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What do girls wear in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The dress code for Amsterdam (for women) in fall/spring for a casual day out typically involves a light/stylish (often leather) jacket, booties, and a blouse/t-shirt. In summer, you’ll see the dress code in Amsterdam switches more to dresses although many women will wear dresses year-round (but with lots of layers). What should you not wear […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Does Arizona have good weather?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It’s very sunny around the entire state most of the year. In Phoenix, we see about 300 sunny days. Yuma, in southwest Arizona, is the sunniest city in the state with more than 320 sunny days. Even in Flagstaff, in the mountains, we see about 260 days with sunshine. What city has the best climate […]

Filed Under: United States

What is across the Mediterranean Sea from Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The strait is about 145 kilometres (90 mi) wide and divides the Tyrrhenian Sea and the western Mediterranean Sea, from the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Strait of Sicily Coordinates 37.20°N 11.20°ECoordinates:37.20°N 11.20°E Basin countries Italy, Tunisia Max. width 145 kilometres (90 mi) What seas are around Sicily? Tyrrhenian Sea, Latin Mare Tyrrhenum, Italian Mare Tirreno, arm […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

Is Maui colder?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Maui Weather Maui contains a number of microclimates.It’s warmer along the coast than Upcountry Maui where temperatures are typically 8-10 degrees cooler. If you’re driving up to the 9,740-foot Haleakala Visitor Center atop Haleakala National Park, expect temperatures in the 40s or lower, so bring warm clothes. Does it get cold in Maui? The winter […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

Why is New York so cloudy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The lakes during the cool season, from September to March, produce so many more clouds. That’s because cold air blowing across the lakes picks up moisture, and that moisture condenses into water droplets that form clouds, Steiger explained. During warm months, the Great Lakes don’t produce the same level of clouds. Is New York Mostly […]

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What is the rarest last name in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan Jinja / 神社 Kai / 買 Myoga / 茗荷 Meaning: Japanese ginger. Ichibangase / 一番ケ瀬 Meaning: first rapids, first shoals. Tsukumo / 九十九 Meaning: 99. Shikichi / 敷地 Meaning: building site. Shio / 塩 Meaning: salt. Ikari / 五十里 Meaning: 50 […]

Filed Under: Asia

How did Oaxaca get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The name of the state comes from the name of its capital city, Oaxaca. This name comes from the Nahuatl word “Huaxyacac”, which refers to a tree called a “guaje” (Leucaena leucocephala) found around the capital city. Is Oaxaca Aztec or Mayan? Occupied by the Aztecs from the 15th century, Oaxaca subsequently was conquered by […]

Filed Under: Mexico

What is the only natural lake in Kansas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Lake Inman. Natural lakes are rare in Kansas and are much smaller than the state’s reservoirs. The largest natural lake is McPherson County’s Lake Inman in central Kansas. It covers about 160 acres and is on private property. In comparison, the largest reservoir, Milford Lake near Junction City, covers 15,709 acres. How many natural lakes […]

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How far is Tampa from Disney?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tampa is located about 66 miles west and south of Walt Disney World, with most of the journey taking place on Interstate 4. Use an app such as Google Maps or Waze to find the best route from your home or hotel, bearing in mind that traffic can be worse during rush hour and on […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Tampa

Who called Rajasthan Rajputana?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Complete answer: In the 19th century, the region that constitutes most of the present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana by the British, it was also called Rajwar, which was a former group of princely states. This area was known as Rajputana around the time when Kachwaha, a Rajput clan, migrated to the region. Who gave Rajputana […]

Filed Under: India

Is time and a half mandatory on Sundays in Massachusetts?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Massachusetts law currently requires most non-exempt employees who work in retail establishments to receive time-and-a-half for work performed on Sundays and certain holidays. The new law gradually eliminates this requirement. Do I get time and a half on Sunday? An employer who requires or permits an employee to work overtime is generally required to pay […]

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What do Hawaiians say to each other?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Aloha. Aloha is more than just a greeting, although it is often used to say hello and goodbye. It can also express love and regards, as well as meaning the ‘aloha spirit’ by which Hawaiian islanders live. How do Hawaiians greet each other? Hawaiians often greeted each other by sharing ha, or their breath. This […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What do you wear to a Balinese massage?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

* Unlike in Thai massage, where you need to wear loose clothes, a Balinese massage requires you to undress and stay only in your underwear (no bras for women.) Afterwards, you’ll be fully covered with warm towels during the massage. What can I expect at a Balinese massage? Expect the therapist to use quite deep […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Can you drink bathroom tap water Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

I would never drink the water out of a tap in any bathroom anywhere in the world just in case. All mains water in Ireland is safe to drink and is tested to the highest standards on a very regular basis. Can you drink bathroom tap water? Your bathroom tap water is perfectly fine to […]

Filed Under: Europe

Has Brookings Oregon ever had a tsunami?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When the news hit the wires that an underseas earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 had occurred 50 miles East of Japan’s Oshika Peninsula at 05:46 UTC on Friday, March 11, 2011, the Oregon coast was immediately put on a “Tsunami warning”. Tsunami Fact Sheet File Size: 87 kb File Type: pdf Does Brookings Oregon […]

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