# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=560 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 561 --- ## [Newly-found fossil might be evidence of panspermia!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newly-found-fossil-might-be-evidence-of-panspermia/782101)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newly-found-fossil-might-be-evidence-of-panspermia/782101 "2017-03-13T21:16:31Z")
This is certainly very interesting : --- ## [Happy Birthday Violet Brown!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-violet-brown/782114)
**Author:** [@Mallard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mallard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-violet-brown/782114 "2017-03-13T20:43:58Z")
Violet Brown of Jamaica, celebrated a milestone birthday on March 10, 2017. She turned 117 and is presently the world’s second oldest living person. Violet is also the last surviving subject of Queen Victoria. While her … --- ## [How have smartphone apps changed your habits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-smartphone-apps-changed-your-habits/781783)
**Author:** [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-smartphone-apps-changed-your-habits/781783 "2017-03-13T16:22:09Z")
I just had a personal first. After traveling for business for over 8 years, I just scheduled my first trip in the US where I didn’t book a rental car. The ubiquity of Uber and Lyft, as well as the availability of the ho… --- ## [How restrictive is your internet access at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-restrictive-is-your-internet-access-at-work/780397)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-restrictive-is-your-internet-access-at-work/780397 "2017-03-13T16:17:47Z")
At my place of work they just put in new restrictions as to what we are allowed to access on the internet. I can no longer use Facebook, YouTube, any streaming music sites(goodbye Pandora) and I am now restricted to vie… --- ## [I saw the internet come to a grinding stop last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-the-internet-come-to-a-grinding-stop-last-night/782039)
**Author:** [@Marion\_Wormer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marion_Wormer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-the-internet-come-to-a-grinding-stop-last-night/782039 "2017-03-13T15:54:45Z")
For a few minutes as the time changed last night the internet came to a complete stop. I couldn’t save anything online, or search for anything or get my mail. My phone said one time, my computer said another. I puttere… --- ## [Let it Be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-be/782077)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-be/782077 "2017-03-13T14:01:28Z")
I got a message from my ex-wife recently. Nothing really important. But it did have her current contact information, and stupid me, I Googled it. Nothing I found was detrimental, and I certainly do not want to hurt he… --- ## [Forrest Mims famed popular science author is an ID creationist and ciimate change denialist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forrest-mims-famed-popular-science-author-is-an-id-creationist-and-ciimate-change-denialist/781688)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forrest-mims-famed-popular-science-author-is-an-id-creationist-and-ciimate-change-denialist/781688 "2017-03-13T12:55:13Z")
I was reading his wiki the other day fondly remembering his popular articles in Scientific American and elsewhere I read as a high school student and was kinda shocked that he was both an ID creationist and climate chang… --- ## [So... tell me about hearing aids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tell-me-about-hearing-aids/781727)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tell-me-about-hearing-aids/781727 "2017-03-13T09:35:58Z")
I’ve had tinnitus in my left ear for about 25 years. During the summer after high school before I went into the Army I performed as a gunfighter at an old west town. I used hearing protection but it’s difficult to hear… --- ## [The Up Too Early MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-up-too-early-mmp/781532)
**Author:** [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-up-too-early-mmp/781532 "2017-03-13T07:38:35Z")
One of my dogs has taken to barking in the middle of the night. Apparently my 4am alarm isn’t early enough, so she has decided to start barking at 2:30. So now I get to start my day with even less sleep then usual. Why … --- ## [Walmart is ready to go toe to toe with Amazon - Free 2 day shipping on all online orders over $35](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-is-ready-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-amazon-free-2-day-shipping-on-all-online-orders-over-35/782065)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-is-ready-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-amazon-free-2-day-shipping-on-all-online-orders-over-35/782065 "2017-03-13T05:43:35Z")
I stumbled across this which started 1.31.17. Looks kind of like the old Amazon free shipping deal. Walmart is totally profit driven it’s amusing to watch them try to match Amazon while trying to lose as little money as… --- ## [dropmom died last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropmom-died-last-night/781834)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropmom-died-last-night/781834 "2017-03-13T03:55:45Z")
In her sleep, aged 93. A good run, except the past few years with an inoperable broken hip. I was expecting it for as long with every call from a Seattle area code. She kept her spirits up (thank you, Jesus, for opiat… --- ## [SHARK! WALLYMART! SHARK! WALLYMART! SHARK! Newslink.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-wallymart-shark-wallymart-shark-newslink/782004)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-wallymart-shark-wallymart-shark-newslink/782004 "2017-03-13T00:12:12Z")
A 5 foot shark was found in a Wal-Mart parking lot, miles from the Ocean. --- ## [My WTF? moment today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wtf-moment-today/781270)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wtf-moment-today/781270 "2017-03-12T23:18:25Z")
Our doggie has been chewing her butt lately (not fleas) so I toddled off to the Produce Store (sort of a cross between farm/garden and animal supplies) to get some skin wash to alleviate her irritation. Perusing the she… --- ## [I'm getting vision therapy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-vision-therapy/780521)
**Author:** [@Marion\_Wormer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marion_Wormer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-vision-therapy/780521 "2017-03-12T21:03:03Z")
I don’t have 3D vision, so after a lot of research, I decided to try vision therapy as I’m starting to have issues with parking the car. I know, you’re thinking driving would be a problem? No, because cars are far enough… --- ## [I haven't had even the mildest breakout of eczema in over 18 months](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-had-even-the-mildest-breakout-of-eczema-in-over-18-months/781793)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-had-even-the-mildest-breakout-of-eczema-in-over-18-months/781793 "2017-03-12T20:08:43Z")
