# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1137 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1138 --- ## [Facts has finally died, 360 B.C.-A.D. 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facts-has-finally-died-360-b-c-a-d-2012/619880)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facts-has-finally-died-360-b-c-a-d-2012/619880 "2012-04-29T23:13:27Z")
To the shock of most sentient beings, Facts died Wednesday, April 18, after a long battle for relevancy with the 24-hour news cycle, blogs and the Internet.:frowning: This makes me really sad, not that it takes much to … --- ## [Not enough vitriol for the Pit ... just kind of upset](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-enough-vitriol-for-the-pit-just-kind-of-upset/620334)
**Author:** [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-enough-vitriol-for-the-pit-just-kind-of-upset/620334 "2012-04-29T23:07:22Z")
Today is my older son’s birthday, and we are having his party in a local park. Yesterday, my BFF called and asked if we had a Plan B in case the weather was bad. Honestly, I didn’t! It’s been a bit rainy the past few… --- ## [The Toilet Snorkel!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toilet-snorkel/620345)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toilet-snorkel/620345 "2012-04-29T21:08:07Z")
Every home needs one --- ## [A bird is nesting in my weed-whacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bird-is-nesting-in-my-weed-whacker/619627)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bird-is-nesting-in-my-weed-whacker/619627 "2012-04-29T17:49:33Z")
Today when I went into my shed to get a rake, I noticed a strange agglomeration of fluffy crud about six feet up one wall, sticking out of the business end of a weed-whacker. Mom apparently figures that if she hunches d… --- ## [Ridiculously elaborate job titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculously-elaborate-job-titles/619429)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculously-elaborate-job-titles/619429 "2012-04-29T17:39:09Z")
I met a guy today who works at a major clothing retailer. His title? Customer Experience Coordinator. He’s a sales clerk. Sheesh. Gimme a break. --- ## [How tired were you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tired-were-you/619925)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tired-were-you/619925 "2012-04-29T11:01:02Z")
My husband told me that once his mother woke him up to give him some medicine. He was so tired that he fell asleep on the spoon. He woke up with cough syrup (or whatever) in his hair. He was twelve. That’s one tucker… --- ## [Ok, it's NOT that I'm gay, but that guy looks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-its-not-that-im-gay-but-that-guy-looks/619949)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-its-not-that-im-gay-but-that-guy-looks/619949 "2012-04-29T10:20:42Z")
I’m sure this is a pretty common caveat when a straight man completes the sentence with “…hot/good looking/etc.” Not universal certainly, since straight guys can evaluate other guys and not feel weird about it, but. In… --- ## [Please tell me this is not representative of the rest of India](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-this-is-not-representative-of-the-rest-of-india/619894)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-this-is-not-representative-of-the-rest-of-india/619894 "2012-04-29T06:06:05Z")
chinaSMACK - stories in digital China \[Note: some of these photos are quite disturbing.\] My only hope is that the photographer picked the worst part of India to photograph, and most of the rest of the country is splendi… --- ## [Dentist fired a ray-gun into my mouth today, to check for cancer. (?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentist-fired-a-ray-gun-into-my-mouth-today-to-check-for-cancer/619878)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentist-fired-a-ray-gun-into-my-mouth-today-to-check-for-cancer/619878 "2012-04-29T00:14:44Z")
At a normal routine 6-month cleaning at my dentist, the hygienist got through the normal ritual of scrape, floss, brush, scrape. Then (and this was new to me) she pulled out a damn ray-gun. :smiley: “This is to check f… --- ## [It's ANZAC Day Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-anzac-day-today/619887)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-anzac-day-today/619887 "2012-04-28T23:24:06Z")
All across Australia and New Zealand (and other parts of the world with significant Australian/NZ populations), people have spent the morning at Dawn Services, Parades, Marches, and Ceremonies remembering the sacrifices … --- ## [Stuff I already know about you..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-i-already-know-about-you/619279)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-i-already-know-about-you/619279 "2012-04-28T22:58:50Z")
Yeah, You! When you make an accidental farting sound, like with your chair or your shoe or something, you do it again just so that everyone knows that you didn’t really fart. When someone returns a pot or pan, Tupperwa… --- ## [Happy Easter What is ALUM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-easter-what-is-alum/618157)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-easter-what-is-alum/618157 "2012-04-28T20:04:09Z")
HOW TO WRITE UNDER THE SHELL OF AN EGG Dissolve one ounce of Alum in a half pint of Vinegar. Use a small pointed brush to outline whatever design or write whatever words you want on the shell of an egg. After the solu… --- ## [Nice explanation of how an optical maser ( ie a laser) works from 50 years ago!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-explanation-of-how-an-optical-maser-ie-a-laser-works-from-50-years-ago/620251)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-explanation-of-how-an-optical-maser-ie-a-laser-works-from-50-years-ago/620251 "2012-04-28T18:29:41Z")
The optical maser --- ## [Mundane Pointless Bigoted Things That You Must Share](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-bigoted-things-that-you-must-share/619379)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-bigoted-things-that-you-must-share/619379 "2012-04-28T18:26:10Z")
What are some mundane pointless bigoted things (MPBTTYMS) that you have stored in your memories that you must share? Are you considered a minority to whatever degree in your country? Has anybody said anything bigoted aga… --- ## [Gotta share this cool pic of my son the stonecutter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-share-this-cool-pic-of-my-son-the-stonecutter/620197)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-share-this-cool-pic-of-my-son-the-stonecutter/620197 "2012-04-28T17:36:49Z")
