# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=887 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 888 --- ## [Buying used/refurb iPad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-used-refurb-ipad/757913)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-used-refurb-ipad/757913 "2016-06-21T18:57:24Z")
Anyone have any information on whether it’s a good idea to buy previously-used iPads? I’m considering maybe an iPad Air 2; can I go back any further in the generations and get decent performance? Also, there’s an onlin… --- ## [Using a bayonetted rifle and a helmet to mark a grave.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-bayonetted-rifle-and-a-helmet-to-mark-a-grave/757939)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-bayonetted-rifle-and-a-helmet-to-mark-a-grave/757939 "2016-06-21T18:12:25Z")
When and where did this originate? --- ## [Is Google politicizing search results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-google-politicizing-search-results/757759)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-google-politicizing-search-results/757759 "2016-06-21T18:01:18Z")
Disclaimer: I know little about Hillary Clinton’s dirty washing, if such it be, and care less. Were I American rather than English I’d certainly vote for her in preference to Trump. This question is quite genuine. OK, I… --- ## [What in blazes is the plural of the word "Euro"? €](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-blazes-is-the-plural-of-the-word-euro/757509)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-blazes-is-the-plural-of-the-word-euro/757509 "2016-06-21T17:34:21Z")
Does it have one… Some folks think not, others think does --- ## [Attorney Client Privilege When That Itself is the Core Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attorney-client-privilege-when-that-itself-is-the-core-issue/757886)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attorney-client-privilege-when-that-itself-is-the-core-issue/757886 "2016-06-21T16:29:42Z")
Not sure if the title conveyed the concept well. What I’m wondering about is whether attorney client privilege stands even when the legal communication in question is itself the issue at hand, versus being evidence about… --- ## [Which major campaigns were lost (in retrospect) by a general officer refusing to retreat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-major-campaigns-were-lost-in-retrospect-by-a-general-officer-refusing-to-retreat/757652)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-major-campaigns-were-lost-in-retrospect-by-a-general-officer-refusing-to-retreat/757652 "2016-06-21T14:50:00Z")
See query, which is prompted by a recurring point in the excellent, just revived thread Was Washington a good general? I have no doubt that lot of knuckle-headed bravado has shown a commander’s weaknesses quite dramatic… --- ## [Calls that say "Blocked Caller" with no record on your carrier...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calls-that-say-blocked-caller-with-no-record-on-your-carrier/757642)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calls-that-say-blocked-caller-with-no-record-on-your-carrier/757642 "2016-06-21T14:05:47Z")
I’ve gotten calls from cell phones where the ID says “Blocked Caller”. I don’t answer them, because I think its good practice to always screen calls from people you don’t know. I never find out who it is, though, becau… --- ## [This question is truly for the birds. \[Attracting a wild bird\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-question-is-truly-for-the-birds-attracting-a-wild-bird/754925)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-question-is-truly-for-the-birds-attracting-a-wild-bird/754925 "2016-06-21T10:49:37Z")
Alright, this is a tad ridiculous but we’re trying to figure out if we can get a bird to move in where a previous bird lived. Here’s the story: about 3 years ago at my brothers house a robin built a nest in the nook bet… --- ## [Laptop crashes when scrolling thru Facebook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-crashes-when-scrolling-thru-facebook/757692)
**Author:** [@volleyballer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/volleyballer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-crashes-when-scrolling-thru-facebook/757692 "2016-06-21T06:36:09Z")
Laptop: Toshiba Satellite, 8 gig RAM, 500 gig HDD, Windows 10. Browser: Firefox 47, 11 browser windows open, some with tabs so ~ 40 windows open altogether. Bluestacks with WWF. Tinder app. Torrent app. Comodo antiviru… --- ## [Getting power from engine exhaust, why only turbochargers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-power-from-engine-exhaust-why-only-turbochargers/757888)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-power-from-engine-exhaust-why-only-turbochargers/757888 "2016-06-20T23:38:36Z")
Do I understand correctly that a turbocharger puts less load on the engine than an equivalent supercharger, because it is driven by exhaust pressure rather than a mechanical linkage? If so, why does the same not hold tru… --- ## [Help with plugs on an old beige Mac G3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-plugs-on-an-old-beige-mac-g3/757922)
