# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=935 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 936 --- ## [I'm an intelligent mouth breather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-intelligent-mouth-breather/668050)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-intelligent-mouth-breather/668050 "2013-09-05T22:32:15Z")
According to Urban Dictionary, the team “mouth breather” might imply the person is unintelligent. I have some trouble breathing through my nose. I’ve tried sometimes but it becomes a bit too difficult after several min… --- ## [Tips for college freshmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-college-freshmen/667915)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-college-freshmen/667915 "2013-09-05T20:56:13Z")
The Onion posted some useful advice for those embarking on their college careers. Does anyone have something to add to the list? --- ## [Missing toe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-toe/668032)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-toe/668032 "2013-09-05T17:25:57Z")
Had to share this bizarre story - a bar in Dawson City is missing a toe because a customer swallowed it. --- ## [Proper grammar that looks wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-grammar-that-looks-wrong/667755)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-grammar-that-looks-wrong/667755 "2013-09-05T17:13:08Z")
From Roger Ebert’s (RIP) review of Good Will Hunting:Who claims credit? None of the students does. Correct grammar (I think). Singular agreement. None is; not none are. None used here is singular. But it still looks wro… --- ## [Life update: Moved out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-update-moved-out/668054)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-update-moved-out/668054 "2013-09-05T17:03:56Z")
Just thought i’d share some more life updates from myself for those who have been following. I haven’t been on here in awhile, but I wanted to share. I decided to move out of my folks place. A good roommate was availabl… --- ## [Skyscraper Melts Car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyscraper-melts-car/667846)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyscraper-melts-car/667846 "2013-09-05T16:19:41Z")
I guess when you’re too old to enjoy frying ants with a magnifying glass, this is what you move up to. That’s one heck of an ugly building, too. --- ## [Just too many sick assholes in the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-too-many-sick-assholes-in-the-world/668082)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-too-many-sick-assholes-in-the-world/668082 "2013-09-05T15:56:10Z")
I saw this the other day and I can’t help but wonder sometimes if Eugenics are such a bad thing. I’m being facetious but how anyone would think throwing kittens out a truck window is a good thing leaves me gobsmacked. --- ## [Explore the US black budget for surveillance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explore-the-us-black-budget-for-surveillance/668043)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explore-the-us-black-budget-for-surveillance/668043 "2013-09-05T15:04:43Z")
Click on the big black box to go to interactive feature here. --- ## [Oh, you wanted us to \*FIX\* it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-you-wanted-us-to-fix-it/667946)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-you-wanted-us-to-fix-it/667946 "2013-09-05T14:43:39Z")
I am a programmer and we are developing an application in parallel with another organization. My job consists of taking stuff the other organization makes and working on our application to make them work together. This… --- ## [Oh, this makes me smile! Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-this-makes-me-smile-newslink/668026)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-this-makes-me-smile-newslink/668026 "2013-09-05T12:38:45Z")
A whole store staff walks out on an abusive boss. I’ve dreamed of this, now & then. --- ## [FREE Lesson In Photoshop/Illustrator!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-lesson-in-photoshop-illustrator/668010)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-lesson-in-photoshop-illustrator/668010 "2013-09-05T06:41:08Z")
Yes, I would like to offer one or two Dopers a FREE, one-on-one, personal lesson in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator. Basically, what I am looking for are two guinea pigs who will allow me to see how remote learning/t… --- ## [Have you ever told kids to get out of your yard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-told-kids-to-get-out-of-your-yard/667843)
**Author:** [@aNewLeaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aNewLeaf)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-told-kids-to-get-out-of-your-yard/667843 "2013-09-05T02:05:30Z")
Have you ever told kids to get out of your yard? --- ## [Clerk surprises robber, film now!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clerk-surprises-robber-film-now/668020)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clerk-surprises-robber-film-now/668020 "2013-09-05T01:18:01Z")
Armed robbers aren’t generally the sharpest tools in the shed, but \[del\]Honey Badger\[/del\] Jon Alexander don’t give a shit. He’ll shoot your face! http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/273467/158/Would-be-liquor-store-robb… --- ## [LG Prank Makes People Think It's The End Of The World - Amazing & hilarious!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lg-prank-makes-people-think-its-the-end-of-the-world-amazing-hilarious/667967)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lg-prank-makes-people-think-its-the-end-of-the-world-amazing-hilarious/667967 "2013-09-04T22:32:45Z")
LG Prank Makes People Think It’s The End Of The World --- ## [Words you couldn't pronounce when you were a kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-couldnt-pronounce-when-you-were-a-kid/654839)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-couldnt-pronounce-when-you-were-a-kid/654839 "2013-09-04T21:34:10Z")
Did you have a particular word that gave you trouble? I couldn’t say interesting. It came out in-ster-sting. I clearly remember the day I finally said it correctly, running downstairs like I’d won the lottery yelling,… --- ## [If you are that stupid, don't lie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-that-stupid-dont-lie/668001)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-that-stupid-dont-lie/668001 "2013-09-04T19:40:37Z")
