# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1613 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1614 --- ## [What are 10 things a woman should know how to do, or know about, by the time she is 25?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-10-things-a-woman-should-know-how-to-do-or-know-about-by-the-time-she-is-25/605482)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-10-things-a-woman-should-know-how-to-do-or-know-about-by-the-time-she-is-25/605482 "2011-12-12T11:36:39Z")
I’m tapping into the deep well of female doper wisdom in looking to construct a meaningful and useful list of ten things an adult woman should know by the time she is 25. These can be things you should know about, or thi… --- ## [Plastic Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plastic-surgery/605458)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plastic-surgery/605458 "2011-12-12T11:23:48Z")
If you had money to burn, would you consider cosmetic plastic surgery? --- ## [How much of Optometry is a racket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-optometry-is-a-racket/605291)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-optometry-is-a-racket/605291 "2011-12-12T06:43:31Z")
Seriously. I just needed some new lenses because mine were all scratched up. Now it having been over a year :rolleyes:, and being a new patient, :rolleyes: I can understand the need for an eye exam. After all, things mig… --- ## [Tell me about camping in Washington State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-camping-in-washington-state/605387)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-camping-in-washington-state/605387 "2011-12-12T06:21:06Z")
Nashiitashii, a friend and myself are planning a five day camping trip to Washington state in April. Currently I’m considering Deception park, Saltwater park, and a few others but there seems to be so much to choose from… --- ## [What is the real solution to the Lindbergh kidnapping/murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-real-solution-to-the-lindbergh-kidnapping-murder/604905)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-real-solution-to-the-lindbergh-kidnapping-murder/604905 "2011-12-12T04:40:56Z")
One of the most famous crimes of the early 20th century was the kidnapping and murder of the 18 month old son of the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. Bruno Hauptmann was convicted of this crime, but there have been rea… --- ## [Drinking tequila from a sunscreen bottle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-tequila-from-a-sunscreen-bottle/605429)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-tequila-from-a-sunscreen-bottle/605429 "2011-12-12T03:42:12Z")
I watch a lot of Always Sunny, and find humor in the innovative ways the gang uses to disguise their alcohol consumption. I was watching a recent episode last night, where Dee and Dennis concealed tequila in a sunscreen … --- ## [Abating A Petroleum Smell...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abating-a-petroleum-smell/605870)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abating-a-petroleum-smell/605870 "2011-12-12T03:05:46Z")
I was working “Liquid Wrench”, a petroleum-based lubricant. Now, I smell like it even though I have washed with soap and water. And, water with baking soda. Any thoughts how to kill the smell? Lemon Juice? Tomato Jui… --- ## [Have you ever self-injured?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-self-injured/604550)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-self-injured/604550 "2011-12-12T02:09:28Z")
By “self-injured”, I mean things like intentionally cutting yourself with a razor blade, burning yourself, things like that. As for myself, I voted “I used to” where I would cut my arms with a pair of sharp scissors. I … --- ## [Have you named your Car(s)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-named-your-car-s/605389)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-named-your-car-s/605389 "2011-12-12T01:48:44Z")
Have you ever given a name to your car? All my cars had names, beginning with “Timex” (A Dodge k-Car) who was incredibly beat-up but never skipped a beat until she self-destructed around 130,000mi. The next was “Rolex” … --- ## [If America were a "nuclear family."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-america-were-a-nuclear-family/605761)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-america-were-a-nuclear-family/605761 "2011-12-12T01:25:11Z")
\*\*Dad’s the Republican. Mom’s the Democrat. They both work, but Dad makes 150k a year, and Mom makes 45k. They have 14 kids, 7 girls and 7 boys. The kid’s ages range from 3 to 17 years old. Some of their kids have f… --- ## [Multi-tasking while driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-tasking-while-driving/605763)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-tasking-while-driving/605763 "2011-12-12T00:48:17Z")
Do you multi-task while driving? --- ## [I'm getting a new kitten! And she needs a name that means "Survivor"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-new-kitten-and-she-needs-a-name-that-means-survivor/603289)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-new-kitten-and-she-needs-a-name-that-means-survivor/603289 "2011-12-12T00:17:28Z")
I have a friend who, together with her husband, are even bigger animal lovers than I am. In fact, they brought me my latest cat, Six, who is gorgeous and sweet and second-in-command around here cat-wise. (I don’t have 6… --- ## [Best 35mm negative scanner ???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-35mm-negative-scanner/605828)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-35mm-negative-scanner/605828 "2011-12-11T23:30:03Z")
Like a lot of old pharts, I’ve got a ton of 35mm negatives stuffed into shoe boxes. Most of them are worthless and will be tossed. But mixed in with them are some priceless shots of the kids in various stages of their … --- ## [Anyone else have a low ebb healthwise between Thanksgiving and Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-have-a-low-ebb-healthwise-between-thanksgiving-and-christmas/605795)
**Author:** [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-have-a-low-ebb-healthwise-between-thanksgiving-and-christmas/605795 "2011-12-11T22:20:20Z")
Since my college days, yea these many years ago, I’ve noticed that I’m never in the flush of health for that month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year again I’m feeling kind of crummy. Oh, not seriously enough… --- ## [Simple GPS: recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-gps-recommendation/605712)
**Author:** [@JillGat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JillGat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-gps-recommendation/605712 "2011-12-11T21:26:12Z")
My son is directions/map challenged. He has a car and drives, though. I’ve seen dashboard GPS for sale at Costco… various Garmin types, etc. and need a recommendation. Is there one you can, like, just plug in your add… --- ## [Huffington Post: Pro and Con](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huffington-post-pro-and-con/605512)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huffington-post-pro-and-con/605512 "2011-12-11T21:17:54Z")
