# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=178 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [What's doing on with my flourescent light?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-doing-on-with-my-flourescent-light/970559)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-doing-on-with-my-flourescent-light/970559 "2022-09-03T07:53:02Z")
I have a fluorescent light fixture in my kitchen. It uses 2 F40-T12 tubes, in case that’s relevant. Last weekend it was really dim and flickery when I turned it on. This has happened before, and while replacing the tu… --- ## [Car batteries 50 miles as opposed to 300 miles range](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-batteries-50-miles-as-opposed-to-300-miles-range/970627)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-batteries-50-miles-as-opposed-to-300-miles-range/970627 "2022-09-03T03:10:26Z")
What would be the difference in batteries like this? --- ## [Is there a word for the "Potato Chip Effect?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-the-potato-chip-effect/969956)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-the-potato-chip-effect/969956 "2022-09-02T18:50:41Z")
I think we have all the the experience of trying to open a bag of snack chips. This requires very little strength in theory. But when you are trying to open the bag, you are being extra careful so that you don’t accide… --- ## [Disneytize your name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disneytize-your-name/970496)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disneytize-your-name/970496 "2022-09-02T18:27:21Z")
Stealing this idea from @Johanna without any shame what-so-ever! With a twist though. Can you Disneytize your name? What I mean is can you translate your last name into the equivalent from Classic Disney(not modern di… --- ## [Your Thoughts On Modifying The Christian Bible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-modifying-the-christian-bible/970679)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-modifying-the-christian-bible/970679 "2022-09-02T18:27:06Z")
Or perhaps more specifically, modernizing? Is there a specific verse or passage that you would change to reflect modern times and technology? For me it is Matthew 6:5-8 (link goes to biblegateway.com with the relevant,… --- ## [How was Gorbachev able to survive the collapse of the Soviet Union while living in Russia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-gorbachev-able-to-survive-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union-while-living-in-russia/970781)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-gorbachev-able-to-survive-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union-while-living-in-russia/970781 "2022-09-02T11:29:45Z")
It’s always intrigued me how Gorbachev, who presided over the collapse of the Soviet Union managed to survive living in Russia without being assassinated.Putin(a Communist apparatchik that he was) had no love for Gorbach… --- ## [Tax preparation question (widowed, but uninvolved in estate)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-preparation-question-widowed-but-uninvolved-in-estate/970777)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-preparation-question-widowed-but-uninvolved-in-estate/970777 "2022-09-02T02:46:36Z")
As discussed elsewhere on. the board, I was married in March, and widowed in May of the year. I’ve been presuming for the past few months that the marriage entitles me to file my 2022 tax return as Married, Filing Jointl… --- ## [Anyone have an explanation for this doggie behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-explanation-for-this-doggie-behavior/970754)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-explanation-for-this-doggie-behavior/970754 "2022-09-01T21:28:07Z")
We have three dogs. Two of them sleep together in the same crib, the other sleeps by himself. We have a two-story house, and when we finished remodeling, we had a more-or-less dedicated “dog room” downstairs. We put in a… --- ## [Ebay Selling Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-selling-question/970614)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-selling-question/970614 "2022-09-01T16:12:38Z")
I have had some shady dealings in the past with Ebay (buying and selling.) I am a very infrequent Ebay user so I don’t know the best practices. In this case I have a watch to put up for sale. It’s a ladies Cartier watch … --- ## [Power bank for phone/electronics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-bank-for-phone-electronics/970594)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-bank-for-phone-electronics/970594 "2022-09-01T04:15:03Z")
I thought of putting this in factual questions but since every thread I start there gets moved elsewhere I thought I’d save a mod the trouble of moving it. :wink: I’m in the market for one of those “power bank” back up… --- ## [Put a value on a human life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/put-a-value-on-a-human-life/970580)
**Author:** [@thescrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thescrr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/put-a-value-on-a-human-life/970580 "2022-09-01T04:06:24Z")
So as I watching something about A.I. robots, it made me think about how much one would cost and then how much more or less value would it have in compared to a human being. Obviously the answer is that a robot/machin… --- ## [Question about Gay/Lesbian Teachers in Schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-gay-lesbian-teachers-in-schools/970693)
**Author:** [@thescrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thescrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-gay-lesbian-teachers-in-schools/970693 "2022-09-01T01:12:26Z")
Sincere question here. We all know that in general teachers or adults in any position of authority over their students should not be physically touching them. But there are things such as healthy physical affection vs … --- ## [Can't we agree on who started the war? (theoretical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-we-agree-on-who-started-the-war-theoretical/970585)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-we-agree-on-who-started-the-war-theoretical/970585 "2022-08-31T20:05:12Z")
So the Chinese ambassador to Australia is saying that heightened military activities including the firing of missiles over Taiwan etc. was caused by the Pelosi visit to Taiwan, so she is directly responsible for those ac… --- ## [Prenup - What would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prenup-what-would-you-do/970343)
**Author:** [@thescrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thescrr)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prenup-what-would-you-do/970343 "2022-08-31T19:57:58Z")
Just a scenario I was thinking about and wondering what your opinions on it are. Say you are the wealthier person in the relationship and not just by a little but significantly wealthier (millions worth vs 30k/yr kind o… --- ## [Have you disabled Windows 10 updates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-disabled-windows-10-updates/970402)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-disabled-windows-10-updates/970402 "2022-08-31T18:48:52Z")
