# Factual Questions **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=966 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 967 --- ## [Which Christian Communities Practice Arranged Marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-christian-communities-practice-arranged-marriage/686084)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-christian-communities-practice-arranged-marriage/686084 "2016-01-21T02:30:10Z")
I’m aware of two Christian communities that still practice arranged marriage, or some form thereof: one is certain fundamentalist Mormon sects, and the other is certain Gypsy (for lack of a better word) communities. Are… --- ## [Supply & Demand, who exactly controls price fluctuations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supply-demand-who-exactly-controls-price-fluctuations/743603)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supply-demand-who-exactly-controls-price-fluctuations/743603 "2016-01-21T02:26:15Z")
May seem like a simple question, but I think it’s actually more complex. Lets use a tomato as an example as I have real world insight on the prices. You have the chain of distribution as: Grower Broker (optional) Tr… --- ## [Is there an alternative theory for this Universe thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-alternative-theory-for-this-universe-thing/743493)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-alternative-theory-for-this-universe-thing/743493 "2016-01-21T01:15:40Z")
It is just not fathomable that we live in a Universe that has these improbably distances between billions of galaxies some of whom are larger than our own galaxy. It is incomprehensible. Is the current thinking totally… --- ## [If you kept a dead body in a freezer for 20 years...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-kept-a-dead-body-in-a-freezer-for-20-years/742845)
**Author:** [@Anxious\_Squirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anxious_Squirrel)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-kept-a-dead-body-in-a-freezer-for-20-years/742845 "2016-01-21T01:04:08Z")
Hello says the Mystery Writer, waves a bloody shovel merrily about how are all you fine folks today? Let’s say you murdered somebody and you didn’t want to bury them in the backyard with all the others, letting her get … --- ## [Peg Leg Medical Apparatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peg-leg-medical-apparatus/743702)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peg-leg-medical-apparatus/743702 "2016-01-21T00:13:44Z")
Within the last year I have seen this twice and I’ve never seen it before. The person has a full leg cast bent at the knee at a 90 degree angle. They have a peg leg stand which goes over the cast which allows them to put… --- ## [Nevada long drive question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevada-long-drive-question/743341)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevada-long-drive-question/743341 "2016-01-20T23:20:02Z")
Am planning on a March trip to Vegas and we want to get out of town a few days. The plan is to drive Nevada 95 up to the intersection of Nevada 6, then to Crystal Springs, then Nevada 93 back to Vegas. Looks like beau… --- ## [Tax question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-question/743540)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-question/743540 "2016-01-20T22:09:14Z")
My new assistant had a seasonal job at the end of December 2014. He got his last paycheck in 2015. When he called to ask about his W2 for 2015, he was told that the company didn’t owe him one because his income was in 20… --- ## [SQL Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sql-problem/743686)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sql-problem/743686 "2016-01-20T21:32:39Z")
I’ll se if I can explain this properly. I’m not that good at explanations. I have a database table with titles and studios as two columns. It’s a list of cartoons and the studios they were developed at. The studios colu… --- ## [Are There Mutual Funds Like This? (Anti-Social progressive)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-mutual-funds-like-this-anti-social-progressive/743634)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-mutual-funds-like-this-anti-social-progressive/743634 "2016-01-20T19:32:43Z")
I was listening to an NPR report today, where they were talking about attempst to “punish” firms that make socially undesireable products. take guns-many people believe that institutions like teahcer’s Pension funds an… --- ## [Navy SEAL training--do they really drown them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-seal-training-do-they-really-drown-them/319670)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-seal-training-do-they-really-drown-them/319670 "2016-01-20T19:25:23Z")
A coworker told me that Navy SEAL trainees are actually drowned, then revived, as part of their training. Her source: a former coworker (who quit working there before I started) whose daughter is dating a SEAL. Well, so… --- ## [Broken pelvis mortality for elderly patient](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-pelvis-mortality-for-elderly-patient/670538)
