# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=580 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 581 --- ## [How does this captcha work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-captcha-work/814999)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-captcha-work/814999 "2018-05-31T21:39:52Z")
In past years captchas to prove you were human were intensely irritating things where you were shown numbers or letters against a background which made them hard to see, or the letters/numbers themselves were wildly dist… --- ## [Firefox thinks all webpages are insecure. Help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-thinks-all-webpages-are-insecure-help/814932)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-thinks-all-webpages-are-insecure-help/814932 "2018-05-31T21:25:00Z")
This thread, in about the 3rd original comment down, says to delete the cert.db files while the browser is closed. I can’t find those. Anyone know where these are? I already uninstalled FF and deleted everything label… --- ## [What are the benefits (mainly health benefits) of smoking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-mainly-health-benefits-of-smoking/815160)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-mainly-health-benefits-of-smoking/815160 "2018-05-31T19:02:29Z")
I assume this is a general question, not meant to be a debate. But playing devils advocate, what all benefits are there from smoking nicotine tobacco? Nicotine seems to help ‘rebalance’ brain chemistry among the mental… --- ## [What animal grows the most from birth to maturity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animal-grows-the-most-from-birth-to-maturity/815176)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animal-grows-the-most-from-birth-to-maturity/815176 "2018-05-31T18:07:06Z")
The obvious answer IMO would be the red kangaroo, which starts out life the size of a bean, then at maturity weights 60+ lbs. HOWEVER, the joeys spend 9 months in the pouch, which IMO is another type of womb. SO which a… --- ## [How do you edit a Google Play App Review?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-edit-a-google-play-app-review/815203)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-edit-a-google-play-app-review/815203 "2018-05-31T17:26:58Z")
I entered a review for an App. I got email saying the developer responded. There’s an edit review button in my email message. I click it and it opens the play store App. I can’t find any option to edit my review. It … --- ## [Spontaneous hair growth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spontaneous-hair-growth/190057)
**Author:** [@Gumbercules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gumbercules)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spontaneous-hair-growth/190057 "2018-05-31T17:26:11Z")
Has anyone heard of this? I am now 33. Since I was in my mid 20’s I have had a bald spot growing on the crown of my head. Just the other day my wife gave me a haircut and declared that my bald spot was gone. I ran to che… --- ## [What is a computer doing when mining for Bitcoin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-computer-doing-when-mining-for-bitcoin/815144)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-computer-doing-when-mining-for-bitcoin/815144 "2018-05-31T16:20:24Z")
I am not trying to be a crypto miner but I am trying to understand what, exactly, is happening when a computer is trying to mine Bitcoin. Vaguely I have heard it is trying to solve a cryptographic problem but I am uncle… --- ## [Trying to understand this crocodile behavior (warning: very violent)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-understand-this-crocodile-behavior-warning-very-violent/814922)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-understand-this-crocodile-behavior-warning-very-violent/814922 "2018-05-31T15:00:45Z")
In this video, a crocodile is seen making its way towards a fish on the ground at the 00:08 mark when the crocodile to its left decides to clamp its jaws around the first croc’s forearm and rip it off. Seconds later, at … --- ## [A few questions about replacing the struts on a 2002 Civic . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-replacing-the-struts-on-a-2002-civic/815129)
**Author:** [@Panzram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panzram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-replacing-the-struts-on-a-2002-civic/815129 "2018-05-31T14:18:39Z")
Hello, I have found myself in a bit of a predicament with my Civic lately, as it is shaking when I get over about 40mph. While getting the inspection done, my mechanic also did the brakes and put two new tires on the fr… --- ## [Tire tread on cars: why are they all different?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-tread-on-cars-why-are-they-all-different/815117)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-tread-on-cars-why-are-they-all-different/815117 "2018-05-31T13:57:56Z")
