# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=463 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 464 --- ## [Crack pipe vending machines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crack-pipe-vending-machines/821317)
**Author:** [@K2500](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K2500)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crack-pipe-vending-machines/821317 "2018-09-14T22:42:04Z")
This article 'Crack pipe' vending machines found in Long Island, NY - BBC News refers to crack pipe vending machines found in(on) long Island. For two bucks you can buy a glass “pen” to smoke your crack or whatever from… --- ## [What should we do with our secret room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-with-our-secret-room/820781)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-with-our-secret-room/820781 "2018-09-14T22:41:54Z")
We are about to finish our basement, and there is a 6x8-foot cubbyhole that we are thinking about turning into a secret room, probably hidden behind a bookcase door like this. The room has concrete walls on three sides, … --- ## [Where to sell a very used car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-sell-a-very-used-car/821041)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-sell-a-very-used-car/821041 "2018-09-14T22:33:53Z")
Howdy, we bought China bambina an Infinity G35 sedan. It was great. Took her twin sisters to school for a couple of years. China bambina went off to University sans car, and now we want to unload the vehicle. Craigslist… --- ## [marriage legality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-legality/821182)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-legality/821182 "2018-09-14T20:52:34Z")
My boyfriend and I have lived together for over a year and everyone knows we are a couple. Hes not quite ready to get a ring but says we will be together always. Can we do a ceremony that will make it valid, if not goi… --- ## [Counting down to honeymoon: Any last-minute advice for an Ireland trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-down-to-honeymoon-any-last-minute-advice-for-an-ireland-trip/820707)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-down-to-honeymoon-any-last-minute-advice-for-an-ireland-trip/820707 "2018-09-14T20:51:48Z")
The newly-minted Mr and I will be heading out in a few weeks on our honeymoon. We found a great travel agent here in the states that contracts with a travel company in Ireland, and she put together a package that includ… --- ## [How accurately could "The Knowledge" be restored solely from human memory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurately-could-the-knowledge-be-restored-solely-from-human-memory/821166)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurately-could-the-knowledge-be-restored-solely-from-human-memory/821166 "2018-09-14T18:18:00Z")
The internet and everything contained within is wiped out. Every word ever printed or written down, anywhere, spontaneously lights on fire and turns to ashes in seconds. Math, science, history, philosophy, fiction, and … --- ## [Traveling to Turkey -- any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-to-turkey-any-advice/821287)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-to-turkey-any-advice/821287 "2018-09-14T18:02:04Z")
I may travel to Turkey (Istanbul) next year to visit someone. (My schedule is very flexible.) I’ve never been to Turkey, have no idea what to expect, and would be grateful for opinions or advice. The total visit may l… --- ## [Separate hotel beds for couples](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separate-hotel-beds-for-couples/821266)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separate-hotel-beds-for-couples/821266 "2018-09-14T17:36:36Z")
You and your SO are staying at a hotel and the only room available has two twin beds. You are both fully grown adults. What do you do? --- ## [Question for non-Americans - UHC and extreme sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-uhc-and-extreme-sports/821220)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-uhc-and-extreme-sports/821220 "2018-09-14T13:36:38Z")
Here in the USA we have private insurance and that insurance usually has a provision that they will NOT cover injuries sustained for certain activities like say scuba diving, hang gliding, auto racing, MMA, parachuting, … --- ## [Used Car question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-question/817078)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-question/817078 "2018-09-14T02:14:14Z")
It looks like I’m going to have to replace my 2006 Ford Escape, which has 200K miles. When looking at used cars, how important is the age of the car? If the car has relatively low miles, but is more than 10 years old, w… --- ## [Describe yourself using any three adjectives.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-yourself-using-any-three-adjectives/820660)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-yourself-using-any-three-adjectives/820660 "2018-09-14T01:48:36Z")
