# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=624 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 625 --- ## [My best friend lives in the West Virginia town that was flooded](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-best-friend-lives-in-the-west-virginia-town-that-was-flooded/758349)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-best-friend-lives-in-the-west-virginia-town-that-was-flooded/758349 "2016-06-27T16:22:25Z")
He called me yesterday, before the devastation had hit the news. He’s OK, but had spent the night at his workplace, the post office, and was hoping to get home by tonight. He could not contact his wife, but spoke to her… --- ## [Doper Appreciation Thread: eclectic wench, come on down!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-appreciation-thread-eclectic-wench-come-on-down/758445)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-appreciation-thread-eclectic-wench-come-on-down/758445 "2016-06-27T13:30:00Z")
Now, I hadn’t really registered this particular Doper, before. But some time ago, I dropped into a Cafe Society thread and offered a few book suggestions. Thought little about it. Then I got PM’d by eclectic wench, who s… --- ## [The Heat Is On-A Start Of Summer MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heat-is-on-a-start-of-summer-mmp/757880)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heat-is-on-a-start-of-summer-mmp/757880 "2016-06-27T04:06:23Z")
So today is the start of summer, and it’s gonna get hot here soon. Anybody who hasn’t already retired and headed out to parts unknown have any summer plans? Or just hijack this puppy away. --- ## [Stranger than fiction: Funny truth revelations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-than-fiction-funny-truth-revelations/758342)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-than-fiction-funny-truth-revelations/758342 "2016-06-26T20:21:56Z")
The lie: 20 years ago my brother Dan, who was a circuit rodeo bullrider, was gored through the buttock and had his pelvis broken by an ornery bull. He hopped into the truck he borrowed from my dad and on the way to the h… --- ## [I have finally uploaded myself to YouTube, playing Prelude in C-Major by Ludovico Roncalli](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-finally-uploaded-myself-to-youtube-playing-prelude-in-c-major-by-ludovico-roncalli/757590)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-finally-uploaded-myself-to-youtube-playing-prelude-in-c-major-by-ludovico-roncalli/757590 "2016-06-26T19:08:17Z")
After a considerable amount of struggle, owning mainly to a full-blown case of mike-fright, I have finally uploaded a video of myself playing a solo guitar piece. Link (YouTube video, runs approximately 0:0:45) While I… --- ## [A (real) scientific study seems to indicate supplements can help to reduce brain cell loss as we age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-real-scientific-study-seems-to-indicate-supplements-can-help-to-reduce-brain-cell-loss-as-we-age/758210)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-real-scientific-study-seems-to-indicate-supplements-can-help-to-reduce-brain-cell-loss-as-we-age/758210 "2016-06-26T18:51:50Z")
Interesting article - A (real) scientific study seems to indicate vitamins and minerals and some supplements can help to reduce brain cell loss as we age. A multi-ingredient dietary supplement abolishes large-scale brai… --- ## [Famous or infamous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-or-infamous/757782)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-or-infamous/757782 "2016-06-26T03:15:38Z")
What are you famous for with one group, and infamous for with another? What is a blot on your permanent record that is a badge of honor with your friends? This occurred to me last weekend when I realized that I am known… --- ## [Wisconsin's John Bradley NOT in Iwo Jima photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsins-john-bradley-not-in-iwo-jima-photo/758217)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsins-john-bradley-not-in-iwo-jima-photo/758217 "2016-06-26T00:59:05Z")
Growing up near Appleton I always heard that John Bradley was one of the flag raisers. After investigation it turns out he was not in the famous photo: To be clear: Bradley risked his life under fire to save the l… --- ## [5 CRPF men killed in J&K by Islamic terrorists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-crpf-men-killed-in-j-k-by-islamic-terrorists/758319)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-crpf-men-killed-in-j-k-by-islamic-terrorists/758319 "2016-06-26T00:35:19Z")
Just another mundane, normal day in the history of worldwide Islamic terrorism from India to middle East, Africa to Europe to China and ASEAN. --- ## [Just some old pocket change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-some-old-pocket-change/757958)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-some-old-pocket-change/757958 "2016-06-25T21:52:00Z")
