# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1937 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1938 --- ## [What if a volcano blocked the Med?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-volcano-blocked-the-med/542573)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-volcano-blocked-the-med/542573 "2010-06-10T22:38:47Z")
Imagine, if you will, a volcanic eruption on the Atlantic side of the Straits of Gibraltar. The eruption is copious, but does not present a flood basalt like the Deccan Traps or the Siberian Traps. Over the course of abo… --- ## [Any one gone through collaborative divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-gone-through-collaborative-divorce/542537)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-gone-through-collaborative-divorce/542537 "2010-06-10T21:35:52Z")
My wife and I are pretty much done so we’ve been getting lawyers and such. She said something about Collaborative divorce, but then tells me that it costs between 30-50K :eek:. That just seems way too much, since that … --- ## [Has anyone experienced a sleep panic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-experienced-a-sleep-panic/542302)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-experienced-a-sleep-panic/542302 "2010-06-10T18:36:24Z")
I think I have. Last night I had a hell of a time trying to get to sleep. I would start going into sleep paralysis, but I wasn’t losing consciousness. Then something would click in my head and I’d snap out of my sleep… --- ## [Two Tattoo questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-tattoo-questions/542657)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-tattoo-questions/542657 "2010-06-10T17:32:40Z")
OK, a friend of mine is thinking of getting a tattoo and (kinda against my better judgment) I have agreed to ask dopers for their experiences. First: Have any of you gotten a tattoo with ultraviolet tattoo ink? She sa… --- ## [When to close a credit card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-close-a-credit-card/542597)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-close-a-credit-card/542597 "2010-06-10T14:28:31Z")
Earlier this year I finally decided to turn over a new leaf and get out (and stay out) of credit card debt. I have done a pretty decent job of paying down my credit cards…two completely paid off, one will be paid off thi… --- ## [Capital of a World Government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capital-of-a-world-government/542068)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capital-of-a-world-government/542068 "2010-06-10T14:19:16Z")
If there is a workable world government where should its capital be? I would suggest Santiago, Chile as its not part of a world power, part of a well-off nation, and is a clean and beautiful city. --- ## [What types of threads do you find most interesting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-types-of-threads-do-you-find-most-interesting/542402)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-types-of-threads-do-you-find-most-interesting/542402 "2010-06-10T13:43:18Z")
I love the whackos. In real life I rarely encounter people who openly espouse whacko ideas, or reach bizarre conclusions, or make incomprehensible decisions on little to no evidence. And when I do encounter them, I shy… --- ## [What kind of citrus tree would you grow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-citrus-tree-would-you-grow/542197)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-citrus-tree-would-you-grow/542197 "2010-06-10T11:53:11Z")
I’m a landscaper here in southern California. Whenever we are asked to re landscape a yard, the people almost inevitability ask my company to plant a lemon tree. This is especially true if these individuals have moved he… --- ## [Heterosexuals: can you generally tell whether someone of the same sex is attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexuals-can-you-generally-tell-whether-someone-of-the-same-sex-is-attractive/542363)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexuals-can-you-generally-tell-whether-someone-of-the-same-sex-is-attractive/542363 "2010-06-10T10:32:49Z")
In this thread, several posters suggested that, as straight men, they were generally unable to differentiate between attractive and unattractive men. Several other posters implied that these straight men were basically … --- ## [Bad neighborhoods you'd like to live in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-neighborhoods-youd-like-to-live-in/542579)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-neighborhoods-youd-like-to-live-in/542579 "2010-06-10T05:55:08Z")
Inspired by this thread, on bad neighborhoods in the world’s cities: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=12556437&posted=1#post12556437 Which “bad” neighborhood in your city (or another) would you genui… --- ## [So continuing the JFK analogy further, with the hypothetical death of Mr. O](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-continuing-the-jfk-analogy-further-with-the-hypothetical-death-of-mr-o/542548)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-continuing-the-jfk-analogy-further-with-the-hypothetical-death-of-mr-o/542548 "2010-06-09T21:14:35Z")
From over here it’s looking rather as though Obama is not flavour of the month amongst the American populace in general. Suppose that St. Obama does get assassinated? How will he be viewed? (If you think manner of assa… --- ## [Could you have recognized your young baby in a room full of other newborns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-have-recognized-your-young-baby-in-a-room-full-of-other-newborns/541213)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-have-recognized-your-young-baby-in-a-room-full-of-other-newborns/541213 "2010-06-09T19:59:01Z")
The thread on babies’ looks got me thinking about one my small, irrational fears. That if I had a young infant, I wouldn’t be able to pick it out of a line up of other infants of a similar age and complexion. Now I kno… --- ## [Flying with beer in carry-ons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-with-beer-in-carry-ons/542514)
**Author:** [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-with-beer-in-carry-ons/542514 "2010-06-09T18:52:38Z")
I’ve found some beer (three bottles) here in Belgium that I need to take back to the states. Flying KLM. How does it work with sealed liquids these days? Does the fact that I’ll go through security in Brussels make a dif… --- ## [Collocating the martial arts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collocating-the-martial-arts/542478)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collocating-the-martial-arts/542478 "2010-06-09T16:30:51Z")
A collocation is a pair of words that “usually” go together, like “play soccer,” “do laundry,” “go skiing,” etc. without a set rule. What verb would you use with: karate judo kung fu kendo Japanese people I have sp… --- ## [What do you do to keep your kids "educated" during the summer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-keep-your-kids-educated-during-the-summer/542331)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-keep-your-kids-educated-during-the-summer/542331 "2010-06-09T15:03:51Z")
