# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=544 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 545 --- ## [My father was told he is terminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-was-told-he-is-terminal/785019)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-was-told-he-is-terminal/785019 "2017-05-16T17:01:06Z")
For quite a few years my father has had incontinence problems. The cause was an inverted penis that resulted from attempts to solve a prostate problem. He was also diagnosed with a hernia that caused fluid buildup in his… --- ## [I got the job!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-the-job/786645)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-the-job/786645 "2017-05-16T15:07:47Z")
First day starts in a couple of hours, I’m about to hop in the shower and get ready. But it’s been a long freakin’ journey and since I’ve gone on about my career stuff on the SDMB before, might as well continue the tradi… --- ## [New addictive game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-addictive-game/414458)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-addictive-game/414458 "2007-08-06T17:23:00Z")
Distraction First time I played scored 3725 --- ## [Battery powered water bottle boiler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-water-bottle-boiler/786646)
**Author:** [@dude\_robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude_robert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-water-bottle-boiler/786646 "2017-05-15T20:40:23Z")
What are some ideas for a mobile water boiler, like a kettle but much smaller and runs on batteries? It would be very useful to be able to take some cold water from a tap and turn it into boiling water some minutes later… --- ## [Hawker Hunter crashes into main road at air show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawker-hunter-crashes-into-main-road-at-air-show/728538)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawker-hunter-crashes-into-main-road-at-air-show/728538 "2017-05-15T18:56:58Z")
BBC news here. Jet fighter crashes into the A27 in the south of England, killing 7 people. The road is near my company’s HQ, I drive it on a few times a year. Would have been busy with holidaymakers and such headed for… --- ## [Fortieth anniversary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortieth-anniversary/786565)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortieth-anniversary/786565 "2017-05-15T16:33:37Z")
May 13, 1977. I was a singer in the “guitar Mass choir” at my parish (I was also in the “Adult choir”, but that’s irrelevant to the story). We were also a social group, and Friday evenings were when we would get togethe… --- ## [Rocketeer drives a T](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeer-drives-a-t/786599)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeer-drives-a-t/786599 "2017-05-15T04:50:35Z")
Yesterday my sister and I drove down to Tacoma, to the Marymount campus of the LeMay collection, where she had arranged for us to take a little class on driving a Model T Ford. The LeMay collection at one time was the l… --- ## [The Rise of Websites that search other Websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-websites-that-search-other-websites/786498)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-websites-that-search-other-websites/786498 "2017-05-15T02:34:29Z")
The most common of these sites are Google and Bing. However, I am now seeing a huge proliferation of sites that search other sites and give results back from searching these sites. Other Common Examples being: Expedia… --- ## [Covering the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-the-mmp/786113)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covering-the-mmp/786113 "2017-05-15T02:26:41Z")
Certain things need to be done well in advance. I went to buy a Bat Mitzvah card for 13yo girl this weekend & could barely find them in the store because of all the space devoted to Mother’s Day & Graduation cards. Tho… --- ## [A few brief questions about North Korea's latest missile test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-brief-questions-about-north-koreas-latest-missile-test/786581)
**Author:** [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2017, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-brief-questions-about-north-koreas-latest-missile-test/786581 "2017-05-14T07:00:26Z")
Anyway, today North Korea just tested yet another ballistic missile. It flew 700 km, which is not that unusual for its tests, but it did so while also reaching a maximum altitude greater than 2000 km, and that is unusual… --- ## [The cats and the bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cats-and-the-bees/786070)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cats-and-the-bees/786070 "2017-05-13T23:27:25Z")
I’ve learned something over the years. My cats love to play with any kind of flying insect. They do not care if it is a common housefly or a big-ass bumble-bee. So of course, when Mr. Wasp decided to invade my living qua… --- ## [Debt to Drug Dealer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-to-drug-dealer/786488)
**Author:** [@Delicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delicious)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-to-drug-dealer/786488 "2017-05-13T23:08:24Z")
Hi all, I’ve been lurking on these boards for a while but haven’t really had anything interesting to say so haven’t made any posts yet, I think that has very recently changed, I’m in a bit of a headscratcher of a situati… --- ## [Can you tell a joke in 4 words or less?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-a-joke-in-4-words-or-less/785851)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-a-joke-in-4-words-or-less/785851 "2017-05-13T22:50:43Z")
I’m wondering how many jokes can be condensed to just four words or less. Here are a couple that I’ve cut down to just a few words: Being superstitious is unlucky. Counterfeiters make money. (Jokes don’t need to be ma… --- ## [Ask the person who works with CPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-works-with-cps/785577)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-works-with-cps/785577 "2017-05-13T21:59:59Z")
While I’m not a CPS case worker, I work very closely with them and in a directly related area. I am privy to all of the confidential backstories. Of course. I will not betray any specific confidential information or give… --- ## [I DO NOT need surgery. Yay.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-need-surgery-yay/786497)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-need-surgery-yay/786497 "2017-05-13T21:28:38Z")
In http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=825782 I discussed my need to get the gallbladder jerked. I saw the surgeon, & he said–“No, no you don’t.” A General Surgeon, attached to a GI outfit. So, yeah… --- ## [68 years old, hair growing back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/68-years-old-hair-growing-back/786345)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/68-years-old-hair-growing-back/786345 "2017-05-13T15:34:54Z")
