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What are some resources to determine flight time in hours?

Flight-Durations.com calculates the approximate time for a direct flight, whereas TravelMath.com adds 30 minutes to the flight length to accommodate the time spent in take-off and landing. TravelMath also allows users to change the flying speed. Kayak.com and Expedia.com show the actual flight times from take-off to landing for all airlines' flights on a chosen route. Flight times vary according to the airline, route and number of stops.

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What are some locations that inspire you to write letters?

Post Office Bay on the island of Floreana is a whaler’s outpost dating back to the 1700s. Wooden barrels held mail from ships on the way out that those returning home delivered. Today, the tradition continues with travelers leaving fully addressed postcards for other travelers to pick up and deliver at the end of a trip.\nThe Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the timeless attraction of Paris inspired many noted authors including Earnest Hemingway when he lived there after World War I. Hemingway’s letters include references to ideas for stories that he had while touring the city’s streets.

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What are some facts about Bike Week in Ocean City, Maryland?

Another fact about the OC Bikefest is that it is one of the two competing motorcycle events in the region along with Delmarva Bike Week. Launched in 2010, the OC Bikefest is a considerably younger event than the Delmarva Bike Week, which started in 2000. In 2013, just when the OC Bikefest was entering its third year, its organizer, the OC Jams LLC, decided to buy the Delmarva event. The latter moved to Salisbury and other locations after the Harley Davidson dealership in Ocean City closed down in 2010.\nThough a single organizer runs them, the OC Bikefest and the Delmarva Bike Week remain as t..

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What are some entertainment options in Reno, Nevada?

Most of the casinos in Reno are in a loose cluster downtown. Aside from the usual gambling options, each has their own unique entertainment offerings. Live performances take place at Silver Legacy, the Eldorado and Harrah's. The Cal-Neva hosts regular beer pong competitions aimed mostly at local college students, and Circus Circus has more family-friendly entertainment, including a midway with children's games and regular free performances. Downtown is also home to the National Bowling Stadium, a bowling megaplex that regularly hosts competitions, the National Automobile Museum, and ..

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Do you need to rent a Budget car for one-way travel in advance?

Budget's fleet includes rental classes ranging from compact cars to luxury sedans available for one-way travel. Renters can make arrangements online, by phone or in-person at one of the 600-plus Budget locations throughout the United States. While many locations participate in the unlimited mileage program, others reserve a price-per-mileage charge. Budget requires renters to drop off the rental at a pre-arranged location, or call before drop-off time to notify of a change in return location to avoid a penalty fee.

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What is there to do in Cave Run, Kentucky?

The public use area has campsites and a shower house. In addition to the campground, a number of cabins are available for rent in the area, many of which are in walking distance of the lake.\nThe national forest surrounding Cave Run offers a large selection of outdoor activities for visitors. One of the area's most popular day hikes is the trail to Carrington Rock, an area landmark that provides a stunning view of the lake. ATV trails are available to enjoy, and area stables provide horseback tours.\nThe nearby town of Morehead has a number of attractions as well. Many local shops offer a..

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Who discovered Japan?

Amaterasu-omikami is a Shinto goddess who is considered the ancestor of the Japanese Imperial family. Her grandson Nigini no Mikoto was given a set of jewels, a sword and a mirror to take with him when he established the Japanese monarchy. As of 2014, the mirror is still in the inner sanctum of Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture. Much of Japan's earliest history is only known as legend. The recorded history of the country became more established during the reign of Emperor Keitai from 507 to 531 A.D.

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Who are Egypt's allies and enemies?

According to reports by the BBC, Egypt is considered an ally of the West as well as the Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ousted former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in 2013, which also reduced the influence and movement of rebel Islamists in the country.\nWhile Egypt has been a central force in the historical development of Islamism, the government has always been opposed by the Muslim Brotherhood. The Brotherhood, which was established in Egypt in 1928, was founded by Hassan al-Banna, an Egyptian teacher. Si..

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How long do the Holland America shore excursions last?

Examples of very short Holland America shore excursions include a 75-minute Viking Adventure tour of Dublin, Ireland inside an amphibious vehicle, and a 90-minute Iceland's Quirky Quaffs excursion that involves touring the country's oldest brewery and tasting some unusual beverages.\nAn example of a longer tour is a two-day excursion from Egypt's Port Said to the capital city of Cairo that includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Travelers then rejoin their cruise ship at Alexandria.\nHollandAmerica.com lists all shore ex..

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What is the width of Australia?

The entire land area of Australia is close to that of the United States, with the exclusion of Alaska. Australia's size is 50 percent greater than Europe, and Australia is the driest continent aside from Antarctica. Australia's landforms are many millions of years old, providing for a very unique geography. Australia has a population of over 20 million people, with the vast majority living in the largest continental cities.

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