# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1563 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1564 --- ## [Coolest mundane technology taken for granted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-mundane-technology-taken-for-granted/614232)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-mundane-technology-taken-for-granted/614232 "2012-02-29T01:19:02Z")
I think its the vapor compression and expansion cooling system in all the air conditioners and refridgerators in the world, really cool physics and totally taken for granted. Its also cool because it was something known … --- ## [Do you drink hot tea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-hot-tea/613777)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-hot-tea/613777 "2012-02-29T00:59:24Z")
I’ve just read somewhere that most Americans prefer iced tea over hot tea.(SAVAGES!!!) Is it true for you? edit please change the title to drink --- ## [Poll: does anybody else believe that Rick Santorum is crazy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-does-anybody-else-believe-that-rick-santorum-is-crazy/613581)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-does-anybody-else-believe-that-rick-santorum-is-crazy/613581 "2012-02-28T22:15:42Z")
I am increasingly convinced this twerp is absolutely delusional: his comments about Obama’s “theology”, his never ending obsession with gays, birth control, abortion, his taking a dead fetus home and making his kids hold… --- ## [Words you hate people using](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-hate-people-using/610990)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-hate-people-using/610990 "2012-02-28T21:00:34Z")
What are words you hate people using? Mine are: Nice- When used to describe a person, I find ‘nice’ to be a very weak adjective. I guess because of the association of ‘nice’ guys, I find the word to be very two faced. O… --- ## [Tell me about downtown Milwaukee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-downtown-milwaukee/613519)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-downtown-milwaukee/613519 "2012-02-28T20:19:28Z")
So I’m driving all the way from Florida to Milwaukee to see The Promise Ring on their reunion show this Friday. It’ll be my first time in Wisconsin ever. I might look at a hotel in town if it is walkable and not too da… --- ## [Why is it that the super-rich are given breaks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-the-super-rich-are-given-breaks/613723)
**Author:** [@may\_be\_ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/may_be_ignorant)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-the-super-rich-are-given-breaks/613723 "2012-02-28T20:03:52Z")
Tax breaks, for example. In the above article he states on numerous occasions that he is taxed a lot less than he should be, and that many men wealthier than him pay even less. Why? --- ## [Loud car stereo every single morning at 6:30 am](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-car-stereo-every-single-morning-at-6-30-am/613920)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-car-stereo-every-single-morning-at-6-30-am/613920 "2012-02-28T19:32:18Z")
Hello Everyone, Once again I am turning to SD for an opinion on something before I act. The problem I am having is a stupid kid and his insanely loud car stereo. Every morning on his way to school at 6:30 in the stupid … --- ## [Competitive Trail Riding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competitive-trail-riding/614038)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competitive-trail-riding/614038 "2012-02-28T18:17:04Z")
Has anybody done any CTR? I’m thinking of getting into it and would appreciate any tips or advice before jumping in. Any help the teeming masses can provide would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [What would you do if the State substituted your kid's lunch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-state-substituted-your-kids-lunch/613041)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-state-substituted-your-kids-lunch/613041 "2012-02-28T16:25:15Z")
A mom in North Carolina sent her 4 year old to pre-kindergarten with the following lunch packed from home: a turkey and cheese sandwich, a banana, potato chips and apple juice. A state inspector for the department of HH… --- ## [Things that go bump in the night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/614105)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/614105 "2012-02-28T15:43:03Z")
Burglaries. Home invasions. Judging by all the gun threads, it’s a topic forefront on the minds of lots of Americans - and many others. An Englishman’s home is his castle, after all. But, what would you do if confronted… --- ## [What Army Had The Best Helmets (WWII)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-army-had-the-best-helmets-wwii/614251)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-army-had-the-best-helmets-wwii/614251 "2012-02-28T15:37:58Z")
The German Army had helmets that seem to have stood the test of time-the US Army now uses a similar design. The British kept those WWI-style “half helmets”-they seemed to offer little protection (aside from falling shra… --- ## [Trying to Sell a House Without a Basement - Are We Completely Screwed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-sell-a-house-without-a-basement-are-we-completely-screwed/614160)
**Author:** [@LaurenIpsum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LaurenIpsum)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-sell-a-house-without-a-basement-are-we-completely-screwed/614160 "2012-02-28T15:13:04Z")
Mr. Ipsum and I decided in November that we wanted to have a new house built, as we could afford it, and wanted something larger and newer. Our builder provided a deal where they would pay our old house’s mortgage for 5 … --- ## [Is Flash over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-flash-over/614087)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-flash-over/614087 "2012-02-28T15:04:31Z")
I’ve heard some web designers say that Flash is on the way out. Is this true (IYHO)? Is it because the ubiquitous iPad/iPhone doesn’t support it? What is taking/has taken its place for simple animation on the web? I l… --- ## [What is your greatest fear aside from death?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-greatest-fear-aside-from-death/613301)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-greatest-fear-aside-from-death/613301 "2012-02-28T13:50:34Z")
The following things are out, for answers: Death itself. The death of people you know. Things that you fear primarily because they could cause death (such as HIV, guns). It’s fine to name something that could cause de… --- ## [What's the first "local" digit of your phone number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-first-local-digit-of-your-phone-number/613877)
**Author:** [@spankthecrumpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spankthecrumpet)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-first-local-digit-of-your-phone-number/613877 "2012-02-28T12:16:52Z")
Local will depend on where you are. Use your common sense :slight\_smile: For example, an Isle of Man landline might be +44 (0)1624 812345. The +44 identifies it as UK/Isle of Man, 01624 identifies it as Isle of Man land… --- ## [Why hunger strikes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hunger-strikes/613969)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hunger-strikes/613969 "2012-02-28T07:58:25Z")
