# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=136 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Need advice from those who have a parent with dementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-from-those-who-have-a-parent-with-dementia/986068)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-from-those-who-have-a-parent-with-dementia/986068 "2023-06-26T20:23:51Z")
Hello Everyone, Well, is been a tough week. Dad passed away two days ago. My mother who is 77 has mild to moderate dementia. However, since Dad’s passing it has gone into overdrive. The biggest symptom is her repeating … --- ## [Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4 on the beach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-forester-or-toyota-rav4-on-the-beach/986124)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subaru-forester-or-toyota-rav4-on-the-beach/986124 "2023-06-26T19:28:51Z")
It’s time to replace Ms. Napier’s car, a RAV4. It’s normally for local driving including our steep driveway with ice and snow. We usually take it for a week on the Outer Banks, during which we will drive it out on the be… --- ## [Carbon fiber in compression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-fiber-in-compression/986055)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carbon-fiber-in-compression/986055 "2023-06-26T19:10:22Z")
The recent sub implosion brings up the question of why they would built a cylinder with carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is lightweight and immensely strong when used in tension but an externally pressurized cylinder would pla… --- ## [Finding an auto mechanic installing a part you bring in with you. Any tips to arrange?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-auto-mechanic-installing-a-part-you-bring-in-with-you-any-tips-to-arrange/985381)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-auto-mechanic-installing-a-part-you-bring-in-with-you-any-tips-to-arrange/985381 "2023-06-26T17:53:46Z")
I understand why auto repair shops might not want to do this. They lose out on the parts markup. Or the customer fouls up and gets the wrong part, and makes it the shop’s problem. Or whatever else. Still … my understand… --- ## [Using "Dr." twice, e.g. "Dr. Dr. Jane Smith"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-dr-twice-e-g-dr-dr-jane-smith/985952)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-dr-twice-e-g-dr-dr-jane-smith/985952 "2023-06-25T20:26:05Z")
A client of mine is owned by a scientist from Germany. Today, I noted a few of their documents styled him in exactly the manner noted in the title: “Dr. Dr. Firstname Lastname.” When I pointed out what I assumed was an… --- ## [Did anyone else "just say no"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537 "2023-06-25T17:15:07Z")
Sometimes I feel like I’m in a super minority in that I never tried recreational illegal substances. Partly because from age 19 to 57, I held security clearances and was subject to random drug screening, but mostly, I tr… --- ## [Using reverse psychology on a conspiracy theorist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-reverse-psychology-on-a-conspiracy-theorist/985886)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-reverse-psychology-on-a-conspiracy-theorist/985886 "2023-06-25T15:44:08Z")
I’ve posted before about how my mother and aunt (her sister) have both gone deep down the conspiracy-theory rabbit hole. With my aunt, it’s space aliens, telepathy (for instance, she’s been trying for a very long time to… --- ## [Most oddly specific retail store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddly-specific-retail-store/782981)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddly-specific-retail-store/782981 "2023-06-24T20:00:51Z")
What was the most oddly specific physical retail location you have seen? -Today I saw a store called the “Bird Seed Depot” selling nothing but seed and bird houses. -“Purrrniture” nothing but cat furniture and toys. W… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - very occasionally starter cranks but engine won’t start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-very-occasionally-starter-cranks-but-engine-won-t-start/986059)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-very-occasionally-starter-cranks-but-engine-won-t-start/986059 "2023-06-24T19:53:33Z")
About 8 or 9 months ago my Jeep would not start- I push the button, the started could be heard cranking, but the engine just would not catch. This happened a few times in succession. Then I waited a few minutes, tried ag… --- ## [Another what can happen because of a medical condition question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-what-can-happen-because-of-a-medical-condition-question/986047)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-what-can-happen-because-of-a-medical-condition-question/986047 "2023-06-24T15:22:52Z")
