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How did Chicago get its name?

Early French explorers heard the American Indians in the area refer to the place around the Chicago River mouth as "shikaakwa." The word degraded to "checagou" in the French tongue. Later the explorers learned that the word actually referred to a wild plant in the onion and garlic family that grew in that area. The first written reference to the area as "checagou" was by the French explorer LaSalle in 1679.

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What is the climate in Oregon?

Summers throughout the state are typically dry and sunny, states the Oregon Climate Service. On the western side of the state, precipitation averages 40 to 50 inches per year during the rainy season that stretches from October to March. Central and eastern parts of the state are drier year round. Temperature ranges are potentially severe in Oregon, a state that has reported an all-time low of -54 degrees and an all-time high of 119 degrees, though such extremes are not common.

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What does CRA mean in Canada?

The Canada Revenue Agency is the Canadian equivalent of the Internal Revenue Service in the United States. It collects taxes not only for the central Canadian government but also for many of the Canadian territories and provinces. It was previously known as the Department of Inland Revenue before 1927, the Department of National Revenue from 1927 to 1999, and the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency from 1999 to 2003.

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Can you take a full-size suitcase as a carry-on when flying?

Delta Airlines specifies that carry-on items must measure less than 9 inches in height, 14 inches in width and 22 inches in length. Individuals should check with the airline they are flying with to determine their specific restrictions.Many airlines permit a single personal item in conjunction with a carry-on. Purses, laptop bags and diaper bags are examples of eligible personal items. Some airlines have restrictions on the size of personal items.

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What are the rules for baggage with Spirit Airlines?

The personal item can have a maximum dimension of 16 by 14 by 12 inches, including wheels and handle. One carry-on bag, with a maximum dimension of 22 by 18 by 10 inches, including wheels and handles, is allowed per passenger for a fee. Diaper bags and outer garments, labeled as assistive devices can be carried free of charge.\nThe maximum size and weight permitted for checked in baggage is 62 linear inches and 40 pounds. Bags beyond these limits incur a fee that varies depending on the excess size and weight. Spirit Airlines does not permit bags above 99 pounds and 80 linear inches.\nSports e..

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What oceans does the equator not pass through?

Earth's waters are divided into five major oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic. The Pacific and Atlantic oceans are geographically divided by the equator into the North Pacific and South Pacific oceans and North Atlantic and South Atlantic oceans, respectively. One major current in the Indian Ocean flows above the equator, while another large current circulates below the equator.The Arctic Ocean, which is the smallest and shallowest among the five major bodies of water, is wholly within the Arctic Circle. Its surface area occupies the geographic North Pole. The Southern..

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Where is Italy located?

As a central Mediterranean peninsula, its closest neighbor to the south is Tunisia, which lies southwest of the large Italian island of Sicily. Sardinia is Italy's only other major territorial island, which lies north of Tunisia, south of Corsica and to the west-south-west of Rome. The terrain of Italy is largely mountainous with some plains and coastal lowlands. In total, it has more 4,700 miles of coastline.

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Which is the longest state in the U.S?

The state of Alaska is one fifth of the size of the entire U.S., with 86,051 miles of the state covered by water and 570,374 miles of land. Another 25,000 square miles of the state is covered by an estimated 100,000 glaciers. The largest glacier is the Malispina Glacier, taking up an area of 1,500 square miles.There are more than three million lakes and 100 volcanoes in the state, and 1,400 miles of the Yukon River flows through Alaska.

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How much does a National Park pass for seniors usually cost?

The Senior Pass is available either by mail or in person at many federal recreational sites. The mail-in application requires an extra $10 document-processing fee. To find site locations or mailing information, Web users can click Buy Recreation Passes at USGS.gov.\nAt vehicle-fee sites, Senior Pass holders and passengers in non-commercial vehicles can enter for free. At sites that charge per person, the Senior Pass allows up to three other people in the pass holder's vehicle to enter the site for free.

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What are some ways to learn about world geography?

Write down and order countries by continent. Use memory devices such as peg words, mnemonics and acronyms to trigger memory and aid in spelling. Numerous online geography resources are available including interactive maps and geography quizzes. Visual access to interactive maps, games and quizzes reinforce the information already learned and are effective geography learning aids.

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