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Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries
Confounding issues in society such as unidentified flying objects (UFOs), conspiracy theories and urban legends
1,773 Questions
What are some unsolved mysteries in Kentucky?
The Valley Hill Lights - Valley Hill, KY, where thousands of people have seen random bursts of color, showers of golden flakes and on at least one occasion a vision of Jesus and Mary. The Valley Hill Lights were featured on the TV program Unsolved Mysteries (1995).
The best answer here is, could be. A myth is a story that someone constructed to explain something. It is an attempt at reduction. Reduction in the sense of physics and language is an attempt to give the shortest, simplest answer or explanation to the broadest number of things. In common parlance, the term "myth" is used to refer to a false story or fictional account. It is interchanged with the terms "legend" and "folktale." This is inaccurate. A myth is simply a story. It may or may not be true. It may or may not have a basis or be rooted in fact.
The word actually comes from Greek. MÅ·thos literally means story. Academically speaking, the truth or veracity of a mtyh is not questioned. It just is, that is it exists.
What year was the first car sold in the US?
*http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aacarsassemblya.htm
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Which country has a longer border joining the US canada or mexico?
The US-Canada border qualifies as such:
- US-Mexico border length: 3,145 kilometers (1,954 miles)
- US-Canada border length: 11,366 kilometers (7,063 miles)
What does a gang drawing of a rose symbolize?
In the prison culture, tattooing carries specific symbolism. A tattoo of a rose indicates that the bearer came of age in prison.
Liberty what crimes are committed in thy name?
The question is actually a quote attributed to Marie-Jeanne Roland de la Platiere, born Marie-Jeanne Phlipon (17 March 1754 - 8 November 1793) better known simply as Madame Roland and who was, along with her husband Jean Marie Roland de la Platiere, a supporter of the French Revolution and influential member of the Girondist faction. She fell out of favor during the Reign of Terror and died by the guillotine on 8 November 1793 As she was conveyed to the guillotine and before placing her head on the block, she bowed before the clay statue of Liberty in the Place de la Révolution, and allegedly uttered the famous remark for which she is remembered: O Liberté, que de crimes on commet en ton nom! (Oh Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name!)
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Roland
What was the first product to have a bar code?
A pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Chewing Gum was the first commercial product to have a UPC bar code scanned.
It happened on June 26, 1974. The pack of gum and the receipt are in the Smithsonian Institution.
Can you insure your homeless friend?
I am going to assume you mean life insurance, not medical. The main reason to buy life insurance is to replace a salary or pay off a house or business in the event of an untimely death of a wage earner. The only other reason would be for nararious reasons such as financial gain.
Why was the 1988 murder of Wisconsin female Chris Paul never successfuly prosecuted?
Doing a cursory search, using standard search protocol and terminology, nothing was immediately found regarding this 24 year-old case. Perhaps disclosing further, more detailed, information would be of assistance. Otherwise the only response to this type of question would be to research the news clippings of the appropriate local news media, and/or court records of the time to determine the answer.
Should students be allowed to display the Confederate flag in school explain why or why not?
The short answer: The confederate flag is considered to be racist.
What is the importance of community service?
Community service is important because it offers one the opportunity to give back to others and their community.
Someone who is suspected to have taken part in the deliberate murder of another person.
How hard is it to become homeless?
Becoming homeless is very easy. Dont pay your bills and your house will become a forclosure. There, you are now homeless.
Was Ronald Reagan a spy for the FBI?
Code name T-10, future president Ronald Reagan was an FBI informant in the 1940's after the end of WWII. Since Reagan was a member of the SAG (Screen Actors Guild, actor's union) he was used to supply information to the FBI on suspected communists inside Hollywood and the movie business. Although is seems slightly ridiculous now, at the height of the Cold War the threat of communists in the movie business resulted in a type of 'witch hunt', rooting out anything or anyone with un-American ideals.
Is there anything controversial about adoption?
Yes, many things.
First and foremost as an adopted adult, the number one priority in my adoptee rights activism life right now is to get my records unsealed by the state of California. Sealed records is a very controversial topic, it is a violation of the adoptees civil rights and human rights to be denied access to our original birth certificates. Mothers who surrendered their children to adoption are coming forward and saying they were never promised secrecy and even if someone did give them an unlawful promise, its not the courts obligation to uphold such promises. Access to our original birth certificates doesn't guarantee us a reunion and isn't about a reunion, its about equality for adoptees. Its a civil rights issue. Only 6 states honor adoptee's unconditional access to their records.
Another "hot" topic I've been reading about on various sites and something that has always bothered me personally is the difference in prices of adoption fees according to the race of the child. Apparently white infants are in the greatest demand so they have the highest adoption "fees." I am biracial, so I was cheaper than the white babies, but more expensive than the full blooded other races.
Another controversial adoption topic is informed consents to adoption by the mothers and fathers who are surrendering their children. The baby scoop era was full of forced surrenders and horrifying accounts of women being drugged, babies being drugged and never given the opportunity to stay together as a family on the pretense of protecting us from the social stigma of children born out of wedlock. The present industry has developed a different type of coercion of pregnant girls and women. (Books: "The Girls Who Went Away" by Ann Fessler and "The Baby Thief" by Barbara Raymond).
Women aren't being given informed consents to adoption. They are being told that two parents are better than one mother. They're not being told of infant trauma caused from loss of mother. They're not being told about sealed records for the adoptee decreasing chances of reunion, nor are they being told that open adoptions aren't even enforceable by law. They're being told how wonderful, heroic, and beautiful they are for considering adoption at one of the lowest points of their lives. The only support these women are getting is support to see that the pregnancy continues to delivery and then placing the child with the adoptive parents. There is really no actual emotional support for the mother. It is deception and unfortunately by the time our mothers realize this, it's too late because revocation periods are usually less than 30 days.
Many unnecessary separations are taking place to fulfill the demand of newborn white infants. Not only is this terrible, but it's taking the focus off of the children who REALLY need loving homes. There are over 100,000 children in foster care today who desperately need and want a home. They need stability, security, love, food, clothing and support so that one day they can go on and take care of themselves in the world. Foster care adoptions cost next to nothing in most states. But there aren't waiting lists for foster kids or children of any color except white.
A lot needs to be changed in adoption. The industry in America is in dire need of bulldozing and complete reconstruction. While Australia's system of adoption isn't' perfect, we could definitely learn a lot from them. No matter where you stand on adoption and adoption issues, the first five years of a child's life are critical to their learning abilities, emotional development, and personality. The optimal circumstances for the child must be addressed as soon after birth as possible. A child can't wait for society to get it right.
What is an alliance or loose union of independent states?
A confederation is an alliance or loose union of independent states. The United States was a confederation prior to the US Constitution.
If you commit a crime in one state are you protected by going to another state?
if you commit a crime and go to another state, you cant be tried there. however, you can be arrested and extradited back to the state where you commited the crime. if you commit a crime and go to another state, you cant be tried there. however, you can be arrested and extradited back to the state where you commited the crime.
Is it true that superstitious is a sin?
I guess it would depend on your religion. For Christians, yes, it is a sin. Christians are not to have anything to do with fortune telling, superstitions, horoscopes, ect.
