# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=591 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 592 --- ## [Fun with Google Translate....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-google-translate/683659)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-google-translate/683659 "2016-11-06T05:00:06Z")
I was messing around with the Thai keyboard on my iPad (a freind at work is from Thailand and she’s been teaching me a little bit about the written language) and got an interesting bot of gibberish when I pasted it into … --- ## [What is an AR-15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-ar-15/770481)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-ar-15/770481 "2016-11-05T22:49:37Z")
I know its a rifle that is/was made by colt, and its a derivative of the M-16A1 and has neither selective fire or burst, chambered .223/5.56 and comes with a diverse collection of accessories. So you would think that I … --- ## [The BBC on the search for the origin of life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bbc-on-the-search-for-the-origin-of-life/770735)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bbc-on-the-search-for-the-origin-of-life/770735 "2016-11-05T21:42:35Z")
The BBC have a long article on the search for the origin of life here. It’s a very long article, and I’m not even going to attempt to summarise it or excerpt from it. I’ll just say that it seems well worth reading for a … --- ## [Motor rally of death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motor-rally-of-death/770664)
**Author:** [@alexidsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alexidsa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motor-rally-of-death/770664 "2016-11-05T01:46:40Z")
I’m from Russia and I try to popularize the irrationality of homophobia. I used Great Debates section of this forum to improve my skill of arguing against homophobia (see this thread for example). Thank you guys, you gav… --- ## [Playing shenanigans with the polar regions? (Penguins, and foxes, and bears, oh my)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-shenanigans-with-the-polar-regions-penguins-and-foxes-and-bears-oh-my/769980)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-shenanigans-with-the-polar-regions-penguins-and-foxes-and-bears-oh-my/769980 "2016-11-04T20:41:39Z")
I’ve had a bit of unexpected vacation and not much to do so to pass the time I hired a ship, collected five breeding pairs of polar bears and arctic foxes (I like arctic foxes, OK?) from the arctic, shipped them to the a… --- ## [I love New Yorkers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-new-yorkers/770584)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-new-yorkers/770584 "2016-11-04T15:10:15Z")
Selling pest-control services to businesses in some variation on NYC. At a bar that a drink was named after: “Who is the person I would talk to about pest control solutions?” “Human or insect? I have plenty of human … --- ## [Not to sound alarmist, I want to Emigrate to Australia, please help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-to-sound-alarmist-i-want-to-emigrate-to-australia-please-help/758234)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-to-sound-alarmist-i-want-to-emigrate-to-australia-please-help/758234 "2016-11-04T13:58:52Z")
I’ve been Googling, but the websites I’ve been on don’t seem trustworthy, so I just want a second opinion before I send an application for a work visa. I’ve decided on the vote there’s not really much of a future in the… --- ## ["I got a rock!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-rock/770325)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-rock/770325 "2016-11-04T10:40:35Z")
How many kids did you have? Best costume? How much candy did YOU eat Mom/Dad? About 3 dozen (more than last year); Tie for best costume–one boy had the killer from “Scream” but when he squeezed the heart in his hand, TH… --- ## [What are you currently thinking about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-currently-thinking-about/766761)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-currently-thinking-about/766761 "2016-11-04T10:23:18Z")
Bwfc --- ## [Suicide at my building this morning.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-at-my-building-this-morning/770350)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-at-my-building-this-morning/770350 "2016-11-04T05:33:08Z")
I was sitting at my computer, about 3:20am, when I heard a sound, then a thump, & an oof. Went to the window, it took a moment recognize the body. I called 911, and was put on hold for about moment. The whole thing is w… --- ## [Indoor Gardeners: any DIY tips for cat-proof hydroponics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-gardeners-any-diy-tips-for-cat-proof-hydroponics/770537)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-gardeners-any-diy-tips-for-cat-proof-hydroponics/770537 "2016-11-03T16:03:35Z")
I have some southern facing window space and wouldn’t mind crafting from scratch a hydroponic garden setup for the enjoyment of my children. Got a spastic cat though, so the plants will have to be enclosed somehow. I w… --- ## [You learn something new every day. Here's my contribution.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-something-new-every-day-heres-my-contribution/760012)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-something-new-every-day-heres-my-contribution/760012 "2016-11-03T14:27:38Z")
It’s common knowledge that on May 3, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Less well known, and unknown to me until yesterday, is that fellow Brit Diane Leather became the firs… --- ## [Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame-vandalized/769794)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame-vandalized/769794 "2016-11-03T10:27:25Z")
Wait … Der Bungle has a star on the Walk of Fame? --- ## [Mundane Halloween Stuff You Must Share](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-halloween-stuff-you-must-share/770324)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-halloween-stuff-you-must-share/770324 "2016-11-02T21:15:40Z")
Outside of the MMP thread I don’t see a general H’ween discussion going on, so I thought I’d better start one before it’s too late. Anyone watching a scary movie tonight? I’m queuing up Night of the Creeps, probably my… --- ## [Ways a Doper has changed your life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-a-doper-has-changed-your-life/769327)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-a-doper-has-changed-your-life/769327 "2016-11-02T20:59:29Z")
As I was getting dressed this morning, I reached for the Q-tips I have in a wooden cup. I’ve put Q-tips in this cup ever since I got it, which was many years ago. It’s the perfect size for this purpose, although I can re… --- ## [Anyone Been Screwed Over in a Will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-screwed-over-in-a-will/769872)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-screwed-over-in-a-will/769872 "2016-11-02T20:58:22Z")
