# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1060 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1061 --- ## [I'm having a baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby/628815)
**Author:** [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby/628815 "2012-10-30T12:08:17Z")
Or rather, my wife is, after years of trying and heartbreak. She’s five months along and due in November. Baby 3D Baby --- ## [Don't fire on a NATO warship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-fire-on-a-nato-warship/638797)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-fire-on-a-nato-warship/638797 "2012-10-30T03:33:38Z")
That’s something some Somali pirates should have considered You know… Keelhauling used to be a permitted punishment in the Dutch Navy. Don’t mess with the clog boys. --- ## [Happy Little Clouds on the Google Homepage for Bob Ross's Birthday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-little-clouds-on-the-google-homepage-for-bob-rosss-birthday/639190)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-little-clouds-on-the-google-homepage-for-bob-rosss-birthday/639190 "2012-10-30T03:05:44Z")
You can find it on the google.com homepage now or through this interface later on. You can also look through the rather large number of past doodles used around the world. --- ## [What would a real life terminator be like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-real-life-terminator-be-like/638882)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-real-life-terminator-be-like/638882 "2012-10-30T03:02:39Z")
If there was a real life terminator sent back in time, how would it actually look and act? Schwarzenegger was chosen for the role because his accent made him sound robotic and due to his physique. But a 6’2" bodybuilder… --- ## [Need help finding home for kitten!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-home-for-kitten/639277)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-home-for-kitten/639277 "2012-10-30T03:00:55Z")
I just found a black kitten, probably female, in the parking lot of my apartment complex. I’m estimating age at about 6-8 weeks. I can’t keep her myself (lease restrictions requiring pets to be 1yo+, altered, and houseb… --- ## [Minorities and poor less likely to get needed CPR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minorities-and-poor-less-likely-to-get-needed-cpr/639164)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minorities-and-poor-less-likely-to-get-needed-cpr/639164 "2012-10-30T01:26:03Z")
Not exactly mundane or pointless… kinda sad actually, IMHO. New England Journal of Medicine article reviews neighborhood characteristics and concludes you are less likely to get CPR from a bystander if you are a minori… --- ## [caliber sufficient to stop zombies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caliber-sufficient-to-stop-zombies/639099)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caliber-sufficient-to-stop-zombies/639099 "2012-10-30T01:24:08Z")
Stopping your typical\* zombie requires destroying it’s brain. Just how large a caliber round will inflict enough damage to eliminate a zombie’s ability to coordinate it’s movements or track prey? World War Z claims that … --- ## [Bet I'm posting to the SDMB in a more atmospheric way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bet-im-posting-to-the-sdmb-in-a-more-atmospheric-way/639271)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bet-im-posting-to-the-sdmb-in-a-more-atmospheric-way/639271 "2012-10-29T23:35:55Z")
I’m down in the pub that’s basicaly below my flat. And at hte moment there’s 50 fucking amazing folk singers… who’ve been here for a drunken meal and are now singing Irish folk songs\* loudly, beautifully, and drunkenly. … --- ## [Shocking: Nuclear Regulatory Commission lying about nuclear danger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shocking-nuclear-regulatory-commission-lying-about-nuclear-danger/638634)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shocking-nuclear-regulatory-commission-lying-about-nuclear-danger/638634 "2012-10-29T21:37:31Z")
Dozens of American nuclear plants sited below dams are at a much greater risk of becoming even worse Fukushimas. What a fucking surprise that is. In an official report they redacted information revealing the true danger… --- ## [Official twitter feed for Hurricane info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-twitter-feed-for-hurricane-info/639254)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-twitter-feed-for-hurricane-info/639254 "2012-10-29T21:34:01Z")
@twc\_hurricane Sponsored by the weather channel. Packed full of info today. Flooding, power outages and Sandy’s progress. --- ## [Oh deer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-deer/639214)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-deer/639214 "2012-10-29T18:15:11Z")
This is a very funny youtube video (audio, actually) that is safe for work. It’s about deer crossings, if you’re worried about content. --- ## [Studies and direction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/studies-and-direction/638806)
**Author:** [@onetwothreego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/onetwothreego)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/studies-and-direction/638806 "2012-10-29T16:57:28Z")
I need some serious advice here… A few years ago, I mosied on down to university. Technically speaking, I was a ‘mature student’, but as it happens I was a naive 23 year old with no direction. After graduating with a me… --- ## [TED talk: connection between the feeling of disgust and political leanings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-talk-connection-between-the-feeling-of-disgust-and-political-leanings/639215)
**Author:** [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-talk-connection-between-the-feeling-of-disgust-and-political-leanings/639215 "2012-10-29T16:52:53Z")
The Strange Politics of disgust Really interesting TED talk that I watched over the weekend. He’s careful to point out that the scientific method does not prove if this is correlation or causation but essentially they’… --- ## [A Substitute fun MMP(now elbow free!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-substitute-fun-mmp-now-elbow-free/638474)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 395\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-substitute-fun-mmp-now-elbow-free/638474 "2012-10-29T15:45:00Z")
So it looks like the NHL lockout goes on.:frowning: I’m gonna fill my free time with minor league hockey, TV, and maybe some dating:D. Heck, my tailgate group is tailgating for Opening Night Friday, even if the game is… --- ## [Funny anti-Obama pamphlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-anti-obama-pamphlet/639000)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-anti-obama-pamphlet/639000 "2012-10-29T06:58:56Z")
