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**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sprint-cell-phone-faster-upload-speed-than-dsl/919188 "2020-08-29T14:31:59Z")
I have DSL with only .67 mbps upload speed and lots of large video files to upload. Sprint cellular is being shown with an upload speed of about 4 mbps and it seems to me that using my smart phone to upload the files wou… --- ## [Nikon D3300 help - Not connecting to MacBook Pro, can't view pics when plugged in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikon-d3300-help-not-connecting-to-macbook-pro-cant-view-pics-when-plugged-in/919264)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikon-d3300-help-not-connecting-to-macbook-pro-cant-view-pics-when-plugged-in/919264 "2020-08-29T14:20:14Z")
Yesterday I moved a TON of heavy stuff out of the storage unit so that I could take some pictures. I’ve just tried to download the pics onto my MacBook Pro. On my previous MacBook Pro, I just plugged the camera in and … --- ## ["Wanted dead or alive" Alternate lyrics (drink and drive)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-dead-or-alive-alternate-lyrics-drink-and-drive/160629)
**Author:** [@BioHazard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BioHazard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2003, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-dead-or-alive-alternate-lyrics-drink-and-drive/160629 "2003-03-11T22:56:59Z")
A long time ago at a kareoke bar I heard someone sing alternate lyrics to the song “Wanted dead or alive”. I also heard almost the exact same alternate lyrics 3 states away, so these lyrics are out there somewhere. I g… --- ## [Do you have dreams that come true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-dreams-that-come-true/919162)
**Author:** [@Forever77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Forever77)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-dreams-that-come-true/919162 "2020-08-29T09:24:05Z")
I don’t mean day dreams or wanting to get rich, but the ones you have at night or early in the morning. Perhaps warning dreams … warning you of dangers ahead. I don’t really believe in dreams … most are just entertaini… --- ## [Stay on the Sunnyside](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stay-on-the-sunnyside/919261)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stay-on-the-sunnyside/919261 "2020-08-29T07:27:29Z")
My local medical marijuana dispensary has rebranded!! They used to be CY+, dispensaries owned by the grower Cresco. With everything going on lately, they wanted to rebrand to take a stand on topics affecting society. I… --- ## [How do they 'recover data'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-recover-data/211420)
**Author:** [@randwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randwill)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-recover-data/211420 "2020-08-29T06:49:22Z")
I see and hear ads for companies that recover data from dead hard drives. How is this done? What do they have that the rest of us don’t? Are their secret/expensive programs not available to the general public? Or do they… --- ## [Wednesday is no longer Prince Spaghetti day -- Anthony Martignetti dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wednesday-is-no-longer-prince-spaghetti-day-anthony-martignetti-dies/919061)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wednesday-is-no-longer-prince-spaghetti-day-anthony-martignetti-dies/919061 "2020-08-29T03:03:18Z")
The long-running 1969 commercial (about ten years) featuring little Anthony Martignetti of “Boston’s North end” running home in response to his mother’s call “Anthony!” from her kitchen window goes dark this week. Antho… --- ## ["Blue Ball" as a place name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-ball-as-a-place-name/603104)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-ball-as-a-place-name/603104 "2020-08-29T01:11:01Z")
What is the significance of the phrase “Blue Ball” as a place name? I know of several Blue Balls on the map, and don’t know any Green Cubes or Turquoise Toroids. I know of the meaning of “blue balls” as aching, congeste… --- ## [Lexus vs Toyota](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lexus-vs-toyota/919190)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lexus-vs-toyota/919190 "2020-08-29T01:07:56Z")
So for years, my mother dreamed of owning a luxury car. So five years ago (after the Toyota Camry my father was driving was totalled), they bought a brand-new Lexus ES 350. I said to them that if they just bought a fully… --- ## [Why are puns considered the lowest form of humor? Why do folks groan, even at good puns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-puns-considered-the-lowest-form-of-humor-why-do-folks-groan-even-at-good-puns/918516)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-puns-considered-the-lowest-form-of-humor-why-do-folks-groan-even-at-good-puns/918516 "2020-08-29T00:21:33Z")
