# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=281 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 282 --- ## [Need advice on correcting cat behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-correcting-cat-behavior/928996)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-correcting-cat-behavior/928996 "2020-12-28T19:30:07Z")
Obligatory pic of Oscar blissed out on nip So, I need help figuring out how to keep the little rascal from a) jumping on the counters and b, c and d) using loaves of bread, rolls of … --- ## [My cousin dont beleive in evolution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cousin-dont-beleive-in-evolution/927895)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cousin-dont-beleive-in-evolution/927895 "2020-12-28T16:52:54Z")
Are there any 100% sure thing that could convince him, He is very sure that intelligent design is the answer and he doesnt quite beleive my comments Loggins --- ## [Your opinions on long term care insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinions-on-long-term-care-insurance/926415)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinions-on-long-term-care-insurance/926415 "2020-12-28T13:11:07Z")
I’m in my 50’s but about to put my Dad into a nursing home. The cost is HUGE and I quickly show nursing home care can put a family into bankruptcy. So what do you all think about long term care insurance? --- ## [I would like confirmation on whether Articles 5 6 and 7 of the US Constitution were ever amended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-confirmation-on-whether-articles-5-6-and-7-of-the-us-constitution-were-ever-amended/928884)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-confirmation-on-whether-articles-5-6-and-7-of-the-us-constitution-were-ever-amended/928884 "2020-12-28T07:24:24Z")
I’ve been reading through the 27 Amendment to the US Constitution. I would like confirmation on whether Articles 5, 6 and 7 were ever amended. I don’t believe so. I have not found any. --- ## [Why are Canadian and American letter grade and % grade equivalents different?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-canadian-and-american-letter-grade-and-grade-equivalents-different/928784)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-canadian-and-american-letter-grade-and-grade-equivalents-different/928784 "2020-12-27T23:26:53Z")
When I went to school in Toronto, the way teachers graded us became consistent from middle school onwards. We had two main types of grades - % grades and letter grades (at university, we had % grades and grade point aver… --- ## [Relentlessly work-focused people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relentlessly-work-focused-people/928344)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relentlessly-work-focused-people/928344 "2020-12-27T23:19:49Z")
Every year about this time of year (i.e. about 3-5 working days before Xmas) , I have noticed a certain phenomenon everywhere I’ve worked. That phenomenon is that while most, but not all of the rank and file are startin… --- ## [How should I acquire a puppy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-acquire-a-puppy/915122)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-acquire-a-puppy/915122 "2020-07-23T23:42:40Z")
After years of deliberation, my wife and I decided to pull the trigger and get ourselves a dog. (For one thing, we both work and felt it would be a problem to leave the poor guy hoe alone all day. But now we’re working… --- ## [Do you re-gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-re-gift/928361)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-re-gift/928361 "2020-12-27T04:36:46Z")
At Christmas/holiday time or other times of the year? I do. I confess I am an unrepentant and shameless re-gifter. Don’t get me wrong-- I love prezzies! I love the idea of them, the anticipation of them, and the receivi… --- ## [Win10 - upgrade to Pro?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win10-upgrade-to-pro/928402)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win10-upgrade-to-pro/928402 "2020-12-26T17:49:10Z")
I’m at the end of an … interesting few weeks, kicked off when my Win10 PC suddenly died (would not turn on or show any sign of hardware life). Fortunately, I had decent backups. I’m now up, running and reasonably happy … --- ## [Simulating eggnog (permanently) in a glass...ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simulating-eggnog-permanently-in-a-glass-ideas/928964)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simulating-eggnog-permanently-in-a-glass-ideas/928964 "2020-12-26T14:52:58Z")
I’m a fan of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. My wife found me a reasonable facsimile of the Wally World moose mug that Cousin Eddie uses in the movie. It is real glass, not plastic. I would like to make it look… --- ## [Jet Pack guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jet-pack-guy/928932)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jet-pack-guy/928932 "2020-12-26T05:51:50Z")
There have been many reports of a guy in a jet pack near LAX. Except that he is supposedly flying for many minutes at altitudes of 3000 and 6000 feet. The best jet pack sold has a duration of 9 minutes and a altitude… --- ## [Do you hang a kitchen towel on the oven and/or refrigerator handle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hang-a-kitchen-towel-on-the-oven-and-or-refrigerator-handle/928571)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hang-a-kitchen-towel-on-the-oven-and-or-refrigerator-handle/928571 "2020-12-26T01:50:51Z")
poll --- ## [What's your favorite spinning ride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-spinning-ride/928487)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-spinning-ride/928487 "2020-12-26T01:15:45Z")
I dunno what they’re commonly called, circling rides, spinning rides, centrifugal rides. Which do you like best? I think I like the Himalaya the best. That’s what they always were called as far as I can tell. Around a… --- ## [I may be crazy, but I'm thinking of getting a second cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-crazy-but-im-thinking-of-getting-a-second-cat/928786)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-crazy-but-im-thinking-of-getting-a-second-cat/928786 "2020-12-25T22:19:24Z")
I have a 9 month old, very active, neutered male and I am in the process of adopting a 1 year old spayed female. The idea is that they entertain each other and keep each other company. Not sure how that’s going to work o… --- ## [Wouldn't an actual zombie apocalypse be super-easy to defeat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-an-actual-zombie-apocalypse-be-super-easy-to-defeat/928359)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-an-actual-zombie-apocalypse-be-super-easy-to-defeat/928359 "2020-12-25T12:20:29Z")
