# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=527 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 528 --- ## [Why Is History Education so Uncomprehensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-history-education-so-uncomprehensive/795448)
**Author:** [@DarwinoftheRedCloudoftheHitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarwinoftheRedCloudoftheHitch)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-history-education-so-uncomprehensive/795448 "2017-09-07T00:37:31Z")
What I really mean by this question is: why does it \[history classes\] suck? They only cover the ‘important’ events, and even those with a broad, unpersonal brush! It’s not only ineffective at teaching history, but it als… --- ## [What kind of earrings are considered normal on men nowadays?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-earrings-are-considered-normal-on-men-nowadays/808301)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-earrings-are-considered-normal-on-men-nowadays/808301 "2018-02-06T17:10:00Z")
So I was watching LivePD on Friday night, and they arrested a 20 something meth-head. He had a shaved head, tattoos, and a pair of stud earrings with a large blue gemstones, which I thought looked kind of effeminate. At… --- ## [are you glad you got (a) tattoo(s)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-glad-you-got-a-tattoo-s/807948)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-glad-you-got-a-tattoo-s/807948 "2018-02-06T16:10:58Z")
You, at some point in your past, got a tattoo, possibly more than one. Are you happy with your tattoo? Do you wish you’d gotten a different tattoo? Do you regret getting a tattoo at all? I got no tattoos. I can’t t… --- ## [choose 2 to defend you, the others will try to kill you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-2-to-defend-you-the-others-will-try-to-kill-you/807823)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-2-to-defend-you-the-others-will-try-to-kill-you/807823 "2018-02-06T05:37:56Z")
I heard this hypothetical scenario on Dan LeBatard at lunch today and thought it was fascinating. Dan posed this hypothetical to Ron Magill of the Miami Zoo. 1 hunter with shotgun and unlimited ammo 3 brown bears 4 l… --- ## [One man vs the environment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-man-vs-the-environment/808040)
**Author:** [@Delicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delicious)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-man-vs-the-environment/808040 "2018-02-06T04:41:30Z")
Say I want to do as much damage as I can to the environment single handedly, what would be the best way to go about it? Let’s assume I’m in my 40s, independently wealthy, have no need to work and no family commitments (… --- ## [Levi's 501 Shrink-to-fit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/levis-501-shrink-to-fit/808131)
**Author:** [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/levis-501-shrink-to-fit/808131 "2018-02-06T02:58:40Z")
Well I finally took the plunge: I ordered a pair of 501 Shrink-to-fits today, 'cause I just love that custom “only-fits-me” feel once they’re broken in and softened up, but it’s been decades since I’ve owned a pair and b… --- ## [Trajectory of arrow vs golf ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trajectory-of-arrow-vs-golf-ball/808005)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trajectory-of-arrow-vs-golf-ball/808005 "2018-02-06T02:32:33Z")
We were having a discussion on arrow trajectory today and one of the guys brought up golf balls that seem to go the furthest when hit with a driver that uses a trajectory of about 10 to 12 degrees. He supplied a link tha… --- ## [Will I be the first person in my patrilineal line to set foot in France since 1066?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-be-the-first-person-in-my-patrilineal-line-to-set-foot-in-france-since-1066/808174)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-be-the-first-person-in-my-patrilineal-line-to-set-foot-in-france-since-1066/808174 "2018-02-06T00:35:07Z")
I realize that we can never know anything with full certainty, but as some of you know I am going to Paris next week. My father nor his father went to France. My patrilineal line before that were common folks that neve… --- ## [Vitiligo experiences anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitiligo-experiences-anyone/313171)
**Author:** [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitiligo-experiences-anyone/313171 "2018-02-05T15:49:15Z")
A few months ago I was driving and happened to notice that the backs of my hands looked weird. Within a few days, I had loss of pigment over the backs of both hands. My MD sent me to a dermatologist, who diagnosed vitil… --- ## [Should a non-Catholic perform the sign of the cross when Catholics do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-non-catholic-perform-the-sign-of-the-cross-when-catholics-do-it/342057)
