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Can I live in California and work in Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes you do: Arizona, as your resident state, gets to tax your world-wide income. California gets to tax your compensation because it was earned there.Prepare your resident AZ return first, then the nonresident CA return. Can you work for the state of California and live in another state? Generally if you work in California, whether […]

Filed Under: United States

Was the USMC in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In 1965, the Marines were the first of the U. S. Armed Services to deploy large ground combat units to South Vietnam. By the end of the year, more than 38,000 Marines made up the in Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) under the command of Major General Lewis W. Walt. When did the USMC leave […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can you find sand dollars on Cape Cod?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Wingaersheek Beach might be the best place in the state to find amazing sand dollars. Located on the Cape Ann, it’s a clean beach with soft, smooth sand full of treasures. If you visit this beach at low tide, it seems as if you can walk out across the sandbars forever. It’s also the best […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Is there anything cool in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Mississippi is a diverse state filled with a wide variety of tourist attractions and destinations. Jackson is its best-known city, home of the state capital and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Tupelo is a smaller city but draws tourists who want to visit the two-room house where Elvis Presley was born. What is the […]

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What breed of chicken is on Kauai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hawaii’s feral chickens are, today, a genetic blend of Jungle Fowl, fighting birds, and a host of domestic breeds. Mostly they look like Jungle Fowl. They are small, quick, and adaptable. Most roosters have brilliant reddish hackles, big combs and crow endlessly. Are there chickens in Kauai? On the island of Kauai, chickens have not […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Kauai

Is hanging legal in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Capital punishment in Singapore is a legal penalty.Executions in Singapore are carried out by hanging, and take place at Changi Prison, usually at dawn. Is hanging still legal in 2020? Four years later, the Supreme Court overturned its previous ruling, and in 1976, capital punishment was again legalized in the United States. As of 2021, […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why is Mumbai important Maharashtra?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

For several decades it has been the home of India’s main financial services, and a focus for both infrastructure development and private investment. From being an ancient fishing community and a colonial centre of trade, Mumbai has become South Asia’s largest city and home of the world’s most prolific film industry. Why is Mumbai important […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

What do Germans call Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Deutschland, or “Teutonland”, is the native German name for Germany. It comes from the Old German or Proto-Germanic þiudisk, thiota, or diota, all of which mean “nation” or “people”. [1] All three are cognates of the Celtic tribal name Teuton, which was anachronistically applied to the early Germans in English. What do Germany call Germany? […]

Filed Under: Europe

Can I ship media mail to Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Media mail (USPS). This is the least expensive but slowest. Allow our 3 business days for us to process the order, plus around 4 weeks for USPS to do its magic (but it can be 5-6 weeks for some areas, including the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico). Media mail is only for domestic […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Does Florida have good water?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Yes, the water in Florida is safe to drink because local governments follow strict federal and state laws on monitoring water contaminants.So, yes, under normal circumstances, Florida’s drinking water is safe… unless the water becomes contaminated. In which case, you’ll get a “water boil notice”. How bad is Florida water? A study just released finds […]

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Can you wear shorts in Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

You can’t wear jeans, wrap your jacket around your waist, or have your jacket unbuttoned or unzipped. No hats, shorts, short skirts, flip-flops, or t-shirts can be worn inside. Travelers aren’t expected to wear the traditional kira, but you should make sure your clothing covers your arms and legs. Is there a dress code in […]

Filed Under: Asia

Do you need a car in Brickell Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Only if you lived in the downtown/brickell area where you can commute with the metromover. Unfortunately, you need a car in order to travel throughout the city. Do you need a car in Brickell? Now, with the recent opening of Brickell City Centre, a European-focused, outdoor luxury shopping experience, it’s entirely possible to live without […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Why do Japanese sleep on the train?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japanese people themselves often wonder why they become so sleepy in trains as well. There are scientific reasons. It is mainly the white noise, vibrations and subtle shaking of trains that make people sleepy. Some scholars say it is because of 1/f fluctuation. Is it rude to sleep on a train in Japan? Sleeping on […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is there to do in Lisbon today?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Let’s explore the best things to do in Lisbon: Wonder at the Torre de Belém. Ride Tram 28. Get lost in the Alfama District. Make a trip to Sintra. Enjoy the azulejos in the National Tile Museum. Conquer the bulwarks of St George’s Castle. Trace glorious history in the Monastery of Jerónimos. What is there […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Is Valencia a Basque?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Eight of the Autonomous Communities (Andalucia, Aragon, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Catalonia, Galicia, and Valencia) are officially designated as “nationalities”, while the rest are defined as regions, historical regions, communities and historical communities. Which country is Valencia? SpainValencia, Valencian València, city, capital of both Valencia provincia (province) and the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Valencia, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Spain, Valencia

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