# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1119 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1120 --- ## [Dumb questions you have about other nations/cultures.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-questions-you-have-about-other-nations-cultures/621427)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-questions-you-have-about-other-nations-cultures/621427 "2012-06-06T20:53:55Z")
I know this has been done before, but I don’t see it on a search of recent threads. What questions did you have for people of other countries and cultures, but were afraid to ask? For purposes of this thread, please don… --- ## [Things You Never Thought You'd See](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-never-thought-youd-see/623032)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-never-thought-youd-see/623032 "2012-06-06T19:53:46Z")
Mrs. Homie and I were talking about hitting one of the St. Louis casinos this fall, and the thought occurred to me: 25 or so (maybe a few more) years ago the idea of a casino being anywhere near St. Louis would have been… --- ## [Got the iPad for 22 hours. Broke the screen.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-the-ipad-for-22-hours-broke-the-screen/624236)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-the-ipad-for-22-hours-broke-the-screen/624236 "2012-06-06T19:45:58Z")
Incredible. Stood up to let the gal move remove the tables outside because Starbucks was closing. Chatting with a student I will be teaching this week. Thought I had a good grip… and it slid to the brick pavement. Landed… --- ## [I just found out I'm psychic! Or: Funny Coincidences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-out-im-psychic-or-funny-coincidences/624052)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-out-im-psychic-or-funny-coincidences/624052 "2012-06-06T13:49:44Z")
Getting lunch in the cafeteria just now, I overheard two coworkers, a man and a woman, talking. I couldn’t quite hear what they were saying, but I could clearly hear the man’s beautiful, resonant baritone - it was really… --- ## [Garland Peed and Gary Kreep ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garland-peed-and-gary-kreep/623678)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garland-peed-and-gary-kreep/623678 "2012-06-06T12:54:12Z")
… are running against each other for a judgeship in San Diego. It’s the battle of the unfortunate surnames! I feel like both of them must have had a terrible time in grade school, so they both get my sympathy there. Howe… --- ## [Help me figure out the right term for...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-the-right-term-for/624259)
**Author:** [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-the-right-term-for/624259 "2012-06-06T12:19:40Z")
I’m trying to figure the right term for a situation. On another forum (NOT THIS ONE), there is a certain perceived cultural attitude. When that attitude is brought up on the forum, there is vehement push back… “oh, tha… --- ## [I Got My CPAP Machine Today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-cpap-machine-today/621314)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-cpap-machine-today/621314 "2012-06-06T10:15:10Z")
I’m looking forward to a good night’s sleep. Wish me luck. --- ## [Ok, so...a commode...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-so-a-commode/624128)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-so-a-commode/624128 "2012-06-06T09:16:13Z")
Somehow I’ve gone the last 45 years knowing commode was another word for toilet. So I was surprised to find an advertisement for a 6-drawer commode. All I could think of was maybe it was a piece of bathroom furniture. … --- ## [Bryce 7.1 - Free! Fun Creation Software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryce-7-1-free-fun-creation-software/623979)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bryce-7-1-free-fun-creation-software/623979 "2012-06-06T07:31:46Z")
Ok, this software is a long way beyond what most people use it for; it’s a VERY handy set of tools for people who want to create, well…a lot of things. I’ll just cut and paste for a description, because even though I can… --- ## [You learn something new everyday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-something-new-everyday/624151)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-something-new-everyday/624151 "2012-06-06T06:50:45Z")
Teacher: What is the capital of the United States? Fellow 3rd grader: The District of Columbia. Me: Nuh-uh! Washington, D.C. is the capital! Fellow 3rd grader: enomaj, what do you think D.C. stands for? Me: Oh. Post… --- ## [Google Maps is going to re-image your property in a month...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-is-going-to-re-image-your-property-in-a-month/623956)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-is-going-to-re-image-your-property-in-a-month/623956 "2012-06-06T05:30:20Z")
Suppose you find out Google will be updating their image for your area for Google Earth/Google Maps one month from now. It’ll have higher resolution, where one pixel will equal 6 inches of your property. Now’s your oppo… --- ## [The world's youngest hitman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-youngest-hitman/624239)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Girl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-youngest-hitman/624239 "2012-06-06T05:20:10Z")
It goes on to explain that a fellow deportee, had given the gun to the child to “scare” (that’s what he told the child) Diaz Rodriguez. The perp then went back to pick up the gun before the police arrived. Word is that… --- ## [Queen Elizabeth celebrates 60 years as monarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-celebrates-60-years-as-monarch/611896)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-celebrates-60-years-as-monarch/611896 "2012-06-06T03:53:27Z")
Link Well done, your Majesty! She succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952 on the death of her father George VI. --- ## [Herman Cain to replace retiring Neal Boortz on radio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herman-cain-to-replace-retiring-neal-boortz-on-radio/624131)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herman-cain-to-replace-retiring-neal-boortz-on-radio/624131 "2012-06-06T00:25:51Z")
You can’t make this shit up. --- ## [What Does A Southern Manic Depressive Say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-southern-manic-depressive-say/624189)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-southern-manic-depressive-say/624189 "2012-06-05T22:45:32Z")
