# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=117 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [Over-large portions = Gannet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-large-portions-gannet/998447)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-large-portions-gannet/998447 "2024-03-07T01:41:12Z")
A question from a friend. How do Americans describe people who take over-large portions at social gatherings, if they do not have the word ‘gannet’? --- ## [Anyone else basically impervious to stimulants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-basically-impervious-to-stimulants/998486)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-basically-impervious-to-stimulants/998486 "2024-03-06T20:26:18Z")
I was reading Czarcasm’s thread about promising his mom he’d give up (caffeinated) coffee, and the advice to taper off the caffeine gradually. Got me reminiscing about an odd thing in my life about uppers in general. A… --- ## [The Faceboopocalypse has begun {Instagram and facebook seemed to have crashed 2024-03-05}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-faceboopocalypse-has-begun-instagram-and-facebook-seemed-to-have-crashed-2024-03-05/998489)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-faceboopocalypse-has-begun-instagram-and-facebook-seemed-to-have-crashed-2024-03-05/998489 "2024-03-06T18:43:58Z")
I just went to check something and I had been logged out. Logged back on and it told me Facebook was down for “required maintenance” and should be back within “several hours”. Apparently it is widespread and affects Inst… --- ## [I’m going to join The Isotopes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-going-to-join-the-isotopes/998505)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-going-to-join-the-isotopes/998505 "2024-03-06T16:13:01Z")
I just had a nuclear stress test, and I’m glowing! Even my little kit Geiger counter has no problem detecting those gamma rays. --- ## [National Air Cargo 747-400 crashes at Bagram AFB Afghanistan {April 30, 2013}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-air-cargo-747-400-crashes-at-bagram-afb-afghanistan-april-30-2013/657167)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-air-cargo-747-400-crashes-at-bagram-afb-afghanistan-april-30-2013/657167 "2024-03-06T10:25:24Z")
Caught on Video. Looks like a power on stall. Probably shifting freight took it out of CG. --- ## [Amazon hiccups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-hiccups/998509)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-hiccups/998509 "2024-03-06T00:05:38Z")
My Fire stick suddenly lost its wits mid-playback on Music and refuses to admit our home network has Internet connectivity. Every other device in the house is connecting just fine to that very network. My phone is also … --- ## [Colin Firth is Dreamy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colin-firth-is-dreamy/72480)
**Author:** [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colin-firth-is-dreamy/72480 "2024-03-05T20:24:40Z")
I just got through six parts of the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice. Good God, Colin Firth is a dream boat. Brooding and English. A deadly combination. Hugh Grant called him a “sexy bitch” in an interview. Heh. Off to hunt do… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Revolution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-revolution/998458)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-revolution/998458 "2024-03-05T19:51:36Z")
It’s gonna be alright. “You tell me it’s the institution, Well, you better free your mind instead” Too much crap, hate, and loud mouth a\*\*holes littering this world. Where’s kindness, acceptance and love? That’s all … --- ## [If I win the lottery, do I really need a financial advisor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-win-the-lottery-do-i-really-need-a-financial-advisor/997606)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-win-the-lottery-do-i-really-need-a-financial-advisor/997606 "2024-03-05T17:26:49Z")
UNFORTUNATELY, this does not yet apply to me or a friend.\* Every single place that gives advice to lottery winners harps on the idea that you MUST get a financial advisor. Now I would definitely get a lawyer so I can h… --- ## [This is not what I call brilliance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-not-what-i-call-brilliance/998324)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-not-what-i-call-brilliance/998324 "2024-03-05T09:48:54Z")
I was reading through one of the clickbait articles titled “Brilliant but Unethical Life Hacks”. It was supposedly giving you ways you could cleverly cheat your way through various situations. It included this gem: “I… --- ## [More than 130 dead in plane crash in China {2022-03-21}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-130-dead-in-plane-crash-in-china-2022-03-21/961426)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-130-dead-in-plane-crash-in-china-2022-03-21/961426 "2024-03-05T02:19:50Z")
Not a lot known. It was a 737-800, and was cruising at altitude when it dropped from the sky. --- ## [So What Just Happened in Gaza? (March 1st 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-just-happened-in-gaza-march-1st-2024/998329)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-just-happened-in-gaza-march-1st-2024/998329 "2024-03-04T22:28:25Z")
I am disappointed with press coverage. Something Very Bad jut happened in Gaza. There is just about no coverage about it except in the New York Times. I can see why, Gaza right now is a heck-hole. Starvation is starting … --- ## [(Old) Silly Songs In The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-silly-songs-in-the-mmp/998088 "2024-03-04T15:52:25Z")
A few days ago, someone changed the ink on the printer for our new system at work, which straight-up absolutely made me sing: :musical\_note: “I can see clearly now The ink is changed. I can see ALL the tickets In my … --- ## [Bad bad bad strong minds or "what'd you say to me?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-strong-minds-or-whatd-you-say-to-me/998332)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-strong-minds-or-whatd-you-say-to-me/998332 "2024-03-03T20:25:55Z")
Did I raise kids with mental strength or just good at double teaming me, out witting me or just a bunch of mooches? Son-of-a-wrek is quite the deal maker. He fast talks, usually has a wingman and good at making his case… --- ## [Who are the youngest ones here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-youngest-ones-here/996641)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-youngest-ones-here/996641 "2024-03-03T11:23:11Z")
pretty self explanatory … (just trying to balance the “in memoriam” thread out a bit …) so … who is a green vegetable - say - under-30??? --- ## [Leapin' lizards! Leapiest of Years!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leapin-lizards-leapiest-of-years/998297)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leapin-lizards-leapiest-of-years/998297 "2024-03-03T09:48:12Z")
