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Do Japanese eat too much rice?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Japanese people eat lots of rice. It’s no hidden fact: on average, a modern typical Japanese person consumes 82.1 kg of rice per year — for comparison, Americans consume about 10.8 kg. In Japan, rice is often served in school lunches and in government cafeterias. Why do Japanese eat so much rice? Rice as their […]

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When was Croatia kingdom founded?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

925. Establishment. Croatia was elevated to the status of kingdom somewhere around 925. Tomislav was the first Croatian ruler whom the papal chancellery honoured with the title “king”. Who was the first king of Croatia? TomislavTomislav (pronounced [tǒmislaʋ], Latin: Tamisclaus) was the first king of Croatia. He became Duke of Croatia in c. 910 and […]

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When can you smoke in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The plan contains a raft of new measures, including plain packaging of tobacco products, a ban on point of sale advertising, strengthened smoke-free public places including schools and other educational institutions, total ban on smoking by pupils during school hours, and enforced ban on sales of tobacco to persons At what age can you smoke […]

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Is HWY 22 Oregon Open?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Oregon Highway 22 reopens to traffic in Santiam Canyon, allowing access to Santiam Pass. Travel is about to get a little easier between Salem and Central Oregon. Is Hwy 20 open in Oregon? Highways 20 and 97 reopen, others closed; drivers urged to use ‘extreme caution’ BEND, Ore.A nearly 40-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 20 […]

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How many Mexicans are in Denver?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hispanic and Latino Denver 31.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The West Side 2303 North East Side has the largest Hispanic/Latino population in the city. In the state of Colorado, 21% of the state population is Latino, over 1 million in Colorado. What percentage of Denver is Mexican? Denver Diversity […]

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What food is Valencia Spain known for?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The best typical foods from Valencia Paella. One of the most well-known Spanish dishes abroad, paella hails from Valencia. Fideuà Paella’s seafood-and-noodles cousin has its origins as a humble fisherman’s dish. All i pebre. Arròs a banda. Esgarraet. Bunyols. Horchata and fartons. Turrón. What food is Valencia famous for? PaellaPaella. The most famous Valencian dish […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Spain, Valencia

Why is everything stucco in Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Many Arizona residents wonder why most houses in the state are covered with stucco. Sometimes it looks like an unending sea of stucco. That’s because stucco does a great job of protecting our homes.Today’s stucco is a mixture of sand, Portland cement, lime and water, but can also include fiber and acrylic additives. Why are […]

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When did slavery end in Guadeloupe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The final abolition of slavery in 1848 was the most significant 19th-century development in the territory. Universal suffrage was abolished during the reign of Napoleon III of France, but in 1870 colonial representation in the French Parliament was restored. When did Guadeloupe abolish slavery? 7 June 1794June 1794: the proclamation of general freedom and terror […]

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What do people in France do to earn a living?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

10 great ways to earn a living in France Running a gîte. One of the most popular ways is to make your property earn its keep! Cleaning, gardening and maintenance. Pet- or house-sitting. Opening a bar or restaurant. Tour guiding. Banking. Hair and beauty. Teaching. What do people in France do for jobs? If you […]

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What happened to the Austrian royal family after ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Habsburg Monarchy came to an end in November 1918. The last emperor, Karl I, refused to abdicate and went into exile. Unsuccessful endeavours to regain power culminated in two failed putsch attempts in Hungary. What happened to Austria’s royal family? The throne of the Holy Roman Empire was continuously occupied by the Habsburgs from […]

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Is Peru the culinary capital of the world?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

While Escoffier may or may not have created this ranking, it’s a prophecy fulfilled: Lima, the capital of Peru, is currently the best place in the universe to get a sampling of the highest-ranking restaurant cooking. The proof is mathematical, if you use the World’s 50 Best Restaurants as a guide. Is Peru the best […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the industry like in North Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The energy industry is one of the major drivers of North Dakota’s economy. The state produces shale gas and has vast reserves of oil and coal. It has large reserves of lignite coal, and it is the largest producer in the country. What’s the main industry in North Dakota? North Dakota’s largest industry is oil […]

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Where is billionaire Bunker Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Indian Creek. Indian Creek is a village of about 40 residents on a tiny private island in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. It’s been nicknamed the “Billionaire Bunker.” The village’s 34 homes are built around the perimeter of the island, giving them all waterfront views. The center is occupied by an 18-hole golf course and a country […]

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What clothes to wear in the Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Men often wear tailored shorts or lightweight pants with t-shirts or short-sleeved, button-down shirts. Women can also be seen wearing tailored shorts and t-shirts or nicer tops. They may opt for summer dresses and skirts. Both men and women tend to wear flip-flops in the evenings as well. What type of clothes should you wear […]

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What city in Kentucky has mountains?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You’ll Never Want To Leave These 9 Mountain Towns In Kentucky Pineville. TripAdvisor/boonehuff. Irvine. TripAdvisor/GooseFan. Cumberland. Wikimedia Commons/Nyttend. Elkhorn City. Flickr/Eli Christman. Middlesboro. Flickr/YangTS. Morehead. Wikimedia Commons/Elspamo4. Prestonsburg. Wikimedia Commons/Nyttend. Corbin. What part of Kentucky are mountainous? Mountain Region, area encompassing the eastern quarter of the state of Kentucky, U.S., a region of narrow valleys […]

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