# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=388 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [How Quick Could You Withdraw A $100,000 From A Bank Account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quick-could-you-withdraw-a-100-000-from-a-bank-account/836264)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quick-could-you-withdraw-a-100-000-from-a-bank-account/836264 "2019-07-08T17:48:21Z")
I’ve been reading a few books about the Jon-Benet murder and the ransom was for $118,000 Now leaving that case aside totally, I was just wondering, how difficult would it be to go into a bank and get that amount? I ass… --- ## [Thoughts on cordless vacuums? Care to recommend one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-cordless-vacuums-care-to-recommend-one/836646)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-cordless-vacuums-care-to-recommend-one/836646 "2019-07-08T15:21:03Z")
Here is the kind of thing I am talking about. My wife and I are considering getting a cordless vacuum. We love the idea of having no cord and being able to just zip around the house. We have some questions and would als… --- ## [Perry Mason moment in a murder trial: isn't the case over due to reasonable doubt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perry-mason-moment-in-a-murder-trial-isnt-the-case-over-due-to-reasonable-doubt/835829)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perry-mason-moment-in-a-murder-trial-isnt-the-case-over-due-to-reasonable-doubt/835829 "2019-07-08T03:15:33Z")
So, in recent events, there was a Perry Mason moment. During the murder trial of accused navy seal Chief Edward Gallagher, a witnessed called to the stand (and given immunity first by the prosecution) confessed to the m… --- ## [Are nerve blocks an effective treatment for neuropathy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-nerve-blocks-an-effective-treatment-for-neuropathy/836652)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-nerve-blocks-an-effective-treatment-for-neuropathy/836652 "2019-07-07T22:40:17Z")
My dad has diabetic neuropathy and I’ve seen all the therapies he has tried (mostly oral meds of various classes as well as various topical creams). I don’t know the anatomy of the foot, but is using a nerve block like … --- ## [Visiting NY...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-ny/835714)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-ny/835714 "2019-07-07T09:25:27Z")
I’ll be taking a family of 5, mostly adults, from the Patterson, NJ area for a day trip to NYC. The plan is to visit some of the major attractions in NY, mostly sticking with mid to lower Manhattan. I’m wondering if it … --- ## [I'll say!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-say/836577)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-say/836577 "2019-07-07T06:50:58Z")
What does that mean? I realize it indicates you are in strong agreement. “Dude, did you see Fred’s hair cut, isn’t that the worst?” “I’ll say!” But how does it mean that? It seems even odder if you drop the contraction: … --- ## [Do you like your national anthem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-your-national-anthem/813239)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-your-national-anthem/813239 "2019-07-06T23:55:11Z")
Living in US, I truly enjoy listening to our national anthem. I like the music and the opportunity for the singers of it to really show off their range. To be honest, I like the music of Canadian anthem better, but our… --- ## [Sleeping/Waking Patterns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-waking-patterns/836628)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-waking-patterns/836628 "2019-07-06T19:25:03Z")
My Fitbit tells me that my average sleeping time is just over six hours. There are times, like this morning, that I wake up at 4 or even 3 am and can’t get back to sleep. So I’ll get up, do some stuff, maybe eat somethin… --- ## [Let's talk about keeping cool out in the heat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-keeping-cool-out-in-the-heat/836361)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-keeping-cool-out-in-the-heat/836361 "2019-07-06T16:17:43Z")
Well, the humidity and heat are here for next few months. I like to do stuff outside and I’m trying to figure out how to keep cool. Some things I’ve recently added: A boonie hat. I got it mainly to keep the sun off but … --- ## [Should I adopt a cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-adopt-a-cat/835044)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-adopt-a-cat/835044 "2019-07-06T14:00:17Z")
Growing up, we always had two to four of the fuzzy friends roaming around but I have not had a pet since moving out on my own more than twenty five years ago. I like the little fuzzballs and I really want to get one, may… --- ## [What do Buddhists mean by detachment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-buddhists-mean-by-detachment/836548)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-buddhists-mean-by-detachment/836548 "2019-07-06T13:53:35Z")
