# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1162 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1163 --- ## [340 Ton Boulder Heading For Los Angeles!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/340-ton-boulder-heading-for-los-angeles/614306)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/340-ton-boulder-heading-for-los-angeles/614306 "2012-03-02T17:08:17Z")
A new “sculpture” the LA County Museum of Art will consist of a gigantic rock imported from a quarry in Riverside. They start moving it tonight. From the Los Angeles Times: 340-ton boulder to begin tortuous trip to LAC… --- ## [And Giraffe Boards are down again ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-giraffe-boards-are-down-again/614554)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-giraffe-boards-are-down-again/614554 "2012-03-02T15:55:03Z")
Sigh, no this is apparently an annual tradition with URLjet. I sign up with automatic domain renewal, a year passes and the domain expires, I open a ticket asking what the hell, they renew it and assure me they’ve got t… --- ## [Today is 300th anniversary of Sweden's February 30](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-300th-anniversary-of-swedens-february-30/614389)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-300th-anniversary-of-swedens-february-30/614389 "2012-03-02T15:28:17Z")
This may be too mundane and pointless even for this forum, but the window for celebrating the anniversary of February 30 is just today, so I hurried to post just in case. When Europe converted to the Gregorian calendar,… --- ## [How do you find the colors you car came in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-the-colors-you-car-came-in/614500)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-the-colors-you-car-came-in/614500 "2012-03-02T15:15:21Z")
I have a 2002 lincoln town car and I need to buy some parts for it. The parts are cheaper on ebay, but I’m having trouble matching the colors. The color can be described as gold, tan, champagne, etc. But the newer model… --- ## [I will never have to buy another birthday gift for my husband!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-have-to-buy-another-birthday-gift-for-my-husband/613398)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-have-to-buy-another-birthday-gift-for-my-husband/613398 "2012-03-02T14:30:22Z")
Yep, I’m in labor, just waiting for things to get steady enough to ride across town to the hospital. My husband will share his birthday with Littlest, assuming s/he arrives within the next 22 hours and 52 minutes. Wish u… --- ## [I am gob-smacked by the impossibly gorgeous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-gob-smacked-by-the-impossibly-gorgeous/613630)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-gob-smacked-by-the-impossibly-gorgeous/613630 "2012-03-02T14:11:11Z")
I was on the subway last night sitting opposite The Handsomest Man in the World. He looked like Jason Bateman and Brad Pitt had a baby. I didn’t want to drag him home or anything–I am old enough to be his ancestor–but di… --- ## [Shapeshifting Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shapeshifting-octopus/613394)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shapeshifting-octopus/613394 "2012-03-02T13:28:02Z")
It’s not totally new, but it is totally amazing. Here is a brief video showing the amazing octopus that can blend in incredibly well with its surroundings. Amazing. --- ## [Things your better half does that amazes you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-your-better-half-does-that-amazes-you/614384)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-your-better-half-does-that-amazes-you/614384 "2012-03-02T07:27:34Z")
\[Converse thread\] Especially if it is something that you can’t do and he or she finds it ridiculously easy. Also includes but is not limited to extreme displays of romantic affection which go way beyond the pale. Sinc… --- ## [So, who wants to help me surprise my kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-wants-to-help-me-surprise-my-kid/608267)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-wants-to-help-me-surprise-my-kid/608267 "2012-03-02T04:28:15Z")
(I emailed Tuba in advance to green light this thread.) Alex, who is 8, asked me the other day if he could use some tape. A few minutes later he asked me to come see his mailbox. It’s a piece of notebook paper folded ne… --- ## ["Tree lobsters" rediscovered on Australian island after supposed extinction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-lobsters-rediscovered-on-australian-island-after-supposed-extinction/614404)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-lobsters-rediscovered-on-australian-island-after-supposed-extinction/614404 "2012-03-02T03:28:17Z")
