# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=667 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 668 --- ## [Bad weather - easy tickets - why don't cops take advantage of the situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-weather-easy-tickets-why-dont-cops-take-advantage-of-the-situation/776144)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-weather-easy-tickets-why-dont-cops-take-advantage-of-the-situation/776144 "2017-01-03T18:51:01Z")
I was driving across town this morning to pick up my grandkids before my daughter headed off to work. It was misty and foggy and visibility was low, yet about a quarter of the yahoos out on the street were driving with n… --- ## [Fitness folk: foam rollers. Use 'em?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-folk-foam-rollers-use-em/776193)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-folk-foam-rollers-use-em/776193 "2017-01-03T17:39:45Z")
So my 15 year old daughter has asked that we join the local gym/fitness megacenter so that she can work out with her friends there and take some fitness classes with them. A parent needs to sign up too and not much more… --- ## [Queen Elizabeth is 90. Should she have held power as Queen this long vs letting Charles rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-is-90-should-she-have-held-power-as-queen-this-long-vs-letting-charles-rule/775632)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-is-90-should-she-have-held-power-as-queen-this-long-vs-letting-charles-rule/775632 "2017-01-03T17:32:20Z")
I’m not up on the formalities of letting go of “Queen” power under English law, but Prince Charles is now 68. Is hanging onto power this long the right thing to do? --- ## [Should i give up electives to get a certificate in health informatics in addition to my degree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-up-electives-to-get-a-certificate-in-health-informatics-in-addition-to-my-degree/776203)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-up-electives-to-get-a-certificate-in-health-informatics-in-addition-to-my-degree/776203 "2017-01-03T17:20:24Z")
I am studying for a bachelor’s degree in cyber security. I just found out that if I choose my electives carefully, I can get a certificate in health informatics in addition to my degree and not have to take extra class… --- ## [How to return a gift that came with strings attached](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-return-a-gift-that-came-with-strings-attached/776107)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-return-a-gift-that-came-with-strings-attached/776107 "2017-01-03T16:42:15Z")
Ok so last year my MIL gave us a fairly generous financial gift for our anniversary. We accepted it with much gratitude, but ever since then she has been scrutinizing the way we spent “her” money, complaining to friends … --- ## [Flat earth clowns!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-earth-clowns/734934)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Danger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Danger)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-earth-clowns/734934 "2017-01-03T16:30:21Z")
Why all of a sudden are there so many people now making youtube videos about the earth being flat? the money? the things they say are so easily disproved yet there are more everyday --- ## [Washing Machine - need answer fast-ish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machine-need-answer-fast-ish/775906)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machine-need-answer-fast-ish/775906 "2017-01-03T16:20:45Z")
tl/dr portion: So after last year’s mess with the 9+ year old front loader not getting fixed until about the fifth time the service tech came out (we had a service contract on the thing), I told my husband that we are no… --- ## [So who here does New Years eve parties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-here-does-new-years-eve-parties/776116)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-here-does-new-years-eve-parties/776116 "2017-01-03T15:46:50Z")
Back in my 20’s when I was single, yes, I used to do New Years Eve parties. But now, the thought of staying up till midnight and then driving home does nothing for me. But then tons of other people MUST be doing it bec… --- ## [List of improbable things that happened in 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-improbable-things-that-happened-in-2016/776180)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-improbable-things-that-happened-in-2016/776180 "2017-01-03T14:26:07Z")
I know that recency bias is a thing, but has there ever been an odder year than 2016? Here is a list. Some of these might have been described as close-to-impossible before they happened. I’m leaving out the Cubs winni… --- ## [Anyone have/had a dog in a doggie wheelchair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-had-a-dog-in-a-doggie-wheelchair/776044)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-had-a-dog-in-a-doggie-wheelchair/776044 "2017-01-03T06:03:54Z")
