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Does Massachusetts have the best schools?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Massachusetts has the best school system in America, study says. Home of numerous noteworthy institutions such as Harvard and M.I.T., education in Massachusetts has never been anything to scoff at. A recent WalletHub study reports that the Massachusetts public school system is the best in America. What is Massachusetts ranked in education? Education Rankings Rank […]

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Why did the French give Spain Louisiana?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1802 Bonaparte forced Spain to return Louisiana to France in the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso. Bonaparte’s purpose was to build up a French Army to send to Louisiana to defend his “New France” from British and U.S. attacks. At roughly the same time, a slave revolt broke out in the French held island […]

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Where can you see blue whales in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Húsavík. Húsavík – The Whale Capital of Iceland & The Home of the Blue Whale! Spotting Blue whales in Húsavík isn’t that abnormal, as Húsavík is the Home of the Blue whales after all. Being the Whale Capital of Iceland, here you can spot over 20 whale species – more than anywhere else in Iceland. […]

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Where is Punjabi spoken?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It is the official language of the Indian state of Punjab and is one of the languages recognized by the Indian constitution. In Pakistan Punjabi is spoken by some 70 million speakers, mostly in Punjab province, but official status at both the national and the provincial level is reserved for Urdu. What country speaks Punjabi […]

Filed Under: India

What are Colorado’s winter months?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Even though spring starts at the end of March, Colorado’s winter usually lasts through April because of the climate. If you want to experience spring weather, it’s best to come to the area towards the end of April or May. While hiking in Colorado is fun year-round, exploring the mountains in spring is a treat. […]

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Why was the currency of Ecuador changed to United States dollars?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Why does Ecuador use US currency? Ecuador decided to switch their money to the US dollar from the old Ecuadorian Sucre back in the year 2000. Before this change, the inflation rate for the local Sucre currency was notoriously high and unstable.Ecuador also now has almost no control of its money supply. Do Americans have […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What’s the biggest largemouth bass caught in Wisconsin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

11 lbs. 3 oz.. Fishing Wisconsin Species Weight Place Caught Bass, Largemouth 11 lbs. 3 oz. Lake Ripley Bass, Smallmouth 9 lbs. 1 oz. Indian Lake Bass, Rock 2 lbs. 15 oz. Shadow Lake Bass, Hybrid Striped 13 lbs. 14.2 oz. Lake Columbia What is the biggest fish ever caught in Wisconsin? On Oct. 20, […]

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Did any hurricanes hit Florida in 2019?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Four storms made landfall in the U.S. during the 2019 season. Barry breached Louisiana’s coast as a Cat 1 hurricane July 13; Tropical Storm Imelda hit near Freeport, Texas on Sept. 17; Nestor made landfall near St. Vincent Island on Florida’s Panhandle as a post-tropical cyclone Oct. When did the hurricane hit Florida 2019? On […]

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What type of farming did the Pennsylvania colony have?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Subsistence farming predominated during that time, in which the farm provided food for the family and a small surplus that could be sold to the local community. What type of farming did Pennsylvania have? Modern agricultural production in Pennsylvania includes corn, wheat, oats, barley, sorghum, soybeans, tobacco, sunflowers, potatoes, sweet potatoes and more. What was […]

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How do Colombians say good morning?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Buenos días / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches – Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening. How do Colombians say hello? “¡Hola!” This is probably the most basic form of greeting in Colombia, and most likely the most common greeting taught in any basic level Spanish class.“¡Quibo!” is another way of saying “hello” in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What happens to Deacon on Nashville?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

On its final episode “Nashville” found a way for viewers to see Rayna Jaymes and Deacon Claybourne together again, one last time.Midway through season five, the character died after being involved in a grisly car accident, leaving her grieving husband, Deacon (Charles Esten), and their two children behind. Who does Deacon end up with on […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Nashville, Tennessee

What do Tunisians celebrate?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tunisians observe the standard Islamic holidays as well as several secular and national holidays, such as Independence Day (March 20) and Women’s Day (August 13). What holidays and celebrations are held in Tunisia? International Festival of the Sahara. December. Eid-ul-Fitr. August. Festival of Ksour. March. Carthage Film Festival. October-November. Can you kiss in Tunisia? A […]

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How did Moscow’s princes overcome the Mongols?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In 1378 a Muscovite army repulsed a Mongol attack on the Vozha River south of the town, and in 1380 Prince Dmitry of Moscow inflicted a crushing defeat on the Mongols under the great khan Mamai in the Battle of Kulikovo on the Don River, for which he was thereafter known as Dmitry Donskoy (“of […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Moscow, Russia

Why is Brazil the best soccer team?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Although there are several different reasons why the team is so good, the biggest reason is the commitment that the players and supporters display. Soccer is often regarded as the second religion in Brazil, and everyone is passionate about the sport. Are Brazilians the best at soccer? Brazil is the most successful national team in […]

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Is Singapore a country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in Southeast Asia, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Singapore is a city, a nation and a state. Is Singapore a country or part of Malaysia? On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of […]

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