# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=861 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 862 --- ## [A Flaw in evelution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-flaw-in-evelution/761858)
**Author:** [@armadillo17](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armadillo17)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-flaw-in-evelution/761858 "2016-08-12T09:02:25Z")
This is something that has bothered me for years. Let’s say I am carrying 20 extra lbs on my caboose. 3500 cal x 20 = 70,000 calories that my body has at its disposal to run on when I run out of (food) fuel in the blood… --- ## [Help needed: wireless printer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-wireless-printer/761889)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-wireless-printer/761889 "2016-08-12T06:16:39Z")
I recently replaced my old printer with a HP OfficeJet 4650 for my MacBook (OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion) and can’t get the printer to connect to my wireless network. Downloaded the HP Easy Start software, but either runni… --- ## [Tidying household appliance leads - coiling live cables is bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tidying-household-appliance-leads-coiling-live-cables-is-bad/762402)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tidying-household-appliance-leads-coiling-live-cables-is-bad/762402 "2016-08-12T02:46:01Z")
The modern home/workplace uses lots of cables - electrical appliance cables, phone cables, audio cables, USB cables and so on. Sometimes, one has a cable that is much longer than than needed - say a 3 meter cable, when a… --- ## [If they wanted to is modern science capable of creating a viable, healthy man-chimp hybrid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-wanted-to-is-modern-science-capable-of-creating-a-viable-healthy-man-chimp-hybrid/762088)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-wanted-to-is-modern-science-capable-of-creating-a-viable-healthy-man-chimp-hybrid/762088 "2016-08-12T01:53:56Z")
Not asking if it\* should\* be done, just asking if it \*could \*be done given the current state of the art in biological science? --- ## [Need Help with Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Closing Cams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-whirlpool-refrigerator-door-closing-cams/762400)
**Author:** [@MrsPsunflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrsPsunflower)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-whirlpool-refrigerator-door-closing-cams/762400 "2016-08-12T01:36:11Z")
After studying online how-to videos, I replaced the refrigerator door closing cams on my Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer, Model ED2YHGXLQ01, because the door wouldn’t stay shut. I also noticed that the top of… --- ## [Weird Morse code-ish beeping at the end of the AM dial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-morse-code-ish-beeping-at-the-end-of-the-am-dial/269887)
**Author:** [@meowpossum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meowpossum)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-morse-code-ish-beeping-at-the-end-of-the-am-dial/269887 "2016-08-12T00:34:19Z")
At the low-down end of the AM radio dial, around 530-540, there is a repetitive pattern of mechanical beeps that is present 24 hours a day. It sounds sort of like Morse code, three long beeps, a short beep, three long be… --- ## [Can Local Police Access FBI Fingerprint Records?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-local-police-access-fbi-fingerprint-records/584200)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-local-police-access-fbi-fingerprint-records/584200 "2016-08-11T22:23:01Z")
Can local police access FBI fingerprint records? Can they do this from their police crusier? What do they need to access this information? Just name? Social Security number? --- ## [Is Dani Johnson a cult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dani-johnson-a-cult/642987)
**Author:** [@gunnergoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gunnergoz)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dani-johnson-a-cult/642987 "2016-08-11T22:20:25Z")
A friend of mine has received mail from a man who says he is a “follower” of danijonhson (dot com) and I looked up this site and read some things and it seems to be just another cult culling money from gullible followers… --- ## [Does anyone know why more educated people have lower divorce rates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-why-more-educated-people-have-lower-divorce-rates/762201)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-why-more-educated-people-have-lower-divorce-rates/762201 "2016-08-11T22:02:18Z")
I’m asking about lower divorce rates, but people with more education tend to do better on an endless number of metrics other than the economic ones you’d expect (lower poverty, lower unemployment, less welfare, etc). H… --- ## [How do gymnasts avoid wedgies and cameltoe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-gymnasts-avoid-wedgies-and-cameltoe/359703)
