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Can I bring sand back from Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Technically, you are NOT allowed to bring it back into the US because it does have micro organisms. Most of the time they will allow it, but if you bring more than a handful or two, they can dump it before you get on the flight. Is it illegal to bring sand from another country? […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the crime rate in the US compared to Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Definitions STAT Mexico Murder rate 25,757 Ranked 2nd. 98% more than United States Murder rate per million people 218.49 Ranked 17th. 5 times more than United States Rapes 14,993 Ranked 4th. Rapes per million people 127.18 Ranked 18th. Does Mexico have a higher crime rate than the US? While urban areas tend to have higher […]

Filed Under: Mexico

How much bigger is Ireland than Wales?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Republic of Ireland is 3.38 times as big as Wales. Is Wales or Ireland bigger? Size. Wales is bigger with a land mass of 21,224.63 square kilometres, compared to Northern Ireland’s 14,129.72. Is Ireland bigger than Scotland? Republic of Ireland is 0.90 times as big as Scotland Around 40% of the country’s population of 4.9 […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is La hotter than Austin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

With no state taxes in Texas and a business-friendly government, it is more advantageous to live in Austin than LA. That said, Texas is hotter than LA, although Texans don’t seem to mind it since there are plenty of swimming spots to dive into like Lake Travis. Why is Austin colder than Los Angeles? – […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Austin, Texas

Are things cheaper in France?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is France expensive? Overall, I’d say yes. Most things cost more here than they do in the United States — and I’m saying that about life in the country, not Paris. Are things cheaper or more expensive in France? Overall, France is 13.4 percent more expensive than the European average, but the difference between Paris, […]

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What makes African food unique?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There is no such thing as one African cuisine. Each region has its particularities, and this immensely rich diversity makes African cuisines unique from region to region. In West Africa, [for example], flavors tend to be bold and fresh. Why is African food so popular? Why is African Food Becoming Popular Now? In particular, it […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Where did the stone come from for the Washington Monument?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When construction resumed, new stones for the Monument came from new quarries. In 1876, white marble from a different Maryland quarry combined with granite from several quarries in New England to create stones that completed the Monument. Once finished in 1885, the stones appeared to be the same color. Where did the marble in DC […]

Filed Under: United States

What fruit is native to Montana?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A wide range of berry and small fruits thrive in Montana soils and climates. These include Strawberries, Honeyberries or Haskaps, Raspberries, Juneberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Bush Cherries, and Aronia. There’s nothing sweeter than a home-grown fruit. What fruits and vegetables grow in Montana? Beets, carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans, spinach, onions, radishes, turnips, and herbs like […]

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Which is the driest place of West Bengal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes, we can consider Mayureswar is one of the Driest Place of West Bengal because Mayureswar is a block of the Birbhum district of West Bengal state. The district itself is the driest place in the state, the reason is it receives less than 140 cm rainfall in the region annually. Which place has lowest […]

Filed Under: India

What is Indiana’s minimum wage 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

$7.25. The Indiana minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. Employers that have two or more employees must follow this minimum wage. Is Indiana going to raise minimum wage in 2021? In 2018 a bill was introduced to the Indiana General Assembly to increase the state minimum wage from […]

Filed Under: United States

How much beer can I bring to the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Allowances for alcohol include one of the following: 1.5 litres of wine, 1.14 litres (40 oz) of alcoholic beverages, or up to 8.5 litres of beer or ale. How much beer can you bring into the Bahamas? You can bring in one quart of alcohol, which includes spirits and wine. The Bahamas applies a duty […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Can I register my car in South Dakota if I live out of state?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

You may register your car in South Dakota if you live out of state. You must have your original out-of-state titles, a copy of your state driver’s license, your social security number, and a Motor Vehicle and Boat Title & Registration application. Can you register a car in South Dakota without being a resident? When […]

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What does Plata mean in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

silver – plata, monedas, color plata. What is Plata in Bolivia? silver. More meanings for plata. silver noun. color plateado, monedas de plata, argentino, suelto. What is Plata slang for? If you want to say the word for “money” in Spanish, you would generally say “dinero” or “el dinero.” However, a fairly common slang term […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why did they close the Myrtle Beach Pavilion?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Owners Burroughs & Chapin will close the Pavilion at the end of September after 58 years of operation. The closing symbolizes Myrtle Beach’s transformation from redneck Riviera into a more diverse and sophisticated vacation destination. Why did Myrtle Beach get rid of the pavilion? Citing financial instability, Burroughs & Chapin announces that the Myrtle Beach […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Are there white foxes in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Few are lucky enough to spot a white fox in the wild here in the Southern U.S., but it does happen! I had the privilege of seeing one of these rare beauties in Northeast Alabama in 2008. Contrary to popular belief, a white fox in the Southern U.S. is not necessarily an escaped pet or […]

Filed Under: United States

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