Does a misdemeanor prevent you from getting a gun?

Does a misdemeanor prevent you from getting a gun? Federal law bans those who have been convicted of certain crimes from ever possessing firearms. Included in those crimes are all felonies and misdemeanor domestic violence offenses. Can a DUI felony in Texas own a gun? If your DWI charge was a felony, you won’t be […]

What was the effect of the Hungarian uprising?

What was the effect of the Hungarian uprising? Although the Soviet Union did not suffer severe international consequences for the crackdown on the Hungarian Uprising, the event did have important effects on the Eastern Bloc and Soviet internal affairs. Most importantly, the rebellion in Hungary exposed the weaknesses of Eastern European communism. What was the […]

When where and why was Jamestown established?

When where and why was Jamestown established? The Virginia Company of England made a daring proposition: sail to the new, mysterious land, which they called Virginia in honor of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, and begin a settlement. They established Jamestown, Virginia, on May 14, 1607, the first permanent British settlement in North America. What […]

What was a football made of before leather?

What was a football made of before leather? The first properly made ball was simply a pig or sheep’s bladder, inflated by good old fashioned lung power and knotted at the end. A leather casing would then be fitted around the bladder to provide durability. The resulting ball was rounder than a rugby ball, although […]

Can you swap a transmission?

Can you swap a transmission? A conversion is done one of two ways: physically converting the existing transmission or replacing the automatic with a manual transmission (whether new or rebuilt). The rebuilt option is rather pricey, but may be necessary depending on the make and model of vehicle you are converting. Are automatic integras fast? […]

Is genetically modified food good or bad?

Is genetically modified food good or bad? A group of scientists did an extensive review of research on the safety of crops from GMOs over the past 10 years. They found no significant harm directly tied to genetic engineering. And the American Medical Association thinks genetically modified foods are OK. What are the dangers of […]

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