# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1293 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1294 --- ## [Looking for a good resource to sell antique edged weapons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-resource-to-sell-antique-edged-weapons/584103)
**Author:** [@False\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/False_God)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-resource-to-sell-antique-edged-weapons/584103 "2011-06-02T20:21:16Z")
Hello, all. If this is in the wrong forum, apologies and Mods, please let me know. I’m looking to part with some of the knives/swords that I brought back from Afghanistan to cover some impending expenses and wondered i… --- ## [I had no idea this existed! 'The Underground Website Where You Can Buy Any Drug Imaginable'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-no-idea-this-existed-the-underground-website-where-you-can-buy-any-drug-imaginable/583996)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-no-idea-this-existed-the-underground-website-where-you-can-buy-any-drug-imaginable/583996 "2011-06-02T20:06:52Z")
Fascinating article! The Underground Website Where You Can Buy Any Drug Imaginable --- ## [So there's a baby starling in the asparagus fern by the bathtub...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-theres-a-baby-starling-in-the-asparagus-fern-by-the-bathtub/177123)
**Author:** [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-theres-a-baby-starling-in-the-asparagus-fern-by-the-bathtub/177123 "2011-06-02T19:46:51Z")
We have a nest of them in the eves of our house. They bored a hole through the facia board and, since yesterday, have been dropping in between the walls and getting into our bedroom under the bathroom cabinets. The adult… --- ## [Stateless baby finally given Irish citizenship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stateless-baby-finally-given-irish-citizenship/584053)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stateless-baby-finally-given-irish-citizenship/584053 "2011-06-02T18:42:16Z")
Rachel Chandler, the Chinese-born child of a Chinese citizen and a Canadian citizen, was rendered stateless by an amendment of the Canadian Citizenship Act. Rachel’s Canadian father was born abroad in Libya to an America… --- ## [I may not be me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-not-be-me/582087)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-not-be-me/582087 "2011-06-02T18:22:22Z")
As I get older, I become more interested in my family history, and with the Internet, I’ve been able to track down all sorts of things that would have taken years of research to discover. A few years ago, I managed to f… --- ## [Sequential Threads - It's May now warm up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-its-may-now-warm-up/580514)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-its-may-now-warm-up/580514 "2011-06-02T16:02:51Z")
What Makes Your Week - a because-I-was-awake MMP I had a drink last night. --- ## [Went to a group job presentation - are these medicine products a scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-a-group-job-presentation-are-these-medicine-products-a-scam/583945)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-a-group-job-presentation-are-these-medicine-products-a-scam/583945 "2011-06-02T15:12:34Z")
These products sound scammy to me. I was approached on the street by this friendly, polite woman who asked if I’d be interested in coming to a job presentation because they are offering opportunities for people to earn … --- ## [Help me puzzle out this family mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-puzzle-out-this-family-mystery/584057)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-puzzle-out-this-family-mystery/584057 "2011-06-02T14:19:20Z")
So, I have this ancestor named Elijah STAFFORD. Elijah is a slippery sort. We all got an ancestor like that somewhere, I think; one who’s records are so scattershot the only possible explanation is they didn’t want to be… --- ## [So I guess I'm breaking up with my boyfiend.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-breaking-up-with-my-boyfiend/579850)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-breaking-up-with-my-boyfiend/579850 "2011-06-02T14:18:58Z")
Although he’s making it damned hard! A few weeks ago I came to the decision that it had to be done, and I guess I kind of ambushed him with it. So he convinced me that that was unfair, not to give him a chance. So we … --- ## [Mentioning other Dopers in a post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mentioning-other-dopers-in-a-post/583874)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mentioning-other-dopers-in-a-post/583874 "2011-06-02T10:12:26Z")
do you bold their username? I do, maybe because I think it sets it off from the rest of the text? If I notice I didn’t in a reply, I go back and edit, to bold the name. --- ## [Meta Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-post/584048)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-post/584048 "2011-06-02T10:00:04Z")
This post is my 3500th one. --- ## [I have decided to become a jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-decided-to-become-a-jerk/583546)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-decided-to-become-a-jerk/583546 "2011-06-02T09:14:06Z")
Because frankly, being a great guy is a lot of work and jerks are the ones who really reap the tangible benefits in life. So really, what is the point in being reasonable and kind? To hell with that. Oh, and that mean… --- ## [How do you get overheated at a beach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-overheated-at-a-beach/583928)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-overheated-at-a-beach/583928 "2011-06-02T04:54:43Z")
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chibrknews-emanuel-cops-did-the-right-thing-closing-beach-20110531,0,4479451.story It’s been a long time since my last dip in the ocean. My last vacation to Florida was… --- ## [Been hooked on the Dope since 1990...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-hooked-on-the-dope-since-1990/583802)
**Author:** [@Bannedit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bannedit)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-hooked-on-the-dope-since-1990/583802 "2011-06-02T04:40:09Z")
I got my first copy of The Straight Dope in 1990 (still have it) from my brother as a going away present before I went into the military. There were a few years that I wasn’t able to catch the weekly columns, but I have … --- ## [Top Gear Episode inspires nifty quip - or - my son just called and . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gear-episode-inspires-nifty-quip-or-my-son-just-called-and/584007)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gear-episode-inspires-nifty-quip-or-my-son-just-called-and/584007 "2011-06-02T04:18:54Z")
