# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=672 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 673 --- ## [Bill Clinton's childhood home vandalized and burned.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-clintons-childhood-home-vandalized-and-burned/741504)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-clintons-childhood-home-vandalized-and-burned/741504 "2015-12-28T18:42:51Z")
Very, very fortunate that this fire got reported early. They easily could have lost the building in another hour. These bastards picked the wrong house. It’s A National Historic Site and the Feds will hunt them down. I… --- ## [Soon be Turkey Day - a winding-down MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soon-be-turkey-day-a-winding-down-mmp/740993)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soon-be-turkey-day-a-winding-down-mmp/740993 "2015-12-28T02:52:05Z")
The place I work closes at the end of business tomorrow for the Christmas break and we don’t re-open until January. One of the perks of working in higher education is that once the students have gone home for the holida… --- ## [Can Somebody Explain the USPS Parcel System?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-the-usps-parcel-system/741459)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-the-usps-parcel-system/741459 "2015-12-28T00:45:35Z")
In early December, i bought an ebay item from a guy in England. I just checked the delivery status, and found that: -the package left the UK , sent to NYC -from NYC, it went to Greensboro, North Carolina -from Greensb… --- ## [WBC's current sign is hilarious!!! Christmas related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wbcs-current-sign-is-hilarious-christmas-related/741261)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wbcs-current-sign-is-hilarious-christmas-related/741261 "2015-12-27T19:54:13Z")
I live in Topeka, home of the rock the Westboro Baptist Church hides under. Nearly every day I drive by their family compound, because it’s the most direct route to the fenced in dog park I take my dachshund Nathan to p… --- ## [JohnClay's toys discuss girls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnclays-toys-discuss-girls/741447)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnclays-toys-discuss-girls/741447 "2015-12-27T18:34:19Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17573359&postcount=20 In 2006 for the first time I made some improvised videos using toys. In the following one a young bear talks to his father about girlfriends. I a… --- ## [No hi, boo, nothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-hi-boo-nothing/740679)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-hi-boo-nothing/740679 "2015-12-27T16:16:38Z")
I grew up using this phrase to mean you didn’t get any reaction at all to something. I never really thought about until I was watching Kill Bill. Whenever she says yes, she says, “Hi”. Whenever she says no, she says, … --- ## [Firefox browser attack - screenshot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-browser-attack-screenshot/741426)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-browser-attack-screenshot/741426 "2015-12-27T13:15:31Z")
I’ve seen this attack several times in the past couple months. Tries to open a Firefox patch that I always cancel. The URL isn’t from Mozilia. This time I captured my screen. Seems to be coming from ads on news sites l… --- ## [Sequential TV Listings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-tv-listings/741456)
**Author:** [@Sodalite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sodalite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-tv-listings/741456 "2015-12-27T11:00:10Z")
It’s 5:30 in the morning and I can’t stop laughing. Apparently even I have a tiny twelve year old boy in my heart. I’m flipping through the channel guide and on Spike TV there are three infomercials up next: Sex Please, … --- ## [Why do some people let their vehicle motors idle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-let-their-vehicle-motors-idle/740743)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-let-their-vehicle-motors-idle/740743 "2015-12-27T10:47:15Z")
Specifically, commercial type vehicles. This might just be confirmation bias, but here goes: I had a windshield replaced a while back. Guy took about 45 minutes. He let his delivery van idle the whole time. Yesterda… --- ## [Family Christmas Traditions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-christmas-traditions/741232)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-christmas-traditions/741232 "2015-12-27T06:57:59Z")
When I was growing up, we opened one (1) present on Christmas Eve. That wouldn’t work anymore, as the wife and I always exchange exactly one gift, which are the only ones we ever get now. What traditions are unique to yo… --- ## [Google "Deep Dream" image processor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-deep-dream-image-processor/724504)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-deep-dream-image-processor/724504 "2015-12-27T06:03:27Z")
Holy crap, this is some mind-melting stuff. Google’s “Deep Dream” software takes images, identifies certain features and builds on them, often arriving at results that are completely different from the source image. So… --- ## [Abcdefghijkmnopqrstuvwxyz!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abcdefghijkmnopqrstuvwxyz/741301)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abcdefghijkmnopqrstuvwxyz/741301 "2015-12-27T04:31:15Z")
Happy No “L”! --- ## [I want to say something nice about Bricker.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-say-something-nice-about-bricker/741369)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-say-something-nice-about-bricker/741369 "2015-12-27T03:47:27Z")
Our 17 year old daughter did some work for Bricker. (Graphic arts stuff.) He paid her what she quoted, plus a very generous tip. Just thought I would throw that out. --- ## [Ya ever hear the one about the Bearded Lady, The Cop, & the Cigarette? NEWSLINK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ya-ever-hear-the-one-about-the-bearded-lady-the-cop-the-cigarette-newslink/741433)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ya-ever-hear-the-one-about-the-bearded-lady-the-cop-the-cigarette-newslink/741433 "2015-12-26T22:39:22Z")
She weighs 400 pounds. And stabs people. http://news.yahoo.com/police-seek-400-pound-bearded-woman-stabbing-034853538.html --- ## [Non-English tongue twisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-tongue-twisters/741330)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-tongue-twisters/741330 "2015-12-26T20:40:46Z")
Along the lines of “she sells sea shells by the sea shore.” Examples in your (or someone else’s) native language (not English)? --- ## [Any other Steve Forbert fans around here then?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-steve-forbert-fans-around-here-then/741172)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-steve-forbert-fans-around-here-then/741172 "2015-12-26T16:31:40Z")
