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What are some major cities along I-69?

Indianapolis, the capital city of Indiana, is the largest city on I-69's route. Indianapolis is most famous for its Indianapolis 500 race, one of the highest-attended sports events in the world. The city also hosts the Indianapolis Colts professional football team.\nLansing is the capital city of Michigan. Lansing is most famous for hosting Michigan State University, known for its art department as well as its strong performance in collegiate sports.

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What are some of the physical characteristics of Egypt?

One of Egypt's defining characteristics is the Nile River and its delta. Without the benefit of the Nile River's waters, Egypt might have become as empty as the other regions of North Africa covered by the Sahara Desert. The Nile is flanked by floodplains that widen as the river flows north to the Mediterranean Sea, eventually fanning out to form the Nile Delta north of Cairo, the nation's capital. Due to the arid condition of the rest of the country, the population centers are around the narrow Nile Valley and the Nile Delta, with 99 percent of the population using only about 5..

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Where are Timber Tops Cabin Rentals located?

Timber Tops rents luxury cabins and chalets in a variety of sizes. Some Timber Tops rental cabins can accommodate up to 14 people comfortably. Each cabin is different, but all Timber Tops cabins includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven and coffee maker. All Timber Tops cabins come with basic kitchen accessories, including pots and pans, dishes, flatware and utensils. All Timber Tops cabins have a telephone and television. Some cabins come with a home theater.

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What are some all-inclusive vacation packages to Puerto Rico?

Examples of all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Rico include the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Copamarina Beach Resort, and Spa and the El Conquistador Resort. Users may book flight and stays with these resorts for discounted rates through Expedia.com. Travelers can obtain estimates on vacation package prices by selecting the I Don't Know My Dates option.

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What are the largest cruise liners currently in service?

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Allure of the Seas, which holds up to 6,318 passengers and 2,384 crew, has seven different neighborhoods, including a Central Park, and 25 different dining areas. The Oasis of the Seas, which carries up to 6,360 guests, has a similar layout to its sister ship and includes four pools. The Harmony of the Seas weighs 227,000 tons and carries 6,360 passengers. All three ships measure 1,187 feet in length.\nNorwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic, which weighs 155,873 tons and measures 1,081 feet in length, carries 4,100 passengers and 1,753 crew.

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Where does the Indus River begin?

Almost two-thirds of the Indus River flows through Pakistan, with parts of its tributaries passing through India. Other rivers join the Indus as it flows into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi. In ancient India, the Indus was called "Sindhu" in the Sanskrit language. The river is 1,976 miles long with a total catchment basin of 450,000 square miles.

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What are some famous old abandoned mansions?

Bannerman Island, New York, is home to the Bannerman Castle. Francis Bannerman was a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune selling military surplus goods. He bought the island and built his castle around 1900, but shortly after his death in 1918, 200 tons of ammunition stored in the home exploded, causing significant damage. The only ferry servicing the island sank in a storm in 1950, and the island has been abandoned ever since.\nBellosguardo is just one of three mansions abandoned by American heiress Huguette Clark. The massive mansion overlooks the Pacific Ocean and was the subject of the..

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What influences the price of a gallon of gas?

Supply and demand is the primary factor that influences the price of crude oil, which forms the bedrock of retail gasoline prices. As of March 2015, prices are unusually low as Saudi Arabia has been dumping oil on the market in an attempt to combat increased production in the United States.\n\nAt the retail end, a number of factors determine where individual gas stations set prices. Stations that sell under a refiner's brand name generally have higher costs in return for the refiner's signage, marketing and proprietary fuel blends. These stations may also pay a higher price for direc..

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How deep is the River Thames?

The depth of the Thames varies considerably at different points along its course. The river has a depth of only about 5.9 feet at the London Bridge. According to Thames River Trust, the river features 190 small islands that are formed by dividing streams, silt and sedimentary deposits that occur in 18 catchments. The River Thames is fed by 38 main tributaries that include rivers, brooks and several underground streams.

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How do you find a haunted corn maze near your home?

A corn maze is a large field of corn that has a path cut into it. The path is of a twisted shape or special design, and people try to find their way through circles and dead-ends to get out of the maze. A haunted corn maze typically includes actors dressed as ghosts or witches along with horror-themed props and special effects. Corn mazes usually offer regular excursions during the day and a haunted theme at night.\nSince visitors to a corn maze can expect to walk for quite a while, comfortable clothing and walking shoes make appropriate attire. Visitors should also carry water, bug spray and ..

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