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Who was King of Spain in 1710?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Philip V. Philip V of Spain Philip V Portrait by Louis-Michel van Loo, c. 1739 King of Spain (more…) Reign 1 November 1700 – 15 January 1724 Predecessor Charles II Who ruled Spain in 1700? Philip VPhilip V, also called (until 1700) Philippe, duc d’Anjou, (born December 19, 1683, Versailles, France—died July 9, 1746, Madrid, […]

Filed Under: Europe

Are painted turtles native to Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There are five species of turtles native to Colorado. Four of them are aquatic; the western painted turtle, snapping turtle, yellow mud turtle, and the spiny softshell turtle. Can you keep a painted turtle from the wild? Taking a turtle from its natural habitat to make a pet of it is frowned upon by wildlife […]

Filed Under: United States

What does mongrel mean in Australian slang?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

(slang, Australia, New Zealand) A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; (often preceded by “poor”) a pitiable person. What does it mean if someone calls you a mongrel? Mongrel has the Middle English root word mong, which meant “mix.” If you use the word mongrel to refer to the mixed ancestry of a dog or other […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How much earn as a student in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Moscow accounted for the highest average student salary across Russia as of January 2020, measuring at 45 thousand Russian rubles. Saint Petersburg listed the second with 39 thousand Russian rubles per month, and Yekaterinburg made it in top three with a monthly average of roughly 35 thousand Russian rubles. Can I work as a student […]

Filed Under: Asia

Was Norway ever a poor country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

One of the richest countries in Europe “Norway was a very poor country just over a hundred years ago compared to today.“Around 1900, Norway was among the richest countries in Europe,” he said. During this period, Norway had the highest life expectancy of any nation in the world. Was Norway a poor country before oil? […]

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Is Poland a developed country or not?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Poland is a developed market, and a middle power; it has the sixth largest economy in the European Union by nominal GDP and the fifth largest by GDP (PPP). It provides very high standards of living, safety and economic freedom, as well as free university education and a universal health care system. Is Poland a […]

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What is the best crop to grow in Montana?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Montana’s primary crop is wheat. In addition to the list below, other crops grown in Montana include apples, canola, potatoes, dry beans, field peas, flax, grapes, garlic, lentils, safflowers, mustard, squash, alfalfa, and many more. What veggies grow best in Montana? Beets, carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans, spinach, onions, radishes, turnips, and herbs like chives, […]

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Is Arkansas a safe place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

ARKANSAS, USA — Several cities in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley made the SafeWise Arkansas’s 20 Safest Cities of 2021 list. Cave Springs was listed as the number one safest place to live in Arkansas, and Greenwood, Bella Vista, Gentry and Centerton were listed in the top ten. What is the safest city to […]

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Is there a road from India to Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

By Road & Train Being a separate island country away from India, Sri Lanka is completely inaccessible by train and road. If you are traveling on a short budget, you can come down to any of the Indian cities that have flights to Sri Lanka by road or by train and board Sri Lankan flights […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why do people move to Hilton Head?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Probably the main reason you wanted to move here. Well, Hilton Head has plenty of beautiful beaches to enjoy, from busy tourist spots to secluded getaways. Hilton Head has been mentioned in more than a few national publications for having the best beaches around. Condé Nast Traveler has even named the island as the No. […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hilton Head, South Carolina

Does Dole grow pineapple in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

At the Dole Plantation, about a 45-minute drive north of Honolulu, pineapple is still grown, although in much smaller quantities that during the first half of the 20th century. The emphasis these days is on tourism instead of agricultural production. Tourists, not pineapples, bring big money to Hawaii these days. Where does Dole grow their […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Why did the Vietnam War have such a harmful psychological impact on the soldiers?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Vietnam conflict is conventionally regarded as a watershed in our understanding of the psychological effects of trauma. In particular, it led to the introduction of a new diagnosis in psychiatry, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and also to a new epidemic of disturbed, violent and neglected service personnel. How does the war impact the […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is New Hampshire a good state?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

New Hampshire is one of the safest states to live in the country. The crime rate here is well below the national average and even the larger cities have a reassuringly low statistics, especially when it comes to violent crime. Is New Hampshire an expensive state to live in? New Hampshire has a cost of […]

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How do you enter Puerto Rico address in USPS?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Puerto Rico’s common addressing style consists of various formats: Four-line address: Name: MRS MARIA SUAREZ. Urbanization Name: URB LAS GLADIOLAS. Three-line address: Name: MR JUAN SANTIAGO. House Number and Street Name: 1234 CALLE AURORA. Exceptions: Name: MR PEDRO RIOS. How do you put Puerto Rico address in USPS? The USPS concedes Puerto Rico addresses domiciliary. […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What was the first skyscraper in Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The history of skyscrapers in Toronto began in 1894 with the construction of the Beard Building, which is often regarded as the first skyscraper in the city. What is the oldest building still standing in Toronto? John Cox Cottage, at 469 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the oldest known house in the city still […]

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