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What can you do for fun in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

The 212-acre Coggshall Park was a donation to the city made by Henry Coggshall in 1894. It sits next to a bird sanctuary that gives visitors more than 300 acres of open green space to explore. Trails lead through groves of trees and around Mirror Lake, which becomes a popular skating rink during the winter months. Leashed dogs are welcome in many areas of the park.\nTo get the most out of Great Wolf Lodge, visitors must book accommodations at the property. Day visitors are allowed access to all amenities except for the water park. This includes the popular MagiQuest, an interactive adventure g..

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What are some airports in Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh International Airport, with airport code PIT, is in the western end of the state. Pittsburgh has one terminal with four sections connecting to a center air mall that offers shops, restaurants and services. A people mover connects the mezzanine and the ticket counters, in a separate building, to the terminal. Art is prominently displayed throughout the airport.\nPhiladelphia International Airport, code PHL, is on the eastern end of the state, bordering New Jersey. It has seven terminals and a shuttle to convey passengers between them. More than 160 shops and eateries are on site, inc..

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Is Germany in Europe?

People in many of these border countries, as well as in parts of Italy, speak German. Berlin is the capital of Germany, and the country is divided into 16 administrative states. Among Germany's natural resources are coal, natural gas, copper and uranium. The country's coastline is 2,389 kilometers long and provides entryway into the Baltic Sea. Germany's highest point is Zugspitze at 2,963 meters, and its lowest point is Neuendorf bei Wilster at negative 3.54 meters.

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What is the best website to find all-inclusive travel or cruise deals from Canada?

Customers find all-inclusive vacations by visiting Expedia.ca's home page, clicking Vacations in the search box, and selecting All-inclusive under Advanced Options. Alternatively, customers can navigate across the top of the page and click on Vacation Packages to view a range of all-inclusive deals, or select Deals to view special offers.\nCustomers search for cruises by clicking on Cruises in the search box on the home page, or selecting Cruises at the top of the home page.

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What is typically on a tourist map of Madrid?

Puerta del Sol is Madrid's historic center and town square. This tourist destination has witnessed many important historical events, such as the declaration of Spain's Second Republic in 1931. Buen Retiro Park is a historic park located in the heart of Madrid. Dating back to the 1600s, the park features a rose garden, several artistic fountains and an observatory for stargazing. One of Spain's more unique tourist attractions, the Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that was transported whole to Madrid. Egypt gave the temple to Spain as a gift in 1968.\nMany tourists ar..

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What are some Niagara Falls facts for kids?

Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three waterfalls, while Bridal Veil Falls is the smallest. Niagara Falls has the largest flow rate of any waterfall worldwide. Glaciers formed Niagara Falls several thousands of years ago. As of 2014, scientists believe that Niagara Falls may no longer exist in about 50,000 years because of erosion. Niagara Falls State Park has been in existence since 1885 and is the oldest state park in the United States.

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What are some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower was named after its architect, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It was constructed in 1889 to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. Since it became available to the public, around 250 million people have visited the site. In modern times, an annual estimate of 7 million sightseers flock to Paris to visit the world-renowned structure.The Eiffel Tower played a historical role during World War I. It became instrumental in the capture of the famous spy Mata Hari.

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When was the New York Telephone Company founded?

The company became the Metropolitan Telephone and Telegraph Company when Bell acquired Western Union’s telephone operations in a patent violation suit in 1879. American Bell merged the Westchester Telephone Company with the Metropolitan Telephone and Telegraph Company to form the New York Telephone Company in 1896 when parts of Westchester County became the Bronx during the consolidation of New York City with the outer boroughs.\nThe New York Telephone Company continued to service New York City subscribers until the breakup of AT&T. In 1984, the New York Telephone Company merged with the New..

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What cheap parking options are at the Detroit Airport?

The Green Lot is an open air lot that handles overflow from the other airport parking lots, which are located much closer to the airport than the Green Lot. There is a shuttle bus service that takes passengers from the Green Lot to all of the airport terminals. As of August 2015, however, the Green Lot is closed for maintenance, according to the Detroit Wayne airport website.\nFor drivers who are only picking up or dropping off a passenger, the airport offers Cell Phone Lots. Since there is no parking on the curb-side of any of the terminals, Cell Phone Lots offer the ability to briefly park n..

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When did the River Thames last freeze over?

During the "Frost Fair" in 1814, oxen were grilled, drinks were consumed, dancing ensued and an elephant marched aside Blackfriars Bridge across the frozen Thames River. The river froze over at least 23 times from 1309 to 1814. The river was frozen solid enough to hold a "Frost Fair" five times, counting the one in 1814. When the Thames River froze over, this affected the livelihood of the watermen and lightermen who moved people and goods. To compensate for lost earnings, they organized the fairs, charging the renters and traders for ice access.

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