# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1065 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1066 --- ## [Bizarre Medieval Marginalia (possibly NSFW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-medieval-marginalia-possibly-nsfw/637931)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-medieval-marginalia-possibly-nsfw/637931 "2012-10-17T19:10:31Z")
Monks got bored. Bored artists do shit. Ass trumpets are funny. Some things don’t change. Link is spoilered: More --- ## [Ugh...WTH is wrong with people? \[paraplegic hoax on Twitter\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-wth-is-wrong-with-people-paraplegic-hoax-on-twitter/637850)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-wth-is-wrong-with-people-paraplegic-hoax-on-twitter/637850 "2012-10-17T19:04:29Z")
Remember fake wheelchair chick? Yeah, here’s another one. WTF is up with people who desire internet troll fame so badly? Also, anyone read the Reddit troll reveal? It’s a good read, but the guy is scary. Unmasking R… --- ## [My first Earthquake! (By Sony)....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-earthquake-by-sony/637939)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-earthquake-by-sony/637939 "2012-10-17T18:25:50Z")
Here in York Maine, I have experienced my FIRST earthquake, it took about 30 seconds, and the whole house rumbled and felt like it was wiggling, somewhat unnerving to feel a 200+ year old New England Colonial house “wigg… --- ## [Cardboard bicycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardboard-bicycle/637936)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardboard-bicycle/637936 "2012-10-17T18:24:39Z")
So an Israeli inventor has come up with a cardboard bicycle. It’s waterproof, durable, strong, lightweight, and cheap at maybe $20 retail. (Link has 6-minute video in addition to the story.) I’d buy one. Hell, I’d inves… --- ## [Candy Crowley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crowley/637848)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crowley/637848 "2012-10-17T17:44:46Z")
Where have you been good looking ? I like your new hairdo. What a change! Its long overdue. I know you have to look your best given millions of people are going to be watching the town hall debate, but jeez, millions o… --- ## [Work-Related Question (Not GQ)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-related-question-not-gq/638018)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-related-question-not-gq/638018 "2012-10-17T15:59:51Z")
On Thursday, I interviewed with an agency that is expanding into Springfield (from nearby Jacksonville). This was a large-scale group interview, with multiple applicants for multiple positions all interviewing more-or-le… --- ## [Happy 107th Birthday, Little Nemo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-107th-birthday-little-nemo/637804)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-107th-birthday-little-nemo/637804 "2012-10-17T14:16:43Z")
… and congratulations on being commemorated as a cartoon on Google’s general search page – Little Nemo in Google Land. I don’t think any of our other members have been so honored! :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Any one know what's up with Fathom Forums? (Opal Cat's place)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-know-whats-up-with-fathom-forums-opal-cats-place/634294)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-know-whats-up-with-fathom-forums-opal-cats-place/634294 "2012-10-17T12:07:55Z")
I haven’t been able to connect to the site for a couple of days. Thanks. --- ## [I can't sleep.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-sleep/637857)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-sleep/637857 "2012-10-17T10:43:42Z")
Both dogs are sacked out and snoring next to me. Went into the kitchen to get some crackers and two of three cats are asleep. Kitten woke up when she saw me, but didn’t follow me back to bed. I’ve read. I’ve surfed. I’v… --- ## [I cannot think of a title for this thread but wow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cannot-think-of-a-title-for-this-thread-but-wow/637700)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cannot-think-of-a-title-for-this-thread-but-wow/637700 "2012-10-17T08:05:03Z")
Just take a look at the website here: http://louisvillefreeface.com/. It is safe for work graphically speaking, but it should be noted the content itself probably isn’t so I have broekn the link. Words fail me. But here… --- ## [What's so fascinating about Hitler what-ifs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-fascinating-about-hitler-what-ifs/637711)
**Author:** [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-fascinating-about-hitler-what-ifs/637711 "2012-10-17T08:02:23Z")
Spend enough time in GQ and you’ll start noticing threads sprouting almost weekly on the topic of “What if Hitler had…”, asking what if Hitler had gone here, done this, not done that. General consensus seems to be, if H… --- ## ['Passive Aggression is agression'-need cite. Explanation follows...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passive-aggression-is-agression-need-cite-explanation-follows/637373)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passive-aggression-is-agression-need-cite-explanation-follows/637373 "2012-10-17T07:20:36Z")
I once was at a seminar conducted by an ex-FBI agent on workplace violence. Somebody brought up a scenario of an employee who wouldn’t speak to his boss. FBI guy said “That is aggression. Passive aggression is aggressio… --- ## [If this doesn't make you want to eat vegetables...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-this-doesnt-make-you-want-to-eat-vegetables/637906)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-this-doesnt-make-you-want-to-eat-vegetables/637906 "2012-10-17T06:48:36Z")
…I don’t know what will. Words fail me. --- ## [Meerkat mystery malaise – solved!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meerkat-mystery-malaise-solved/637923)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meerkat-mystery-malaise-solved/637923 "2012-10-17T03:09:57Z")
So two of our meerkats were separated from the mob a while back. As a very social species, in-group fighting is relatively common, and its up to the keepers and curator to make the call when this escalates to a dangerou… --- ## [Newton's Cat's Cradle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newtons-cats-cradle/637933)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newtons-cats-cradle/637933 "2012-10-17T00:06:40Z")
Kittens Learn About Physics reads the title It is wonderful the ways in which cats assimilate the laws of the natural world. It must be instinct. --- ## [Any Dopers been to the US Virgin Isles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-been-to-the-us-virgin-isles/637885)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-been-to-the-us-virgin-isles/637885 "2012-10-16T23:14:51Z")
