# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=597 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 598 --- ## [Mac OS Sierra. It's a good thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-os-sierra-its-a-good-thing/767598)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-os-sierra-its-a-good-thing/767598 "2016-10-09T01:33:48Z")
Apple has invited my 2011 MacBookPro to download OS Sierra. Running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 and all is good. Any reason to go for the Sierra? --- ## [I don't get it: Why are there so many "Sperg" accusations on the internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-it-why-are-there-so-many-sperg-accusations-on-the-internet/767178)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-it-why-are-there-so-many-sperg-accusations-on-the-internet/767178 "2016-10-08T23:17:48Z")
I must be too old, as I grew up without hearing or knowing anyone who had “Sperg” or Aspergers / or “Autism Spectrum” people, as it seems to be more prevalent with millennials. I have read the wiki on what it is, by defi… --- ## [Routes packages take](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/routes-packages-take/767923)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/routes-packages-take/767923 "2016-10-08T22:29:19Z")
I fully understand that it isn’t practical for FedEx (or whoever) to ship something direct, and might go to a sorting hub even if the package is just going across town. But sometimes the route makes one go :confused: A… --- ## [Our Margo is a woman now!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-margo-is-a-woman-now/767848)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-margo-is-a-woman-now/767848 "2016-10-08T17:58:50Z")
It seems like just a few months ago that Margo came into our lives. (she is the cutie on the left). Well, this week she blossomed into the beautiful, fecund female we had hoped for. The proof is in the pudding.:smiley: … --- ## [New England fall colors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-fall-colors/767926)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-fall-colors/767926 "2016-10-08T12:59:34Z")
I travel to the Mt Washington area each October. The mission is to fly gliders in the mountain wave conditions that are common here (motorless flight to over 25,000 ft is normal on a good day). The fall foliage is also … --- ## [Pet rabbits: what are they good for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-rabbits-what-are-they-good-for/767106)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-rabbits-what-are-they-good-for/767106 "2016-10-08T03:25:44Z")
So we acquired a bunny (on trial) in order to introduce the kids to a pet. We already have a cat, but she is as ornery and aloof as cats are wont to be. The bunny has a hutch outside, but we bring it inside to socialis… --- ## [What's the smallest number with no Google hits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-number-with-no-google-hits/692732)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-number-with-no-google-hits/692732 "2016-10-08T01:57:02Z")
“Your search - 58732081455 - did not match any documents.” That eleven digits. But it appears that all ten digit numbers will return a listing of US phone numbers within an area code range, as well as 11-digit numbers… --- ## [Suggestions to improve the presidental debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-to-improve-the-presidental-debates/767812)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-to-improve-the-presidental-debates/767812 "2016-10-08T00:50:47Z")
\[ol\] \[li\]Moderator: Samuel L. Jackson\[/li\]\[li\]Wired chairs - Every time they go off topic to attack their opponent on a different subject - ZZZZZTTT\[/li\]\[li\](It’s not a list w/o 3 items)\[/li\]\[/ol\] Your suggestions? --- ## [Help me identify this weed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-weed/767723)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-weed/767723 "2016-10-08T00:26:47Z")
I have checked online sources, but I don’t understand much of the nomenclature about leaf shape and so on. Anyway, the most distinctive characteristics to me are the roots, and I haven’t found much about weed roots. I’v… --- ## [DRM for coffee? Keurig 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drm-for-coffee-keurig-2-0/727309)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drm-for-coffee-keurig-2-0/727309 "2016-10-07T20:37:24Z")
So, I was happy enough with my Keurig mini. My wife, who doesn’t drink coffee thought I needed a fancier one and bought me a new Keurig 2.0. It has been more convenient. It has a water container attached and it holds … --- ## [Mark Twain quote\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-twain-quote/767708)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-twain-quote/767708 "2016-10-07T20:32:39Z")
