# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=194 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 195 --- ## [Possession of stolen property](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possession-of-stolen-property/968143)
**Author:** [@Jingleheimer-Schmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jingleheimer-Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possession-of-stolen-property/968143 "2022-07-28T15:57:10Z")
I was watching a clip of Live PD on YouTube, and they arrested someone for possession of stolen property despite no indication that the person was aware that the property was stolen. (I recall this aspect precisely, but … --- ## [Have there been any major polls in the EU about popular support for Ukraine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-there-been-any-major-polls-in-the-eu-about-popular-support-for-ukraine/968430)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-there-been-any-major-polls-in-the-eu-about-popular-support-for-ukraine/968430 "2022-07-28T01:27:10Z")
One issue that I’m sure the Ukraine government is worrying about is: how strong is popular support for Ukraine in the EU countries? I’ve seen some articles that say the eastern “frontline” countries (Estonia, Latvia, L… --- ## [Why do so many nursery rhymes have tunes that come from marching songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-nursery-rhymes-have-tunes-that-come-from-marching-songs/968520)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-nursery-rhymes-have-tunes-that-come-from-marching-songs/968520 "2022-07-28T01:12:14Z")
Something that’s a bit strange, when you think about it, is the fact that many children’s songs have tunes that are ripped off straight from old timey marching songs. Here in the US, civil war songs lend their tunes to a… --- ## [Do Caribbean cruises involve exit and re-entry of the United States (from an immigration standpoint?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-caribbean-cruises-involve-exit-and-re-entry-of-the-united-states-from-an-immigration-standpoint/968598)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-caribbean-cruises-involve-exit-and-re-entry-of-the-united-states-from-an-immigration-standpoint/968598 "2022-07-28T01:11:03Z")
For any Dopers who’ve done a Caribbean cruise before (which I may this November): Suppose you depart from, say, Florida, and hit up Bahamas and a bunch of other small foreign nations on your cruise, before returning to … --- ## [Why "hand" for direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hand-for-direction/965400)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hand-for-direction/965400 "2022-07-27T23:48:37Z")
You hear it all the time. “Make a right hand turn”. “Look on the left hand side of the screen”. This from full grown adults. I can understand teaching children left from right but is “hand” really necessary? Hell, I’ve e… --- ## [Does anybody know of any good quality Socket wrenches without the flippy-bar direction thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-of-any-good-quality-socket-wrenches-without-the-flippy-bar-direction-thing/968486)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-of-any-good-quality-socket-wrenches-without-the-flippy-bar-direction-thing/968486 "2022-07-27T23:05:57Z")
I hate the flippy bar so much. example here: Every time I try to work in close spaces the stupid bar gets caught by a sticking-out hose and triggered to Neutral so I have to try to cram my other hand into the tight sp… --- ## [Long-term prognosis for dogs with Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-prognosis-for-dogs-with-puppy-strangles-juvenile-cellulitis/811810)
**Author:** [@Orange\_Skinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orange_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-prognosis-for-dogs-with-puppy-strangles-juvenile-cellulitis/811810 "2022-07-27T22:41:43Z")
I was planning on welcoming a new puppy home, and I recently learned that she was diagnosed with Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis). I’ve researched the condition as best I can since learning of the diagnosis, and muc… --- ## [Making a mark on rubber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-mark-on-rubber/968419)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-mark-on-rubber/968419 "2022-07-27T19:56:50Z")
I still have tubed tires on my bike. When I get a flat, I patch the tube. Finding the hole is no problem, but keeping track of it is. What can I use to mark the rubber tube? I tried crayon, but that doesn’t work. Will a … --- ## [Is there video of how order was restored on January 6, 2021?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-video-of-how-order-was-restored-on-january-6-2021/968523)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-video-of-how-order-was-restored-on-january-6-2021/968523 "2022-07-27T15:05:00Z")
All the video I’ve seen from the insurrection was the mob breaking into the Capitol but I haven’t seen any video of how authorities turned the tide and regained control. Where is that footage? --- ## [What car is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-is-this/968627)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-is-this/968627 "2022-07-27T12:11:05Z")