I had an appointment for an eye exam last Wednesday. I thought I would need a bit stronger prescription for glasses and this happened. The doctor also found something else he had never seen before in previous exams. He s… --- ## [What non-obsolete things are now difficult to find in brick and mortar stores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-obsolete-things-are-now-difficult-to-find-in-brick-and-mortar-stores/985725)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-obsolete-things-are-now-difficult-to-find-in-brick-and-mortar-stores/985725 "2023-06-24T11:41:18Z")
I’m looking into buying an electric blanket and have noticed that the brick and mortar stores in town (Corpus Christi) don’t carry them on the shelves. Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and so on all have them availab… --- ## [Is Trump evidence against the existence of aliens visiting Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-evidence-against-the-existence-of-aliens-visiting-earth/986013)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-evidence-against-the-existence-of-aliens-visiting-earth/986013 "2023-06-24T07:12:08Z")
Believe it or not, this is not a joke thread. I put forward that Trump, as President, would have wanted to know everything about Area 51 (and any other secret sites), Top Secret documents concerning the existence of U.F… --- ## [It's all bad except for (that one quality)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-bad-except-for-that-one-quality/985915)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-bad-except-for-that-one-quality/985915 "2023-06-24T03:49:08Z")
Tell me something that you dislike, except for that one quality about that you just love. Could be anything, food, maybe something about a particular style clothing or, or, well, just anything I guess. For example, I d… --- ## [How to kill Yahoo! browser hijack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-kill-yahoo-browser-hijack/986014)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-kill-yahoo-browser-hijack/986014 "2023-06-24T01:27:41Z")
Chrome is my default browser. Browser windows with Yahoo! search icons appear when I click on a new tab. I’ve run Avast and Microsoft Defender and turned off Chrome extensions per online help, but the problem continues. … --- ## [Questions about E-cigarettes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-e-cigarettes/791725)
**Author:** [@frontie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/frontie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-e-cigarettes/791725 "2023-06-24T00:26:22Z")
Hi, I am having some questions about e cigs and I saw other thread about that but many of the companies and products mentioned no longer exist. I think it is probably a good idea to start a new thread. I want to quit s… --- ## [Any VW Bus Experts here? What do you think of this purchase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vw-bus-experts-here-what-do-you-think-of-this-purchase/985807)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vw-bus-experts-here-what-do-you-think-of-this-purchase/985807 "2023-06-23T15:11:55Z")
I bought a 1969 VW Microbus, with a half-ton of garbage, no shovels or rakes, but I did get one Implement of Destruction. Reasonably straight, no rust, no engine/trans or title. All the glass and rolling. What do you t… --- ## [I've got two chickens to paralyze...pack your bags we leave tonight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-two-chickens-to-paralyze-pack-your-bags-we-leave-tonight/931344)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-two-chickens-to-paralyze-pack-your-bags-we-leave-tonight/931344 "2023-06-23T13:29:26Z")
If you had a ticket to go any place in the next 24 hours, where would you go? Rules: it has to be on Earth. You can’t say Mars because there aren’t accomodations yet. it has to be a real place. I’m sorry, but “H… --- ## [Prescription meds and international travel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prescription-meds-and-international-travel/985894)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prescription-meds-and-international-travel/985894 "2023-06-22T22:30:11Z")
As those of you who follow my posts religiously (it could happen!) will know, my wife and I will be traveling to six European countries next month: Portugal (just changing planes), Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, a… --- ## [Who is cashing stolen checks these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-cashing-stolen-checks-these-days/983303)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-cashing-stolen-checks-these-days/983303 "2023-06-22T21:19:12Z")
I my town, breaking into mailboxes is rampant. At my work it’s happened several times. And we have cameras. I live in a gated community with cluster mailboxes. It’s an ‘over 55’ neighborhood. The mailboxes were broken i… --- ## [Please recommend a phone case w/pockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-phone-case-w-pockets/985953)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-phone-case-w-pockets/985953 "2023-06-22T19:18:55Z")
