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How did Japan lose ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Surrender and occupation of Japan Having ignored (mokusatsu) the Potsdam Declaration, the Empire of Japan surrendered and ended World War II, after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the declaration of war by the Soviet Union. Why did Japan lose ww2? Nuclear weapons shocked Japan into surrendering at the end of World War […]

Filed Under: Asia

Which is the largest sugar mill in Bihar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Motipur factory. The Motipur factory was the largest of its kind in Bihar. In 1977, the factory was acquired by the Bihar State Sugar Corporation (BSSC) under the Bihar Sugar Undertakings (Acquisition) Ordinance, 1977, which later became the Bihar Sugar Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 1985. How many sugar mills are there in Bihar? 28 sugar millsBihar […]

Filed Under: India

Is it safe to drink water in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

No, the tap water in China is not safe to drink.Even in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, water from the tap is not well filtered, sterilized, or purified, and may carry hazardous contaminants like sediments, rusts, bacteria, virus, chlorines, or other heavy metals. Can you drink the tap water in Shanghai? Tap water in […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

How much does it cost to learn to drive in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Driving Lessons in Jamaica Examination classes cost about $10,000 JMD. How much for a learner’s license in Jamaica? To obtain a Learner’s Licence: Take along your TRN, to the tax office closest to where you live. Pay a fee of $1,800, after which you will be presented with your Provisional Licence. What is the cost […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Trinidad English Creole a language?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Trinidadian Creole is a creole language commonly spoken throughout the island of Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago.English is the country’s official language (the national standard variety is Trinidadian and Tobagonian English), but the main spoken languages are Trinidadian English Creole and Tobagonian English Creole. Is English Creole a language? An English-based creole language (often shortened […]

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Is Charleston older than New Orleans?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The oldest US city founded by settlers is St. Augustine, Florida. In the 1600s, Newport, Rhode Island, and Charleston, South Carolina, were founded. Meanwhile, Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Savannah, Georgia, were settled in the 1700s. Which US city is the oldest? St. AugustineAugustine, Florida, established by the Spanish in 1565. Today, St. Augustine […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charleston, South Carolina

How far is Huntsville Alabama from the ocean?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Distance conversions Distance type Miles Nautical miles Straight line distance 313.67 mi 272.57 nautical mi Driving distance 381 mi 330.73 nautical mi How far is Huntsville Alabama to the coast? The total driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Gulf Shores, AL is 382 miles or 615 kilometers. Does Huntsville Alabama have a beach? You don’t […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Alabama, Huntsville

Does it snow in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Snow and rain are common from March to December, but especially in the two wet seasons. The wet seasons combined account for 5/6 of the annual precipitation. Does Nairobi get snow? Average temperatures in Nairobi vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel very enjoyable all year with a very low chance of rain or snow […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is Miami tax free?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

On the state level, businesses and individuals pay no personal income taxes.Businesses in Miami-Dade County enjoy: NO local corporate income taxes. NO state personal income taxes. Is Florida a tax free state? There are currently nine states without income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. How much is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Is ambulance free in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ambulance. If a doctor says you need immediate treatment – i.e. in emergencies – transport to hospital is free. Usually you pay 10% of transport costs, from a minimum of €5, up to a maximum of €10, but not more than the actual cost. This fee is not reimbursed. How much does an ambulance ride […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why was the Cambodian Genocide important?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Cambodian Genocide was the result of a social engineering project by the Khmer Rouge, attempting to create a classless agrarian society. The regime would ultimately collapse when the neighboring Vietnam invaded, establishing an occupation that would last more than a decade. What does the Cambodian genocide teach us? In these relatively brief remarks, there […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Singapore have bad storms?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Due to its geographical location and maritime exposure, Singapore’s climate is characterised by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall. The average temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms occur on 40% of all days. Why is there no storm in Singapore? Tropical cyclones are unlikely to hit Singapore […]

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How far down is water in Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Floridan aquifer averages 1,000 feet thick, and freshwater can extend to a depth of 2,000 feet below land surface. Freshwater is thickest in the central portions of the state and rapidly thins toward the coast and the south. How deep are wells in Florida? If a well is needed only for drinking water, then […]

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Is Japan a stressed country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Japan, about 54 percent of employees felt strongly troubled in their current working situation as of 2020, down from 58 percent in 2018. Within the last decade, figures for employees feeling severely insecure and stressed within their working environment peaked in 2012, reaching almost 61 percent. Is Japan a stressful country? Yes, Japan is […]

Filed Under: Asia

What island is north of Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Aeolian Islands. Eolie Islands, Italian Isole Eolie, Latin Insulae Aeoliae, also called Aeolian Islands or Lipari Islands, volcanic island group in the Tyrrhenian Sea (of the Mediterranean) off the north coast of Sicily, Italy. What island is next to Sicily? The Aeolian Islands are one of 58 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy. The Archipelago […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

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