# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=912 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 913 --- ## [Texting while driving causes Daisy Cowit to hit a herd of cows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texting-while-driving-causes-daisy-cowit-to-hit-a-herd-of-cows/673456)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texting-while-driving-causes-daisy-cowit-to-hit-a-herd-of-cows/673456 "2013-11-11T17:37:44Z")
Story here Daisy Cowit causes cows to fly? I’m finding that hilarious. --- ## [Falling satellite, track it in real time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falling-satellite-track-it-in-real-time/673547)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falling-satellite-track-it-in-real-time/673547 "2013-11-11T13:37:30Z")
Fox News has a site that claims to be tracking the satellite due to fall to earth in a matter of hours. As I write this, its altitude is 168 and speed 7.85, but the map doesn’t say the units. Must be either kilometer… --- ## [It's Monday, let's begin the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-lets-begin-the-mmp/673051)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-lets-begin-the-mmp/673051 "2013-11-11T06:56:32Z")
Nothing much here to say. Just let’s get this Monday over with and head on out to Friday! :slight\_smile: --- ## [An open letter to the public about my noisy kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-open-letter-to-the-public-about-my-noisy-kids/671940)
**Author:** [@CLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CLee)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-open-letter-to-the-public-about-my-noisy-kids/671940 "2013-11-11T06:36:41Z")
Inspired by this thread. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=705626I offer this to the child-free not as an excuse for my noisy, nosy kids but as an explanation to why they seem to get a pass on some beh… --- ## [Brazilian TV show elevator prank - Little girl is pretty scary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-tv-show-elevator-prank-little-girl-is-pretty-scary/673546)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazilian-tv-show-elevator-prank-little-girl-is-pretty-scary/673546 "2013-11-11T04:39:03Z")
Brazilian TV show elevator prank- Assuming these reactions are for real it’s interesting how easily people just lose it when confronted with unexplainable things - --- ## [Where can I see a human history of the WHOLE world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-see-a-human-history-of-the-whole-world/673508)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-see-a-human-history-of-the-whole-world/673508 "2013-11-11T04:35:58Z")
A whole lot of histories are middle eastern/euro centric, just going to look at the wikipedia timeline doesn’t have a lot of context. I was wondering about something like the history of humanity, which skips around with… --- ## [An open letter to those wearing jammies at the store this morning. Sunday, Nov. 3rd.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-open-letter-to-those-wearing-jammies-at-the-store-this-morning-sunday-nov-3rd/672998)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-open-letter-to-those-wearing-jammies-at-the-store-this-morning-sunday-nov-3rd/672998 "2013-11-10T23:34:57Z")
To the infant in the stroller: You probably wear something very-like jammies every day! I know it is frustrating, not being able to satisfy your own needs; but, trust me, there is a blissful innocence to human infancy. … --- ## [Remember the 12-year-old Nevada boy who killed his teacher and then himself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-12-year-old-nevada-boy-who-killed-his-teacher-and-then-himself/673560)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-12-year-old-nevada-boy-who-killed-his-teacher-and-then-himself/673560 "2013-11-10T18:18:48Z")
The media wasn’t going to release his name, but I just heard it on MSNBC. Guess they couldn’t keep it secret forever. --- ## ['Why the hell would I kill this kid'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hell-would-i-kill-this-kid/673519)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hell-would-i-kill-this-kid/673519 "2013-11-10T17:19:41Z")
Remembrance Day is on Monday. Here’s a story that’s worth reading. And remembering. I’d like to think that, somewhere, there are grandkids, and great grandkids, weddings, birthdays, graduations, winning goals, and lovi… --- ## [Building a Dry Creek Bed (Pipe/Drainage Issues)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-dry-creek-bed-pipe-drainage-issues/672778)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-dry-creek-bed-pipe-drainage-issues/672778 "2013-11-10T15:00:48Z")
Howdy folks! My mother, bless her heart, believes she has some drainage issues in the backyard and would like for me to help her construct a dry creek bed in order to combat the problem. I don’t really mind doing the w… --- ## [I like The Onion but...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-onion-but/672158)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-onion-but/672158 "2013-11-10T06:25:27Z")
…but the Facebook registration agreement should say something about it a parody site. Maybe all Onion links on Facebook should come with a warning label: This Isn’t Real, Stupid! --- ## [Arrested for overdue library book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-overdue-library-book/672907)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Ghoti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Ghoti)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-overdue-library-book/672907 "2013-11-10T06:10:00Z")
A Texas man was arrested for not returning a library book that was due three years ago. From http://www.kwtx.com/ourtown/home/headlines/Copperas-Cove-Overdue-Library-Book-Ordinance-Can-Land-Patrons-in-Jail--229638241.htm… --- ## [where's mo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-mo/673549)
**Author:** [@dalit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-mo/673549 "2013-11-10T04:53:25Z")
where’s mo? --- ## [Biden: "We're not technology geeks"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-were-not-technology-geeks/672791)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-were-not-technology-geeks/672791 "2013-11-10T03:25:52Z")
Toward the end of this article, Joe Biden is quoted as follows: Say what? You just assumed it would work as hoped?!? Is this not about the goofiest thing he’s ever said? Joe: Your job is to manage “technology geeks”… --- ## [I was laid off today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-laid-off-today/673370)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-laid-off-today/673370 "2013-11-09T20:10:42Z")
