# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=675 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 676 --- ## [Because I know how much the SDMB loves their zit videos...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-i-know-how-much-the-sdmb-loves-their-zit-videos/740296)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-i-know-how-much-the-sdmb-loves-their-zit-videos/740296 "2015-12-18T02:13:14Z")
I present…this. Alice Cooper posted the link on his FB page today. It’s a 20 year old ingrown hair. It’s fascinating. :slight\_smile: Probably shouldn’t watch while eating. Video at bottom of page. Enjoy! --- ## [Cats and Paper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-and-paper/740085)
**Author:** [@Leonard33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leonard33)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-and-paper/740085 "2015-12-18T01:36:24Z")
I have cats. Two to be precise. And both of them sit on paper. If it is important, than it will sat upon. Mail, bills, anything. But I must know. Why do they feel that it must be sat upon, rather than their $40 bed. Shou… --- ## [Just took the mensa test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-took-the-mensa-test/738204)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-took-the-mensa-test/738204 "2015-12-17T23:50:34Z")
Hi guys. Haven’t been around (not that I was an institution that would be missed otherwise) but I had something mundane and pointless that I wanted to share - took the Mensa test this morning. It’s on a whim, and it’s h… --- ## [Thou, Thine, Thy, What does it mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thou-thine-thy-what-does-it-mean/740637)
**Author:** [@Leonard33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leonard33)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thou-thine-thy-what-does-it-mean/740637 "2015-12-17T21:18:41Z")
Thou, thine, thy, what is the difference? Why did these things go out of common use? Are there more words like these? I’m curious. --- ## [A view-only time machine and how it'd affect the study of history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-view-only-time-machine-and-how-itd-affect-the-study-of-history/740546)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-view-only-time-machine-and-how-itd-affect-the-study-of-history/740546 "2015-12-17T19:54:58Z")
I was watching an old episode of Doctor Who, and there was a “time space visualizer.” Like a “time television” letting a viewer choose a time/place and watch the events. And, so, being the kind of person I am, I wonder… --- ## [Uh, they guarantee it. Men's Warehouse fires the founder.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-they-guarantee-it-mens-warehouse-fires-the-founder/661390)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-they-guarantee-it-mens-warehouse-fires-the-founder/661390 "2015-12-17T17:38:34Z")
Weird. The dude is not only the founder, but also the image of the company. --- ## [Bioluminescent plankton! Wow!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioluminescent-plankton-wow/740605)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioluminescent-plankton-wow/740605 "2015-12-17T15:57:58Z")
Okay, so I’d seen some luminescent sparkles in waters before, off the coast of Malaysia, many years ago. It lay on the ocean floor, and the eerie glow could be clearly seen in the shallow very clear waters we were walkin… --- ## [Man dies trying to take a selfie on a railway track.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dies-trying-to-take-a-selfie-on-a-railway-track/740521)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dies-trying-to-take-a-selfie-on-a-railway-track/740521 "2015-12-17T14:27:02Z")
What can you say? --- ## [Credit scores - within and without the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-scores-within-and-without-the-usa/740610)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-scores-within-and-without-the-usa/740610 "2015-12-17T14:00:38Z")
It seems that our US dopers frequently discuss their credit scores and it appears to be something they keep top of mind with respect to their personal finances. I’m a Canadian, in my early 50s, and I’ve never once thoug… --- ## [Baltimore police William Porter: hung jury](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimore-police-william-porter-hung-jury/740631)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimore-police-william-porter-hung-jury/740631 "2015-12-17T06:24:49Z")
No idea how the numbers looked for conviction vs. acquittal, but the state’s attorney couid not convince the entire jury of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Interesting. --- ## [Another Mass Shooting (San Bernardino)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mass-shooting-san-bernardino/739242)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 400\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mass-shooting-san-bernardino/739242 "2015-12-17T03:09:13Z")
“At least 20 victims were reported down after a report of an active shooter in San Bernardino late Wednesday morning, according to a San Bernardino Police Department official.” Warning: a video starts when you click the… --- ## [Stupid criminal of the decade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-criminal-of-the-decade/740599)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-criminal-of-the-decade/740599 "2015-12-16T20:24:39Z")
This is not a story about a burglar leaving footprints in the snow. Nor is it about a bank robber leaving his ID behind. No–this is a truly inspired level of stupidity. A Denver County deputy sheriff was arrested for … --- ## [Dying isn't scary, but living is.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dying-isnt-scary-but-living-is/740550)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dying-isnt-scary-but-living-is/740550 "2015-12-16T20:19:11Z")
OK so as you might have read here, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at the beginning of June. Since then, I had a bit of radiation therapy and have been on chemo, which has been working very well - my main chemo… --- ## [Make Sure The Car's In Park. Or, How I Almost Died Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-the-cars-in-park-or-how-i-almost-died-today/740373)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-sure-the-cars-in-park-or-how-i-almost-died-today/740373 "2015-12-16T18:47:37Z")
Today I had one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. I hope this never happens to you, or happens to me again. Jesus, it was horrifying. I was backing up in the driveway, in order to drive straight down our lo… --- ## [Help talk me out of, or in to, buying a new car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-talk-me-out-of-or-in-to-buying-a-new-car/740533)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-talk-me-out-of-or-in-to-buying-a-new-car/740533 "2015-12-16T16:27:31Z")
I love my current car. There’s nothing wrong with it, though there are a few features it doesn’t have that I would like. It’s a 2013 Mazda3 with just over 45 thousand miles on it. I have read in the past that the prim… --- ## [US Drones Owners Must Register by Starting 12/21/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-drones-owners-must-register-by-starting-12-21-15/740460)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-drones-owners-must-register-by-starting-12-21-15/740460 "2015-12-16T09:00:20Z")
