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Why do Japanese people say W to laugh?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The use of wwww to represent laughing comes from the Japanese wara (笑), “to laugh.” With the rise of text-messaging and the internet in the 1990s–2000s, Japanese users adapted the kanji 笑 to denote laughter, similar to LOL. People eventually found it easier, though, to use the letter w, from the romaji of 笑, wara. […]

Filed Under: Asia

Whats bigger UK or Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Poland is about 1.3 times bigger than United Kingdom. United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while Poland is approximately 312,685 sq km, making Poland 28% larger than United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the population of United Kingdom is ~65.8 million people (27.5 million fewer people live in Poland). Is Poland richer than UK? Poland has a […]

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What is the name of the richest woman in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Puan Sri Datin Chong Chook Yew. As the only woman to have made it on this year’s Forbes Malaysia’s Top 50 Richest list, Puan Sri Datin Chong Chook Yew has earned the number one spot on our list. As the co-founder of Selangor Properties Berhad, she is said to have been a hands-on leader, building […]

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What is the legal age in West Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

16. Age of Majority in West Virginia States minor laws define the age at which a citizen is considered an adult in the eyes of the law, also known as the “age of majority.” Although these laws can vary, West Virginia is like most states and has an age of majority of 18 years old, […]

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How many Indian tribes lived in Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The 2000 census records show that over 53,000 people in Florida claim Native American descent, and 39 different tribes from across North America are represented in Florida’s population. How many Indian tribes are in Florida? There are two federally recognized Indian tribes in Florida today. What Native American tribe is found in Florida? The Seminole […]

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Does Miami have fake beaches?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Even the famed wide sandy beach is artificial, barged in from offshore in a latter-day echo of Fisher’s land-making. The one nature put there washed away years ago, its erosion accelerated by construction of the endless parade of hotels that made Miami Beach Miami Beach. Is Miami Beach a man-made beach? Miami Beach is a […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Was Maine the first free state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Congress established Maine as the 23rd state under the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This arrangement allowed Maine to join the Union as a free state, with Missouri entering a year later as a slave state, thereby preserving the numerical balance between free and slave states in the nation. What was the first free state? The […]

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Is Glasgow rough?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 2017, a survey found that there are only around 7 crimes in Glasgow per 100 people (source).Very little crime occurs in the areas which tourists visit. Though you should stay aware and exercise much the same caution which you would on any trip, Glasgow is overall a safe – and great! – place to […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Glasgow, Scotland

Is The Woodlands part of the greater Houston area?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Greater Houston (Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Baytown, Conroe), and County Boundaries. The City of Houston’s population is 2,349,000 according to the 2018 source. Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land is a nine-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. What is considered greater Houston area? The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston CMSA) consists […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

Can I stay in Turkey after study?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Turkish Government does not allow foreign students to stay and Work in Turkey after the completion of the study program in the past. Good news is that, recently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganhas announced that all international students and graduates will receive a work permit in Turkey. Can international students get citizenship in Turkey? If […]

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Which is better for taxes Maryland or Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A single person making $101,000 in income will pay 4.75% state income tax in Maryland (unless you live somewhere else, then it’s 6.5%), 5.75% in Virginia, and 8.5% in DC. BUT, Maryland is one of the few states which allows county/city income taxes, so you’ll pay an additional 3.2%. Virginia wins. Is Maryland a tax-friendly […]

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When did Indonesian species go extinct?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

around 50,000 years ago. Digs and geological dating in Liang Bua Cave, Indonesia, show that Homo floresiensis, nicknamed the “hobbit” for its small size, became extinct around 50,000 years ago – tens of thousands of years earlier than originally thought. When did the hobbit species go extinct? 50,000 years agoBut later excavations that have dated […]

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Why is Arizona tap water bad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dissolved minerals In Phoenix area cities, tap water is notoriously hard, containing high amounts of calcium and magnesium. And while some people prefer the taste of hard water, a lot of dissolved minerals can make your tap water taste bitter or salty. There is no harm in drinking water with high mineral content. Is it […]

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What islands in the Caribbean speak Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Spanish (official language of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bay Islands (Honduras), Corn Islands (Nicaragua), Isla Cozumel, Isla Mujeres (Mexico), Nueva Esparta (Venezuela) the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela and San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina (Colombia) How many islands in the Caribbean speak Spanish? In total, 11 different countries in the Caribbean speak Spanish as […]

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Is real estate business profitable in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why is Real Estate Lucrative? Real estate value will increase as the demand of real estate market is very high in Nepal due to the rapid growth of physical infrastructures, road expansions etc. Real estate can generate a passive source of income and is a good investment for a long term. Is a real estate […]

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