# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=318 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 319 --- ## [WasTannenburg the Bloodiest Battle in History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wastannenburg-the-bloodiest-battle-in-history/925539)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wastannenburg-the-bloodiest-battle-in-history/925539 "2020-11-17T16:03:02Z")
I note there are some similar GQ threads, but not quite exactly this one, so… I’m reading a history of warfare, and the author says that Tannenburg had the most casualties of any battle in history. I would have guessed… --- ## [Song of the Volga Boatmen lyrics - untwist the curly birch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-of-the-volga-boatmen-lyrics-untwist-the-curly-birch/925709)
**Author:** [@brossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brossa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-of-the-volga-boatmen-lyrics-untwist-the-curly-birch/925709 "2020-11-17T05:43:09Z")
The traditional Russian tune was sung by barge-haulers on the Volga River. It’s basically a sea-shanty for landsmen. The lyrics are available on the Wikipedia page. My question is about the “Разовьём мы берёзу / Разовьё… --- ## [New Refrigerator Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-refrigerator-question/925648)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-refrigerator-question/925648 "2020-11-16T18:16:27Z")
We just purchased a new frig. We were advised not to put anything in it for 24 hours after plugging it in. Anyone have any idea why the delay? Thx in advance. --- ## [Can acceptance of a pardon be used as admission of guilt in civil court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-acceptance-of-a-pardon-be-used-as-admission-of-guilt-in-civil-court/925260)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-acceptance-of-a-pardon-be-used-as-admission-of-guilt-in-civil-court/925260 "2020-11-16T17:58:56Z")
In the US accepting a pardon is considered to be an implicit admission of guilt; could this be used against the recipient as admission of civil liability if they sued in court? --- ## [HVAC venting/noise issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hvac-venting-noise-issue/923825)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hvac-venting-noise-issue/923825 "2020-11-16T10:33:40Z")
I have a noise issue that I believe is related to air pressure in my HVAC system. (I have already called my HVAC guy, but he is busy and won’t get here for a week or so and this isn’t an emergency.) I have a two-story h… --- ## [Differences between identical twins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-identical-twins/925527)
**Author:** [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-identical-twins/925527 "2020-11-15T21:10:28Z")
I’ve heard that identical twins, even though they have the same DNA, will have different fingerprints. Are there any other physiological differences that occur ( or could possibly occur)? Not talking about a scar or some… --- ## [Windows 7: How to Restore List View of open windows when you click a Program on Taskbar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-how-to-restore-list-view-of-open-windows-when-you-click-a-program-on-taskbar/925611)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-how-to-restore-list-view-of-open-windows-when-you-click-a-program-on-taskbar/925611 "2020-11-15T20:51:49Z")
My partner allthegood is running Windows Home 7. Until the latest log out / log in, when she clicked a running program’s icon in the taskbar, it showed a list view of open windows. Now, all of a sudden, it shows previe… --- ## [The physics of my stainless steel beer mug. (if you get this, I'll be impressed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-physics-of-my-stainless-steel-beer-mug-if-you-get-this-ill-be-impressed/924682)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-physics-of-my-stainless-steel-beer-mug-if-you-get-this-ill-be-impressed/924682 "2020-11-15T19:17:09Z")
I have a stainless steel beer mug. When I pour the first beer; it foams up so much so that I almost can’t pour the whole bottle in. When I pour the second beer; there’s barely any head at all. My question is: Why does… --- ## [How can I MacGyver my new leaf blower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-macgyver-my-new-leaf-blower/925556)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-macgyver-my-new-leaf-blower/925556 "2020-11-15T15:52:40Z")
I recently bought a Ryobi backpack leaf blower. Ry38bp is the model, to replace a 15 year old Husqvarna 150BT. The husky is a great tool, but the output of the ryobi just blows it away (pardon the pun). My dilemma is th… --- ## [Any risk to continuing to use Office 2010?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-risk-to-continuing-to-use-office-2010/925595)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-risk-to-continuing-to-use-office-2010/925595 "2020-11-15T14:59:26Z")
