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Who won the 100 Years war between England and France?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hundred Years’ War Date 24 May 1337 – 19 October 1453 (116 years, 4 months, 3 weeks and 4 days) Result Victory for France’s House of Valois and their allies show Full results Territorial changes England loses all continental possessions except for the Pale of Calais. Did England or France win the Hundred Years War? […]

Filed Under: Europe

What wars has Nepal fought in?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Gorkha Empire (1768-2008) Conflict Nepal and Allies Outcome Second Sino-Nepalese War (1792) Gorkha Empire Defeat Gurkha-Sikh War (1809) Gorkha Empire Supported by: Kumaon Kingdom Garhwal Kingdom Retreat(lack of supplies) Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816) Gorkha Empire Defeat Third Nepal-Tibet War (1855-1856) Gorkha Empire Victory Has Nepal ever been at war? The Nepalese Civil War was a protracted […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can students work in Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Can a student work in Turkey? Foreign students can legally work in Turkey after obtaining a Student Residence Permit. However, foreign students who are enrolled in undergraduate or two-year associate programmes can start working in Turkey only after completing their first year of study. Can you work in Turkey with a student visa? Working in […]

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Does Alabama have alligators?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Alabama’s alligator population has grown to the extent that they pose a nuisance in many areas. Implementing a regulated alligator hunt on a small scale is an important step toward controlling populations and better managing this unique reptile. What part of Alabama has alligators? Alligators prefer living in fresh water lakes and slow-moving rivers and […]

Filed Under: United States

What country ruled Vietnam for over 1000 years?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Chinese empire. Brief Overview of the History of Vietnam Vietnam would remain a part of the Chinese empire for over 1000 years. It was in 938 AD that Ngo Quyen defeated the Chinese and gained independence for Vietnam. Vietnam was then ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Ly, Tran, and the Le dynasty. […]

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Is it better to fly from Madrid to Barcelona or take the train?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona gets you from one city center to the other in two and a half hours, and the low-cost train makes it affordable as well. But flights are even quicker—not including travel to and from the airport and checking in—and can often be cheaper than the train. Is it […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

What is the volume of Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Indonesia Republic of Indonesia Republik Indonesia (Indonesian) • Recognition 27 December 1949 Area • Land 1,904,569 km2 (735,358 sq mi) (14th) • Water (%) 4.85 How does Indonesia measure volume? Indonesia uses the metric system. How many cm is Indonesia? 11. Indonesia — 158.17cm (5 feet 2.27 inches) Indonesians are an average 158.17cm (5 feet […]

Filed Under: Asia

What does Cachai mean in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

you know what I. ¿cachai?: roughly translates to “you know what I mean?”, “am-I-right?”, or “get it?” Chilenos use this a lot. What does Cachai mean? do you understand¿Cachai? – “do you understand?”: literally means “catch?” What does Bacan mean in Chile? awesomeBacán means “awesome,” la raja, “incredible,” and filete, “really cool.” Why do Chileans […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Where should I stay in Nashville without a car?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nashville Hotels and Places to Stay Music City Hostel. View Hotel. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. View Hotel. Clarion Hotel Nashville Downtown – Stadium. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG hotel. Hotel Indigo Nashville, an IHG hotel. Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The Hermitage Hotel. Hutton Hotel. What is the best part of Nashville to stay […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Nashville, Tennessee

How do you pronounce calliope in New Orleans?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

How do you pronounce Calliope Street in New Orleans? Here’s a field guide to walk you through it all: New Orleans: noo-OAR-linz. Our fair city, warts, potholes, and all. Calliope: CAL-ee-ope. A street in noo-AW-lins. Metairie: MET-uh-ree; MEH-tree. A popular suburb in Jefferson Parish. Melpomene: MEL-poe-meen. Another street name. Terpsichore: TERP-suh-kore. Street name. How do […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

What is halfway from Orlando to Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Halfway between Orlando, FL and Miami, FL The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually White City, Florida. The closest zip code to the midpoint is 34981. The exact latitude and longitude coordinates are 27° 22′ 10″ N and 80° 22′ 53″ W. What city is halfway between Orlando and Miami? Halfway between […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Orlando

Is Bermuda outside the hurricane belt?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The islands are situated far outside the main development region for Atlantic hurricanes, but within the typical belt of recurving tropical cyclones.According to the Bermuda Weather Service, the islands of Bermuda experience a damaging tropical cyclone once every six to seven years, on average. What islands are outside the hurricane belt? Curacao is outside the […]

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Does Croatia have good coffee?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Coffee to Croatians is essential. Whether it be an espresso from a coffee bar or Croatian coffee cooked on the stovetop at home, an excellent strong coffee is critical to a Croatian’s existence. You have no idea how big a cup of joe can be until you’re in Croatia. Is coffee popular in Croatia? Croatians […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the difference between capris and Bermuda shorts?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Capri pants, a.k.a. clam diggers, are pants that typically hit at the calf muscle.This style pant is only flattering on some ladies. Pedal pushers typically hit right below the knee, whereas Bermuda shorts hit right above the knee. What is the difference between capris and shorts? Capri pants (also known as three quarter legs, capris, […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What was Edinburgh original name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Fort of Eidyn. Edinburgh was referred to in the form “Din Eidyn” or “Fort of Eidyn”, when the settlement was a Gododdin hillfort. What was Edinburgh called in Roman times? The area is a sleepy coastal suburb today but in the second century AD the fort here was the Romans’ largest military settlement in Scotland. […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Edinburgh, Scotland

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