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Do they drink coffee in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It’s hard to miss that Icelanders are big coffee drinkers. They drink a lot of coffee. In fact, the average Icelander consumes 8.3 kilograms of coffee beans per year, which makes them the world’s fourth largest coffee consumers per capita. Is coffee in Iceland good? Iceland has a great many cafés, all of which will […]

Filed Under: Europe

How old do you have to be to retire in North Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

NDPERS Retirees – Defined Benefit Plan Employees must be at least 55 years old (60 for those hired after 1/1/2016) and have 3 years of service credit; or meet the rule of 85 (Rule of 90 for those hired on or after 1/1/2016); or attain age 65 while employed with NDSU. What is the retirement […]

Filed Under: United States

Why is Iceland Green?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Meanwhile, thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland’s sea surface temperatures can be about 10ºF (6ºC) warmer than Greenland. The milder climate means summers are intensely green throughout Iceland, even though 11 percent of that country is still covered with permanent ice cap. Why is Iceland not icy and Greenland not green? In a few hundred […]

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Did the British came to Trinidad before the French?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Trinidad thus became a British crown colony, with a French-speaking population and Spanish laws. British rule was formalized under the Treaty of Amiens (1802).British period. Colony of Trinidad and Tobago • Attachment of Trinidad Tobago 20 October 1889 • Independence 31 August 1962 Who arrived first in Trinidad? Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus landed on Trinidad, which […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is there black bear in Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

While most black bears in Ohio live in southern Ohio, they occasionally venture north, enjoying the intermixed landscapes with forests and open land habitats. Where in Ohio are black bears? Black bear sightings have been increasing in Ohio since 1993. Ashtabula County has the most confirmed sightings with more than 200. Jamey Emmert with the […]

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Do you get Proteas in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Are proteas Australian native plants? No!The genus Protea has given its name to a family of related plants (the Proteaceae) and there are are a number of Australian members of this “Protea family”. These include Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea, Macadamia, Telopea (waratah) and many others. Do proteas grow in Australia? Proteas are attractive shrubs originating from […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why were the Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850 necessary?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Compromise of 1850, which admitted California to the Union as a free state, required California to send one pro-slavery senator to maintain the balance of power in the Senate.The controversial law effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise by allowing slavery in the region north of the 36º 30′ parallel. What was the purpose of the […]

Filed Under: United States

Is the US dollar strong in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

If you’ve been pining for an epic international vacation but are feeling strapped for cash, look for cities where the U.S. dollar is the strongest.The U.S. dollar will go far in these 20 international cities. Location Currency Exchange Average Cost of Daily Expenses Copenhagen, Denmark 1 USD = 6.39797 DKK $155 Is the Danish krone […]

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Which vegetables grow in January in Punjab?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Best Vegetables to Grow in January in India Spinach. The lush green leafy spinach is rich in iron, vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Brinjals. Whether fat, long, white, or striped, brinjals are a great vegetable to grow in January. Okra. Cucumbers. Capsicums or Bell Peppers. Bottle Gourd and Bitter Gourd. Which vegetables can I plant […]

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Which season is best for Delhi?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Summer. Best time to visit Delhi Travel Seasons Min/Max Temperature Season March to June 24-40°C Summer – Hot and humid July to September 26-35°C Monsoon – Mid-high rainfall December to February 8-24°C Winter – Cold and foggy Which season is going on in Delhi? Climate Seasons Month Climate Winter December to January Very Cool Spring […]

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What are some rules in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

See Also Always carry business cards. Photo: iStock. Don’t eat on the run. No one eats on the go in Japan. Don’t blow your nose in public. It’s considered pretty bad form to blow your nose in public in Japan. Dress well. Don’t tip. Take off your shoes; use the slippers. Bow (or just shake […]

Filed Under: Asia

How was Udaipur formed?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Udaipur was founded in 1559, by Maharana Udai Singh II in the fertile circular Girwa Valley to the southwest of Nagda, on the Banas River. The city was established as the new capital of the Mewar kingdom. Why was Udaipur built? In 1567, when Mughal Empire was threatening Mewar and captured Chittorgarh fort, Udai Singh […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Rajasthan, Udaipur

Who invented Salt Lake City?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Brigham Young. The city was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young and a band of 148 Mormons as a refuge from religious persecution and was known as Great Salt Lake City until 1868. Who was Salt Lake City founded by? On July 24, 1847, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Salt Lake City, Utah

Where is Tornado Alley in Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Since 1950, counties with 35 or more tornadoes are mostly clustered along Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 67/167. This includes areas from Arkadelphia (Clark County) to Little Rock (Pulaski County) and Jonesboro (Craighead County). Tornado deaths are highest in this part of the state as well. What city in Arkansas has the least tornadoes? Arkansas […]

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Did you know facts about Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

15 Facts about Mumbai that’ll make you proud India’s first ever train ran between Mumbai and Thane. Mumbai was the first one to start a bus service in India. World’s most expensive house is in Mumbai. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is made up of cement and steel wire equal to the girth of the earth. […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

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