After I retired about 5 years ago people started making occasional comments that my hair was looking thicker. The comments have started becoming more frequent this past year. I lost most of my hair on top by the time I w… --- ## ["Women shouldn't get blackout drunk" is NOT sexist. Men shouldn't either.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-shouldnt-get-blackout-drunk-is-not-sexist-men-shouldnt-either/786251)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-shouldnt-get-blackout-drunk-is-not-sexist-men-shouldnt-either/786251 "2017-05-13T14:26:15Z")
That car theft thread (which I started) reminded me of this story, which has received a lot of press in recent days. It’s about a young man who died as a result of fraternity hazing, and consuming enormous amounts of al… --- ## [Boy Scouts \[have ended\] ban on gays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-scouts-have-ended-ban-on-gays/648668)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-scouts-have-ended-ban-on-gays/648668 "2017-05-13T08:05:21Z")
This news came out of nowhere. Like the article said, only a few months ago, I remember the BSA affirming their position on gays, and I think just recently in the last 2 months there was a scout who was being denied his… --- ## [Cosmologists ready to rumble over new challenges to "Big Bang" Cosmic Inflation paradigm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmologists-ready-to-rumble-over-new-challenges-to-big-bang-cosmic-inflation-paradigm/786492)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmologists-ready-to-rumble-over-new-challenges-to-big-bang-cosmic-inflation-paradigm/786492 "2017-05-13T03:03:30Z")
So three scientists wrote an article for Scientific American Cosmic Inflation Theory Faces Challenges where they said the current "“Big Bang” Inflation model of the origin of the universe was not as powerful, predictiv… --- ## [Schools named after recent Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schools-named-after-recent-presidents/786427)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schools-named-after-recent-presidents/786427 "2017-05-13T01:42:04Z")
Many schools in the U.S. are named after Presidents. However, I’ve never noticed any schools named after Presidents later than Kennedy. Do you know of any schools named after the Presidents since 1963 in your area? Wh… --- ## [Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) Town Hall Takedown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rep-tom-macarthur-r-nj-town-hall-takedown/786450)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rep-tom-macarthur-r-nj-town-hall-takedown/786450 "2017-05-12T18:58:47Z")
I’m sorry that I couldn’t find this video anywhere else but Facebook, but I just had to share it. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) Town Hall, ‘You are the single greatest threat to my family!’ MacArthur certainly gets an ear… --- ## [I suspect someone is trying to scam me, but it's weird.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-suspect-someone-is-trying-to-scam-me-but-its-weird/784430)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-suspect-someone-is-trying-to-scam-me-but-its-weird/784430 "2017-05-12T18:25:04Z")
I apologize for the long post, but that’s what it take to describe the situation. Back at the beginning of March I was contacted by a contracting agency about possible full time web development work. It’s actually a con… --- ## [I know we're not supposed to ask for homework help on the board...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-were-not-supposed-to-ask-for-homework-help-on-the-board/786242)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-were-not-supposed-to-ask-for-homework-help-on-the-board/786242 "2017-05-12T17:11:22Z")
…but I was taking a BS composition course courtesy of a bizarre client contract requirement, and during the Credible Sources quiz therein, I was presented with this question. I wasn’t sure how to respond. So, I figured,… --- ## [Selling my beloved summer car...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-my-beloved-summer-car/786385)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-my-beloved-summer-car/786385 "2017-05-12T15:40:13Z")
Everything in its season, and all, and I bought it back in 2009 knowing someday I’d have to part with it, but… I listed my Cobra for sale today. Not an original, but a works-built ERA 427SC with every detail and option … --- ## [What is NOT a legitimate governmental function?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-not-a-legitimate-governmental-function/786284)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-not-a-legitimate-governmental-function/786284 "2017-05-12T12:39:10Z")
In another thread, those on the left, and even Bricker (who is about to get his conservative card revoked again :slight\_smile: ) were discussing how health care is a legitimate governmental function. I don’t mean to reh… --- ## [High school foreign language classes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-foreign-language-classes/785849)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-foreign-language-classes/785849 "2017-05-12T09:35:13Z")
Some friends and I were having a discussion a few weeks ago about the requirement for a foreign language in high school. They require 2 years and I think some colleges even like to see 3. We all work in very different fi… --- ## [Life Imitates Art: Monty Python/COPS/Damo and Darren\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-imitates-art-monty-python-cops-damo-and-darren/786428)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-imitates-art-monty-python-cops-damo-and-darren/786428 "2017-05-12T08:24:41Z")
“Im Jus Waitin ona Mate” This clip on YouTube is like some real-life mashup of Monty Python, COPS, Damo and Darren\* and maybe America’s (Australia’s) Funniest Home Videos. Its 6:52 long. The whole thing is pretty funn… --- ## [Flooding from Lake Ontario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooding-from-lake-ontario/786283)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooding-from-lake-ontario/786283 "2017-05-12T05:13:15Z")
I used to live in Rochester, NY, so I looked in on its news this morning and received a shock. Lake Ontario has risen to its highest level since 1973 (and within half a foot of its historic high from 1952) and caused mas… --- ## [Man, dead for 30 years, brought back to life!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dead-for-30-years-brought-back-to-life/786382)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dead-for-30-years-brought-back-to-life/786382 "2017-05-12T02:06:11Z")
Link. :smiley: Apparently, the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared a 4 year old boy was dead about 30 years ago, and refused to correct this small mistake. I guess going to school and paying taxes are t… --- ## [If You Met Someone Who Went To An Exclusive Boarding School, What Would You Ask Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-met-someone-who-went-to-an-exclusive-boarding-school-what-would-you-ask-them/785151)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-met-someone-who-went-to-an-exclusive-boarding-school-what-would-you-ask-them/785151 "2017-05-11T23:07:48Z")
I’m thinking of writing an article about what life is really like in exclusive boarding schools (think: The Facts of Life or Dead Poets Society) vs. how it’s portrayed in the media. If you met someone who went to an exc… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=543) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=545)