Monks gather for evening prayer at Wat Mai temple. Final prayer before bed-time. The young novices recite texts of the Buddha. Night sets over the Wat Mai temple. What is the main job of a monk? A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving all other living beings, or […]
Can you become Hawaiian?
A different definition of Hawaiian was proposed unsuccessfully in a recent Supreme Court case: you are Hawaiian if you can trace your lineage to someone who was a citizen of the Kingdom of Hawaii.A child born in Texas of parents who are racially Hawaiian is Hawaiian while a white child born in Hawaii is not. […]
Is Rome or Milan better to live?
To be fair, Rome is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world, home of a millennium-old culture. On the other hand, Milan has a better public transport system, and a more reliable climate. Is Milan better to live in than Rome? The cool thing about Milan is it perfectly blends the modern […]
Can you take a helicopter to the bottom of the Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon West is the ONLY location that you can take a Helicopter Ride to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon, then enjoy a short Boat ride on the Colorado River. The Over The Edge Tour is just the ticket to add this adventure to your life. Skywalk Ticket is NOT included. How much does […]
Is Israel part of Middle East or Europe?
Israel stands at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Geographically, it belongs to the Asian continent and is part of the Middle East region. In the west, Israel is bound by the Mediterranean Sea. Does Israel belong to Europe? Although Israel is not geographically located in Europe, it is a member in many European […]
How many hours back is Arizona?
How daylight saving time affects Arizona. Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time. When the rest of the country goes on daylight saving time in the spring, Arizona is three hours behind our East Coast friends and two hours behind Chicago. When daylight saving time ends in November, we’re two hours behind the East Coast. Is […]
What are the 3 main colors of Bolivia’s flag?
horizontally striped red-yellow-green national flag that incorporates the national coat of arms when it is flown by the government. What does the Bolivia flag stand for? The Bolivia Flag Symbol and Colors The red band represents the courage of Bolivian soldiers, the yellow band represents the nation’s rich mineral deposits, and the green band represents […]
How many Christians are in Laos?
150,000. The total number of Christians in Laos is about 150,000, of whom approximately half are Catholics and half Protestants. According to official data there are 245 Christian churches and prayer houses throughout the country, and some 400 clergy. What is the biggest religion in Laos? Theravada Buddhism is by far the most prominent organized […]
Who invaded Poland in WWI?
Invasion of Poland Nazi Germany Soviet Union (from 17 September) Slovak Republic (see details) Free City of Danzig Poland Commanders and leaders Which countries invaded Poland? German troops invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering World War II. In response to German aggression, Great Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany. Which side were […]
How much did the US pay Japan after ww2?
War reparations made pursuant to the San Francisco Peace Treaty with Japan (1951) include: reparations amounting to US$550 million (198 billion yen 1956) were made to the Philippines, and US$39 million (14.04 billion yen 1959) to South Vietnam; payment to the International Committee of the Red Cross to compensate How much money did the US […]
Does Scotland still exist?
Scotland is the second largest country in the United Kingdom, and accounted for 8.3% of the population in 2012. The Kingdom of Scotland emerged as an independent sovereign state in the Early Middle Ages and continued to exist until 1707.Scotland. Scotland Scotland (Scots) Alba (Scottish Gaelic) Internet TLD .scot Is Scotland a country or part […]
Can Koreans understand Japanese?
Therefore, most Koreans can not speak Japanese well. Indeed, Japanese is the easiest language for Koreans. Because, the sentence order and grammar of Japanese is very similar with Korean. Most Korean, even if they’ve not study Japanese at school, know Japanese a little such as greetings or self-introductions. Can Japanese and Koreans understand each other? […]
Is Florence surrounded by mountains?
The city, located about 145 miles (230 km) northwest of Rome, is surrounded by gently rolling hills that are covered with villas and farms, vineyards, and orchards. Are there mountains in Florence? The Chianti Mountains are a small mountain range located between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, which to the east border Valdarno and the Val […]
Can foreigners work part time in Taiwan?
The Peace of Mind Immediate Work Plan offers part-time jobs for unemployed people. Previously, only foreigners married to Taiwanese citizens could participate in this program, but starting on Thursday, foreigners with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) or work permit will also be eligible. Can you work in Taiwan as a foreigner? In order to work […]
Can I bring black sand home from Iceland?
Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches are easily accessible. But, one thing you should keep in mind is not to drive on the beaches in Iceland. It is an illegal thing due to damaging the ecosystem of the country. Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches are very dangerous. Can I take black sand from Iceland? “We were so amazed […]