# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=825 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 826 --- ## [About the “Diversity Visa Program”. What does diversity mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-diversity-visa-program-what-does-diversity-mean/694049)
**Author:** [@PlainLost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainLost)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-diversity-visa-program-what-does-diversity-mean/694049 "2014-07-27T14:51:05Z")
Hello First of all Sorry for my bad English. I have a question about the “Diversity Immigrant Visa”. In case you don’t know about it: More: Diversity Immigrant Visa - Wikipedia What does “diversity” mean here? Cultu… --- ## [Mount St. Helens - Thar She Blows!!! (Well, maybe ... not)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-st-helens-thar-she-blows-well-maybe-not/693722)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-st-helens-thar-she-blows-well-maybe-not/693722 "2014-07-27T13:59:36Z")
It’s been in the works for a while now. This week the active phase begins. With some 3,500 seismic sensors installed around Mount St. Helens, the plan is to detonate twenty-four 500-1000 kg shots of HE in 12-inch bore… --- ## [Ben Stein Sexing Scandal--newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-stein-sexing-scandal-newslink/694115)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-stein-sexing-scandal-newslink/694115 "2014-07-27T12:43:12Z")
Prepare your Brain Bleach! http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/225136/the-ben-stein-sexting-scandal-that-will-make-you-want-to-pour-lysol-in-your-eyes/ --- ## [Strangest places you've had sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-places-youve-had-sex/693346)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-places-youve-had-sex/693346 "2014-07-27T07:02:05Z")
What are the strangest places you’ve had sex (with another person)? And no “in my ass” answers. As for me, I’m a member of the Mile-High Club. I also had sex right on the curb, at the intersection of 14th Street and 9t… --- ## [Strangest place you've ever lived?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-place-youve-ever-lived/694084)
**Author:** [@Timetrvlr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timetrvlr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-place-youve-ever-lived/694084 "2014-07-27T01:51:19Z")
For me it was: The brand-new town of Faro, Yukon Territory from1969-71, 230 miles from Whitehorse, Y.T. Tombstone, Arizona from 1984- 1989 --- ## [The Flies Strike Back! -or- Hey, Cool! -or- Way Too Much Information!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flies-strike-back-or-hey-cool-or-way-too-much-information/694064)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flies-strike-back-or-hey-cool-or-way-too-much-information/694064 "2014-07-26T18:24:15Z")
Meeska, Musca, Mousketeer! I’ve recently discussed a short and tiny infestation of flies, and how I killed all four when they were dazzled by my laptop’s screen. However, before one died she laid some eggs on a wound o… --- ## [My potty mouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-potty-mouth/694104)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-potty-mouth/694104 "2014-07-26T18:06:18Z")
I grew up quite religious. Part of that included the belief that swearing is offensive. And so I rarely ever swore, and then only mild cursing. Way back in high school, a classmate thought it worth mentioning to some … --- ## [My freakish lack of relatives...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-freakish-lack-of-relatives/694075)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-freakish-lack-of-relatives/694075 "2014-07-26T17:54:28Z")
I just realized what an exceptional situation I have, in terms of blood relations. I am a 56 year old woman. I have three maternal half sisters, all past menopause. I do not have, living or dead, any: Children Niece… --- ## [Any big lottery winners here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-big-lottery-winners-here/694070)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-big-lottery-winners-here/694070 "2014-07-26T17:02:13Z")
I’ve won $2 once and $1 the other day. My daughter won $18 on a $1 scratch off and none of my friends have ever done any better. Because I never win I rarely play but tonight will be different - I feel I’m going to hit … --- ## [Options Auctioning Stuff Locally Versus Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-auctioning-stuff-locally-versus-online/694089)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-auctioning-stuff-locally-versus-online/694089 "2014-07-26T15:41:23Z")
Are there any options for auctioning stuff locally rather than online to avoid shipping costs? I have quite a bit of stuff, but would like to convert some of it into money. --- ## [Do you name your automobiles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-name-your-automobiles/693242)
**Author:** [@Timetrvlr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timetrvlr)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-name-your-automobiles/693242 "2014-07-26T15:16:29Z")
We do, mostly based on color. A decade ago, we had Emerelda, a beautiful green car. Then came Ruby Begonia, a nice dark red SUV. Recently we bought a gold-colored minivan and we are toying with the name Golden Retriever … --- ## [Don't be impatient with poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-be-impatient-with-poo/694088)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-be-impatient-with-poo/694088 "2014-07-26T13:55:32Z")
Today I had some constipation at a picnic. After many minutes my poo still wouldn’t come out. Then I started sticking my finger up my bottom to try and get some poo out. I then tried to push some more. I’d grab bits of p… --- ## ["America Parties" in Other Countries; Are They Real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-parties-in-other-countries-are-they-real/694031)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-parties-in-other-countries-are-they-real/694031 "2014-07-26T08:41:10Z")
In last week’s issue of Time Magazine, I came upo na piece by humorist Joel Stein on the subject of “America Parties,” which he claims are now a popular fad in many countries: According to Stein, the whole idea is to … --- ## [Xfinity: WTFO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xfinity-wtfo/694022)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xfinity-wtfo/694022 "2014-07-26T04:51:14Z")
I get up, put on the coffee, turn on the regional news, and open my MacBook. It takes many seconds to connect to the WiFi, so I wasn’t surprised when I opened Safari and clicked on my webmail bookmark. Then I get a 404… --- ## [Ear Wax XXXX !!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-wax-xxxx/693971)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-wax-xxxx/693971 "2014-07-26T04:30:50Z")
Ick. I got it; I’ve had it; getting out out of my ears is hurty & costs doctor bills :eek: And sound is important to me. Music, and stuff. Comments? Suggestions? --- ## [(blank) of the Month Club stuff (mundane, pointless and sharing!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blank-of-the-month-club-stuff-mundane-pointless-and-sharing/694083)