Let’s say you go shopping for new, all-season tires for your standard passenger car. If you look at the tire tread patterns on 20 different tires of the same size, you’ll see 20 different patterns. Why is that? After all… --- ## [Do you have to be careful at removing earwax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-be-careful-at-removing-earwax/791348)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-be-careful-at-removing-earwax/791348 "2018-05-31T13:19:32Z")
Saying some people Tinnitus got worse or louder if you not careful at removing earwax? Has it happen to anyone here?:confused: --- ## [Thermodynamic limit to computing or data storage ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thermodynamic-limit-to-computing-or-data-storage/815174)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thermodynamic-limit-to-computing-or-data-storage/815174 "2018-05-31T10:50:12Z")
At a very fundamental level data storage in any device will decrease entropy locally (or bring in local order). Similar maybe the case with computing. The above gets more difficult as the temperature rises because you n… --- ## [Explain hydrogen fuel cell efficiency to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-hydrogen-fuel-cell-efficiency-to-me/815130)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-hydrogen-fuel-cell-efficiency-to-me/815130 "2018-05-31T06:10:52Z")
I don’t quite understand fuel cells, but the net result is energy and water. On source states, OK. So how much more efficient is this than simply using the H in an internal combustion engine where the output is the s… --- ## [Capsaicin in chili seeds (and plant body): isn't that counterproductive as a survival "strategy?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capsaicin-in-chili-seeds-and-plant-body-isnt-that-counterproductive-as-a-survival-strategy/814794)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capsaicin-in-chili-seeds-and-plant-body-isnt-that-counterproductive-as-a-survival-strategy/814794 "2018-05-31T03:51:49Z")
See query. The answer is no, obviously, but I’m perplexed. Breakdown in three parts: If phenotypic results are, with flowering plants, attractive to animals who are vectors for the genetic spread (seeds), why would a … --- ## [prosecution based on auto/biographical books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecution-based-on-auto-biographical-books/814750)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecution-based-on-auto-biographical-books/814750 "2018-05-30T23:09:14Z")
I’m thinking of “On the Road” and “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test”; petty crimes and/or illegal drug use are admitted to/revealed. Why aren’t there any attempts at prosecution of those crimes? --- ## [Name of logical fallacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-logical-fallacy/814823)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-logical-fallacy/814823 "2018-05-30T22:53:10Z")
Candidate B lost the gubernatorial election to candidate A by a razor thin 500 votes. As it happens, there were 501 Amish people that voted in the election all of whom it is believed voted for candidate A. Therefore, the… --- ## [How much does it cost to sell stuff on eBay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-stuff-on-ebay/815148)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-stuff-on-ebay/815148 "2018-05-30T21:47:41Z")
Sure, I could go look it up and read through the documents, but it’s easier to ask here. How big of a cut does eBay (and PayPal too, I guess) take? If I list something for $19.99 plus shipping and it sells for that pri… --- ## [a Bunny question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bunny-question/814818)
**Author:** [@Susa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susa)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bunny-question/814818 "2018-05-30T19:28:40Z")
A lot of the bunnies in my yard have beat up ears. (I couldn’t find a bunny forum anywhere to ask this question.) What do you suppose causes this? Could cats do that? Coyotes? Here are a few pictures to give you a f… --- ## [An Israeli defense umbrella for Jordan \*by treaty\*?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-israeli-defense-umbrella-for-jordan-by-treaty/815070)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-israeli-defense-umbrella-for-jordan-by-treaty/815070 "2018-05-30T18:05:00Z")
In the last few days it was revealed that Israel, Iran, Russia, and Syria apparently have been performing some intricate negotiations via adjoining rooms (an amusing detail, at least to me) in a Jordanian hotel, on who-… --- ## [How does one copyright an ongoing web comic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-copyright-an-ongoing-web-comic/815016)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-copyright-an-ongoing-web-comic/815016 "2018-05-30T15:30:01Z")
I’m assuming that you don’t need to register each day’s strip seperately. --- ## [How does ‘don’t leave town’ work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-don-t-leave-town-work/815110)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-don-t-leave-town-work/815110 "2018-05-30T14:27:47Z")
