# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=428 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 429 --- ## [Car accident without injury: Should I contact an attorney?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-accident-without-injury-should-i-contact-an-attorney/554051)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-accident-without-injury-should-i-contact-an-attorney/554051 "2018-12-03T09:43:32Z")
So I was driving to work a few hours ago when I got into a car accident. A woman turned left directly into my path when I had a green light. I know I had a green light and because after the accident I looked up at the li… --- ## [The "It's Freezing Out There" MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-its-freezing-out-there-mmp/825097)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-its-freezing-out-there-mmp/825097 "2018-12-03T09:16:53Z")
I’m up early here in NE Kansas, getting ready to go to work. It’s going to take a while because I’m going to have to clean a lot of ice and snow off of the windsheild of my car. But the heck of it is, is that I’m not s… --- ## [Babying a failing car transmission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babying-a-failing-car-transmission/825445)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babying-a-failing-car-transmission/825445 "2018-12-03T03:23:46Z")
My daily driver is a '96 Buick Skylark. I’ve known for some time that the transmission had leaks, but it was minor enough to ignore for a while. Not anymore. The car currently has 189k miles. I took it to an independ… --- ## [Massive data breach at Marriott; up to 500 million people affected](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-data-breach-at-marriott-up-to-500-million-people-affected/825333)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-data-breach-at-marriott-up-to-500-million-people-affected/825333 "2018-12-02T21:06:13Z")
AP story; AFAIK it’s still developing so new details may be added or emerge later. --- ## [How much am I missing by not being an "expert"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-am-i-missing-by-not-being-an-expert/825314)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-am-i-missing-by-not-being-an-expert/825314 "2018-12-02T13:56:42Z")
Ignorance is bliss…or is it? How much am I missing by not being an “expert” at something? Food expert: “I love the flavor layering and contrast of texures.” Me: “This tastes good and I like the crunchy bits” Car expe… --- ## [When hotlinks fail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-hotlinks-fail/825441)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-hotlinks-fail/825441 "2018-12-02T11:01:42Z")
I stumbled across this page of manga recommendations with some really good suggestions on it. But the page is a few years old, and in many of the recs, the URLs that originally (I would assume) had representative images … --- ## [Major earthquake hits Anchorage, AK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-hits-anchorage-ak/825342)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-hits-anchorage-ak/825342 "2018-12-02T04:11:53Z")
Article. Much smaller than the 1964 quake, but the epicenter was very close to Anchorage and caused quite a bit of damage. Heard from my nephew, so that’s good. --- ## [George H.W. Bush Has Passed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-h-w-bush-has-passed/825379)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-h-w-bush-has-passed/825379 "2018-12-02T03:38:59Z")
I disagreed with his politics but I would NEVER have accused this president, or his sons, of putting his own interests above his country. Edited to add - I sincerely believe he thought he did what he believed to be t… --- ## [Need a Christmas gift idea for under $25 from Amazon - need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-christmas-gift-idea-for-under-25-from-amazon-need-answer-fast/825281)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-christmas-gift-idea-for-under-25-from-amazon-need-answer-fast/825281 "2018-12-02T01:37:43Z")
I need a great gift that I can find on Amazon for around $25 for the office gift exchange. It has to be a unisex item that will appeal to most anyone. Bonus points if it’s slightly unusual (but not too wacky). Links app… --- ## [App controlled bots deliver Groceries within a two mile area.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-controlled-bots-deliver-groceries-within-a-two-mile-area/825079)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-controlled-bots-deliver-groceries-within-a-two-mile-area/825079 "2018-12-02T00:53:18Z")
This delivery system has done well in early trials. I think it will be safer than drones in the air. Drones pose too much of a safety hazzard if they crash and hit the public. I like the idea of ground based delivery. … --- ## [George HW Bush Dead at 94](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-hw-bush-dead-at-94/825378)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-hw-bush-dead-at-94/825378 "2018-12-01T05:17:29Z")
Breaking news on CNN. Nothing online yet. One more funeral for President Chump not to be invited to. I never supported you, George, but you were always a gentleman. RIP. --- ## [Well, I'm being financially extorted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-being-financially-extorted/824338)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-being-financially-extorted/824338 "2018-12-01T03:44:07Z")
Somehow, someone has gotten ahold of my email address and after months of niceties is now trolling me for money. This started back in June, but she’s picked up her story now. She now lives in California, her mom in the … --- ## [Alaska: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaska-whole-lotta-shakin-goin-on/825352)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaska-whole-lotta-shakin-goin-on/825352 "2018-12-01T03:04:00Z")
Back-to-back earthquakes! No reported deaths yet tho, so that’s good. --- ## [Can I rent a " Paint Room" for a few hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-rent-a-paint-room-for-a-few-hours/825042)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-rent-a-paint-room-for-a-few-hours/825042 "2018-12-01T00:22:50Z")
Need to spray paint some 40-odd items. Roughly a foot square. I’m using automotive spray paint, made for truck bed liners. Wicked dangerous fumes. The test sprays I’ve done were done when it was quite warm out and I use… --- ## [What first name, other than the obvious ones, seems to have the most spellings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-first-name-other-than-the-obvious-ones-seems-to-have-the-most-spellings/819893)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-first-name-other-than-the-obvious-ones-seems-to-have-the-most-spellings/819893 "2018-12-01T00:02:40Z")
