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Can you drink the water in Puerto Rico 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The water in Puerto Rico is safe to drink—but read this first.But when it comes to drinking water, things are a bit hit-and-miss. Simple solution: if you’re in the cities, you’ll be fine. If you’re in the countryside and you’ve got a soft stomach, drink bottled water instead of tap. Can I drink the tap […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the crime rate in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Russia crime rate & statistics for 2018 was 8.21, a 10.12% decline from 2017.Russia Crime Rate & Statistics 1990-2021. Russia Crime Rate & Statistics – Historical Data Year Per 100K Population Annual % Change 2018 8.21 -10.12% 2017 9.13 -16.35% 2016 10.92 -4.89% Does Russia have a high crime rate? Homicide/murder rate in Russia has […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why is New York City called the concrete jungle?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Not for nothing is New York City often called “the concrete jungle.” Thousands of square miles of pavement of all descriptions cover the city, from newly-poured (and quickly graffiti’ed) cement sidewalks to cobblestones left over from the 1800s. What is the term concrete jungle mean? Definition of concrete jungle : a modern city or urban […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Italy’s birth rate increasing?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Italy’s Birth Rate Is Lower Than Ever. The situation looks critical, after the country’s natality fell to a record low in 2020 with about 16,000 fewer births compared with the previous year. Experts say the economic fallout from the pandemic is to blame, with the impact hitting women particularly hard. Is Italy’s population declining or […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Japan famous for anime?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Anime is an extremely popular form of art in Japan. Millions of people watch anime and read manga in their pastime. Japan is also the global capital of anime. Its local original titles have achieved global success in recent decades. Is Japan known for anime? Manga and anime are perhaps Japan’s biggest cultural export – […]

Filed Under: Asia

How old is North Korea?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was established in the North on 9 September 1948. How was North Korea founded? The history of North Korea began at the end of World War II in 1945. The surrender of Japan led to the division of Korea at the 38th parallel, with the Soviet Union occupying the […]

Filed Under: Asia

How many fracking wells are in Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Read about Wyoming’s state energy profile » In 2016, there were 30,724 oil and natural gas wells in Wyoming according to the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. As of May 2017, the state did not have available data on the number of wells that were hydraulically fractured. How many oil wells are in Wyoming? […]

Filed Under: United States

How long was the average tour of duty in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

‘ During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army used a personnel rotation policy that at first blush defies military logic. The Army rotated soldiers through Vietnam on one-year tours. Officers also spent a year in country, but only six of those months were in a troop command. How long was a tour of duty in […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why was Venice a successful trading Centre?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Venice became well known throughout the world for its flourishing trade centers and textile industry, which connected the Western world with the East.Venice’s ability to find excellent labor, raw materials, and capital contributed to their success in trading desirable woolen textiles in exchange for eastern goods. Why was Venice good for trade? It was incredibly […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

Is it safe to cruise to the Bahamas right now?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Reconsider travel to The Bahamas due to COVID-19.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Are cruise ships going to the Bahamas now? The Bahamas is now at the CDC’s highest travel warning, prompting cruise […]

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How old are shark teeth on Venice Beach?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Dr. Bruce McFadden, distinguished professor of paleontology at the University of Florida, further explains that Venice’s beaches are loaded with fossilized sharks’ teeth that date back from 20 million years ago to as recently as 2.5 million years ago, spanning the early Miocene, Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. How old are shark teeth found in Florida? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

Did Riviera Maya get hit by hurricane?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hurricane Grace struck Mexico’s Caribbean coast just south of the ancient Maya temples of Tulum on Thursday, tearing the roofs off some homes, knocking out power to thousands and keeping tourists off white sand beaches as it crossed the Yucatan Peninsula. Is it safe to travel in Riviera Maya? No where is perfectly safe but […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Does it rain more in Houston or Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Miami, Florida gets 59.3 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 Miami more humid than Houston? The ten large cities that achieve the highest levels daily usually reach 84 to 90 percent humidity. […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

Is Utah in mountain time?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Utah is in the Mountain Time Zone in the United States of America (USA). US Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT-7 ). Is Utah on Mountain Time or Pacific time? Generalized Time Zone in Utah Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Current Time MT Mountain Time Sun, 5:00:27 pm […]

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Can you buy an apartment in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The short answer is yes. The Netherlands does not place any restrictions on the purchase of property by foreigners, whether resident or non-resident. However, to get a mortgage you must live and be registered in the Netherlands. How much does an apartment in Amsterdam cost to buy? €4,100 – 6,000 Type of housing Price range […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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