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Does West Virginia have porcupines?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Native to northern Appalachia, porcupines have been slowly migrating south into West Virginia. In some corners of West Virginia, resident rodents such as squirrels and beavers are sharing habitat with their slow-moving, short-sighted and very prickly cousin—the porcupine. Are there porcupines in WV? Porcupines are not a protected species in West Virginia. In Pennsylvania, the […]

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When can you retire in Maryland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

age 65. Retirement eligibility at age 65 with at least 10 years of service, or age 60 with at least 15 years of service at a reduced benefit. How does Maryland State retirement work? The Pension System provides a monthly retirement annuity (the actual amount of benefits is determined using a formula which uses years […]

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What are some fun facts about Madison?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

10 birthday facts about James Madison Madison was introduced to his wife Dolley by Aaron Burr. Madison and Burr were Princeton classmates. There was a 17-year difference in age between James and Dolley. Madison didn’t fight in the Revolutionary War. Madison really was the Father of the Constitution. What is an interesting fact about Madison? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Madison, Wisconsin

Is Fort Myers Beach tacky?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Decent beach but very crowded with very limited parking. Surrounded by a few restaurants (mostly bars, some fast food) that are OK, and numerous souvenir shops selling t shirts and sea shells. Are the beaches nice in Fort Myers? Fort Myers Beach is an excellent spot for swimming and sunbathing, as well as water sports […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Myers

What language do you speak in Barcelona?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Catalan. There are two official languages in the city: Catalan and Spanish. The overwhelming majority of Barcelona’s residents consider themselves fully bilingual. That means they can switch from Catalan to Spanish with ease. Do they speak Spanish or Catalan in Barcelona? Most of the people who live in Barcelona are bilingual and speak Catalan and […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

How is Toronto unsustainable?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The City of Toronto produced nearly 1,000,000 tonnes of waste in 2013, with each Torontonian generating around 15 pounds of waste per week. With a growing population and limited space at the landfill, the city’ s current waste management system has been deemed unsustainable. What are some issues in Toronto? 99 Problems With Toronto It’s […]

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What’s special about New York?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The United Nations headquarters was established in New York City in 1952 after World War II. The first pizzeria in the United States opened in NYC in 1895.New York City became the first capital of the United States in 1789. More Chinese people live in New York City than any other city outside of Asia. […]

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Who is the vice chief minister of Odisha?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Current Indian deputy chief ministers State (past deputy chief ministers) Name Chief Minister Odisha (list) Vacant Puducherry Punjab (list) Om Parkash Soni Charanjit Singh Channi Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Who is first Chief Minister of Odisha? Harekrushna MahatabChief Ministers of Odisha No Name Party 1 Harekrushna Mahatab Indian National Congress 2 Nabakrushna Choudhuri (1) Harekrushna Mahatab […]

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Is Boston College snobby?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The people are self-centered upper-middle class kids from the Northeast. BC is also a very sport centered school. Another big stereotype is that there is very little diversity. Rich, snobby, from the Northeast, alums or legacies, more focus on partying than on academics. Is Boston College too preppy? Everyone sees Boston College as a preppy […]

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Are there cactus in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Flora and fauna Most of the terrain is sparsely vegetated with cactus scrub. Common species of cactus are dagger cactus (Stenocereus griseus), Subpilocereus repandus (a Ceroid cactus), (Pilosocereus lanuginosus) (which is endemic to this ecoregion), melon cactus (Melocactus), and prickly pear (Opuntia). Does Aruba have cactus? Cactus spines are multifaceted. Aruba’s sunshine is relentless and […]

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Does Michigan have hurricanes?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

No way!” Of course you’d be right, no actual hurricane has ever been observed in Michigan under the true definition of a hurricane. Does Michigan get hit by hurricanes? Hurricane Hazel was an October storm with winds equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reached Canada, but most of its damage was […]

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Where can I plant a tree in Houston?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

6 Best Trees to Plant in Houston Nuttall Oak. If you are interested in large trees, the Nuttall oak (pictured above) is a red oak that is native to the Houston area. Drake Elm. Drake (Chinese) elm. Mandarin Orange. Redbud. Southern Magnolia. Mexican Fan Palm. What zone is Houston for planting trees? Zone 9aThe USDA […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Houston, Texas

What is St Lucia literacy rate?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

78%. The literacy rate is 78%. St Lucia’s labor force is allocated as follows: agriculture, 36.6%; industry and commerce, 20.1%; and services, 18.1%. What country is #1 in literacy? Literacy Rates Rank (total) Country Total (percent) 1 Uzbekistan 100.0 5 Latvia 99.9 5 San Marino 99.9 7 Azerbaijan 99.8 What is the education like in […]

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When was Bhutan the happiest country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bhutan has continually been ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia, and the eighth Happiest Country in the world according to Business Week. In 2007, Bhutan had the second fastest growing GDP in the world, at the same time as maintaining their environment and cultural identity. Why Is Bhutan the happiest country in […]

Filed Under: Asia

Where do celebrities go in Houston TX?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Best celebrity hot spots in Houston, TX Z on 23 Rooftop. 0.5 mi. 134 reviews. Cidercade Houston. 0.9 mi. 145 reviews. The Spot Lounge & Bar. 2.8 mi. $ Lounges. 77 Degrees Rooftop. 1.5 mi. 144 reviews. Color Factory. 4.0 mi. 144 reviews. The Alley Kat Bar & Lounge. 2.1 mi. Lost & Found. 1.4 […]

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