Filet (one l): a piece of meat or fish. The t is silent, at least in AE. Do you pronounce the T in fillet? If it is spelled fillet then it is pronounced ‘fillett’, hard t. That is because they are two separate words and should not be confused. If […]
Today, the Great Sioux Nation lives on reservations across almost 3,000 square miles in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota is the second-largest in the United States, with a population of 40,000 members. Are there still Sioux tribes today? Today, […]
On March 11, 2011, by a vote of 28–15, the North Dakota Senate approved legislation ordering the University of North Dakota to retain its controversial Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian-head logo. Governor Jack Dalrymple signed the Fighting Sioux bill into law the following week. Why did the University of North […]
The Bison have won 17 national championships and 37 conference championships. They have won nine NCAA Division I FCS National Championships between 2011 and 2021. Did North Dakota State win the national championship? After Sam Houston claimed its first-ever championship in the 2021 spring season, ending North Dakota State’s three-peat, […]
It stands for Football Championship Subdivision and was known as Division I-AA from 1978-2005. The main difference between FBS and FCS is how a final winner is determined. The FBS has the four-team College Football Playoff while the FCS hosts a 24-team playoff for the NCAA D-I Football Championship. Is […]
2004. North Dakota State football played in Division II from 1922-2003 before jumping to the Division I-FCS level in 2004. NDSU qualified for its first FCS playoffs appearance in 2010, falling in the quarterfinals, before starting its run of five straight national titles from 2011-15. Is NDSU FBS or FCS? […]
Is it illegal to melt or destroy US pennies or other coins? It is not illegal to melt, form, destroy, or otherwise modify US coins, including pennies, unless the objective is fraudulent or with the intent of selling the raw materials of the coins for profit. Is it illegal to […]
Many online debates have popped up over the legality of melting down U.S. coins. It is not illegal to melt, destroy, or modify any U.S. coins in the United States. What happens if you melt pennies? Melting pennies will release Zinc Oxide fumes which cause flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, […]
Unspoiled countryside and plenty of outdoor fun await in this rugged state. Highlights include Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the International Peace Garden and the Maah Daah Hey Trail as well as museums and historic sites that commemorate the state’s heritage. What is North Dakota famous for? North Dakota is known […]
It’s against the law to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 pm in Arizona, USA. In Arizona, a law was brought into effect after a public menace case in 1924. A merchant used to allow his donkey to sleep in a bathtub and when the town flooded, […]
In the state of Florida, it is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. In the state of Florida, women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner. Is it illegal to sing in a swimsuit in Florida […]
As of the 2021 tax year, North Dakota exempts Social Security retirement benefits from taxation. However, income from retirement accounts or a pension is taxable, although a portion of pension income may be deductible. Is North Dakota tax friendly for retirees? North Dakota: #4 Best State for Retirement Unfortunately, retirement […]
No, under federal law, it is not illegal to sleep in your car unless you are trespassing, intoxicated (including engine off), or falling asleep whilst driving. That being said, some cities have local ordinances that do make it a crime. Some states also prohibit overnight stays at rest stops, to […]
Storme Jones A new state law taking effect Friday allows children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, to enter liquor stores. Can you take a baby into a liquor store in North Dakota? Under the new law, parents will no longer face that problem. Children will be able to enter […]
Russia. It is illegal to brush your teeth more than twice per day. Are there laws in Russia? Statutes are the predominant legal source of Russian law, and may only be enacted through the legislative process. Codes are the basis for law on a matter, and they are usually supplemented […]