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What trees have thorns in Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Here are four of them: Crataegus flava (Summer hawthorn) Here are photos and more information from Plants for a Future. Crataegus phaenopyrum (Washington hawthorn) Crataegus spathulata (Littlehip hawthorn) Crataegus crus-galli (Cockspur hawthorn) Ribes cynosbati (Eastern prickly gooseberry) What kind of tree has thorns on its branches? Hawthorn, Russian olive, honey locust, Osage orange, American holly, […]

Filed Under: United States

Are shorts acceptable in Egypt?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tourists are not expected to dress formally and t-shirts are considered acceptable for sightseeing (but not in formal occasions or if you’re invited to someone’s house). Shorts above the knee and sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside Mosques and other sacred sites. Can I wear shorts in Egypt? There really is no dress code in […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Which is the biggest dam in Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Arena Dam. The Arena Dam is the largest ever built in Trinidad and Tobago. Reaching up to 40.85 metres (134 feet) at its highest crest elevation, it has been built to withstand earthquakes of up to 8.0 on the Richter Scale. What are the names of the dams in Trinidad and Tobago? Contents 1 […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What made Malaysia successful?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based, to one that now plays host to robust manufacturing and service sectors, which have propelled the country to become a leading exporter of electrical appliances, parts, and How did Malaysia develop so fast? Since the 1980s […]

Filed Under: Asia

What percentage of New Orleans was African American before the storm?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A major factor is that though the city has lost some 100,000 people from its black population, the remaining black residents are more likely than white residents to have actually endured the storm; 84 percent of African Americans now in New Orleans lived in the city before the storm, while only 61 percent of whites […]

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

What is the import and export of Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Peru services export is 7,194,182,906.76 in BoP, current US$ and services import is 10,722,507,926.43 in Bop, current US$. Peru exports of goods and services as percentage of GDP is 23.90% and imports of goods and services as percentage of GDP is 22.89%. What is Peru’s main exports? In 2020, Peru’s most exported products were ores, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can a foreigner buy a house in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

A foreigner can own property outright in Belize and has the same rights as a Belizean citizen to freehold property ownership. Since the Alien Landholding Act was abolished in 2001 there are no licenses, permits, special permissions or conditions needed for a foreigner to take title to freehold land in Belize. Can a non citizen […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the timezone code for Sydney?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Time Zones Currently Being Used in New South Wales Offset Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Example City UTC +10:30 ACDT Broken Hill UTC +11 AEDT Sydney Is Sydney currently AEST or AEDT? Time Zone in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Current: AEDT — Australian Eastern Daylight Time Next Change: AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What hurricanes hit South Carolina in 2019?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding and hurricane-force winds over parts of the coastal Carolinas during early September 2019. What was the last major hurricane to hit South Carolina? South Carolina has had three category 4 hurricanes hit the coast, but has never been hit by a category 5 storm. The three storms were Hurricane Hazel […]

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Is the water warm in Blue Lagoon Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The water’s iconic color is a result of the way that silica reflects sunlight. Deep in the earth, the water’s temperature is a scorching 240° C. By the time the water reaches the lagoon, it is a warm, luxurious 38° C. Geothermal seawater is 70% ocean water and 30% freshwater. Is the Blue Lagoon in […]

Filed Under: Europe

How much are real estate taxes on Long Island?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The 2017 property tax analysis found that the effective property tax rate is 1.88 percent in Nassau County and 1.90 percent in Suffolk. How much are property taxes in Long Island? How Much Do You Pay in Property Taxes in Long Island? In Long Island, the two main counties to consider are Nassau and Suffolk […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Long Island, New York

Where does it snow in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Central Mississippi Days Place Inches 0.1 Greenville 0.2 0.7 Greenwood 0.8 0.6 Jackson 0.9 0.7 Meridian 1.0 How much does it snow in Jackson Mississippi? Climate Averages Jackson, Mississippi United States Snowfall 0.5 in. 27.8 in. Precipitation 104.3 days 106.2 days Sunny 211 days 205 days Avg. July High 91.9° 85.8° Does it snow in […]

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Who did the Serbians descend from?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Serbs trace their history to the 6th and 7th-century southwards migration of Slavs. The Serbs, as the other South Slavs, absorbed Paleo-Balkan peoples and established various states throughout the Middle Ages. Where are Serbians originally from? the Balkans in Southeastern Europe. The majority of Serbs live in their nation state of Serbia, as well […]

Filed Under: Europe

Was the Connecticut colony successful?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The New Haven Colony In 1638, they founded a settlement at New Haven on Long Island Sound, a community intended to be both a trading post and a Bible Commonwealth. Commercial success was slow to occur, but the religious aims were largely met, at least in the early years. How did the Connecticut Colony survive? […]

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Is Kansas a Confederate state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Kansas entered the Union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861. Less than three months later, on April 12, Fort Sumter was attacked by Confederate troops and the Civil War began.Most Kansans strongly favored the cause of the Union. What side did Kansas take in the Civil War? the UnionKansas fought on the side […]

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