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When did Massachusetts become a state?

Massachusetts was the site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where nearly 20 individuals were convicted of witchcraft and hanged. It is also the location of the Boston Tea Party, which took place in what became the state's capital. The country's first university, Harvard, was established in Cambridge in Massachusetts in 1636. Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball, a sport which was created by a YMCA teacher in December of 1891.

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What is the elevation of Sedona, Arizona?

Sedona's lowest point of elevation is at Oak Creek on Back O' Beyond Road, where the elevation is around 4,000 feet above sea level. Sedona is located in the Verde Valley region of the Sonoran Desert. It has a temperate, semi-arid climate which includes mild winters. Sedona's average high temperatures are in the range of 95 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months, while winter temperatures average around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What are some resorts catering to singles over 50?

While few singles resorts that cater specifically to singles over 50, most single resorts cater to those in the age group of 20 to 70.\nThe Mistral Hotel is an exclusive singles-only resort located on Crete, the largest island in Greece. The hotel offers numerous all-inclusive packages that include a wide range of activities and excursions. Further details and online booking options are available on the hotel’s website, Singlesincrete.com.\nClub Med organizes all-inclusive vacations to all types of groups, including singles. As of August 2015, Buccaneer’s Creek, Columbus Isle, Itaparica, K..

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How can you easily keep track of your flight itineraries?

FlightAware is a comprehensive flight tracking app for iOS, Android and Windows that enables travelers to save their flight itineraries. The app pushes notifications of changes to flight status, gate or departure time. FlightAware is able to track flights on all commercial airlines, as well as private and charter aircraft. FlightTracker also uses GPS to track your position during flight. It shows the user other aircraft traveling nearby, along with information on those flights.\nGateGuru is a travel app for iOS, Android and Windows that stores and tracks travel itineraries. GateGuru stands out..

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Where is the Magic Mart department store located?

Magic Mart is a chain of discount department stores in the United States that sells clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, furniture and small appliances, among other items. The chain is owned and operated by the Ammar family, who first opened an Ammar Brothers' Department Store in 1920 in Williamson, West Virginia. The first Magic Mart was opened in 1967 in Grundy, Virginia and is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.

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How can you check flight arrivals at Toronto's Pearson International Airport?

Upon clicking the "Flight Search" link, users automatically see the list of arrivals for the entire day. The list includes flights that already arrived and flights that are scheduled to arrive later in the day. The top of the search results shows the number of flights arriving that day and when the list was last updated.\n\nThe arrival screen includes a search bar at the top that allows users to enter a flight number, airline or location. Below the search bar, visitors can refine the search using filters from drop down boxes for airlines, flight numbers and locations. The third tier of search ..

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What is the capital of Indonesia?

Jakarta is rather diverse, from its residents with different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles to its buildings. In Jakarta, nearly any kind of housing can be found, from modern high-rise buildings and hotels to basic shelters in the poor sectors. These shelters are constructed with any available materials and do not have access to running water or sewage systems.

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Which destinations does Fly Jamaica serve as of 2015?

One type of aircraft in the Fly Jamaica fleet is a Boeing 767 that has a seating capacity of 240 passengers. This aircraft services the Georgetown to Toronto and the Georgetown to New York flight routes.\nPassengers flying with Fly Jamaica receive complimentary luggage allowances of two free pieces of checked baggage for both economy and business class seats. Each passenger is also allowed one free complimentary piece of cabin baggage, in addition to a smaller bag, such as a camera case, briefcase or diaper bag.\nPassengers in economy class are allowed to bring a total of 101 pounds of checked..

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What are some ways to find information on current fires in California?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website at NOAA.gov provides a National Weather Service page that has up-to-date fire weather watches and red flag warnings for the entire United States. The page also has a link at the bottom for a fire map that shows areas where there are current or active fires in California and in other states. There is another link for fire weather outlooks throughout the nation. This website has a wealth of information on different types of weather reports, including radar, satellite and precipitation maps.At PreventWildfireCA.org there is an informatio..

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How cold does it get at the top of Mount Everest?

During the spring climbing season, temperatures on top of Everest are much milder. The vast majority of people who climb Everest do so in April and May, when the minimum temperature is only around minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. More importantly, the wind doesn't blow during these months, meaning that the ascent is relatively free of the bitter wind-chill factor.

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