If there were an actual zombie apocalypse - and I mean, where it’s blindingly obvious if someone is infected or not (grotesquely disfigured, snarling, Walking-Dead gait) - wouldn’t it be a total piece of cake to defeat? … --- ## [A space program "what-if"/alternate history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-space-program-what-if-alternate-history/928834)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-space-program-what-if-alternate-history/928834 "2020-12-25T11:34:16Z")
I have absolutely no idea which category this belongs in so mods, please move as you see fit. If, for whatever reason, there had not been a cold war with its spin-off space race, where do you think human-kind would be n… --- ## [So, what will you do with your extra handful of daylight seconds today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-handful-of-daylight-seconds-today/928756)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-handful-of-daylight-seconds-today/928756 "2020-12-25T06:18:26Z")
I think I’ll work on my tan. --- ## [Jellyfish Aquariums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jellyfish-aquariums/928395)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jellyfish-aquariums/928395 "2020-12-24T02:47:10Z")
I received an ad offer from a website for a jellyfish aquarium, which looks pretty cool. They even give you 3 live jellyfish, and the light show is quite captivating (on their video). Any opinions from the Doper commun… --- ## [Best way to mount towel bar to drywall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-mount-towel-bar-to-drywall/928751)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-mount-towel-bar-to-drywall/928751 "2020-12-23T19:57:30Z")
The towel bar originally installed by the builder 3 years ago finally wiggled its way out of the drywall. Looking at how it’s attached there are just two plastic mounting brackets the bar gets attached to and these mount… --- ## [Saying "Merry Christmas" in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saying-merry-christmas-in-the-uk/928350)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saying-merry-christmas-in-the-uk/928350 "2020-12-23T18:55:43Z")
I’m American, and I recently took on a part-time job working with a bunch of people in the UK. The team includes one other person from the US and all the rest are native Britishers who live in and around London. We have… --- ## [Bisexuality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bisexuality/928409)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bisexuality/928409 "2020-12-23T17:44:30Z")
The wind-up: I’ve done some reading about the statistics and biology (or at least, what little we know of the biology) behind homosexuality. Not enough to rattle off facts, but enough to remember bits and pieces. From … --- ## [Library books on Kindle - returning them immediately - ethical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/library-books-on-kindle-returning-them-immediately-ethical/927961)
**Author:** [@ski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ski)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/library-books-on-kindle-returning-them-immediately-ethical/927961 "2020-12-23T09:58:39Z")
I read a lot of books from my local library on Kindle. I have discovered that, at least on my version of Kindle, that the books never get removed from my Kindle until I turn Wifi on. I assume most libraries have a simil… --- ## [Is yoga a scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yoga-a-scam/611798)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yoga-a-scam/611798 "2020-12-22T21:04:16Z")
Is yoga a scam? I’ve never really liked all the spiritual woo associated with yoga but always thought that at least the exercise aspect might be worthwhile. Searching for yoga teachers leads to all sorts of proprietary … --- ## [Name the counties you've taken up residence in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-counties-youve-taken-up-residence-in/925765)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-counties-youve-taken-up-residence-in/925765 "2020-12-22T19:55:36Z")
What counties have you lived in? (You can define “taken up residence in” however you like, but I’m considering any county Ithat 've registered to vote in during my life). Me: Wayne County, MI Cook County, IL Kent Cou… --- ## [Brooke Houts, now don't swat me for this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brooke-houts-now-dont-swat-me-for-this/928545)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brooke-houts-now-dont-swat-me-for-this/928545 "2020-12-22T16:15:11Z")
There’s a YouTuber named Brooke Houts that in big big trouble but not legally apparently. She will not face animal cruelty charges for swatting her dog on a video she mistakenly uploaded to her channel. And I can breat… --- ## [Best Overall Fitness App](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-overall-fitness-app/838243)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-overall-fitness-app/838243 "2019-08-07T18:23:39Z")
With my new job I not only have better hours and am closer to home, but I’m perfectly suited to get back to working out after work…yay! Mostly what I’m trying to do is get leaner and make my pants fit again. I’m going t… --- ## [Would you pursue a relationship if your good/best same sex friend said they're in love with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pursue-a-relationship-if-your-good-best-same-sex-friend-said-theyre-in-love-with-you/837468)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pursue-a-relationship-if-your-good-best-same-sex-friend-said-theyre-in-love-with-you/837468 "2019-08-07T19:04:26Z")
I just watched a Korean drama that seemed like the usual high school group of friends (two guys, two girls), and everyone has a crush on someone in the group storyline. But ended with one of the girls (Yujin) was in love… --- ## [How much would you pay for the Perfect Weight Loss Pill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-pay-for-the-perfect-weight-loss-pill/916965)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-pay-for-the-perfect-weight-loss-pill/916965 "2020-08-04T19:05:37Z")
Whaddya know? RickPharmaCo has invented the Perfect Weight Loss Pill, which has been dubbed Ricktrex. Ricktrex truly is a miracle of modern science. It is sold in small caplets. If you take a caplet, you will lose eig… --- ## [Dental implant experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-implant-experience/928470)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-implant-experience/928470 "2020-12-21T20:53:16Z")
I will likely get one in the spring. Any advice on what to do or not do? My regular doc can do it but I will probably go to a implant specialist. --- ## [Fair coin $2000 for $600](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fair-coin-2000-for-600/927886)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fair-coin-2000-for-600/927886 "2020-12-21T19:57:16Z")
You’ve been targetted by a popular gameshow that picks random people off the street and offers them cash for questions. You get 6 right, for $600. They then offer you a chance to boost it to $2000 on one toss of a fair c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=280) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=282)