I’ve seen several ways to disable forced updates for Windows 10, including a free app " StopUpdates10"– If you’ve disabled Windows 10 forced updates, what method did you use? Thanks for help– --- ## [Question on new car fees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-new-car-fees/970601)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-new-car-fees/970601 "2022-08-31T17:42:28Z")
I know that today it is a sellers’ market on cars. I just ordered a new RAV4 and pricing looks like MSRP + delivery fee + dealer fee. I know the last 2 are BS charges but today am I pretty much stuck paying them? And … --- ## [Is this why they call us old farts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-why-they-call-us-old-farts/970274)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-why-they-call-us-old-farts/970274 "2022-08-31T16:47:42Z")
Is there a point where old folks fart every time they move? I stand up - farts. I start walking - farts. Because I had an intestinal thing for most of January, I can even say which month it started (March). That’s five … --- ## [Age differences re: older women, younger men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-differences-re-older-women-younger-men/970617)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-differences-re-older-women-younger-men/970617 "2022-08-31T16:34:19Z")
After getting out of a crappy relationship with a 36 yr old guy, (I am 61), I realize theres probably a point where the age difference is too wide. My ex was with me because I showed an interest, and because hes disable… --- ## [Personal opinions on Rat poison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-opinions-on-rat-poison/970615)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-opinions-on-rat-poison/970615 "2022-08-31T05:27:34Z")
Looking for a rat poison that works. I don’t trust the reviews I am reading based on my own experience. Nothing I have tried seems to work. They will not eat it. . --- ## [I'm looking for a scholarly description of Jane Austen's writing style and the appeal it exerts on the reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-scholarly-description-of-jane-austens-writing-style-and-the-appeal-it-exerts-on-the-reader/970516)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-scholarly-description-of-jane-austens-writing-style-and-the-appeal-it-exerts-on-the-reader/970516 "2022-08-30T21:50:04Z")
I’m looking for a scholarly description of Jane Austen’s writing style and the appeal it exerts on the reader. --- ## [Which of these "staples" do you have in your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-staples-do-you-have-in-your-house/970101)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-staples-do-you-have-in-your-house/970101 "2022-08-30T18:00:10Z")
Which of these staples do you have in your home? Sugar Salt Flour None 2 of the 3 all 3 Bonus points: Baking powder/soda? I’m talking about “bulk” containers of any size - not a salt shaker or a sugar packet. W… --- ## [Send a gift back in time to your parents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-a-gift-back-in-time-to-your-parents/970529)
**Author:** [@Keeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keeve)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-a-gift-back-in-time-to-your-parents/970529 "2022-08-30T14:25:09Z")
Suppose you had a time machine which would allow you to send an object back in time to your parents or some other significant person. Let’s say about 50 years ago. The goal here is NOT to give them information about the… --- ## [Medical question (Burn temperature)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-question-burn-temperature/970553)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-question-burn-temperature/970553 "2022-08-30T03:38:09Z")
What is the highest temperature human skin can withstand with no risk of burning if applied over a 1 sq. area? The reason I am asking this question is because I have found that simply applying a hot wet rag compress for… --- ## [Quid pro quo grammatical construction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quid-pro-quo-grammatical-construction/970557)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quid-pro-quo-grammatical-construction/970557 "2022-08-29T19:48:00Z")
Sidebar from the Trump/FBI thread --- ## [Do You Get a Lot of (Snail) Mail as an ADULT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-a-lot-of-snail-mail-as-an-adult/969252)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-a-lot-of-snail-mail-as-an-adult/969252 "2022-08-29T16:19:45Z")
Not to hijack Do you get snail mail now (let’s say, other than bills and junk mail)? Magazines, letters, postcards? Are you still writing to athletic teams and the government and receiving photos and pamphlets? Do you… --- ## [Non-US Dopers: What Are Your Rights W/R/T Police Interactions? (Filming, Remaining Silent, Etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-what-are-your-rights-w-r-t-police-interactions-filming-remaining-silent-etc/970472)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-what-are-your-rights-w-r-t-police-interactions-filming-remaining-silent-etc/970472 "2022-08-29T16:09:13Z")
This is obviously going to vary wildly by country, of course, and I’m sure your rights in, say, Northern Europe are going to be considerably different from your rights in, say, Saudi Arabia. So I’m just looking for a kin… --- ## [What's the temperature at your house these days? (posted July 10, 2022)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-temperature-at-your-house-these-days-posted-july-10-2022/967726)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-temperature-at-your-house-these-days-posted-july-10-2022/967726 "2022-08-29T16:06:56Z")
The official temp at the moment here in San Antonio is 104, but my backyard weather station says it’s 107. When I got up around 2 am to pee, my weather station said 85-- in the MIDDLE of the freakin’ NIGHT?!? That’s jus… --- ## [How do the (college) kids these days do research for school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-college-kids-these-days-do-research-for-school/970436)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-college-kids-these-days-do-research-for-school/970436 "2022-08-29T16:01:08Z")
When I went to college in the late '80s and early '90s, you had to physically go to a library and get some damn books or whatever on the subject on which you were doing your research paper. So I feel completely like a fi… --- ## [Comment on the quality of your local roads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-the-quality-of-your-local-roads/970202)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-the-quality-of-your-local-roads/970202 "2022-08-29T02:48:05Z")
Well? --- ## [American families: when did you start talking to your children about higher education?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-families-when-did-you-start-talking-to-your-children-about-higher-education/969577)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-families-when-did-you-start-talking-to-your-children-about-higher-education/969577 "2022-08-29T01:33:51Z")
Don’t need answer fast. I think it was assumed that I’d go on to higher education, both of my parents have graduate degrees, but I only have an undergraduate degree. I have a young nephew who’s about to enter 3rd grade.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=177) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=179)