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What was the coldest temperature ever recorded on Long Island?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Feb. 13, 1967: Long Island experienced a frigid minus 14 degrees on this day. The new weather data also replaced the second-coldest day, which is now Jan. What is the coldest it has been on Long Island? The lowest temperature measured during that time was -14 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 Celsius) on February 13, 1967. Since […]

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

How many ranchers are in Texas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

248,416 farms. Texas leads the nation in number of farms and ranches, with 248,416 farms and ranches covering 127 million acres. How many cattle ranchers are in Texas? The Lone Star State is number one in beef cattle production in the United States, and Texas is home to 248,800 farms and ranches totaling 130.2 million […]

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How much coal does Wyoming have left?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Wyoming has 42 billion tons of reserve recoverable coal, and 1.4 trillion tons total that could become a reserve in the future. Most of the coal from Wyoming is sub-bituminous coal which burns at around 8400–8800 BTUs per pound. Is Wyoming running out of coal? PacifiCorp is ditching coal in Wyoming The 2021 plan will […]

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How expensive is South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,935$ (30,925R) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 558$ (8,917R) without rent. Cost of living in South Africa is, on average, 42.40% lower than in United States. Rent in South Africa is, on average, 62.02% lower than in United States. Is living in South Africa […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How do locals say Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

‘ Therefore most natives of the islands pronounce ‘Caribbean’ with some version of emphasis on the first and third syllables.” The pronunciation that’s most accurate to the word’s origin and most respectful to the island natives is “care-ib-BEE-an.” Surprised? Find out some more words you’ve probably been saying wrong. How do Canadians pronounce Caribbean? Americans […]

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Why is Chiang Mai famous?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Chiang Mai is one of the historical cities located in the north of Thailand, also referred to as “Rose of the North”. It is famous for its historical temples, picturesque mountains, cool weather, and scenic views. Founded in 1296 with rich history and culture. What is unique about Chiang Mai? Also known as the “Rose […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Are diamonds found in Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

DIAMOND: The occurrence of diamonds in Georgia dates back to the days of early placer gold mines. Dr. M. F. Stephenson, Director of the Dahlonega Mint, discovered the first Georgia diamond in 1843, while panning for gold at Williams Ferry. Are there precious stones in Georgia? In Georgia, you can find a wide variety of […]

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What makes Atlanta special?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Whatever you want to call it, Atlanta is known for many different things: its diverse musical heritage (John Mayer got his big break in Atlanta, as did Ludacris and Usher); its Southern hospitality; its sports teams (the Braves, Falcons and Hawks, to name a few) and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, ‘the What is Atlanta most known […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Atlanta, Georgia

Why did Britain colonize Anguilla?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The British government thought it convenient to have Saint Kitts make laws for Anguilla and therefore created a legislative union between them (1825), although the Anguillan freeholders who owned the sugar estates protested strongly. Anguilla was ruled directly from Saint Kitts. What did Britain gain from Anguilla? Modern Anguilla On 27 February 1967, Britain granted […]

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What is the symbol of Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Georgia State Symbols, Songs, and Emblems Designation Symbol / Emblem Adopted Bird Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) 1970 Butterfly Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) 1988 Center for character education Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum 2003 Cold water game fish Southern Appalachian brook trout 2006 What is the official symbol of Georgia? List of Georgia state symbols […]

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Is Clontarf Dublin safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Clontarf is lovely and is quite an upmarket suburb, should be perfectly safe. However, no matter where you are staying or visiting you should always remember your street smarts and use common sense with regard to your safety as I’m sure you will. Have a lovely time. Is Clontarf a nice place to live? Clontarf […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

Why do Jamaicans say film?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Here are some common words Jamaicans often mispronounce.Vylence – Means violence but Jamaicans have decided that too much phonetic ability is required for the two vowels. Flim – Replaces film. How do Jamaicans say the movie? Some Jamaicans have a tendency to interchange the ‘i’ and the ‘l’ in film, saying “flim” instead. Some also […]

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Are there any wolves in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The U.S. state of Alabama is home to these known indigenous mammal species.Four of these native species have become extirpated within the state, including the American bison (Bison bison), cougar (Puma concolor), gray wolf (Canis lupus), and the elk (Cervus canadensis). Where are wolves in Alabama? HABITAT: Prefers bottomland river forest and swamps with various […]

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What are the life zones in New Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The life zones found in New Mexico are Lower Sonoran, Upper Sonoran, Transition, Canadian, Hud- sonian, and Arctic-Alpine. What are the names of the life zones in New Mexico? The needles usually grow in bundles of two or three. Cones ripen every other year. How many life zones does New Mexico have? sixPlant and animal […]

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Who was drafted during the Vietnam War?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Before the lottery was implemented in the latter part of the Vietnam conflict, there was no system in place to determine order of call besides the fact that men between the ages of 18 and 26 were vulnerable to being drafted. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. How […]

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