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What are railroad yards?

Some of the larger railroad yards can harbor hundreds or even thousands of train cars. In the past, there were railroad yards about 100 miles apart, as it was necessary for steam-powered trains to refuel that often. However, the larger, more efficient rail yards have taken precedent in recent years, so there has been a sharp decrease in the use of small rail yards.

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What is a telephone number for Southwest Airlines?

Other phone numbers for Southwest Airlines include (888) 792-8747 for automated flight information and (800) 243-8372 for Southwest Vacations. Spanish speakers can use the phone number (800) 826-6667. Customers who need to speak to a representative in the Customer Relations department can call (214) 932-0333 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Southwest Airlines also maintains a list of the most requested help topics so customers can look online to see if their question has already been answered.

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What are some facts on Mount Asama?

The oldest part of the volcano is the western crater that is 1.25 miles wide due to erosion over hundreds of thousands of years. This crater fills with water and drains to the southwest. This part of Mount Asama is more than a mile away from the active stratovolcano.\nThe newest portions of Mount Asama are comprised of two craters. The outer crater is nearly 4,000 feet wide. The cone of the main volcano rises 560 feet above the outer crater of the newer stratovolcano. All eruptions during recorded history came out of this cone.\nAs of July 2014, the most recent eruption of Mount Asama occurred..

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Where can you find a map of Canada with city names?

The Maps of World website features a Canada cities map as well as physical, political and road maps. These maps are available for download, printing or purchase.\nMapQuest offers a highly detailed, interactive map of Canada with city names. Users are able to click and drag to any area of the map and adjust the zoom to view it at various levels of magnification. It is possible to print these maps or share them through email.

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Where are the Philippine Islands located?

This group of islands is the second-largest archipelago on Earth. The location of the Philippine Islands in the ocean and near the Ring of Fire makes them susceptible to the occurrence of volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons. Existing in the Philippine islands are 53 active volcanoes that rank as some of the most deadly in the world. Complicating matters is the heavy rainfall associated with the Philippines that also results in mud flows. Tsunamis are also not uncommon to this area.\nThe terrain of these islands is largely mountainous with low-lying coastal regions. Considered part of the conti..

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What are Jamaica's natural resources?

Travels.com notes that Jamaica is one of the largest producers of bauxite in the world. Bauxite is a rock that contains aluminum oxide that can be made into aluminum. Even though bauxite contains aluminum oxide, alumina and bauxite are produced separately, according to Wikipedia.\nGypsum is a mineral that is found near limestone. It is used in making Plaster of Paris, sheet rock and cement. Gypsum is mined in the eastern portion of the country. Limestone covers most of the island and is used in a majority of construction materials. Limestone is comprised of compressed shells and animal bones t..

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Where is the Glasgow red light district?

According to the Evening Times, the police beat where the most people were arrested offering sex for sale in 2011 was the Calton Barras area, in which part of Glasgow Green is situated. The Broomielaw West beat, which contains most of the Anderston Drag, had the second highest number of cases. The third most active area for prostitution was Collegelands.

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What fun activities can you participate in at the Grand Paladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa?

Nonmotorized water sports that guests of the Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa can enjoy include sailing on catamarans, kayaking and windsurfing at the Playa Bavaro seafront. They can also play daytime tennis on the resort's courts.\nFor the nightlife, guests can enjoy gaming at the Grand Palladium's adjacent property or dance the night away with free admission and drinks at the resort's disco.\nWith 14 restaurants and 19 bars to choose from on the property, as of 2015, eating and drinking at the Grand Palladium is an adventure as well as an activity. Diners can sample c..

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Where is the Guggenheim Museum?

Visitors can reach the Guggenheim by car, foot, subway or bus. To arrive by subway, take train 4, 5 or 6 to 86th street, exit and walk west, and then make a right on Fifth Avenue and continue to 88th Street.\nTo visit the museum by bus, catch bus M1, M2, M3 or M4, all of which run on both Madison Ave. and Fifth Ave.\nStreet parking is available on Fifth Avenue, and there are several parking garages nearby for visitors who arrive by car.

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What are Hearst Castle tours?

The museum offer six tour types: Grand Rooms Tour, Upstairs Suites Tour, Cottage and Kitchen Tour, and an Evening Tour, as well as two handicap-accessible tours. Tours are 60 minutes and, as of 2016, cost $25 for adults and $12 for children. The fee includes a viewing of “Building the Dream” at Hearst Castle Theater. Visitors are strongly advised to make reservations beforehand.\nThe Grand Rooms Tour is suggested for first-time visitors. It includes the Assembly Room, Refectory, Billiard Room, Theater. Outdoors, the Gardens, Neptune Pool and Roman Pool.\nThe Upstairs Suite Tour features a ..

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