# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=520 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 521 --- ## [The Ship (restaurant) has Sunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ship-restaurant-has-sunk/794960)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ship-restaurant-has-sunk/794960 "2017-09-02T12:30:30Z")
Part of the ongoing disappearance of tacky iconic structures along Route 1 north of Boston. We’ve seen Weylu’s Chinese Palace go, the Hilltop Steakhouse (with its herd of fiberglas cows), the Full of Bull restaurant (re… --- ## [how many men look at other mens penises when peeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-men-look-at-other-mens-penises-when-peeing/13098)
**Author:** [@heatherlee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/heatherlee)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-men-look-at-other-mens-penises-when-peeing/13098 "2017-09-02T07:57:10Z")
hahaha just a question I have always been curious about! --- ## [where can I find this hat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-this-hat/795084)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-this-hat/795084 "2017-09-02T01:37:21Z")
In this fly fishing video (- YouTube) the guide identified as Francisco Vilches is rocking a straw hat. You can get a good look at the hat at 3:36 and in few other places. It’s one of the few wide brimmed straw hats I’… --- ## [Written Communication Disability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/written-communication-disability/795286)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/written-communication-disability/795286 "2017-09-02T00:53:00Z")
Our 19 year old just got this diagnosis. He had so so grades in high school despite test scores in the top 1-2 percent. His grades were much lower due to not doing written assignments. We, and to an extent our son, th… --- ## [Hurricane Harvey Check In Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584 "2017-09-01T14:33:35Z")
Looks like a big 'un is getting ready to hit Texas. For those of you not in the path, you may want to fill up your gas tank as soon as you can. Gulf oil rigs are being evacuated which means gas prices will be going up. … --- ## [Gaining weight while pregnant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaining-weight-while-pregnant/795194)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaining-weight-while-pregnant/795194 "2017-09-01T13:00:27Z")
One of my co-workers was talking about his wife’s pregnancy and how she hasn’t had that many cravings, and not for sweets. My other co-worker pipes up “That’s good! I see some of these people gaining so much weight whe… --- ## [Apparently, spreading rat food on the ground attracts rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-spreading-rat-food-on-the-ground-attracts-rats/795112)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-spreading-rat-food-on-the-ground-attracts-rats/795112 "2017-09-01T01:21:15Z")
It wasn’t my idea. My wife insisted that a bird feeder on a pole outside our son’s window would be a lovely idea. The kids could stand in his room and watch fluffy, colorful little animals. The neighbors have one; her… --- ## [Presidential Motorcade almost hit by vehicle in Springfield, MO \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-motorcade-almost-hit-by-vehicle-in-springfield-mo-edited-title/795153)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-motorcade-almost-hit-by-vehicle-in-springfield-mo-edited-title/795153 "2017-08-31T23:34:39Z")
YouTube: Vehicle attempts to ram Presidential Motorcade in Springfield, MO This whole situation is rather bizarre. I’m quite surprised at the rather muted response by the Secret Service. ETA: the exciting part is at 1:… --- ## [New Harvey Threat -- Alligators from the Sanctuary escaping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-harvey-threat-alligators-from-the-sanctuary-escaping/795028)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-harvey-threat-alligators-from-the-sanctuary-escaping/795028 "2017-08-31T15:19:43Z")
Just when you think things can’t get worse: Well, THAT’S reassuring. So it’s only 348 gators you have to worry about. And no crocs or venomous snakes. Sage advice. --- ## [? about Trump's tactics re media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-trumps-tactics-re-media/795142)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-trumps-tactics-re-media/795142 "2017-08-31T14:08:29Z")
It occurs to me that I am underestimating Trump again. At least I am consistent. Briefly, his consistent and apparently self-defeating attacks on the mainstream media have puzzled me. But recently something occurred to … --- ## [Is my iPhone 7 haunted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-iphone-7-haunted/795107)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-iphone-7-haunted/795107 "2017-08-31T05:04:27Z")
I’ve had it for a couple of months now. On at least 4 occasions it’s called people in my Contacts without me even touching it. And at least 4 times it started playing music on its own. I could almost understand it if it … --- ## ["TSA pre-clearance" versus "priority"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-pre-clearance-versus-priority/794954)
**Author:** [@Scougs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scougs)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-pre-clearance-versus-priority/794954 "2017-08-31T03:35:01Z")
So, I’m not long back from a great trip to the States, featuring the total eclipse. I feel like I could start a lot of threads on things from the point of view of a Scottish, middle-aged solo traveller which you might f… --- ## [Is Trump going to Phoonix to pardon Joe Arpaio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-going-to-phoonix-to-pardon-joe-arpaio/794376)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-going-to-phoonix-to-pardon-joe-arpaio/794376 "2017-08-30T20:51:28Z")
There is a lot of tension anticipated around President Trump’s visit to Arizona this evening. It just occurred to me that Trump might decide to announce a pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio at the rally. What do you guy… --- ## [Hope This Is Right Forum: Is Profit on Sale of An Empty Residence Taxed as Ordinary Income?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hope-this-is-right-forum-is-profit-on-sale-of-an-empty-residence-taxed-as-ordinary-income/794970)
**Author:** [@SeekerofTruth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeekerofTruth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hope-this-is-right-forum-is-profit-on-sale-of-an-empty-residence-taxed-as-ordinary-income/794970 "2017-08-30T19:20:15Z")
10 years ago my elderly mother moved out of the house she purchased in 1967 because she got sick and had to go into assisted living. She’s been there all this time, never moved back although she and the family wanted her… --- ## [The dutch have a great term for nit pickers (and other things)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dutch-have-a-great-term-for-nit-pickers-and-other-things/794867)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dutch-have-a-great-term-for-nit-pickers-and-other-things/794867 "2017-08-30T15:40:08Z")
