# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=595 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 596 --- ## [Stupid hard boiled eggs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-hard-boiled-eggs/768793)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-hard-boiled-eggs/768793 "2016-10-18T18:06:20Z")
I don’t know what’s going on, did earth’s magnetic field shift, are chickens making crap eggs? For some reason, my Sunday night ritual of making hard boiled eggs for the week’s breakfast has turned into a nightmare. I’… --- ## [Deceptive product labels and the tricks used.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceptive-product-labels-and-the-tricks-used/768917)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceptive-product-labels-and-the-tricks-used/768917 "2016-10-18T16:41:48Z")
Several of these completely surprised me. I had never considered some of these tricks before. Using a tiny serving size to conceal something that’s actually in the product is slick. I already knew the claim that a prod… --- ## [Betrayed by mine eyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betrayed-by-mine-eyes/768704)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betrayed-by-mine-eyes/768704 "2016-10-18T16:18:11Z")
Until a few years ago I had hawk-like vision. Now, careening wildly toward 50, I can’t read anything closer than 3’ from me. I crossed the Rubicon yesterday. I forgot to bring my reading glasses to buy Zantac and had to… --- ## [A short walk sadly spoiled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-short-walk-sadly-spoiled/768526)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-short-walk-sadly-spoiled/768526 "2016-10-18T15:33:01Z")
I was walking home earlier today - after lunch - when it started raining. I had an umbrella and offered to share it with a lady who had been caught out and was sheltering. And instead of accepting or politely declining s… --- ## [So here I sit on a broken train.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-here-i-sit-on-a-broken-train/768774)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-here-i-sit-on-a-broken-train/768774 "2016-10-18T04:59:16Z")
After almost 2 hours of traveling at speeds as fast as 5 miles per hour the fuel pump on the engine finally died and now I’m sitting in the middle of nowhere with a hundred other people waiting for them to replace the fi… --- ## [As an adult , What has been your most immature moment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-an-adult-what-has-been-your-most-immature-moment/768879)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-an-adult-what-has-been-your-most-immature-moment/768879 "2016-10-18T01:30:19Z")
We all have them I would say watching balamory when I was 18. --- ## [The Dope is great!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dope-is-great/768871)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dope-is-great/768871 "2016-10-17T20:52:31Z")
Seriously. I struggled with a computer problem for the whole weekend, posted the problem (somehow in GD instead of GQ, but it is now moved) and a half hour later got an answer that fixed the problem almost immediately. … --- ## [What to spend my big win on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-spend-my-big-win-on/768491)
**Author:** [@JustinC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustinC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-spend-my-big-win-on/768491 "2016-10-17T13:14:39Z")
I usually win £25 every few months on the Premium Bonds, my mum will tell me about them as I work out of the country, and I’ll use the cash to buy us nice wine when I visit. Today I got an email from her; 3 x £25 wins an… --- ## [Walmart, Xbox, and Black Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-xbox-and-black-friday/602596)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-xbox-and-black-friday/602596 "2011-11-12T20:51:04Z")
I have a dead xbox 360. The leaked Black Friday ad for Walmart shows a 4gb xbox + kinect for $200…that’s 30% off. \* Anyone camped out at Walmart for black friday? How early did you get there? How on earth do they handle… --- ## [A Very Grumpy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-grumpy-mmp/768140)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-grumpy-mmp/768140 "2016-10-17T02:36:39Z")
blurf eta - I shall now compose the tale of the reason for my grump. It’ll be in another post --- ## [Costume help needed...fairly quickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costume-help-needed-fairly-quickly/768754)
**Author:** [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costume-help-needed-fairly-quickly/768754 "2016-10-17T01:17:28Z")
I work at a Posh hoity toity private club. We are have our members kids Halloween party this coming Friday (10/21). I just found out ALL employees are supposed to be in costume. Yes, there are prizes for 1st,2nd and 3rd … --- ## [Hurricane Matthew Check-In Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-matthew-check-in-thread/767640)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-matthew-check-in-thread/767640 "2016-10-16T22:22:02Z")
It’s pounded Haiti and is on its way to Cuba and the Bahamas now. This one is a beast. I’m in Orlando(ish). It looks like as of now the storm will hit quite close to our east coast. Of course, these things can turn. … --- ## [A little help to understand this:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-help-to-understand-this/768689)
**Author:** [@Reza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-help-to-understand-this/768689 "2016-10-16T13:36:44Z")
The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the Pentagon was presenting the Obama administration with the option of strikes at meetings this week. The strikes, which the Joint Chief of Staffs and the CIA are now said to… --- ## [My grandfather's cremated bones were stained green by chemotherapy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfathers-cremated-bones-were-stained-green-by-chemotherapy/768452)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfathers-cremated-bones-were-stained-green-by-chemotherapy/768452 "2016-10-16T08:08:55Z")
