# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1030 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1031 --- ## [Could this be a net neutrality issue? (Personal internet connection)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-a-net-neutrality-issue-personal-internet-connection/733039)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-a-net-neutrality-issue-personal-internet-connection/733039 "2015-10-02T12:57:26Z")
(Mods, if this should be in IMHO, please excuse me.) I have Comcast cable internet and it is notoriously unreliable in this somewhat remote area (Clackamas County, OR). Much of the time the connection is entirely dead, … --- ## [Did I kill my A/C? I ran it throughout the night during a downpour.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-kill-my-a-c-i-ran-it-throughout-the-night-during-a-downpour/733035)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-kill-my-a-c-i-ran-it-throughout-the-night-during-a-downpour/733035 "2015-10-02T03:32:48Z")
See subject. Engine turns on, fan not spinning. Hums loud, and I don’t want it start smoking so I turn it off. Only thing was I left it on during torrential rains through the night. That may be merely a possible post-m… --- ## [When I own my own 747, will I have to stand in line in security with everybody else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-own-my-own-747-will-i-have-to-stand-in-line-in-security-with-everybody-else/733073)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-own-my-own-747-will-i-have-to-stand-in-line-in-security-with-everybody-else/733073 "2015-10-02T02:14:46Z")
See subject. I always kind of wondered about it. In Leo Airlines, I give me my own boarding pass. How does that work, integrating it into airport security and procedures? --- ## [Nuances of meaning between “assuming” and “provided”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuances-of-meaning-between-assuming-and-provided/733147)
**Author:** [@Melia\_Antiqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melia_Antiqua)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuances-of-meaning-between-assuming-and-provided/733147 "2015-10-01T23:55:08Z")
In the following two examples, is it possible to replace “assuming” with “provided” – and vice versa – without changing the meaning of the sentences? Or are these two conjunctions nuanced in meaning? Incidentally, I was… --- ## [Why does Windows keep moving my Access?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-windows-keep-moving-my-access/733157)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-windows-keep-moving-my-access/733157 "2015-10-01T23:18:17Z")
My office computer runs some version of Windows. (I don’t know how to find out which one.) At the bottom of the screen is the… taskbar? It’s where you can ‘pin’ stuff, and open it with one click. When I open things, … --- ## [Why were vendors able to continue billing my credit card after it was changed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-vendors-able-to-continue-billing-my-credit-card-after-it-was-changed/732989)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-vendors-able-to-continue-billing-my-credit-card-after-it-was-changed/732989 "2015-10-01T22:29:50Z")
At the beginning of September, somebody got a hold of my credit card info and made a few fraudulent purchases. I got a text about it from Chase, replied that I hadn’t authorized the charge, they called me, closed my acc… --- ## [Why is My Phone Dying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-phone-dying/732882)
**Author:** [@brovolone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brovolone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-phone-dying/732882 "2015-10-01T22:02:33Z")
I fall asleep and my phone is on 90% battery charge or so. Then I wake up-- and it’s on 20% or less. Why is my phone dying even if the screen is black? A solution is to leave it plugged in while I sleep, I get it. I a… --- ## [How to turn off WiFi in Windows 10?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-turn-off-wifi-in-windows-10/733165)
**Author:** [@Dingbang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dingbang)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-turn-off-wifi-in-windows-10/733165 "2015-10-01T21:23:06Z")
I need to turn off the WiFi connection on my computer. I don’t mean WiFi Sense, which is about sharing your connection and a lot of people are turning off for security reasons. This is for a desktop PC that is hard wired… --- ## [I Must Wind Down the Wind (Gas) - Need Help Sorta Fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-wind-down-the-wind-gas-need-help-sorta-fast/733159)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-wind-down-the-wind-gas-need-help-sorta-fast/733159 "2015-10-01T21:21:05Z")
I hate talking about these sort of–unpleasantries–but I need some solid advice somewhat quickly. I am having problems with excess and more-foul-smelling-than-usual flatulence. The especially vexing thing about this is:… --- ## [Purpose of dual gas tanks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-dual-gas-tanks/316075)