I have a weird feeling about Leap year. One more day to live, Yay! Or, One more day to live. Not sure how I feel about it. At all. But, I feel feisty today. So there’s that. Happy Leap Year, y’all. --- ## [In what ways might we currently be missing out on being slightly superhuman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ways-might-we-currently-be-missing-out-on-being-slightly-superhuman/998076)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ways-might-we-currently-be-missing-out-on-being-slightly-superhuman/998076 "2024-03-03T02:17:56Z")
Supposedly there was a time in human history when reading text out loud was completely normal, and the ability to read silently, (without speaking the words you’re reading) was considered a remarkable ability. In a rela… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Tater chips and sad sad sad eyes.. Bayliss and his predilections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-tater-chips-and-sad-sad-sad-eyes-bayliss-and-his-predilections/998296)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-tater-chips-and-sad-sad-sad-eyes-bayliss-and-his-predilections/998296 "2024-03-02T16:53:08Z")
I love Pringles. I get about 10, just 10, once a week. I want my Pringles for myself. I do not wanna share. “I love you Bayliss. But you ain’t getting them. Quit with yer big ol’sad eyes. It ain’t moving me.” No little… --- ## [America's Most Average Person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-most-average-person/998208)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-most-average-person/998208 "2024-03-01T15:03:45Z")
The YouTube channel vlogbrothers recently posted a video (below, 4.5 minutes long) about “the most average person in America.” By that he meant he is looking at who is the median person in America. It is not really on… --- ## [Man with too many items for checkout pulls gun on clerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-with-too-many-items-for-checkout-pulls-gun-on-clerk/997627)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-with-too-many-items-for-checkout-pulls-gun-on-clerk/997627 "2024-03-01T01:20:06Z")
A little background, although it probably isn’t necessary. A few weeks ago our local supermarket chain started restricting self-checkout to shoppers with 10 items or less, partly because too many people were pushing load… --- ## [Mundane, pointless stuff I learned today...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-stuff-i-learned-today/70298)
**Author:** [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-stuff-i-learned-today/70298 "2024-02-29T23:02:24Z")
Today I learned that limes are always sold in thier unripened state… Why? To distinguish them from lemons, since limes are also yellow in thier ripened form!! What have you learned today? Gp P.s. I did warn you in th… --- ## [Pluto -- now in COLOR!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pluto-now-in-color/732470)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pluto-now-in-color/732470 "2024-02-29T14:21:33Z")
New high-res. photos from the flyby in color: We’ve known for almost 15 years that Pluto was “mostly brown”, but it’s better at high resolution http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010319.html --- ## [Beware the deepfake Oprah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-deepfake-oprah/998245)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-deepfake-oprah/998245 "2024-02-29T05:57:37Z")
Piers Morgan and Oprah had their voices used by a scammer. I hope the lies catch up enough to punish this kind of thing if they haven’t already. I will say that I’m much more concerned about her than him. --- ## [Enlightenment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enlightenment/997742)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enlightenment/997742 "2024-02-28T19:49:48Z")
I reached total enlightenment today. --- ## [(Old) Don't Sleep On The President's Day Sales - A Mattress MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dont-sleep-on-the-presidents-day-sales-a-mattress-mmp/997754)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 365\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dont-sleep-on-the-presidents-day-sales-a-mattress-mmp/997754 "2024-02-28T19:30:36Z")
It’s President’s Day, and the traditional mattress sales are on. Which means heaving 116lbs. mattresses in a box for the next week. Oy vey. On the other hand, my nice firm OMF mattress will be calling my name after wor… --- ## [Joshua Schulte, who sent CIA secrets to WikiLeaks, sentenced to 40 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/998214)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/998214 "2024-02-28T15:45:25Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/joshua-schulte-who-sent-cia-secrets-to-wikileaks-sentenced-to-40-years/ar-BB1hEyYs “The cache of information published by WikiLeaks, dubbed Vault 7, went online in several batches acros… --- ## [Is there such a thing as a scissor (singular noun)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-scissor-singular-noun/998175)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-scissor-singular-noun/998175 "2024-02-28T15:30:57Z")
My beloved wife has been heard to say something like: “To wrap this gift, you’ll need scotch tape and a scissor.” IMHO, scissors (like pants and shorts) doesn’t exist as a singular. It’s always plural. it’s either “ge… --- ## [How big IS a 38G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-a-38g/300475)
**Author:** [@DirkGntly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DirkGntly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-a-38g/300475 "2024-02-28T15:17:21Z")
Yes, I’m talking about bra sizes here… I know about D and DD…personal experience tells me that a DD is pretty much on the large-ish scale…but a G?? I mean, holey-frickin’-moley! I’d think they’d be just…well…MASSIVE… … --- ## [Ohh, Hail , Detroit area. In February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohh-hail-detroit-area-in-february/998210)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohh-hail-detroit-area-in-february/998210 "2024-02-28T14:58:09Z")
My house is being pelted by hail, pea sized for now,; but not a February thing at all normally. it is sill actually over 60 degrees, also not a normal SE Michigan thing in FEB --- ## [Is wearing pajamas to school the latest style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-pajamas-to-school-the-latest-style/997570)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-pajamas-to-school-the-latest-style/997570 "2024-02-28T02:58:18Z")
Just like the title says. Now that I’m retired, I’m out and about in the neighborhood when high school kids are walking to and from school. For about the fifth time in the last couple of months, I’ve seen high school g… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=116) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=118)