I previously posted in the Elections forum about being frustrated about all the pro-Republican flyers I’m getting here in Arkansas. But there’s one pamphlet I got that I think we can all enjoy, whether we are into politi… --- ## ["Need answer fast" threads that would make you raise an eyebrow.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-threads-that-would-make-you-raise-an-eyebrow/638986)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-threads-that-would-make-you-raise-an-eyebrow/638986 "2012-10-29T00:40:49Z")
On fire, need answer fast. --- ## [A belated happy Eid al-Adha to our muslim friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-belated-happy-eid-al-adha-to-our-muslim-friends/639167)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-belated-happy-eid-al-adha-to-our-muslim-friends/639167 "2012-10-29T00:33:43Z")
As part of the Eid al-Adha ceremony, one of my car pool friends gave me a leg of lamb yesterday. I know nothing about this ceremony but graciously accepted a leg of lamb from my friend. Thank you Hossam. --- ## [Ohio State's marching band tribute to video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-states-marching-band-tribute-to-video-games/637162)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-states-marching-band-tribute-to-video-games/637162 "2012-10-28T22:30:59Z")
This is pretty friggin’ awesome. --- ## [Alternate universes theory... Does this objection apply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternate-universes-theory-does-this-objection-apply/639121)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternate-universes-theory-does-this-objection-apply/639121 "2012-10-28T21:17:15Z")
You know how people say that if time travel were possible, we’d have been visited by time travelers by now (though some think that’s what UFOs are)? Can I apply that same line of thought to the concept of alternate univ… --- ## [Queen Charlotte Island Earthquake, Tsunami Warning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-charlotte-island-earthquake-tsunami-warning/639104)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-charlotte-island-earthquake-tsunami-warning/639104 "2012-10-28T19:28:46Z")
Anybody have any information on this? --- ## [Freya Hoffmeister attempting first solo kayak circumnavigation of South America.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freya-hoffmeister-attempting-first-solo-kayak-circumnavigation-of-south-america/606568)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freya-hoffmeister-attempting-first-solo-kayak-circumnavigation-of-south-america/606568 "2012-10-28T00:52:04Z")
A friend of mine who is a devoted sea kayaker told me about his kayaking idol Freya Hoffmeister. She has kayaked solo around Australia, and is in the process of circumnavigating her second continent - South America. She… --- ## [You've GOT to be shitting me!! Names.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-got-to-be-shitting-me-names/434361)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-got-to-be-shitting-me-names/434361 "2012-10-27T18:08:20Z")
In my work as a telefundraiser for a number of charities (yeah, all the mud-slinging has already been done so unless you’ve got something ORIGINAL to add, fuck off! :smiley: ) I come across some most interesting names… --- ## [Cactus Scientists Recommend Drinking 8 Cups Of Water Per Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cactus-scientists-recommend-drinking-8-cups-of-water-per-year/638890)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cactus-scientists-recommend-drinking-8-cups-of-water-per-year/638890 "2012-10-27T18:04:02Z")
This important study just came out. Source is The Onion, America’s finest news source. One of my favorite articles in a while. I absolutely can’t stop laughing. --- ## ["Jap" Offensive/inoffensive Term.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jap-offensive-inoffensive-term/428628)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jap-offensive-inoffensive-term/428628 "2009-05-04T22:04:00Z")
In this locked thread about national nicknames it was said that the term Jap is offensive. I think it might have come up before on this board but in Ireland the term isn’t considered offensive (sign near my house “Jap Ca… --- ## [Am I invisible to Democrats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-invisible-to-democrats/638753)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-invisible-to-democrats/638753 "2012-10-27T05:13:43Z")
It’s no fun living in a swing state these days. The only consolation is that this insanity will be over in 13 days. My best friend is Tivo, as it enables me to skip all the commercials. But then there are the Robo Calls.… --- ## [Where would we be without corn syrup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-we-be-without-corn-syrup/139854)
**Author:** [@sbic56](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbic56)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-we-be-without-corn-syrup/139854 "2012-10-27T03:51:34Z")
Have you ever noticed just how much of this sh\*t we consume? It’s in everything! Ketchup, coffee creamer, bread, cereals, beverages, the obvious sweets like cakes, cookies etc. The list is endless. Beware! Be afraid!:eek… --- ## [A Very Poorly Written News Article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-poorly-written-news-article/638730)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-poorly-written-news-article/638730 "2012-10-27T02:48:04Z")
Am I nuts or is this the world’s most poorly written news article? --- ## [Beluga Whale Imitates Human Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beluga-whale-imitates-human-speech/638625)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beluga-whale-imitates-human-speech/638625 "2012-10-27T02:12:13Z")
Story here. Hear him here. Sounds like my old roommate on a wild Saturday night. But I have a bad feeling about this. Isn’t this how they eventually ended up with Planet of the Apes? --- ## [Go big, or go home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-big-or-go-home/638991)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-big-or-go-home/638991 "2012-10-27T01:47:38Z")
You have to admit, this guy has Texas-sized balls. “Your honor, Mark said I could have half of The Facebook. Really.” Ceglia is accused of doctoring, fabricating and destroying evidence to support a fraudulent federal… --- ## [Lap dances are not art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lap-dances-are-not-art/638713)
**Author:** [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lap-dances-are-not-art/638713 "2012-10-27T01:45:48Z")
In what must be a blow to businessmen and terpsichoreans everywhere, the New York high court has ruled that lap dancesdo not contribute to the community in the same way as ballet and thus are taxable under state laws. It… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1059) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1061)