# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=676 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 677 --- ## [Worlds Colliding - Old vs. New Technology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-colliding-old-vs-new-technology/740423)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-colliding-old-vs-new-technology/740423 "2015-12-14T18:26:53Z")
This morning on the train, I sat next to a man reading something on a Kindle. He would lick his finger every time just before he pressed for the next page. --- ## [The haunted garage door opener.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-haunted-garage-door-opener/740208)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-haunted-garage-door-opener/740208 "2015-12-14T15:58:37Z")
My wife and I moved into our house about 3 weeks ago. Nice upgrade, 840 square feet to 1660. Things have gone well, just a lot of upgrades to do, I’m about half way through the list. At 2 am this morning, I had just cli… --- ## [What are your unique holiday traditions (or Annie-Xmas's Xmas tale)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-unique-holiday-traditions-or-annie-xmass-xmas-tale/739543)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-unique-holiday-traditions-or-annie-xmass-xmas-tale/739543 "2015-12-14T05:41:00Z")
Two Christmases ago I got a temporary part time job as a store cashier. One of the things the store sold was animal hats that had long sleeves with pockets in them. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, but I didn’t h… --- ## [Do you believe this?: fines, fines, fines...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-this-fines-fines-fines/740316)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-this-fines-fines-fines/740316 "2015-12-14T02:50:09Z")
I’m finding this difficult to believe–from George Will (slightly reformatted): “Pagedale (Missouri) residents are subject to fines –if they walk on the left side of a crosswalk; –if they have a hedge more than three f… --- ## [If they're called \_\_ then they're probably from \_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-theyre-called-__-then-theyre-probably-from-__/740201)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-theyre-called-__-then-theyre-probably-from-__/740201 "2015-12-14T02:43:18Z")
I’ve been reflecting on names that are common in one part of the Anglosphere, and totally not anywhere else. Bonus points if non-obvious, or you can’t figure out why :slight\_smile: For instance: Obvious: If they’re cal… --- ## [I'm kinda freaking out about my blood pressure.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-kinda-freaking-out-about-my-blood-pressure/739725)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-kinda-freaking-out-about-my-blood-pressure/739725 "2015-12-14T02:40:07Z")
I’ve been hypertensive and on meds for it most of my life. I was hospitalized for it a couple of months back and they put me on a new regime of meds. Unfortunately, several of the specialists I saw decided to treat my … --- ## [A Reluctant Rescue, A Papillon MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reluctant-rescue-a-papillon-mmp/739693)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reluctant-rescue-a-papillon-mmp/739693 "2015-12-14T02:34:26Z")
Good morning mmpers! I’m so sorry for not doing last week’s mmp, but I didn’t know if someone had claimed it and I didn’t want to step on any toes. Some of you are my facebook friends and are probably aware that my 70 y… --- ## [Capt. James Kirk to command cutting edge new naval vessel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capt-james-kirk-to-command-cutting-edge-new-naval-vessel/672774)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capt-james-kirk-to-command-cutting-edge-new-naval-vessel/672774 "2015-12-14T01:40:32Z")
Story here. Well, it’s James A. Kirk, not James T. Kirk. A for Apollo? Anyway, a stealth destroyer? Looks cool. I wonder what it’s mission is. Roddy --- ## [Hey guys, here's what to do with Syrian refugees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-guys-heres-what-to-do-with-syrian-refugees/740230)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-guys-heres-what-to-do-with-syrian-refugees/740230 "2015-12-14T01:19:57Z")
Welcome them with open arms, including a personal welcome from the new Prime Minister. Scroll through the pictures. --- ## [Are you being persecuted in the War on Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-being-persecuted-in-the-war-on-christmas/739682)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-being-persecuted-in-the-war-on-christmas/739682 "2015-12-14T01:17:26Z")
The War on Christmas: Are you being persecuted? Just saw this cute flowchart, by which you can determine if you are being persecuted in the War on Christmas: Are You Being Persecuted as Part of the ‘War on Christmas’? … --- ## [My car is my karaoke machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-is-my-karaoke-machine/740311)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-is-my-karaoke-machine/740311 "2015-12-13T22:12:09Z")
I cruise around with the windows and the tunes cranked up and belt them out to the empty passenger compartment. Believe me, it’s better for everyone --- ## [Zoimbie Baby Jesus in Nativity Scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoimbie-baby-jesus-in-nativity-scene/739935)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoimbie-baby-jesus-in-nativity-scene/739935 "2015-12-13T20:48:31Z")
I’ve read pieces people wrote compasring the risen Jesus to a zombie, but I’ve never seen a Zombie Baby Jesus before: 1.) This is the second year he’s done this. 2.) His neighbors aren’t happy about it 3.) The town … --- ## [Back By Popular Demand! The Fall 2015 Postcard Exhange](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-by-popular-demand-the-fall-2015-postcard-exhange/730387)
**Author:** [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-by-popular-demand-the-fall-2015-postcard-exhange/730387 "2015-12-13T04:21:16Z")
Everyone had such a good time with the postcard exchange we just completed that we’re going to do another one! Here’s how to play: PM me your real name (if you wish) and mailing address by Wednesday, September 21. I w… --- ## [Total sartorial splendour at Nobel banquet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-sartorial-splendour-at-nobel-banquet/740164)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-sartorial-splendour-at-nobel-banquet/740164 "2015-12-13T01:10:18Z")
Never mind the words, just enjoy the pictures. --- ## [Suspected Burglar Killed By Alligator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspected-burglar-killed-by-alligator/739842)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspected-burglar-killed-by-alligator/739842 "2015-12-13T00:38:43Z")