**Author:** [@Ayumut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayumut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blank-of-the-month-club-stuff-mundane-pointless-and-sharing/694083 "2014-07-26T04:28:10Z")
Ok, so bored, and avoiding tackling my daughter’s closet, I started surfing the web. While looking for the company that is in Vermont that makes socks that just bought yesterday at Marshall’s ( 3 for $6.99) which I abso… --- ## [Requesting: tales of people being inappropriately dressed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/requesting-tales-of-people-being-inappropriately-dressed/693328)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/requesting-tales-of-people-being-inappropriately-dressed/693328 "2014-07-26T03:08:19Z")
One of my quirks is - double and triple checking to make very sure I don’t show up at an event in the wrong type of clothes - underdressed, overdressed or just plain weirdly dressed compared to everyone else. Please hel… --- ## [Cat and horse are besties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-and-horse-are-besties/693805)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-and-horse-are-besties/693805 "2014-07-26T01:45:41Z")
Awwww: This Cat And This Horse Can't Stop Cuddling, Might Be Love | HuffPost Good News --- ## [My New Boss Is Younger Than I Am](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-boss-is-younger-than-i-am/693973)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-boss-is-younger-than-i-am/693973 "2014-07-25T22:12:16Z")
A coworker was promoted the other day, and he’s my new boss. So far so good, we got along well anyway. I’m 45 years old, and this is the first time in my life that my boss was younger than me. I’m kind of peaked out in m… --- ## [New Malaysia Airlines Crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-malaysia-airlines-crash/693367)
**Author:** [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-malaysia-airlines-crash/693367 "2014-07-25T20:42:37Z")
It crashed in Ukraine. It’s on the news now. --- ## [How do men determine where to part their hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-men-determine-where-to-part-their-hair/693977)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-men-determine-where-to-part-their-hair/693977 "2014-07-25T20:18:12Z")
How do men determine which side of their head to part their hair on? Is it just a random choice, or does (or should) it have something to do with the hair’s growth pattern - the “grain”, so to speak? Barbers’ and styli… --- ## [Ask the Spouse of an Long-Distance Immigration Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-spouse-of-an-long-distance-immigration-case/694042)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-spouse-of-an-long-distance-immigration-case/694042 "2014-07-25T18:48:21Z")
Hi everyone, I just thought I’d share that my long-distance relationship with my Canadian wife has finally paid off. Her immigration case was completed a few days ago and we await our interview date which is likely to … --- ## [Sorry, Barnes & Noble, I really want to like your store, but you aren't even trying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-barnes-noble-i-really-want-to-like-your-store-but-you-arent-even-trying/690167)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-barnes-noble-i-really-want-to-like-your-store-but-you-arent-even-trying/690167 "2014-07-25T18:17:49Z")
On Tuesday evening I went to Barnes & Noble, looking for some nice photography modeling books. I went there because this is the kind of book you need to hold in your hands and flip through before buying. I found two nea… --- ## [Note to self: Don't stroll in a hurricane with your glasses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/note-to-self-dont-stroll-in-a-hurricane-with-your-glasses/693823)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/note-to-self-dont-stroll-in-a-hurricane-with-your-glasses/693823 "2014-07-25T17:15:38Z")
OK, it wasn’t a stroll, it was going out of the house to place plastic and sandbags in front of the front door, and it was only violent storm speed wind were we lived, while the hurricane strength winds were registered 1… --- ## [Robocall from my own phone number](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robocall-from-my-own-phone-number/693907)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robocall-from-my-own-phone-number/693907 "2014-07-25T15:09:47Z")
I got the strangest call today. It was the robocall woman about my credit card that I get about once a week. (Yes we registered with the do not call list but can’t escape this one) But this time the caller ID showed my… --- ## [Hey, cool new bug is discovered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-cool-new-bug-is-discovered/693764)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-cool-new-bug-is-discovered/693764 "2014-07-25T13:40:15Z")
It’s the largest aquatic insect in the world: Article and pic At first I couldn’t make sense of that object to its right because of the scale. Then I read the caption - that’s a chicken egg! --- ## [The Human Race is Doomed! DOOMED, I say!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-race-is-doomed-doomed-i-say/693892)
**Author:** [@Chicago\_Faucet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicago_Faucet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-race-is-doomed-doomed-i-say/693892 "2014-07-25T02:18:30Z")
I know that people go around and spout off reasons why they think the human race is doomed. It occurred to me lately that I think I might have stumbled upon a scientific reason why that might actually be true. I’ll kee… --- ## [Never take a Dragon Ball Z addict to NAPA Auto Parts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-take-a-dragon-ball-z-addict-to-napa-auto-parts/693851)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-take-a-dragon-ball-z-addict-to-napa-auto-parts/693851 "2014-07-25T01:42:16Z")
I was with my friend who is completely obsessed with DBZ when I realized I needed oil and wiper blades. We were coming back from the lake when I realized I needed wipers and I figured I’d grab some spare oil while I was… --- ## [Bargain priced toys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bargain-priced-toys/693915)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bargain-priced-toys/693915 "2014-07-25T00:26:53Z")
I went to a toy shop recently because I wanted to see if they had the Lego Simpsons house (though I’m not planning on buying it - but I do have the full set of 16 Lego Simpsons figures) Many of their toys were on sale a… --- ## [I deleted my Cracked links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-deleted-my-cracked-links/693772)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-deleted-my-cracked-links/693772 "2014-07-24T21:35:21Z")
I’ve always found Cracked.com to be a box of mixed nuts. More and more, though, they can’t seem to figure out what the hell they are, or who their audience is. Their stuff ranges from some of the most interesting, entert… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=824) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=826)