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Why did Serbia assassinate Franz Ferdinand?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When it was learned that the heir-apparent to the Austrian throne, Franz Ferdinand, was scheduled to visit Sarajevo in June of 1914, the Black Hand decided to assassinate him because of his perceived threat to Serbian independence. Why did they assassinate Franz Ferdinand? The political objective of the assassination was to free Bosnia of Austria-Hungarian […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the racial breakdown of Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boston, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.63%), White (Hispanic) (8.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.78%). What percentage of Boston is black? 25.2%Table Population Female persons, percent  52.0%  50.8% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent  52.8%  76.3% Black […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Where is tanzanite found in Tanzania?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Tanzanite is only found in Tanzania, in a very small mining area (approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) long and 2 km (1.2 mi) wide) near the Mererani Hills. Where can I find tanzanite in Tanzania? Tanzanite is only found in one place on Earth: a tiny area called Merelani located in a far-flung corner of […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Does it rain more in Texas or Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Orlando, Florida gets 52.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Houston, Texas gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year. Is Texas weather like Florida? The humidity is horrible in Florida. You walk outside and you are instantly sticky and sweaty. Texas is […]

Filed Under: United States

What is it like living in Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Quality of life is superb I’m not gonna lie: living in Lisbon is amazing. The climate is possibly the best in Europe, with about 9 or 10 months of good weather, and without the summer ever getting too hot.Lisbon is big enough to have all the big city things, but still small enough to have […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Why are products made in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Compared to European products, made-in-Thailand goods are more easily available and much easier to purchase, thanks to low-cost and fast transport services. Consumers like the quality as well as reasonable prices and good customer service. Why are things made in Thailand? Many buyers are looking beyond China for alternative countries for sourcing and manufacturing. As […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are there private beaches in St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Re: Are there any private beaches? yes, all beaches in St. Lucia are public – all of them. Some are more secluded – we are a mountainous island and this makes for lots of coves that are more private feeling. Does St. Lucia have private beaches? Anse La Voutte (shown above) is a wide expanse […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Lapeer Michigan safe?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Lapeer, MI crime analytics With a crime rate of 37 per one thousand residents, Lapeer has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is […]

Filed Under: United States

Are overseas pensions taxable in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The majority of foreign pensions and annuities received by Australian residents are taxable in Australia, but there are exceptions (including US social security payments, which are subject to a final withholdings tax in the US) and tax advice is strongly recommended prior to your first receipt of any pension. Do I have to pay tax […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What region is New Mexico in?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

southwest region. New Mexico – U.S. state located in the southwest region of the United States. It is the state with the highest percentage of Hispanics, including descendants of Spanish colonists and recent immigrants from Latin America. What physical region is New Mexico in? km, the State of New Mexico is located in the southwestern […]

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Is there McDonald’s in Cambodia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Certain countries do not have McDonald’s restaurants. Although you will find the chain in many parts of Asia, there are none to be found in Cambodia. The population here relies heavily on rice, seafood and tropical fruits for their diet, so there really is no market for McDonald’s. What fast food does Cambodia have? In […]

Filed Under: Asia

What are the most popular jobs in Vermont?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Each job pays a median wage of at least $20 an hour and is projected to have at least 250 openings over the next decade.Here are the top jobs in terms of overall demand: Carpenters. Registered nurses. Accountants and auditors. Sales reps. Insurance agents. Social workers. What is the most common job in Vermont? The […]

Filed Under: United States

What months of the year is it dark in Alaska?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the northernmost town in the US, experiences darkness from November to January every year. The phenomenon is called a polar night. The sun won’t rise in Utqiaġvik again until January 23. What months are dark in Alaska? What life is really like in an Alaskan town that won’t see the sun again until […]

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What was the first dinosaur found in Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Although Triceratops is the official state dinosaur of Wyoming, the first known fossil of this horned, frilled dinosaur was actually discovered in nearby Colorado–and misinterpreted by the famous paleontologist Othniel C. Marsh as a species of bison. What dinosaurs were found in Wyoming? Among the Cretaceous dinosaurs discovered in Wyoming are Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops (the […]

Filed Under: United States

How many states are in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

ten provinces. Panama is divided into ten provinces (Spanish: provincias) and four provincial-level indigenous regions (Spanish: comarcas indígenas, often shortened to comarcas). There are also two indigenous regions within provinces that are considered equivalent to a corregimiento (municipality). What are the 9 provinces of Panama? The provinces are (province capital in parentheses): Bocas del Toro […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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