# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1210 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1211 --- ## [I'm considering a permanently celibate lifestyle.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-considering-a-permanently-celibate-lifestyle/427277)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-considering-a-permanently-celibate-lifestyle/427277 "2011-11-19T18:19:59Z")
(If this belongs in IMHO, feel free to move it there. Thanks.) I’m slowly coming to the realization that I don’t care too much about relationships or sex… not that it’s been hard for me to land either (oddly enough, th… --- ## [I hate lice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-lice/603206)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-lice/603206 "2011-11-19T16:24:59Z")
I understand that it isn’t an issue of hygiene or cleanliness. I understand that it can happen to anyone. But why, oh why, does it keep hitting my family? Since school started, one of my kids has had it once, one kid … --- ## [Neutrino Experiment Repeated--Einstein in Trouble.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neutrino-experiment-repeated-einstein-in-trouble/603450)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neutrino-experiment-repeated-einstein-in-trouble/603450 "2011-11-19T13:48:13Z")
Neutrinos really can go faster than light. --- ## [Talk to me... add me... new BBC show!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-add-me-new-bbc-show/603348)
**Author:** [@dontlogoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dontlogoff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-add-me-new-bbc-show/603348 "2011-11-19T13:32:51Z")
Hi! Good to be here on straight dope… Alan from BBC Radio 4 in London here creating a new internet phone-in documentary - we’re looking at who’s out there and what you’re up to online and offline over five days and ni… --- ## [Weird Items on EBAY: Old Magazine Ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-items-on-ebay-old-magazine-ads/603378)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-items-on-ebay-old-magazine-ads/603378 "2011-11-19T06:47:18Z")
I collect old watches, and I have made several purchase on EBAY. In the main, most people I have dealt with have been honest, and I really cannot complain. But what I have noticed is people selling old magazine ads-for… --- ## [1,066 brokers fired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-066-brokers-fired/602727)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-066-brokers-fired/602727 "2011-11-19T05:39:05Z")
Link MF Global fired all of its 1,066 brokerage employees on Friday as part of its banruptcy liquidation. So… Why didn’t you? I’ve been downsized, and I’ve been outsourced. I have sympathy for those former employees… --- ## [Free stuff in the mail!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-stuff-in-the-mail/603284)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-stuff-in-the-mail/603284 "2011-11-19T04:16:03Z")
Recently, I’ve been receiving Netflix DVDs for someone who previously lived at the house I rent. She moved out over a year ago. When the first one came a month ago, I called Netflix and told them the problem. They said t… --- ## [Top 25 people of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-25-people-of-all-time/603282)
**Author:** [@GovernmentMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GovernmentMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-25-people-of-all-time/603282 "2011-11-19T00:07:10Z")
Adolf Hitler Joseph Stalin Otto Von Bismarck Tom Brady John F. Kennedy Barack Obama George Washington Lebron James William the Conqueror Socrates Nelson Mandela Ronald Reagan Albert Einstein Barry Bonds Warren Buffet Er… --- ## [I think I'm going to change my name to Staple, Paper Clip, Other Thing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-going-to-change-my-name-to-staple-paper-clip-other-thing/603228)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-going-to-change-my-name-to-staple-paper-clip-other-thing/603228 "2011-11-18T22:09:17Z")
This actually happened this weekend, but I’m a posting procrastinoter, and I still think it’s funny. In lieu of actual conversation, which I’m not very good at, I tend to blurt out random trivia (particularly science-y … --- ## [Learn and use the Man-Rules when it comes to showers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-and-use-the-man-rules-when-it-comes-to-showers/430756)
**Author:** [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-and-use-the-man-rules-when-it-comes-to-showers/430756 "2011-11-18T22:07:40Z")
As you’ve noticed, I work out regularly. (And don’t pretend you haven’t been checking out my biceps and triceps and multiceps and all that. You say you like me for my sparkling wit, but you enjoy the packaging too.) My w… --- ## [Things you learned from your parents, good or bad. and how they have affected your life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-learned-from-your-parents-good-or-bad-and-how-they-have-affected-your-life/603226)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-learned-from-your-parents-good-or-bad-and-how-they-have-affected-your-life/603226 "2011-11-18T22:00:21Z")
I’m not talking about the sort of things your parents formally taught you, but more the things they taught you just by how they lived their lives or an observation they made in your presence that has always stayed with y… --- ## [Flooding in Thailand = expensive computer hard drives.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooding-in-thailand-expensive-computer-hard-drives/601965)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooding-in-thailand-expensive-computer-hard-drives/601965 "2011-11-18T20:51:33Z")
I was reading a news story the other day about the massive flooding they’ve been having in Thailand recently. It seems like most of the country is underwater. Because the floodwaters rose slowly, deaths and injuries have… --- ## [John lennon and the beatles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-and-the-beatles/603188)
**Author:** [@GeddyClaypoolBurton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeddyClaypoolBurton)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-and-the-beatles/603188 "2011-11-18T19:57:59Z")
I am huge fan of John Lennon and the Beatles. I was recentlydoing some research on pseudoscience and I found this fundamentalist Christianpreacher who wrote this article in an obscure newsletter in 1981 after JohnLennon … --- ## [Battery Life Gamechanger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-life-gamechanger/603250)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-life-gamechanger/603250 "2011-11-18T17:08:34Z")
--- ## [British Foreign Office Reveals Bizarre Requests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-foreign-office-reveals-bizarre-requests/603312)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-foreign-office-reveals-bizarre-requests/603312 "2011-11-18T15:59:56Z")
