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Who did the famous engraving of the Boston Massacre?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

engraver Paul Revere. In this rare surviving print, famed patriot and engraver Paul Revere depicted a deadly clash between colonists and British soldiers in Boston in 1770—an event now known as “The Boston Massacre” leading up to the Revolution. Revere’s engraving was on sale within three weeks of the event. Who engraved the Boston Massacre? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

What is the largest square in Savannah?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Johnson Square. Johnson Square was the first of Savannah’s squares, and remains the largest of the 22. It was named for Robert Johnson, colonial governor of South Carolina and a friend of General Oglethorpe. What is the most famous square in Savannah? Monterey Square is often called Savannah’s most picturesque square (we will let you […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Georgia, Savannah

Can Nepalese join US Army?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to join the Army, but you do have to live here. You cannot join the military from a foreign country – you must become a permanent U.S. resident, AKA a green-card holder. Can I join US Army as a foreigner? To join the U.S. military, non-citizens […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is the famous painting of Sikkim?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

DHH – Thanka Painting. Thankas are religious scrolls found hanging in monasteries and in Sikkimese homes. They normally depict life sketches of gods and goddesses in different forms. They may depict life sketches of gods and goddesses in different forms. What is the painting of Sikkim? The culmination of Tibetan Buddhist art, thangkas are pictorial […]

Filed Under: India

Who settled Newport Rhode Island?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Just as Providence was settled by Roger Williams, a dissident from Salem MA, so Newport was founded by one William Coddington, who decided to strike out on his own from Providence in 1639. The new town soon became famous for shipbuilding, and as soon as the ships were built in sufficient numbers, for trade. Who […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

What cultural groups are found in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Here are the largest ethnic groups in the Bahamas. Afro-Bahamians (Black) Afro-Bahamians are by far the largest ethnic community in the country, accounting for 90.6% of the total population in the country. White Bahamians. Greek Bahamians. Indigenous People to the Bahamas. What are the cultures in the Bahamas? The Bahamas has a distinct culture which […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How often does Houston get snow?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Climate Averages Houston, Texas United States Snowfall 0.0 in. 27.8 in. Precipitation 90.0 days 106.2 days Sunny 204 days 205 days Avg. July High 93.0° 85.8° When was the last time it snowed in Houston TX? The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. There were more incidences of snow in the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

What is a fun fact about Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bolivia technically has two capitals. One is called La Paz, but the legal capital of Bolivia is Sucre. 2. La Paz is the highest city above sea level in the world and it has the world’s longest and highest cable car system where you can admire some of the most beautiful views of the city. […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How many Jamaicans are in China?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Chinese Caribbeans Regions with significant populations Jamaica 75,000 Dominican Republic 60,000 Cuba 41,000 French Guiana 15,000 Are there Jamaicans in China? James, in the year 1774, most Chinese Jamaicans are Hakka and can trace their origin to the indentured labourers who came to Jamaica in the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.The influx of Chinese indentured […]

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Is there a tourist tax in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Barbados has introduced the tourist tax on hotels for any visitor visiting the island. The tourist tax will cost between $2.50 (£1.90) and $10 (£7.55) per room per night. This could mean that a family who stays in two rooms for two weeks could be charged an extra £210 for their visit. Do you have […]

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Are dogs allowed on buses Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Taking pets on public transport Guide dogs are allowed on all trains, metro and buses. There is no charge for guide dogs. Can I take my dogs on a bus? Generally speaking, dogs are allowed on buses as long as they are kept on the lead and not allowed to ride on a seat. There […]

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What was Palm Springs called before?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Early names and European settlers Other early names were “Palmetto Spring” and “Big Palm Springs”. The first European resident in Palm Springs itself was Jack Summers, who ran the stagecoach station on the Bradshaw Trail in 1862. What was the original name of Palm Springs? The Cahuilla name for Palm Springs was Se-Khi (boiling water). […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, Palm Springs

Are there still lobsters in Long Island Sound?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The American lobster (Homarus americanus) lives in the cold waters of the Northeastern US and Canada, including Long Island Sound, and range offshore as far south as Virginia. What happened to the lobsters in Long Island Sound? In the years since, 99 percent of the lobstermen in the once lobster-abundant waters of the western Sound […]

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

What is Utah named after?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The state of Utah is named after the Utes or Yutas, a Spanish derivative. The Uintah and Ouray reservation is located in Northeastern Utah approximately 150 miles east of Salt Lake City on U.S. Highway 40 and 40 miles west of the Utah/Colorado State Line. How did Utah get its name? Name Origin The name […]

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What continent does the Caribbean belong to?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

North America. Central America, the Caribbean and Greenland are considered part of North America. The double continent is situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere bounded by the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Arctic Ocean in the north, and the Southern Ocean in the south. What continent owns the […]

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