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What is Kentucky’s state gem?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

fresh-water pearl. The fresh-water pearl is named and designated the state gemstone of Kentucky. Can you find freshwater pearls in Kentucky? Freshwater pearls can be found in Kentucky and are attractive, but they are not typical gemstones. Gemstones are usually minerals. Pearls are deposits of calcium carbonate (aragonite, calcite, or both) called nacre. Why is […]

Filed Under: United States

What does North Dakota produce?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In 2017, North Dakota led the nation in the production of all dry edible beans, navy beans, pinto beans, canola, flaxseed, honey, dry edible peas, Durum wheat, and spring wheat. North Dakota was the No. 2 producer of lentils, black beans, great northern beans, all wheat, and sunflowers. What is farmed in North Dakota? Amber […]

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Do Japanese students sleep in class?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Japan, a society where study often takes precedence over sleep, inemuri, or falling asleep in public spaces, is common during class time in schools and universities and is usually tolerated by teachers because they know that students study hard and are exhausted (Steger 2006) . What time do Japanese students sleep? 1. Nearly half […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is baseball the most popular sport in the Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Want to catch a game of baseball? Caribbean people are second only to the Americans in their love for this fast-paced and exciting game.The Dominican Republic is the region most famed for its love of baseball. In fact, the game’s been popular here since before the 1916 US occupation. What is the most popular sport […]

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Can you drink the tap water in Krakow?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

“In Krakow, you can safely drink water straight from the tap, without boiling. Kranowianka contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.” Krakow Poland, tap water is safe for drinking. Is tap water safe in Poland? Though the government assures that the water quality in Poland is safe to drink, many Poles and tourists […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Krakow, Poland

Is it easy to move to Barcelona?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

How Difficult Is It to Get Settled into Your New Home When Moving to Barcelona? This can be very difficult, unless you hire a settling-in service or know someone who can show you the ropes. You’ll need to open a local bank account before you can even set up your utilities, internet, etc. Is moving […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

What is Pancake day called in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Shrove Tuesday. Sprengidagur – Explosion day Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake day as it is called in the United Kingdom, is called Explosion day in Iceland. The reason for the name is that we eat a soup made of salted meat and lentil beans and eat it until we metaphorically explode. What is Pancake Day known […]

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Is alcohol allowed in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Alcohol (Raksi or Madira) is not illegal in Nepal. People such as Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Newars use alcohol freely.Traditionally, in the group of Matwali, males are allowed to drink freely while women are somewhat restricted to use alcohol. How many people drink alcohol in Nepal? 23.9% of adults (38.6% of men, 10.8% of women) were […]

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How much is a shuttle from Albuquerque to Santa Fe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

SANTA FE FARES To / From ABQ Airport One Way Round Trip Santa Fe $39.00 +tax $78.00 +tax Are there shuttles from Albuquerque to Santa Fe? One service at the ABQ airport is the Sandia Shuttle Express–a convenient service between Santa Fe and the Albuquerque International Sunport with 30 trips daily to fit your travel […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: New Mexico, Santa Fe

How old is Wisconsin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Wisconsin was admitted to the union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848. How long has Wisconsin been a state? Wisconsin Country United States Before statehood Wisconsin Territory Admitted to the Union May 29, 1848 (30th) Capital Madison When was Wisconsin settled? In 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was created by the U.S. Congress. The […]

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Can you drive from Brazil to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Can I drive from Brazil to Peru? Yes, the driving distance between Brazil to Peru is 4418 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Brazil to Peru. How do you get from Brazil to Peru? The best way to get from Peru to Brazil is to fly which takes 5h 59m and […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Newport Coast expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

metro area, which is ranked 10 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Newport Beach is estimated to be 148.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

What body of water is Anchorage on?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

the Gulf of Alaska. The major ports along the Gulf of Alaska are Anchorage, Seward, and Valdez. Constructed in 1977, the 1,300 km-long Trans-Alaska pipeline transports vast quantities of crude oil from the Northern Slope of Alaska and the Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez in southern Alaska. Map of Alaska and the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Alaska, Anchorage

Where do rich live in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A ritzy Moscow suburb called Rublyovka is home to some of Russia’s most expensive real estate. In Rublyovka, the area surrounding the Rublyovskoye highway, government officials and wealthy businesspeople live in homes that cost up to $80 million, according to Moscow Sotheby’s International Realty. What is the richest part of Russia? List of federal subjects […]

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Why is property so expensive in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cost of housing in the Netherlands Housing is a large part of the Netherlands’ cost of living for expats, due to high demand (and low supply) of quality rental properties, especially in Amsterdam. Is property expensive in the Netherlands? Average price of single-family homes in the Netherlands 2021, by province.Single-family homes were most expensive in […]

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