I’m currently 51. Starting in my early 20’s I started having small isolated break-outs on my scalp. This continued on and off for about a 10 years, until I started experimenting with less harsh shampoos with more natur… --- ## [Alleged murderer killed in drive-by within minutes of being released on bond.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alleged-murderer-killed-in-drive-by-within-minutes-of-being-released-on-bond/781702)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alleged-murderer-killed-in-drive-by-within-minutes-of-being-released-on-bond/781702 "2017-03-12T18:18:35Z")
Dude should’ve stayed in jail! And the Tribune needs better editors. --- ## [What if Google was evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-google-was-evil/781830)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-google-was-evil/781830 "2017-03-12T16:14:53Z")
I am not a paranoid person. Google has access to a bunch of user’s information. They could easily sell this to the highest bidder. Should we be concerned? --- ## [News Flash! Morphine can kill those with Kidney Failure!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-flash-morphine-can-kill-those-with-kidney-failure/780616)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-flash-morphine-can-kill-those-with-kidney-failure/780616 "2017-03-12T03:34:12Z")
Or - Never trust a “Family Medicine” “MD”. This was not covered by this one’s med school. Or - somebody’s got to pull up the rear of the graduating class. --- ## [Am I an explorer or am I a roamer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-explorer-or-am-i-a-roamer/781928)
**Author:** [@SigMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SigMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-explorer-or-am-i-a-roamer/781928 "2017-03-11T20:04:20Z")
Practically every dream I had was an adventure. New places, new people and nothing familiar. I remember revisiting some places but don’t remember the people so I can’t tell you if they’re the same. I must be tired of st… --- ## [Some people will believe ANYTHING.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-will-believe-anything/781947)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-will-believe-anything/781947 "2017-03-11T20:00:26Z")
Link. The thing is, how do I know The Independent isn’t fake news? I know some pretty rabid Trump supporters, and they at least, will believe anything damaging to the other side. So the story seems plausible. Certai… --- ## [My car is angry with me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-is-angry-with-me/781345)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-is-angry-with-me/781345 "2017-03-11T19:18:02Z")
I bought a new SUV recently and have been driving it most of the time over my old car. I decided to drive oldie to work this morning and joked to SharkWife that the car might not start because she’s angry about not being… --- ## [Great hold music? Not so fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-hold-music-not-so-fast/781879)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-hold-music-not-so-fast/781879 "2017-03-11T16:05:12Z")
A while back, I heard the This American Life segment about this guy on the relentless search for this glorious music he heard while he was on hold. So they go on an on how great it is (There is actually a youtube link wh… --- ## [South Korean Pesident Impeached](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korean-pesident-impeached/781861)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-korean-pesident-impeached/781861 "2017-03-11T13:36:39Z")
--- ## [Lawyer, Lawyer Pants on Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyer-lawyer-pants-on-fire/781870)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyer-lawyer-pants-on-fire/781870 "2017-03-11T06:17:13Z")
This one is just too easy, and the thread title inevitable Lawyer’s Pants Catch On Fire During Arson Trial Lawyer's Pants Catch On Fire During Arson Trial | HuffPost Weird News? --- ## [Radioactive Boars Run Amok in Japanese City!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radioactive-boars-run-amok-in-japanese-city/781905)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radioactive-boars-run-amok-in-japanese-city/781905 "2017-03-11T01:21:56Z")
It sounds like one of those Inoshiro Honda-directed Toho Studio epics from the 1950s, but it’s a for-real story. The evacuated city of Fukushima is now overrun by Wild Boars that have been eating radioactive plants and s… --- ## [Pinwheel of Scottie dogs feeding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinwheel-of-scottie-dogs-feeding/650344)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinwheel-of-scottie-dogs-feeding/650344 "2017-03-10T23:29:57Z")
Too cute for words: --- ## [Do you decorate your house for holidays besides Halloween, Christmas, or Hanukkah?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-decorate-your-house-for-holidays-besides-halloween-christmas-or-hanukkah/781790)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-decorate-your-house-for-holidays-besides-halloween-christmas-or-hanukkah/781790 "2017-03-10T22:25:29Z")
From the outside, I mean. I’ve started to over the past few years. I put up a glittery green shamrock decoration on our front door for St. Patrick’s Day, and I put an egg-shaped one for Easter. I’d rather put a wreath… --- ## [When did a pillow become one of lifes major expenses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-a-pillow-become-one-of-lifes-major-expenses/781577)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-a-pillow-become-one-of-lifes-major-expenses/781577 "2017-03-10T20:06:11Z")
I’m sure by now many of you have seen this goof hawking his pillow that has received tons of negative reviews. They want 50 dollars for that ! :eek: But yesterday I was in Kohls and there was a pillow that supposedly a… --- ## [Iron supplement and aggression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-supplement-and-aggression/414039)
**Author:** [@zeldarae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zeldarae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-supplement-and-aggression/414039 "2017-03-10T15:58:35Z")
Is it possible for a prescription iron supplement to affect my aggression / anger level when coupled with cessation of smoking? I was prescribed (not OTC) an iron supplement because at the first check-up I’ve ever had i… --- ## [Dark Web rapidly vanishing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-web-rapidly-vanishing/781773)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-web-rapidly-vanishing/781773 "2017-03-10T00:22:37Z")
Story here. That’s some shrinkage. Mind you, I could never find anything there anyway, everywhere I tried to go was always down, but should we be concerned if that whole part of the Web disappears? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=559) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=561)