The thread title says it all. Any three adjectives that you feel best describe you as a person. Since I started the thread, I’ll begin: confrontational, empathetic, compassless. Ok, let’s see whatcha got! --- ## [I googled Medical Care in Florida and get TrumpCare as the number one choice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-googled-medical-care-in-florida-and-get-trumpcare-as-the-number-one-choice/821239)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-googled-medical-care-in-florida-and-get-trumpcare-as-the-number-one-choice/821239 "2018-09-14T00:40:16Z")
What is TrumpCare? I had not heard of this until today. Anyone know anything about it? I don’t want to click on one the links. --- ## [Bubbling up from underground. What??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubbling-up-from-underground-what/821160)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubbling-up-from-underground-what/821160 "2018-09-13T19:06:49Z")
With all the rain we are having, I noticed a weird spot in our gravel parking area. Periodically there are bubbles coming up from underground. (This is a gif made from a video clip) Bubbles come up for a while, then sto… --- ## [Kids speaking in questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-speaking-in-questions/821225)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-speaking-in-questions/821225 "2018-09-13T18:21:34Z")
My 9-year-old niece speaks to me mostly in questions. For example: Niece: “Do you know what I had for lunch today?” Me: “No.” Niece: “I had pizza and it was great.” N: “Do you know what I did after school yesterday?” … --- ## [Any good veterinary pill wraps that AREN'T bacon-flavored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-veterinary-pill-wraps-that-arent-bacon-flavored/819627)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-veterinary-pill-wraps-that-arent-bacon-flavored/819627 "2018-09-13T17:32:18Z")
My cat has been on regular chemo for about a year, and when she started the vet gave me liver-flavored pill wrap paste. She loved the way it tasted, and I was able to get her to take her medicine without having to force … --- ## [Does anyone have experience with life coaching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-life-coaching/821135)
**Author:** [@Delayed\_Reflex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delayed_Reflex)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-life-coaching/821135 "2018-09-13T17:05:34Z")
As per the title, I wanted to see if Dopers have had any experience with life coaching, or similar services. I have been considering looking into one, to help me figure out what I want out of life, as well as hopefully … --- ## [Might this person be a troll or a sock puppet? (Swiss assisted suicide question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-this-person-be-a-troll-or-a-sock-puppet-swiss-assisted-suicide-question/821243)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-this-person-be-a-troll-or-a-sock-puppet-swiss-assisted-suicide-question/821243 "2018-09-13T12:52:30Z")
There’s a (maybe) woman on another site who’s obviously quite intelligent, so her story is believable on this level, but I found out something about her that calls her veracity into question. She’s allegedly about 40 ye… --- ## [Elon Musk self destructing. Will it affect the rocket programmes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-self-destructing-will-it-affect-the-rocket-programmes/821023)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-self-destructing-will-it-affect-the-rocket-programmes/821023 "2018-09-13T12:08:54Z")
The falcon rockets made all the news a few months ago. Now Elon is making all the wrong news headlines. Is the rocket programme in jeopardy if his company hits the buffers. Is there a conspiracy theory somewhere in the … --- ## [Our hedge has kittens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-hedge-has-kittens/821099)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-hedge-has-kittens/821099 "2018-09-13T04:39:13Z")
A week ago my 5 yo came into the kitchen with great excitement telling us that we had to come outside to see something. We followed her and were very surprised to see a mother cat and 4 young kittens playing under the he… --- ## [Leaving a marriage: that, I understand. Abandoning your children? That, I don't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-a-marriage-that-i-understand-abandoning-your-children-that-i-dont/814594)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-a-marriage-that-i-understand-abandoning-your-children-that-i-dont/814594 "2018-09-12T23:11:56Z")
Without going into details which could potentially identify the people involved, this scenario has reared its ugly head in my extended family. (They’re relatives by marriage.) Granted, I’m only getting her side of the … --- ## [So I'm learning about buying bonds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-learning-about-buying-bonds/820804)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-learning-about-buying-bonds/820804 "2018-09-12T20:40:53Z")
