# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1768 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1769 --- ## [Should I be taking flaxseed oil pills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-taking-flaxseed-oil-pills/576197)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-taking-flaxseed-oil-pills/576197 "2011-04-01T15:14:23Z")
Should I be taking flaxseed oil pills? What about eating regular flaxseed oil? Or eating flaxseeds? Is there any proven benefit, or is it all just conjecture? Wikipedia says I rarely eat fish, if that matters. --- ## [How big does a house for one person, or two, need to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-does-a-house-for-one-person-or-two-need-to-be/576272)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-does-a-house-for-one-person-or-two-need-to-be/576272 "2011-04-01T08:18:37Z")
The thread Individualist trends and fads: kids just phoning it in these days? sprouted a tangential conversation based on monstro’s interest in building a very small house for herself. To avert full-blown hijack there, a… --- ## [Driving between DC and Chicago - what's it like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-between-dc-and-chicago-whats-it-like/576627)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-between-dc-and-chicago-whats-it-like/576627 "2011-04-01T05:22:12Z")
What’s it like driving between Washington, DC and Chicago? What types of roads, scenery, etc. do you find? If you’ve driven a similar long-haul route, such as Chicago to Baltimore, I’d also love to hear your take. I’v… --- ## [Women: Would Cutting Your Hair Be A Punishment To You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-cutting-your-hair-be-a-punishment-to-you/576229)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-cutting-your-hair-be-a-punishment-to-you/576229 "2011-04-01T03:38:56Z")
I’ve been watching the best soap opera in the world, from Australia called Prisoner (Prisoner: Cell Block H) and several times (Chrissie, Sharon, Angel, Lexie) one of the “bad” prisoners gets on the wrong side of the “go… --- ## [cannot ever date again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannot-ever-date-again/576553)
**Author:** [@uzerid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/uzerid)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannot-ever-date-again/576553 "2011-03-31T23:30:34Z")
I am loosing myself and need some help here. I don’t know how to get over my own thoughts. Having migrated to europe years ago I had been very lonely so I went to live with a girl just to fulfill my loneliness. She w… --- ## [Do lesbians enjoy penetration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lesbians-enjoy-penetration/391005)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lesbians-enjoy-penetration/391005 "2011-03-31T23:23:02Z")
I recently talked to a lesbian friend, and she said that she enjoys manual and oral stimulation, but if she wanted penetration, she would have stayed straight. Is this common? I know the porn films are generally not ac… --- ## [What item would you spend a lot of money on and most people would think you were crazy to do so?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-item-would-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-and-most-people-would-think-you-were-crazy-to-do-so/575163)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-item-would-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-and-most-people-would-think-you-were-crazy-to-do-so/575163 "2011-03-31T22:10:52Z")
Inspired by this thread: I said that I thought everybody had that thing that they’d spend what most “sane” people would think is an excessive amount of money on. Some people love expensive shoes or handbags, fine wine o… --- ## [Teachers, how has your district handled the budget cuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-how-has-your-district-handled-the-budget-cuts/576585)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-how-has-your-district-handled-the-budget-cuts/576585 "2011-03-31T21:59:23Z")
In this time of budget eviscerations, it’s well known a lot of education budgets have been significantly cut back–but I’m curious what those cuts look like close up across the United States (and elsewhere, if applicable)… --- ## [Managing a project from halfway around the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-a-project-from-halfway-around-the-world/576446)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-a-project-from-halfway-around-the-world/576446 "2011-03-31T20:26:53Z")
The CEO tells me he’s thinking of outsourcing (to India) data collection for the website I manage. Let’s face it, that means it’s going to happen whether I think it’s a good idea or not. I’ve asked for a few days to thin… --- ## [Will I Like Windows 7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-like-windows-7/567089)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-like-windows-7/567089 "2011-03-31T19:52:58Z")
If so, why? Or why not? (As if I had a choice.) I’m using XP and like it. I had Vista for one day and took the computer back to the store. I’m going to need a new laptop in the next few months, so… . Does Windows 7 hav… --- ## [My dog has lost his appetite, seems fine all other ways...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-lost-his-appetite-seems-fine-all-other-ways/575281)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-lost-his-appetite-seems-fine-all-other-ways/575281 "2011-03-31T19:34:24Z")
A lack of appetite in a dog always make my blood run cold. My dog is a vibrantly healthy, muscular mutt, mostly lab I think, about 65 pounds. He normally has a robust appetite and a very keen interest in food. All the … --- ## [Tell me about moving your child/niece/nephew/other relative to a private school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-moving-your-child-niece-nephew-other-relative-to-a-private-school/576537)
**Author:** [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-moving-your-child-niece-nephew-other-relative-to-a-private-school/576537 "2011-03-31T17:39:45Z")
Background story, though it’s not necessary to post advice: My SO’s little sister and my future SIL is a 7th grader (they’re 10 years apart). She’s very gifted in math, which I stumbled upon last year when she asked me … --- ## [Text your answer to. . . (I'm curious.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-your-answer-to-im-curious/576630)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-your-answer-to-im-curious/576630 "2011-03-31T15:56:08Z")
The local news has one of those 4 choice questions, typically benign stuff that’s not current event related, once an hour. You’re instructed to text your choice to a number. Nothing else, no prize, no contest, no name… --- ## [What's the percentage of the time you spent really working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-percentage-of-the-time-you-spent-really-working/576276)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-percentage-of-the-time-you-spent-really-working/576276 "2011-03-31T15:19:34Z")
So how much time do you really spend working, while supposedly at work? The poll is anonymous so don’t worry about your bosses peeking :slight\_smile: --- ## [Do you use a Check Register or keep track of your bank account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-a-check-register-or-keep-track-of-your-bank-account/575862)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-a-check-register-or-keep-track-of-your-bank-account/575862 "2011-03-31T08:48:59Z")
