# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=411 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 412 --- ## [Has anyone ever been to Sicily?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-been-to-sicily/831888)
**Author:** [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-been-to-sicily/831888 "2019-04-08T06:52:35Z")
I’m going there this summer. I’ve read various guides here and there but I’m wondering what others actual impressions of it were. Never been to Europe before, save for a few days in the London England area about 25 years… --- ## [Hit-and-run in apartment complex parking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-and-run-in-apartment-complex-parking/832204)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-and-run-in-apartment-complex-parking/832204 "2019-04-08T05:32:28Z")
Perhaps half an hour ago, kaylasmom and I heard a loud “Bang” outside our apartment, followed by a car horn blast for a moment. It was pretty clearly the sound of a collision. I thought it sounded like it came from the d… --- ## [Car Gurus: Jump Seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-jump-seat/832157)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-jump-seat/832157 "2019-04-08T01:47:09Z")
My wife brought back an old memory from my childhood in the '70s that apparently is still around in some trucks, like some pick-ups and possibly the Suburban. She happened to mention in casual conversation that my son, … --- ## [Wheat Pennies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheat-pennies/826915)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheat-pennies/826915 "2019-04-07T21:42:11Z")
Coming back to America, I found myself once again searching through my pocket change for wheat pennies. I’d almost forgotten about them. Anyone else feel a little thrill when finding one? I always throw them in a bowl I … --- ## [Just a reminder, kids:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-reminder-kids/831858)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-reminder-kids/831858 "2019-04-07T20:35:49Z")
Soylent Green is people. It’s people. --- ## [Poll: What does "That's not a bad idea" ordinarily mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-does-thats-not-a-bad-idea-ordinarily-mean-to-you/832114)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-does-thats-not-a-bad-idea-ordinarily-mean-to-you/832114 "2019-04-07T20:17:42Z")
I recently heard a podcast about usage differences between Americans and British English people. (I can’t recall which podcast it was right now.) The episode features a married couple in which the wife was American and … --- ## [Math=memorization or logic and real life applications?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-memorization-or-logic-and-real-life-applications/832044)
**Author:** [@wolly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-memorization-or-logic-and-real-life-applications/832044 "2019-04-07T17:14:21Z")
Until I was the 8th grade I memorized most of the formulas of math and I didn’t understand what they signified in the real life.I had some asshole teachers who couldn’t describe me the relation between the formula and th… --- ## [What should the US do about Venezuela?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-us-do-about-venezuela/832045)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-us-do-about-venezuela/832045 "2019-04-07T14:11:32Z")
What do you think the US should do about Venezuela? In its current state, I think we should do nothing beyond recognize Guaidó. I don’t think it is our job to be the world’s policeman. There is suffering in other coun… --- ## [Resistance bands - good workout or waste of time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resistance-bands-good-workout-or-waste-of-time/532801)
**Author:** [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resistance-bands-good-workout-or-waste-of-time/532801 "2019-04-07T12:31:35Z")
I’m looking to bring some resistance training into my usual workout routine. I generally alternate jogging/biking/occasional swimming for cardio, but I’m getting tired of the limitations of just pushups/situps/pointless… --- ## [Is this a scam attempt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-scam-attempt/832115)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-scam-attempt/832115 "2019-04-06T23:04:12Z")
Got home today and found an message on my answering machine from debt collector named Convergent Outsourcing. I googled the phone number they gave me (800-477-5451) and found that it belongs to a debt collector by the … --- ## [Do you prefer a wind up timer or Electronic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-a-wind-up-timer-or-electronic/832102)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-a-wind-up-timer-or-electronic/832102 "2019-04-06T21:53:07Z")
