# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=344 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 345 --- ## [Opening a Comic Shop: Independent Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-independent-comics/846957)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-independent-comics/846957 "2020-01-26T04:51:11Z")
OK, maybe last one. We’re weeks away at most. I’ve got the comics orders in for the big four or five publishers. But my staff is giving me a shelf entitled ‘Nate’s Pretentious Shelf o’Comics’. What should I stock? I… --- ## [Adoption Reunion - anyone here done it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-reunion-anyone-here-done-it/846622)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-reunion-anyone-here-done-it/846622 "2020-01-26T02:32:48Z")
My brother was adopted by my parents before I was born in the late 1960s. He learned about this when we were kids, and I think it affected him a lot as we grew up - I think he felt very alone even tho we were both loved.… --- ## [Parties agreeing to a bet with mutual ignorance of terminology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parties-agreeing-to-a-bet-with-mutual-ignorance-of-terminology/846845)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parties-agreeing-to-a-bet-with-mutual-ignorance-of-terminology/846845 "2020-01-25T19:13:32Z")
Inspired by Bricker’s thread but not designed to be an exact parallel. Assume that the correct, accurate definition of a dozen is 14. If anybody looks it up in any authoritative text they will see 1 dozen is 14. Someho… --- ## [Are there any products that China is known for manufacturing BETTER than other countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-products-that-china-is-known-for-manufacturing-better-than-other-countries/846832)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-products-that-china-is-known-for-manufacturing-better-than-other-countries/846832 "2020-01-25T15:37:43Z")
I realize that “Made In China” no longer universally implies inherently low quality, the way it did in previous decades. While there are still a lot of poor quality items produced in China, it seems to be generally accep… --- ## [Does $2000 seem excessive to repair car with water in the gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-2000-seem-excessive-to-repair-car-with-water-in-the-gas/846902)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-2000-seem-excessive-to-repair-car-with-water-in-the-gas/846902 "2020-01-25T06:58:40Z")
A local gas station got water in it’s tanks. Motorists cars started sputtering. Seems like a straight forward repair. Drain the tank, replace the fuel filter, and clear the fault code. Refill with clean gas. Most repair… --- ## [Casual physics/math book recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casual-physics-math-book-recommendations/846921)
**Author:** [@pigtwo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pigtwo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casual-physics-math-book-recommendations/846921 "2020-01-25T05:19:29Z")
Hello all, I’ve recently been giving casual physics and math books a read before bed and I’m looking for some more recommendations. I’d prefer books that don’t expect an absolute laymen(IE no technical background). I’… --- ## [Do you care what your smartphone looks like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-what-your-smartphone-looks-like/846507)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-what-your-smartphone-looks-like/846507 "2020-01-25T04:04:07Z")
Smartphones. With very few exceptions, they all have the same basic “slate” design. I’m probably going to go buy a new iPhone 11 tomorrow. I see that it comes in 6 different colors. This is somewhat baffling to me, as … --- ## [Efficiency of design wood stove?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efficiency-of-design-wood-stove/846812)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efficiency-of-design-wood-stove/846812 "2020-01-25T03:47:02Z")
My question is about the thickness of the metal used on a wood stove. I know the thin metal would start putting out heat quicker but in the long run would heavier metal be more efficient? --- ## [What "ethnic/racial" descriptors are acceptable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ethnic-racial-descriptors-are-acceptable/845891)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ethnic-racial-descriptors-are-acceptable/845891 "2020-01-25T03:37:43Z")
Say I’m sending someone to meet you, and want to tell you what they look like so you can identify them. Assume I do not know what they will be wearing. I’ll probably describe them as appearing male/female, tall/average… --- ## [Doomsday clock setting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-clock-setting/846133)
