# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=844 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 845 --- ## [How much wood could a woodchuck chuck!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-wood-could-a-woodchuck-chuck/688033)
**Author:** [@huitzilopochtli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/huitzilopochtli)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-wood-could-a-woodchuck-chuck/688033 "2014-06-01T08:13:39Z")
When considering the question " How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?" as a child, or the last time you considered it, if ever, did you imagine the woodchuck actually doing something that… --- ## [Do you count your change when you pay cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-count-your-change-when-you-pay-cash/689491)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-count-your-change-when-you-pay-cash/689491 "2014-06-01T05:05:43Z")
At the supermarket. At a gas station. When you take a taxi or a limo. For many years, I worked part time in various jobs that involved handling cash. At a gas station. As a cashier in a supermarket. Driving an airport l… --- ## [Follow-up to Medusa is out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-up-to-medusa-is-out/689687)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/follow-up-to-medusa-is-out/689687 "2014-05-31T17:50:47Z")
At long last, The Scarecrow of Os has been published in Classical World. A refereed journal, no less. Volume 107 Number 3, pp. 383-392 (Spring 2014). It addresses things I’ve learned since Medusa got published, fourteen … --- ## [My job has been eliminated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-job-has-been-eliminated/689596)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-job-has-been-eliminated/689596 "2014-05-31T17:43:26Z")
Unless I find something else I’ll be unemployed at the end of June. I’ve worked as a technician for a wireless provider in a retail store for the past 5 years. I help customers with device and service issues. The compan… --- ## [White Police Lieutenant Awarded $1.35 Million In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-police-lieutenant-awarded-1-35-million-in-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/689636)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-police-lieutenant-awarded-1-35-million-in-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/689636 "2014-05-31T15:34:37Z")
A Long Island police lieutenant has been awarded $1.35 million in his racial discrimination lawsuit against the village of Freeport. Lt. Christopher Barrella, who is white, had accused the village of awarding the poli… --- ## [Paralyzed Veterans stand up (NPI) to Senator Burr](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paralyzed-veterans-stand-up-npi-to-senator-burr/689437)
**Author:** [@rsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rsa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paralyzed-veterans-stand-up-npi-to-senator-burr/689437 "2014-05-31T07:57:18Z")
There was a Veterans Affairs Committee meeting recently to discuss the VA’s problems and how to fix them. Senator Richard Burr, the ranking Republican on the committee apparently wasn’t really interested in fixing anythi… --- ## [Court to Rule if Guru Dead or Meditating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-to-rule-if-guru-dead-or-meditating/689651)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-to-rule-if-guru-dead-or-meditating/689651 "2014-05-31T05:57:53Z")
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2014/05/30/is-guru-dead-or-meditating.html I think freezing him has sorta settled the issue… --- ## [What is your latest "Great Deal"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-latest-great-deal/689485)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-latest-great-deal/689485 "2014-05-31T05:24:39Z")
I just scored, via online auction, a Yashica Mat 124Gcamera. It came with with 3 lens filters (1x, 2x and 4x), a Metx 45 CT-1 flash and a hard case - all for $28.00! I just picked it up and everything appears to be in… --- ## [They found something suspicious in my wife's mammogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-found-something-suspicious-in-my-wifes-mammogram/673830)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-found-something-suspicious-in-my-wifes-mammogram/673830 "2014-05-31T04:12:08Z")
They picked up some calcium in my wife’s breast. Apparently, that can either be from an infection or from cancer. It was picked up in a screening mammogram so they’ve ordered a diagnostic mammogram next. The doctor said … --- ## [Runaway Saw Blade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runaway-saw-blade/689598)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runaway-saw-blade/689598 "2014-05-31T03:38:29Z")
In fact, Googling for this I found references to another such incident a few years back. And I thought this only happened in cartoons. I wonder if anyone’s been flattened by a road grader, or crushed by a … --- ## [Poop Robots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poop-robots/689638)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poop-robots/689638 "2014-05-31T01:44:43Z")
In a nod to this thread, I checked to see if I could find any defecating robots. And I am proud to give you the Pooping Duck Automaton. :smiley: More than 200 years ago, a French engineer designed it to eat and digest… --- ## [Do schools still expect parents to make costumes for their kids' plays?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-schools-still-expect-parents-to-make-costumes-for-their-kids-plays/689656)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-schools-still-expect-parents-to-make-costumes-for-their-kids-plays/689656 "2014-05-30T21:52:25Z")
You know – the school play, the Christmas pageant, whatever. Are parents given any instructions, options? I’m just reading a book by the guy who created Freaks and Geeks, Paul Feig, Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence, a… --- ## [School shooting averted in Philly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-shooting-averted-in-philly/689508)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-shooting-averted-in-philly/689508 "2014-05-30T19:43:29Z")
A 23yo pulled a gun on a fellow student in Chemistry class, over being ratted-out to security. Suspect escaped campus without firing, and was later arrested at his apartment. --- ## [Turn Your Smartphone Into a Digital Microscope!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-your-smartphone-into-a-digital-microscope/689621)
**Author:** [@welcome-to-my-world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welcome-to-my-world)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-your-smartphone-into-a-digital-microscope/689621 "2014-05-30T19:34:59Z")
This is wild. --- ## [Happy Birthday, Jasper Dog!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-jasper-dog/678877)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-jasper-dog/678877 "2014-05-30T19:33:59Z")
Blogger James Lileks’ dog Jasper is (approximately) 19 years old! Wow! What big ears you have! Nineteen! Wow. Good dog! --- ## [Boarding schools anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boarding-schools-anyone/689384)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boarding-schools-anyone/689384 "2014-05-30T18:53:07Z")
