# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=657 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 658 --- ## [What was this visual artifact I saw after hitting my head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-visual-artifact-i-saw-after-hitting-my-head/800537)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-visual-artifact-i-saw-after-hitting-my-head/800537 "2017-11-03T19:59:11Z")
This isn’t asking for medical advice, as the incident happened a long time ago, and I hope there’s a factual answer; but if appropriate, I’m OK with this being sent over to IMHO. So, basically, when I was a young boy, I… --- ## [What did smoking do to my throat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-smoking-do-to-my-throat/800443)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-smoking-do-to-my-throat/800443 "2017-11-03T16:15:22Z")
I quit smoking 4(ish) years ago. I remember when I first started smoking as a (stupid) teen, the smoke used to burn the crap out of my throat. Eventually, I got used to it and it didn’t burn anymore. So fast forward to… --- ## [Dew point as temperature floor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dew-point-as-temperature-floor/800456)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dew-point-as-temperature-floor/800456 "2017-11-03T16:10:27Z")
So, the TV weather man commented today that the temperature can never drop below the dew point temperature - implying it is a floor. This makes no intuitive sense to me. I can see where once the temp hits the dew point … --- ## [What Type Of Dispenser/Nebulizer/Whatsit Is Compatible With Asthmanefrin™ Vials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-dispenser-nebulizer-whatsit-is-compatible-with-asthmanefrin-vials/798877)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-dispenser-nebulizer-whatsit-is-compatible-with-asthmanefrin-vials/798877 "2017-11-03T16:02:42Z")
For Asthmanefrin™ users: it seems you can only buy the vials now. The pharmacist at Walmart said the dispensers are impossible to get, and they do not appear on the company’s website. When I search “asthmanefrin inhaler”… --- ## [Recreational Drug Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-drug-question/800517)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-drug-question/800517 "2017-11-03T15:46:06Z")
Nitrous Oxide “creamchargers” are used for whipped cream dispensers. My understanding they are also used, in some way or another, as a recreational drug. Can someone tell me exactly how they are used and what, if any, n… --- ## [Microsoft Word experts - Need some help sorting my text please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-experts-need-some-help-sorting-my-text-please/800334)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-experts-need-some-help-sorting-my-text-please/800334 "2017-11-03T15:38:57Z")
I want to create and maintain (and sort) an ever-growing document in Word, but it’s not behaving as I think it should. I will try to explain. Let’s say I am a bookie with several clients. I see the clients every week o… --- ## [How complicated are USB-C to HDMI adapters inside? Intermittent display detect fail on wake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-complicated-are-usb-c-to-hdmi-adapters-inside-intermittent-display-detect-fail-on-wake/800598)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-complicated-are-usb-c-to-hdmi-adapters-inside-intermittent-display-detect-fail-on-wake/800598 "2017-11-03T14:55:34Z")
What is actually going on inside these display adapters? My new iMac and extra displays occasionally fail to detect on waking, leaving an extra display black and in power-save mode. Could it be an adapter issue? I’m cur… --- ## [Is there any circumstances that the POTUS can be legally executed within the jurisdiction of the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-circumstances-that-the-potus-can-be-legally-executed-within-the-jurisdiction-of-the-us/800538)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-circumstances-that-the-potus-can-be-legally-executed-within-the-jurisdiction-of-the-us/800538 "2017-11-03T14:20:41Z")
By civil authority, or military authority? --- ## [Spousal Privilege Question 732...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spousal-privilege-question-732/800261)
**Author:** [@ishamael69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishamael69)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spousal-privilege-question-732/800261 "2017-11-03T13:55:02Z")
So, a ‘orrible crime has been committed, not by me. I come home and tell my spouse some exonerating evidence. Time passes. Said crime comes to light, and I am accused. Only problem: my spouse and I are on the rocks, … --- ## [Are/were 'the vapors' really a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-were-the-vapors-really-a-thing/800382)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-were-the-vapors-really-a-thing/800382 "2017-11-03T11:34:06Z")
