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What is Peru rude?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Peruvians will stand much closer than you will probably like when in conversation. But it will be considered rude if you start backing away. And there is a fair amount of touching between men and men, men and women, and women and women while conversing. This includes hand on shoulders, hand on arms, and hand […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Was Poland neutral in ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The neutral powers were countries that remained neutral during World War II.Spain had just been through its civil war, which ended on 1 April 1939 (five months prior to the Invasion of Poland)—a war that involved several countries that subsequently participated in World War II. Which side was Poland on in ww2? On 1 September […]

Filed Under: Europe

What happened in Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Famed Darwin’s Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses due to erosion, officials say. Darwin’s Arch, a famous natural rock formation off the coast of the Galapagos Islands, collapsed on Monday, and Ecuadorian officials blame erosion.”The world-famous Darwin’s Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. Why are the Galapagos Islands important to history? The History of the […]

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

Who did Poland go to war with?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Britain and France stood by their guarantee of Poland’s border and declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939. However, Poland found itself fighting a two front war when the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east on September 17. The Polish government fled the country that same day. Who did Poland fight in ww2? […]

Filed Under: Europe

Did Pennsylvania fight for the Confederacy?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The industrial town of York, Pennsylvania, was the largest city in the North to be occupied by the Confederate States Army during the war. Several significant Federal leaders hailed from the Commonwealth.A small number of Pennsylvanians joined the ranks of the Confederacy, including such leaders Generals John C. Did Pennsylvania support the Confederacy? Pennsylvania was […]

Filed Under: United States

Can you metal detect on state land in Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. Do you need permission to metal […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Tunisia considered Middle East?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There is no clear definition of which countries are included in the MENA Region, but it is typically considered to include at least Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine, and Yemen. Is Tunisia part of Middle East? The […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How much are tax title and license fees in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Alabama has a much more straightforward fee structure, with yearly registration and title fees of $23 and $15, respectively. If you add $600 in taxes based on a $15,000-vehicle purchase at 4 percent, your total tax, title and registration costs are $638. How much is tax tag and title in Alabama? Below is a list […]

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Who is biggest landowner in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Robinson Family has 101,000 acres on Niihau and Kauai, but most of that is on the Garden Isle. Parker Ranch, on Hawaii Island, is a working cattle ranch that is now run by a charitable trust. It has 106,000 acres. And Kamehameha Schools is the single largest land owner with 363,000 acres. Who owns […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Why Georgia is called Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The European “Georgia” probably stems from the Persian designation of the Georgians – gurğ (گرج), ğurğ – which reached the Western European crusaders and pilgrims in the Holy Land who rendered the name as Georgia (also Jorgania, Giorginia, etc.) Who named Georgia Georgia? King George IIThe last of the thirteen original British colonies was named […]

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Why is Long Island Sound so dirty?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The area is densely developed, heavily populated, and has very little exchange with the Atlantic Ocean, so is still suffering from nitrogen pollution stemming from human waste and stormwater runoff. Why is Long Island Sound murky? it grows best in shallow water because it is dependent upon sunlight, and the water of the Long island […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Long Island, New York

Why is Maldives so poor?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

One of the main causes of poverty in the Maldives is limited development. Being in the middle of the Indian Ocean on several hundred small islands, far away from the main continent, does not allow for any new industries to spring up, such as mining, oil or natural gas. Is Maldives poor or rich? Poverty […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is a king tide in Charleston SC?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The term “King Tide” is a non-scientific term used to describe the highest seasonal tides that occur each year. For example, in Charleston, the average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., whereas during a King Tide event the high tide range may reach 7 ft. or higher. What are king tides in SC? The […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charleston, South Carolina

Is Trinidad and Barbados the same?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Barbados measures 21 miles (34 km) long and up to 14 miles (23 km) wide in the south, with an area of 166 square miles (430 square km). Trinidad is much larger, and Trinidad & Tobago together total 1,980 square miles (5130 square km), with Trinidad representing more than 90% of the area. Is Trinidad […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Balinese similar to Indonesian?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Balinese is more similar to Malay (and Indonesian) than Javanese. There are several clues to this phonologically. Below are some cognates. Yes Balinese is more similar to Malay than Bahasa Indonesia which emphasizes on the “a” than the “e”. How is Bali different from Indonesia? Bali is small – about 100 miles wide and 70 […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

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