# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=402 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 403 --- ## [Help! Put green coolant into motor that has orange coolant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-put-green-coolant-into-motor-that-has-orange-coolant/833789)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-put-green-coolant-into-motor-that-has-orange-coolant/833789 "2019-05-15T17:27:15Z")
This morning I topped off my radiator with green coolant - I used about a pint with pint of distilled water. Problem is the car has an orange colored coolant. So far I have driven my car 20 miles to work and will have… --- ## [What are some good exercises or equipment for pectorals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-exercises-or-equipment-for-pectorals/833397)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-exercises-or-equipment-for-pectorals/833397 "2019-05-15T15:17:25Z")
I don’t particularly like the idea of relying on specialized equipment for specific muscles but the ab roller I recently got made me realize I might be too closed minded. I might have got it for $3 at the Dollar Store bu… --- ## [In the future, when drones are the size of flies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-future-when-drones-are-the-size-of-flies/833811)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-future-when-drones-are-the-size-of-flies/833811 "2019-05-15T14:05:06Z")
Due to advances in technology and miniaturization, it is conceivable that drones will one day be the size of flies, or even smaller, and could perhaps also be disguised as flies or other flying bugs. How will this affec… --- ## [The smallest town you have seen a hooker in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-smallest-town-you-have-seen-a-hooker-in/833784)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-smallest-town-you-have-seen-a-hooker-in/833784 "2019-05-15T13:10:23Z")
Once when I was visiting a friend in Monticello, Iowa he pointed out a lady walking downtown and declared, “That’s the town hooker” which I thought was hilarious. I thought this was a fairly small town but Wiki claims t… --- ## [Confused re if I can use ACA "Obamacare" or not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-re-if-i-can-use-aca-obamacare-or-not/833684)
**Author:** [@zwede](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zwede)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-re-if-i-can-use-aca-obamacare-or-not/833684 "2019-05-15T05:02:02Z")
Last year I got a severance package from my now ex-employer that included them paying for COBRA for 12 months. The pre-paid COBRA ends June 30th this year. I have semi-retired and figured I’d try to get a plan under ACA,… --- ## [What's worthwhile in the gig economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worthwhile-in-the-gig-economy/833307)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worthwhile-in-the-gig-economy/833307 "2019-05-15T03:10:41Z")
I haven’t had a real, full time job in quite a long time, and I’m not looking forward to doing that again. I’ve mostly supported myself through playing poker for over a decade, and for various reasons, that era is ending… --- ## [Experiences with chest pains, but not heart related?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-chest-pains-but-not-heart-related/833939)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-chest-pains-but-not-heart-related/833939 "2019-05-15T02:14:37Z")
Having some problems with my chest atm, and wanted to get other peoples’ experiences. Started last winter when I was cyclocross racing, getting a dull ache over my left chest, into my upper arm. This was a bit stressful,… --- ## [Vegetarian in-law at carnivore family dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarian-in-law-at-carnivore-family-dinner/830324)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarian-in-law-at-carnivore-family-dinner/830324 "2019-05-14T22:41:22Z")
My sister-in-law is a vegetarian. The only one in the extended family of 15 or so. Her husband and kids eat meat and all 4 will be attending a family dinner hosted by another family member. Said family member said they w… --- ## [What do couples that can't afford daycare end up doing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-couples-that-cant-afford-daycare-end-up-doing/833656)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-couples-that-cant-afford-daycare-end-up-doing/833656 "2019-05-14T20:23:39Z")
I know a working couple with kids, they spend more on daycare than I spend on all my bills. Which begs the question, what do couples who have trouble affording daycare do? I assume if you have differing shifts you can … --- ## [Please Help Me Find A Hobby, Preferably A Cheap And Productive One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-a-hobby-preferably-a-cheap-and-productive-one/833913)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-a-hobby-preferably-a-cheap-and-productive-one/833913 "2019-05-14T20:00:23Z")