We’re planning a week-long vacation in mid-March and are looking for the Straight Dope on the USVI, St Croix in particular. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! --- ## [How can I alter my voice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-alter-my-voice/637868)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-alter-my-voice/637868 "2012-10-16T22:49:29Z")
Helium- Big ol’ duh as most everyone has done this(keep yo safety warnings out of here!) Nitrous- Ok even if aren’t a druggie you have to try this, it is crazy! Breathe in some nitrous and talk as you exhale :eek: HOLY … --- ## [Anonymous dumps Wikileaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-dumps-wikileaks/637917)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-dumps-wikileaks/637917 "2012-10-16T22:48:58Z")
Anonymous has withdrawn its support for Wikileaks. They have lost patience with Assange, saying that he has drifted too far from his original mission in pursuit of celebrity. --- ## [First Orgasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-orgasm/637361)
**Author:** [@LabRat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LabRat)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-orgasm/637361 "2012-10-16T21:27:51Z")
So this thread is about your first time. Strap on a sock puppet if you don’t feel safe, but here goes for me. Looking for porn? Okay. Want to understand yourself and someone else better? Even better. --- ## [Political campaign signs that are really advertisements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-campaign-signs-that-are-really-advertisements/637829)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-campaign-signs-that-are-really-advertisements/637829 "2012-10-16T20:49:24Z")
Recently (probably within the last year), I have been seeing a rather annoying advertising tactic. It started with one company (a Sushi joint) and another one (an ice cream place) has joined them. They must have discover… --- ## [Little Things You Find Creepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-you-find-creepy/637646)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Mann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rich_Mann)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-things-you-find-creepy/637646 "2012-10-16T18:28:16Z")
There is an active thread for long, creepy stories and another one for links to creepy stuff around the web. Let’s list the little things that send that chill down (or up) our spines. Include a (preferably short) expla… --- ## [A very unfortunate photo of Mitt Romney.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-unfortunate-photo-of-mitt-romney/637171)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-unfortunate-photo-of-mitt-romney/637171 "2012-10-16T18:17:21Z")
I know this wasn’t his fault, but I can’t help but laugh at it. :smiley: --- ## [Clown Car 2012: Kids Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-car-2012-kids-edition/637903)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-car-2012-kids-edition/637903 "2012-10-16T16:54:29Z")
This doesn’t even rise to the level of RO for me. It’s just a weird example of someone trying to do good and finding the worst possible way to do it. Preschool teacher caught hauling 19 kids in minicar. --- ## [Another one bites the dust... (A123)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust-a123/637900)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust-a123/637900 "2012-10-16T16:36:41Z")
A123, maker of electric batteries for (among other companies) Fisker Automotive, has filed for bankruptcy. Story here. They were another alternative-energy company that had government-backed loans; if you listen hard, … --- ## [Some things definitely should not be bought used](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-things-definitely-should-not-be-bought-used/637500)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-things-definitely-should-not-be-bought-used/637500 "2012-10-16T13:16:38Z")
Cribs, child car seats, a mattress… these are frequent items that show up on periodic reports of things you should not buy used. Some people have even been tacky enough to return a used item of clothing after a special… --- ## [Would Stephen Hawking be a pop culture icon if he was healthy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-stephen-hawking-be-a-pop-culture-icon-if-he-was-healthy/637801)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-stephen-hawking-be-a-pop-culture-icon-if-he-was-healthy/637801 "2012-10-16T12:17:27Z")
This thread: Would scientists like Darwin and Einstein be as “big” in the era of the Internet?, got me thinking about something. Stephen Hawking is mentioned in it as being currently a big name in science and popular cu… --- ## [Bumble Bee tuna plant worker cooked to death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumble-bee-tuna-plant-worker-cooked-to-death/637702)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumble-bee-tuna-plant-worker-cooked-to-death/637702 "2012-10-16T12:17:08Z")
Bumble Bee tuna plant employee dies after accidentally being cooked in oven :eek: What a horrible way to go! --- ## [Andalucian floods 28-09-2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andalucian-floods-28-09-2012/637874)
**Author:** [@bahimes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bahimes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andalucian-floods-28-09-2012/637874 "2012-10-16T12:12:34Z")
We returned to Vienna on the 20th, and our neighbors (in Spain) emailed us about the 11 hours it took them to get home from the Alicante airport, normally an hour or less. A horrific story of washed out roads and bridges… --- ## [So I'm Going To CoAbode, And I'm Going To Die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-going-to-coabode-and-im-going-to-die/566006)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-going-to-coabode-and-im-going-to-die/566006 "2012-10-16T07:16:56Z")
Okay, just kidding on the dying. But I am going to CoAbode with another single mother with a 9 year-old son- my son that still lives at home is 12. I’m sure I heard about it here on the Dope, and signed up with it seve… --- ## [I saw a furry at Safeway.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-a-furry-at-safeway/637652)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-a-furry-at-safeway/637652 "2012-10-16T06:36:16Z")
First time I’ve seen one in real life. He was a fox. It was an adult man, late 20’s or early 30’s. He had on huge fox ears and he was wearing (over his pants) sort of a fuzzy diaper with a huge fox tail attached to the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1064) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1066)