# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=884 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 885 --- ## [Torque wrench question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/torque-wrench-question/758203)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/torque-wrench-question/758203 "2016-06-26T20:19:15Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m relaxing the clutch in my Mazda RX7 and I’m pulling the flywheel to have it resurfaced. The flywheel is held in by a single nut and the torque spec when reinstalling the nut is a whopping 350ftlbs! … --- ## [Federal officers arresting people for possesion in marijuana-friendly states](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-officers-arresting-people-for-possesion-in-marijuana-friendly-states/758316)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-officers-arresting-people-for-possesion-in-marijuana-friendly-states/758316 "2016-06-26T20:10:12Z")
Has this happened so far? There is a ballot issue here in Maine to legalize marijuana, just like Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Some people are saying that it wouldn’t matter if it was legalized or not, beca… --- ## [Q about Britain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-britain/758242)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-britain/758242 "2016-06-26T17:45:41Z")
The USA is subdivided into States. Canada is subdivided into Provinces. IIRC, Japan is subdivided into Prefectures. The distinct subdivisions known as England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are officially desi… --- ## [Is this photo real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-photo-real/758381)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-photo-real/758381 "2016-06-26T16:56:58Z")
WARNING:EXTREMELY GRAPHIC SHOCKING PHOTO!!! IF this photo of JFK with his head opened up is real, why is there a person standing down at the end of the table in shorts?? Is this photo even real? Why the shorts? Again…… --- ## [What's up with New Jersey? Why is it the butt of so many jokes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-new-jersey-why-is-it-the-butt-of-so-many-jokes/381237)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-new-jersey-why-is-it-the-butt-of-so-many-jokes/381237 "2016-06-26T15:56:15Z")
It seems that New Jersey doesn’t have a very good reputation. Why? is it too close to New York to be nothing more than a bedroom community? is it really as mobbed-up as some of the stereotypes suggest? is it pretty m… --- ## [Is there a website similar to the dope in french, spanish or portuguese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-website-similar-to-the-dope-in-french-spanish-or-portuguese/758413)
**Author:** [@mr\_wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr_wolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-website-similar-to-the-dope-in-french-spanish-or-portuguese/758413 "2016-06-26T15:32:14Z")
I asked in General Questions, not sure what is the most suitable place. --- ## [Are my walnut trees sick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-my-walnut-trees-sick/758184)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-my-walnut-trees-sick/758184 "2016-06-26T15:10:23Z")
I live in a mobile home with a tin roof and three (3) black walnut trees that have branches over it. So when a walnut falls I know it. There has always been an occasional walnut falling through out the summer, however th… --- ## [Why Does Alcohol Have This Effect On Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-alcohol-have-this-effect-on-me/329750)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-alcohol-have-this-effect-on-me/329750 "2016-06-26T13:10:50Z")
I hope there is a factual answer to this. It’s a curious thing. After 3 or 4 sips of any kind of alcoholic beverage, I get this feeling in my upper body- scapula, clavicles, and shoulders. It’s not so much pain, as pr… --- ## [Had a tooth pulled and need a few answers plz help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-a-tooth-pulled-and-need-a-few-answers-plz-help/758388)
**Author:** [@Essex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essex)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-a-tooth-pulled-and-need-a-few-answers-plz-help/758388 "2016-06-26T10:28:23Z")
m kinda freakin out got a tooth pulled tuesday and then my molar pulled friday im terrified of a dry socket also when the molar was removed there was serious pain the dentist gave me a total of about 6 shots the first fe… --- ## [Neil Leifer's Ali-Liston photo: Who is the balding, gray-haired photographer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-leifers-ali-liston-photo-who-is-the-balding-gray-haired-photographer/758357)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-leifers-ali-liston-photo-who-is-the-balding-gray-haired-photographer/758357 "2016-06-26T02:59:23Z")
For reference. You can see him in the audience between Ali’s legs. Trivia note: Behind him, a couple of rows back, staring in open-mouthed shock is none other than Larry Merchant. --- ## [Where / how do I discharge an old fire extinguisher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-how-do-i-discharge-an-old-fire-extinguisher/758320)
