# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=901 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 902 --- ## [Finally. An app that let's you consult a doctor from your smartphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-an-app-that-lets-you-consult-a-doctor-from-your-smartphone/676090)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-an-app-that-lets-you-consult-a-doctor-from-your-smartphone/676090 "2013-12-12T21:29:03Z")
And once your health issue is resolved, they can prescribe basic medications. The new app is Doctor on Demand. The cost is $40 for a 15 minute “visit” which you can pay for from your flexible spending account, credit c… --- ## [My new cell phone was stolen yesturday. I'm an idiot.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-cell-phone-was-stolen-yesturday-im-an-idiot/675892)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-cell-phone-was-stolen-yesturday-im-an-idiot/675892 "2013-12-12T18:36:29Z")
So I met a woman on an online dating site. She said her name was Nicki and she was very pretty and seemed like a nice person. She invited over to her place the very day that we met online. We exchanged numbers, called… --- ## [Have I coined a term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-coined-a-term/676129)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-coined-a-term/676129 "2013-12-12T16:01:13Z")
Google and Urban Dictionary searches, as well as the response on Facebook tell me I just might have, which would be fun… I have always wondered about slang and idiom anthe originators… Perhaps I am expiencing such a mome… --- ## [Is there an official or unofficial protocol to multi lane interstate driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-official-or-unofficial-protocol-to-multi-lane-interstate-driving/675640)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-official-or-unofficial-protocol-to-multi-lane-interstate-driving/675640 "2013-12-12T15:20:52Z")
I don’t drive on multi lane interstates often. I know in the 2 lane interstates the left is for passing and the right is for regular traffic and entering/exiting. So if you have 4 or 5 lanes of traffic in each direction… --- ## [Warning for tourists: Australian killer wildlife.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-for-tourists-australian-killer-wildlife/676142)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-for-tourists-australian-killer-wildlife/676142 "2013-12-12T14:36:04Z")
A study undertaken by the University of Tasmania has revealed that Drop Bears are more likely to target tourists than those with an Australian accent. Might want to brush up on your Strine language skills if you want to… --- ## [So Amazon.com is using time machines now??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-amazon-com-is-using-time-machines-now/676066)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-amazon-com-is-using-time-machines-now/676066 "2013-12-12T07:48:22Z")
What? Package tracking It will be nice getting my package before I ordered it, but It seems their geo-locator is off by about 400 miles.:wink: --- ## [Some particle physics news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-particle-physics-news/664261)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-particle-physics-news/664261 "2013-12-12T05:11:45Z")
Conclusive evidence of neutrino oscillations (muon to electron neutrino) That neutrinos change ‘flavor’ between the 3 known varieties as they travel I think was pretty well accepted anyway, but this nails it. As they … --- ## [Something's crapping in the basement window](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somethings-crapping-in-the-basement-window/623533)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somethings-crapping-in-the-basement-window/623533 "2013-12-12T04:40:27Z")
I went down to do some laundry on Saturday and thought I smelled something weird, a little funky- dead fish- dead animal- moldy laundry smell. I opened up the dryer because I had left some sheets drying in there a few d… --- ## [The Long Term Unemployed are Doomed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-term-unemployed-are-doomed/676101)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-term-unemployed-are-doomed/676101 "2013-12-12T04:16:58Z")
Rand Ghayad did an academic study. He sent out 4800 fake resumes to employers for 600 jobs. Even though the resumes were basically identical the short-term unemployed got vastly higher responses from employers than the l… --- ## [Same sex marriage in Australia!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/same-sex-marriage-in-australia/671895)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/same-sex-marriage-in-australia/671895 "2013-12-12T03:35:43Z")
My home-town has just legalised same-sex marriage (story here). :smiley: I usually don’t have a lot of time for the clowns who form our local Government but it’s good to see the ACT get this right. It’s likely to be cha… --- ## [Why was my cousins dog behaving like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-cousins-dog-behaving-like-this/676071)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-cousins-dog-behaving-like-this/676071 "2013-12-12T02:38:34Z")
Last night I visited my cousin and his wife, they have an approx two year old black labrador dog called Cassie. I’ve met Cassie a handful of times before so I’m not a total stranger. While talking to my cousin Cassie ke… --- ## [Hyundai pays me to drive!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hyundai-pays-me-to-drive/676083)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hyundai-pays-me-to-drive/676083 "2013-12-12T02:00:19Z")
I just got my first payment: around $65. I get about four cents every thousand miles and will continue to get it for as long as I have the car. Just drop by a dealership, have them check the mileage, and they process … --- ## [Hallmarks of a gentleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallmarks-of-a-gentleman/675810)
**Author:** [@movingfinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/movingfinger)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallmarks-of-a-gentleman/675810 "2013-12-12T01:57:15Z")
I have heard numerous not-really-serious definitions of what makes a gentleman. I can only recall three: A gentleman is never accidentally rude A gentleman is never drunk before nine in the morning A gentleman never … --- ## [Radio Amateurs say HI to Juno Spacecraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-amateurs-say-hi-to-juno-spacecraft/676104)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-amateurs-say-hi-to-juno-spacecraft/676104 "2013-12-12T00:57:04Z")
Many operators simultaneously sent HI (… …) to the Juno Spacecraft as it passed by Earth for a gravity assist to Jupiter. Brian --- ## [Looking on dating sites it's astounding how much damage smoking does to a woman's face past age 40](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-on-dating-sites-its-astounding-how-much-damage-smoking-does-to-a-womans-face-past-age-40/675769)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-on-dating-sites-its-astounding-how-much-damage-smoking-does-to-a-womans-face-past-age-40/675769 "2013-12-12T00:37:58Z")