“It’s easier to fool people than convince them they have been fooled.” Seems appropriate for these times… \[sup\]\*(Or so it says on the Internet, so it must be true - right?)\[/sup\] --- ## [So when Hillary is elected, what will her husband's title be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-hillary-is-elected-what-will-her-husbands-title-be/767565)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-hillary-is-elected-what-will-her-husbands-title-be/767565 "2016-10-07T20:29:49Z")
First Gentleman? First Husband? First Laddie? Post your responses here. --- ## [This never made sense to me when eating breakfast at a diner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-never-made-sense-to-me-when-eating-breakfast-at-a-diner/766755)
**Author:** [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-never-made-sense-to-me-when-eating-breakfast-at-a-diner/766755 "2016-10-07T20:29:01Z")
I will order a breakfast platter which can be eggs, homefries, bacon or sausage and will request toast or english muffin on the side. When the waitress brings me the food I notice the toast or english muffin is on top… --- ## [I yelled at someone yesterday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-yelled-at-someone-yesterday/766808)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-yelled-at-someone-yesterday/766808 "2016-10-07T19:25:21Z")
I very rarely raise my voice (except in song), but yesterday was an exception. Several weeks ago a guy knocked on my door and asked whether I wanted my grass cut for 20 bucks. It was getting kinda long, so I said ok. He… --- ## [Do you think there were racial undertones in this interaction with the police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-there-were-racial-undertones-in-this-interaction-with-the-police/767820)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-there-were-racial-undertones-in-this-interaction-with-the-police/767820 "2016-10-07T17:38:09Z")
Since most police criticisms are about police interacting with people society deems less valuable (poor people, blacks, the homeless, the mentally ill) and as a result society doesn’t really care about their rights, I’m … --- ## [Just a tech heads up for smartphone owners to reduce dropped calls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-tech-heads-up-for-smartphone-owners-to-reduce-dropped-calls/767327)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-tech-heads-up-for-smartphone-owners-to-reduce-dropped-calls/767327 "2016-10-07T17:31:58Z")
Just a tech heads up for smartphone owners . If you have a relatively new phone (Galaxy S5 or newer - iPhone 6 or newer) make sure the wi-fi calling option is enabled. What this does is if you’re indoors and the over the… --- ## [Explain this weird auto break-in incident that happened this morning.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-weird-auto-break-in-incident-that-happened-this-morning/767459)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-weird-auto-break-in-incident-that-happened-this-morning/767459 "2016-10-07T11:10:13Z")
Some background. I currently live in a second floor apartment in a duplex with one neighbor downstairs. This is in a residential neighborhood with on street parallel parking. About 1/2 hour ago my buzzer rang, which is … --- ## [Colombia and FARC signing peace accord today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colombia-and-farc-signing-peace-accord-today/766973)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colombia-and-farc-signing-peace-accord-today/766973 "2016-10-07T10:23:09Z")
Yes, there is other news than the Clinton v Trump debate… The Western Hemisphere’s longest running armed conflict marks an important milestone today (Sept 26, 2016) with the signing of a peace accord following several y… --- ## [Body Language Drama at 54th Street Bar and Grill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-language-drama-at-54th-street-bar-and-grill/767570)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-language-drama-at-54th-street-bar-and-grill/767570 "2016-10-07T04:39:43Z")
(54th street is a chain based in KC, IIRC. They have a couple here in SA). So there was a body-language drama moment here à 54th St Bar and Grill. A couple, 40ish, 2 kids (girl and boy, 5 & 7). They’re not talking much… --- ## [Skills you didn't know you would need as a parent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skills-you-didnt-know-you-would-need-as-a-parent/767743)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skills-you-didnt-know-you-would-need-as-a-parent/767743 "2016-10-07T03:53:10Z")
How to field strip a double light sabre before packing in suitcase, in hopes that won’t set off any alarms with TSA scanners. --- ## [And the next UN Secretary-General is!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-next-un-secretary-general-is/767821)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-next-un-secretary-general-is/767821 "2016-10-07T02:37:28Z")
