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How big is the city of Colorado?

Colorado has a population of up to 5.3 million people and also has the highest average elevation of any state. The state's main tourist attractions are the Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, the Great Sand Dunes and Dinosaur National Monuments. Other large cities in Colorado are Colorado Springs, Aurora and Fort Collins.

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When was Chicago founded?

With an estimated 2.7 million residents, the Windy City is the third-largest city in the United States, behind New York City and Los Angeles. More than 48 million tourists visit Chicago each year, taking in the city's numerous theatres, art galleries and more than 4,700 restaurants. The city is also home to five major professional sports teams, including the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs play at the historical Wrigley Field, which is the second-oldest park in Major League Baseball.

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Are there some good maps of Oregon and its county lines?

Geology.com offers quick and clear maps that allow the user to display options including satellite imagery, latitude and longitude, highways, and resources. It also offers physical, road atlas and topographical options. MapofUS.org is geared to historical research. Among other features, it shows the counties as they formed and each state as it developed on a year-by-year basis from the 1800s until 1975.

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How do you ice skate at the Rockfeller Center?

As of 2015, the rink is open every day during skating season and offers eight 90-minute skating sessions throughout the day. Skating lessons are available from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. daily. These lessons last 30 minutes each and include general admission to the rink. You can purchase tickets for adults, children, seniors or groups. Group sessions require advance reservation and must include a minimum of 15 guests. The rink is also available for birthday parties for children between the ages of 6 and 17.\nThe VIP SKATE package includes a skate concierge to offer skating tips and assistance, free acce..

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What is the website for Korean Airlines?

Korean Air, South Korea's flag carrier airline, is the largest airline in the country. Based in Seoul, it first began as Korean National Airlines in 1946. In 1969, it was fully privatized and started operating as Korean Air. Seoul's Incheon International Airport serves as the airline's international hub. Its international passenger division serves 130 cities in 45 countries.

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What are some fun things to do in Rosemount, Minnesota?

Rosemount's ice arena possesses an NHL size rink, and it is home to the community's high school boys and girls hockey teams. The arena provides seating for about 1,200 visitors, and it has four team locker rooms and two high school locker rooms. It also features a concession stand that serves snacks during games and events. Mid-June through April is the usual timeframe for public use of the arena.\nThe local community center has an auditorium, banquet hall, gymnasium and meeting rooms. Individuals can rent the rooms for wedding receptions, family celebrations, seminars and other acti..

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How were the Caribbean islands formed?

Material pushed up through the ocean by volcanic, seismic and tectonic activity created the basic Caribbean islands. Over time, material built up so that it broke through the surface of the ocean to make the current physical islands. Since then, the two tectonic plates have continued to move, which created more islands within the group to form the modern Caribbean.\nThe shape of the islands was created by more than simple volcanic and seismic activity. The constant movement of the plates dragged the roots of the islands, the magma flows that created volcanoes and other rising material, away fr..

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What are some typical airline luggage weight requirements?

While there may be special allowances for privileged fliers, the 50-pound limit is common across major carriers. In addition, the rules often vary for international flights and active duty military personnel. Military personnel are often given additional free checked baggage or higher weight limits. For example, Delta allows active-duty military personnel flying on orders to have four free checked bags of up to 70 pounds apiece, as of 2015.

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Where is long-term parking located at Palm Springs Airport?

Physically challenged passengers will find specially marked car spaces located closest to the terminal entrance, in Lot A. Lot B and Lot C are connected to each other by access roads. Lot C is the furthest away and is most frequently used for long term parking, but passengers may park in any lot where they can find space.\n\nAce Parking handles the airport's Parking Management Services. They provide 24-hour security guards that patrol all lots, as well as a shuttle service to the terminal. Payment for parking may be done by cash or credit card when exiting the lot, or by visiting the pre..

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Are discount tickets available for the Baltimore Aquarium?

Although discount ticket offers can change at any time, discounts offered by the National Aquarium have included discounts for U.S. military members and their family members, half-price Friday night admission, and discounts for Maryland residents who visit the aquarium in the mornings.\nAt Aqua.org, visitors can purchase tickets without any ticket fees, view current hours of operation, and find driving directions and parking information.

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