# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=783 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 784 --- ## [Happy Hanukkah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-hanukkah/707442)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-hanukkah/707442 "2014-12-18T17:11:59Z")
I’m not seeing a Hanukkah thread yet, a fact that I found a little strange, given that today is the first day of the feast. Of course, maybe I’m looking in the wrong forum. Whatever. Here I am, and here the thread is, w… --- ## [I Broke My Foot. Wah.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-broke-my-foot-wah/706899)
**Author:** [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-broke-my-foot-wah/706899 "2014-12-18T14:57:12Z")
Slipped on a curb on my way to the gym, cracked my 5th metatarsal right in half. Shiny new lime green cast. :frowning: Call me crazy but I think I might be missing a few runs. :frowning: Boo. Hisssssss. Grrrrrr. --- ## [Anniversary of my mother's death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anniversary-of-my-mothers-death/707530)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anniversary-of-my-mothers-death/707530 "2014-12-18T04:23:18Z")
Tomorrow will be 13 years since my mother passed away from colon cancer. I was only 7 at the time. Most of my memories of her are from when she was in the hospital :frowning: . My family usually all gets together on th… --- ## [Where can you buy used CDs in bulk and save on shipping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-you-buy-used-cds-in-bulk-and-save-on-shipping/548824)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-you-buy-used-cds-in-bulk-and-save-on-shipping/548824 "2014-12-18T03:11:26Z")
Bulk = 5-30 or so at a time. I am getting into new genres of music, and several of the CDs I am wanting to buy are available used for about $1 on half.com and amazon. The problem is even if you buy them all from the sam… --- ## [naked at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-at-home/707482)
**Author:** [@davy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-at-home/707482 "2014-12-18T02:26:05Z")
my wife wont let me wear clothes at home I enjoy it and so does she and she is mostly dressed --- ## [Reith Lectures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reith-lectures/707545)
**Author:** [@pdunderhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pdunderhill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reith-lectures/707545 "2014-12-18T02:17:21Z")
Hello all, since I can’t upload the Royal Institute Lectures , I thought the Reith Lectures might work, a present from London, with an few apologies BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures - Episode guide --- ## [Mars is farting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-is-farting/707427)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-is-farting/707427 "2014-12-17T23:35:42Z")
Methane is normally generated from the breakdown of living organisms…interesting! --- ## [Homeowners recognize & capture burglars, hold at gunpoint until cops arrive.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-recognize-capture-burglars-hold-at-gunpoint-until-cops-arrive/707342)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-recognize-capture-burglars-hold-at-gunpoint-until-cops-arrive/707342 "2014-12-17T18:09:17Z")
Man, these burglars just kept coming back. They robbed these people’s home two days earlier. Then had just robbed another home when they were recognized and caught. Car packed full of stolen loot. Criminals better leav… --- ## [Help! Cardinal grammeters out of sync! Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-cardinal-grammeters-out-of-sync-need-answer-fast/617052)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-cardinal-grammeters-out-of-sync-need-answer-fast/617052 "2014-12-17T18:01:44Z")
I have trouble syncing my cardinal grammeters. Also my metapolar refractive pilfrometer is acting up lately. Where can I find a replacemet? --- ## [Bullshit offer was really bullshit offer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullshit-offer-was-really-bullshit-offer/707453)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullshit-offer-was-really-bullshit-offer/707453 "2014-12-17T17:56:40Z")
There’s a company that makes a game called Cards Against Humanity. It’s a relatively popular game and they have published several expansions and offered some promotional bonuses. On Black Friday of this year, they annou… --- ## [The Mundane Pointless Laptop Shipping Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mundane-pointless-laptop-shipping-story/706909)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mundane-pointless-laptop-shipping-story/706909 "2014-12-17T16:48:59Z")
I ordered a laptop during the Black Friday sales. I was super excited, because finally, I would have a gaming laptop that would not give oft wears hats and SenorBeef and everyone else ample grounds to make fun of me. Y… --- ## [Need help with some odd Hebrew spelling.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-some-odd-hebrew-spelling/707412)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-some-odd-hebrew-spelling/707412 "2014-12-17T15:38:24Z")
In this little snippet from a 1899 letter, an aspiring occultist/magician dude suggests a name for a new lodge: “Pantaurès.” As you can see, he writes it out twice – first in French, and then in Hebrew. Two questions ab… --- ## [What would the Bizarro Dope be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-bizarro-dope-be-like/706918)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-bizarro-dope-be-like/706918 "2014-12-17T15:00:02Z")
“Spreading ignorance since 1973.” What else? --- ## [How much do you spend on groceries each month?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-each-month/707153)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-each-month/707153 "2014-12-17T14:46:32Z")
I keep track of my spending in various categories. Over the last year, the least I have spent in one month was $139.00, the most $289.00. That includes non-food stuff such as cleaning supplies, shampoo and what-not. Also… --- ## [Screw the Paleo diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-paleo-diet/707363)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-paleo-diet/707363 "2014-12-17T13:59:13Z")
I’m going Plio! --- ## [Methane "burps" on Mars - sign of life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methane-burps-on-mars-sign-of-life/707462)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methane-burps-on-mars-sign-of-life/707462 "2014-12-17T12:36:43Z")