**Author:** [@CrashBamSplat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrashBamSplat)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-gymnasts-avoid-wedgies-and-cameltoe/359703 "2006-06-07T23:02:31Z")
You know you’ve wondered. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [What is the basis for student fees in public schools K-12?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-basis-for-student-fees-in-public-schools-k-12/762171)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-basis-for-student-fees-in-public-schools-k-12/762171 "2016-08-11T20:39:24Z")
I got no problem paying the fees. I think for both of my kids (one in 4th and one in K) the student fees will total about $140 for the coming school year. These fees are for: \[ul\] \[li\]art fees\[/li\]\[li\]locker fees\[/l… --- ## [Why Do Pronunciations Change Over Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-pronunciations-change-over-time/761651)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-pronunciations-change-over-time/761651 "2016-08-11T20:21:11Z")
This clearly happens, as evidenced in the different accents in different regions of the country. But it has also happened to entire countries as well, e.g. the Great Vowel Shift. My question is why this happens, and why… --- ## [The word 'Poodle' used as synonym for 'barrel'. Ever hear of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-poodle-used-as-synonym-for-barrel-ever-hear-of-it/762383)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-poodle-used-as-synonym-for-barrel-ever-hear-of-it/762383 "2016-08-11T16:54:34Z")
I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to find if the word ‘poodle’ has ever been used as a synonym for ‘barrel’ or ‘container’, particularly as used in the manufacturing of cheese. Why, you ask? Good question. The short ans… --- ## [Is a large middle class an historic aberation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-large-middle-class-an-historic-aberation/762339)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-large-middle-class-an-historic-aberation/762339 "2016-08-11T15:35:00Z")
Both political parties talk about having a large and growing middle class, yet from what I know of history (and it is I admit somewhat limited) most societies seemed to have a small rich ruling class, a small middle clas… --- ## [Specific Latin verb conjugation formation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/specific-latin-verb-conjugation-formation/762369)
**Author:** [@Nitwit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nitwit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/specific-latin-verb-conjugation-formation/762369 "2016-08-11T14:51:59Z")
I have the target verb satisfacio, satisfacere, satisfeci, satisfactum but cannot find any source :confused: for distinguishing the verb type (II or III possibly) allowing me to pick the ending types it might accept fo… --- ## [Live traffic (Google Maps) and data costs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-traffic-google-maps-and-data-costs/762331)
**Author:** [@up\_the\_junction](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/up_the_junction)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-traffic-google-maps-and-data-costs/762331 "2016-08-11T14:51:19Z")
What I don’t know about cell / mobile phones is … a lot. I will, though, hugely benefit for a few months from knowing the live traffic situation – fwiw, Google maps has been terrific for me when I have used it. I will … --- ## [Trademark question? Using fictional business names for your real business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trademark-question-using-fictional-business-names-for-your-real-business/313193)
**Author:** [@archmichael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/archmichael)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trademark-question-using-fictional-business-names-for-your-real-business/313193 "2016-08-11T12:33:28Z")
Keep forgeting to post this question. Went to go see Batman Begins. My wife and I are sitting there as the credits roll (yes, we’re the one’s who don’t get up), when my eyes happen upon: Catering services provided by: … --- ## [Sleep positions--can you explain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleep-positions-can-you-explain/762329)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleep-positions-can-you-explain/762329 "2016-08-11T05:23:50Z")
Hi SD, Can you explain what is happening with me and my girlfriend when we sleep? Basically, I try to spoon (cuddle) her and it’s very difficult to get a comfortable position. We adjust, and adjust, trying to get it j… --- ## [Words having to do with sequence/order, ending in "-ary"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-having-to-do-with-sequence-order-ending-in-ary/761691)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-having-to-do-with-sequence-order-ending-in-ary/761691 "2016-08-11T03:56:01Z")
