# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=973 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 974 --- ## [It's Billie Joe McAllister Day (Annual Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-billie-joe-mcallister-day-annual-thread/660007)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-billie-joe-mcallister-day-annual-thread/660007 "2013-06-04T04:10:57Z")
Yup. It’s the third of June, though once again not particularly dusty in the Delta. Anyone heard anything from Choctaw Ridge? --- ## [Interesting Spitfire video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-spitfire-video/659999)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-spitfire-video/659999 "2013-06-04T02:06:04Z")
Here’s a longish (~15 minute) video about some film taken during WW2 that was recently analysed to locate a pilot seen in it flying a Spitfire. The filmmaker went to interview that pilot and hear his story. Very well d… --- ## [Dad is gone :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-is-gone/659956)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-is-gone/659956 "2013-06-04T02:05:16Z")
Too hard to type right now, details later, 85 years old, last 2 years were hard due to complications from advanced chronic Lyme disease that went undiagnosed for two years, and misdiagnosed as “mild Parkinson’s” Miss ya… --- ## [Yes, another thread about pit bulls . . . but this one involves sex.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-another-thread-about-pit-bulls-but-this-one-involves-sex/660038)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-another-thread-about-pit-bulls-but-this-one-involves-sex/660038 "2013-06-04T00:57:09Z")
Man charged with having sex with pit bull at city pound Before anybody asks, no, there are no pictures or video. Questions abound: (1) Why pit bulls? If you are determined to have sex with a dog, wouldn’t one of the … --- ## [Far-Right Extremists Chased Through London by Women Dressed as Badgers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/far-right-extremists-chased-through-london-by-women-dressed-as-badgers/659959)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/far-right-extremists-chased-through-london-by-women-dressed-as-badgers/659959 "2013-06-03T22:48:03Z")
Best. Headline. Ever. And the story even has a pic of the women dressed as badgers. --- ## [Bradley Manning (WikiLeaks) Finally on Trial; Did Anyone Lose Their Job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bradley-manning-wikileaks-finally-on-trial-did-anyone-lose-their-job/660059)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bradley-manning-wikileaks-finally-on-trial-did-anyone-lose-their-job/660059 "2013-06-03T21:45:01Z")
“A military prosecutor told a judge on Monday that Pfc. Bradley Manning was no ordinary leaker, as the court-martial opened for the former Army intelligence analyst who has confessed to being the source for vast archives… --- ## [Wow. Twenty-two years...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-twenty-two-years/659854)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-twenty-two-years/659854 "2013-06-03T21:14:16Z")
How can I be old enough to have been married for 22 years?!? :cool: --- ## [Anyone else out there have this sitting posture problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-out-there-have-this-sitting-posture-problem/660001)
**Author:** [@romadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romadea)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-out-there-have-this-sitting-posture-problem/660001 "2013-06-03T20:51:51Z")
I don’t usually feel very comfortable sitting unless I’m sitting on at least one of my legs, or if I pull them near my chest in almost a fetal position. Does anyone else do this, or am I a freak of nature? Also, why is t… --- ## [Describe your partner ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-partner/126570)
**Author:** [@Kayeby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kayeby)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-partner/126570 "2013-06-03T20:06:22Z")
This was done on another message board that I visit and I thought it would be fun to do here. So describe your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife … their personality, their quirks, their career and their looks. What do yo… --- ## [I have a date this Saturday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-date-this-saturday/659737)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-date-this-saturday/659737 "2013-06-03T19:40:23Z")
Since I’m on Social Security Disability, and have a hard time driving, It hasn’t been easy to find a female… which I understand from a female’s point of view. But I met this one girl on OkCupid that’s amazing and looks … --- ## [Obey the warning signs. (death by flash flood)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obey-the-warning-signs-death-by-flash-flood/589606)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obey-the-warning-signs-death-by-flash-flood/589606 "2013-06-03T19:37:02Z")
When I used to go hiking in Yosemite and other national parks, I often saw signs warning visitors of various dangers. Most notable in Yosemite were warnings about the danger of going near the water at the tops of waterf… --- ## [Illinois Tollway manipulates laws to steal money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-tollway-manipulates-laws-to-steal-money/602494)
**Author:** [@aeroxy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aeroxy)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-tollway-manipulates-laws-to-steal-money/602494 "2013-06-03T18:40:15Z")
During the Mid-August 2011, I traveled through the entire United State from New York to California. My method of traveling was driving. Therefore, I unfortunately passed the State of Illinois. Despite the beautiful night… --- ## [Why can't U.S. news be like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-u-s-news-be-like-this/659781)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-u-s-news-be-like-this/659781 "2013-06-03T17:32:22Z")
Ursula McCarthy reports an assault in Ireland. Video: Irish court report ‘What are ye bleedin’ looking at?’ ‘It frightened the shite out of me altogether, Lord Jesus.’ --- ## [Tempest in a Tea Kettle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tempest-in-a-tea-kettle/659831)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tempest-in-a-tea-kettle/659831 "2013-06-03T15:13:37Z")
This may be the funniest thing I’ve seen all month. (Granted, it is June 1 now over here, so June is only nine hours old.) I give you the JC Penney Hitler tea kettle. Take a look at that photo and tell me you don’t thin… --- ## [When did you last have an epiphany?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-last-have-an-epiphany/659804)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-last-have-an-epiphany/659804 "2013-06-03T12:34:31Z")
