# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1108 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1109 --- ## [Interactive 3d art work - how'd they do some of these tricks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interactive-3d-art-work-howd-they-do-some-of-these-tricks/627093)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interactive-3d-art-work-howd-they-do-some-of-these-tricks/627093 "2012-07-04T08:57:01Z")
I’ve been studying these photos trying to imagine what the art work looks like without the tourists. I wonder how they knew where to stand and get such perfect effects? How in the heck did the tourist mount the horse an… --- ## [Fuck F\*ck.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-f-ck/626846)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-f-ck/626846 "2012-07-04T00:51:11Z")
Too lame for anywhere else, but who the hell can’t figure out those half-assed censoring attempts by facebookers, blogs, boards, or edgy product marketing to justify using “naughty words” by replacing the vowels with ast… --- ## [Finally! FDA Approves Take-Home HIV Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-fda-approves-take-home-hiv-test/627145)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-fda-approves-take-home-hiv-test/627145 "2012-07-04T00:27:12Z")
USA TODAY I was about 20 when HIV became a national issue instead of ‘just a gay one’. I’ll always remember my first HIV test, scary as hell. I was in Oregon at the time, and the county health office offered them for … --- ## [You'll Never Take Me Alive, Coppers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youll-never-take-me-alive-coppers/626902)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youll-never-take-me-alive-coppers/626902 "2012-07-03T22:31:17Z")
Michael Marin, ex-Wall Street banker, may have swallowed poison pill during courtroom conviction for arson Read more: Michael Marin, ex-Wall Street banker, may have swallowed poison pill during courtroom conviction for … --- ## [Mundane consequences of modern or future technology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-consequences-of-modern-or-future-technology/626832)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-consequences-of-modern-or-future-technology/626832 "2012-07-03T22:12:50Z")
When newspapers are finally gone, how will kidnappers prove their victim is still alive? Share your own examples. --- ## [Unnecessary Government Announcements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unnecessary-government-announcements/627113)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unnecessary-government-announcements/627113 "2012-07-03T21:46:39Z")
Mermaids don’t exist. Any other official announcements caught your eye? --- ## [Why does my cat love ME so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-cat-love-me-so-much/615098)
**Author:** [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-cat-love-me-so-much/615098 "2012-07-03T21:04:01Z")
My cat really loves me. He greets me at the door, purrs whenever I’m near, and sits on me whenever my lap is available. If my lap is not available, he’ll sit nearby and stare at my lap. When I’m not in the room he makes … --- ## [Facebook fail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-fail/627102)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-fail/627102 "2012-07-03T19:01:42Z")
You know those little “KneadToKnow likes the Atlanta Braves!” things that pop up from time to time on Facebook? Well, I just had the creepiest one ever: \[Your dead niece\] likes Eating! Really? Well, that’s news. --- ## [The state of Colorado is on fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-colorado-is-on-fire/626392)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-colorado-is-on-fire/626392 "2012-07-03T14:18:51Z")
First was the fire west of Ft. Collins that is now approaching 100,000 acres and is still only 55% contained. It is the second largest fire in state history and the most destructive with over 250 homes destroyed. It ha… --- ## [3000 Sols for the Mars Rover Opportunity!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-sols-for-the-mars-rover-opportunity/627047)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-sols-for-the-mars-rover-opportunity/627047 "2012-07-03T14:09:16Z")
The Rover That Could! 3000 martian days operating on the martian surface! I’m impressed. It was supposed to last 90. Huzzah for Opportunity. And a moment of silent reflection for Spirit! --- ## [Home Maintenance equivalent of a SDMB zit thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-maintenance-equivalent-of-a-sdmb-zit-thread/626906)
**Author:** [@JimmyFlair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimmyFlair)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-maintenance-equivalent-of-a-sdmb-zit-thread/626906 "2012-07-03T12:47:34Z")
During the last round of thunderstorms, I noticed that no water was coming out of the downspouts from our eavestroughs (rain gutters, for our American pals). There was, however, water pouring out of the top of the gutter… --- ## [My Dad went to jail yesterday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-went-to-jail-yesterday/626617)
**Author:** [@Mint\_Julep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mint_Julep)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-went-to-jail-yesterday/626617 "2012-07-03T03:44:41Z")
He is 75 years old and plead guilty to touching a child for lustful purpose. Two seperate girls pressed charges though I am confident there were others that simply did not come forward. My parents live in a very small (p… --- ## [Venting about insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venting-about-insurance/626303)
**Author:** [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venting-about-insurance/626303 "2012-07-03T00:07:08Z")
Can someone explain the reasoning behind this for me, please? I am in the process of finding a new therapist. I’ve met with several for initial consultations. I had used my insurance for my previous therapist, and was… --- ## [Nana and I (Opa) just had the grandkids over for a sleep over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nana-and-i-opa-just-had-the-grandkids-over-for-a-sleep-over/627012)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nana-and-i-opa-just-had-the-grandkids-over-for-a-sleep-over/627012 "2012-07-03T03:05:38Z")
Landon is 3 years old. Annalisa is 14 months. They were turned over to us yesterday by our eldest daughter so she could for the first time have an overnight camping experience with her hubby and another couple. Whart … --- ## [This woman's grip is stronger than mine - Closes Captains of Crush gripper # 2!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-womans-grip-is-stronger-than-mine-closes-captains-of-crush-gripper-2/626779)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-womans-grip-is-stronger-than-mine-closes-captains-of-crush-gripper-2/626779 "2012-07-03T01:11:41Z")
She closed the Captains of Crush # 2 gripper! I can get to 1/4 inch but I can’t put the handles together. Here she is in action! Here she is shot putting Interview here --- ## [Engineer Starting a Job at Nuclear Power Plant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer-starting-a-job-at-nuclear-power-plant/626950)