Not counting any special keepsakes, what is the oldest coin you have in your pocket right now? American five cent piece-1961. --- ## [Purpose of Dating Site Phishing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-dating-site-phishing/757876)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-dating-site-phishing/757876 "2016-06-25T17:55:24Z")
An online dating site profile with photo of hot chick messaged me to text them right away, I replied that I would soon and they almost immediately replied “OK, waiting”. I pursued that no further, but accidentally called… --- ## [I'm finally heading for Ireland.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-finally-heading-for-ireland/757569)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-finally-heading-for-ireland/757569 "2016-06-25T13:48:15Z")
We’re taking the plunge and off the family goes for a 7 night stay in the Emerald Island. We’re staying at hotels & castles but passing on Blarney and cramming in a lot in the time we have. Flying into Dublin and out of… --- ## [Which celebrity do you closely resemble?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-celebrity-do-you-closely-resemble/758087)
**Author:** [@ERON](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ERON)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-celebrity-do-you-closely-resemble/758087 "2016-06-25T13:27:00Z")
My coworker looks like Jeremey Renner, and he actually took it as a compliment. --- ## [Meat truck collides with bread truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meat-truck-collides-with-bread-truck/757653)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meat-truck-collides-with-bread-truck/757653 "2016-06-25T13:01:43Z")
This is how heroes are made. I bet those truck drivers really feel like they’ve been put through the grinder. --- ## [UK votes to leave EU](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-votes-to-leave-eu/758208)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-votes-to-leave-eu/758208 "2016-06-25T08:45:53Z")
I’m not sure what this means for the world economy? Certainly the markets will be down for awhile until it’s clear what will happen. It will take a couple years for the UK to withdraw from the EU. I’ll be interested in… --- ## [Odd conversations you've overheard (part 16)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-conversations-youve-overheard-part-16/757972)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-conversations-youve-overheard-part-16/757972 "2016-06-25T08:23:43Z")
I’ve listened to two exchanges recently that stick in my mind. Today at the grocery store: Woman with loud voice to her little girl: “Do you have to pee?” Little girl with soft voice: “No.” WWLV: “Then why are are yo… --- ## [Police, firefighters called in after flat Earth debate turns heated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-firefighters-called-in-after-flat-earth-debate-turns-heated/757493)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-firefighters-called-in-after-flat-earth-debate-turns-heated/757493 "2016-06-25T07:15:26Z")
From the “when you think you’ve seen it all” department. . . . I wish they had included the names. That’s one family I want to be SURE that I don’t marry into – for several reasons. --- ## [I built a dolly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-built-a-dolly/758266)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-built-a-dolly/758266 "2016-06-24T22:27:08Z")
My generator is just a little bit heavy. I can pick it up and move it, but why? I used some scrap lumber from the new deck and built a dolly for it. I only had to cut an inch off of one of the boards. All four wheels swi… --- ## [In 2015, LAPD only used force in 2,000 of 1.5 million police contacts. How is that possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-2015-lapd-only-used-force-in-2-000-of-1-5-million-police-contacts-how-is-that-possible/758093)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-2015-lapd-only-used-force-in-2-000-of-1-5-million-police-contacts-how-is-that-possible/758093 "2016-06-24T22:19:31Z")
I’m not a cop so I have no idea how that works. When you consider how many people are going to resist arrest, the number of mentally ill people, etc. how can the use of force interactions be about 0.1%? Is only 1/100… --- ## [After 15 years, I'm single](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-15-years-im-single/757930)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-15-years-im-single/757930 "2016-06-24T19:41:33Z")
So yesterday my partner of 15 years told me it’s over. He met someone online that he’s been talking to and then actually met. Then had the absolute gall to ask if I would be ok with the asshole moving in here. (we can’t… --- ## [Answering machine messages and voicemail. The last connection to a loved one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answering-machine-messages-and-voicemail-the-last-connection-to-a-loved-one/757058)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answering-machine-messages-and-voicemail-the-last-connection-to-a-loved-one/757058 "2016-06-24T18:46:22Z")
