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Did the Irish bring potatoes to Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Irish were unwelcome in the U.S., and the potato was no less so at first.He sent it to Ireland but also carried it west. Idaho farmers embraced the Russet Burbank potato and opened their vast lands to its growth. Who brought potatoes to Idaho? Henry SpaldingHenry Spalding first introduced potatoes to Idaho in the […]

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Does Austin have 4 seasons?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Luxury Hotel Austin | Downtown | Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Does Austin TX have 4 seasons? The winters are temperate. The summers are, well, a little toasty. And the spring and fall offer up the perfect balance of bright blue sky and mild temperatures. Take advantage of our pleasant weather. How many seasons does Austin […]

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What is the state alcoholic drink of Maryland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Table State Drink Year Kentucky Ale-8-One (An original Kentucky soft drink) 2013 Louisiana Milk 1983 Maine Moxie 2005 Maryland Milk 1998 What alcoholic drink is Maryland known for? Orange Crush: The Orange Crush has probably become the most famous Maryland Cocktail. Though it is traditionally a fresh squeezed orange, triple sec, and vodka topped with […]

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Is it illegal to swear in Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

1: In Logan, Utah, women are prohibited from swearing. If it was true, it would definitely be sexist. This weird law has been circulating around the internet for quite a while, but no publication has cited an original source. Can you cuss in Utah? Utah is among the mildest states in using swearwords, even though […]

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Why did people leave for Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Travelers were inspired by dreams of gold and rich farmlands, but they were also motivated by difficult economic times in the east and diseases like yellow fever and malaria that were decimating the Midwest around 1837. Why did people move to Oregon in 1846? At first, the territory was split among both nations. Drawn by […]

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What happened to the Japanese in Hawaii after Pearl Harbor?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

More than a third of the island’s residents were of Japanese descent, and military officials doubted their loyalty. Habeas corpus was suspended, the military took control of labor, and trial by jury was temporarily abolished. What happened to Japanese people in Hawaii after Pearl Harbor? Following the Pearl Harbor attack, however, a wave of antiJapanese […]

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What year did Oklahoma have a blizzard?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

2011. OKLAHOMA CITY — The last time Oklahoma had a winter storm that looks this intense was the 2011 blizzard. That storm brought a foot of heavy, wet snow to Oklahoma City and 19 inches to the Tulsa area. It shut down the interstates. What year was the worst ice storm in Oklahoma? 2007This day […]

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Who is Maui owned by?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Who owns Maui? After the State of Hawaii, who owns over 154,000 acres on Maui, Alexander & Baldwin is the second-largest landowner at over 65,000 acres, and the U.S. Government is the third-largest landowner at over 33,000 acres. Do the Japanese own most of Hawaii? Gilligan estimated that Japanese interests now owned or had a […]

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Who outlawed Christmas in Massachusetts?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Puritans of New. The Puritans of New England then passed a series of laws making any observance of Christmas illegal, thus banning Christmas celebrations for part of the 17th century. A Massachusetts law of 1659 punished offenders with a hefty five shilling fine. Why is Christmas banned in Massachusetts? In 1659, the Massachusetts Bay […]

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What type of Government did William Penn create for Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Although Penn’s authority over the colony was officially subject only to that of the king, through his Frame of Government he implemented a democratic system with full freedom of religion, fair trials, elected representatives of the people in power, and a separation of powers — again ideas that would later form the What type of […]

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How many inches does New Orleans sink each year?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

2 inches per year. New Orleans, Louisiana is sinking at a rate of 2 inches per year. Both human and environmental factors are to blame for New Orleans’ sinking land. Before people settled in the area, the Mississippi River routinely deposited sediment along the coast. How many inches does New Orleans sink every year? 2 […]

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What is the difference between North and South Chicago?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

As we mentioned, more students and young people live up on the North Side. They are often only planning to live there long enough to go to school, work for a bit, and then move somewhere cheaper. The South Side is made up of more families and life-long Chicago residents, so there’s a wider range […]

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How safe is 4th Ward Charlotte?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

How would you rate the amount of crime in Fourth Ward? Excellent. There is virtually no crime in this area. What part of Charlotte is safest? The following neighborhoods have proven to be the safest by far in the Charlotte area. Dilworth. Fourth Ward. Hermitage Court. Plaza Midwood. Wilmore Local Historic District. Cornelius. Davidson. Elizabeth. […]

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Is Memphis water still contaminated?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

No contamination found in water, yet The city-owned utility, which provides water to Memphis and some Shelby County residents, has not found any contamination in the water. “We have no indication of any contaminants in our water system.”We expect those to get worse,” Nick Newman, the utility’s director of engineering. Is the water safe to […]

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Does Sedona have good air quality?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure. The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Why does Sedona have bad air quality? Air Quality Challenge: When windy, dust can impact asthmatics and those with […]

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