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How close are Fiji and Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

HOW FAR IS FIJI FROM BALI? On a map Fiji and Bali seem pretty close – just under 7,000km in fact with just the rather large land mass of Australia between them. You can fly between the two but you’d have to stop over in Sydney and the flight time would be around 10.5 hours. […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

What did North Dakota invent?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

NORTH DAKOTA: Rolls of film His brother David Houston, who was living in North Dakota, invented flexible film rolls and patented both of their designs in 1881. What was invented in North Dakota? 6 Surprising Things That Originated Right Here In North Dakota Cream of Wheat. Wikimedia. This breakfast staple was first made by wheat […]

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What is Idaho famous?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Idaho’s known for its potatoes, but its official nickname is the Gem State. Some 72 different precious and semi-precious gemstones have been found there. 3. Idaho also supplies the majority of the nation’s trout. What are 5 interesting facts about Idaho? 14 Fun facts about Idaho! The State Bird of Idaho is the Mountain Bluebird. […]

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How cold is Anchorage water?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Throughout the year, the water temperature in Anchorage does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Anchorage in winter reaches 35.6°F, in spring 37.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 55.4°F, and in autumn it is 46.4°F. How cold does the water get in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Alaska, Anchorage

Is South Houston Safe?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in South Houston is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, South Houston is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, South Houston has a crime rate that is higher than 88% of the state’s cities and towns […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

How did Japanese beetles get to Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Japanese beetle was first introduced into Colorado in the early 1990s from nursery stock purchased in the mid-western United States.However, our urban landscape areas are oases of green, irrigated plant material that the beetle loves to eat and thrive in. How was the Japanese beetle transported? P. japonica was first discovered near Riverton, New […]

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What is Punjab climate?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Punjab Climate is determined by the extreme hot and extreme cold conditions. The region lying near the foot hills of Himalayas receive heavy rainfall whereas the region lying at a distant from the hills, the rainfall is scanty and the temperature is high.The summer months are followed by the rainy seasons. Is Punjab hot […]

Filed Under: India

Does Sweden have a bad history?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The country has seen its share of economic and social unrest in modern times — and things were much worse if you go a little further back in its history. Sweden was once a mighty empire and has had a surprisingly raucous history filled with war, revolution, and some really bad decisions. What are the […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why is Oxford ranked higher than Cambridge?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Oxford is the UK’s oldest university, meaning it has an even richer history and set of traditions than Cambridge. If you like the idea of being associated with the first-ever university in British history, that’s really not something you can get anywhere else. Is Oxford more prestigious than Cambridge? Together Oxford and Cambridge universities are […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

Is it safe to buy a house in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Because with local regulations allowing foreign investors to purchase, maintain, and sell real estate with almost no restrictions, buying a property in Guatemala can be a good investment. Can Americans buy a house in Guatemala? Foreigners are free to own property in Guatemala outright. Many form a Sociedad Anonima (S.A.) or corporation to own their […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What do Japanese think of Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Many (younger) Japanese love Europe for travelling, especially Italy, France and the UK. Many Japanese people study or live in the UK (more than all Europeans in Japan). For some Japanese (especially young and female), it is like a dream to live in Europe (or other Western countries). What European country is most like Japan? […]

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Is Lewes Delaware safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Lewes, DE crime analytics Lewes has an overall crime rate of 15 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Lewes is 1 in 68. […]

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What type of island is Long Island?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

peninsula. In 1985, all nine justices on the Supreme Court agreed. Long Island, that mass of land completely surrounded by water, is not an island. It’s a peninsula. One that just happens to have a little water between it and the mainland. What is Long Island classified? To its west, Long Island is separated from […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Long Island, New York

Is Nepal oldest country in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nepal is the oldest independent sovereign country in South Asia. How old is Nepal? Nepal, the landlocked multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious country, is situated north of India in the Himalayas, in the region where, about 40 to 50 million years ago, the Indian subcontinent crashed into Asia. Is Nepal the oldest country in Asia? Nepal is […]

Filed Under: Asia

What are Minnesotans known for?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

State Symbols State Bird Common loon State Gemstone Lake Superior agate State Grain Northern wild rice State Motto L’Étoile du Nord (The star of the North) State Muffin Blueberry muffin What is Minnesota famous for? What is Minnesota famous for? The state is famous for its natural and cultural beauty. It’s a mix of wilderness, […]

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