# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=320 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 321 --- ## [Has anyone being linked to more military disasters than Churchill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-being-linked-to-more-military-disasters-than-churchill/853847)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-being-linked-to-more-military-disasters-than-churchill/853847 "2020-05-18T21:02:22Z")
Gallipoli Norway, Greece, Singapore. Even one should have left him a disgraced footnote in history, yet for some unfathomable reason he wasn’t Byng’d rather he kept falling upwards. --- ## [What cheap webcam do I want, for recording TV screen for FB Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cheap-webcam-do-i-want-for-recording-tv-screen-for-fb-live/853895)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cheap-webcam-do-i-want-for-recording-tv-screen-for-fb-live/853895 "2020-05-18T19:42:00Z")
During the quarantine, I’ve had “virtual hangouts” with friends using FB Live and one thing that my friends seem to enjoy is when I play some old video game from the 90s and just point my phone’s camera at the TV, record… --- ## [Where do people get the idea the USPS delivers to every address?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-people-get-the-idea-the-usps-delivers-to-every-address/852637)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-people-get-the-idea-the-usps-delivers-to-every-address/852637 "2020-05-18T19:26:51Z")
Quoted so nobody can say nobody believes it. Where does this obviously false idea come from? It can’t be the law, because the USPS wouldn’t break the law, at least not that blatantly. It can’t be from any other regulat… --- ## [Harry, Meghan, and Canadian Immigration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-meghan-and-canadian-immigration/846640)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-meghan-and-canadian-immigration/846640 "2020-03-27T15:49:55Z")
I put this in IMHO since I figure it will be mostly speculation. Anyway, Harry and Meghan have said they intend to split their time between the UK and Canada, though I’ve heard that they intend to spend the lion’s share… --- ## [Waking up in the middle of the night and ruminating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-and-ruminating/843230)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-and-ruminating/843230 "2020-05-18T17:14:30Z")
I’ve been doing this a lot lately. It’s not fun. Two-thirty am, three am, three-thirty…I can usually get back to sleep eventually, but it takes a while, and when I’m lying there awake I worry–a lot. Also it makes me tire… --- ## [How to tell the weight of T-shirts when buying on-line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-the-weight-of-t-shirts-when-buying-on-line/853961)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-the-weight-of-t-shirts-when-buying-on-line/853961 "2020-05-18T15:35:11Z")
It happened again and I am frustrated. The t’s are Hanes, but so thin a fabric, they cling where they shouldn’t and don’t hang right. These will go to the thrift store very soon. I like a medium weight, not too stiff t-… --- ## [How would you rate your level of comfort for public speaking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rate-your-level-of-comfort-for-public-speaking/853727)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rate-your-level-of-comfort-for-public-speaking/853727 "2020-05-18T11:48:40Z")
How would you rate your level of comfort for public speaking, on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 being that you have hate it, you would rather be tortured than get up and speak to a group. And 10, have no qualms about it. You co… --- ## [Contact wearers what type do you wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contact-wearers-what-type-do-you-wear/853799)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contact-wearers-what-type-do-you-wear/853799 "2020-05-18T11:43:42Z")
I might try contacts so I am looking for advice on brands or just types. I would probably use the extended wear soft ones that last more than a day. --- ## [Did you know what PPE meant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-what-ppe-meant/853617)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-what-ppe-meant/853617 "2020-05-18T05:03:40Z")
I’m curious about how widespread the term PPE was before the current pandemic. It’s very common in the military where it is usually referring to items that protect from injury rather than illness. I believe I heard it th… --- ## [Joe Biden is wrong. Betsy DeVos is right.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-is-wrong-betsy-devos-is-right/853382)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-is-wrong-betsy-devos-is-right/853382 "2020-05-18T02:58:47Z")
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/06/biden-vows-a-quick-end-to-devos-sexual-misconduct-rule-241715 Perrine has him dead to rights here. That Biden could take this stance, at the very moment he is getting his reput… --- ## [Tell me about your experience with the VA as a home seller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-the-va-as-a-home-seller/853981)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-the-va-as-a-home-seller/853981 "2020-05-17T18:18:35Z")
We are selling our house and so far have received 3 bids based on VA financing. I seem to remember hearing horror stories about the extra rigmarole involved as the seller in dealing with VA home loan. What has been you… --- ## [Vapour lock, or electrical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vapour-lock-or-electrical/845973)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vapour-lock-or-electrical/845973 "2020-05-17T16:14:56Z")
I posted this in another thread, but I’m starting a new thread to get your opinions. What do you think? Vapour lock, or is it the coil or electronic ignition module? --- ## [Do pets tend to be good judges of character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-pets-tend-to-be-good-judges-of-character/853870)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-pets-tend-to-be-good-judges-of-character/853870 "2020-05-17T16:07:12Z")
It might be confirmation bias but have you noticed that pets tend to respond more positively to some people than others? If so, for what possible reasons? --- ## [On the use of blood doping in old people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-use-of-blood-doping-in-old-people/853971)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-use-of-blood-doping-in-old-people/853971 "2020-05-17T14:27:57Z")
My mother is old, and not currently dying, but clearly dying in the non-current sense. But damn, she perked up when they gave her EPO (after radiation and chemotherapy). I know that EPO can kill you, but I think she’d … --- ## [Hypothetical (Future) Ethical Question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-future-ethical-question/853845)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-future-ethical-question/853845 "2020-05-17T04:34:16Z")
I guess I can tell you all, that this question is partly inspired by the Star Trek: TNG episode Hollow Pursuits. If you’ll remember, Barclay was recreating actual crew members in the holodeck. Commander Riker said crewm… --- ## [How much talking to yourself is TOO much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-talking-to-yourself-is-too-much/853838)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-talking-to-yourself-is-too-much/853838 "2020-05-16T15:49:03Z")
