# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=782 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 783 --- ## [Questions Occasioned By Holiday Gifts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-occasioned-by-holiday-gifts/707846)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-occasioned-by-holiday-gifts/707846 "2014-12-22T00:55:25Z")
So, we all get some pretty strange gifts this time of year. I for example, as I type these words, am eating a piece of “Original Irish Porter Cheese” that my wife got at a holiday party. I like it, it has a nice sharp, c… --- ## [U.S. Authorities strip search Indian diplomat (female).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-authorities-strip-search-indian-diplomat-female/676591)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 784\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-authorities-strip-search-indian-diplomat-female/676591 "2014-12-21T18:14:45Z")
So much for diplomatic immunity. I’m disturbed by this because the lady was arrested for basically a white collar crime. Falsifying paperwork. To arrest and strip search another country’s diplomat seems way out of line i… --- ## [One year sober](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-year-sober/707075)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-year-sober/707075 "2014-12-21T16:22:05Z")
I first got drunk when I was 20 (even though the legal drinking age here is 18.) I liked the feeling. I discovered that I liked drinking when I was out with friends. I went from social drinking, to social drinking combi… --- ## [And the next Las Vegas will be . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-next-las-vegas-will-be/707518)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-next-las-vegas-will-be/707518 "2014-12-21T12:02:13Z")
Schenectady! --- ## [Confessions of a Party Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confessions-of-a-party-princess/633617)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confessions-of-a-party-princess/633617 "2014-12-21T08:48:00Z")
via Metafilter. The Something Awful Forums The funniest parts are a couple of incidents when her princess mannerisms intruded into her normal life. There’s also some pathos. --- ## [Worlds Deepest Fish Found In Mariana Trench](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-deepest-fish-found-in-mariana-trench/707725)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-deepest-fish-found-in-mariana-trench/707725 "2014-12-21T06:41:03Z")
Link Basically it is a snail fish with a funny snout. Question is, why didn’t we find it in 1960? In 20 minutes? Legion would be proud. Further link. --- ## [What does your state not excel at ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-state-not-excel-at/707749)
**Author:** [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-state-not-excel-at/707749 "2014-12-21T06:30:50Z")
Someone with way too much time one their hands came up with what each US state does poorly at. My state of record - California - is rated worst for pollution which I suppose is probably true but that is not as bad as Ala… --- ## [Sony hack conspiracy theories are already starting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-hack-conspiracy-theories-are-already-starting/707679)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-hack-conspiracy-theories-are-already-starting/707679 "2014-12-21T05:46:15Z")
I already see people claiming that this was done to boost the “cyber-security” industry and that insiders have been investing in relevant companies. Some people are just determined to assume that everything they hear is… --- ## [Giant shrub erection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-shrub-erection/707525)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-shrub-erection/707525 "2014-12-21T05:23:35Z")
Is your tree up yet? Fake or real? Colored lights or single hue? Balls or varied? Angel or star? When does it come down? Us: yup; real noble fir; white lights; ornaments from around the world, angel. About two weeks un… --- ## [Why is the US government the one considering retaliation against North Korea for hacking Sony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-us-government-the-one-considering-retaliation-against-north-korea-for-hacking-sony/707551)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-us-government-the-one-considering-retaliation-against-north-korea-for-hacking-sony/707551 "2014-12-21T03:57:46Z")
Sony is a Japanese company, why aren’t the Japanese also planning any response? I doubt anyone does anything, I just don’t get why it falls solely on the US to mount a response (if one is forthcoming). --- ## [Another Stupid Baby Name thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-stupid-baby-name-thread/707347)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-stupid-baby-name-thread/707347 "2014-12-21T02:09:43Z")
Don’t really want to start another one, but today, I prepared a baby’s first Christmas ornament for someone’s grandson. His name? Major Payne. I weep for this child. --- ## [The Downsides of Living Alone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-downsides-of-living-alone/707177)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-downsides-of-living-alone/707177 "2014-12-21T00:04:24Z")
Nobody answers when you yell: GODDAMMIT! Who didnt refill the icecube tray? (Yes, I discovered this one tonight) --- ## [Share your experiences of getting glasses as a young child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-experiences-of-getting-glasses-as-a-young-child/558923)
**Author:** [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-experiences-of-getting-glasses-as-a-young-child/558923 "2014-12-20T23:55:28Z")
My seven year old daughter has just been told she needs glasses. I started wearing mine at six so I understand how she feels. I’m trying to help her cope with them as best I can. She seems fine with it for now but I’m wo… --- ## [Surprising or just plain weird geography trivia (a follow-up thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprising-or-just-plain-weird-geography-trivia-a-follow-up-thread/707745)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprising-or-just-plain-weird-geography-trivia-a-follow-up-thread/707745 "2014-12-20T21:28:34Z")
Among the many tantalizing and thought-provoking posts in Geographical oddities (another thread) (which was started 12-10-2014, 05:11 PM by Amateur Barbarian) there is this post: Let’s add to that one (here) anything … --- ## [The Company Christmas Party Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-company-christmas-party-thread/707744)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-company-christmas-party-thread/707744 "2014-12-20T15:47:49Z")
It’s that time of year when the boss ‘spends but a few pounds of your mortal money’ for a festive gathering. I’ll start the thread with the one we just had. Our company Christmas parties used to be big affairs. Hotel … --- ## [I have breast cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-breast-cancer/707685)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-breast-cancer/707685 "2014-12-20T13:01:49Z")
