# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=86 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 87 --- ## [Consumer Fireworks USA vs. Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-fireworks-usa-vs-europe/1004153)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-fireworks-usa-vs-europe/1004153 "2024-08-02T14:33:47Z")
So, the U.S.'s fireworks laws vary from state to state, with some states forbidding everything more powerful than lighting your cigarette, and others (looking at you, Missouri) just say “fuck it” and allow basically anyt… --- ## [If you had to give up one of your 5 senses for a month, which would you pick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-give-up-one-of-your-5-senses-for-a-month-which-would-you-pick/1004743)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-give-up-one-of-your-5-senses-for-a-month-which-would-you-pick/1004743 "2024-08-01T19:52:37Z")
Before anyone starts, yes, I recognize that science now identifies more than the traditional 5 senses but I’d like to limit this thread to the 5 “classic” senses of taste, touch, sight, hearing, and smell. So if you had… --- ## [If you get sick on vacation (cold/flu/COVID) is it ok to fly home or should you hunker down in a hotel room till you are better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-sick-on-vacation-cold-flu-covid-is-it-ok-to-fly-home-or-should-you-hunker-down-in-a-hotel-room-till-you-are-better/1004901)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-sick-on-vacation-cold-flu-covid-is-it-ok-to-fly-home-or-should-you-hunker-down-in-a-hotel-room-till-you-are-better/1004901 "2024-08-01T19:12:29Z")
I have a friend who recently went on vacation. Within a day after arriving she got sick (cold/flu). She decided to come home. I can certainly understand wanting to be back home and not paying a couple hundred dollars … --- ## [Which sport is safest/healthiest for its athletes, over their lifetimes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-is-safest-healthiest-for-its-athletes-over-their-lifetimes/1005058)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-is-safest-healthiest-for-its-athletes-over-their-lifetimes/1005058 "2024-08-01T04:25:47Z")
I’m someone who basically doesn’t watch or follow sports and so knows little about the whole field, but every four years it’s inescapable. So I’ve been watching all these best of the best athletes, and noticing how many… --- ## [Do other countries use "Baby Boomer" and "Generation x"? Or what do they describe the generations as?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-other-countries-use-baby-boomer-and-generation-x-or-what-do-they-describe-the-generations-as/1004914)
**Author:** [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-other-countries-use-baby-boomer-and-generation-x-or-what-do-they-describe-the-generations-as/1004914 "2024-08-01T02:55:27Z")
I know the United States uses the following as Generation terms: The Lost Generation (born from 1883 to 1900) The Greatest Generation (born from 1901 to 1927) The Silent Generation (born from 1928 to 1945) Baby Boome… --- ## [How would you avoid being captured in this scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-avoid-being-captured-in-this-scenario/1004482)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-avoid-being-captured-in-this-scenario/1004482 "2024-08-01T01:48:30Z")
You will win $100 million if you complete a special task. 25 random adults within five miles of you will attempt to capture you to get the money themselves. All you have to do is avoid being captured by them for 24 hours… --- ## ["VOTE HERE AQUI" Multilingual signage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-here-aqui-multilingual-signage/1005009)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-here-aqui-multilingual-signage/1005009 "2024-07-31T22:36:55Z")
Here in Arizona, voting signs are in two, and only two, languages. (This despite the fact that, while Spanish is of course very widespread here, Phoenix metro has a such a significant diversity that mainstream movie hous… --- ## [What are the best 1 gallon thermoses for keeping ice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-1-gallon-thermoses-for-keeping-ice/1004819 "2024-07-30T16:46:07Z")
We just took a 2 day trip, our cheapy Igloo 1 gallon thermos was filled with ice at 9am Wednesday and by 9am Thursday was just cool water. I’ve heard the very expensive Yeti can keep ice for days. Are there any others t… --- ## [Failing restaurant has 100 creditors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failing-restaurant-has-100-creditors/1004968)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failing-restaurant-has-100-creditors/1004968 "2024-07-30T00:26:20Z")
There is a great local (Lakewood, Ohio) grilled cheese sandwich shop called Melt. Guy Fiero visited it once. They expanded to several locations but they did not make it through the Covid saga. Now the last, original loca… --- ## [The concept of "generations" as defining peer groups is broken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-generations-as-defining-peer-groups-is-broken/1004760)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-concept-of-generations-as-defining-peer-groups-is-broken/1004760 "2024-07-29T14:00:07Z")
Conversation started in another thread spawned this topic. To me, the idea of generations is broken. I do see some value in looking at peer groups by age and comparing general traits of those groups in contrast to other… --- ## [IMAP vs. POP - which should I choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imap-vs-pop-which-should-i-choose/660915)