I experimented with Digital timers for awhile. Android’s screeches at me until I turn it off. That’s hard to do when I’m removing something from the oven. I don’t have a free hand to drag my phone out, wake it up, and op… --- ## [Soy based auto wiring attracts rodents, have they got you yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soy-based-auto-wiring-attracts-rodents-have-they-got-you-yet/831894)
**Author:** [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soy-based-auto-wiring-attracts-rodents-have-they-got-you-yet/831894 "2019-04-06T20:46:46Z")
My older brother had a transmission problem on his late model Toyota Tundra, turned out it was because rodents had ate his soy based wiring. His latest bill was $1,300. He lives in the city, but it attracts rats, mice, … --- ## [What is your weakest sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-weakest-sense/832011)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-weakest-sense/832011 "2019-04-06T17:38:37Z")
For purposes of this thread I have identified the following 10 senses: \[ul\] \[li\]Vision\[/li\]\[li\]Hearing\[/li\]\[li\]Smell\[/li\]\[li\]Touch\[/li\]\[li\]Taste\[/li\]\[li\]Proprioception/kinesthetic: the ability to innately detect the po… --- ## [Things you didn't see coming about Trump administration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-didnt-see-coming-about-trump-administration/831882)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-didnt-see-coming-about-trump-administration/831882 "2019-04-06T07:52:29Z")
So my wife and I were lamenting the latest newscast the other day and generally griping about the political state of the country- specifically shenanigans on the part of Cabinet officials like Barr, DeVos and Pompeo. So… --- ## [Why do you ask questions of people who are not on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-ask-questions-of-people-who-are-not-on-this-board/832105)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-ask-questions-of-people-who-are-not-on-this-board/832105 "2019-04-06T03:19:03Z")
I’m inwardly debating whether or not to call out certain threads. Maybe I’ll start by not calling anyone out and hope that people get what I mean. There are certain qualities that pretty much nobody on this board has, … --- ## [Why are the engineers at SpaceX planning a BFR instead of smaller rockets and orbital docking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-engineers-at-spacex-planning-a-bfr-instead-of-smaller-rockets-and-orbital-docking/831890)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-engineers-at-spacex-planning-a-bfr-instead-of-smaller-rockets-and-orbital-docking/831890 "2019-04-05T21:36:31Z")
Per the title, the SpaceX BFR has the following apparent problems : a. It’s an enormous vehicle and would have to be hand built since there won’t ever be very many of these. Thus no economies of scale in building them… --- ## [Given a breakup is going to happen, when’s the best time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-a-breakup-is-going-to-happen-when-s-the-best-time/829337)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Innuendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Innuendo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/given-a-breakup-is-going-to-happen-when-s-the-best-time/829337 "2019-04-05T19:44:22Z")
I think the best generic answer is always “rip the bandaid off, right away,” but I don’t actually feel that’s the right answer here given the context, so wanted to ask the wiser heads here for advice. So the context! I… --- ## [It looks like I'm building a house, advise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-im-building-a-house-advise/831868)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-im-building-a-house-advise/831868 "2019-04-05T11:22:14Z")
It’s not official yet but I met with a realtor over the weekend and it looks like I have enough equity in my condo to buy a piece of land I’ve got my eye on and build a home. We’ve been very unstable over the last 8 year… --- ## [Titanium dental implant in sinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanium-dental-implant-in-sinus/832057)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanium-dental-implant-in-sinus/832057 "2019-04-05T00:07:36Z")
Asking for a friend… who had an oral surgeon push/screw a threaded implant through her upper jaw into her sinus. Dr wants her to wait several weeks for gum to heal before removal by another surgeon. He is not being help… --- ## [Car Gurus: The Troublesome O2 Sensor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-the-troublesome-o2-sensor/832018)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-the-troublesome-o2-sensor/832018 "2019-04-04T18:29:42Z")
I had to replace the upstream O2 sensor on a Hyundai 2005 Elantra. My trusted mechanic advised me to go with a genuine OEM replacement O2 sensor, instead of any aftermarket substitutes that “may” work. I agreed, but it w… --- ## [What Did You Consider "Rich"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-consider-rich/831672)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-consider-rich/831672 "2019-04-04T12:56:28Z")
