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  2. List of common misconceptions about arts and culture

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    "420" did not originate from the Los Angeles police or penal code for marijuana use. [107] California Penal Code section 420 prohibits the obstruction of access to public land. [107] [108] The use of "420" started in 1971 at San Rafael High School, where a group of students would go to smoke at 4:20 pm. [107]

  3. Vehicular homicide - Wikipedia

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    In Kentucky, vehicular homicide is defined under KRS 507.060(1) as (a) causing the death of another and (b) "The death results from the person's operation of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to boats and airplanes, under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or other substance which impairs driving ability as described in ...

  4. LGBTQ rights in the 18th century - Wikipedia

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    The French Republic annexes the Imperial City of Worms, thus extending the Penal Code of 1791 to the territory. The Erie Triangle is sold to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , thus criminalizing same-sex intercourse with a maximum penalty of forfeiture of estate and a maximum of 10 years in prison.

  5. Anti-Masonry - Wikipedia

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    In 1980, the Iraqi legal and penal code was changed, making it a felony to "promote or acclaim Zionist principles, including freemasonry, or who associate [themselves] with Zionist organizations." [69] Also, Freemasonry was banned in Egypt in 1964 by the order of President Nasser and in 1965 the Ba'athist government of Syria banned all lodges. [70]

  6. United States Disciplinary Barracks - Wikipedia

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    Main gateway into the now-demolished 1877 disciplinary barracks (in 2007).The building now has other uses, including a base eatery. Originally known as the United States Military Prison, the USDB was established by Act of Congress in 1874.

  7. Scotch-Irish Americans - Wikipedia

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    Scotch-Irish Americans are American descendants of primarily Ulster Scots people [5] who emigrated from Ulster (Ireland's northernmost province) to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

  8. Southern Nazarene University - Wikipedia

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    SNU is one of eight regional [16] U.S. liberal arts colleges [17] affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.SNU represents the "South Central Region." In terms of the Church of the Nazarene, the "South Central Region" comprises the North Arkansas, South Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Northeast Oklahoma, Southwest Oklahoma, Texas-Oklahoma Latin, North/East Texas, South Texas, and West Texas ...