# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1039 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1040 --- ## [How do you think the attractiveness of people is distributed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-think-the-attractiveness-of-people-is-distributed/696476)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-think-the-attractiveness-of-people-is-distributed/696476 "2014-08-27T17:52:20Z")
I realize this may be a shallow thread. Deal with it. When looking at the population of whichever gender you find yourself attracted to, how do you think the attractiveness of that population is distributed, on the 0 to… --- ## [What do you think is at Area 51?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-at-area-51/696438)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-at-area-51/696438 "2014-08-27T17:52:09Z")
Some people say top secret military planes. Some of the extremists say wrecked UFO’s. What do you all think? --- ## [So I' watching 'Forensic Files'-Adolph Coors Kidnapping/Murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-watching-forensic-files-adolph-coors-kidnapping-murder/696644)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-watching-forensic-files-adolph-coors-kidnapping-murder/696644 "2014-08-27T17:38:31Z")
In 1960, Adolph Coors III was shot in the back in a bungled kidnapping. The murderer was an escaped convict (for another murder). After a nationwide manhunt involving the top levels of the FBI, he was captured and convic… --- ## [Most Valuable/Useful Substance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-valuable-useful-substance/696600)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-valuable-useful-substance/696600 "2014-08-27T14:41:42Z")
It’s a common legend that people can move to first-world country with nothing but a suitcase and become wealthy. To test this a legion of insane billionaire’s have offered to fill your suitcase with anything you want, a… --- ## [Book instead of a card: new shower request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-instead-of-a-card-new-shower-request/696514)
**Author:** [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-instead-of-a-card-new-shower-request/696514 "2014-08-27T14:31:16Z")
I know the Dope has DEEP divides about weddings, giftings and tipping so I bring you all a new phenomenon. Or the first time for me at least. I was recently invited to a baby shower and was requested to bring not only a… --- ## [How do the overly self-conscious forgive themself for past minor social errors and mistakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-overly-self-conscious-forgive-themself-for-past-minor-social-errors-and-mistakes/696095)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-overly-self-conscious-forgive-themself-for-past-minor-social-errors-and-mistakes/696095 "2014-08-27T14:09:57Z")
I’m probably not the only one who can beat herself up over ever having said the wrong things. I’m talking about little social errors and mistakes, where no harm was intended. The kind of error you don’t think twice abou… --- ## [Military question: Medals or Money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-question-medals-or-money/696621)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-question-medals-or-money/696621 "2014-08-27T13:26:46Z")
Lets say a soldier or sailor does something brave. They are given a medal - maybe a bronze or silver star, maybe even the Medal of honor. Is that enough? When it comes down to it its just a shiny piece of medal that eve… --- ## [Do you sleep well in hotel rooms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-sleep-well-in-hotel-rooms/696468)
**Author:** [@Macca26](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Macca26)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-sleep-well-in-hotel-rooms/696468 "2014-08-27T13:03:27Z")
Do you sleep well in hotel rooms? I’m curious. The endless combination of: different bed, different sheets, different pillow, different smells, stomping feet sounds, slamming door sounds, talking/yelling/squealing, diff… --- ## [Excel Graphing: How to Edit Legend Text?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-graphing-how-to-edit-legend-text/696604)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-graphing-how-to-edit-legend-text/696604 "2014-08-27T03:04:14Z")
Yup, that’s the size of it. How can I edit the text labels in the legend? FYI: I have two sets of “Y” values graphed against one set of “X” values on a scatter graph with the dots connected. I need to label each set o… --- ## [Do the events in Ferguson, MO increase your support for gun rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-events-in-ferguson-mo-increase-your-support-for-gun-rights/696387)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-events-in-ferguson-mo-increase-your-support-for-gun-rights/696387 "2014-08-26T23:38:03Z")