I desperately need a hobby. All I do is work, do household chores, watch TV and smoke pot. This is not living my best life. I’d like something that won’t require much up-front investment (or indeed ongoing investment), … --- ## [Flight School with Beautiful Views Near Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flight-school-with-beautiful-views-near-chicago/833943)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flight-school-with-beautiful-views-near-chicago/833943 "2019-05-14T18:32:33Z")
i am looking to take a lesson where the terrain is not flat, and there is interesting stuff to see from above. What are the closest options (I know they won’t really be close…)? --- ## [Can you see more than one primary care doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-see-more-than-one-primary-care-doctor/833926)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-see-more-than-one-primary-care-doctor/833926 "2019-05-14T15:02:55Z")
My current family doctor used to be good but I think he is burned out and doesn’t care anymore. He has misdiagnosed me twice recently, but I am conflicted trying to see someone else because he was the only one who was ab… --- ## [Marriage and Japanese royalty and commoners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-japanese-royalty-and-commoners/833782)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-japanese-royalty-and-commoners/833782 "2019-05-14T14:17:41Z")
Inspired by this post. Apparently marriage of a Japanese royal to a commoner is morganatic, removing them from the line of succession. But who in Japan is a commoner? Or rather, who in Japan is sufficiently noble to not … --- ## [Need someone that "knows" me to drive me back from outpatient surgery in Chicago area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-someone-that-knows-me-to-drive-me-back-from-outpatient-surgery-in-chicago-area/833790)
**Author:** [@Farnorthsider607](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farnorthsider607)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-someone-that-knows-me-to-drive-me-back-from-outpatient-surgery-in-chicago-area/833790 "2019-05-14T03:57:20Z")
I am having a minor surgery later this month but I need someone that knows me to drive me back or else I can’t have the surgery done, and I don’t know anybody that can drive me back. The surgery is in Berwyn il and I li… --- ## [Talk to me about those Eldritch Vibram FiveFingers shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-those-eldritch-vibram-fivefingers-shoes/833872)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-those-eldritch-vibram-fivefingers-shoes/833872 "2019-05-14T02:21:53Z")
I’ve thinking of trying them. If people are willing to look that fucking stupid wearing them, it may be for unwise trendy reasons or it could be that there’s something to them. I’d like to find out which. I’m not limitin… --- ## [Road tripping to St. Charles, MO.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-tripping-to-st-charles-mo/833300)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-tripping-to-st-charles-mo/833300 "2019-05-13T23:25:11Z")
Next week I’m driving from Houston, TX to St. Charles, MO. I plan to avoid the major highways and want to go off the beaten path. If anyone knows of any interesting places to stop at, please let me know. --- ## [Serious: How long will it take before humanity goes extinct, in your opinion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-how-long-will-it-take-before-humanity-goes-extinct-in-your-opinion/833819)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-how-long-will-it-take-before-humanity-goes-extinct-in-your-opinion/833819 "2019-05-13T23:17:38Z")
Take the following into consideration: Natural disasters, overpopulation, human actions, & events happening in outer space like asteroids. The biggest problem I see is the amount of fresh water that we have left. Howeve… --- ## [How would I sell a car that can't be driven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-i-sell-a-car-that-cant-be-driven/833582)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-i-sell-a-car-that-cant-be-driven/833582 "2019-05-13T17:37:59Z")
Last month, my car’s oil light started flickering randomly. I brought it in for an early oil change, figuring that would do the trick, but the light kept flickering every now and then. On Thursday morning I finally did s… --- ## [Potty-training seats with ladders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potty-training-seats-with-ladders/833893)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potty-training-seats-with-ladders/833893 "2019-05-13T17:34:20Z")
We’re ready to get our granddaughter out of diapers (heh - been ready since the first poopy mess!!) and rather than trying to cram a stand-alone potty chair in a tiny bathroom, I’ve been looking at the folding seat/ladde… --- ## [Promotion, No Raise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-no-raise/833695)
