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Which is cheaper Maui or Kauai?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kauai and Maui, we can see that Maui is more expensive. And not only is Kauai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kauai would let you spend less money overall. What is the cheapest Hawaiian island to […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Kauai

What makes South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

South Africa is the world’s biggest producer of gold, platinum, chromium, vanadium, manganese and alumino-silicates. It also produces nearly 40% of the world’s chrome and vermiculite. Durban is the largest port in Africa and the ninth largest in the world.South Africa has the fourth largest coal reserves in the world. What defines South Africa? South […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why Do Hawaiians do the shaka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Residents of Hawaii use the shaka to convey the “Aloha Spirit”, a concept of friendship, understanding, compassion, and solidarity among the various ethnic cultures that reside in Hawaii, lacking a direct semantic to literal translation. The shaka can also be used to express “howzit?”, “thanks, eh?”, and “all right!”. What does the Shaka sign mean […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What fish is only found in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Potter’s Angelfish Centropyge potteri Juvenile Masked Angelfish Genicanthus personatus Hawaiian Bigeye Priacanthus meeki Hawaiian Squirrelfish Sargocentron xantherythrum Hawaiian Flagtail Kuhlia xenura Common Streamgoby Awaous stamineus Flathead Goby Eleotris sandwicensis Hawaiian Blackbar Goby Stenogobius hawaiiensis What is the rarest fish in Hawaii? One of the rarest and most beautiful fish to be found in Hawaiian waters, […]

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What names are banned in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Names Iceland banned this year Lucifer. Ariel. Lady. Zelda. Aryan. Ezra. Sezar. Why is the name Harriet banned in Iceland? The committee refused to accept the names of Duncan and Harriet Cardew—Icelandic-born children of a British father and an Icelandic mother—because their names did not meet the criteria for being added to the registry of […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is English spoken in Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

English might not be the official language in Sweden, but almost everyone in Sweden excels at speaking it. In 2017 Sweden ranked 2nd out of 80 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index ↗️ (EF EPI), which measures the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries. Is English commonly spoken in Sweden? English might be one […]

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When was swimming illegal in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

1907 Sydney bathing costume protests Date 20 October 1907 Location Beaches in Sydney, New South Wales Goals Stop the passing of ordinance requiring males to wear skirt-like tunic when swimming Resulted in Proposal dropped Why was swimming at the beach illegal? While on the topic of beaches, in 1838 it was declared illegal to swim […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Can you drive from Mexico to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to South Peru is 2123 miles. It takes approximately 35h 12m to drive from Mexico City to South Peru. Can you drive to Peru from the US? The short answer: no. The longer and more accurate answer is: yes, but not all the way. However, the Highway ends […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Singapore a biodiversity hotspot?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Singapore is one of the 4 biodiversity hotspots overlapping Southeast Asia. The biodiversity hotspots are areas that contain high concentrations of endemic species and undergoing immense habitat loss. Is Singapore is located in a global biodiversity hotspot? Singapore’s territorial waters are within a global marine biodiversity hotspot which accounts for the rich species diversity here. […]

Filed Under: Asia

What side of ww2 was Bulgaria on?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Now Bulgaria was on the Soviet side, and Germany the enemy. Many men were drafted by the Red Army, including my great-grandfather. When WWII ended, Bulgaria was on the side of the victorious powers. Was Bulgaria part of the allies in ww2? Bulgaria’s wartime government was pro-German under Georgi Kyoseivanov, Bogdan Filov, Dobri Bozhilov, and […]

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Is Miami Spanish speaking?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In many areas of Miami, Spanish has become the predominant language, replacing English in everyday life. But this situation, so pleasing to Latin American immigrants, makes some English speakers feel marginalized.In many areas of Miami, Spanish has become the predominant language, replacing English in everyday life. Is Spanish spoken in Miami? Nearly 77 percent of […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

What does Lima Charlie stand for?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Loud and Clear. “Lima Charlie” is representative of the letters “L” and “C” in the NATO alphabet, which when used together in military parlance stands for “Loud and Clear”. What does Charlie mic stand for? Continue MissionJun 1, 2020. Charlie Mike. This military term is code for Continue Mission—pushing through adversity no matter the difficulties. […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

How many essays are required for Oregon State University?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

OSU requires applicants Honors College applicants submit six supplemental essays in addition to their application. So get ready to sink your beaver teeth into the quick of these supplemental essays! Do you need an essay for Oregon State University? Application and process changes OSU will now require an essay response to one of the Common […]

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What makes Tennessee popular?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It also has much to do with its astonishing natural beauty, rich history, and numerous first-rate attractions. Then, of course, there’s the music. From the rock ‘n’ roll of Elvis to country greats like Johnny Cash, Tennessee was the starting place for many of the country’s greatest artists and musical genres. Why is Tennessee so […]

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Was Africa named after Tunisia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

All historians agree that it was the Roman use of the term ‘Africa’ for parts of Tunisia and Northern Algeria which ultimately, almost 2000 years later, gave the continent its name.The Romans variously named these people ‘Afri’, ‘Afer’ and ‘Ifir’. Why is Tunisia called Africa? The word Tunisia is derived from Tunis; a central urban […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

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