**Author:** [@TMifune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TMifune)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-pelvis-mortality-for-elderly-patient/670538 "2016-01-20T19:07:39Z")
My 95yr Great aunt just broke her arm and two bones in her pelvis. My sister said this can be fatal. Is that true? I thought she would just take a bit longer to heal. :confused: --- ## [Repeated use of registered trademark symbol throughout a narrative](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeated-use-of-registered-trademark-symbol-throughout-a-narrative/743598)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeated-use-of-registered-trademark-symbol-throughout-a-narrative/743598 "2016-01-20T18:45:37Z")
I’m editing and rewriting a narrative for an organization that offers a program with a trademarked name. Let’s call it “Mojo’s Digging for Dollars Program.” The narrative I’m looking at puts the registered trademark symb… --- ## [Is this REALLY a chip card or are they lying to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-a-chip-card-or-are-they-lying-to-me/743494)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-a-chip-card-or-are-they-lying-to-me/743494 "2016-01-20T17:14:43Z")
My company switched HSA providers this year, and as such, we got new cards. New cards, I might add, that don’t seem to work at my pharmacy. I am not a happy person. Called the card issuer, they blame the pharmacy. OK, f… --- ## [What is the environmental impact for one person over their lifetime (on average)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-environmental-impact-for-one-person-over-their-lifetime-on-average/743665)
**Author:** [@Scairns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scairns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-environmental-impact-for-one-person-over-their-lifetime-on-average/743665 "2016-01-20T16:00:06Z")
I was just wondering, what is the environmental impact of one person (in the USA) over their lifetime? For example: how many trees are cut down, gallons of water used, how much CO2 emitted, etc. Are there any statistic… --- ## [How to get a ONE time FICO credit score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-a-one-time-fico-credit-score/743620)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-a-one-time-fico-credit-score/743620 "2016-01-20T15:42:06Z")
Hey all, So there doesn’t seem to be a way to get a free FICO score (unlike the once-a-year freebie scores from the 3 credit union.) Which isn’t really the issue; I don’t really mind paying for it, BUT… it seems to be v… --- ## [Who can sue Ted Cruz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-sue-ted-cruz/742968)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-sue-ted-cruz/742968 "2016-01-20T15:35:45Z")
It seems that Ted Cruz may legitimately not qualify to be President. My question is this: Can any US Citizen sue him in US Court to challenge his nomination if he does get nominated? --- ## [The East Is The Orient. The West Is The Occident. The North and South Are:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-east-is-the-orient-the-west-is-the-occident-the-north-and-south-are/743574)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-east-is-the-orient-the-west-is-the-occident-the-north-and-south-are/743574 "2016-01-20T15:02:36Z")
The Borient and the Australient? --- ## [Russian Dash Cam Translations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-dash-cam-translations/717773)
**Author:** [@633squadron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/633squadron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-dash-cam-translations/717773 "2016-01-20T13:45:39Z")
Russian Dash Cam videos are so popular that it’s impossible to find a link that tells me what they’re saying in the background!. I hear lots of words and phrases repeated, but the only one I know for sure is “suka”, whic… --- ## [What is a Lowe's "Code 75"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lowes-code-75/743464)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lowes-code-75/743464 "2016-01-20T13:39:18Z")
I was in Lowe’s and they paged that there was a “Code 75 for all associates not helping a customer”. Anyone know what was going on? Was there a gas leak and the store was about to blow up, or did they just need some help… --- ## [Blinkers & flashers not working on 1995 Crown Victoria. Need some diagnostic help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blinkers-flashers-not-working-on-1995-crown-victoria-need-some-diagnostic-help/569345)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blinkers-flashers-not-working-on-1995-crown-victoria-need-some-diagnostic-help/569345 "2016-01-20T08:57:33Z")