My dad’s voice still answers the phone at my mom’s house. He died several years. It’s a wonderful reminder of what he sounded like. I guess most people save a few voice messages to remember a loved one? It’s comforting… --- ## [DC: Observations and experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-observations-and-experiences/758042)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-observations-and-experiences/758042 "2016-06-24T18:14:31Z")
I’d forgotten that just slightly over a year ago, I started a thread here asking people for input on my pending relocation to the DC area. I’ve been re-reading my thoughts and the advice given in the thread and comparing… --- ## [Ebay listing: "New Type of Cockroach: Man Made"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-listing-new-type-of-cockroach-man-made/758006)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-listing-new-type-of-cockroach-man-made/758006 "2016-06-24T17:49:49Z")
This is just too weird. It seems like it must be some type of scam or illegal activity. Warning if you are squicked out by cock roaches, there are pictures at the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TYPE-OF-COCKROACH-MAN… --- ## [More Windows 10 Misery ... Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-windows-10-misery-help/758077)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-windows-10-misery-help/758077 "2016-06-24T17:18:34Z")
Ok, so here’s my story … I’ll try to be brief (but I’ll fail). I got my computer about four years ago and it ran pretty well for about a year. Then it began to have performance issues that I could never quite pin down. … --- ## [Weird bathroom phobias?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-bathroom-phobias/539476)
**Author:** [@TV\_time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TV_time)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-bathroom-phobias/539476 "2016-06-24T15:48:56Z")
Earlier today I picked up my neice at a nearby school, she was at a forensics meet and she came out and said I immediately needed to take her home because she couldn’t go to the bathroom there because all the bathrooms o… --- ## [Would you rather be ugly and tall or short and attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-ugly-and-tall-or-short-and-attractive/758186)
**Author:** [@ERON](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ERON)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-ugly-and-tall-or-short-and-attractive/758186 "2016-06-24T12:24:55Z")
Short and attractive for me. Being tall has its obvious advantages, but I don’t want to look like Shrek. --- ## [Insecure links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insecure-links/758189)
**Author:** [@DiggitCamara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiggitCamara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insecure-links/758189 "2016-06-24T06:08:57Z")
So… while perusing through the latest press release by The Donald, I noticed that the footnotes weren’t linked properly. And when I hovered over them, I noticed that they revealed where the files were originally (for in… --- ## [Mother-in-Law dying...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-in-law-dying/757738)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-in-law-dying/757738 "2016-06-24T05:44:28Z")
My American wife’s mother (who lives in the US, while wife and I are in the UK) had cancer a decade ago, and it came back in December 2015. After two stressful, touch-and-go months, the doctors declared they’d got it all… --- ## [Whooping cough baby's Mom: Not vaccinating your kids can hurt others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whooping-cough-babys-mom-not-vaccinating-your-kids-can-hurt-others/758124)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whooping-cough-babys-mom-not-vaccinating-your-kids-can-hurt-others/758124 "2016-06-24T03:29:23Z")
A 10 week old baby has been in a pediatric intensive care unit in a hospital in Vancouver for a month with whooping cough. She may be there for another two months. Her mom has a simple message: I hope she gets better… --- ## [Scary Bald guy walks his dog with a stroller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-bald-guy-walks-his-dog-with-a-stroller/758172)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-bald-guy-walks-his-dog-with-a-stroller/758172 "2016-06-23T23:09:01Z")
We call him Scary Bald Guy. One day, a few years ago, he was yelling at his dog like a crazy person. We’ve heard him on a couple of other occasions. I’m not a dog-person, but I’m pretty sure his dog is a bulldog. He … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=623) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=625)