# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=122 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [Origin: What am I, chopped liver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-what-am-i-chopped-liver/599832)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-what-am-i-chopped-liver/599832 "2023-09-26T14:13:58Z")
I was watching CBS’ Sunday Morning and someone used the phrase, “What do I look like, chopped liver?” to signify the annoyance of being overlooked. Googling the phrase showed no source. The earliest quote I found was a… --- ## [Can one's outward appearance predict future disease?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ones-outward-appearance-predict-future-disease/990680)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ones-outward-appearance-predict-future-disease/990680 "2023-09-26T13:01:43Z")
Say for example that I look just like my father, does that mean that I am any more or less likely to develop genetic conditions that he had as opposed to my mother? --- ## [Longevity/durability of '70s/'80s composite aircraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longevity-durability-of-70s-80s-composite-aircraft/990177)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longevity-durability-of-70s-80s-composite-aircraft/990177 "2023-09-26T01:54:46Z")
NB: I am asking specifically about aircraft made with foam-fiberglass sandwich construction, not carbon, wood composite, or other. I first became aware of composite aircraft when I read an article in the July 1980 issue… --- ## [Florida’s “big bend” region](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-s-big-bend-region/989433)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-s-big-bend-region/989433 "2023-09-25T23:21:16Z")
When did that area start being called by that name? I’d never heard that expression before despite having lived in Florida (not that part) throughout the 90s. --- ## [Pot Grow Site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-grow-site/990499)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-grow-site/990499 "2023-09-25T21:47:34Z")
See the following address in Google Maps: Google Maps Is this a pot grow site? The location is in Mendicino county, a known center for such sites. If not, what is it? --- ## [BS and claiming you can get $6400 a month from the "Gov"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bs-and-claiming-you-can-get-6400-a-month-from-the-gov/990504)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bs-and-claiming-you-can-get-6400-a-month-from-the-gov/990504 "2023-09-25T14:34:19Z")
Hello Everyone, While on YouTube recently I’ve noticed we’re being bombarded with ads claiming there is a “State Subsidy” and anyone can get $6400 a month from the good old Government. Now anyone with half a brain know… --- ## [Fixing a Bullet Damage on a Car (purely hypothetical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-a-bullet-damage-on-a-car-purely-hypothetical/990645)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-a-bullet-damage-on-a-car-purely-hypothetical/990645 "2023-09-25T12:53:13Z")
So I’m driving along minding my own business when suddenly I’m accosted by gun toting lunatics. After a frantic car chase, I managed to get away. But my car is a mess! It is riddled with bullet holes! Now replacing the g… --- ## [It's a party! Where do the wild animals go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-party-where-do-the-wild-animals-go/990658)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jay_Z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-party-where-do-the-wild-animals-go/990658 "2023-09-25T05:33:03Z")
I live in a neighborhood with plenty of trees etc and many of the typical critters, bunnies, squirrels, chipmunks and various birds including hawks. I am assuming many of these have their homes and nests or roost nearby… --- ## [Islands reverting to native names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islands-reverting-to-native-names/986970)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islands-reverting-to-native-names/986970 "2023-09-25T00:30:40Z")
What islands or groups of islands have reverted from English (or European) names to those of the natives of the islands? So far I have these names: Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) Tuvalu (Ellice Islands) Vanuatu … --- ## [If neutrinos have mass...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-neutrinos-have-mass/834480)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-neutrinos-have-mass/834480 "2023-09-24T16:59:49Z")
which I am assured they do according to the Sci Am articles I’ve been reading, how can they be traveling at c? I get they have very little mass but wouldn’t they still need infinite energy to get them there if they have … --- ## [Unobservably tiny departures from physical constants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unobservably-tiny-departures-from-physical-constants/990439)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unobservably-tiny-departures-from-physical-constants/990439 "2023-09-24T16:03:30Z")
Inspired by the “do neutrinos have mass” thread. My question is which physical constants have to have their presumed exact values because even the tiniest departure would have observable consequences, and which could be … --- ## [What was a French word used by France/Europe prior to WWI to describe national alliances that were not as solid as Entente alliances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-french-word-used-by-france-europe-prior-to-wwi-to-describe-national-alliances-that-were-not-as-solid-as-entente-alliances/990632)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-french-word-used-by-france-europe-prior-to-wwi-to-describe-national-alliances-that-were-not-as-solid-as-entente-alliances/990632 "2023-09-24T13:19:14Z")
What was a French word used by France/Europe prior to WWI to describe national alliances that were not as solid as Entente alliances? --- ## [Are the equinoxes adjusted for the speed of light?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-equinoxes-adjusted-for-the-speed-of-light/990620)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-equinoxes-adjusted-for-the-speed-of-light/990620 "2023-09-24T05:40:28Z")
The equinoxes are not actually when day and night are the same length. Refraction and the definition of the day makes the day somewhat longer at an equinox. Instead, it’s when the line between the center of the Earth a… --- ## [Do I have the right to know if someone will be charged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-the-right-to-know-if-someone-will-be-charged/987231)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-the-right-to-know-if-someone-will-be-charged/987231 "2023-09-24T02:14:37Z")
Assume you’re in an argument with Person A. They pull out a gun and threaten you. The police get involved and take A’s gun, but don’t arrest them at the time. Do you have the right to know if that person is going to be c… --- ## [Obligations of a Lawyer to Report Suspicion of a Potential Crime (violent crime trigger warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obligations-of-a-lawyer-to-report-suspicion-of-a-potential-crime-violent-crime-trigger-warning/989517)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obligations-of-a-lawyer-to-report-suspicion-of-a-potential-crime-violent-crime-trigger-warning/989517 "2023-09-24T01:15:15Z")
