# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=927 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 928 --- ## [Stupid Driver gets his comeuppance....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-driver-gets-his-comeuppance/668124)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-driver-gets-his-comeuppance/668124 "2013-09-27T18:12:02Z")
A few minutes ago as I was exiting my garage after driving home, I heard the roar of a big SUV (Range Rover Somethingorother) screaming up our quiet Maine back road, my first thought was “it’s a masshole”, I readied my S… --- ## [The Prius is dead.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prius-is-dead/669599)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prius-is-dead/669599 "2013-09-27T17:34:55Z")
Long live the Prius! A week and a half ago I wrecked my 2005 Prius. Today I picked up a replacement 2005 Prius from the local Toyota dealer. Squawks: \[ul\]\[li\]It’s white – my least-favourite colour on this car.\[/li\]\[l… --- ## [IOS 7 has been downloading for an hour and ten minutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-7-has-been-downloading-for-an-hour-and-ten-minutes/669162)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-7-has-been-downloading-for-an-hour-and-ten-minutes/669162 "2013-09-27T17:27:32Z")
…and the phone still says “Preparing updates.” Not even a restart yet. --- ## [0353 and the Way Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/0353-and-the-way-home/669805)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/0353-and-the-way-home/669805 "2013-09-27T16:14:26Z")
The story of a lost pigeon. Recently going through old computer files and ran across something I wrote ten years ago (during the height of Iraq War anxiety, as you might glean from the content). I know I e-mailed it to… --- ## [Google introduces first update to core search algo since 2010 - Hummingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-introduces-first-update-to-core-search-algo-since-2010-hummingbird/669792)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-introduces-first-update-to-core-search-algo-since-2010-hummingbird/669792 "2013-09-27T14:21:38Z")
This is part of Google’s 15th birthday celebration so I hope you didn’t forget to get a present. --- ## [Neural circuit discovered in mice that overides eating behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neural-circuit-discovered-in-mice-that-overides-eating-behavior/669794)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neural-circuit-discovered-in-mice-that-overides-eating-behavior/669794 "2013-09-27T13:53:25Z")
Just another example of how much we have left to learn. Emphasis not in original --- ## [Flip Wilson was one of 24 children born to the same mother and father -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flip-wilson-was-one-of-24-children-born-to-the-same-mother-and-father/669749)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flip-wilson-was-one-of-24-children-born-to-the-same-mother-and-father/669749 "2013-09-27T07:30:07Z")
Apropos of nothing this was kind of astounding - --- ## [A sticky situation in Dallas (or early Halloween decor)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sticky-situation-in-dallas-or-early-halloween-decor/669672)
**Author:** [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sticky-situation-in-dallas-or-early-halloween-decor/669672 "2013-09-27T06:21:08Z")
Arachnophobes: Web Warning The metroplex found itself festooned with spiderwebs this morning. Apparently, a mass hatching of spiders triggered by the cooler weather sent up their ballooning tethers…and went nowhere. In … --- ## [Send Oma to Poland!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-oma-to-poland/669770)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-oma-to-poland/669770 "2013-09-27T01:54:15Z")
In Germany the latest trend is to send senior citizens to nurse homes in nearby, cheaper countries. Interesting idea (& very practical); though I imagine some elderly Germans would find it a little awkward ;). Ironic… --- ## [Gallup: Tea Party support dwindles to near-record low](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallup-tea-party-support-dwindles-to-near-record-low/669728)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallup-tea-party-support-dwindles-to-near-record-low/669728 "2013-09-27T01:06:51Z")
Story here. Of even greater interest: --- ## [Facebook tackiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-tackiness/669671)
**Author:** [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-tackiness/669671 "2013-09-26T23:40:56Z")
Someone on Facebook was recently lamenting that people should not be quick to send condolences via Facebook feeds because sometimes that is how the person who lost someone learns of the death! She went on to say that it … --- ## [Latest "Obamaphone" Idiocy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-obamaphone-idiocy/669759)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-obamaphone-idiocy/669759 "2013-09-26T22:51:30Z")
Too silly for the Pit, but I felt the need to preserve this as a world-class effort at spreading ignorance. I like the way the author ties it in to the recent “Obamaphone” kerfuffle, even though it’s completely unrelate… --- ## [Tomorrow! Tomorrow!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-tomorrow/669752)
**Author:** [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-tomorrow/669752 "2013-09-26T21:10:09Z")
(sung in the tune of the song from Annie) What are some short term and/or long term things that you are looking forward to that keep you going? Mine: Short term: Getting my ears de-impacted tomorrow am! Long term: Me… --- ## [I post about the use of the phrase "I pit" to lead pit thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-about-the-use-of-the-phrase-i-pit-to-lead-pit-thread-titles/669661)
**Author:** [@Kyrie\_Eleison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyrie_Eleison)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-about-the-use-of-the-phrase-i-pit-to-lead-pit-thread-titles/669661 "2013-09-26T20:28:21Z")
Currently, 21 of the first 150 threads in the Pit begin with “I pit.” We get it. It’s in the Pit. Individual thread titles need not inform us so. Please cut it out. Thank you. --- ## [Nov. Consumer Report Mag - urgent info on proof of insurance.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nov-consumer-report-mag-urgent-info-on-proof-of-insurance/669732)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nov-consumer-report-mag-urgent-info-on-proof-of-insurance/669732 "2013-09-26T19:55:43Z")
Mom just got her Nov. Consumer Report. Mine should arrive any day. Theres a column in there about getting ready to prove you have health insurance for the 2014 tax returns. Better save that article in a very safe place.… --- ## [Favorite criminal activities by state - ya gotta have a hobby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-criminal-activities-by-state-ya-gotta-have-a-hobby/669738)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-criminal-activities-by-state-ya-gotta-have-a-hobby/669738 "2013-09-26T18:33:59Z")
