# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1047 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1048 --- ## [Who would win in a hypothetical battle between the states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-in-a-hypothetical-battle-between-the-states/642395)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-in-a-hypothetical-battle-between-the-states/642395 "2012-11-30T21:16:33Z")
This was a really fun read. Completely hypothetical, of course, but worth your time. Most of the big states became bastions of power all to themselves, and from there they took in smaller states to consolidate their po… --- ## [New kitty.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185 "2012-11-30T20:24:59Z")
We have an addition to the household. We lost two of our cats this year and the last cat has been moping. So to liven things up, we went to the local rescue group. Meet Katie. She was listed on Petfinder as a dilute c… --- ## [Introvert Attempts Introduction Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introvert-attempts-introduction-thread/640774)
**Author:** [@Nerdessence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nerdessence)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introvert-attempts-introduction-thread/640774 "2012-11-30T16:34:13Z")
I know these sorts of threads aren’t particularly welcome by some of the crustier members, but other people tend to like them, so I’ll take a stab at this. Long time lurker and an intermittent poster the past month or s… --- ## [All my exes still hate my guts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-my-exes-still-hate-my-guts/642168)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-my-exes-still-hate-my-guts/642168 "2012-11-30T14:29:30Z")
I have friends who have this funny habit of befriending people I date. When our relationship goes south, they are still friends with my exes. Trying to be mature about things, I try not to make a big deal about it, even … --- ## [The newest Nigerian scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-newest-nigerian-scam/642237)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-newest-nigerian-scam/642237 "2012-11-30T14:21:55Z")
"I have registered your Compensation Fund of ($12.8Usd) with FedEx Express Courier Company with registration code of (011-827-8947) for 48hours Delivery. I packaged the total sum in a Consignment Box sealed as Christmas … --- ## [I threw up in my car on the ride home today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-threw-up-in-my-car-on-the-ride-home-today/642337)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-threw-up-in-my-car-on-the-ride-home-today/642337 "2012-11-30T14:17:34Z")
I’ve been feeling sick, then started barfing at work. I had doubts making the 45 minute commute, seeing as I was still feeling sick. Well, with 20 minutes to go, the urge swelled over really fast. I didn’t even have t… --- ## [15yo Sierra Leone genius will steal your heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15yo-sierra-leone-genius-will-steal-your-heart/642061)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15yo-sierra-leone-genius-will-steal-your-heart/642061 "2012-11-30T10:46:08Z")
this is a story of a self-taught electrical engineer from africa who got to spend some time at MIT and both WOWed and charmed everyone he met. it’s a gorgeous bit of 10 minutes, this. he’s equally bright and warm… … --- ## [Little kids discover Boobies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kids-discover-boobies/642421)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kids-discover-boobies/642421 "2012-11-30T06:08:54Z")
Cute photos of kids and boobies. Disclaimer: all boobs are covered with fabric. No nudity here. That 2nd pic of the baby boy checking out the Hooters girl had me laughing for 5 minutes. Even baby boys like tits. … --- ## [Howdy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy/642515)
**Author:** [@fillybuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fillybuster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy/642515 "2012-11-30T04:24:04Z")
Just so as not to be a social pariah, howdy. I am in the state of Montana or Confusion, depending on my day, and this place caught my interest…Nice to see everyone. --- ## [Bought 14 Powerball Tickets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-14-powerball-tickets/642434)
**Author:** [@Modern\_Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Modern_Master)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-14-powerball-tickets/642434 "2012-11-30T02:59:03Z")
I just wanted to share. I’m excited. This is my first powerball. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Follow Sask RCMP tonight at #CopCall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-sask-rcmp-tonight-at-copcall/642535)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-sask-rcmp-tonight-at-copcall/642535 "2012-11-30T02:16:11Z")
The Mounties in Saskatchewan are tweeting all their calls tonight at #CopCall. Feel free to follow along. --- ## [Bush the Elder in hospital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-the-elder-in-hospital/642488)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-the-elder-in-hospital/642488 "2012-11-29T23:15:31Z")
George H W Bush in Texas hospital with bronchitis I may be a liberal who disagrees with conservative policies, but I can respect GHW Bush. Unlike his son, he was qualified for his position; and he knew when to stop vi… --- ## [Jokes from a 1000-year-old Muslim book give advice to gate-crashers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-from-a-1000-year-old-muslim-book-give-advice-to-gate-crashers/642514)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-from-a-1000-year-old-muslim-book-give-advice-to-gate-crashers/642514 "2012-11-29T21:23:02Z")
As the book says, “\[E\]very serious minded person needs to take a break.” Now, for the jokes: Heh. Can’t argue with that logic. One more, a longer one: --- ## [Update on the roommate situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-roommate-situation/642325)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-roommate-situation/642325 "2012-11-29T19:45:58Z")
First, let me say up front that everything’s under control, I’ve put in calls to some people who can help diffuse the situation, and while I haven’t called 911 yet, I’m prepared to if things continue to escalate. I thin… --- ## [Gay Men, Moms Sue JONAH--NJ Jewish Gay Conversion Therapists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-men-moms-sue-jonah-nj-jewish-gay-conversion-therapists/642404)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-men-moms-sue-jonah-nj-jewish-gay-conversion-therapists/642404 "2012-11-29T17:18:34Z")
Story here Does anyone believe these techniques work? A hope they get a buttload of money! --- ## [Announcement: Giraffeboards.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement-giraffeboards-com/488027)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement-giraffeboards-com/488027 "2012-11-29T16:30:26Z")