My little Dachshund mix has some issues with his spine that I worry may cause problems when he gets older. Right now he’s 3 and has a slight limp from time to time, but since Dachschund’s can live well into their teens, … --- ## [The most cerebrally difficult feat ever accomplished by a human](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-cerebrally-difficult-feat-ever-accomplished-by-a-human/776159)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-cerebrally-difficult-feat-ever-accomplished-by-a-human/776159 "2017-01-03T03:24:11Z")
This is a General Questions type of question, but since it is subjective, it is probably going to be relocated to IMHO anyway: What are some of the most difficult cognitive/cerebral tasks ever achieved by a human? Disc… --- ## [What gift would be better for a child, microscope or telescope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gift-would-be-better-for-a-child-microscope-or-telescope/772992)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gift-would-be-better-for-a-child-microscope-or-telescope/772992 "2017-01-02T23:44:21Z")
Need some advice from Doper parents, long story short I’ve got to get a gift for a 9 year old, I know he’s into science-y stuff so I thought a children’s microscope or a telescope might be a good idea. Seen some on Amazo… --- ## [How important is height for girls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-height-for-girls/641324)
**Author:** [@Hans35](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hans35)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-height-for-girls/641324 "2012-12-10T16:35:45Z")
Am I totally doomed being 5"7 (170 cm) at 18? Just read about a girl who was going to break up with her BF, cus she didn’t feel “safe”. (Dno their heights). I’m taller than most women but short amongst males, I work out … --- ## [What would happen if the US attempted India's currency experiment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-the-us-attempted-indias-currency-experiment/775887)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-the-us-attempted-indias-currency-experiment/775887 "2017-01-02T03:40:08Z")
India is abolishing its largest paper currency notes, the 500 and 1,000 rupee bills, in an effort to combat corruption in its economy. About 80% of its paper money will become worthless come January 1. People have been… --- ## [Help Choosing Charities (anti Trump)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choosing-charities-anti-trump/775431)
**Author:** [@Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallet)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choosing-charities-anti-trump/775431 "2017-01-02T00:07:38Z")
I already posted in Cafe Society, with no responses, so thought I could ask in a slightly different way. I’m looking for donation suggestions before the end of the year. While I usually give to animal charities, this ye… --- ## [Getting news from Facebook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-news-from-facebook/775881)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-news-from-facebook/775881 "2017-01-01T22:43:47Z")
My friends will say stuff like, “I saw this news story on Facebook.” How does this work? I’m not on Facebook. When you go to your page, do you find headlines in a sidebar or something? If so, I’m guessing everyone doesn… --- ## [I just bought "all weather" tires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-all-weather-tires/775905)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-all-weather-tires/775905 "2017-01-01T18:26:32Z")
I read about them in Consumer Reports a few months ago. They are something in between “all-season” tires and “snow tires”. They are in fact all-seasons tires that are more biased toward wet and snowy weather. I got a … --- ## [Is today a holiday where you are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-today-a-holiday-where-you-are/775724)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-today-a-holiday-where-you-are/775724 "2017-01-01T16:16:47Z")
Today is a holiday in Canada, (Christmas was on a Sunday, so you get Monday off, but Monday was Boxing Day so you get Tuesday off!), but I’m wondering about other places around the world. How about it? You still off wor… --- ## [Open carry question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-carry-question/775184)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-carry-question/775184 "2017-01-01T16:05:57Z")
As a non-American, it’s my impression that open carry of a hand gun tends to be more restricted in the US than concealed carry. A Wikipedia article also mentions that open carry “…is strongly opposed by gun control group… --- ## [DNR for Alzheimer's Patient](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnr-for-alzheimers-patient/775889)
**Author:** [@Marion\_Wormer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marion_Wormer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnr-for-alzheimers-patient/775889 "2017-01-01T15:35:53Z")
My mother’s gerontologist very tactfully told me that a Do Not Resuscitate order would be appropriate, that in my mother’s frail condition any resuscitation could cause broken ribs, and other after effects making her rem… --- ## [Protecting thy Lady's honor. Machismo BS or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protecting-thy-ladys-honor-machismo-bs-or-not/399280)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protecting-thy-ladys-honor-machismo-bs-or-not/399280 "2017-01-01T15:08:12Z")
