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Can non violent felons own black powder guns? In the United States, it is legal for a convicted felon to own a black powder gun during his custody or control. Under Federal and State laws, a black powder gun is also termed an ‘antique firearm’. Any type of replica of an antique firearm should not…

Is my antique silver plate worth anything? If it’s not marked “sterling,” it’s a safe bet that it’s actually silver plated. Most American silver made after 1860 was marked. As you’ll find in the following pictorial price guide, however, antique silver plate is not void of value although it rarely sells for as much as…

Is it bad to lend your boyfriend money? “Lending money, especially to a significant other, can jeopardize your relationship,” Chelsea Hudson, personal finance expert at TopCashback.com, tells Bustle. “Even if you love and trust your partner, loaning money can lead to further issues, such as resentment, tension, and additional debt.” Can I take out a…

What happened to Senator Bail Organa? Star Wars Squadrons begins with the destruction of Alderaan and Vader ordering imperial pilots to hunt down any potential survivors. As such, the opening cutscene of the game depicts Bail’s death. A rebel to the end, Bail dies leading the Rebel Alliance. Why did the clones let Bail Organa…

What is it like being a trophy wife? According to Wikipedia, the “trophy wife in question has little personal merit besides her physical attractiveness, requires substantial expense for maintaining her appearance, is often unintelligent or unsophisticated, does very little of substance beyond remaining attractive.” Is a trophy wife a good thing? “So, on average, high-status…

What are the theories of self development? To understand this topic, he developed a theory of moral development that includes three levels: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional. In the preconventional stage, young children, who lack a higher level of cognitive ability, experience the world around them only through their senses. What are the different perspectives of…

Is oldboy connected to Sympathy for Mr Vengeance? The Vengeance Trilogy (Korean: 복수 삼부작) is the name given to a South Korean thematically-linked unofficial film trilogy directed by Park Chan-wook, comprising Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003) and Lady Vengeance (2005). Each film deals with the themes of revenge, ethics, violence and salvation. How…

Can you make sound directional? (Unfortunately, it is impossible to make a sound seem to come from above or below, or to make a sound seem to some from ahead instead of behind or visa-verca. This isn’t a limitation of technology, but rather of the human hearing system: we can only discern locations based on…

What does the last name Trost mean? German: from a medieval personal name or byname often bestowed on a child born after the death of a sibling, from German Trost ‘comfort’, ‘consolation’ (Middle High German trost, ‘confidence’, ‘trust’). This surname is also found in Slovenia, where it is commonly spelled Trošt. What is my surname…

Why is US healthcare important? High-quality health care helps prevent diseases and improve quality of life. Helping health care providers communicate more effectively can help improve health and well-being. Strategies to make sure health care providers are aware of treatment guidelines and recommended services are also key to improving health. Is the US healthcare system…