http://amzn.com/0870334336 (click over to the link and check out the great user reviews / comments) --- ## [what are some famous before 17th century Lesbian couples listed in history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-famous-before-17th-century-lesbian-couples-listed-in-history/648483)
**Author:** [@neptunekh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neptunekh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-famous-before-17th-century-lesbian-couples-listed-in-history/648483 "2013-01-27T14:56:20Z")
what are some famous before 17th century Lesbian couples listed in history? Also have any lesbian couple remains/mummies ever been found? I know there was a male couple found: Weerdinge Men - Wikipedia What about female… --- ## [harmless things that people made people mad at you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-things-that-people-made-people-mad-at-you/647956)
**Author:** [@claramorena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/claramorena)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-things-that-people-made-people-mad-at-you/647956 "2013-01-27T03:34:50Z")
Ever have one of those moments were you did something innocent/harmless and that made someone mad at you? Here is my list Speaking Spanish( this made a coworker upset) best part? That same day we had a client from Mad… --- ## [The most mundane and pointless dream ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-mundane-and-pointless-dream-ever/647909)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-mundane-and-pointless-dream-ever/647909 "2013-01-27T00:43:54Z")
I had a dream last night that I had not one, not two, but three brown grocery bags full enough of junk mail, magazines, and other assorted paper to be put out for recycling. --- ## [convert 0.0024 cubic meters per second to gallon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convert-0-0024-cubic-meters-per-second-to-gallon/648362)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convert-0-0024-cubic-meters-per-second-to-gallon/648362 "2013-01-27T00:32:58Z")
0.0024 ((cubic meters) per arcsecond) = 130 774.553 US gallons Niiiiiice. Google thinks cubic meters per second means cubic meters per arcsecond. I guess the base unit of time in the SI is an obscure thing. And I like h… --- ## [Not everyone likes Inigo Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-everyone-likes-inigo-montoya/648324)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-everyone-likes-inigo-montoya/648324 "2013-01-27T00:27:50Z")
Yup. You may want to not advertise your admiration so openly. --- ## [Why is Yahoo constantly pimping women and criminals from Deforest to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-yahoo-constantly-pimping-women-and-criminals-from-deforest-to-me/648478)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-yahoo-constantly-pimping-women-and-criminals-from-deforest-to-me/648478 "2013-01-26T22:59:59Z")
I have a Yahoo home page and email account that I don’t use much anymore, but through the years I’ve use lots of their services at one time or another. They certainly know my zip code and what city I live in. Yet their… --- ## [My vermiculture gardening experiment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-vermiculture-gardening-experiment/648329)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-vermiculture-gardening-experiment/648329 "2013-01-26T20:57:27Z")
I have a big garden and a guy offered me a pound of vermicompost (free worm poop!) to start my spring seeds with this year. So, I set out two flats instead of one and documented the results of a flat with just plain orga… --- ## [What’s Your Browser’s Home Page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-browser-s-home-page/648132)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-browser-s-home-page/648132 "2013-01-26T20:37:39Z")
Saw this on Gizmodo this morning. Selecting your browser’s home page is a crucial life decision because it’s the first thing you do when you fire up you browser. Duh! Choosing wisely will save you years worth of lost ke… --- ## [Penguin gets new suit to keep warm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penguin-gets-new-suit-to-keep-warm/648449)
**Author:** [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penguin-gets-new-suit-to-keep-warm/648449 "2013-01-26T19:08:07Z")
I really like penguins and want to share this [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1020) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1022)