What is the deal with Victorian era women getting ‘the vapors’? You know, swooning/fainting upon hearing something emotionally overwhelming (that we might find trivial by today’s standards). Was this something that actua… --- ## [Facebook Newbie question - how do you save a Restaurant's Facebook Page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-newbie-question-how-do-you-save-a-restaurants-facebook-page/800571)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-newbie-question-how-do-you-save-a-restaurants-facebook-page/800571 "2017-11-03T09:59:32Z")
I never, ever, ever intended to join Facebook. A new restaurant opened in my old hometown and my mom has started using their take out service. They don’t have a Web site. They only have a Facebook Page. They post the cu… --- ## [Legal In Your State to Ride in Pick up Bed on Highway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-in-your-state-to-ride-in-pick-up-bed-on-highway/800447)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-in-your-state-to-ride-in-pick-up-bed-on-highway/800447 "2017-11-03T07:26:58Z")
Here in Hawaii County (Big Island), its legal to ride in the bed of a pick up truck on a highway, although if you are inside the truck without a seat beat on, they will ticket you in an instant. It makes no sense. I gues… --- ## [Which Western countries, other than France,relied on Vietnam's natural resources prior to 1961?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-western-countries-other-than-france-relied-on-vietnams-natural-resources-prior-to-1961/800273)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-western-countries-other-than-france-relied-on-vietnams-natural-resources-prior-to-1961/800273 "2017-11-03T05:13:26Z")
Which Western countries, other than France,relied on Vietnam’s natural resources (rubber, metals, coal? etc) before the Vietnam War (1963-1975). I had read that some Eastern European countries also relied on Vietnam’s na… --- ## [VW Frustration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vw-frustration/800572)
**Author:** [@Geoprof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geoprof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vw-frustration/800572 "2017-11-03T02:21:44Z")
I purchased a certified pre owned 2013 Passat two years ago with only 25k miles on it. I just reached 60,000 miles and the car overheated. Took it to dealer next morning. They have replaced water pump, thermostat, radiat… --- ## [MS Word question - Ctrl Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-word-question-ctrl-home/800492)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-word-question-ctrl-home/800492 "2017-11-03T00:28:35Z")
In the last few months, my Ctrl Home function has suddenly started working only some of the time, which is a major pain because my job has me working in a lot of large, contractual documents. Have any of you experienced … --- ## [Looking for a word to describe a ceiling feature/ceiling trim.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-to-describe-a-ceiling-feature-ceiling-trim/800466)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-to-describe-a-ceiling-feature-ceiling-trim/800466 "2017-11-02T23:14:37Z")
Hi Is there a word to describe what looks like an oval-shaped/ square or rectangular-shaped ceiling feature that is inset from from the main ceiling with chamfered borders. Is there any architectural term for this enti… --- ## [Help with adding to path in Win10 on a Surface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-adding-to-path-in-win10-on-a-surface/800543)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-adding-to-path-in-win10-on-a-surface/800543 "2017-11-02T20:50:09Z")
I simply cannot see how to add a new path in Win 10 on my Surface. Here are the sequence of steps I found by trial and error: From start menu, Click on setting Click on System Click on About Click on System info Cl… --- ## [New Brakes grinding and squeaking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-brakes-grinding-and-squeaking/800462)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-brakes-grinding-and-squeaking/800462 "2017-11-02T20:41:58Z")
Replaced the pads with ceramic and rotors on the front of a 2007 Jeep Commander. Full disclosure: I replaced the passenger side caliper but not the driver’s side since it is only about 2 years old and the same brand. A… --- ## [home pestcontrol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-pestcontrol/800542)
**Author:** [@BaldPhotographer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldPhotographer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-pestcontrol/800542 "2017-11-02T19:35:43Z")
How can I look for signs or exterminate specific bugs in my home? --- ## [Question about chocolate (cacao, cocoa)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-chocolate-cacao-cocoa/799837)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-chocolate-cacao-cocoa/799837 "2017-11-02T12:59:24Z")
