# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=908 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 909 --- ## [Adoption news. FINALLY.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-news-finally/663666)
**Author:** [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-news-finally/663666 "2013-11-23T10:53:44Z")
There are probably a couple folks here who should hear this update, so here we go. Remember when I posted, many years ago, about how the cosmos was messing with me? A summary: we went through in vitro fertilization, i… --- ## [Track the tunnel-boring machine!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-the-tunnel-boring-machine/674480)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-the-tunnel-boring-machine/674480 "2013-11-23T06:18:59Z")
The revised website for the new Eglinton line in Toronto has a “track the tunnel-boring machine” page! :slight\_smile: http://www.thecrosstown.ca/progress/track-the-tunnel-boring-machine Finally, some Toronto news that … --- ## [The Onion comes to life in Britain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-comes-to-life-in-britain/673913)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-comes-to-life-in-britain/673913 "2013-11-23T01:34:07Z")
You can’t make this stuff up. “A spy whose naked, decomposing body was found in a padlocked gym bag at his apartment likely died in an accident with no one else involved, British police said Wednesday.” I mean of cours… --- ## [Can someone explain Moo I'm a Goat and Elf on a Shelf to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-moo-im-a-goat-and-elf-on-a-shelf-to-me/674419)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-moo-im-a-goat-and-elf-on-a-shelf-to-me/674419 "2013-11-23T00:02:12Z")
Sometimes a meme just leaves me confused. I see several companies are making t-shirts with a picture of a giraffe and the caption “Moo…I’m a goat.” Where did this start and what does it mean? And the elf on a shelf. I … --- ## [Graphene Condoms, a Rising Star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphene-condoms-a-rising-star/674435)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphene-condoms-a-rising-star/674435 "2013-11-22T23:17:37Z")
Graphene, discovered only nine years ago, is being developed in Britain for use as a thinner, stronger condom. Story here. The researchers already have a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Graphene is hig… --- ## [Offspring of a James Franco-Jennifer Lawrence match would take over the world!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offspring-of-a-james-franco-jennifer-lawrence-match-would-take-over-the-world/674569)
**Author:** [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offspring-of-a-james-franco-jennifer-lawrence-match-would-take-over-the-world/674569 "2013-11-22T22:16:14Z")
I think. Having accidentally seen them both on competing talk shows, last night (flipping back and forth), I was struck by the possibilities: They are two of the Most Likable people in the English-speaking world. Uncann… --- ## [Weight vs Activity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-vs-activity/674552)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-vs-activity/674552 "2013-11-22T22:04:26Z")
I know that we’ve had several related threads over the years, but I just saw an article about this issue. Rather surprisingly, the article notes that more research is needed. (Instead of merely assuming that the lat… --- ## [Never again pay for french fries. Free forever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-again-pay-for-french-fries-free-forever/674010)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-again-pay-for-french-fries-free-forever/674010 "2013-11-22T20:12:42Z")
On the receipt from the McDonald’s dollar meal (which costs $1.06), it said I could have a free, superduperblooper size french fry if I entered a code number. Only one per customer, per visit. So I went to the web site,… --- ## [My county has some issues with Children's Services...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-county-has-some-issues-with-childrens-services/674348)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-county-has-some-issues-with-childrens-services/674348 "2013-11-22T18:35:20Z")
Ya think? Bolding mine.Linky. --- ## [I had a great idea for a new thread, but forgot it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-great-idea-for-a-new-thread-but-forgot-it/674250)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-great-idea-for-a-new-thread-but-forgot-it/674250 "2013-11-22T18:33:39Z")
