0
Mafia
The mafia is a criminal syndicate. The original mafia originated in Sicily, and branched out to the United States. However, the term is now sometimes loosely used to describe syndicates of non Italian origin.
177 Questions
What is the Gambino family notorious for?
The Gambino family is notorious for its involvement in organized crime, particularly in the Italian-American Mafia. They have been involved in various illegal activities, including extortion, racketeering, drug trafficking, and murder. The family has been prominent in New York City's underworld for many years and has been the target of numerous law enforcement investigations.
Most powerful gun in the world?
The most powerful handgun in the world would be a .500 Smith and Wesson X-Frame revolver. The most powerful rifle in the world would be the .950jdj developed by J.D. Jones of SSK Industries with a 3 600gr bullet and flys at 2 200 ft/s, the cartridges are $40 each!!!
Actually the 600 nitro express is the most powerfull pistol in the world and this ain't know guess I've done research the .500 smith and Wesson is no match. Im a fan of smith and Wesson but when i saw the nitro express I hd to find out which one was more powerfull. But I agree with you on the rifle.
When did Al Capone get sent to the Federal prison of Alcatraz?
Al Capone arrived on the first train from USP Atlanta to Alcatraz shortly after the prison opened in 1934.
He was perhaps the most famous prisoner there.
Who is the most powerful family in the world?
The Bushes. The Clintons are a close second. The two families have controlled the American presidency, the most powerful position in the world, since 1988. The Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Warburgs, and the Krupps are way more powerfu. The Hunt Family is right up there too!
Why do mafia people get away with murder?
The reason they kill is because an agreement is broken, or for their own security, or flourishment. They also kill for shear reputation. Most mafiosi are naturally predisposed pscyhopaths so murdering is easy and since they have no natural remorse, and it can benefit them in so many ways, that is why they resort to killing.
Although the Mafia is thought of as a Italian organization, it is more correctly associated with Siicily. The organization itself does not refer to itself as the mafia but as the Cosa Nostra- approximately translated as "Our thing" in English.
What is the most powerful v-6 SUV?
The VQ37VHR engine in the Infiniti G37. This engine produces 330 peak horsepower and 270 ft-lbs of torque under the new SAE horsepower ratings.
Nissan GT-R's engine. This 3.8L twin-turbo DOHC V6 engine is rated by Nissan to produce 485 PS (478 hp/357 kW) at 6,400 RPM and 60 kg·m (588 N·m; 434 ft·lbf) at 3,200-5,200 RPM in its use in the 2008 Nissan GT-R
Porsche have just released the 911 GT2 RS, it costs around £180,000, but i believe it has a boxer v6 capable of 620 horsepowers. the best value for money v6 for power is unquestionably the Nissan GT-R.
Are whites allowed in the Mexican mafia?
The name says it all MEXICAN Mafia which would mean only MEXICANS are allowed in the MEXICAN Mafia.
How did Charles Lucky Luciano get his nickname?
Lucky Luciano took advantage of prohibition, passed in 1919, and began selling bootleg liquor. During the 20's, he also met Arnold Rothstein, who among other things was famous for fixing the 1919 World Series. When he died in 1928, Luciano took over many of his rackets.
In October 1929, Luciano was forced into a limousine at gun point by three men, beaten and stabbed, and dumped on a beach on Staten Island. He somehow survived the ordeal but was forever marked with a scar and droopy eye
How do you get in contact with Irish mafia?
Hello..
I am really hoping you can help me. My name is Debbie Dundon and I am from New York. I have been being abused and harassed physically and mentally from Donald Trump through his mind control. He is mean, cruel and likes to hurt me. I want him to leave me alone and I have tried many things to stop him and he still keeps it up. I was hoping that you could possibly talk with him. Thank you so much and if you can would you email me to let me know if you will help...Truly..Debbie Dundon
What Made Lucky Luciano Popular?
Lucky Luciano was famous for being an American mobster. He was born in Italy in 1897 and later on in his life came to US. He also died in Italy in 1962.
Yes, Alex Sleiman is the leader and also a amateur boxer in Cabo San Lucas.
What is the most powerful animal in the world?
If you are referring to physical strength, then that title goes to the Rhinoceros Beetle, which can lift/push 850 times its own weight.
However, if you are referring to control/outreach/etc, then that title would go to Humans.
Is the pinkie ring associated with the mafia?
* It's a matter of taste or if the person is left or right handed.
What is the female head of a mafia clan called?
The Mistress mafiozo is called Goomah (it is sometimes said as "goomar")
Why was the Mexican mafia created?
The mafia was supposedly created because the Italians wanted to have more freedom and because in the part of Italy where it is from, there was always violence.
What is the meaning or purpose of a mafia?
The Mafia, also referred to in Italian as Cosa Nostra (lit. Our Thing or 'Our Affair'), is the name for a secret criminal organization which evolved in mid-19th century Sicily. An offshoot of it emerged on the East Coast of the United States during the late 19th century with the waves of Italian immigration to that country.
Begainning in the middle ages as a society that avenged wrongs against Sicilian peasants by means of terror and reprisals. In 19th-century Sicily they were employed by absentee landlords to manage their estates gaining legitimacy and thereby gaining contacts and power which they used. As it became more powerful - and influential - they virtually took over or controlled these estates. Via this 'protection' they offered from criminals and corruption and by controlling such they organized these criminal groups and by buying off political figures it evolved into an umbrella organization. Calling itself the mafia they gained control of such crime as gambling, loansharking, drug traffic, prostitution.
No. Lucky stated that he never wanted children, because the media had portrayed him so poorly that no child deserved to be the offspring of 'that gangster'.
Many people have come along and made some sort of claim for being an illegitimate child of Luciano's, but none have been shown to have any credibility. The majority are looking for money.
