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Why do Pittsburghers call Bologna jumbo?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Pittsburgh, we have always referred to baloney/bologna as jumbo.Word has it that the Pittsburghese version isa derivative of ‘jumbo bologna,’ which was originally a trade name of the product sold by Isaly’s (also famous for it’s chipped ham.. NOT chip CHOPPED ham!). WHO calls bologna jumbo? In the U.S., the bologna sandwich is a […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

How did the United States acquire Hawaii and Alaska?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Important Dates: 1867: Alaska territory purchased from Russia for $7 million. 1898: Hawaii annexed as a United States territory. 1959: Alaska and Hawaii admitted, respectively, as the 49th and 50th states of the Union. How did us acquire Alaska or Hawaii? ALASKA was a Russian colony from 1744 until the USA bought it in 1867 […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What is Jammu and Kashmir also known as?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir was a region formerly administered by India as a state from 1954 to 2019, constituting the southern and southeastern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India, Pakistan and China since the mid-20th century. What is Kashmir also […]

Filed Under: India

Is LA more expensive than Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Los Angeles is 6.7% more expensive than Boston. Los Angeles housing costs are 14.4% more expensive than Boston housing costs. Is California more expensive than Massachusetts? Massachusetts is the third most expensive place to live in America, according to a CNBC Study.The cost to live in Massachusetts is only surpassed by California and the most […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Is Mount Rainier visible from Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mt. Rainier is a big mountain, much taller than Mount Hood or other Cascade Peaks. The extra height makes it visible from most of western Washington. How far away is Mt Rainier visible? On clear days, Mount Rainier can be seen as far away as Corvallis, Oregon and Victoria, British Columbia—that’s up to 300 miles […]

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Does it snow in Wichita Kansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.Climate Averages. Wichita, Kansas United States Snowfall 12.7 in. 27.8 in. Precipitation 78.7 days 106.2 days Sunny 221 days 205 days Avg. July High 91.7° 85.8° What month does it snow in Wichita Kansas? On average, the metro area can expect its first measurable snowfall around […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Bolivia prone to earthquakes?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In the area you have selected (Bolivia) earthquake hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. This means that there is a 10% chance of potentially-damaging earthquake shaking in your project area in the next 50 years. Are earthquakes common in Bolivia? In Bolivia there are very strong earthquakes with […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Who cleaned Singapore River?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. In 1977, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew called for a clean up of Singapore’s rivers, which included the Singapore River and the Kallang River. The clean up cost the government $300 million and involved a relocation of about 4,000 squatters, along with hawkers and vegetable sellers, whose daily waste flowed […]

Filed Under: Asia

Was Hawaii ever part of Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hawaii belongs to Japan, the Japanese press suddenly proclaims. Tokyo publishes ancient maps and documents that purport to show that the Hawaiian islands were historically part of the Japanese homeland until they were illegally annexed by the Americans. Did Japan ever own Hawaii? The government of Japan organized and gave special protection to its people, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How many people are poor in Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

According to the American Community Survey (ACS), approximately 8.8% of Utah residents, or 279,435 Utahns, were living in poverty in 2019. What percentage of Utah is poverty? 8.9%Table Population Income & Poverty Median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 $71,621 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 $29,775 Persons in poverty, […]

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How do I get a visa to live in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can apply for a long-stay visa at a local Netherlands consulate or embassy if you are a highly skilled worker, entrepreneur, or investor. Applying through a host in the Netherlands is the way to go if you are planning to work under a standard contract, study, or join your family already living in the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

When was Nepal divided into development regions?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1972. In 1972, adopting a regional development approach, the country was divided into four development regions, each running north to south: Eastern, Central, Western and Far-Western. When was Nepal divided into development regions first? 1972The late King Birendra in assistance with renowned scholar late Dr. Hark Gurung brought forth the concept of regional development for […]

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What Canadian city is closest to North Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

North Dakota / Canada Border Crossings Fortuna / Oungre. Ambrose / Torquay. Noonan / Estevan. Portal / North Portal. Northgate. Sherwood / Carievale. Antler / Lyleton. Westhope / Coulter. What city in Canada is close to North Dakota? Pembina is located 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the Canada–US border. Interstate 29 passes on the […]

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Does Switzerland understand English?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

English is quite widely spoken across Switzerland as a whole, with around two thirds of the total population estimated to be able to speak some English. Tourists should be able to get by fine with just English.Switzerland actually has four official languages – German, French, Italian and Romansh. Do the Swiss like the English? While […]

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Is Czech Republic still Czech Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Czech Republic, also called Czechia, country located in central Europe. It comprises the historical provinces of Bohemia and Moravia along with the southern tip of Silesia, collectively often called the Czech Lands. In 2016 the country adopted the name “Czechia” as a shortened, informal name for the Czech Republic. Is the Czech Republic still called […]

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