The “obvious” ones to me include the ones phonetically or originally spelled Sherry, Cheryl, Eric/Erica, or Caitlin. All of those could potentially have dozens of spellings. British Dopers would probably say the same t… --- ## [Ran my car over a concrete parking block](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ran-my-car-over-a-concrete-parking-block/825091)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ran-my-car-over-a-concrete-parking-block/825091 "2018-11-30T22:49:43Z")
Failed to see a concrete divider in front of me and - boom - ran my SmartCar over it. Only the front wheels though. Now the car is trapped with the concrete block betwixt its front and rear tires. Don’t dare to budge it … --- ## [Hickory Dickory Dock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hickory-dickory-dock/825315)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hickory-dickory-dock/825315 "2018-11-30T03:25:38Z")
Perdue U had a clock The clock struck one :eek: When it fell down Hickory Dickory Dock --- ## [Need plush-toy rabbits with customizable names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-plush-toy-rabbits-with-customizable-names/825302)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-plush-toy-rabbits-with-customizable-names/825302 "2018-11-30T03:01:33Z")
Would have put this in Marketplace except that that’s for sellers and I also don’t have forum permission there - so…this is the only remaining suitable forum: Trying to order a Christmas gift that needs to arrive or be … --- ## [Satan Baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-baby/825262)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-baby/825262 "2018-11-29T22:32:16Z")
As I was coming back from Thanksgiving, I passed through Greenville SC and listened to 93.3 WPTP. It’s a rock station that plays mainly bike-ridin’ music and their audience is a mix of middle class and rednecks. Despite … --- ## [When did the first 24/7 day anything open in your area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-first-24-7-day-anything-open-in-your-area/824947)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-first-24-7-day-anything-open-in-your-area/824947 "2018-11-29T22:31:21Z")
You’re a kid on Christmas morning, among your presents is that toy you’re been hinting about for months. Yes! What…batteries not included and all the stores are closed?! Ahhh…memories. :smiley: Growing up in the 60’s, b… --- ## [What's with this kid's ears?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-this-kids-ears/825170)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-this-kids-ears/825170 "2018-11-29T22:21:16Z")
My sister contends that it is just the angle that makes his ears look weird, but I’ve never seen ears like that at any angle. Are they odd, or what? --- ## [QAnon conspiracy craziness. Trump is actually working with Mueller!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qanon-conspiracy-craziness-trump-is-actually-working-with-mueller/818954)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qanon-conspiracy-craziness-trump-is-actually-working-with-mueller/818954 "2018-11-29T22:20:54Z")
Trump is secretly working with Mueller! Tom Hanks is a pedophile! This is truly nuts. . --- ## [Advice needed on mourning a friendship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-mourning-a-friendship/825111)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-mourning-a-friendship/825111 "2018-11-29T20:04:21Z")
So… This one’s kinda rough for me. I had a friend. Or maybe have? I’m not sure at this point, but things point to the former. For the sake of the thread, I’ll call her ‘K’. K and I have been friends for maybe four year… --- ## [Japan is getting back into the aircraft carrier game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-is-getting-back-into-the-aircraft-carrier-game/825171)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-is-getting-back-into-the-aircraft-carrier-game/825171 "2018-11-29T17:46:18Z")
That’s going to cause China some heartburn. --- ## [Ho-ho-hold up! Giant Santa Claus terrorizes Cambridgeshire motorway!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ho-ho-hold-up-giant-santa-claus-terrorizes-cambridgeshire-motorway/825256)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ho-ho-hold-up-giant-santa-claus-terrorizes-cambridgeshire-motorway/825256 "2018-11-29T14:36:25Z")
Seriously! :smiley: --- ## [Things you don't see after a blue wave election (comic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-see-after-a-blue-wave-election-comic/825209)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-see-after-a-blue-wave-election-comic/825209 "2018-11-29T01:47:28Z")
Just a little look at what it might look like if the media responded to a blue wave the way they respond to, say, republicans squeaking out a close win in 2016. I found it funny, didn’t know where else to put it. --- ## [Really unsettling coincidence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-unsettling-coincidence/825144)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-unsettling-coincidence/825144 "2018-11-28T20:33:11Z")
About a year and a half ago I posted about how I tracked down my long lost Uncle Dick who had not been seen in 27 years: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=820267 My sister and I left our contact inf… --- ## [Is Nov. 22nd a famous date like July 4th or Dec. 7th ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nov-22nd-a-famous-date-like-july-4th-or-dec-7th/824883)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nov-22nd-a-famous-date-like-july-4th-or-dec-7th/824883 "2018-11-28T14:17:28Z")
I’m in my late 60’s and the date November 22 (1963) is seared in my memory. But is the date familiar to X’ers and Millennials? (And do they even remember Dec. 7th ??) I was thinking of this after noting that Thanksgiv… --- ## [Ford is Mostly Leaving the Car Business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-is-mostly-leaving-the-car-business/813139)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-is-mostly-leaving-the-car-business/813139 "2018-11-28T13:13:37Z")
Instead it will overwhelmingly be SUVs, trucks and commercial vehicles. So another major war in the Middle East or peak oil finally arrives and gasoline prices shoot up to $5/gallon–well the people who can afford the… --- ## [Baikonur Rocket Launch Footage Shot From International Space Station](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baikonur-rocket-launch-footage-shot-from-international-space-station/825002)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baikonur-rocket-launch-footage-shot-from-international-space-station/825002 "2018-11-28T02:45:05Z")
This is the coolest, most beautiful thing you will see all day: camera footage of a Progress supply rocket launch from Baikonur, shot by an astronaut on board the ISS. Just breathtaking, and Alexander Gerst, the guy who … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=427) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=429)