My grandfather, who had stomach cancer, died and was cremated, and some of his bones were stained green (after cremation). We were told that it was the effect of chemotherapy. Has anyone seen something like this, and wh… --- ## [What is the biggest misconception of your town?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-biggest-misconception-of-your-town/768469)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-biggest-misconception-of-your-town/768469 "2016-10-16T07:18:22Z")
That we are all chavs. --- ## [RIP King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-rama-ix-of-thailand/768409)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-rama-ix-of-thailand/768409 "2016-10-16T07:10:51Z")
The King of Thailand has died at age 88. He was the longest-reigning head of state in the world, having held the throne since 1949, and has been all but deified by the Thai state for decades now. He is being succeeded … --- ## [I had to let my Good Example go.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-to-let-my-good-example-go/768678)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-to-let-my-good-example-go/768678 "2016-10-16T02:28:20Z")
“Hey, Sue, I got here late but I have seven sales and I’m feeling pretty good about myself, so make me feel inadequate and tell me how many you have so I’m forced to up my game.” “Same as you.” “That won’t do. Rosalyn… --- ## [Beautiful fall evening here in N.E. Indiana.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-fall-evening-here-in-n-e-indiana/768671)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-fall-evening-here-in-n-e-indiana/768671 "2016-10-16T01:38:05Z")
I’m sitting by a fire, at the edge of the woods, listening to the radio and drinking beer. Clear skies and calm after being windy and overcast most of the day. Glorious full moon! There’s a big white feral cat that comes… --- ## [Unintentionally hilarious ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-hilarious-ad/768602)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-hilarious-ad/768602 "2016-10-15T21:58:04Z")
I just saw this in a Metro station: --- ## [Ill Cat- Hopefully Better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-cat-hopefully-better/768586)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-cat-hopefully-better/768586 "2016-10-15T10:58:04Z")
A week I wouldn’t like to be repeated. Keyser Soze (for those who aren’t familiar with previous posts, he is our Blue Persian- came to us as a stray and has three legs due to a dog attack so he’s been in the wars) was d… --- ## [National Dessert Day (USA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-dessert-day-usa/768532)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-dessert-day-usa/768532 "2016-10-15T09:18:34Z")
I just discovered that today is National Dessert day here in the US. :stuck\_out\_tongue: What is your favorite dessert? Mine is strawberry shortcake with lot’s of whipped cream on top! Yummy. --- ## [As a kid , Were you told a bedtime story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-kid-were-you-told-a-bedtime-story/768289)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-kid-were-you-told-a-bedtime-story/768289 "2016-10-15T03:14:13Z")
If so , which one? --- ## [Did you ever wonder if Wall-E and EVE reproduced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wonder-if-wall-e-and-eve-reproduced/768533)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-wonder-if-wall-e-and-eve-reproduced/768533 "2016-10-15T01:53:42Z")
Looks like they did. --- ## [What is the strangest thought you have ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-strangest-thought-you-have-ever-had/768549)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-strangest-thought-you-have-ever-had/768549 "2016-10-14T22:31:39Z")
Mine Can Frogs fly? --- ## [\[IDEA\] A pen that draws edible food; thoughts?ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-a-pen-that-draws-edible-food-thoughts-ideas/768046)
**Author:** [@eats\_sushi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eats_sushi)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-a-pen-that-draws-edible-food-thoughts-ideas/768046 "2016-10-14T20:25:46Z")
This idea can be speculative and imaginative as possible, don’t worry about the technology behind it, just the concept itself and how it can be improved/changed. I was sweeping around the internet trying to find a simil… --- ## [Have you ever seen a ghost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-ghost/767961)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-ghost/767961 "2016-10-14T19:57:14Z")
Have you ever seen a ghost? --- ## [Thailand current events / Late 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thailand-current-events-late-2016/768406)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thailand-current-events-late-2016/768406 "2016-10-14T19:33:11Z")
I live here so I’m not going to make any comment at all. Check SCMP (South China Morning Post) for situation, they are Hong Kong based but likely to give a fair appraisal. Others please feel free to comment on ongoing s… --- ## [Obama just earned his Nobel Prize...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-just-earned-his-nobel-prize/768536)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-just-earned-his-nobel-prize/768536 "2016-10-14T19:22:19Z")
…by lifting the $100 limit on Cuban rum and cigars. :smiley: --- ## [Unusual things that irritated you as a child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-things-that-irritated-you-as-a-child/767137)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-things-that-irritated-you-as-a-child/767137 "2016-10-14T19:19:57Z")
I remember that, when I was perhaps 8-10 years old, a media photographer was doing a news report of some kind. Among other things - and I’m sure a lot of other people were photographed for this news story - she wanted to… --- ## [Hilarious article on Tesco vs Unilever and Marmite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-article-on-tesco-vs-unilever-and-marmite/768426)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-article-on-tesco-vs-unilever-and-marmite/768426 "2016-10-14T18:38:23Z")
Apparently you can no longer buy Marmite from Tesco Online. This BBC article on the subject is hilarious. I’m not going to spoil it for you. Just click the link and be prepared to stifle laughter if you’re at work. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=594) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=596)