# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=549 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 550 --- ## [Words that change their pronunciation when you capitalize them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-change-their-pronunciation-when-you-capitalize-them/56794)
**Author:** [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-change-their-pronunciation-when-you-capitalize-them/56794 "2017-04-26T16:38:28Z")
How many of these can you think of? Let’s see, there’s rainier, tangier, messier, portage (obscure), noisy (also obscure), …? --- ## [Kitty Hawk Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitty-hawk-flyer/785293)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitty-hawk-flyer/785293 "2017-04-26T16:04:52Z")
Cool new transportation device: --- ## [The Snow Is Gone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-snow-is-gone/784742)
**Author:** [@Fleetwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fleetwood)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-snow-is-gone/784742 "2017-04-26T13:37:47Z")
As of last night! I can check out all directions in my yard today and it has finally all melted. Some years I make it until May First, but not his year. The last hold out is the piles along the driveway under the trees. … --- ## [Quick - how many reasons can you list that someone might not want a toaster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-how-many-reasons-can-you-list-that-someone-might-not-want-a-toaster/785186)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-how-many-reasons-can-you-list-that-someone-might-not-want-a-toaster/785186 "2017-04-26T06:06:16Z")
Someone asked me this recently, and I thought it sounded like a good question to ask on one of those mental acuity tests where they are assessing whether you might be in the early stages of dementia. I was able to rattle… --- ## [Artificial womb passes animal trials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artificial-womb-passes-animal-trials/785255)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artificial-womb-passes-animal-trials/785255 "2017-04-26T02:58:58Z")
An artificial womb has kept lambs alive and healthy for weeks, after being delivered at the equivalent gestation as a 23 week baby. Wow! StG --- ## [\[Doctor charged with FGM- edited title ITD\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-charged-with-fgm-edited-title-itd/784412)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-charged-with-fgm-edited-title-itd/784412 "2017-04-26T02:27:38Z")
A Detroit ER doctor has been arrested for performing clitorectomies on young girls. She should be sentenced to the pain. --- ## [Do you wipe sitting down or standing up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wipe-sitting-down-or-standing-up/784887)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wipe-sitting-down-or-standing-up/784887 "2017-04-25T19:06:25Z")
I ask because of a Buzzfeed article I just read that completely blew my mind. I had no idea there was any deviation, outside of some tiny group of deviants, on how to do this. In fact, it’s nearly 50/50, and both sides a… --- ## [Names of Greeting Card Recipients](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-of-greeting-card-recipients/785101)
**Author:** [@StarryGreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarryGreen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-of-greeting-card-recipients/785101 "2017-04-25T19:03:08Z")
While it is not a serious issue, I wanted to add my opinion to a topic of an old 2003 thread titled “Is it rude not to include a person’s name in a greeting card?” that I found while researching the topic. The responses… --- ## [The State of Hawaii is \*not\* "an island in the Pacific"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-hawaii-is-not-an-island-in-the-pacific/784900)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-state-of-hawaii-is-not-an-island-in-the-pacific/784900 "2017-04-25T18:05:44Z")
From this link: Perhaps that’s the best we can hope for from an attorney from “a state in the South.” But I also have a beef with the subsequent clarification by the Justice Department (bolding mine): Um, no, I don’t… --- ## [London Marathon runner from Swansea stops for 'guy in need'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-marathon-runner-from-swansea-stops-for-guy-in-need/785174)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-marathon-runner-from-swansea-stops-for-guy-in-need/785174 "2017-04-25T17:04:51Z")
This BBC story shows true sportsmanship. Well done, sir! And he still came in the top 1,000 (over 40,000 started). --- ## [Why do browsers do this? (odd searching behaviour from address bar)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-browsers-do-this-odd-searching-behaviour-from-address-bar/785192)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-browsers-do-this-odd-searching-behaviour-from-address-bar/785192 "2017-04-25T16:44:16Z")
I use a variety of browsers, and I have seen this behaviour with at least three of them (Edge, Chrome, Firefox)… I don’t keep bookmarks - they’re just clutter - when I want to visit a familiar site, I just start typing … --- ## [I picked up some items at Sears today & the clerk checked me out with an 18 year old Palm Pilot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-picked-up-some-items-at-sears-today-the-clerk-checked-me-out-with-an-18-year-old-palm-pilot/785033)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-picked-up-some-items-at-sears-today-the-clerk-checked-me-out-with-an-18-year-old-palm-pilot/785033 "2017-04-25T16:08:19Z")
I was picking up some items I ordered online at Sears this afternoon and as the warehouse clerk handed me the items at the pickup kiosk he entered a few details into his handheld scanner PDA style device. I glanced at it… --- ## [Shackleton finishes his voyage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shackleton-finishes-his-voyage/785129)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shackleton-finishes-his-voyage/785129 "2017-04-25T14:58:43Z")
The great-grandson of Ernest Shackleton finishes his voyage http://www.ntd.tv/2017/04/20/explorers-scion-achieves-his-great-grandfathers-dream/ He was part of a team that crossed the Antarctic in 4 X 4’s SUV’s. Looks … --- ## [From bank robber to law professor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-bank-robber-to-law-professor/785139)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-bank-robber-to-law-professor/785139 "2017-04-25T14:15:35Z")
Quite a story - glad he’s been able to turn his life around so well, and so helpfully for others: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/04/21/bank-robber-turned-georgetown-law-professor-is-just-getting-… --- ## [Worse than drunk driving...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-than-drunk-driving/784925)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-than-drunk-driving/784925 "2017-04-25T11:48:33Z")
