# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=666 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 667 --- ## [I said that out loud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-said-that-out-loud/743315)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-said-that-out-loud/743315 "2016-01-19T22:14:06Z")
I was going to our storage space to pick up some stuff. When I got to the keypad for the gate, I tried what I thought the code was, but no dice. After a few tries, I called my wife to see if she knew the code. While I wa… --- ## ["Pee"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee/742442)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee/742442 "2016-01-19T22:00:12Z")
Does anyone else hate this word? I cannot stand to hear adults say “I have to pee” or some variation. It absolutely repulses me, especially when adult men say it. I think of this word as something a little kid would say.… --- ## [I had bariatric surgery yesterday!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-bariatric-surgery-yesterday/637959)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-bariatric-surgery-yesterday/637959 "2016-01-19T20:30:23Z")
Yesterday morning i had a gastric sleeve operation to remove approximately 85% of my stomach. Serious consequences for years and years of food addiction. So now onto a new chapter in my longer and healthier life. … --- ## [So penthouses are bad for you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-penthouses-are-bad-for-you/743536)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-penthouses-are-bad-for-you/743536 "2016-01-19T20:09:46Z")
No, not the magazine! The penthouse apartment / flat. Apparently, it’s because the medics can’t reach you in time if you have a cardiac arrest. \[ \](The penthouse problem: why living in a high-rise building could kill … --- ## [I Would Like to Visit greenland: What Can I Expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-visit-greenland-what-can-i-expect/743465)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-visit-greenland-what-can-i-expect/743465 "2016-01-19T18:33:54Z")
I would like to see the Northern Lights, and travel on a dog sled. Other than that, what else is there to do? Is the cuisine interesting? And, what is the easiest way to get there (from the USA)? --- ## [Anyone have/had a dog diagnosed with IVDD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-had-a-dog-diagnosed-with-ivdd/743510)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-had-a-dog-diagnosed-with-ivdd/743510 "2016-01-19T18:33:20Z")
My 2 year old Dachshund/Chihuahua/Miniature Pincher was diagnosed last week with Invertrable Disc Disease in his L5-L6 and L6-L7 vertebrae (down near his pelvis). He’s not overweight (super active actually) and hasn’t ha… --- ## [Unimportant things you feel proud about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unimportant-things-you-feel-proud-about/741821)
**Author:** [@Octarine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octarine)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unimportant-things-you-feel-proud-about/741821 "2016-01-19T14:02:02Z")
This morning I went to the dentist, and discovered that I’m still 100% cavity-free. Completely unimportant (and, to be honest, probably more related to good teeth genes than anything else), yet I get a small amount of ir… --- ## [Oxford comma question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxford-comma-question/743438)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxford-comma-question/743438 "2016-01-19T13:33:30Z")
Is the Oxford commma used at Cambridge? --- ## [Locked out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/locked-out/700128)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/locked-out/700128 "2016-01-19T01:25:05Z")
I locked myself out of my home for the first time ever. No keys, no phone, no nothin’. I had to accost passersby to try to get a phone so I could look up my husband’s work number and call him. Because I don’t know any… --- ## [New Puppy (with pics!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppy-with-pics/743498)
**Author:** [@Katriona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Katriona)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppy-with-pics/743498 "2016-01-18T22:45:11Z")
So we decided that Cody (a.k.a. Eric Cartman) shouldn’t be an only child, and we adopted a puppy last week. No bloodshed so far! In fact, I think they’re beginning to rally and plot against us… --- ## [Huge methane gas leak in Los Angeles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-methane-gas-leak-in-los-angeles/740871)
**Author:** [@jerry\_smissingfinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerry_smissingfinger)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-methane-gas-leak-in-los-angeles/740871 "2016-01-18T20:21:41Z")
I was just reading in the mainstream news about a methane gas leak that is dumping thousands of pounds of gas into the atmosphere! Schools being relocated, people being relocated and many people are seriously ill. FAA … --- ## [Iran has released reporter Jason Rezaian in prisoner swap.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-has-released-reporter-jason-rezaian-in-prisoner-swap/743330)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-has-released-reporter-jason-rezaian-in-prisoner-swap/743330 "2016-01-18T11:53:55Z")
I can’t find much online yet, but this is great news. Twitter has a few mentions. https://twitter.com/search?q=iran+news&ref\_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^search John Kerry deserves a lot of praise. --- ## [Feline shields](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-shields/741986)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-shields/741986 "2016-01-18T11:27:43Z")
You wouldn’t shoot a kitten, would you? That, according to the writer Polyaenus, was the tactical gambit employed by the Achaemenid Persian army in 525 BC, as they set out to conquer Egypt. Knowing that cats were sacred… --- ## [The Billion Dollar MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800 "2016-01-18T09:10:40Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 29 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 49 for the day. More of a January Winter’s Day in south Jawja that it’s been all year so far. Yay for that cause freezin’ weathe… --- ## [Today's small moment of irony.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-small-moment-of-irony/743449)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-small-moment-of-irony/743449 "2016-01-18T00:41:07Z")
Today I finally\* got around to putting up the heat shrinky type window film to to try to save a bit energy/money. I pondered my expected slow but steady savings as I ran an ancient 2200 watt hair dryer for over an hour a… --- ## [Any big plans this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-big-plans-this-year/743339)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-big-plans-this-year/743339 "2016-01-17T23:12:38Z")
