# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=882 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 883 --- ## [What's your favorite constellation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-constellation/724809)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-constellation/724809 "2015-07-13T02:02:01Z")
I’d suspect most people relate most to the constellation that corresponds with their sign, but I’m also suspicious how many have at least one other constellation they think of as their own. I’m a Sagittarius by birth bu… --- ## [Advice Or Input Needed For Long-Term And Short-Term Issues.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-or-input-needed-for-long-term-and-short-term-issues/724979)
**Author:** [@Chicago\_Faucet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicago_Faucet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-or-input-needed-for-long-term-and-short-term-issues/724979 "2015-07-12T22:26:00Z")
Just so you know, this will be long, but I will try to utilize my best writing skills to make it navigable and entertaining. I contemplated sending this to advice columns to get their input, but that would only be one p… --- ## [What language(s) should people living in America have to known](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-language-s-should-people-living-in-america-have-to-known/724659)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-language-s-should-people-living-in-america-have-to-known/724659 "2015-07-12T20:11:58Z")
I had the argument yesterday with someone who said they shouldn’t “have” to speak English, but I should “have” to speak their language. Never mind that about 85% of the world speaks English well enough to have a conversa… --- ## [Just got a Fire fone; what service should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-fire-fone-what-service-should-i-get/724907)
**Author:** [@cornopean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornopean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-fire-fone-what-service-should-i-get/724907 "2015-07-12T17:04:03Z")
Amazon was selling an unlocked Fire fone for $160. I bought it. Now I need to buy service for it. I am a very low user…I probably make a call on my fone 2-3/week. I always use Google voice when I am near my computer … --- ## [Re man who shot his miniature horse at what point can you ethically kill a pet for being annoying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-man-who-shot-his-miniature-horse-at-what-point-can-you-ethically-kill-a-pet-for-being-annoying/724785)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-man-who-shot-his-miniature-horse-at-what-point-can-you-ethically-kill-a-pet-for-being-annoying/724785 "2015-07-12T14:06:16Z")
Story here. What is the overall ethical standard one should adhere to in making the decision to end a pet’s life? People put down cats because they won’t stop spraying or dogs that are out of control and a hazard. Where… --- ## [Gallbladder (area) pain with no other symptoms...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladder-area-pain-with-no-other-symptoms/724724)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladder-area-pain-with-no-other-symptoms/724724 "2015-07-12T13:52:10Z")
I’m not sure what to do here. Yes, I know, I should just suck it up and go to my doctor but I’m starting here (and will probably go to the doctor later). FTR, I’m just gathering ideas, I’m not asking for an ‘official d… --- ## [Help With Small Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-small-engine/724890)
**Author:** [@Dego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dego)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-small-engine/724890 "2015-07-12T13:26:50Z")
I have a Weed Eater 500 (mower) would like to put this motor on a scooter. The scooter has a weed wacker engine already on it. Any tips on the project would be very appreciated. --- ## [Would this attitude bother you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-attitude-bother-you/724784)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-attitude-bother-you/724784 "2015-07-12T11:51:08Z")
The players: Mark–a man married to Wendy Wendy–a woman married to Mark Fay–a friend of Mark and acquaintance of Wendy Mark and Fay eat lunch together often, and occasionally dinner or a movie. Wendy rarely goes, but… --- ## [What's the worst turbulence you've had on an airplane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-turbulence-youve-had-on-an-airplane/724800)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-turbulence-youve-had-on-an-airplane/724800 "2015-07-12T05:34:28Z")
Before my trip to Indonesia, my worst turbulence trip was coming back from Chicago one time. I fly quite a bit (about 3-4 times a year) and on the 4th visit to Chicago, coming back (to Arizona), it had gotten a little b… --- ## [Difference between M.D.s and D.O.s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-m-d-s-and-d-o-s/724844)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-m-d-s-and-d-o-s/724844 "2015-07-12T03:51:50Z")
