# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1234 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1235 --- ## [Dumplings can be hazardous to your health.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumplings-can-be-hazardous-to-your-health/597231)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumplings-can-be-hazardous-to-your-health/597231 "2011-09-27T06:45:51Z")
A dumpling fatality. I hope his next of kin at least got the jar of sour cream. --- ## [Portrait Oriented Monitor? Portrait Oriented Monitor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrait-oriented-monitor-portrait-oriented-monitor/597360)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrait-oriented-monitor-portrait-oriented-monitor/597360 "2011-09-27T02:07:32Z")
Ok why wasn’t I told earlier about how much more awesome it is to have a monitor in a vertical/portrait orientation versus horizontal/landscape orientation? I blame each and every one of you. --- ## [I hate the term "bowel movement"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-term-bowel-movement/596403)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-term-bowel-movement/596403 "2011-09-27T01:27:14Z")
Just say “shit,” “crap,” “poop,” “doo-doo,” whatever… My mom, the queen of good etiquette, uses this phrase when referring to my son and daughter’s diaper changes, and it makes my skin crawl. It sounds more obscene than… --- ## [Retail secrets usually only known by the employees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-secrets-usually-only-known-by-the-employees/596822)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-secrets-usually-only-known-by-the-employees/596822 "2011-09-27T00:50:21Z")
I was just thinking back to learning about this in 5th grade. There was a drug store (I think it was Snyder’s or Woolworth’s) that had the price they paid for the item on the pricetag using the code BLACKSTONE. Here’s ho… --- ## [It's sad to see racial prejudice alive and well in business and banking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-sad-to-see-racial-prejudice-alive-and-well-in-business-and-banking/588207)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-sad-to-see-racial-prejudice-alive-and-well-in-business-and-banking/588207 "2011-09-26T22:50:37Z")
I grew up just as the Civil Rights movement ended. I was only a few years old when lunatics murdered Dr. King and Bobby Kennedy. People celebrating the death of the Nigger lover Kennedy and then cheering when Dr. King wa… --- ## [Damn you, GPS, damn you to hell!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-gps-damn-you-to-hell/597505)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-gps-damn-you-to-hell/597505 "2011-09-26T21:55:27Z")
I bought tickets to Bill Burr’s Boston show about 3 months ago. I have been a huge fan of his for a while and have been really, really looking forward to seeing him live. About a week ago I got a call that a past frien… --- ## [Weird/disturbing google autofill suggsestions (TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-disturbing-google-autofill-suggsestions-tmi/596338)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-disturbing-google-autofill-suggsestions-tmi/596338 "2011-09-26T20:28:19Z")
I was searching for a link to the Is it down for everyone or just mesite, so I went to google, typed in “is it” only to have google suggest I search for “is it normal to eat your period blood.” Are that many people searc… --- ## [A Taxonomy of Plastic Bread Clips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-taxonomy-of-plastic-bread-clips/597679)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-taxonomy-of-plastic-bread-clips/597679 "2011-09-26T19:42:42Z")
Apparently a group of doctors got tired of finding plastic bread clips lodged in colons, the clips having been swallowed. To raise awareness, they wrote an article on the taxonomy of bread clips. On the serious side, t… --- ## [cop in auto insurance ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cop-in-auto-insurance-ad/597445)
**Author:** [@Bri2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bri2k)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cop-in-auto-insurance-ad/597445 "2011-09-26T19:07:07Z")
There’s been a ubiquitous ad for cheap auto insurance showing up here on the SDMB lately with a picture of a cop aiming a radar gun. Is it just me or does the cop look like he’s straight out of one of the Police Academy … --- ## [Parents+New Purchase+Stickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-new-purchase-stickers/597486)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-new-purchase-stickers/597486 "2011-09-26T18:25:04Z")
My parents are both in their early seventies. A while back I noticed that they leave the product info stickers on all purchases of things like TVs, appliances, etc. I’m talking about those plastic info stickers that ar… --- ## [Home renovations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-renovations/587153)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-renovations/587153 "2011-09-26T18:16:18Z")
Remember a couple of years ago, I renovated the little bedroom? Roomie moved in seven months ago, and she’s ready for a bit more space. So over the weekend I started shifting stuff out of the middle bedroom, which is a… --- ## [Places nicknamed "Death Valley"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-nicknamed-death-valley/597568)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-nicknamed-death-valley/597568 "2011-09-26T18:12:55Z")
Although the original Death Valley is in California, I know of at least three other places that have been given that nickname: Left Center field at the old Yankee Stadium, the stadium for Clemson football games and the … --- ## [Charlotte area peeps: Restaurant question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlotte-area-peeps-restaurant-question/597658)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlotte-area-peeps-restaurant-question/597658 "2011-09-26T15:49:58Z")
Did La Paz ever reopen? It had closed, and their website indicated that they were planning to move with their new location opening in August–but it’s almost October, and there’s no update on their website, which still i… --- ## [I have a teeth ache.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-teeth-ache/597588)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-teeth-ache/597588 "2011-09-26T15:00:52Z")
But there’s nothing wrong with my teeth. I have a sinus issue. I’m using a Nettie Pot (yuck), hot packs (better), sinus meds and tylenol with mixed success. Sometimes I hurt from my eyes to my clavical, sometimes just m… --- ## [Why is it so $%@# hard to find \*wired\* mice and keyboards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-wired-mice-and-keyboards/597432)
**Author:** [@BrandonR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrandonR)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-wired-mice-and-keyboards/597432 "2011-09-26T14:54:15Z")
The other day I was buying a mouse and was astounded to find how limited the selection of wired mice and keyboards have gotten in recent years. Am I the only one who just doesn’t see the appeal of wireless mice and keybo… --- ## [Monkey vs Chicken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monkey-vs-chicken/597601)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monkey-vs-chicken/597601 "2011-09-26T10:31:03Z")
