# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1462 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1463 --- ## [Bible/ spiritual book from mid-late 1800's America starts with letter "O"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-spiritual-book-from-mid-late-1800s-america-starts-with-letter-o/631773)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-spiritual-book-from-mid-late-1800s-america-starts-with-letter-o/631773 "2012-08-17T18:18:07Z")
A friend was showing me this book the other day and I can’t remember the name for the life of me. All I remember is that it’s some sort of alternative bible (I think) and it starts with an “O”. I think origin is America … --- ## [Why I Love L.L. Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-love-l-l-bean/631603)
**Author:** [@PoorYorick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoorYorick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-love-l-l-bean/631603 "2012-08-17T15:21:29Z")
I called L.L. Bean last night to see about exchanging the belt I ordered from them (too big, fancy that). \[ol\] \[li\]The number was plainly visible on the invoice. There was no sleazy attempt to hide it.\[/li\]\[li\]The call… --- ## [Handicapped parking placards: If you aren't disabled, would you ever use one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-parking-placards-if-you-arent-disabled-would-you-ever-use-one/629826)
**Author:** [@Ecamp1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ecamp1)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-parking-placards-if-you-arent-disabled-would-you-ever-use-one/629826 "2012-08-04T15:20:45Z")
This is one of my biggest Pet peeves. I don’t know why because I am by no means self-righteous, and I try not to be judgmental, but it really bugs me! I know this guy who received a handicap parking placard from his elde… --- ## [Philiosophical Question: Can I Have The Same Experience as Someone Else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philiosophical-question-can-i-have-the-same-experience-as-someone-else/631604)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philiosophical-question-can-i-have-the-same-experience-as-someone-else/631604 "2012-08-17T06:55:42Z")
I am a great admirer of Mark Twain-I have read just about everything he wrote. Anyway, I have always wondered…can I have the same sensory experience (as Twain did, say in 1876)? Suppose I were to go to the same place he… --- ## [Someone I just met is a 419 victim-in-being: what would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-i-just-met-is-a-419-victim-in-being-what-would-you-do/631628)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-i-just-met-is-a-419-victim-in-being-what-would-you-do/631628 "2012-08-17T06:54:05Z")
I think I’ve mentioned before that I recently moved to a place with a pub (bar) in it. Today I met someone, around sixty I’d say \[not certain exactly cause as I said I’ve met him today first\], who is being contacted by … --- ## [Do people that believe in psychics, spiritualists, etc. tend to have certain belief systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-that-believe-in-psychics-spiritualists-etc-tend-to-have-certain-belief-systems/631092)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-that-believe-in-psychics-spiritualists-etc-tend-to-have-certain-belief-systems/631092 "2012-08-17T05:18:25Z")
So are they more prevalent to be christians, jewish, hindu, islamic, atheists, agnostic, other, etc.? Or is there no specific correlation? --- ## [What is the most comfortable (men's) walking shoe that you know of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-comfortable-mens-walking-shoe-that-you-know-of/630928)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-comfortable-mens-walking-shoe-that-you-know-of/630928 "2012-08-17T03:43:36Z")
Hi. I am looking for a super comfortable walking shoe. Right now I have walking shoes by New Balance and for me, they suck. The heel is enormous and clunky, it is like walking on a rock. I think they are trying to correc… --- ## [Standardizing Batteries for Watches, Flashlights, and Other Consumer Electronics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standardizing-batteries-for-watches-flashlights-and-other-consumer-electronics/631399)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standardizing-batteries-for-watches-flashlights-and-other-consumer-electronics/631399 "2012-08-17T03:16:48Z")
If we could start over, with today’s tech, what sizes do we really need? Couldn’t we eliminate some types and pair down the available models? --- ## [Does what I was told at the gun range make any sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-what-i-was-told-at-the-gun-range-make-any-sense/631335)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-what-i-was-told-at-the-gun-range-make-any-sense/631335 "2012-08-17T01:43:27Z")
I took my wife and daughter to the gun range for the first time today. The range is very large and very well known in Oklahoma City. Since neither of them have any experience with handguns, I rented 22’s. We started w… --- ## [Traveler's Insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelers-insurance/631619)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelers-insurance/631619 "2012-08-16T22:31:27Z")
