# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=418 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 419 --- ## [New job! I've never been the boss before.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-ive-never-been-the-boss-before/645495)
**Author:** [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-ive-never-been-the-boss-before/645495 "2019-01-19T23:47:06Z")
I have accepted my first real manager job!!! I know I can handle it, but I’m terrified to meet my new employees. It’s not so much being the boss, it’s establishing the relationships and authority that I’m nervous about. … --- ## [Real life Cinderella Stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-life-cinderella-stories/828080)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-life-cinderella-stories/828080 "2019-01-19T23:32:47Z")
I vaguely know about celebrities who have appeared on shows like “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent”, but what lesser known stories do you have to share? Of course, mine are about Asian celebrities. :smiley: Kim So … --- ## [I'm a half an inch off from the universe.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-half-an-inch-off-from-the-universe/827605)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-half-an-inch-off-from-the-universe/827605 "2019-01-19T22:10:30Z")
Close your eyes and stick your arm out. Eyes still closed, swing your hand in and touch the tip of your nose with your forefinger. I used to be good at this but since my latest accident (wear your seat belts, kids) my … --- ## [Defunct ATM/cash machine networks (remember Green Machine?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defunct-atm-cash-machine-networks-remember-green-machine/827752)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defunct-atm-cash-machine-networks-remember-green-machine/827752 "2019-01-19T12:53:27Z")
Does anyone remember Green Machine ATMs? That was my first awareness of cash machines. In fact for a few years we used the term “green machine” genetically before the term “ATM” became common. My first ATM card was a Gr… --- ## [I should be Agloe about this discovery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-be-agloe-about-this-discovery/828043)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-be-agloe-about-this-discovery/828043 "2019-01-19T11:12:23Z")
I recently discovered the origin of the name Agloe, a locality in New York. It’s unusual, to say the least. This name began as a copyright trap. That is, a bogus town added to an obscure corner of a map. If someone copi… --- ## [New phone scam, or at least one I've never heard of before.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-phone-scam-or-at-least-one-ive-never-heard-of-before/828015)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-phone-scam-or-at-least-one-ive-never-heard-of-before/828015 "2019-01-19T00:29:43Z")
I was checking my voice messages and heard this one on my phone. It claimed to be from the Social Security Administration and said my account was under investigation due to suspected criminal activity. That’s as far as … --- ## [Aeromexico DNA commercial - clever marketing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeromexico-dna-commercial-clever-marketing/827982)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeromexico-dna-commercial-clever-marketing/827982 "2019-01-18T22:48:56Z")
That’s good marketing, guaranteed to get lots of views in our current political climate. I wonder how they got folks to agree to a DNA test before filming them? Some great reaction shots. --- ## [First year medical student delivers baby in Tube Station](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-year-medical-student-delivers-baby-in-tube-station/827954)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-year-medical-student-delivers-baby-in-tube-station/827954 "2019-01-18T22:46:47Z")
Well done, young man! Serendipity strikes: He didn’t walk on; rather he went to help. He applied his knowledge. He succeeded. (Granted the mother did most of the work!) Well done! --- ## [New night-vision technology really makes night look just like day.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-night-vision-technology-really-makes-night-look-just-like-day/828001)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-night-vision-technology-really-makes-night-look-just-like-day/828001 "2019-01-18T22:34:52Z")
No more fuzzy green night vision! I wonder if this would really take off in the military, though. Can’t think of a reason why not. --- ## [Deaths in the family](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaths-in-the-family/827932)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaths-in-the-family/827932 "2019-01-18T22:03:21Z")
Let me preface this by saying that by the time I came along, the family had pretty much spread out. And my aunts had six, and ten, kids; so I couldn’t name all of my cousins. So I’m not particularly close to many of my… --- ## [Recent experiences doing a credit freeze?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-experiences-doing-a-credit-freeze/827941)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-experiences-doing-a-credit-freeze/827941 "2019-01-18T21:11:15Z")