**Author:** [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-clock-setting/846133 "2020-01-25T03:36:23Z")
In another thread mention is made of the doomsday clock. Since its inception 73 years ago it has never been further that 17 minutes from midnight. What type of world would it need to be for the clock to be set to, oh l… --- ## [Do guys get upset when a woman claims she went somewhere, did something with you, but it wasn't you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-get-upset-when-a-woman-claims-she-went-somewhere-did-something-with-you-but-it-wasnt-you/846735)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-get-upset-when-a-woman-claims-she-went-somewhere-did-something-with-you-but-it-wasnt-you/846735 "2020-01-25T03:29:26Z")
Okay, putting on my fire-retardant suit because I’m sure to get flamed to death, but watching \*King of Queens \* and Doug took Carrie to a cabin that he thought he took her to before, but it wasn’t her. Guys and gals (am… --- ## [Why might I be receiving a certified letter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-might-i-be-receiving-a-certified-letter/846875)
**Author:** [@Jet\_Jaguar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jet_Jaguar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-might-i-be-receiving-a-certified-letter/846875 "2020-01-25T01:49:50Z")
So when I got home from work today, there was a note on the door from the post office saying they attempted to deliver a certified letter. I can’t think of any reason why I would be expecting one, and there’s no indicat… --- ## [The restaurant tab conundrum.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-restaurant-tab-conundrum/846132)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-restaurant-tab-conundrum/846132 "2020-01-24T22:39:10Z")
I welcome an legalese to this thread, but what I’m really interested in is your opinion. The hypo: Man (we’ll call him Bob) in a restaurant finishes dining. Waitress slaps the 15 dollar tab on the table and says: “I’ll… --- ## [What do you wish you had in your current home that you don't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-you-had-in-your-current-home-that-you-dont/846643)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-you-had-in-your-current-home-that-you-dont/846643 "2020-01-24T22:24:49Z")
Doesn’t matter if it’s a house, apartment, etc. What do you wish you had that you don’t? I would really like to have radiant flooring. I had it many years ago in Northeast Ohio when I lived in an apartment and loved it.… --- ## [We need a new microwave oven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-microwave-oven/843296)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-a-new-microwave-oven/843296 "2020-01-24T21:54:08Z")
We have a Panasonic 1.6 cubic foot, 1,250 w microwave oven, model NN-SN789S that has been the best microwave oven I’ve owned. Recently it has become a little balky. After setting the time, I push the Start button and i… --- ## [Unwanted calls- a good app to block them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-calls-a-good-app-to-block-them/846138)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-calls-a-good-app-to-block-them/846138 "2020-01-24T21:33:41Z")
I’ve had this cell phone number for over 6 years. I still get calls and texts on a daily basis for someone named Daniel, who apparently had this number before. They’re companies looking to sell him something or collect… --- ## [Business-customer response times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-customer-response-times/846859)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-customer-response-times/846859 "2020-01-24T20:43:22Z")
I just need a sanity check, because my personal standards may not be MOST people’s personal standards. Suppose you’re a business, and a customer is about to enter into a fairly long-term contract with you (1-year-plus).… --- ## [The Must-Carry rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-must-carry-rule/845980)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-must-carry-rule/845980 "2020-01-24T16:44:16Z")
On this morning’s news, my local ABC affiliate (owned by Hearst Television) announced that negotiations between Hearst and cable-provider DIRECTV (hereinafter DTV) have broken down. DTV is no longer carrying Hearst stati… --- ## [Care-A-Vanners (Habitat for Humanity): Any Doper experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-a-vanners-habitat-for-humanity-any-doper-experience/846843)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-a-vanners-habitat-for-humanity-any-doper-experience/846843 "2020-01-24T10:55:36Z")
We’re volunteering this summer for this program. Basically, RVers travel to Habitat build sites and help with construction or renovation. Our project is in Taos, which we’ve visited before. I’m just wondering if any Dope… --- ## [You're a star. What should be included in your backstage rider?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-star-what-should-be-included-in-your-backstage-rider/846712)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-star-what-should-be-included-in-your-backstage-rider/846712 "2020-01-24T00:47:50Z")
