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How many states were in the Union during the American Civil War?

The American Civil War was fought between the Union and Confederate states from 1861 to 1865. The Union was referred to as the "North" while the confederacy was known as the "South." The South was defeated and the rebel states were gradually re-admitted to the Union from 1866 to 1870.

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What state is Washington, D.C. located in?

The District of Columbia, also known as "the District," co-exists with D.C. Fundamentally, the two are considered the same and are often used interchangeably. The District initially comprised ceded lands from Maryland and Virginia but in the 1850s, the land granted by Virginia was given back to the state. The District encompasses an area of 68 square miles. Major federal buildings, such as the White House, Capitol Building and Supreme Court, are located within the District.

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How can you figure out your latitude coordinates?

To find latitude with a physical map, check the vertical edges for numbers measured in degrees, such as 45 degrees. Each horizontally running line from the vertical edge represents one degree of latitude, starting at 0 degrees at the equator, the northern hemisphere being positive and the southern hemisphere being negative.\nTake a straight edge, and draw a line directly to the map's vertical edge from the desired position. Judge the approximate distance between the drawn line and the two latitude lines to determine more precise coordinates.\nWith a protractor, approximating latitude thro..

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Why is the Dead Sea so salty?

The Dead Sea rests in the deepest continental basin on Earth. At 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea basin is able to accept flowing water from uphill sources, such as the Sea of Galilee. However, there is no downhill drainage area into which the sea can drain. This means that the only way for water to escape the Dead Sea basin is by evaporation.\nWhen river water, which is always slightly salty, flows into a sump, all of its dissolved salts are carried with it. If the lake has an outlet, these salts can be carried along to the sea, and the lake remains fresh. Without an outlet, however, ..

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What are some interesting attractions at Baltimore Harbor?

Federal Hill Park, located on the south side of the harbor, offers breathtaking views of the city from the hilltop. To experience the harbor on water, one can take a themed boat trip or harbor cruise. For night owls, Power Plant Live! offers various bars, clubs and night time entertainment.\nAdditional cultural attractions include the American Visionary Art Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Industry and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Fort McHenry offers a historical excursion, allowing one to explore an 18th century brick fort and learn about the Battle of Maryland and the War of 1812. Live demon..

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Where is Lake Clark National Park?

Situated approximately 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, the park encompasses 4,030,015 acres at the bottom of the Alaska peninsula. A place of great natural beauty and solitude, the park includes glacial lakes, salmon-bearing rivers and two volcanoes.\n\nLake Clark was made a national monument by President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 1, 1978, and Congress made it a national park and preserve in 1980.

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What are some of the smallest towns in Florida?

As of 2013, Marineland had a population of only 16 people with nearly 75 percent being male and 25 percent female. The median resident age is 20.7 years. The estimated median household income of Marineland is more than $10,000 below the state's median income. The town of Marineland was incorporated in 1942, though the first Native Americans inhabited the area around 1,400 years ago. The town is most popular for its marine life, and is considered a tourist location.\nLake Buena Vista houses a population of about 10 people with two-thirds of the demographic being female. The median age is 6..

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What kind of animals live in the taiga?

Many bears live in the taiga, including brown bears, American black bears, Asiatic black bears and polar bears. Brown bears are the most widespread of the omnivores in the taiga. They eat a lot in the summer to gain weight before hibernating during the winter.\nOther mammals in the taiga include moose, caribou, deer and wood bison. Smaller animals include beavers, hares, squirrels and porcupines.\nFor fish to survive in the taiga, they must withstand cold water temperatures and ice-covered water. Alaska blackfish, brook trout, chum salmon, longnose sucker, northern pike, walleye, white sucker ..

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What are some popular things to do in St. Charles, MO?

The walking tour starts in front of Missouri's first capital building and follows Main Street north to the George C. Sibley House and Foundry Art Center before crossing the street west to the McKenzie Hotel. The tour then travels south on the west side of Main Street to the Market & Fish House, Duquette House, French Colonial Brick and Eckert's Tavern. Other highlights of the walking tour include Boone's Lick Trail and the Lewis & Clark monument.\nVisitors can spend time in the outdoors at a range of parks, many of which have hiking and biking paths. The Fountain Lakes Park cons..

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What are some cheap cruises for kids?

Minitime, a website dedicated to information on travel with kids, lists Royal Caribbean International and Carnival as two of the top cruise lines for kids due to their unique and engaging activities, high quality counselors and tight age groupings. Royal Caribbean offers science and art activities and the DreamWorks Experience. Carnival offers a wide range of fun activities such as pools, mini golf, digital and active play as well as educational programs about Carnival destinations.

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