# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=265 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 266 --- ## [Permanently young and healthy body........how long before "life fatigue" sets in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/permanently-young-and-healthy-body-how-long-before-life-fatigue-sets-in/938443)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/permanently-young-and-healthy-body-how-long-before-life-fatigue-sets-in/938443 "2021-04-03T16:02:04Z")
Suppose you had a permanently young body (you get to pick an age; maybe somewhere between 25 and 35) and also permanently fit and healthy body - you never die or get a terminal illness, and major injuries always eventual… --- ## [Best/worst computer brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-computer-brands/939278)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-computer-brands/939278 "2021-04-03T01:01:15Z")
If you don’t feel like building your own computer and would rather get a prebuilt, What are the best major computer brands? The worst? --- ## [Travel to Galápagos Islands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-to-galapagos-islands/938344)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-to-galapagos-islands/938344 "2021-04-03T02:31:21Z")
Have any of you been to Galopgos? Or consider going? I just got the notion implanted in my brain literally yesterday. I imagined it would be very costly, but my very early research seems to indicate that it is quite aff… --- ## [Cost of Dental Work (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-dental-work-need-answer-fast/939116)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-dental-work-need-answer-fast/939116 "2021-04-02T20:29:06Z")
So, my sister has avoided dentists for quite a few years, but finally reached the point that she needs one, so went in. Long story short, she needs a lot of work (she’s missing a lot of back teeth, among other problems)… --- ## [Allergic to hair coloring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergic-to-hair-coloring/939241)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergic-to-hair-coloring/939241 "2021-04-02T15:51:13Z")
I read the instructions for Just For Men Control GX. It is a grey reducing shampoo. It has a notice that you must test a drop of the product on your skin and wait a day to see if you have a reaction. OK, I think that is … --- ## [Anyone have a mechnical keyboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-mechnical-keyboard/933038)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-mechnical-keyboard/933038 "2021-04-02T15:26:05Z")
I’ve wanted a mechanical keyboard for a long time, but the choice in switches has left me stymied. I don’t have anywhere that I can go to try them out side-by-side to really grok the differences between them. I was also… --- ## [Teach me about blood pressure, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-about-blood-pressure-please/938926)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-about-blood-pressure-please/938926 "2021-04-02T13:56:01Z")
To start off - I’m not looking for medical advice. I’m under the care of a doctor and I’ve been charting my BP daily. I’ve shed a lot of weight lately and we’re trying to figure out exactly what, if any, dosage of meds I… --- ## [A Scratching “Trapped Branch” Noise from My Car, above 70mph](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-scratching-trapped-branch-noise-from-my-car-above-70mph/938993)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-scratching-trapped-branch-noise-from-my-car-above-70mph/938993 "2021-04-01T16:44:41Z")
It started on a long highway trip a couple weeks back. It seemed to go away when I returned home, but it’s showing up at speeds above 70mph. It sounds exac5ly like there’s some small branches under the car, dragging on t… --- ## [Has anyone tried the Truebill app?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-truebill-app/939073)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-truebill-app/939073 "2021-04-01T14:23:14Z")
The commercials promote an app that tracks all your bills, and possibly finances, with the bait being not only can you track all your bills and more from one source, but you can also detect where you might be getting scr… --- ## [Thinking of taking a woodworking course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-taking-a-woodworking-course/422465)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-taking-a-woodworking-course/422465 "2007-10-18T19:31:16Z")
I really like wood - furniture, floors, trim, what have you. I’ve often thought that woodworking is something I might like to look into at some time - perhaps as I near retirement (I’m 46). When in high school, I took … --- ## [How do you feel about Texas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-texas/937412)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-texas/937412 "2021-03-31T23:22:09Z")
I was just curious as to how this place feels about Texas. --- ## [Is there a widely accepted name for this fallacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-widely-accepted-name-for-this-fallacy/939055)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-widely-accepted-name-for-this-fallacy/939055 "2021-03-31T21:40:01Z")
The fallacy I’m thinking of is the one where an argument is attacked based on its perceived weakest link, while failing to address other, potentially persuasive elements. An example is when a debater/poster gives a numb… --- ## [Do you restart your computer après-Zoom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-restart-your-computer-apres-zoom/938858)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-restart-your-computer-apres-zoom/938858 "2021-03-31T15:02:26Z")
As a techno-peasant who has trouble with mute/unmute, figuring out how to « raise hand » before the speaker has moved on to other topics, and still can’t send a chat message no matter how many times it’s explained to me,… --- ## [Has there ever been a convicted murderer more heinous than Joseph Edward Duncan III?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-convicted-murderer-more-heinous-than-joseph-edward-duncan-iii/461144)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-convicted-murderer-more-heinous-than-joseph-edward-duncan-iii/461144 "2021-03-31T12:54:10Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/22/duncan.verdict.ap/index.html I can’t think of any. If you try to have the worst imagination possible that you could possibley dream up for any sort of murder I can’t see someone comi… --- ## [Have you tried charcoal toothpaste? Charcoal toothbrushes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-tried-charcoal-toothpaste-charcoal-toothbrushes/938472)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-tried-charcoal-toothpaste-charcoal-toothbrushes/938472 "2021-03-31T10:15:17Z")
Maybe it’s just trendy but I’ve recently switched to using charcoal toothpaste and I love it. Last week I bought charcoal toothbrushes and definitely like them as well. What’s been your experience? --- ## [Why Aren't Toilets made of Plastic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-toilets-made-of-plastic/677236)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-toilets-made-of-plastic/677236 "2021-03-30T18:21:21Z")