It seems that driving while in the throes of extreme blue balls might be worse than driving drunk. At least that is what I can deduce from something that happened in Portugalete (Basque Country). A young driver was arre… --- ## [I'm scared, is this "Just" Panic attacks or something else? Any advice welcome.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared-is-this-just-panic-attacks-or-something-else-any-advice-welcome/785030)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared-is-this-just-panic-attacks-or-something-else-any-advice-welcome/785030 "2017-04-25T04:47:34Z")
So I’m having the worst couple of days of my life right now. It started yesterday when driving home from work. I suddenly felt light headed, tunnel visioned, felt short of breath, and felt like I was passing out. Basical… --- ## [Small dog people, what am I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-dog-people-what-am-i/785024)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-dog-people-what-am-i/785024 "2017-04-25T04:36:18Z")
This little beuty was pulled from a kill shelter by a rescue and is now mine! Her name is Volpe, she is 4 months old and weighs 5lbs. Her tail sort of curls up, she has HUGE ears, and has long hair between her toes. htt… --- ## ['Who knew signing up for DNR was so complex?" You, dear.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knew-signing-up-for-dnr-was-so-complex-you-dear/784970)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knew-signing-up-for-dnr-was-so-complex-you-dear/784970 "2017-04-25T00:01:22Z")
And anybody else who never gave it the slightest thought. Yeah, you’re feeling beat up by your medical problems. The other night we were holding bare hands when she casually said she had MRSA. On went the Purel and th… --- ## [Giant Economic Collapse this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-economic-collapse-this-year/785108)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-economic-collapse-this-year/785108 "2017-04-24T23:19:41Z")
Will we face a giant collapse in the US Economy in 2017? --- ## [So, who's going to the March for Science?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-going-to-the-march-for-science/784922)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-going-to-the-march-for-science/784922 "2017-04-24T20:04:08Z")
I’ll be at the march in DC. Who else is marching tomorrow, either in DC, or at other locations? --- ## [NASA makes all of their images and media available and downloadable for free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-makes-all-of-their-images-and-media-available-and-downloadable-for-free/785158)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-makes-all-of-their-images-and-media-available-and-downloadable-for-free/785158 "2017-04-24T19:34:56Z")
NASA has made their entire collection of images, sounds, and video available and publicly searchable online. This is a huge boon just for time wasting, if nothing else. :slight\_smile: --- ## [This time it's American Airlines roughing up a woman and her baby.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-time-its-american-airlines-roughing-up-a-woman-and-her-baby/784974)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-time-its-american-airlines-roughing-up-a-woman-and-her-baby/784974 "2017-04-24T13:15:17Z")
Geez, I don’t know WTH is wrong with the airlines these day. United beats the crap out of a doctor only a week ago. Now this jerk on American Airlines yanks a stroller out of a woman’s hands and nearly hits her baby. Sh… --- ## [Cheap Chawklit in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615 "2017-04-24T02:11:03Z")
This being the second opportunity of the year to get cheap chawklit (the first being the day after Valentine’s day) let’s share our favorite chawklit. Not share as in let anyone else have any - share as in information. … --- ## [Just LOOK at this old Library!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-look-at-this-old-library/784954)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-look-at-this-old-library/784954 "2017-04-24T02:00:36Z")
Wow. Just–WOW! Dopers & Libraries go together like fish & water, so check it out! It’s sites like this that make me wish we could post images! --- ## [Weird dental cleaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-dental-cleaning/784688)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-dental-cleaning/784688 "2017-04-23T22:53:18Z")
I went to a new dentist today for a cleaning and exam. The hygienist polished my teeth, but didn’t do any scraping at all. Is that common? --- ## [Swiss Army Knife store closes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knife-store-closes/784880)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knife-store-closes/784880 "2017-04-23T22:17:25Z")
:frowning: Not really pit-able, just sad. It was an official Victorinox outlet at the Mall of America here in the Twin Cities Minnesota. Now if I want to buy accessories for my pocket knives I’ll have to order off the we… --- ## [Happy Birthday, Harold Fairweather!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-harold-fairweather/784528)
**Author:** [@Mallard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mallard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-harold-fairweather/784528 "2017-04-23T18:06:24Z")
Harold Fairweather of Jamaica celebrates his 97th birthday today. :smiley: A grand old age for sure, but not record setting in its own right. However, Fairweather does have a longevity record. He’s the “oldest living… --- ## [What's in your Swiss Army Knife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-swiss-army-knife/784993)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-swiss-army-knife/784993 "2017-04-23T17:25:39Z")
Mine was bought in the early 70s, the kind that has the checkered metal grip, red with white cross logo. Main blade says “Elinox” on one side. Besides the main blade, there is an awl, a bottle opener and a can opener.… --- ## [Judge cries when sentencing Mormon bishop to prision for rape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-cries-when-sentencing-mormon-bishop-to-prision-for-rape/784551)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-cries-when-sentencing-mormon-bishop-to-prision-for-rape/784551 "2017-04-23T15:07:54Z")
While sentencing a former Mormon bishop to prison for rape, the judge became emotional, forcing himself to compose himself before finishing The conduct of the (Mormon) judge is gathering criticism. There were two victi… --- ## [That was a little strange.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-was-a-little-strange/784985)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-was-a-little-strange/784985 "2017-04-22T21:51:18Z")
I’m on the hunt for a puppy right now, either herding breed or spaniel, and last night I found an ad on Craigslist for a Australian Shepherd puppy that a person was rehoming due to their child’s allergies. At the time th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=548) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=550)