We’re sending Sophie to the San Antonio Academy for the following camps/classes: Chess Etiquette (something inspired by a recent trip to England, where Sophie wasn’t just the loudest person in restaurants, she was the … --- ## [Helen Thomas retires, sooo....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helen-thomas-retires-sooo/542293)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helen-thomas-retires-sooo/542293 "2010-06-09T14:53:44Z")
A.) It’s about time. The crazy aunt of the WH Press Corp finally jumped the shark. or B.) hangs head Another victim of The Israel Lobby. or C.) Hi, Opal! / Fill in the blank http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/20100607/… --- ## [Mixed Gender Sleep Overs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-gender-sleep-overs/542162)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-gender-sleep-overs/542162 "2010-06-09T12:39:53Z")
I was watching an episode of “Diff’rent Strokes” and it was the episode where Sam and Punky Brewster (Only she wasn’t Punky on this show) became friends. Arnold goes away for the weekend and Sam asks Punky to sleepover N… --- ## [Graduation Time: Ideas for a girl graduating high school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-time-ideas-for-a-girl-graduating-high-school/540389)
**Author:** [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-time-ideas-for-a-girl-graduating-high-school/540389 "2010-06-09T12:29:31Z")
My goddaughter is graduating high school this year and I have been trying to think of some good gifts to give her. Seeing as it is almost June, I figured a lot of people would be in the same boat as me. So, I won’t be sp… --- ## [I'm Not Impressed Or, Has the Gap Closed That Much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-impressed-or-has-the-gap-closed-that-much/542355)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-impressed-or-has-the-gap-closed-that-much/542355 "2010-06-09T10:18:20Z")
Apple just announced its new iPhone today. I’m done with my 2-year contract and I’ve been looking around at phones recently, and the iPhone would have been one of the possibilities. Is this new iPhone a small step from… --- ## [Do you believe that we have the responsibility to make the world better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-we-have-the-responsibility-to-make-the-world-better/542204)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-we-have-the-responsibility-to-make-the-world-better/542204 "2010-06-09T09:58:36Z")
Two poll questions here: Do you believe that people in general have the ethical obligation to try to make the world better? Do you believe that you personally have such an obligation? Please explain your answer. … --- ## [Legit job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legit-job/542400)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legit-job/542400 "2010-06-09T06:46:15Z")
A friend of mine who had a lot of trouble finding a job, got one a a petitioner. he gets 70 cents for each signature. I am thinking of trying this. Is it legitimate? --- ## [Tell me about your mattress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-mattress/542287)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-mattress/542287 "2010-06-09T05:55:45Z")
My husband and I are in the market for a new king-sized mattress. The one we bought with our bed, which we spent about $800 on (no box-spring, we have a platform bed currently) is starting to get lumpy and misshapen, so… --- ## [Can a vegan have a successful relationship with a non-vegan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-vegan-have-a-successful-relationship-with-a-non-vegan/541910)
**Author:** [@Random\_Design](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Random_Design)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-vegan-have-a-successful-relationship-with-a-non-vegan/541910 "2010-06-09T03:56:10Z")
I was going to put this in GD, but there may be room for personal experience sharing. So I got to wondering if vegans are more or less constrained to only being in relationships with other vegans. Why? Well consider yo… --- ## [How did you dispose of your pet's remains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-dispose-of-your-pets-remains/542430)
**Author:** [@Mrs\_Johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-dispose-of-your-pets-remains/542430 "2010-06-09T01:36:54Z")
We have an older dog who is on her way out :frowning: and I know we’ll soon have to make arrangements for her remains. I think we’re leaning towards having her cremated but she is Mr Johnson’s dog so I’m leaving the fina… --- ## [How would you pronounce this year (2010)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-pronounce-this-year-2010/542340)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-pronounce-this-year-2010/542340 "2010-06-09T01:35:27Z")
Inspired by my previous thread. I had no idea there was so much disagreement. So let’s settle this: how do you pronounce “2010”? --- ## [Trip to Ireland and England--Now with dates!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trip-to-ireland-and-england-now-with-dates/541426)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trip-to-ireland-and-england-now-with-dates/541426 "2010-06-09T00:51:34Z")
pinknotes and I bought our tickets for our trip yesterday, so now the planning is on! We arrive in London late on 7/21 and leave for Yorkshire either 7/25 or 7/26. We will stay with my in-laws for a few days, then leave … --- ## [Is it true that no good deed goes unpunished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished/542301)
**Author:** [@JackWhite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackWhite)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished/542301 "2010-06-09T00:42:43Z")
I apologize for this being such a long post. But it has been a kind of a long, sad and frustrating saga for me. I know this lady who lives in my neighborhood. She has a job that puts her in touch on a regular basis with… --- ## [What do I do about this crabgrass problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-this-crabgrass-problem/542422)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-this-crabgrass-problem/542422 "2010-06-09T00:19:50Z")
In that we have a crappy front lawn, anyway, but the problem is the tall crabgrass that is growing up at the foot of our cement step, and around the stockade fence. I’ve clipped it by hand and (weedwhacked when I had a … --- ## [How much of a mechanic do you need to be to own a motorcycle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-mechanic-do-you-need-to-be-to-own-a-motorcycle/542311)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-mechanic-do-you-need-to-be-to-own-a-motorcycle/542311 "2010-06-08T23:43:39Z")
– specifically one built in the last ten years, and likely a Harley Davidson or Honda. I don’t have a lot of mechanical knowledge, and while I’m ready to learn, I don’t want to be endlessly tinkering every weekend for t… --- ## [Will Mars Experiment Succeed or Fail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-mars-experiment-succeed-or-fail/541794)
**Author:** [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-mars-experiment-succeed-or-fail/541794 "2010-06-08T21:48:44Z")
I read this story , and am fascinated with the experiment it’s eventual results. Can six men co-habitat a space capsule in almost complete isolation for this long? The results will have great implications on whether in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1936) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1938)