**Author:** [@randwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randwill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-plugs-on-an-old-beige-mac-g3/757922 "2016-06-20T22:50:55Z")
I pulled my first computer, a beige Macintosh G3 out of storage today. It booted up great. My problem is, I can’t remember how to hook up the mouse AND the keyboard. There is one plug-in hole that accepts the plug that … --- ## [Ghosts.What is up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-what-is-up/757868)
**Author:** [@Flare4roach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flare4roach)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-what-is-up/757868 "2016-06-20T20:08:38Z")
I’ve never seen one so I can’t verify or preach to their existence. However, I am very interested by the sheer number of reports that have been handed down through history from just about every culture known to man. This… --- ## [Do any other foods have the "cilantro" effect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-foods-have-the-cilantro-effect/756635)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-foods-have-the-cilantro-effect/756635 "2016-06-20T18:44:25Z")
Due to some people’s genetic makeup cilantro tastes like soap. Are there any other foods or drinks that, because of a person’s genes, tastes “off” to them? --- ## [Can I use a usb cord/power supply converter designed for SATA with a SSD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-a-usb-cord-power-supply-converter-designed-for-sata-with-a-ssd/757790)
**Author:** [@lithrawind\_gmail.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lithrawind_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-a-usb-cord-power-supply-converter-designed-for-sata-with-a-ssd/757790 "2016-06-20T17:38:39Z")
I’ve done some looking around, and the answer seems to be yes, but I’m pretty sure the cables I have predate SSDs, so I’m worried if I try to use them to power a SSD I might fry the thing. --- ## [What could cause a sustained increase in the strength of electromagnetic fields?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-cause-a-sustained-increase-in-the-strength-of-electromagnetic-fields/757832)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-cause-a-sustained-increase-in-the-strength-of-electromagnetic-fields/757832 "2016-06-20T16:54:02Z")
Many theories about ghosts are linked to the electromagnetic field. Putting aside all debate about whether or not ghosts actually are a product of electromagneticism, what sort of event or phenomena - either naturally oc… --- ## [Do women really have stronger legs than men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-really-have-stronger-legs-than-men/625801)
**Author:** [@A\_Sniveling\_Mess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Sniveling_Mess)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-really-have-stronger-legs-than-men/625801 "2016-06-20T16:32:36Z")
I’ve seen it said in many places that women’s legs are stronger than men’s,so much so that this almost seems like common knowledge,but I don’t know of any solid biological evidence that supports the idea.I will say that … --- ## [I thought most animals were scared of snakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-most-animals-were-scared-of-snakes/757728)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-most-animals-were-scared-of-snakes/757728 "2016-06-20T14:29:23Z")
Hello Everyone, Is no secret that I’m not a fan of slithering things. To me, a good slitherer is a dead slitherer. However I watched one of our cats today engage a fairly small snake in our yard. It was all black wit… --- ## [Can something be "crispy" but not "crisp"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-something-be-crispy-but-not-crisp/757567)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-something-be-crispy-but-not-crisp/757567 "2016-06-20T14:28:45Z")
Clearly some things can be described as “crisp” but not “crispy” – an autumn day for example, or a dollar bill. Can anything be described as “crispy” but not “crisp”? Is there a difference between, say, a side of crisp… --- ## [Are 6" walls now required on all residential construction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-6-walls-now-required-on-all-residential-construction/757702)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-6-walls-now-required-on-all-residential-construction/757702 "2016-06-20T13:46:03Z")
I was looking at a friend’s remodel/addition a few days ago and was surprised to see that the plans called for 6" walls (2 x 6 studs instead of 2 x4). The existing house is 2 stories, but the addition is only one story,… --- ## [Do FDA regulations apply to imported goods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fda-regulations-apply-to-imported-goods/757821)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fda-regulations-apply-to-imported-goods/757821 "2016-06-20T03:20:00Z")
