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What is Ohio’s main flower?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

red carnation. Ohio adopted its official state flower, the red carnation, in 1904. The state Legislature chose the red carnation to honor President William McKinley, an Ohioan, who was assassinated in 1901. McKinley liked to wear red carnations stuck in his buttonhole on the lapel of his jacket. Why is the Ohio Flower a carnation? […]

Filed Under: United States

Is time and a half mandatory on Sundays in Massachusetts?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Massachusetts law currently requires most non-exempt employees who work in retail establishments to receive time-and-a-half for work performed on Sundays and certain holidays. The new law gradually eliminates this requirement. Do I get time and a half on Sunday? An employer who requires or permits an employee to work overtime is generally required to pay […]

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Is Paris expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Re: How expensive is Paris? Paris can be a very expensive city if you want it to be, or it can be very reasonable. For instance, if you stay at a 4-star luxe hotel, count on the bill being about $500/night. However, stay at a comfortable 2-star and it could be under $100. How expensive […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Paris

How much is a Big Mac in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The average price for a Big Mac burger in Brazil was estimated at 3.98 U.S. dollars in January 2021. How much is McDonald’s in Brazil? Cost of living in Brazil is, on average, 53.17% lower than in United States.Cost of Living in Brazil. Restaurants Edit McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 30.00R$ Domestic Beer […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Does Missouri get hot in the summer?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Summer. July and August summertime highs in the day have averaged around 87 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit statewide in the past (Decker, 2015). Summer temperatures rise to 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher an average of 40 to 50 days in the north and 50 to 60 days in the south of Missouri. Does Missouri have […]

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What do Hawaiians say to each other?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Aloha. Aloha is more than just a greeting, although it is often used to say hello and goodbye. It can also express love and regards, as well as meaning the ‘aloha spirit’ by which Hawaiian islanders live. How do Hawaiians greet each other? Hawaiians often greeted each other by sharing ha, or their breath. This […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How is the Grand Canyon changing today?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

However, the erosional processes that originally formed the Grand Canyon are still active today as the Colorado River and its tributaries slowly cut deeper into the canyon.At least a dozen times, lava cascaded down the walls of the Inner Gorge, forming massive lava dams that blocked the flow of the Colorado River. How is the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Grand Canyon

How much is property tax in Merida Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Merida, Yucatan, this fee runs about $1500 USD. The buyer is responsible for the Purchase Tax or impuesto de adquisicion. This cost is 2.5% of the purchase price in most of Merida, but at the Yucatan Gulf Coast, the tax rises from 3% for places like Progreso and Chelem, up to 4% for Telchac […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Can you take a helicopter from Oahu to Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Helicopter Ride & Pearl Harbor Tour From Outer Islands. It takes a helicopter one hour to fly from Maui to Oahu, and after an hour helicopter tour of Oahu and another hour return to Maui that is a total of 3 hours, and you can only book it by private charter at a total cost […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii, Maui

Is Berlin a common last name?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the United States, the name Berlin is the 4,100th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. What is the most common last name in German? MüllerIn Germany, there are about 850,000 different family names. The most common German surname, Müller (miller), is shared by around 700,000 people. This is followed […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

What do you wear to a Balinese massage?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

* Unlike in Thai massage, where you need to wear loose clothes, a Balinese massage requires you to undress and stay only in your underwear (no bras for women.) Afterwards, you’ll be fully covered with warm towels during the massage. What can I expect at a Balinese massage? Expect the therapist to use quite deep […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Is Ketchum Idaho a good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Ketchum is an all around awesome place to visit or live in! I would say it is one of the best places to retire in the USA, with very low crime, free public bus system, and lots of places to get out and stay healthy. Why is Ketchum Idaho so expensive? The reality is that […]

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What is Kentucky’s state pie?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Derby pie. Derby pie is a chocolate and walnut tart in a pie shell with a pastry dough crust. It is made with walnuts and chocolate chips. The pie was created in the Melrose Inn of Prospect, Kentucky, United States, by George Kern with the help of his parents, Walter and Leaudra. It is often […]

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What road goes from Michigan to Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

U.S. Route 41, also U.S. Highway 41 (US 41), is a major north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs from Miami, Florida, to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. What states do you drive through to get to Florida from Michigan? Marie, Mich., to Hialeah, Fla. 6: The number of states I-75 traverses — Michigan, Ohio, […]

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What is Cambridge University famous for?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

With its reputation for academic excellence and traditional scholarly values, the University of Cambridge often ranks among the very top universities in the world for teaching, research, and international outlook. What subject is Cambridge University famous for? Subject strengths Oxford and Cambridge in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 University of Oxford University […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

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