I’ve tried googling and a reverse image search but didn’t have any luck. Old car. --- ## [What kind of insect is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-insect-is-this/968629)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-insect-is-this/968629 "2022-07-27T11:08:53Z")
Here in SE Michigan, I find these hanging around on my front porch a lot in the morning: This is a good 2 inches long. Anyone know what this is? --- ## [New York State Route Numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-state-route-numbers/968611)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-state-route-numbers/968611 "2022-07-27T06:12:45Z")
Why are NY SR numbers so jacked up? Two things I noticed: Around Lake George area, the main SR number has a A, D, L, and W variant…as I recall. What does this mean, and why not give these routes unique numbers? Is there … --- ## [Why would a grocery app offer 50% off any-size order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-grocery-app-offer-50-off-any-size-order/968564)
**Author:** [@edwin\_klockars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwin_klockars)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-grocery-app-offer-50-off-any-size-order/968564 "2022-07-27T04:30:44Z")
I just received (and used) a promotion for a new GoPuff competitor (category of food delivery apps that use strategic hubs to provide rapid delivery of food and convenience items). What I cannot understand is what sort … --- ## [How does photolithography acheive finer resolution than the wavelength?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-photolithography-acheive-finer-resolution-than-the-wavelength/968484)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-photolithography-acheive-finer-resolution-than-the-wavelength/968484 "2022-07-27T00:37:54Z")
Thinking about silicon wafers here. Back in the dark ages when I had physics classes at university, it seemed to be an article of faith that you can’t accurately image anything smaller than the wavelength of the light y… --- ## [How do I ask this question on Google?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-question-on-google/967737)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-question-on-google/967737 "2022-07-26T21:09:10Z")
I am looking for info about a singer that used to appear on Portland Public Access a decade or so ago. Strange goggle eyewear and he wore a head covering that was shaped like a lobster. No matter how I phrase the quest… --- ## [How does methanol get into alcoholic beverages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-methanol-get-into-alcoholic-beverages/831629)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-methanol-get-into-alcoholic-beverages/831629 "2022-07-26T19:44:59Z")
We drink ethanol from fermented liquid. Sometimes we hear about poor controls in illegal hootch-making that results in methanol being produced, a Very Bad Thing. But what is the difference between a safe process for mak… --- ## [If/When Vesuvius Erupts Again, Is Naples Screwed? Is Tokyo Screwed When Fuji Erupts Again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-when-vesuvius-erupts-again-is-naples-screwed-is-tokyo-screwed-when-fuji-erupts-again/967422)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-when-vesuvius-erupts-again-is-naples-screwed-is-tokyo-screwed-when-fuji-erupts-again/967422 "2022-07-26T18:15:28Z")
It seems we enjoy building major cities near dormant (or active) volcanoes. --- ## [Legal question re offsetting tort justments (Depp/Heard related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-re-offsetting-tort-justments-depp-heard-related/968601)
**Author:** [@Jingleheimer-Schmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jingleheimer-Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-re-offsetting-tort-justments-depp-heard-related/968601 "2022-07-26T18:13:31Z")
Suppose A & B sue each other in court for some sort of tort, which may or may not be slander/libel (no difference, I would think). A is awarded $2M against B; B is awarded $10M against A. So it would seem at first glance… --- ## [Futuristic car ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futuristic-car-id/968543)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futuristic-car-id/968543 "2022-07-26T12:11:51Z")
I saw this photo in a meme today. https://forum.watmm.com/uploads/monthly\_2022\_07/20220711\_120154.jpg.3f8e6073e1c126f7a241a11b50ea77b1.jpg I can’t find anything about it. It would be nice to know about the house, but … --- ## [Is there a way to convert a table from MS Word into an Excel spreadsheet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-convert-a-table-from-ms-word-into-an-excel-spreadsheet/968530)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-convert-a-table-from-ms-word-into-an-excel-spreadsheet/968530 "2022-07-26T04:16:23Z")
I’ve got a table in Word that is a mixture of text and numbers. I thought the numbers would be stable, but I’m now having to update and change them, including totals. I’d prefer to convert rather than retyping it all, if… --- ## [Dogfights in the post Top Gun era?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogfights-in-the-post-top-gun-era/918290)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogfights-in-the-post-top-gun-era/918290 "2022-07-25T17:27:37Z")
