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Why is Columbus named after Columbus?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The city was named for Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbus, Ohio Settled February 14, 1812 Incorporated February 10, 1816 Named for Christopher Columbus Government How did Christopher Columbus get his name? ‘Columbus’ Derived from Italian Columbus’ name in English is an anglicized version of the Columbus birth name. According to most accounts, Columbus was born […]

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Is Hawaii a bad place to visit?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Hawaii is a safe place to visit, although there are some urban areas that are unsafe. Hawaii’s cities are considered relatively safe, although Waikiki is an area that has become more unsafe over the last few years. Hawaii’s violent crime rate of 2.9 incidents per 1,000 people is low compared to other U.S. cities. What […]

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How much money does Peru make in a year?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In turn, the average monthly income for men stood at 1,721 Peruvian soles, about 390 soles more than women.Average monthly income in Lima, Peru as of April 2021, by gender (in Peruvian soles) Characteristic Average monthly income in Peruvian soles Male 1,721.4 Female 1,336 Average 1,557.2 How much money does Peru make per year? $228.989 […]

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How far apart are San Francisco and Palo Alto?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are 27.53 miles from Palo Alto to San Francisco in northwest direction and 33 miles (53.11 kilometers) by car, following the US-101 N route. Palo Alto and San Francisco are 37 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop . Is Palo Alto more expensive than San Francisco? Palo Alto is 74.9% more expensive than […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, San Francisco

What was significant about the Boston Harbor?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists, frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. Why is Boston Harbor important? Once the Revolutionary […]

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Is parking free on Sundays in Nashville?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Free parking on Sundays Nashville does not enforce meters on Sundays, so drivers can park at any metered spot for free each week. Is street parking free on Sunday in Nashville? Metered on-street parking is FREE: Monday – Saturday: After 6 PM. Sunday: All Day. Do you have to pay for parking in Nashville on […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Nashville, Tennessee

What is Gulf Shores Alabama known for?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Gulf Shores, Alabama is famous for its pristine white beaches, but hiking trails give landlubbers plenty of flora and fauna to find in the area. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park covers more than 28 miles that take you through nine different ecosystems. What food is Gulf Shores Alabama known for? […]

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Why is Chinese New Year important in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A quarter of the population in Malaysia is of Chinese descent, hence Chinese New Year takes on great importance and is a national holiday. Chinese New Year is also called “Spring Festival” and “Lunar New Year” because it comes in the springtime and is dated based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Why do they celebrate […]

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Do celebrities stay at Fontainebleau Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Fontainebleau Hotel: Miami Beach, FL Confirmed celebrity sightings at the Fontainebleau include Kate Hudson, Alex Rodriguez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amanda Bynes, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Sean Combs, Nick Lachey, Jennifer Lopez and many others. Where do the Kardashians stay in Miami? the Goodtime HotelKim Kardashian made her way from Los Angeles Friday night to celebrate the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Is it easy for a foreigner to get a job in Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Finding a job in the Netherlands as an international can be hard. It’s one of the most densely populated countries in Europe – that along with the housing shortage and you’ve got a ton of people all frantically looking for homes and jobs. Join any expat group and they’ll all tell you the same – […]

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What are New Orleans Graves called?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Cities of the Dead. With row after row of above-ground tombs, New Orleans cemeteries are often referred to as “Cities of the Dead.” Enter the cemetery gates, and you will be greeted by rusty decorative ironwork and blinded by sun-bleached tombs. What are above ground graves called? A mausoleum is a large building that provides […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

Is Iceland the same size as Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Iceland is around the same size as Ohio. Ohio is approximately 106,056 sq km, while Iceland is approximately 103,000 sq km, making Iceland 97.12% the size of Ohio. What state is Iceland closest in size to? With an area of 103,000 km² Iceland is more than twice the size of Denmark, or about the same […]

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Are burbot in Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Burbot are a species of freshwater cod native to the Great Lakes.Burbot are found throughout Lake Superior, most of northern Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, as well as in deep Minnesota inland lakes. In Lake Superior they have been found as deep as 1,000 feet. Are burbot invasive in Michigan? Diet studies in the last […]

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Did Rome have a flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Rome, like many other ancient civilizations, did not have a flag that represented their Empire but rather the Roman legions carried banners and symbols. The predominant banner during the Republican era was the SPQR banner which stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus (n English, The Senate and the People of Rome). Did Rome actually have a […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

What is the limit of fish you can catch in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

four fish. The daily limit for trout, char, grayling and salmon is four fish, with a total possession limit of eight. Note that this includes all species of trout found in the state. However, you are allowed to keep 10 additional brook trout per day, provided that they are less than 8 inches in length. […]

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