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Why is the Black Sea called "black"?

There are no islands along the coast of the Black Sea, and sailors had no port in a storm. This caused many shipwrecks and could also be the origin of the name. Before being known as the Black Sea, this body of water was simply referred to as "the sea" by local inhabitants. In the language of the ancient Turks, the words black and north are the same, so the Black Sea could simply mean the sea to the north.

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Where is North Port, FL?

Set within a thick canopy of oak and pine, North Port does not feature a port but has more than 80 miles of freshwater canals connecting to the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the business district is U.S. 41, which provides road access to nearby Manasota Key and Venice beaches. Incorporated in June 1959, North Port occupies nearly 100 land square miles and has a population of over 60,000.

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What are some fun things to do in California?

Disneyland is a popular spot for its movie-themed rides, walking Disney characters and shows. The park also has tours, plenty of shopping and frequent fireworks displays.\nThe Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic feature of San Francisco with its length, orange color and 746-foot-tall towers. The city's famous Chinatown is both the oldest Chinatown within the United States and purportedly the largest such town outside of Asia.

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What is the Kilauea lighthouse?

The tower was built in a classical revival architecture style and stands 52 feet high. As of 2014, it serves as one of Kauai's most popular tourist attractions with more than 500,000 annual visitors, according to HawaiiWeb.com. Time and the harsh tropic marine environment have taken their toll on this building, and restoration efforts are underway.

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Which U.S. cities have the largest populations?

As of July 1, 2014, the ranking of these cities remained the same according to population estimates. New York City leads the list with a population estimate of over eight million. Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million people, and Chicago has about 2.7 million people. Houston's population is approximately 2.2 million. Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio and San Diego have populations of around 1.5, 1.5, 1.4 and 1.3 million people, respectively. Dallas and San Jose, with populations of 1.2 and 1.3 people respectively, close the list of the top ten most populous cities in the Unit..

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Do you have to print your boarding pass when you check in online?

Checking in online is convenient as it helps prevent standing in a long line at the airport. Even if a passenger doesn’t print the boarding pass after checking in, she can still avoid long lines by using a kiosk to check in. Some airlines email boarding passes to a mobile device. This email contains a boarding pass bar code that the passenger can show at the security checkpoint to gain entry.

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Where is Babylon located?

At first, Babylon was merely a minor stop along the Euphrates River, but it began to grow into prominence under rulers such as Hammurabi, who established an empire there in the second millennium B.C., and Nebuchadnezzar, who created a strong new empire there in the sixth century B.C. Decline set in after Alexander the Great conquered the city, and eventually it was just a dusty ruin until an upsurge in interest from European explorers in the 19th century.

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How do you find a map of radon gas in Canada?

Health Canada conducted an estimated 14,000 three-month radon tests in homes across Canada, in urban and rural regions. The tests were conducted during the fall and winter months, when windows and doors are closed and radon levels are typically higher. The survey found close to 7 percent of Canadian homes have radon gas levels above the federal government’s guideline of 200 bequerels per cubic meter.\nRadon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas that is produced naturally by decaying uranium in rocks and soil. Outdoor levels of radon are too low to pose a health risk, but once the radio..

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What was life like in East Berlin?

The city of East Berlin existed from 1949-1990. It was the Soviet-occupied region of Berlin and the capital of East Germany. East Berliners faced monitoring by the state security service, which would set up bugging systems and wiretaps in search of rebellion movements. Travel between East Germany and West Germany was difficult and people in East Berlin found themselves cut off from their jobs, family and friends in West Berlin. Many people attempted to escape East Germany by going over the Berlin Wall during this time.As of 2015, the former East Berlin continues to work to bring its services t..

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Can you book Royal Caribbean cruises through the company's website?

The website allows users to select cruises by desired destination, dates, departure ports and even the specific ship on which they'd like to cruise. In addition, the website features online check-in, guides to ports of call and other useful information about cruising. Customers can also book Royal Caribbean cruises on popular third party websites, such as Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity.

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