I know that it doesn’t mean to literally “throw away” things or people (unlike some meditation people), but that it’s more nuanced than that. Like it’s learning to let things be and not expect so much? I know the monk I … --- ## [Packing tape dispensers were invented in Hell by Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/packing-tape-dispensers-were-invented-in-hell-by-satan/825764)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/packing-tape-dispensers-were-invented-in-hell-by-satan/825764 "2019-07-05T18:07:19Z")
I’m talking aboutthis kind of dispenser. Here’s one made by Scotch, aptly named because attempting to use one will make you need a scotch–or five. :mad: The free end of the tape gets stuck to the roll, unless you rememb… --- ## [Easiest way to learn to read Cyrillic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-learn-to-read-cyrillic/836534)
**Author:** [@Fish\_Cheer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish_Cheer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-learn-to-read-cyrillic/836534 "2019-07-05T14:41:57Z")
I’d like to learn how to read the Cyrillic script, as it is used in Mongolia, Russia, Bulgaria and a couple of other places. What’s the easiest, most convenient way to do that? There’s plenty of apps to learn Russian etc… --- ## [Do they even still sell safety razor blades in the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-even-still-sell-safety-razor-blades-in-the-u-s/486647)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-even-still-sell-safety-razor-blades-in-the-u-s/486647 "2009-04-16T20:55:09Z")
Back in November, my wife bought me, as an anniversary gift, a beautiful German-made safety razor, much llike the one pictured here, along with a package of ten blades, some soap, a mug, and some cologne. I love shaving… --- ## [Westboro Baptist at St. Patrick's This Morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westboro-baptist-at-st-patricks-this-morning/836297)
**Author:** [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westboro-baptist-at-st-patricks-this-morning/836297 "2019-07-05T05:47:42Z")
The Westboro Baptist Church crowd (you know, the “God hates fags” people) were out in force in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (in New York City) this morning. I guess the possibility of picketing the Catholic Church (… --- ## [Lee Iacocca v Donald Trump: other better CEO spokesmen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lee-iacocca-v-donald-trump-other-better-ceo-spokesmen/836444)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lee-iacocca-v-donald-trump-other-better-ceo-spokesmen/836444 "2019-07-05T04:14:03Z")
Talking about talking heads that actually either owned the company or all but ran it: George Zimmer- “You’ll Like the Way You Look”, Men’s Wearhouse Still in business : Steven Singer Jewelers: www.ihatestevensinger.com … --- ## [Sell home, rent, then buy another home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sell-home-rent-then-buy-another-home/714414)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sell-home-rent-then-buy-another-home/714414 "2019-07-05T02:13:39Z")
I was told that contingent home sales were more difficult to do these days. I was advised to sell our home, close on it, get the actual cash in the bank and rent while shopping for a new home. That we should avoid with h… --- ## [The widening national-pride gap between D's and R's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-widening-national-pride-gap-between-ds-and-rs/836457)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-widening-national-pride-gap-between-ds-and-rs/836457 "2019-07-05T01:59:44Z")
Wasn’t sure which forum to put this in - could have been in GD, MPSIMS or Elections as well: There is now a huge yawning gap in self-identified national pride between Democrats and Republicans (not that national pride i… --- ## [Taking a large check from a service member: Good or bad idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-large-check-from-a-service-member-good-or-bad-idea/834741)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-large-check-from-a-service-member-good-or-bad-idea/834741 "2019-07-05T00:51:06Z")
We are in the process of buying a house from a member of the US Army. One of the conditions of the sale is that the seller would give us a $3000 allowance for a new fence. This is to be paid to us at closing next week.… --- ## [Do you actually LIKE mowing the yard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-actually-like-mowing-the-yard/836260)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-actually-like-mowing-the-yard/836260 "2019-07-05T00:22:42Z")
IMHO, mowing my smallish yard is by far my most annoying regular household chore. I’m probably making too big an issue of it and if I’m honest, it can be done in an hour if I just get off my fuzzy butt and do it. Someone… --- ## [Do I live in a food desert?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-live-in-a-food-desert/836495)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-live-in-a-food-desert/836495 "2019-07-04T22:27:20Z")
