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What pasta comes from Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Pasta ‘ncasciata is a traditional Italian pasta dish originating from Sicily. What does Sicily produce? Sicily has a few major industrial hubs, but most of the island’s land is dedicated to agriculture. Grapes, almonds, citrus fruit, and durum wheat — the basis for pasta — feed Sicilians, but are also exported abroad. But for all […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

Are there squirrels on Vancouver Island?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Grey squirrels are native to eastern parts of Canada and the United States. They were introduced to Stanley Park in 1909 and on southern Vancouver Island in 1966. Grey squirrels are now well established in the Lower Mainland and in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island. What kind of squirrels live on Vancouver Island? […]

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Why do Californians move to Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Climate and Weather A large section of California’s population is thinking of relocation to Oregon because of Oregon’s Mediterranean-style climate. But overall, the state is considerably cooler than CA. Oregon has about 70 days of sunshine, while it is 205 days on average in California. Why do so many Californians move to Oregon? People from […]

Filed Under: United States

Why does Finland drink the most coffee?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Why do Finnish people drink so much coffee? It’s thought the trend came about because of the extreme cold here – temperatures dip as low as -40C (-40F) in northern Finland. This makes a warm Thermos, or coming home to a cup of coffee, inviting. Why is Finland the biggest coffee drinkers? The reason? Maybe […]

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Is University of Colorado Boulder a liberal school?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Very liberal and also a lot of money among a lot of the students, especially frats and sororities. Is the University of Colorado Boulder liberal? Most of the community at the University of Colorado is liberal, and if you are an extreme conservative, this is definitly not a school for you. Is Colorado College Liberal […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boulder, Colorado

Why are houses in Amsterdam crooked?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In many cases, the wooden poles were of a lesser quality, not long enough or not thick enough. Safe to say, the builders did not give out a 300-year guarantee. The old age and quality of the wooden piles make the buildings in Amsterdam sink unevenly in the ground, making Amsterdam’s houses appear skewed. Why […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

How much is a Litre of milk in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The price of 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk in Kampala is 3,194 Shilling. What is the price of 1 liter milk? 1 Liter Fresh Cow Milk at Rs 55/litre | Fresh Cow Milk | ID: 19015842848. What is the current price for milk? November 2021 Highlights: U.S. simple average prices are: $3.72 […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why are sharks sacred in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Culturally, sharks have also been held in high reverence by generations of Hawaiians as aumakua (family guardians)—ancestors reincarnated as animals and sent to protect family members. What does the shark represent in Hawaiian? To Hawaiians, mano (Sharks) are considered ‘aumakua (family or personal gods.) Often, a departed ancestor took the form of a shark after […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Does it snow a lot in Denver?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Denver, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Denver averages 60 inches of snow per year. How bad are winters in Denver? Denver winters are actually quite mild. While it can get decidedly chilly sometimes, overall temperatures during the winter months are […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Colorado, Denver

What languages are spoken in Cincinnati?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cincinnati Language 91.52% of Cincinnati residents speak only English, while 8.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.18% of the population. What are the main languages spoken in Ohio? Ohio • Official language De jure: None De facto: English • Spoken language English 93.3% […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cincinnati, Ohio

Where do English people live in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

West Cork is home to the greatest concentration of British people living in Ireland. Which part of Ireland is British? Ireland became a republic in 1949 and Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom. How many British live in Ireland? There were 103,113 UK nationals usually resident in Ireland in April 2016. The number […]

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What is Athens patron god?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Peisistratos seems to have impressed the Athenian populace with lavish, theatrical displays of his personal dedication to Athena as his patron goddess, the patron goddess of Athens, and of all Attica, a goddess completely identified with the city for which she had been named, and with his personal authority. What gods did the Athenians worship? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Athens, Greece

Where does Pensacola get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

After the British gained control in 1763, Pensacola (a name derived from Pansfalaya, a local Native American tribe) became the capital of West Florida. It became a haven for loyalists during the American Revolution but in 1781 was taken by a Spanish force from Louisiana. Who named Pensacola Florida? In August 1559, Spanish explorer Tristán […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Pensacola

What was the temperature yesterday in Cincinnati?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cincinnati Weather History for the Previous 24 Hours Conditions Time Temp Barometer 9:53 pm 36 °F 30.02 “Hg 8:53 pm 38 °F 30.03 “Hg 7:53 pm 41 °F 30.04 “Hg What was the temperature the last 5 days? Latest observations Stornoway Overcast 9.8 °C Aultbea Overcast 10.4 °C Edinburgh/Gogarbank Cloudy 8.9 °C Glasgow/Bishopton Overcast 9.4 […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cincinnati, Ohio

Does Peru touch Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Brazil faces the Atlantic Ocean along 4,600 miles (7,400 km) of coastline and shares more than 9,750 miles (15,700 km) of inland borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador—specifically, Uruguay to the south; Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia to the southwest; Peru to the west; Colombia to the Does Peru border Brazil? The […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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