# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=568 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 569 --- ## [Holy crap! Man be-heads fellow passenger on Greyhound in Manitoba!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-man-be-heads-fellow-passenger-on-greyhound-in-manitoba/458385)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-man-be-heads-fellow-passenger-on-greyhound-in-manitoba/458385 "2017-02-11T02:36:32Z")
Edmonton Sun story - pretty much just like the title says. The kicker for me - my mom was on the Greyhound yesterday! This is very, very weird and horrible. --- ## [Poorly piloted pilot whales say farewell at Farewell Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-piloted-pilot-whales-say-farewell-at-farewell-spit/779507)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-piloted-pilot-whales-say-farewell-at-farewell-spit/779507 "2017-02-11T02:15:34Z")
One of the largest recorded mass-strandings of whales–more than 400, with around 300 already dead. --- ## [Went a week without a computer. Ever tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-a-week-without-a-computer-ever-tried-it/779299)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-a-week-without-a-computer-ever-tried-it/779299 "2017-02-11T01:51:17Z")
This is now the second time in about eight months where I had to leave my laptop in the shop for ONE. WHOLE. FUCKING. WEEK. The first time around was done by some comp nerd in a car whose number I got from someone, can’… --- ## ["National Sunday Law"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-sunday-law/778833)
**Author:** [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-sunday-law/778833 "2017-02-11T00:55:33Z")
It has been decades since I encountered a Chick tract in the wild (I commuted to college by bus, and the zealots would leave them on the seats) But this turd showed up (addressed to occupant) in my mailbox yesterday: N… --- ## [Adoption! (maybe?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-maybe/777919)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-maybe/777919 "2017-02-10T22:08:47Z")
Got a phone call this morning! The adoption agency people are coming to our house to meet us tonight. A new baby is scheduled to be born on the 25th of this month! We are one of the couples in contention! I cannot believ… --- ## [Bathroom signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-signs/779140)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-signs/779140 "2017-02-10T21:07:21Z")
I saw a bizarre bathroom sign this week that I wanted to share, and it reminded me of others. A couple of years ago, we visited a relative in his (organizational) retirement home. I used the visitor’s restroom, and ther… --- ## [words that mean the same when the a is dropped at the beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-mean-the-same-when-the-a-is-dropped-at-the-beginning/778986)
**Author:** [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-mean-the-same-when-the-a-is-dropped-at-the-beginning/778986 "2017-02-10T17:18:50Z")
even those that might as well be the same without the ‘a’, such as a-lert. Wouldn’t ‘lert’ be the equivalent? But, for purity sake, just those a words that really do mean the same without the ‘a’, such as: abide ane… --- ## [When NYC gets snow, the rest of the country certainly hears about it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nyc-gets-snow-the-rest-of-the-country-certainly-hears-about-it/779394)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nyc-gets-snow-the-rest-of-the-country-certainly-hears-about-it/779394 "2017-02-10T10:12:16Z")
Buffalo can get two feet and it might make page 8 and get a mention in the national weather broadcast. Hilariously overblown reporting about NYC most times. I suppose the Sandy coverage was deserved, but, generally, ou… --- ## [NSA Contractor Arrested for Espionage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-contractor-arrested-for-espionage/779234)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsa-contractor-arrested-for-espionage/779234 "2017-02-10T07:38:36Z")
A former Navy lieutenant, not only did he steal classified material, he also stole hacking tools. His attorneys are blaming hoarding. --- ## [How often do you get PMs on here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-get-pms-on-here/775412)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-get-pms-on-here/775412 "2017-02-09T22:33:42Z")
I get many, but that makes sense since I’m a mod. I get about one or two a day…and that’s from people who send me one initiating it, not in reply to PMs I’ve sent them. As for sending PMs…heh. Well, let’s just say I ha… --- ## [Good To See Y'all Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-to-see-yall-again/778987)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-to-see-yall-again/778987 "2017-02-09T20:57:04Z")
Off and on anyway. My wife had a stroke and it’s just she and me, but she helps with the writing of these posts. It’s a little sporadic, I know, and I am careful to not post anything that might result in name-calling, b… --- ## [How to Get Out of the Cycle of Outrage In a Trump World](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-out-of-the-cycle-of-outrage-in-a-trump-world/779384)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-out-of-the-cycle-of-outrage-in-a-trump-world/779384 "2017-02-09T20:34:49Z")
A very good and much needed article at the right time, on Medium. Ariana Huffington says: stop being outraged at Trump, save your strenght, focus your actions. Some quotes: --- ## [I owe Mrs. L.A. a quarter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-owe-mrs-l-a-a-quarter/778910)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-owe-mrs-l-a-a-quarter/778910 "2017-02-09T19:28:03Z")
The other day, I bet Mrs. L.A. we were done with snow this season. We only have a dusting, but that’s enough for me to lose the bet. --- ## [My son is dropping out of high school - again - and I don't know what to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-dropping-out-of-high-school-again-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do/779261)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-dropping-out-of-high-school-again-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do/779261 "2017-02-09T16:04:41Z")
This is probably coming across as pretty whiny, but I have to vent somewhere and I can’t do that any place where I’m easily identifiable. Sorry, folks. Anyway, our son just told us he’s quitting high school. This is the… --- ## [Protests in Canada shut down US Consulate in Toronto and maybe Embassy in Ottawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-in-canada-shut-down-us-consulate-in-toronto-and-maybe-embassy-in-ottawa/778593)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protests-in-canada-shut-down-us-consulate-in-toronto-and-maybe-embassy-in-ottawa/778593 "2017-02-09T15:44:36Z")