**Author:** [@Electronic\_Chaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electronic_Chaos)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purpose-of-dual-gas-tanks/316075 "2015-10-01T20:38:14Z")
I used to have a '91 Ford F150. It was my first car, so I didn’t have much say in what I got (in fact, I didn’t even want a truck, but that’s beside the point). One thing that struck me as odd was the fact that it had tw… --- ## [Laptop in transit: Shut Down or Sleep/Hibernate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-in-transit-shut-down-or-sleep-hibernate/615866)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-in-transit-shut-down-or-sleep-hibernate/615866 "2015-10-01T19:51:07Z")
Giving this its own thread. Advice, please. Interested in maximizing the life of my laptop. I’m a freelancer and I also go to school where I use my laptop in class. So there are days when I get to class, use laptop for… --- ## [How do most young adults and immigrants to the USA enter the credit system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-most-young-adults-and-immigrants-to-the-usa-enter-the-credit-system/732916)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-most-young-adults-and-immigrants-to-the-usa-enter-the-credit-system/732916 "2015-10-01T17:47:37Z")
I find it really odd you don’t really see any media attention paid to this, and there is seemingly no cultural knowledge on this even though almost everyone did it somehow. So how do most people enter the credit bureau … --- ## [Natural Gold Production](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natural-gold-production/733008)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natural-gold-production/733008 "2015-10-01T17:13:48Z")
Are precious metals, such as gold, continuing to be produced naturally or was the gold found during the 1800’s the result of processes during early Earth formation that are no longer occurring? --- ## [Back feeding 110v through a house. Hypothetical question only.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-feeding-110v-through-a-house-hypothetical-question-only/733032)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-feeding-110v-through-a-house-hypothetical-question-only/733032 "2015-10-01T16:17:14Z")
\*\*\*\*\*\*. I AM NOT DOING THIS. IT IS ONLY A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT \*\*\*\*\*\* As I sit here in a dark house due to a mixup between my wife, myself and the electric company, I’m wondering what would happen if I rigged up a 110v s… --- ## [Donut-shaped afterimage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donut-shaped-afterimage/733126)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donut-shaped-afterimage/733126 "2015-10-01T16:02:13Z")
When I close my eyes, I often see what appears to be a donut-shaped afterimage, as if I’d been looking at a similar-shaped bright object. But I had not been looking at anything so shaped. Could this in fact be related to… --- ## [Radiator flush and fill. Can I replace with ANY antifreeze?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radiator-flush-and-fill-can-i-replace-with-any-antifreeze/733046)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radiator-flush-and-fill-can-i-replace-with-any-antifreeze/733046 "2015-10-01T15:27:10Z")
If so, what should I put in my 1999 Denali? As a GM product it is supposed to use dex-cool but I have never heard good things about it. Of course the other option offered is refill with Generic Green ® antifreeze whic… --- ## [Recommendations for a layman's overview of "fair use" copyright law on the Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-laymans-overview-of-fair-use-copyright-law-on-the-internet/733043)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-laymans-overview-of-fair-use-copyright-law-on-the-internet/733043 "2015-10-01T15:06:44Z")
See subject. I’m starting a website, and if I think push is coming to shove I have and will go to a lawyer. Any books or websites that look useful? --- ## [VB6, ADO, Fasted way to insert/update records to database?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb6-ado-fasted-way-to-insert-update-records-to-database/277587)
**Author:** [@larsenmtl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/larsenmtl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb6-ado-fasted-way-to-insert-update-records-to-database/277587 "2005-01-07T18:44:59Z")
Programmers --\> I’m working on a VB6 application that has to quickly insert 32,000 records into a SQL Server 2000 database (connected using ODBC). Using ADO 2.7 I’ve tried the following: \*\*First the connection:\*\* … --- ## [Question regarding the WWII Allied bombing of Germany](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-wwii-allied-bombing-of-germany/731747)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-wwii-allied-bombing-of-germany/731747 "2015-10-01T12:25:57Z")
Hi After reading several books on WWII, I found that there is no consensus on the effects of bombing on the German population and German industry. I would like to know which arguments hold up best. See below. I look for… --- ## [ID a possibly pre-war UK motorcycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-a-possibly-pre-war-uk-motorcycle/732848)
