# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=131 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [What is "equity" law under the Constitution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-equity-law-under-the-constitution/987395)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-equity-law-under-the-constitution/987395 "2023-07-30T16:57:29Z")
Specifically Article 3 Section 2 The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, Looking it up, I am not clear if “equity” refers to civil law (as opposed to criminal… --- ## [Paternity testing with shared genetics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternity-testing-with-shared-genetics/982270)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternity-testing-with-shared-genetics/982270 "2023-04-07T09:28:25Z")
Adam and Barbara have a son named Zeke. Later in life, Barbara has another child Yolanda. For this hypothetical, Yolanda’s dad is either Adam or Zeke (ick) and so if a test could eliminate one, we know the other is the… --- ## [Ideas for playing with X-ray tube (yeah, I know, I know...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-playing-with-x-ray-tube-yeah-i-know-i-know/987563)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-playing-with-x-ray-tube-yeah-i-know-i-know/987563 "2023-07-29T20:02:27Z")
X-rays intrigue me. Lots of radiation does. I appreciate the hazards. So… There are these dental X-ray tubes for $190 on Ebay, just adorable little things. Great stocking stuffers. Just a 3 lead device, two wires for th… --- ## [Why can I use MS Office online apps without having paid for them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-use-ms-office-online-apps-without-having-paid-for-them/987640)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-use-ms-office-online-apps-without-having-paid-for-them/987640 "2023-07-29T14:05:03Z")
I haven’t had MS Office on my private computers since Office 2003 and have been working with Open Office since then. But my main email for 25 years has been on Hotmail, which morphed into Outlook a few years ago and the… --- ## [Win11 Home → Pro via Win7 Pro Key](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win11-home-pro-via-win7-pro-key/987560)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win11-home-pro-via-win7-pro-key/987560 "2023-07-29T13:59:44Z")
A while back I ran across an article about upgrading Win10 Home to Pro using a Win7 Pro license key. I do have one such key (unused), and would like to upgrade my laptop — mainly so I can use BitLocker — but try as I mig… --- ## [If you have no parent or guardian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-no-parent-or-guardian/987748)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-no-parent-or-guardian/987748 "2023-07-29T12:02:39Z")
With some of the things I try to do in Office 365, I am faced with a screen that says that my parent or guardian must approve. My parents died 32 and 54 years ago and I don’t (yet) have a guardian. How do I get past th… --- ## [High School Science competition winners that actually take their work to practics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-science-competition-winners-that-actually-take-their-work-to-practics/987732)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-science-competition-winners-that-actually-take-their-work-to-practics/987732 "2023-07-28T18:22:29Z")
We occasionally hear of big fancy well funded science competitions that announce some kid has invented a wonderful device or research that will make a big splash. Then…nothing…I can’t think of any high school winning ‘s… --- ## [OK, rebranded as X but how did Elon get x.com?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-rebranded-as-x-but-how-did-elon-get-x-com/987714)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-rebranded-as-x-but-how-did-elon-get-x-com/987714 "2023-07-28T17:25:09Z")
On a lark I entered x.com thinking that it, and all the other one-letter TLDs, had been snapped up decades ago. I was surprised that it redirects to Twitter.com. Did Elon just pay someone millions to register that domai… --- ## [What is the logo on Brian Cox's t-shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-logo-on-brian-coxs-t-shirt/987665)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-logo-on-brian-coxs-t-shirt/987665 "2023-07-27T21:29:20Z")
Brian Cox, the physicist, was on Ronja World wearing a t-shirt with a yellow circle and the number 253 within it. What is the significance of this logo or the number 253 to a physicist? Google failed me. Link to snipp… --- ## [Laws in Multilingual Countries - The Pitfalls of Nuance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-in-multilingual-countries-the-pitfalls-of-nuance/986785)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-in-multilingual-countries-the-pitfalls-of-nuance/986785 "2023-07-27T19:34:55Z")
