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Was Florida part of the Louisiana Purchase?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

After 1783, Americans immigrants moved into West Florida.The United States asserted that the portion of West Florida from the Mississippi to the Perdido rivers was part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. What were the 15 states included in the Louisiana Purchase? Out of this empire were carved in their entirety the states of Louisiana, […]

Filed Under: United States

Can I live in France without speaking French?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Many people who move to France do so without being able to speak any French.The French are usually open-minded and welcoming. Also most locals will have had some exposure to English at school – only they won’t let it show until you make an effort to speak French. How can I move to France without […]

Filed Under: Europe

What was invented in Chattanooga Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Miniature Golf was invented in Chattanooga, TN. Garnet Carter was the first person to patent a game of miniature golf which he called “Tom Thumb Golf” in 1927. The golf course was built on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN, to draw traffic to the hotel that Carter owned. What foods were invented in Tennessee? Here […]

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Have there been any shark attacks in Cape Cod?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

On Cape Cod, there are eight recorded shark attacks, going as far back as 1751, but the majority of them weren’t fatal. There have been two fatal attacks on the Cape, with the earliest in 1751 when someone died while swimming off the coast of Sandwich. When was the last shark attack in Cape Cod? […]

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

When and why did Peking become Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the government adopted the pinyin transliteration method and used it to write proper names using the Latin alphabet. In theory, that’s when Peking became known in the west as Beijing. When did they change the name Peking to Beijing? The occupying Japanese in 1937 […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

Is North Sydney Nice?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

North Sydney is a business zone full of high-rise office blocks. It has some good bars and restaurants, but it is very quiet on the weekends. As long as you are near the railway line, you can get to Macquarie Park/Uni quickly. Is North Sydney safe? North Sydney SUBURB GUIDE North Sydney is one of […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Where is the highest poverty rate in Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Albany. A recent study shows Albany has the highest concentrated poverty rate in Georgia and one of the highest rates in the nation. Where is the most poverty in Georgia? A number of Georgia counties had notably high rates of poverty, including Clarke (39.6 percent), Bulloch (32.7 percent), and Dougherty (29.1 percent). Nine counties – […]

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What is Italy ranked in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Top 20 rankings as of 19 November 2021 Rank Change Team 3 France 4 1 England 5 1 Argentina 6 2 Italy Is Italy the best country in the world? Italy ranks No. 16 overall. Known for its many historical cities, world-renown cuisine and geographic beauty, the country takes top spots in Heritage and Cultural […]

Filed Under: Europe

What injections do you need to go to Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Costa Rica: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza. Recommended for travelers to most regions. Do you need malaria tablets for Costa Rica? It is the opinion of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Are Toronto and Chicago similar?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Chicago and Toronto are similar in many ways, yet in many ways they couldn’t be more different. Both are large rectangular cities on a Great Lake with multiethnic (here it’s called multicultural) populations.(Chicago’s broader metropolitan area is twice the size of Toronto’s). What do Toronto and Chicago have in common? Source: Wikipedia, 2021; WMO, 2021. […]

Filed Under: Canada

Who came to South Africa first?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The first European settlement in southern Africa was established by the Dutch East India Company in Table Bay (Cape Town) in 1652. Created to supply passing ships with fresh produce, the colony grew rapidly as Dutch farmers settled to grow crops. Who lived in South Africa before 1652? Before the arrival of Europeans, the area […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How did us acquire Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Arizona. Arizona, formerly part of the Territory of New Mexico, was organized as a separate territory on February 24, 1863. The U.S. acquired the region under the terms of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the 1853 Gadsden Purchase. Arizona became the forty-eighth state in 1912. How did the US get New Mexico and […]

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What famous movie was shot in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) What major film was shot at Tikal in the 1970s? 1. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) In which country are most movies filmed? As of 2019, the countries with the largest number of film productions were India, Nigeria, and the United […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Does Huntsville have an international airport?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is the largest commercial airport in North Alabama, serving more than 1.2 million passengers annually. The airport is quick and easy to navigate, and very convenient to all the attractions and businesses located in North Alabama. What airlines fly out of Huntsville International Airport? Airlines flying out of Huntsville include: American […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Alabama, Huntsville

Can my elderly parents move to Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

On March 1, 2019, the immigration minister announced that applications to sponsor a parent for an 870 parent temporary visa will open on April 17.Applications for the 870 visas are intended to open from July 1, 2019. The visa allows parents to remain in Australia for up to five years at a time without departing. […]

Filed Under: Australasia

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