My brother, who lives in the same town as I do, was excited to relate the news that our town is finally getting a fast food place. It’ll be the very first one that’s ever been in this town, and it joins the three restaur… --- ## [Once-premium services which are now standard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-premium-services-which-are-now-standard/836151)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-premium-services-which-are-now-standard/836151 "2019-07-04T18:02:27Z")
I was thinking the other day about the evolution of telephone communication. Cricket’s 25$/mo plan (basic phone service, no data) gets you: \[ul\] \[li\]No long-distance fees in the US.\[/li\]\[li\]Call waiting, call forwardi… --- ## [White Carbs Poll: 2 questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-carbs-poll-2-questions/836372)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-carbs-poll-2-questions/836372 "2019-07-04T17:06:35Z")
If you had to permanently give up one of the following for life, which one would it be?: Rice Pasta Bread If you could only consume one of these for the rest of your life, which one would it be? Same options --- ## [2019 RAV4 Hybrid Opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-rav4-hybrid-opinions/836526)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-rav4-hybrid-opinions/836526 "2019-07-04T16:54:49Z")
Anyone have a 2019 RAV 4 Hybrid? I know my 2009 with 100,000 miles isn’t going to last forever. Maybe it’s totalled in an accident next week or maybe it lasts another 100,000 miles like Toyota’s do. But Toyota stopped o… --- ## [Is Gal Gadot white ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gal-gadot-white/788703)
**Author:** [@doubleminus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doubleminus)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gal-gadot-white/788703 "2019-07-04T16:00:13Z")
This seems to be one of the loud discussions now. Also, are Jews white ? Please, pretty please, can anyone explain me what in the American culture requires such questions? Is it for calibrating the colour balance ? She… --- ## [How many different LGBT pride parades/festivals have you been to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-lgbt-pride-parades-festivals-have-you-been-to/836271)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-lgbt-pride-parades-festivals-have-you-been-to/836271 "2019-07-04T14:16:18Z")
I was just realizing that I’ve been going to LGBT Pride parades and festivals since the early 1990s and hit quite a variety. Chicago Phoenix Dallas Columbus, OH Ft Lauderdale San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach … --- ## [If "Asia" is considered a "continent" then why are only a few Asian countries considered "Asian"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-asia-is-considered-a-continent-then-why-are-only-a-few-asian-countries-considered-asian/836498)
**Author:** [@Skies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skies)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-asia-is-considered-a-continent-then-why-are-only-a-few-asian-countries-considered-asian/836498 "2019-07-04T14:12:16Z")
I’m gonna start off with saying that I know that the borders of what constitutes “Asia” and “Europe” are socially/culturally constructed and vary depending on who you ask and where you are. But for the sake of this post,… --- ## [Northeast Dopers - BJ's vs Costco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northeast-dopers-bjs-vs-costco/836511)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northeast-dopers-bjs-vs-costco/836511 "2019-07-04T12:22:55Z")
After 11 years in San Diego, a confluence of circumstances has landed my wife and me back on the east coast. We’re now in the coastal region of eastern Connecticut, and are in the process of unpacking all our boxes and m… --- ## [Am I too easily offended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-too-easily-offended/836269)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-too-easily-offended/836269 "2019-07-04T03:44:33Z")
I broke up a relationship yesterday after 4 months. I figured better now than waiting. For the most part we got along very well and I have to admit I usually feel very comfortable around her and I am very attracted to he… --- ## [Is beauty imaginary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-beauty-imaginary/836381)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-beauty-imaginary/836381 "2019-07-04T02:14:58Z")
It just popped in my mind, and kind of ruined things for me, but is the meaning and grandeur and majesty of life really just us projecting things onto the world that aren’t there? Like am I not really “connecting” to any… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=387) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=389)