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What dinosaurs lived in Nevada?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bonde says the list of Nevada dinosaurs currently known from bones and teeth include duck-billed hadrosaurs, iguanodons, titanosaur sauropods, allosaurs, tyrannosauroids (tyrannosaur ancestors), raptors, ankylosaurs and small bi-pedal plant eaters called hypsilophodonts. What is Nevada state dinosaur? ichthyosaurOf the state symbols, our state fossil, Shonisaurus popularis, the ichthyosaur, stands out at almost mythical proportions. These […]

Filed Under: United States

Are playing cards illegal in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Playing Cards Act is a law in Thailand that prohibits individuals from owning more than 120 playing cards that have not been registered by the Excise Department.The Playing Cards Acts are part of Thailand’s strict anti-gambling laws dating back to 1935. Can I bring playing cards into Thailand? No person shall produce or import […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is the Liberties area of Dublin safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

A perfectly safe Dublin neighbourhood that’s undergoing regeneration. Up by the SCR, Gaillot and Gray are among a number of new arrivals. Is sandyford safe? Basically, it’s a safe if unremarkable location. You really don’t want to be going to Sandyford. The only reason I go there is to visit some of the warehouse type […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

What makes the Galapagos Island the best place to study adaptation and evolution?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

“Galápagos are a wonderful place to study evolution, still, because, remarkably, several islands and their inhabitants are close to being in the fully natural state, with little or no influence of human activities,” says the evolutionary biologist and Princeton University professor emeritus Peter Grant who, with his Why are the Galapagos Islands such an important […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

Is Salem Oregon a college town?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Salem is one of Oregon’s largest cities, with a population of 167,000.Aside from being Oregon’s state capitol, Salem is also a private college town. What is considered a college town? A college town or university town is a community (often a separate town or city, but in some cases a town/city neighborhood or a district) […]

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Is Karnataka a developed state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As for the year 2018, HDI for India stood at 0.647. HDI is composite index that takes into consideration (1) health, (2) Education and (3) Per capita income.List. Rank High human development 19 State/Union Territory Karnataka HDI (2019) 0.683 Comparable country Guyana Is Karnataka developed? Karnataka has the nineteenth highest ranking among Indian states in […]

Filed Under: India

Why is it so windy in North Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

But why exactly are we windy here in North Dakota?Friction from mountains, hills, buildings, storms and even trees can change the wind direction. We don’t have many of these barriers so we get windy easily. Is North Dakota a windy state? For example, winds moving 10 MPH NNW is coming from the north-northwest. Short bursts […]

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What is Advent Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Advent – and how to survive December in Sweden.The word Advent simply means arrival, it heralds the Christmas season and is celebrated during the four Sundays before Christmas. In Sweden, it is tradition during Advent to light a candle every Sunday. How is Advent celebrated in Sweden? Sweden loves Christmas.Advent is celebrated every Sunday, beginning […]

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Is there Uber or Lyft in Copenhagen?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Uber and Lyft actually don’t operate in Copenhagen (it’s a long story) so you will not be able to use Uber to get from CPH to Copenhagen city. There are a few car sharing alternatives such as Blacklane or GoMore if you’re interested. Does Lyft work in Denmark? Taxi Safety Note that ride-sharing services Uber […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Copenhagen, Denmark

Is Anchorage near water?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While Anchorage is well known for its mountains and world-class access to the wilds of Chugach State Park, the city is also dotted with lakes and lined with ocean — which means it has the perfect beaches for afternoon picnics, a day on the water, or a morning stroll along the tideline. What body of […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Alaska, Anchorage

Who is the giant of Africa 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Nigeria. Nigeria is often referred to as the Giant of Africa owing to its large population and economy and is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank. It is a regional power in Africa, a middle power in international affairs, and is an emerging global power. Who is the giant of Africa? […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why did Japan take over Korea?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Between 1910 and 1945, Japan worked to wipe out Korean culture, language and history.In order to establish control over its new protectorate, the Empire of Japan waged an all-out war on Korean culture. Schools and universities forbade speaking Korean and emphasized manual labor and loyalty to the Emperor. How did Japan take over South Korea? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Do people from Kentucky consider themselves Southerners?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Kentucky. Kentucky, when looking down from the North, is very Southern.Roughly 50 percent of self-proclaimed Southerners in a FiveThirtyEight poll voted the Bluegrass a member of the South; 50 percent did not. Are Kentucky people Southerners? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kentucky is technically considered a Southern state.If the “South” is defined as any […]

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Can you bring food into the Jacksonville Zoo?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Do you allow outside food and beverages? Coolers or outside food and beverage are only allowed within Picnic Grove near Main Camp. They are prohibited in all other areas inside the Zoo and Gardens. Water bottles ARE allowed. Do you have to wear a mask at the Jacksonville Zoo? There is no mask requirement in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Jacksonville

Why is the Bamboo Forest closed in Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The main reason why the bamboo forest is closed is due to safety reasons for the number of visitors that visit Maui’s famous attraction.In short, The bamboo forest on the Pipiwaii trail was overwhelmed by tourists, and it was reported as the number one rescue area on the Road to Hana, which says a lot. […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

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