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What is Pennsylvania’s state cookie?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pennsylvania: Chocolate Chip Cookies – You share a home state with Hershey, so this choice is obvious. Which states have an official state cookie? New Mexico remained the only state with an official state cookie until 1997, when Massachusetts designated the traditional chocolate chip cookie as its official cookie, recognizing that the cookie was first […]

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What is traditional food in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Staples are maize and other cereals depending on the region, including millet and sorghum eaten with various meats and vegetables. The foods that are universally eaten in Kenya are ugali, sukuma wiki, and nyama choma. What is Kenyan traditional food and drink? The main staples of Kenyan cuisine are: Maize meal (called Ugali when cooked […]

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How did the Caribbean become the most ethnically diverse region?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

When the Arawak/Taino and Carib populations were decimated, European colonists turned to African slaves for labor. As a result, the Caribbean was filled with people of African ethnicity, most who ancestrally descend from West Africa. Today, African heritage is important in most parts of the Caribbean. How did the Caribbean became the most ethnically diverse […]

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Where do locals go in Tampa?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you’re planning a family day, date night or girls night out then head to one of Tampa’s coolest neighborhoods.You can shop, eat local and even drink local beers at any of these fun attractions in Tampa. Hyde Park Village. Armature Works. The Hall on Franklin. Sparkman Wharf. Tampa Premium Outlets. Ybor City. Where do […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Tampa

Do they eat guinea pigs in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

“The guinea pig is a very important ancient food in Andean indigenous societies,” a scholar said, “so there is no reason to be amazed that Ecuadorians eat guinea pigs, even in ice cream.”In Ecuador, people typically cook guinea pigs with salt and serve them with potatoes and peanut sauce. What country eats guinea pig? PeruBolivia, […]

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Where does Hawaii get its meat?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It’s part of Country Natural Beef, a ranching co-op based in Oregon, with more than 100 member-owners selling more than $50 million worth of beef annually. In the program, Hawaii-born calves are shipped to feed lots in Oregon, where they are kept separate from cattle from other states. Where does Hawaii get its food from? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What is green tax Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The multi-party Danish government has agreed on a ′green conversion of road transport.The registration tax applied to new cars in Denmark is value-based and amounts to 85% of the car’s taxable value up to DKK 197,700 (€26,500), and 150% for the value above, according to the ACEA 2020 Tax Guide. What does green tax include? […]

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Is La Mina Barcelona safe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

La Mina and Sant Adrià de Besòs At night, hardly any residents nor tourists come to this area; meaning that you will find yourself walking alone through the empty streets.Don’t forget: even if La Mina gets a bit doggy at night, Barcelona remains a safe city. You won’t find any major acts of violence here […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

Who ruled Goa before Portuguese?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Bhojas ruled Goa for more than 500 years, annexing the entirety of Goa. The earliest known record of the Bhoja Empire from Goa dates from the 4th century AD, it was found in the town of Shiroda in Goa. Who were the original settlers of Goa? The first settlers of Goa are known to […]

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What’s the murder rate in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Definitions STAT Netherlands Intentional homicide rate 0.87 Ranked 14th. Murder rate 179 Ranked 63th. Murder rate per million people 10.83 Ranked 97th. Rapes 1,530 Ranked 17th. How many murders a year in Amsterdam? There was one murder a month in Amsterdam last year. In total, 121 people were murdered in the Netherlands last year, four […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Is April a good time to go to the Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Best Time to Travel to the Caribbean The best time to visit the Caribbean is generally December through April, mostly because vacationers want an escape from the northern winters. It is also a bit less humid during these months and cooler in the northern Caribbean. Which Caribbean island has the best weather in April? For […]

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What countries in North Africa speak Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Spanish North Africa, five small areas, in special relationship with the Spanish government, on and off the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. They are Alhucemas, Ceuta, the Chafarinas Islands, Melilla (qq. v.), and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, with a combined area of about 12 square miles (31 square km). Do they speak Spanish in […]

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What was the major city in the Louisiana Territory?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

New Orleans was the administrative capital of the Orleans Territory, and St. Louis was the capital of the Louisiana Territory. What was the key city within the Louisiana Territory? Louisiana Territory Changes Hands Since the late 1780s, Americans had been moving westward into the Ohio River and Tennessee River valleys, and these settlers were highly […]

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Is alcohol expensive in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The price for alcohol is higher in Iceland than in all the other European Union and EFTA countries. According to statistics published by Eurostat, in 2019 the price of alcoholic beverages was 165% higher in Iceland than the average in the European Union. How much does a glass of wine cost in Iceland? A beer […]

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Has Venezuela been in the World Cup?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

International. Venezuela national football team played their first game in 1938 and since then have been one of South America’s weakest teams. Following Ecuador’s qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Venezuela are now the only CONMEBOL member to have never appeared at a World Cup finals. Was Venezuela in the World Cup? As of […]

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