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Why is it called a Glasgow smile?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The practice originated in Glasgow in the 1920s and 1930s among street crooks. Gangs would often use it to on others as a warning not to mess with them. Cut throat razors would commonly be used to create the smile. Is a Glasgow smile real? A Glasgow smile (also known as a Chelsea smile, or […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Glasgow, Scotland

Is living in Poland expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

A single person estimated monthly costs are 574$ (2,371zł) without rent. Cost of living in Poland is, on average, 41.78% lower than in United States.By City in Poland. Rank City Cost of Living Index 1 Warsaw 52.11 2 Gdansk 46.46 3 Krakow (Cracow) 43.06 4 Bydgoszcz 42.23 How much money do I need to live […]

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When did Bulgarians become Slavic?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ancient Bulgarians (those up to the 9th century) strongly claim to have been Turks, of the Mongoloid race and came to the Balkans in the 7th century and were assimilated by the Slavs. How did Bulgarians become Slavic? Some Bulgarian historians question the identification of the Bulgars as a Turkic tribe and suggest an Iranian […]

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Why are there so many Muslims in Serbia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Islam spread to Serbia during the three centuries of Ottoman rule. The Muslims in Serbia are mostly ethnic Bosniaks, Albanians and significant part of Roma people as well as members of the smaller groups, like ethnic Muslims, Gorani and Serbs. Are there alot of Muslims in Serbia? In total, Serbia is home to around 230,000 […]

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Can Spanish speakers understand Romanian?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

You can understand Romanian if you’ve studied other Romance languages. If you know some Italian, Spanish or French, you can comprehend Romanian. What languages can Spanish speakers understand? As a written language, Portuguese is by far the most understandable language for Spanish speakers. As a spoken language, Italian is the most understandable language for Spanish […]

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Is English spoken in Krakow?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Yes. Krakow is a big city and a lot of people speak English. Can people in Krakow speak English? Do people speak English in Krakow?Krakow is a city whose student population is considerable and many young people of it speak really good English. At the same time, the older generation of Polish people (there are […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Krakow, Poland

How can I get Ukraine work visa from India?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

To obtain the Ukrainian electronic visa, Indian passport holders should follow 3 steps: Fill out the online Ukraine eVisa application form. Pay the Ukrainian visa fees using a debit or credit card. Submit the visa application for review. How can I get work permit in Ukraine? Requirements to Obtain Ukraine Work Visas Application. Copy of […]

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Why are Bulgarians so proud?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

One of the main points of national pride for Bulgarians is the fact that the bacterium which causes milk to naturally turn into yogurt was discovered by a Bulgarian scientist and was named after their country. In 1905, Dr.bulgaricus bacterium, which until 2014 was simply known as Lactobacillus bulgaricus. What are Bulgarians famous for? 9 […]

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Is 2 nights enough in Madrid?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Is 2 days in Madrid enough time? Two days in Madrid is the perfect amount of time to see most of the city’s best-known sights and even get a little bit off the beaten path. How many nights do you need in Madrid? A satisfactory first-time visit might take four days, ideally five. That should […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Madrid, Spain

Is Serbia a good place to retire?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Serbia offers a prime cost-benefit ratio for its EU proximity. Its affordable cost of living and excellent location is extremely attractive for both investors and retirees. Real estate price, food, other grocery expenses, transportation, everything in Serbia is very affordable. How much do I need to retire in Serbia? But to live more comfortably as […]

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Are there sharks in the Amalfi?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Although the waters of the Gulf of Sorrento are full of interesting marine life and some more infrequent species such as dolphins, sharks and barracudas can be spotted, the best-known animal is the sea is the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Is there any shark attacks in Italy? In Europe, Italy has had the most recorded shark […]

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How did London get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Many historians believe that the city’s current name comes from Londinium, a name that was given to the city when the Romans established it in 43 AD. The suffix “-inium” is thought to have been common among the Romans. Other names used included Londinio, Londiniesi, and Londiniensium. Who came up with the name London? The […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Is iPhone cheaper in Germany than India?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

iPhone 11 price in Germany starts at Rs 62,400 and is almost Rs 2,500 cheaper. In Germany, Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) sells at 799 Euro after taxes which translates to around Rs 62,400 in India. The iPhone 11 starting price in India at Rs 64,900. Are iphones cheaper in Germany? If you already own a […]

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What are Denmark main agricultural products?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The main crops are cereal, namely barley, wheat, rye and oat. Barley is used for malt, while wheat and rye are used for flour and oat goes into breakfast cereals. Other important crops are potatoes and rape seeds, and in Southern Denmark sugar production of sugar beets takes place. What is Denmark’s agriculture? Denmark is […]

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What foods are imported into Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ireland imported 72,000 tonnes of potatoes, 47,000 tonnes of onions, 29,000 tonnes of tomatoes, 23,000 tonnes of cabbage and 15,000 tonnes of lettuce in 2017. The total value of these imports was €175 million. What goods are imported to Ireland? Ireland’s Top Imports Refined petroleum – $3.26 billion. Crude petroleum – $1.72 billion. Petroleum gas […]

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