Buzzfeed had this question that was posed on (I think) Reddit. When you were a kid, what was it that in your mind showed a family or person had lots of money? I grew up in the 60s & 70s in Minnesota. My mom stayed hom… --- ## [Should the President of the USA be above the law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-president-of-the-usa-be-above-the-law/831435)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-president-of-the-usa-be-above-the-law/831435 "2019-04-04T01:07:19Z")
Three questions please. 1- Should a president be able to indicted for suspected crimes that has clear evidence of such? 2 - Should a president be able to be arrested for obvious crimes that where in full view and unden… --- ## [Why are there still only nine Supreme Court justices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-still-only-nine-supreme-court-justices/831584)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Estes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Estes)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-still-only-nine-supreme-court-justices/831584 "2019-04-03T22:44:45Z")
Since 1869 the number of Supreme Court justices has remained at nine, with, I believe, only FDR’s failed attempt to raise the number even trying to change this. Since it simply takes a congressional vote to raise the nu… --- ## [Home buying advice needed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-buying-advice-needed/831886)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-buying-advice-needed/831886 "2019-04-03T22:29:44Z")
For the most part, I own my home. I have a home equity line of credit on it that has about a $10k balance on it, but that’s it. My neighbor (long story) is willing to buy my house with cash at a price that we mutually … --- ## [Career Counseling Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-counseling-question/832001)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-counseling-question/832001 "2019-04-03T22:12:59Z")
I’m trying to help out my son. He’s a 27 year old with a Marketing a degree. He’s had 3 sales jobs, although 2 of the 3 have been phone sales. I believe phone sales is more like telemarketing and I understand his disen… --- ## [In the low-population states, is it more prestigious to be a representative or a senator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-low-population-states-is-it-more-prestigious-to-be-a-representative-or-a-senator/831990)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-low-population-states-is-it-more-prestigious-to-be-a-representative-or-a-senator/831990 "2019-04-03T21:48:33Z")
I’m putting this into GQ because I’m asking primarily whether there is a kind of predominant view in society, rather than SD members’ personal opinion; but possibly a mod might want to shift this into GD nonetheless. My… --- ## [Poll: Do you like to sneeze?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-like-to-sneeze/831523)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-like-to-sneeze/831523 "2019-04-03T20:12:43Z")
I always have, which is good, because I tend to sneeze in threes. How about you? --- ## [Question re: discomfort level upon removing staples from a surgery site.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-discomfort-level-upon-removing-staples-from-a-surgery-site/831903)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-discomfort-level-upon-removing-staples-from-a-surgery-site/831903 "2019-04-03T18:49:07Z")
Two weeks ago this evening, while I was driving home from work, kaylasmom, while walkig from our dining room table to our bedroom, had her leg give out under her. Down she went, on our hard tile floor, and injured her ri… --- ## [Anybody keep bees? Tell me about it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-keep-bees-tell-me-about-it/831962)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-keep-bees-tell-me-about-it/831962 "2019-04-03T18:21:47Z")
My youngest - and the only one still with me, sigh - is asking about beekeeping for a high school club/activity. We’ve got some space in the back we don’t really use so it could happen. On the other hand, we live in a … --- ## [BSA leaders / Scout parents / Eagle Scouts: am I totally off base WRT my troop's Eagle expectations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bsa-leaders-scout-parents-eagle-scouts-am-i-totally-off-base-wrt-my-troops-eagle-expectations/831829)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bsa-leaders-scout-parents-eagle-scouts-am-i-totally-off-base-wrt-my-troops-eagle-expectations/831829 "2019-04-03T14:30:36Z")
I’ve been a Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster for a couple of years now. However, when I joined it was only a few years after the troop had been formed so we didn’t have any older patrols established. Thus we have our firs… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=410) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=412)