*Q:* Did the confederate states speak Old English before the Civil War?
*A:* My reasoning: Old English is the earliest form of English during the middle ages. Modern English replaced old English during the seventeenth century. American English was created and spoken during the formation of the first US colonies. The civil war started in 1861, and was a war between the northern states and southern states.
The answer: no.

*Q:* Could the Atlantic readers fill 500 battalions?
*A:* My reasoning: A battalion is a military unit of measurement that includes 1000 soldiers. As of 2018 The Atlantic has a circulation of 478,534.
The answer: no.

*Q:* Has Burger King contributed to a decrease in need for snowshoes?
*A:*
My reasoning: Burger king serves beef. Beef farming is associated with increased global temperatures and decreased snowfall.
The answer: yes.