I mean, we all have to consult with an expert from time to time. (I stole that from someone here, I think, and use it whenever I get caught by someone else and can’t play it off like I was talking to them instead.) But a… --- ## [Who/What is your favorite small god?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-what-is-your-favorite-small-god/853590)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-what-is-your-favorite-small-god/853590 "2020-05-16T15:41:01Z")
The small gods don’t get taught in basic humanities classes the way that the big hitters do. My favorite deitini is Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges - specifically of pivot hinges. According to wikipedia, she was “as… --- ## [What makes a Supreme Court Justice? How about John Roberts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-supreme-court-justice-how-about-john-roberts/853781)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-supreme-court-justice-how-about-john-roberts/853781 "2020-05-16T12:11:12Z")
What are great people like when they’re young? Great musicians were often child prodigies when they were young, and so on; but what about future Presidents? Can you look at a man in his 30’s and guess whether he might … --- ## [Do you have any experience with paid listeners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-experience-with-paid-listeners/853859)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-experience-with-paid-listeners/853859 "2020-05-16T00:23:07Z")
They seem to be much less expensive then therapists. Hire a listener. --- ## [Recommend a good entry-level smartphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-entry-level-smartphone/853800)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-entry-level-smartphone/853800 "2020-05-15T23:43:58Z")
I’ve decided to upgrade my Nokia C1 as dropping it could result in too much damage to the Earth. I’m looking for something cheap but would be ready to pay for some of the more worthwhile mid-level features. I just large… --- ## [neck and back massagers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neck-and-back-massagers/847040)
**Author:** [@cmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neck-and-back-massagers/847040 "2020-05-15T15:23:00Z")
I used to have what in my experience was a pretty effective back and neck massager (effective meaning it worked a knot out of somewhere that I was otherwise going to have to go to my sports massage therapist lady for a d… --- ## [Any ideas on how to handle this contractor situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-handle-this-contractor-situation/850217)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-handle-this-contractor-situation/850217 "2020-05-15T15:07:48Z")
We are adding a substantial addition to our house. Our contractor, who was recommended by the architect, has done a good job so far, but is very, very far behind schedule. Over the past month, almost nothing has been don… --- ## [What is the "soul" or "heart" of a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-soul-or-heart-of-a-car/853644)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-soul-or-heart-of-a-car/853644 "2020-05-15T14:27:22Z")
I’ve been watching a lot of those car restoration tv series, and they are great shows. It got me thinking, what part of the car would you actually consider to be the heart or soul of the car? Some of these people want … --- ## [Toilet bolts weren't tightened up, so leakage stained new grout - remove stains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-bolts-werent-tightened-up-so-leakage-stained-new-grout-remove-stains/853837)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-bolts-werent-tightened-up-so-leakage-stained-new-grout-remove-stains/853837 "2020-05-15T14:25:25Z")
Long sad story, involving cat boarding, moving out of our house for 6 weeks, the worst AirBnB in the world, and finally a completely new $20k bathroom. Then I noticed something was off. Long short, the toilet bolts were… --- ## [Do Men Spend More Money (Mother's Day) On Their Mothers, Or Their Wives Who Are Mothers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spend-more-money-mothers-day-on-their-mothers-or-their-wives-who-are-mothers/853284)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spend-more-money-mothers-day-on-their-mothers-or-their-wives-who-are-mothers/853284 "2020-05-15T07:30:41Z")
Pretty straightforward question: which woman in a married man’s life is he more likely to spend money on for Mother’s Day, his mother, or the mother of his children (viz, he wife)? My bet is on his wife. --- ## [Wild bird is trying to tell us something, but what? NEED ANSWER FAST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-bird-is-trying-to-tell-us-something-but-what-need-answer-fast/853732)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-bird-is-trying-to-tell-us-something-but-what-need-answer-fast/853732 "2020-05-15T04:23:59Z")
Northern Georgia. About 2 weeks ago we restocked our bird feeder in the backyard. Birds visit frequently. One particular bird goes, alternately, from our left side (deck) windows, and our breakfast area back door (mostl… --- ## [Quartino Blues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quartino-blues/853806)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quartino-blues/853806 "2020-05-14T21:46:17Z")
As I sit here isolated from Nature and fresh air, the critters outside are enjoying a spring-berserk break feasting upon plants not meant for them. I am kind of pissed, but not really. They need their daily grub and my c… --- ## [Home warranty - yes/no, bad experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-warranty-yes-no-bad-experiences/852691)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-warranty-yes-no-bad-experiences/852691 "2020-05-14T19:53:48Z")
I’m closing on a home shortly and am considering whether a warranty is worth it or as I’ve heard mixed experiences. I understand that it’s one of those things where the people who have home issues vs. those with zero wil… --- ## [Good stock market static-URL graph page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-stock-market-static-url-graph-page/853741)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-stock-market-static-url-graph-page/853741 "2020-05-14T19:14:03Z")
Tired of fishing around for one every time I want to see how things have changed. I’d like a URL that goes to a graph that shows one of those standard line graphs for the Dow, the S & P, and the Nasqad, ideally with a s… --- ## [History we aren't doomed to repeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-we-arent-doomed-to-repeat/853677)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-we-arent-doomed-to-repeat/853677 "2020-05-14T15:52:39Z")
Calling all historians! I’ve been thinking about the popular adage “if we forget history, we are doomed to repeat it”. History wasn’t my best subject, but even I am aware of some of the historical disasters that we shou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=319) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=321)