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How long is the work week in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Iceland did the trials partly because people were reporting relatively long working hours, averaging 44.4 hours per week—the third highest of Eurostat countries in 2018. Participants in the Iceland study reduced their hours by three to five hours per week without losing pay. What country has a 32 hour work week? the NetherlandsThe analysis of […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Annapolis MD a good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Annapolis is in Anne Arundel County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland.In Annapolis there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Annapolis and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Annapolis are above average. Is it expensive […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Annapolis, Maryland

How were Greece and Rome different?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There was also a big difference in the division of social classes of both ancient Greece and ancient Rome. In Greece, the society was divided into slaves, freedmen, metics, citizens and women. Rome had slaves, freedmen, plebeians and patricians.The cities in Ancient Greece were separated by hilly countryside. What is the difference between Greek and […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

Why is Columbus not a hero?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

He enslaved the natives During his voyages through the Caribbean islands and the Central and South American coasts, Columbus came upon indigenous people that he labeled “Indians.” Columbus and his men enslaved many of these native people and treated them with extreme violence and brutality, according to History.com. What did Columbus do that was bad? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Is Guatemala a Spanish country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Guatemala, country of Central America.After gaining independence from Spain in the 1820s, Guatemala had a long history of government by authoritarian rule and military regimes until it came under democratic rule in 1985. Are Guatemalan people Spanish? In Guatemala, Spanish is spoken by 93% of the population but there are also 22 Mayan languages and […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What does nodding your head mean in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Nodding: It is common for people to nod during conversation to indicate they are listening or as a sign of acknowledgement. Nodding is a gesture of politeness, and does not necessarily imply agreement. Why do Japanese people nod their head so much? Similarly, someone talking may nod to seem more agreeable, or to subtly encourage […]

Filed Under: Asia

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Seattle. Median earners in Seattle are pulling down just under $80,000 a year, but that doesn’t go nearly as far as they might like. Once again, anyone planning to move there should seriously consider renting instead of buying: The income needed to live comfortably is about $30,000 lower if you don’t have a mortgage. What […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

Is Canada really a good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Canada has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the friendliest places on earth.Family friendly and laid-back, Canada was ranked 9th overall on the 2020 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey (1st for cultural values), as one of the best countries to move to. What is bad about living in Canada? Crime. Although Canada boasts of having […]

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How depressing is Indiana?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

– Hoosiers have it rough, according to a new report published by 24/7 Wall St. The publication found Indiana to be the 47th worst state in America, behind Kentucky (48th), Oklahoma (49th) and West Virginia (50th).As for income, the average Indiana resident makes less than the national average. Is Indiana a depressing state? The state […]

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Is Northern Ireland or Wales smaller?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Size. Wales is bigger with a land mass of 21,224.63 square kilometres, compared to Northern Ireland’s 14,129.72. Is Wales bigger than Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland is 0.67 times as big as Wales. Is Wales smaller than Ireland? Republic of Ireland is 3.38 times as big as Wales Around 40% of the country’s population of 4.9 […]

Filed Under: Europe

Which direction would you travel to go from Brazil to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Peru To Brazil road map Brazil is located nearly west side to Peru. The given west direction from Peru is only approximate. How do you get from Brazil to Peru? The best way to get from Peru to Brazil is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $190 – $550. Alternatively, you can bus, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Sydney similar to Melbourne?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

On a nice day Sydney is one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. But Melbourne is much more interesting to live after the novelty of Harbour Bridge etc.For a city its size, I find Melbourne to be very friendly and people quite helpful. Don’t get me wrong, Sydney is tourist friendly but is […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is it illegal to sleep in your car in Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Yes. There are no rules or laws against sleeping in your vehicle while at an Arkansas rest area. And because there is no maximum time limit, that would also include overnight sleeping. What states is it illegal to sleep in your car? Sleeping in your car laws by state State Overnight parking at rest stops […]

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What challenges did the Little Rock Nine face?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Little Rock Nine continued to face physical and verbal attacks from white students throughout their studies at Central High. One of the students, Minnijean Brown, fought back and was expelled. The remaining eight students, however, attended the school for the rest of the academic year. What are some of the obstacles the Little Rock […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arkansas, Little Rock

What is the most popular food in Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

7 classic Finnish dishes you need to try! Bread cheese or Finnish squeaky cheese. Classic Finnish rye bread. Creamy salmon soup. Karelian pasties/pies. Sautéed reindeer. Blood dumpling soup. Salty liquorice. Is Finnish food healthy? Finland is known for thousands of lakes, green forests, northern lights, and the midnight sun. Being the greenest country in the […]

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