So I’ve been getting these scary messages on how “Support has ended for Office!!!” and Your Computer Will Blow up If You Don’t Give Us $10 a Month FOREVER!!!. So is there any actual risk to continuing to use Office 2010… --- ## [Oily and dry skin at the same time. Solution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oily-and-dry-skin-at-the-same-time-solution/575637)
**Author:** [@Actias](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Actias)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oily-and-dry-skin-at-the-same-time-solution/575637 "2011-03-23T18:57:37Z")
Who else has this? And I don’t mean oily in some spots (around the nose and forehead) and dry in others. I mean oily on top of dry. After I get out of the shower my face is soooo dry that it turns whitedryyuckiness and p… --- ## [Are there any NON-AUTOMOTIVE machines that employ a clutch-and-shifter gearbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-non-automotive-machines-that-employ-a-clutch-and-shifter-gearbox/925515)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-non-automotive-machines-that-employ-a-clutch-and-shifter-gearbox/925515 "2020-11-15T11:29:43Z")
Do any machines NOT designed for locomotion - i.e. a stationary machine that does not move under its own power - employ the same type of gearbox that is found in a car or truck, in which there are multiple gears that con… --- ## [A few questions about overheating machine guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-overheating-machine-guns/925585)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-overheating-machine-guns/925585 "2020-11-14T23:37:03Z")
Questions from watching this video: The machine gun stops firing because it runs out of ammo. But by that point, you can see that the red-glowing heat is creeping closer and closer (it’s glowing the barr… --- ## [Northeaster US bird that copies tones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northeaster-us-bird-that-copies-tones/849964)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northeaster-us-bird-that-copies-tones/849964 "2020-11-14T21:54:17Z")
So, spring has sprung, and birds are singing and there’s one some bird songs that, ages past, have sounded like … electronics. Please don’t quote me on the lyrebird, the Australian bird that copies all sounds perfectly,… --- ## [Ok what did i mess up on my pc that pictures aren't showing up on websites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-what-did-i-mess-up-on-my-pc-that-pictures-arent-showing-up-on-websites/925591)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-what-did-i-mess-up-on-my-pc-that-pictures-arent-showing-up-on-websites/925591 "2020-11-14T21:51:28Z")
I messed something up using my pc cleaning program that isn’t letting a certain type of picture on news/magazines websites show up all I’m getting is a blank square on some and others just smoosh the website like … --- ## [What happens to artificial joints after cremation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-artificial-joints-after-cremation/925521)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-artificial-joints-after-cremation/925521 "2020-11-14T13:15:40Z")
I’m talking about knee and hip replacements mostly, but also screws holding bones together, gold crowns - anything that won’t burn or melt under high temperatures. Does the temperature of the oven destroy the alloy? Are… --- ## [How do you pronounce Londis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-londis/925520)
**Author:** [@wabsnazsm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wabsnazsm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-londis/925520 "2020-11-14T12:49:52Z")
Some say Londis whilst others say Lundis. I have asked in store and I have received both answers. What’s going on here? Give me the slightly disappointing truth. --- ## [Do I Have 128 Bit Encryption?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-128-bit-encryption/925480)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-128-bit-encryption/925480 "2020-11-13T22:53:51Z")
How do I know if my PC has 128 bit encryption? Googling, it sounds like it is a feature of my browser of choice. I checked on Google for both Chrome and Firefox. The hits were very clear, and it sounds like they both do.… --- ## [Can radio waves kill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-radio-waves-kill/925074)
**Author:** [@Qwertol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwertol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-radio-waves-kill/925074 "2020-11-13T21:18:34Z")
I don’t mean electromagnetic radiation in general, I mean: Would it be theoretically possible to kill someone with low frequency (like below 1 GHz) but high power radio waves? --- ## [Hip me to Gifting Economies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-me-to-gifting-economies/925516)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-me-to-gifting-economies/925516 "2020-11-13T21:00:26Z")
