# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=139 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Trying to find the date of death for this individual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-the-date-of-death-for-this-individual/966469)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-the-date-of-death-for-this-individual/966469 "2023-06-11T11:29:28Z")
Can anyone help me find the date of the death of the individual in this find a grave entry? Everything I find online mentioned that he drowned in Antietam Creek in 1904, but I haven’t found the date of the incident. The … --- ## [A question about tipping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-tipping/985101)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-tipping/985101 "2023-06-11T09:25:37Z")
I have noticed that at places like Subway, Starbucks and others where you get your food and/or drink at the counter , when it comes time to pay there is either a tip jar sitting there or a request to tip from the cashie… --- ## [Questions about Project Orion and nuclear propulsion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-project-orion-and-nuclear-propulsion/985161)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-project-orion-and-nuclear-propulsion/985161 "2023-06-11T00:22:38Z")
I listen to a lot of space podcasts and when discussing interstellar travel, the subject of nuclear pulse propulsion is always offered as a solution, as if it’s a given. But I’ve not heard anyone discuss the practical wa… --- ## [Copyright for vintage Kodachrome slide images?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-for-vintage-kodachrome-slide-images/985218)
**Author:** [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-for-vintage-kodachrome-slide-images/985218 "2023-06-10T22:44:26Z")
I inherited a large trunkful of (mostly) vintage 1940s thru 1970s Kodachrome slide images from my Auntie. A couple things I’d like to do, with an eye towards conveniently viewing them, is purchase a “slide 'n scan” devic… --- ## [If Donald Trump is found guilty, will he get Secret Service protection in prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-donald-trump-is-found-guilty-will-he-get-secret-service-protection-in-prison/985272)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-donald-trump-is-found-guilty-will-he-get-secret-service-protection-in-prison/985272 "2023-06-10T20:46:05Z")
Title kinda says it all. Ex-presidents get lifelong secret service protection. So, if Donald Trump ends up in prison will there be Secret Service agents posted 24/7 outside of his prison cell? (assuming Trump is convic… --- ## [What do I need to know about trusts in New York State?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-trusts-in-new-york-state/985229)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-trusts-in-new-york-state/985229 "2023-06-10T19:35:49Z")
So apparently my father, before his recent death, transferred the bulk of his assets into a trust, making his previous will (of which my noncommunicative brother is the executor) pretty meaningless. I know jack-squat abo… --- ## [Curious how landline service thru Verizon FIOS works? Specifically when is the call handed over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-how-landline-service-thru-verizon-fios-works-specifically-when-is-the-call-handed-over/985058)
**Author:** [@kenoMD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenoMD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-how-landline-service-thru-verizon-fios-works-specifically-when-is-the-call-handed-over/985058 "2023-06-10T02:29:18Z")
Tired of SPAM calls, we bought an ATT handset that offers ‘Smart Call Blocker’. When a call comes in from a phone not in our Directory or Allowed Caller list, the caller is given a message that we don’t want spam calls a… --- ## [How are liquids able to hold a constant temperature at their boiling point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-liquids-able-to-hold-a-constant-temperature-at-their-boiling-point/985226)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-liquids-able-to-hold-a-constant-temperature-at-their-boiling-point/985226 "2023-06-09T23:05:24Z")
When heating up a liquid, the temperature will rise until it begins to boil, at which point the temperature will remain constant until all the liquid boils away. One thing I’ve never understood is what property of liquid… --- ## [Why Do Dehumidifiers Cost More Than Air Conditioners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dehumidifiers-cost-more-than-air-conditioners/985233)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dehumidifiers-cost-more-than-air-conditioners/985233 "2023-06-09T22:43:57Z")
I’ve been considering getting a dehumidifier for my residence because humidity is a thing where I live and it might be cheaper to run a dehumidifier than an AC. I’m not entirely convinced this is the way to go, but as p… --- ## [First question about sheriffs: who invented the star-shaped badge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-question-about-sheriffs-who-invented-the-star-shaped-badge/985072)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-question-about-sheriffs-who-invented-the-star-shaped-badge/985072 "2023-06-09T20:11:48Z")