I’m currious on people opinion on this: To give you an example of what I’m talking about this is something that happened with me and my ex-wife years ago. We were up at the local bar one night. It was just me, my wife … --- ## [Do you think names like "vegan sausage" are confusing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-names-like-vegan-sausage-are-confusing/775834)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-names-like-vegan-sausage-are-confusing/775834 "2017-01-01T14:42:06Z")
I’ve had this story in an active tab all day now, trying to figure out if this was something worth posting and talking about, and I finally decided that I was curious enough to just post it, ask the questions and see wha… --- ## [Are women more aesthetically attractive than men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-more-aesthetically-attractive-than-men/775896)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-more-aesthetically-attractive-than-men/775896 "2017-01-01T07:34:00Z")
Being a young male myself, you would probably think that my view is skewed by sexual attraction but, I’m a non-sexual (asexual). I’ve never experienced any attraction to men or women. However, I can tell whether someone… --- ## [Buying clothes for a wiener dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-clothes-for-a-wiener-dog/775928)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-clothes-for-a-wiener-dog/775928 "2017-01-01T06:22:38Z")
So it’s coming up on “winter-time” in Costa Rica, where my adorableweiner dog (or, as the Ticos say, my salchicha) lives. I’m in the U.S. visiting family and want to buy her some doggie t-shirts and lightweight fleeces. … --- ## [Facebook jigsaw puzzle ap, and cheaters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-jigsaw-puzzle-ap-and-cheaters/775935)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-jigsaw-puzzle-ap-and-cheaters/775935 "2017-01-01T04:58:10Z")
There’s a somewhat less famous ap on facebook where you can make and do on-line jigsaw puzzles. You can use your own pictures, or purchase theirs. Your time to complete is ranked against everyone else that did the puzzl… --- ## [Does your workplace let people stay home in bad weather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-workplace-let-people-stay-home-in-bad-weather/774989)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-workplace-let-people-stay-home-in-bad-weather/774989 "2017-01-01T04:19:45Z")
Or if they push people to come in, do they give any extra rewards like money or vacation time? Tonight I’m going in. I know probably 50% of my coworkers wont which will make extra work for the rest of us PLUS those peop… --- ## [Taking a day trip away from Sydney Australia. Any suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-day-trip-away-from-sydney-australia-any-suggestions/747253)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-day-trip-away-from-sydney-australia-any-suggestions/747253 "2016-12-31T22:21:50Z")
My wife and I will be vacationing in Sydney in a couple of weeks for 7 days. It is likely to be the only time that we will ever make it to Australia. I expect that we’ll spend most of our time in and around Sydney sinc… --- ## [Some people apparently like trump as a person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-apparently-like-trump-as-a-person/775390)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-apparently-like-trump-as-a-person/775390 "2016-12-31T21:46:19Z")
This honestly baffles me. I can understand voting against Hillary for what ever reason. I can understand voting for trump, again for what ever reason. What I can’t wrap my head around is liking him as a human being. Blat… --- ## [Next Islamic inspired attack on US Soil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-islamic-inspired-attack-on-us-soil/775845)
**Author:** [@Donpeyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donpeyote)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-islamic-inspired-attack-on-us-soil/775845 "2016-12-31T20:50:00Z")
There will be a quasi major attack in the coming weeks ( Explosives laden Limo at main terminal of Atlanta Airport ) (Amtrak Train derailment over high bridge) (Grenade and small arms attack at indoor Sports even) … --- ## [Friends and social isolation later in life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-and-social-isolation-later-in-life/775462)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-and-social-isolation-later-in-life/775462 "2016-12-31T19:52:47Z")
Not sure where to toss this one, so IMHO it is. (Mods May Move, Merci.) Two articles in the NYT, one new, one a reprint from 2012, have brought forward the issues of social isolation in later life and the difficulty of … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=666) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=668)