Link. Tree lobsters indeed. Those things are huge! Supposed to have been extinct for the last 80 years after rats managed to get on to their island home after a shipwreck, the insects were rediscovered a few years ago… --- ## [Explain you username](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-you-username/613694)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-you-username/613694 "2012-03-02T03:15:33Z")
Mine is “A Monkey With a Gun”. I chose it for two reasons. One is that it it conjures up an image of funny unpredictability, and the other is a personal joke. Humans just aren’t that smart. The only thing that sets u… --- ## [Just Re-discovered "The Straight Dope" Website..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-re-discovered-the-straight-dope-website/614264)
**Author:** [@G7subs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G7subs)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-re-discovered-the-straight-dope-website/614264 "2012-03-02T02:35:18Z")
Hey All, I used to frequent the site a lot back in the day. I originally joined in '99 and perused the board until late 2001. I remember laughing just about every time I’d log in. The 'dopers were (almost) always smart,… --- ## [Words you learned from the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-learned-from-the-sdmb/612175)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-learned-from-the-sdmb/612175 "2012-03-01T23:42:48Z")
Today I learned a new word here, and it is awesome: “Platypusary” is my new favourite word, and I shall henceforth be making an effort to work it into everyday conversations whenever possible. Thank you, Colibri, for … --- ## ["Periwinkle"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/periwinkle/614266)
**Author:** [@colonial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colonial)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/periwinkle/614266 "2012-03-01T23:35:41Z")
Acording to the following: Wasilla High School Sculpture Controversy A high school student’s art project, has touched off the latest roiling controversy in Sarah Palin’s hometown. Why is it controversial? Why, becaus… --- ## [I hit my 10% Weight Watchers goal today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hit-my-10-weight-watchers-goal-today/614474)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hit-my-10-weight-watchers-goal-today/614474 "2012-03-01T22:45:25Z")
Why am I telling you? I’m telling everyone! Evidently I have lost 17 pounds since November 24, which doesn’t sound like a lot (and has gone up and down quite a bit) and isn’t immediately obvious to look at IMHO but my … --- ## [Updates on my son's leukemia and my life in general...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updates-on-my-sons-leukemia-and-my-life-in-general/605136)
**Author:** [@Woeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Woeg)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updates-on-my-sons-leukemia-and-my-life-in-general/605136 "2012-03-01T22:29:49Z")
Hey everyone - I know it’s been ages since I’ve done an update on my kiddo and my family situation; I’ve been crazy busy for what feels like forever, and a lot of the times I just don’t have the energy to post anything “… --- ## [My work spammed itself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-work-spammed-itself/614423)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-work-spammed-itself/614423 "2012-03-01T21:54:50Z")
I work for the Government of Alberta, there are about 20,000 of us in the various departments. Last night some spammer sent about 10 emails to everyone in the GOA about a fake job. This morning, all hell broke loose. Pe… --- ## [Cadence Count!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cadence-count/614273)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cadence-count/614273 "2012-03-01T19:43:46Z")
I’d like to hear from former or current military Dopers about the cadence counts they used in basic or advanced training. I’ll start off with a few: “I don’t know but I’ve been told the WACS on Gordon are mighty cold … --- ## [Tell me about a time you had to let go of a job you were offered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-time-you-had-to-let-go-of-a-job-you-were-offered/614360)
**Author:** [@BTEzra04](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BTEzra04)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-time-you-had-to-let-go-of-a-job-you-were-offered/614360 "2012-03-01T19:03:35Z")
So, for mental health reasons, I’ve decided to not take a job I’ve been offered. I feel horrible about it, because I know it would be a great one to have for my field. I want to take the job, but I know its location wou… --- ## [Wired Article - "Disturbing Science Books for Kids"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wired-article-disturbing-science-books-for-kids/614180)