I’ve been searching around on match.com for age 45+ women in my area and the facial difference between women who are self admitted smokers and those who are not is astounding. Obviously some claimed non-smokers could be … --- ## [I hate how my smile looks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-how-my-smile-looks/675608)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Pinkman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jesse_Pinkman)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-how-my-smile-looks/675608 "2013-12-11T21:21:10Z")
I can’t help it, but I do. My face is fine otherwise (if a bit young looking), but my smile makes me look like a mentally-deficient teenager. I can’t stand looking at pictures of myself for that very reason, and I avoid… --- ## [New world-record low temperature reported](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-world-record-low-temperature-reported/676034)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-world-record-low-temperature-reported/676034 "2013-12-11T21:19:12Z")
Review of satellite infrared readings indicate one spot in Antarctica dropped to -135° F: We’re talking “nighttime on Hoth” cold here. For comparison, dry ice is only -109° F; acetylene welding gas solidifies at -119°F… --- ## [Uranus makes me uncomfortable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uranus-makes-me-uncomfortable/675749)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uranus-makes-me-uncomfortable/675749 "2013-12-11T21:04:35Z")
I wish something could be done about Uranus. I’m just sick of looking at it and hearing about it. Which sucks, because my kids are totally into Uranus. Whenever we’re are looking at certain books, there’s Uranus, boldly … --- ## [Wife newly into BDSM and can't stop herself, what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-newly-into-bdsm-and-cant-stop-herself-what-to-do/676098)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-newly-into-bdsm-and-cant-stop-herself-what-to-do/676098 "2013-12-11T19:47:49Z")
Long time doper, but throwaway account because of the nature of the post. My wife and I have been together for nearly six years. When we were first dating we had an open relationship. We would have sex with others sem… --- ## [Anyone made a friend using an online service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-a-friend-using-an-online-service/675770)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-a-friend-using-an-online-service/675770 "2013-12-11T18:12:56Z")
Something like match.com or OKCupid.com, except for non-romantic, non-sexual relationships? --- ## [I am not deaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-not-deaf/676080)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-not-deaf/676080 "2013-12-11T18:04:05Z")
See subject. --- ## [Funny Christmas pet stories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-christmas-pet-stories/675804)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-christmas-pet-stories/675804 "2013-12-11T17:41:34Z")
One year, when I was a kid, we made gingerbread cookies to hang on the tree. It was beautiful, until next morning. The dog had eaten all the cookies in the lower half of the tree, and vomited in several locations. It was… --- ## [Flash Mob Frenzie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flash-mob-frenzie/676051)
**Author:** [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flash-mob-frenzie/676051 "2013-12-11T17:28:58Z")
I love flash mobs. This is one of the first ones I remember seeing on youtube. It remains a favorite. Please share your favorite flash mobs. If you have ever been a part of one, or witnessed one, I’d love to hear abou… --- ## [Stupid things you do all the freakin' time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-you-do-all-the-freakin-time/676033)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-you-do-all-the-freakin-time/676033 "2013-12-11T15:54:07Z")
Will I ever be able to load the firewood rack without smashing a finger? Tomorrow is my first day of finals. I have 6 hours worth of tests in one day. I smashed a finger on my right hand. I write with my right hand. My f… --- ## [Nelson Mandela has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nelson-mandela-has-died/675604)
**Author:** [@Teacake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teacake)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nelson-mandela-has-died/675604 "2013-12-11T15:44:53Z")
I can’t think what to say. \[url=\]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520 --- ## [Man commits suicide after girlfriend insists on more shopping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-commits-suicide-after-girlfriend-insists-on-more-shopping/675940)
**Author:** [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-commits-suicide-after-girlfriend-insists-on-more-shopping/675940 "2013-12-11T14:49:30Z")
I’ve certainly entertained the idea… --- ## [Happy 09:10 11/12/13 (in European notation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-09-10-11-12-13-in-european-notation/676069)
**Author:** [@tonyfop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tonyfop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-09-10-11-12-13-in-european-notation/676069 "2013-12-11T14:37:43Z")
I know that is difficult for us 'muricans to think in European (ie. wrong) terms, but I guess in the backwards notation of the furiners, it is now 09:10 11/12/13, I think. (Eastern 'Murica time). P.S. Damn it took a wh… --- ## [Oh My Lord - this Lion is totally taking down this Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-lord-this-lion-is-totally-taking-down-this-tiger/676024)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-lord-this-lion-is-totally-taking-down-this-tiger/676024 "2013-12-11T12:37:38Z")
If we had a SDMB Secret Santa I can think of who should get this: Bone China Lion & Tiger Fighting --- ## [Congressman gets swindled out of $18 million](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-gets-swindled-out-of-18-million/675982)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-gets-swindled-out-of-18-million/675982 "2013-12-11T11:38:41Z")
Hold on to your hats and read to the end, please. Alan Grayson, the firebrand liberal from Florida known for some over-the-top rhetoric, has lost $18 million in a Ponzi scheme. Basically, he gave $9 million in stock to … --- ## ["Why did Oprah unleash bees on her audience?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-oprah-unleash-bees-on-her-audience/675916)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-oprah-unleash-bees-on-her-audience/675916 "2013-12-11T06:59:15Z")
I think Wiki Answers is competing with Yahoo Answers for the dumbest questions, including “What is Oprah Winfrey” and “Why did Oprah unleash bees on her audience?” The question is referring to a hilarious .gif that’s … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=900) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=902)