Ceramic toilets are durable-but they weigh a ton. Couldn’t they make them out of fiberglass reinforced plastics? the weight savings would be nice, and they probably would cost less to make. are there any? --- ## [Planning to buy a new computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-to-buy-a-new-computer/938913)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-to-buy-a-new-computer/938913 "2021-03-31T01:11:12Z")
My computer is 7-8 years old, and I plan on buying a new one. What should I look for if I just plan on browsing the internet? What’s the price for a good computer? I’m looking at buying, not building, and I would like … --- ## [Unusually bright night on Sunday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusually-bright-night-on-sunday/939018)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusually-bright-night-on-sunday/939018 "2021-03-30T21:17:48Z")
Hi all. A couple of nights ago, I awoke at random (yep, digestion, that happens at my age) and was pretty sure the sun was rising, there was so much light outside. But when I looked at the clock it was about 4 AM. I was… --- ## [Legal question re: shipping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-re-shipping/938928)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-re-shipping/938928 "2021-03-30T16:57:30Z")
Not a court case, just a question. As usual. FedEx messed up on a shipment. This time it was a perishable item that sat on an unmoving truck for 4 days. FedEx says they don’t owe me anything because I’m not the ship… --- ## [How viable is your local “downtown”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-viable-is-your-local-downtown/938870)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-viable-is-your-local-downtown/938870 "2021-03-30T13:37:40Z")
I live in a medium city. When I was growing up, the downtown was a lively place with some nice restaurants and a “fancy” five story department store, a library in a beautiful old building, a decent repertory cinema show… --- ## [I'm in the market for a big screen TV, should I buy one IMMEDIATELY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-big-screen-tv-should-i-buy-one-immediately/938820)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-big-screen-tv-should-i-buy-one-immediately/938820 "2021-03-30T11:23:15Z")
I’ve had the same HDTV since 2012, given me great service and still works fine but showing it’s age with absolutely no “modern” amenities like built-in apps or more than two HDMI ports. I was thinking sometime in the nex… --- ## [Do you know what close family/friends do for a living?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-close-family-friends-do-for-a-living/938705)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-close-family-friends-do-for-a-living/938705 "2021-03-30T07:03:23Z")
In this thread, some posters commented that they did not know what family members such as siblings and their spouses did as their jobs. I was dubious of most such claims, but I came to suspect that such claims likely re… --- ## [The intervention! Let's begin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intervention-lets-begin/938252)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intervention-lets-begin/938252 "2021-03-30T02:01:46Z")
You arrive home, and to your dismay you see a circle of all of your friends around your living room, with one empty chair. It’s an intervention! And you instantly know why they’re there. What problem are you in denial o… --- ## [Another "why is this funny" question - spelling one's name "Letter as in \[subsequent letters\]"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-is-this-funny-question-spelling-ones-name-letter-as-in-subsequent-letters/938395)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-is-this-funny-question-spelling-ones-name-letter-as-in-subsequent-letters/938395 "2021-03-29T16:35:41Z")
In a sitcom or stand-up routine someone will spell their last name like: “Bakerfield: B as in Bakerfield, A as in Akerfield, K as in Kerfield, E as in Erfield, etc.” It was strange the first time I heard it and boring/u… --- ## [When something starts of simple and then becomes more complex or chaotic with the passage of time, it's called](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-something-starts-of-simple-and-then-becomes-more-complex-or-chaotic-with-the-passage-of-time-its-called/938959)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-something-starts-of-simple-and-then-becomes-more-complex-or-chaotic-with-the-passage-of-time-its-called/938959 "2021-03-29T16:10:42Z")
Guys, please help me id this word. It’s driving me crazy. Thread title is about the only clue I can give you. People will often use this word when they’re trying to sound smart as in: "We live in a \_\_\_\_ universe’ Than… --- ## [Why so much focus on helping the middle class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-much-focus-on-helping-the-middle-class/938015)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-much-focus-on-helping-the-middle-class/938015 "2021-03-29T15:35:13Z")
Shouldn’t the lower class be the biggest priority? --- ## [Things other people find relaxing/unwinding but you find stressful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-other-people-find-relaxing-unwinding-but-you-find-stressful/932806)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-other-people-find-relaxing-unwinding-but-you-find-stressful/932806 "2021-03-29T04:07:32Z")
Two examples for me: Taking a shower: Loud water gushing, those harsh seconds before the water gets warm (even though it was already warm coming out of the bathtub faucet) - then it’s too hot; by the time you get comf… --- ## [Favorite offbeat teacher or professor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-offbeat-teacher-or-professor/925632)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-offbeat-teacher-or-professor/925632 "2021-03-28T23:12:03Z")
Mine is a psych professor who came to class with only chalk, a lighter and cigs. He stood right below the no smoking sign and smoked all through the class. He had tenure and he taught the whole class from memory. … --- ## [Urgent Care charged my card on file without me approving the amount. Do I dispute it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-care-charged-my-card-on-file-without-me-approving-the-amount-do-i-dispute-it/938808)
**Author:** [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-care-charged-my-card-on-file-without-me-approving-the-amount-do-i-dispute-it/938808 "2021-03-27T23:53:21Z")
I went to Urgent Care recently with a bad rash on my face. All they did was take my blood pressure and temperature, and then the doctor looked at me for a couple minutes and told me to go to the Emergency Room. I was n… --- ## [So, was I the asshole this morning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-was-i-the-asshole-this-morning/938739)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-was-i-the-asshole-this-morning/938739 "2021-03-27T21:08:13Z")
The situation: It was around 7:00am. Four coworkers (all male and including me) are standing around at work. We’ve completed our daily COVID test and are awaiting the results. This typically takes about fifteen minut… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=264) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=266)