I was talking to someone in a shop from Georgia in the USA and I couldn’t believe she had never heard of Steve Forbert. He is of course the truck driver from Meridian Mississippi and I like his songs of course. I’ve seen… --- ## [Do you buy xmas presents for those that haven't given in the past?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-xmas-presents-for-those-that-havent-given-in-the-past/740966)
**Author:** [@HeXen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeXen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-xmas-presents-for-those-that-havent-given-in-the-past/740966 "2015-12-26T13:42:23Z")
Young kids aside, this question is geared with the intention of older teens and adults that show up for the gift exchanges. Do you guys buy for family that you either don’t really like or have never given you any xmas p… --- ## [Move over, Obama: Ben Carson is also big in Kenya](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-over-obama-ben-carson-is-also-big-in-kenya/741237)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/move-over-obama-ben-carson-is-also-big-in-kenya/741237 "2015-12-26T11:09:34Z")
I’m not sure if this should go here or in Cafe Society, because this is partly about Carson’s books. I was surprised to learn that Ben Carson is very popular in Kenya as an inspirational figure and author. http://www.… --- ## [So, I lost my damned glasses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-lost-my-damned-glasses/712394)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-lost-my-damned-glasses/712394 "2015-02-23T07:38:19Z")
I had them on Sunday when I dropped the kids back at their mum’s place. I know this because I went to the grocery store afterwards to buy some naan bread for my simmering curried lamb back home and there’s no way I coul… --- ## [Manager thinks I should take medical retirement.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manager-thinks-i-should-take-medical-retirement/741254)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manager-thinks-i-should-take-medical-retirement/741254 "2015-12-26T02:25:05Z")
I keep having health issues as a 62 year old. Last year at this time my mother died, & because of many health issues (multiple PEs & complications from a hip replacement), my doctors discouraged me from flying. This resu… --- ## [If the solution to the problem is a regex, then you have two problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-solution-to-the-problem-is-a-regex-then-you-have-two-problems/741278)
**Author:** [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-solution-to-the-problem-is-a-regex-then-you-have-two-problems/741278 "2015-12-26T00:04:32Z")
Finally, my kind of crossword puzzle. The kind for computer nerds, geeks and coders. Skip this thread if you don’t know what is a regular expression. --- ## [Any of y'all do weird crap with your bff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-yall-do-weird-crap-with-your-bff/741324)
**Author:** [@Alittlesmitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alittlesmitten)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-yall-do-weird-crap-with-your-bff/741324 "2015-12-25T22:36:24Z")
My friend and I are kinda weird. I’m nineteen, she’s sixteen. When we sleep we “reverse spoon.” I crap with the bathroom door cracked open (right next to her room btw) and we discuss my constipation nonchalantly. We talk… --- ## [Butt crack stragglers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-crack-stragglers/214687)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-crack-stragglers/214687 "2015-12-25T21:02:01Z")
This could probably end up being a rant but I don’t have the energy. I have long thick hair. I love my hair. I’m actually a bit of a snob about it. It’s red but not that dark brown that looks like rust. It’s the color o… --- ## [Merry Christmas, everyone! Joyeux Noël tout le monde!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone-joyeux-noel-tout-le-monde/741317)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone-joyeux-noel-tout-le-monde/741317 "2015-12-25T19:01:18Z")
Just passed midnight here, so Merry Christmas everyone! The Cub was bouncing off the walls and insisted on staying up late. When Mrs Piper finally got him going up to bed she came across quite a debris field that he’d … --- ## [Ooooooh... Kyle's mom's a bitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooooh-kyles-moms-a-bitch/741075)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooooh-kyles-moms-a-bitch/741075 "2015-12-25T16:55:54Z")
Kindergarten Trip to Visit Santa Canceled After Mom Complains, Parents Stage Walkout Totally reminded me of the South Park episode ‘Mr. Hankey, The Christmas Poo’. I don’t want religious activities in school, but Sant… --- ## [Do non-English languages have "gag names"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-non-english-languages-have-gag-names/741029)
**Author:** [@Weird\_AL\_Einstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weird_AL_Einstein)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-non-english-languages-have-gag-names/741029 "2015-12-25T11:26:35Z")
…like “Heywood Jablome” or “Hugh G. Rection”, that sort of thing. --- ## [So it's time to buy citric acid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-its-time-to-buy-citric-acid/741219)
**Author:** [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-its-time-to-buy-citric-acid/741219 "2015-12-25T05:27:23Z")
I have VERY hard water so I use citric acid to clean the electric kettle. I noticed I needed more so I went to my order history in Amazon. When I purchased the 5lb jar on 6/23/2011 it was $26.49. Today the very same prod… --- ## [Ask the guy who is trying to get his HOA incorporated as a municipality.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-trying-to-get-his-hoa-incorporated-as-a-municipality/737863)
**Author:** [@tonyfop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tonyfop)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-trying-to-get-his-hoa-incorporated-as-a-municipality/737863 "2015-12-25T03:30:55Z")
So, I live in one of the largest HOA’s in the State of Maryland. We have about 4800 homes, and over 65 miles of road. We also have about 2 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, ranging from beaches to 120 foot high cliff… --- ## [It's the Nightmare before Christmas!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-nightmare-before-christmas/741307)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-nightmare-before-christmas/741307 "2015-12-25T01:14:08Z")
Here in Maine, we are having perfect Halloween weather this Christmas Eve. Thick fog, full moon, just under 50 degrees. I think I will watch that movie tonight. --- ## [The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-begins-with-a-single-step/741291)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-begins-with-a-single-step/741291 "2015-12-24T21:16:45Z")
But when I’ve taken 4,000,000 steps YTD (which is what my Vivofit said I’ve done as of earlier today!!!) I’ve gone a bit over 2,000 miles. Nope, no stealth to this brag! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=671) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=673)