(Posted with permission of the staff.) I’ve set up a new message board, http://www.giraffeboards.com. Membership is free and all are welcome. It would be great if people used their same screen names from here so I kno… --- ## [Heifer International's escape clause](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heifer-internationals-escape-clause/642245)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heifer-internationals-escape-clause/642245 "2012-11-29T15:01:24Z")
https://secure1.heifer.org/gift-catalog?msource=DMJ09P00000B Here’s the fine print on their donation pages (at least, for heifers, sheep, llamas, fish and goats; haven’t checked the others): Gifts made through this cat… --- ## [Powerball Frenzy and you.....or not.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-frenzy-and-you-or-not/642388)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-frenzy-and-you-or-not/642388 "2012-11-29T10:15:42Z")
With a half billion jackpot sitting there for the taking, are you inclined to buy a ticket? Count me out. The lottery gods hate me. --- ## [Running, with dogs, while talking on the phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-with-dogs-while-talking-on-the-phone/642367)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-with-dogs-while-talking-on-the-phone/642367 "2012-11-29T04:14:10Z")
My commute to work is mostly on a winding two lane road in a heavily wooded residential area where the homes are spaced far apart. Most mornings I pass a middle aged man jogging. Usually it’s around 8:45 am. He is alw… --- ## [North Korea's Kim Jong Un - Sexiest Man Alive!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-sexiest-man-alive/642273)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-sexiest-man-alive/642273 "2012-11-29T03:25:20Z")
Yes, it’s big news in China. Good thing they have The Onion to rely on. --- ## [Interesting SPAM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-spam/642425)
**Author:** [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-spam/642425 "2012-11-29T01:12:49Z")
Got the following weird spam in my e-mail today (my personal e-mail address, I’ve never used it in any jobs that I’ve had). Allowing for some if-fy grammar from an foreign country, it ALMOST looks like a legit pitch (not… --- ## [There is actually a special college for home schooled evangelicals -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-actually-a-special-college-for-home-schooled-evangelicals/642356)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-actually-a-special-college-for-home-schooled-evangelicals/642356 "2012-11-28T22:15:31Z")
I had no idea this place existed. Found out from this article German reporter goes underground at Patrick Henry College Here is the school’s website --- ## [You Get 1 Hour to Interview Anyone... Who do you pick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-1-hour-to-interview-anyone-who-do-you-pick/641728)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-1-hour-to-interview-anyone-who-do-you-pick/641728 "2012-11-28T21:28:09Z")
Living or Dead, one hour to talk/interview any person known to history. The only other rule is that the interview is for you personally, not for a book or to monetize :smiley: I will go with two, one for modern era and … --- ## [We're living the dream; we just don't realize it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-living-the-dream-we-just-dont-realize-it/641995)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-living-the-dream-we-just-dont-realize-it/641995 "2012-11-28T20:39:44Z")
This CNN article points out that by almost every measure, the entire world has vastly improved over the last 20 years. But it also points out that most editorials written are about the negative view of things, and most… --- ## [The perfect Christmas present for. . . . well, an idiot I guess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-christmas-present-for-well-an-idiot-i-guess/642049)
**Author:** [@SandyHook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SandyHook)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-christmas-present-for-well-an-idiot-i-guess/642049 "2012-11-28T20:37:16Z")
Okay, I know I’m not on the cutting edge of technology. I don’t shop and thus am rarely in stores. But this just bowled me over. What else is out there that I need to put in the know about? --- ## [When I joined the Dope...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-joined-the-dope/641987)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-joined-the-dope/641987 "2012-11-28T20:30:15Z")
INTRO: I started a similar thread a couple years ago, and just discovered it among my subscriptions. I enjoyed re-reading it so much that I thought I’d try it another one! When I joined the Dope in July 2004… THEN: I w… --- ## [Old internet discussions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-internet-discussions/642380)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-internet-discussions/642380 "2012-11-28T19:05:38Z")
I’m always fascinated when someone resurrects or links to an old thread. Like the threads on and after 9-11. I’m wondering what are your favorite discussions both on this board and on others. Which ones are most interest… --- ## [Why I am a SDMB user](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-am-a-sdmb-user/642392)
**Author:** [@HotDogWater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HotDogWater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-am-a-sdmb-user/642392 "2012-11-28T18:47:02Z")
The sliding glass door to our patio has been getting harder and harder to open. It’s been on my to-do list for a while, and I had some time today to I took a look at it. After thoroughly cleaning the tracks, and debating… --- ## [2012 apocalypse debunking site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-apocalypse-debunking-site/642386)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-apocalypse-debunking-site/642386 "2012-11-28T18:46:24Z")
I found this yesterday, linked from the Bad Astronomy blog on Slate. I didn’t get anything done yesterday because I was too busy reading that site. Maybe I’ll feel better if other people don’t get anything done because… --- ## [Turning in my resignation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-in-my-resignation/642251)
**Author:** [@WisdomofLife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WisdomofLife)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-in-my-resignation/642251 "2012-11-28T18:41:10Z")
Well I finally turning in my resignation letter. I work in janitorial. The job wouldn’t be so bad if it was not for the part of being in a disability program and being paid below minimum wage. So here is my draft letter… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1046) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1048)