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What is Paris famous for?

Paris is often called the "international capital of style," and it ranks alongside Milan, London and New York as a leading city in the fashion industry. Paris Fashion Week is one of the most-important fashion events in the world and takes place twice each year in the city. Paris also attracts artists and chefs from all over the world. The city has hundreds of museums and thousands of restaurants. The Louvre is the most-visited museum in the world and houses many historic works, including the Venus de Milo statue and the Mona Lisa.\nThe history of Paris, France, dates back to the third century,..

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What is the length of the Canadian-U.S. Border?

The busiest border crossing in North America is that between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with nearly $500 million of trade passing through the Ambassador Bridge daily. While Alaska is the state that shares the longest border - roughly 1,539 miles - New York receives the most visits from Canada and also sends the most travelers over the border.

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What is the temperature in Northern California?

For example, average August temperatures in San Francisco range from a low of 55 F to a high of 68 F, while those in Sacramento range from a low of 58 F to a high of 91 F. Winter temperatures for both cities average in the high 40s and low 50s.\nIn the Central Valley, which extends to the northernmost city of Mount Shasta, summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, with average highs in the 80s and 90s. Winter temperatures range from highs in the 60s to lows in the 40s, although the temperature at Mount Shasta reached minus 13 F in December 1990.

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Where is Pennsylvania on a map of the United States?

Pennsylvania occupies nearly 45,000 land square miles. The economy largely centers on the more than 63,000 farms that produce a variety of crops. With roughly 1.5 million residents, Philadelphia is the largest city in the Keystone State; other major cities include Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie and the capital city Harrisburg. One of the chief attractions is Gettysburg National Military Park, site of the pivotal Civil War battle.

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How do you purchase tickets for Atlanta Motor Speedway?

Forms of payment accepted at the box office include cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover. The box office is located next to the nine-story building at the speedway and open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number is 770-946-4211. Will call, located at Gate 15 and Gate 2, is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for NASCAR races.\nTicket prices vary depending on the event and the section in which the seats are located. For some races, Ticketmaster verified tickets sell on the official speedway resale marketplace at TicketsNow.com. For some other events, tickets a..

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What are some facts about Citrus Heights in California?

Citrus Heights incorporated in 1997 becoming the fifth city in Sacramento County. Citrus Heights has approximately 2,000 businesses, primarily retail, including the Sunrise Mall. The city has three high schools, over forty parks, and three community centers.\nCitrus Heights has easy access to Interstate Highways 5 and 80 and US Highways 50 and 99. Citrus Heights is located at latitude 38.707 and longitude -121.28. The ZIP code are 95610,95621 and 95622. Its area code is 916.

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What are some airlines that fly to Panama?

American Airlines operates direct flights between Panama and Miami, Florida, or Dallas, Texas. Delta only directly flies between Panama and Atlanta, Georgia. Continental Airlines' U.S. destinations include Miami, Florida, Los Angeles, California, and Houston, Texas. Spirit Airlines operates one route between Panama and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Since these are all major domestic airlines, they use connecting flights to fly to any other airport in the United States.\nAmong the international airlines, Copa Airlines is the carrier that operates the most flights to and from Panama. Copa Airli..

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What is Stonehenge made of?

Stonehenge dates back to prehistoric times, and is located in England. The circle is so well-known because of the little background that is known about it. The civilization that built it is no longer around, and construction techniques to move around heavy stones were not thought to be invented until much later. Finally, while many theories have been proposed, no one knows what the purpose (if any) of Stonehenge actually is.

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Where does spring water come from?

Many springs have water that is fine to drink right from the spring though it needs to be tested first. The water from most springs is clear although many springs around the United States have a brown-tinted color, often called tea-colored water. Springs like those found in Colorado have a high iron content that colors the water brown. This water needs to be purified and cleaned prior to drinking.

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Where can you find Pace Bus schedules?

The general search results offer links to further Web pages containing schedules and maps. If you enter the route number in the search box the site moves directly to the route's schedule and map. The schedules vary according to the different service days. Check that you are reading the correct timetable for the planned travel date. Click System Map in the menu on the left side of the home page to view a map showing all the Pace Bus routes.

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