For those going, “WTF, isn’t she only 41 or something?” Yes. I am saying the same thing. For those going, “What the fucking fuck, didn’t she nurse her kids an ungodly amount of time? Isn’t that supposed to be protective… --- ## [That's the first time I've seen someone being hit by lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-the-first-time-ive-seen-someone-being-hit-by-lightning/707130)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-the-first-time-ive-seen-someone-being-hit-by-lightning/707130 "2014-12-20T08:43:00Z")
Peruvian Soccer Player Survives After Being Struck By Lightning During Match OK, I didn’t actually see the bolt. It happened between frames. But close enough. It actually looked like something from a Monty Python ske… --- ## [Did XXXX ever make you realize YYYY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-xxxx-ever-make-you-realize-yyyy/707710)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-xxxx-ever-make-you-realize-yyyy/707710 "2014-12-20T05:46:44Z")
In thinking about the recent Rosacea thread (too lazy to look it up), I remember having this unusual realization: “Now I know what it’s like to be a woman with big breasts.” With Rosacea, at times my forehead would be … --- ## [Spanish man crashes car against the HQ of the ruling party in Spain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-man-crashes-car-against-the-hq-of-the-ruling-party-in-spain/707652)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-man-crashes-car-against-the-hq-of-the-ruling-party-in-spain/707652 "2014-12-20T03:38:28Z")
A Spanish man from a village in the Aragonese province of Teruel, blaming the current government of Spain for his financial troubles, loaded his car with a couple of butane gas tanks and two sacks of fertilizer and crash… --- ## [Odd fallout from gay marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-fallout-from-gay-marriage/706662)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-fallout-from-gay-marriage/706662 "2014-12-20T01:03:51Z")
I was playing The Game of Life with two of my daughters over the weekend, and my 10 year old declared herself the Keeper of the Pegs. She’d add pegs to your car when you got married or had a kid. In one game, when I re… --- ## [Socks - I have rules about them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-i-have-rules-about-them/707138)
**Author:** [@RID905](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RID905)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-i-have-rules-about-them/707138 "2014-12-19T23:33:12Z")
This is my first post, so please be gentle and supportive. :slight\_smile: LOL. Yes, I have several rules about socks. A few of them are as follows: If I take off my socks ( either white sport socks, or black dress… --- ## [Is there something in my nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-in-my-nose/706949)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-in-my-nose/706949 "2014-12-19T18:26:29Z")
Ever feel like you have something in a nostril up into the “bone” part (where your finger can’t reach)? Am I really asking this? Yes sparky!, you are. Anyway, I have been blowing and blowing this morning, to the point… --- ## [The Sony Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sony-thread/706458)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sony-thread/706458 "2014-12-19T17:04:38Z")
If something about this has been posted elseware on the board, I have not seen it, so I am starting an offical Sony thread. It may have been washed out of the news, by the law enforcement threads, or most people just do… --- ## [How not to make pumpkin bread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-make-pumpkin-bread/707603)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-make-pumpkin-bread/707603 "2014-12-19T14:05:07Z")
Bake at 350° for 6 hours… My wife was up late last night making some pumpkin bread for her holiday party at work today. This morning when I woke up I could smell what smelled like pumpkin bread that had baked a little t… --- ## [Three accused of stealing one million from kid's food program.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-accused-of-stealing-one-million-from-kids-food-program/707656)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-accused-of-stealing-one-million-from-kids-food-program/707656 "2014-12-19T12:25:30Z")
It takes a special kind of person to steal from hungry kids. One of the local tv stations reported in some cases the kids weren’t fed anything. :frowning: How could someone even live with themselves after doing this? T… --- ## [Forbidden ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-ink/707487)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-ink/707487 "2014-12-19T04:50:33Z")
As of now, in the state of New York, it is illegal to get a tattoo on your … … … … … … I have to say, Google Images turned up a somewhat disturbing number of these. --- ## [What's the greatest amount of damage (measured monetarily) your kid ever did to your stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-greatest-amount-of-damage-measured-monetarily-your-kid-ever-did-to-your-stuff/707283)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-greatest-amount-of-damage-measured-monetarily-your-kid-ever-did-to-your-stuff/707283 "2014-12-19T03:56:01Z")
My kid just destroyed a laptop. We spent about $650 on it about a year ago. That’s our record for one-time massive damage incidents. Make me feel better about it. Tell me your even worse horror stories! --- ## [Calling Elizabeth Gallagher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-elizabeth-gallagher/703848)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-elizabeth-gallagher/703848 "2014-12-19T00:49:41Z")
If your name is Elizabeth Gallagher and you are Canadian, then you could embark upon a free round-the-world trip starting next month, no strings attached. Story here. Seems a young Canadian man in March arranged a dream… --- ## [Mom dresses down her 2 political pundit sons live on CSPAN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-dresses-down-her-2-political-pundit-sons-live-on-cspan/707541)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-dresses-down-her-2-political-pundit-sons-live-on-cspan/707541 "2014-12-19T00:25:28Z")
Hard to believe, but I guess when you have two boys on opposite sides of the aisle who frequently debate each other on television, something has to break sometime… --- ## [Prize Cow Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prize-cow-names/707520)
**Author:** [@Macca26](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Macca26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prize-cow-names/707520 "2014-12-18T20:04:34Z")
I knew about racehorses having funny names, but it wasn’t until I had to make some signs for a prize show cattle sale that I understood prize show cows had the same sort of names. Here’s some that have come through over… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=781) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=783)