# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=767 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 768 --- ## [Is it possible to predict the weather a century from now in a given spot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-predict-the-weather-a-century-from-now-in-a-given-spot/749874)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-predict-the-weather-a-century-from-now-in-a-given-spot/749874 "2016-03-26T10:48:05Z")
If you had a Dyson sphere, say, and enough determination, could you discover the exact weather in Chicago in 100 years? --- ## [Since we're talking about guys' bodies, how do you feel about chest hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-were-talking-about-guys-bodies-how-do-you-feel-about-chest-hair/546002)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-were-talking-about-guys-bodies-how-do-you-feel-about-chest-hair/546002 "2016-03-26T10:27:52Z")
It seems like chest hair on adult men has become a Very Bad Thing, and I’m wondering how other people feel about it. I see many pictures of bare-chested, well-muscled men, and they always have their chests completely den… --- ## [Do you own pet goats? Tell me about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-pet-goats-tell-me-about-it/750147)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-pet-goats-tell-me-about-it/750147 "2016-03-26T06:36:38Z")
My wife and I are house shopping right now and one of the wish list items for my wife is to move to an even more rural area, get a couple of acres of land and a couple of pygmy goats. I don’t know why exactly, but she… --- ## [Who was the most beautiful FEMALE celebrity of the 1950s-1960s? (Second Pass)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-beautiful-female-celebrity-of-the-1950s-1960s-second-pass/750002)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-beautiful-female-celebrity-of-the-1950s-1960s-second-pass/750002 "2016-03-26T04:01:32Z")
Who was the most beautiful FEMALE celebrity of the 1950s-1960s? 03-20-2016, 08:04 AM … … has the First Pass of this survey poll. The women on that poll who got fewer than 3 votes (as of a few minutes ago) are now on… --- ## [When did you retire or you think you would like to retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-retire-or-you-think-you-would-like-to-retire/749766)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-retire-or-you-think-you-would-like-to-retire/749766 "2016-03-26T02:31:28Z")
By retiring I mean stopped going out for work. If you are going out to work for 2 hours or more per week-day on average (and earning some money for it), consider yourself not retired. If you are sitting at home managin… --- ## [How much importance should we place on the innocence of children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-importance-should-we-place-on-the-innocence-of-children/750024)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-importance-should-we-place-on-the-innocence-of-children/750024 "2016-03-26T01:17:48Z")
Hi SD, I don’t have children, but I imagine in today’s world, with recent events, kids today are much more world-wise than they used to be. In other words, kids have to deal with death, sexuality and other related topi… --- ## [Someone anonymously emails you amateur porn featuring a family member. What do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-anonymously-emails-you-amateur-porn-featuring-a-family-member-what-do-you-do/749876)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-anonymously-emails-you-amateur-porn-featuring-a-family-member-what-do-you-do/749876 "2016-03-25T23:28:41Z")
Selfies can be a modern day problem. This teacher got fired because she left her phone on her desk unattended during a 4 minute school bell break. One of the students stole nudes she took for husband as a Valentine’s pre… --- ## [Question about a verse in Genesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-verse-in-genesis/750027)
**Author:** [@quantumleap2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quantumleap2016)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-verse-in-genesis/750027 "2016-03-25T23:00:11Z")
Does anyone know why Seas in capitalized in Genesis verse 10? --- ## [When should you see a doctor about a sore throat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-you-see-a-doctor-about-a-sore-throat/750061)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-you-see-a-doctor-about-a-sore-throat/750061 "2016-03-25T22:46:39Z")
I came down with the flu starting about a week ago. I’m much better now, but I’ve had an intense sore throat with this flu, and it’s still with me - so seven days total. At what point should I stop waiting for it to go… --- ## [Buying a new car – Opinions & Suggestions are welcome!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-car-opinions-suggestions-are-welcome/748251)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-car-opinions-suggestions-are-welcome/748251 "2016-03-25T21:15:13Z")
