# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1125 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1126 --- ## [Suppose I said that this day was repeating for me. How would I make you believe it through a topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-i-said-that-this-day-was-repeating-for-me-how-would-i-make-you-believe-it-through-a-topic/622933)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-i-said-that-this-day-was-repeating-for-me-how-would-i-make-you-believe-it-through-a-topic/622933 "2012-05-25T15:52:50Z")
Need answer fast. --- ## [Theory on Melungeon Origins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-on-melungeon-origins/289662)
**Author:** [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-on-melungeon-origins/289662 "2012-05-25T14:58:51Z")
When I read this article,, I was reminded of this thread started by Mississippienne when she was known as Nichol\_storm. As the article details, the “most probable theory” derived from recent research is that the Melunge… --- ## [Flashed-Face Distortion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashed-face-distortion/622973)
**Author:** [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashed-face-distortion/622973 "2012-05-25T13:59:19Z")
This is freaky - a newly-discovered optical perception effect that makes pics of ordinary faces appear bizzare. --- ## [Why doesn't the New York Times cover the race riots in Tel Aviv?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-new-york-times-cover-the-race-riots-in-tel-aviv/623044)
**Author:** [@Chen019](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chen019)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-new-york-times-cover-the-race-riots-in-tel-aviv/623044 "2012-05-25T12:52:46Z")
This is reported in the UK’s left leaning Guardian. But it doesn’t appear to have attracted any coverage in the New York Times or other US newspapers? :confused: --- ## [HS boy invents pancreatic cancer screening test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-boy-invents-pancreatic-cancer-screening-test/622872)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-boy-invents-pancreatic-cancer-screening-test/622872 "2012-05-25T12:03:51Z")
Article here. Way to go, Jack! I lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer. StG --- ## [Damn dislocatable thumb (not looking for medical advice, just griping)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-dislocatable-thumb-not-looking-for-medical-advice-just-griping/623035)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-dislocatable-thumb-not-looking-for-medical-advice-just-griping/623035 "2012-05-25T09:14:22Z")
My right thumb hates me. While it behaves mostly normally most of the time, it has this stupid quirk. When pushing or exerting pressure with the thumb mostly straight, it randomly says “Hey, f\*\*k you, GameHat.” And i… --- ## [2020 Olympics in Baku, Azerbaijan?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-olympics-in-baku-azerbaijan/622894)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2020-olympics-in-baku-azerbaijan/622894 "2012-05-25T04:59:43Z")
They’re actually putting in a bid. I dunno. Sochi, Russia, might have snagged the 2014 Winter Games, but the Summer Games belong in a world-city, which I doubt Baku will be in a hundred years. And, they’re bidding aga… --- ## [Confused ideas around you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-ideas-around-you/622999)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-ideas-around-you/622999 "2012-05-25T03:51:19Z")
A friend and I are watching Ken Burns’ Jazz on Netflix, which is a good way to get into discussions of history. This, in turn, is a good way to expose confused ideas about history. For example, she wondered about why th… --- ## [The end of the world is 5/21/2011!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-world-is-5-21-2011/556819)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-world-is-5-21-2011/556819 "2012-05-25T02:06:01Z")
I’m sure glad we got that settled - I’ve been wondering if I should make vacation plans for next summer (I guess not). I know this is true because a leaflet by Family Radio says it is, and they have calculations to prov… --- ## [Where did you live in your college years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-you-live-in-your-college-years/622795)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-you-live-in-your-college-years/622795 "2012-05-25T00:57:28Z")
When I was in college about a decade ago, I lived in the dorms all five years. They were your typical double occupancy door rooms, although for a number of reasons I only had two roomates during my college years. One w… --- ## [The next Steorn Orbo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-steorn-orbo/622849)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-steorn-orbo/622849 "2012-05-25T00:02:39Z")
I don’t know what to make of this. Sounds like another “free energy” scam, but there is too little information to even call it that. --- ## [Nice To Meet You, Psycho Painter Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-to-meet-you-psycho-painter-guy/308777)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-to-meet-you-psycho-painter-guy/308777 "2012-05-24T22:53:38Z")
PART ONE \ Zzzzzzz… \ \*…zzzz…\*bwuh? \ Who the fuck is ringing the doorbell at 7:30 in the morning? I don’t get up for work until almost nine, and someone thinks 7:30 is an acceptable t… --- ## [Is Chivalry Dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chivalry-dead/622730)
**Author:** [@Maeganspop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeganspop)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chivalry-dead/622730 "2012-05-24T22:27:12Z")
I am 41. While I was growing up I was taught how to be well mannered and a gentleman. To always say please, thank you, yes ma’am/sir, and no ma’am/sir. I always get the door for a woman and always stand when a woman appr… --- ## [Doper Divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-divorce/324141)
**Author:** [@herownself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/herownself)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-divorce/324141 "2012-05-24T21:41:08Z")
Sad but true. Cervaise and I are going to be making it legal. For those of you who know us personally, you know that he stayed in Seattle while I moved to Atlanta for a fellowship - a miracle career opportunity for me.… --- ## [Me And My Rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-rants/622990)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-rants/622990 "2012-05-24T20:11:46Z")
Check my sig line for a new addition;). I am hoping that will serve as an incentive to keep my cool a little more and prevent that “There the fucker goes again” feeling y’all get from time to time.;):D:D:D:D:D;) Quasi --- ## [I'm new to recycling. A few questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-recycling-a-few-questions/622952)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-recycling-a-few-questions/622952 "2012-05-24T20:09:52Z")
