# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=839 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 840 --- ## [What do you want for Father's Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-for-fathers-day/690827)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-for-fathers-day/690827 "2014-06-17T18:50:01Z")
I’d like a second car. --- ## [Deepak Chopra throws temper tantrum disguised as Million Dollar Challenge to Randi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deepak-chopra-throws-temper-tantrum-disguised-as-million-dollar-challenge-to-randi/690880)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deepak-chopra-throws-temper-tantrum-disguised-as-million-dollar-challenge-to-randi/690880 "2014-06-17T18:23:15Z")
"I challenge the non “amazing” Randi & his professional debunkers & skeptics to explain normal experience & offer them a $1 million prize."That’s right, Chopra is offering James Randi a million dollars if Randi can come … --- ## [Conseptual paraphernalia (and pets)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conseptual-paraphernalia-and-pets/690832)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conseptual-paraphernalia-and-pets/690832 "2014-06-17T06:08:52Z")
Occam has a razor. Schrödinger has a cat. Damocles has a sword. Any other examples? (Yeah, I’m prepared for this to be a fairly short thread.) --- ## [Heh, my cat figured out how to work the (electric) can opener.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heh-my-cat-figured-out-how-to-work-the-electric-can-opener/690895)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heh-my-cat-figured-out-how-to-work-the-electric-can-opener/690895 "2014-06-17T04:37:35Z")
In my house, I have a bar that separates the kitchen from the living room. The bar comes right flush with the top of my can opener. Anyway, I’m in the kitchen doing dishes. The cat is anxiously pacing back and forth ac… --- ## [Is there a way to fix the egregious error in this video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fix-the-egregious-error-in-this-video/690935)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fix-the-egregious-error-in-this-video/690935 "2014-06-16T22:41:38Z")
Here is a sample instructional video my wife and I made. It is supposed to teach players how to play Go (the board game from China). At around 3:08, one player accidentally knocks a stone out of place, and in the next c… --- ## [I made it! (Onto some spammer's email list)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-it-onto-some-spammers-email-list/690815)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-it-onto-some-spammers-email-list/690815 "2014-06-16T21:22:15Z")
I literally can’t believe my luck! The society is so secret they can’t tell me precisely how many average Joes have walked through his doors… but to give a rough ballpark estimate, it’s something over 384. And sorry, … --- ## [Birth parent and stepparent:who's more important?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birth-parent-and-stepparent-whos-more-important/690918)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birth-parent-and-stepparent-whos-more-important/690918 "2014-06-16T20:18:11Z")
Relevant enough for Father’s Day weekend. So for the many people whose birth parent and parent through marriage are different, do you think of both equally as your parent? Or do you consider one more important than the… --- ## [This Might Be The New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-might-be-the-new-mmp/690396)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-might-be-the-new-mmp/690396 "2014-06-16T17:41:49Z")
Or not. Somebody might be me to it. We shall see. Anywho… Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 70 Amurrkin out and very muggy with a predicted high of 94 for the day and sunny. Does not matter cause I"ll b… --- ## [Elephant Butte Lake has an elephant in it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-butte-lake-has-an-elephant-in-it/690724)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-butte-lake-has-an-elephant-in-it/690724 "2014-06-16T17:20:55Z")
Well, technically, the fossil remains of a stegomastodon. Close enough. Story here: http://www.lcsun-news.com/las\_cruces-news/ci\_25950992/scientist-stegomastodon-skull-at-elephant-butte-significant-find Elephant Butt… --- ## [The great pet products thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-pet-products-thread/690638)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-pet-products-thread/690638 "2014-06-16T05:02:54Z")
This may have been done before, but I wanted to let cat owners know about a product I just purchased (disclaimer: I have no financial interest in this company). Our cat loves to be outdoors, but for a variety of reasons… --- ## [My mom & stuff. \[update with sad news\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-stuff-update-with-sad-news/684209)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-stuff-update-with-sad-news/684209 "2014-06-16T04:24:53Z")
I’m getting all of my info through my brother, so I’m fuzzy on some details. On March 6, my brother took our mother to the hospital as she had not been feeling well for several weeks. They admitted her because she had p… --- ## [Ask the person who processes take-out orders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-processes-take-out-orders/690843)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-processes-take-out-orders/690843 "2014-06-16T04:18:32Z")
About 10 months ago, I found a job at a company that partners with restaurants to process their take-out orders. A bit of background– The owner of the company used to own several McDonald’s stores. One day he realized… --- ## [I was searching for THIS and I found THAT...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-searching-for-this-and-i-found-that/690709)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-searching-for-this-and-i-found-that/690709 "2014-06-16T03:13:15Z")
Sometimes internet searches lead us to strange places. I recently had two amusing examples: I was searching for which Foghorn Leghorn cartoon he used a whole tree to make a baseball bat (“Henhouse Henery” btw.), and t… --- ## [GARFIELD 1-2 3 2 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garfield-1-2-3-2-3/45827)
**Author:** [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garfield-1-2-3-2-3/45827 "2014-06-16T01:19:37Z")
When I was a kid in suburban Cleveland, this line (sung) was repeated quite often on TV and Radio. Noexplanation as to what it was, or anything. just “GARFIELD 1-2 3 2 3, GARFIELD 1-2 3 2 3!” Does ANYONE out there know w… --- ## [A Zombie Spacecraft, a Zombie McDonald’s, a Zombie Radio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-zombie-spacecraft-a-zombie-mcdonald-s-a-zombie-radio/690835)
