# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1614 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1615 --- ## [Where is all this mucus in my nose coming from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-all-this-mucus-in-my-nose-coming-from/605780)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-all-this-mucus-in-my-nose-coming-from/605780 "2011-12-10T23:58:36Z")
Let’s be gross for a minute. I’ve got a cold, and there seems to be an endless supply of mucus in my nose. I blow my nose and 10 minutes later there’s a whole glob more. Sometimes it’s even in my mouth and then I have to… --- ## [Do you believe in a God , or God(s)? Please participate!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-in-a-god-or-god-s-please-participate/605029)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-in-a-god-or-god-s-please-participate/605029 "2011-12-10T23:22:27Z")
Inspired by a claimin this thread that there are almost no believers on the SDMB, I’m curious as to our atheist/agnostic/believer split. I’ve no doubt we’re way over the worldwide average for non believers, but let’s tr… --- ## [Help me find a very warm, yet stylish, coat!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-very-warm-yet-stylish-coat/605439)
**Author:** [@GilaB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GilaB)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-very-warm-yet-stylish-coat/605439 "2011-12-10T22:16:15Z")
Or two. I’ve been wearing the same two winter coats for about a decade - a navy hooded ski parka, and an ankle-length, dark red, slim-cut single breasted hooded cloth coat. The former is plenty warm, but embarrassing t… --- ## [Bald guys: Any luck finding a winter hat that doesn't itch like crazy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759 "2011-12-10T19:47:04Z")
I currently have the standard stretchy hat thingy. (Sorry, I forget what they are called) It drives me nuts. You guys find anything that works for you? --- ## [Where are hard drugs legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-hard-drugs-legal/605740)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-hard-drugs-legal/605740 "2011-12-10T15:50:46Z")
Is there anywhere in the world that I can travel today where it would be 100% legal for me to purchase and use “hard drugs” such as heroin, methamphetamine, crack or powder cocaine, ecstasy, etc. That is, the drugs are … --- ## [Dial-up internet access](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dial-up-internet-access/605719)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dial-up-internet-access/605719 "2011-12-10T15:31:36Z")
Do you use dial-up internet access? --- ## [Opinions on 3D TVs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-3d-tvs/605612)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-3d-tvs/605612 "2011-12-10T15:09:03Z")
I currently have a 26" non full HD TV and I am looking to upgrade to a Full HD TV around 40 inches. I don’t care about network connectivity, USB and the like because I have a Zotac Z-BOX mini PC running Windows 7 connec… --- ## [Persons willing to have one-night stands: does the other person's marital status matter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persons-willing-to-have-one-night-stands-does-the-other-persons-marital-status-matter/605184)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persons-willing-to-have-one-night-stands-does-the-other-persons-marital-status-matter/605184 "2011-12-10T04:59:27Z")
Poll in a moment. And no, I’m not going to include an option for persons NOT willing to engage in one-night stands. The results will be private, though. --- ## [An update on my feral cat. :-)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-feral-cat/605652)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-update-on-my-feral-cat/605652 "2011-12-10T04:57:07Z")
Great news. After being turned down by two local cat rescue organizations, I finally found a really nice foster mom for Zoey. I posted earlier this week about my plight with this cat. I’m taking the cat in for a new p… --- ## [Refrigerate cookies for freshness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refrigerate-cookies-for-freshness/605679)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refrigerate-cookies-for-freshness/605679 "2011-12-10T02:58:01Z")
I will be making scratch soft chocolate chip cookies the a.m. of Saturday 12/10. I will have no other free time over the weekend. I plan on serving them the a.m. of Monday, 12/12–two days after they were baked. What i… --- ## [What other "words" have disagreements on pronunciation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-words-have-disagreements-on-pronunciation/604178)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-words-have-disagreements-on-pronunciation/604178 "2011-12-10T02:10:37Z")
Inspired by How do you say “FAQ”? I’m wondering about other not-quite-words (NQWs) that may have multiple pronunciations. When I was taking a class on the C++ Standard Template Library way back when it was new, the ins… --- ## [So, I'm building a personal religious library...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-building-a-personal-religious-library/604780)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-building-a-personal-religious-library/604780 "2011-12-10T01:43:49Z")
I would like to assemble a personal collection of the world’s religious texts (within reason - see below). So far I have: The (Christian) Bible - New International, King James, and NKJ. The (Christian) Apocrypha The … --- ## [Would my "free" toddler be better off in a structured or in a free school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-my-free-toddler-be-better-off-in-a-structured-or-in-a-free-school/604044)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-my-free-toddler-be-better-off-in-a-structured-or-in-a-free-school/604044 "2011-12-10T01:24:40Z")
Kids in the Netherlands go to school on their fourth birthday, so it is time to pick a school for my three and a half year old son. We’ve narrowed the choice down to two good schools. Both get good performance reviews an… --- ## [How do you wear your watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wear-your-watch/605491)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wear-your-watch/605491 "2011-12-10T00:35:56Z")
Just a pointless little poll. Please also indicate which hand is dominant. Personally, i’m left-handed and used to wear my watch on my left hand, but i’ve started developing carpal tunnel in that hand. So now, when work… --- ## [How many posts do you have on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-posts-do-you-have-on-the-sdmb/605448)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-posts-do-you-have-on-the-sdmb/605448 "2011-12-10T00:34:32Z")
How many posts do you have on the SDMB? Just curious. 6,070 now for moi’. --- ## [Reassure me that my outdoor feral kitten will be ok this winter.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-that-my-outdoor-feral-kitten-will-be-ok-this-winter/605147)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-that-my-outdoor-feral-kitten-will-be-ok-this-winter/605147 "2011-12-09T23:01:58Z")