Let’s play make believe, shall we? You, being you, are now in high demand. Whatever talent, skill, idea, or proclivity you have, well, people are willing to come by the thousands to see you do it, or just to hear you t… --- ## [Should I replace all the plumbing in my house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-replace-all-the-plumbing-in-my-house/846625)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-replace-all-the-plumbing-in-my-house/846625 "2020-01-24T00:18:10Z")
Last night I came home to water covering about 1/3 of the basement floor, and a pinhole spraying water in the main line from the pressure tank to where the hot water heater tees off of it. A similar thing happened maybe … --- ## [Ridiculous technology needed to open bank account.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-technology-needed-to-open-bank-account/846591)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-technology-needed-to-open-bank-account/846591 "2020-01-24T00:07:36Z")
I’m (well I was, I’m not any more) trying to open a bank account. They want me to verify my identity, fair enough, but the only thing they will accept is a live selfie. No taking a photo and uploading it, has to be live.… --- ## [This winter you're getting 60" of snow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-winter-youre-getting-60-of-snow/845910)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-winter-youre-getting-60-of-snow/845910 "2020-01-23T20:03:24Z")
By some twist of fate, disaster, or perhaps global climate change, you are all going to get the typical amount of snow for a winter in New Hampshire: 60 inches. I’m actually being kind to you, because we’ve had several w… --- ## [People raised Christian: what were you taught about Noah's Flood as a child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-raised-christian-what-were-you-taught-about-noahs-flood-as-a-child/846700)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-raised-christian-what-were-you-taught-about-noahs-flood-as-a-child/846700 "2020-01-23T18:12:19Z")
Specifically, were you taught that God deliberately caused the Deluge, or that He merely foresaw that a worldwide catastrophe was coming, warned Noah, and told Noah to warn others (a warning nobody heated)? I ask this … --- ## [Do you turn your water off at the main when you travel??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-turn-your-water-off-at-the-main-when-you-travel/844049)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-turn-your-water-off-at-the-main-when-you-travel/844049 "2020-01-23T17:09:14Z")
We were gone 8 days, came home to a catastrophic leak in the wall between the shower and kitchen. Massive tearout of lower kitchen cabinets, still working on the shower since the plaster (drywall?) was saturated and all … --- ## [Self-migration of e-mails...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-migration-of-e-mails/843283)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-migration-of-e-mails/843283 "2020-01-23T16:21:18Z")
We are looking to change our Workspace e-mail over to Office 365, but we want to do our own migration rather than pay the $99 to have it done. We were hoping to just be able to copy & send over eml files using Mozilla T… --- ## [Urban Great horned owls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-great-horned-owls/846767)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-great-horned-owls/846767 "2020-01-23T03:44:30Z")
I don’t now much about this topic except that in southern California cities and suburbs rats have reached very large populations. Our feral cats are being wiped out by coyotes. Is it reasonable to expect that some kind o… --- ## [What is your favorite sleeping position?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sleeping-position/846571)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sleeping-position/846571 "2020-01-23T03:34:45Z")
I assume most people start the night in a specific position? You may wake up a different way. On your back Right Side Left Side Stomach What’s your least favorite sleeping position? Not part of the poll, but you can… --- ## [Side effect from twice a day inhaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/side-effect-from-twice-a-day-inhaler/846707)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/side-effect-from-twice-a-day-inhaler/846707 "2020-01-22T15:51:21Z")
About 3 months ago my Dr. prescribed a twice a day inhaler for me during a bronchitis flare up. It did a good job opening up my lungs but my condition started rapidly deteriorating as far as being short winded. Walking 2… --- ## [Unintentional double entendres: speaker or audience's fault?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentional-double-entendres-speaker-or-audiences-fault/846714)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentional-double-entendres-speaker-or-audiences-fault/846714 "2020-01-22T05:23:47Z")
I am of the opinion that if an audience or listener is constantly chortling over unintentional sexual double entendres - such as treating “she was coming” as “she was cumming” - that, at a certain point, the fault lies m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=343) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=345)