# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=741 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 742 --- ## [Accusations, guilt and suicide.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusations-guilt-and-suicide/719742)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusations-guilt-and-suicide/719742 "2015-05-11T21:59:32Z")
Rambling, possibly pointless, need-to-get-it-down post follows On Friday night John (not his real name) my neighbour of approximately 12 years, hung himself. He left short note for his wife and then locked and barricad… --- ## ["MACK-uh-bree!" And Other Determined Mispronunciations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mack-uh-bree-and-other-determined-mispronunciations/719279)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mack-uh-bree-and-other-determined-mispronunciations/719279 "2015-05-11T19:09:02Z")
So I’m sick at home today. Nothing better to do than surf the net. I’m reading the usual “Jerkweed Customers” threads over at Jezebel, and this one person is telling a story about workin’ at Subway, making a sandwich for… --- ## [Mother's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mothers-day/719746)
**Author:** [@McGuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McGuffy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mothers-day/719746 "2015-05-11T19:09:01Z")
Today has been spent with people running around buying flowers, going out to eat…etc, etc… please take a moment and think about the people who’s Mother have already passed. This is/was a very hard day for them. My Moth… --- ## [Ab initio airline pilot training programs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ab-initio-airline-pilot-training-programs/718919)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ab-initio-airline-pilot-training-programs/718919 "2015-05-11T18:11:36Z")
It would be an understatement to say that I really want to get into an ab initio airline pilot training program at the moment - the “from zero hours to first officer” type of program. It’s becoming a fixation. I’ve long… --- ## [22 year old usenet zombie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-usenet-zombie/719797)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-usenet-zombie/719797 "2015-05-11T17:37:01Z")
So I’m rummaging through google-groups searching old usenet post on alt.fan.monty-python to see if I can’t find when I got my username, and I see that some of the threads have recent posts. I open one with a post from Ap… --- ## [The house I used to live in ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-house-i-used-to-live-in/717064)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-house-i-used-to-live-in/717064 "2015-05-11T15:43:21Z")
… has been remodeled. Prior to my current residence (a pre-WW2 apartment building) I shared a house with a couple other guys. The house was built in 1916, and was a run-down piece of crap house, but it was cheap. Believ… --- ## [Barefoot Running](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barefoot-running/719672)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barefoot-running/719672 "2015-05-11T06:01:14Z")
I run three days a week, during lunch hour at work. Each run is 4.5 miles. Over the past couple of years I’ve been reading up on “barefoot running.” So I gave it a try last Friday. “This is great,” I said to myself dur… --- ## ['Star Wars' X-Wing Soars Near Edge of Space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-x-wing-soars-near-edge-of-space/719708)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-x-wing-soars-near-edge-of-space/719708 "2015-05-11T05:48:56Z")
‘Star Wars’ X-Wing Soars Near Edge of Space Neato mosquito. Interesting how the wide-angle lens changes the curvature of Earth. --- ## [So I've discovered Ctrl+Alt+Arrow key and think I'll pull a few pranks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-discovered-ctrl-alt-arrow-key-and-think-ill-pull-a-few-pranks/719108)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-discovered-ctrl-alt-arrow-key-and-think-ill-pull-a-few-pranks/719108 "2015-05-11T04:35:26Z")
If you have an intel card, press Ctrl+Alt+any of the arrow keys other than “up”. Yeah, pretty cool. My mind automatically though “Oh boy…what computer can I do this to to have some fun with someone?” I sort of wish I li… --- ## [May the Fourth be With You in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-in-the-mmp/719216)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-in-the-mmp/719216 "2015-05-11T03:41:15Z")
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!!! Now go and try to have a good Moanday without getting any bad feelings about it. Also, um, you know, uh, BLURF --- ## [Here is how to deal with illegal searches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-how-to-deal-with-illegal-searches/719686)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-how-to-deal-with-illegal-searches/719686 "2015-05-11T02:39:03Z")
WARNING may not turn out so well in other parts of the USA, you may have to adjust language and in my experience cops in the south don’t detach so easily expect to start with the “am I being detained?”. I … --- ## [Darn it - the bed died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darn-it-the-bed-died/719722)
**Author:** [@Lorene89095](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorene89095)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darn-it-the-bed-died/719722 "2015-05-10T23:25:53Z")
It’s still a bed,but it’s a hospital bed and the motor that raises my head went kaputt. So it’s back to having a stack of pillows under my shoulders and head (acid reflux)…:frowning: It’s always something… Now if I c… --- ## [The wiki on "Max Factor" is an interesting read](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wiki-on-max-factor-is-an-interesting-read/719616)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wiki-on-max-factor-is-an-interesting-read/719616 "2015-05-10T20:45:17Z")
Wiki here I always thought “Max Factor” was some made up corporate name but it actually derived from “Maksymilian Faktorowicz” who came to the US in 1904. The wiki history is quite fascinating as it detailed how he beca… --- ## [Happy Mothers' Day to all you mommys out there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-mothers-day-to-all-you-mommys-out-there/719702)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-mothers-day-to-all-you-mommys-out-there/719702 "2015-05-10T15:12:55Z")
Sincerely. It’s not an easy job. I hope you enjoy some down time with your kids today. Give them hugs. ETA: According to Wikipedia I spelled it wrong. Ignorance fought. --- ## [Something fishy about Scottish nationalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-fishy-about-scottish-nationalists/719475)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-fishy-about-scottish-nationalists/719475 "2015-05-10T02:34:54Z")