Chocolate is said to be very beneficial for the human organism, especially if not messed up by being mixed with milk and sugar. You know, there’s a dark chocolate rage happening in health food circles. But which part is… --- ## [Streaming Video/Music from PC to Phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-video-music-from-pc-to-phone/800460)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-video-music-from-pc-to-phone/800460 "2017-11-02T06:48:23Z")
I’ve been wanting for a very long time to be able to access my music collection on my laptop directly without the hassle of copying stuff and to be able to go over new music and delete songs that I don’t like while liste… --- ## [Are there any FREE reverse phone number look-up sites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-free-reverse-phone-number-look-up-sites/799824)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-free-reverse-phone-number-look-up-sites/799824 "2017-11-02T02:13:20Z")
I’ve tried googling phone numbers to find out who is calling me, but I never seem to get any results. Also many sites charge for the info. With all the data that’s out there, I’d think that there should be a free rever… --- ## [WTF is up with "Chrest/Chrestians"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-up-with-chrest-chrestians/800129)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-up-with-chrest-chrestians/800129 "2017-11-02T01:17:24Z")
Hey all, I really haven’t been around here much lately. I’ve been hanging out on Quora. And there is a poster there who is confusing the fuck out of me. I initially started following him because he made interesting posts… --- ## [a small handful of questions for aircraft (large, and GA) pilots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-handful-of-questions-for-aircraft-large-and-ga-pilots/800243)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-handful-of-questions-for-aircraft-large-and-ga-pilots/800243 "2017-11-02T00:41:44Z")
Watching Captain Joe’s videos has spawned a few questions I haven’t been able to get answered in the comments (probably cause they were old videos) sections of the relevant videos. What does this ^ symbol mean that t… --- ## [What were the signs of a ruptured femoral artery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-signs-of-a-ruptured-femoral-artery/800295)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-signs-of-a-ruptured-femoral-artery/800295 "2017-11-02T00:36:28Z")
Bears’ tight end Zack Miller suffered a gruesome injury in Sunday’s game, dislocating his knee and tearing the popliteal artery. The training staff recognized the severity of the injury and got him immediately to a hosp… --- ## [shave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave/800402)
**Author:** [@iamCaleb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamCaleb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave/800402 "2017-11-01T22:55:35Z")
Is it possible to get my straight and healthy hair back by shaving my hair? cause when i was a little kid , my hair were straight and healthy then when i was in highschool it gets curly but still healthy, then i decided … --- ## [Lawnmowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawnmowers/507047)
**Author:** [@lord\_byrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lord_byrus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawnmowers/507047 "2009-08-20T08:50:09Z")
Is the lawnmower in any way inspired by a design for a scythe-equipped chariot by Leonardo da Vinci? I heard this on the nets and doubt its authenticity, although I believe Leonardo’s design is authentic. --- ## [Bow and Arrow used by Green Berets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bow-and-arrow-used-by-green-berets/657760)
**Author:** [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bow-and-arrow-used-by-green-berets/657760 "2017-11-01T19:35:05Z")
I was just browsing Youtube music and ran into this rendition of The Ballad of the Green Beret. One of the pictures (1 minute in) shows a couple of them using bows and arrows. If that is realistic, under what circumstanc… --- ## [Why Do You Round to the Five (in Math)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-round-to-the-five-in-math/800314)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-round-to-the-five-in-math/800314 "2017-11-01T19:23:22Z")
It was one of the first things they taught me in grade school mathematics. Rounding off numbers. Like the commercial says (at least where I live), fifth thirds rounds off roughly to 1.7, because the six (in the repeatin… --- ## [Cellular Wi-Fi manager question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cellular-wi-fi-manager-question/800327)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cellular-wi-fi-manager-question/800327 "2017-11-01T18:34:10Z")
My Cricket phone is a slut. I try to teach her abstinence by repeatedly turning off the wi-fi manager she still spreads her antenna for any wi-fi signal out there that says, “Hey baby. Wanna share some data?” . Help… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=656) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=658)