• 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

Who came up with the name Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Miami is named after the Mayaimi, a Native American tribe that lived around Lake Okeechobee until the 17th or 18th century. The Spanish established a mission and small garrison among the Tequesta on Biscayne Bay in 1567. Was Miami founded by a woman? Julia TuttleInterestingly, the city of Miami was founded by a woman—the only […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Is Missouri considered a Confederate state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During and after the war Acting on the ordinance passed by the Jackson government, the Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th confederate state on November 28, 1861. Is Missouri a Confederate or Union State? A 13-star Confederate Battle flag. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution. The Confederate States of America claims Missouri as a state, […]

Filed Under: United States

How much income do you need to live in Seattle?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Recommended Salary in Seattle The recommended household income for a two-bedroom apartment is $75,780 per year. The “living wage,” or the minimum amount of money needed to live above the poverty threshold, in Seattle is $19.57 per hour for a full-time employed individual. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seattle 2020? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

What crystals can you find in Lake Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, silt stone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate. What crystals can be found in Michigan? Minerals and Gemstones Found in Michigan Isle […]

Filed Under: United States

Is New Orleans sketchy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

According to recent crime data, New Orleans’ violent crime rate is several times above the national average, and its property crime rate is also significantly higher than the rest of America’s. New Orleans, then, is not among the cities generally considered completely safe for travelers, unfortunately. Is New Orleans a bad place? New Orleans is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

How hot is Arizona in April?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Phoenix & Yuma April 2020 Climate Data Phoenix, AZ Average High Temperature 87.4 °F Tied 23rd Warmest 85.2 °F Average Temperature 74.2 °F Tied 18th Warmest 72.7 °F Average Low Temperature 61.1 °F 20th Warmest 60.2 °F Precipitation 0.08″ Tied 55th Driest 0.28″ Is April a good time to visit Arizona? The best time to […]

Filed Under: United States

What is Lake Michigan’s famous scenic drive?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

If you love Lake Michigan, this is the drive for you. Perhaps Michigan’s most famous scenic route, M-22 stretches for over 115 miles along the shores of our beloved Big Lake. Start your journey in Manistee and travel through Benzie and Leelanau Counties before winding up in Traverse City. Is there a scenic drive along […]

Filed Under: United States

What percent of the population of Hawaii are full blooded Native Hawaiians?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

But the real population story is about Native Hawaiians, those who are descended from the original people of Hawaii and who today make up 6% of the islands’ population, or 21% if you include those who are part-Hawaiian. What percentage of Hawaiians are native Hawaiians? Table Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Does Colorado Springs have a downtown?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Downtown Colorado Springs has a small-town feel with big-city amenities.The Pikes Peak Center features nationally known entertainers and a multitude of restaurants and shops within walking distance that allow you to enjoy an entire day and evening in Downtown Colorado Springs. Can you walk downtown Colorado Springs? 1. Downtown Art Walk. Adjust to the high […]

Filed Under: United States

What route did Christopher Columbus take?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Columbus made four transatlantic voyages: 1492–93, 1493–96, 1498–1500, and 1502–04. He traveled primarily to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Jamaica, and in his latter two voyages traveled to the coasts of eastern Central America and northern South America. What route did Christopher Columbus take on his third voyage? On May 30th […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Is South Dakota safe from natural disasters?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The chance of earthquake damage in South Dakota is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in South Dakota is lower than the national average. What natural disasters hit South Dakota? The 8 Most Horrifying Disasters That Ever Happened In South… Spencer Tornado. poo dog / Flickr. Missouri River Flooding of […]

Filed Under: United States

Did Native Hawaiians marry their siblings?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They maintained their ancestral beliefs and traditions and had no truck with the new religion. It was part of Hawaiian culture that royalty married royalty. This tradition meant brother-sister marriages. Did Hawaiians marry siblings? Incest was not so uncommon among Hawaiian royalty, especially between brothers and sisters. In fact, the chiefs often demanded it. Nahienaena, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How much is a deer tag in Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Deer to the top Category License Type Price DEER Resident $42.00 DEER Resident Doe/Fawn $22.00 DEER Resident Landowner $42.00 DEER Resident Landowner Doe/Fawn $22.00 Can you buy a deer tag over the counter in Wyoming? General Deer Licenses General license deer hunt areas allow unlimited “over-the-counter” license sales for Wyoming residents.Many general license deer hunt […]

Filed Under: United States

What all was invented in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

13 Things You May Not Know Came From Mississippi Pine-Sol. Mike Mozart/Flickr. The Gamma-Electric Cell. Willie Williams/YouTube. Nystatin. Wikimedia. FedEx. erikleenaars/Flickr. The Flexible Flyer. Wikimedia. Rayon. Maggie Schreiter/Flickr. Soft Toilet Seat Covers. Clean Wal-Mart/Flickr. The Dollar Sign. What are things Mississippi is known for? Mississippi is a diverse state filled with a wide variety of […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the sunniest city in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Denver is one of the sunniest cities in America, averaging 300 days of sunshine a year. 4. Republican and independent voters both outnumber Democrats in Colorado. The last Democratic presidential candidate to win Colorado was Bill Clinton in 1992. Which city in Colorado has the best weather? Here are the top warm places to live […]

Filed Under: United States

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1892
  • Go to page 1893
  • Go to page 1894
  • Go to page 1895
  • Go to page 1896
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1913
  • Go to Next Page »

Previous

  • How are winters in Utah?
  • What is the most snow Kentucky has ever had?
  • How many counties are in Cape Cod?
  • Can you get divorced while pregnant in Michigan?
  • How do Bostonians pronounce words?
  • Were there slaves Long Island?
  • Where is obsidian found in Idaho?
  • How often does it snow in Kansas City Kansas?
  • Is Vermont nice to live?
  • Are schools in Mississippi good?
  • Is there a shuttle from Savannah to Hilton Head?
  • Where do wealthy people live in Indiana?
  • Why is the Grand Canyon famous?
  • How much does a bottle of whiskey cost in Alaska?
  • Is the trolley free in Newport RI?

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 © 2025 · theflatbkny.com