# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=718 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 719 --- ## [No military sites inspections: Velayati](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-military-sites-inspections-velayati/726210)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-military-sites-inspections-velayati/726210 "2015-07-28T23:19:15Z")
“Regardless of 5+1 countries interpretation, Iran has always clearly said that it prohibits any inspection of military bases by IAEA or any other institutions.” Iranian supreme leader’s top foreign policy advisor Al… --- ## [State Quarters and other themed coin issues; why can't there be similarly themed currency too?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-quarters-and-other-themed-coin-issues-why-cant-there-be-similarly-themed-currency-too/721393)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-quarters-and-other-themed-coin-issues-why-cant-there-be-similarly-themed-currency-too/721393 "2015-07-28T22:47:23Z")
By all accounts, the State Quarters program was a great success, and I have little doubt that the current America The Beautiful series will do the same. The old quarters, with the centrally placed eagle, had all the cha… --- ## [I don't want to hear about famous people or their children doing the nae nae.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-hear-about-famous-people-or-their-children-doing-the-nae-nae/726335)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-hear-about-famous-people-or-their-children-doing-the-nae-nae/726335 "2015-07-28T22:41:00Z")
Athletes, celebrities, whomever. I don’t care. It’s not cute. --- ## [CNN.com headline: 'Cyclist wins 2nd Tour de France'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-com-headline-cyclist-wins-2nd-tour-de-france/726274)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-com-headline-cyclist-wins-2nd-tour-de-france/726274 "2015-07-28T22:34:29Z")
A cyclist won his second Tour de France? A cyclist? Twice is pretty good. How many times has a cyclist won the Tour de France, anyway? --- ## [Chills, thrills, and excitement, blood donation division](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chills-thrills-and-excitement-blood-donation-division/726423)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chills-thrills-and-excitement-blood-donation-division/726423 "2015-07-28T22:04:58Z")
I went in today for a platelet donation. Right from the start things didn’t go smoothly. The phlebotomist had trouble finding the proper blood vessel. The machine kept stopping during the draw and needed to be reset. Th… --- ## [How to Kill the Fruitflies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-kill-the-fruitflies/726022)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-kill-the-fruitflies/726022 "2015-07-28T21:46:30Z")
I have the answer, in two parts. Preface: I had all the answers before, from the internet. Google away. You will find information about discovering the source of food, and trapping the outliers with funnels, cones of pa… --- ## [Illinois auto plant may close](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-auto-plant-may-close/723276)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-auto-plant-may-close/723276 "2015-07-28T20:58:42Z")
Seeing as this is a Chicago-based board, perhaps this news will interest some people here. A report has surfaced that the Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Illinois may be closed. They produce the Outlander Sport, which is a… --- ## [UK: Nursery staff Must Report Toddlers They Suspect at Risk of Becoming Terrorists!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-nursery-staff-must-report-toddlers-they-suspect-at-risk-of-becoming-terrorists/726404)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-nursery-staff-must-report-toddlers-they-suspect-at-risk-of-becoming-terrorists/726404 "2015-07-28T20:20:59Z")
While I think a lot of Americans consider Cameron to be a bit of a wimp in terms of fighting terrorism, clearly this shows strong leadership and I am surprised none of the Republican Presidential candidates have follo… --- ## [A few days in Amsterdam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-days-in-amsterdam/726231)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-days-in-amsterdam/726231 "2015-07-28T20:17:23Z")
Aside from the obvious, what should I see? I have the Rijksmuseum and Van Goch museum on my list, of course, but also the resistance museum. I’m not interested in seeing the red light district. --- ## [Has there been an influx of US, Chinese & Indian technology in Africa, how has it changed things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-an-influx-of-us-chinese-indian-technology-in-africa-how-has-it-changed-things/726166)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-an-influx-of-us-chinese-indian-technology-in-africa-how-has-it-changed-things/726166 "2015-07-28T19:57:05Z")
I read thisarticle several years ago, it talked about how Indian & Chinese technology was coming to Africa and helping improve quality of life and I’d assume economic growth. The argument was that Africa had much in comm… --- ## [First malaria vaccine approved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-malaria-vaccine-approved/726227)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-malaria-vaccine-approved/726227 "2015-07-28T19:29:59Z")
Not mundane. Not pointless. The world’s first vaccine to help protect against malaria was approved on Friday by European regulators. This is the first ever vaccine against a human parasite. It is only about 30% effecti… --- ## [WE bought a 2015 GMC Canyon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-bought-a-2015-gmc-canyon/726382)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-bought-a-2015-gmc-canyon/726382 "2015-07-28T14:07:24Z")
Yes my husband and I. \*\*We \*\*made the decision , but I was one person who convinced my husband to buy it. I signed all the papers too. It’s jointly owned…get it? So I am wee bit affronted when all the correspondence and … --- ## [Geographical mental images you can't shake even though they are incorrect.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geographical-mental-images-you-cant-shake-even-though-they-are-incorrect/682459)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geographical-mental-images-you-cant-shake-even-though-they-are-incorrect/682459 "2015-07-28T04:17:16Z")
The location of Britain in relation to France. My mental image is of it being an island to the west of France. When I read of the Normandy invasion in WW2, I always picture them sailing across the channel west to east,… --- ## [I accidently hit "unread mail" in Outlook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accidently-hit-unread-mail-in-outlook/726303)
**Author:** [@McGuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McGuffy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accidently-hit-unread-mail-in-outlook/726303 "2015-07-28T04:00:57Z")
Shit! 7,220 unread emails. Sigh…I’m going to bed. --- ## [What do you do when you are depressed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-depressed/725754)
