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What time is lunch in Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A typical lunchtime is between 13:00 and 14:00 and the meal, as dictates the taste of the Mediterranean diet in Portugal, starts with a soup, our first course and our main source of vegetables. Next a dish of fish or meat, garnished with rice or potatoes and vegetables to decorate, a dessert and coffee to […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Is Jamaica under America?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Jamaica is one of sixteen Commonwealth realms, meaning that, although Jamaica has a monarch who resides in Europe, Jamaica is independent. Despite being under the control of Queen Elizabeth II, Jamaica is still part of North America.Levels of Elevation. Official Name Jamaica cca3 388 cioc JAM What country does Jamaica belong to? Jamaica is the […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Where can I retire on the Georgia coast?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Coastal Georgia 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities The Landings on Skidaway Island – Savannah, GA. Peppertree Crossing – Brunswick, GA. Westbrook Villas at Savannah Quarters – Pooler, GA. The Fairways at Savannah Quarters – Pooler, GA. Cottages at Autumn Lake – Savannah, GA. Coffee Pointe – Savannah, GA. Where should I retire on the coast […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the deepest body of water in The Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Tongue of the Ocean. The Tongue of the Ocean (TOTO) is the name of a region of much deeper water in the Bahamas separating the islands of Andros and New Providence. How deep is the water in the Bahamas? The banks’ distinct contours, sharply outlined in dark blue, indicate that the ocean floor drops […]

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What happened to South Vietnam after US withdrawal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 1975, Saigon, the capital of US-backed South Vietnam, fell to Communist-ruled North Vietnam two years after the withdrawal of the American military which had been in the country for 19 years. What happened to South Vietnam after America left? The Second Indochina War—also known as the American War—had begun; it would not end until […]

Filed Under: Asia

How much do you need to make an hour to live in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

According to MIT’s living wage calculator, a living hourly wage for one adult with no children in Denver County is $13.87. Unfortunately, the minimum wage in Colorado (effective January 1, 2020) is just $12.00. What is a livable wage in Colorado? Living Wage Calculation for Denver County, Colorado 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 […]

Filed Under: United States

How did Dayton Ohio get the name Gem City?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dayton: “The Gem City.” Dayton possibly got its nickname due to its beautiful upkeep of the city. That description was included in an August 1845 report in the Cincinnati Chronicle about Dayton. Is Dayton Ohio the Gem City? Dayton is known as the “Gem City”. The nickname’s origin is uncertain, but several theories exist. In […]

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Was the trustee colony of Georgia a success or failure?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Organized both as a compact society for military purposes and a producer of exotic products, the Colony proved a dismal failure. Was the trustee of Georgia successful? The Trustees succeeded in obtaining £10,000 from the government in 1733 and lesser amounts in subsequent years. Georgia was the only American colony that depended on Parliament’s annual […]

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What is special about Newport RI?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Newport, RI is the ultimate tourist destination, as it offers rich history, magnificent Gilded Age architecture, a vibrant art scene, miles of beaches, wonderful hiking trails, spectacular sailing and many festivals throughout the year. What is Newport best known for? Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its mansions, […]

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

Why was Hawaii against annexing?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Led by Sanford Dole, they had monetary reasons for doing so – they feared that the United States would establish a tariff on sugar imports, endangering their profits, and wanted to protect Hawaii’s free-trade status. The United States was the major importer of Hawaiian agricultural products. Did Hawaiians want to be annexed? On February 1, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How many millionaires are in Wisconsin?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

List Rank State Number of millionaire households 19 Tennessee 139,335 20 Indiana 138,739 21 Wisconsin 138,283 22 Missouri 132,176 How many millionaires does Wisconsin have? Wisconsin Bucolic Wisconsin’s 138,283 millionaire households enjoy a relatively affordable cost of living, but taxes in the Badger State can be quite a burden. Where do the millionaires live in […]

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Is there gold in Ohio creeks?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Ohio Gold Finds There are several creeks within the county that are known to produce gold, including Honey Creek, Friends Creek, and Leatherwood Creek.There are known placer gold deposits in Stonelick Creek in Clermont County as well. Prospectors have reported gold in Ross County as well in many of the creeks here. Is gold panning […]

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Can we Google pay from India to Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Google Pay will now let users in the US to send money to their friends and families in India and Singapore. This officially marks the tech giant’s entry into the remittance services market. Can Indian Google Pay send money internationally? Google Pay now allows users to send money to India, Singapore. Google Pay users in […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is voodoo practiced in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It now swarms with a population of 1.2 million, 70 percent black or mulatto, and it is the center of a vibrant Afro‐Brazilian cult called Candomblé, a form of voodoo.Certainly, Brazil’s most authentic African religion, the Candomble of Bahia, exerts a powerful influence on the lives of many Bahianos today. What religion is practiced in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much is rent in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Summary of cost of living in Singapore Food Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area SGD $3,354 Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area SGD $2,086 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio SGD $119 […]

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