Details here. My favorite is the man stranded at the airport by his dominatrix. I once knew a couple of British guys who were here in Bangkok as dependents of their embassy-employee wives. They told me it was not at all… --- ## [What's with the giant list of contacts to "chat" with on the side of Facebook now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-giant-list-of-contacts-to-chat-with-on-the-side-of-facebook-now/603276)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-giant-list-of-contacts-to-chat-with-on-the-side-of-facebook-now/603276 "2011-11-18T15:57:12Z")
I don’t understand this stupid list that takes up about 20% of the screen real estate. It pops back up every time I log in and it lists ALL Of my contacts even if they aren’t online. I don’t understand 2 things about t… --- ## [I got a new job.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-job/603263)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-job/603263 "2011-11-18T15:51:45Z")
After two and a half years that included a broken arm and legal problems with the broker of the place I left. I am going out to Social Services tomorrow to tell them in person to go fuck themselves. --- ## [I, for one, welcome our Robot Ostrich Overlords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-for-one-welcome-our-robot-ostrich-overlords/603117)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-for-one-welcome-our-robot-ostrich-overlords/603117 "2011-11-18T15:35:00Z")
http://whatsnext.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/14/this-robot-ostrich-probably-will-outrun-you/?hpt=hp\_bn6 My favorite part: “Inherently Cool” indeed. They’re bringing the video game Joust to life. --- ## [Any tips for someone soon to \[re-\]take the 70-270 Microsoft Exam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-someone-soon-to-re-take-the-70-270-microsoft-exam/602000)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-someone-soon-to-re-take-the-70-270-microsoft-exam/602000 "2011-11-18T07:50:20Z")
I just failed it the first time. (670. Passing score is 700). I am relatively new to IT (I am good with computers and have programming abilities, but I have only recently begun to learn ‘proper’ IT skills.) I als… --- ## [The SOPA debate is over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sopa-debate-is-over/603153)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sopa-debate-is-over/603153 "2011-11-18T06:02:17Z")
http://www.michaelcrook.org/2011/11/16/i-welcome-sopa/ Okay, we’re done. The case by this blogger is just too compelling. We really should let the government block all privacy on the Internet. --- ## [Weird Chinese Structures in the Desert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-chinese-structures-in-the-desert/603310)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-chinese-structures-in-the-desert/603310 "2011-11-18T05:27:46Z")
Details here. Google Maps is showing odd giant structures out in China’s desert. Anyone hear of this before or have an inkling of what they might be? --- ## [Worst Christmas gifts EVER!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-christmas-gifts-ever/602950)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-christmas-gifts-ever/602950 "2011-11-18T03:46:33Z")
Mentioned in another thread by voguevixen, so here it is: what are the stupidest, crappiest, thoughtless or offensive Christmas gifts you’ve ever recieved? My contribution: one year my parents gave me and my wife a Nurs… --- ## [Road Rage on a Motorcycle? Bad idea Jack.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-rage-on-a-motorcycle-bad-idea-jack/603300)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-rage-on-a-motorcycle-bad-idea-jack/603300 "2011-11-18T03:01:51Z")
Can’t imagine why a motorcyclist thinks aggressive, road rage, driving is a good idea. one ton car vs motorcycle. Guess who wins? :stuck\_out\_tongue: There’s been so many times these a-holes on motorcycles pass me ill… --- ## [Mississippi voters reject anti-abortion measure for fetus personhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-voters-reject-anti-abortion-measure-for-fetus-personhood/602393)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-voters-reject-anti-abortion-measure-for-fetus-personhood/602393 "2011-11-18T02:52:31Z")
Cite Way to go, Mississippi! --- ## [OMFG, a grey eyebrow hair.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omfg-a-grey-eyebrow-hair/603176)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omfg-a-grey-eyebrow-hair/603176 "2011-11-18T02:50:59Z")
When I decided earlier this year to quit coloring my hair, I was OK with that. And now that I’m honestly salt and pepper in the head hair department, I am still OK with it; in fact I like it and have had quite a few tota… --- ## [YouTube comfort party - post funny YouTube links here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-comfort-party-post-funny-youtube-links-here/489408)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-comfort-party-post-funny-youtube-links-here/489408 "2009-03-18T15:33:20Z")
Here’s how to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” in various Indian styles. --- ## [Graffiti from Pompeii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graffiti-from-pompeii/603167)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graffiti-from-pompeii/603167 "2011-11-18T02:09:50Z")
Various bits of graffiti found on walls in Pompeii, translated. I think my favorite is --- ## [Logistics Dilemma - Suggestions Needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logistics-dilemma-suggestions-needed/603298)
**Author:** [@Time\_Like\_Tears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Time_Like_Tears)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logistics-dilemma-suggestions-needed/603298 "2011-11-18T01:50:44Z")
In October I was returning to St Louis in my car, at night. Somewhere near Cadiz, KY a 300 lb. ish deer bounds out onto I-24 from the median, a whole 50-60 yards ahead of me in the left lane. Needless to say, I had no … --- ## [Your child really loves to do something he's really bad at](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-child-really-loves-to-do-something-hes-really-bad-at/602801)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-child-really-loves-to-do-something-hes-really-bad-at/602801 "2011-11-17T23:35:53Z")
Say that the kid is bad enough for it to be positively embarrasing–though the kid does not understand this. The kid has been taking classes in which the activity is taught for two years. But–say the kid is only six. W… --- ## [Looking for Reading UK Photographer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-reading-uk-photographer/603275)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-reading-uk-photographer/603275 "2011-11-17T22:03:56Z")
I’d like to give my SO some framed professional photographs of his old hometown, Reading, Berkshire, for Christmas. Where would be a good place to look for landscapes and cityscapes taken in and around Reading? I’m findi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1209) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1211)