Or, strange things you think of when you’re nodding off. Lazy Sunday, so I’m nodding off while reading the Dope. My mind tends to wander at the best of times and it goes odd places when I’m nearly asleep; I often begin … --- ## [Hmm... Harold Camping no longer sounds so confident!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hmm-harold-camping-no-longer-sounds-so-confident/597586)
**Author:** [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hmm-harold-camping-no-longer-sounds-so-confident/597586 "2011-09-26T10:16:17Z")
Listen to his most recent speech. Hmm… Lots of "probably"s in that speech! I don’t recall him using “probably” very often before May 21. It’ll be interesting to hear what he says after October 21. --- ## [The Thoroughly Hijackable MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thoroughly-hijackable-mmp/596794)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thoroughly-hijackable-mmp/596794 "2011-09-26T10:03:13Z")
It’s Monday. I hate Mondays. I have nothing of import or interest to say. On the mundane front, I started taking Zyrtec again (after being off it because I ran out and kept forgetting to buy more) and I seem to be hav… --- ## [More than four political divisions meeting at one point.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-four-political-divisions-meeting-at-one-point/597593)
**Author:** [@SandyHook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SandyHook)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-than-four-political-divisions-meeting-at-one-point/597593 "2011-09-26T09:44:26Z")
Inspired by this thread I began to wonder if there are any points, anywhere in the world, where more than 4 states or whatevers meet. Well, is there? What’s the record in this regard? --- ## [Duckling Dilemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duckling-dilemma/597122)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duckling-dilemma/597122 "2011-09-26T06:12:12Z")
I went for a walk with a friend to a nearby park. As we walked by a pond this lone duckling appeared out of no where and started to follow us. We didn’t see any other ducks anywhere in the park at all. We let it follow … --- ## [Need help meting out Justice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-meting-out-justice/597627)
**Author:** [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-meting-out-justice/597627 "2011-09-26T05:55:15Z")
There is a vote going on at the moment at my local football (soccer) team to find the best player amongst the amateur leagues for the last season. The team my brother plays for and I support were doing very well until re… --- ## [Do you dance in the wind? Pough-chan is 5 today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dance-in-the-wind-pough-chan-is-5-today/597013)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dance-in-the-wind-pough-chan-is-5-today/597013 "2011-09-26T05:01:15Z")
“Daaaddyy loooook!” she cries, yellow shoes flying through the tall green grass in the last days of the hot summer heat. Squeals of delight as she stops and spins, the wind tossing her hat. “Daddy, look!” A stumble and t… --- ## [So I've have to get this out somewhere...mixed couple discussion and issues with my father](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-have-to-get-this-out-somewhere-mixed-couple-discussion-and-issues-with-my-father/597032)
**Author:** [@monkeylucifer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monkeylucifer)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-have-to-get-this-out-somewhere-mixed-couple-discussion-and-issues-with-my-father/597032 "2011-09-25T22:45:13Z")
I’m a white guy living with my black g/f. She proudly calls herself black because she thinks that African-American is a silly term since me calling myself a European-American would be just as absurd. We talk about rac… --- ## [fixing shoulder injuries rotor cuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-shoulder-injuries-rotor-cuff/597465)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-shoulder-injuries-rotor-cuff/597465 "2011-09-25T21:39:43Z")
I spotted this on Huffington the other day. I do not ascribe to oddball medical techniques. But, i have a rotor problem and my shoulder hurts. i play racketball sometimes as many as 15 hours a week. Always more than 10… --- ## [DNA Test After Burglary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dna-test-after-burglary/597512)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dna-test-after-burglary/597512 "2011-09-25T17:54:50Z")
Over the years I’ve read and heard many stories of people complaining that the cops took their details and filed a report but didn’t even bother dusting for prints after their house was robbed, so I was astounded that th… --- ## [Raging Atoms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raging-atoms/596464)
**Author:** [@Vahid\_Tarzan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vahid_Tarzan)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raging-atoms/596464 "2011-09-25T17:53:11Z")
The activity of the atoms on this world have recently become very much like the activity one experiences with another person they are intimately involved or in love, such as sensing that persons feelings or knowing their… --- ## [New Muppets Google Doodle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-muppets-google-doodle/597400)
**Author:** [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-muppets-google-doodle/597400 "2011-09-25T17:32:57Z")
In honor of Jim Henson’s 75th birthday, you can be a muppeteer. --- ## [Regionalisms: idn't, dudn't, wudn't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regionalisms-idnt-dudnt-wudnt/597076)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regionalisms-idnt-dudnt-wudnt/597076 "2011-09-25T16:44:48Z")
That’s isn’t, doesn’t, wasn’t as I’ve heard them pronounced by people from Kansas, Arkansas, and Wyoming. The “s” is missing. Actually, they sound more like idden, dudden, and wudden now that I think about it. Is thi… --- ## [I burning you dog - slowly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-burning-you-dog-slowly/597541)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-burning-you-dog-slowly/597541 "2011-09-25T16:17:54Z")
Thank you Darth. You made my day You still owe me a beer however. Sincerely, Cabin\_Fever --- ## [My little girl has come home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-little-girl-has-come-home/597185)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-little-girl-has-come-home/597185 "2011-09-25T15:13:53Z")
Some of you may have seen that Mrs C gave birth to our first daughter last month at 30 weeks. After almost five weeks and countless trips to see her in the special care unit, we finally brought her home on Tuesday eveni… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1233) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1235)