Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and HispaniolaHispaniolaHispaniola, Spanish La Española, second largest island of the West Indies, lying within the Greater Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea. It is divided politically into the Republic of Haiti (west) and the Dominican Republic (east). […]
Alabama has two state mammals. One is the American black bear. The other is a large, gentle aquatic creature that feeds on underwater vegetation and lives in coastal and river environments. This animal and its kin are more closely related to elephants than whales. What is Alabama’s official state animal? The black bear The black […]
Why is farming important to the Maya? Farming was really important to the Maya. Most people grew their own crops in small fields. Farmers grew many kinds of crops at the same time, such as maize, beans and squash. If farmers grew more than they could eat, they traded the leftovers in markets. Why was […]
What is the state Food of Michigan? Michigan. The Great Lakes State doesn’t have an official state food, but one popular suggestion is the Coney dog. Though variations exist throughout the state, the most common denominators seem to be a steamed dog, steamed bun, meaty sauce, yellow mustard and maybe a sprinkle of onions. What […]
Thomas Moran’sThomas Moran’s vision of the Western landscape was critical to the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. Who painted the Grand Canyon Yellowstone? Thomas Moran Thomas Moran (1837-1926)1872. Why did Thomas Moran paint the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone? “The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone” was a visual of what was at stake in […]
19591959: Alaska and Hawaii admitted, respectively, as the 49th and 50th states of the Union. When did the US go from 48 to 50 states? 1959 Welcome, Alaska and Hawaii: 1959 was the year the U.S. went from 48 to 50 states. When was the 50th state founded? August 21, 1959 On August 21, 1959 […]
When did Duvalier leave Haiti? On February 5, 1986, members of the military confronted the Duvalier regime and demanded his departure. With no support from the military or the legislature left, Duvalier consented, and he and his family departed by plane from Haiti to France on February 7. Who was the second President of Haiti? […]
Is San Luis Reservoir man made? The San Luis Reservoir is an artificial lake on San Luis Creek in the eastern slopes of the Diablo Range of Merced County, California, approximately 12 mi (19 km) west of Los Banos on State Route 152, which crosses Pacheco Pass and runs along its north shore. It is […]
There are 1,800 named islands in the state, 1,000 of which are located in Southeast Alaska. The largest island is Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska; it is separated from Alaska’s mainland by the Shelikof Strait. The island has an area of 9,293 km² (3,588 sq mi), making it slightly larger than Cyprus. Are […]
March is a cool month in San Francisco with morning lows mostly in the mid to upper 40s F (8-9 C) with afternoon highs mostly in the low to mid-60s F (16-17 C). Is March a good time to visit San Francisco? March is an excellent time to visit San Francisco, with smaller crowds than […]