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Does Maine pay you to live there?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Maine. The offer: The state has expanded its Educational Opportunity Tax Credit program, which is meant to encourage recent graduates from any state to move to Maine with an offer to pay some of their student loans.The reason: Maine is the among the least populated states in the country with 1.35 million residents. How much […]

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Is Arizona tax friendly to retirees?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Arizona is moderately tax-friendly for retirees.Distributions from retirement savings accounts like a 401(k) or IRA is taxed as regular income, while income from a pension is eligible for a deduction. Arizona’s average state and local sales tax rate is 8.4%. Is Arizona a good place to retire tax wise? Arizona is a tax-friendly state for […]

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Why is Paris the best city?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The French capital is one of the most romantic cities in Europe and one of the world’s most visited cities. There are endless reasons to visit Paris repeatedly: it is a beautiful and cultural city, very walkable, with great sights, and it has been a source of inspiration for many writers, artists, and filmmakers. Why […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Paris

When did Hungary come under Austrian rule?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Kingdom of Hungary between 1526 and 1867 existed as a state outside the Holy Roman Empire, but part of the lands of the Habsburg Monarchy that became the Austrian Empire in 1804. How long did Austria Rule Hungary? In an effort to remain a world power and consolidate its crumbling empire in central and […]

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What are the 7 continent of Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The names of the seven continents of the world are: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. What are the 7 continent in order? Continents are very large pieces of land. Earth has seven continents. Asia is the biggest and Australia is the smallest. Listed in order of size they are: Asia, […]

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Does Colorado Touch Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Colorado shares a border with seven states: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico (the other three of the “Four Corners” states), Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. What states Touch Arizona? Arizona is located in the southwestern quadrant of the conterminous states, bordered by California to the west, Nevada to the northwest, Utah to the north, New Mexico […]

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Who’s buried in New Orleans?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Famous Graves in Louisiana Jefferson Finis Davis. 3 Jun 1808 – 6 Dec 1889. Fats Domino. 26 Feb 1928 – 24 Oct 2017. No grave photo. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Memorial. Donna Douglas. 26 Sep 1932 – 1 Jan 2015. Mahalia Jackson. c.26 Oct 1911 – 27 Jan 1972. P.G.T. Beauregard. Al Hirt. 7 Nov […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

Did protests end the Vietnam War?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam was a massive demonstration and teach-in across the United States against the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. It took place on October 15, 1969, followed a month later, on November 15, 1969, by a large Moratorium March in Washington, D.C. HOW DID protest affect the […]

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How diverse is Fort Lauderdale Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Lauderdale, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), White (Hispanic) (14.5%), Other (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.59%). Is Fort Lauderdale diverse? With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Fort Lauderdale is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Lauderdale

What parts of North Carolina have alligators?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The largest populations live in the coastal coun- ties of Brunswick, New Hanover, Craven, Onslow and Pender. Alligators are also seen in other areas of eastern North Carolina, and have even been found on coastal beaches. How far north in North Carolina do alligators live? In North Carolina the American alligator inhabits fresh and estuarine […]

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Is the Dominican Republic Nice in May?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

May. With great weather and low season prices, May is often considered to be the best time to visit the Dominican Republic. Each day sees around 9 hours of sunshine, and sun seekers will love the hotter daily highs in the mid 80s. Is the weather good in Dominican Republic in May? Dominican Republic weather […]

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Are there malaria mosquitoes in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Malaria: Malaria is not common in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has done a great job eradicating malaria in the country with 8 cases in 2012, 108 in 2018 and and 11 in 2020. How bad are the mosquitoes in Costa Rica? Are the mosquitoes bad in Costa Rica? No. While there are mosquitoes in Costa […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is Merida Venezuela known for?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Mérida is the site of the largest and longest cableway in the world. It travels 7 miles (12.5 km) and reaches a height of 15,633 feet (4,765 metres) above sea level. The Pan-American Highway traverses the state from northeast to southwest, as does another highway along the Chama valley. How safe is Merida Venezuela? Crime […]

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Who owns Pensacola Beach Pier?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Of course everything depends on weather, said Pinzone, who took over the pier’s master lease back in 2001. Pensacola Beach is unique because it is owned by the residents of Escambia County under the terms of a 1947 agreement, which deeded much of Santa Rosa Island to the county from the federal government. Why is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Pensacola

What is Guatemala’s nickname?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Land of Eternal Spring. The beauty and climate of this region has given Guatemala the nickname “Land of Eternal Spring.” The Pacific Lowland, a thin strip of land along Guatemala’s 241 km (150 mi) of hot and humid southern coast, is largely farmland owned by a few families who grow sugar cane, bananas and cotton […]

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