**Author:** [@Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crown_Prince_of_Irony)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wired-article-disturbing-science-books-for-kids/614180 "2012-03-01T17:18:49Z")
Saw this article on Wired, and got a few laughs. Apparently a former astronaut is writing a new science book that puts a positive spin on being a lab mouse, and the article’s author proposes some new kids’ books along t… --- ## [I really want a post with a Leap Day timestamp. Happy Leap Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-a-post-with-a-leap-day-timestamp-happy-leap-day/614335)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-a-post-with-a-leap-day-timestamp-happy-leap-day/614335 "2012-03-01T16:37:36Z")
Happy Leap Day! I’m not sure what that means exactly but my OCD is satisfied. Please feel free to post your own thoughts on Leap Day or my OCD. --- ## [March 1st is Future Day!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-1st-is-future-day/614354)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-1st-is-future-day/614354 "2012-03-01T15:53:17Z")
Why should all our holidays celebrate the past? Let’s celebrate the great unknowable adventure ahead of us, on Future Day! All hyperbole aside, I think this is a really cool idea! --- ## [An embarrassingly large support group.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-embarrassingly-large-support-group/614422)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-embarrassingly-large-support-group/614422 "2012-03-01T13:30:48Z")
I’m going through a rough patch. Daughter just got home from Lenten Wednesday Soup night, AKA Novena plus soup, which she help prepare one of the stars. “How was the soup?” “Great, and there’re leftovers.” “Well, you… --- ## [Your Best Job Search/Interview Tips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-job-search-interview-tips/614154)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-job-search-interview-tips/614154 "2012-03-01T07:00:53Z")
I know I’m not the only one out there who’s looking for work. Since I am a recent graduate, I am looking for a job to kick off my career. Experienced Dopers, enlighten the rest of us with your job-seeking and interview… --- ## [He has 700 cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-has-700-cats/614418)
**Author:** [@SubaRhubarb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SubaRhubarb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-has-700-cats/614418 "2012-03-01T06:53:08Z")
but not for long. I made a thread a few weeks ago about 400 cats that I get to play with. In it I mentioned a place North of me that has 300 cats. Well, as it turns out, he had 700ish cats. So far 636 have been capture… --- ## [Jet Collision In Chile, Film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jet-collision-in-chile-film/614379)
**Author:** [@smee\_goan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smee_goan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jet-collision-in-chile-film/614379 "2012-03-01T04:39:37Z")
My AT&T cable guide showed the info on a documentary of this collision of two jets 5 years ago in Chile. I wasn’t subscribed to that TV channel. A brand new jet being delivered in the USA hit a Boeing 124 passenger jet… --- ## [SCARY Fast Cars...Your Anecdotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-fast-cars-your-anecdotes/612242)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-fast-cars-your-anecdotes/612242 "2012-03-01T03:56:17Z")
What are your stories about riding or driving a car that was not only fast, but \*scary \*fast? I currently own a 2008 Mustang GT. Its got a little north of 300 horsepower and about 320 ft/lbs of torque. Its fast enough… --- ## [Valentine Exchange 2012 - Will You Be Mine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696 "2012-03-01T02:27:17Z")
For those of you who haven’t played before: it’s what we used to do in elementary school, only with postage and better cards. In other (still mostly BrattiAtti’s) words, we exchange real Valentine’s Day cards with other… --- ## [Heres to you kid.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-to-you-kid/614414)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-to-you-kid/614414 "2012-03-01T02:00:55Z")
I drive to work before dawn. Barely awake. Out of nowhere a grey/black figure appears. If I had been changing radio staions, you might be dead. Wish I had invested in the reflector vests. --- ## [Pitch in to Help Andrew Wakefield’s Defense Fund!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitch-in-to-help-andrew-wakefield-s-defense-fund/613815)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitch-in-to-help-andrew-wakefield-s-defense-fund/613815 "2012-03-01T01:32:04Z")
No joke—check it out! Only $100 a plate! Gift bag valued at over 50 bucks (that’s a signed copy of Jenny’s book with dust jacket in “very good” condition, and a year’s supply of acidophilus pills)! Kids under 12 get a po… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1161) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1163)