Can you buy a falcon bird? In North America, no. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty/Convention Act, Peregrine Falcons are protected native species, that which bans one from keeping any part of it, killing it, or intentionally disturbing its nest or young. In California you need a license from the state to own raptors for falconeering. […]
Who gave back Hong Kong?
Who gave back Hong Kong? In the Hall of the People in Beijing, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang sign an agreement committing Britain to return Hong Kong to China in 1997 in return for terms guaranteeing a 50-year extension of its capitalist system. Why did England hand over Hong Kong? […]
What is Jefferson City known for?
What is Jefferson City known for? Jefferson City was chosen as the site of a state prison. This prison, named the Missouri State Penitentiary, opened in 1836. Known as the “Missouri Rhineland” for its vineyards and first established by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, this region has become part of Missouri’s agricultural and tourist economy. […]
Who played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar live in New York?
Who played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar live in New York? Brandon Victor Dixon Who was the best Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar? Carl Anderson What happened to Carl Anderson? Carl Anderson, the actor and singer best known for his stage and film portrayal of Judas in the rock opera ”Jesus Christ Superstar,” died here […]
What inspired Jose Rizal to write El Filibusterismo?
What inspired Jose Rizal to write El Filibusterismo? After he read the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, he had an inspiration to write his own novel with the same topic–to expose Spanish colonial abuse in print. Why El Filibusterismo considered one of the most influential novels written by Jose Rizal? El Filibusterismo […]
What did Father Miguel Hidalgo do?
What did Father Miguel Hidalgo do? Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and key figure in the Mexican War of Independence (1810–21). Hidalgo is best remembered for his speech, the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”), which called for the end of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico. What challenges did Miguel […]
Why did Denver become the capital of Colorado?
Why did Denver become the capital of Colorado? By the mid-1860s, Golden was more or less only capital in name only. Denver had become larger and more developed. It was where the territorial governor resided, and where important territorial meetings took place. As a result, Denver became the acting territorial capital in 1867. What was […]
What does Cinnamon Toast Crunch taste like?
What does Cinnamon Toast Crunch taste like? What Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch Taste Like? Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal is an absolutely delicious cereal. It has a strong cinnamon taste to it, but not overpowering. It also has a powerful ring of sugar to its taste, but again not over powering. How bad is Cinnamon Toast […]
Is Gibraltar a dominion?
Is Gibraltar a dominion? Gibraltar is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and is self-governing in all matters but defense. Is Gibraltar autonomous? As a British Overseas Territory, the Government of Gibraltar is not subordinate to the Government of the United Kingdom. The British Government, however, is responsible for defence and external affairs but […]
What type of engineer is APJ Abdul Kalam?
What type of engineer is APJ Abdul Kalam? A.P.J. Abdul Kalam attended the Madras Institute of Technology, where he received a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1960. After graduation he joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—an Indian military research institute—and later the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Why did Kalam choose aeronautical engineering? […]