Some people I know have been talking about food and meds made in China, and how these are dangerous because China doesn’t have the regulations we do. Don’t our regulations still apply if it is going to be sold here in t… --- ## [What percentage of the material collected during WW2 was used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-the-material-collected-during-ww2-was-used/757867)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-the-material-collected-during-ww2-was-used/757867 "2016-06-20T02:28:44Z")
I know during WW2 there were rubber drives, various metals were suspended from use, ect. What amount of these goods were actually converted into material and used by the Allied soldiers? --- ## [Repairing a wooden chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-a-wooden-chair/757849)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-a-wooden-chair/757849 "2016-06-20T00:45:38Z")
We have an old style wooden chair whose headpiece (the crosspiece at the top that the narrow vertical slats fit into) has broken at one end. The stile–the vertical end piece–that is supposed to fit into a hole on the und… --- ## [How far does the Solar System travel through the Milky Way in a human lifetime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-does-the-solar-system-travel-through-the-milky-way-in-a-human-lifetime/757589)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-does-the-solar-system-travel-through-the-milky-way-in-a-human-lifetime/757589 "2016-06-19T23:28:50Z")
Let’s say we use 79 years as the average human lifetime in this case. How many miles does the Solar System travel in that time? How many human lifetimes would be required to travel a distance equivalent to the distance f… --- ## [need help with whole house AC/heat thermostat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-whole-house-ac-heat-thermostat/757791)
**Author:** [@12mgdaily](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/12mgdaily)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-whole-house-ac-heat-thermostat/757791 "2016-06-19T21:04:56Z")
Been in this home 11 years, never had a problem (was always a comfortable temperature in the house) till we got new thermostat. By the way, I live in Florida and the AC is used most months throughout the year. My complai… --- ## [After you work on improving flexibility and stretching, how long do you remain limber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-you-work-on-improving-flexibility-and-stretching-how-long-do-you-remain-limber/757625)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-you-work-on-improving-flexibility-and-stretching-how-long-do-you-remain-limber/757625 "2016-06-19T18:35:07Z")
A couple months ago I started working on stretching my hamstrings because they were tight. So I did stretches for a few weeks, saw improvement, but quit because I pushed myself too hard and hurt my knee. Recently I dec… --- ## [Looking for a cite concerning Index Funds vs. Financial Advisors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-cite-concerning-index-funds-vs-financial-advisors/757377)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-cite-concerning-index-funds-vs-financial-advisors/757377 "2016-06-19T15:35:37Z")
Hi. I read on here once that over the long term, an index fund tracking either the overall market or possibly the S&P 500, would outperform most financial advisors. I am looking for a cite to back up that claim. Do you … --- ## [Phone storage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-storage/756673)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-storage/756673 "2016-06-19T15:24:40Z")
I’ve got a Samsung S5 with Verizon… and a SD card with 29 GB of available space, yet I keep getting messages that I don’t have enough storage to update my apps etc. How do i get it to save to the SD card? --- ## [Looking for a particular mail-order catalog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-mail-order-catalog/757284)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-mail-order-catalog/757284 "2016-06-19T15:06:46Z")
I once bought a magnifying glass, made in Russia, from a mail-order catalog with the word “Soviet” in the name. I can’t remember the rest of the name…:confused: --- ## [Line of credit = risky check?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-of-credit-risky-check/757657)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-of-credit-risky-check/757657 "2016-06-19T14:50:08Z")
I have had a LOC from a major US bank against my home for over a decade & have excellent credit. On the years I have used it as a backstop for unexpected expenses. Twice this week I have had banks question checks writt… --- ## [What was the first mass shooting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-mass-shooting/757662)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-mass-shooting/757662 "2016-06-19T12:51:39Z")
After every mass shooting the point is made that guns from the time of the 2nd Amendment would not have been capable of carrying out mass shootings. So when did they become capable of doing so? Given the definition “fou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=886) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=888)