• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Flat

Travel Q&A and Tips

  • Destinations
    • Africa and Middle East
    • Asia
    • Australasia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Central and South America
    • Europe
    • India
    • Mexico
    • United States

What is a yinzer in Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Yinzer (or “Yunzer”) was historically used to identify the typical blue-collar people from the Pittsburgh region who often spoke with a heavy Pittsburghese accent. The term stems from the word yinz (or yunz), a second-person plural pronoun, brought to the area by early Scots-Irish immigrants. Why do they say YINZ in Pittsburgh? Yinz is a […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

When did the US invade Belgium?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

General Courtney Hodges’ U.S. First Army liberated the region south of Brussels and Maastricht in early September 1944. While two corps of the First Army were concentrated elsewhere, VIII Corps occupied a long stretch of the front from the area south of Liège, across the Ardennes and into Luxembourg. When did Belgium get invaded? German […]

Filed Under: Europe

How much snow does Santa Fe get?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Santa Fe rainy season is generally July through August when thunderstorms quickly come through in the afternoon. Santa Fe averages only 14 inches of rain annually. Snow season occurs from November through April, with an average of 32 inches of snow in town and up to 300 inches in the ski areas. What are […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: New Mexico, Santa Fe

Is there a train from India to Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

KATHMANDU : India has handed over two modern trains to Nepal that would run between Jaynagar in Bihar and Kurtha in Dhanusa district from mid-December, marking the beginning of the first broad-gauge railway service in the Himalayan nation, officials said on Saturday. How can I go to Nepal from India by train? How to Reach […]

Filed Under: Asia

Which seeds are grown in Gujarat?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They include Rice,Potato,Maize,Pulses etc..Summer. Bajri Pennisetum typhoideum, L Guar (V) Cymopsis tetragonaloba, Taub Sesamum Sesamum orientale Cowpea Vigna catjang, walp Urid Vigna mungo, L Paddy Oryza sativa, L Moong Vigna radiate, L Ground Nut Arachis hypogaea, L Ladis Finger Hibiscus esculentus, Moench Which plants are grown in Gujarat? Rabi Maize Zea mays, L Lucerne Hedicago […]

Filed Under: India

How many soils are there in Sikkim?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

78 soil families. Soils occurring in different landforms are studied in respect of their morphology, physical and chemical characteristics. In accordance with the physiographic sequence of the terrain features, 78 soil families were identified in Sikkim State and mapped into 69 mapping units. Which soils are found in Sikkim? Soils of Sikkim have been classified […]

Filed Under: India

What river runs through Albuquerque?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

the Rio Grande. It is legal to float down the Rio Grande in kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water craft. In and around Albuquerque there are several places where you can access the river. Most river bridges in the Albuquerque area provide access, with some walking required from the parking areas. What are the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Does France grow pears?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In fact, 80% of La France is produced in Yamagata Prefecture. We visited Kuroda Kajuen, known as one of the producers of the best La France pears, and the winner of the highest award in the “La France Tasting Contest” held by JA Yamagata (Japan Agricultural Cooperative, Yamagata). Which country produce pears? List of Countries […]

Filed Under: Europe

Does Costa Rica have its own army?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

5. Costa Rica. There have been no armed forces in Costa Rica since 1949, but police forces are usually used for defense purposes. The country, which is often referred to as “Switzerland of Central America”, proclaimed its permanent and unarmed neutrality in 1983. Why Costa Rica doesn’t have an army? Costa Rica has not a […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Are there alligators in ponds in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They wind up in road ditches, small private ponds, swimming pools and highways, Flynt said. “We’ve even had them show up in goldfish ponds and water fountains. They’ll go about anywhere in May and June.” How do you tell if there is an alligator in your pond? Telltale Signs Check around the sides of the […]

Filed Under: United States

Who is famous from Sicily Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Italian–American crooner, Frank Sinatra, has his roots in Sicily, while Domenico Dolce (of Dolce & Gabbana) and footballer Mario Balotelli call the island home. Then, there’s a fair share of Hollywood legends that call Sicily home too – like Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Frank Capra. What’s famous in Sicily? Sicily is famous for the following […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

Can I feed deer in my yard in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It is now officially legal to hunt deer and wild hogs over bait in Alabama. Today, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the bill that creates a baiting privilege license.Those who do not purchase a bait privilege license will fall under the previous requirement of any bait being 100 yards away and out of sight […]

Filed Under: United States

Is there amethyst in Missouri?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Amethyst – Moselle No. 10 Mine, Phelps County, Missouri – 19.5 x 17 x 10 cm. – The largest amethyst geodes found in Missouri came from this mine. What states can amethyst be found? Amethyst occurs throughout the United States – Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maine and Colorado. The largest amethyst mine in North […]

Filed Under: United States

What did Churchill do when Berlin fell to Red Army?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

After the fall of Berlin to the Red army, Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of UK, announced the unconditional surrender of Germany through a radio broadcast. What happened after the Red Army had fought its way to Berlin in April 1945? What happened after the Red Army had fought its way to Berlin in April […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

What big companies are in Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Top Companies in Pittsburgh to Know PNC. PPG Industries. American Eagle Outfitters. GNC. Accion Labs. Argo AI. Mastech Digital. Duolingo. What company headquarters is in Pittsburgh? Within Pittsburgh’s top five leading industries – advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, financial and business services, and information technology – some of its leading companies include, Alcoa, Inc., Kraft Heinz […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 899
  • Go to page 900
  • Go to page 901
  • Go to page 902
  • Go to page 903
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1015
  • Go to Next Page »

Destinations

  • Africa and Middle East
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Canada
  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • About
  • Privacy Policy for theflatbkny.com

Copyright © 2026 · theflatbkny.com