(This is one I just made up, btw) YEEEawwwwwww:(:frowning: I know. Not very funny is it? :wink: Oh well. At least I can still write one every now and then.:slight\_smile: Q --- ## [This Picture Is Just So Corny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-picture-is-just-so-corny/623926)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-picture-is-just-so-corny/623926 "2012-06-05T21:07:00Z")
That I can’t stop smirking. Hopefully everyone will get it. Picture. --- ## [Today is beautiful.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-beautiful/624185)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-beautiful/624185 "2012-06-05T20:20:07Z")
73F, sunny, blue skies with just enough fluffy white clouds to be picturesque, a light breeze, the birds singing their hearts out, and the jacarandas are in bloom everywhere. Earlier today I looked out the window and go… --- ## [Questions about Kansas City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-kansas-city/624180)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-kansas-city/624180 "2012-06-05T20:15:29Z")
Is it legally one city or two? Does it have two mayors? Do people driving from one side to the other have to be cognizant of crossing state lines? Am I forgetting other interesting questions? --- ## [8.53973422](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-53973422/624174)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-53973422/624174 "2012-06-05T19:51:49Z")
I started two threads that were illogical, ill conceived, ill advised, and ill other things as well. Just plain ill, not to be confused with Des Plaines, Ill. Will return in a month or so. Should have just started with a… --- ## [If Jack Helped YOU Off A Horse....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-jack-helped-you-off-a-horse/624082)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-jack-helped-you-off-a-horse/624082 "2012-06-05T19:33:02Z")
… would you help Jack off a horse? :slight\_smile: Q --- ## [HAHA! D And I Both Forgot Our Anniversary!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haha-d-and-i-both-forgot-our-anniversary/624074)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haha-d-and-i-both-forgot-our-anniversary/624074 "2012-06-05T19:28:45Z")
How’s that for getting old? It was May 30th, and we still wouldn’t know if the church where we were married hadn’t sent us congratulatory card!:D:D:D:D:D The first time we were married on Feb 28th, but this one just sl… --- ## [Get yer spare Hubbles here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-yer-spare-hubbles-here/624182)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-yer-spare-hubbles-here/624182 "2012-06-05T18:27:58Z")
Hopefully, the SpaceX Dragon can haul theseup (or we can ask the Russian’s nicely). --- ## [Tying the knot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tying-the-knot/623686)
**Author:** [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tying-the-knot/623686 "2012-06-05T18:11:29Z")
Yep, I got married yesterday afternoon. We paid for the license on Friday, waited the 5 day waiting period, then had a 5 minute ceremony at the courthouse on Wednesday. Just me, my new hubby, the court commissioner and t… --- ## [Trashing food after a power outage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trashing-food-after-a-power-outage/624163)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trashing-food-after-a-power-outage/624163 "2012-06-05T17:48:19Z")
We had a six hour power outage last evening. This morning WalMart was trashing many foods. Among the foods thrown out were bacon and corned beef. Where I grew up we had no electricity, no refrigeration. Among our stapl… --- ## [Are the headlines (and stories) getting weirder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-headlines-and-stories-getting-weirder/624071)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-headlines-and-stories-getting-weirder/624071 "2012-06-05T17:30:48Z")
And what’s with those Canadians lately? On sfgate.com today, you can see these three stories kind of buried in the 2nd tier of news. CDC Assures there is no zombie apocalypse Bear euthanized after eating Canadian murd… --- ## [My cat doesn't want me wearing using my Sony ear buds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-doesnt-want-me-wearing-using-my-sony-ear-buds/623590)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-doesnt-want-me-wearing-using-my-sony-ear-buds/623590 "2012-06-05T14:51:22Z")
When I’m stretch out on the couch, odds are I have a laptop sitting on my lap and my cat lying on my chest. I also use a couple of different sets of ear buds depending on what’s handy, and my cat has decided one of them… --- ## [Things you notice but figure only YOU appreciate...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-notice-but-figure-only-you-appreciate/624103)
**Author:** [@BACI](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BACI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-notice-but-figure-only-you-appreciate/624103 "2012-06-05T12:39:30Z")
So my three year old recently got one of those Hot Wheels cars - this one was Francesco Bernoulli - a Formula One car character from the Cars 2 movie. I am an F1 fan, and was admiring the way the manufacturers got the ba… --- ## [Dopers at Burning Man this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-at-burning-man-this-year/623690)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-at-burning-man-this-year/623690 "2012-06-05T08:46:28Z")
Is anyone else going to Burning Man? I unfortunately lost the lottery (boo!) but was able to get a ticket through my camp (Crossroads, a live music camp) (yay!). It’ll be my first year, and I’d love to meet up with oth… --- ## [Tell me about living in San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-in-san-francisco/623017)
**Author:** [@FrigidLizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrigidLizard)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-in-san-francisco/623017 "2012-06-05T04:46:34Z")
California dreaming over here. Tell me about living in San Francisco: what you like, what you don’t like, what they don’t tell you about in those “Come to California” pamphlets. Also, for anyone who has also played Driv… --- ## [Recovering from the flu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovering-from-the-flu/623938)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recovering-from-the-flu/623938 "2012-06-05T04:36:29Z")
Ugh. Got sick around 6-7 days ago and finally dragged myself off to the Doc about 4 days ago where I got prescriptions for inhalers, antibiotics, cough syrup and nose spray. My Doc didn’t do any tests- just looked in my… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1118) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1120)