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How much does it cost to take a private boat through the Panama Canal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The biggest variable is based on the size of your boat. Under 50ft, the transit toll is $800. For boats 50-80ft, the fee is $1,300. What is the fee to use the Panama Canal? The costs to transit the Panama Canal in a yacht less than 65 feet will typically be: $1600 Transit Tolls. $54 […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Where did Japan get oil during ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Instead, Japan received most of its oil from the United States and rubber from British Malaya, the very two Western nations trying to restrict Japan’s expansion. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s embargo of oil exports to Japan pressured the Japanese navy, which had stocks for only about six months of operations. Where did Japan get […]

Filed Under: Asia

How do you pronounce Lima Montana?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Lima. Tracing it’s name back to the same pair of Connecticut towns for which Lyme Disease gets its name (and not the Peruvian capital), the Beaverhead County town of Lima is correctly pronounced LY’-muh. How do you pronounce the capital of Montana? The capital city of Montana is pronounced “HELL-e-na,” not “Hel-LAY-na.” That is how […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

What will the weather be like in Florida in June?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

With an average high of 90°F/32°C and an average low of 71°F/22°C, the weather in Orlando in June is hot. We average around 11 hours of sunshine each day. June is also the start of the rainy season and you can expect showers for around 20-22 days in June. Is June a good month to […]

Filed Under: United States

Is downtown Atlanta safe at night?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Is Downtown Atlanta safe? During the daytime downtown Atlanta can be a safe place to visit, however we do not recommend that you walk around downtown at night. It is not well populated and there is not much to do. Many residents of the city say it is dead after dark and has poor food, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Atlanta, Georgia

Why did Britain want a Treaty with New Zealand?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Reasons why chiefs signed the treaty included wanting controls on sales of Māori land to Europeans, and on European settlers. They also wanted to trade with Europeans, and believed the new relationship with Britain would stop fighting between tribes. Why did the British want control of New Zealand? Britain was motivated by the desire to […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What is housing like in Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Stucco walls, bright paint and tiled or paved floors typify Mexican style. From old country haciendas and colonial homes to rustic adobe ranches and tiny casitas, traditional Mexican homes are typically painted in a palette of vibrant colors. What type of housing is in Mexico? Hacienda ranch-style houses are found all over Mexico. These one-story […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Why is Kentucky considered a southern state?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Among the five slaveholding border states that didn’t join the Confederacy during the Civil War — Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia (which split from Virginia during the war) — only Kentucky received enough votes to qualify as Southern.It is the lowest-ranked Southern state on the list. Why is Kentucky a Southern state? Kentucky […]

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Is driving in Mexico the same as the US?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Driving in Mexico can be a lot of fun, but know the rules and the culture. On freeways and toll roads, driving is very similar to driving in the USA. You signal to pass and pull over to the ample shoulders in case of emergency.In cities and on two-lane roads, the old Mexican rules of […]

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How many climates are there in Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mumbai weather can be categorized into four seasons of summer, winter, monsoon and the withdrawal season. December to February is the winter season, March to May is summer, June to September experiences Monsoon climate while October to December is the withdrawal season. Which type of climate is there in Mumbai? The Climate of Mumbai is […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

What were the main problems the French faced in establishing a colony in Louisiana?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Disease, particularly yellow fever, diminished the community. Floods, storms, humidity, mosquitoes, and poisonous snakes added to the misery. Although few settlers escaped the hardships, by far the sturdiest members were those who had accompanied Iberville from Canada. Why was French Louisiana not a successful colony? The U.S. state of Louisiana is named for the historical […]

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Are hedgehogs legal in Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

African Pygmy hedgehogs are legal. In Maine, New Jersey and Wyoming, USA, a permit is required. In Wisconsin, USA, an import permit from the state department of agriculture is required to bring a hedgehog into the state. In Quebec, Canada, European hedgehogs are illegal. What animals are illegal to own in Wyoming? Wyoming bans big […]

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What do you wear to a Brazilian wedding?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Brazilian weddings usually have the dress code recommended printed on the invitation. In most cases, a long sleeveless dress for women and a suit and tie for men will do. Avoid wearing black, as it is seen as the color of grieving or white, not to compete in attention with the bride. What do female […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Mumbai more polluted than Delhi?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mumbai’s southern-most point recorded worse air quality than Delhi due to a ‘lethal combination’ of low wind speeds, low temperature, and high humidity alongside vehicular pollution, according to experts.A moderate AQI (101-200) can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure. Which city is more polluted Mumbai or Delhi? While Delhi tops the list […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

What is the warmest city in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Lamar. The warmest place in Colorado is a city called Lamar, a small town located 209 miles southwest of Denver, due east of Pueblo. In 2019, it broke the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Colorado climbing to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Which city in Colorado gets the least snow? According to both AlltownData.com […]

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