**Author:** [@McGuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McGuffy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-depressed/725754 "2015-07-28T02:50:16Z")
Music helps me. This video always makes smile. --- ## [Perfect Americanism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-americanism/726264)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-americanism/726264 "2015-07-27T22:51:58Z")
I just read the perfect Americanism: What is it with you guys and your therapists anyway. --- ## [Oh, the humanity (and everything else captured on those old newsreels)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-humanity-and-everything-else-captured-on-those-old-newsreels/726245)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-the-humanity-and-everything-else-captured-on-those-old-newsreels/726245 "2015-07-27T22:42:46Z")
I just saw that AP and British Movietone have uploaded (or are in the process of uploading) a huge amount of old newsreel footage onto YouTube. According to this New York Times article, we’re talking 17,000 hours and 550… --- ## [Beating Rhonda Rousey.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beating-rhonda-rousey/726204)
**Author:** [@liontamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liontamer)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beating-rhonda-rousey/726204 "2015-07-27T21:55:59Z")
Does anyone on here think they could beat her in the octagon? I’m thinking you can’t. --- ## [Broomstick's Father Has Died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-father-has-died/726225)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-father-has-died/726225 "2015-07-27T18:38:02Z")
My father died at 7:30 Eastern time this morning. He was at home, he was not in pain, it was a peaceful passing, and while not all the family was able to be present he was not alone. --- ## [Dopers With Many Siblings - What Was Growing Up Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-many-siblings-what-was-growing-up-like/725987)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-many-siblings-what-was-growing-up-like/725987 "2015-07-27T18:06:38Z")
I have run across relations in my genealogical research with a considerable number of offspring…mostly from the early 1900s. Since most aren’t around to ask, thought I’d post the question here… Let’s pull a number ou… --- ## [Great article about the Apollo astronauts trying to sleep on the Moon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-article-about-the-apollo-astronauts-trying-to-sleep-on-the-moon/725716)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-article-about-the-apollo-astronauts-trying-to-sleep-on-the-moon/725716 "2015-07-27T17:52:17Z")
Noises, lights, cramped quarters, fear, and excitement all interfered with their ability to sleep in the LM on the surface of the Moon. I especially liked this part about Al Shepard and Ed Mitchell on Apollo 14. … --- ## [My trip to Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-trip-to-europe/726027)
**Author:** [@oliversarmy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oliversarmy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-trip-to-europe/726027 "2015-07-27T12:56:35Z")
I am an old white guy and I recently returned from my first trip to Europe. I hope I go back before I die, but really, I am posting after watching a lot of Youtube videos about what is strange about Americans and what A… --- ## [Bizarre Signage - A Directionless MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-signage-a-directionless-mmp/725679)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-signage-a-directionless-mmp/725679 "2015-07-27T10:36:42Z")
The building I work in is having refurbishments done and we have to use the facilities in the building next door. In the ladies toilets is a sign that says “please flush toilet paper down the toilet and flush”. It amus… --- ## [On how to remember how to properly spell my username](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-how-to-remember-how-to-properly-spell-my-username/726213)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-how-to-remember-how-to-properly-spell-my-username/726213 "2015-07-27T10:04:36Z")
Just look at the top of my posts, over on the left side of the screen. --- ## [Fire caused by pooping cyclist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-caused-by-pooping-cyclist/726055)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-caused-by-pooping-cyclist/726055 "2015-07-27T02:40:29Z")
Story The fire burned 73 acres in the Boise foothills. I was hoping it was extremely spicy food coming out that started the fire. But the SO is still laughing about the real cause. --- ## [They never found out it was me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-never-found-out-it-was-me/725981)
**Author:** [@SeniorCitizen007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeniorCitizen007)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-never-found-out-it-was-me/725981 "2015-07-26T22:49:37Z")
Back in the 50s when I was working in a laboratory I came across a recipe for what was described as the smelliest substance known to man. I made some … just a few drops, which I kept in a test-tube on my bench. Someone, … --- ## [In San Francisco, back-alley walls pee on you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-san-francisco-back-alley-walls-pee-on-you/726268)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-san-francisco-back-alley-walls-pee-on-you/726268 "2015-07-26T22:35:20Z")
Urine-Proof Paint Returns Fire On Peeing Perps Borrowing a technique used in Germany, some particularly pee-prone hot spot walls are being painted with some new-fangled paint that is so water-repellant that any pee squi… --- ## [Blackberries are 'noxious weeds'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackberries-are-noxious-weeds/725609)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackberries-are-noxious-weeds/725609 "2015-07-26T21:21:56Z")
Or ‘Kudzu of the North’, as I call them. Text and audio link The invasive species was introduced in 1885 by noted botanist Luther Burbank. People seem to be of two minds about them. Many love that they can go out and… --- ## [Idiots at Big Box Stores - the Bar Has Been Raised!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-at-big-box-stores-the-bar-has-been-raised/725381)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-at-big-box-stores-the-bar-has-been-raised/725381 "2015-07-26T20:31:04Z")
Yeah, another Home Depot tale. I picked up two exterior lights and stopped by the light bulb display to check on flood bulbs. “What are you looking for?” “Flood lamps”. “In bulbs?” (yes, really) “Yes, that is why I … --- ## [Artist Decides to Draw Everything in His Grandfather's Toolshed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artist-decides-to-draw-everything-in-his-grandfathers-toolshed/725980)
**Author:** [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artist-decides-to-draw-everything-in-his-grandfathers-toolshed/725980 "2015-07-26T19:11:14Z")
By ‘everything’ I mean an estimated 10,000 items. Grandpa is gone and this is sort of a tribute to him. I like the idea and I like this guy’s drawings. I hope at some point maybe he’ll show some results of his grandfa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=717) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=719)