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Where is Portland located?

The seat of Multnomah County, Portland encompasses roughly 133 square miles and has an estimated population of just more than 600,000 as of 2013. The greater Portland area is home to more than 1,200 technology companies, earning the area the nickname of "Silicon Forest." Computer components maker Intel is the largest employer in the region, providing more than 15,000 jobs. Portland also boasts at least 60 breweries, more than any other city in the world.

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How do U.S. residents apply for a Nigerian passport at the embassy?

To submit an application for a Nigerian passport, individuals have to submit a passport application form, the payment slip confirming the fee has been paid, the acknowledgement slip for the fee, the expired Nigerian passport, two current passport-size photos and a photocopy of the data page in the expired passport. Additional documents are necessary for minors. These include a copy of the birth certificate, photocopies of the parents' passports and a letter of consent signed by both parents.\nOnce they submit the application online, individuals receive an application number and applicatio..

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What are some sources of entertainment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge has over 30 performances each day, including country, gospel and rock and roll performances. Other options for entertainment in Pigeon Forge include the Smoky Mountain Opry, the Hatfield & McCoy dinner show and the Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery dinner show. Seasonal shows, such as Christmas-themed shows, take place at different times throughout the year.

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How much is the toll to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York?

The Tappen Zee Bridge is located at milepost 13.07, between exits 9 and 10 of I-87. Tolls are collected only when going southbound. The bridge is 16,014 feet long, making it the longest bridge in New York. It crosses the Hudson River, connecting Tarrytown to South Nyack.

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What countries does the Mississippi River flow through?

The Mississippi is a major world river system because of its length, biological productivity and habitat diversity. When combined with the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi, the Mississippi River is the fourth-longest river in the world, behind only the Nile, the Amazon and the Yangtze Rivers. At its headwaters, the Mississippi's average surface speed is around 1.2 miles per hour.

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How can you find out how many deaths there have been in the United States in the past week?

After 1989, publicly available micro-data files indicate the year, month and day of week, but not the exact date of each death. Qualified researchers can apply to the NAPHSIS, a national non-profit organization for public health officials, or the National Center for Health Statistics for permission to access data which includes date of death. That data is available for compiling weekly mortality statistics. The policy of the United States differs from that of Great Britain, where weekly mortality surveillance is routine.

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How many basins make up the Atlantic ocean?

Ocean basins form as the result of tectonic processes releasing volcanic rock from fissures in the Earth's crust along the mid-oceanic ridges. The volcanic processes that occur at the ridges create a constant state of change, which results in fractures, faults and cracks in the Earth's crust. The largest fracture zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge offsets the ridge by 590 miles.

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What did Lenin do in the Russian Revolution?

The first acts of Lenin's Bolshevik Revolution included seizure of rail lines, banks, post offices and strategically advantageous bridges. The Bolsheviks also commandeered telegraph offices and equipment. By the end of the second day, the minimally violent coup ended with the Bolsheviks in control of Russia.\nLenin promised that Bolshevik leadership would provide plentiful food, shelter and money for all Russians, but this did not occur. Soldiers returning from the First World War learned that private land had been seized, jobs were non-existent and farmers were growing just enough food t..

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What are some popular Aida cruises?

Some of the most popular ports of call on Aida cruises include the Canary Islands, the Bahamas, Iceland and Dubai. Other well-reviewed destinations are New Orleans, San Juan, Samana and Amber Cove.\nAida Cruises are geared toward German-speaking passengers. One of the things passengers appreciate the most is the casual experience of the cruises. Each cruise has an informal club atmosphere, with no dress codes or assigned seats in the dining rooms. All cruise ships include spas, fitness clubs and multiple dining rooms as well as a la carte dining and theatrical entertainment. Special features o..

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How can you find the distance to the nearest fire station?

As of 2015, HomeFacts.com lists 37,576 fire stations in the United States. California, with 2,745, has the largest number of fire stations of any state. The search engine provides comprehensive information about the fire stations it lists, including stations' physical addresses, mailing addresses and phone numbers.\nHomeFacts.com lists other pertinent information, such as the most common hazards and disasters for a given address, including statistical susceptibility to fire and other natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods.\nThe U.S. Fire Administration, at USFA.FEMA...

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