I just finished watching Top Gun (1986). The climax features dog fights between American and Soviet pilots. Furthermore, there is a story told verbally within the film about the lead character’s father perishing in a d… --- ## [UL about Dinah Shore's biracial baby \[new title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ul-about-dinah-shores-biracial-baby-new-title/165667)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ul-about-dinah-shores-biracial-baby-new-title/165667 "2022-07-25T16:03:39Z")
But a search on Snopes only gives me a piece about Jim Nabors. Since the late 70’s, I’ve heard stories that Dinah Shore at one time gave birth to a mixed race baby. It’d being a scandalous thing for someone to do back … --- ## [Do fingernails grow back after they're removed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fingernails-grow-back-after-theyre-removed/968455)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fingernails-grow-back-after-theyre-removed/968455 "2022-07-25T15:00:56Z")
In my life as a movie watcher I’ve seen thousands of nails yanked out by the root in a damp basement with weeping walls and a single swinging, flickering, yellow globe. But I’ve never seen followup. Are the nailbeds sca… --- ## [How did Bernardo Attolico die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-bernardo-attolico-die/435460)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Amazing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-bernardo-attolico-die/435460 "2022-07-25T13:46:56Z")
Attolico was an Italian diplomat before and during WWII. He was, among his other titles, Itallian ambassador to Brazil, the Soviet Union, Germany, and finally the Vatican City until his death in 1942. I know he died in… --- ## [Anyone know of an open source licensed list of dictionary words?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-an-open-source-licensed-list-of-dictionary-words/968475)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-an-open-source-licensed-list-of-dictionary-words/968475 "2022-07-25T12:50:33Z")
I’m working on a little personal coding project, and I need a list of dictionary words. I’m planning to publish the end result as an open source package, and the code will include (a subset of) said list - so I’d like to… --- ## [Which vertebrate has the most joints in their body?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-vertebrate-has-the-most-joints-in-their-body/968472)
**Author:** [@SmartBulbInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartBulbInc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-vertebrate-has-the-most-joints-in-their-body/968472 "2022-07-25T11:52:27Z")
The thought occurred to me recently that different animals have different body parts that function in different ways., Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that some animals have more joints than others. Which vertebrat… --- ## [Does Japan make the promotion of human rights in foreign countries a part of their foreign policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-japan-make-the-promotion-of-human-rights-in-foreign-countries-a-part-of-their-foreign-policy/792481)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-japan-make-the-promotion-of-human-rights-in-foreign-countries-a-part-of-their-foreign-policy/792481 "2022-07-24T20:27:40Z")
I’m under the impression that most wealthy western nations make the promotion of human rights (however imperfectly they do this) at least a part of their foreign policy. Maybe not always the #1 priority but it is still o… --- ## [What would getting shot by a .308 be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-getting-shot-by-a-308-be-like/685286)
**Author:** [@Izzi\_Rio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzi_Rio)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-getting-shot-by-a-308-be-like/685286 "2022-07-24T07:02:52Z")
I know it’s dark, but after reading about people who get hit by .22’s in the head and somehow survive (albeit with some crazy scars) I’m now wondering what a head shot with said .308 would be like… does anyone with gun k… --- ## [How many people are employed by the British monarchy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-employed-by-the-british-monarchy/968000)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-employed-by-the-british-monarchy/968000 "2022-07-24T06:15:26Z")
If the monarchy was abolished, how many people would be out of work? I’m thinking of regular jobs like chauffeur, not a specialized job or unique position that only a monarchy would create, like royal spokesman. --- ## [An attorney general is sued for defmation for things they said on TV. Does the state cover legal costs and damages (if that person loses) or is the AG a private person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-attorney-general-is-sued-for-defmation-for-things-they-said-on-tv-does-the-state-cover-legal-costs-and-damages-if-that-person-loses-or-is-the-ag-a-private-person/968263)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-attorney-general-is-sued-for-defmation-for-things-they-said-on-tv-does-the-state-cover-legal-costs-and-damages-if-that-person-loses-or-is-the-ag-a-private-person/968263 "2022-07-24T06:07:44Z")
Subject line says it all. The example is below. The attorney general for Ohio made some comments on TV and he is being sued by the people he was talking about for defamation. My question is, does the state he works fo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=193) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=195)