# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1171 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1172 --- ## [Cue Yakkety Sax...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cue-yakkety-sax/612315)
**Author:** [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cue-yakkety-sax/612315 "2012-02-10T21:30:59Z")
Only in a surveillance societylike Britain (and coming soon to the US!)… --- ## [Herring sandwiches, and my job.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herring-sandwiches-and-my-job/612344)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herring-sandwiches-and-my-job/612344 "2012-02-10T20:16:10Z")
Ah! A herring sandwich! I like herring sandwiches. reaches down to scoop up the herring sandwich \* stands up, drops herring sandwich \* Ah! A herring sandwich! I like herring sandwiches. … --- ## ["Last" World War I veteran dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-world-war-i-veteran-dies/612080)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-world-war-i-veteran-dies/612080 "2012-02-10T18:56:01Z")
It is dangerous to call someone “the last living” whatever, as you will invariably be proved wrong. So I will only say that Florence Green, who died on Feb. 4, aged 110, is reported to have been the last living World War… --- ## [My Kindle died!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kindle-died/612289)
**Author:** [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kindle-died/612289 "2012-02-10T18:22:17Z")
Luckily Amazon kindle support rocks. I chose to be contacted by phone, typed in my number and they called me! Talked me through a reset (which i’d already tried) and also a hard reset to factory settings, but the screen … --- ## [US Troops Mutiny During WW2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-troops-mutiny-during-ww2/612400)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-troops-mutiny-during-ww2/612400 "2012-02-10T16:59:23Z")
Story here. The beginning of the story is: “An Australian historian has uncovered hidden documents which reveal that African American troops used machine guns to attack their white officers in a siege on a US base in n… --- ## [Small Personal Favor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-personal-favor/612364)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-personal-favor/612364 "2012-02-10T16:03:05Z")
If, in a thread or post you’re joking with me, try to throw in an emoticon or two, okay? It would sure prevent a lot of misunderstanding on my part. Thanks Q --- ## [Two years ago today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-years-ago-today/612410)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-years-ago-today/612410 "2012-02-10T14:41:10Z")
I lost a friend. I first met him in high school through some other friends. He was exceptionally perceptive and intelligent. It took a little while to really get to know him, but I had liked him from moment I met him.… --- ## [House of Commons Financial Privilege: a brief comment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-commons-financial-privilege-a-brief-comment/612397)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-commons-financial-privilege-a-brief-comment/612397 "2012-02-10T13:49:56Z")
Just a leader for Brit Dopers (and other interested parties) on the financial privilege power of the Commons - fairly significant right now due to the considering of the Welfare Reform Bill by the Commons last week. The… --- ## [College roommates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-roommates/611899)
**Author:** [@mjssoulfan1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjssoulfan1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-roommates/611899 "2012-02-10T04:30:20Z")
Hey everyone, First off I just want to say that I really like this board and I’m glad I found it. Anyway, I just needed to vent about my roommates. We (3 of us) live in a studio dorm…which completely sucks because I ha… --- ## [I finally applied to Engineering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-applied-to-engineering/612303)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-applied-to-engineering/612303 "2012-02-10T04:30:00Z")
Well after about six years of soul searching, studying, travelling, and general mixed feelings about my current career of teaching, I finally applied to the college of engineering. I am wondering if I am making the best … --- ## [History of computer virus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-computer-virus/610692)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-computer-virus/610692 "2012-02-10T03:19:02Z")
I’d like to write a book about the first computer virus which my friend created before there was a word for it. Nobody else knows this story. We have the source code and many handwritten notes and emails about what hap… --- ## [What is -b- (dash bee dash)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-b-dash-bee-dash/612220)
**Author:** [@KneeSid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneeSid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-b-dash-bee-dash/612220 "2012-02-10T02:45:21Z")
I overheard someone say he was permabanned on “dash bee dash” (-b-?) Since they seemed to be high school aged, I’m thinking it’s a website Try putting -b- into Google :smack: A little help? Thanks --- ## [Russian Scientists Bore Into Ancient Antarctic Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-scientists-bore-into-ancient-antarctic-lake/612202)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-scientists-bore-into-ancient-antarctic-lake/612202 "2012-02-10T02:05:26Z")
MOSCOW — Russian scientists said on Wednesday that they had pierced through more than three kilometers of Antarctic ice and reached the waters of a subglacial lake that has been sealed off for millions of years. Clean s… --- ## [I found a Doctor Who cosplay outfit that was too good to pass up...but must I dress as a man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-doctor-who-cosplay-outfit-that-was-too-good-to-pass-up-but-must-i-dress-as-a-man/612236)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-doctor-who-cosplay-outfit-that-was-too-good-to-pass-up-but-must-i-dress-as-a-man/612236 "2012-02-10T01:00:24Z")
Mr. Smaje and I are attending Gallifrey 2012 in a few weeks. We try to go every year and I have never dressed in costume, although it’s crossed my mind. I was doing image searches just this morning for inspiration. I tho… --- ## [Depictions of Cats in China, and Strange Doings on the RMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depictions-of-cats-in-china-and-strange-doings-on-the-rmb/612356)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depictions-of-cats-in-china-and-strange-doings-on-the-rmb/612356 "2012-02-10T00:01:07Z")