**Author:** [@rsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rsa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-zombie-spacecraft-a-zombie-mcdonald-s-a-zombie-radio/690835 "2014-06-15T21:26:35Z")
I found this to be really cool and just had to share. Here is Zombie Mission Control. \[spoiler\] For 17 years, it has been drifting on a lonely course through space. Launched during the disco era and shuttered by NASA … --- ## [Stupid dog, stupid cat, need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-dog-stupid-cat-need-advice/690586)
**Author:** [@slumtrimpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slumtrimpet)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-dog-stupid-cat-need-advice/690586 "2014-06-15T20:26:01Z")
Back story; Have two older (9+ yrs) cats (Ren and Stimpy - original residents), one young female cat (-2) (Minou), one female dog (Gracie), and one male dog (Niko). Niko is new to the house but about 7 yrs old. Gracie … --- ## [I need a CRASH COURSE on simple video editing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-crash-course-on-simple-video-editing/690564)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-crash-course-on-simple-video-editing/690564 "2014-06-15T18:16:36Z")
I need to know how to have words appear on screen as I talk. I need to know how to display things like slides at certain points during the video. I need to know IMMEDIATELY. I’d be working on a Windows 8 machine with … --- ## [I have poor impulse control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-poor-impulse-control/687367)
**Author:** [@Richard\_North](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_North)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-poor-impulse-control/687367 "2014-06-15T17:21:36Z")
Evil Dick on my left shoulder controls me more than Good Richard on my right shoulder. :frowning: --- ## [The Great SDMB Spring 2014 Postcard Exchange!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-spring-2014-postcard-exchange/686739)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-spring-2014-postcard-exchange/686739 "2014-06-15T16:35:25Z")
Winter 2014 thread here: The Great SDMB Winter 2014 Postcard Exchange! - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board Here’s how it works: If you want to get three (3), count 'em, THREE! … --- ## [Happy Father's Day to all you Doper fathers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fathers-day-to-all-you-doper-fathers/690808)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fathers-day-to-all-you-doper-fathers/690808 "2014-06-15T14:50:51Z")
Hug your kids today. Spend some time with them. Tell them you love them. Be a positive influence in their lives. And have fun. --- ## [Just saw a boar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-a-boar/690413)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-a-boar/690413 "2014-06-15T12:46:33Z")
Out jogging at night on a lonely road, when suddenly I saw something crossing the road right in front of me. Thought it was a largish dog at first. It just passed in front of me and disappeared into the trees. I immed… --- ## [I never knew what Dog chew sticks were made of until now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-what-dog-chew-sticks-were-made-of-until-now/690792)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-what-dog-chew-sticks-were-made-of-until-now/690792 "2014-06-15T12:30:23Z")
Bully Sticks are 100% bull penis. :stuck\_out\_tongue: http://www.bestbullysticks.com/t/what-are-bully-sticks Geez they really don’t waste anything at the slaughter house. This recent news article brought it to my atte… --- ## [Can you guess if the 911 dispatcher in this story is male or female?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-if-the-911-dispatcher-in-this-story-is-male-or-female/690687)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-if-the-911-dispatcher-in-this-story-is-male-or-female/690687 "2014-06-14T20:02:37Z")
First off, let me say that I truly have no idea. I suppose, at first glance, it would seem that a female would never behave in this way. However, I suppose it is possible that some female dispatcher who had never thought… --- ## [Omen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omen/690711)
**Author:** [@Lorene89095](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorene89095)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omen/690711 "2014-06-14T19:55:31Z")
It’s Friday. The 13th. There is a full moon. I ran over my black cat with the powerchair. (she is ok,but stupid.This is the 5th time.) We just got word that the rent for some of us in Housing will be raised 80%. This… --- ## [Do you know anyone who believes O.J. was innocent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-believes-o-j-was-innocent/690663)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-believes-o-j-was-innocent/690663 "2014-06-14T19:42:55Z")
Or maybe there’s a Doper who thinks so? I don’t know a soul who believes he didn’t do the crime. mmm --- ## [I think I'll bring a lunch to work, put it in the fridge and forget about it: forever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ill-bring-a-lunch-to-work-put-it-in-the-fridge-and-forget-about-it-forever/690628)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ill-bring-a-lunch-to-work-put-it-in-the-fridge-and-forget-about-it-forever/690628 "2014-06-14T18:30:02Z")
Honest to God people. How do you bring a container of food to work and forget about it? For the second time in 6 months I’ve just thrown out a half dozen containers of rotten, moldy, stinking food. Seriously? One sou… --- ## [The Russians are Coming! Russian bombers seen off California coast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-russians-are-coming-russian-bombers-seen-off-california-coast/690674)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-russians-are-coming-russian-bombers-seen-off-california-coast/690674 "2014-06-14T15:47:44Z")
NORAD scrambled fighters after Russian bombers seen off California coast. They’re still flying Tupolev Tu-95’s? Why not go the North Korean route and use a Trebuchet? Oh well. --- ## [Shep Smith, again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shep-smith-again/690751)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shep-smith-again/690751 "2014-06-14T13:51:36Z")
I know we’ve had similar discussions here before, but how in the world does Sheppard Smith keep his job at FOX News? I am always amazed that Smith speaks his mind and isn’t taken out to the woodshed afterward, unless h… --- ## [Something I Wrote About The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Logic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-wrote-about-the-unreasonable-effectiveness-of-logic/690563)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-wrote-about-the-unreasonable-effectiveness-of-logic/690563 "2014-06-14T11:18:54Z")
Okay, so it’s pretty long. I am trying to write an explanation from the ground up as to how logic actually works and why a good grasp of this will show that we shouldn’t be thinking the effectiveness of logic somehow clu… --- ## [EULA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eula/690762)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eula/690762 "2014-06-14T10:16:49Z")
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