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When was Norway under Swedish rule?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

4 November 1814. The Union between Sweden and Norway is an overriding theme of the history of Sweden in the 19th century. On 4 November 1814, the kingdoms of Sweden and Norway formed a personal union under one king. How long was Norway under Swedish rule? The union of Sweden and Norway from 1814 to […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why did the US bomb Cambodia in 1969 1970?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In March 1969, President Richard Nixon authorized secret bombing raids in Cambodia, a move that escalated opposition to the Vietnam War in Ohio and across the United States.He hoped that bombing supply routes in Cambodia would weaken the United States’ enemies. The bombing of Cambodia lasted until August 1973. Why did the US bomb Cambodia […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Antigua a US Virgin island?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.Antigua. Native name: Waladli or Wadadli Coordinates 17°5′N 61°48′WCoordinates: 17°5′N 61°48′W Archipelago Leeward Islands Total islands 1 Area 281 km2 (108 sq mi) Is Antigua a US territory? Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda form the […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the national dish of Brazil and how did it come about?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Brazil has many region-specific dishes, yet the the one that best translates into a nationwide dish is the beloved feijoada. The name stems from the word feijão (bean), the key ingredient of feijoada – which is essentially a bean stew mixed with beef and pork. What is the Brazilian national dish? FeijoadaFeijoada is a black […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What are Maryland people known for?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

—Famous Marylanders include Francis Scott Key, who wrote the Star Spangled Banner; baseball player Babe Ruth; Jazz musician Billie Holiday; and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall, who became the first African-American Supreme Court justice (or judge) in the United States. What is Maryland mostly known for? blue crabsOverview of Maryland Home to the Chesapeake Bay, […]

Filed Under: United States

When did the Maori arrive in New Zealand?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

listen)) are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand (Aotearoa). Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of waka (canoe) voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350. How long ago did the Maori people arrive in New Zealand? 700 years agoMāori are the indigenous people of Aotearoa […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How common is swearing in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Forty one per cent of the 1000-odd Australians surveyed admitted to swearing while driving, and 35 per cent of us cut loose when we’re doing chores at home. Another 32 per cent swear when we’re fighting with our partners. Do you swear as much as the average Australian? Which Australians swear the most? The survey […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is Panama a healthy country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Panama was found to have the most people with high well-being, and Afghanistan the least, in a new Gallup world index.Panama took the top spot for the second straight year in the Gallup-Healthways Country Well-Being report, with Costa Rica second. What is the healthiest country on earth? SpainAs per the report, Spain is the healthiest […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why is London the most visited city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

One of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and exceedingly good times.With such diversity, London’s cultural dynamism makes it among the world’s most international cities. It is a city of ideas – an innovator of art and culture. Is London the most visited city […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Is it safe to travel to Antigua alone?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Antigua’s a good island to visit solo – there are generally other single travellers around, so you can find company if you want it, but is also generally a comfortable place to be on your own. Is it safe to go to Antigua alone? As others have stated, Antigua is probably one of the safest […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the weirdest law in Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It’s illegal in Oregon to leave a car door open in the way of traffic or pedestrians “for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.” What are crazy laws in Oregon? Weird and totally real Oregon laws No weddings on ice skating rinks. No whistling underwater. Shoelaces must be tied […]

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Why are Maryland crabs the best?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Maryland crabs are the best because of the “mustard” as we call it, that bright yellow liquid, that sweetens the meat of the crab. This is actually the hepatopancreas, a main component of the crab’s digestive system that looks like tubes acting as the crabs liver and pancreas. Why are Maryland crabs so expensive? While […]

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Is India the Middle East?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

About The Middle East Note: The Middle East is a loosely defined geographic region; the countries listed are generally considered part of the Middle East.”The Middle East” is a term traditionally applied by western Europeans to the countries of SW Asia and NE Africa lying W of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Is India the Middle […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why was Berlin Wall built?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Berlin Wall was built by the German Democratic Republic during the Cold War to prevent its population from escaping Soviet-controlled East Berlin to West Berlin, which was controlled by the major Western Allies. It divided the city of Berlin into two physically and ideologically contrasting zones. Why was the Berlin Wall created and why […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Where is Drake’s house in Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The new Drake house in a fancy area of Toronto is finally complete! Yep, after years of building, Drake’s insane Toronto mansion is complete. It made its music video debut in ‘Toosie Slide. ‘ The property is in Bridle Path, one of the city’s most well-to-do neighborhoods and reportedly cost the star $6.7 million. Where […]

Filed Under: Canada

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