# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1118 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1119 --- ## [What can I do with 1000 unused insulin needles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-1000-unused-insulin-needles/685036)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-1000-unused-insulin-needles/685036 "2014-04-02T18:31:28Z")
A friend’s mother was into bulk purchasing and she passed away a month ago. He gave me a bunch of stuff she left behind (massive amounts of sterile gauze, which is a win because it’s virtually the same thing as massive … --- ## [What will get humans into space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-get-humans-into-space/685173)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-get-humans-into-space/685173 "2014-04-02T17:14:11Z")
Lets say you were set in charge of guiding humanity into space. Well not totally in charge, as you have your boss - so your options are limited. But your boss is very powerful as she is a genie and willing to give you … --- ## [What does the bisexual community want us to know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-bisexual-community-want-us-to-know/684918)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-bisexual-community-want-us-to-know/684918 "2014-04-02T17:12:07Z")
I was reading a bunch of articles about bisexuality yesterday. I guess the NYT came out with an article recently about the scientific quest to prove bisexuality exists. Bisexuals apparently hate this. Huffpost has a nice… --- ## [Would you go picnicking on this area of grass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-picnicking-on-this-area-of-grass/684937)
**Author:** [@compositejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/compositejoe)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-picnicking-on-this-area-of-grass/684937 "2014-04-02T15:02:17Z")
Would you go picnicking on this area of grass you can see in this picture? http://oi62.tinypic.com/1zlfwie.jpg Also, would you propose to your lover at this spot? If not to either the picnicking or the proposing, why no… --- ## ["Blacks hate the cold..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacks-hate-the-cold/684588)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacks-hate-the-cold/684588 "2014-04-02T14:26:48Z")
“… and that’s why I love the cold!” Quoted from an online white nationalist/supremacist/hater/whatever website. Various online pics show white dudes wearing just briefs and work boots while shoveling snow to prove their … --- ## [Re the super intensive testing of NCLB over the last several years - What new insights has it given?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-super-intensive-testing-of-nclb-over-the-last-several-years-what-new-insights-has-it-given/685035)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-super-intensive-testing-of-nclb-over-the-last-several-years-what-new-insights-has-it-given/685035 "2014-04-02T12:36:12Z")
Given that the current population of US school kids is the most intensively tested school age cohort in history via the NCLB requirementswhat have learned through that testing that we did not know before? What insights h… --- ## [I'd like to start a blog...where to begin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-start-a-blog-where-to-begin/685113)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-start-a-blog-where-to-begin/685113 "2014-04-02T11:40:21Z")
That’s pretty much it. My friend and I are going to embark on a domestic adventure soon, and I think a blog might be fun. I’ve looked at various sites online but I’d like some feedback from others who may have already d… --- ## [About Dogs OR Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-dogs-or-cats/685108)
**Author:** [@xfiles\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xfiles_1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-dogs-or-cats/685108 "2014-04-02T03:24:56Z")
WHAT DO DOGS OR CATS TELL ABOUT PEOPLE ; Is there any connection on this subject ? --- ## [Should I push in contacting this relative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-push-in-contacting-this-relative/675662)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-push-in-contacting-this-relative/675662 "2014-04-02T00:41:34Z")
The last time I saw my maternal uncle in person was age 13, and at the time he didn’t even seem interested in saying hi to me. I got his email address and phone number and was unsuccessful in contacting him at either. T… --- ## [Know any good April Fools' Day office pranks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-april-fools-day-office-pranks/684810)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-april-fools-day-office-pranks/684810 "2014-04-01T21:42:48Z")
Qualifications for submission: \*Must be fairly easy to implement \*Must not cause harm or damage to person or property \*Must not piss anyone off excessively \*Originality is a bonus mmm --- ## [What's it cost to live on a sailboat instead of a house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-cost-to-live-on-a-sailboat-instead-of-a-house/684985)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-cost-to-live-on-a-sailboat-instead-of-a-house/684985 "2014-04-01T20:04:09Z")
