# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=464 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 465 --- ## [Sometimes English really sucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-english-really-sucks/814802)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-english-really-sucks/814802 "2018-06-02T17:49:40Z")
I’m at a science conference. If I had a dollar for every time someone confused (in speaking or listening) hypo and hyper, I’d have…quite a lot of dollars. Likewise inter and intra. Who came up with this shit? Others? … --- ## [How much does housing cost if you only focus on the housing cost, and ignore the land costs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-housing-cost-if-you-only-focus-on-the-housing-cost-and-ignore-the-land-costs/815021)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-housing-cost-if-you-only-focus-on-the-housing-cost-and-ignore-the-land-costs/815021 "2018-06-02T14:45:41Z")
In real estate the argument is location, location, location. Meaning you aren’t paying for the house so much as the land the house is on. The more in demand the parcel and the bigger the parcel, the more expensive the ho… --- ## [A laptop with 8 gigs of RAM is basically unusable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-laptop-with-8-gigs-of-ram-is-basically-unusable/815017)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-laptop-with-8-gigs-of-ram-is-basically-unusable/815017 "2018-06-02T08:37:48Z")
Bought a new laptop. It came with an i7 and a gtx 1050Ti. It had been returned so I got it essentially ‘scratch and dent’, but online, for $650. A lenovo Legion Y520. But to bring the cost down they put only a single… --- ## [Happy Holidays!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays/815260)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays/815260 "2018-06-01T21:07:56Z")
There are quite a few holidays to celebrate on June 1st-which one(s) will you be observing? I will be observing Dare Day by drinking a Budweiser Chelada, and I observed Flip A Coin Day already by flipping a coin to choo… --- ## [I did not know this! (Plastic surgery issue)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-did-not-know-this-plastic-surgery-issue/806915)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-did-not-know-this-plastic-surgery-issue/806915 "2018-06-01T20:45:46Z")
Before I met her, one of my friends had lap band surgery, and at a meetup last Tuesday, she announced that she is now half the woman she used to be. :cool: Unfortunately, the weight loss left her with abdominal pannus … --- ## [Even if you don't look like a princess...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-you-dont-look-like-a-princess/815271)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-you-dont-look-like-a-princess/815271 "2018-06-01T17:00:17Z")
…at least you can smell like one. How can you tell what love feels like when everybody loves you? --- ## [Do owners of restaurants eat most of their meals at the restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-owners-of-restaurants-eat-most-of-their-meals-at-the-restaurant/815145)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-owners-of-restaurants-eat-most-of-their-meals-at-the-restaurant/815145 "2018-06-01T15:51:31Z")
I have no idea how this works. Does the owner wander in at 5:00am every day and say “I’ll have scrambled eggs with bacon”? Then, around lunch time, “Joe, whip me up a Reuben with fries”? Later on: “Hey Joe, I’ll have the… --- ## [Right or Wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-or-wrong/815175)
**Author:** [@Ovo6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ovo6)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-or-wrong/815175 "2018-06-01T04:26:20Z")
I was recently involved in a T-Bone accident I was the driver that hit the other vehicle( he failed to yield at a stop sign). I told the officer I was going the speed limit but on the police report he put I was going 45 … --- ## [What is your absolutely brilliant idea/invention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-absolutely-brilliant-idea-invention/814755)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-absolutely-brilliant-idea-invention/814755 "2018-06-01T02:40:54Z")
Not (apparently, to others) stupid ideas, like my Solar-Powered Umbrella, but something along the lines of…The Caffeiderm Patch-Timed release caffeine that keeps you going all day. Yours? --- ## [Electric toothbrush. Do you use one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-toothbrush-do-you-use-one/814560)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-toothbrush-do-you-use-one/814560 "2018-06-01T00:03:28Z")
After many years, my Sonicare electric toothbrush has lost some power. I decided to go the manual method. But my teeth don’t seem to be as clean. Would like to purchase another electric toothbrush. Do you have any pre… --- ## [Is there any way to get notifications for when Toys R Us lowers their prices again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-notifications-for-when-toys-r-us-lowers-their-prices-again/815103)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-notifications-for-when-toys-r-us-lowers-their-prices-again/815103 "2018-05-31T21:54:57Z")
Right now they are 40-60% off. I know some kids I want to shop for, but I’d rather wait until they are 60-80% off. Can I somehow get a notification for when the clearance prices drop again? I know the store may be picke… --- ## [I don't care how long I live, I will never understand the appeal of competitive eating.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-care-how-long-i-live-i-will-never-understand-the-appeal-of-competitive-eating/815005)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-care-how-long-i-live-i-will-never-understand-the-appeal-of-competitive-eating/815005 "2018-05-31T21:37:36Z")
It is so disgusting to watch. I will never understand it. Seriously, it’s so gross. It makes me ill to even think about. --- ## [Trying to decide on a place to 'settle down.'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-decide-on-a-place-to-settle-down/814642)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Flavius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marcus_Flavius)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-decide-on-a-place-to-settle-down/814642 "2018-05-31T21:30:40Z")
When I finish my military contract, I’ll have a lot of cash collecting dust in my savings account, since I’m a frugal bastard who puts away 2/3s of his paycheck… I figure that I should find a place to ‘settle down,’ perh… --- ## [Crystal Methvin arrested for possession of Crystal Meth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crystal-methvin-arrested-for-possession-of-crystal-meth/815187)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crystal-methvin-arrested-for-possession-of-crystal-meth/815187 "2018-05-31T20:25:26Z")
Ellis Dee had no comment. Seriously, what were her parents thinking when they named her? “Crystal – that’s a nice name!” --- ## [Jesus has asked for a new bizjet. Yeah really.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-has-asked-for-a-new-bizjet-yeah-really/815167)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-has-asked-for-a-new-bizjet-yeah-really/815167 "2018-05-31T20:21:13Z")