Hello Everyone, I was reading an article today: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/virginia-safety-joseph-williams-hunger-strike-university-workers-173337610.html The article was about a football player on… --- ## [an adult threatened my son with violence from his son who is a minor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-adult-threatened-my-son-with-violence-from-his-son-who-is-a-minor/609004)
**Author:** [@jsapone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsapone)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-adult-threatened-my-son-with-violence-from-his-son-who-is-a-minor/609004 "2012-02-28T05:55:23Z")
What is the law in NJ? --- ## [If you could travel in time to see a single event on a single day in a single place: where and when?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-travel-in-time-to-see-a-single-event-on-a-single-day-in-a-single-place-where-and-when/613960)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-travel-in-time-to-see-a-single-event-on-a-single-day-in-a-single-place-where-and-when/613960 "2012-02-28T04:30:53Z")
Title says it all. Pearl Harbor? Berlin Wall? 9-11? Where we goin’? What would you like to see happen? --- ## [Could anyone stand up to Birther scrutiny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-anyone-stand-up-to-birther-scrutiny/613608)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-anyone-stand-up-to-birther-scrutiny/613608 "2012-02-28T03:39:06Z")
The whole birther thing made me wonder who among us could stand up to that level of scrutiny? Its funny in an insane sort of way because by their reasoning every single person is a potential manchurian candidate or andro… --- ## [Tax professional tells me not to report cash income](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-professional-tells-me-not-to-report-cash-income/614185)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-professional-tells-me-not-to-report-cash-income/614185 "2012-02-28T02:37:36Z")
My wife and I had our taxes done by a national tax firm. I told the representative–twice–that I had received $1700 in cash payments in addition to my normal income, and he told me–twice–not to bother reporting it. Is thi… --- ## [What is a good, affordable hand creme for dry and cracked hands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-affordable-hand-creme-for-dry-and-cracked-hands/612252)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-affordable-hand-creme-for-dry-and-cracked-hands/612252 "2012-02-28T02:15:35Z")
My hands become dry and cracked in winter, plus washing my hands (which I have to do at my job several times a day, despite the fact that I have told my boss that belief in germ theory is against my religion) is causing … --- ## [Taking dad to cardiologist for 1st time. What questions should I ask?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-dad-to-cardiologist-for-1st-time-what-questions-should-i-ask/614140)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-dad-to-cardiologist-for-1st-time-what-questions-should-i-ask/614140 "2012-02-28T02:08:57Z")
Dad was supposed to have knee surgery but in the pre-op work up they discover he had had a recent heart attack. His response? “Yeah, I think it may have been last Thursday. I took an aspirin and took a nap.”. :smack: … --- ## [Depression, drugs & CBT question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-drugs-cbt-question/614113)
**Author:** [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-drugs-cbt-question/614113 "2012-02-28T01:17:50Z")
Sorry if this is really obvious, just some things re my SO’s depression I was thinking about. My SO has been struggling with depression for several years now and on anti-depressants for about 3 years (should really chec… --- ## [Anyone Using a "Fitbit" Tracker Or Ultra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-a-fitbit-tracker-or-ultra/614133)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-a-fitbit-tracker-or-ultra/614133 "2012-02-28T01:13:26Z")
Since the holidays, I’ve gotten a little thicker than I like and I’m spending time on the track near our house. I’ve read about pedometers which, in addition to heart rate, steps, and stopwatch, also track calories burn… --- ## [Dry flaking skin on greasy nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-flaking-skin-on-greasy-nose/614121)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-flaking-skin-on-greasy-nose/614121 "2012-02-28T00:38:22Z")
I think this is the right forum for medical questions. My nose is always covered with sebum is its a few hours since I showered or washed my face, it is also covered in blackheads(this is the only part of my face thats … --- ## [Dopers who played an instrument AND a sport in HS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-played-an-instrument-and-a-sport-in-hs/614072)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-played-an-instrument-and-a-sport-in-hs/614072 "2012-02-28T00:21:50Z")
When you went to college, which if any, did you stick with? --- ## [How does crack compare to powder cocaine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-crack-compare-to-powder-cocaine/614169)
**Author:** [@spankthecrumpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spankthecrumpet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-crack-compare-to-powder-cocaine/614169 "2012-02-27T23:57:35Z")
I assume there are dopers with extensive experience of both. How does crack compare to stamdard insufflated cocaine? (please discuss in a way that is acceptable under board rules) --- ## [Which one sounds more polite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-one-sounds-more-polite/614176)
**Author:** [@ge.or.ge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ge.or.ge)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-one-sounds-more-polite/614176 "2012-02-27T22:57:14Z")
I went to Walmart last weekend and bought some photo frames, a couple of minutes later, I found a better one at Michaels, So I decided to buy the ones at Michaels and return the ones which I bought at Walmat. On the wa… --- ## [Any high efficiency light bulbs that give a pleasing color](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-high-efficiency-light-bulbs-that-give-a-pleasing-color/614100)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-high-efficiency-light-bulbs-that-give-a-pleasing-color/614100 "2012-02-27T21:57:26Z")
I have used incandescents my whole life, I tried to switch over to CFL lights but they give off a hospital like glow which I don’t like. Are there any brands of high efficiency lights that give off a glow similar to inca… --- ## [iPod classic acting up- dying hard drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-classic-acting-up-dying-hard-drive/614005)
**Author:** [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-classic-acting-up-dying-hard-drive/614005 "2012-02-27T20:24:30Z")
recently my 80GB iPod classic has been acting up. I use it in my cars, one with Ford SYNC and the other with a Sony aftermarket receiver. Both connected with the USB cable. In either car, if I try to select certain tr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1562) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1564)