It looks like Antonio Guterres is set to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. Personally I was hoping Helen Clark would get the job; if for no other reason she’s the only candidate who’ve I’ve actual… --- ## [Punch Martin Shkreli!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punch-martin-shkreli/767783)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punch-martin-shkreli/767783 "2016-10-07T00:01:02Z")
So business-genius pharma king Martin Shkreli is apparently auctioning off a chance to punch him in the face. Anyone else in on a Kickstarter to fund a winning bid for Mike Tyson? --- ## ["Happy Halloween. You're going to Hell."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-halloween-youre-going-to-hell/767646)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-halloween-youre-going-to-hell/767646 "2016-10-06T17:30:16Z")
Creationist Group Wants You To Tell Trick-Or-Treaters They're Going To Hell | HuffPost Weird News? Pepper Mill wants to send for this stuff. She thinks it’s a hoot. And… …How old are the kids doing the Trick or Trea… --- ## [Dashcam video shows Sacramento cops swerving to hit homeless man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dashcam-video-shows-sacramento-cops-swerving-to-hit-homeless-man/767694)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dashcam-video-shows-sacramento-cops-swerving-to-hit-homeless-man/767694 "2016-10-06T17:09:56Z")
Here it is. They swerve to try and hit him. Mann dodges out of the way. They turn around and try to hit him again, and again he jumps out of the way. They stop and exit the car and chase him on foot and they or other… --- ## [Omega Fish Oil Pills, dammnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omega-fish-oil-pills-dammnit/767027)
**Author:** [@yo\_han\_go](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yo_han_go)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omega-fish-oil-pills-dammnit/767027 "2016-10-06T16:41:20Z")
Recommended (and even prescribed it) to me by standard doctor. But the pills are https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish\_oil huuuge. I used to choke on even regular capsules. And those are 3 times bigger. Surely some one had… --- ## [Bankers, money people, anyone??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bankers-money-people-anyone/767631)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bankers-money-people-anyone/767631 "2016-10-06T09:18:20Z")
(Not awake, I guess, to figure this out) Just wondering this morning when I realized that we owe basically the same on our truck as we do on our mortgage Now why am I paying off the truck so much faster than the house?… --- ## [Told my lady friend that I'm not looking for a relationship just a weekend friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/told-my-lady-friend-that-im-not-looking-for-a-relationship-just-a-weekend-friend/767705)
**Author:** [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/told-my-lady-friend-that-im-not-looking-for-a-relationship-just-a-weekend-friend/767705 "2016-10-06T00:22:43Z")
And her response to that was…"so you are looking to use a certain woman? Correct me if I’m wrong but we would be using each other right? Why is it using if a woman agrees to this situation? My friend claimed because … --- ## [I used science (Science!) to solve a problem.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-science-science-to-solve-a-problem/767576)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-science-science-to-solve-a-problem/767576 "2016-10-05T22:44:45Z")
I am starting to get prepared for the Great American Eclipse, and planning my shooting schedule. I have an ICE ND1000 neutral-density filter that I want to use for some video shots. This filter reduces the light by 10 st… --- ## [Summertime! And the sequential threads are easy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-sequential-threads-are-easy/756234)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 546\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-sequential-threads-are-easy/756234 "2016-10-05T20:27:50Z")
\*\*America’s Got Talent is baaaaaaaack! Frying the Perfect Egg. \*\* What talent! \*\*Things that make you go Hmm: Hotel Bathroom division She’s alive, dammit! It’s a miracle! \*\* The Shining, anyone? --- ## [Brooklyn business faces discrimination trial for forcing employees to observe "Onionhead" religion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brooklyn-business-faces-discrimination-trial-for-forcing-employees-to-observe-onionhead-religion/767699)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brooklyn-business-faces-discrimination-trial-for-forcing-employees-to-observe-onionhead-religion/767699 "2016-10-05T18:33:01Z")
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/onionhead-ruled-a-religion-in-syosset-discrimination-case-1.12405316 Onionhead? This sounds like something from the 70s. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=596) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=598)