**Author:** [@Ace\_Weederman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace_Weederman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imap-vs-pop-which-should-i-choose/660915 "2024-07-28T22:10:50Z")
Would any of tech experts here mind helping me figure out the best strategy for retrieving and organizing my email? It’s a good time for me to find a new host for my website and I’m not sure if I should go with IMAP or P… --- ## [The Bill of Rights wasn't a Founding Principle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-wasnt-a-founding-principle/1004846)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-wasnt-a-founding-principle/1004846 "2024-07-28T13:47:14Z")
Found this quote in a gun debate topic Lastly a quick reminder that the 2nd amendment is an amendment, it didn’t make the first draft and it clearly wasn’t a founding principle. Um, isn’t the Bill of Rights (first 10… --- ## [What's the best way to read/study scientific pdfs or textbooks? (Paper, tablet, hybrid, laptop, desktop)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-read-study-scientific-pdfs-or-textbooks-paper-tablet-hybrid-laptop-desktop/1004721)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-read-study-scientific-pdfs-or-textbooks-paper-tablet-hybrid-laptop-desktop/1004721 "2024-07-28T07:16:26Z")
For me, paper is the hands down favorite. I can skim an article on the desktop but if I want to read for comprehension and drill down into the granular details, nothing beats paper and pencil. Laptops are superior to de… --- ## [Advice for California Trip (starting/ending in Santa Barbara)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-california-trip-starting-ending-in-santa-barbara/1002488)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-california-trip-starting-ending-in-santa-barbara/1002488 "2024-07-27T16:18:07Z")
I’ll be heading to Santa Barbara for a wedding in July with 4 family members, and am hoping for some advice on where to go. After the wedding, we’ll have 5 days/4 nights, so would love recommendations. 3 of the 5 of us… --- ## [Identity theft (Social Security) -- How easy was it? Report to police or FBI or anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-social-security-how-easy-was-it-report-to-police-or-fbi-or-anyone/1004796)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identity-theft-social-security-how-easy-was-it-report-to-police-or-fbi-or-anyone/1004796 "2024-07-27T03:15:08Z")
My husband recently signed up to start getting Social Security. The first payment was due in our account last week, but we never got it. Contacted Social Security – what happened was someone opened a bank account with … --- ## [What non-policy issues would you like Kamala Harris to work on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-policy-issues-would-you-like-kamala-harris-to-work-on/1004786)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-policy-issues-would-you-like-kamala-harris-to-work-on/1004786 "2024-07-26T01:26:17Z")
So, as a guy with a soft voice, I understand the struggles of being interrupted, talked-over, and having difficulty being loud and heard by everyone you’re addressing. It’s poopy. So, as a result of this, I (try to) say … --- ## [If you could magically eliminate one thing from earth…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-magically-eliminate-one-thing-from-earth/1004357)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-magically-eliminate-one-thing-from-earth/1004357 "2024-07-26T00:56:49Z")
To make it better, what would it be? This can be a bit like the Twilight Zone world. You might not realize the consequences of your choice until it’s too late. So feel free to play devils advocate. So what would you ma… --- ## [What the hell is so attractive about fascism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-so-attractive-about-fascism/1003701)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-so-attractive-about-fascism/1003701 "2024-07-25T20:21:35Z")
I don’t remember anyone ever telling me anything about fascism that’s has not been in a negative light, my whole life, until recently. What’s the draw? Do they not understand the consequences? --- ## [Three days in Banff/Lake Louise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-days-in-banff-lake-louise/1003853)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-days-in-banff-lake-louise/1003853 "2024-07-25T19:12:33Z")
In two weeks, my wife and I (63 and 68, respectively) will have about three and a half days in the Banff/Lake Louise area. Our first day we have reservations for the Hop-on Hop-off bus that will get us to Moraine Lake fo… --- ## [Emotional dysregulation - unable to control vs unwilling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emotional-dysregulation-unable-to-control-vs-unwilling/1004319)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emotional-dysregulation-unable-to-control-vs-unwilling/1004319 "2024-07-25T02:52:18Z")
When mental health professionals describe/diagnose emotional dysregulation, how do they distinguish between people who are incapable of regulating their emotions, as opposed to people who have not been taught to/do not t… --- ## [Walk Me Through Buying an Amazon Fire tablet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-me-through-buying-an-amazon-fire-tablet/1004705)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-me-through-buying-an-amazon-fire-tablet/1004705 "2024-07-25T01:06:24Z")
