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Can you see the Big Island from Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

From West Maui (Lahaina and Kaanapali side) you can see Lanai and Molokai. From South Maui (Kihei and Wailea side) you can see Kahoolawe and Molokini (and from some areas also Lanai). From the east side (Hana), or from the top of Haleakala volcano, you can see the Big Island of Hawaii. How far apart […]

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How many days in Orlando is enough?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The simple answer is stay for three days if you can afford to and plan around that! No matter how long you stay at Universal Orlando if you plan your trip the right way you will have a great time. Ideal Length – 3-4 days is the best length if you are looking to visit […]

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What is the driest month in Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

July. The driest month in Boston is July with 3.06 inches of precipitation, and with 3.98 inches November is the wettest month. What month has the least rain in Massachusetts? On average, October is the driest month with 9 rainy days. What are the rainiest months in Boston? * Weather data from: Boston, United States […]

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Is July a bad time to go to Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Best Time to Visit Florida’s Beaches The best time to go to most beach destinations in Florida for warm weather is May through September. But keep in mind that a mix of heat and humidity will be at its worst from June through August—the same months with the highest average rainfall.June and July are also […]

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What products are made in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Top 10 Things Made in Hawaii Hawaii Grown Coffee. Hawaii is the only State in the U.S. that produces its own coffee and has been doing so since the early 1800s. Hawaii Beer. Maui Babe. Honolulu Cookie Company. Hawaii Liquor. North Shore Goodies. Pineapple. Macadamia Nuts. What products are produced in Hawaii? Sugar cane and […]

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How much of New Orleans is still damaged?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

About 80% of all structures in Orleans Parish sustained water damage. Over 204,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, and more than 800,000 citizens displaced — the greatest displacement in the United States since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. What percentage of New Orleans housing was damaged? In New Orleans alone, 134,000 housing units — […]

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Is it worth visiting Cheyenne Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

— There’s more to Cheyenne than just cowboys.But, with a downtown with architecture that hearkens back to its history as the wealthiest city in the world, Wyoming’s capital is worth a visit for more than its cowboy heritage. Credit: Allison Sylte, KUSA. Cheyenne, Wyoming isn’t just cowboys. Is Cheyenne a nice place to visit? With […]

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What does the moose mean on the Maine state flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Official State Flag of Maine The center shield features symbols of the natural richness of Maine – a pine tree (white pine is Maine’s state tree, and “The Pine Tree State” is Maine’s nickname), a moose (the official state animal), the sea, and the sky.The sailor represents Maine’s strong ties to the sea. Why is […]

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How bad are tornadoes in Louisiana?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Louisiana had an average of around 25 tornadoes per year from 1980 to 1989.For 2000 through 2009, the state averaged 18 tornadoes per year. But from 2010 to 2019, that number jumped to around 32 tornadoes per year, an increase of almost 40% from the state’s average across the preceding 30 years. Is Louisiana in […]

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What language did the Delaware tribe speak?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Lenape. Lenape is an eastern Algonquian language originally spoken in eastern Pennsylvania, southeastern New York, all of New Jersey, and northern Delaware. This brief introductory section provides some examples of the Lenape language. What language did the Lenape people speak? Eastern Algonquian languageThe Lenape spoke two related languages, Unami and Munsee, both of which are […]

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Why are Maryland crabs the best?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Maryland crabs are the best because of the “mustard” as we call it, that bright yellow liquid, that sweetens the meat of the crab. This is actually the hepatopancreas, a main component of the crab’s digestive system that looks like tubes acting as the crabs liver and pancreas. Why are Maryland crabs so expensive? While […]

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What is the weirdest law in Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It’s illegal in Oregon to leave a car door open in the way of traffic or pedestrians “for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.” What are crazy laws in Oregon? Weird and totally real Oregon laws No weddings on ice skating rinks. No whistling underwater. Shoelaces must be tied […]

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What are Maryland people known for?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

—Famous Marylanders include Francis Scott Key, who wrote the Star Spangled Banner; baseball player Babe Ruth; Jazz musician Billie Holiday; and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall, who became the first African-American Supreme Court justice (or judge) in the United States. What is Maryland mostly known for? blue crabsOverview of Maryland Home to the Chesapeake Bay, […]

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Are all Cape Cod Potato Chips made at the Cape Cod?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

(AP) — Cape Cod Potato Chips will continue to be made on Cape Cod. Snyder’s-Lance Inc., which owns the snack food brand, had considered moving production of the chips not only off Cape Cod but out of Massachusetts because of what it called a ”dated” and ”overcrowded” plant in Hyannis. Where are Cape Cod chips […]

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Why do they say New York New York?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

What was the original name for New York? Before New York was New York, it was a small island inhabited by a tribe of the Lenape peoples. One early English rendering of the native placename was Manna–hata, speculated to mean “the place where we get wood to make bows”—and hence the borough of Manhattan. Why […]

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