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Is the water in Miami turquoise?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Product Details: The water at South Beach is crisp and crystal like glass. This photograph is taken by Marco Feng, a wanderlust from New York during his trip to Miami. Does Miami have turquoise water? But also the beach. And our coastlines don’t disappoint: we’ve got the best beaches of any big city in America, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Can peaches grow in Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Some stone fruit trees, like peach (Prunus persica), apricot (Prunus armeniaca), plum Prunus Americana) and sweet cherry (Prunus avium) grow well in Pennsylvania.These trees produce from June through September and are sensitive to extremely cold winters and late springs. How do you grow a peach tree in Pennsylvania? Citrus Fruit Tree Care Plant in full […]

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What is Florida’s climate?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The climate of the north and central parts of the US state of Florida is humid subtropical. Most of South Florida has a tropical climate.Mid and late winter can become severely dry in Florida. In some years the dry season becomes quite severe and water restrictions are imposed to conserve water. What kind of climate […]

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What sweet is famous in Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

love their sweets, so here’s a round up of the 50 most iconic, most delicious, must try desserts in Mumbai. Japanese Cheesecake at Daniel Patissier. Malai Kulfi at Parsi Dairy Farm. Chocolate Sandwich at Mamaji. Jalebis at Mumbadevi Jalebi Wala. Triple Hot Fudge Nut Sundae at New Yorkers. What is the popular sweet of Mumbai? […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

Why did Italy not join the Central Powers?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Italy should have joined on the side of the Central Powers when war broke out in August 1914 but instead declared neutrality. The Italian government had become convinced that support of the Central Powers would not gain Italy the territories she wanted as they were Austrian possessions – Italy’s old adversary. Why did Italy not […]

Filed Under: Europe

How many tornadoes have been in Maryland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there have been 394 tornadoes in Maryland from 1950 through 2020 — the 18th fewest among states. These tornadoes directly resulted in nine deaths and 319 injuries. How many tornadoes does Maryland have a year? Yearly Summary in Maryland Year # of Tornadoes Property Damage […]

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What time is the last train in Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Essentials: Boston Subway Basics Hours of Service: Varies by line and station. First trip is generally between about 5am-6am, and last trip is generally between about 12:20pm and 12:50 – so best to depart by 12:15pm-12:30pm if you don’t need to change lines, and even earlier if you do. How late do the trains in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Do Sri Lankan drink alcohol?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Sri Lanka has a strong drinking culture – beer was introduced by foreign captives during the Kandyan period, and the islanders have never looked back. The island’s two staple forms of alcohol are lager and arrack. Lager is usually sold in large (625ml) bottles; draught lager is rare. Do they drink alcohol in Sri Lanka? […]

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How cold does it get in Porto Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Porto, the summers are comfortable, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 43°F to 76°F and is rarely below 34°F or above 87°F. What is the coldest month in Portugal? JanuaryThe coldest month is January with an […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Porto, Portugal

Is Mississippi very poor?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

According to the annual report from U.S. News & World Report, Mississippi’s poverty rate of 19.7 percent ranks it dead last in the U.S., with New Mexico sitting in second place with a rate of 19.5 percent. Eight of the 10 most impoverished states reside in the south. Is MS a poor state? Mississippi’s median […]

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What is Ohio’s state butterfly?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Table State State insect Binomial name Ohio Ladybug Family Coccinellidae Oklahoma European honey bee (state insect) Apis mellifera Black swallowtail (state butterfly) Papilio polyxenes Oregon Oregon swallowtail Papilio oregonius What is Ohio’s animal? white-tailed deerIn 1988, the General Assembly made the white-tailed deer Ohio’s state mammal. The white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, has been extremely important […]

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Is Mexico City going to sink?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The city with a metropolitan population of over 20 million is sinking at a rate of almost 50 centimeters (20 inches) per year — and this isn’t stopping anytime soon. Mexico City. Is Mexico City actually sinking? According to new modeling by the two researchers and their colleagues, parts of the city are sinking as […]

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Where does Caribbean Spanish come from?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

More precisely, the term refers to the Spanish language as spoken in the Caribbean island nations of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, as well as on the Caribbean coasts of Panama, Venezuela and Colombia. Where did the Caribbean Spanish accent come from? Caribbean Spanish is a multi-continental mixture made up of Spanish, mostly […]

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How Minnesotans say bag?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

This “oral posture” creates the high, tight vowel sounds — the flat “a” in “bag,” for example (which sounds like “bayg”). But the sound most associated with a Minnesota accent, Wolter said, is the long “o.” It is pronounced as what linguists call a monophthong — one pure sound. How do they say bag in […]

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What is Tennessee’s state drink?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Milk. Milk. Milk was designated as the official state beverage in 2009. Milk is an essential component to building strong muscle and bones in children, as well as mending injured muscle and bones in adults. Other benefits cited include milk’s help in building strong and healthy teeth, hair, skin and nails. What is our state […]

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