Suspected Burglar Killed By Alligator While Hiding From Police In A Pond For some reason, this reminded me of a joke from Adam-12. Officer Reed relates this story: --- ## [MSN - Things not to say at work.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msn-things-not-to-say-at-work/739954)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msn-things-not-to-say-at-work/739954 "2015-12-12T22:39:55Z")
Link to article. Are they serious about this one? I’m not implying that at all. If they get that impression, they are mistakenly inferring it. When I say no problem it means that I’ll be happy to do that and there wi… --- ## [What were you dreaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-dreaming/735211)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-dreaming/735211 "2015-12-12T16:28:19Z")
I don’t care if it was a sleeping dream, a day dream, or something in between. What is your latest dream? --- ## [Citadel Military College Cadets: Christmas Ghosts or KKK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/citadel-military-college-cadets-christmas-ghosts-or-kkk/740106)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/citadel-military-college-cadets-christmas-ghosts-or-kkk/740106 "2015-12-12T16:08:09Z")
http://www.wfsb.com/story/30715696/eight-citadel-cadets-suspended-due-to-controversial-photos Surely no Doper would find these offensive? --- ## [Online pharmacy is annoying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-pharmacy-is-annoying/740191)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-pharmacy-is-annoying/740191 "2015-12-12T13:36:48Z")
Apparently VA can be a little slow sometimes, so Mrs. L.A. ordered some medication online about a month ago. The next day or a couple of days later she gets a call from her bank, informing her two charges on her debit c… --- ## [Practically Amish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practically-amish/739977)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practically-amish/739977 "2015-12-12T04:47:28Z")
I’ve got a few vacation days to use up before the end of the year so I decided to take one today. There I was taking a nice nap when I was awakened to the sound of all of the electronics in the house shutting off. I qui… --- ## [Spending only half dollars, one-dollar coins, and two-dollar bills.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-only-half-dollars-one-dollar-coins-and-two-dollar-bills/739828)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-only-half-dollars-one-dollar-coins-and-two-dollar-bills/739828 "2015-12-11T22:27:33Z")
The vending machines at work hand out change in one-dollar coins; about 80% of them are Sacagawea and Presidential golden dollars, and about 20% of them are Susan B. Anthony dollars. Last week, I went to a local conveni… --- ## [I keep seeing 11:11 on the clock-- spooooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-seeing-11-11-on-the-clock-spooooky/740174)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-seeing-11-11-on-the-clock-spooooky/740174 "2015-12-11T20:57:47Z")
For the last few weeks it seems like I’ve been checking the clock and seeing 11:11 or 1:11 a lot. Now, I’m not superstitious, and I understand the concept of confirmation bias, but just for fun I googled “what does it m… --- ## [Another Active Shooter \[Ongoing\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-active-shooter-ongoing/740117)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-active-shooter-ongoing/740117 "2015-12-11T19:30:46Z")
Man With Gun At Arkansas State University Surrounded By Cops Sigh. --- ## [Help settle a debate: Do you have two sinks in your master bathroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-settle-a-debate-do-you-have-two-sinks-in-your-master-bathroom/739363)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-settle-a-debate-do-you-have-two-sinks-in-your-master-bathroom/739363 "2015-12-11T18:23:56Z")
The master bathroom here is defined as the bathroom that is connected to/off of the master bedroom. My mom’s house has two sinks in their bathroom and she insists that’s the norm these days. Me, I’m telling her that her… --- ## [I just stepped on a gecko](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-stepped-on-a-gecko/740124)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-stepped-on-a-gecko/740124 "2015-12-11T17:44:38Z")
My cat brought it into the house hours ago and the little bugger snuck under the hall carpet. My fear was that he’d be squashed under there but I wasn’t going to rip it up so I said “forget it”. It just got under my fee… --- ## [Afghan Military Trainees AWOL from Georgia AFB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghan-military-trainees-awol-from-georgia-afb/739968)
**Author:** [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghan-military-trainees-awol-from-georgia-afb/739968 "2015-12-11T13:00:34Z")
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/search-underway-for-afghan-trainees-missing-from-air-base/ar-AAgcP7K?li=BBnb7Kz Two Afghani nationals have gone missing from a Georgia AFB. So what do the collective ‘we’ think? Terror… --- ## [Unsolved mysteries that aren't nightmare fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-mysteries-that-arent-nightmare-fuel/720538)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-mysteries-that-arent-nightmare-fuel/720538 "2015-12-11T04:55:17Z")
I love a good unsolved mystery as much as the next guy. But what I increasingly don’t love is reading about murders, kidnappings, and abused kids. It seems most of the collections of unsolved mysteries on the internet … --- ## [Wounded British soldier pushes back against Islamophobia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wounded-british-soldier-pushes-back-against-islamophobia/740070)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wounded-british-soldier-pushes-back-against-islamophobia/740070 "2015-12-11T03:39:31Z")
Great story. Restores my faith in human nature: http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/10/europe/amputee-soldier-muslim-facebook-donald-trump/index.html --- ## [Ongoing Pet Peeve of the Day Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-pet-peeve-of-the-day-thread/739318)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-pet-peeve-of-the-day-thread/739318 "2015-12-11T03:10:08Z")
People who are in the left turn lane, but for whatever reason steer into the adjacent lane in order to complete a wi-i-i-i-i-de left turn. Moron. --- ## [My ride in a police van](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ride-in-a-police-van/739667)
**Author:** [@Whatever4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whatever4)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ride-in-a-police-van/739667 "2015-12-11T01:25:30Z")
Very short ride. After dark so I couldn’t see any of the gadgets or dashboard. Why the ride? I was out walking and heard from the woods a man’s voice calling “Help”, over and over. A pause, and then it would start up… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=675) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=677)