# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=925 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 926 --- ## [More people prefer the Affordable Care Act than Obamacare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-prefer-the-affordable-care-act-than-obamacare/670274)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-prefer-the-affordable-care-act-than-obamacare/670274 "2013-10-03T19:32:32Z")
Jimmy Kimmel recently sent a crew to the street to ask people which they prefer: Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act? Here’s the video. --- ## [Frog Photobombs Nasa Moon Probe Launch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frog-photobombs-nasa-moon-probe-launch/668812)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frog-photobombs-nasa-moon-probe-launch/668812 "2013-10-03T18:19:38Z")
See the little fella here. Cowabunga! Alas! He almost certainly did not survive. --- ## [CLE Indians or TB Rays Bat meets Ball.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cle-indians-or-tb-rays-bat-meets-ball/670224)
**Author:** [@smee\_goan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smee_goan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cle-indians-or-tb-rays-bat-meets-ball/670224 "2013-10-03T02:36:54Z")
30 minutes until game. Remember “Major League” flicker? I bet seven days of SDMB log on for the Indians. --- ## [Broomstick's Husband Is In the Hospital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-husband-is-in-the-hospital/669791)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-husband-is-in-the-hospital/669791 "2013-10-03T02:04:07Z")
The spouse has been feeling a bit poorly of late, and he’s had this lump on one side since taking a fall in the living room. His primary doc has been following up, and recently sent him for a CT scan of the sore lump wh… --- ## [Grand cluelessness (or deep conspiracy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-cluelessness-or-deep-conspiracy/670235)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-cluelessness-or-deep-conspiracy/670235 "2013-10-03T01:10:51Z")
So I am listening to a local rock station in the early evening, something I rarely if ever do, but y’know, I had to drive somewhere. The DJ will not stop going on about a card that Chipotle apparently gave Steven Tyler … --- ## [News Article---Detecting Pseudo-Science BS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-article-detecting-pseudo-science-bs/670225)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-article-detecting-pseudo-science-bs/670225 "2013-10-02T23:37:44Z")
With our old pal, Bad Astronomer! --- ## [German buried-or-not-so-buried Treasure. Newsllinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-buried-or-not-so-buried-treasure-newsllinks/670132)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-buried-or-not-so-buried-treasure-newsllinks/670132 "2013-10-02T22:31:37Z")
Vast, unclaimed sums keep mysteriously appearing in or from Germany, lately. Gold bars, unclaimed ones, appear in a train station. And now, half a billion German Reichsmarks appear in an organ, in Norway. Any not… --- ## [As global climate change happens will people move in droves to places like Alaska?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-global-climate-change-happens-will-people-move-in-droves-to-places-like-alaska/670148)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-global-climate-change-happens-will-people-move-in-droves-to-places-like-alaska/670148 "2013-10-02T22:26:44Z")
I’m wondering if climate change is going to make the northern parts of the world more attractive for human habitation. I’m also curious if any companies or individuals with a long view are investing in land in places not… --- ## [Martin Bormann conspiracy - validity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-bormann-conspiracy-validity/670201)
**Author:** [@MostlyUseless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyUseless)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-bormann-conspiracy-validity/670201 "2013-10-02T21:51:24Z")
On one of the History channel shows, I believe Nazi hunters, they allege that Martin Bormann was not killed in Berlin in 45 but rather was dug up from Argentina and his body placed to be found recently in Berlin. I find… --- ## [Very Cool Science/Music video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-science-music-video/670202)
**Author:** [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-science-music-video/670202 "2013-10-02T21:26:33Z")
I on’t pretend to understand much of this but I had to share Bohemian Gravity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjbtsX7twc Enjoy Capt --- ## [1000 HP gas powered tricycycle - ode to excess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1000-hp-gas-powered-tricycycle-ode-to-excess/669985)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1000-hp-gas-powered-tricycycle-ode-to-excess/669985 "2013-10-02T19:44:25Z")
Here --- ## [The Power of Miley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-miley/670122)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-miley/670122 "2013-10-01T19:10:14Z")
Search for “twerk” posts for the last year. Until this thread, there were 48 hits. 38 of them have been since Miley Cyrus’s VMA twerking performance. 4 of the remaining 10 specifically refer to earlier episodes of Mil… --- ## [How much damage could a President do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-damage-could-a-president-do/670031)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-damage-could-a-president-do/670031 "2013-10-01T16:35:50Z")
You got elected President. You just finished your inauguration speech and you almost utter “So I lied, sue me”. You don’t really care about the future. You’ll be impeached, in fact, that’s a goal. But what could you real… --- ## [Happy Blasphemy Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-blasphemy-day/670000)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-blasphemy-day/670000 "2013-10-01T16:33:53Z")
Today is Blasphemy Rights Day International. Enjoy. --- ## [Thump! What Was That?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thump-what-was-that/669944)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thump-what-was-that/669944 "2013-10-01T13:24:11Z")
(Inspired by the “Guess what was in our chimney” thread) Friday night around 10 p.m., I was drifting off to sleep when I heard Thump! :eek: My husband was in the bathroom with the fan on and didn’t hear it. We both … --- ## [Barilla Pasta Boldly Stands Up for Traditional Families](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barilla-pasta-boldly-stands-up-for-traditional-families/669750)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barilla-pasta-boldly-stands-up-for-traditional-families/669750 "2013-10-01T08:50:22Z")
