# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=716 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 717 --- ## [My mom had cancer surgery today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-cancer-surgery-today/727039)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-cancer-surgery-today/727039 "2015-08-05T13:29:00Z")
For a few months my mother has NOT been feeling well. Her blood tests showed thryoid issues but no doctor helped her problems. A few months ago she was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease. More recently she had fluid in her a… --- ## [Need something to do in Central/Western Pennsylvania](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-something-to-do-in-central-western-pennsylvania/726761)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-something-to-do-in-central-western-pennsylvania/726761 "2015-08-05T13:13:41Z")
So here’s the deal – this Wednesday, we leave from the Jersey shore for our annual excursion to visit my wife’s family in Indiana. We usually drive the 11 hours straight through, but this time we’re breaking up the trip.… --- ## [CO2 and the human body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co2-and-the-human-body/726864)
**Author:** [@Grumpy\_Old\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumpy_Old_Man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co2-and-the-human-body/726864 "2015-08-05T07:11:56Z")
I just read that most humans can taste CO2 - study put the subjects into a hyperbaric chamber and fed them flat coke and coke that did not fizz but was carbonated; everyone seemed to taste the fizz and were able to tell … --- ## [Weather service (USA) still does the forecast via the phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-service-usa-still-does-the-forecast-via-the-phone/726927)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weather-service-usa-still-does-the-forecast-via-the-phone/726927 "2015-08-05T02:42:55Z")
I figured they got rid of that a while back with so many websites now having forecasts. --- ## [DRUG FUELED FANTASY #1 about the eurocrisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-fueled-fantasy-1-about-the-eurocrisis/727031)
**Author:** [@anthonymortadella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anthonymortadella)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-fueled-fantasy-1-about-the-eurocrisis/727031 "2015-08-05T02:33:54Z")
Although people argue about whether the creditor nations should take blame for the eurocrisis, and the same goes for the Greek people, everyone seems to agree that the Greek government is at fault. So I suggest that the … --- ## [Rick Perry challenges Donald Trump to a Pull-Up Contest - ::facepalm::](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-perry-challenges-donald-trump-to-a-pull-up-contest-facepalm/726574)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-perry-challenges-donald-trump-to-a-pull-up-contest-facepalm/726574 "2015-08-04T22:14:58Z")
Pretty much sums it up. Oh, silly candidates, is there no stupidity you can’t do? Doesn’t this approach negate the intelligence-ifying super power of Perry’s glasses? --- ## [1970s proposal: Power Generation in the Cape Cod Canal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1970s-proposal-power-generation-in-the-cape-cod-canal/726966)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1970s-proposal-power-generation-in-the-cape-cod-canal/726966 "2015-08-04T19:39:26Z")
Many years ago, i read of a proposal to place turbines at the bottom of the Cape Cod Canal. this was by a Russian mechanical engineering professor, at Northeastern University. the idea seemed good, as the 1.5 hour time … --- ## [Morning at Supermarkets: commonly "Man Shopping Time"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morning-at-supermarkets-commonly-man-shopping-time/726721)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morning-at-supermarkets-commonly-man-shopping-time/726721 "2015-08-04T19:10:06Z")
I am a guy. I do the shopping for my family. I have noticed that when I shop early on a weekend morning at the grocery stores in my area, the other shoppers are disproptionately guys - much more so vs. other times of d… --- ## [Amount of body hair directly proportional to the amount of testosterone,However....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amount-of-body-hair-directly-proportional-to-the-amount-of-testosterone-however/725576)
**Author:** [@davidburn1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidburn1972)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amount-of-body-hair-directly-proportional-to-the-amount-of-testosterone-however/725576 "2015-08-04T19:01:30Z")
Studies have shown a proportional relationship of testosterone levels to the amount of body hair. The hair growth response to testosterone differs in different parts of the body. Hence, in some men, for example, testoste… --- ## [CEO cuts own pay so workers can make $70,000/year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceo-cuts-own-pay-so-workers-can-make-70-000-year/717749)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceo-cuts-own-pay-so-workers-can-make-70-000-year/717749 "2015-08-04T18:00:25Z")
The CEO of a small credit card payment processing company in Seattle has taken a cut in his $1 million/year salary so that every member of his 120-employee staff can be paid $70,000 a year. I know it’s just one small … --- ## [What are the odds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds/726978)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds/726978 "2015-08-04T17:13:29Z")
Sometimes, in my paranoid little brain, I think that there really is a god, and it loves to fuck with humans in little subtle ways. Woody Harrelson’s father was a convicted murderer of a federal judge. He was also thoug… --- ## [A Day at the Races](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-day-at-the-races/726945)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-day-at-the-races/726945 "2015-08-04T16:17:27Z")
I spent the day at the Saratoga Race Track. I haven’t been there in 35 years. No particular reason, other than my wife didn’t like horse racing and don’t like crowds. But I had a day off with nothing to do and decided… --- ## [Is this "smell" psychosomatic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-smell-psychosomatic/726951)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-smell-psychosomatic/726951 "2015-08-04T15:14:25Z")
As I mentioned in another thread, I have a pair of cuticle scissors I use exclusively for nose hairs. In the past few months, I’ve noticed that after I use them, I sense this “smell” in my nostrils. It’s in quotes becau… --- ## [Cecil: The slaughtered lion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-the-slaughtered-lion/726532)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-the-slaughtered-lion/726532 "2015-08-04T13:59:49Z")
I haven’t seen a thread on this, but I may have missed it. The whole world seems to be up in arms against this Minnesota dentist who killed a collared lion. I’m not going not provide a link because practically every n… --- ## [Horrifying news from Nepal: 10-year old victim of ritual human sacrifice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrifying-news-from-nepal-10-year-old-victim-of-ritual-human-sacrifice/726906)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrifying-news-from-nepal-10-year-old-victim-of-ritual-human-sacrifice/726906 "2015-08-04T13:38:24Z")