This interesting post shows many different depicitons of cats in Chinese culture, mainly from the pre-Communist era. Now, a little linguistic note: 貓 (māo) means ‘cat’, 毛 (máo) means ‘hairy’, ‘fur’, or ‘coarse’, and also… --- ## [Would you recognize your twin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-recognize-your-twin/612310)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-recognize-your-twin/612310 "2012-02-09T23:21:36Z")
After work yesterday I stopped at my favorite beer place. A couple of guys said that I just missed my brother. Well, my brother has been in the place, but he currently is living in Germany. Also, my brother looks nothi… --- ## [Perfectly Placed Banner Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfectly-placed-banner-ads/612348)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfectly-placed-banner-ads/612348 "2012-02-09T22:34:57Z")
When this song and this ad popped up at the same time on my Pandora page, I just had to take a screenshot. Got anything else in this vein? --- ## [Monarchy. Republic. ...Something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monarchy-republic-something-else/612245)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monarchy-republic-something-else/612245 "2012-02-09T21:24:01Z")
Over in the Queen celebrates 60 years thread, there is mention of a republic as being the alternative to a monarchy. I am wondering… are there any other alternatives? A dictatorship is essentially an absolute monarchy wi… --- ## [Friends, please join me in celebrating the life of my Aunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-please-join-me-in-celebrating-the-life-of-my-aunt/612053)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-please-join-me-in-celebrating-the-life-of-my-aunt/612053 "2012-02-09T19:04:13Z")
Hello friends, I am asking you to join me in celebrating the life of my Aunt. She passed away a few days ago. It was a very sudden onset of cancer,and took us all by surprise. She lived in Toronto, so I am there now,… --- ## [It's confirmed, creepsters have some sort of "sixth sense"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-confirmed-creepsters-have-some-sort-of-sixth-sense/612000)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-confirmed-creepsters-have-some-sort-of-sixth-sense/612000 "2012-02-09T19:03:03Z")
As I mentioned earlier…I dress kind of androgynous. But, when I’m out late and solo, whether I’m doing my job, hitting a bar or coffee shop…I flat out dress like a dude…to ward off creepsters. This isn’t working as much … --- ## [Founder of mortgage robo-signing firm indicted.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/founder-of-mortgage-robo-signing-firm-indicted/612147)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/founder-of-mortgage-robo-signing-firm-indicted/612147 "2012-02-09T15:38:29Z")
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-07/lender-processing-unit-docx-indicted-in-missouri-for-forgery.html It will be interesting to see how this goes. --- ## [Referring to exes by name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referring-to-exes-by-name/611854)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referring-to-exes-by-name/611854 "2012-02-09T15:08:53Z")
It just occured to me that this may be a way to gauge someone’s emotional availabiltiy, or suitability for dating: If she refers to her ex- as “my ex-” and you need to ask “BTW, what was his name?”, she’s ok to go out w… --- ## [A whine about me mam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-whine-about-me-mam/612028)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-whine-about-me-mam/612028 "2012-02-09T14:40:00Z")
It’s 57°F, the sun is shining, all the windows in the house are open and the birds are singing, and yet I am blue. It’s not the marriage that went sour, nor the bad experience with the guy who grew up in Beverly Hills, i… --- ## [where can I get a strap-in dildo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-strap-in-dildo/191147)
**Author:** [@Anal\_Scurvy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anal_Scurvy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-strap-in-dildo/191147 "2012-02-09T13:55:42Z")
My girlfriend keeps shooting the best we have across the room while I do other stuff to her. I need one that can be strapped in or something. The local places I’ve called said they’d get back to me and never did. --- ## [Candlejack.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candlejack/611933)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candlejack/611933 "2012-02-09T06:19:26Z")
Have you heard of this meme? If so, then what --- ## [Do You Visit Your Ancestor's Graves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-visit-your-ancestors-graves/611806)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-visit-your-ancestors-graves/611806 "2012-02-09T05:52:00Z")
I ask because I don’t often visit graves. As a child, my parents took Memorial Day seriously-we would visit the graves, plant flowers (geraniums) tidy up and scrub the tombstones. Now that my parents are old, we don’t… --- ## [Wolfram Alpha pro.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolfram-alpha-pro/612057)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolfram-alpha-pro/612057 "2012-02-09T05:02:53Z")
Debuts tomorrow at USD 2.5 per month. Awesome! --- ## [Anonymous Hacks Syrian President; His Password Was 12345](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-hacks-syrian-president-his-password-was-12345/612265)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-hacks-syrian-president-his-password-was-12345/612265 "2012-02-09T03:10:28Z")
Part of my job is to create email account for new employees. This story is a good example of why I give them randomly generated strings of letters and numbers for passwords. People have actually asked me to give them … --- ## [mother ignored and treated badly by british army](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-ignored-and-treated-badly-by-british-army/611822)
**Author:** [@singingbog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singingbog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-ignored-and-treated-badly-by-british-army/611822 "2012-02-09T01:08:49Z")
A mother whose son was killed in Afghanistan june 2011 will on 21 feb receive a full apology from the british army. Her son never registered her as next of kin, which the army then does not recognize her as family, moth… --- ## [Thinking of recommending the SDMB to my dad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-recommending-the-sdmb-to-my-dad/612248)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-recommending-the-sdmb-to-my-dad/612248 "2012-02-09T00:04:33Z")
I called my dad today to wish him a happy birthday, and he immediately wanted to debate the merits of Catholic churches being forced to distribute birth control pills (or something to that effect). He’s a classic devil’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1170) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1172)