# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=607 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 608 --- ## [Anyone want a great deal on a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-great-deal-on-a-car/764485)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-great-deal-on-a-car/764485 "2016-09-01T16:42:37Z")
I’ve got a gently used 2008 Mazda 3 with no body damage, low miles and new tires. The only problem is that it was parked in Cincy and they had this thing called flash flooding. It spent a night totally submerged. So, i… --- ## [Santa feels the bite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-feels-the-bite/764491)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-feels-the-bite/764491 "2016-09-01T15:00:14Z")
An incursion of melting from the Eastern Siberian Sea has brought open water within 300 miles of the North Pole, threatening to submerge Santa’s workshop. http://forum.arctic-sea-ice.net/index.php/topic,382.msg88303.htm… --- ## [Health Exams at School ... Seems Scammy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-exams-at-school-seems-scammy/764575)
**Author:** [@Chihuahua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chihuahua)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-exams-at-school-seems-scammy/764575 "2016-09-01T06:12:13Z")
So the other day my child brought home a paper from school about health exams. Apparently they have some agency that comes to the school and does a checkup, and they bill it directly to your insurance provider. This se… --- ## [amazon scours the countryside for gigi's underwear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-scours-the-countryside-for-gigis-underwear/763832)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-scours-the-countryside-for-gigis-underwear/763832 "2016-09-01T05:29:44Z")
So I had an underwear revolution where I ordered an assortment of bras from amazon and test drove them. I should have gotten a clue when I ordered two of one brand and one came in a small mailing bag and the other came … --- ## [Will athletic shoes help with standing a lot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-athletic-shoes-help-with-standing-a-lot/764544)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-athletic-shoes-help-with-standing-a-lot/764544 "2016-09-01T05:02:52Z")
I’m going to have some weekend work that may require hours on my feet. I have a pair of athletic shoes that I’ve only ever used to walk to the fitness room and back, and exercise with (usually elliptical, but occasional … --- ## [Sex shouldn't be so hard to get](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-shouldnt-be-so-hard-to-get/764199)
**Author:** [@smileysue74](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smileysue74)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-shouldnt-be-so-hard-to-get/764199 "2016-09-01T04:26:29Z")
What is a FWB (friend with benefits) to you? Do you currently have a FWB? Describe your ideal FWB and common problems that arise in such a relationship? Do you think having a FWB between committed relationships is hea… --- ## [What do you think people would say is the worst thing about living with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-people-would-say-is-the-worst-thing-about-living-with-you/764500)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-people-would-say-is-the-worst-thing-about-living-with-you/764500 "2016-09-01T01:55:01Z")
Just for fun --- ## [Girlfriend goes to Cuba with her ex boyfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-goes-to-cuba-with-her-ex-boyfriend/760056)
**Author:** [@Johnny105](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny105)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-goes-to-cuba-with-her-ex-boyfriend/760056 "2016-08-31T19:56:45Z")
I’m in a big dilemma my new girlfriend who we are very very close together for the last month Told Me 2 weeks into the relationship that her ex-boyfriend who they were together with for 5 years and I’ve been split up for… --- ## [SETI thinks they found the aliens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seti-thinks-they-found-the-aliens/764465)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seti-thinks-they-found-the-aliens/764465 "2016-08-31T19:14:49Z")
Not a Drill: SETI Is Investigating a Possible Extraterrestrial Signal From Deep Space SETI release So, interestingly this “unusual signal” was detected first in Russia in May '15, but was kept under wraps and they’re j… --- ## [I need to remind you... \[Christmas 2016\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-remind-you-christmas-2016/764363)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-remind-you-christmas-2016/764363 "2016-08-31T17:50:24Z")
Yes, I have come out of the shadows just to post this reminder. . . . …there are only 119 (shopping) days left until Christmas! The first radio ads have all ready arrive.:D:mad: The Egg Nog will flow once again! :… --- ## [Boring stretches of highways/x-ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-stretches-of-highways-x-ways/764272)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-stretches-of-highways-x-ways/764272 "2016-08-31T17:48:08Z")
Course its in the eye of the beholder but man that interstate thro Ohio is soooooo boring! Nothing to see except maybe a few interesting silo’s but gahhhh! What “roads” are a big bore snooze fests for you?? :wink: --- ## [Police Blotter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-blotter/534355)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-blotter/534355 "2016-08-31T17:20:24Z")
Post some exerpts from your local Police Blotter. Here are a few from mine (any emphasis mine): :smiley: Well, they had to charge him with something! White van, eh? :dubious: ‘Ya wanna buy this vacuum cleaner? … --- ## [I'm having an occular migraine - the BEST migraine!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-an-occular-migraine-the-best-migraine/758719)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-an-occular-migraine-the-best-migraine/758719 "2016-08-31T15:22:15Z")
My mom used to suffer from incapacitating migraines which meant that she’d have to retreat to her dark bedroom with a wet washcloth and wait it out. She’d know one was coming on by the “aura” effect, seeing sparkling lig… --- ## [Re UFC fighter vs regular people video it's amazing how slow normal people throw a punch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-ufc-fighter-vs-regular-people-video-its-amazing-how-slow-normal-people-throw-a-punch/764535)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-ufc-fighter-vs-regular-people-video-its-amazing-how-slow-normal-people-throw-a-punch/764535 "2016-08-31T14:43:46Z")
I’m sure I’m not any better than the regular men and women flailing at the UFC fighter in this video linked below, but it’s remarkable in watching this video how slow a normal person throws a punch. In watching UPC fight… --- ## [Another ridiculous early morning thought.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ridiculous-early-morning-thought/763618)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ridiculous-early-morning-thought/763618 "2016-08-31T13:47:12Z")
