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What are some popular things to do in Rome, Italy?

Bicycle tours in Rome are a popular way to see the sights of the city. Italy Cruiser Bike Tours was awarded a certificate of excellence by TripAdvisor in 2015. The company's 3-hour bike tour takes in the major sights of historic Rome, including the Circus Maximus, ancient Jewish Ghetto, Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Venice Square, Imperial Forums and the Colosseum. The price of the tour includes the bike rental, helmet and a free authentic Italian gelato for afterwards.Perhaps the most iconic attraction in Rome is the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre, repo..

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Why was Nelson Mandela a good leader?

Under the racist apartheid regime, only white citizens of South Africa were permitted to participate in government and hold the best positions in all of the country's institutions. Black people, who were the majority of the population, were consigned to menial jobs and had little power even in the Bantustans created by the white government as semi-autonomous "homelands" for black South Africans.\nMandela himself was subject to even greater oppression, spending 27 years in prison for his belief that all South Africans should participate in society; however, when released, he did not punish..

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Who were the most legendary pirates of the Caribbean?

Certain pirate iconography that has become generalized is actually related to a specific pirates who operated during this era. For example, the skull-and-crossbones "jolly roger" flag was originally flown by John 'Calico Jack' Rackham. The peg leg was originally worn by François Le Clerc.\n\nThe relative legendary status of a famous Caribbean pirate may vary by region. For example, Jean Lafitte is legendary in New Orleans, but he may not be as well known to French and Spanish people as pirates such as the French pirate François l'Olonnais, a man with a notoriously brutal reput..

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Are there any deserts in China?

The Gobi Desert is the fifth largest desert in the world with a tremendous area of over 500,000 square miles. The Gobi Desert continuously expands. Deserts expanding into other land is known as desertification, and it poses a threat to China's environment. The increasing area of the desert causes more sand storms, which is deadly to agriculture. China loses an estimated million acres of land on a yearly basis to cumbersome desertification.\nThe Taklamakan Desert is another ample desert in China. This desert is the second largest shifting sand desert worldwide. Approximately 85 percent of ..

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Are there caves in Ohio?

The Ohio Caverns are a popular tourist attraction. The caves are several thousands of years old, and the temperature inside them remains 54 degrees Fahrenheit all year. The constant temperature preserves crystals within the caves, with the oldest crystal estimated to be 250,000 years old.\nThe Seneca Caverns is also a popular attraction. These caves offer a walking tour of the caverns and even gem mining. The caverns were discovered in 1872 and have been historically preserved and open to the public since 1933.

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What is on each deck of the Carnival Liberty?

Decks three and four contain bars, restaurants and indoor entertainment areas. Deck five contains a casino and shops. Deck 12 contains the children's club, Camp Carnival, and an adult-only area. Deck 14 is an adult-only retreat. There is no deck 13.\nPassengers can visit Carnival.com to view detailed deck plans of the Carnival Liberty. From the home page, site visitors can hover a cursor over Explore to navigate to Our Ships, and scroll down to locate the Carnival Liberty on the list of ships. On the Carnival Liberty page, visitors can select Deck Plans to view the list of decks, and sele..

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What is Jamaica's natural vegetation?

Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, situated just south of Cuba. As of 2015, Jamaica ranks as the 168th largest country in the world and the third largest island in the Caribbean. Along its coastline, Jamaica experiences a tropical climate but further inland, its interior is characterized by temperate weather conditions. The country is predominantly mountainous with narrow flat, low-lying lands along its coast. By being completely surrounded by water, its isolation from other major landmasses resulted in a rich native biodiversity for the country.Jamaica houses two prominent wood..

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In what county is St. Augustine, Fla.?

Founded by the Spanish in 1565, Saint Augustine is the oldest permanent European settlement. The home of Flagler College, Saint Augustine has an estimated population of 13,679 and lies about 40 miles south of Lacksonville. Much of the economy is supported by year-round tourism and supplemented by shrimping and commercial fishing. Points of interest in the city include Fort Matanzas National Monument, Cathedral Basilica and the Old School House.

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Is the Treasure Island pirate show in Las Vegas appropriate for children?

Las Vegas entrepreneur Steve Wynn designed the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to attract families with children. The property boasted a skull-and-crossbones pirate theme, a kid-friendly pool area and a video game arcade. The casino presented free pirate shows several times a night at the casino entrance in a man-made lake named Buccaneer Bay.\nIn 2003, the hotel replaced the kid's pool area with an adult nightclub and party bar. The same year, Treasure Island renamed the artificial lake to Sirens' Cove and replaced the pirate show with a revue that featured scantily-clad women and ..

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What countries does the Nile flow through?

The White Nile is the primary source of the Nile River, and it begins at the meeting points of rivers that flow out of the Great Lakes region of Africa. The second major source of the Nile River is the Blue Nile, which begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. When these rivers join to together, the resulting river is known simply as the Nile River. Additional sources that are considered part of the Nile River include the Ruvyironza River in Burundi and the Nyabarongo River in Rwanda. The portion of the river that leaves from Lake Victoria in Uganda is known as the Victoria Nile. In total, the river sy..

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