I am a middle of the road American with regards to politics: a fiscal conservative and a civil libertarian. I am a free market capitalist, who like Milton Friedman, believes in a strong social safety net. I think many … --- ## [Two Ebola patients flying to Atlanta? Is this a good idea or reckless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ebola-patients-flying-to-atlanta-is-this-a-good-idea-or-reckless/694549)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ebola-patients-flying-to-atlanta-is-this-a-good-idea-or-reckless/694549 "2014-08-26T23:11:52Z")
Doctors without Borders says this outbreak is out of control. Two Americans that caught it in spite of their hazmat suits and other precautions will be in Atlanta within the next few days. The man is a doctor that caught… --- ## [Need a trailer for a move. Rent from U-Haul or buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-trailer-for-a-move-rent-from-u-haul-or-buy/689660)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-trailer-for-a-move-rent-from-u-haul-or-buy/689660 "2014-08-26T22:16:50Z")
I’m moving from Wisconsin to Florida in a few weeks, and I’m trying to decide whether to rent a trailer from U-Haul for $700-900 or buy a trailer here and sell it when I get down there. I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with t… --- ## [Who would have made a good US President? (Realistic answers please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-have-made-a-good-us-president-realistic-answers-please/696423)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-have-made-a-good-us-president-realistic-answers-please/696423 "2014-08-26T19:31:34Z")
By “realistic answers” I basically mean people who would have stood a realistic chance of actually becoming President… so, no “Jerry Garcia”'s, please. In the history of the US, which one person who never made it to the… --- ## [Video of police shooting man in St. Louis (near Ferguson, MO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-of-police-shooting-man-in-st-louis-near-ferguson-mo/696090)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-of-police-shooting-man-in-st-louis-near-ferguson-mo/696090 "2014-08-26T19:13:34Z")
Police in St. Louis released a video of a police shooting of a disturbed, knife-armed man. They said it’s exculpatory. But I’m not sure that it is. The mean is clearly deranged – and he taunts the police by saying “Sh… --- ## [Those who have gone into advanced mathematics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-have-gone-into-advanced-mathematics/696572)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-have-gone-into-advanced-mathematics/696572 "2014-08-26T18:58:59Z")
I am curious as to how advanced math is actually taught. Do they give you a real problem that you can actually relate to on some level and have you solve it? I look at long series of numbers and equations and can’t imagi… --- ## [Which species has it the easiest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-species-has-it-the-easiest/696428)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-species-has-it-the-easiest/696428 "2014-08-26T17:25:00Z")
Meaning time not spending energy as a portion of its life finding and getting food that moves away, not being eaten, not fighting for dominance, not looking for mates or courting them. Playtime is OK, even though hunting… --- ## [Quiz: Name one person who has the disorder "Ice bucket challenge" is trying to help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-name-one-person-who-has-the-disorder-ice-bucket-challenge-is-trying-to-help/696282)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-name-one-person-who-has-the-disorder-ice-bucket-challenge-is-trying-to-help/696282 "2014-08-26T15:58:16Z")
There has been some criticism that the ‘ice bucket challenge’ has failed to properly raise awareness of the intended issue. Without googling it, name one person with the disorder the charity is trying to help. If you c… --- ## [Poll: Would you pour ice water over your head for charity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-pour-ice-water-over-your-head-for-charity/695080)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-pour-ice-water-over-your-head-for-charity/695080 "2014-08-26T13:15:42Z")
As you’ve probably seen, people have been dumping ice wate over their heads, in an effort to raise awareness/$$ for ALS. Would you take the challenge? --- ## [Do you use the word Britches or Trousers for pants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-word-britches-or-trousers-for-pants/696198)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-word-britches-or-trousers-for-pants/696198 "2014-08-26T11:18:29Z")
I often say britches in informal conversation.\* I’m washing a load of laundry so I’ll have clean britches to wear next week.\* I wouldn’t say, “I bought some britches today”. I bought some pants today sounds better. I’v… --- ## [Recommend me a... nose hair trimmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-nose-hair-trimmer/632614)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-nose-hair-trimmer/632614 "2014-03-02T03:55:09Z")
So, at the risk of being all TMI… At some point in my life, I have apparently been placed on the road towards being one of those tuft-nosed old gentlemen. (As of yet, my ears remain blessedly hairless.) Being still a … --- ## [Mr. President. Soviet premier is on the hotline.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-president-soviet-premier-is-on-the-hotline/696297)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-president-soviet-premier-is-on-the-hotline/696297 "2014-08-26T01:40:11Z")