I was laid off at work today. Not just me – it was a big layoff, the company isn’t doing well, largely because of the government sequester and shutdown. Even though I was on the commercial side, the huge decrease in go… --- ## [A.P. breaks big wind story-storms reverse direction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-p-breaks-big-wind-story-storms-reverse-direction/673504)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-p-breaks-big-wind-story-storms-reverse-direction/673504 "2013-11-09T19:56:44Z")
After 195-mph sustained winds raked the Philippines, the Associated Press has revealed that hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons that are north of the equator now rotate clockwise and those south of the equator rotate coun… --- ## [Cliches In Real Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-in-real-life/669103)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-in-real-life/669103 "2013-11-09T19:55:22Z")
I did a mundane and pointless assessment today, and after 42 years on this planet I can say that I have, literally and without any intended irony: Slipped on a banana peel (they really are very slippery on a linoleum fl… --- ## [Two planes collide-everybody jumps out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-planes-collide-everybody-jumps-out/673227)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-planes-collide-everybody-jumps-out/673227 "2013-11-09T19:20:50Z")
Of course they did, both planes were filled with skydivers. One pilot jumped, the pilot of the other plane landed despite damage to wing and propeller. Video from inside one of the planes. :smiley: --- ## [I think my wife doesn't understand credit cards!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-wife-doesnt-understand-credit-cards/673014)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-wife-doesnt-understand-credit-cards/673014 "2013-11-09T18:42:14Z")
She said our credit will be increased by $250, so we better hurry and charge a TV on it. The ensuing discussion was bizarre. “They are only charging us like $10 in interest a month that is nothing, we spend that on a pi… --- ## [The free web site that helps you bypass the ACA site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-free-web-site-that-helps-you-bypass-the-aca-site/673500)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-free-web-site-that-helps-you-bypass-the-aca-site/673500 "2013-11-09T16:56:02Z")
I saw this on the CBS news Friday night and looked them up online so I’m pretty sure this is legit, but here are a couple of articles from Gizmodoand The Atlantic Wire. Apparently you can enter your zip code and find th… --- ## [Old, old news: The right way to pee in a urinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-old-news-the-right-way-to-pee-in-a-urinal/673474)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-old-news-the-right-way-to-pee-in-a-urinal/673474 "2013-11-09T14:47:40Z")
Serious science imitates The Straight Dope! These researchers seem to think they’re onto some original groundbreaking science. Well, good science ought usually to begin with a review of prior research and literature, b… --- ## [That filthy mouth is gonna cost ya!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-filthy-mouth-is-gonna-cost-ya/673432)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-filthy-mouth-is-gonna-cost-ya/673432 "2013-11-09T14:33:03Z")
Woman assessed ‘cursing fee’ after car towed An Alabama woman was assessed a $150 for cursing at the tow truck driver who was towing her car, nearly doubling her fee. The owner of the towing company says that he will … --- ## [NASA says risk of Russian-type meteor strike 6 times higher than thought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-says-risk-of-russian-type-meteor-strike-6-times-higher-than-thought/673497)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nasa-says-risk-of-russian-type-meteor-strike-6-times-higher-than-thought/673497 "2013-11-09T11:01:18Z")
NASA has revised the estimate of the number of Chelyabinsk-size space rocks from 3M to 20M. Duck and cover boys and girls. More at link. --- ## [Is this smartwheel "FlyKly" hybrid bike assist motor device the next big thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-smartwheel-flykly-hybrid-bike-assist-motor-device-the-next-big-thing/673343)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-smartwheel-flykly-hybrid-bike-assist-motor-device-the-next-big-thing/673343 "2013-11-09T08:34:27Z")
Looks awesome. More here - "FlyKly’s Smart Wheel snaps onto your bike for 20MPH pedal assist " --- ## [Traffic Stop Nightmare.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-stop-nightmare/673271)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-stop-nightmare/673271 "2013-11-09T07:03:52Z")
:eek: Wow. I was skeptical when I saw the story on NY Daily News. So I found the local news story. This actually happened in America. I’m not sure who is worse. The cops or the medical professionals that went along wit… --- ## [Meet Mr. Balls, Brazil’s Disturbing New Testicular Cancer Mascot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-mr-balls-brazil-s-disturbing-new-testicular-cancer-mascot/673438)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-mr-balls-brazil-s-disturbing-new-testicular-cancer-mascot/673438 "2013-11-09T06:51:10Z")
This looks like it fits here: http://digitaldeconstruction.com/meet-balls-disturbing-testicular-cancer-mascot/#.Un0Jssso7qA --- ## [So, I'm New.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new/673223)
**Author:** [@Purin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purin)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new/673223 "2013-11-09T05:28:40Z")
Hey, s’pose i’d introduce myself. My name is Purin血, (血 is the kanji for blood, just in case you weren’t knowledgable on the ol’ japanese-y shenanigans) or Lexi if you would prefer. I am 15. I’m an avid fan of anime and… --- ## [Chris Chan, what the hell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-chan-what-the-hell/672915)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-chan-what-the-hell/672915 "2013-11-09T05:09:05Z")
As an avid reader of the black hole that is TVtropes I’ve occasionally run across a reference to someone called Chris Chan. Apparently the author of an obviously amateur fan work based on Sonic The hedgehog. Nothing s… --- ## ["My Husband Doesn’t Share My Faith" - Good Lord this poor man has the patience of a saint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-doesn-t-share-my-faith-good-lord-this-poor-man-has-the-patience-of-a-saint/672936)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-doesn-t-share-my-faith-good-lord-this-poor-man-has-the-patience-of-a-saint/672936 "2013-11-09T02:42:13Z")
Re this post “My Husband Doesn’t Share My Faith” I think this poor, long suffering man is really the one who God has laid his hand on re giving him the grace of patience and forgiveness. --- ## [Today's Google Doodle: Rorschach Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-google-doodle-rorschach-test/673417)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-google-doodle-rorschach-test/673417 "2013-11-08T23:27:03Z")
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