So, I was talking with my folks the other day, and I learned that a used 40 foot sailboat in good condition (supposedly about the max size 2 people can handle successfully, and big enough for an ocean crossing) will cost… --- ## [TaxACT or TurboTax for Home Selling/Buying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxact-or-turbotax-for-home-selling-buying/683815)
**Author:** [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxact-or-turbotax-for-home-selling-buying/683815 "2014-04-01T19:00:49Z")
My taxes are typically only slightly too complicated for a 1040EZ. I pay mortgage interest and property taxes and make some donations and have dividends and capital gains to report. I’ve used both TaxACT and TurboTax in … --- ## [Suggest sunglasses suitable for biking and daily use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-sunglasses-suitable-for-biking-and-daily-use/532947)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-sunglasses-suitable-for-biking-and-daily-use/532947 "2010-03-21T03:12:30Z")
I need to buy some sunglasses for use when riding my road bike. I would like them to also be suitable for daily use as well. Anyone have a fave set they could suggest that won’t look ridiculous when not on a bike? --- ## [Which states would make the best independent country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-states-would-make-the-best-independent-country/685068)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-states-would-make-the-best-independent-country/685068 "2014-04-01T15:07:17Z")
A 180 of the previous thread on which state would go to hell in a hand basket if it left the union or the union left it. Which state would be just fine if it had to go it alone - or even potentially do better than it doe… --- ## [Looking into getting an RV for long term living](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-into-getting-an-rv-for-long-term-living/684970)
**Author:** [@NIKI50](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NIKI50)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-into-getting-an-rv-for-long-term-living/684970 "2014-04-01T15:07:09Z")
We are looking into getting an RV for long term living and are curious what others have found best for internet access esp. upload and download speeds as our jobs as photographers depend on our being able to process phot… --- ## [How often do you wear shoes made for the opposite gender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wear-shoes-made-for-the-opposite-gender/684894)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wear-shoes-made-for-the-opposite-gender/684894 "2014-04-01T14:36:34Z")
I have a pair of Kalso Earth shoes. I’ve worn holes through the soles so I can only wear them on dry days. I like them just fine, but I want to try another brand of brown oxfords. Just to add variety to my life. But … --- ## [How would technology have developed in a world without Television?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-technology-have-developed-in-a-world-without-television/684886)
**Author:** [@Earth001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earth001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-technology-have-developed-in-a-world-without-television/684886 "2014-04-01T13:01:08Z")
If television had never been invented or was never around how do you think life would be like today? What would the world of 2014 be like now if there was no television around? --- ## [You're guilty of a homicide but likely to get off. Morally, should you take your medicine anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-guilty-of-a-homicide-but-likely-to-get-off-morally-should-you-take-your-medicine-anyway/684009)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-guilty-of-a-homicide-but-likely-to-get-off-morally-should-you-take-your-medicine-anyway/684009 "2014-04-01T12:28:13Z")
Here’s the sitch: Imagine if you will that you’re on trial for murder. (I’m not gonna specify the degree because (a) I am not a lawyer, and (b) I am not a lawyer, and © I am not a lawyer.) Now there’s three pieces of go… --- ## [crooked floors and which house to buy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crooked-floors-and-which-house-to-buy/684018)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crooked-floors-and-which-house-to-buy/684018 "2014-04-01T12:23:42Z")
I’m looking to buy a house and have narrowed it down to three. It was only two but one dropped in price by $10,000, now I think it is worth what they are asking for it so I threw it back into the mix. The best house of… --- ## ['No Gifts please' - Presumptive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-gifts-please-presumptive/684952)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-gifts-please-presumptive/684952 "2014-04-01T10:27:23Z")
I’ve got a milestone birthday approaching rapidly, \[cough\] 40 \[cough, cough\] and my wife is insisting on a song and dance, friends, relatives, etc, etc. I think we’re just going to host it at home, get some caterers in,… --- ## [Have you ever bought shoes online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-shoes-online/684873)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-shoes-online/684873 "2014-04-01T09:16:11Z")