Has anyone known someone who sent their kids to one or had any other experience with them? Missouri has one called Wentworth Military Academy but they are having trouble staying open as a traditional campus and have mov… --- ## [Will my letter get through?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-letter-get-through/689650)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-letter-get-through/689650 "2014-05-30T18:33:44Z")
Today I mailed a letter and, instead of a current postage stamp, used two slightly older stamps whose combined worth was well over current postage rates. Think it will go through? I hope so, because it’s my rent and if i… --- ## [What do you look for when apartment shopping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-look-for-when-apartment-shopping/689639)
**Author:** [@Astraea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astraea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-look-for-when-apartment-shopping/689639 "2014-05-30T17:12:11Z")
Going to start apt shopping in a few mths and would like to know what you guys look for. Obviously no bed bugs, nice neighbors, price, location, crime rates, etc but what about: new apt must have good cell phone recep… --- ## [Gay sports bar names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-sports-bar-names/687551)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-sports-bar-names/687551 "2014-05-30T13:43:12Z")
I’m a fan of sports bars. I’m a fan of dirty sounding gay bar names (The Man Hole, Jackhammers, etc). And, while not gay myself, when I lived in Chicago I frequented a gay sports bar in Uptown for their awesome burgers (… --- ## [How much time does your dentist spend with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-time-does-your-dentist-spend-with-you/689582)
**Author:** [@Haunted\_Pasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Haunted_Pasta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-time-does-your-dentist-spend-with-you/689582 "2014-05-30T12:20:52Z")
During your dental appointments, I mean. I’m not so interested in how much you hang out together at your mutual gamer’s guild/swingers club/heavy drinking sessions at the bar/etc. I’ve been at the same dental practice … --- ## [Your browser may look different this Tuesday/Wednesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-browser-may-look-different-this-tuesday-wednesday/687103)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-browser-may-look-different-this-tuesday-wednesday/687103 "2014-05-30T07:04:38Z")
Sometime after Tuesday, April 29, 2014, I suspect that we will get a bunch of dopers complaining about how the UI of Firefox has changed. So I thought I’d give you guys a heads up, and tell you what you can do to get the… --- ## [Tennessee Man Is "Plane" Crazy. Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-man-is-plane-crazy-newslink/689603)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-man-is-plane-crazy-newslink/689603 "2014-05-30T06:33:18Z")
Hendersonville Artist builds half a police car through his wall, plane tail bursting through his roof. http://www.newschannel5.com/story/25645868/homes-unique-art-really-isnt-a-tragedy Airplane Tail Cop Car. The Co… --- ## ["Oops!" Embarrassing Public Accidents.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-embarrassing-public-accidents/447332)
**Author:** [@Leah\_M](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leah_M)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-embarrassing-public-accidents/447332 "2014-05-30T05:16:42Z")
So, I guess I didn’t learn everything I need to know in Kindergarten. I’m pretty sure they never covered this! I’m a big girl, and a fairly poor one at times, so I tend to wear out my belongings, especially clothing and… --- ## [Pregnant doper updates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnant-doper-updates/688210)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnant-doper-updates/688210 "2014-05-30T02:44:12Z")
Forgive me if I missed a current thread, but I’ve been away from the board a bit and I’m wondering how the rest of the pregnant Dopers are doing. Happy Mother’s Day to you all, by the way. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Total Stranger Screaming and Crying on the Street.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-stranger-screaming-and-crying-on-the-street/689324)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-stranger-screaming-and-crying-on-the-street/689324 "2014-05-30T01:57:50Z")
(It’s been awhile, but here I’m back on the Dope again.) I go to a writer’s group on Wednesday nights, and last evening there was some commotion as I left the library where we meet. I was with a Serbian lady that I usu… --- ## [A mentally ill person's scattered thoughts on Eliot Rodger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mentally-ill-persons-scattered-thoughts-on-eliot-rodger/689430)
**Author:** [@Cognoscant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cognoscant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mentally-ill-persons-scattered-thoughts-on-eliot-rodger/689430 "2014-05-30T00:48:52Z")
For some reason the media, and various columnists at its various levels, have tiptoed around how seriously mentally sick this guy was. It’s been mentioned that in high school he was seeing a therapist every day. I thi… --- ## [Bent Hook, and other Captain Obvious real things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bent-hook-and-other-captain-obvious-real-things/689293)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bent-hook-and-other-captain-obvious-real-things/689293 "2014-05-30T00:07:39Z")
I saw a photo of a guy wearing a T-shirt with ‘Bent Hook’ on the front of it. Isn’t a hook, by definition, bent? Is a straight hook a hook? (I don’t need a history of Bent Hook, or have it pointed out that the shank o… --- ## [WW I aviation photos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww-i-aviation-photos/689374)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww-i-aviation-photos/689374 "2014-05-29T23:54:01Z")
Calling Johnny L.A.; calling Broomstick: Just stumbled across this Atlantic Monthly post of some rather spectacular photos from a time when men were men and airplanes were, er, flimsy bits of sticks and fabric. Note: a … --- ## [Fin whale breaching.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-whale-breaching/689588)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-whale-breaching/689588 "2014-05-29T20:40:00Z")
Very rare footage of a Fin whale breaching. Story. Video. Wiki. --- ## [My iPod classic battery finally bit the dust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ipod-classic-battery-finally-bit-the-dust/689436)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ipod-classic-battery-finally-bit-the-dust/689436 "2014-05-29T19:33:37Z")
I wasn’t even sure how long I had my 5th generation classic, but it’s at least 7 years because I found an iTunes store receipt email from May of 07. I’m sure the battery lasted hundreds of charge cycles, maybe in the th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=843) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=845)