So I got involved in a spirited discussion on another message board about barter based societies before the advent of money. Someone was bemoaning the evils of credit and debt so I asked half jokingly, ‘would you rather … --- ## [Who owns the copyright for the 1972 "Blue Marble" photograph](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-copyright-for-the-1972-blue-marble-photograph/925272)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-copyright-for-the-1972-blue-marble-photograph/925272 "2020-11-13T14:25:14Z")
Inspired by the auction of 700 NASA space program photographs, I was wondering who owns the copyright for the famous 1972 “The Blue Marble” photograph, taken by someone on board Apollo 17. Everything I have read says tha… --- ## [MS Office key code](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-office-key-code/925443)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-office-key-code/925443 "2020-11-13T12:59:12Z")
I use MS Office Home and Student Version which I paid for. I need to re-install it but I need the key code first. Can anyone tell me if it’s stored on my computer or how I can find it please. --- ## [How do I get a clear picture on my iPhone widget area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-clear-picture-on-my-iphone-widget-area/925486)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-clear-picture-on-my-iphone-widget-area/925486 "2020-11-13T12:28:00Z")
I don’t use widgets. I deleted them all from the widget Home Screen and I had a clear picture of the Cub as my background. Then my phone upgraded to 14 and even though I don’t have any widgets on the Home Screen, the pi… --- ## [Why are there electorates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-electorates/925488)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-electorates/925488 "2020-11-13T05:25:37Z")
Cant be a democratic rule can it, They are in court in most states in their full right to vote whatever they want yes? --- ## [How Did Rumors Spread So Fast Before the Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-rumors-spread-so-fast-before-the-internet/925225)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-rumors-spread-so-fast-before-the-internet/925225 "2020-11-12T21:17:20Z")
I am thinking of the Beetles’ Abbey Road conspiracy theory. But there were many more. I won’t go into all the details of Abbey Road. But people were obsessed with the idea Paul McCartney was dead (he’s still alive and w… --- ## [Water clock. Is this possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-clock-is-this-possible/925246)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-clock-is-this-possible/925246 "2020-11-12T15:04:14Z")
Here is part of an ad from the Christmas catalog of a very reliable hardware store: “When you add ordinary tap water, the clock uses water’s naturally occurring positive and negative ions, producing clean energy that wi… --- ## [What's the remedy for this laser printer problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-remedy-for-this-laser-printer-problem/318612)
**Author:** [@Kizarvexius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kizarvexius)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-remedy-for-this-laser-printer-problem/318612 "2020-11-12T11:25:56Z")
Just started a new job, and for the first time in my professional life I actually have my own dedicated printer sitting on my desk. (Yaaaay!) Hey, it might not sound like a big deal to some people, but it is to me. An… --- ## [Is this Yale sucralose study legit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-yale-sucralose-study-legit/924658)
**Author:** [@wiskaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wiskaz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-yale-sucralose-study-legit/924658 "2020-11-12T10:20:04Z")
--- ## [Netgear router with 10/100 Mbps WAN connection. Why do they advertise 300Mbps speed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netgear-router-with-10-100-mbps-wan-connection-why-do-they-advertise-300mbps-speed/925262)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netgear-router-with-10-100-mbps-wan-connection-why-do-they-advertise-300mbps-speed/925262 "2020-11-12T03:39:41Z")
Just bought a new Netgear dual band router (R6080) to upgrade a 10 year old N300 router. Went through all the setup hassle only to discover it is slower than the old one. The culprit seems to be the 10/100 Mbps WAN conne… --- ## [A president hiring personal assistants/advisors - his budget or the government's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-president-hiring-personal-assistants-advisors-his-budget-or-the-governments/925351)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-president-hiring-personal-assistants-advisors-his-budget-or-the-governments/925351 "2020-11-12T01:32:41Z")
Suppose that when President-Elect Biden takes office, he decides, “I want to hire someone to be my personal expert on North Korean matters, someone to be an advisor on Iran and the Middle East, and someone to be my consu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=317) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=319)