I occasionally think I don’t have a good enough memory to lie. Care to share any experiences with folk who felt differently? This morning I got a request to postpone a hearing scheduled for late October. The explanati… --- ## [Frequently saying "should/shouldn't" when talking about yourself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequently-saying-should-shouldnt-when-talking-about-yourself/667896)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequently-saying-should-shouldnt-when-talking-about-yourself/667896 "2013-09-04T17:04:14Z")
I’ve been noticing this more and more lately… that when I’m talking to people, their conversation is sprinkled with “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” – a lot. Recently heard examples: I should recycle more than I do. I shoul… --- ## [I love the SDMB. Thank you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-sdmb-thank-you/667535)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-sdmb-thank-you/667535 "2013-09-04T16:42:05Z")
No, nothing dramatic happened to me. I just, well, wanted to express my appreciation that this board exists, and in the form it does. I have the occasional quibble with the board management or posters, sure—but they’re … --- ## [Traditional Zula Wedding for Gay Couple](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traditional-zula-wedding-for-gay-couple/667981)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traditional-zula-wedding-for-gay-couple/667981 "2013-09-04T15:21:53Z")
A few months ago, Thoba Sithole and Tsepho “Cam” Modisane were joined as husband and husband in atraditional Zulu weddingin KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As far as anyone seems to know, theirs is the first traditional wed… --- ## [I Have A New Addition to My Family.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-addition-to-my-family/667793)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-addition-to-my-family/667793 "2013-09-04T12:56:48Z")
Jim B. (i.e., me) has two new editions to his family. Twinkle and Snowball. Twinkle is a gray-colored female kitty, with stripes. Snowball is white, with a tuft of brown hair on her head. The lady who helps me clean my … --- ## [Ariel Castro pleads not guilty (Cleveland kidnapper/rapist)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ariel-castro-pleads-not-guilty-cleveland-kidnapper-rapist/660827)
**Author:** [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ariel-castro-pleads-not-guilty-cleveland-kidnapper-rapist/660827 "2013-09-04T12:10:11Z")
I don’t understand this pleaat all - wouldn’t he be better pleading guilty and taking a deal? The death penalty is on the table! --- ## [Evernote 5 for Windows now available](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evernote-5-for-windows-now-available/667955)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evernote-5-for-windows-now-available/667955 "2013-09-04T02:21:13Z")
It’s been out in beta for a few months I believe and iOS users have had it for even longer but I think this is the final version 5 for Windows. Haven’t played with it yet but looks purdy. --- ## [Masculine moments - we can't catch a break](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masculine-moments-we-cant-catch-a-break/667935)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masculine-moments-we-cant-catch-a-break/667935 "2013-09-04T01:41:49Z")
This is just so true and hilarious at the same time. We guys just get so messed up and flustered around gorgeous women. --- ## [Happy Birthday Cuervo!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-cuervo/667583)
**Author:** [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-cuervo/667583 "2013-09-04T01:03:11Z")
Just under eight years ago I was talked into adopting a seriously premature rescue kitten through a friend. Details from then. When I got him, he was a helpless, 2 1/2 - 3 week old with fleas, ear mites, worms, a reall… --- ## [Horse's ass involved in car accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horses-ass-involved-in-car-accident/667932)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horses-ass-involved-in-car-accident/667932 "2013-09-04T00:53:34Z")
Inspired by this thread: You just know the thread title would have been on the cover of paper if this article was in the NY Post instead of the Philly Inquirer --- ## [Generation gap, dammit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generation-gap-dammit/667942)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generation-gap-dammit/667942 "2013-09-04T00:49:51Z")
I went to the grocery store bright and early this morning for some turkey bacon and toaster waffles, because it was that kind of day. :wink: The grocery store has undertaken some massive structural changes, and consequ… --- ## [I Found Jesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-jesus/667730)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-jesus/667730 "2013-09-04T00:44:05Z")
He was under our refrigerator. How he got there I haven’t a clue. --- ## [Free e-book from the GPO - Ponzi-monium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-e-book-from-the-gpo-ponzi-monium/667945)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-e-book-from-the-gpo-ponzi-monium/667945 "2013-09-04T00:19:12Z")
The Govt Printing Office (GPO) produces a vast amount of material each year. Before the interwebz, I used to sift through their catalogs and get all sorts of things to read including a pile of cool NASA and Air Force po… --- ## [When does the pain end? The grieving process....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-the-pain-end-the-grieving-process/667719)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-the-pain-end-the-grieving-process/667719 "2013-09-04T00:10:34Z")
I’m in my 30s. I can’t say I’m still young but at this age, I’m at the point when I’m seeing the passing away of a family generation - my grandparents. My grandpa passed away a couple of years ago and I miss him sometim… --- ## [How Do You Find a Good "Dragoman" These Days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-good-dragoman-these-days/667884)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-good-dragoman-these-days/667884 "2013-09-04T00:03:50Z")
I was reading Mark Twain’s classic tale (“The Innocents Abroad”), about his travels in Europe and Palestine in 1876. Whilst traveling in Palestine, the tor engaged the services of a “Dragoman”-sort of a tour guide, cater… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=934) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=936)