There are some who think Jesus doesn’t talk to his followers. \*A prosperity gospel televangelist from Louisiana says Jesus has asked him to buy a new private jet. And wouldn’t you know it, Jesus has real nice taste in p… --- ## [Well, I just took a Hydrocodone and I don't see what the big fuss is about.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-just-took-a-hydrocodone-and-i-dont-see-what-the-big-fuss-is-about/814292)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-just-took-a-hydrocodone-and-i-dont-see-what-the-big-fuss-is-about/814292 "2018-05-31T18:19:23Z")
Just got back from the dentist. Had two wisdom teeth pulled. Doc gave me a script for Hydrocodone. While my teeth don’t hurt, I still feel basically normal. I thought people got buzzed from this stuff. Is the reason I’… --- ## [Evidence that God really does exist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-that-god-really-does-exist/815201)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-that-god-really-does-exist/815201 "2018-05-31T18:08:03Z")
Facebook sinking fast among US teens: survey. . And he’s a beneficent deity. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Train tagging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-tagging/815192)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-tagging/815192 "2018-05-31T17:23:08Z")
I would never tag a train. Because as everyone knows that would be illegal. And I for one, would never suggest anyone do something illegal. No sir, that’s not the sort of thing we want to promote on the Dope. A friend of… --- ## [ASVAB scores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asvab-scores/814184)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asvab-scores/814184 "2018-05-31T16:50:10Z")
I’m 57 - out of HS for 39 years. I was surfing the web and came across the ASVAB - the military aptitude test, as I understand it. Having some time to kill I took the test. What I learned is A - I know very little about … --- ## [Anyone else had IRS claim you underpaid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-had-irs-claim-you-underpaid/814760)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-had-irs-claim-you-underpaid/814760 "2018-05-31T16:38:50Z")
In our case they’re claiming we received a big payment from retirement account(s). We aren’t close to retiring, and haven’t received anything from any account. It almost looks like they are calling the portion of my pa… --- ## [Two vehicle search cases heard at Supreme Court today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-vehicle-search-cases-heard-at-supreme-court-today/806278)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-vehicle-search-cases-heard-at-supreme-court-today/806278 "2018-05-31T16:30:29Z")
The first case is Byrd v. U.S. Byrd’s fiance rents a car from a car rental agency and allows him to drive in violation of the car rental agreement. Does he have standing to assert a violation of the 4th amendment in … --- ## [Cool laser-cut Star Wars cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-laser-cut-star-wars-cards/815106)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-laser-cut-star-wars-cards/815106 "2018-05-31T15:00:27Z")
They have cards for Game of Thrones, too: Pop Culture – Lovepop And The Beatles: Official Beatles Greeting Cards, Pop-Up Beatles Cards – Lovepop --- ## [DIY orthodontia: Just don't do it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-orthodontia-just-dont-do-it/814841)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-orthodontia-just-dont-do-it/814841 "2018-05-31T13:48:35Z")
Over the years, I’ve definitely heard of people doing this, usually with a single tooth or with gapped front teeth, but THIS is about people, usually kids, doing this will full-fledged braces! They’re using things every… --- ## [Pulled over AGAIN for unregistered car!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulled-over-again-for-unregistered-car/814829)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulled-over-again-for-unregistered-car/814829 "2018-05-31T13:42:06Z")
A few weeks ago I had a thread about constantly being pulled over by the local cops. A few weeks ago I got a ticket for unregistered car; I was positive I had paid the DMV fee but couldn’t find the document. That was my… --- ## [Train tagging and other trivial pursuits!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-tagging-and-other-trivial-pursuits/815141)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/train-tagging-and-other-trivial-pursuits/815141 "2018-05-31T13:10:39Z")
As a teen I tagged trains. I dare say I was good. Never got caught. My lettering was outstanding, and unreadable at the same time. I grew up and jumping fences and running got to be too much trouble. What I want to know … --- ## [Marshmallows and volcanos do not mix!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marshmallows-and-volcanos-do-not-mix/815143)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marshmallows-and-volcanos-do-not-mix/815143 "2018-05-31T11:48:48Z")
So sayeth the USGS. Read and smile. --- ## [Someone on Trump's team has very thin skin.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-on-trumps-team-has-very-thin-skin/814921)
**Author:** [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-on-trumps-team-has-very-thin-skin/814921 "2018-05-31T10:39:16Z")
So I took early retirement last September and have been looking for things to take up my time. I find most of the time I spend online is with a cup of coffee in the morning, before going about my day. A couple of months … --- ## [My failing memory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-failing-memory/815084)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-failing-memory/815084 "2018-05-31T04:30:42Z")
I’ve just been reminded by another person of an apparently heroic deed I did years ago, and I can’t remember it. Given the drama involved, that’s a bit surprising. It was maybe fifteen years ago, at the barn where I wa… --- ## [Reboot your router](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reboot-your-router/815083)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reboot-your-router/815083 "2018-05-31T04:23:40Z")
This was just pointed out to me today by a coworker and I’ve seen several other locations posting similar advice: It sounds so crazy “reboot your router to stop Russian malware” but nothing sounds to crazy in this d… --- ## [Having my dog neutered next week - questions on aftercare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-my-dog-neutered-next-week-questions-on-aftercare/815000)
**Author:** [@tuesdayweld](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tuesdayweld)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-my-dog-neutered-next-week-questions-on-aftercare/815000 "2018-05-31T02:03:33Z")
Dog will be 14 months at time of surgery. I opted not to have him “fixed” earlier due to some opinions (from one vet and info retrieved on the internet) suggesting that waiting past one year age was in the large breed do… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=463) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=465)