Would Library of Alexandria need less shelf space than Library of Congress?
Rationale first then the answer.
The Library of Alexandria was an ancient library that was destroyed. The Library of Alexandria is estimated to have had around 100,000 books. The Library of Congress has over 170 million items.. The answer is: yes.

Can a chess board be converted to a Shogi board?
Rationale first then the answer.
Chess is a game that is made up of 64 squares. The Japanese game of Shogi requires a total of 81 squares.. The answer is: no.

Do you need lactobacillus to make pickles?
Rationale first then the answer.
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.