# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1619 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1620 --- ## [What would a non-nuclear, formally declared war between multiple 1st world nations look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-non-nuclear-formally-declared-war-between-multiple-1st-world-nations-look-like/604536)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-a-non-nuclear-formally-declared-war-between-multiple-1st-world-nations-look-like/604536 "2011-12-03T17:44:18Z")
I was reading about aircraft carriers and their fighters’ capabilities, and I discovered I couldn’t really imagine what an open, even-sided war would look like these days. Air supremacy was won in the first Gulf War in … --- ## [Schizophrenia, age and genetic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schizophrenia-age-and-genetic/604939)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schizophrenia-age-and-genetic/604939 "2011-12-03T14:06:41Z")
My mum and my sister are diagnosed with schizophrenia. I have been doing some reading on the Internet, and there seems to be a range for the disease to strike (18 to 25). A therapist told me as I have passed the age, I … --- ## [Why are some current products not available?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-current-products-not-available/604938)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-current-products-not-available/604938 "2011-12-03T12:49:58Z")
I’m looking for a new compact camera, and looking at Samsung’s website, I’m very tempted by the WB750. I’ve Googled it, and there are plenty of sites showing Samsung’s press release for it, but literally no reviews, and… --- ## ["Cleaning the cobra pit" video. Is this guy really that fearless or is there a trick involved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-the-cobra-pit-video-is-this-guy-really-that-fearless-or-is-there-a-trick-involved/603997)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-the-cobra-pit-video-is-this-guy-really-that-fearless-or-is-there-a-trick-involved/603997 "2011-12-03T05:16:18Z")
“Cleaning the cobra pit” Astonishing video (to me) Guy seems utterly fearless. --- ## [HP Pavilion Laptops - Decent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hp-pavilion-laptops-decent/604886)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hp-pavilion-laptops-decent/604886 "2011-12-03T05:03:32Z")
As I mentioned in this thread, my school has an HP Pavilion DV6 available online through the bookstore. Do any of you have any experience with HP Pavilion laptops, and would you recommend them? --- ## [Tell me your experiences with arthroscopic hip surgery, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-experiences-with-arthroscopic-hip-surgery-please/604726)
**Author:** [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-experiences-with-arthroscopic-hip-surgery-please/604726 "2011-12-03T04:39:54Z")
I am having surgery on Tuesday to repair a labral tear and clean up a Femoroacetabular impingement. I’m a wee bit nervous. I’ve asked my surgeon the questions I could think of, but everything I hear and read shows me t… --- ## [Do you drive a manual or automatic transmission car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drive-a-manual-or-automatic-transmission-car/604718)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drive-a-manual-or-automatic-transmission-car/604718 "2011-12-03T03:57:34Z")
I did a search and didn’t see a poll on this. So, what kind of transmission do you drive? I prefer manuals, but am getting a bit annoyed at how few cars are equipped with them these days. It seems (other than BMWs) th… --- ## [Ladies...does sex hurt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-does-sex-hurt/604747)
**Author:** [@Petrichord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petrichord)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-does-sex-hurt/604747 "2011-12-03T03:14:52Z")
A (slightly tipsy) friend and I were discussing this a little while back and found that, for both of us, the close intimate act of shebangabanging was usually the cause of additional sensations other than pleasure. And … --- ## [How do you say "FAQ"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-faq/604086)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-faq/604086 "2011-12-03T02:47:42Z")
Inspired by this thread, I was wondering how most people pronounce “FAQ”. I say “Fack” but my husband says “F-A-Q”… so what do you say? Maybe we can figure out which is more common. --- ## ["Left lane closed" sign in the right lane. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-lane-closed-sign-in-the-right-lane-why/604910)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-lane-closed-sign-in-the-right-lane-why/604910 "2011-12-03T00:54:28Z")
