# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=360 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 361 --- ## [They messed with the alphabet song?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-messed-with-the-alphabet-song/842717)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-messed-with-the-alphabet-song/842717 "2019-11-04T07:39:09Z")
Nothing is sacred anymore. Someone changed the song andremoved the elemeno. That’s right NO MORE ELEMENO. It was the signature lyric of this otherwise dull song. Get this, they say it was confusing children. Just take a… --- ## [When will the value of wheat pennies start to rise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-value-of-wheat-pennies-start-to-rise/837402)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-the-value-of-wheat-pennies-start-to-rise/837402 "2019-11-04T02:06:29Z")
I came upon a small collection of Wheaties and it made me start researching valuations, mint runs, etc. From what I can gather, around 30Billion of these guys were made from 1909 to 1958, most of which were minted in th… --- ## [Men -- how do you take off your t-shirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-do-you-take-off-your-t-shirts/842573)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-do-you-take-off-your-t-shirts/842573 "2019-11-04T00:59:31Z")
Things I have observed in a long life. Poll shortly. Alternative method descriptions welcome. --- ## [How many ways to find North can we think of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ways-to-find-north-can-we-think-of/842251)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ways-to-find-north-can-we-think-of/842251 "2019-11-03T22:46:46Z")
Inspired by a couple of posts: in this thread, I pose the question to you: between us, how many different ways can we think of to locate North? In a city or in the country - wherever. A couple of rules, I think: one… --- ## [Which car to use for a longer commute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-car-to-use-for-a-longer-commute/842928)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Ghoti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Ghoti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-car-to-use-for-a-longer-commute/842928 "2019-11-03T21:15:45Z")
My husband and I have been married for about a year, and we both still drive the cars that we had before we got married. Mine is a paid off 2005 Toyota Camry with 150,000 miles. His is a 2015 Mazda 3 with 50,000 miles, w… --- ## [Meeting a transgendered person after having met him previously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-a-transgendered-person-after-having-met-him-previously/796722)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-a-transgendered-person-after-having-met-him-previously/796722 "2019-11-03T15:36:01Z")
Next weekend, I will be meeting a transgendered person (M-\>F) at a party. I’ve only met this person once, a few years back, before he came out. I share a tenuous connection with her on Facebook though. I honestly don’… --- ## [Should I Donate to Shriners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-donate-to-shriners/842827)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-donate-to-shriners/842827 "2019-11-03T09:52:17Z")
I’ve seen the ads and the children really get to me. But I’m always skeptical, and they seem to have a fairly healthy marketing budget. Anything I should know before contributing? --- ## [How i think the world would be like if j.f.k lived](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-think-the-world-would-be-like-if-j-f-k-lived/842937)
**Author:** [@bionic\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bionic_man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-think-the-world-would-be-like-if-j-f-k-lived/842937 "2019-11-03T07:27:18Z")
November 22.1963. THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT of John Fitzgerald Kennedy In the short time that John F. Kennedy had been President of the United States many events had taken place: from the Bay of Pigs invasion and the … --- ## [opinions about buying a new water heater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-about-buying-a-new-water-heater/842790)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-about-buying-a-new-water-heater/842790 "2019-11-03T04:34:06Z")
After doing some online research I found this article. Near the bottom is a chart showing the 13-year costs for many different types of water heater. The best one seems to be a heat pump electric water heater, sometime… --- ## [Lists (or suggestions) of Traditional or classical female German (or Bavarian region) names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lists-or-suggestions-of-traditional-or-classical-female-german-or-bavarian-region-names/842116)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lists-or-suggestions-of-traditional-or-classical-female-german-or-bavarian-region-names/842116 "2019-11-03T03:11:20Z")
Greta, Gretchen and Walpurga have been ruled out. What are some traditional (if not anachronistic) female Germany/Austrian type names? --- ## [Was Anton LaVey Correct (Halloween)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-anton-lavey-correct-halloween/842801)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-anton-lavey-correct-halloween/842801 "2019-11-02T11:49:35Z")
Was Anton Szandor LaVey (1930-1997), founder of the Church of Satan correct about Halloween? He said it is the only time of year that parents let their children worship Satan. I think Halloween is a wonderful time of ye… --- ## [Bed sheets. I'm new at this. What should I be looking for? Material? Thread count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-sheets-im-new-at-this-what-should-i-be-looking-for-material-thread-count/816119)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-sheets-im-new-at-this-what-should-i-be-looking-for-material-thread-count/816119 "2019-11-02T11:41:08Z")
It’s been a long time since I purchased bed sheets. My ex took care of that. So, what am I looking for in a moderate budget? Can Walmart provide me with a reasonable product? --- ## [Women - how do you take off your t-shirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-how-do-you-take-off-your-t-shirts/842636)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-how-do-you-take-off-your-t-shirts/842636 "2019-11-02T09:00:17Z")
The Companion Thread! Poll options soon --- ## [Why do cashiers have to stand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cashiers-have-to-stand/679745)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cashiers-have-to-stand/679745 "2018-08-12T01:14:24Z")
This has been weighing on my mind for some time now. As I get older, my back isn’t what it used to be. Standing for any prolonged period is painful. Mind you, I have no problems walking around a golf course, but stand… --- ## [I can't raise my left foot at the ankle joint.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-raise-my-left-foot-at-the-ankle-joint/742289)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-raise-my-left-foot-at-the-ankle-joint/742289 "2019-11-02T06:59:08Z")
