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What are some special features of the Valor cruise ship?

The Valor is 953 feet long, has a guest capacity of 2,980 and a crew of 1,180. Its gross weight is 110,000 tons. Staterooms include interiors, ocean views, balconies or suites and have a room steward on duty 24 hours a day for free room service. Cruise length ranges from two to five days, six to nine days and 10-plus. As of fall 2015, prices start at $219 per person for a four-day Bahamas cruise.\nThe Valor has three areas where children can play, a Dr. Seuss character story time and the 214-foot water slide, which Carnival says adults enjoy too. For adults, the cruise ship has a spa, stage sh..

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

According to About.com, in 1949, the three democratic territories controlled by France, Great Britain and the United States combined to form West Germany. The Soviet-controlled territory quickly followed suit, forming East Germany. The democratic West Germany developed quickly, experienced rapid economic growth and was dubbed the “economic miracle.” East Germany’s economic development, however, stalled. Viewing East Germany as a conquest, the Soviets pillaged the East German side for factory equipment and sent it back to the Soviet Union.\nAnother major difference between the countries w..

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What are some places near Gasparilla Island?

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a collection of mangrove forests and marshes. Hikers and kayakers go to this park to view birds, manatees, dolphins and other wildlife.\nSanibel Island is a small island lined with white beaches. The island is considered a romantic destination for its beautiful sunsets. The island is also known for the wide variety of shells that wash up on the beaches, and the collectors that come to search for unique specimens.

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What is the country code for dialing the United States?

A country's dialing code is a standard numerical code used in international telecommunications. Calls from abroad can be made to the U.S. by using a certain format in dialing. To call someone in the U.S., the exit code for the country of origin is dialed first, followed by the country code for the U.S., then the 3-digit area code and finally the 7-digit telephone number. For instance, a person calling from France dials "00," followed by "1," then "212" for New York's area code and then the rest of the phone number.

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What are some facts about Russia?

Russia derived its name from a medieval Kievan kingdom called "Rus." The land occupied by this once prominent Slavic state eventually became modern-day Russia. Compared to the size of the United States, Russia is roughly 1.8 times larger. The entire Russian territory is so massive that it covers 11 time zones, as of 2015. Russia shares its land borders with 14 Asian and European countries and it forms maritime boundaries with Japan and the U.S.Present-day Russia, formally known as the Russian Federation, was officially established on August 24, 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It..

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What are some airport taxi or shuttle companies in Los Angeles?

Both SuperShuttle and Prime Time Shuttle feature a variety of vehicles from which to choose, ranging from shared vans to private luxury cars. Shared vans can transport passengers at a price that is significantly less than the cost of a private car or taxi. The websites for both companies offer the ability to view the different types of vehicles available, search for discounts and make a reservation.

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Who founded New Jersey?

Before the founding of New Jersey by the English, the Dutch, Finns, and Swedes set up small trading posts in the region. The first European settlement on the land that would become New Jersey was the town of Bergen in 1660.After establishing the colony, Carteret and Berkeley sold land to new settlers at low prices. They allowed colonists to have religious and political freedom, creating an ethnically diverse colony.

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What is the town of Hull, Mass.?

As of 2010, the population of Hull is 10,293 people. The median household income as of 2012 is $72,094, almost $7,000 higher than the median income across the state of Massachusetts. In Hull, the median home and condo value as of 2012 is $334,745. The population in Hull mostly has Irish, Italian, English, German, French and Portuguese ancestry. Nearly 30 percent of the Hull population has never been married, and nearly half the population is married.\nThe most common industries in Hull include construction, retail and public administration. The average monthly temperatures in Hull range from 3..

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Why is the Red Sea called the "Red Sea"?

The most obvious answer of the three possible reasons is the trichodesmium bacterium, often called "sea sawdust," which floats near the top of water and has a reddish hue. This is the same bacterium that forms in oxygen-starved ocean water, sometimes causing a "red tide."\nIn the ancient world, red was one of several colors associated with directions. Black was north, red was south, green was west and white was east. This theory assumes that the Red Sea was considered to lie south of the ancient Near East.\nThe last theory is that the sea was named after the Himyarites, a people who once lived..

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What is the definition of a river system?

In most cases, rivers will have a main source, such as snow melt from a mountain that flows down into multiple streams that then join together to form a river that runs into a much larger river. This is an example of a river system. From an environmental standpoint, river systems are ecosystems that can suffer negative effects on things such as water quality and plant and animal life health if just one part of the system is polluted or damaged. For example, if a river's source suffers from a high level of pollution or a severe drought, the effect will be felt throughout the waterways and ..

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