Here’s the story. Briefly: The Curiosity rover has detected spikes of methane not readily explained by geology or other theories. One possibile source is some sort of bacteria-like organism. --- ## [Oh Crap. Taliban attack Peshawar School. At least 126 (mostly students) killed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-crap-taliban-attack-peshawar-school-at-least-126-mostly-students-killed/707389)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-crap-taliban-attack-peshawar-school-at-least-126-mostly-students-killed/707389 "2014-12-17T10:37:54Z")
Breaking news. Today, Dec. 16, 6 terrorists attacked an Army Public School in Peshawar. Data at still sketchy. There is mention of at least 126 dead, 250 wounded, one terrorist who blew himself up, two others killed by… --- ## [Your cell/smart phone brainfarts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cell-smart-phone-brainfarts/707212)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cell-smart-phone-brainfarts/707212 "2014-12-17T09:50:54Z")
I had a Motorola razor flip phone. I thought it was pretty cool. And I had a 2 piece case for it. One piece covered the back of the bottom and one covered the back of the top. Anyway, after a while, I stopped being able … --- ## [Fan mail (not from a flounder, either)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-mail-not-from-a-flounder-either/707396)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-mail-not-from-a-flounder-either/707396 "2014-12-17T04:18:15Z")
I’ve been writing and publishing fiction for over 30 years. Today I just got my first fan letter. (Well, an email, actually). I’m delighted. --- ## [What is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this/707207)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this/707207 "2014-12-16T23:40:41Z")
ค็็็็็็็ --- ## [Website showing crime statistics per zip code?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-showing-crime-statistics-per-zip-code/707349)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-showing-crime-statistics-per-zip-code/707349 "2014-12-16T19:30:25Z")
I am almost certain I’ve been to websites before in which you can give the site a zip code and it returns crime statistics, including incidents per capita. But tonight for whatever reason every search I try returns inste… --- ## [Australian Budget Cuts List --- Simplify, Simplify](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-budget-cuts-list-simplify-simplify/707415)
**Author:** [@Claverhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claverhouse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-budget-cuts-list-simplify-simplify/707415 "2014-12-16T18:28:53Z")
I am neither Australian nor an economist, and I have no idea whether abolishing these bodies will make life better or worse: all I can say is that there seem rather a lot of them being cut and many seem to fit in the ‘M… --- ## [Looking for Austrian to send me this stamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-austrian-to-send-me-this-stamp/707414)
**Author:** [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-austrian-to-send-me-this-stamp/707414 "2014-12-16T18:23:25Z")
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=312222675651079&set=gm.364449923737067&type=1&theater I don’t know if this has been released yet, but when it is, I would love to have it. I am willing to pay an Austrian Doper t… --- ## [I don't understand the demand for granite, stainless, dark sleek cabinets, and hardwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-the-demand-for-granite-stainless-dark-sleek-cabinets-and-hardwood/691415)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-the-demand-for-granite-stainless-dark-sleek-cabinets-and-hardwood/691415 "2014-12-16T18:10:44Z")
I watch a lot of HGTV. Everyone wants granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark sleek cabinets, and hardwood floors. If a place isn’t like that, they call it “outdated”, and even if it’s brand new they insi… --- ## [Rape incidence LOWER at college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-incidence-lower-at-college/707098)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-incidence-lower-at-college/707098 "2014-12-16T11:08:20Z")
That’s what this report seems to indicate, saying the rape rate higher for non-students than students. Note it does also say that lack of reporting is higher amongst the college age. Which makes it seem like lack of repo… --- ## [Have you ever panicked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-panicked/706422)
**Author:** [@Learjeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Learjeff)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-panicked/706422 "2014-12-16T05:47:32Z")
Have you ever panicked? I mean really shifted into panic mode, where your body is doing things that make zero sense, due to actual imminent danger. Share your stories! I have panicked and survived, three times. The f… --- ## [Veto HR 4681, aka The Intelligence Authorization Act--URGENT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veto-hr-4681-aka-the-intelligence-authorization-act-urgent/707246)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veto-hr-4681-aka-the-intelligence-authorization-act-urgent/707246 "2014-12-16T03:41:01Z")
Protect our privacy and please veto HR 4681, aka The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. Congress has quietly passed an Intelligence Authorization Bill that grants the executive branch unlimited warr… --- ## [Stupid criminals, nth edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-criminals-nth-edition/707157)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-criminals-nth-edition/707157 "2014-12-16T03:26:33Z")
I still check in with the (now) Alaska Dispatch News every day, just to see what sort of silliness is going on up there. This article is priceless. So she, as a lawyer, really thought that this was a good move? … --- ## [Weird/interesting facts you've stumbled across recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-interesting-facts-youve-stumbled-across-recently/707350)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-interesting-facts-youve-stumbled-across-recently/707350 "2014-12-16T02:56:57Z")
The guy who who wrote Snoopy vs. the Red Baron novelty song also wrote Abraham, Martin and John. --- ## [I was at a protest today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-at-a-protest-today/706886)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-at-a-protest-today/706886 "2014-12-16T01:49:33Z")
Today in Dublin there was a pretty big protest against the implementation of domestic water charges. There were 10,000s of people there from all corners of the country and a contingent from Detroit too. I found the whole… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=782) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=784)