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What extinct animals lived in Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Both mastodons and mammoths became extinct about 10,000 years ago. A large and bizarre animal that inhabited Ohio during the Pleistocene and became extinct at the end was the ground sloth. These ox-sized animals migrated northward from South America during the Ice Age and are occasionally found in bog deposits in Ohio. What animals are […]

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Are Zimbabwean people friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Zimbabweans are renowned for being friendly; however, it is courteous to ask permission before snapping away. It is illegal to take photographs of public buildings, government institutions or military personnel. Is Zimbabwe friendly? Zimbabwe is a very safe country for travelers. Zimbabweans by nature are very welcoming and friendly to foreigners, and the tough economic […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

When did Singapore Go green?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Singapore Green Plan issued in May 1992 was the country’s first formal plan to balance environmental and developmental needs. It was presented at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (commonly known as the Earth Summit) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 1992. When did Singapore become eco friendly? In the […]

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What are the richest cities in Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

I could say that Bogota is the most affluent city in Colombia. Everything is more expensive in Bogota than in any other city. Other cities may include Medellin and Cali. What is the wealthiest city in Colombia? Rosales, Bogotá Rosales Country Colombia Department Distrito Capital City Bogotá Locality Chapinero What are the most expensive cities […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is Vancouver Island like to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The beautiful scenery, hiking, watersports and the least amount of rain and warmer temperatures than other places on the island. Housing does cost more here but you really don’t need a car. The ferry to Vancouver is close by if you want to go there or to the airport. Is Vancouver Island a nice place […]

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Is there gold in northern Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While many northern Utah waterways contain gold, you might want to start panning in places where others have found flakes. American Fork Canyon, just a few miles southeast of Salt Lake City in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, permits panning and has yielded gold. Can you legally pan for gold in Utah? Recreational dredging on any […]

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When was Singapore separated from Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964. What date did Singapore separate from Malaysia? […]

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Has Hurricane Elsa passed St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Hurricane Elsa battered the islands of St. Lucia and Barbados on Friday, tearing off rooftops, downing trees and power lines and blocking roads as it moved across the eastern Caribbean with 75 mph winds and heavy rain. Did St Lucia get hit by Hurricane Elsa? As hurricane Elsa moved across the eastern Caribbean one of […]

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Who owns the Marble House Newport?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nearby stands the Marble House, built between 1888 and 1892 by Cornelius’ younger brother, William. Also designed by Richard Morris Hunt, William Vanderbilt gave it to his wife, Alva, as her 39th birthday present. Today, both the Breakers and the Marble House belong to the Preservation Society of Newport County. Who owned the Marble House […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

What are the current structural economic drivers of poverty in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

High levels of inequality, rapid economic decline, high prevalence of HIV and high structural unemployment have mainly caused the poverty. What are the drivers of poverty in Zimbabwe? The results of the study showed that the acute causes of poverty in Zimbabwe include corruption, high unemployment rates, underperforming banking system, lack of foreign investment, underperforming […]

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What does chongo mean in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

touch and go. A “chongo” is a “touch and go”—usually a man (they don’t talk so much about chongas, though it’s possible to be one) who wants sex and nothing else.A lot of men (and perhaps women) want to move really fast in Buenos Aires and have sex quickly. What does the slang word chongo […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is Utah Jello?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In some circles, it is a well-known and boast-worthy fact that Utah has historically consumed more Jell-O per capita than any other state in the nation. This jiggling, fruity dessert made from horse hooves and artificial flavoring holds a special wobbling place in the heart of every Utahan, native or adopted. What Jell-O is Utah […]

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Is Switzerland bigger than Serbia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Switzerland is about 1.9 times smaller than Serbia. Serbia is approximately 77,474 sq km, while Switzerland is approximately 41,277 sq km, making Switzerland 53.28% the size of Serbia. Is Serbia bigger than Germany? Germany is about 4.6 times bigger than Serbia. Serbia is approximately 77,474 sq km, while Germany is approximately 357,022 sq km, making […]

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Was basketball invented in Indiana?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The birth of Indiana’s passion for basketball can be traced to the game’s inventor himself: Dr. James Naismith. Though he invented the sport in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891, basketball’s inventor noticed how quickly the sport had caught on in Indiana. What state is most known for basketball? Basketball State Rankings in 2021 State NBA Players […]

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Does Lake Michigan touch Illinois?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Lake Michigan touches Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. How much of Lake Michigan is in Illinois? Due to hydrologic modification (i.e., reversal of the Chicago River), the Illinois portion of the Lake Michigan watershed is only 100 square miles, which translates to only 0.22% of its total size and only accounts for 0.17% of the […]

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