**Author:** [@gooftroopag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gooftroopag)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-non-catholic-perform-the-sign-of-the-cross-when-catholics-do-it/342057 "2018-02-05T14:55:29Z")
This is a debate in my family, so I thought I’d put the thread here. I apologize in advance if I’ve placed it in the wrong place. As a little background, my husband was raised Catholic, attended a Catholic high school a… --- ## [Did this one word screw everybody in my mother's will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-one-word-screw-everybody-in-my-mothers-will/808140)
**Author:** [@El\_Zagna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Zagna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-one-word-screw-everybody-in-my-mothers-will/808140 "2018-02-05T13:56:42Z")
I am the executor of my mother’s will. When she was alive, she discussed the will extensively with me, my siblings and their grandchildren. Most of it was straightforward, but in one case she wanted to leave one particul… --- ## [I'm thinking about getting a tattoo and I need to know something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-about-getting-a-tattoo-and-i-need-to-know-something/807883)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-about-getting-a-tattoo-and-i-need-to-know-something/807883 "2018-02-05T01:45:37Z")
The tattoo I’m thinking of getting would consist in simple shapes and straight lines, all black. I’m trying to figure out how large or small it would need to be in order for me to be confident it will continue to look ac… --- ## [Reporting back: efficacy of "pressure plugs" (migraine)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-back-efficacy-of-pressure-plugs-migraine/808184)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-back-efficacy-of-pressure-plugs-migraine/808184 "2018-02-04T19:51:52Z")
A few weeks ago I posted about ordering earplugs that claimed to relieve weather-related migraine pain. I don’t recall who asked me to report on their efficacy, so everyone can enjoy this. I got one of my weather-relate… --- ## [Excercises for Skiing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excercises-for-skiing/808128)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excercises-for-skiing/808128 "2018-02-04T18:19:23Z")
I am a beginner at skiing and I have a lot of difficulty doing the movement for the pizza/wedge shape. I have significant leg muscles but I find it very difficult to rotate my skiis, either because I don’t know what musc… --- ## [Cat-Dopers: Meet Bobby Mewler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-dopers-meet-bobby-mewler/807569)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-dopers-meet-bobby-mewler/807569 "2018-02-04T17:34:32Z")
His background: Possibly a year old, probably younger; brought to a local shelter as a stray; male black mackerel tabby/DSH; friendly, talkative, and gentle. The shelter had nicknamed him Bobby, and my cousin/housemat… --- ## [Does my dog have separation anxiety because his friend moved away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-dog-have-separation-anxiety-because-his-friend-moved-away/807412)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-dog-have-separation-anxiety-because-his-friend-moved-away/807412 "2018-02-04T15:43:32Z")
My 5.5 year old Labrador retriever mix, Wally, is acting funny even though his vet confirms that he is in perfect health. His normal behavior was to joyfully walk where we took him and play with most other dogs whenever … --- ## [Facial palsy after minor derm surgery...NOT seeking med advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-palsy-after-minor-derm-surgery-not-seeking-med-advice/808148)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-palsy-after-minor-derm-surgery-not-seeking-med-advice/808148 "2018-02-04T05:48:42Z")
On Wed I had a couple of BCC’s surgically removed, one on my hand and a small spot on my face. As the docs are prone to do, they take a ‘ugggge’ chunk to make sure all the cancer is removed. Since then I have had a fac… --- ## [been asked to officiate at a wedding, which group is legitimate to become 'ordained'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-asked-to-officiate-at-a-wedding-which-group-is-legitimate-to-become-ordained/807748)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-asked-to-officiate-at-a-wedding-which-group-is-legitimate-to-become-ordained/807748 "2018-02-03T23:02:40Z")
I have an opportunity to officiate at a wedding and will want to be officially ordained. I’ve thought Universal Life Church https://www.ulc.org/ seems pretty legitimate and not welded to some specific religion; so I t… --- ## [Is criticism untenable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-criticism-untenable/806728)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-criticism-untenable/806728 "2018-02-03T19:49:19Z")