This is the first of three questions that I would like to ask about sheriffs, an office that has interested me since around the time I entered Grade One. This will be a matter of trivia, but, does anyone know who invent… --- ## [How does murder affect the economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-murder-affect-the-economy/985116)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-murder-affect-the-economy/985116 "2023-06-09T16:25:49Z")
When the murder rate goes up or down significantly, does it have an effect on the economy? I can see how the economy would affect murder rates since an increase in economic stress could put people in more hostile states… --- ## [Does the IRS give you the option of paying all your taxes in one fell swoop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-irs-give-you-the-option-of-paying-all-your-taxes-in-one-fell-swoop/985049)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-irs-give-you-the-option-of-paying-all-your-taxes-in-one-fell-swoop/985049 "2023-06-09T15:54:49Z")
First time I’ve ever filed estimate-tax payments myself. AIUI, these are supposed to be done quarterly. So if it’s $40,000 in taxes for the year, it would be four payments of $10,000 apiece. If I have a pretty good idea… --- ## [Breakfast vs. non-breakfast foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-vs-non-breakfast-foods/62424)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-vs-non-breakfast-foods/62424 "2023-06-09T04:07:03Z")
Well, here I go, taking the plunge and starting my first New Thread, with what I hope is not too stupid a question: Why are certain foods traditionally considered “for breakfast” (like cereal, pancakes, eggs, bacon, swe… --- ## [Smallest largest banknote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-largest-banknote/984482)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-largest-banknote/984482 "2023-06-08T18:42:06Z")
India’s largest banknote was 2,000 rupees, but it is being withdrawn, leaving the 500 rupee note as the largest. This is worth around 6 US dollars. Does anybody else (that isn’t in a hyperinflationary bubble) have a top … --- ## [Is there any person who owns a complete mountain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-person-who-owns-a-complete-mountain/984517)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-person-who-owns-a-complete-mountain/984517 "2023-06-08T15:40:40Z")
I know mountains are kind of big, but there are privately owned chunks of land that are really big – like Texas cattle ranches and Australian sheep farms and such. And there are differing definitions of what exactly mak… --- ## [Outdoor vacuum cleaner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-vacuum-cleaner/985166)
**Author:** [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-vacuum-cleaner/985166 "2023-06-08T15:22:30Z")
Is there such a thing as an outdoor vacuum cleaner that one can rent? We recently had our house painted and the yard is full of scraped-off pieces of paint. --- ## [Computer Forensics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-forensics/985147)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-forensics/985147 "2023-06-08T02:04:09Z")
If I read an article, or look at a picture or drawing of something illegal, say - how to make drugs in my kitchen - does it leave any image on my computer if I don’t download it --- ## [Condo Line Level Thermostat question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condo-line-level-thermostat-question/985124)
**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condo-line-level-thermostat-question/985124 "2023-06-07T16:38:48Z")
My wife and I just purchased a condo to lease out as a rental unit. I would like to replace the old 70s (or possibly before) era thermostat with at least a nicer looking unit. What we have now is something like this: … --- ## [How do emergency generators work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-emergency-generators-work/984346)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-emergency-generators-work/984346 "2023-06-07T14:19:10Z")
Are they permanently wired into the house wiring? Or do you somehow connect them if needed? And do they run on gasoline? batteries? Would welcome any information, thanks. --- ## [Question about TV / DVD / Firestick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-tv-dvd-firestick/985073)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-tv-dvd-firestick/985073 "2023-06-07T14:13:28Z")