I was laying in bed last night, or maybe it was this morning, and I thought of at least 2 or 3 great threads to post on the SDMB. Now, I can’t for the life of me remember what they were! So y’all are getting this one ins… --- ## [Ideas for a Google doodle for 11/22/2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-a-google-doodle-for-11-22-2013/674538)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-a-google-doodle-for-11-22-2013/674538 "2013-11-22T17:13:24Z")
Inspired by this post, I had a few ideas for Google. Botched autopsy Google doodle First-person shooter from the book depository Google doodle JFK, Aldous Huxley, C.S. Lewis zombie Google doodle See-what-Jackie-saw Goo… --- ## [Truly AWESOME piloting skills, IMHO.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-awesome-piloting-skills-imho/674525)
**Author:** [@JBDivmstr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBDivmstr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-awesome-piloting-skills-imho/674525 "2013-11-22T17:04:21Z")
Just thought I would share this video of an ultralight doing aerobatics. The man has some serious skills and confidence in his aircraft. :wink: --- ## [My daughter is the best pooper in the history of Earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-is-the-best-pooper-in-the-history-of-earth/674375)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-is-the-best-pooper-in-the-history-of-earth/674375 "2013-11-22T15:10:12Z")
She’s only 2 1/2, and has been potty trained less than six months, but I’m ready to call this competition on her behalf already. She is the winner. Every poop she’s taken in a toilet since becoming potty trained in July… --- ## [Oops. Dreamlifter lands at wrong airport.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-dreamlifter-lands-at-wrong-airport/674431)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-dreamlifter-lands-at-wrong-airport/674431 "2013-11-22T14:49:43Z")
Link A Boeing 747 LCF Dreamlifter was landed at a wrong airport in Kansas, eight miles from the intended destination. The news this morning said that there was no control tower; but I’m unclear if there is no control t… --- ## [Southwest Pilot goes all Far Side; Passengers not amused.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southwest-pilot-goes-all-far-side-passengers-not-amused/673952)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southwest-pilot-goes-all-far-side-passengers-not-amused/673952 "2013-11-22T12:48:50Z")
“We’re going down”, said the somewhat panicked Southwest Airlines pilot over the intercom as he noticed the loss of cabin pressure as they were descending towards the Raleigh airport. Even more panicked passengers began … --- ## [Ah, Netflix. Fringe for a day, then whoops!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-netflix-fringe-for-a-day-then-whoops/665235)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-netflix-fringe-for-a-day-then-whoops/665235 "2013-11-22T07:53:23Z")
I got an email from Netflix, Fringe season 5 is now available! I actually went for it an watched two episodes yesterday. Today, I watched the third episode and instead of letting it auto-play to the fourth, I paused it a… --- ## [Soylent as a food alternative? Oh Hells No!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soylent-as-a-food-alternative-oh-hells-no/674344)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soylent-as-a-food-alternative-oh-hells-no/674344 "2013-11-22T07:45:50Z")
I realize that is has absolutely nothing to do with eating dead bodies, but I’m not sure that I’d be willing to do a month on Soylent (yes that’s its real name). (article is the third one down) and the video: --- ## [Hey freckles, we now know why you're a mutant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-freckles-we-now-know-why-youre-a-mutant/674462)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-freckles-we-now-know-why-youre-a-mutant/674462 "2013-11-21T21:24:50Z")
Or to be more scientific about it - Researchers identify genomic variant associated with sun sensitivity, freckles. Article herefrom the NIH. edit: I should mention I also have freckles and think they’re cute, but mi… --- ## [Two lovely knife making videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lovely-knife-making-videos/673777)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lovely-knife-making-videos/673777 "2013-11-21T21:05:44Z")
Two different craftsman. Both nice videos. Knifemaking - a knife from old bearing Making a knife with only common tools - time-lapse --- ## [Reformed Lurkers' Chat Space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformed-lurkers-chat-space/611756)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformed-lurkers-chat-space/611756 "2013-11-21T19:59:36Z")
