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What is banana in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The banana, of course! It’s no wonder since it’s easy to eat, cheap, and tasty. Japan imports 99 percent of their bananas from overseas, but part of the one percent that is produced in Japan is the Mongee Banana (pronounced “mon-gay”). The Mongee Banana is a very special banana. Do they have banana in Japan? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can you go to Germany without knowing German?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It depends, but as a general rule, yes. Germans are highly educated. In cities and large towns, you should have no trouble finding residents who speak English. Even if you go off the beaten track, you may be able to get by, as English is commonly taught from an early age. Can you visit Germany […]

Filed Under: Europe

How common is malaria in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The risk of malaria in Costa Rica is low. CDC states rare local cases occasionally occur in Matina Canton in Limón Province, Sarapiquí Canton in Heredia Province, and Pital District in San Carlos Canton in Alajuela Province. UK malaria resources provide similar information. Do you need malaria tablets for Costa Rica? CDC recommends that travelers […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Did Milwaukee tools get bought out?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Atlas Copco Group has agreed to sell its electric tools business, including Brookfield-based Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., to Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., the Hong Kong-based manufacturer of Ryobi power tools and Dirt Devil appliances, for $626.6 million. Who is Milwaukee tools owned by? Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.Milwaukee Electric Tool is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Is Massachusetts a happy state?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Massachusetts was named the 10th happiest state in the country, in a new study by WalletHub. “Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors.Massachusetts ranked in 3 emotional and physical well-being, 13 in work environment and 43 in community and environment. What is the happiest US state? Happiest States in the U.S. Overall […]

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What if international student work more than 20 hours in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The 20-hour-per-week limit does not extend to any work the student is required to undertake as a component of his or her studies or training.If an international student works more than the Australian restrictions allow, his or her visa may be cancelled. What happens when an international student work more than 20 hours? Working more […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What is the race of someone from Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The ethnic makeup of Trinidad is dominated by two groups, roughly equal in size: descendants of enslaved people, whose ancestors were brought in to work on cotton and sugar plantations beginning in the late 18th century, and Indo-Trinidadians, or East Indians, whose ancestors were primarily labourers who immigrated What is your race if you are […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

When did California try to become its own country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

With the Gold Rush came a huge increase in population and a pressing need for civil government. In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U.S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of 1850. Could California declared independence? The […]

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Is Asheville expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A recent analysis of economic data by the Citizen Times showed how the four-county Asheville metropolitan area became the most expensive place in North Carolina. Meanwhile, per capita income is only 84% of the national average.By 2019, the latest data available, it had climbed a few points to 84%. Is living in Asheville expensive? Asheville’s […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Asheville, North Carolina

What’s considered middle class in Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

We define the middle class based on household income, com- pared to median income and federal poverty guidelines. In 2016, the regionally adjusted lower and upper income bounds for Utah’s middle income households were $39,690 to $98,270 (Table 1). What is a middle class income in Utah? Am I in the middle class? Varying by […]

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What ACT score is needed for University of Nebraska Lincoln?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

20. SAT/ACT/Class Rank You must be in the top half of your class, or have a minimum composite ACT score of 20, or a total SAT score of at least 950. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may still be admitted by demonstrating your ability to do university-level work. What ACT score does UNL […]

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Does anyone still live in Newport mansions?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Mansions Still in Private Hands. While the Preservation Society of Newport County now owns and maintains 11 historic properties—including The Breakers, the 70-room mansion Cornelius Vanderbilt II built in 1893—a few oceanfront Newport estates remain in private hands. Do people actually live in the Newport mansions? The mansions of Newport are where Gilded Age splendor […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

Are there tulips in Amsterdam in February?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When you are in Holland you will see tulips in the flower shops from December till around May.You will not see any tulip fields in December, January and February. A blooming tulip field in March is also very rare but possible. Most people want to see the outdoor tulip fields. What is the best time […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

What are Florida summers like?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Summers throughout the state are long, very warm, and fairly humid; and, daily thunderstorms are the norm. Winters are mild with periodic invasions of cool to occasionally cold air. Coastal areas in all sections of Florida average slightly warmer temperatures in winter and cooler ones in summer. Is Florida too hot in summer? But Florida […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the best beach town to visit in Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cannon Beach Cannon Beach might be the best-known beach town in Oregon, thanks to its proximity to Portland and the photogenic Haystack Rock. What is the nicest coastal town in Oregon? 12 Top-Rated Small Towns on the Oregon Coast Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach. Newport. Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane. Pacific […]

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