I’m in the process of helping my father find a new primary care physician. Most of the doctors in the Kaiser system are M.D.s, but some are D.O.s (Doctors of Osteopathy). My little bit of research suggests that M.D.s and… --- ## [Why No Cosby Civil Suits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cosby-civil-suits/724543)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cosby-civil-suits/724543 "2015-07-12T03:47:50Z")
Correct me if I am mistaken, but I believe those women with claims against Cosby have yet to file a Civil Suit against him which, I’m fairly certain, has no statute of limitations. So why didn’t these women drag him into… --- ## [Sanity check needed: smelling smoke or hallucinating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanity-check-needed-smelling-smoke-or-hallucinating/724410)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanity-check-needed-smelling-smoke-or-hallucinating/724410 "2015-07-12T03:13:50Z")
For the last few weeks I’ve been smelling cigarette smoke off and on, at random times. When it happens at work, it’s easy to assume that I just have a cube-neighbor who went out for a smoke and came back to stink the pl… --- ## [Learning To Read A Foreign Language](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-to-read-a-foreign-language/724544)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-to-read-a-foreign-language/724544 "2015-07-12T03:01:54Z")
A question for all the polyglots out there. What’s the difference between learning a language in it’s entirety versus learning it just to read? I did a fair amount of Spanish in high school and college. I was never flue… --- ## [Are prostitutes that cater to fetishes like bill Cosbys common](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-prostitutes-that-cater-to-fetishes-like-bill-cosbys-common/724595)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-prostitutes-that-cater-to-fetishes-like-bill-cosbys-common/724595 "2015-07-12T02:13:43Z")
Seeing how he is wealthy I never understood why he didn’t just hire an escort who pretended to be drugged and have sex with her. No victims, nobody gets hurt and Cosby keeps his reputation. But what about escorts who act… --- ## [10 hours of street harassment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-hours-of-street-harassment/724317)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-hours-of-street-harassment/724317 "2015-07-11T23:56:43Z")
I stumbled across this recently. It has 40 million views, which is a pretty big number for a YouTube video: 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman (don’t worry, it’s less than 2 minutes long.) I was very surprised after … --- ## [Has anyone had a drone encounter yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-a-drone-encounter-yet/719503)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-a-drone-encounter-yet/719503 "2015-07-11T21:02:56Z")
I’ve been reading more and more of people finding these drones flying over there backyard taking pictures and I wonder, has anyone encountered one yet? Did you know who was flying it? What did you do? --- ## [Best places to get alkaline batteries at a good price.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-places-to-get-alkaline-batteries-at-a-good-price/724626)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-places-to-get-alkaline-batteries-at-a-good-price/724626 "2015-07-11T20:22:51Z")
Where have you found the best prices for alkaline batteries? So far Home Depot seems the cheapest but you guys may know better places. 36 pack of AA is $14.98 6-pack of 9V is $12.98 these are Energizers. I just boug… --- ## [Flowers For George's Grave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers-for-georges-grave/724670)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers-for-georges-grave/724670 "2015-07-11T16:20:31Z")
Y’know, the way we teach history, shit happens FAST. The American Revolution ended overnight, on July 4, 1776, when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and emailed it to the leaders of the thirte… --- ## [Best way to keep eyeglasses clean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-keep-eyeglasses-clean/565649)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-keep-eyeglasses-clean/565649 "2015-07-11T14:11:27Z")
Got new glasses in July and for some reason they are really hard to keep clean. Admittedly I have oily skin but it is more than that. Any suggestions on the best way to keep them clean? Thanks. --- ## [If equality within the couple was not possible, which would you prefer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-equality-within-the-couple-was-not-possible-which-would-you-prefer/724630)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-equality-within-the-couple-was-not-possible-which-would-you-prefer/724630 "2015-07-11T12:09:08Z")
Don’t fight the hypothetical. Assume that being of near equal intellect and pay/job status is not an option but you could be either the significantly smarter and/or better paid/better job status of the couple, or the le… --- ## [Why isn't the "Cornerstone Speech" used to shut down "The Civil War was about economics" apologists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-cornerstone-speech-used-to-shut-down-the-civil-war-was-about-economics-apologists/724060)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-cornerstone-speech-used-to-shut-down-the-civil-war-was-about-economics-apologists/724060 "2015-07-11T08:42:32Z")