Here’s your sign. This is the third time I’ve seen them do this in a year, in the same spot and I can’t, for the life of me, figure out why. I know it’s a bit hard to tell from the angle, but that sign is smack in the … --- ## [Have you been pulled over for an expired inspection sticker while in a company vehicle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-pulled-over-for-an-expired-inspection-sticker-while-in-a-company-vehicle/604787)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-pulled-over-for-an-expired-inspection-sticker-while-in-a-company-vehicle/604787 "2011-12-03T00:49:30Z")
What happened? Here’s the long part… My boyfriend has to drive a company vehicle tomorrow and Saturday (there on Friday, back on Saturday) and then again Sunday and Monday (there and back both days). The people in cha… --- ## [Snap your fingers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snap-your-fingers/604876)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snap-your-fingers/604876 "2011-12-03T00:34:40Z")
This is a poll. It’ll take me forever to put in all the choices, but they’re coming. Let’s talk about how well you can (or can’t) snap your fingers. Definition of handedness for the sake of this poll: If you usually … --- ## [Is it unwise to contribute more than the employer match to my 401K?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unwise-to-contribute-more-than-the-employer-match-to-my-401k/604860)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unwise-to-contribute-more-than-the-employer-match-to-my-401k/604860 "2011-12-02T23:32:31Z")
My employer matches up to 4% on 401K. My contribution is 6% of my gross pay. I vaguely remember reading at one point that you should contribute up the the employer max (free money), but anything beyond that should go in… --- ## [Naval engineers: how about a WW2 battle raft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-engineers-how-about-a-ww2-battle-raft/604689)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-engineers-how-about-a-ww2-battle-raft/604689 "2011-12-02T22:46:13Z")
time context and place: 1939, europe. can a belligerent country of your choice (mine is germany) build a mobile battleship floating on a raft instead of a displacing hull? since i don’t know how to run the numbers, i ca… --- ## [Does dry heated air give you sinus problems? What seems to help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dry-heated-air-give-you-sinus-problems-what-seems-to-help/604456)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dry-heated-air-give-you-sinus-problems-what-seems-to-help/604456 "2011-12-02T22:19:05Z")
Got the first blast of winter right after Thanksgiving. :frowning: I had to crank up the heat and the inside humidity is dropping fast. Originally this 50’s ranch had zero insulation. I had the attic blown and the viny… --- ## [Found out my dad is drinking again after being sober 20 years.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-out-my-dad-is-drinking-again-after-being-sober-20-years/604474)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-out-my-dad-is-drinking-again-after-being-sober-20-years/604474 "2011-12-02T22:15:49Z")
Some background, my dad drank heavily until I was about 17 and he got arrested for his final DUI. He stopped that next day and didn’t pick up alcohol again until recently. We’ve been estranged for almost two years beca… --- ## [Outward Bound vs NOLS for wilderness expedition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outward-bound-vs-nols-for-wilderness-expedition/604702)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outward-bound-vs-nols-for-wilderness-expedition/604702 "2011-12-02T21:55:44Z")
I am looking to do a wilderness expedition course next summer, something physically challenging with elements of personal and outdoor skill development. I am quite familiar with Outward Bound, and have done two courses w… --- ## [Has your life improved on a whole since childhood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-life-improved-on-a-whole-since-childhood/604464)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-life-improved-on-a-whole-since-childhood/604464 "2011-12-02T20:57:41Z")
I know I’ve started an unusual number of threads lately. I hope that hasn’t bothered anyone. So I’m currently reading Schopenhauer for a class. His whole theory is that the purpose of life is suffering. The specific … --- ## [I've got about 24 hours in Pittsburgh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-about-24-hours-in-pittsburgh/604537)
**Author:** [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-about-24-hours-in-pittsburgh/604537 "2011-12-02T19:47:04Z")
On the 23rd of December I will be flying into Pittsburgh, PA. I will be leaving mid-afternoon the next day. What is there to do in Pittsburgh? I’ll be spending the night at a hotel which is apparently on the south side … --- ## [Need info about S&M clubs for novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-info-about-s-m-clubs-for-novel/604357)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-info-about-s-m-clubs-for-novel/604357 "2011-12-02T18:31:38Z")
