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Can beer be bought on Sundays in Alabama?

Alabama is one of 12 states that still upholds the blue laws set in place during the Prohibition era. Sunday beer sales are not completely banned in the state, however, as noted by the counties and cities that do allow Sunday sales. The only state that allows no Sunday beer sales whatsoever is Indiana.

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What are some Chinese influences on Filipino culture?

Over 170 languages are spoken on the 7,107 islands of the Philippines, as groups who came to the islands via prehistoric land bridges were later separated. Due to the existence of so many subcultures, the specific influences of the Chinese can be difficult to ascertain. As of 2014, Filipinos with some Chinese heritage account for between 18 and 27 percent of the total population of the Philippines.\nThe Filipinos and Chinese coexisted for five centuries before the Spanish arrived in 1571 and began colonizing the Philippines. The Spanish quickly instituted Christianity as the mandatory religion..

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What languages are spoken in Brazil?

Brazil's large Amerindian community accounts for 215 of the languages in Brazil; however, people who speak these languages are a tiny percentage of the Brazilian population, perhaps 40,000 speakers in a total population of over 202 million. The country's official language is Portuguese, a relic of Portuguese colonialism. As of 1998, around 180 million Brazilians spoke Portuguese. Other languages, such as Italian, German, Japanese and English thrive in the country's large immigrant communities. In border areas with Spanish-speaking countries, many people also speak Spanish.

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Where can you find a car fuel mileage calculator?

In the U.S., fuel economy in gasoline-driven vehicles is measured in units of miles per gallon (mpg). To use My Trip Calculator on fueleconomy.gov, select the year, make, model and if applicable, the transmission type of the vehicle. The results provided by the calculator include the fuel type, price and mpg. Users can also conveniently compare a vehicle's fuel mileage to other cars by doing three calculations at a time.

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Where can one view updates on Winnipeg Airport arrivals?

The arrivals information screen provides links to the sites of individual airlines that service Winnipeg. There is also a search option that allows users to enter the time, airline, flight number or departing city. Users can view arrivals information for both the current and next day. Departure information is also available in a similar format, and users have the option to sign up to receive alerts.

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What are some tips for finding cheap car hire companes in Ireland?

Search the car hire market using comparison sites to find a good deal quickly. Weekend rental rates are lower than those available on weekdays. Making an early booking ensures access to lower rates based on the number of cars the hire company has on its lot. Many car hire companies offer discounts to customers who make the purchase online; however, to avoid inconvenience, consider the firm’s operating hours.\nAvoid prepaying for fuel on a hired car, unless you intend to use the entire tank of fuel; otherwise, you are likely to end up paying for more fuel than you actually consume. Unless you..

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What is the biggest ocean in the world?

The second largest ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, has an area of 31.8 million square miles, or 82.4 million square kilometers, roughly half of the size of the Pacific.\nThe Pacific Ocean received its name from the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was surprised at how calm its waters were compared to the difficult seas he encountered sailing around Cape Horn, at the southern tip of South America. He called it the "Mar Pacifico," which in Spanish means "peaceful ocean."

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What city does the prime meridian pass through?

The Prime Meridian, as established by international treaty in 1884, is the official line marking 0 degrees longitude. The location of the Prime Meridian establishes the worldwide navigational starting point as well as dividing time zones. Greenwich Mean Time sets the convention for all global time measurements.\nPrior to the establishment of the Prime Meridian, countries set their own navigational standards heedless of what their neighboring nations were using. For instance, China at one point used Beijing as their first meridian.

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Where can a traveler reserve a seat for a flight on an Airbus A330-200?

To book a flight, the official website of the desired airline carrier must be accessed. Delta, for example, offers an Advanced Booking Page for travelers who want to book a specific flight. This tool can also be a useful resource for locating flights on an Airbus A330-200 as the traveler is able to filter the search results to match their preferences. If needed, the airline carrier can be contacted by email or phone for further assistance.The Airbus A330-200 features many perks for long distance travel, such as secure resting areas for its staff including bunks for the pilots, and in-flight au..

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What is the capital of Macau?

Macau, like Hong Kong, is considered to belong to China, but does not apply the country's economic policy. This practice is referred to as 'one country, two systems.' Macau has a market based, service-oriented economy instead of a socialist economy. This economy is mostly supported by gambling, tourism and some manufacturing. The region's chief of state is the president of China, but the head of the government in Macau is the chief executive.

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