# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=878 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 879 --- ## [Sex question for biologists.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-question-for-biologists/681637)
**Author:** [@Mikeisskeptical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mikeisskeptical)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-question-for-biologists/681637 "2014-02-18T22:42:07Z")
I was recently reading about the origin of sex as one of the biggest mysteries left in evolutionary biology. All of the explanations I have read seem to focus on some long-term or group selection type advantage. ‘For th… --- ## [Can anyone resolve this Autostereogram (aka "Magic Eye")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-resolve-this-autostereogram-aka-magic-eye/681571)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-resolve-this-autostereogram-aka-magic-eye/681571 "2014-02-18T22:19:20Z")
I’m usually pretty good at these, but this one is just not working: http://stereokartinki.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Stereogramma-Test-10.jpg --- ## [Your daddy's rich but you're not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-daddys-rich-but-youre-not/681581)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-daddys-rich-but-youre-not/681581 "2014-02-18T20:27:10Z")
My recurring income right now is no where near what he was getting when he retired from the bench in 1998 (corrected for inflation.) He passed away in 2005 leaving several properties. I’m still mortgaging the only one I… --- ## [Announcing A \*New\* Littlest Briston!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-a-new-littlest-briston/681370)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-a-new-littlest-briston/681370 "2014-02-18T19:33:48Z")
After eight+ years of tales about Shayla McLaughlin, aka The Littlest Briston, she’s been replaced. Alanah NaCole McLaughlin arrived at 4:17 pm yesterday, 7 lbs. 2 oz., 20"! Noob! Sorry kid, when it comes to dads, you … --- ## [Depressed and in debt.. \](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressed-and-in-debt-venting/681462)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressed-and-in-debt-venting/681462 "2014-02-18T16:36:57Z")
Hi I’m MannyL and I’m a spend-a-holic :frowning: I just took a good hard look at my credit card bills and realized I am in deep water. I am able to make my payments for this month but it leaves me with very little money… --- ## [tldr random internet strangers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tldr-random-internet-strangers/681419)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tldr-random-internet-strangers/681419 "2014-02-18T16:17:13Z")
Tldr you are warned The person i refer to in the following can and never will know what i am about to say. Think of this as my way of putting it out into the universe good or bad i need it out of me and i need to tell s… --- ## [Things I Wonder about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-wonder-about/681011)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-wonder-about/681011 "2014-02-18T14:03:54Z")
Given that the vast majority of mice no longer have balls, where do new mice come from? Will there, some day soon, be one very happy, but very tired mouse with a working ball, constantly repopulating computer stores? W… --- ## [............. \[fun with Google Translate\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-google-translate/681222)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-google-translate/681222 "2014-02-18T13:46:03Z")
just saw this: go to google translate enter some dots translate to Japanese click on listen --- ## [Are You Supposed To Be Attracted To Your SO After 50?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-supposed-to-be-attracted-to-your-so-after-50/681439)
**Author:** [@nogwart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nogwart)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-supposed-to-be-attracted-to-your-so-after-50/681439 "2014-02-18T13:44:34Z")
So, I’m 50. Now, I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with me because I no longer find my wife attractive in any way whatsoever. She is my best friend, make no mistake, and I’d lie, cheat, steal, kill and die for h… --- ## [I have an I. P. Freely example, IRL!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-i-p-freely-example-irl/680748)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-i-p-freely-example-irl/680748 "2014-02-18T13:13:56Z")
Well, not I. P. Freely exactly, but close enough. Was sorting out some boxes of old letters, memorabilia and kids school stuff tonight when I came across some school work of my son when he was in primary school (he’s 29… --- ## [You know crocodiles? They can climb trees!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-crocodiles-they-can-climb-trees/681559)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-crocodiles-they-can-climb-trees/681559 "2014-02-17T20:45:41Z")
Well, crud, people: And also: Seriously? Why have they not taken over the planet yet?! Why are we calling them “alligators” and “crocodiles” and not “Sir”? Can we please just stop the planet so I can get off? I d… --- ## [Finally! Grammar is really useful!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-grammar-is-really-useful/681126)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-grammar-is-really-useful/681126 "2014-02-17T20:08:13Z")
“Men who use ‘whom’ \[in their online dating profile\] get 31% more contacts from the opposite sex.” From WIRED: how to create the perfect online dating profile. How to Create the Perfect Online Dating Profile, in 25 Info… --- ## [Bill Nye the Science Guy vs Creotard Ken Ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-nye-the-science-guy-vs-creotard-ken-ham/677764)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-nye-the-science-guy-vs-creotard-ken-ham/677764 "2014-02-17T19:02:06Z")
Ol’ Kenny baby is getting a chance to ‘debate’ Bill Nye the Science Guy. Flogging tickets for $25. :rolleyes: Via the Hamuseum’s website: --- ## [Are you narcissistic, machiavellian, psychopathic and sadistic? You might be a troll.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-narcissistic-machiavellian-psychopathic-and-sadistic-you-might-be-a-troll/681452)
**Author:** [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-narcissistic-machiavellian-psychopathic-and-sadistic-you-might-be-a-troll/681452 "2014-02-17T16:26:01Z")
A study of personality characteristics of internet trolls has come out. The results are as you might expect. "Online trolls have serious personality issues such as Machiavellianism, one of the biggest studies into trol… --- ## [Looks like Patch.com is dead...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-patch-com-is-dead/680128)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-patch-com-is-dead/680128 "2014-02-17T15:03:43Z")