Now that interest rates and bond yields are creeping up, I’m incentivized to do something with spare cash, rather than leaving it sitting on its fat ass earning nothing (or next to nothing in a savings account). I like … --- ## [Should I be paranoid about this home buyer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-paranoid-about-this-home-buyer/819728)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-paranoid-about-this-home-buyer/819728 "2018-09-12T20:24:33Z")
My sister and I are in the final stages of selling our dad’s home in Kansas and closing his estate. We have a buyer lined up and sale contracts were signed with closing of the sale scheduled for 23, Aug. Today, my sister… --- ## [Do horses like when people take them on trail rides?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-horses-like-when-people-take-them-on-trail-rides/821120)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-horses-like-when-people-take-them-on-trail-rides/821120 "2018-09-12T18:02:38Z")
For the people who work with horses a lot, do you think they enjoy when people ride them? I know we can’t ask them directly, but based on what you can infer from their behavior, how do you think they feel about being ta… --- ## [Bad reaction to caffeine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-reaction-to-caffeine/585944)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-reaction-to-caffeine/585944 "2018-09-12T16:49:16Z")
Not sure if this belongs in this forum or General Questions. Does anyone else have a reallyreally bad reaction to caffeine? If I make regular caffeinated coffee at home, an hour or so later I just feel BAD. A little sh… --- ## [How CAN Divorce Work When...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-divorce-work-when/821145)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-divorce-work-when/821145 "2018-09-12T16:36:20Z")
This is only hypothetical: If a couple is married, and there is no prenuptial agreement, all the money of said couple is equally theirs, correct? So, how can either one afford a lawyer to file for divorce? Is there some … --- ## [Thoughts on backyard drainage (long, but best to read it all)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-backyard-drainage-long-but-best-to-read-it-all/723161)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-backyard-drainage-long-but-best-to-read-it-all/723161 "2018-09-12T16:31:06Z")
We’re in a large subdivision, on a street of detached houses. Our backyard is always a bit soggy - drainage isn’t great, heavy rains leave parts of it fairly swampy, and we finally found out, last year, just where our su… --- ## [Driving with bifocals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-with-bifocals/647698)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-with-bifocals/647698 "2018-09-12T16:06:02Z")
For those of you who wear bifocals while driving: Do you look at the instrument panel through the distance or close-up area? With my old glasses, I looked through the close-up part. With my new glasses, it’s sharper thro… --- ## [What happened to Wikileaks Arjen Kamphuis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-wikileaks-arjen-kamphuis/821218)
**Author:** [@Grim\_Render](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grim_Render)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-wikileaks-arjen-kamphuis/821218 "2018-09-12T11:24:34Z")
Arjen Kamphuis, from the Netherlands and 46 years old, is a colleague of Julian Assange. He was last seen leaving a hotel in Bodø, Norway dressed in khaki walking clothes on the 20th of august. He was booked to do a tal… --- ## [Best act of corporate revenge you’ve seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-act-of-corporate-revenge-you-ve-seen/820155)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-act-of-corporate-revenge-you-ve-seen/820155 "2018-09-12T04:23:53Z")
Since the thread about dumb cost cutting corporate measures has run its course, let’s discuss some of the sweetest acts of revenge you’ve seen in a business setting. A department of Company X, during some of the worst t… --- ## [Dog swallowed boiled chicken thigh, what now/next? NEED Answer/Talking Down FAST!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-swallowed-boiled-chicken-thigh-what-now-next-need-answer-talking-down-fast/821080)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-swallowed-boiled-chicken-thigh-what-now-next-need-answer-talking-down-fast/821080 "2018-09-12T02:07:03Z")
Oy what a New Year. Cleaning up after terrific dinner, prayers. Chicken soup, servings of chicken, etc etc from the pot. One slipped to the floor, I yell, he dashes off to his safe space for (our bedroom) leaving me wit… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=462) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=464)