I’m re-watching “A Time to Kill”. In the movie, Brigance is a defense attorney who has been hired to defend two neo-Nazis that raped a 10-year old black girl. Lee, the girl’s father, asks if there’s a chance the two coul… --- ## [If George Washington ran for President of the United States today would he be eligible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-george-washington-ran-for-president-of-the-united-states-today-would-he-be-eligible/989610)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-george-washington-ran-for-president-of-the-united-states-today-would-he-be-eligible/989610 "2023-09-23T23:40:31Z")
Let’s pretend somehow George Washington born in 1732 in the Virginia Colony never died of old age and decided to run for President today. Could he actually run for President today or would being born in a British territ… --- ## [Are all medications subject to tolerance and does ultimately make the condition worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-medications-subject-to-tolerance-and-does-ultimately-make-the-condition-worse/990452)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-medications-subject-to-tolerance-and-does-ultimately-make-the-condition-worse/990452 "2023-09-23T18:15:48Z")
Correct me if I’m wrong with my premise. Let’s look at something like opioid tolerance. You take an opioid and (simplified) it attaches to opioid receptors in your body and you feel pain relief, euphoria, etc. The drug m… --- ## [Rules of evidence for TV interviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-of-evidence-for-tv-interviews/990331)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-of-evidence-for-tv-interviews/990331 "2023-09-23T14:23:46Z")
Let’s say there was this purely hypothetical situation where someone is accused of a crime and they go on television several times and seemingly admit to several elements of the crime they are accused of. What is the met… --- ## [Is there a word for an almost-martyr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-an-almost-martyr/989676)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-an-almost-martyr/989676 "2023-09-23T12:56:22Z")
I’m asking in the Christian context because I don’t know enough about other religions but if you want to answer regarding them that’s perfectly fine. Is there any specific word or recognition for an individual who was p… --- ## [Biggest "prey animal" of Mountain Lions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-prey-animal-of-mountain-lions/481075)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-prey-animal-of-mountain-lions/481075 "2023-09-22T19:57:01Z")
What is the largest animal that a mountain lion/cougar could take down? I know that they are capable of killing people and deer. Would a healthy adult bison be completely out of the question? --- ## [Why No Cola Flavoured Mix Drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501 "2023-09-22T12:41:14Z")
I must say I love those Hawaiian Punch and Wylers drink mixes you add a packet to bottled water and shake. I was just wondering why they don’t make Cola flavoured drinks like that? Other than there is no market is there… --- ## [How long can a spiderweb stay inhabited and maintained?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-a-spiderweb-stay-inhabited-and-maintained/990287)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-a-spiderweb-stay-inhabited-and-maintained/990287 "2023-09-22T06:36:54Z")
I ask because there’s a spider who’s been in residence in my kitchen for nearly two months now. Every so often, I see a captured bug on it, and multiple times I’ve seen the web enlarged and upgraded. Today, I thought a… --- ## [Amazon package in my mail box; not USPS — illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-package-in-my-mail-box-not-usps-illegal/971343)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-package-in-my-mail-box-not-usps-illegal/971343 "2023-09-22T03:16:47Z")
I just found a package from Amazon in my mailbox. I don’t see any USPS postage paid on it. Isn’t that illegal? It’s a large envelope and here is a picture of it, front and back. Yellow marks hide parts of barcodes and Q… --- ## ["That's what SHE said!" -- OK, but since when?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-what-she-said-ok-but-since-when/990367)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-what-she-said-ok-but-since-when/990367 "2023-09-21T21:50:35Z")
So, I made one of those TWSS wisecracks earlier today (if you must know, a friend of mine boasted about leveling up at Wordle by saying “these days I find myself finishing faster and faster!”, which walked right into the… --- ## [Weight of the atmosphere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-of-the-atmosphere/990237)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-of-the-atmosphere/990237 "2023-09-21T18:14:30Z")
Does the weight of the atmosphere change as more gasses are released into it, regardless of the source of the gas? --- ## [Word categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-categories/990049)
**Author:** [@Deflagration](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deflagration)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-categories/990049 "2023-09-21T08:36:50Z")
Specifically: I was upset. I am angry. I am wholefully beholden. Where does noun, verb, adverb, bridge fit into these? Bonus question: Can someone point me to a resource to further enlighten me. Translation: Done sp… --- ## [Air Force Honor Guard and Biden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-force-honor-guard-and-biden/990186)
**Author:** [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-force-honor-guard-and-biden/990186 "2023-09-21T00:15:19Z")
There is a meme going around that purports to show that the Marine Honor Guard wasn’t present at the ramp to Air Force One when Biden left India for the G20 Summit, suggesting that they disrespected him. I suspect the H… --- ## [Time-Shares and Next-of-Kin (don't need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-shares-and-next-of-kin-dont-need-answer-fast/990264)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-shares-and-next-of-kin-dont-need-answer-fast/990264 "2023-09-20T16:59:08Z")
I hear these ads on CNN all the time, offering to get you out of time-shares, the implication being that they’re next to impossible to get out of without legal representation. One ad even says that “even if you die, your… --- ## [Lost Military Plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-military-plane/990323)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-military-plane/990323 "2023-09-20T16:50:24Z")
What can you do when the Air Force loses a stealth fighter? The US military has asked for the public’s help to locate one of its $80m (£65m) F-35 fighter jets after the pilot ejected from the aircraft. --- ## [Copyright violation: Civil vs. criminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-violation-civil-vs-criminal/990293)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-violation-civil-vs-criminal/990293 "2023-09-20T16:00:19Z")
I was just watching an older movie on Amazon Prime and they start with that FBI splash screen that tells you that The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=121) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=123)