It looks as if AOL’s great experiment with hyperlocal news is ending… Patch.com fired most of its remaining editors yesterday, meaning that any remaining activity will be the kind of generic USA-Today newsy feature fille… --- ## [Norwegian prison time isn't as easy as some Americans thought (Anders Breivik)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norwegian-prison-time-isnt-as-easy-as-some-americans-thought-anders-breivik/681352)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norwegian-prison-time-isnt-as-easy-as-some-americans-thought-anders-breivik/681352 "2014-02-17T11:21:25Z")
Anders is planning a hunger strike to protest his mistreatment Breivik requests the Playstation 2 he has access to is replaced by a more recent Playstation 3. “Other inmates have access to video games for adults while I… --- ## [It's been two years since the transplants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-two-years-since-the-transplants/681375)
**Author:** [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-two-years-since-the-transplants/681375 "2014-02-17T08:42:00Z")
Two years ago today I recieved my new liver and kidney. They seem to be working OK, I just have some minor problems to deal with, mostly side effects from the meds I’m required to take now. When it happened, I got the l… --- ## [Quotes and New Quotees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-and-new-quotees/681526)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-and-new-quotees/681526 "2014-02-17T06:24:01Z")
Find a famous quote and a more fitting person to have made the quote. Or think up some person and ascribe a funny quote to him/her. “Sorry about that, chief.” —George A. Custer “Now cut that out!” --Francis Ford Coppol… --- ## [What happens to you when you die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-you-when-you-die/681033)
**Author:** [@mortal\_wombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mortal_wombat)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-you-when-you-die/681033 "2014-02-17T05:33:38Z")
No, this isn’t another one of those heaven/hell debates so religious nuts back off now. What I mean is, What happens to you as a doper after you die? Not meaning to be morbid on this one, but if a doper dies in the rea… --- ## [Racist restaurant owner gets backlash from Yelp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-restaurant-owner-gets-backlash-from-yelp/681134)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-restaurant-owner-gets-backlash-from-yelp/681134 "2014-02-16T21:50:19Z")
So there is this restaurant owner who wants his place to be patronized only by straight white Christians. When word got out, people started writing Yelp reviews, stating what a great place it is for gay cruising! … --- ## [Snickers bar substitute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snickers-bar-substitute/681429)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snickers-bar-substitute/681429 "2014-02-16T21:41:58Z")
While at a store the other day, the cashier suddenly told me, “I really want a Snickers bar, but I hate peanuts.” I blinked and said, “What?” (I wasn’t buying any Snickers.) She said, “No, I really hate peanuts, but I… --- ## [For the first time in my life I am not overweight/obese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-am-not-overweight-obese/681411)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Gnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Gnomer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-am-not-overweight-obese/681411 "2014-02-16T21:23:18Z")
Based on my BMI I have always been overweight or obese. I was fat as a child and never ever came close to the ‘healthy weight’ range. Unfortunately I can not pass on a miracle diet for advice for others … a complete ne… --- ## [Unanswered Questions from TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unanswered-questions-from-tv/42328)
**Author:** [@AWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AWB)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unanswered-questions-from-tv/42328 "2014-02-16T19:10:36Z")
\[ul\]\[li\]Did the police ever figure out that it was Jack McGee that caused the explosion at Dr. Banner’s lab that killed Dr. Elaina Marks?\[/li\]\[li\]Did the state ever apologize to Dr. Richard Kimble for wrongly convicting … --- ## [What ONE name comes immediately to mind when you hear "1990's"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-name-comes-immediately-to-mind-when-you-hear-1990s/681254)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-name-comes-immediately-to-mind-when-you-hear-1990s/681254 "2014-02-16T17:05:17Z")
The memory tugs from the 30’s, 50’s and 70’s have provided many names so there’s no good reason to stop there, right? I’ll leave it to the more adventurous to delve into the 2000’s, since that’s just too close in time t… --- ## [Notorious bus routes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notorious-bus-routes/681409)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notorious-bus-routes/681409 "2014-02-16T08:12:43Z")
Seattle Metro cancelled route 358 today. A route so infamous I’ve had friends on FB lament it’s passing, a route that has it’s own yelp reviews and it’s own song. In San Francisco, our notorious bus route would definite… --- ## [Ebay question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-question/681305)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-question/681305 "2014-02-16T07:03:44Z")
Does anyone else have the item descriptions laid out vertically as follows ve r ti cal ly ve rti c a ll y … . . next to the photos in the “more items related to” section of your Ebay search results? The t… --- ## [R.I.P. Colonel Meow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-colonel-meow/681250)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-colonel-meow/681250 "2014-02-16T06:43:56Z")
Colonel Meow has died. . --- ## [I'm Stan Brown's Rig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-stan-browns-rig/679260)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-stan-browns-rig/679260 "2014-02-16T06:35:01Z")
Hi! I’m your average 18-wheeler Peterbilt, owned by trucker Stan Brown. He’s an easygoing, towheaded, bearded fellow about Brad Garrett’s height, with a 5-foot-tall wife Louise. She’s soft-spoken, and looks like Velma of… --- ## [Bad bad bad ebay sellers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ebay-sellers/131711)
**Author:** [@dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorkusmalorkusmafia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2002, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-ebay-sellers/131711 "2002-10-21T19:43:29Z")
This isn’t a rant but more a request for information. For some odd reason I take a guilty in reading negative feedback profiles from ebay. This guy has some funny ones I like how the post office always loses his package… --- ## [Amazon Reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-reviews/681377)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-reviews/681377 "2014-02-16T03:17:34Z")
As usual, the reviews are the best part of any Amazon product. Behold, Mod note: Added a spoiler box to comply with NSFW two-click rule. The book itself is fine, but the “people also looked at” boxes include some extr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=877) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=879)