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What is the drink of Delaware?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Table State Drink Year Delaware Milk 1983 Florida Orange juice 1967 Indiana Water 2007 Kentucky Milk (State Drink) 2005 What drink is Delaware known for? Orange Crush : The epitome of Delaware’s summer drinks, the Orange Crush is a nightlife staple. In Dewey, leave the mixing to the pros at the Starboard and if orange […]

Filed Under: United States

How different are Thai and Vietnamese?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Vietnamese food tends to have more mild flavors, whereas Thai cuisines have strong flavors due to the use of more stronger usage of spices. Thai food generally has copious amounts of spicy chili peppers, whereas Vietnamese food uses hot peppers on occasion usually as toppings. Are Vietnamese and Thai similar? While Thai and Vietnamese cuisines […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is Nevada’s geography?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Nevada is located in a mountainous region that includes vast semiarid grasslands and sandy alkali deserts. It is the most arid state of the country. The state takes its name from the Spanish nevada (“snow-clad”), a reference to the high mountain scenery of the Sierra Nevada on the western border with California. Where is Nevada […]

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Is property in Venezuela cheap?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Property can be relatively cheap in Venezuela. For example, a beach-front condominium residence on the popular Margarita Island can be bought for $70,000, and a three-bedroom villa can be bought for under $100,000. However, larger properties can fetch much higher sums. How much does a home cost in Venezuela? Property Prices in Venezuela Rent Per […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can I take a train to California from Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day. How long is a train ride from California to Arizona? How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Phoenix? The distance between Los Angeles […]

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What country owns Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Central America is composed of seven independent nations: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. After the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, most of the inhabitants of Central America shared a similar history. Who owns Central America? By 1540, most of Central America was colonized by the Spanish under the name […]

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Is Florida drinking water safe?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Florida, 90 percent of drinking water is groundwater.Toxins such as herbicides, factory solvents, disinfectants, and even low levels of arsenic and cyanide have been found in Florida’s drinking water. These are all said to be barely detectable and are said to be at levels that are safe for consumption. Is the tap water in […]

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What caused the water shortage in Cape Town?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Climate change has caused a decrease in rainfall and an increase in warmer temperatures which have resulted in water scarcity across the country. What are the main causes of water shortage? Major Causes of Water Scarcity Overuse of Water. Nowadays, the overuse of water is increasing day by day and people are using an extra […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East Tagged With: Cape Town, South Africa

Why Egypt is called Misr?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Misr is an Arabic name simply meaning “country”, and part of the tradition of this term in as a name for Egypt comes from the Islamic Quran. The term can also mean “fortress”, or “castellated” , which refers to the natural protective boarders of Egypt which protected the country from invaders. Is Egypt and Misr […]

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Does Laos allow dual citizenship?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship is based upon the Law of Laotian Citizenship, dated November 29, 1990. BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Laos does not confer citizenship.DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED. How do I get dual citizenship in Laos? Laos does not allow dual citizenship and obtaining citizenship at all is tricky. Dual citizenship is not allowed […]

Filed Under: Asia

When were condoms illegal in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In a highly controversial vote on February 20, 1985, the Irish government defies the powerful Catholic Church and approves the sale of contraceptives. Up until 1979, Irish law prohibited the importation and sale of contraceptives. What year did condoms become legal in Ireland? 1985In 1978, the Irish Family Planning Act allowed the provision of contraceptives […]

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What is the typical rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Moscow Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Cost of Living in Moscow. Restaurants Edit Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre What is the average rent in Moscow? Finding a place to live in Moscow is tricky, but there are many options for any budget. The cheapest way is to rent a single room in a shared […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is northern Florida the south?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Historically it is. Northern Florida is definitely the south, with Miami and going towards Key West is now very Hispanic but back as late as the 1960’s – Miami was considered very Southern with Jim Crow ruling the place. All of Florida is considered the South based on latitude. What part of Florida is considered […]

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Has a tornado ever hit Austin Texas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Two simultaneous tornadoes struck the Austin, Texas, area on the afternoon of May 4, 1922, inflicting a combined 50–60 injuries and around $300,000–$350,000 in property damage according to one estimate published in the University of Texas Bulletin. Does Austin get hit by tornadoes? AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – Springtime and early summer host severe weather season. […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Austin, Texas

Why is West Virginia its own state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

West Virginia became a state after the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, at the start of the American Civil War. Delegates from northwestern Virginia’s Unionist counties decided to break away from Virginia, which also included secessionist counties in the new state. Why did West Virginia separate from Virginia? In 1861, as the United States itself became […]

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