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What is thank you in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

‘Obrigado‘ means ‘thank you. ‘ As Portuguese is a gender-based language, men say ‘obrigado’ with an ‘o’ at the end, and women say ‘obrigada’ with an ‘a’ at the end. How do you say thank you in Brazil? “Thank You” in Portuguese: Obrigado/Obrigada You must change the ending to match your own gender; men say […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Are caskets used in New Orleans?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When road construction occurs and new structures are built, coffins and human bones often are unearthed. Above-ground tombs originally were used because New Orleans lies below sea level on a former swamp. “Floods were common, and the dearly departed would often dearly depart downstream,” explained ranger Garrity. Why are bodies buried above ground in New […]

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

What race are people from Goa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Goans (Konkani: गोंयकार, Romi lipi: Goencar, Portuguese: Goeses) is the demonym used to describe the people native to Goa, India, who form an ethno-linguistic group resulting from the assimilation of Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Indo-Portuguese& Austro-Asiatic ethnic and/or linguistic ancestries. Is Konkani a race? The Konkani people (Koṅkaṇī lok also Koṅkaṇe, Koṅkaṇstha) are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic community […]

Filed Under: India

Can Chinese people work in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Irish immigration law is very open to rich people.” She adds that Chinese nationals without money are also welcome in Ireland as long as they bring transferable skills. “If you’re not rich but have different talents and work hard you can get a job easily. Do Chinese need visa for Ireland? You can visit Ireland […]

Filed Under: Europe

How much chocolate does Belgium export?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Belgium is also the largest chocolate exporter in the world, exporting over 1 billion € of the sweet stuff every year. How much chocolate does Belgium export per year? With around 2,000 chocolate companies and shops all over Belgium, the country remains one of the reigning producers and exporters of chocolate in the world. Based […]

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What were the results of Columbus landing in the Americas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Disease and death was one consequence of Columbus’s voyages. Pre-Columbian America had been isolated from many infections that had swept through Asia, Europe, and much of Africa.Indian populations in the Andes and in North America were also decimated. What was the effect of Columbus arriving to America? The impact of Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Do rich people live in Newport?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Jamestown, located west of Newport, is actually the richest community in the state. Other notable affluent areas include Barrington and East and West Greenwich.Rhode Island counties ranked by per capita income. Rank 1 County Newport Per capita income $36,994 Median household income $67,239 Median family income $82,477 Where do the rich live in Newport? Pelican […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

Is Kentucky the 16th state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state to join and on June 1, 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state of the Union. What state was the 16th state? TennesseeTennessee was the first Federal territory to apply […]

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Can flora be short for Florence?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

13 Nicknames For Florence: Flora. Floss. Flossie. Flory. What is the name Flora short for? The name Flora is a girl’s name of Scottish, Latin origin meaning “flower”. Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, who enjoyed eternal youth, is one of the gently old-fashioned girls’ flower names we think is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Florence, Italy

Is Cambridge good for families?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Cambridge has been named one of the most family-friendly cities in England. The city ranked second out of 40 of England’s most populated towns and cities, according to research by toy retailer Play Like Mum. The study looked at factors like crime rates, the number of child-friendly attractions and average house prices. Where should a […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

When were slaves brought to Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The British settlers, who called themselves Baymen, began importing African slaves in the early 18th century to cut logwood and then mahogany. Although the conditions and organization of labour in timber extraction were different from those on plantations, the system was still cruel and oppressive. Where did Belizean slaves come from? Most slaves, even if […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Which is the third language in Kerala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Indian States by most spoken scheduled languages State / Union Territory 1 2 Jharkhand Hindi (including Bihari languages) Santali Karnataka Kannada Urdu Kerala Malayalam Tamil Lakshadweep Malayalam Dhivehi Which is the 3rd language of Kerala? Malayalam Malayalam in Malayalam script Pronunciation [mɐlɐjäːɭɐm]; pronunciation (help·info) Native to India Region Kerala with border communities in the Kodagu, […]

Filed Under: India

What contributed to the growth of Cincinnati?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cincinnati had emerged as a major city, primarily due to its strategic location on the Ohio River. During the nineteenth century, Cincinnati continued to grow. The Ohio River provided Cincinnati residents with numerous business opportunities. What is Cincinnati historically known for? Cincinnati is known for its art culture, sports team, and chili. The city hosts […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cincinnati, Ohio

Why did the Romans stop at Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Emperor Septimius Severus had to come to Britain to fight the invading tribes. This was the last major Roman campaign in Scotland.Barbarian tribes were attacking the city of Rome and the Emperor Honorius decided that the Roman legions in Britain were needed elsewhere. Why did the Romans not conquer Scotland? Why had the Romans struggled […]

Filed Under: Europe

How do you beat the heat in Denver?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

9 ways to beat the heat this summer around Denver Hit one of Denver’s public outdoor pools. Plan a beach day at a nearby lake. Hike a shaded trail in the morning. Tour Hammond’s Candies. Go tubing in St. Visit an art gallery. Go paddle boarding at Chatfield State Park. Try an aguas frescas at […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Colorado, Denver

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