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Is there Internet in Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As of December 6, 2018, Cubans can have full mobile Internet access provided by Cuba’s telecommunications company, ETECSA, at 3G speeds.One network link connects to the global Internet and is used by government officials and tourists, while another connection for use by the general public has restricted content. Why is there no internet in Cuba? […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is Columbus Day ended?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A federal holiday celebrated the second Monday of each October, Columbus Day arose out of a late 19th century movement to honor Italian American heritage at a time when Italian immigrants faced widespread persecution. Why did we stop celebrating Columbus Day? For many Indigenous peoples, Columbus Day is a controversial holiday. This is because Columbus […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Is it safe in Myanmar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

And, despite a buffet of no-go areas present throughout the country, Myanmar IS safe. Myanmar may not appear safe at times, because of on-going ethnic “issues”, but, as a tourist, these hardly affect you. Petty theft is almost non-existent. Is it safe to visit Myanmar now? Burma (Myanmar) – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Do […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can you pronounce Arkansas as Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Arkansas legislature made a big deal in 1881 about fixing for good the true pronunciation of the state name, emphasizing that all three “a”s should be pronounced “with the Italian sound.” Yet the unanimous pronunciation of Arkansas by native Arkansans and interlopers alike is “AR-kin-saw.” So much for adhering to Why can’t Arkansas say […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the population of Portland Maine 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

661,419. Portland is one of the greenest cities in the world to live, Named after Portland, Maine. Portland population in 2021 is estimated to be 661,419, making it the 25th most populated city in the United States and the sixth most populous on the West Coast. How many people live in the Portland Maine area? […]

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Are Japanese the healthiest?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The country has the highest “healthy life expectancy” in the world, with Japanese boys and girls expected to live to 73 without any major illness or disability, according to a recent study published in The Lancet. Their overall life expectancy is in the 80s. Is Japanese food the healthiest? A traditional Japanese diet is well […]

Filed Under: Asia

Which beach in Los Cabos is swimmable?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Medano Beach. Avoid rocky shores where waves pound the beach and head to one of these swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas to stay safe in the water. The top spots for swimming in Cabo are Medano Beach, Chileno Beach, Santa Maria Beach, the Cannery Beach, and Lover’s Beach. Does Los Cabos have swimmable beaches? […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Who is the best artist in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Top 10 Elite Kenyan Musicians #1. Otile Brown. Otile Brown. #2. Khaligraph Jones. Kenyan Musician Khaligraph Jones. #3. Mejja. Kenyan Musician Mejja. #4. Sanaipei Tande. Sanaipei Tande. #5. Sauti Sol. Kenyan musical quartet Sauti Sol. #6. Nyashinski. Kenyan Musical Colossus Nyashinski. #7. Nviiri the Storyteller. #8. Naiboi. Who is the best artist in Kenya 2021? […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What is the main shopping street in Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Avenida da Liberdade. Avenida da Liberdade (shopping street) The Avenida da Liberdade is the swankiest shopping street in Lisbon, lined with high-end shops and designer boutiques. This tree-lined Boulevard is home to many of Portugal’s most exclusive stores (Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Cartier) and the location of many fine restaurants and bars. What is the main […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Are Flamingos everywhere in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

So let me burst your bubble first – you won’t find flamingos everywhere on this island. Flamingos are actually not native to Aruba and you can only find them on one specific beach on the entire island.The pink flamingos in Aruba inhabit a private island part of the Renaissance Hotel and access is very limited. […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What type of economy is Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Bolivia has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. What type of economy is our economy? The U.S. is a mixed economy, exhibiting characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. Such a mixed economy embraces economic freedom when it comes to capital use, but […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What religions are practiced in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Church of Norway is Lutheran, but Catholicism and other Christian denominations are also widespread. Islam is one of the largest religions in Norway. There are also well established Jewish and Buddhist communities. What are the top 3 religions in Norway? Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway (68.68%) Catholic Church (3.08%) Pentecostal congregations (0.76%) Eastern Orthodox […]

Filed Under: Europe

How do you sell a house in Mexico from the US?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

How to Sell My Home in Mexico Take a copy of your deed and your last property tax receipts to a Notario Publico (Mexican contract lawyer and Notary Public). Value the home. Advertise the home in English-written newspapers, on locally placed bulletin boards in churches, grocery stores, and clubs where foreigners visit. What do I […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Which is the richest Oxford college?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

St John’s College. Trinity College, Cambridge, is the wealthiest of the individual colleges with published assets worth £1.3bn in its latest accounts. In Oxford, St John’s College tops the table with close to £600m in assets. Which Oxford college is the cheapest? Cheapest Colleges in Oxford for International Students Balliol College. Lady Margaret Hall. Somerville […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, Oxford

What’s the average humidity in Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Oh The Humidity. Which State Is The Most Humid? State Average RH Average Dew Point Arkansas 70.9% 50.7°F Arizona 38.5% 32.5°F California 61.0% 44.2°F Colorado 54.1% 28.8°F Does Arkansas have high humidity? Officially classified by climatologist Wladimir Köppen as having a humid sub-tropical climate, Arkansas is indeed humid, but numerous weather extremes run through the […]

Filed Under: United States

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