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What are some good exhibits at the Met in NYC?

Running until Jan. 18, 2016, the "Grand Illusions: Staged Photography from the Met Collection" exhibit features a variety of photographs in different genres and period styles, showing how photographers manipulate the art of photography to run anywhere along the gamut of fiction and reality. On display until Aug. 7, 2016, the "American Quilts and Folk Art" exhibit features eight quilts, furniture and folk painting, two of which are by renowned 18th century American painter, Edward Hicks. A highlight of North American artistic achievement, the "Collecting the Arts of Mexico" exhibit features Emi..

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What is the Fields of the Wood theme park?

Ten Commandments Mountain is the most popular attraction at Fields of the Wood. Each letter in the monument is made of concrete, and stands 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The monument itself is 300 feet wide. Visitors can climb to the top via a long set of stairs. Just above the monument sits the New Testament Outlook, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.\nThe baptismal pool at Fields of the Wood is available for baptisms during the summer months. The park also features the All Nations Cross, which is bordered by a row of international flags. Fields of the Wood also featu..

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What is the Fort Pitt Bridge?

The Fort Pitt Bridge replaced the Point Bridge at a time when Pittsburgh was experiencing an urban renewal. The bridge has a twin sister bridge, the Fort Duquesne Bridge, which connects the point of Pittsburgh to the city's North Side district and crosses the Allegheny River.\nThe design firm Richardson, Gordon, and Associates designed the bridge, and the American Bridge Company of New York, New York, handled all construction, with George S. Richardson serving as the engineer. The firm used a computer to design the bridge, making it the first bowstring bridge to hold that distinction. To ..

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What were some good Florida cruise and stay vacation packages in 2015?

The Daytona Beach vacation is a package that includes the flight, hotel, car and activities. Vacationers can relax on the beach and visit the Daytona Motor Speedway. They can also drive to Orlando to visit Sea World and Disney World. The packages are customizable with three-star and four-star hotels available.\nDisney Vacations by Land and Sea combines a Disney cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World Resort. Visitors arrive in Port Canaveral, Florida, and go on a tropical voyage on board one of Disney's three cruise ships. After the cruise they spend a set number of days visiting Disney ..

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What are major landforms of India?

India is situated between Pakistan and Burma and occupies a large portion of the South Asian sub-continent. The nation houses Mount Kanchenjunga, which forms part of India's boundary with Nepal. This mountain is the third highest peak in the world and the highest point in India, and it rises to an elevation of approximately 28,209 feet.

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How many states have a city named Springfield?

There is not a single city or town name that is found in every single state, but Springfield is a rather popular city name. Some of states actually have more than one city named Springfield. Wisconsin has five cities with the name Springfield. Springfield, Missouri is the most populous city with this name. As of 2015, it has a population of more than 420,000 people in its metro area. In addition, Springfield, Illinois is that state's capitol.

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Does TSA allow any legal drugs in carry-on luggage?

While necessary medications are allowed in carry on luggage, there are a few rules and guidelines travelers should follow when passing through TSA screening with medications.\n\nNon-liquid medications, both prescription and over the counter, are permitted, but should be kept in original containers if possible. For a small amount of the medication, it may be put into a separate container, but a copy of the prescription should be packed with it. It may help to obtain a letter from your doctor explaining why the travellers need the medication on the plane to show to a TSA agent.\n\nPack all drugs..

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What was the geography of the Southern Colonies?

The Southern Colonies were Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. These colonies had a long growing season and a warm, damp climate, which allowed settlers to grow cash crops. Among the most common crops were cotton, tobacco, indigo, rice and grain. The backcountry produced large amounts of timber and furs for trade. Timber from pine trees was North Carolina's largest export. Indigo and rice were the main crops of Georgia and South Carolina while Virginia and Maryland's main cash crop was tobacco.

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Where can you find a Tennessee fall foliage map?

Tennessee is located in the southeast United States, where a heavy concentration of beautiful foliage is found in the fall. Travel site TNVacation.com presents fall trip ideas, such as leaf peeping in different parts of Tennessee. The website also issues a weekly fall report from mid-September through November as well as the best spots to view the changing colors of foliage across the state.

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What type of hotels rent weekly?

Extended Stay America has approximately 700 hotels throughout the United States as of 2015, notes ExtendedStayAmerica.com. The suites are equipped with full kitchens, free Wi-Fi and a separate work area. Guests who search for a stay of seven or more consecutive nights receive the discounted weekly rate. Those who plan to stay more than 29 days may receive a discounted monthly rate.Choice Hotels provides two different brands of extended-stay hotels: MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay Hotel. Guests can choose either a studio or a one-bedroom suite. All accommodations come with a full kit..

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