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Why is Berlin so dirty?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Rotting food, cigarette butts, old furniture: these items litter the streets of Berlin — and reflect the mentality of the inhabitants of the German capital, thinks Gero Schliess.Berlin’s streets and bridges reek of urine, mountains of trash can be found in our parks. Is Berlin a clean city? Barcelona, Spain (70.46) Berlin, Germany (70.28) Vienna, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Is Denmark single payer?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1. In a single-payer national health insurance system, as demonstrated by Canada, Denmark, Norway, Australia, Taiwan and Sweden (1), health insurance is publicly administered and most physicians are in private practice. U.S. Medicare would be a single payer insurance system if it applied to everyone in the U.S. 2. Does Denmark have single payer health […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the oldest city in New Zealand?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Christchurch. Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter on 31 July 1856, making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand. The Canterbury Association, which settled the Canterbury Plains, named the city after Christ Church, Oxford.Christchurch. Christchurch Ōtautahi (Māori) Settled by the UK 1848 Named for Christ Church, Oxford What was the first city […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is Boston a rough city?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Boston sees 655 violent crimes per 100,000, making the city less safe than 83 percent of US cities. The violent crime rate in Boston is nearly double the national violent crime rate. People in Boston have a 1 out of 153 chance of becoming a victim of crime, compared to a 1 in 296 in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

What historical event happened in Little Rock Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Arkansas History Timeline 1819 – Territory Established. 1820 – General Assembly Meets. 1821 – Little Rock is Chosen as Capitol. 1822 – Indian Peace Treaty. 1823 – Election and Taxation. 1824 – Expansion. 1825 – New Governor Appointed. 1826 – Progress. What is a major event that happened in Arkansas? Arkansas became a member of […]

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

Is Arkansas safe to live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of violent crime in the nation behind Alaska, New Mexico, and Tennessee. For both Arkansas’ safest cities (26%) and statewide (13%), rape accounts for a higher percentage of violent crime than the nation’s average (8%). Is Arkansas a safe place to live? In the safest cities in Arkansas, robbery accounts […]

Filed Under: United States

What is tornado season in Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ohio’s peak season for tornadoes generally runs from April through July. But, tornadoes spawned by powerful thunderstorms can occur at any time during any season. Please be familiar with warning signs and alerts. Where do most tornadoes occur in Ohio? Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties see tornadoes more frequently than many other parts of […]

Filed Under: United States

Are there striped bass in the Colorado River?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The striped bass has become the major trophy fish sought by anglers fishing the Colorado River between Davis and Parker dams. Are there stripers in the Colorado River? Largemouth bass and bluegill are also present in the various backwaters and slack water areas. Other species available in the main river are smallmouth bass and striped […]

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Where does Jamaica buy crude oil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Jamaica imports crude oil from Venezuela, Mexico and Ecuador. Jamaica has traditionally been a large importer of oil to fuel its energy needs, however, Canadian company Sagres Energy has made explorations into potential oil reserves in the waters around Jamaica. Where does Jamaica get fuel from? An Overview of Jamaica’s Electricity Sector. Jamaica’s energy system […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How much is the ferry from Honolulu to Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

$39 One-way passenger fare. Can you take a ferry from Honolulu to Maui? Travel by Ferry It is not currently possible to take a ferry directly from Oahu to the outer islands. Ferries run only between the islands of Maui and Lanai and between Maui and Molokai. Catch a ferry between Lahaina on Maui and […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

What are Australia’s colors?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since the late 1800s, green and gold have been popularly embraced as Australia’s national sporting colours. In 1984, green and gold were formally recognised as the national colours with widespread community support. Prior to 1984, three colour combinations unofficially represented Australia: red, white and blue. What color is Australia in the Olympics? greenAustralia’s familiar sporting […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why is Charleston so expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It is simple supply and demand. Charleston is the number 1 tourist city destination in the world. We don’t really have an “off season” any more, some are less busy, but the hotels can sell the rooms year round. Most of the year, you won’t find a hotel room in the historic district for twice […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charleston, South Carolina

Where does Georgia rank in welfare?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Georgia ranked in the bottom 13 of the 50 states on key child welfare measures heading into the pandemic, according to the 2021 edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s “KIDS COUNT Data Book” report. What percent of Georgia is on welfare? That’s less than 7 percent, making Georgia one of the toughest places in […]

Filed Under: United States

Is there a billionaire in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Both billionaires in the city, James and Thomas Duff, are worth an estimated $1.4 billion.This is the City in Mississippi With the Most Billionaires. City with the most billionaires: Mississippi: Hattiesburg Number of billionaires: 2 Total billionaire net worth: $2.8 billion Top billionaire: James and Thomas Duff How many billionaires are in Mississippi? Table Rank […]

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What is Idaho famous?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Idaho’s known for its potatoes, but its official nickname is the Gem State. Some 72 different precious and semi-precious gemstones have been found there. 3. Idaho also supplies the majority of the nation’s trout. What are 5 interesting facts about Idaho? 14 Fun facts about Idaho! The State Bird of Idaho is the Mountain Bluebird. […]

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