Does New York Harbor sit on a craton without volcanic activity?
Rationale first then the answer.
New York Harbor is located on Laurentia craton. The southwestern portion of Laurentia contains numerous large volcanic eruptions.. The answer is: no.


QUESTION: Are all characters in Legend of Robin Hood fictional?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: The Legend of Robin Hood tells of an archer that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin Hood's main antagonist is the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is an agent for Prince John who has usurped the throne from his brother Richard. Richard I was King of England from 1189-1199. Prince John became John, King of England and reigned from 1199-1216.. The answer is: no.


Question: Are Big Ben's bells currently rung on their normal schedule at the Palace of Westminster?
Answer: Big Ben is currently under a four year renovation project. The bells have been silenced for the duration of the work due to safety. They are only rung on certain holidays, until the construction finishes in 2021.. The answer is: no.


Did Harry Houdini's wife make psychics look foolish?
Rationale first then the answer.
Psychics are people that claim to have special powers to talk to the dead. Harry Houdini gave his wife a code word to ask psychics to repeat after his death. The wife of Harry Houdini, Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner, asked several psychics for the code word and none knew it.. The answer is: yes.


QUESTION: Would an oil painter avoid reds from scale insects that live on a cactus?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Carmine is the product of an insect that lives on some cacti. Carmine is not stable in oil paints and its usage has been discontinued. Carmine is red.. The answer is: yes.


QUESTION: Should you bring your own bags to Aldi?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER:
Unlike most grocery stores, Aldi charges customers for use of paper bags. Aldi does not supply shopping carts without a deposit, so shopping bags are a good alternative.. The answer is: yes.