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Is New Orleans bad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

New Orleans has crime rates so high, in 2019, it was ranked fourth among the US’ deadliest large cities by the City Council consultant’s analysis of FBI data. New Orleans’s crime rate is off the charts, even the city’s state, Louisiana, has been considered the nation’s most murderous state 31 years in a row. Is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

What is the official religion in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Statistics and demographics Religious group / Census 1980 2020 Hinduism 56.5% 57.3% Islam 21.8% 23.4% Christianity 12.5% 12.6% Other religions 8.2% 4.6% What is the main religion in Singapore 2020? Among Singapore residents aged 15 years and above in 2020, 31.1 per cent identified themselves as Buddhists, 8.8 per cent as Taoists, 18.9 per cent […]

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Are Californians happy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The sixth-happiest state in the U.S. is California. California ranks seventh for Emotional & Physical Well-Being with the fourth-lowest adult depression rate. Californians also have the fifth-fewest work hours. Weather is a big factor for California’s happiness as many parts experience mild weather year-round. What is the California lifestyle? Sunny California is also famed for […]

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Is San Diego or LA more fun?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you’re looking for relaxation, nature, leisure and recreation, San Diego is probably the better choice. If you’re looking for nightlife, excitement, glamour, culture and a wide variety of events to choose from, Los Angeles would be the better choice. Is San Diego more fun than LA? That said San Diego is also a large […]

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When did the Dutch arrive in the Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Netherlands (Dutch) Antilles Dutch colonization in the Caribbean started in 1634 on St. Croix and Tobago (1628), followed in 1631 with settlements on Tortuga (now Île Tortue) and Sint Maarten. When did the Dutch come to the Caribbean? In 1621, the Dutch began to move aggressively against Spanish territory in the Americas–including Brazil, temporarily under […]

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Is Hawaiian food unhealthy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ancient Hawaiians had a very healthy diet; it is said to be one of the healthiest in the world.“Local food” is generally unhealthy and has caused obesity rates in Hawaii to increase. Why are Hawaiians so healthy? Here’s a look at the top 5 reasons Hawaii is consistently ranked as the healthiest place in the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Is Maryland in the Northeast region?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The 11 states that make up the US Northeast Region are Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Washington D.C., which is not a US state, is also considered part of the Northeast region. Is Maryland in the Northeast? The US EPA and NOAA include in their […]

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Can you drink in public in Burlington Vermont?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

You have to be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Liquor is only sold in state liquor stores. Here is a list of them: http://www.state.vt.us/dlc/retail/outlets.html They are usually open seven days a week. You are not permitted to have open containers in public areas, including parks. Can you drink in public in Burlington […]

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Is Maharashtra the capital of Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Mumbai (also known as Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. What is the Maharashtra capital? Upon India’s independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. […]

Filed Under: India

Where can I find rocks in Texas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The best rockhounding locations in Texas are the gravel beds of the Rio Grande, the area around Big Bend, Mason County in central Texas, and a wide stretch of land stretching from south Texas to the Louisiana border. North Texas and the panhandle are relatively devoid of good rockhounding sites. Is it legal to collect […]

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Is North and South Vietnam separated?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

From 1954 to 1975 Vietnam was divided into two countries, North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (the Republic of Vietnam).South Vietnam was heavily backed by the US, which saw it as a bulwark against communism. Is Vietnam still split into north and south? The Vietnam War’s north-south division officially ended 31 […]

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Is Louisville Kentucky expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cost of Living in Louisville, Kentucky by Expense Category Louisville’s housing expenses are 20% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 6% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 3% higher than the national average. Is Louisville a cheap place to live? Greater Louisville is […]

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What do locals call Atlanta?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Call it The Big Peach, The Big A, A-Town, Dogwood City, or even New York of the South… Atlanta goes by plenty of nicknames. What are Atlanta’s nicknames? City in a Forest or City of Trees, for its unique tree canopy. Dogwood City. Empire City of the South. Hot ‘Lanta, also spelled Hotlanta, first popularized […]

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Does Georgia have ocean front?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The coast of Georgia is roughly 110 miles and includes 15 barrier islands, four of which (Jekyll, St. Simons, Sea and Tybee) are accessible by car and have become popular resort destinations. The rest of Georgia’s islands require transportation by boat and are virtually unspoiled natural escapes. Does Georgia have ocean beaches? Georgia boasts some […]

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Why is the Black Bear West Virginia’s state animal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The black bear typifies the spirit of all West Virginians in their ability to survive in spite of the adversity of people and industry encroaching upon their natural habitat, according to the text of the proclamation naming the shaggy omnivore the state animal. When did the black bear become WV state animal? The Black Bear […]

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