Heya, I thought about putting this in GQ but I’d like impressions and opinions as well as facts, so this seemed better. Please feel free to move it if I was wrong. So for the novel I’m working on for NaNoWriMo (and bey… --- ## [Pets and their funny idiosyncrasies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-and-their-funny-idiosyncrasies/604459)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-and-their-funny-idiosyncrasies/604459 "2011-12-02T17:59:35Z")
Last night, I cooked myself a batch of mustard greens with dinner, knowing well that it was just for me, since no one else in my family likes them. I forgot about one of my four-legged family members, though: Mojo the Ge… --- ## [Santa Claus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-claus/604716)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-claus/604716 "2011-12-02T16:35:02Z")
Do you believe in Santa Claus? --- ## [Advice given to me in high school re:college admissions. Good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-given-to-me-in-high-school-re-college-admissions-good/604647)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-given-to-me-in-high-school-re-college-admissions-good/604647 "2011-12-02T16:00:04Z")
Back in high school (US, 1990’s), I was hoping to go to college (I did, so it worked out). I was given a little tidbit of advice back then on how to woo college admissions officers. They said that university admissions… --- ## [Relating to neighboring states/countries: N-S or E-W?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relating-to-neighboring-states-countries-n-s-or-e-w/309531)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relating-to-neighboring-states-countries-n-s-or-e-w/309531 "2011-12-02T15:00:13Z")
A while back we had a thread that dealt with differing time zones and how moving to a new zone caused long-ranging adjustments to schedules and such. In a similar spirit, how do you relate to adjacent states (or countri… --- ## [How Many Slaves Work For You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-slaves-work-for-you/604563)
**Author:** [@Bloodless\_Turnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bloodless_Turnip)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-slaves-work-for-you/604563 "2011-12-02T10:15:41Z")
According to this site, we all condone slavery by buying stuff made by slaves and not insisting that the manufacturer find out where the components of their products come from, and using only free trade. It seems I have… --- ## [You Have The Only Film Footage Of The Biggest News Story On Earth - Now What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-the-only-film-footage-of-the-biggest-news-story-on-earth-now-what/604632)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-the-only-film-footage-of-the-biggest-news-story-on-earth-now-what/604632 "2011-12-02T07:25:57Z")
Let’s assume you happen to have your video camera/cell phone video on and were trying to get a nice shot of a bumble bee landing on a flower when suddenly, in the background, IT HAPPENS! Maybe you accidentally filmed an… --- ## [Would you call your feeling for your best friend "love"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-your-feeling-for-your-best-friend-love/604701)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-your-feeling-for-your-best-friend-love/604701 "2011-12-02T06:19:19Z")
For purposes of this discussion, please exclude spouses, siblings, parents, and children from the ranks of your friends. Think of your closest friend. Would you call the emotion you hold for that person love? For that m… --- ## [Getting used to a kid's new name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-used-to-a-kids-new-name/602684)
**Author:** [@Elret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elret)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-used-to-a-kids-new-name/602684 "2011-12-02T05:53:58Z")
My 5-year-old daughter wants to change her name. My husband and I are all for it (it’s a perfectly legit and very pretty shortening of her “real” name - say her name is “Ella” and she would like to be known as “Ellie”) … --- ## [Have you ever had a blood transfusion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-blood-transfusion/604556)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-blood-transfusion/604556 "2011-12-02T05:30:49Z")
When I had some surgery done several years ago, they told me when I woke up that I’d received 2 units of blood (which made me feel kind of bad, because I’m type O- so that was valuable blood they gave me). It made me fee… --- ## [How white are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-white-are-you/604013)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-white-are-you/604013 "2011-12-02T04:25:38Z")
The website Stuff white people like ( Full List of Stuff White People Like | Stuff White People Like ) has a list of 134 things white people like. How many do you particularly like? I made a list of things I definitely… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1618) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1620)