I use an Amazon Firestick on my LG TV to access YoutubeTV. This is obviously plugged into the TV’s USB port. I also have a DVD player connected to HDMI 1. I have not used the DVD player in quite a while, I don’t think I… --- ## [Former President vs. their VP--has it ever happened before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-president-vs-their-vp-has-it-ever-happened-before/985043)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-president-vs-their-vp-has-it-ever-happened-before/985043 "2023-06-07T12:54:18Z")
Mike Pence has file to run for POTUS. Donald Trump did so late last year. Presumably they will be on the same R ballot in at least some states. Has it ever been the case that a former US President and his Vice-president… --- ## [Who are the players and how does a particular ad (and not others) end up on a page I am browsing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-players-and-how-does-a-particular-ad-and-not-others-end-up-on-a-page-i-am-browsing/985111)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-players-and-how-does-a-particular-ad-and-not-others-end-up-on-a-page-i-am-browsing/985111 "2023-06-07T00:31:36Z")
I understand how cookies work (more or less), but I don’t understand how a particular advertisement ends up on a particular web page I am browsing while others do not. Who are the players involved? Who gets paid for wh… --- ## [Cornel West, "Justice is what love looks like in public": Source?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornel-west-justice-is-what-love-looks-like-in-public-source/797477)
**Author:** [@brianmelendez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianmelendez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornel-west-justice-is-what-love-looks-like-in-public-source/797477 "2023-06-06T21:22:23Z")
This quotation is almost universally attributed to Cornel West. Can anyone supply an authoritative source for it? A speech, a book, anything? --- ## [Wonder Bread helps build strong bodies 12 ways?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-bread-helps-build-strong-bodies-12-ways/325180)
**Author:** [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-bread-helps-build-strong-bodies-12-ways/325180 "2023-06-06T20:38:54Z")
Those of us “of a certain age” recall Wonder Bread commercials advertising it as especially good for young children. It “helps build strong bodies 12 ways” went the tagline. Never mind that Wonder Bread was, and is, al… --- ## [Grammar question: Conflicting vs Conflicted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-conflicting-vs-conflicted/985115)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-conflicting-vs-conflicted/985115 "2023-06-06T19:56:53Z")
My GF, who is a professional editor (and a good one) was stumped by this (bolding mine): “If the agency and principal duties seem a bit conflicting it is because they are. This is why the SEC decided to create regulatio… --- ## [Global Entry, the website doesn't seem to work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-entry-the-website-doesnt-seem-to-work/963752)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-entry-the-website-doesnt-seem-to-work/963752 "2023-06-06T13:33:57Z")
Trying to enroll he and I for an international trip later this year. Paid our fee, I got my ok right away (ok to schedule an appointment), nothing has come thru for him. Sadly, he has a very common name. I keep trying to… --- ## [Alternatives to classical computing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-classical-computing/985057)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-classical-computing/985057 "2023-06-06T12:37:23Z")
I’ve heard of quantum computing and DNA based computing, so what are the most promising concepts that may usurp classical computing? --- ## [Finding a Social Security number for a recently deceased person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-social-security-number-for-a-recently-deceased-person/984374)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-social-security-number-for-a-recently-deceased-person/984374 "2023-06-06T00:52:37Z")
My father died a week ago today. My mother, as a surviving divorced spouse, is now eligible for his full Social Security retirement benefit, and she needs the money. I can order a copy of his death certificate as his chi… --- ## [What is a 'bravery gong'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bravery-gong/984956)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bravery-gong/984956 "2023-06-05T18:37:09Z")
I’ve just read the term today. In context, it sounds like it’s a kudos for bravery? Or is it a physical trophy? Or is it a sound? --- ## [A bottle of Coca Cola®: What costs most](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bottle-of-coca-cola-what-costs-most/984679)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bottle-of-coca-cola-what-costs-most/984679 "2023-06-05T17:10:34Z")
What does the Coca Cola company spend the most on: The liquid inside a 16 oz bottle of Coca Cola? The bottle itself? The accumulated shipping costs to get it to my 7 Eleven? The advertising to get me to buy it? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=138) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=140)