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How do you say pee in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Australia, we don’t call it “urinating.” We call it, “taking a piss” or “having a slash.” 18. In Australia, we don’t call some people “white trash.” We call them “bogans.” What is the most Australian thing to say? Australian slang: 33 phrases to help you talk like an Aussie Wrap your laughing gear ’round […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is there a tax treaty between US and Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A new U.S.-Denmark income tax treaty (PDF 119 KB) entered into force March 31, 2000.For taxes withheld at source, the treaty applies to amounts paid or credited on or after May 1, 2000; for all other taxes, the treaty applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2001. Does Denmark has tax treaty […]

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What is the largest company in Illinois?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Walmart. 37 companies headquartered in Illinois made Fortune 500 list Rank Company # of Employees 1 Walmart 2,200,000 2 Amazon.com 798,000 3 ExxonMobil 74,900 4 Apple 137,000 Who is the largest employer in Illinois? Detailed List Of The 100 Biggest Companies In Illinois Rank Company Employees 1 Walgreens 253,400 2 McDonald’s 210,000 3 Boeing 153,027 […]

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What are 2 nicknames for Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

This is a list of nicknames for each of the 50 states of the United States, ordered alphabetically by state. A single state may have more than one nickname. List of nicknames of U.S. states. state nickname Pennsylvania Keystone State Rhode Island Ocean State, Little Rhody South Carolina Palmetto State South Dakota The Mount Rushmore […]

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What are A levels equivalent to in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

We require a Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with a grade of between 5.5–6.5 (depending on the course applying for), when awarded after six years.Undergraduate. A-level Comparable offer AAA 9 AAB 8 ABB 8 BBB 8 Does Netherlands accept a levels? What grades do you need to get into a Dutch university? The admissions process for […]

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Is Cambridge a nice place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cambridge has plenty of upsides. It has nice parks, great places to cycle and good schools. The transport links to London and other nearby towns are also very reliable and crime levels are generally low. On the downside, it is an expensive city, there’s high traffic congestion and parking is also bad. Is Cambridge an […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

What do we trade with Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

U.S. exports to Japan account for 4.5 percent of overall U.S. exports in 2020. The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2020 were: mineral fuels ($7.2 billion), machinery ($7.1 billion), optical and medical instruments ($6.6 billion), aircraft ($4.9 billion), and electrical machinery ($4.2 billion). What does Japan trade with? In 2017, Japan major trading partner […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why is Central America called Latin America?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The region consists of people who speak Spanish, Portuguese and French. These languages (together with Italian and Romanian) developed from Latin during the days of the Roman Empire and the Europeans who speak them are sometimes called ‘Latin’ people. Hence the term Latin America. Is Central America considered Latin America? Latin America is generally understood […]

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What is the nature like in Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Canada’s nature scenery is truly all encompassing: you’ll find mountains, volcanoes, prairies, oceans, rivers, lakes, Arctic tundra’s, glaciers, rain forests, deserts, islands, vineyards, valleys, ravines, cliffs, hills, pastoral land, etc. Most of it is still untouched nature. Does Canada have good nature? Canada is one country in this world known for its beautiful and scenic […]

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Did the Spanish go to Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The islands were first settled by Polynesians sometime between 124 and 1120 AD.However, Spanish historians and some other researchers state that the Spanish captain Ruy López de Villalobos was the first European to see the islands in 1542. Why did the Spanish come to Hawaii? In a four year period, over 8,000 farm workers, immigrants […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What food did the Spanish bring to Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Food: There are many popular foods that are influenced by spanish heritage for example carambola, sapadilla, granadilla, cassava bread, sancocho or sancoche, and pastelles. What foods did the Spanish bring to the Caribbean? International cuisines that influenced Caribbean cuisine: Spain brought in fruit trees like orange, ginger, plantains, figs, date palms, sugar cane, grapes, tamarinds […]

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What do they drink in the Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Mamajuana. Dubbed as the national drink of the Dominican Republic, mamajuana (Mama Juana) is a herbaceous, full-bodied, and spiced alcoholic drink made with rum. It was initially invented as a medicinal tea that was often lauded as a libido booster. What is the main drink in Dominican Republic? mamajuanaToday, mamajuana is considered the national drink […]

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What was life like for soldiers in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

About 75% of the 2.5 million soldiers fighting in Vietnam worked in support roles as clerks far away from the front lines. These men had access to all the luxuries of home, including getting to sleep in a bed, eating hot meals, drinking at bars, and shopping at a well-stocked commissary. What did soldiers experience […]

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What is Florence Italy best known for?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. What makes Florence special? Florence is home to one of the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Florence, Italy

Is Reykjavik a walkable city?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Reykjavík is a small and walkable city with around 123,00 inhabitants.*My walking tour hits all of the main highlights in Reykjavík for a total distance of 3.7 miles (6km). I will also include extra points of interest on the map that I did not visit. Can you walk around Reykjavik? Reykjavik is an easy city […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Iceland, Reykjavik

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