# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=671 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 672 --- ## [Do you have any cool ancestors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-cool-ancestors/307828)
**Author:** [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-cool-ancestors/307828 "2016-01-01T03:29:38Z")
I have an aunt who is basically the historian for our family - she does all sorts of genaeological research and unearths all the cool stories in our family. She just emailed me to tell me about my great-grandmother’s un… --- ## [Mark of Cain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-of-cain/741793)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-of-cain/741793 "2016-01-01T02:59:29Z")
After Cain was exiled to the land of Nod for murdering his brother, God decreed that anyone who harmed him would be punished seven times worse than Cain himself. I’m wondering, did the people who tried to harm Cain also… --- ## [World's Tallest Building on Fire \[Update: Building Near It -Edited Title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-tallest-building-on-fire-update-building-near-it-edited-title/741834)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-tallest-building-on-fire-update-building-near-it-edited-title/741834 "2016-01-01T00:05:06Z")
Breaking News on BBC shows the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, in flames. Still a few hours away to New Year’s. Did the fireworks preparations go awry? --- ## [Didja ever do the town name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-ever-do-the-town-name/741357)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-ever-do-the-town-name/741357 "2015-12-31T22:22:31Z")
Did you ever take a bath in Bath? Did you ever skip, hop, or spring thru a field in Springfield? Did you ever have intercourse in Intercourse? Went to Washington Crossing earlier today to see the reenactment of Washin… --- ## [Mistletoe: is it still a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistletoe-is-it-still-a-thing/741320)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistletoe-is-it-still-a-thing/741320 "2015-12-31T21:35:50Z")
It’s a staple of Christmas decorations, enough to be a stereotype. Yet it’s been the longest time since I’ve seen anybody actually kiss under the mistletoe, no matter how much a couple loves each other? Do you or anyon… --- ## [How Can I Get Over Fear of Growing Up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-over-fear-of-growing-up/589586)
**Author:** [@honeybee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/honeybee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-over-fear-of-growing-up/589586 "2015-12-31T19:23:06Z")
Ok, so I realize this isn’t some type of counseling site, and many of you may not want to read about my depressing story. But I didn’t have anyone else I could express these feelings to w/o feeling embarrassed. (Psycholo… --- ## [Giant Squid in Tokyo Bay. Not a Godzilla frlic. Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-squid-in-tokyo-bay-not-a-godzilla-frlic-newslink/741692)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-squid-in-tokyo-bay-not-a-godzilla-frlic-newslink/741692 "2015-12-31T18:35:58Z")
With video. Film shot by diver in the water, swimming alongside it. Awesome. --- ## [Here We Go Again With the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-we-go-again-with-the-mmp/741806)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-we-go-again-with-the-mmp/741806 "2015-12-31T17:32:41Z")
Hopefully, 2016 won’t just be more SSDD. Hopefully, it’ll be progress. What do you hope to do with your new year? Aside from my perpetual aspirations on the spiritual front, I’m going to be finishing up that bookkeeping… --- ## [My gf and I have "made it official"!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gf-and-i-have-made-it-official/741584)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gf-and-i-have-made-it-official/741584 "2015-12-31T17:25:20Z")
We’ve lived together for a decade, and it’s been a wonderful time. But something was lacking. We wanted to take that little extra step that shows eternal commitment. What better time than the holidays? We do not need g… --- ## [Truth in Advertising - Bumper Sticker edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-in-advertising-bumper-sticker-edition/741825)
**Author:** [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-in-advertising-bumper-sticker-edition/741825 "2015-12-31T16:19:33Z")
A car cut in front of on the interstate this morning, without any indicator light or sufficient space between me and the car in front of me to accommodate him. Nothing new here. But I noted with amusement as I slammed … --- ## [Christmas presents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-presents/741343)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-presents/741343 "2015-12-31T15:28:22Z")
Time for the Christmas present roundup. Mrs. L.A. gave me a new pair of zoriis (which is nice, because I’d been thinking of getting a new pair), a nice pair of knit gloves, Robin Williams Live At The Met DVD, a SweeTart… --- ## [Dec 27, 2005 \[quit smoking\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dec-27-2005-quit-smoking/741471)
**Author:** [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dec-27-2005-quit-smoking/741471 "2015-12-31T11:18:41Z")
Dec 27, 2005 was the day I quit smoking! Ten years, woohoo! --- ## [Flying next month? Make sure they will let you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-next-month-make-sure-they-will-let-you/741787)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-next-month-make-sure-they-will-let-you/741787 "2015-12-31T02:46:24Z")
The US TSA is planning on tightening the ID requirements, says the Grey Lady. My own state drivers license will not be good enough for them, which is OK so far, I have no intentions of air travel any time soon. If you do… --- ## [Motorcycles Close DC Beltway Sunday Dec 27, 2015 To Play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycles-close-dc-beltway-sunday-dec-27-2015-to-play/741600)
**Author:** [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycles-close-dc-beltway-sunday-dec-27-2015-to-play/741600 "2015-12-31T02:13:17Z")
Really not much to say here, the video says it all: a large group of motorcycles along with some cars full friends shut down the DC Beltway in Maryland (inner loop PG County @ Rt 202 for those who care) Here’s a really … --- ## [Live Nature Webcams!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-nature-webcams/741583)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-nature-webcams/741583 "2015-12-28T18:44:07Z")
Everything from pandas to bears catching salmon to bees. Squeee! --- ## [Coolest looking gyrocopter, and possibly the hottest looking pilot, I've ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-looking-gyrocopter-and-possibly-the-hottest-looking-pilot-ive-ever-seen/740586)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-looking-gyrocopter-and-possibly-the-hottest-looking-pilot-ive-ever-seen/740586 "2015-12-31T00:27:27Z")
