Q: Do you need lactobacillus to make pickles?
A: Lactobacillus is used in the production of fermented-style pickles. "Quick" pickles are made with a mixture of brine and vinegar.
The answer is no.

Q: Would a slingshot be improperly classified as artillery?
A: Artillery refers to ranged weaponry that is predominantly used in breaching fortifications. Examples of artillery include: howitzers, mortars, and rockets. Mortars can have a range up to 4,680m. A slingshot is a string weapon that propels a rock or other small projectile. Some slingshots can fire projectiles up to 9m.
The answer is yes.

Q: Were the Ten commandments the part of the bible that Jewish people do not believe in?
A: The Jewish religion regards the Old Testament as their holy book. The New Testament of the bible is not acknowledged by Jewish religious people. The Ten Commandments are in the Old Testamanet.
The answer is no.

Q: Is silicon important in California?
A:
There is a region in California called the Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley is home to a large number of technology corporations. Silicon Valley was originally named after the large number of corporations there that manufactured silicon-based circuit chips.
The answer is yes.