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Is Quito a nice city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

But spend even a few days getting to know her and you’ll find that Quito is a very special place. Often called the “most beautiful big city in South America” due to its location in the palm of a valley cupped between towering Andean peaks, Quito has so many parks and plazas, it’s hard to […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Quito

Is Central Florida soil alkaline?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. On the pH scale, a value of 7 is neutral, pH values less than 7 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7 are alkaline.The median soil pH for Florida soils is 6.1, which is characterized as slightly acidic. What kind of […]

Filed Under: United States

Why did Lee’s forces enter Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In the spring of 1862, the Confederacy exerted its maximum mobilization effort to secure its independence. As he had done in 1862, Lee saw his victory as an opportunity to be followed up by invading the North in the hopes of annihilating a Federal army on Union soil. Why did Lee cross into Pennsylvania? On […]

Filed Under: United States

Does Arizona pump out more groundwater than it recharges?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

An acre-foot is enough water to supply three average Phoenix households for a year. Arizona continues to extract far more water from its ancient aquifers than is recharged, despite more than three decades of concerted effort to reduce groundwater overdraft. Which state pumps the most groundwater? California pumps 17.4 billion gallons per day of groundwater […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Laos a Buddhist country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism was the state religion of the prerepublic kingdom of Laos, and the organization of the community of monks and novices, the clergy (sangha), paralleled the political hierarchy. Buddhists—largely lowland Lao—account for about half the country’s people. What is Laos main religion? Theravada Buddhism is the dominant […]

Filed Under: Asia

Do Jamaicans have surnames?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Most Jamaicans initially did not have last names, just first names. Those who were later baptized were allowed to choose their own names. Some chose random names, some were forced to use the name of the estate they worked on, while some chose names of people they just liked. What is a Jamaican surname? Most […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Does Madrid have its own language?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Spanish is the only official language in Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja, Aragon, Castile and León, Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalusia, the Canary Islands and the region of Murcia, as well as Ceuta, Melilla, and half of Navarre. What language does Madrid speak? Castilian SpanishThe official language in Spain is Spanish or Castilian Spanish, which is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Madrid, Spain

What climate zones exist in Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Lying in the humid continental zone, Ohio has a generally temperate climate. Winters are cold and summers mild in the eastern highlands. The southern region has the warmest temperatures and longest growing season—198 days on the average, compared with 150 to 178 days in the remainder of the state. What climate zone is Ohio in? […]

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Where was the most gold found in California during the Gold Rush?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

California Gold Rush, rapid influx of fortune seekers in California that began after gold was found at Sutter’s Mill in early 1848 and reached its peak in 1852. Where was most of the gold found in California? Sierra Nevada Region. California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is by far the top gold region in the state. […]

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Is Ireland really the most prosperous country in Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Ireland is a prosperous country, but per capita GDP data mislead by placing it second only to Luxembourg in the EU.Yet, if we ignore the small city state of Luxembourg, Ireland has the highest GDP per head, even adjusted for differences in price levels. Is Ireland the richest country in Europe? In terms of GDP […]

Filed Under: Europe

What do Indonesians call their mum?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Fitri. “The mother’s name is Fitri, and the father’s name is Hary.” Bapak berusia 40 tahun, dan ibu berusia 39 tahun. How do you address a lady in Indonesia? Indonesians normally address a lady as Ibu and a man as Pak or Bapak. It doesn’t mean you look old. It is not uncommon for a […]

Filed Under: Asia

What’s the cost of living in Sisters Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Sisters cost of living is 124.9 COST OF LIVING Sisters Oregon Overall 124.9 113.1 Grocery 103.5 100.4 Health 91.9 88 Housing 193.7 148.9 Is Sisters Oregon an expensive place to live? The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Sisters is $40,534 a […]

Filed Under: United States

Is used Santa Fe reliable?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is a used Hyundai Santa Fe 4×4 reliable? It’s not bad. The Santa Fe finished in 14th place in the large SUV class in our most recent reliability survey, with an overall score of 76%. Hyundai as a brand finished in seventh place out of 32 manufacturers in the same survey, with an excellent overall […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: New Mexico, Santa Fe

Is there a shortage of doctors in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

So, we can say that “the lack of doctors in rural areas” is a chronic disease that Vietnam suffers from. All medical staff understand this.It is obvious that the hospital arranging for a dentomaxillofacial doctor to function as an obstetrician is unacceptable. Which country has the most shortage of doctors? 1. United Kingdom. The UK […]

Filed Under: Asia

When should I apply fall fertilizer in Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Contrary to popular belief, fall in Michigan, mainly September-October,is the best time to prep your yard for the following season. Applying fertilizer during this time proves to be most effective, since grass and plants are already starting to store their food and energy for the winter. When should I apply early fall fertilizer? Apply fall […]

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