I’ve never understood why puns get badmouthed so often. To me, the good ones are smart and witty and based on clever wordplay, hardly attributes that seem lowbrow. And why the groan in response? No other form of humor -… --- ## [Shinzo Abe is resigning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shinzo-abe-is-resigning/919237)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shinzo-abe-is-resigning/919237 "2020-08-29T00:18:33Z")
AP story here: Who will be the new PM of Japan? How will this affect US relations? How will this affect Japan’s relations to China, Russia and the Koreas? --- ## [Recommend me a PDF-to\_Word document converter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-pdf-to-word-document-converter/264463)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-pdf-to-word-document-converter/264463 "2020-08-28T21:47:00Z")
I’ve been asked to find an application which will convert a PDF file over to a Word-compatible document file and vice-versa. This program should retain formatting of text as well as graphical content during the conversio… --- ## [Five-Strike Hangman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-strike-hangman/916633)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 977\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-strike-hangman/916633 "2020-08-28T21:28:19Z")
It is a sentence hangman. The original player posts the structure of the sentence. The letters are not revealed since they are supposed to be found out by the rest of the players. Players make their guesses. Only let… --- ## [If you wonder why we told you that the paper you cited was shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wonder-why-we-told-you-that-the-paper-you-cited-was-shit/918481)
**Author:** [@DMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wonder-why-we-told-you-that-the-paper-you-cited-was-shit/918481 "2020-08-28T20:46:17Z")
This (or here) got (supposedly) peer reviewed and subsequently published. It was an attempt to show that some sources would publish anything and it succeeded. Yes, they retracted it once they got called on it, but that d… --- ## [What do Republicans/Trump supporters think of Trump’s personal qualities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-republicans-trump-supporters-think-of-trump-s-personal-qualities/919109)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-republicans-trump-supporters-think-of-trump-s-personal-qualities/919109 "2020-08-28T19:46:55Z")
This is something I’ve been wondering for a while. The left thinks that Trump is stupid. Does that necessarily mean that the right thinks that he’s intelligent? The left thinks Trump is selfish. Does that necessarily m… --- ## [Is there a practical "open with" option/workaround for hyperlinks in Outlook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-practical-open-with-option-workaround-for-hyperlinks-in-outlook/919248)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-practical-open-with-option-workaround-for-hyperlinks-in-outlook/919248 "2020-08-28T19:34:51Z")
My employer has a lot of proprietary software, and any time they install or upgrade commercial software they do an enormous amount of compatibility testing. As a result, we frequently use very outdated software. One suc… --- ## [Do you have "Little German Towns" or similar in your area/country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-little-german-towns-or-similar-in-your-area-country/919040)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-little-german-towns-or-similar-in-your-area-country/919040 "2020-08-28T19:18:22Z")
I mean, in a different country, not in Germany. Here in my state in the US, we have many rural towns that retain some of the identity of the people who originally settled the town. Do you have them in your area or coun… --- ## [Do I have Vitiligo? (not seeking medical advice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-vitiligo-not-seeking-medical-advice/634822)
**Author:** [@Mrs.Cake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs.Cake)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-vitiligo-not-seeking-medical-advice/634822 "2012-09-18T04:35:45Z")
So it looks like vitiligo on my arms and hands; suntanned areas have developed completely white patches in the last few months. BUT, on other parts of my body, including areas that have not seen the sun since I could we… --- ## [Why are Genesis 1 and 2 divided in a spot that doesn't make sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-genesis-1-and-2-divided-in-a-spot-that-doesnt-make-sense/919184)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-genesis-1-and-2-divided-in-a-spot-that-doesnt-make-sense/919184 "2020-08-28T17:40:51Z")
I’ve taken to reading some parts of the Bible, and I’m curious about why Genesis 1 and 2 are divided where they are. The 1st chapter presents the on the first day, on the second day, etc. story of creation. The 2nd cha… --- ## ["On y Go!" (Let's Go!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-y-go-lets-go/918712)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-y-go-lets-go/918712 "2020-08-28T17:14:07Z")