I am online now. I do not want to screw this up. I need to purchase a 10’’ Amazon Fire tablet (and an Otterbox case). My wife wants the sort that takes a telephone SIM card and connects to the Intertube much as a teleph… --- ## [What did communists in the West think about the fact that communist states like the Soviet Union or Cuba held people prisoners and didn’t let them leave the country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-communists-in-the-west-think-about-the-fact-that-communist-states-like-the-soviet-union-or-cuba-held-people-prisoners-and-didn-t-let-them-leave-the-country/1002280)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-communists-in-the-west-think-about-the-fact-that-communist-states-like-the-soviet-union-or-cuba-held-people-prisoners-and-didn-t-let-them-leave-the-country/1002280 "2024-07-24T22:04:56Z")
I’m curious about people in the West who were communists before the fall of the Soviet Union. It was clear that communist states like the Soviet Union, Cuba, North Korea, East Germany were essentially keeping their popu… --- ## [Amazon Vine Program. (Free products in exchange for honest reviews.) Is anyone in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-vine-program-free-products-in-exchange-for-honest-reviews-is-anyone-in-it/1004731)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-vine-program-free-products-in-exchange-for-honest-reviews-is-anyone-in-it/1004731 "2024-07-24T20:37:05Z")
The last few times I reviews purchases on Amazon, I’ve been invited to join the Amazon Vine Program. What is Amazon Vine? Amazon Vine is an invitation-only program which selects the most insightful reviewers in the Ama… --- ## [Have you been on a diet that worked for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-on-a-diet-that-worked-for-you/917622)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-on-a-diet-that-worked-for-you/917622 "2024-07-24T19:56:02Z")
Most women and more men are concerned about their weight, and diets are probably more popular than ever before. Many work in the short term. I’m curious about any successes you’ve had keeping off the pounds or eating m… --- ## [Are men who talk about their large shoe sizes in public just trying to talk about their penises?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-who-talk-about-their-large-shoe-sizes-in-public-just-trying-to-talk-about-their-penises/1004480)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-who-talk-about-their-large-shoe-sizes-in-public-just-trying-to-talk-about-their-penises/1004480 "2024-07-24T17:12:03Z")
Weird premise, but I’ve seen it enough I think it may be the case. Inspired by a dude at work who randomly brought up his “big” size 10 feet in front of a female coworker and made a big deal about how hard it is to find… --- ## [Car problem: heater core](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-heater-core/1003995)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-heater-core/1003995 "2024-07-24T16:46:45Z")
A few years ago my Jeep Wrangler heating was luke warm during the winter. I poked around under the hood, and replaced the thermostat since it was easy to do, but no joy. I just put up with shivering, but then one day th… --- ## [Explain why people keep diaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-why-people-keep-diaries/1004618)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-why-people-keep-diaries/1004618 "2024-07-24T16:04:09Z")
I was reading a work of history and it mentioned a 18th century man who keep a voluminous diary, which was one source of material for the work. Which made me wonder why he did so. I’ll admit I have never had any urge to… --- ## [You're a ghost... now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-ghost-now-what/1004394)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-ghost-now-what/1004394 "2024-07-23T17:18:18Z")
Congratulations, you just got run over by a bus! You’re now in the afterlife, a ghost. You have presence, but have no ability to affect the real world. You are thankfully not tied to the place of your demise, you have t… --- ## [I kind of love Kamala Harris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-kind-of-love-kamala-harris/1004658)
**Author:** [@illoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-kind-of-love-kamala-harris/1004658 "2024-07-23T15:12:19Z")
I think Trump is a venal horror show and, while Biden has been an exceptional president, I found his performance at the debate truly unsettling. So I was happy when he stepped down, if a little nervous about the next ste… --- ## [Kaspersky AV software banned - alternatives for small business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-av-software-banned-alternatives-for-small-business/1004624)
**Author:** [@Tierce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tierce)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-av-software-banned-alternatives-for-small-business/1004624 "2024-07-23T01:53:33Z")
Got an email from the US distributor of Kaspersky Labs anti-virus software - the US Dept. of Commerce has banned it effective September 29, 2024. After that they won’t be able to issue any codebase or virus signature upd… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=85) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=87)