In short is it because we attempt to deny reality as it is in order to think it could have been another way? Personally I think it's ok. I am not sure about the video, or the page in general. I think (and I get the iro… --- ## [How many pints of blood have you donated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pints-of-blood-have-you-donated/561269)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pints-of-blood-have-you-donated/561269 "2018-02-03T15:55:56Z")
With all the other blood donation threads running around, I was curious. --- ## [Is this a good computer deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-computer-deal/808029)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-computer-deal/808029 "2018-02-03T15:27:16Z")
I know it is refurbished, but I think I’m OK with that risk. Is this a decent computer? Thoughts? It’s a Woot deal --- ## [It's wrong to "ghost" people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-wrong-to-ghost-people/801118)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-wrong-to-ghost-people/801118 "2018-02-03T04:04:37Z")
For those who don’t know what the term “ghosting” means: Any “ghosters” want to defend the practice? It seems to me like a cowardly, chickenshit way to break up with someone. How hard is it to write one or two sentence… --- ## [Forget all old memories or be unable to form new ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-all-old-memories-or-be-unable-to-form-new-ones/807996)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-all-old-memories-or-be-unable-to-form-new-ones/807996 "2018-02-03T00:40:55Z")
You’ve offended a great sorcerer and he is going to punish you with a memory spell but you get to choose which one. In the first you forget who you were and who you knew and your pasts with them, loved ones and loved no… --- ## [X-Raying The Great Pyramids of Egypt Documentary 2018 (YouTube video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-raying-the-great-pyramids-of-egypt-documentary-2018-youtube-video/808069)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-raying-the-great-pyramids-of-egypt-documentary-2018-youtube-video/808069 "2018-02-03T00:04:15Z")
Thought I’d link to this for anyone interested. It’s pretty long (55 mins), but it’s the documentary from CuriosityStream (this one you have to sign up for, but it’s a cool site). Basically, the first link is the full … --- ## [Your chance to change history! (pick a battle hypothetical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-chance-to-change-history-pick-a-battle-hypothetical/807834)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-chance-to-change-history-pick-a-battle-hypothetical/807834 "2018-02-02T21:06:39Z")
So it turns out that you’re Marty McFly to a new Doc Brown style acquaintance. Though unlike the good doctor this time-traveling mad inventor has no qualms about changing history, though he does have a very twisted sense… --- ## [Online Coding Camps (Paid)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coding-camps-paid/807928)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coding-camps-paid/807928 "2018-02-02T20:23:56Z")
Looks like I’m getting an education grant soon. So, now I need to figure out how to spend it. I’ve been looking around for education in programming/web development. I graduated from a technical college, years ago, with … --- ## [Best soap for eczema?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-soap-for-eczema/807803)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-soap-for-eczema/807803 "2018-02-02T20:14:12Z")
Okay, I’m finally convinced, regular bar soaps are really bad for eczema-ravaged skin. Even if the name sounds all soft and moisturizer-y (i.e. Irish Spring w/Aloe) What are the best bar soaps for eczema? Preferably s… --- ## [Would you vote for a President who is an awful person but an excellent leader?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-vote-for-a-president-who-is-an-awful-person-but-an-excellent-leader/807911)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-vote-for-a-president-who-is-an-awful-person-but-an-excellent-leader/807911 "2018-02-02T19:03:01Z")
While this premise is obviously inspired by recent events the two candidates described aren’t direct Clinton/Trump analogues so it would be nice of it wasn’t the 10’000th 2016 election re-run thread. :slight\_smile: That… --- ## [Can anyone recommend a mirror app?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-mirror-app/808021)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-mirror-app/808021 "2018-02-02T12:40:10Z")
I need one, and there are tons. --- ## [What is wrong with this statement about the formation of America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-this-statement-about-the-formation-of-america/807341)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-this-statement-about-the-formation-of-america/807341 "2018-02-02T04:00:13Z")
So, I came across this statement on twitter: “The original America was made of Europeans who wanted Freedom from their governments. Why are Democrats trying to drag us back there. That’s not Progressive, that’s Regressi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=526) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=528)