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Is it safe to wash dishes with tap water in Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

No need to use bottled water. We have done many trips all over Mexico and just use dish detergent in the tap water for wash and then put them in pan of tap water with several drops of “Microdyne”, an iodine-like disinfectant. Can you wash dishes with tap water in Mexico? It’s not only tourists […]

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What city in Georgia is named after a Christmas character?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Santa Claus. A local entrepreneur named the community after Santa Claus, the Christmas character, with the aim of attracting tourists to his pecan business and adjacent motel. Santa Claus was incorporated as a city in 1941. What is the name of the Christmas town in Georgia? DahlonegaDahlonega is known for its quaint, Southern charm. It’s […]

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Is falafel from Egypt?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It’s an old street food served all over the world. Though originating in the Middle East, you can get amazing Falafel in the village in NYC or Le Marais in Paris.comes from Egypt — primarily because ONLY Egyptians make their Falafel with fava beans as opposed to chickpeas, like the rest of the Arab world. […]

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Can you kiss in public in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Romantic gestures or emotions are never displayed in public, except lovers holding hands is something the Balinese do openly.Lovers don’t kiss in public either, and visitors should also respect that for the Balinese, those intimate gestures are. The middle part of the body is considered “natural”. Can you kiss in Bali? While even holding hands […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

What countries did Austria-Hungary control?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The following countries were formed from the former Habsburg lands: Austria. Hungary. Czechoslovakia. Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes(with Serbia and Montenegro) Poland(with lands from Russian and German empires. Where did Austria-Hungary rule? Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Dual Monarchy, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central […]

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What Moraine is known as the backbone of Long Island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ronkonkoma moraine. The more southerly moraine, known as the Ronkonkoma moraine, forms the “backbone” of Long Island; it runs primarily through the very center of Long Island, roughly coinciding with the length of the Long Island Expressway. The land to the south of this moraine to the South Shore is the outwash plain of the […]

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

What are the 4 types of immigrants in Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The four main categories of immigrants to Canada are: the Family Class members (closely related persons of Canadian residents living in Canada), Economic Immigrants (Canadian experience class, skilled workers and business people), Humanitarian and Compassionate applicants (people accepted as immigrants for humanitarian What are the 4 categories of immigrants? To begin with, let’s look at […]

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How much are jeans in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Price Rankings by Country of 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) 1. Iceland 115.21 $ 31. Russia 73.75 $ 32. New Zealand 72.84 $ 33. Lebanon 72.08 $ 34. Australia 70.30 $ Are jeans expensive in Russia? The cost of jeans is even higher than it sounds, since 200 rubles […]

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What would Australia be like without colonisation?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Without colonisation, modern technology still would have found its way to our shores just like it has in countries such as Fiji, Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea etc. Industrialisation & mining however would be nowhere near the levels that we see today and we would be better off for it. What was Australia like […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Can you shoot chipmunks in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Legal Status Chipmunks are not protected by federal law, but state and local regulations may apply. Most states allow landowners or tenants to take chipmunks when they are causing or about to cause damage. Is it legal to shoot squirrels in Alabama? A property owner or tenant is allowed to take one squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, […]

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Can a retired US citizen move to Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Can U.S. citizens move to Ireland? Although not part of the EU/EEA, citizens of the United States are still exempt from visa requirements for up to three months. To stay beyond these 90 days, you need to request permission from Irish officials to remain in Ireland for study, work, or retirement. Can American retirees immigrate […]

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Why was Kentucky called the Dark and Bloody Ground?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Called “dark” probably because of its heavy forests, it was a favorite hunting territory of several native peoples, including the Delawares, Shawnees, Hurons, and Miamis. This region became bloodier when British-American settlers and U.S. forces invaded the Indians’ territory. SEE ALSO Western Operations. Why was Kentucky called the bloody ground? Before the war, clashes between […]

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Is Dublin Catholic or Protestant?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ireland is split between the Republic of Ireland (predominantly Catholic) and Northern Ireland (predominantly Protestant). Is Dublin more Catholic or Protestant? Religion. Ireland has two main religious groups. The majority of Irish are Roman Catholic, and a smaller number are Protestant (mostly Anglicans and Presbyterians). Is Dublin mostly Catholic? The predominant religion in the Republic […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

How old is Porto Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The history of Porto dates back to the 1st century BC when, under Roman rule, the city played an important role on the main trade route between Lisbon and Braga. How did Porto get its name? Porto, previously Cale, was a little Celtic hamlet located on the mouth of the Duero river. When the Romans […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Porto, Portugal

What do Georgians call Armenians?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Somekhi. The ethnically mixed populace of Somkhiti – in its regional sense – were known in Georgian as Somkhitari (sing., სომხითარი), while Armenians in general were (and are) referred to in Georgian as Somekhi (sing., სომეხი). What are Armenians from Armenia called? Armenians call themselves hay and identify their homeland not by the term “Armenia” […]

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