# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=868 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 869 --- ## [Upworthy through the centuries:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upworthy-through-the-centuries/684245)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upworthy-through-the-centuries/684245 "2014-03-21T23:02:36Z")
200 BC: See 7 Weird Things Built by Mediterranean Civilizations. 50 BC: These Forms of Roman Entertainment Will Make You Depressed About Humanity. 33 AD: Centurions Crucify a Jewish Carpenter. You Won’t Believe What H… --- ## [Do We Really Need A Sign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-need-a-sign/683937)
**Author:** [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-need-a-sign/683937 "2014-03-21T20:44:41Z")
Apparently, and I don’t want to start any rumors here… \*Apparently, \* it’s against the law to kill a taxi driver in Louisiana. But it may not be. Any other crazy, unneccessary signs you’ve seen or read about? And if y… --- ## [Faberge Egg found by scrap dealer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faberge-egg-found-by-scrap-dealer/684157)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faberge-egg-found-by-scrap-dealer/684157 "2014-03-21T16:58:59Z")
First someone digs up millions in gold coins. Now a scrap dealer discovers that the scrap gold he bought for $14,000 is one of the 8 missing Faberge eggs. Worth millions. Link. I just keep being in the wrong place at… --- ## [Dopers in LA: are you worried that the Big One is coming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-in-la-are-you-worried-that-the-big-one-is-coming/683928)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-in-la-are-you-worried-that-the-big-one-is-coming/683928 "2014-03-21T13:53:37Z")
4.4 Earthquake near LA could be foreshock for bigger shake. Me, I’d be taking a vacation somewhere on the East Coast right about now. Does anybody worry about this stuff out there? --- ## [Amazon Prime membership going up to $99](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-membership-going-up-to-99/683614)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-membership-going-up-to-99/683614 "2014-03-21T13:16:38Z")
Just got a notice that my Amazon Prime membership would go from $79 to $99 when it renewed in May. I like the 2-day shipping and Prime video occasionally has some stuff that Netflix doesn’t, but $99 just seems like a lo… --- ## [How fast do eyebrows grow back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-do-eyebrows-grow-back/75223)
**Author:** [@Bgo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bgo1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2001, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-do-eyebrows-grow-back/75223 "2001-08-08T09:57:34Z")
So, today I come home from work at noon, kind of glance at my daughter and say hi. Then comes the classic double-take, and those words spoken by many a parent: “WHAT DID YOU DO?!!!” She had SHAVED OFF HER EYEBROWS! Th… --- ## [Memorable Fortune Cookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-fortune-cookies/683859)
**Author:** [@Octarine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octarine)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-fortune-cookies/683859 "2014-03-21T00:34:02Z")
So, after having Chinese food (well, “Chinese” food, but that’s beside the point), I’ve received a couple of fortune cookies. One of them is possibly the first snarky/ slightly passive aggressive fortune I’ve ever gotten… --- ## [Anybody else found themselves disappointed by the gender of some poor innocent fetus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-found-themselves-disappointed-by-the-gender-of-some-poor-innocent-fetus/683533)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-found-themselves-disappointed-by-the-gender-of-some-poor-innocent-fetus/683533 "2014-03-20T23:59:47Z")
So evidently, unbeknownst to me, I am a gigantic asshole who had already decided all sorts of things about my unborn baby. We’re at 16 weeks now and just found out it’s a… boy. The thing is, all along I was all “oh we … --- ## [I just had my first job interview in 11 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-my-first-job-interview-in-11-years/684089)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-my-first-job-interview-in-11-years/684089 "2014-03-20T20:16:44Z")
And it went well! MetLife is launching a program specifically to bring in people who have taken off 2+ years from work. I just happened to find out about it because a friend got a (regular) job there recently. These job… --- ## [Mundane Pointless Things that Elude Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-things-that-elude-dopers/683640)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-things-that-elude-dopers/683640 "2014-03-20T19:56:36Z")
I can’t be the first person on this messageboard to notice that there are some things that utterly escape some Dopers. Now, while I’d like to think I’m simply on a messageboard full of reclusive savants, I feel like some… --- ## [Michael Sam meets with two NFL teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-sam-meets-with-two-nfl-teams/684180)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-sam-meets-with-two-nfl-teams/684180 "2014-03-20T19:52:24Z")
Apparently Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player to enter the draft, had his pro day today and did pretty well. He imporved his combine numbers, which was a good thing. However, I don’t think he did himself… --- ## [Shazza, Dazza and Johnno....how do you abbreviate names affectionately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shazza-dazza-and-johnno-how-do-you-abbreviate-names-affectionately/683675)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shazza-dazza-and-johnno-how-do-you-abbreviate-names-affectionately/683675 "2014-03-20T17:21:45Z")
It is tres popular in Australia (and a bit of a cultural meme) to abbreviate first names of people you know pretty well, at least beyond acquaintance level. So Sharon becomes Shaz/za. Karen = Kaz/za. Darryl or Darren … --- ## [Dear Barack Obama...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-barack-obama/684021)
**Author:** [@Tall\_Nordic\_Slobby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tall_Nordic_Slobby)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-barack-obama/684021 "2014-03-20T15:10:37Z")
Maybe you were just too young. It’s ok…You started out as such a bright, shining star- it’s gotta be tough to keep that up. So much responsibility in what you do- not many would even try. But it’s been rough on you th… --- ## [Does anyone notice more diversity on the Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-notice-more-diversity-on-the-internet/683678)
**Author:** [@Armored\_Diplomacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Armored_Diplomacy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-notice-more-diversity-on-the-internet/683678 "2014-03-20T14:27:56Z")
Used to be that only a few years ago, nearly everyone you met online was from a Western, developed country, primarily the US, Canada, and Europe. Now, I’m starting to notice that there are ever-increasing numbers of peop… --- ## [It is Father's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-fathers-day/684079)