I’m moving! I’m from Vancouver Island and I’ve been living in Edmonton for the last 6 years. I decided it’s time to head back to my island and I can’t wait! My pets are coming with me so that means driving which means wa… --- ## [what3words: armed.eternity.blog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what3words-armed-eternity-blog/743265)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what3words-armed-eternity-blog/743265 "2016-01-17T15:06:47Z")
I just learned of what3words today. Soon after I went looking around here… a bit, hoping not to find pig.torture.ridicule or something. --- ## [Why this Stupid Styling Trend? (Swept Down Rooflines)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-this-stupid-styling-trend-swept-down-rooflines/743311)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-this-stupid-styling-trend-swept-down-rooflines/743311 "2016-01-17T13:32:49Z")
It seems a lot of new car designs scrunch down the rooflines in the rear…Land Rover Evoque, KIA Soull , Mercedes-Benz S550… this must really reduce the headroom for the rear seat passengers. Add in a sunroof, and it real… --- ## ["Freedom kids" do militaristic song and dance routine at Trump rally (Video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-kids-do-militaristic-song-and-dance-routine-at-trump-rally-video/743172)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-kids-do-militaristic-song-and-dance-routine-at-trump-rally-video/743172 "2016-01-17T08:15:20Z")
Poe’s law strikes again. This is like a bad parody. Video: Watch a Group of “Freedom Kids” Perform a Horrifying Song at a Donald Trump Rally – Mother Jones --- ## [Cosby case already in jeopardy. Email proves deal was in place regarding deposition.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosby-case-already-in-jeopardy-email-proves-deal-was-in-place-regarding-deposition/743388)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosby-case-already-in-jeopardy-email-proves-deal-was-in-place-regarding-deposition/743388 "2016-01-17T07:39:34Z")
It’s complicated and I urge people to take a few minutes and listen carefully to the legal analysts in CNN’s video. This is way beyond my limited knowledge of law. It sure sounds like the former DA could end up testifyi… --- ## [Your local price of bananas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-local-price-of-bananas/742863)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-local-price-of-bananas/742863 "2016-01-17T05:33:39Z")
Don’t know if it matters, but its the middle of winter. What’s the best price per pound for bananas in your neighborhood? How is the quality? Are prices and quality better in summer? (Please give us some idea of where yo… --- ## [aarp - stuck on stupid or smoking crack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aarp-stuck-on-stupid-or-smoking-crack/743287)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aarp-stuck-on-stupid-or-smoking-crack/743287 "2016-01-16T16:40:48Z")
Or did they hire Rachel from Card Services to increase their membership? For real, what the hell is wrong with those people? They seriously NEVER GIVE UP! Do they think they are going to wear me down? Make me give up… --- ## [I'm moving: can anyone recommend good Chicago neighborhoods and real estate agents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-can-anyone-recommend-good-chicago-neighborhoods-and-real-estate-agents/742975)
**Author:** [@mischievous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mischievous)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-can-anyone-recommend-good-chicago-neighborhoods-and-real-estate-agents/742975 "2016-01-16T16:39:55Z")
So, I don’t have an actual offer letter yet, but it looks like I may be taking a position at University of Illinois Chicago! The position looks fantastic and I’m pretty excited. This will hopefully be a long term positio… --- ## [Straight Dope Message in web article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-message-in-web-article/734582)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-message-in-web-article/734582 "2016-01-16T15:38:03Z")
Perusing an article about the late TLC show Trading Spaces, I noticed a familiar looking name jump out at me. A screenshot of a post made here in 2003 by poster Brynda, aimed at Bibliocat. Here’s the link. Just goes to … --- ## [Yesterday opened Google News to headlines of David Bowie's death.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yesterday-opened-google-news-to-headlines-of-david-bowies-death/742980)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yesterday-opened-google-news-to-headlines-of-david-bowies-death/742980 "2016-01-16T02:48:24Z")
Yesterday opened Google News to headlines of David Bowie’s death. More today. I’m 77 years old and I never heard of the person. Elsewhere here is a poll about my favorite David Bowie song. None mean anything to me. --- ## [Yay, stomach bugs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-stomach-bugs/743188)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-stomach-bugs/743188 "2016-01-16T01:44:19Z")
A night or two ago, my cousin’s toddler son suddenly began throwing up overnight. Next morning, he seemed fine, and I visited in the afternoon. I visited again today, and played with the older sister, who’s three and a … --- ## [New Danger at the Border](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-danger-at-the-border/743096)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-danger-at-the-border/743096 "2016-01-15T22:15:22Z")
Alien venomous sea snakes, intent on doing us harm, are crossing into California. What can be done about this? These serpents have no right to our vermin, much less our ankles. I am as open-minded as the next guy, but I… --- ## [Would Reviving Ancient bacteria Strains Unleash Plagues Upon the World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-reviving-ancient-bacteria-strains-unleash-plagues-upon-the-world/743234)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-reviving-ancient-bacteria-strains-unleash-plagues-upon-the-world/743234 "2016-01-15T20:05:41Z")
years ago, a bacteriologist in California was able to revive ancient bacteria, which were found in the gut of an ancient bee, preserved in amber. Since that time, hav ancient versions of disease-causing bacteria been fou… --- ## [Elevator High Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elevator-high-jinx/743053)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elevator-high-jinx/743053 "2016-01-15T16:17:29Z")
Me, 49 year old office drone going to the 4th floor of my building. As I get in the elevator, scruffy 20s guy, reeking of pot going to upper floor (there’s a mortgage something or other there). Guy reeks of pot, I’m gue… --- ## [I can't find my infant son anywhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-find-my-infant-son-anywhere/742953)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-find-my-infant-son-anywhere/742953 "2016-01-15T16:11:29Z")
And to top it all off, my pet snake appears to have a massive tumor. What do I do? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=665) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=667)