About 3 months ago, while taking trash to the dumpster in my apartment complex, I noticed an adult cat and a kitten foraging for food. They looked a bit skinny and malnourished, so I went back to my fridge and gave them… --- ## [I can't figure out how to ask this without sounding like Hitler (animal adoptions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-ask-this-without-sounding-like-hitler-animal-adoptions/605601)
**Author:** [@tesseract](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tesseract)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-ask-this-without-sounding-like-hitler-animal-adoptions/605601 "2011-12-09T23:00:52Z")
OK. I am not a bad person, I like to think. These are just some thoughts I have had about the issue of spaying/neutering/homeless pets/the fact that there are too many animals out there who need to be adopted. I am thi… --- ## [When Will Human Simulacrums Become Possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-human-simulacrums-become-possible/605528)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-human-simulacrums-become-possible/605528 "2011-12-09T22:27:31Z")
In Isaac Asimov’s classic novel series (“Foundation”), the long-dead Hari Selden had set up a “simulacrum” of himself-whether this was a robot or holographic image is not clear (Asimov never gave any details). At any ra… --- ## [Do you eat the crusts of a loaf of bread ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-the-crusts-of-a-loaf-of-bread/605592)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-the-crusts-of-a-loaf-of-bread/605592 "2011-12-09T22:09:18Z")
Do you like crusts ? I don’t. But I don’t like waste either. I’ll bypass the first crust for slices from the middle of the loaf where the bread is softest. When I get to near the end of the loaf, I might just start a new… --- ## [Smokey eyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokey-eyes/604773)
**Author:** [@Bhoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bhoe)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokey-eyes/604773 "2011-12-09T21:13:39Z")
Reading and replying to another thread made me think of a trend where I work. Women wear smokey eye make up. I don’t think it’s a look that suits most people. Do you think smokey eyes are pretty? It looks like this: ht… --- ## [What are the most likely causes of human extinction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-likely-causes-of-human-extinction/605565)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-likely-causes-of-human-extinction/605565 "2011-12-09T20:27:30Z")
Just curious if there has been any research in this area and rankings of the most likely causes of extinction for humanity? It’s topic I remain very ignorant of despite all the casual talk I’ve heard about it. --- ## [DAK: 8 Reasons against USB.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dak-8-reasons-against-usb/605529)
**Author:** [@all1966](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/all1966)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dak-8-reasons-against-usb/605529 "2011-12-09T19:30:29Z")
“Use your PC Soundcard. Your turntable or ours.” So says DAK Industries: http://www.DAK.com/LP\_To\_Cd\_Mp3 I have a great turntable, so it’d be nice to use it to transfer my old LPs to MP3 format. Anyone have any exper… --- ## [Your favorite automobile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-automobile/605620)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-automobile/605620 "2011-12-09T18:51:30Z")
For your favorite automobile, where is the corporate headquarters located? --- ## [No , VIRGINIA, there is no Santa Claus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-virginia-there-is-no-santa-claus/604846)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-virginia-there-is-no-santa-claus/604846 "2011-12-09T17:03:11Z")
in the spirit of Only 24 days left in the War on Christmas! I say we give Virginia the straight dope no room for silly superstition our modern world how would you reply? be blunt if you must, kind if you want to --- ## [Calling iPhone 4 users.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-iphone-4-users/605618)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-iphone-4-users/605618 "2011-12-09T16:39:37Z")
How long does you battery go before a recharge? --- ## [How can I teach myself physics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-teach-myself-physics/605473)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-teach-myself-physics/605473 "2011-12-09T16:39:16Z")
Short version: I haven’t touched physics since high school, and am now 29. What’s the best way for me to start learning again without taking classes? Long version: I have an MA in English literature and currently teach … --- ## [Doper ladies, would you rather pose in Playboy or the ESPN Body Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-ladies-would-you-rather-pose-in-playboy-or-the-espn-body-issue/605392)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-ladies-would-you-rather-pose-in-playboy-or-the-espn-body-issue/605392 "2011-12-09T14:32:45Z")
Given the choice which “skin issue” would you rather pose in? One downside to ESPN: if you’re not athletic, you’ll suffer in comparison. --- ## [Well, this one's a classic... (family advice needed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-this-ones-a-classic-family-advice-needed/605442)
**Author:** [@BTEzra04](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BTEzra04)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-this-ones-a-classic-family-advice-needed/605442 "2011-12-09T14:20:16Z")
So, I’m a second-year college student. I turn 20 in a week. I’m having a (pretty standard) battle between my parents and growing up. I’ve always avoided conflict, or tried to, for the most part. Unless I’m pissed off wit… --- ## [CPU runs at high rate for unexplained reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpu-runs-at-high-rate-for-unexplained-reason/605297)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpu-runs-at-high-rate-for-unexplained-reason/605297 "2011-12-09T12:43:19Z")
My laptop lately has been running hot. The CPU usage showing in Task Manager list of running processes might be a total of 15%, but the true total at the very bottom of the box will be 75%, and the fan will be blowing ha… --- ## [A hypothetical question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-question/605600)
**Author:** [@King\_Bobo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Bobo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-question/605600 "2011-12-09T08:23:19Z")
So - a person makes a charitable contribution to a non-profit organization - a goodly sum -say $1000+ Said charity is known to publish all donations in their annual review. Above donation is missed from the list of don… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1613) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1615)