**Author:** [@MattProle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MattProle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer-starting-a-job-at-nuclear-power-plant/626950 "2012-07-02T20:08:16Z")
Hi all, I recently graduated college with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. I will soon be starting my first job at a Nuclear Power Plant. At first I don’t expect to have too many responsibilities, but I’d still like… --- ## [The airshow has come to town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-airshow-has-come-to-town/626727)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-airshow-has-come-to-town/626727 "2012-07-02T18:52:04Z")
An airshow is being held this weekend at an airport about 5 miles from where I work. As such, I’ve been hearing jets scream by overhead for the past two days. At first, it was pretty cool. Especially yesterday when I … --- ## [Curse you summer storm!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-summer-storm/626951)
**Author:** [@boozilu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boozilu)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-summer-storm/626951 "2012-07-02T18:27:31Z")
(Title courtesy of boozi-kid #2 – age 6) We’ve been out of power for two days – finally went to a hotel to escape our oven-like house, recharge our cell phones, and connect to the internet. “They” say we may be out of … --- ## [I ordered a new camera today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ordered-a-new-camera-today/626760)
**Author:** [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ordered-a-new-camera-today/626760 "2012-07-02T17:56:20Z")
I wasn’t even shopping for one. I’ve been happily using a Panasonic FZ1 for the past seven years. I remember paying $250 for it & being pretty damn impressed with what I got for my money. Today I get an email from Tiger… --- ## [I'm pregnant? What!!!! (Wait, no, I'm not.) \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pregnant-what-wait-no-im-not-edited-title/625775)
**Author:** [@Mint\_Julep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mint_Julep)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pregnant-what-wait-no-im-not-edited-title/625775 "2012-07-02T15:57:38Z")
So long story short, I had a raging ear infection in both ears after a SCUBA trip. I was on antibiotics for 3 months and apparently my guy and I were careless. I was a few days late (but my cycle has been all over the pl… --- ## [Paging carnivorousplant ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paging-carnivorousplant/626964)
**Author:** [@FeAudrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FeAudrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paging-carnivorousplant/626964 "2012-07-02T14:15:25Z")
Long-lost relatives? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/9366936/Plants-that-feed-on-animals-underground-discovered.html --- ## [50 Years of Medicare in Saskatchewan!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-years-of-medicare-in-saskatchewan/626908)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-years-of-medicare-in-saskatchewan/626908 "2012-07-02T05:00:12Z")
By an interesting coincidence, June 30th was the 50th anniversary of the introduction of single-payer, universal health care in Saskatchewan, which ultimately was adopted nation-wide: Saskatchewan led battle for Medicar… --- ## [A MMP for the last week of June](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mmp-for-the-last-week-of-june/626222)
**Author:** [@Toucanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toucanna)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mmp-for-the-last-week-of-june/626222 "2012-07-02T03:09:41Z")
So, I get this e-mail. Sixteen Doberman Pinschers were confiscated from a breeder in New Mexico who kept them shoe-horned in doggie crates in violation of a bunch of local ordinances. Local TV news report: http://www.KOB… --- ## [Random midnight meeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-midnight-meeting/626959)
**Author:** [@L.mo5rg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/L.mo5rg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-midnight-meeting/626959 "2012-07-02T02:35:22Z")
So this is probably one of the stranger things that has happened to me (I don’t think many strange things have happened to me). It’s just a little anecdote really that I felt like sharing. So I was taking a midnight wal… --- ## [Nipplegate has finally ended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipplegate-has-finally-ended/626933)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipplegate-has-finally-ended/626933 "2012-07-02T00:08:16Z")
Forget about the Obamacare ruling. The Supreme Court did something important this week. It issued its decision that it would not hear the FCC’s appeal on lower court decisions regarding the 2004 exposure of Janet Jackson… --- ## [So, Furt, how'd you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-furt-howd-you-do-it/626900)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-furt-howd-you-do-it/626900 "2012-07-01T21:59:04Z")
Over in the GD thread on the SCOTUS decision on health-care, furt made this prediction before the decision came down: So, furt, how’d you do it? what led you to predict that Roberts would side with the liberals in a 5… --- ## [I'm fine, but my car is not fine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-fine-but-my-car-is-not-fine/624456)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-fine-but-my-car-is-not-fine/624456 "2012-07-01T16:21:47Z")
I got rear-ended on my way home from work this evening. The air bag didn’t go off, and I didn’t even feel the seat belt tighten on me, but I went to the hospital afterward to make sure the baby is OK. They kept me ther… --- ## [Moose in my yard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose-in-my-yard/626723)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose-in-my-yard/626723 "2012-07-01T14:48:25Z")
Got a couple of brothers that pass through our yard. I think they are about 4 years old. The pics aren’t that great. I’ve got to remember to keep my real camera handy. I’ve seen them twice this year, and a couple of … --- ## [Anything family-friendly worth seeing in Windsor or southwestern Ontario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-family-friendly-worth-seeing-in-windsor-or-southwestern-ontario/626870)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-family-friendly-worth-seeing-in-windsor-or-southwestern-ontario/626870 "2012-07-01T14:47:29Z")
I’m going to be in Detroit for a few days with my family soon, and we’d like to pop over to Canada for a day trip if we can. Is there anything kid-friendly to do within a reasonable driving distance of Detroit? I looked … --- ## [How high can you get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-can-you-get/626176)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-can-you-get/626176 "2012-07-01T11:52:50Z")
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