Link Thank goodness. I was getting worried that all the pasta companies in the world had caved into the homosexual agenda. Glad that Barilla is taking this bold stance, and that we gays can go eat someone else’s pasta i… --- ## [In Russia, Eagle Kills YOU -- especially if you're a deer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-russia-eagle-kills-you-especially-if-youre-a-deer/669771)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-russia-eagle-kills-you-especially-if-youre-a-deer/669771 "2013-10-01T06:36:07Z")
--- ## [National Ploughing Championships in Ireland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-ploughing-championships-in-ireland/669895)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-ploughing-championships-in-ireland/669895 "2013-10-01T06:31:46Z")
It’s September, and you all know what that means. It’s time for Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships! Details can be found on the National Ploughing Association website. In their honor (honour?), I’ve kept their fu… --- ## [Illicit drug use by state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illicit-drug-use-by-state/670072)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illicit-drug-use-by-state/670072 "2013-10-01T06:21:15Z")
Meant to post this a couple of days ago. This is based on 2010-2011 surveys from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. --- ## [Goats and Congress -- Cromulent lede in USA Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goats-and-congress-cromulent-lede-in-usa-today/670070)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goats-and-congress-cromulent-lede-in-usa-today/670070 "2013-10-01T05:12:24Z")
Seen in USA Today on line this evening: --- ## [Helicopter pilot killed by rotor at Pa. fair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-pilot-killed-by-rotor-at-pa-fair/670061)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-pilot-killed-by-rotor-at-pa-fair/670061 "2013-10-01T01:40:24Z")
While chasing his hat! No hats, Johnny. Capiche? --- ## [What semi-useless trivia is worth memorizing? What S.U.T. have you memorized?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-semi-useless-trivia-is-worth-memorizing-what-s-u-t-have-you-memorized/669910)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-semi-useless-trivia-is-worth-memorizing-what-s-u-t-have-you-memorized/669910 "2013-10-01T01:10:01Z")
As mentioned in another thread I recently utilized my work day drive time to memorize the Presidents of the U. S. in order. I can now recite them like I recite the alphabet. Then I considered what else is worth memorizi… --- ## [Guess what was in our chimney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-was-in-our-chimney/669800)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-was-in-our-chimney/669800 "2013-10-01T00:30:40Z")
Last night my gf heard something “scratching” in our chimney. I didn’t have my hearing aid in, so I heard nothing, but she was very concerned. I assumed her concern was about whether or not the flue was closed, so I car… --- ## [Am I juvenile, or are these people oblivious? "Both" is an acceptable option.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-juvenile-or-are-these-people-oblivious-both-is-an-acceptable-option/622895)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-juvenile-or-are-these-people-oblivious-both-is-an-acceptable-option/622895 "2013-09-30T21:03:37Z")
I was in a meeting with our “internet resources group” when a couple of slides went up talking about our share of a certain business space. The titles on the slides? “Digital Penetration.” I looked around the room and … --- ## [Meetup Stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meetup-stories/670020)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meetup-stories/670020 "2013-09-30T20:59:20Z")
Come here to post your adventures with Meetups! I went to a Meetup back in May that was good. It was a hiking group, which meant that I could chit-chat with people but also squeeze in solo time when I needed a break. … --- ## [Let's create a conspiracy theory!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-create-a-conspiracy-theory/667673)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-create-a-conspiracy-theory/667673 "2013-09-30T20:57:07Z")
I have a kooky (to be kind) relative visiting for the weekend and she believes pretty much every CT she comes across. For no particular reason I contemplated whether I could come up with CT that would be plausibly (heh)… --- ## [Fellow Federal Employees...How will you spend your shutdown?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-federal-employees-how-will-you-spend-your-shutdown/670025)
**Author:** [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-federal-employees-how-will-you-spend-your-shutdown/670025 "2013-09-30T20:25:33Z")
Me, I’m going to get some stuff done at our rental house, keep my hands and mind busy, and hope like hell these jackballs can get their act together. --- ## [World's fastest moblity scooter (video) - It'll beat your car off the line - Guaranteed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-fastest-moblity-scooter-video-itll-beat-your-car-off-the-line-guaranteed/669971)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-fastest-moblity-scooter-video-itll-beat-your-car-off-the-line-guaranteed/669971 "2013-09-30T19:32:27Z")
Video here --- ## [My grandmother seems to have deteriorated fast...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandmother-seems-to-have-deteriorated-fast/643576)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandmother-seems-to-have-deteriorated-fast/643576 "2013-09-30T18:26:42Z")
My grandmother’s in her early 90’s. A little less than two years ago, she was pretty on the ball, mentally, and could still do a lot for herself, even though she was frail and had physical issues typical of age. Nowada… --- ## [Life Magazine Flying Tigers In Burma WWII...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-magazine-flying-tigers-in-burma-wwii/669898)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-magazine-flying-tigers-in-burma-wwii/669898 "2013-09-30T18:12:57Z")
Good stuff and great photos here for the WWII buff that may have seen it all. Politically incorrect language ahoy! http://cbi-theater-1.home.comcast.net/~cbi-theater-1/flyingtigers/flying\_tigers.html [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=924) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=926)