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Is there inbreeding in West Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

No inbreeding isn’t common in West Virginia or any part of the country. West Virginia is just as modern as the rest of America (obviously it’s not San Francisco or New York) but it’s like anywhere else in America. Is inbreeding common in West Virginia? He concluded that “inbreeding levels in Appalachia … [are neither] […]

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Why was Poland’s government so weak?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In this author’s view the two key factors were: (1) Insufficient crown revenues after 1572 (end of Jagiellon dynasty and beginning of a series of wars), and then the bankruptcy of the Polish crown due mainly to wars; (2) the rise of absolutist military powers to the East, West, North and South of Poland, which […]

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How many mountain lions are in Kentucky?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

While Kentucky does not have an active Mountain Lion population, occasionally the predators will wander in from other areas. Are there any mountain lions in Kentucky? While mountain lions were once common in Kentucky, research shows the state has not supported a wild population of mountain lions for more than a century.Currently, the nearest wild […]

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Do Costa Ricans have blue eyes?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Costa Rica has a complex ethnic makeup. In Costa Rica today you will see these white skin, blue eyed people. And also you will see the “mixed blood” who have olive skin, dark hair and eyes. As time passed the Spaniards tried to enslave the Indians, and they rebelled. What color are people in Costa […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Maine a 13 Colony?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The original 13 colonies were Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Bay Colony (which included Maine), New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Which are the 13 colonies? Over the next century, the English established 13 colonies. They were Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New […]

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What can you not eat in Paris?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Share this article Don’t ask for more food. Don’t get your steak well done. Don’t put your bread on the plate. Don’t put butter on the bread. Don’t drink anything but wine or water with dinner. Cut into cheese correctly (or let someone else do it) Don’t cut up the lettuce. Don’t eat with your […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Paris

Where was the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In December of 1965, over 5000 infantrymen of the 25th Infantry Division deployed to the highlands of Northwest South Vietnam at Pleiku. This move known as Operation Blue Light was the longest and largest military airlift to a combat zone in history to date. Was the 25th Infantry in Vietnam? During its five years in […]

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Which country invaded Bulgaria in 1944?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

the Soviet Union. On 5 September 1944, the Soviet Union declared war on Bulgaria. The Central Committee of the BWP and the general staff of the People’s Liberation Revolt Army commenced, on 5 September, planning of a coup d’état. Was Bulgaria invaded by Germany? German troops used Bulgaria as a base from which to attack […]

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Why do Japanese not bury their dead?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Water, wind and forest burial accrue the most merit, followed by cremation and then earth burial, which accrues the least merit as it does not offer the body for the benefit of wild plants and animals.The issue of limited burial space in Japan is felt particularly by Japanese Muslims, who do not cremate their dead. […]

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Where does South Dakota rank in best states?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

20th. PIERRE | South Dakota has fallen six places in the past year in an annual report ranking the 50 states — from number 14 in 2018 to 20 in 2019. Is South Dakota the best state? It has one of the very best qualities of life in the country as well as one of […]

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Can an American go to school in Norway for free?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Did you know that in Norway free college is the norm as most institutions are publicly funded? Like the value proposition of UoPeople, the Norwegian government believes in education as a human right, and therefore, there are no tuition-fees for both citizens and international students alike. Can Americans get free tuition in Norway? In Norway, […]

Filed Under: Europe

Are ticks in Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The good news is that Idaho is home to the wood tick and this species rarely transmits the scary diseases normally associated with ticks, which includes Lyme Disease. However, people can still receive Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and tick born relapsing fever from the wood tick that can be found in Idaho. Are ticks […]

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What makes up East Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

East Tennessee consists of 33 counties, 30 located within the Eastern Time Zone and three counties in the Central Time Zone, namely Bledsoe, Cumberland, and Marion. East Tennessee Country United States State Tennessee Largest city Knoxville Demonym(s) East Tennessean What cities are considered East TN? The southern part of the Appalachian Plateau, the Cumberland Plateau […]

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Can you bring coolers to Fort Myers Beach?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Re: Coolers on Fort Myers Beach? Yes , you can bring a cooler to the beach.. Whats in it is your business, Just dont tap a keg on the beach! The code is no alcohol. Can you bring drinks on Fort Myers Beach? Alcohol is not allowed on the beach, other than in restaurant property […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Myers

What are the top 3 major sources of income for Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: 6.0% mining: 3.6% manufacturing: 17.2% construction: 5.6% commerce and tourism: 16.9% transport, communications, and utilities: 7.9% government: 9.5% business, social and other services: 33.3%. What is the main source of income in Argentina? Argentina’s economy, which is one of the more powerful in the region, is dependent on services and manufacturing, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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