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Can you sunbathe in Morocco in January?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

On average, January is the coldest and wettest month in Morocco. During the day, temperatures can range from 10°C to 20°C or more. When the sun is out, days can feel quite warm, even in winter.Snowfall is common in the mountains in January and February. Is January a good time to go to Morocco? From […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What government controls Washington DC?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

the United States Congress. District of Columbia home rule is District of Columbia residents’ ability to govern their local affairs. As the federal capital, the Constitution grants the United States Congress exclusive jurisdiction over the District in “all cases whatsoever”. Who controls DC government? The Constitution dictates that the federal district be under the jurisdiction […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the safest city in Wyoming to live in?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Placing #2 in the list of ranking of Wyoming’s safest cities is Green River, of the wonderfully named Sweetwater County.Safest Cities in Wyoming, 2019. Rank City Safety Index 1 Sheridan 0.57 2 Green River 0.55 3 Jackson 0.54 4 Laramie 0.52 Where is the safest place to live in Wyoming? 73% Below National Crime Rate […]

Filed Under: United States

What did the Minnesota Territory have to have in place in order to become a state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The territorial era of Minnesota lasted from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to Minnesota’s achieving statehood in 1858. The Minnesota Territory itself was formed only in 1849 but the area had a rich history well before this.Territorial era of Minnesota. Fort Snelling in 1844, by John Caspar Wild Date 1803–1858 Location Midwestern United States How […]

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Does Sweden have arranged marriages?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nearly 70,000 young Swedes feel they aren’t able to freely choose whom they want to marry, according to a new study, leading the report’s authors to propose Sweden outlaw forced arranged marriages altogether. “To be able to marry whoever you want to is actually an important human right. What country still does arranged marriages? Here […]

Filed Under: Europe

How bad is Florida tap water?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

So, Is Florida Tap Water Safe to Drink? For the most part, yes. Unless you get a boil-water advisory, Florida tap water is safe to drink. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the water is safe to drink but there’s always a possibility that it can be contaminated. Is it OK to drink […]

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Who owns the Cayman Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

British. The 20th Century: The Cayman Islands, initially administered as a dependency of Jamaica, became an independent colony in 1959; they now are a self-governing British Overseas Territory. Are the Cayman Islands US owned? The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory and overseas territory of the European Union located in the western Caribbean Sea. […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is it safe to swim in Maui at night?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Do not swim/surf at night: the ocean is not the right place to swim at night. You cannot see hazards, you could be mistaken for a food item, you cannot get help. Can you go to the beach at night in Maui? no fires. County and state beaches have posted hours, often close by 7 […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

Is Norway richer than UK?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Norway has a GDP per capita of $72,100 as of 2017, while in United Kingdom, the GDP per capita is $44,300 as of 2017. Is Norway a rich or poor country? Many believe that Norway was a relatively poor country until discovering oil and gas in the North Sea.Norway is currently the sixth richest country […]

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Why do Peruvians have red cheeks?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Actually, altitude puts a rose in every cheek Like many villagers in the Peruvian highlands they had really rosy cheeks. I always thought it was windburn that caused this but turns out because of the altitude they are born with bigger lungs and their highly oxygenated blood causes a red flush in the cheeks. What […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Peru a very poor country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Peru has an extreme poverty rate of 3.8 percent, which is defined as the inability to purchase a basket of basic food and beverages. However, this rate is only 0.7 percent in Lima, a lower number than the 1.2 percent prevalent in other urban areas of Peru. Why is Peru the poorest country? Poverty in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Are there falcons in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

‘Godfather of Peruvian falcons’ uncovers peregrine’s epic journey from the Arctic.Nearly three-fourths of the wintering peregrines captured in coastal Peru were male, supporting the idea that these species practice differential migration, with the larger females wintering closer to their breeding grounds. What type of birds live in Peru? The time has come to witness Peru’s […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Pittsburgh considered part of the Midwest?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Pittsburgh is at the western frontier of the Northeast, a short drive from the Ohio border, where the Midwest begins, and not much farther from the Mason-Dixon Line, where the South ends. Is Pittsburgh Midwest or Mid Atlantic? Mid-Atlantic (United States) Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan areas Baltimore–Washington Buffalo–Niagara Falls Albany–Schenectady–Troy Philadelphia–Wilmington New York–Newark Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton Pittsburgh Richmond Rochester […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Are there any millionaires in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Iceland’s sole billionaire Thor Bjorgolfsson owns stakes in such businesses as Swiss pharmaceutical company Xantis and Chilean telecom WOM. Bjorgolfsson also has investments in cryptocurrencies and startups Zwift, Deliveroo and Stripe. Are there wealthy people in Iceland? The Icelanders belonging to the richest 1% of the population own a total of 865 billion ISK–close to […]

Filed Under: Europe

Will Tampa be underwater?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Future forecasts showing the effects of warming show the bay and its surrounding areas will be 3 feet underwater in 2040 without mitigation. TAMPA, Fla.Bunting says Tampa Bay and its surrounding areas have already swelled 9 inches. His forecast for the area in 2040 shows most coastal areas three feet underwater. Which cities will be […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Tampa

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