• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Flat

Travel Q&A and Tips

  • Destinations
    • Africa and Middle East
    • Asia
    • Australasia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Central and South America
    • Europe
    • India
    • Mexico
    • United States

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 […]

Filed Under: United States

What condiment is Pittsburgh known for?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

That’s the secret to Miller’s Mustard, the single greatest condiment to come out of Pittsburgh since Heinz ketchup. It’s both spicy and sweet, with enough sharp, piquant, peppery flavor to make any forgettable sandwich or dipping implement (crackers, chips, pretzels) into a memorable bite. What food is Pittsburgh famous for? So whether they’re local favorites […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

What’s the minimum wage in Montana?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

$8.75 per hour. Montana’s minimum wage in 2021 will be $8.75 per hour starting on January 1. This is based on the cost-of-living increase. The federal minimum wage rate has stayed at $7.25 for the last 10 years. What states have a $15 an hour minimum wage? How Many States Have a $15 Minimum Wage? […]

Filed Under: United States

Is there a ferry between Hawaii and Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There is no passenger ferry service. How do you travel between Maui and the Big Island? You must fly. There is no passenger ferry service. Do ferries go between Hawaiian Islands? Are there ferries between the Hawaiian islands? Yes, but only between Maui and Lanai and Maui and Molokai. How long is the ferry ride […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

Where is the Nevada Arizona border?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Arizona-Nevada border: The nighttime view of the Hoover Dam as seen by motorists crossing between states on the route that connects Flagstaff, Arizona (near The Grand Canyon) to Las Vegas, Nevada. Many a rental car traverses this road. What city borders Nevada and Arizona? Laughlin is a small resort town on the banks of […]

Filed Under: United States

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 […]

Filed Under: United States

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

What month does it stop raining in Seattle?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The rainy season extends from October to March with December normally the wettest month, however, precipitation is rather evenly distributed through the winter and early spring months with more than 75% of the yearly precipitation falling during the winter wet season. How long is rainy season in Seattle? The notoriously rainy, dreary winters in Seattle […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

Why is Baja California so dry?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The climate is dry, but its proximity of the Pacific Ocean provides humidity and moderates the temperature. The flora mostly consists of xeric shrubs and over 500 species of recorded vascular plants. Why is Baja California desert? The San Felipe Desert lies near the eastern side of the Baja California peninsula, in the “rain shadow” […]

Filed Under: United States

What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 quizlet?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

was passed by congress in 1820 to the large increase in U.S. territory as the result of the Louisiana Purchase. It provided that for every new free state that was added to the union, a slave state should be added. What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 do? Enacted in 1820 to maintain the balance […]

Filed Under: United States

Where can you find an underwater canyon bigger than Grand Canyon?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Zhemchug Canyon. It has a vertical relief of 8,530 feet or 2,600 meters dropping from the shallow shelf of the Bering Sea to the depths of the Aleutian Basin. Zhemchug Canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon which is 6,093 feet or 1,857 meters deep. Are there any canyons bigger than the Grand Canyon? Urique […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Grand Canyon

Does Savannah smell bad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Complain about the river’s pungent smell all you want. While away from Savannah, nothing takes you back to River Street faster than getting a whiff of rotten eggs. Why does Savannah Ga smell so bad? Waste sludge is heated up, and turned into a dry pellet that can either be sold or hauled off at […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Georgia, Savannah

Which part of Cincinnati is safe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Hyde Park – #1 Safest Neighborhood in Cincinnati Hyde Park ties with Sayler Park as the safest Cincinnati neighborhoods. Crime is very limited and usually involves property crimes, not violent crime. Between 2016 and 2020, there were 1,553 police-reported incidents: all but 39 involved property or minor crimes. What are the bad parts of Cincinnati? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cincinnati, Ohio

Who originally settled Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Polynesians. Most anthropologists believe that the original settlement of Hawaii was by Polynesians who migrated northwest from the Marquesas Islands between the 4th and 7th centuries ce, to be followed by a second wave of immigrants that sailed from Tahiti during the 9th or 10th century. Who originally settled the Hawaiian Islands? PolynesiansThe Hawaiian Islands […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What college should I go to in Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Here are the best colleges in Oregon University of Oregon. Oregon State University. Pacific University. George Fox University. Portland State University. Reed College. Willamette University. Lewis & Clark College. What is the highest ranked college in Oregon? Oregon State University2021 Oregon University Ranking sort by: rank a-z town # University Town 1 Oregon State University […]

Filed Under: United States

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1740
  • Go to page 1741
  • Go to page 1742
  • Go to page 1743
  • Go to page 1744
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1913
  • Go to Next Page »

Previous

  • What is the poorest part of West Virginia?
  • Why does Tampa have so many thunderstorms?
  • What poisonous animals live in Vermont?
  • What’s it like living in Wisconsin?
  • Who founded the colony of New Hampshire?
  • What is the hottest day of the year in Colorado?
  • Is Georgia rich?
  • Why is Indiana weather so bad?
  • Why is Tampa Bay water Brown?
  • Is Miami Springs a safe area?
  • How much do you need to make to live comfortably in Milwaukee?
  • Is Florida close to New Mexico?
  • What do you call people from Asheville?
  • Is the Savannah river salt or freshwater?
  • What is there to do in Memphis under 21?

Destinations

  • Africa and Middle East
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Canada
  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • About
  • Privacy Policy for theflatbkny.com

Copyright © 2026 · theflatbkny.com