**Author:** [@poweroftheglory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/poweroftheglory)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-no-raise/833695 "2019-05-13T17:13:35Z")
I feel so frustrated and angry. At the end of last year, I received a major promotion with a title change from Lab Technician to Senior R&D Chemist and I am currently making the same amount of money I was last year when… --- ## [ok my kitty needs kitty advil or tylenol ....what can i give her](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-my-kitty-needs-kitty-advil-or-tylenol-what-can-i-give-her/833847)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-my-kitty-needs-kitty-advil-or-tylenol-what-can-i-give-her/833847 "2019-05-13T16:20:23Z")
ok our 18-year-old kitty is well feeling her age A LOT which means shes meowing A LOT Can i give her say Tylenol or Advil anything OTC and if i can how much/strong and often can it be? shes just a million for a dime … --- ## [Largest Possible Porn Collection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-possible-porn-collection/833857)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-possible-porn-collection/833857 "2019-05-13T04:45:15Z")
I suppose there is no way to know. But over on Reddit pornfree people mention deleting 1TB drives of porn. A quick Google show a TB is about 300,000 photos. (I know, it depends.) Anyone know anything about excessively l… --- ## [Problem with Chrome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-chrome/833877)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-chrome/833877 "2019-05-13T02:20:21Z")
Lately, when I go to a page, it says, “This page can’t be displayed” for a brief moment, then takes me to the page. This happens somewhat frequently. How do I fix this? --- ## [Do you regularly have change for $20 bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-regularly-have-change-for-20-bill/833745)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-regularly-have-change-for-20-bill/833745 "2019-05-13T01:07:23Z")
My co-worker was struggling to break a twenty and no one around here could do it. Two people just loaned him $10 each to help him out. I couldn’t because even though I had more than $20 on me, I always try to have the sm… --- ## [Is the Met Gala kinda gross?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-met-gala-kinda-gross/833620)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-met-gala-kinda-gross/833620 "2019-05-12T23:19:59Z")
A bunch of super rich people parading around in ultra-expensive clothes and/or costumes for “charity.” I guess these sorts of events aren’t all that uncommon but the weird slobbery attention the media gives to this one … --- ## [Reccomend a VPN fro travel to Germany](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-a-vpn-fro-travel-to-germany/833783)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-a-vpn-fro-travel-to-germany/833783 "2019-05-12T15:10:22Z")
I’m in the US and will be traveling to Germany for a few weeks - can anyone recommend a VPN? TIA --- ## [Tipping Hotel Services in Germany?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-hotel-services-in-germany/833826)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-hotel-services-in-germany/833826 "2019-05-12T15:05:27Z")
Do I leave a euro or two like I would for housekeeping in the US? Or not necessary? Or to much/little? --- ## [Is recent graduate an example of age discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-recent-graduate-an-example-of-age-discrimination/833567)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-recent-graduate-an-example-of-age-discrimination/833567 "2019-05-12T04:24:20Z")
A job I was considering applying for mentioned ‘recent graduate’ in their advertisement. I know it’s graduation time for colleges in the USA. I’m looking to make a career change and this job seemed interesting. I’m well … --- ## [Brits, what do you wear when dressing casually?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-what-do-you-wear-when-dressing-casually/833519)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-what-do-you-wear-when-dressing-casually/833519 "2019-05-12T00:10:27Z")
I’m going to England (Bath, London) with my wife at the end of May and I don’t to look like a tourist. Recommendations please from both men and women are appreciated. We’re both in our 40s. --- ## [Who's gotten the Chinese scam calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-gotten-the-chinese-scam-calls/833443)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-gotten-the-chinese-scam-calls/833443 "2019-05-11T23:09:15Z")
In the last week or so, I’ve had several voicemails that are apparently part of the Chinese phone scam ring. My husband has also gotten several, but our daughter hasn’t… yet, I suppose. We’re all in Maryland, but we h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=401) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=403)