The time of morning where you drift into consciousness slowly and hover about 20% conscious- 80% still dreaming has always been a great source of incredibly brilliant utterly absurd ideas for me. I was thinking about ca… --- ## [Interesting new phishing technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-new-phishing-technique/764504)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-new-phishing-technique/764504 "2016-08-30T22:39:27Z")
I got an email with a link that starts out with the google.com address, then has a bunch of parameters that cause google to redirect to the other site. This seems to take advantage of how google handles referrals to web … --- ## [Is there a name for the annoying habit some people have of not answering questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-the-annoying-habit-some-people-have-of-not-answering-questions/763241)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-the-annoying-habit-some-people-have-of-not-answering-questions/763241 "2016-08-30T22:24:31Z")
I mean answering the direct question they were asked. Example 1: Me: What time did you wake up this morning? Person: Well, I didn’t get to bed until late, and then I couldn’t sleep. The stupid alarm didn’t go off a… --- ## [Nooooo!! Come back, Time Cube!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nooooo-come-back-time-cube/730313)
**Author:** [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nooooo-come-back-time-cube/730313 "2016-08-30T18:31:29Z")
It seems one of the most venerable of whack-a-doodle internet sites, the beloved Time Cube, is no more. How will us educated stupid folks learn all about the four corner days now!??! --- ## [I'm guessing that Uber drivers make their money from tips since](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-guessing-that-uber-drivers-make-their-money-from-tips-since/764488)
**Author:** [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-guessing-that-uber-drivers-make-their-money-from-tips-since/764488 "2016-08-30T18:04:09Z")
My friend was only charged $5.00 to go to her house from the train station which was 20 miles. So the fact that it’s so cheap I’m guessing they depend on tips because why would they be bring all that gas and only chargi… --- ## [Gov. Lepage is considering resignation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-lepage-is-considering-resignation/764479)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gov-lepage-is-considering-resignation/764479 "2016-08-30T14:32:48Z")
I really hope he does resign. He has gone off the deep end too many times, and insulted everyone. Because of his stance on Narcan, hundreds of people have died. He is unhinged, and many state legislators have been s… --- ## [How much of accounting is computerized?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-accounting-is-computerized/764285)
**Author:** [@Why\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Why_Child)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-accounting-is-computerized/764285 "2016-08-30T14:24:46Z")
A friend/co-worker has decided to get a degree in accounting. I’ve been urging her to go to college, and learn something, anything, just don’t be stuck at minimum wage all your life. If I could do it all again… She’s f… --- ## [Feel the Johnson.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feel-the-johnson/764377)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feel-the-johnson/764377 "2016-08-30T12:37:45Z")
Okay, I can’t help laughing my ass off every time I see a “Feel the Johnson” sign on the news. Even funnier is a guy wearing a “Feel the Johnson” T-shirt. Someone in Johnson’s campaign didn’t think this through. For t… --- ## [party like a animal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-like-a-animal/764437)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-like-a-animal/764437 "2016-08-30T07:11:21Z")
where did this term come from since animals don’t party --- ## [An odd but interesting take on virtual and augmented reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-odd-but-interesting-take-on-virtual-and-augmented-reality/764448)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-odd-but-interesting-take-on-virtual-and-augmented-reality/764448 "2016-08-30T06:30:46Z")
The article goes on to point out that we have in essence artificially created (through technology) a parallel to the old stories about unseen creatures. In some ways, it seems maybe a bit forced, but I agree with the… --- ## [Crappy providers....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-providers/764119)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-providers/764119 "2016-08-29T19:00:50Z")
So my company switched phone systems this week. My boss was handling the sip trunk side of things and I was handling a lot of the programming side of the house. We bought a company and were switching to the same Cisco sy… --- ## [What's going on at the LA airport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-at-the-la-airport/764375)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-at-the-la-airport/764375 "2016-08-29T15:23:12Z")
People running away, leaving bags all over the sidewalk… social media chatter about gunfire? No confirmation of anything from the police but apparently police & fire were called out in heavy numbers. What’s going on? --- ## [Never have I ever....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever/763864)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever/763864 "2016-08-29T15:15:57Z")
I have never used an ATM. What common everyday things have you never done? --- ## [Question for UK dopers, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-uk-dopers-please/764246)
**Author:** [@Port\_Royal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Port_Royal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-uk-dopers-please/764246 "2016-08-29T09:32:31Z")
Hi all - my husband and I are spending 4 weeks in the UK starting early September. We plan to get UK sim cards for our Android phones. I would just like to ask for recommendations as to what carrier to chose. Our priorit… --- ## [What are your worst "meet the parents"stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-worst-meet-the-parents-stories/764134)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-worst-meet-the-parents-stories/764134 "2016-08-29T07:45:24Z")
Heard this being talked about Just wondering if anyone has any bad experiences in this area. --- ## [Who ordered this MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ordered-this-mmp/763613)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ordered-this-mmp/763613 "2016-08-29T04:15:22Z")
It’s 5:50 am and I, a retired person of leisure, is wide awake. There is something inherently unfair with the universe these days. What are you finding unfair? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=606) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=608)