Here. --- ## [Earthquake in the PNW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake-in-the-pnw/741731)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake-in-the-pnw/741731 "2015-12-30T22:21:11Z")
At 2340 last night i was awakened by a jolt. ‘Earthquake,’ thought I, ‘Cool.’ Apparently there was a 4.8 north of Victoria, BC. Mrs. L.A.'s bear statue fell off th fireplace and was damaged, and the owl statue outside … --- ## [Natalie Holloway alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-holloway-alive/741706)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-holloway-alive/741706 "2015-12-30T19:29:17Z")
Sorry, no cite…but a co-worker told me that she read something about this. It goes as follows: Natalie wound up in Columbia, and started a new life, married to a columbian guy. She now has a child, and plans on stayin… --- ## [Ancient Egyptians Knew Algol was a Variable Star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-egyptians-knew-algol-was-a-variable-star/741726)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-egyptians-knew-algol-was-a-variable-star/741726 "2015-12-30T14:55:14Z")
Article this month by Lauri Jetsu and Sebastian Porceddu in Plos1, where they find observations in a 12th century BCE papyrus. More popular article here: I’ve long maintained that the ancients knew about Algol’s va… --- ## [Futher Proof That the Western World Is Spinning Around the Drain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futher-proof-that-the-western-world-is-spinning-around-the-drain/741033)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futher-proof-that-the-western-world-is-spinning-around-the-drain/741033 "2015-12-30T05:03:26Z")
From my news.google home page: Twitter Hints at Drone Selfies With New Patent (the acual link does not work for me - it is nbcnews something something Drones AND Selfies - the most perfect match since the eraser tip o… --- ## [Bosda Starts The Traditional "Alone For Xmas" Thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-starts-the-traditional-alone-for-xmas-thread/741355)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-starts-the-traditional-alone-for-xmas-thread/741355 "2015-12-30T03:48:30Z")
Not a soul to spend it with, really. Visited my parents grave on the 24th, with, in point of fact, is the anniversary of Dad’s death. Nothing to do on a rainy Xmas but watch old movies. I hate Christmas. --- ## [Gay Love Triangle, losing my mind!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-love-triangle-losing-my-mind/741315)
**Author:** [@Needingadvice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Needingadvice)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-love-triangle-losing-my-mind/741315 "2015-12-30T00:30:00Z")
I posted this on reddit and I didn’t really get much answers, I hope someone will get me something I need here. Ok so before I get started, I forgot my old account password and that old email has been long gone so check… --- ## [Really stupid wake up thoughts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-wake-up-thoughts/741559)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-wake-up-thoughts/741559 "2015-12-30T00:09:22Z")
So I have some vacation to burn for the end of this year. And I have managed to get my necessary work around the house done Which makes for the rare situation where I wake up without a need to do something, and can just … --- ## [oh the humanity - college serves culturally appropriated foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-humanity-college-serves-culturally-appropriated-foods/741059)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-humanity-college-serves-culturally-appropriated-foods/741059 "2015-12-29T20:29:36Z")
Geez, back in my day we were just happy if the cafeteria food was edible. Perhaps a week or two of typical college student fare: ramen noodles, cold pizza, pb&j, and store brand boxed macaroni and cheese (made with wate… --- ## [Evenly Increase (Knitting)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evenly-increase-knitting/741660)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evenly-increase-knitting/741660 "2015-12-29T18:56:52Z")
I was going to ask the question here, but then I figured what the hell, let me see if Google has the answer. I’m not a math whiz, so this formula to evenly increase your knitting will really come in handy. And the comp… --- ## [Driven homicide detectives in TV series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driven-homicide-detectives-in-tv-series/741613)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driven-homicide-detectives-in-tv-series/741613 "2015-12-29T18:22:10Z")
Having binge watched the original Netflix series “The Killing,” “The Fall” and “Broadchurch” over the last few weeks, I have homicide on the brain :stuck\_out\_tongue: All of the series have insanely-driven police detecti… --- ## [Condom Machine Blasts Into Orbit. No Astronauts Involved. Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condom-machine-blasts-into-orbit-no-astronauts-involved-newslink/741562)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condom-machine-blasts-into-orbit-no-astronauts-involved-newslink/741562 "2015-12-29T12:44:56Z")
Who the Fresh Hell does this? He then won the Darwin Award. --- ## [A little holiday mitzvah](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-holiday-mitzvah/741365)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-holiday-mitzvah/741365 "2015-12-29T03:34:49Z")
A whole bunch of my imaginary friends here have already done so much to help my family in these past months, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to everyone. That said, I have one more favor to ask, if you happen… --- ## [What causes mottled skin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-mottled-skin/741383)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Poo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-mottled-skin/741383 "2015-12-29T02:56:30Z")
Over the years it’s happened countless times, the skin on my arms and legs become mottled. I’m not wanting to self diagnose, but I am curious to what could potentially cause this. --- ## [How Would You Answer Ten Ridiculous (but real!) Interview Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-answer-ten-ridiculous-but-real-interview-questions/741189)
**Author:** [@Memnon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Memnon)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-answer-ten-ridiculous-but-real-interview-questions/741189 "2015-12-28T20:54:57Z")
This Shortlist article lists ten dumber than soap interview questions which, for some inexplicable reason, recruiters think it’s a good idea to ask. I was just wondering how you guys would answer them. How many tenni… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=670) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=672)