# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=843 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 844 --- ## [Strange waking dream-type thing this morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-waking-dream-type-thing-this-morning/690059)
**Author:** [@Bozuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bozuit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-waking-dream-type-thing-this-morning/690059 "2014-06-04T22:11:18Z")
Last night I must have fallen asleep sooner than I planned to, because I don’t remember deciding to sleep, and woke sometime between sunrise and alarm time with the light still on and much confusion. No, I wasn’t drinkin… --- ## [What are other countries' personifications of your average guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-other-countries-personifications-of-your-average-guy/690046)
**Author:** [@johnspartan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnspartan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-other-countries-personifications-of-your-average-guy/690046 "2014-06-04T20:25:36Z")
Here in the US… Legal use, such as a corpse appears with no name, someone in hospital (or TV hospital drama) has amnesia and can’t remember his name, he’s “John Doe”. Casual conversation, your average person sometimes … --- ## [Epic moments of mishearing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-moments-of-mishearing/686196)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-moments-of-mishearing/686196 "2014-06-04T19:46:43Z")
This morning my friend Ginger was getting ready to leave our house with her seven-year-old daughter Annabel. As we moved toward the front door, Annabel stopped, looked at Ginger, and declared: “A cunt.” We stood there,… --- ## [Unusual and/or unlikely town name origins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-and-or-unlikely-town-name-origins/688051)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-and-or-unlikely-town-name-origins/688051 "2014-06-04T17:11:30Z")
Just for a lark I took a look at the official website for my hometown(Spirit Lake, Idaho), clicked on the “History” link…and my jaw dropped as I read the supposed “legend” of Spirit Lake: This sounds like the 3rd place… --- ## [I found a UK driver's licence last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-uk-drivers-licence-last-night/689740)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-uk-drivers-licence-last-night/689740 "2014-06-04T15:12:34Z")
It was just lying on the footpath as I was walking home from the station. I took it to the local police station this morning. What value would it have on the ‘black market’ - assuming I had any idea of how to find wher… --- ## [A friendly Challenge - SD's oldest Hotmail account](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friendly-challenge-sds-oldest-hotmail-account/625959)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friendly-challenge-sds-oldest-hotmail-account/625959 "2014-06-04T10:05:20Z")
I was changing my Hotmail password(s) and noticed the account info showed my account creation date. The account in my personal name was created November 02, 1998. I have two other hotmail accounts that were created in F… --- ## [Google Street Car. Or how Leftfield6 will be getting worldwide exposure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-street-car-or-how-leftfield6-will-be-getting-worldwide-exposure/689421)
**Author:** [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-street-car-or-how-leftfield6-will-be-getting-worldwide-exposure/689421 "2014-06-04T07:46:48Z")
Since my house is on a short cul-de-sac, I have always been skipped by Google Street camera cars. I could see the back of my house, sorta, from the next street over, but nothing from the front of the house. Today I’m o… --- ## [Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/689954)
**Author:** [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/689954 "2014-06-04T05:49:16Z")
We live in a sound-bite, twitter, world. I was driving and listening to the radio do it’s top of the hour summary. Verbatim, this is what was said: “15% of Americans have the norovirus due to poor catering practices.” W… --- ## [Shuffing off to Irk- A MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shuffing-off-to-irk-a-mmp/689272)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shuffing-off-to-irk-a-mmp/689272 "2014-06-04T02:15:03Z")
I’m up, caffeinated and off to work. Who else is? Who’s off, and what are you slackers doing with your day off? --- ## [New York in June](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-in-june/686595)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-in-june/686595 "2014-06-04T01:37:33Z")
I will be in New York City on the 13th of June. (Ennio Morricone conducting a 200-piece orchestra at the Barclays Center; I am seriously stoked.) That’s a Friday; thought I’d take the train and make a full two days of … --- ## [The CIA admits to using vaccination programs for spying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cia-admits-to-using-vaccination-programs-for-spying/688845)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cia-admits-to-using-vaccination-programs-for-spying/688845 "2014-06-03T23:35:38Z")
The CIA is announcing that it will no longer use vaccination programs as a cover for intelligence operations. So, it turns out that those paranoid Mideast conspiracy theories were right, and the friendly Western doctors… --- ## [Truck runs down a baby in his stroller.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-runs-down-a-baby-in-his-stroller/689750)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-runs-down-a-baby-in-his-stroller/689750 "2014-06-03T21:56:21Z")
The grieving father was yelling “Look at what you’ve done.” :frowning: People just take cars for granted these days. We never give a second thought to what could happen in an accident. I know that I’ll be a little mor… --- ## [Dating/avoiding stalking question from clueless me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-avoiding-stalking-question-from-clueless-me/689729)
**Author:** [@Lemmytheseal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemmytheseal2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-avoiding-stalking-question-from-clueless-me/689729 "2014-06-03T15:33:33Z")
I’ve deliberately kept the genders/sexes ambiguous here. This morning, while approaching my bus stop on my way to work, I noticed someone I’ll call L, who was wearing a shirt with the name of a local non-profit that I r… --- ## [US Ambassador takes oath on electronic device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-ambassador-takes-oath-on-electronic-device/689842)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-ambassador-takes-oath-on-electronic-device/689842 "2014-06-03T09:01:33Z")
This is so cool. Makes sense, though. She used to work for Microsoft and Expedia. --- ## [Our neighbor might be one of the hikers lost on Mount Rainier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-neighbor-might-be-one-of-the-hikers-lost-on-mount-rainier/689859)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-neighbor-might-be-one-of-the-hikers-lost-on-mount-rainier/689859 "2014-06-03T07:34:49Z")