**Author:** [@Meurglys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meurglys)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-a-possibly-pre-war-uk-motorcycle/732848 "2015-10-01T12:01:38Z")
I happened across a motorcycle meet of classic bikes at the weekend and took a couple of pictures. I’d be grateful if anyone could maybe give the model and year of this old Francis Barnett bike, please. --- ## [What does it mean exactly when you say a person has a specific Neanderthal DNA contribution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-exactly-when-you-say-a-person-has-a-specific-neanderthal-dna-contribution/732533)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-exactly-when-you-say-a-person-has-a-specific-neanderthal-dna-contribution/732533 "2015-10-01T07:54:00Z")
It has only been rather recently that researchers have found that Neanderthals never truly died out. Instead, they hybridized with some homo sapien populations especially in Europe. Their DNA contribution is somewhat sma… --- ## [Tour of US Capitol from congress-rep or senator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-of-us-capitol-from-congress-rep-or-senator/732965)
**Author:** [@Greymarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greymarch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-of-us-capitol-from-congress-rep-or-senator/732965 "2015-10-01T07:05:01Z")
Nutty, generalized question which is honestly perplexing me: I am visiting DC soon. My congressional representative and senator offered me tours of the capitol building. How do I decide which tour to take? --- ## [Expiring guided missiles : ever been done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiring-guided-missiles-ever-been-done/733085)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiring-guided-missiles-ever-been-done/733085 "2015-10-01T05:29:26Z")
So I though of a simple idea. Modern FPGAs and modern microcontrollers all have various firmware protection logic. Enable a simple flag in the device configuration, and you cannot read the firmware stored on the flash … --- ## [MSWord: How do you get 1st line each paragraph to indent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msword-how-do-you-get-1st-line-each-paragraph-to-indent/732217)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msword-how-do-you-get-1st-line-each-paragraph-to-indent/732217 "2015-10-01T03:05:28Z")
I don’t really know how to use Word, I’ve always detested it and used other word processors, but it’s the expected format for what I’m submitting. These particular folks want the damn thing to have an 0.5 indent for the… --- ## [Greek adjective noun construction.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-adjective-noun-construction/733078)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-adjective-noun-construction/733078 "2015-10-01T02:17:58Z")
Do adjectives come before or after nouns in Greek? --- ## [Canadian law: trading in lumbering equipment without consent of owner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-law-trading-in-lumbering-equipment-without-consent-of-owner/732915)
**Author:** [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-law-trading-in-lumbering-equipment-without-consent-of-owner/732915 "2015-10-01T01:37:05Z")
I received a questionnaire that I have to fill out to indicate whether I’m eligible to be a juror (in Ontario). One of the questions is: Have you been convicted of any criminal offence that can be prosecuted by way of… --- ## [Bromethalin rat poison - need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bromethalin-rat-poison-need-answer-fast/732849)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bromethalin-rat-poison-need-answer-fast/732849 "2015-10-01T01:25:22Z")
The rodents in our antique house have exceeded our ability to turn a blind eye. The Ratcatcher wants to put down Top Gun bromethalin rat poison. He says the cats and dog won’t come to any harm if they eat the dead rodent… --- ## [Is there any way to get rid of Brown Recluse spiders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluse-spiders/359456)
**Author:** [@volvelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/volvelle)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluse-spiders/359456 "2015-09-30T23:49:00Z")
“You may be overrun by horrendous, poisonous spiders” is apparently something they tend to leave out of information about moving to a new state or city. It would seem it’s not considered relevant to the “full disclosure”… --- ## [What happens if you have auto insurance but you caus an accident driving one of your uninsured cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-auto-insurance-but-you-caus-an-accident-driving-one-of-your-uninsured-cars/733071)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-auto-insurance-but-you-caus-an-accident-driving-one-of-your-uninsured-cars/733071 "2015-09-30T21:57:27Z")
There are situations where you have auto insurance but not on all the vehicles you own are on the policy. You may have a vehicle which isn’t used on public roads or isn’t driven. Like, like a truck used on your farm … --- ## [Question about Statue of Limitations -- when do you count from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-statue-of-limitations-when-do-you-count-from/733042)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-statue-of-limitations-when-do-you-count-from/733042 "2015-09-30T21:57:14Z")
From when the crime is committed, or when it’s discovered? As in, suppose I inherit a diamond tiara. Not leading a life that generally calls for me to wear it, I plunk the case into my safety deposit box, and there it … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1029) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1031)