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Can I refuse to be a witness in court Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

If you refuse to come to the Court as a witness you may be served with a subpoena.It is an offence to disobey a subpoena. If you do not come to Court you may be arrested. You may also be charged with contempt. What happens if you don’t want to be a witness? If you […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What is cheers in Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The traditional word for ‘cheers’ in Japanese is ‘Kanpai. How do you toast in Japanese? The simplest way to say cheers in Japanese is “kanpai!“. This can be translated as “cheers”. The literal meaning is “dry cup”. In the old days, cheers was done with small cups of sake — dry cup essentially means “bottoms […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are there no go areas in Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are no-go zones in Berlin for which police is advising better to be avoided. There is a big difference in crime levels between the districts. The probability of being a victim of crime in bad neighborhoods is more than ten times higher in comparison to good neighborhoods. Is it safe to walk around Berlin […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Will Ohio have a bad winter 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

NOAA 2021 Winter Outlook: Ohio Valley predicted to see wetter-than-average conditions.Northern Ohio and Indiana are predicted to be cold and dry. The NOAA’s temperature outlook shows temperatures leaning around 40-50% above normal for the winter in Ohio, Kentucky and southern Indiana. Is Ohio going to have a bad winter 2021? November 2021 to October 2022. […]

Filed Under: United States

What started the Vietnam War in 1960?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Why did the Vietnam War start? The United States had provided funding, armaments, and training to South Vietnam’s government and military since Vietnam’s partition into the communist North and the democratic South in 1954. Tensions escalated into armed conflict between the two sides, and in 1961 U.S. President John F. Why did the US go […]

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How do you say hello in Dominican?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

How do you greet someone in the Dominican Republic? Etiquette & Manners in the Dominican Republic A handshake, with direct eye contact and a welcoming smile is standard. Maintaining eye contact is crucial as it indicates interest. When shaking hands, use the appropriate greeting for the time of day – “buenos dias”, “buenas noches”, or […]

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How do historians know about ancient Greece?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During Classical Antiquity, the ancient Greeks developed the discipline that we today know as history. Ancient Greek Historians composed their works by interviewing eyewitnesses, studying documents, and drawing on earlier historical research. How do we know ancient history? Study. Historians have two major ways of understanding the ancient world: archaeology and the study of source […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is vegetarian food available in Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A vegetarian does very well in Bhutan! Momos are traditional dumplings that are either fried or steamed and typically stuffed with vegetables and meat. However, meat is not sought after in Bhutan and vegetarian momos stuffed with cabbage, carrots and onions remain a very popular item on any restaurant’s menu. What food is available in […]

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Who ruled Delhi before Lodi?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Five dynasties ruled over the Delhi Sultanate sequentially: the Mamluk dynasty (1206–1290), the Khalji dynasty (1290–1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320–1414), the Sayyid dynasty (1414–1451), and the Lodi dynasty (1451–1526). Who ruled India before Lodi? the Mamluk Dynasty (1206–1290) the Khilji Dynasty (1290–1320) the Tughlaq Dynasty (1320–1414) the Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451) Who ruled Delhi in ancient […]

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How far is Puerto Vallarta from the pyramids?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

675 km. The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Pyramid of the Sun is 675 km. The road distance is 880.8 km. Are there any pyramids near Puerto Vallarta? You will not find pyramids in Puerto Vallarta because it was not inhabited by Mayans and Aztecs who built these architectural wonders to house their deities in […]

Filed Under: Mexico

What is Nepal history?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

After decades of rivalry between the medieval kingdoms, modern Nepal was unified in the latter half of the 18th century, when Prithvi Narayan Shah, the ruler of the small principality of Gorkha, formed a unified country from a number of independent hill high states. Who found Nepal? King Prithvi Narayan ShahFounded by King Prithvi Narayan […]

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How white is Denver?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

According to the 2010 Census, the racial makeup of Denver is 68.9% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 1.4% American Indian or Native Alaskan, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 4.1% two or more races, with 31.8% of Hispanic or Latino origin. What percentage of Denver is white? Table Population Female persons, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Colorado, Denver

What happens if a US citizen has a baby in Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

If a US citizen gives birth in Mexico, that child is a US citizen. You must take the birth certificate with your passport to a US consulate and register it in order to request a US passport for the baby. Yes, the child is both a US citizen and a Mexican citizen. The child has […]

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Why are people moving out of Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Venetians are leaving the city in thousands because rents are unaffordable, while more than 11% of social housing stands empty.Now it is a question of property development and the pretence by the town council that it cares about social housing as opposed to attracting tourists. What is the reason why people leave Venice? In addition […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

Has Nepal lost a war?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Nepal suffered a defeat but given that Nepal had fought with small troops against huge and well-armed troops of British India, the defeat was almost a foregone conclusion. But there is one that Nepal can claim to have stood victorious: The World War II. Is Nepal currently at war? The Nepalese Civil War was a […]

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