# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1099 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1100 --- ## [What animals could kill an orca?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animals-could-kill-an-orca/721725)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animals-could-kill-an-orca/721725 "2015-06-10T17:31:57Z")
I just did a similar thread on the grizzly bear. Then my thoughts turned to our friendly sea critters, and specifically, those wonderful “wolves of the sea”, the orcas / killer whales. They are considered apex predators,… --- ## [How to ship a rifle interstate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ship-a-rifle-interstate/722018)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ship-a-rifle-interstate/722018 "2015-06-10T17:05:32Z")
I inherited a rifle from my grandfather a long time ago. It’s been sitting in my uncle’s basement in Pennsylvania and he’s moving, so it’s time to either give it up or get it to California. What is the best way to get … --- ## [Uber/Lyft Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-lyft-question/722173)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-lyft-question/722173 "2015-06-10T16:53:39Z")
Am I correct in assuming that those who drive for Uber and Lyft receive 1099s and that no taxes are withheld? --- ## [Does Candy Go Bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-candy-go-bad/601751)
**Author:** [@Jbone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jbone)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-candy-go-bad/601751 "2015-06-10T16:43:01Z")
As my coworkers and I were digging through the bowls of leftover Halloween candy, I started to wonder if, and how, candy goes bad. I’m picturing a big bowl of candy in an office setting. The candies are in their individ… --- ## [DVD/TV Cable question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dvd-tv-cable-question/722136)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dvd-tv-cable-question/722136 "2015-06-10T16:22:24Z")
I have a DVD player that’s about 10 years old that I want to hook up to a TV that is about 15 years old. This would allow me to watch DVDs in my barn/workshop while I’m working on a project. :slight\_smile: The TV has a … --- ## [Did the Sioux utilize the gold in the Black Hills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-sioux-utilize-the-gold-in-the-black-hills/722133)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-sioux-utilize-the-gold-in-the-black-hills/722133 "2015-06-10T15:31:10Z")
For jewelry, trade or whatnot? --- ## [Security cameras. What am I permitted to record?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/security-cameras-what-am-i-permitted-to-record/722091)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/security-cameras-what-am-i-permitted-to-record/722091 "2015-06-10T15:17:58Z")
Based on this thread, Wireless security cameras (or: Condo Security) - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board, I began to wonder… Are there any restrictions on setting up a security camera on your own property, … --- ## [Push the cool air/pull the cool air?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/push-the-cool-air-pull-the-cool-air/722135)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/push-the-cool-air-pull-the-cool-air/722135 "2015-06-10T13:34:48Z")
This seems so simple, can’t believe I need to ask: The bedrooms are at one end of the house and the A/C unit is in the attic above them; they get rather cool during the day. The living room/dining room/kitchen is at the… --- ## [Why do hot liquids help, and not irritate, sore throats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hot-liquids-help-and-not-irritate-sore-throats/9249)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hot-liquids-help-and-not-irritate-sore-throats/9249 "2015-06-10T13:29:14Z")
I would expect a hot liquid (coffee or tea) to irritate a sore throat, but it makes it feel better. How does this happen? --- ## [What elements create the uncanny valley and what might be its opposite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-elements-create-the-uncanny-valley-and-what-might-be-its-opposite/721874)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-elements-create-the-uncanny-valley-and-what-might-be-its-opposite/721874 "2015-06-10T13:22:41Z")
I would like not to limit this discussion to portrayals of human. Animals can also be uncanny ( e.g.: http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/images/uncannylion.jpg and Uncanny valley ). What negative perceptions, thoughts an… --- ## [Charity Raffle Tickets & Taxes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charity-raffle-tickets-taxes/722115)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charity-raffle-tickets-taxes/722115 "2015-06-10T10:31:35Z")