Backstory: A trip to the Quicky Lube place led to the discovery of an oil leak in my 1996 pickup truck engine. First place I took it too said the leak was too extensive and wouldn’t work on it at all. They suggested some… --- ## [Ever buy a Woot Bag Of Crap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-buy-a-woot-bag-of-crap/750030)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-buy-a-woot-bag-of-crap/750030 "2016-03-25T20:12:06Z")
Woot is a site that sells one item each day. There are some good deals to be had on items that for whatever reason didn’t sell at the original price, is factory reconditioned, etc. Occasionally they get rid of stuff fro… --- ## [San Diego Zoo VIP Experience? Worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diego-zoo-vip-experience-worth-it/750046)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diego-zoo-vip-experience-worth-it/750046 "2016-03-25T20:05:52Z")
I’m taking my mother to San Diego for her 71st birthday. Pretty much all she wants to do is the zoo - she’s a huge animal lover. Originally I was planning on the Backstage Pass add-on, but it’s not available on weekdays,… --- ## [What' the purpose of this lawsuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-purpose-of-this-lawsuit/749516)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-purpose-of-this-lawsuit/749516 "2016-03-25T16:48:47Z")
Lewis Katz was killed almost two years ago when his Gulfstream jet crashed on takeoff. According to the NTSB there was lots of blame to go around; some pilot error, some design flaw. His two children just sued for $250… --- ## [what is it about homosexuality specifically that incites violence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-homosexuality-specifically-that-incites-violence/749771)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-homosexuality-specifically-that-incites-violence/749771 "2016-03-25T15:17:24Z")
I was watching the show \*\*Gaycation \*\*on the new Vice network. It’s a fairly interesting show where the hosts travel to different parts of the world to check out gay culture. A couple weeks ago they were in Brazil, whe… --- ## [New dog joining our pack. Integration suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-joining-our-pack-integration-suggestions/749854)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-joining-our-pack-integration-suggestions/749854 "2016-03-25T14:38:41Z")
In a few days, our three dog pack will have a new addition. The new dog belongs to an acquaintance who lacks the maturity to keep the dog. The dog is very intelligent and trainable. He is a three year old neutered male… --- ## [Who is the Greatest CEO in Tech History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-ceo-in-tech-history/750049)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-ceo-in-tech-history/750049 "2016-03-25T06:36:58Z")
I was reading a post yesterday: While he might be the greatest CEO in Silicon Valley history, I just don’t see it in tech history: I think of people like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Any thoughts? --- ## [Do you have life insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-life-insurance/749924)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-life-insurance/749924 "2016-03-25T06:07:31Z")
I already have one $500,000 plan that is quite cheap but it is “stepped” rather than “level” so the premiums will increase in the future. I’m applying for another one. Due to my mental illness (schizo-affective disorder… --- ## [Writing a Reference Letter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-a-reference-letter/749921)
**Author:** [@Always\_thinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Always_thinking)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-a-reference-letter/749921 "2016-03-25T05:35:31Z")
I have done volunteer work for 3 years for a local community. We use university students to help us with our work. The volunteer work I have done has been quite extensive as I have set up a program and written a manual f… --- ## [Childhood nostalgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-nostalgia/625822)
**Author:** [@andrew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrew_1)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-nostalgia/625822 "2016-03-24T23:17:29Z")
Been lurking this place for a long time before I even registered and I’m still never quite sure if I’m starting a topic in the right forum or not, so my apologies if this is in the wrong place. What I’m hoping for is th… --- ## [You meet a genuine miracle worker. Do you give her moral/metaphysical musings any special weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-meet-a-genuine-miracle-worker-do-you-give-her-moral-metaphysical-musings-any-special-weight/749779)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-meet-a-genuine-miracle-worker-do-you-give-her-moral-metaphysical-musings-any-special-weight/749779 "2016-03-24T22:27:25Z")
Back at work at last. Let’s see what kind of absurd hypothetical I can whip up during lunch. Incidentally, I have had my brain transplanted into a kryptonite-powered robotic body so that that I can (a) get off insulin, (… --- ## [What is the best way to book a flight online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-book-a-flight-online/749980)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-book-a-flight-online/749980 "2016-03-24T22:09:04Z")
