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What do people in Pennsylvania call themselves?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Outsiders Call It Pennsylvania, But Locals Know It’s PA Folks from the Keystone State, however, are prone to saying they’re from PA. That’s pee-ay, pronouncing the letters. What do Pennsylvanians call Pennsylvania? Not so long ago, here in Pennsylvania, we couldn’t buy liquor at grocery stores or convenience stores, so we went to state stores […]

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Which Australian state has the most beaches?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Queensland. Queensland is home to some of the most iconic beaches in Australia. The Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef all create their own unique stretches of sand and surf. What is the number one beach in Australia? Whitehaven BeachWhitehaven Beach, Whitsundays. This amazing beach comes in at number one. The […]

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How long is a train ride from Detroit to California?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

How long is the train journey from Detroit to Los Angeles? The distance between Detroit and Los Angeles is approximately 1979 miles, or 3185 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 69 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 52 hours and 34 minutes. How much […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Detroit, Michigan

What happens to Niagara Falls at night?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

BUT the water flowing over the American Falls and Canadian Horseshoe Falls is greatly reduced at night for power generation purposes.Lit up every single night of the year, the illumination of the Falls occurs for a few hours beginning at dusk in varying colours. Can Niagara Falls be seen at night? Be wowed by the […]

Filed Under: Canada

Can I go to Aruba with a real ID?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The US government is getting ready to require folks flying from the US have Real ID to board. This includes flights to Aruba. Check this link to see if your state is affected https://www.dhs.gov/real-id I noticed New Jersey is on track to begin enforcing the requirement after October 10, 2019. Can I go to Aruba […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How many students are in Rexburg Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The student population of Brigham Young University-Idaho has grown by 15% over five years.Student Body. Total Enrollment 42,341 students 4,843 students Diversity Score 0.59 0.56 Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) $45,900 $30,000 How many students live in Rexburg? The university estimates that approximately 18,000 students are living in Rexburg during the Fall 2020 Semester. This […]

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What does emancipation mean in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

August 1, 1834 marked the date when all children under six years of age were deemed to be free, but all other slaves were deemed to be apprentices and forced to work 40 hours per week without pay as compensation to their owners. What is emancipation year Jamaica? In Jamaica on August 1, 1838, thousands […]

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What is the cheapest time to go to Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The cheapest months to book a flight to Costa Rica: August and July, followed by November. Booking a flight in August can result in an average 2% savings compared to the average yearly flight price. What is the off season in Costa Rica? green seasonOff-season in Costa Rica runs from May to mid-December – a […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the safest place to live in Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Arkansas for 2021, according to SafeWise: Cave Springs. Greenbrier. Austin. Greenwood. Bella Vista. Vilonia. Gentry. Pottsville. What city in Arkansas has the lowest crime rate? Two Arkansas cities, Maumelle and Bentonville, share the honor of the state’s safest city, each earning a 0.32 score in our Safety Index.Safest […]

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Is Arkansas doing away with state taxes?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

AG Rutledge proposes eliminating state income tax by 2030 through constitutional amendment. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Republican candidate for Arkansas governor, announced Thursday (July 22) she would lead a constitutional amendment campaign to abolish the state income tax for individuals. Is there state income tax in Arkansas? Arkansas assesses an individual income tax using 6 […]

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Why do Pittsburghers add an S?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There’s a peculiar Pittsburgh penchant for adding a possessive “s” (or sometimes just a plural “s”) to words when it’s not actually a part of the name.“And those are possessive-named stores, and they’re really important in Pittsburgh.” Why do Midwesterners Add S to words? It’s a concept called “productivity” in linguistics. “It could be kind […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Is it worth moving to Alaska?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Alaska has some of the best hunting and fishing anywhere in the world. If hunting and fishing are two of your favorite pastimes, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska offers some of the most unique hunting and fishing opportunities in the world.There’s plenty of fishing experiences to be had in Alaska as well. Why […]

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Is St Petersburg Florida safe from the hurricane?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Although thunderstorms and lightning are a more frequent threat within the Tampa Bay area, as a barrier island community, St. Pete Beach is extremely vulnerable to the damaging effects of hurricanes and tropical storms. Does St Petersburg get hurricanes? The western coast of Florida has endured its share of hurricanes, and the city of Tampa […]

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How did early settlers get to Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

People, starting with William Bean in 1769, began to move to Tennessee. Some settlers used flatboats to float down the river to create settlements. The best known of these is the Donelson party who traveled in a flotilla of flatboats commanded by John Donelson in 1779/1780. Where did settlers of Tennessee come from? The earliest […]

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Is Kansas City a popular city?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

According to a report by online cost-of-living database Numbeo, Kansas City ranks among the best cities in the world for quality of life in 2020. Of 232 cities around the world, Kansas City, Mo., ranks 18th, the report says — and 8th nationally. Why is Kansas City Popular? World-famous for its steaks and barbecue, it […]

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