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Why is Tennessee not a state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Even though the State of Franklin went on for four years (1785-1788), it never really became a state. After the State of Franklin failed, the land that is Tennessee today became part of a large territory called “The Territory South of the River Ohio.” Later, it was shortened to the Southwest Territory. What struggle made […]

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What did the Mason-Dixon Line and the Missouri Compromise line divide?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the pre-Civil War period it was regarded, together with the Ohio River, as the dividing line between slave states south of it and free-soil states north of it. The term Mason and Dixon Line was first used in congressional debates leading to the Missouri Compromise (1820). What states does the Mason-Dixon Line divide? On […]

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Who discovered California first?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. When Spanish navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo became the first European to sight the region that is present-day California in 1542, there were about 130,000 Native Americans inhabiting the area. Who were the first Californians? Thus divided and isolated, the original Californians were a diverse population, separated by language into as many […]

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What happened to Crown Princess Martha of Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Death. Following a lengthy period of ill-health, Märtha died of cancer at The National Hospital in Oslo in 5 April 1954. At the time of her death, her elder daughter Ragnhild was expecting her first child. Her death came little more than three years before her husband ascended the throne as king. Did Olav and […]

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What foods did Africans bring to Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

African Food It was during the African slave trade that culinary influence from West Africa came to the Caribbean. The foods used were plantain, pigeon peas, taro or dasheen, breadfruit, ackee, dasheen bush (taro leaves), okra, mango and saltfish. What food did the African bring to the Caribbean? The slaves’ diet consisted of a mix […]

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Which is hottest month in Punjab?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

June Quick Climate Info Hottest Month June (90 °F avg) Coldest Month January (51 °F avg) Wettest Month August (4.64″ avg) Windiest Month May (5 mph avg) How hot does Punjab get? Average daytime and nighttime temperatures Punjab is one of the coldest regions in India with an average daily high temperature of only 30 […]

Filed Under: India

What is the culture like in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Bolivian culture is very diverse, it includes people of Spanish origin, descendants of the colonizers, indigenous groups from the Andes and mestizos. Bolivian culture is very diverse thanks to the differing origins of the Bolivian people. What are some cultural facts about Bolivia? There are 36 indigenous cultures (at the time of this writing, they […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why does Bulgaria not use the euro?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Since 2011, Bulgaria’s non-membership of the ERM has been the primary factor that prevented their euro membership, as Bulgaria met the other criteria for euro adoption. In July 2011, Dyankov stated that the government would not adopt the euro as long as the European sovereign-debt crisis was ongoing. Can you use the euro in Bulgaria? […]

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Which African country are St Lucians from?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Afro-Saint Lucians or African-Saint Lucians, are Saint Lucians whose ancestry lies within the continent of Africa. As of 2013, people of African descent are the majority in Saint Lucia, accounting for 82.5% of the country’s population. What nationality are St Lucians? Ethnic groups Saint Lucia’s population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with […]

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What is Peru’s main religion?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Roman Catholic. Roman Catholic is the most common religion affiliation in Peru. In a survey carried out between October and December of 2020, almost 70 percent of Peruvian respondents claimed to be of catholic faith, whereas the second most chosen religion was Evangelism, with around 17 percent of the people interviewed. What are the top […]

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Do you need extra postage to mail to Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is there extra postage to Puerto Rico? NO. Puerto Rico is part of the USA, so standard postal stamp fees will apply when mailing a standard 1 oz letter to Puerto Rico. How many stamps do I need to send a card to Puerto Rico? Postage to Send Postcards to Puerto Rico Postcards can be […]

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Is Pittsburgh the cloudiest city in the US?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tops the list of the cloudiest cities in the US. The city sees the sun for approximately 2,021 hours annually. Generally, it is cloudy in Pittsburgh for 77% of the year.The second cloudiest city in the US is Anchorage, Alaska. Is Pittsburgh the cloudiest city? Of the 200 largest U.S. cities, Pittsburgh ranks […]

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Can you live in Valencia without speaking Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Valencia is a Spanish city and is less international than its better-known cousins Madrid, Barcelona and Seville. This means you need to know Spanish in order to survive in Valencia. Can I live in Spain without knowing Spanish? In many parts of Spain, particularly in areas where there are large expat communities, English is widely […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Spain, Valencia

What is Ecuador named after?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ecuador is named after the Equator, the imaginary line around the Earth that splits the country in two. Most of the country is in the Southern Hemisphere. What was Ecuador before? Huayna Capac grew up in Ecuador and loved the land, in contrast preference to his native Cuzco. He named Quito the second Inca capital […]

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Can I get a job in Germany without degree?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

If you’re a citizen of an EU/EEA country, you can easily move to Germany and start your job search without having a university degree. You don’t need to apply for a work permit.You will be able to work and study at the same time and after graduation apply for the EU Blue Card or work […]

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