He’s such a cool guy, and I think it’s a great picture. Someone was doing an article about the stone company where he works and took this picture. Working as a stone cutter for a few… --- ## [Rocket Test Web Stream Live - 30 April 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocket-test-web-stream-live-30-april-2012/620244)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocket-test-web-stream-live-30-april-2012/620244 "2012-04-28T17:04:24Z")
http://www.spacex.com/press.php?page=20120427 Don’t be late! The test will only last for two seconds! --- ## [I have a mockingbird living in the tree right outside my bedroom window](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-mockingbird-living-in-the-tree-right-outside-my-bedroom-window/619372)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-mockingbird-living-in-the-tree-right-outside-my-bedroom-window/619372 "2012-04-28T15:50:14Z")
The Wikipedia article on the bird says that they often have over fifty songs in their repertoire. This one does, and he sings every single one for me, starting every night at midnight. This has been going on for a week. … --- ## [What's better than cat photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-better-than-cat-photos/620008)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-better-than-cat-photos/620008 "2012-04-28T14:23:39Z")
Cat YouTube videos! The return of Henri, the existential cat. --- ## [This is why I hate computers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-i-hate-computers/619047)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-i-hate-computers/619047 "2012-04-28T14:01:07Z")
I’ll admit–when it comes to computer stuff, I’m mostly a dummy. I call the Geek Squad more than most would. I have little patience for things that pretend to be simple or intuitive but are actually neither. I have rea… --- ## [Blind Activist Escape house arrest in China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blind-activist-escape-house-arrest-in-china/620172)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blind-activist-escape-house-arrest-in-china/620172 "2012-04-28T13:21:17Z")
I’m going way out on a limb and speculating that he had help. :smiley: I don’t think he’d get to far with just his guide dog. Did any editor at cnn not notice this story heading is a bit humorous and inaccurate? A blin… --- ## [Happy Birthday to My Babies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-to-my-babies/620012)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-to-my-babies/620012 "2012-04-28T12:29:42Z")
Happy Birthday, Babies April 26, 2012 Today, April 26, is the birthday of not one, but two of the best dogs that ever lived- my first Gordon Setter Holly (Shilo Acres Holiday Magic CD CGC) and Jay (Froya’s Wish Upon a … --- ## [My very suspicious neighbors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-very-suspicious-neighbors/619991)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-very-suspicious-neighbors/619991 "2012-04-28T02:23:59Z")
To understand this, you need to know that our town issues us recycling tubs which are ordinary open bins for your bottles/can/paper recyling. Some months ago a new family moved into the neighborhood a few doors down my … --- ## [Tired of holidays with my in-laws-in-law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-holidays-with-my-in-laws-in-law/620081)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-holidays-with-my-in-laws-in-law/620081 "2012-04-27T21:31:28Z")
I’m tired of having to grit my teeth and sit through stuffy holiday get-togethers with my brother-in-law’s wife’s parents. We’ve been invited to a Mother’s Day dinner and I’m trying to find a polite way to get out of it. … --- ## [@#\*($&# Firefox](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox/619919)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox/619919 "2012-04-27T19:59:33Z")
So I’ve been using Firefox v3.something forever now with no issues whatsoever. You’d get a notice once in a while that your version was “not up to date!!!” but it was easy to ignore. Now they’ve been hijacking every ne… --- ## [How can I break this stupid habit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-break-this-stupid-habit/620036)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-break-this-stupid-habit/620036 "2012-04-27T19:02:03Z")
I find myself tugging at my eyebrows quite often. Sometimes I don’t even realize I’m doing it. How can I break myself from this? --- ## [Get your RDA of squee here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-rda-of-squee-here/620010)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-rda-of-squee-here/620010 "2012-04-27T18:06:07Z")
Abandoned goslings and ducklings at the Peninsula Humane Society’s wildlife center (with pics). Little baby ducklings and goslings are always so cute! --- ## [E=mc2 + cats cats cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mc2-cats-cats-cats/620156)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mc2-cats-cats-cats/620156 "2012-04-27T17:51:16Z")
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity explained in 2 minutes. Plus CATS CATS CATS. --- ## [Beautiful and magical video of a baby getting a bath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-and-magical-video-of-a-baby-getting-a-bath/620152)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-and-magical-video-of-a-baby-getting-a-bath/620152 "2012-04-27T17:46:29Z")
Yeah. I think we should all have that nurse at the beginning and the END of our lives. I’ve always been fascinated by by water birth,which is amazing to see…the baby really doesn’t draw breath until they surface, and t… --- ## [Google Zerg Rush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-zerg-rush/620118)
**Author:** [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-zerg-rush/620118 "2012-04-27T16:44:46Z")
Searched for the term “Zerg Rush” and didn’t find anything. Go on. Go to Google and enter the term “Zerg Rush”. I won’t spoil anything, but if your boss catches you, just tell him it’s a virus. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Given Names -- What were they thinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-names-what-were-they-thinking/618759)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-names-what-were-they-thinking/618759 "2012-04-27T16:36:30Z")
I know it’s the parents’ (or maybe the agent’s) fault for these things happening, but how would you like to be strapped with a name like Hilaria? Just yesterday I was trying to think of a way to start a thread where we c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1136) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1138)