My current one is getting a bit battered and worn. It’s a sort of book-style one with a little magnetic catch over the cover and denim-like fabric. It’s handy to keep everything in one place, but it’s also a little cumbe… --- ## [Best travel pillow for sleeping on a plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-travel-pillow-for-sleeping-on-a-plane/985207)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-travel-pillow-for-sleeping-on-a-plane/985207 "2023-06-22T15:25:23Z")
I’ve got a couple of overnight flights coming up and I’m much too poor to pay for four first class tickets but I do have enough to purchase four travel pillows. I have one of these. It’s OK but not great. I can’t tell… --- ## [Why is "eat a dick" considered to be such an insult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-eat-a-dick-considered-to-be-such-an-insult/984474)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-eat-a-dick-considered-to-be-such-an-insult/984474 "2023-06-22T12:15:20Z")
I’ve heard and seen it used many times and never stopped to wonder why it’s considered so insulting or disdainful? --- ## [If you could pick any one gift from this catalog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-pick-any-one-gift-from-this-catalog/985838)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-pick-any-one-gift-from-this-catalog/985838 "2023-06-22T12:13:51Z")
The catalog is from my favorite “toy” company-Hammacher Schlemmer, Hammacher Schlemmer - The Unexpected Gifts -Hammacher Schlemmer. I have been a fan of this place for many years, because they always come up with fun st… --- ## [Should I bring anything to a High School graduation ceremony?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-bring-anything-to-a-high-school-graduation-ceremony/985823)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-bring-anything-to-a-high-school-graduation-ceremony/985823 "2023-06-22T03:53:16Z")
I’ll be attending my daughter’s high school graduation ceremony soon. Am I supposed to bring flowers or anything? I probably won’t see her before the event, just afterwards. My concern is that I’d have to hold them fo… --- ## ["becoming boats" - WTH does this mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becoming-boats-wth-does-this-mean/651436)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becoming-boats-wth-does-this-mean/651436 "2023-06-22T03:41:37Z")
I’m reading The Devil in the White City, and came across a phrase I cannot interpret. Author Erik Larson is describing the vision of landscape architect OImstead for how to lay out the Chicago grounds for the 1893 World… --- ## [Humidity for flooring wood to acclimatize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humidity-for-flooring-wood-to-acclimatize/985831)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humidity-for-flooring-wood-to-acclimatize/985831 "2023-06-21T22:17:20Z")
My basement project is FINALLY coming to conclusion, and the contractor is planning to bring over the wood today for the floor. It’s engineered hardwood, which will theoretically match the older engineer hardwood in the … --- ## [With Culture technology what would be the best plan for humanity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-culture-technology-what-would-be-the-best-plan-for-humanity/985775)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-culture-technology-what-would-be-the-best-plan-for-humanity/985775 "2023-06-21T18:44:57Z")
In Iain Banks’ Culture universe trillions of people live on millions of orbitals throughout the galaxy with each orbital capable of housing billions of people. Assuming our real world Earth got Culture like post scarcit… --- ## [Big puppy paws, big dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-puppy-paws-big-dog/985553)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-puppy-paws-big-dog/985553 "2023-06-21T18:32:51Z")
The old trope that a pup with big paws is going to grow into a BIG dog has been proven less true than true for me. My last doggie was a Stumpy Tailed Smithfield/Lab cross. He paws were humungous. She only grew to the si… --- ## [Which Kindle to buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-kindle-to-buy/985627)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-kindle-to-buy/985627 "2023-06-21T14:56:21Z")
I’ve narrowed it down to the “regular” Kindle, as apparently you can read ANY of the new ones outside in sunlight - or in bed, under the covers - and the Paperwhite (the cheapest version) because it is slightly nicer and… --- ## [How harmful would it be for evidence from Trump's lawyers to be excluded in the documents case?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-harmful-would-it-be-for-evidence-from-trumps-lawyers-to-be-excluded-in-the-documents-case/985881)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-harmful-would-it-be-for-evidence-from-trumps-lawyers-to-be-excluded-in-the-documents-case/985881 "2023-06-21T12:45:15Z")
The court previously allowed attorney-client privilege to be pierced due to the crime-fraud exception. If that testimony is excluded, how damaging would it be to the government’s burden of proving mens rea? Also, is it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=135) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=137)