A couple of weeks ago, our across-the-street neighbor told my husband of his upcoming plans to go hiking with guides on Mt. Rainier, though we didn’t know of any specific date. Then we heard of the horrific accident, an… --- ## [What's the fastest you''ve ever received a package from online shopping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-fastest-youve-ever-received-a-package-from-online-shopping/689644)
**Author:** [@Astraea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astraea)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-fastest-youve-ever-received-a-package-from-online-shopping/689644 "2014-06-03T03:11:08Z")
Impatiently awaiting a car part from eBay, paid for the fastest option. Scheduled for tomorrow but it’s coming from a state really close so keeping fingers crossed I luck out and get it today. What’s the shortest amount… --- ## [WWII warbird fans: flyable P-61 restoration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-warbird-fans-flyable-p-61-restoration/682985)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-warbird-fans-flyable-p-61-restoration/682985 "2014-06-02T19:56:26Z")
Permission asked and granted for this thread. I know from previous threads on the subject there are some old plane and warbird enthusiasts on the Dope. I thought this might interest you. Disclaimer: I have no connection… --- ## [Help me solve a mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-solve-a-mystery/689723)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-solve-a-mystery/689723 "2014-06-02T15:22:30Z")
Or, more to the point, solve one for me. We will call this the Mystery of the Ghost Knocking at the Door. We moved to our present home last October. It is a two story house with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Thes… --- ## ["The Dual in Detroit". WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dual-in-detroit-wtf/689705)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dual-in-detroit-wtf/689705 "2014-06-02T12:28:54Z")
This weekend Detroit is again hosting the Belle Isle Grand Prix. It’s being advertised as “The Dual In Detroit.” :dubious: Is there a pun I’m missing about this event, or does someone in the marketing department not u… --- ## [The seal around my car window...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seal-around-my-car-window/689731)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seal-around-my-car-window/689731 "2014-06-02T04:56:55Z")
So a few years ago, someone tried to pry my front passenger window open on my older car. As a result, there are two places where, when the window rolls up, the glass is on top of the rubber seal instead of under it. Ho… --- ## [Live long and prosper: Gay Marriage Begins in Illinois](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-long-and-prosper-gay-marriage-begins-in-illinois/689812)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-long-and-prosper-gay-marriage-begins-in-illinois/689812 "2014-06-02T04:41:17Z")
Pictures. Peace and long life! :cool: --- ## [Mawwidge!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mawwidge/689381)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mawwidge/689381 "2014-06-02T01:29:24Z")
Mawwidge is what bwings us together today! Or yesterday, to be accurate. My partner of 11 years, supervenusfreak, and I took advantage of last Tuesday’s District Court ruling here in Pennsylvania and legally formalized … --- ## [DIY home fecal transplants are now a thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-home-fecal-transplants-are-now-a-thing/689350)
**Author:** [@Fubaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fubaya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-home-fecal-transplants-are-now-a-thing/689350 "2014-06-02T00:58:55Z")
I ran across this article on the BBC about people doing their own fecal transplants. This news struck a chord with me, because in the thread Phrases you don’t really want associated with your name…, I came up with “home… --- ## [Anyone with a Charles Schwab Checking Account who can do me a favor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-a-charles-schwab-checking-account-who-can-do-me-a-favor/689375)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-a-charles-schwab-checking-account-who-can-do-me-a-favor/689375 "2014-06-02T00:35:25Z")
I need to ask a favor. I need someone with one of these accounts to transfer $1 into my account (I will paypal or whatever the money to you first). Explanation below. I’m currently traveling internationally, and I’m ge… --- ## [Depression is less, now, boredom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-is-less-now-boredom/689771)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-is-less-now-boredom/689771 "2014-06-01T22:27:15Z")
My depression is A LOT less. New job (part time). New Medication (Latuda). I feel so much better. Hardly even depressed at all, sometimes late at night or at a random hour of the day I will feel a bit worried or sad but… --- ## [Ask the vote verification agent.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-vote-verification-agent/689031)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-vote-verification-agent/689031 "2014-06-01T19:09:28Z")
Today is election dayin the UK. Polls close at 10PM, UK time, about 25 minutes from now. Counting the votes will commence immediately, and will last all night. Tonight I will be an authorized verification agent. That mea… --- ## [Take a tour of the International Space Station](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-tour-of-the-international-space-station/689747)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-tour-of-the-international-space-station/689747 "2014-06-01T17:27:08Z")
I ran across this while surfing ine of those online documentary film sites: Space Station Tour It’s a tour of the International Space Station. I am unsure who the guide is, but she does a good job of explaining what’s… --- ## [Things you kinda want to know that you don't really want to know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-kinda-want-to-know-that-you-dont-really-want-to-know/687364)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-kinda-want-to-know-that-you-dont-really-want-to-know/687364 "2014-06-01T16:13:50Z")
I’d kinda like to know who the world’s oldest active porn star is, but I’m too afraid to go looking for the answer. A picture is scarier than a thousand words! And a video is thousands of pictures! --- ## [Does money really compensate this much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-money-really-compensate-this-much/689519)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-money-really-compensate-this-much/689519 "2014-06-01T13:57:20Z")
Is this image implying that I can easily compensate my shortness if I get rich when I grow up? And man, I crack up every time I look at that picture. :smiley: --- ## [Teenage runaway and abusive parent...well maybe not.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenage-runaway-and-abusive-parent-well-maybe-not/689565)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenage-runaway-and-abusive-parent-well-maybe-not/689565 "2014-06-01T08:44:09Z")
So this adopted kid in Nolensville, TN runs away from home because his mom made him do 1,500 push ups for lying about making toast. Yeah, how dare he make toast. Oh, and while he was performing the push-ups, mom is con… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=842) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=844)