Mierenneuker. Literal translation: Ant fucker. I like it. :cool: Afgelebberde boterham is a good one too, as a euphemism for someone who has had a LOT of sex. Literally, an overlicked sandwich. They’re literal … --- ## [MTA Employee perk: Eating lunch with former customers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mta-employee-perk-eating-lunch-with-former-customers/793732)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mta-employee-perk-eating-lunch-with-former-customers/793732 "2017-08-30T08:11:28Z")
Former, as in deceased. :eek: --- ## [Treating Snakebite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-snakebite/795015)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-snakebite/795015 "2017-08-30T05:15:40Z")
One of the books I picked up and read this past weekend was Buck Tilton’s Don’t get Poisoned, a slim and occasionally witty book (Reason for getting someone bitten by a Black Widow to a hospital ASAP: “Outdoorsmen in ext… --- ## [North Korea fires missile toward Japan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-fires-missile-toward-japan/794962)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-fires-missile-toward-japan/794962 "2017-08-30T05:03:35Z")
Breaking news at the time of this posting. --- ## [Have you been seeing more bees this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-seeing-more-bees-this-year/795027)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-seeing-more-bees-this-year/795027 "2017-08-30T04:44:07Z")
In the western burbs of Chicago, I’ve been noticing many more bees than in recent years. My Russian Sage especially - at any time it will have at least 10 big bumbly bees, and at least twice as many assorted other bees.… --- ## [Why is underwear called "a pair" when it's just one item?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-underwear-called-a-pair-when-its-just-one-item/600451)
**Author:** [@Mamavalveeta03](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mamavalveeta03)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-underwear-called-a-pair-when-its-just-one-item/600451 "2017-08-30T02:15:08Z")
The other day, my husband asked me if he had a pair of underwear that was clean. I said, “Yes,” and handed him 2 undergarments. He looked very puzzled and inquired, “Why did you give me 2?” “You asked for a pair. That’… --- ## [Does anyone use the word "buffalo" any more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-the-word-buffalo-any-more/794930)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-the-word-buffalo-any-more/794930 "2017-08-30T00:51:15Z")
In the context of “to bully.” I’ve till now only heard it used in the saying “Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo,” but last night noticed it being used in an episode of The Rockford Files whe… --- ## [Rummage sale annoyance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rummage-sale-annoyance/794690)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rummage-sale-annoyance/794690 "2017-08-29T22:24:56Z")
Today, I went to a rummage sale that was being held to support a youth program, and when I walked in, a woman started taking me on what could best be described as a guided tour - “Aren’t these trays beautiful? They’re b… --- ## [I think death is like falling asleep and never waking up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-death-is-like-falling-asleep-and-never-waking-up/794574)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-death-is-like-falling-asleep-and-never-waking-up/794574 "2017-08-29T22:10:02Z")
\[I thought about putting this into Great Debates…sort of an “anti” witnessing thread. But I freely admit that I have no proof about any of this, and it’s all just a hunch. One I would be very pleased to be wrong about.… --- ## [Original Words of Wisdom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-words-of-wisdom/794567)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-words-of-wisdom/794567 "2017-08-29T20:20:42Z")
Give us your original Words of Wisdom-something from yourself that cannot be found elsewhere and said by someone else. Pain is never lessened by someone else pointing out that they are in more pain than you. --- ## [Stormfront is shut down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormfront-is-shut-down/795017)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormfront-is-shut-down/795017 "2017-08-29T16:03:19Z")
Sorry if I missed another thread on this and totally rolling a dice as to where it goes, but Stormfront was shut down. I’ll put it here because I don’t have “great debate” position. --- ## [I was a tissue fairy in Oregon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-a-tissue-fairy-in-oregon/794647)
**Author:** [@plankter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plankter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-a-tissue-fairy-in-oregon/794647 "2017-08-29T02:03:35Z")
Very mundane and pointless, but sort of relevant to the eclipse. On the final leg of what turned out to be a fourteen-hour journey from my eclipse viewing site to Klamath Falls, I pulled off Highway 97 at the Beaver Mar… --- ## [Are you cissexist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-cissexist/794438)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-cissexist/794438 "2017-08-28T22:31:35Z")
http://everydayfeminism.com/2017/04/cissexist-say-never-date-trans/ What can I say? I prefer for my man to have a penis. :o --- ## [I may have made an expensive mistake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-made-an-expensive-mistake/794216)
**Author:** [@zuer-coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuer-coli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-made-an-expensive-mistake/794216 "2017-08-28T22:24:27Z")
I retired, didn’t want to, but sometimes things happen. I have high blood pressure, and I’m diabetic. So I have edema or dropsy if you prefer and all my extremities have some degree of fluid build-up. My Doctor has been… --- ## [Whole Foods? How about Amazon Foods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-how-about-amazon-foods/789117)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-how-about-amazon-foods/789117 "2017-08-28T20:21:35Z")
Wow. I didn’t see this coming.\[ \](http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US\_AMAZON\_WHOLE\_FOODS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-06-16-09-48-35) If Amazon can drop the ridiculous prices (will we stop s… --- ## [Anheuser-Busch cans water for flood victims](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anheuser-busch-cans-water-for-flood-victims/794949)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anheuser-busch-cans-water-for-flood-victims/794949 "2017-08-28T19:28:47Z")
The Budweiser plant in Georgia has shifted from canning Bud to canning emergency water for Houston. My question: How can they tell? :stuck\_out\_tongue: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=519) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=521)