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Why do Japanese not bury their dead?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Water, wind and forest burial accrue the most merit, followed by cremation and then earth burial, which accrues the least merit as it does not offer the body for the benefit of wild plants and animals.The issue of limited burial space in Japan is felt particularly by Japanese Muslims, who do not cremate their dead. […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is there largemouth bass in South Carolina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The largemouth bass, whose scientific name is Micropterus salmoides, is one of the black basses, a group of sportfish that includes redeye, smallmouth, and spotted bass, all of which now occur in South Carolina – though only largemouth and redeye bass are native to South Carolina. Is South Carolina good for bass fishing? South Carolina […]

Filed Under: United States

What is red passport in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Diplomatic e-passports have a crimson-red cover, official e-passports navy-blue, and peacekeepers’ e-passports are tiger-orange colour. Who can get red passport in Nepal? According to the proposal, chief of the constitutional bodies and office bearers, governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, chief secretary, chief judges of appellate courts, secretaries of Nepal Government from all services, appellate court […]

Filed Under: Asia

What country is similar to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bolivia like Peru, has a significant amount of Quechuan speaking people. They were both part of the Incan Empire. Peru and Bolivia also have mostly tropical climates with some mountainous desert areas. Both have both Type A, B and Type C electrical outlets with 220 voltage. Where does Peru rank in the world? Regional Ranking […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Where does South Dakota rank in best states?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

20th. PIERRE | South Dakota has fallen six places in the past year in an annual report ranking the 50 states — from number 14 in 2018 to 20 in 2019. Is South Dakota the best state? It has one of the very best qualities of life in the country as well as one of […]

Filed Under: United States

What goods does the UK export to France?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

United Kingdom Exports to France Value Year Pharmaceutical products $1.14B 2020 Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products $1.04B 2020 Plastics $892.88M 2020 Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus $826.30M 2020 What do we export to France? The following is a list of the exports of France. Data is for 2019, in millions of United States dollars, as […]

Filed Under: Europe

Did Scotland fight in any wars?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of military conflicts between the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scotland in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Sometimes referred to as the Wars of Scottish Independence they were fought between the years of 1296 – 1346. Has Scotland ever had a civil war? In Scotland itself, […]

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How much oil is in Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Summary Table Barrels per Day Global Rank Oil Production 12,582 90th in the world Oil Consumption 210,030 54th in the world Daily Deficit -197,448 Oil Imports 226,517 Does Finland have lots of oil? Finland has no domestic oil reserves, and no exploration for oil in Finland is currently happening. What country has the most oil […]

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Can an American go to school in Norway for free?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Did you know that in Norway free college is the norm as most institutions are publicly funded? Like the value proposition of UoPeople, the Norwegian government believes in education as a human right, and therefore, there are no tuition-fees for both citizens and international students alike. Can Americans get free tuition in Norway? In Norway, […]

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What was Detroit’s highest population?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

What was the peak population of Detroit? The peak population of Detroit was in 1950, when its population was 1,849,568. In 1950, Detroit was the 5th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 24th largest city in the US. Detroit is currently 63.8% smaller than it was in 1950. When did the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Detroit, Michigan

Why do Japanese people speak nod?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

‘Aizuchi’ – The Japanese art of grunting your way through conversations.That’s because nodding along, saying things like “I see” (“naruhodo”), “Oh really?” (“so desu ka?”) and just plain grunting is considered a polite way to indicate to a speaker that you’re following along in a conversation. Does nodding mean no in Japan? When Japanese people […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does it rain in Udaipur in August?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Udaipur in August is 23.4°C (74.12°F). August falls in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 210mm (8.3in). The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 30.5°C (86.9°F). Is August a good time to visit Udaipur? The best time to visit […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Rajasthan, Udaipur

Are ticks in Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The good news is that Idaho is home to the wood tick and this species rarely transmits the scary diseases normally associated with ticks, which includes Lyme Disease. However, people can still receive Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and tick born relapsing fever from the wood tick that can be found in Idaho. Are ticks […]

Filed Under: United States

What do they eat for Christmas in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

One of the traditional dishes for Christmas is roasted turkey, such as in North-America and other countries around the world. Another traditional dish is Hornado de Chancho, which is roasted pork leg marinated in garlic and beer. A small dish that is common to eat with Christmas is Buñuelos, a deep-fried ball. How is Christmas […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Has there been an earthquake in Wisconsin?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There is only one documented earthquake to originate in southeast Wisconsin. On May 6, 1947, an estimated earthquake of 4 magnitude shook downtown Milwaukee. The quake was strong enough to shake buildings and break windows. When was the last time Wisconsin had an earthquake? Wisconsin Earthquakes. March 2012: An earthquake near Clintonville in Waupaca County, […]

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