Hey, I could use some help…I’m writing about tech/engineering stuff and am looking for words having to do with sequence/order, ending in “-ary.” Preliminary = beforehand Primary = main or first Secondary = second Ter… --- ## [When contact lens wearers are sent to the hospital unconscious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-contact-lens-wearers-are-sent-to-the-hospital-unconscious/762379)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-contact-lens-wearers-are-sent-to-the-hospital-unconscious/762379 "2016-08-11T02:48:59Z")
When contact lens wearers are sent to the hospital unconscious, like from a car accident for example, is part of the process to check for contact lenses and remove them once the more immediate life threatening issues are… --- ## [Naked swimming question for the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-swimming-question-for-the-olympics/762284)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-swimming-question-for-the-olympics/762284 "2016-08-11T00:31:07Z")
First, let me say I’m not doing this to be dirty. When watching the olympic swimming its interesting the special swim suits they wear which I guess reduce drag. Here is my question. Lets just suppose, all the swimmers … --- ## [Cell phone signal strength](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-signal-strength/762382)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-signal-strength/762382 "2016-08-10T23:56:49Z")
I have an LG L70 and I noticed it has low signal strength compared to what I am used to and compared to other phones. I’m looking to upgrade and I started wondering in today’s cell phone market do different phones have … --- ## [I ruined a leather coat by hand washing it. :( Can it be salvaged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ruined-a-leather-coat-by-hand-washing-it-can-it-be-salvaged/762121)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ruined-a-leather-coat-by-hand-washing-it-can-it-be-salvaged/762121 "2016-08-10T23:42:16Z")
Last week, I found a beautiful long leather 70’s ladies’ coat at the thrift store. Dark green, a wide green sheepskin collar, a long leather “skirt” to my knees… I felt like a female Shaft in that coat. But it did smell… --- ## [What does Dark Energy create?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-dark-energy-create/761973)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-dark-energy-create/761973 "2016-08-10T22:05:21Z")
They say energy and matter are the same thing - completely interchangeable. I know Dark Energy is quite a mystery at the moment, but it seems to me Dark Energy does not contribute to matter production. Probably on the c… --- ## [Okay, what is it? (undetermined marine hardware)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-what-is-it-undetermined-marine-hardware/762306)
**Author:** [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-what-is-it-undetermined-marine-hardware/762306 "2016-08-10T20:20:33Z")
Pics at link: “The whole black part is a battery with a contact point up in the center of the bottom and has a push button on the end of the handle…” It was found on a houseboat. . --- ## [Bad Math Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-math-puzzle/762278)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-math-puzzle/762278 "2016-08-10T19:54:16Z")
A coworker presented me the following “find the bad math” puzzle yesterday, dealing with rupees ® and pesos §: 1r = 100p = 10p \* 10p = 1/10r \* 1/10r = 1/100r My contention was that we can treat the p and r as being … --- ## [Pronunciation of Corps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-corps/761928)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-corps/761928 "2016-08-10T18:52:39Z")
Hello Everyone, Why is the word Corps pronounced as “Core”? --- ## [Optimum exercise schedule for weight loss.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimum-exercise-schedule-for-weight-loss/758118)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimum-exercise-schedule-for-weight-loss/758118 "2016-08-10T18:09:28Z")
For the last few summers I’ve been trying to do a lot of bike riding, mostly to lose some weight. I’ve been tracking which days I ride, how far, average speed, and my weight. I live near a bike path and from my place t… --- ## [What are the odds of rain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-rain/760328)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-rain/760328 "2016-08-10T17:20:12Z")
So the weather app tells me the chance of rain is: 1PM: 50% 2PM: 50% 3PM: 50% What are the odds it will rain somewhere in the 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 hours? The outcome of rain is an independent event, so one could calcu… --- ## [A suicide note but no will](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suicide-note-but-no-will/762092)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suicide-note-but-no-will/762092 "2016-08-10T16:30:30Z")
Kind of a morbid question but… If someone commits suicide, and they haven’t made a will, but they leave behind a suicide note detailing what they’d like to have done with their money, possessions, etc., is it likely that… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=860) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=862)