**Author:** [@Squallous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squallous)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-how-do-i-discharge-an-old-fire-extinguisher/758320 "2016-06-26T02:37:38Z")
I have a old home fire extinguisher, First Alert Model FE1A10G15. Although never used, the needle in the “Full/Empty” gauge is in the red. According to the directions, this means the unit is inoperable and should be di… --- ## [Simple question about probate court procedures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-about-probate-court-procedures/758375)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-about-probate-court-procedures/758375 "2016-06-26T00:20:07Z")
Legal challenges to parental rights and the resulting proceedings are sealed when the minor child turns 18. Can the parent in such proceedings obtain copies of or have access to the file thereafter? --- ## [What's the deal with "training money"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-training-money/755071)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-training-money/755071 "2016-06-25T23:56:50Z")
If you look up “training money” or “training banknotes” on Ebay you’ll get over 1000 auctions like this. The bills (mostly UDS but also Euros and other currencies) look pretty real except for some Chinese writing stampe… --- ## [Question about Irish citizenship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-irish-citizenship/758280)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-irish-citizenship/758280 "2016-06-25T22:16:50Z")
There was a question about Irish citizenship that reminded me that birthright Irish citizenship applies to both the Republic and Northern Ireland. So how many Northern Irish residents have taken out Irish citizenship? … --- ## [Re the fhe failure of the Dragon Skin Armor to gain US Military certification - a question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-fhe-failure-of-the-dragon-skin-armor-to-gain-us-military-certification-a-question/758334)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-the-fhe-failure-of-the-dragon-skin-armor-to-gain-us-military-certification-a-question/758334 "2016-06-25T21:55:30Z")
Wiki is here In reading it I’m not clear on exactly what the final basis for rejection was. The wiki talks (variously) about how in the Army tests the Dragon Skin Carbide plates did not meet quality specs, the manufactu… --- ## [US Presidential Elections: How can I join the Electoral College?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-presidential-elections-how-can-i-join-the-electoral-college/585819)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-presidential-elections-how-can-i-join-the-electoral-college/585819 "2016-06-25T21:46:14Z")
This question is NOT about the merits (or lack thereof) of the Electoral College system. I’m a US Citizen. I understand that, come the 2012 elections, the Electoral College will meet after the popular polls have closed… --- ## [Why doesn't England have its own Parliament? (And what about a future no-longer-United Kingdom...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-england-have-its-own-parliament-and-what-about-a-future-no-longer-united-kingdom/758346)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-england-have-its-own-parliament-and-what-about-a-future-no-longer-united-kingdom/758346 "2016-06-25T20:23:47Z")
Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit–reading BBC on all the fireworks, I just learned that England does not have a Parliament. Huh? THE Parliament, that we Yanks know and love, must be then (by my ratiocination)… --- ## [Who can I complain to about stores selling rotted poultry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-i-complain-to-about-stores-selling-rotted-poultry/758284)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-i-complain-to-about-stores-selling-rotted-poultry/758284 "2016-06-25T19:33:47Z")
Colorado as YMMV The fast 4 to 5 months, it has been less than a 50/50 chance that when we buy poultry at the grocery stores that it was actually be not spoiled. We are talking Multiple chains: King Soopers and Safewa… --- ## [Is Cameron's resignation unique?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-camerons-resignation-unique/758229)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-camerons-resignation-unique/758229 "2016-06-25T17:20:20Z")
This morning David Cameron resigned as British Prime Minister over the results of the Brexit referendum. Of course when prime ministers resign it is a no confidence vote in Parliament/party rebellion (such as Thatcher i… --- ## [Can I reproduce a newspaper page under fair use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-reproduce-a-newspaper-page-under-fair-use/758016)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-reproduce-a-newspaper-page-under-fair-use/758016 "2016-06-25T16:20:45Z")