In arguing with “The Civil War was really about an economic power struggle” types I rarely see the “Cornerstone Speech” cited. I had an FYI post on this several years back. In these conversations citing the “Cornerstone … --- ## [What's the deal with women only gyms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-women-only-gyms/722575)
**Author:** [@JVDaly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JVDaly)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-women-only-gyms/722575 "2015-07-11T07:01:50Z")
Not really GD worthy, just something I’m curious about. There are about half a dozen gyms round my area and two of them are women only. As in I wouldn’t be allowed to join because I’m a man, period. It’s not exactly k… --- ## [Trump threatens to sue Univision and NBC: Case can haz legs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-threatens-to-sue-univision-and-nbc-case-can-haz-legs/723940)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-threatens-to-sue-univision-and-nbc-case-can-haz-legs/723940 "2015-07-11T06:25:18Z")
I won’t post a link to a news article because there have been soooooooo many of them in the last few days, all focusing on different angles. I assume every reader here at least knows about this: The case: \[ul\]\[li\] Tru… --- ## [What fun is a conference like Comic Con?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fun-is-a-conference-like-comic-con/724749)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fun-is-a-conference-like-comic-con/724749 "2015-07-11T03:35:29Z")
Being a geek-on-the-periphery, I’m hearing a lot about Comic Con. To me, it seems like Disneyland without the rides- long lines, a bunch of junk to buy, overpriced fatty food. But people like it, so there must be somet… --- ## [Abortion and prayer for the unborn's well being](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-and-prayer-for-the-unborns-well-being/724520)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-and-prayer-for-the-unborns-well-being/724520 "2015-07-11T02:57:36Z")
A simple pole on a complex topic, was prayer to some sort of ‘God’ or ‘god’ offered for the well being of the entity aborted. --- ## [Why am I so dizzy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-so-dizzy/724437)
**Author:** [@GiJoe007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GiJoe007)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-so-dizzy/724437 "2015-07-11T02:48:37Z")
So, I keep getting hit by waves of massive dizziness, as if I feel I want to pass out. For the past couple of days, it’s been starting at approx 3:00pm and continuing on throughout the evening. My heart has also been giv… --- ## [Magazines or newspapers with the richest/most powerfull targeted demographic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magazines-or-newspapers-with-the-richest-most-powerfull-targeted-demographic/724206)
**Author:** [@Animastryfe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Animastryfe)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magazines-or-newspapers-with-the-richest-most-powerfull-targeted-demographic/724206 "2015-07-11T00:45:46Z")
Which magazines or newspapers target the richest or most powerful demographic? The only criteria is that it must be available to the general public, but it does not have to be available at the local newsstand. Judging fr… --- ## [Will my Popeye elbow get better on its own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-popeye-elbow-get-better-on-its-own/692016)
**Author:** [@rsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rsa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-popeye-elbow-get-better-on-its-own/692016 "2015-07-10T22:39:17Z")
About three weeks ago I banged my elbow on a car’s side mirror in the garage. There was a very sharp pain but it was so brief that I didn’t even have time to get an “Ouch!” out of my mouth. I didn’t really have any pai… --- ## [Why does my filtered water tastes so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-filtered-water-tastes-so-bad/723181)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-filtered-water-tastes-so-bad/723181 "2015-07-10T22:25:59Z")
I’ve got one of those under-the-sink filters, made by Zuvo, and the water from it is just disgusting. It’s somehow worse than the tap water it’s filtering, and San Diego already has some of the worst tasting tap water in… --- ## [Germans lecturing on morals!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-lecturing-on-morals/724627)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-lecturing-on-morals/724627 "2015-07-10T21:45:41Z")
There is an op-ed piece in today’s Times by a German named Jochen Bittner who is lecturing the Greeks (and inferentially the rest of us) on morals. Before Germans can lecture us on economic morals, maybe Germany could s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=881) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=883)