Are charity raffle tickets tax deductible? --- ## [Were Richard III and Henry Tudor (Henry VII) related?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-richard-iii-and-henry-tudor-henry-vii-related/268244)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-richard-iii-and-henry-tudor-henry-vii-related/268244 "2015-06-10T10:24:22Z")
I know that Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth Field, and was suceeded on the English throne by Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII. Right? What, if any, was the family relationship between the two men? --- ## [Zivotofsky v. Kerry and Recognizing Nations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zivotofsky-v-kerry-and-recognizing-nations/722101)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zivotofsky-v-kerry-and-recognizing-nations/722101 "2015-06-10T08:28:21Z")
Zivotofsky v. Kerry was a surprise to me, as I had not heard of the years-long conflict between Presidents and Congress with regards to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003. Saying that “\[the Presi… --- ## [Hypnosis & Memory Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypnosis-memory-question/721475)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypnosis-memory-question/721475 "2015-06-10T03:59:40Z")
I’ve read that hypnosis is sometimes used to recover repressed memories. The idea is that you have a memory of a traumatic event that you have blocked out that can be retrieved under hypnosis. Setting aside whether repre… --- ## [Charles Manson in non-USA societies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charles-manson-in-non-usa-societies/721772)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charles-manson-in-non-usa-societies/721772 "2015-06-10T03:04:56Z")
The Charles Manson story and its horror imposed on America in 1969-1970 is well documented. In the United States, the murders committed by the Manson family and the subsequent trial are arguably one of the most socially… --- ## [If wages were equally distributed across all workers in the world, what could they buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-wages-were-equally-distributed-across-all-workers-in-the-world-what-could-they-buy/722037)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-wages-were-equally-distributed-across-all-workers-in-the-world-what-could-they-buy/722037 "2015-06-10T02:40:25Z")
Basically, if space aliens came and made us all communists, how big a slice of the pie would each person get? One simplistic answer looks at world GDP (80 trillion ish) divided by world population (7 billion or so) to a… --- ## [An eBay-google email problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ebay-google-email-problem/722082)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ebay-google-email-problem/722082 "2015-06-10T00:57:20Z")
eBay sends emails to my gmail account, with links back to their website. These links are supposed to take me to an item, or to my messages, or to some other location, all on the eBay website. Since the last iPad update… --- ## [Patchy/blocky glitches in browser window that go away with cursor movement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patchy-blocky-glitches-in-browser-window-that-go-away-with-cursor-movement/722116)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patchy-blocky-glitches-in-browser-window-that-go-away-with-cursor-movement/722116 "2015-06-10T00:43:16Z")
Using Firefox 38.0.5. I’ve had this problem for a long time. Mostly it shows up in the address bar or search box. The white display will show pixelation or glitches or blotches or something. If you roll over them wit… --- ## [Looking for 1950s "gas council" ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-1950s-gas-council-ad/721277)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-1950s-gas-council-ad/721277 "2015-06-09T22:25:25Z")
I am trying to find examples of ads that ran in the early 1950s, from the American Petroleum Institute or similar industry bodies, that essentially urge families to go out and drive around to use up gas - because it’s no… --- ## [Do acids, in general, affect medication?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-acids-in-general-affect-medication/721872)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-acids-in-general-affect-medication/721872 "2015-06-09T21:46:53Z")
Is it true that grapefruit juice shouldn’t be consumed with medication because the acid can dangerously change the medication’s effect in your body? If so, does this mean things like vinegar and citrus-fruit juice are d… --- ## [Cleaning gutters. Don't want to electrocute myself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-gutters-dont-want-to-electrocute-myself/585721)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-gutters-dont-want-to-electrocute-myself/585721 "2011-06-21T22:58:10Z")