Just came across these two news items: Hundreds protest at US Consulate in Toronto https://www.google.ca/amp/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3957879?client=safari US State Department warns Americans ahead of noon protests at embassy… --- ## [Non-sexual, non-physical hobbies or activities that still have high gender separation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sexual-non-physical-hobbies-or-activities-that-still-have-high-gender-separation/778938)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sexual-non-physical-hobbies-or-activities-that-still-have-high-gender-separation/778938 "2017-02-09T07:36:36Z")
My examples for activities that don’t need to be sexually separated but just naturally seem to be anyway. Audiophiles / Audio Geeks. I am not including females who have the expertise to obtain and use sound equipment fo… --- ## [Mispronunciations that amuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mispronunciations-that-amuse/779059)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mispronunciations-that-amuse/779059 "2017-02-08T22:41:56Z")
A local TV reporter the other day reported on an incident that happened at a famous French museum. She called it ‘The Loover’. Another woman on television recently spoke of someone else harassing her online by posting m… --- ## [Revenge is a dish best served...brown.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-is-a-dish-best-served-brown/779287)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-is-a-dish-best-served-brown/779287 "2017-02-08T19:25:49Z")
Wronged girlfriend seeks to punish boyfriend by --- ## ["America First, Our Country Second" - European late night shows begin preparing their pitches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-first-our-country-second-european-late-night-shows-begin-preparing-their-pitches/778913)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-first-our-country-second-european-late-night-shows-begin-preparing-their-pitches/778913 "2017-02-08T17:38:14Z")
After the unpresidented pitch of the Netherlands, some other European countries’ TV have begun making their own pitches, in language adapted to the meanest understanding. http://www.everysecondcounts.eu/ Come to think … --- ## [Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 65 years on the throne.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-ii-celebrates-65-years-on-the-throne/779289)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-ii-celebrates-65-years-on-the-throne/779289 "2017-02-08T10:12:51Z")
I hope she had plenty of magazines to pass the time. :smiley: Maybe some fiber in her diet will help? OK, my ten year old self is firmly back under control. I’ll make no mention of Prince Phillip and the crown jewels. … --- ## [Frost on my Bedroom window at 31 below (Celsius)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frost-on-my-bedroom-window-at-31-below-celsius/779307)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frost-on-my-bedroom-window-at-31-below-celsius/779307 "2017-02-08T05:54:12Z")
Nice pic I took tonight. Frost has been building up in a pretty pattern. --- ## [Flames Just Started Shooting Out of the Back of My Microwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flames-just-started-shooting-out-of-the-back-of-my-microwave/779291)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flames-just-started-shooting-out-of-the-back-of-my-microwave/779291 "2017-02-08T05:50:31Z")
Heating up some frozen dog food and it started making a deep menacing sound and, pow, flames are shooting out the back. :eek: Good thing I was standing right there to shut it off and unplug it. Now I have to buy a microw… --- ## [Well done Pt Beharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-done-pt-beharry/295220)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-done-pt-beharry/295220 "2017-02-08T01:01:03Z")
First Victoria Cross awarded since the Falklands War. Those with long memories may recall that when this was first mooted, I was unsure but the full details fully warrant the award. Well done! --- ## [Google birthday doodle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-birthday-doodle/779208)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-birthday-doodle/779208 "2017-02-07T18:35:03Z")
I didn’t realize they did this. Google somehow knew it was my birthday, and it provided a birthday-themed doodle for me on the Google main page. Clicking on it was if I had searched for “February 6.” This is life in the… --- ## [I Helped Put a Dog on Death Row. It Was Necessary but Makes Me Really Sad. (Long. Sorry.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-helped-put-a-dog-on-death-row-it-was-necessary-but-makes-me-really-sad-long-sorry/778969)
**Author:** [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-helped-put-a-dog-on-death-row-it-was-necessary-but-makes-me-really-sad-long-sorry/778969 "2017-02-07T17:44:52Z")
I haven’t posted for quite a while but need to get this out. Sensitive people probably shouldn’t read this. Yesterday, while out on a walk, I heard a dog barking excitedly and persistently. I looked across the street … --- ## [Glucose (dextrose) is king of the post-workout carbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glucose-dextrose-is-king-of-the-post-workout-carbs/587660)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glucose-dextrose-is-king-of-the-post-workout-carbs/587660 "2017-02-06T23:17:31Z")
Consider this a bit of a PSA, just because it is such an overlooked and misunderstood aspect of post-workout nutrition (and simply nutrition and the body overall). Most everyone knows, or has heard about the “post-worko… --- ## [The Ruger 10/22 thread....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ruger-10-22-thread/778959)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ruger-10-22-thread/778959 "2017-02-06T22:57:02Z")
I think I’ve owned more 10/22’s than any other gun, I typically buy a decent condition used 10/22, have fun with it for a few months, only to trade it off on the next “gottahaveit” gun a few months down the road. I’m a … --- ## [Is my shift affecting my health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-shift-affecting-my-health/779073)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-shift-affecting-my-health/779073 "2017-02-06T22:26:35Z")
I work Mon, Weds Thurs Fri and Sat with Tuesday and Sunday free, I go home earlier during the week but make that up by working 10 hours every Saturday. Every Sunday I have a recurring headache which lasts most of the da… --- ## [J. Peterman archives its catalogue blurbs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-peterman-archives-its-catalogue-blurbs/778884)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-peterman-archives-its-catalogue-blurbs/778884 "2017-02-06T22:20:18Z")
Talk about a blast from the past–on a whim I just googled what I remembered about my favorite blurb from the J. Peterman catalogue (circa mid-'90s), and lo, there it was. The skirt isn’t available, but the prose still is… --- ## [If you wonder how many people attended the inauguration...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wonder-how-many-people-attended-the-inauguration/779014)
**Author:** [@Okrahoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okrahoma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wonder-how-many-people-attended-the-inauguration/779014 "2017-02-06T19:23:24Z")
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