Hasn’t anyone commented on the fact that the leader of Scottish nationalist referendum was named Alex Salmon while the leader of the SNP in today’s election is Nicola Sturgeon? --- ## [getting an IUD (ParaGuard) placed, anxious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-an-iud-paraguard-placed-anxious/718291)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-an-iud-paraguard-placed-anxious/718291 "2015-05-10T02:23:52Z")
I’m getting an IUD placed on Friday, and I’m more than a little nervous. My husband won’t be able to be there with me to hold my hand or anything so I’m going to be by myself. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Alr… --- ## [Today (7 May) is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-7-may-is-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-sinking-of-the-lusitania/719429)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-7-may-is-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-sinking-of-the-lusitania/719429 "2015-05-10T00:57:46Z")
It was noted on the radio this morning during the ‘On this Day’ segment. On 7 May 1915 the RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat, about 18 km off the Irish coast, causing the deaths of 1,198 passenger… --- ## [Mary Lee sure gets around](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-lee-sure-gets-around/719544)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-lee-sure-gets-around/719544 "2015-05-09T18:35:18Z")
Mary Lee is a mature female looking for a nice seafood dinner. Anywhere from Mass to FL to Bermuda but most recently in S Jersey area. Almost forgot to mention, she’s a Great White Shark. :eek: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnn… --- ## [Some things don't seem like they need to be said](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-things-dont-seem-like-they-need-to-be-said/719280)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-things-dont-seem-like-they-need-to-be-said/719280 "2015-05-09T15:39:14Z")
Things you do not expect someone to have to say: I’m doing the chest compression. You there! Go find the head and start mouth-to-mouth! --- ## [How dangerous is the work of a bomb sniffing dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-the-work-of-a-bomb-sniffing-dog/719595)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-the-work-of-a-bomb-sniffing-dog/719595 "2015-05-09T14:21:36Z")
How dangerous is the work of a bomb sniffing dog? Less dangerous than pope (almost all of them have died in office:rolleyes:) but more dangerous than what? --- ## [A poem! Fer alla mah frenzz!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poem-fer-alla-mah-frenzz/719583)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poem-fer-alla-mah-frenzz/719583 "2015-05-09T13:25:05Z")
Whack-a-doodle ding-dong Dibble, dribble, plonk. Smacka-lacka sniffle rocket In a purple sock. Catch a screaming meemie cookie slather it with lard. Scribble jimmy neener nonner drink another yard. Have a nice we… --- ## [Dense turgid lawyer-speak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dense-turgid-lawyer-speak/719290)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dense-turgid-lawyer-speak/719290 "2015-05-09T11:50:29Z")
Just curious how you folks handle the mail you get from financial institutions, credit card companies, and etc. You know, the ones that have the words “IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT” emblazoned on the envelop… --- ## [Life Lessons from Captain Obvious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-lessons-from-captain-obvious/719406)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-lessons-from-captain-obvious/719406 "2015-05-09T03:57:38Z")
Are you familiiar with the saying “The right tool for the right job”? Well, I am. Didn’t stop me from ignoring the rule last night. I was in the kitchen. A flat head screwdriver was handy, the right tool (a small pry… --- ## [Apparently the Heel Bone is a Bad Thing To Break](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-the-heel-bone-is-a-bad-thing-to-break/581016)
**Author:** [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-the-heel-bone-is-a-bad-thing-to-break/581016 "2015-05-08T22:01:20Z")
As I have discovered this week. My ladder collapsed underneath me as I was climbing on the roof. Until it happens to you it comes a shock how quick gravity takes over. After I hit the ground I rolled and placed my legs … --- ## [How the fuck do I even leadership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-fuck-do-i-even-leadership/719340)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-fuck-do-i-even-leadership/719340 "2015-05-08T21:59:45Z")
Suddenly thrust into a leadership position, and I realise I know fuck all about how it’s supposed to be done. I guess I’m too goofy and all over the place to inspire people, and too shy and anxious to… What’s that other… --- ## [Is Wendys going under anytime soon? Selling 640 restaurants and bakery.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wendys-going-under-anytime-soon-selling-640-restaurants-and-bakery/719506)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wendys-going-under-anytime-soon-selling-640-restaurants-and-bakery/719506 "2015-05-08T21:50:27Z")
I’m not sure what to make of this. How can it be cost effective to sell their bakery? That means paying someone else to make their buns. You’d think 6500 restaurants would keep one bakery busy. Dumping 640 restaurants … --- ## [Next month is my 16th Dope Anniversary.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-month-is-my-16th-dope-anniversary/719524)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-month-is-my-16th-dope-anniversary/719524 "2015-05-08T21:34:26Z")
Yikes. SIXTEEN years. Wow. That’s all. --- ## [May 8 is Truman Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-8-is-truman-day/719545)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-8-is-truman-day/719545 "2015-05-08T20:31:57Z")
I’ve never even heard of this holiday before. You’d have to show me – I’m not from Missouri. Just continuing the chain of commemoratives. But, unlike Babe Ruth’s First Homer and The Sinking of the Lusitania, this isn’t… --- ## [Discontinuation syndrome, you mean withdrawal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discontinuation-syndrome-you-mean-withdrawal/719449)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discontinuation-syndrome-you-mean-withdrawal/719449 "2015-05-08T17:37:57Z")
I’m kind of amused how pharmaceutical companies by pass stigma loaded words by inventing new ones. So if you stop taking heroin or alcohol or nicotine you go through withdrawal, if you stop taking a SSRI or benzo though… --- ## [Madison protects atheists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madison-protects-atheists/719157)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madison-protects-atheists/719157 "2015-05-08T16:24:54Z")
Madison, WI has done something that needed to be done (and they appear to be the first in the US to ever do this): they have enacted a law that protects atheists and the non-religious from discrimination. Good job, Mad… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=740) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=742)