I was shocked by the thread where people were talking about keeping track of their bank accounts and using check registers, etc. I’m thinking, “what?” Maybe it is just lifestyle. I pay all my purchases through credit … --- ## [Someone died. What do you bring or do for the family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-died-what-do-you-bring-or-do-for-the-family/576205)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-died-what-do-you-bring-or-do-for-the-family/576205 "2011-03-31T06:56:37Z")
BG: I ride with a military support Motorcycle Club. Many of the members are retired Marines, some of them are active duty Marines and we all ride on 2 or 3 wheels. As a result of this, club members die more often than… --- ## [Calling All Insomniacs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-insomniacs/575941)
**Author:** [@surrounded\_by\_literalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/surrounded_by_literalists)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-insomniacs/575941 "2011-03-31T05:58:29Z")
What do all you other creatures of the night do when sleep is but a fond childhood dream? --- ## [Living in Chicago with pets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-chicago-with-pets/576271)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-chicago-with-pets/576271 "2011-03-31T05:45:23Z")
So I’m on the job hunt, and was recently contacted by an organization in Chicago that wants to talk about a job they have available. It sounds very intriguing - but I had not really thought about moving to Chicago, for t… --- ## [Route 66 - Advice, tips, must-sees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/route-66-advice-tips-must-sees/574493)
**Author:** [@Teacake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teacake)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/route-66-advice-tips-must-sees/574493 "2011-03-31T04:00:58Z")
I’ve never started a thread before. I’m a little nervous! In August, my partner and I plan to rent a car and drive Route 66 and probably on up to San Francisco. We have the whole month and a mid-range budget. Does anyon… --- ## [Why Can't I Cross My Legs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-cross-my-legs/576519)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-cross-my-legs/576519 "2011-03-31T02:58:21Z")
Well, without a delayed pain response, that is. I’ll get the disclaimers out of the way right up front: I don’t need this in a hurry, I realize it’s medical “advice” I’m looking for, and I get what I pay for. I know y… --- ## [Katana vs. rapier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katana-vs-rapier/575892)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katana-vs-rapier/575892 "2011-03-31T02:53:18Z")
Two swordsmen: One, an expert with the katana. The other, an expert with the rapier. They square off with their weapons. Who kills whom? --- ## [Annoying magazines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-magazines/576457)
**Author:** [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-magazines/576457 "2011-03-31T02:40:05Z")
I have come to the conclusion that the most annoying problem a magazine can have is not having a page number on each page. It seems that the more expensive the mag, the more likely it is to have this problem. What does… --- ## [are there web frontend enterprise systems sufficiently uncustomizable to benefit from UI automation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-web-frontend-enterprise-systems-sufficiently-uncustomizable-to-benefit-from-ui-automation/576567)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-web-frontend-enterprise-systems-sufficiently-uncustomizable-to-benefit-from-ui-automation/576567 "2011-03-31T00:00:02Z")
by UI automation I mean a browser that would automatically perform actions imitating a human user. So, e.g. if a certain action takes 6 clicks and 40 seconds, such automation would reduce it to 2 clicks and 10 seconds. P… --- ## [Is it appropriate for a teacher to assign a 'family project'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-appropriate-for-a-teacher-to-assign-a-family-project/576321)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-appropriate-for-a-teacher-to-assign-a-family-project/576321 "2011-03-30T23:19:25Z")
My daughter got an assignment today that was billed as a ‘family project.’ It involves making a miniature adobe shelter. The instructions given make it clear that the parents are expected to do most of it, including go… --- ## [I want to be a programmer...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-be-a-programmer/576337)
**Author:** [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-be-a-programmer/576337 "2011-03-30T22:36:47Z")
Or maybe even a “hacker”. :eek: I just started reading The Art of Unix Programming, and I’m inspired to crank out some code. Specifically, I’d like to get involved with open source one day, and learn to program my wife’s… --- ## [Do you know anyone with violet eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-with-violet-eyes/443076)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-with-violet-eyes/443076 "2011-03-30T20:38:02Z")
And do you have pics? I know they are technically possible, but most of the pictures I’ve seen I’d describe them more as baby blue. (Like here or this kitten ) I’ve seen exactly one picture of really really purple eyes… --- ## [what am i to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-to-do/576133)
**Author:** [@lost-n-confused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost-n-confused)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-am-i-to-do/576133 "2011-03-30T19:25:10Z")
My best friend is a female and a very beautiful woman. I am also a female n we r best friends, I would die for her I love her that much. She has a b/f n but recently she got “drunk” n we kinda made out. Well its happened… --- ## [Did anyone ever have to clap erasers for punishment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-ever-have-to-clap-erasers-for-punishment/576176)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-ever-have-to-clap-erasers-for-punishment/576176 "2011-03-30T19:17:29Z")
or is that just a TV cliche --- ## [How do you dress for Chicago cold weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-dress-for-chicago-cold-weather/565490)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-dress-for-chicago-cold-weather/565490 "2011-03-30T17:43:08Z")
I haven’t been there much but when I do go I use the public transit and have to walk around a bit. The end result is usually I am pretty sweaty under my coat (arms, shoulders and torso) but my face and whatever other par… --- ## [Project: Clean America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-clean-america/576394)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-clean-america/576394 "2011-03-30T17:14:50Z")
What helped bring America out of the Great Depression? WWII was certainly a factor: Making bombs, guns, tanks, and craft created an entire industrialized economy that wouldn’t have come together so fast or desperately if… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1767) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1769)