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Is Serbia in Europe or Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Location: Serbia is a landlocked country in South East Europe which covers part of the Pannonian Plain and Central and Western Balkan Peninsula. It borders Hungary to the north, Romania and Bulgaria to the east, North Macedonia and Kosovo to the south, and Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to the west. What country is […]

Filed Under: Europe

Does Pittsburgh airport have a cell phone lot?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Unlike some other cities, at Pittsburgh International Airport, you won’t find an external free cellphone lot — a designated area where you can make calls by the terminal while waiting to pick up a loved one.The cell lot has more than 150 spaces and is free for up to an hour. Are masks required at […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

What caused the Mississippi river to flood in 2011?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The late winter and early spring of 2011 were filled with snowmelt and heavy rain events—including the Tornado Super Outbreak of 2011.As a result, the tributaries of the Mississippi and, consequently, the river itself began to swell in April. Why is the Mississippi river flooding? 2019: A Historic flood year in the Mississippi River basin […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the cheapest time to fly to Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Arizona. High season is considered to be November and December. The cheapest month to fly to Arizona is August. How expensive is it to fly to Arizona? Average worldwide flight costs to Arizona (from all airports) are between $628 and $949 per person for economy flights and $1,972 […]

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How many days do you need in Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Spending five days in Arizona allows you to see the main attractions without having to rush from place to place. That is enough time to visit sites like the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, and Montezuma Castle National Monument. How can I spend 7 days in Arizona? 7-day Arizona road trip itinerary: Day 1: […]

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Why doesn’t the Netherlands have orange in its flag?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Why is the Dutch flag not orange? The flag was actually originally orange, white and blue, designed by William of Orange himself.The first theory is that the dye used to stain the flags orange was prone to changing to a red colour over time, and so to avoid confusion the flag was officially changed to […]

Filed Under: Europe

Can Americans live in Lisbon Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Can American Citizens Move to Portugal? Technically you’re allowed to enter the country visa-free and stay there for up to 90 days. If you wish to live there long-term, then you need to get a residence permit. Where do American expats live in Lisbon? There are plenty of houses and apartments to rent in Cascais […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

What is Australia’s signature animal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

kangaroo. Hunted for meat and for sport, and used as a motif in the decorative arts, the kangaroo was finally recognised as an official symbol of Australia when it was included on the nation’s coat of arms in 1908. What is Australia’s official animal? kangarooThe coat of arms of Australia, officially called the Commonwealth Coat […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Where should I stay in Prague for the first time?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Old Town. Old Town. Old Town is the most centrally located neighbourhood in Prague. This is where most tourists stay for their first time in Prague, as the area concentrates many historical sights and restaurants, making it the best area to stay in Prague for first-time visitors. What area is best to stay in Prague? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

Is West Virginia below the Mason Dixon line?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Where is the Mason-Dixon Line?Mason and Dixon resurveyed the Delaware tangent line and the Newcastle arc and in 1765 began running the east-west line from the tangent point, at approximately 39°43′ N. For the rest of us, it’s the border between Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Is WV below the Mason-Dixon Line? The Mason–Dixon […]

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Is Edinburgh or St Andrews better?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Edinburgh will have a better and more prestigious international reputation. Here in the US Edinburgh is highly respected and well-known, whereas St. Andrews is not really known (except for in academia). Both are excellent universities, however. Is St Andrews better than Edinburgh? University of Edinburgh ranks #13 and University of St Andrews ranks #2 in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Edinburgh, Scotland

Who has more millionaires Houston or Dallas?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Texas, Dallas is home to more billionaires than any other city.Of Dallas residents with a minimum 10-figure net worth, Jerry Jones is the wealthiest, worth an estimated $8.7 billion. Houston is the city with the second most billionaires with the highest combined net worth in Texas. How many millionaires are in Dallas? A study […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

Does Delaware get extreme weather?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The State is often affected by seasonally occurring severe weather including winter and spring nor-easters that can drop heavy snow and cause coastal flooding, autumn tropical systems with high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rainfall and spring and summer severe thunderstorms. Does Delaware get a lot of storms? The state often experiences the direct effects […]

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Where did the Bulgarians come from?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Modern Bulgarians are mostly descended from a mixture of Roman citizens of various ethnic origins living in the northeastern part of the Balkans, and Slavic invaders and immigrants from the north who settled there over generations from about AD 600; with a smaller mixture of Bulgar ancestors who, generations after the Who are Bulgarians descended […]

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What are 3 facts about Christopher Columbus?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus Columbus didn’t set out to prove the earth was round. Columbus was likely not the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Three countries refused to back Columbus’ voyage. Nina and Pinta were not the actual names of two of Columbus’ three ships. What were the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

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