I have big and wide feet. Size nine wide, female. I don’t wear heels at all because I’m uncomfortable in them. Local stores, even the better ones, seem to have a limited stock of flat heeled dressy shoes, but I’ve see… --- ## [Coma in 2006, you wake up now. What would you notice that's sooo different.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coma-in-2006-you-wake-up-now-what-would-you-notice-thats-sooo-different/684830)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coma-in-2006-you-wake-up-now-what-would-you-notice-thats-sooo-different/684830 "2014-04-01T08:25:58Z")
Again, favorite auntie posting conservative bile on Facebook. I’m not going to respond (I swear I’m not). I just don’t get it. If you fell asleep in 2006 and woke up now, just by wandering around the American landscap… --- ## [which of these wheels would you prefer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-wheels-would-you-prefer/684905)
**Author:** [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-wheels-would-you-prefer/684905 "2014-04-01T06:05:33Z")
A http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D7u6dpD7XwU/UeCJtp\_Fd1I/AAAAAAAA3-s/CA04Ie6UOW8/s1600/DSC\_0273.JPG or B http://image.carcraft.com/f/featuredvehicles/10269700+w799+h499+cr1+ar0/ccrp\_0802\_02\_z%2B1966\_ford\_mustang%2Brear\_si… --- ## [Guess the horrifying proverb, metaphor, or aphorism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-horrifying-proverb-metaphor-or-aphorism/684859)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-horrifying-proverb-metaphor-or-aphorism/684859 "2014-04-01T05:49:56Z")
I overheard in line today a man explaining a common expression to another man which would have been amusing until he uttered the phrase “I showed my kids”. Anyone care to take a guess which one it was? Feel free to offer… --- ## [Should I upgrade to OS X Maverick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-to-os-x-maverick/684851)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-to-os-x-maverick/684851 "2014-04-01T05:01:14Z")
Apple is suddenly offering a free upgrade to 10.9.2. I am currently running 10.6.8 with no problems. The computer is 5 year old iMac 10.1, 2.06 GHz speed, 4GB memory. Is it a good idea to upgrade, or will it just lea… --- ## [What is the coolest-looking written language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-coolest-looking-written-language/684358)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-coolest-looking-written-language/684358 "2014-04-01T03:22:47Z")
What language’s writing system looks especially cool to you? Whether you think it’s the most beautiful, or if it just catches your eye and you think it looks neat, whether or not you can understand what’s written? I thi… --- ## [Why should I enroll in Obamacare now/ The penalty for not doing so is tiny.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-i-enroll-in-obamacare-now-the-penalty-for-not-doing-so-is-tiny/685025)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-i-enroll-in-obamacare-now-the-penalty-for-not-doing-so-is-tiny/685025 "2014-04-01T03:07:27Z")
Per the title. Assume I have no insurance at this point the penalty for not enrolling is only about 1% of your gross income. Assuming I’m a 55 year old nonsmoking man in good health and reasonable weight what operationa… --- ## [Foam mattresses -are they worth it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foam-mattresses-are-they-worth-it/685014)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foam-mattresses-are-they-worth-it/685014 "2014-04-01T02:41:29Z")
My wife has been wanting a foam mattress for a while to help with the movement when I or the dogs are trying to get comfortable. I tried one in the store and didn’t fall in love with it. So I’m curious for those that h… --- ## [The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has a hidden and dangerously perverse element to it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-earned-income-tax-credit-eitc-has-a-hidden-and-dangerously-perverse-element-to-it/684889)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-earned-income-tax-credit-eitc-has-a-hidden-and-dangerously-perverse-element-to-it/684889 "2014-03-31T23:59:31Z")
At least I find it to be so; maybe someone can explain why it would make any sense to structure it this way (I mean, this is the rare program that seems to be popular among serious thinkers on the left \*and \*right for th… --- ## [Talk to me about good sleep/bad sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-good-sleep-bad-sleep/684941)
**Author:** [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-good-sleep-bad-sleep/684941 "2014-03-31T23:47:51Z")
I don’t really know where to start with this, I’m just hoping for some input and to hear your experiences with “sleeping well” or “not sleeping well”. My SO isn’t sleeping well, in a really… nebulous way. Or possibly no… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1117) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1119)