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What are the top 10 museums in New York City?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art contains approximately two million pieces from many civilizations and is the most visited art museum in the United States. The Museum of Modern Art houses many contemporary and unique pieces by modern artists.\nThe American Museum of Natural History hosts a large collection of dinosaur fossils in addition to other biology and ecology exhibits. The Guggenheim Museum, in a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, contains many pieces by classic artists such as Picasso and Monet.\nThe Intrepid Museum, located on a retired aircraft carrier, houses several historic ai..

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What are some interesting Sierra Nevada mountain range facts?

The Sierra Nevada mountain range stretches 400 miles along the eastern border of California and starts at Lake Tahoe and extends to the lower elevation of Tehepachi Pass, slightly northwest of Mojave. The Sierra Nevadas are home to some of the most famous natural treasures of the nation including Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, the John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness, to name a few. The largest trees in the world, the Sequoias, are one of the major attractions, and the mountain range boasts gorgeous Sequoias that are believed to be up to 3..

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When does it snow in Switzerland?

The average snowfall in Switzerland varies significantly from region to region, with most snowfall occurring in the Swiss Alps. For instance, Zurich receives an average of 22 inches of snow and has an average of 15 snowy days annually, while Adelboden receives around 166 inches of snow and has an average of 54 days of snow per year.\nNearly all snowfall occurs from November to March, but snow is present throughout the year on the Swiss Alps. Säntis, located at over 8,200 feet in elevation, receives an average of 123 snowy days per year and averages over 400 inches of snow annually.

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What are some interesting facts about the Nile River?

The Nile river basin, situated in the countries of Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda, is formed from the convergence of three streams, the White Nile, the Blue Nile, and the Atbara. The White Nile originates from the headstreams of Lake Victoria and Lake Albert. The Blue Nile and the Atbara flow from the highlands of Ethiopia. Unusually, the Nile flows from south to north emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.\nThe ancient Egyptians called the river "Ar," or "black," after the sediments deposited during the annual flood season. The Nile as the source of water and fertile, nutrient-rich soil al..

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What are some tips for finding all-inclusive resorts in Panama?

To search for all-inclusive Panama resorts on Travelocity, visit Travelocity.com and choose whether to search by hotel only, for hotel and flight packages, or by packages with hotel, flight and car rental included. Enter “Panama” into the Going To box, and then choose check-in and check-out dates, the number of rooms, and the number of adults and children traveling in your party. Click the Search button, and then choose from the resorts and hotels in the list.\nSearch for Panama resorts on Expedia using a similar process. Enter your search details into the search tool, click the Search but..

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Where can you find local metro bus route times?

The more detailed metro bus route timetables include the names and times of all individual stops along a route. These schedules often differ from weekdays to Saturdays and Sundays, and they may also have special holiday hours. Many local metro bus websites also come with route maps identifying the different points of departure and stops within their particular cities of operation.

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What are some popular resorts in California?

The Coronado Beach Resort is situated on Coronado's main thoroughfare, Orange Avenue. Surrounded by boutique stores, restaurants and cafes, the resort is also within walking distance of Coronado Beach. Among the highlights of this resort are a rooftop deck with a hot tub and barbecue grills, ocean views, a lounge with billiards and a 24-hour front desk.The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa on Cannery Row is situated above the Monterey Bay to afford guests clear views out to sea. It has several dining options, including the Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar and Cafe La Strada, as well as a piano lo..

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What are some Gatlinburg RV campgrounds?

The Smoky Mountain Premium RV Resort has 76 campsites, as of 2015, with back-in, pull-in and pull-through options available. The campground claims to be one of the few in the area equipped for the large rigs. It offers tour services through Smoky Mountain Adventure Tours as well as gated access with security cameras and a fitness center.\nThe Adventure Bound Camping Resort has a stocked trout pond and stream in the campground. It also has many kids activities on-site, including a waterslide, a fun zone with inflatable play areas and a game room. The RV park offers several event weekends throug..

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What state is abbreviated "CT"?

Covering 4,844 square miles, the Constitution State is located in southern New England and bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west and Long Island Sound to the south. The central city of Hartford serves as the capital, while the largest cities are Bridgeport and New Haven, which is home to the prestigious Yale University. Notable persons from the state of Connecticut include John Brown, Charles Goodyear and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

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How many tolls are on I-95?

Maine and New Hampshire have two sections each of pay turnpikes on I-95. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have no toll sections. New York has three toll sections, but the George Washington Bridge toll road has three different fees depending on the time of day and whether the user pays at a booth or has an E-ZPass.\nThe New Jersey Turnpike is one toll section but has four different possible fees, including the E-ZPass, peak hour, senior citizen and green vehicle discounts. Pennsylvania has no toll sections.\nDelaware has the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Delaware Turnpike, while M..

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