I haven’t done this in so long that I literally can’t remember all the ins and outs of the process. :o I need to book a flight from Burbank, California to Portland, Oregon for Wednesday, March 30. Who are the best online… --- ## [European terrorism was it worse in the 1970's or are there more deaths today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-terrorism-was-it-worse-in-the-1970s-or-are-there-more-deaths-today/750026)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-terrorism-was-it-worse-in-the-1970s-or-are-there-more-deaths-today/750026 "2016-03-24T20:48:50Z")
I grew up in the 1970’s and was vaguely aware of the terrorism in Europe. I’d guess even people not born then at least know of the attack on Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics (1972). I saw coverage of that tragedy … --- ## [Yale Basketball Sexual Misconduct](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yale-basketball-sexual-misconduct/749029)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yale-basketball-sexual-misconduct/749029 "2016-03-24T19:52:23Z")
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/03/14/former-basketball-captain-suing-yale-over-expulsion-for-sexual-misconduct-accusation/?hpid=hp\_hp-cards\_hp-card-sports%3Ahomepage%2Fcard The proceedings by Ya… --- ## [Worst Possible First Contact Message From An Alien Race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-possible-first-contact-message-from-an-alien-race/749690)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-possible-first-contact-message-from-an-alien-race/749690 "2016-03-24T19:45:48Z")
“Greetings, Earthmen. We come in yo momma.” “We are occupants of interplanetary craft, returning your greeting.” “We are the Majority for Morality in Golden Plaques, and you are in violation!” “Greetings. We are the G… --- ## [Did CEO worship die with Steve Jobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ceo-worship-die-with-steve-jobs/749930)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ceo-worship-die-with-steve-jobs/749930 "2016-03-24T19:41:48Z")
Oh St. Steve, you’re in heaven now–or wherever people go who disavow their biological children and exploit Taiwanese workers to save money. Wherever you are, however, you’re still worshiped as the Innovation Christ… But… --- ## [If any alien race wanted to eradicate humans but leave all other creatures on earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-any-alien-race-wanted-to-eradicate-humans-but-leave-all-other-creatures-on-earth/749972)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-any-alien-race-wanted-to-eradicate-humans-but-leave-all-other-creatures-on-earth/749972 "2016-03-24T18:33:21Z")
What would the best way of doing it be? I am assuming a quick spreading, quick killing illness that humans wont have time to reasearch and find a cure for. Or is there any other better way that will guarantee success to… --- ## [Catheters...how to endure insertion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catheters-how-to-endure-insertion/749483)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catheters-how-to-endure-insertion/749483 "2016-03-24T17:17:34Z")
Hi SD, I am going to the urologist soon for a urodynamics test. They insert a catheter through your penis and into your bladder, whereupon they fill you up with saline and measure your bladder function as you urinate. I… --- ## [Lawn overseeding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawn-overseeding/749797)
**Author:** [@Squallous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squallous)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawn-overseeding/749797 "2016-03-24T16:52:28Z")
My plan is to spread seed and then top it with 1" of Leafgro. Smart or not? How about 1" Leafgro first, then seed? Will the seed germinate if it is only (or primarily) in contact with Leafgro? How about topsoil then.… --- ## [A hypothetical question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-question/749912)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-question/749912 "2016-03-24T14:10:39Z")
If you were in an hypothetical situation, what do you think you’d do? :confused: :wink: --- ## [Do muscular hairy women have better sex than delicate perfect-complexioned women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-muscular-hairy-women-have-better-sex-than-delicate-perfect-complexioned-women/167850)
**Author:** [@guava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guava)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-muscular-hairy-women-have-better-sex-than-delicate-perfect-complexioned-women/167850 "2016-03-24T13:48:50Z")
Everyone has different levels of hormones. And presumably, women with elevated levels of testosterone will be more eager to have sex than those with lower levels of testosterone. Anyone want to conduct this experiment … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=766) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=768)