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How much does it cost to live in Wisconsin per month?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The typical renter in Wisconsin spends $837 a month on housing, $186 less than the $1,023 national median monthly rent. Monthly rent for a one-bedroom in the state is $677, while the typical rent for a unit with five or more bedrooms is $1,087. What is the average cost of living in Wisconsin? Our cost […]

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How did Venezuela start speaking Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Spanish was introduced in Venezuela by colonists. Most of them were from Galicia, Basque Country, Andalusia, or the Canary Islands. The last has been the most fundamental influence on modern Venezuelan Spanish, and Canarian and Venezuelan accents may even be indistinguishable to other Spanish-speakers. How did Venezuela become a Spanish speaking country? Venezuela became independent […]

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How many African Americans died building the Panama Canal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In the end, 350 white workers had died compared to 4,500 black workers. While the loss was tragic, it was far less than during the French era. Today, the Panama canal area is regarded as free of yellow fever and malaria. How many blacks died building the Panama Canal? During U.S. construction of the canal, […]

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How hot is Porto in October?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Porto, Portugal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and an average low of 12.2°C (54°F). Is October a good time to visit Porto? 1. Autumn Months – September and October. Autumn is the best season to explore the parks of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Porto, Portugal

What are 5 interesting facts about Minnesota?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Minnesota Facts & Figures Capital: St. Paul. Statehood: Became a state in 1858, the 32nd state in the union. Size: 12th-largest state in U.S. Length: just over 400 miles. Width: varies from about 200-350 miles. Location: Upper Midwest, in north central U.S. Along the U.S.-Canada border. What is a fun fact about Minnesota? Fun Facts. […]

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Where do Vietnamese live in San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Little Saigon. Little Saigon is a neighborhood of San Jose, California, located in East San Jose. It is a hub for Silicon Valley’s Vietnamese community and one of the largest Little Saigons in the world, as San Jose has more Vietnamese residents than any city outside of Vietnam. How many Vietnamese people live in San […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

Is Chile temperate or tropical?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The majority of Chile is located in a climatic type known as temperate or one of the subtypes of temperate. What is a temperate climate? A climate that isn’t as hot as subtropical but is warmer than polar climates. What is the climate type in Chile? Chile has seven major climatic subtypes ranging from the […]

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What is the difference between New York pizza and California pizza?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

California-style pizza has a crust that is similar to New York-style pizza, but they add ingredients that are synonymous with California cuisine and sauce is used sparingly. Toppings that are typical to California-style pizza are unique and rarely found on pizza in other regions of the country. What is different about a New York pizza? […]

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Where should I live in Provence France?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Where should I live in Provence, France? Toulon. If you want the glamour of Nice and Saint Tropez but don’t want the price tag, Toulon is ideal. Avignon. If the sea doesn’t really do it for you, but you still want all the pros of city life, Avignon would be perfect. Uzès. Saignon. Is it […]

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Does Guatemala have mail service?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Guatemalan postal service has been one of the hardest-hit companies in the country, as it has had to go through many ups and downs in order to overcome all kinds of problems and continue offering a postal service in the country. Is there mail delivery in Guatemala? Effective April 6, 2019, the Postal Service™ […]

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How do Japanese people stay calm?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Meditation is a central Buddhist practice and a great way to release stress and anxiety, and is simple to do. One of my teachers at Ryukoku University in Kyoto, who was also a Buddhist priest, used to practice meditation with us before every lesson. All you need to do is sit straight, relax and breathe. […]

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What is the biggest bass caught in New York State?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The New York largemouth bass record is an 11.4-pounder that measured 25.5 inches in length. That bass was caught 35 years ago by John Higbie from Otsego County’s Buckhorn Lake. Where is the best bass fishing in NY? The Best Bass Lakes of New York Lake Erie, New York. [30-mile radius from Buffalo] Erie’s eastern […]

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What was Canada before it was Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Canada became a country, the Dominion of Canada, in 1867. Before that, British North America was made up of a few provinces, the vast area of Rupert’s Land (privately owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company), and the North-Western Territory. By 1864, many leaders felt that it would be good to join into one country. What […]

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What language do you speak in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Spanish. Languages of Costa Rica. Spanish in Costa Rica is spoken with a distinctive national accent and employs peculiar usages. Costa Ricans replace the diminutive ending -tito with -tico (hence their nickname), a practice known elsewhere but uncommon in Central America. What are the top 3 languages spoken in Costa Rica? Spanish is the official […]

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What are some New Jersey slang words?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Here are some of the best Jersey-specific words and phrases called in: jughandle. pork roll. twentyregularcash (All one word) benny. disco fries. shoobie. jeechyet (Which of course is Jersey for “did you eat yet”) pineys. What are things New Jersey people say? The following 18 words may confuse outsiders, but most New Jerseyans will know […]

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