**Author:** [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-fathers-day/684079 "2014-03-20T14:25:13Z")
Todayis Father’s Day in Angola and a few other countries. The article suggests that we honor all “breeders” so I guess Ms DrumBum is taking me out to dinner. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Auditory Hallucinations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auditory-hallucinations/680034)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auditory-hallucinations/680034 "2014-03-20T14:07:25Z")
I had a perfect auditory hallucination this morning. I was asleep in bed and heard very distinctly \*\*“HEY \.” \*\* I almost woke up and said “WHAT?”, thinking my husband needed me, but then I came to and realized t… --- ## [is this sentence correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-sentence-correct/684139)
**Author:** [@Reza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-sentence-correct/684139 "2014-03-20T13:41:03Z")
They are a fact. --- ## [Ask the Airline Pilot who just switched from Passengers to Cargo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-airline-pilot-who-just-switched-from-passengers-to-cargo/312466)
**Author:** [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-airline-pilot-who-just-switched-from-passengers-to-cargo/312466 "2014-03-20T12:33:11Z")
The thread title says most of it. Some of you might vaguely remember me posting some things in GQ about flying every once in a while. For those of you that don’t recognize me: I’m a former Air Force pilot who left the A… --- ## [Dammit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dammit/684019)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dammit/684019 "2014-03-20T07:00:04Z")
I don’t have anybody to bitch at today. I need to whine about somebody besides myself. (mumble, mumble) I am desperately needing something to excite and direct my limp ire towards Something/Someone/The Universe As We K… --- ## [Gross revelations (TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gross-revelations-tmi/683960)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gross-revelations-tmi/683960 "2014-03-20T03:41:20Z")
Every now and then, you’ll be in a situation where you realize something extremely disgusting. Maybe its wondering what the people in the kitchen are really doing to your food (rubbing it in their bellybutton! constantly… --- ## [Estate sale find of my life - Peter Max print](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estate-sale-find-of-my-life-peter-max-print/683943)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estate-sale-find-of-my-life-peter-max-print/683943 "2014-03-20T03:35:58Z")
So there’s this little estate sale storefront type place we like to stop at every few weeks or so. Awhile back they got in some nice art including a cool signed Peter Max print (hand-dated 1971 next to his signature). Th… --- ## [High Quality Photographs From The Civil War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-quality-photographs-from-the-civil-war/683957)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-quality-photographs-from-the-civil-war/683957 "2014-03-20T02:01:26Z")
These are really high quality photographs from the Civil War, with captions explaining the significance of what’s in the photo. Good stuff! --- ## [25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/25-killer-websites-that-make-you-cleverer/684092)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/25-killer-websites-that-make-you-cleverer/684092 "2014-03-19T23:39:58Z")
I’ve only visited a few of these sites. Straight Dope didn’t make the list. Maybe next year. It’ll take me awhile to check all these sites out. I’ll skip over any pay sites. I don’t need to improve my life that much. … --- ## [Idiots on the road.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-on-the-road/683896)
**Author:** [@A.James](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A.James)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-on-the-road/683896 "2014-03-19T17:40:56Z")
I was pulling into a gas station. Their driveway consists of a two lane entrance / exit. I was pulling in as an idiot was pulling out. He was in the entrance lane trying to exit. He was so clueless. He laid on his horn a… --- ## [What is your keychain style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-keychain-style/683426)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-keychain-style/683426 "2014-03-19T08:22:46Z")
I am a function over form guy when it comes to chaining my keys. Simple split ringfor me. I have never used anything else. OTOH, I have seen people with more key chains/rings than keys. What’s your style? --- ## [My First Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-home/679860)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-home/679860 "2014-03-19T04:17:20Z")
So I’ve started the ball rolling in buying my first home. I am so excited and just wanted to share what, at least to me, is good news! I spent all weekend browsing available homes and got my loan pre-approval completed… --- ## [How much HTML do you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-html-do-you-know/683818)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-html-do-you-know/683818 "2014-03-19T03:53:41Z")
I’m so old…How old are you? I’m so old that when Gophernet was old and the Web was new, one had to know HTML in order to build web pages. I took a class or two here and there and learned quite a bit. What’s awesome is… --- ## [Job offer in Iraq? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-offer-in-iraq-really/683875)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-offer-in-iraq-really/683875 "2014-03-19T01:50:48Z")
As some of fellow Doper might know, my husband used to work in Libya, both before Ghaddaffi and after. Well now there is a job offer in Basra, Iraq. He has buddies there who emailed him saying its calm and security is … --- ## [Ask the voice teacher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-voice-teacher/682839)
**Author:** [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-voice-teacher/682839 "2014-03-18T21:23:32Z")
We’ve done an “Ask the opera singer(s)" thread, but I don’t believe we’ve had a voice teacher thread, so here goes. I’ve been teaching voice at the university level since 2003. I also teach privately and have had vario… --- ## [Kansas Rep. forced to offer free NCAA tickets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-rep-forced-to-offer-free-ncaa-tickets/684020)
**Author:** [@Kansas\_Beekeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kansas_Beekeeper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kansas-rep-forced-to-offer-free-ncaa-tickets/684020 "2014-03-18T20:11:23Z")
Tim Huelskamp is a frothing Tea-Party Republican U.S. Congressman from western Kansas. In my personal opinion, he’s about as loathsome as Rick Santorum, maybe worse. Huelskamp sent out an email offering entry into a dr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=867) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=869)