Could be anything…the deceased promising one thing but doing another, misbehavior by the executor, surprise in the will. Were there any consequences? As I mentioned over here, my MIL indicated to her children that any … --- ## [Halloween costumes that are banned!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-costumes-that-are-banned/769273)
**Author:** [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-costumes-that-are-banned/769273 "2016-11-02T20:48:46Z")
After reading about the town that banned clown costumes for Halloween, I started thinking about what kinds of costumes are banned on Halloween. Let’s make a list! Any type of ban is OK, school, family, work, state, etc. … --- ## [Pugs are dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pugs-are-dogs/623852)
**Author:** [@Uzi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uzi)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pugs-are-dogs/623852 "2016-11-02T20:05:31Z")
We have been stuck looking after our neighbors pug for a week. While it is not the creatures name, I prefer to call it ‘Slimer’. I say ‘creature’ because I refuse to believe that it is derived from the animals known as ‘… --- ## [Hulk Hogan Wins $115 Million in Sex Tape Lawsuit + Punitive Damages Not Yet Determined](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogan-wins-115-million-in-sex-tape-lawsuit-punitive-damages-not-yet-determined/749489)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogan-wins-115-million-in-sex-tape-lawsuit-punitive-damages-not-yet-determined/749489 "2016-11-02T19:04:29Z")
Well maybe he will get some adequate money in punitive damages. --- ## [Migraine preceded by physical skin crawling sensations - WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migraine-preceded-by-physical-skin-crawling-sensations-wtf/770442)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migraine-preceded-by-physical-skin-crawling-sensations-wtf/770442 "2016-11-02T18:57:52Z")
I’ve suffered Ocular Migraines a number of times in the past - typically manifesting as a sparkly dot that expands into a sparkly crescent covering most of my visual field, then turning into an intense, sickening headach… --- ## [Write your own Onion headlines: Election edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-your-own-onion-headlines-election-edition/770210)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-your-own-onion-headlines-election-edition/770210 "2016-11-02T17:32:38Z")
\*\*Ivanka Trump casually begins introducing herself using married name Cheesecake Factory waiter who’s correctly called every presidential election since 2012 predicts Johnson win Holy Bible editorial board endorsement:… --- ## [Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Experience of Racism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-ethnic-minorities-and-the-experience-of-racism/770450)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racial-ethnic-minorities-and-the-experience-of-racism/770450 "2016-11-02T16:59:33Z")
One of my best friends from Jr. High and High School, who is biracial, recently posted about a personal experience she had when she was a freshman in high school. In her own words, in a letter to the editor she submitted… --- ## [Happy birthday, Miller.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-miller/769918)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-miller/769918 "2016-11-02T14:15:31Z")
I hope it’s a good one. --- ## [The "Afghan Girl" has been arrested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-afghan-girl-has-been-arrested/770206)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-afghan-girl-has-been-arrested/770206 "2016-11-02T11:18:00Z")
Back in 1985 the National Geographic magazine had, as it’s cover art, perhaps the most iconic magazine cover photo ever. The photographer never even knew the name of the young girl in the refugee camp, until many years … --- ## [Mumblers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumblers/770381)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumblers/770381 "2016-11-02T00:49:47Z")
It’s always amusing to overhear them. Mostly in quiet semi-private setting like the men’s room. Don’t hang around ladies restrooms much but I assume that’s another natural mumbler habitat. The one I heard this morni… --- ## [The Corn Stalker: A Tale Of Halloween](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-corn-stalker-a-tale-of-halloween/770334)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-corn-stalker-a-tale-of-halloween/770334 "2016-11-01T23:03:23Z")
“So what’s a Corn Stalker?” said Little Ricky. “It’s just something I made up,” I said. Oh, wait, no I didn’t. That would have been dull. I don’t DO dull. These kids have a whole lifetime of classes and teachers just a… --- ## [Carnforth Civic Hall gets a new vacuum cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnforth-civic-hall-gets-a-new-vacuum-cleaner/770290)
**Author:** [@Asympotically\_fat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asympotically_fat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnforth-civic-hall-gets-a-new-vacuum-cleaner/770290 "2016-11-01T19:56:54Z")
According to the West Morland Gazette: What do people think of this developing story? I notice they try to bury the news of estimates for new pointing work have been by releasing it at the same time as the vacuum clean… --- ## [Patient Zero was Patient Oh - He Didn't Bring AIDS to the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patient-zero-was-patient-oh-he-didnt-bring-aids-to-the-us/769881)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patient-zero-was-patient-oh-he-didnt-bring-aids-to-the-us/769881 "2016-11-01T04:49:42Z")
Interesting articleon NPR - apparently Gaetan Dugas did not bring AIDS to the US. They did genetic sequencing, and the disease first appeared in the US since the 70s but was under the radar. He did apparently infect a … --- ## [Jury finds all Oregon standoff defendants not guilty of federal conspiracy, gun charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-finds-all-oregon-standoff-defendants-not-guilty-of-federal-conspiracy-gun-charges/769895)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-finds-all-oregon-standoff-defendants-not-guilty-of-federal-conspiracy-gun-charges/769895 "2016-11-01T03:15:53Z")
I would have lost that bar bet. I mean you saw them! They were on TV bragging about it. Not clear how a prosecutor could lose that case. Jury finds all Oregon standoff defendants not guilty of federal conspiracy, gun ch… --- ## [Rapper stops molester on bus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapper-stops-molester-on-bus/770225)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapper-stops-molester-on-bus/770225 "2016-10-31T19:31:10Z")
Drunk thought he could molest a girl. Glad Morancy was there to intervene. Love his lecture to the perv, “Don’t you ever do that shit again, you hear me?” Girl had a bad experience but is ok. She even gave Morancy a ro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=590) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=592)