I’m considering doing a credit freeze with the three credit reporter companies. Apparently it’s easy to do but how much of a pain is it to undo? Is it worthwhile? Any thoughts or advice? --- ## [Toddler's car seat falls out of car and is unharmed and rescued.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-car-seat-falls-out-of-car-and-is-unharmed-and-rescued/827855)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toddlers-car-seat-falls-out-of-car-and-is-unharmed-and-rescued/827855 "2019-01-18T19:22:17Z")
Geez, such a jaw dropping video. The car seat landed just right and protected the child. This is such a freak accident. I’ve either driven or been a passenger in at least 40 vehicles in the past 50 years. The door has n… --- ## [If you have a very attractive sibling, do you recognize that they're attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-very-attractive-sibling-do-you-recognize-that-theyre-attractive/827656)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-very-attractive-sibling-do-you-recognize-that-theyre-attractive/827656 "2019-01-18T18:50:10Z")
A while back I was was watching a show (Korean of course! :D) and a top KPop singer (Sunmi) videophoned (is that a word?) her brothers. The first thing her younger brother asked her was “Why are you wearing to much makeu… --- ## [This meat-lover has been vegan since Jan. 1, and I feel amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-meat-lover-has-been-vegan-since-jan-1-and-i-feel-amazing/827889)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-meat-lover-has-been-vegan-since-jan-1-and-i-feel-amazing/827889 "2019-01-18T16:35:44Z")
Bit of background: I love beef. I love cheese. I love beef and cheese together. My favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers. Meatloaf is my happy plate. And as a result, my bad cholesterol has been bad, and my triglyce… --- ## [Love this place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-this-place/827961)
**Author:** [@Bonnie14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonnie14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-this-place/827961 "2019-01-18T16:26:31Z")
So, I am a long time lurker that has helped me out a great deal. so, here goes…I learned to use my chopsticks to eat cheetos, I learned many ways to make eggs (Which I love). I learned stuff about cars, and small engin… --- ## [Catch a Predator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-a-predator/827636)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-a-predator/827636 "2019-01-18T12:27:12Z")
Bored tonight since I’m not working, and watching old Chris Hanson “To Catch A Predator” videos. I just don’t get it. Is there something so different in having sex with a 14 year old, instead of a legal 18 year old? S… --- ## [Rand Paul goes to Canada for socialized medicine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rand-paul-goes-to-canada-for-socialized-medicine/827802)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rand-paul-goes-to-canada-for-socialized-medicine/827802 "2019-01-18T07:51:47Z")
I got a good chuckle out of this story. Here are several links: I guess one reason I found it amusing is that Rand Paul has been such a vociferous opponent of universal health care and “socialized medicine”, once de… --- ## [Crippled Dog Update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crippled-dog-update/809844)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crippled-dog-update/809844 "2019-01-17T22:23:46Z")
I mentioned a while back in some dog-related thread that one of The Killer Elite developed IVDD http://www.petwave.com/Dogs/Health/Intervertebral-Disk-Disease/Symptoms.aspx and we were going to give it a go at rehabilita… --- ## [Fancy doing ten marathons in 3.5 days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fancy-doing-ten-marathons-in-3-5-days/827931)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fancy-doing-ten-marathons-in-3-5-days/827931 "2019-01-17T17:58:20Z")
Jasmine Paris did. And she broke the previous record by 12 hours, and broke the women’s record by 29 hours - over a day. --- ## [Cats & their "wet" food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-their-wet-food/827792)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-their-wet-food/827792 "2019-01-17T16:30:54Z")
They beg, they vocalize, they entwine themselves around your legs, they rub your legs, they start the “I’m starving” dance when they hear you open the can!!! You put the food in the dish and set the dish down. “It’s your… --- ## [Lightening the Brexit mood: Led by Donkeys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightening-the-brexit-mood-led-by-donkeys/827916)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightening-the-brexit-mood-led-by-donkeys/827916 "2019-01-17T15:52:29Z")