I’m a new homeowner, and I need to clean my gutters for the first time. There’s one section leading to a downspout that looks particularly gnarly from the ground. Unfortunately, it’s on the corner of the house where the … --- ## [Can I upgrade to Iphone6 Verizon now, my wife wait for Iphone7, then swap? Need answer fast...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-upgrade-to-iphone6-verizon-now-my-wife-wait-for-iphone7-then-swap-need-answer-fast/722084)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-upgrade-to-iphone6-verizon-now-my-wife-wait-for-iphone7-then-swap-need-answer-fast/722084 "2015-06-09T19:41:07Z")
I have an iPhone 4s with a dead screen where the “y” “b” and “h” (and the numerals of those keys when the 123 keyboard is in play). I rely on autocorrect, which is helpless when I need the initial letter; I keep a Notes … --- ## [Wireless security cameras (or: Condo Security)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-security-cameras-or-condo-security/721870)
**Author:** [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-security-cameras-or-condo-security/721870 "2015-06-09T17:15:49Z")
Can any one help me with security? In most respects my condo is nice, but unfortunately in the 6 months I’ve been here, the parkade (the stalls for which each sport a storage unit with a standard door) has been burgled … --- ## [So Obama could Recognize Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with the stroke of a pen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-obama-could-recognize-turkish-republic-of-northern-cyprus-with-the-stroke-of-a-pen/722079)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-obama-could-recognize-turkish-republic-of-northern-cyprus-with-the-stroke-of-a-pen/722079 "2015-06-09T17:10:21Z")
Or if Hillary thinks Palestine would be too much hassle, could she do a lot of business where she accepts donations from non-foreigners who subsequently become “Prince so-and-so of Such-and-Such”. --- ## [Is this the third or fourth battle for Fallujah?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-third-or-fourth-battle-for-fallujah/722041)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-third-or-fourth-battle-for-fallujah/722041 "2015-06-09T16:46:44Z")
Just saw this news article. Ok, I can remember a Battle for Fallujah. The city was in open rebellion against the American occupiers, and would attack anyone trying to patrol it. Then, there is the infamous hanging of … --- ## [Why does Supreme court take 3 months off in summer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-supreme-court-take-3-months-off-in-summer/721798)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-supreme-court-take-3-months-off-in-summer/721798 "2015-06-09T16:08:20Z")
Is that just tradition? Congress takes August off . President takes a few weeks off in summer. (or more in some cases) I know they can rule on death penalty cases in the summer if needed. --- ## ["aten't ded"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atent-ded/722038)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atent-ded/722038 "2015-06-09T15:53:29Z")
I googled around, couldn’t find why Pratchett (or Weatherwax, if you prefer) did “aten’t” in the “I aten’t ded” sign. It’s not phonetically close to “aren’t” or “isn’t” and “t” doesn’t look like “r” (or “T” like “R”). A… --- ## [Could we use earth materials to create another earth-like planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-use-earth-materials-to-create-another-earth-like-planet/721966)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-use-earth-materials-to-create-another-earth-like-planet/721966 "2015-06-09T14:38:58Z")
A planet perhaps much smaller than earth, but very earth-like in appearance and function (land, waterways, sustainable life, etc). Alternating day and night, orbiting the sun, etc. My question is whether it’s technicall… --- ## [Scam Callers: Can the phone companies not stop them or do they not want to stop them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-callers-can-the-phone-companies-not-stop-them-or-do-they-not-want-to-stop-them/722004)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-callers-can-the-phone-companies-not-stop-them-or-do-they-not-want-to-stop-them/722004 "2015-06-09T14:12:02Z")
I just got called by “Windows Technical Support”. They’re calling because they detected a virus on my computer and for the low low price of whatever they’ll remove it. I’ve had a lot of fun with these guys before pretend… --- ## [Are "mole beans" and castor beans the same plant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mole-beans-and-castor-beans-the-same-plant/722059)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mole-beans-and-castor-beans-the-same-plant/722059 "2015-06-09T14:02:36Z")
I always thought the “mole bean” was a fairly common plant and “they’re supposed to” keep moles away from your garden. It’s not uncommon as a volunteer plant in the southeast. I was describing it to a co-worker and we… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1098) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=1100)