My daughter has a 1995 Crown Victoria. The other day she informed me her left and right turn signals and emergency flashers were not working. They would just stay on (lit) and not blink. It turns out that 2005 CVs do no… --- ## [Nazi Autobahns in Poland? What Happened To Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nazi-autobahns-in-poland-what-happened-to-them/743659)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nazi-autobahns-in-poland-what-happened-to-them/743659 "2016-01-20T07:42:03Z")
I once read that as soon as Poland was conquered, the Germans began an extensive program of highway building in Poland. the idea was to pave the way for German colonization, and also pave the way for the anticipated inva… --- ## [Why hasn't China (or Russia) put a man on the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-china-or-russia-put-a-man-on-the-moon/743308)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-china-or-russia-put-a-man-on-the-moon/743308 "2016-01-20T07:35:44Z")
The propaganda benefits would be obviously enormous. I can’t believe these countries lack the technical capability. If the Americans could achieve it with the relatively primitive technology of the 1960s surely it must b… --- ## ["Gold Tone" Versus Gold Plated Jewelry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-tone-versus-gold-plated-jewelry/743573)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-tone-versus-gold-plated-jewelry/743573 "2016-01-20T07:13:19Z")
I know that cheap “gold” jewelry is plated, usually with a very thin layer of gold. once this wears off, it looks pretty bad. But now, i understand that a lot of what is labelled “gold tone” is actually titanium nitride,… --- ## [I got a document sent to me on Google Drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-document-sent-to-me-on-google-drive/743479)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-document-sent-to-me-on-google-drive/743479 "2016-01-20T06:34:32Z")
I can’t open it so I have to use PF Mergy or Lumin or something. It says it cannot scan the doc for virus, “do I want to download it anyway.” I don’t know the sender personally, just over a forum. How do I scan the do… --- ## [Second question from a Roku noob](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-question-from-a-roku-noob/743476)
**Author:** [@priority](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/priority)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-question-from-a-roku-noob/743476 "2016-01-20T05:19:13Z")
I have Dish Network and just recently bought a Roku 3. It’s installed and I’ve been playing with it, but … the input channel for the satellite is HDM1. The input channel for the Roku is HDM1. Because I’m a noob and don’t… --- ## [Need help studying for a certification test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-studying-for-a-certification-test/743650)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-studying-for-a-certification-test/743650 "2016-01-20T03:32:10Z")
It is the Colorado teacher-certification test known as the PLACE - Instructional Technology #51 to be specific. I took the practice test here and based on my prior experience in education and computers I got a 9/12 so I… --- ## ["As Seen On TV" Products And Their Weird Websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-seen-on-tv-products-and-their-weird-websites/743576)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-seen-on-tv-products-and-their-weird-websites/743576 "2016-01-20T03:30:02Z")
Sometimes I see commercials for things that you don’t normally see on retailers’ shelves - windshield replacement, gutter protection, “miracle” cures, etc. Often they’ll have weird websites - like instead of GutterMiracl… --- ## [I keep reading about a "prisoner swap" with Iran. Who were the Iranians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-reading-about-a-prisoner-swap-with-iran-who-were-the-iranians/743544)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-reading-about-a-prisoner-swap-with-iran-who-were-the-iranians/743544 "2016-01-20T03:09:24Z")
See subject. It’s weird–if ever a question was begged, this is it. If they’re super-secret moles revealing something horrible about CIA, or whatever, I think somebody must have asked and been given some answer, no matter… --- ## [Car wash effluent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-wash-effluent/743547)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-wash-effluent/743547 "2016-01-20T02:47:36Z")
There’s got to be loads of toxins coming out of a car wash; oil, antifreeze, deer parts, etc. does all of this nastiness just run through the same system as my poop? --- ## [Powerball "Quick Pick"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-quick-pick/743409)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-quick-pick/743409 "2016-01-20T01:41:11Z")
How does the Powerball Quick Pick mechanism assign ‘picks’? Does each terminal independently create a series of random picks? And if so, how random is it, truly? (I seem to remember from Statistics 101 that ‘random’ can… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=965) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/factual-questions/9.md?page=967)