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Is there a bridge across Lake Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Mighty Mackinac Bridge in Northern Michigan. The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world. It connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. Is there a road that crosses Lake Michigan? The ferry service plays an important role […]

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What are the Wisconsin students singing at the football game?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

At halftime, the entire stadium stands and takes part in what is known as Wisconsin’s oldest tradition, the singing of “Varsity.” All of the fans put their arms around one another, rock back & forth and wave their arms as they sing the final lines to their alma mater. What song are the Badger fans […]

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Is Maui safe to travel alone?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Safety: Thankfully Maui is pretty safe and most crime is limited to petty theft. That said, plenty of people on the island don’t even lock their doors so that’s a pretty good indication that it’s a safe place for solo female travelers. Is Hawaii safe for solo female travelers? Many people wonder, is Hawaii safe […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

Is Mississippi a safe state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

reality. Mississippi’s rise in violent crimes over the last year tracks with increased reports of gun violence from our survey respondents. Overall, a slim majority of respondents say they feel safe in their home state, which is among the bottom third of US states with the lowest violent crime rates. Is Mississippi a safe state […]

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How much cash can you bring into Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When making a trip from your country of origin to Panama, each traveler or family traveling together has a limit of cash that they can take with them which is $9,999.99. If you travel with cash exceeding $10,000, and you do not duly declare it at Customs, the total amount of money can be taken […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the safest city in Connecticut to live in?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Connecticut’s Safest Cities CT City Population 1 Ridgefield 25260 2 Ledyard 14808 3 Old Saybrook 10117 4 New Canaan 20461 What city in Connecticut has the lowest crime rate? Safest Cities in Connecticut, 2019 Rank City Safety Index 1 Orange 0.91 2 Greenwich 0.9 3 New Canaan 0.86 4 Monroe 0.84 What is the safest […]

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How does Montana make its money?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Montana’s economy is dominated by the primary sector—agriculture, forestry, mining, and energy production—and by services. About one-third of the state’s workforce is employed in the service sector. The outdoor recreation industry has become important, and some high-technology industries have come to the state. How does Montana state make money? Beyond income taxes, Montana relies on […]

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Where did the British settle in Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Colonial settlement of Tobago 68 colonists established Fort Vlissingen (“Fort Flushing”) near modern Plymouth in 1628. They were reinforced by a few hundred more settlers from Zeeland in 1629 and 1632. Attempted colonies by Courland in 1637, 1639, and 1642 and England in 1649, 1642, and 1647 all failed. Where did the Europeans settle in […]

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Can you get by in Argentina with English?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

English is not very widely spoken in Argentina – the official language is Spanish, followed by Italian with around 1.5 million speakers.You may be OK using English in the tourist areas of Buenos Aires but elsewhere in the country you will not find many English speakers. Is Argentina safe for English? Despite this appalling attack, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much does it cost to build a basement in Oklahoma?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

With very few contractors who are knowledgeable and skilled enough to construct a basement of this type, the price can range from $30 to $50 per square foot. Depending on the size of your home, a basement could cost $50,000 or more. Are basements legal in Oklahoma? Along with the moist soil, Oklahoma also has […]

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Why Massachusetts is a great state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Massachusetts has top ratings when it comes to education and health, safety and quality of life measures. But the state is held back by its affordability score, which is 45th out of 50 states.New Hampshire is eighth on the list and is the state with the lowest percentage of its population living in poverty. What […]

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What is the hottest day of the year in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since 1948 the temperature extremes were observed at Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood.Denver – Highest Temperature for Each Year. Max °F Date Max °C 100 July 20, 2019 38 104 June 29, 2018 40 102 July 20, 2017 + 39 103 July 11, 2016 39 What month is the hottest in Colorado? JulyThe hottest month of the […]

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Is Sweden more expensive than Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Denmark is 38.3% more expensive than Sweden. Is Denmark cheaper than Sweden? Sweden – the cheapest Scandinavian country. Here is a current list of how expensive other countries are in comparison to Sweden. For those of you who consider a budget holiday in Scandinavia, this is good news. Sweden is as it is now 26% […]

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How many days do you need in Cancun?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Many people vary on the length of time, but a minimum of 3-5 days is a good start if you want to hit the most important stops in Cancun. If you want to experience all Cancun has to offer, tourists recommend 7-10 days. Is 7 days enough in Cancun? Let’s put it this way, seven […]

Filed Under: Mexico

How many children live in poverty in Memphis?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A total of 17.1 percent of the whole Memphis area population and 27.4 percent of children under the age of 18 lived below the federal poverty line in 2017, according to the data. Both of those numbers are drops from 2016, when 19.4 percent of the total population and 30.8 percent of children lived in […]

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