I’ve been thinking about switching from State Farm to Traveler’s to save dough on my condo & car insurance. Anybody with experience? --- ## [Useless consumer products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/useless-consumer-products/631139)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/useless-consumer-products/631139 "2012-08-16T22:03:54Z")
Diaper Genie- You buy the unit, you buy the plastic bag inserts, you open the lid and insert soiled diaper and close then turn the lid three rotations. When full you empty a string of wrapped diaper bundles. Buy more pl… --- ## [Is dentistry, dental insurance, or both a racket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dentistry-dental-insurance-or-both-a-racket/618551)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dentistry-dental-insurance-or-both-a-racket/618551 "2012-08-16T21:56:17Z")
Rule #4356: Never live in the same subdivision as your dentist: You get an idea where all your money is going. After a long time away from preventive dentistry, I got the family back in. The usual cavities and cleanings… --- ## [How have you explained death to a toddler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-explained-death-to-a-toddler/630682)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-explained-death-to-a-toddler/630682 "2012-08-16T21:49:41Z")
Lot’s of books and websites, I’m looking for personal stories. My granddaughter is 3 and a half - my father has just passed and I am wondering how to explain that great grampa is gone. --- ## [Pro lifers: What (if anything) is wrong with raising your children on welfare? Or selling them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-lifers-what-if-anything-is-wrong-with-raising-your-children-on-welfare-or-selling-them/631704)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-lifers-what-if-anything-is-wrong-with-raising-your-children-on-welfare-or-selling-them/631704 "2012-08-16T21:35:34Z")
So a woman is against abortion and refuses to use birth control. She has a new baby every year and raises all of them on welfare. Or sells them to the highest bidder. Any problems with it? --- ## [What should I do with a captured raccoon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-a-captured-raccoon/631479)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-a-captured-raccoon/631479 "2012-08-16T19:57:02Z")
Today Mrs. J. reports that our Havahart trap is hosting a “large, fat. angry” raccoon. It is fat because it has been feasting on my ripening sweet corn. Apparently it decided the tunafish I baited the trap with was more… --- ## [What fraction of your sexual partners do you regret sleeping with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fraction-of-your-sexual-partners-do-you-regret-sleeping-with/631123)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fraction-of-your-sexual-partners-do-you-regret-sleeping-with/631123 "2012-08-16T19:33:25Z")
Suggested by the currently-running thread on fathers being unduly possessive of their daughters. Poll in a moment, but first let me say two things. I wrote what fraction rather than how many because I don’t feel like ta… --- ## [Parents- did you (or for future parents, do you plan to) teach your kids to punch a bully?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-did-you-or-for-future-parents-do-you-plan-to-teach-your-kids-to-punch-a-bully/630283)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-did-you-or-for-future-parents-do-you-plan-to-teach-your-kids-to-punch-a-bully/630283 "2012-08-16T19:28:57Z")
My dad taught me that it was ok to punch another kid (I was a boy in the 80s) if they were being a jerk. He even taught my brother, who was a big, slow-running kid, to wait until they were changing in the locker room so… --- ## [How long till newspapers start folding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-till-newspapers-start-folding/617597)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-till-newspapers-start-folding/617597 "2012-08-16T19:07:42Z")
This is something I’ve been wondering about lately. It’s no secret that the newspaper industry has been in decline for years now, and that nobody really expects it to recover. I’m wondering how much longer it will be b… --- ## [What about reverse mortgages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-reverse-mortgages/631216)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-reverse-mortgages/631216 "2012-08-16T18:23:21Z")
I’m looking for experiences with reverse mortgages, either first- or second-hand. I know the basic concept, but is anyone interested in describing the good and the bad of them? I’m considering a reverse mortgage on my … --- ## [Seriously considering a change in careers - thoughts wanted!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-considering-a-change-in-careers-thoughts-wanted/631104)