It’s 1983\* and you’re the President of the United States, asleep in front of the TV in the White House. You’re shaken awake, the Strategic Air Command informs you a Soviet nuclear strike is inbound, following a launch at… --- ## [What to do in industry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-industry/696247)
**Author:** [@Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Itself)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-industry/696247 "2014-08-26T00:11:20Z")
I’m a mathematician looking at the long-term academic career path, and it’s terrible. It’s certainly a perfect career if everything works out, but there are very few jobs available and so many factors completely out of y… --- ## [got into car accident in car with no insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-into-car-accident-in-car-with-no-insurance/696347)
**Author:** [@ironic55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ironic55)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-into-car-accident-in-car-with-no-insurance/696347 "2014-08-25T21:54:38Z")
so here is the story i borrowed a friends of mines car. i was under the impression that he had insurance on the car. anyway i was driving in town when there was traffic and everyone in front of me stopped i did not stop… --- ## [Celebrity memorial at your house: what do you do with all that stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-memorial-at-your-house-what-do-you-do-with-all-that-stuff/696312)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-memorial-at-your-house-what-do-you-do-with-all-that-stuff/696312 "2014-08-25T19:53:07Z")
On the Wikipedia page for Robin Williams in the “Death” section is a picture of flowers and other items left on the steps in front of the house used in Mrs. Doubtfire. Let’s say you own that house. Obviously, nobody is… --- ## [Residential window installers in Minneapolis area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/residential-window-installers-in-minneapolis-area/696481)
**Author:** [@sweepkick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweepkick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/residential-window-installers-in-minneapolis-area/696481 "2014-08-25T19:11:36Z")
Anyone have any recommendations they can share, or perhaps some warnings and horror stories? --- ## [The failed Syrian rescue op - why make it public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-failed-syrian-rescue-op-why-make-it-public/696049)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-failed-syrian-rescue-op-why-make-it-public/696049 "2014-08-25T18:38:43Z")
In case you missed it: A U.S. rescue operation earlier this summer failed to free American journalist James Foley and others being held by ISIS in Syria, a U.S. official told CNN on Wednesday. The Pentagon confirmed … --- ## [Honda Odyssey Owners! Spill Your Guts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honda-odyssey-owners-spill-your-guts/696384)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honda-odyssey-owners-spill-your-guts/696384 "2014-08-25T15:34:11Z")
Just wondering what the Honda Odyssey owners of the SD have to say about their vehicles? What year is your model? Is it automatic or manual? Do you notice a lot of road noise? If automatic, does the transmission seem … --- ## [Pool crashed into basement. How do we fix this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230)
**Author:** [@Nickel\_Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nickel_Please)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230 "2014-08-25T13:49:37Z")
I’m a new chapter advisor for my fraternity at my Alma mater. It’s that time of the year again. Back to school and fall rush. I wanted to think of something that would attract potential new members. Me and the fraternity… --- ## [Ordering a factory new Boeing F/A-18.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ordering-a-factory-new-boeing-f-a-18/696109)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ordering-a-factory-new-boeing-f-a-18/696109 "2014-08-25T10:26:51Z")
Assuming I had the financial resources for a brand new Boeing F/A-18, could I legally order one from Boeing? I wouldn’t expect it to have the weapons or any classified systems, just the aircraft would be fine. I… --- ## [Convince me to switch to Android and give up my iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-switch-to-android-and-give-up-my-iphone/696006)
**Author:** [@boozilu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boozilu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-switch-to-android-and-give-up-my-iphone/696006 "2014-08-25T06:37:11Z")
I read in many places that Android phones like the LG G3 are better but I’m afraid – how hard will it be? How better will my day-to-day existence be? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1038) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1040)