This started about 3 or 4 days ago. I’m sending brain messages to my left foot, but it won’t raise at the ankle. It moves down a wee bit, but it won’t raise up. I’m guessing my right foot can raise by maybe 20 degrees,… --- ## [Recommend a Pellet Gun...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pellet-gun/391777)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2007, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pellet-gun/391777 "2007-02-13T14:42:19Z")
…an air rifle, powerful enough to kill small game at about 15-30 feet, and will last a few years. (Being a Great White Hunter in Botswana for the last 35 years, I am an expert in sneaking up within 5 yards on all kinds … --- ## [Moon landing deniers: why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-landing-deniers-why/819504)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-landing-deniers-why/819504 "2019-11-01T23:17:09Z")
I subscribe to a few science threads on Facebook. I also tend to read NASA and space-related stories in the media. Whenever there’s a discussion about the moon landings, without a doubt, within 10 posts someone will den… --- ## [Your age on other planets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-age-on-other-planets/842724)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-age-on-other-planets/842724 "2019-11-01T20:49:06Z")
Would our age change (numerically that is) if we were on other planets or is it still based on overall biological state. Like saying I am 35 earth years, would that change on Jupiter or Mars? --- ## [Question for Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-colibri/842868)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-colibri/842868 "2019-11-01T20:14:53Z")
I know that you’ve worked extensively in Central America and in the Darien in particular. I’m reading a book called Lost City of the Monkey God, which is about past and recent expeditions into Mosquitia, in Honduras, by … --- ## [Why are some people so insistent on wearing a hat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-people-so-insistent-on-wearing-a-hat/841600)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-people-so-insistent-on-wearing-a-hat/841600 "2019-11-01T17:06:38Z")
I know some people who are absolutely inseparable from their hats, or having something cover their head. There was this kid who always had a hood on his head and would reflexively yank it back on his head anytime his hea… --- ## [Have you ever been sexually assaulted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-sexually-assaulted/799017)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-sexually-assaulted/799017 "2019-11-01T16:19:10Z")
Have you ever been sexually assaulted? Upon reading a friend’s Facebook post I realized that yes, yes I was sexually assaulted as a teenager. A trusted baseball coach tried to have his way with me twice: once on a camp… --- ## [What does the Bible say about abortion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-abortion/834043)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-abortion/834043 "2019-11-01T14:49:28Z")
First off, I know almost nothing about the Bible. I’m sure when the Bible was written, or compounded, or translated, that abortion wasn’t even a term: not on their radar, so to speak. So where does this all come from? … --- ## [I just lost a tooth (not sure if I need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lost-a-tooth-not-sure-if-i-need-answer-fast/842574)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lost-a-tooth-not-sure-if-i-need-answer-fast/842574 "2019-11-01T12:34:11Z")
I’ve had a back molar that’s been loose for a while. It seemed looser this past weekend, and I resolved to call my dentist on Monday (tomorrow). Then, just a few minutes ago, the tooth just fell out. While I am thankf… --- ## [Am I wrong for taking my own sweet time at a restaurant table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-wrong-for-taking-my-own-sweet-time-at-a-restaurant-table/842010)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-wrong-for-taking-my-own-sweet-time-at-a-restaurant-table/842010 "2019-11-01T09:43:47Z")
It’s fairly common for me to go out to one of my local eateries with a fresh newspaper or my tablet and linger for quite some time over a meal. This happens at least twice a month, often more. Just this morning, I sat in… --- ## [Tax minimization question (Europe)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-minimization-question-europe/842200)
**Author:** [@human\_extinction](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/human_extinction)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-minimization-question-europe/842200 "2019-11-01T08:18:20Z")
I’m helping a friend do research for where is optimal to base his company - and so far it turns out different international tax lawyers all give different advise anyway (or refrain because they want to cover their ass in… --- ## [What's your favorite T shirt say? Or what's the picture on it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-t-shirt-say-or-whats-the-picture-on-it/602033)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-t-shirt-say-or-whats-the-picture-on-it/602033 "2011-11-14T03:03:01Z")
And before those few nerds come in and say, “A T shirt can’t say anything. It’s an inanimate object.” Well, yes, I know that. But there’s no other way to ask this question without sounding like a, well…nerd. But if … --- ## [Can you go onto private property if you stay on "roughed in" planned roads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-go-onto-private-property-if-you-stay-on-roughed-in-planned-roads/842634)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-go-onto-private-property-if-you-stay-on-roughed-in-planned-roads/842634 "2019-11-01T05:00:47Z")
There is a 50 acre heavily wooded area next to my subdivision. The property has been subdivided into home sites for decades, but no homes have ever been built. There are overgrown caliche and dirt roads through the pro… --- ## [The power grid and wildfires.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-grid-and-wildfires/842308)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-grid-and-wildfires/842308 "2019-11-01T04:09:56Z")
PG&E may cut power again due to the threat that high winds could spark a fire if tree branches damage lines. The obvious solution is to bury lines, but it is extremely expensive. What about running the lines through he… --- ## [What kind of weird/cool T-Shirt should I buy on-line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-weird-cool-t-shirt-should-i-buy-on-line/791690)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-weird-cool-t-shirt-should-i-buy-on-line/791690 "2019-07-25T15:01:48Z")
I’ve only ever ordered one thing for myself on line. It’s this T-shirt combining the Abbey Road album cover and Van Gough’s “Starry Night.” So, I now have a $50 virtual Visa card that I received through a points-scheme… --- ## [Facebook not loading on Android device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-not-loading-on-android-device/799845)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-not-loading-on-android-device/799845 "2017-10-26T01:09:39Z")
So, this has been happening for a few weeks now. On my work laptop and home desktop everything’s fine. On my phone it usually only loads a couple of posts and then nothing. And in a lot of cases it says “Can’t connect.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=359) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=361)