**Author:** [@Woeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Woeg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-considering-a-change-in-careers-thoughts-wanted/631104 "2012-08-16T18:02:03Z")
Howdy all! I’m seriously considering changing my career - for the past 10+ years I have worked in defense contracting, specifically as a writer/editor/illustrator for government technical manuals. I make pretty good pa… --- ## [Anyone got any experience with femal fat admirer / big handsome man scene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-got-any-experience-with-femal-fat-admirer-big-handsome-man-scene/631595)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-got-any-experience-with-femal-fat-admirer-big-handsome-man-scene/631595 "2012-08-16T17:14:08Z")
This looks like a dream come true to me! Here’s a sample forum I just found: http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8 but I can’t vouch for it and haven’t signed up yet, I’m going to be doing some t… --- ## [What's the best part of your vacation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-part-of-your-vacation/624398)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-part-of-your-vacation/624398 "2012-08-16T17:06:02Z")
This is for your vacations in general, not a specific and unique one. Is it packing? Unpacking? The sunsets? Ice cream? First run down the snowy mountain? For me, I usually spend the afternoon at the beach, then head o… --- ## [Does McDonald's market disproportionately to black people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mcdonalds-market-disproportionately-to-black-people/631147)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mcdonalds-market-disproportionately-to-black-people/631147 "2012-08-16T16:38:58Z")
I was discussing dieting and a fast food this afternoon at the gym with an acquaintance, and he told me that in seeing the various TV ads for McDonalds he believed McDonalds was really focusing on black people as the cor… --- ## [Any idea how I can cash this check issued in British pounds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-how-i-can-cash-this-check-issued-in-british-pounds/631585)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-how-i-can-cash-this-check-issued-in-british-pounds/631585 "2012-08-16T16:28:04Z")
In June I took a trip to England (it was fabulous, thanks for asking!). I had ordered an Oyster card (public transit) through the mail preloaded with 20 pounds. It worked beautifully the first day and got me into Londo… --- ## [What are the pros/cons of Unit Investment Trust (UIT)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-pros-cons-of-unit-investment-trust-uit/631590)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-pros-cons-of-unit-investment-trust-uit/631590 "2012-08-16T15:57:44Z")
My advisor suggests me putting much of my investments into a UIT. I trust him but I’d like to get an outside opinion of the pros/cons of UITs. --- ## [Being a 'gay/lesbian' virgin meanssss, what exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-gay-lesbian-virgin-meanssss-what-exactly/631246)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-gay-lesbian-virgin-meanssss-what-exactly/631246 "2012-08-16T13:20:08Z")
I normally don’t post in IMHO, but after careful consideration I felt this subject is too person specific & emotional to try GQ. But this isn’t GD so no judging good/bad etc. My question is pretty simple: In terms of pe… --- ## [Business trip to Brussels next week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-trip-to-brussels-next-week/631565)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-trip-to-brussels-next-week/631565 "2012-08-16T11:33:00Z")
So I’m going to be in Brussels helping to set up my company’s first European office next week. I’ll be landing Sunday morning, working Monday-Wednesday, and leaving Thursday morning. I expect that I’ll end up getting ro… --- ## [Obsolescent printers-what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obsolescent-printers-what-to-do/631637)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obsolescent-printers-what-to-do/631637 "2012-08-16T04:30:33Z")
I have a couple of printers, an HP C8810 all in one color inkjet, and a Brother laser, that are compatible with Windows 2000, XP, & Vista. I have only one working computer that runs on XP so can use them with it, but I’l… --- ## [What can I expect for my first Triathlon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-expect-for-my-first-triathlon/631420)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-expect-for-my-first-triathlon/631420 "2012-08-16T01:19:57Z")
So I’ve been running for a few years and have a bunch of 1/2 and 1 full marathon under my belt. I live in Melbourne FL now and decided doing some tri’s would be more fun than just running. I signed up for a Sprint main… --- ## [Do you volunteer your dog? What's it like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-volunteer-your-dog-whats-it-like/630797)
**Author:** [@malkavia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malkavia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-volunteer-your-dog-whats-it-like/630797 "2012-08-15T22:53:23Z")
In thisthread, \*\*diggerwam \*\*indicated that he/she is looking to train with their pet for hospice volunteer work. I thought this sounded like a TREMENDOUS idea since I have the cutest, sweetest puppy this side of the Mi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1461) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1463)