Defined as a sudden insight, realisation or understanding. I was at court a few weeks ago (don’t worry, they couldn’t prove a thing) and I was in the waiting area outside, in the same area were members of the public and… --- ## [Researching family history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-family-history/660026)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-family-history/660026 "2013-06-03T12:18:13Z")
I am a direct descendant of a passenger on the Mayflower, which is the ‘Holy Grail’ for genealogy snobs. But my ancestor was among the 45 (out of 102 total) passengers who died during during the first Winter while ancho… --- ## [Folks, it's only a matter of time before......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-its-only-a-matter-of-time-before/658762)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-its-only-a-matter-of-time-before/658762 "2013-06-03T05:18:59Z")
…a reporter who’s chasing a tornado or reporting on a hurricane is killed live on the air. This almost happened to Anderson Cooper a couple years ago. I’ve wondered this for quite a while, and the Weather Channel’s sto… --- ## [The Official unofficial-start-of-summer MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456 "2013-06-03T04:13:29Z")
It’s Memorial Day weekend in the US - every newscaster in the country has uttered the phrase “unofficial start of summer” at least once this past weekend. I’m making it official!! What are your summer plans? Make me j… --- ## [Loom knitting help please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loom-knitting-help-please/659851)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loom-knitting-help-please/659851 "2013-06-03T00:31:10Z")
Or more precisely online craft stores that sell loom knitting accessories and that will post internationally. Bonus question why would my keyb5oard b5e chuckin6g in6 when6 I type \*\*\*\*n6 b5 \<= . It can6’t b5e stuck keys … --- ## [Final farewell to a police dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-farewell-to-a-police-dog/659874)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-farewell-to-a-police-dog/659874 "2013-06-02T22:08:39Z")
http://now.msn.com/k-9-police-dogs-final-journey-saluted-by-department-in-massachusetts It may be mundane or pointless, but I wanted to share the link I saw on MSN. I cried when I viewed it. A police dog is being led … --- ## [Signs of Impending Doom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-of-impending-doom/659803)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-of-impending-doom/659803 "2013-06-02T21:13:45Z")
(Not really, but this is funny to me): Some things that, if one were a nervous type, might appear to be Signs of Impending Doom: \[ul\] \[li\]Someone retired today and there’s no word of replacement or who will be filling… --- ## [Mad Science can save you from the Summer heat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-science-can-save-you-from-the-summer-heat/659824)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-science-can-save-you-from-the-summer-heat/659824 "2013-06-02T17:28:35Z")
Captain Cold. Mr. Freeze. And now you too can freeze people in their tracks. “Designed for use by responsible professionals like doctors, researchers, and even avant-garde chefs, the Brymill Cry-Ac 3 is capable of fir… --- ## [US Military's huge, sea-based X-band Radar cruises around on an oil derrick platform!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-militarys-huge-sea-based-x-band-radar-cruises-around-on-an-oil-derrick-platform/659894)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-militarys-huge-sea-based-x-band-radar-cruises-around-on-an-oil-derrick-platform/659894 "2013-06-02T16:04:43Z")
Wow! This thing is huge! Another pic here --- ## [Luka Rocco Magnotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luka-rocco-magnotta/623671)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luka-rocco-magnotta/623671 "2013-06-02T15:09:31Z")
This is one sick bastard. From aWiki article: He also dated Canadian serial killer Karla Homolka (who is now a mom w/three kids. WTF?), and gained infamy by killing kittens and posting the videos online. The video of … --- ## [How do YOU pronounce GIF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-gif/659211)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-gif/659211 "2013-06-02T13:27:30Z")
You might be wrong. http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=8&from=en-us\_msnhpvidmod#/video/fb7e0c45-1c2c-41a1-9995-f2960f9b9d05 I admit that I was wrong, at least most of the time. --- ## [A long lost friend dies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-lost-friend-dies/659828)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-long-lost-friend-dies/659828 "2013-06-02T13:03:59Z")
Used to see a lot of David. Worked with him, hung with him. Camped with him. Enjoyed the hell out of him, respected his eye as a Gaffer/ LD. Quite a few years in. We drifted apart- as much a function of the weird dynamic… --- ## [Joran van der Sloot to marry.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joran-van-der-sloot-to-marry/659818)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joran-van-der-sloot-to-marry/659818 "2013-06-02T02:46:25Z")
There’s nothing quite like a jailhouse wedding in June. Clearly the Peruvian mental health care system has failed this woman. Bet you both parents cry through the ceremony. --- ## [Your offensive questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-offensive-questions/659908)
**Author:** [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-offensive-questions/659908 "2013-06-02T01:33:30Z")
Ok, this is the thread for ignorant, naive, or downright offensive questions you would nonetheless like the answer to, but would never dare ask in real life. I’ll go first: can you see blood vessels through black skin? … --- ## [Octopus gnocchi contains actual octopus!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-gnocchi-contains-actual-octopus/659902)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-gnocchi-contains-actual-octopus/659902 "2013-06-01T23:37:52Z")
This 3-year-old Portuguese boy finds out something he didn’t previously know. He’s awfully cute, and the video is subtitled. --- ## [The Red Cross is like a crazy ex...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-red-cross-is-like-a-crazy-ex/615833)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-red-cross-is-like-a-crazy-ex/615833 "2013-06-01T22:59:49Z")
Stop calling me!!! I used to give blood pretty regularly, but my blood pressure kept getting higher and higher until I finally couldn’t give anymore until I started medication. So now I’m on medication and started givi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=972) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=974)