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How does Denmark curb corruption?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Danish Criminal Code (in Danish) prohibits active and passive bribery, trading in influence, embezzlement, fraud, breach of trust and money laundering. It also criminalizes bribery of foreign public officials, bribery between businesses, and corruption committed by individuals working on the company’s behalf. How is Denmark least corrupt country? For the second year in a […]

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Is Croatia a first second or Third World country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

First World Countries 2021 Ranking Country Human Development Index 43 Croatia 0.851 43 Chile 0.851 45 Qatar 0.848 46 Argentina 0.845 Which countries are 1st 2nd and 3rd world? The First World consisted of the U.S., Western Europe and their allies. The Second World was the so-called Communist Bloc: the Soviet Union, China, Cuba and […]

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Why do you love San Antonio?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

One of the things you hear over and over about why people love living in San Antonio is that it’s a big city that feels like a small town. One of the big reasons it has that neighborly feel is because people make time to support the community. The ways to do so are as […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: San Antonio, Texas

What food is unique to Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

10 Foods There’s No Denying Mississippi Made Famous Blue Crab. Mary S./Yelp. Po’ boys. Jen T./Yelp. Barbecue. The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint/Yelp. Soul Food. Rachel L./Yelp. Gulf Shrimp. Food Group/Flickr. Comeback Sauce. mayflowercafems.com/ Gulf Oysters. Yelp Inc./Flickr. Mississippi Mud Pie. Rowdy’s Family Restaurant/TripAdvisor. What food is Mississippi known for? Fried chicken, fried okra, biscuits […]

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Did Kansas fight for the North or South?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Kansas fought on the side of the Union, although there was a big pro-slavery feeling. These divisions led to some of conflicts. The conflicts included the Lawrence Massacre in August 1863. Was Kansas in the North or South? Kansas is bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and […]

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How do you pronounce the state of Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How do you spell Ohio the state? Proper noun Ohio (a state of the United States) Ohio (a river in the United States) Is there an Ohio accent? In broad terms, Ohio has three distinct accents — Midland, Inland North, and Southern — but experts allow plenty of room for variations that are unique even […]

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Who built Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Bermuda was originally discovered in 1503 by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez. Who founded Bermuda? explorer Juan de BermúdezFirst discovered in the early 1500s by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez, Bermuda was not settled until 1609, when the British ship the Sea Venture wrecked on the reef off Bermuda’s shores on its way to Jamestown, […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why can’t you have a pet dog in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 1924, the city of Reykjavik banned keeping dogs as pets. The city’s residents aren’t all cat people—rather, the measure was meant to prevent echinococcosis, a type of tapeworm that can be passed from dogs to humans. Why is it illegal to own a dog in Iceland? Dogs. In 1924, Reykjavik banned locals from having […]

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What is the crime rate in Atlantic City?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Atlantic City Annual Crimes Violent Property Number of Crimes 323 1,738 Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) 8.56 46.05 Is Atlantic City a safe place to live? Atlantic City is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of cities are safer and 20% of cities are more dangerous.The rate of crime in Atlantic City is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Why is beer in Germany so cheap?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Historically, beer was often cheaper than water because many pubs and restaurants would be under exclusive supply contracts with breweries (often in combination with a lease of equipment and/or the location). These supply contracts would contain fairly high minimum guarantees for beer but not for other beverages. Is beer expensive in Germany? Elsewhere in Germany, […]

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Why is the Mississippi river considered toxic?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Flowing 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River provides drinking water, food and jobs for millions of people.Flushed into waterways, they can taint drinking water and foster algae that chokes out marine life. Intense rains and flooding this spring exacerbated the problem. Why is Mississippi River toxic? Bacteria, lead, toxic […]

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What natural disaster has hit Iowa and many other areas in early 1930s?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Dust Bowl Blows into Iowa States farther west were suffering from the drought too. As plants died on the Great Plains, there was nothing to hold the soil in place. Winds picked up the soil and carried it in dark, swirling clouds of dust. These states were called the Dust Bowl. What natural disaster […]

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How many Brits own second homes in France?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

86,000 Britons. A total of 86,000 Britons have second homes in France, according to the French National Institute for Economic Studies and Statistics. How many Brits own property in France? Many have purchased a property in their own piece of paradise, either as a holiday home or permanent abode. Indeed, as of 2020, it is […]

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How does South Dakota benefit from being a tax haven?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

South Dakota has become a domestic tax haven in the United States because of its own low state taxes, privacy legislation and trust laws. Why South Dakota is a tax haven for the rich? One eliminated the cap on interest rates for lending. Another allowed trusts to last forever — so-called dynasty trusts. The latter, […]

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Is Terminal 2 Barcelona Open?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Barcelona El Prat Airport will reopen its Terminal 2 from 15 June as travel to and from the location begins to increase.Terminal 2C will remain closed. Access to boarding gates will be via the T2B security filter, while arrivals will be through T2B for domestic and Schengen flights, and T2A for Non-Schengen. Is Terminal 2 […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

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