My son just called to tell me he’d been watching Top Gear. The crew was checking out the new Ferrari. The designers wanted to cluster all of the nifty dashboard readouts as close to the steering wheel as possible, and … --- ## [Meet Toby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-toby/583954)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-toby/583954 "2011-06-02T03:55:02Z")
Hi everyone, About a week ago, I made a thread regarding the potential acquisition of two feline overlords. I am happy to report that while I did not get two, I did get this guy. It’s kitten season at my local humane … --- ## [Really Cool Video-Grand Rapids MI Lipsyncs American Pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-video-grand-rapids-mi-lipsyncs-american-pie/584028)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-video-grand-rapids-mi-lipsyncs-american-pie/584028 "2011-06-02T03:04:49Z")
Just ran across this great video and wanted to share. The good people of Grand Rapids MI got together and did a 9 min. lip sync to one of my very favorite songs, American Pie… All in one take. I think it’s awesome! --- ## [Me so hungry!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-so-hungry/583868)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-so-hungry/583868 "2011-06-02T02:11:38Z")
I’m going for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy this afternoon at 3:30 and haven’t been able to eat since last night at 6:00. I keep thinking “oh I’m hungry, I’ll get something to eat” then “oh yeah, I can’t”. Then a f… --- ## [Possible arson at work.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-arson-at-work/583934)
**Author:** [@automagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/automagic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-arson-at-work/583934 "2011-06-02T01:43:41Z")
I live and work in Southern California just east (in the rain shadow) of the San Gabriel Mountains. I work right next to the highway. Between us and the highway is about 25 feet of brush and bushes. It rained about 2 day… --- ## [Man Nearly Explodes After Compressed Air Valve Lodges In Buttocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-nearly-explodes-after-compressed-air-valve-lodges-in-buttocks/583284)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-nearly-explodes-after-compressed-air-valve-lodges-in-buttocks/583284 "2011-06-02T00:43:33Z")
Story here If there ever were a contest “News Story Designed for Snarkiest Comments by Dopers” I think this one would win first prize. Let the snark begin! --- ## [Malta to legalize divorce.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malta-to-legalize-divorce/583910)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malta-to-legalize-divorce/583910 "2011-06-02T00:39:50Z")
Well, it looks like the Phillipines and Vatican City will soon be the only countries left on the planet where you can’t get a divorce. The people of Malta have voted to legalize divorce. --- ## [Science moves fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-moves-fast/583995)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-moves-fast/583995 "2011-06-01T23:32:05Z")
This is completely MPSIMS, but I, and possibly one or two other board members, will think it’s interesting. Remember how big and exciting it used to be when a new full genome was sequenced, like ten years ago or so? Yo… --- ## [Weiner's Weiner? Can This Be Proved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiners-weiner-can-this-be-proved/584015)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiners-weiner-can-this-be-proved/584015 "2011-06-01T23:20:52Z")
Since you can’t be asked to a) use the board’s search function, or b) hit “Ctrl+F” and type a keyword, could you at least spend 11 seconds and scan down the front page of the forum you’re searching on? --- ## [Irishbaby: In which I worry that I will be one of those mothers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irishbaby-in-which-i-worry-that-i-will-be-one-of-those-mothers/583743)
**Author:** [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irishbaby-in-which-i-worry-that-i-will-be-one-of-those-mothers/583743 "2011-06-01T22:13:50Z")
Irishbaby will be 2 in July. She is a contented, happy, calm and sweet child. We are also beginning to suspect that she is quite smart. Not scary Dougie Howser /Sheldon Cooper smart, but definitely smarter than the av… --- ## [Critique a letter of recommendation, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-a-letter-of-recommendation-please/583913)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-a-letter-of-recommendation-please/583913 "2011-06-01T22:06:22Z")
We are moving to a new town next month, and I am leaving my current position. My boss has generously offered to give me a letter of recommendation for my job search, but wants me to write it myself, and she’ll put it on … --- ## [Interesting! Hungry Worms From Hell.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-hungry-worms-from-hell/584012)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-hungry-worms-from-hell/584012 "2011-06-01T21:53:25Z")
Hungry Worms From Hell. --- ## [This retail clerk's got the moves! Neat Youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-retail-clerks-got-the-moves-neat-youtube-video/584009)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-retail-clerks-got-the-moves-neat-youtube-video/584009 "2011-06-01T21:36:55Z")
Rajnikanth at chennai silks sarees --- ## [My Favorite Thing I Did This Weekend Was . . . (Your Answers Wanted)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-thing-i-did-this-weekend-was-your-answers-wanted/583841)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-thing-i-did-this-weekend-was-your-answers-wanted/583841 "2011-06-01T21:31:17Z")
What was the favorite thing you did this weekend? Or thing you are most proud of, or thing you were glad to cross of your list, etc. I’d love to hear about it! One of the highlights of my weekend (and there were sever… --- ## [Cicada's - seen any yet in your area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cicadas-seen-any-yet-in-your-area/583563)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cicadas-seen-any-yet-in-your-area/583563 "2011-06-01T21:28:49Z")
That time again. After 17 years underground it’s time to come out and shed their shells & mate. Map of 2011 sightings. http://magicicada.org/databases/magicicada/map.html Thankfully, we never get too many. Nothing li… --- ## [Afghanistan- Australian Soldier Killed by Rogue Afghan Soldier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-australian-soldier-killed-by-rogue-afghan-soldier/583833)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-australian-soldier-killed-by-rogue-afghan-soldier/583833 "2011-06-01T21:13:37Z")
Neither mundane or pointless. Briefly: A manhunt is underway for a rogue Afghan army soldier who shot dead an Australian comrade who was on guard duty in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Andrew Jones, 25, was at a patrol b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1292) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1294)