A humorous story here got me to thinking: The short article is worth a read for a chuckle. But in a nutshell, the Canadians write their laws in English and in French. Human language being what it is, there can be no p… --- ## [Strategy behind change in Microsoft Authenticator (2-factor auth app)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-behind-change-in-microsoft-authenticator-2-factor-auth-app/987641)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-behind-change-in-microsoft-authenticator-2-factor-auth-app/987641 "2023-07-27T14:31:53Z")
To work from home on my computer, I’ve needed to use Microsoft Authenticator and a corresponding computer app. I log in with account and password on the computer, then something pops up on screen on the cell phone for m… --- ## [Microsoft Excel question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-excel-question/987631)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-excel-question/987631 "2023-07-27T04:31:53Z")
The first row of an Excel spreadsheet is, by default, labeled “1”. Is there a way – perhaps by making that row a header – of, in effect, labeling that row “0”? I would like the actual first row of my content to be in r… --- ## [Are diamonds still forming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-diamonds-still-forming/846044)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-diamonds-still-forming/846044 "2023-07-27T01:04:31Z")
So diamonds are compressed coal, is that right? Are there examples in existence of coal in the process of being compressed into diamonds but it hasn’t finished yet? --- ## [Is there any secret to not having to retype uploaded resume info?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-secret-to-not-having-to-retype-uploaded-resume-info/987582)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-secret-to-not-having-to-retype-uploaded-resume-info/987582 "2023-07-26T22:39:22Z")
I’m guessing not since I guess HR departments use various different software, but I figured i’d ask anyway. I put in for a new position a few weeks ago and after I chose the option to upload my resume as a word doc, it … --- ## [How much did apartments cost in Poland in the 1990s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-apartments-cost-in-poland-in-the-1990s/987403)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-apartments-cost-in-poland-in-the-1990s/987403 "2023-07-26T21:20:55Z")
Thos may be a bit of a long shot, am asking in case someone would know. I have googled and googled and googled, but I have been unable to find any quotes at all for how much apartments would have cost in Poland circa 199… --- ## [How does immigration/customs work for private jets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-immigration-customs-work-for-private-jets/987469)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-immigration-customs-work-for-private-jets/987469 "2023-07-26T20:31:22Z")
When I fly international on a commercial airliner, the whole passenger arrival process is tightly orchestrated: you get off the plane, and the only place you can possibly go is the immigration area - and after that, cust… --- ## [Women wearing a slouch hat etiquitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-wearing-a-slouch-hat-etiquitte/987589)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-wearing-a-slouch-hat-etiquitte/987589 "2023-07-26T15:53:27Z")
When men wear a slouch hat with one side up, it is the left side. If a woman were to wear a slouch hat with the brim up, would it be the reverse (like buttons) and have the right side up? --- ## [Does anyone know the purpose of the "we'll be back" screen on Pluto TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-purpose-of-the-well-be-back-screen-on-pluto-tv/987562)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-purpose-of-the-well-be-back-screen-on-pluto-tv/987562 "2023-07-26T15:53:11Z")
When you’re watching something on-demand it’ll go to this screen and play over and over, sometimes for a few minutes at a time. I expect commercials. Pluto is ad supported. But what is the purpose of constantly wasting… --- ## [Can I use a smart speaker to remotely monitor a room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-a-smart-speaker-to-remotely-monitor-a-room/987601)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-a-smart-speaker-to-remotely-monitor-a-room/987601 "2023-07-26T14:53:43Z")
A smart speaker can obviously hear commands addressed to it. “Alexa, play Taylor Swift.” So it must be listening at all times. Is there a way to use the listening capability to remotely monitor the room in which the sm… --- ## [Are fish 'not for human consumption' OK for humans to consume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-fish-not-for-human-consumption-ok-for-humans-to-consume/987230)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-fish-not-for-human-consumption-ok-for-humans-to-consume/987230 "2023-07-26T13:15:33Z")