In some cases like rape which tends to be under reported, the stats can’t be taken as gospel, but it’s still interesting for the trends it seems to reveal. 9 crime maps. --- ## [Funny spam email forwarded to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-spam-email-forwarded-to-me/669740)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-spam-email-forwarded-to-me/669740 "2013-09-26T18:25:56Z")
So one of my friends works in the halls of power. I got this email forwarded on to me, which is just too funny to ignore. It imperiously demands that the UK Parliament force all its staff to engage in public prayer for N… --- ## [Is this a cure for HIV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-cure-for-hiv/669711)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-cure-for-hiv/669711 "2013-09-26T17:57:55Z")
Story here: Can a foot cream really do battle with HIV? - CNET Trials are only just starting, but it sounds as if this drug may actually do it. It addresses the one huge problem of HIV eradication - the “hiding” infe… --- ## [Wow... I guess she really wanted that ball!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-i-guess-she-really-wanted-that-ball/669695)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-i-guess-she-really-wanted-that-ball/669695 "2013-09-26T17:52:39Z")
Video making the rounds of lady at ballpark snatching ball right of little girls hands then congratulating herself. --- ## [Band Name! needs qualifier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name-needs-qualifier/669737)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name-needs-qualifier/669737 "2013-09-26T17:26:25Z")
Maybe this belongs in ATMB, but it is truly pointless. There are a lot of sub-genres of music. And band names are different from genre to genre. For instance, you wouldn’t name a group of young British guys singing to p… --- ## [I hate Halloween parties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-halloween-parties/669627)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-halloween-parties/669627 "2013-09-26T17:00:36Z")
In general, I like getting together with friends for a good time. However, I hate having to dress up like an immature moron. I have no imagination, and can’t be bothered to spend a lot of money on a single-use piece of… --- ## [From the "point and laugh" department](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-point-and-laugh-department/669626)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-point-and-laugh-department/669626 "2013-09-26T16:53:43Z")
Nigerian grad student uses magnets to ‘prove’ gay marriage is wrong From the article: It’d be even funnier if it weren’t so mindboggingly stupid. And from a graduate student, no less! Uh… Mmmfff… Bwaahahahahahahaaaa… --- ## [Public masturbation ruled legal in Sweden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-masturbation-ruled-legal-in-sweden/669073)
**Author:** [@Vicullum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicullum)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-masturbation-ruled-legal-in-sweden/669073 "2013-09-26T16:51:01Z")
Link. Sounds like a pretty tortured interpretation of the law, but I guess that’s what lawyers live for. --- ## [Is This Likely a Bad connector?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-likely-a-bad-connector/669723)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-likely-a-bad-connector/669723 "2013-09-26T15:18:58Z")
My 2007 Saturn Aura has been a very good car-except that I now have a blower problem. In automatic mode, the fan sometimes doesn’t turn on-until I hit bump-at which point it turns on. I suspect that the intermittent be… --- ## [After a year out of work, I finally took a pee test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-year-out-of-work-i-finally-took-a-pee-test/669698)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-year-out-of-work-i-finally-took-a-pee-test/669698 "2013-09-26T15:00:16Z")
Yay, It’s been almost one year to the day since I last had a real steady job. After being unemployed all winter I finally got a couple temp gigs this spring and summer. And now, after a total loss of self esteem and qu… --- ## [Testosterone isn't the only factor - estradiol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testosterone-isnt-the-only-factor-estradiol/669722)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testosterone-isnt-the-only-factor-estradiol/669722 "2013-09-26T14:34:01Z")
From my unscientific, highly non-random sampling methods, I’ve concluded that if you ask ten guys taking nut juice, about half will love it and half won’t. I’m one of those people who can’t tolerate it. This might offe… --- ## [Anyone else seen The Hag (Sleep Paralysis)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-seen-the-hag-sleep-paralysis/655750)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-seen-the-hag-sleep-paralysis/655750 "2013-09-26T14:17:15Z")
I fell asleep on the couch the other night on my back, which I later learned is the position most likely to result in this phenomenon. I woke up but was unable to move I looked up at the stairs across the way ( only late… --- ## [God to Baptists of Metropolis, Illinois: "Move your church!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-to-baptists-of-metropolis-illinois-move-your-church/669658)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-to-baptists-of-metropolis-illinois-move-your-church/669658 "2013-09-26T14:08:27Z")
A church that was damaged by fire in May of 2012 was damaged again by strong winds 13 months later during rebuiling had a wall collapse a few days ago, injuring one volunteer who was helping with the rebuild. --- ## [Insults that are more like compliments.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insults-that-are-more-like-compliments/669383)
**Author:** [@claramorena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/claramorena)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insults-that-are-more-like-compliments/669383 "2013-09-26T12:46:55Z")
Has anyone been insulted and it seemed more like a compliment to you? I call them back handed insults. I have a list of insults that I consider compliments. Being called a “square” by a loser. Nerd \*I was once call… --- ## [Mind Blown (Keyboard Shortcut you didn't know about)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-blown-keyboard-shortcut-you-didnt-know-about/669233)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-blown-keyboard-shortcut-you-didnt-know-about/669233 "2013-09-26T09:06:57Z")
I was going to stick this in some other thread, but I think it deserves it’s own. BTW, it also recovers any text that you started typing as well. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=926) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=928)