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When did Vermont become the 14th state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1790. In 1790 New York finally gave up its claims to Vermont and the following year, after 14 years as an independent republic, Vermont was admitted into the union as the 14th state. Was Vermont the 14th colony? Admission to the Union and antebellum era (1791–1861) In 1791, Vermont joined the federal Union as the […]

Filed Under: United States

Where is the nicest place in Ireland to live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Waterford City is the best place in Ireland to live in 2021 – according to an Irish Times competition. The county’s good weather, beautiful buildings, pedestrian friendly spaces and liveability were some of the key factors as to why it scooped the prize. Where is the most beautiful place to live in Ireland? The Most […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the religion of Odisha?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Hindus. Hinduism is a majority religion in Odisha, which is followed by nearly 93% of the total population of the state. Odisha has a very rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and the state has second highest percentage of Hindus, after Himachal Pradesh. What is the main religion of Odisha? Orissa Religion Census 2011 Religion Percentage […]

Filed Under: India

Is South Dakota a good farming state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Agriculture is the life-blood of South Dakota and the state’s No. 1 industry.South Dakota was among the top 10 states in acreage for both of these important commodities. Our livestock sector is also very strong with both cattle inventory and sales ranking among the top 10 states in the nation. What state is best for […]

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Does Wyoming have good water?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Wyoming water is considered moderately hard. The average water hardness for the Wyoming resident is around 120 PPM. The city with the hardest water is Casper, at 208 PPM. The city with the softest water is Gillette, with 10 PPM.Water Hardness by City. City Water Hardness Data Dubois 56 PPM (mg/L) or 3 gpg Is […]

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Should I go to Colorado in November?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

November in Colorado is a time to fully embrace the upcoming winter.Though November is a slower month for tourism around the state and country, due to folks hunkering down and saving for their Thanksgiving and Xmas holidays, it’s still full of fun things to do. Which part of Colorado should I visit in November? Grand […]

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How much do you need to live comfortably in Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Summary about cost of living in Berlin, Germany: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,205$ (2,832€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 945$ (835€) without rent. Berlin is 31.54% less expensive than New York (without rent). What is a good salary to live in Berlin? Originally Answered: Are 48000 euros per […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Is San Francisco a diverse city?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

San Francisco, which for years has proudly touted its diversity, dropped to 22nd place from 17th in 2000. The drop was largely because of the ongoing exit of the city’s African American community. The city is now 40.8 percent white, 33.9 percent Asian, 15.3 percent Latino and 5.1 percent African American. Why is San Francisco […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, San Francisco

What are some traditional interesting table manners in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

7 Essential Japanese Table Manners: From Chopstick Slip to Double Dip Rule #1: Do not stab your food with your chopsticks. Rule #2: Do not eat like a dog. Rule #3: Do not double dip in communal sauces. Rule #4: Do not transfer food from your chopsticks to someone else’s chopsticks. What table manners are […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Vietnamese Latin based?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Present-day Vietnamese is written with a Latin-based alphabet developed in the 17th century by a French Jesuit missionary Alexandre de Rhodes (1591-1660) who based it on the work of earlier Portuguese missionaries. The script was used mainly for religious texts, but was eventually extended to other types of writing. Why do Vietnamese use Latin? The […]

Filed Under: Asia

What fruits grow well in Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The apple tree is the most reliable fruiting tree in Central Oregon, followed by hardy Asian pear, European pear, plum, and sour cherry. You can also try peach, apricot, sweet cherry, hardy kiwi, and some kinds of nuts, but these trees may not bear consistently. What fruit grows best in Oregon? Oregon enjoys good crops […]

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What are the dangers of the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Galapagos Islands face many environmental threats. Ecosystem degradation could be caused by: climate change, deforestation, pollution, overfishing, eutrophication and the introduction of invasive species. Why is Galapagos in danger? The Galapagos Islands, which have been called a unique “living museum and showcase of evolution” were inscribed on the Danger List in 2007 because of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

What is the evolution of Hawaiian music?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Native Hawaiians used different objects for instruments like the ʻuliʻuli (rattle instrument), ipu (gourde rattles), pu’ili (a pair of hollowed bamboo sticks). In the nineteenth century, Hawaiian music evolved to a more western style as string instruments were introduced and that music is known as himeni (hymns). How did Hawaiian music evolve? Hawaiian music was […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Can foreigners buy property in Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Trinidad & Tobago and the Government of Trinidad & Tobago welcomes investment from overseas buyers. Non-citizens require an Alien Landholding License to purchase more than 1 acre of land for residential purposes or more than 5 acres of land for commercial purposes in Tobago. How much does it cost […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What’s the hottest it’s ever been in Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Highest temperature readings (selected locations) Date Recorded Location Temperature °C (°F) July 20, 1919 Biscotasing, Ontario 42.2 °C (108 °F) July 30, 2009 Woss, British Columbia 42.1 °C (108 °F) June 6, 1988 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 40.6 °C (105 °F) July 29, 2009 Bella Coola, British Columbia 41.2 °C (106 °F) What is the highest temperature […]

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