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How can you calculate mileage when you travel?

When planning travel, tools such as DistanceCalculator. Globefeed.com allow a user to input a start and end location. The mileage for several logical routes is then presented and the user selects a route. For drivers concerned about gas expenditure, a more detailed calculator such as the one at FuelEconomy.gov can help them find the most efficient routes and methods of driving.

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Where is Cabo?

Cabo San Lucas was founded in 1828 by Thomas Ritchie. At 20 meters above sea level, the time zone is Mountain Standard Time. The geographical location is 22.88º N & 109.90º W. Cabo is a travel destination year-round; however, the high season is from November to May, while the low season is from June to mid-November.

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Where can you find a map of Florida?

State and region maps are commonly sold to travelers in gas stations. Additionally, the USGS publishes a variety of map types, including topographic, from their website. Bookstores will often have posters of state maps; these are typically political or resource maps. Finally, buying an almanac from an online resource or a physical bookstore is an excellent way to acquire a wide variety of maps, varying in scope, detail and information included.

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What are some good museums with free admission?

Many of the Smithsonian museums are within reasonable walking distance of each other. Visitors can click Visit at the top of the SI.Edu website to view maps and directions to help plan their itineraries and to read information about opening hours and current exhibitions. There is also a section headed "Visiting With Kids" that highlights activities of interest to the younger age group, such as flight and ride simulators at the Air and Space Museum.\nThe Baltimore Museum of Art includes the world's largest collection of Henri Matisse paintings, while the Indianapolis Museum of Art's c..

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What is the island nation south of India?

The island, which is a bit bigger than the state of West Virginia, has a total area of over 25,000 square miles. Sri Lanka has more than 800 miles of coastline and a very wet tropical climate. Although most of the island is fairly flat, there are mountains in the south central region. The country's highest point is about 1 1/2 miles above sea level.

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What are some historical movie theaters?

The Castro Theater opened in 1922 and is part of the lively Castro neighborhood that still has its 1960s vibe. In 1937, a huge Art Deco chandelier was added to the 1,400-seat venue. Staircases and mirrors are edged in gold and the rare film poster collection is worth a look. The Castro hosts classic movies, double features, live performances and sing-a-long nights.\nThe Tampa Theater has been around since 1926. The Art Deco style features a Mediterranean courtyard with statues and flowers and the facade is a combination of neon and flashing lights. Inside, the ceiling is covered in a sky mural..

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

One of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, Kiev's history dates to the ninth century A.D. Since then it has often served as the capital of various political units, including the Kievan Rus' and Kiev Voivodeship. When the Russian Empire captured Kiev, the city remained an important center of religion, industry and commerce, and that importance persisted under the Soviet Union, when Kiev was capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. It has remained the capital since the collapse of the U.S.S.R. in 1991 and the subsequent emergence of a politically independent Ukraine.

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Where is the Great Rift Valley?

In historical geology, the Great Rift Valley referred to a larger rift that spanned from Madagascar all the way into Syria. Geologists are now aware that the rifts are separate from one another though part of the same larger system. In East Africa, the main components are the Nubian Plate, the Ethiopian Dome, the Somalian Plate and the Kenyan Dome.

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Which country owns Easter Island?

By the time the Chileans took over Easter Island, its population had been decimated by wars, slave raids and disease. Easter Islanders are now considered full citizens of Chile.\nEaster Island is famous for nearly 900 mysterious, 13-foot-tall, 13-ton statues called moai. As of 2014, no one knows who brought them to the site or what their purpose is.

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Why do highways have mile markers?

For most highways, mile marker numbers start at beginning of the highway in the southernmost state, and numbers increase as they go north. On interstates that run from east to west, mile markers generally start at the westernmost point and increase as drivers travel east. Mile markers are also linked to exit numbers, so that a driver who is at mile marker 37 is approximately 3 miles from exit 40. Mile markers help drivers indicate where they are when talking to people such as tow truck drivers, particularly in areas with few other landmarks.

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