I’ve seen it in hundreds of films and TV shows. A guy/gal is a person of interest and gets told by the detectives, “you’re free to go but don’t leave town”. Is that a legal restriction? Do they need to get a warrant or … --- ## [Wasn't there a special first class shuttle for jumbo jets in the 60's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-there-a-special-first-class-shuttle-for-jumbo-jets-in-the-60s/815087)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-there-a-special-first-class-shuttle-for-jumbo-jets-in-the-60s/815087 "2018-05-30T13:46:38Z")
I remember there was this deal, where if you were a first class passenger, there was this elevated “bus” like vehicle that would take you from the lounge to the airplane (probably a 747). No going out onto the tarmac in … --- ## [What software can be used for benchmarking games in detail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-software-can-be-used-for-benchmarking-games-in-detail/815121)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-software-can-be-used-for-benchmarking-games-in-detail/815121 "2018-05-30T13:18:43Z")
Fraps shows the FPS counter, but I saw that a lot of Benchmarking youtube channels have way more info, particularly RAM and VRAM, CPU usage and stuff like that and that’s what I am looking for. So, what software can I ge… --- ## [Biolog: Is there a single word or term subsuming all living organisms that aren't plants/animals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biolog-is-there-a-single-word-or-term-subsuming-all-living-organisms-that-arent-plants-animals/813632)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Estes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Estes)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biolog-is-there-a-single-word-or-term-subsuming-all-living-organisms-that-arent-plants-animals/813632 "2018-05-30T12:58:36Z")
Bacteria, fungi, algae, etc., etc.,. Is there a single word or term subsuming all living organisms that aren’t plants/animals? (E.g., It is NOT “one-celled living things” because there are multi-celled living things tha… --- ## [How much energy does the world produce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-energy-does-the-world-produce/815113)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-energy-does-the-world-produce/815113 "2018-05-30T09:28:17Z")
In a year how much energy does civilization produce? How does it compare with the energy generated by hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, solar flares or other natural events? --- ## [About the Scoville Heat Scale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-scoville-heat-scale/815107)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-scoville-heat-scale/815107 "2018-05-30T07:33:56Z")
I was watching a video on YouTube with this group saying they made a taco that had 10M scoville units. How they came to this is they mixed a 1M scoville sauce, with a 500K scoville sauce, with a 750K scoville sauce, etc… --- ## [Other than Rhode Island, which other states deem life prisoners 'dead'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-than-rhode-island-which-other-states-deem-life-prisoners-dead/814778)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-than-rhode-island-which-other-states-deem-life-prisoners-dead/814778 "2018-05-30T05:38:43Z")
Hi Other than Rhode Island, which other states deem prisoners serving life sentences ‘dead’ accordion to state law and which law is that? The court cited a state law that reads in part: “Every person imprisoned in th… --- ## [BitDefender does a system scan, but only partially](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitdefender-does-a-system-scan-but-only-partially/815091)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitdefender-does-a-system-scan-but-only-partially/815091 "2018-05-29T21:59:39Z")
I am using BitDefender and it can do system scans to check for viruses, however, once the scan gets to 8% complete, it suddenly says “Scan complete - no threats detected” and ends - as if it couldn’t be bothered to scan … --- ## [An msWORD Qustion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-msword-qustion/814956)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Estes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Estes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-msword-qustion/814956 "2018-05-29T21:56:49Z")
I use msWord 13. I always keep a document (“Schedule”) on my task bar. Whenever I open a different document from a folder, “Scheduel”,as well as the different document, comes to the screen and has to be minimized. No… --- ## [Grammar Nazis: do I hyphenate when using "well" in a compound adjective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis-do-i-hyphenate-when-using-well-in-a-compound-adjective/814816)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis-do-i-hyphenate-when-using-well-in-a-compound-adjective/814816 "2018-05-29T21:31:33Z")
It had been my understanding for awhile now (:p) that an adverb, when used in a compound adjective, does not require hyphenation. But MS Word blue-lined my well received memo. Is it merely adverbs ending in -ly that are… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=579) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=581)