My city issued new wheeled recycling bins. It’s supposed to be an easier program. No separating of recyclables required. Before we had this brown plastic tub we had to fill and lug out to the curb. One concern I have is… --- ## [The Prince of Wales is in the Hotel!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prince-of-wales-is-in-the-hotel/622835)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prince-of-wales-is-in-the-hotel/622835 "2012-05-24T19:24:55Z")
His Royal Standard is flying over the Hotel Saskatchewan as I post. --- ## [Oh, no--Tan Mom and Snooki are feuding!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-tan-mom-and-snooki-are-feuding/620919)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-tan-mom-and-snooki-are-feuding/620919 "2012-05-24T19:22:52Z")
I love it–it is a perfect storm of pop-culture early-summer idiocy! Somewhere Anna Nicole Smith is smiling. In a week of Chinese dissidents, early election woes, Occupy protests and the usual Middle East crisis, I need … --- ## [Finally back down to the weight I started uni at...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-back-down-to-the-weight-i-started-uni-at/622434)
**Author:** [@gamerunknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gamerunknown)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-back-down-to-the-weight-i-started-uni-at/622434 "2012-05-24T18:57:43Z")
It’s been a goal for a while, I’ve always kept half an eye on my weight (am in my third year). Only thing is, when I’d have binges of heavy drinking and eating, I wouldn’t correct for the weight I’d gain. Instead, I’d ho… --- ## [May I ask A Favor Of Everyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-ask-a-favor-of-everyone/622766)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-ask-a-favor-of-everyone/622766 "2012-05-24T18:56:10Z")
You all know how your jokes about my dementia always make me smile/laugh, yes? I want y’all to continue, please, but from here on out could you add a smilie for me? I’m at the point now where I don’t always get the jok… --- ## [I did a silly thing today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-did-a-silly-thing-today/622329)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-did-a-silly-thing-today/622329 "2012-05-24T18:52:50Z")
I am almost never without my iPad. Whenever I’m waiting in line, I pull it out of my purse, open up my current book, and read while waiting. Today, I left it at home. When I went to lunch, I took an old fashioned pape… --- ## [Help me name some chewing gum brands and flavors for a poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-some-chewing-gum-brands-and-flavors-for-a-poll/622947)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-some-chewing-gum-brands-and-flavors-for-a-poll/622947 "2012-05-24T18:10:26Z")
The Altoids poll got me interested in chewing gum. Add to the list and maybe we can have a poll on this topic, too. Dentyne Teaberry Pepsin Black Jack Chiclets Clove Should we be multiple choise, limited to some … --- ## ["What a lovely necklace!" Do you compliment strangers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-lovely-necklace-do-you-compliment-strangers/622102)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-lovely-necklace-do-you-compliment-strangers/622102 "2012-05-24T17:35:10Z")
On the subway last night I said to a woman, “I \*love \*your ring,” as I was leaving the car, and she brightened up like I had just handed her $100. I would \*never \*comment on someone’s personal appearance, but I do someti… --- ## [September Alberta!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-alberta/622651)
**Author:** [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-alberta/622651 "2012-05-24T14:17:28Z")
What kind of stuff is there to do in the Calgary and Lethbridge area in early September? I like things that are either nerdy, outdoorsy or delicious! --- ## [Anyone dealt with rotator cuff tendonitis? (Bonus points if you're also a runner)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-dealt-with-rotator-cuff-tendonitis-bonus-points-if-youre-also-a-runner/511304)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-dealt-with-rotator-cuff-tendonitis-bonus-points-if-youre-also-a-runner/511304 "2012-05-24T13:38:35Z")
So, I’ve been having this shoulder problem since March. It came on fairly suddenly and not due to any particular incident. It’s radiating pain that seems to be focused in my upper left shoulder area. I can also often fee… --- ## [Ask a young woman whose husband recently died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-young-woman-whose-husband-recently-died/621249)
**Author:** [@Stendhal\_Syndrome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stendhal_Syndrome)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-young-woman-whose-husband-recently-died/621249 "2012-05-24T12:32:34Z")
I worded the title that way because I am not fond of the word “widow”. I am 33. My husband just turned 38 and he died in his sleep less than two months ago. He left behind me and our daughters aged nine and three mont… --- ## [What to name a set of twin girl puppies? And yes, of course there are pictures!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-name-a-set-of-twin-girl-puppies-and-yes-of-course-there-are-pictures/620523)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-name-a-set-of-twin-girl-puppies-and-yes-of-course-there-are-pictures/620523 "2012-05-24T03:06:41Z")
Last week, we finalized the eviction process of a tenant in one of our houses\*. When we showed up to do the Sheriff lock out, we found a crate in the garage with two bony, shaking puppies and no food or water in sight. A… --- ## [High school graduation-I felt bad for these two kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-graduation-i-felt-bad-for-these-two-kids/622494)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-graduation-i-felt-bad-for-these-two-kids/622494 "2012-05-24T02:53:44Z")
Today I attended the high school graduation of my nephew. He’s a fine young man, and a lot of family was gathered to see him, as was the family of many other graduates. As graduates received their diplomas families wou… --- ## [A nerd walks into several bars and an apartment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-nerd-walks-into-several-bars-and-an-apartment/622553)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-nerd-walks-into-several-bars-and-an-apartment/622553 "2012-05-24T02:22:19Z")
The events described took place from 2100 hours on May 19th to 0500 hours on May 20th. I get to the first bar at around 2145 hours. Looks like a college bar with no TVs. I walk by. I go to the bar I went last time. Ian… --- ## [Netanyahu lessons for other countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netanyahu-lessons-for-other-countries/622908)
**Author:** [@Chen019](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chen019)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netanyahu-lessons-for-other-countries/622908 "2012-05-24T02:10:14Z")
Binyamin Netanyahu is a smart guy with degrees from MIT. Other politicians in asia and western countries could learn from his no-nonsense attitude to putting his citizens first. Would be great to hear more politicians fo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1124) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1126)