I’m going to a Roaring 20’s costume party and I want to print out the front page of a newspaper from the era as part of my costume; e.g. the NY Times page of Lucky Lindy crossing the Atlantic. Would that fall under fair… --- ## [Comma after Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comma-after-year/758074)
**Author:** [@barbitu8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barbitu8)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comma-after-year/758074 "2016-06-25T16:04:57Z")
I have heard and read (even just recently) that a comma must follow the year in dates; e.g., On January 2, 2016, xyz happened. I don’t see the need for that comma and I refuse to insert it. Is it required to be grammat… --- ## [Military graveside service--what do I need to know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-graveside-service-what-do-i-need-to-know/758212)
**Author:** [@Magicicada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magicicada)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-graveside-service-what-do-i-need-to-know/758212 "2016-06-25T15:39:36Z")
A lot has been going on, and I haven’t been here much, but I need you all’s help. This is a graveside service at a national cemetery. Noncombat veteran, and apparently we’re getting Taps & the flag. Members of the clo… --- ## [Electrical: Wiring a double duplex in parellel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-wiring-a-double-duplex-in-parellel/758174)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-wiring-a-double-duplex-in-parellel/758174 "2016-06-25T13:52:02Z")
I’m having trouble finding a wiring diagram for wiring a double duplex in parallel. I think I should have 4 wires under each wire nut (line in, line out, pigtail 1, pigtail 2). Everything I’m seeing has 3 wires under th… --- ## [How can I repel/deter cats from peeing outside my door?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-repel-deter-cats-from-peeing-outside-my-door/758232)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-repel-deter-cats-from-peeing-outside-my-door/758232 "2016-06-25T07:03:32Z")
Recently I’ve been getting a cat (I suspect just one) that keeps appearing outside my garden and I think choosing to pee outside my gate. My gate stinks of cat pee time to time. I love cats, but is there any way to sto… --- ## [Italian traffic ticket revisited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-traffic-ticket-revisited/758196)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-traffic-ticket-revisited/758196 "2016-06-25T05:44:05Z")
HERE are the BACKSTORIES in order. It’s been just shy of 4 years since I first received these. After that nothing. Until today! They are claiming I still owe a total of 537.60 Euros for 3 counts of driving in “Limited t… --- ## [IRS Phone Scam (Again?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-phone-scam-again/758246)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-phone-scam-again/758246 "2016-06-25T04:43:55Z")
I know there have been discussions of IRS Phone Scams before, but I have a question I don’t believe has been addressed; I get several recorded phone calls a day from the IRS telling me I’m in trouble and leaving a numbe… --- ## [The wartime slogan of "Bring the Boys Home by Christmas"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wartime-slogan-of-bring-the-boys-home-by-christmas/758289)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wartime-slogan-of-bring-the-boys-home-by-christmas/758289 "2016-06-25T04:07:09Z")
When and where did that originate? Has there ever been a military campaign or operation that actually stated the goal of “Getting them Home for Christmas”, then, subsequently, actually worked? --- ## [Looking for an architectural term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-architectural-term/758190)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-architectural-term/758190 "2016-06-25T03:32:42Z")
Hi What is the term for the area underneath the first floor/ground floor of a building supported by pillars under which you can walk or sit. I see these building in some resorts. I don’t think “atrium” is the right ter… --- ## [What are the criteria for a (21?) gun salute at a military funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-criteria-for-a-21-gun-salute-at-a-military-funeral/758227)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-criteria-for-a-21-gun-salute-at-a-military-funeral/758227 "2016-06-24T23:54:36Z")
Prompted by a thread posted by a Doper who is attending a funeral (:(). See query. Also, there are “salutes” with fewer gun shots, right? --- ## [Question reg. how Trump is funding his campaign(to his advantage)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-reg-how-trump-is-funding-his-campaign-to-his-advantage/758116)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-reg-how-trump-is-funding-his-campaign-to-his-advantage/758116 "2016-06-24T22:08:24Z")
Hi I want to fact-check how Trump’s funding of his campaign is to his advantage compared to previous self-funders like Ross Perot. “there is a difference between self funding, and owing debt to yourself. In the forme… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=883) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=885)