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Is American embassy open in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Please Note: The American Embassy offices are closed on Zimbabwe and U.S. public holidays. Are American visas Open? In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Embassies and consulates may now enter a phased resumption of visa […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Can you swim in Costa Rica Lakes?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you weren´t impressed by – or couldn´t see – the volcano, take a ride around Lake Arenal, Costa Rica´s largest lake at 33km/20miles long.The lake´s water is warm and fine for swimming but the most popular sports around are sailing, windsurfing and fishing for Guapote (bass), who put up fierce fight. Is it safe […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Toronto bigger than Atlanta?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Today its population is closer to 750,000 – substantially bigger than the City of Atlanta – the biggest city in Georgia.That created a mega City of Toronto with about 2.6 million – nearly half of the region’s 6.05 million residents. Which US city is most like Toronto? Chicago, USA Given that both Chicago and Toronto […]

Filed Under: Canada

Did Greece fight in ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

On July 2, 1917, several weeks after King Constantine I abdicates his throne in Athens under pressure from the Allies, Greece declares war on the Central Powers, ending three years of neutrality by entering World War I alongside Britain, France, Russia and Italy. What happened to Greece during ww1? At the outbreak of World War […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Victoria a safe place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

According to Maclean’s Magazine’s 2018 study of Canada’s most dangerous places – Victoria is ranked 30th for overall crime. The study measures 229 Canadian cities and found that Victoria’s assault rate is more than double the national average. The city is also 27th for violent crime. Is Victoria safe to live? Victoria’s crime severity index […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is Thornhill considered Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Thornhill is situated along the northern border of Toronto, centred on Yonge Street, and is also immediately south of the City of Richmond Hill. Once a police village, Thornhill is still a postal designation.Thornhill, Ontario. Thornhill Province Ontario Regional Municipality York Cities Vaughan and Markham Settled 1794 Is Thornhill in Vaughan or Markham? The community […]

Filed Under: Canada

Are there sharks in Melbourne Beach Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A shark has been spotted in shallow waters only metres from the shore of a Melbourne beach, with the man who captured the unusual sight thankful he wasn’t swimming at the time. The sighting stunned beachgoers, including local resident Anthony Scarff who saw a fin bobbing on the surface of the water at Hampton beach. […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why was East Punjab divided?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

With the partition of the British Indian Empire, the Punjab province was to be divided in two as per the Indian Independence Act passed by the parliament of the United Kingdom.The northeast Hill States of the Punjab Province banded together and were declared a union territory in 1950 as Himachal Pradesh. Why was Punjab divided? […]

Filed Under: India

Is Frankfurt close to Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Frankfurt (Oder), being located on the border to Poland, plays a special role in connection with German–Polish relations and European integration. Which city in Poland is close to Germany? The cities of Görlitz and Zgorzelec, separated by the German-Polish border, developed links to deal with their difficult heritage. Which part of Germany is Frankfurt in? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Frankfurt, Germany

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It’s designed to be comfortable to use by everyone around it. It’s a low table so instead of chairs there are comfy floor cushions around it. {found on site}.Nowadays a lot of Japanese homes adopt the western design in their kitchens and dining rooms. Why are Japanese tables low? Why are japanese tables so low? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are the Baltics in danger?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Though they remain in danger as a result of the geographic positions, as NATO members the Baltic States have a powerful ally that can act as an effective strategic defense buffer in the event that Moscow makes any attempt to launch an incursion into one of the three countries. Can the Baltics defend themselves? None […]

Filed Under: Europe

Has Argentina ever missed a World Cup?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Argentina has been runners up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. The team was present in all but four of the World Cups, being behind only Brazil, Italy and Germany in number of appearances. Has Argentina ever failed to qualify for the World Cup? Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year’s World Cup […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Hilton Head humid in July?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Embrace the higher humidity of July on Hilton Head Island and spend the days on the beach or near the pool. The most humid time of day during July is the morning with an average 92 percent, while early afternoon provides some relief at 52 percent humidity. Is Hilton Head rainy in July? Sunshine, Clouds […]

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

Is it cheaper to buy designer in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Aruba the prices are cheaper depending on where you live in the US and what you pay for sales tax. For an example, I purchased the Favorite MM and my total price in Aruba was $1080.00. The price on the web site is $1020.00 but with my state sales tax is comes to $1091.40. […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why does Japan eat raw meat?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

They wash and sterilise eggs so that they are less likely to spoil, and the expiration dates of foods sold in Japan are far more strict than the expiration dates of foods in the western world. It’s generally accepted that foods will be consumed raw, rather than cooked, so the dates reflect that. Why do […]

Filed Under: Asia

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