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Are Japanese the happiest?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Japan is ranked nr. 54 on the list of the World’s happiest countries. There’s a huge happiness gap between the Nordic countries and Japan. Are Japanese people happier? According to a survey conducted from October to December 2020, approximately 62 percent of people in Japan reported to be either happy or very happy about their […]

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What is the main currency used in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Lao kip Lao kip Symbol ₭ or ₭N Banknotes Freq. used 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 kip Rarely used 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 kip What is the official currency of Laos? The Lao kip is the official national currency of Laos. The kip became the official currency in 1952 after […]

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How many troops were initially sent to Vietnam in 1964?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1964 in the Vietnam War ← 1963 1965 → Strength US: 23,310 (31 Dec 1964) South Vietnam: 514,000 (includes militia) PAVN/VC:100,000 Casualties and losses How many soldiers were first sent to Vietnam? Fifty years ago, in March 1965, 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in South Vietnam. They were the first American combat troops on the ground […]

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Why is melon popular in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Historically, fruit has played a large role in the nation’s gift giving culture. During the fourteenth century, samurais would offer tangerines or melons to the shogun, their leader, as a sign of loyalty and appreciation.Another reason fruit is so expensive here in Japan is simply because it’s so perfect. Why do Japanese give melon? Why […]

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Why did the US not bomb Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The US did not resort to using nuclear weapons in Vietnam for a variety of reasons: fear of the damage it would cause to the US’s international reputation, domestic political considerations, a reluctance to break the ‘tradition’ of non-use, and a realization that, although there were plenty of viable targets such as Why didn’t the […]

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Could the US have won in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

What this evidence goes to show us is that the United States could have never won the Vietnam war; the South Vietnamese government completely lacked the leadership or legitimacy among the people to even build sufficient popular support; and the fact that the South Vietnamese were purely reliant upon the support of the What would […]

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Was Sri Lanka attached to India?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Our tour around the world in 2018 focuses over Adam’s Bridge today, which connects India and Sri Lanka.Until 1480, Sri Lanka and India were connected by a land bridge called Adam’s Bridge, which made it possible to move easily from one country to another. This natural bridge was destroyed by a terrible cyclone. When did […]

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How much sleep does the average Japanese student get?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Yet, while the OECD survey found that the average Japanese slept seven hours and 50 minutes per night, a 2010 study by national broadcaster NHK concluded that average sleep time in Japan is 35 minutes shorter. How many hours of sleep do Japanese students get? The Japanese high school student, with an average of 6.3 […]

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How long did British colonized Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the Kingdom of Holland and their colonies in East Indies fell to the French Republic. The British launched a military campaign against Dutch and French hold in Java and establishing British rule in Java. From 1811 to 1815, Indonesia was administrated by the British. When was Indonesia colonized by […]

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What is the difference between a Vietnam veteran and a Vietnam era veteran?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

However, the more common usage distinguishes between those who served “in country” and those who did not serve in Vietnam by referring to the “in country” veterans as “Vietnam veterans” and the others as “Vietnam-era veterans”. The U.S. government officially refers to all as “Vietnam-era veterans”. Who qualifies as a Vietnam era veteran? (1) Veteran […]

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What bomber was used in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

20 medium bomber. The North American T-28 Trojan was extensively used by the Vietnamese Air Force and the Royal Lao Air Force for close air support and other bombing missions. Upon occasion, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules was used to drop M-121 bombs that were too large to be carried by smaller aircraft. What bombers were […]

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What can you do in Laos in 3 days?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

8 things you must do on a 3 day visit to Luang Prabang Walk through the old town of Luang Prabang. Take sunset cruise in the Mekong. Explore Luang Prabang night market. Alms-giving ceremony. Walk up Mount Phousi. Visit Kuang Si Waterfall. Go to Laos’ only Buffalo farm. Take a boat trip to Pha Tad […]

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How many draftees died in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

(66% of U.S. armed forces members were drafted during WWII). Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam. Reservists killed: 5,977 National Guard: 6,140 served: 101 died. Total draftees (1965 – 73): 1,728,344. How many soldiers died on their first day in Vietnam? 997 soldiers997 soldiers were killed on their first day in […]

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How many Indian students are in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In many latest news articles or group posting on Facebook, Twitter, blog, it is mentioned that there are thousands of Indian students who come to Singapore to study. Each year, approximately 3,000 students from India continue their education at various schools or universities. Is Singapore best for Indian students? Singapore, a popular education hub in […]

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What language is spoken in Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Chinese is the most spoken language in Asia and the world. Asia is home to about 4.46 billion people speaking about 2,300 languages.Major Languages Spoken in Asia. Rank Language Estimated Number of Speakers in Asia 1 Chinese 1,000,000,000 2 Hindi 550,000,000 3 English 301,625,412 4 Russian 260,000,000 What language is mostly spoken in Asia? Mandarin […]

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