Reading the new thread A pointless Thank You, to You., started by SubaRhubarb, gave me the notion to start this thread for “reformed lurkers” to share their stories on how the thrill of posting and getting involved has w… --- ## [My explanation of JFK (or Moon) Conspiarcy Theories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-explanation-of-jfk-or-moon-conspiarcy-theories/674321)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-explanation-of-jfk-or-moon-conspiarcy-theories/674321 "2013-11-21T19:03:31Z")
There is a ‘game’ from the UK called Mornington Crescent. JFK Conspiracy theories is the American version of that game. The UK game when a player says Mornington Crescent. The American game ends when someone says “Osw… --- ## [What to do in Spain, Uk, Italy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-spain-uk-italy/674460)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-spain-uk-italy/674460 "2013-11-21T18:56:40Z")
My daughter invited me for 5 days in France. She is visiting/working there with my SIL who was born there. Well, I thought…I have never been across the pond, so I scheduled 4 weeks there. I arrive 5/20/2014 in Barcelo… --- ## [12-year-old Florida girl commits suicide after a year of being bullied online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-year-old-florida-girl-commits-suicide-after-a-year-of-being-bullied-online/668693)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-year-old-florida-girl-commits-suicide-after-a-year-of-being-bullied-online/668693 "2013-11-21T18:53:32Z")
Congratulations, kids, you’re looking at felonies. --- ## [Top cars by US state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-cars-by-us-state/674390)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-cars-by-us-state/674390 "2013-11-21T18:49:31Z")
edit: the title should have read Top SELLING cars by state This is both mundane and surprising. Hint: the smartest states buy Hondas. :wink: edit: the title should have read Top SELLING cars by state --- ## [White supremacist finds out he has black ancestry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-supremacist-finds-out-he-has-black-ancestry/673702)
**Author:** [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-supremacist-finds-out-he-has-black-ancestry/673702 "2013-11-21T18:01:13Z")
http://blog.sfgate.com/hottopics/2013/11/11/white-supremacist-discovers-hes-part-black-on-talk-show/ BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA --- ## [Chicago Bears auctioning items to benefit victims of the recent tornados.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-auctioning-items-to-benefit-victims-of-the-recent-tornados/674304)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-auctioning-items-to-benefit-victims-of-the-recent-tornados/674304 "2013-11-21T17:51:10Z")
No idea who any of these guys are but $2500 could get you and fifteen of your closest friends an end zone suite for the Bears/Rams game. --- ## [Newspaper Retracts Editorial 150 Years Later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-retracts-editorial-150-years-later/674259)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-retracts-editorial-150-years-later/674259 "2013-11-21T14:51:28Z")
Story here. The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has retracted it’s panning of the Gettysburg Address back when the paper was called the Patriot & Union. In 1863, the paper called President Lincoln’s remarks “sil… --- ## [Point and laugh (and cringe) at the "cure" for morning sickness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/point-and-laugh-and-cringe-at-the-cure-for-morning-sickness/674178)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/point-and-laugh-and-cringe-at-the-cure-for-morning-sickness/674178 "2013-11-21T13:10:38Z")
I’m embarrassed to say how I even found this blog post, but the whole thing is just a train wreck of stupidity. I’ll provide cliffs. No footnotes? I’m stunned. It’s just that simple, folks. (bolding not mine). S… --- ## [My cat has lymphoma. I'm extremely worried about my mom coping with the loss of him.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-has-lymphoma-im-extremely-worried-about-my-mom-coping-with-the-loss-of-him/674315)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-has-lymphoma-im-extremely-worried-about-my-mom-coping-with-the-loss-of-him/674315 "2013-11-21T06:57:25Z")
I adopted a 5 year old 15 pound tabby from the ASPCA in 2010. He lived with me for a year in Brooklyn, but when I moved to Manhattan I was having a very hard time finding a place that would also accept a cat (I needed to… --- ## [Sylvia Brown died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sylvia-brown-died/674407)
**Author:** [@Joe\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_King)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sylvia-brown-died/674407 "2013-11-21T04:50:38Z")
Now who is gonna talk to my dead great grand uncle Jebidiah? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=907) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=909)