Horrifying news from Nepal – 10-year old child sacrificed in order to heal the killer’s son. Apparently the father of a seriously ill child, after consulting with a local priest, was told that in order for his own son t… --- ## [Breaking news on Mullah Omar...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-on-mullah-omar/726495)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-on-mullah-omar/726495 "2015-08-04T13:02:40Z")
The leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan is still dead after two years. Stay tuned for further updates as events warrant… --- ## [Virgin Galactic's space ship crashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virgin-galactics-space-ship-crashed/703160)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virgin-galactics-space-ship-crashed/703160 "2015-08-04T03:04:40Z")
It’s been a bad week for space flight. Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo crashed during a test flight. One pilot is dead, another was injured. This was supposed to be that “space tourism” ship. I guess it’s better that … --- ## [What's normal at the age of 14?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-normal-at-the-age-of-14/726889)
**Author:** [@Megumi\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Megumi_1)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-normal-at-the-age-of-14/726889 "2015-08-04T00:38:56Z")
I’m a girl, almost 14 and I get excited by hentai and bondage. And I blush at every handsome guy that passes by me. Tell me what you think is normal for a 14 year old. =3 --- ## [Press Pass Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/press-pass-advice/726808)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/press-pass-advice/726808 "2015-08-03T22:21:16Z")
How to apply for a Press Pass? Does one has to apply to each event separately? If one is “free-lance” is that an automatic rejection? I just want to enjoy the summer events here and record them for journalistic reasons… --- ## [How dangerous is worn ‘non-stick’ cookware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-worn-non-stick-cookware/726359)
**Author:** [@Alonzo\_John\_Blitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alonzo_John_Blitz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-worn-non-stick-cookware/726359 "2015-08-03T21:51:27Z")
MODS - IF THIS BELONGS IN GQ PLEASE MOVE About five years ago I bought a new set of ‘non-stick’ cookware. It seemed to be a well-regarded product, and risibly prised. However, over time much of the coating has warn of… --- ## [An apology to dopers who…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-dopers-who/726608)
**Author:** [@Alonzo\_John\_Blitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alonzo_John_Blitz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-dopers-who/726608 "2015-08-03T19:48:57Z")
…contributed in good faith to this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=763528&highlight=dangerous As I mentioned there, it was not written by me. It was the work of what in earlier times would … --- ## [Why do you go to work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-go-to-work/726757)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-go-to-work/726757 "2015-08-03T16:02:32Z")
Currently sitting at home recovering from surgery and also be laid of from my position of 22 years with a large Multi-national company The question that I suppose has been asked numerous times is why do you go to work. … --- ## [Egypt and the U.S.: Buddies Again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egypt-and-the-u-s-buddies-again/726851)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egypt-and-the-u-s-buddies-again/726851 "2015-08-03T06:41:14Z")
\*\*Kerry says US, Egypt return to ‘stronger base’ in ties \*\* I guess I must have missed the articles about the big improvement in human rights there in the last several months; could someone cite some articles? Thanks. … --- ## [What do you call this type of head covering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-type-of-head-covering/726573)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-type-of-head-covering/726573 "2015-08-03T05:35:20Z")
Item in question I’d like to make a poll for this but I want as many names as possible for folks to choose from. What do you call it? --- ## [Awesome Webcam, with Waterfall, Bears, and Salmon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-webcam-with-waterfall-bears-and-salmon/726810)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-webcam-with-waterfall-bears-and-salmon/726810 "2015-08-03T05:34:37Z")
A webcam has been set up at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, AK. Bears stalking salmon. Awesomeness. --- ## [ICD-10. A new endurance test for doctors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icd-10-a-new-endurance-test-for-doctors/726295)
**Author:** [@MmeRose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MmeRose)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icd-10-a-new-endurance-test-for-doctors/726295 "2015-08-03T00:55:37Z")
Has everyone had the opportunity to sample the ICD10 (international classification of diseases) which will soon replace the current idiocy (ICD9, oddly enough) mandated for physician billing? Specific codes are the aim,… --- ## [This is the Epitome of a Scardy Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-epitome-of-a-scardy-cat/726824)
**Author:** [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-epitome-of-a-scardy-cat/726824 "2015-08-03T00:29:13Z")
Try not to laugh. I dare ya! --- ## [The I Didn't See One So I Started One MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-didnt-see-one-so-i-started-one-mmp/726305)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-didnt-see-one-so-i-started-one-mmp/726305 "2015-08-03T00:19:48Z")
because someone has to, and I haven’t in a while. You know those dreams you have when Nature is trying to get you to wake up and take care of business? Where there are no loos, or only broken ones, or they work but the … --- ## [The Technology that Controls New York City Subways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-technology-that-controls-new-york-city-subways/726660)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-technology-that-controls-new-york-city-subways/726660 "2015-08-02T23:55:06Z")
This is an interesting video. It sounds like it will take decades to upgrade the whole system. --- ## [Hack jobs you've done around your house...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hack-jobs-youve-done-around-your-house/726697)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hack-jobs-youve-done-around-your-house/726697 "2015-08-02T22:06:04Z")
Over the years we’ve had plenty of threads about stupid things the previous homeowner did that you’ve had to fix (or live with). I know I’ve written about the guy that lived here before me that thought it would be a goo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=715) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=717)