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What makes Chilean Spanish different?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Chilean Spanish dialects have distinctive pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and slang usages that differ from those of standard Spanish. The Royal Spanish Academy recognizes 2,214 words and idioms exclusively or mainly produced in Chilean Spanish, in addition to many still unrecognized slang expressions. Why is Chilean Spanish so hard to understand? So, what’s the difficulty? The […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is studying in Russia worth it?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Russia possesses one of the best mass-education systems in the world, and has a long-standing tradition of high-quality education for all citizens. Russia’s education system produces a 98% literacy rate, exceeding that of most Western European countries. Russia’s top universities are located in Moscow and St. Is Russia a nice place to study? Students looking […]

Filed Under: Asia

Did Native Hawaiians marry their siblings?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They maintained their ancestral beliefs and traditions and had no truck with the new religion. It was part of Hawaiian culture that royalty married royalty. This tradition meant brother-sister marriages. Did Hawaiians marry siblings? Incest was not so uncommon among Hawaiian royalty, especially between brothers and sisters. In fact, the chiefs often demanded it. Nahienaena, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How do Japanese eat ramen?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Some people eat all of the toppings first, but like Orkin, we’d suggest going from bite to bite. After your first sip of the soup, go for a slurp of noodles, then try a bite of the toppings (individually or together), then sip some more soup, then slurp, and so on. How do they eat […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can you leave Australia if you have debt?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Can I travel if I have debt? Being in debt doesn’t usually prevent you from getting on a plane – but it can happen. In Australia, parents who have unpaid child support and other former welfare recipients with unpaid debt are technically banned from leaving the country and may be refused boarding at the airport. […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is Oxford a religious University?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Its buildings bear Christian names, its colleges all maintain a separate Anglican chaplaincy, its various charters all bear seals of the head of the Church of England. Even many daily habits and quirky traditions that shape the University, most notably subfusc, originate in religion. What religion is Oxford University? From 1833 onwards The Oxford Movement […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, Oxford

Is Sweden cheaper than Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cost of living in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Norway. Is Sweden more expensive than Norway? Norway is 46.3% more expensive than Sweden. Which Scandinavian country is cheapest? Well on the whole, Denmark is probably the cheapest of the Nordic countries to visit. And if you want to chill out with an ice-cold beer […]

Filed Under: Europe

How can I get married in Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1) Blow your partner out & marry a Maldivian (any Maldivian). 2) You & your spouse to be can become Sunni Muslims & Maldivian citizens then get married legally in the Maldives. Can I legally get married in Maldives? In the Maldives it is only possible for locals to get married legally.With a symbolic or […]

Filed Under: Asia

How do I register my marriage in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Apply In-Person : The first step to obtaining a marriage certificate in Kenya is filling a Notice of Marriage with the Office of the Registrar General and waiting for up to 21 days. A fee of 600 Kenya Shillings is charged for filling the notice. How can I get my marriage certificate online in Kenya? […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What crystals can you find in Lake Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, silt stone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate. What crystals can be found in Michigan? Minerals and Gemstones Found in Michigan Isle […]

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Is Missouri considered a Confederate state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During and after the war Acting on the ordinance passed by the Jackson government, the Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th confederate state on November 28, 1861. Is Missouri a Confederate or Union State? A 13-star Confederate Battle flag. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution. The Confederate States of America claims Missouri as a state, […]

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Is Oaxaca worth going?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

One of the many reasons that Oaxaca is worth visiting is that the city provides some of the most exquisite accommodation in Mexico. The city itself is warm and welcoming- perfectly safe for any travelers– and the array of hotels available are all designed to make sure that your experience in the city is second […]

Filed Under: Mexico

What did Brazil do in ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During World War I (1914–1918), Brazil initially adopted a neutral position, in accordance with the Hague Convention, in an attempt to maintain the markets for its export products, mainly coffee, latex and industrial manufactured items. Did Brazil get involved in ww1? On October 26, 1917, Brazil declares its decision to enter the First World War […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Who found Melbourne?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

That Batman was the first prospector of Melbourne and Geelong. That (not Fawkner, but) Fawkner’s party – five men, a woman, and the woman’s cat – were the bona-fide founders of the present great metropolis. John Batman established a camp at Indented Head on the tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in June 1835. When was […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How do people dress in Colorado in winter?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Here are some basics to bring that will help you stay comfortable in every season: Winter: Fleece jacket, long-underwear, water-resistant coat, jeans and snow pants. Spring/Fall: T-shirts, rain jacket, light fleece, jeans and shorts. What do people wear in Denver in the winter? Packing List For Colorado Winter Clothes Winter coat. Warm base layer. Insulated […]

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