Well, the regulations are starting to roll out - the FAA will require Unmanned Aircraft System owners to register starting December 21, 2015 The link has further links for more detail, but basically if your model RC air… --- ## [bereavement overload](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bereavement-overload/740301)
**Author:** [@Little\_Cloud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Cloud)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bereavement-overload/740301 "2015-12-16T05:31:05Z")
I lost my 19 year old son to a rare pediatric cacer 18 months ago. Seven months ago I was diagnosed with gli blast on a multiforme.prognosisis is ten to twelve months. This week my oldest son’s father died suddenly of … --- ## [Do you want a DP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-a-dp/740110)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-a-dp/740110 "2015-12-15T23:45:09Z")
Diet Pepsi. Maybe I’ve just been ruined by the internet. The bartender at a place I’ll have lunch every few weeks asks me that question, worded like that. She seems to be oblivious to my first interpretation of the que… --- ## [Two lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lights/740570)
**Author:** [@Teachtru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teachtru)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lights/740570 "2015-12-15T22:57:11Z")
Is anyone aware of the two lights presented by God to mankind? When these two lights are revealed to you, your life will be transformed. --- ## [BMW R50/5 barn find](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmw-r50-5-barn-find/740424)
**Author:** [@HotDogWater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HotDogWater)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmw-r50-5-barn-find/740424 "2015-12-15T22:07:22Z")
My neighbor flagged me down yesterday and asked me to come in his garage and discuss a motorcycle he just got. He does not know much about bikes, and wanted my opinion on something. So he opens up the doors, and an old … --- ## [Workplace refrigerators - tales from the front](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-refrigerators-tales-from-the-front/739973)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-refrigerators-tales-from-the-front/739973 "2015-12-15T21:03:37Z")
We have a work fridge that is shared by around 30 people. It is so crammed that if you arrive late-ish, you have to play Lunch Tetris just to find a slot for your PB&J. You can imagine what ends up crammed into and even… --- ## [Women with a chin beard - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-a-chin-beard-why/740269)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-a-chin-beard-why/740269 "2015-12-15T18:32:47Z")
The customer service woman in a store had a chin beard. It looked something like this: http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly\_fs/1.1313615.1365690765!/img/httpImage/image.jpg\_gen/derivatives/article\_970/beard12n-1-web.j… --- ## [No meteors, but nice stars!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-meteors-but-nice-stars/740499)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-meteors-but-nice-stars/740499 "2015-12-15T14:50:27Z")
I went out last night with a friend, and tried to take some meteor photos. I captured a few, but they were faint and unimpressive, but I did end up with a nice star trail photo: --- ## [Would you have more of a problem with your children seeing sex or violence on TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-more-of-a-problem-with-your-children-seeing-sex-or-violence-on-tv/740412)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-more-of-a-problem-with-your-children-seeing-sex-or-violence-on-tv/740412 "2015-12-15T12:29:49Z")
Well now I was just wondering if you would have more of a problem with your children seeing sex or violence on TV at all actually then and well do you think any one is worse than the other? Anyone there able to tell me a… --- ## [Exploding hoverboards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-hoverboards/740084)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-hoverboards/740084 "2015-12-15T05:00:14Z")
‘Hoverboard’ bursts into flames in mall There are also reports of these hot items in Louisiana and Florida. The fires are being blamed on the lithium ion batteries. --- ## [Bowe Berdahl charged with desertion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowe-berdahl-charged-with-desertion/715983)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowe-berdahl-charged-with-desertion/715983 "2015-12-15T03:56:51Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/politics/bowe-bergdahl-charges-decision/index.html It seems after a lengthy investigation Bowe Bergdahl is finally being charged with desertion, which in my opinion based on what I have rea… --- ## [Also occurring on the day I registered at the SDMB...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/also-occurring-on-the-day-i-registered-at-the-sdmb/739290)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/also-occurring-on-the-day-i-registered-at-the-sdmb/739290 "2015-12-15T03:34:54Z")
On December 3, 2001, a young buck named Happy Lendervedder agreed to the SDMB terms of service and logged in for the very first time. … Tom Ridge, head of Homeland Security, ordered a state of high alert across the US t… --- ## [Christmas Cards for Doper Kids 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cards-for-doper-kids-2015/737583)
**Author:** [@Bookkeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bookkeeper)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cards-for-doper-kids-2015/737583 "2015-12-14T23:38:06Z")
Once again it’s time to ask if anyone wants to receive or send Christmas cards to Doper kids. As in previous years, if you want to send cards or receive them post and let me know. For privacy, I will collect names, ages… --- ## [I found the "golden mean" between clammy and muggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-golden-mean-between-clammy-and-muggy/740396)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-golden-mean-between-clammy-and-muggy/740396 "2015-12-14T22:38:05Z")
I am a stickler for keeping my home’s humidity between 35% and 45% year round, using a fleet of dehumidifiers in the summer and another fleet of humidifiers in the winter. In the spring and fall, I have a transition per… --- ## [Which are the secret societies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-secret-societies/740114)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-secret-societies/740114 "2015-12-14T20:22:17Z")
I learned of one just today – The Sons of Lee Marvin. To be eligible for membership, you must look like you might be one of Lee Marvin’s sons. To whom, I dunno, maybe that’s one of their secrets. What other secret soc… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=674) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=676)