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How did Surprise, Arizona get its name?

Surprise is located 20 miles northwest of Phoenix. The 2000 census listed its population at 30,848, and the 2010 census showed a population of 117,517 for a 281 percent increase, making Surprise the second-fastest growing suburb of Phoenix, after Gilbert. This increase was partly due to a large number of retirees moving to Sun City Grand, which is an age-restricted community built by Del Webb.\nSurprise's 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report lists Dysart School District, Walmart, City of Surprise, Fry's Food and Drug and Maricopa County as the city's largest employers. The..

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Where are some popular tourist destinations in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is a peninsula on Canada's east coast. Its long Atlantic coastline has plenty of picturesque fishing villages and harbors offering tourists boat trips to view whales and other sea life. Inland, visitors have opportunities to see moose, beaver, wolves, black bears and eagles, while touring the national parks. Several sightseeing cruises set out from Halifax harbor, where a boardwalk contains the Pier 21 Museum, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. Close to the ferry terminal is a group of restored heritage buildings offering shops and rest..

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What are some things to do in and around Barstow, California?

The Barstow Skate Park is a 12,000-square-foot area that is open during daylight hours. The park has areas that correspond to beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters, with street features, rails and grinds. Visitors can read park rules on the Barstow city website.\nAs of 2015, the Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sportspark has six lighted ball fields with electronic scoreboards, batting cages, basketball courts, three soccer fields and volleyball courts. The park has adult softball leagues during the spring, fall and summer seasons, and it offers sports seating areas and picnic tables. The par..

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Why is cartography important?

In the most basic sense, cartography allows humans to create abstracted repetitions of physical spaces, which can be used to better understand those spaces. Maps allow humans to orient themselves to a location and understand the most efficient way to travel between spaces. Maps also help to convey information about what is found in different spaces, whether it’s a store or a river.\nOn a larger scale, cartography helps humans utilize spatial knowledge to better organize different aspects of society. Far beyond cities, mountain ranges and rivers, maps can depict population, natural resources ..

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What is the geography of France?

Not all of France is located on mainland Europe in what is known as metropolitan France. France has many outlying principalities and territories around the globe, many of them small island or tropic nations. France borders the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Biscay on the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast and the English Channel to the Northwest. The Pyrenees make up the major mountain chain that runs through France. Along with the Alps, they make up the mountainous mid-section. The salty sea air and gently rolling hills between the mountains and the ocean are what make France one of the ..

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How do you book flights with Qatar Airways?

To complete booking your Qatar flights, enter passenger information and contact details, make meal selections and check through your trip summary before proceeding to the payment page. When you have purchased your flights using a credit card or PayPal, you can make a seat selection from the flight's seat map though the confirmation page. The airline emails a receipt confirming your booking and recommends printing this off as proof of your e-ticket as it does not issue paper tickets. You can return to your booking to change your seat or meal preferences at a later stage by visiting Manage ..

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How did Mali and Ghana gain their wealth?

The ancient Kingdom of Ghana predated the Mali Empire by several centuries. Ancient Ghana was so abundant in gold that even its dogs wore golden collars. The kingdom was able to grow its wealth even further by trading with Arab merchants, who would travel over two months across the Sahara desert to trade their salt in exchange for West African gold, ivory and slaves. Ghana also traded its gold for horses, cloth, swords and books from the European kingdoms.\nLike its predecessor Ghana, the Mali Empire was able to grow rich by capitalizing on its natural resources and creating advantageous tradi..

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Where is Plum Island?

Plum Island is an 840-acre, pork chop-shaped island which is about 3 miles long and 1 mile wide at its widest point. Approximately 90 percent of Plum Island's land is undeveloped, as of 2014. The island is the location of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (“PIADC”), where, according to the USDA, scientists study diseases that can affect livestock, with a particular focus on the foot-and-mouth disease virus.

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Can you get into Six Flags for free?

Although season passes and memberships vary in price and benefits, they can amount to significant savings for repeat visitors. Benefits may include early entry, exclusive ride times, specially designated parking and unlimited admission to all Six Flags theme parks. Season passes require a one-time payment, do not renew automatically and expires at the end of the year. Memberships require low monthly payments and never expire. You can cancel a membership anytime after 12 months.

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Is there a shuttle that travels from Philadelphia to JFK International Airport?

To ensure availability, travelers must contact Super Trans online or by phone to make a reservation prior to riding on one of the shuttles. Service to JFK is offered from the city of Philadelphia along with select nearby areas in the suburbs.\nAs of October 2015, fares depend on the number of passengers included in a reservation and whether the transportation is one-way or round-trip. Individual fares start at $60 for a one-way ride and $110 for a round-trip.

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