“On y Go” is a fairly unique expression which combines the French On y (Let’s) and the English Go! Let’s Go! So, where are you headed these days? Personally, I am still in negative territory but my trend is (ever so s… --- ## ["The Mad Russian" (smoking cessation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-russian-smoking-cessation/919068)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-russian-smoking-cessation/919068 "2020-08-28T16:29:54Z")
Guy named Yefim Shubentsov. Apparently able to completely cure smoking and other addictions in a single session. You would think if the guy was for real, it would be more common for people to go to him rather than strugg… --- ## [Colibri: A Tribute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-a-tribute/919174)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-a-tribute/919174 "2020-08-28T16:17:42Z")
Just figured I had to share this video, from one of the few channels I subscribe to on YouTube: --- ## [What is the Republican platform this election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-republican-platform-this-election/919002)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-republican-platform-this-election/919002 "2020-08-28T16:03:09Z")
Heading into the election, I understand that the Republican Party voted on June 10, 2020, to adopt the same platform the party used in 2016. It seems that a few days ago, the Republicans re-affirmed this, and simply add… --- ## [Kissinger's Bilderberg Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissingers-bilderberg-speech/618788)
**Author:** [@EightPeaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EightPeaks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissingers-bilderberg-speech/618788 "2020-08-28T16:01:12Z")
Is it true that Kissinger made a speech at a Bilderberg meeting calling for the formation of a world government through false flag tactics? ““Today Americans would be outraged if U.N. troops entered Los Angeles to resto… --- ## [Russia says they have Covid19 vaccine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-says-they-have-covid19-vaccine/917880)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-says-they-have-covid19-vaccine/917880 "2020-08-28T15:02:18Z")
Do you believe it? Would you take it? --- ## [Why is eating grass not good for humans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-eating-grass-not-good-for-humans/918905)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-eating-grass-not-good-for-humans/918905 "2020-08-28T13:41:12Z")
Hello Everyone, Watching our horses and donkeys this morning munching on grass in the pasture got me thinking, why is it bad for humans to consume grass? I mean yeah, it taste terrible (I was hungry as a kid! ) but I… --- ## [.pdf to text](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pdf-to-text/483724)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pdf-to-text/483724 "2009-02-24T18:20:24Z")
Where can I get a free program to convert .pdf files to text? I googled and tried one, but it got to 99% and then quit. (The particular .pdf file was rotated 90º, but I’d expect a conversion program to be able to handl… --- ## [How do I batch-convert Word docs to PDF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-batch-convert-word-docs-to-pdf/709897)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-batch-convert-word-docs-to-pdf/709897 "2015-01-15T17:50:59Z")
I don’t have Acrobat Pro. :frowning: I have about 50 Word docs that I need to convert to PDF, and I don’t wanna hafta do it individually. The PDF reader I have here at work is “PDF X-change Editor” which doesn’t appear … --- ## [How can I convert a PDF file to a Word document?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-file-to-a-word-document/647991)
**Author:** [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-file-to-a-word-document/647991 "2013-01-23T19:16:46Z")
I need to send several files in Microsoft Word Document (.doc) format and two of them are PDFs. I’ve just manage to thoroughly confuse myself by going through the Word help section, so I thought I’d turn to the experts … --- ## [Third-party utility for converting PDFs to Word files?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-party-utility-for-converting-pdfs-to-word-files/583206)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-party-utility-for-converting-pdfs-to-word-files/583206 "2011-05-26T13:54:20Z")
Every once in a while I need to get large amounts of text from a PDF. A few paragraphs or pages aren’t a big deal, but 40, 50 or 100+ pages are a nightmare. Acrobat has an export and save as utility, but it’s fairly weak… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1735) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1737)