Gov’t regulations. They’re most likely beyond delicious, and okay for us giant and powerful-liver hyooomans. According to one poster, they’re not only safe to eat, but probably very nice to eat as well. What are the… --- ## [Should I use a whetstone to sharpen my knives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-a-whetstone-to-sharpen-my-knives/987399)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-a-whetstone-to-sharpen-my-knives/987399 "2023-07-26T12:47:40Z")
I have a few professional level knives and I currently use a pull-through sharpener for them. This works well but I wonder if it is more honing than sharpening. They just don’t seen to get that super sharp edge. Rathe… --- ## [MacOS Messages suddenly in some weird mode. How do I get it back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macos-messages-suddenly-in-some-weird-mode-how-do-i-get-it-back/987561)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macos-messages-suddenly-in-some-weird-mode-how-do-i-get-it-back/987561 "2023-07-26T09:51:51Z")
Messages in MacOS suddenly changed modes. Instead of a list of messaging contacts on the left, I have more like an explorer view, with links, photos, locations, and documents. Nothing in the View menu or File \> Settings… --- ## [How do I get my iPad app store account reenabled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-ipad-app-store-account-reenabled/981351)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-ipad-app-store-account-reenabled/981351 "2023-07-26T02:42:23Z")
Background: I’m using an iPad issued to me by my school. The school set the account up and it’s mostly in Chinese, with a few nifty things in English. One “nifty” thing is that I just found out that my “account has been … --- ## [What's the newest in lazy eye curing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-newest-in-lazy-eye-curing/987485)
**Author:** [@Mr.Baggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Baggins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-newest-in-lazy-eye-curing/987485 "2023-07-25T21:26:16Z")
So, I’ve had lazy eye all of my life. When I was a kid my parents tried everything (mostly the patch), but to no avail (I may have not been fully compliant with the patch; I was 3-4 years old at the time and hardly remem… --- ## [Weird and annoying smart TV behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-and-annoying-smart-tv-behavior/987549)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-and-annoying-smart-tv-behavior/987549 "2023-07-25T16:18:45Z")
LG smart TV using a Firestick. I have no complaints except one admittedly very minor irritation. When I turn the television on using the Firestick remote, it takes me to the LG welcome screen. From that point on the onl… --- ## [What Does "Gum Wall" Mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gum-wall-mean/987484)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gum-wall-mean/987484 "2023-07-25T09:50:55Z")
I saw a pop-up ad for Jack-in-the-Box this morning while playing an online word puzzle (Quordle, if that helps). As some of JitB’s breakfast offerings flashed on the screen, a rubric was displayed, reading “Chew on our B… --- ## [How do my automatic windshield wipers work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-my-automatic-windshield-wipers-work/987500)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-my-automatic-windshield-wipers-work/987500 "2023-07-25T05:43:39Z")
Hello Everyone, We own a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. Among ues many tech features is an automatic wiper option. The way it works is you set the wipers to auto mode and not only do they come on when it rains, but it automatica… --- ## [How can I send money to an individual in Nigeria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-send-money-to-an-individual-in-nigeria/932899)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-send-money-to-an-individual-in-nigeria/932899 "2023-07-25T04:09:33Z")
Yeah, yeah, I know, that sounds like something you should be warning me about, but this is not a scammer - this is a personal friend; I’ve been helping him build his YouTube channel and he’s a wonderful example of a hard… --- ## [Simple Question: Ticketmaster Purchase!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-ticketmaster-purchase/987476)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-ticketmaster-purchase/987476 "2023-07-25T03:01:56Z")
Anyone familiar with TicketMaster? I am ready to purchase my tickets, and I complete all the information, but there seems to be NO WAY to actually complete the purchase! This is so frustrating! Has anyone experienced the… --- ## [What did eyeglasses cost in the early 1960s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-eyeglasses-cost-in-the-early-1960s/986515)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-eyeglasses-cost-in-the-early-1960s/986515 "2023-07-25T00:02:41Z")
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