I occasionaly come across references to the Huffing Post and wonder how the SDMB members feel about it. Do you like it? Do you not like it? Why? --- ## [Tipping for Take Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-take-out/604515)
**Author:** [@tomcar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomcar)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-take-out/604515 "2011-12-11T18:38:05Z")
Do you tip for take out? Why do I feel like I am supposed to? Any insiders or restaurant workers want to give some input on this matter? My head says no…but I feel guilty if I don’t. --- ## [They don't pay me enough to...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-dont-pay-me-enough-to/604629)
**Author:** [@Bhoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bhoe)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-dont-pay-me-enough-to/604629 "2011-12-11T10:46:46Z")
I was taking to a coworker today. We got on a roll about things we won’t do because they’re not really in our job description and we feel, we make the same salary, we don’t get paid enough to do it. My list: Gofer work … --- ## [Need PayPal info fast. Can anyone help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-paypal-info-fast-can-anyone-help/605552)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-paypal-info-fast-can-anyone-help/605552 "2011-12-11T07:04:18Z")
Can anybody tell me how to set up a PayPal account? From other recent threads it’s my understanding that it’s a super-fast way to send/receive money. Is that right? Thanks for your help. --- ## [Advice needed for writhing insufferable woes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-for-writhing-insufferable-woes/604130)
**Author:** [@pragmatic55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pragmatic55)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-for-writhing-insufferable-woes/604130 "2011-12-11T06:31:00Z")
I’ve turned it into a story - all advice, any, all, the slightest, the most inciteful - are welcome. All inputs/any are appreciated. \[the background\] Frank is always in a modest mood. He’s a normal person with a liftin… --- ## [What's it like living in Australia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-living-in-australia/605492)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-living-in-australia/605492 "2011-12-11T06:04:11Z")
I was considering moving out of this Eastern European hellhole and apparently I am eligible for an Australian work visa. I am now seriously thinking about it. But I’ve never been to Australia, not even close. I’m kind o… --- ## [Tipping for Take Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-take-out/605771)
**Author:** [@Lilacs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lilacs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-take-out/605771 "2011-12-11T03:42:40Z")
Does anyone here add a tip when they pick up their food? I haven’t been, but I always feel as if I should be. I just wondered what everyone thought. --- ## [Son Getting Bullied At School- Help Me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/son-getting-bullied-at-school-help-me/602532)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/son-getting-bullied-at-school-help-me/602532 "2011-12-11T03:39:26Z")
So my 13 year-old son has always had a problem with getting bullied. He has medical problems which caused his head to become enlarged as an infant, and although he’s catching up with it, he still looks a little differen… --- ## [What in the world possessed Obama to do this? \[Early Hannukah\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-possessed-obama-to-do-this-early-hannukah/605581)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-possessed-obama-to-do-this-early-hannukah/605581 "2011-12-11T03:22:20Z")
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US\_OBAMA\_HANUKKAH?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-12-08-18-44-18 \*\*Obama celebrates Hanukkah at White House \*\* Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President… --- ## [What should be the maximum non-punitive damages on Erin Andrew's "peephole" lawsuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-the-maximum-non-punitive-damages-on-erin-andrews-peephole-lawsuit/605431)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-the-maximum-non-punitive-damages-on-erin-andrews-peephole-lawsuit/605431 "2011-12-11T03:08:29Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/espn-reporter-andrews-sues-man-peephole-videos-162733484.html Her lawsuit is for $10 million. "According to the lawsuit, Andrews said the hotel was guilty of negligence for, among other things, al… --- ## [Digital Gifts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-gifts/605702)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-gifts/605702 "2011-12-11T03:07:11Z")
I have a friend in Australia who lives at her computer, fixing PCs for others and playing games. For Christmas, I could easily just get her a game that’s on her wishlist on Steam, but I thought I’d see if anyone had an i… --- ## [Help for a teenager in an abusive environment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-for-a-teenager-in-an-abusive-environment/605631)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-for-a-teenager-in-an-abusive-environment/605631 "2011-12-11T02:35:17Z")
I have a friend who is currently 16. Her home environment is driving her to cut herself, contemplate/attempt (about a month ago) suicide, and causing her extreme emotional distress. At the heart of it all is her Stepfath… --- ## [Just how hard is it to flee the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-hard-is-it-to-flee-the-country/605664)
**Author:** [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-hard-is-it-to-flee-the-country/605664 "2011-12-11T02:17:43Z")
In this thread, there’s a discussion about the fact that Blago has a few weeks to get his affairs in order before reporting to prison. I wanted to ask, in general, how hard is it for a convicted person to leave the Unit… --- ## [Dealing with a Scammer on Ebay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-a-scammer-on-ebay/605626)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-a-scammer-on-ebay/605626 "2011-12-11T00:58:56Z")
At least, I’m 99% sure I’m dealing with a scammer. I’m selling my laptop on Ebay - my first time buying or selling. A guy speaking in broken English contacts me and asks if I can ship it to his client in Indonesia, and… --- ## [Practical advice needed for after mother's death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practical-advice-needed-for-after-mothers-death/604052)
**Author:** [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practical-advice-needed-for-after-mothers-death/604052 "2011-12-11T00:44:26Z")
My mother passed away on Tuesday and I’m the executor of her estate. I am totally non-world-wise and need someone to tell me if I’ve forgotten to do something important in terms of settling her affairs. The other compou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1612) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1614)