For your entertainment: "Billboard posters featuring quotes by Theresa May and Brexiter MPs have gone up around Dover as part of a “guerrilla advertising” campaign designed to embarrass pro-Brexit politicians using thei… --- ## [Everything is going Russia's way - now it's the North Pole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-is-going-russias-way-now-its-the-north-pole/827769)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-is-going-russias-way-now-its-the-north-pole/827769 "2019-01-16T23:41:54Z")
The magnetic North Pole always wanders, but it’s been doing a lot more of that in the last four years. Enough that they need to update the World Magnetic Model a year early, instead of the usual five year intervals. It c… --- ## [The greatest skill I've ever acquired in my Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-skill-ive-ever-acquired-in-my-life/827842)
**Author:** [@Chunkylord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chunkylord)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-skill-ive-ever-acquired-in-my-life/827842 "2019-01-16T16:35:26Z")
Sam Harris’ “Waking Up” meditation app came out a few months ago. I’ve been using it since launch. It is hands down the most transformative anything I’ve ever done in my life. I am infinitely more confident, wise, compas… --- ## [Never Underestimate the Kindness of Strangers, or, How I Completed my First Marathon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-underestimate-the-kindness-of-strangers-or-how-i-completed-my-first-marathon/827872)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-underestimate-the-kindness-of-strangers-or-how-i-completed-my-first-marathon/827872 "2019-01-16T16:06:56Z")
Mrs. Cups and I are no strangers to road races and are frequent participants in RunDisney half marathons and such. We decided, while we’re still relatively young and childless, to go all out and do the Dopey Challenge. … --- ## [David Webb accused of white privilege](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-webb-accused-of-white-privilege/827860)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-webb-accused-of-white-privilege/827860 "2019-01-16T14:57:04Z")
Washington Post article: Washington Times article: If you have ever seen a picture of Mr. Webb, that is rather amusing. --- ## [To the wife I never knew I had...pay your bills!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-wife-i-never-knew-i-had-pay-your-bills/827811)
**Author:** [@rat\_avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rat_avatar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-wife-i-never-knew-i-had-pay-your-bills/827811 "2019-01-16T11:28:43Z")
A few days ago either a fraudulent claim or mistaken identity resulted in my bank accounts being frozen as “community property” for some spouse that I don’t have. Apparently someone defaulted on their credit cards and a… --- ## [Raided by the cops. Were they pissed off or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raided-by-the-cops-were-they-pissed-off-or-what/827849)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raided-by-the-cops-were-they-pissed-off-or-what/827849 "2019-01-16T06:46:57Z")
So kicking back with my morning coffee, catching the news on here and the telly before starting work, and suddenly my house is full of police…on a mission. :eek: Backstory: couple of weeks ago, a friend was suddenly m… --- ## [Criminals take selfie with stolen cellphone...get caught.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criminals-take-selfie-with-stolen-cellphone-get-caught/827677)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criminals-take-selfie-with-stolen-cellphone-get-caught/827677 "2019-01-16T05:17:58Z")
Two genius and aspiring social media stars in Karachi took a selfie with a woman’s cellphone after taking it from her in a robbery. The picture got automatically uploaded onto the woman’s account. Police nabbed them. A… --- ## [Which is grammatically correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-grammatically-correct/827794)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-grammatically-correct/827794 "2019-01-16T00:21:23Z")
Just noticed the sig line for Dopers \*\*alpha twit \*\*. It reads "“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Shouldn’t it read, " "A society grows great when old men … --- ## [Occam's Razor Fail AKA When the True Explanation is Suspiciously Unlikely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occams-razor-fail-aka-when-the-true-explanation-is-suspiciously-unlikely/827533)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occams-razor-fail-aka-when-the-true-explanation-is-suspiciously-unlikely/827533 "2019-01-15T22:57:01Z")
One morning a couple of years ago, I realized that I was going to be late for work if I didn’t hurry up. So, I finished breakfast, brushed my teeth, grabbed some clothes more or less at random and went out. As soon as I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=417) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=419)