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How long is a train ride from Utah to California?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The average train journey between these two cities takes 43 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 27 hours and 45 minutes. Can I take a train from Utah to California? No, there is no direct train from Utah to California. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake […]

Filed Under: United States

Is there a supervolcano in Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Wah Wah Springs Caldera is a supervolcanic eruption remnant discovered in 2013 in Utah. How many supervolcanoes are in the US? ThreeThree of the seven supervolcanoes are located in the continental US: Yellowstone, the Long Valley Caldera, and the Valles Caldera. Where are the 5 super volcanoes? There are many supervolcanoes around the world […]

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What was Kansas called during the territorial period?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

This place we now call Kansas was “unorganized” territory prior to 1854. It was the home of numerous Indian peoples including the Plains tribes and less nomadic Indians such as the Kansas, Pawnees, and Osages. What nickname did the Kansas Territory earn in 1854? bleeding KansasViolence soon erupted, with the anti-slavery forces led by John […]

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How many goats were killed in Galapagos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It was all part of a six-year, $6 million project in which conservationists killed nearly 80,000 feral goats on Santiago Island in the Galápagos. Similar goat genocides had happened on 128 other islands, including nearby Pinta, but never on any as large as Santiago, which spans 144,470 acres. What happened to goats on Galapagos Islands? […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

Why did Spain colonize the Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

When the Spanish (in the form of Columbus’s expedition) came to the Caribbean in the late 15th century, they were coming for “gold, God, and glory.” They wanted to get rich by finding gold, they wanted to spread Christianity, and they wanted to get glory (the glory of finding new things). When did the Spanish […]

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Who were the British fighting in the Boer wars in South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

South African War, also called Boer War, Second Boer War, or Anglo-Boer War; to Afrikaners, also called Second War of Independence, war fought from October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902, between Great Britain and the two Boer (Afrikaner) republics—the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State—resulting Who did the British fight in […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Can foreigners buy residential property in Egypt?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Egyptian law does not permit a foreigner to own non-residential property in person. A foreigner can own and purchase non-residential property through incorporating a company to carry on a business, administrative or industrial activity in Egypt. Can foreigners live in Egypt? Residency. Whilst a work permit entitles you to live and work in Egypt, it […]

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How was Puerto Rico created?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In 1508, Juan Ponce de León founded the first European settlement, Caparra, near a bay on the island’s northern coast; Caparra was renamed Puerto Rico (or “rich port”) in 1521. Over time, people began referring to the entire island by that name, while the port city itself became San Juan. How was Puerto Rico made? […]

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Is learning Punjabi hard?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Learning Punjabi is not really tough. Its same as hindi. You just need to learn the punjabi alphabets , vowel diacritic and its pronunciation. You can take help from youtube or from any of your friend. How long does it take to learn Punjabi? You can speak decent Punjabi in three to six months if […]

Filed Under: India

What was one effect of the Vietnam War quizlet?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Caused a reluctance to commit U.S. troops for extended military action abroad. Showed that foreign policy can be altered by public opinion. Led to greater public distrust of governmental policies. U.S. experience in the war showed that superior military technology does not guarantee victory. What was one effect of the Vietnam War? The most immediate […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Massachusetts have all 4 seasons?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Boston is known for having four distinct seasons, with noticeable differences between spring, summer, fall, and winter. Does Massachusetts have seasons? This gives it some of the most unique climate in the entire country. Enjoying each of the four distinct seasons, the weather in Massachusetts moves from the warm sun of summer to cold, snowy […]

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Can I migrate to Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Apply For A Visa/Permit. Applying for and acquiring a visa to Indonesia is a simple process, except for work visas, which are quite difficult to obtain. Expats can obtain several types of visas that dictate how long they can stay in the country and how much they pay for them. How can I live permanently […]

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What is the most expensive neighborhood in Jacksonville?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Isle of Palms, the intracoastal neighborhood sandwiched between Beach Boulevard and JTB, is also the most expensive place in Jacksonville to buy a home with a single-family home averaging around $446,500. What is the richest part of Jacksonville Florida? Ortega Forest communityThe Ortega Forest community is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in both […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Jacksonville

What is polite and impolite in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It is impolite to drink or eat on the street. Do not leave your rubbish behind. Don‘t pour your own drink if you are out with others. Sharing food with chopsticks. Don’t point at someone with your chopsticks and do not leave your chopsticks standing upright in your food. What is considered rude or polite […]

Filed Under: Asia

What type of business did New Hampshire colony have?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Named after the English county of Hampshire where Captain John Mason (who received a grant for the land) was raised. Government: By 1775 New Hampshire was governed as a Royal Colony. In towns along the coast, the colonists made their living fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding. What types of businesses would do best in New Hampshire […]

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