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What was the unification of Italy?

The idea of a united Italy began to form with the fall of Napoleon in 1814. At that time, the Italian peninsula comprised several independent city-states. The movement to unite Italy began underground and spread throughout the early part of the 19th century. The movement erupted in a series of revolts in 1848. Although those initial revolts were unsuccessful, they laid the foundations for the unification of Italy. The turning point came when the prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, the most affluent of the city-states, formed an alliance with France. France entered into war with the Austrian e..

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Where is Tokyo located?

The geographical alignment of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, lies at 35 degrees 42 minutes north latitude and 139 degrees 46 minutes east longitude. Tokyo lies in the Kanto region of the island and encompasses an area of more than 844 square miles and has a population of more than 13 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area expands to include more than 35 million people and is the most populated metropolitan area of the world.

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When is the Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana celebrated?

The Covered Bridge Festival has been based on the courthouse lawn in Rockville, Indiana, since it began in 1957. It celebrates Parke County's 31 covered bridges, and its yearly attendance is more than 2 million people. It includes food sold by county non-profit organizations that use the funds raised to promote their organizations and a big tent and streets near the courthouse with vendors and crafters.

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Which continent is Fiji a part of?

Fiji became independent from British colonial rule on Oct. 10, 1970 and has since adopted a parliamentary democracy form of government. The country's history is marred by multiple coups, with four occurring between 1986 and 2006. In 2009, the country was suspended from the Commonwealth, making it only the second country to be fully suspended from the organization as of 2014.

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What is the largest lake in Canada?

Great Bear Lake is 320 kilometers (199 miles) long, 175 kilometers (109 miles) wide and up to 413 meters (1,355 feet) deep. The lake is covered with ice 8 months each year. It is located in remote northwestern Canada. The northern and western portions of the lake extend into the tundra. The eastern edge is situated over the rocky Canadian Shield. The southern side of the lake is bordered with coniferous forests. The lake was named in 1902.

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On which continent is England located?

England is part of an island, and its location is the north-western coast of continental Europe.\nThe capital of England is London.\nThe history of England dates back thousands of years. The Celts from Central Europe settled here around the 500 B.C. The Romans invaded this region of Europe around 43 A.D. Many other invaders, such as the Anglo-Saxons and Normans, also ruled this part of the world in ancient times.

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What are some different flight trackers?

FlightTrack and FlightBoard have a number of unique features. For example, FlightTrack can check delays, gates and cancellations in real-time, covering more than 3,000 airports, even when the user doesn't have an Internet connection. Updates in FlightTrack 5 included live route maps and satellite and weather radar imaging. The slightly cheaper FlightBoard also provides information on the arrivals and departures of more than 3,000 airports as well as 1,400 different airlines. The information is updated every 5 minutes, and the interface is clear and simple to use.Another advanced flight tr..

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What kind of schedule does the Polar Express Train Ride have?

For example, the schedule for the ride in White River Junction, Vermont, includes several times on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, 2015, starting at 10 a.m. and going to 7 p.m.. Departure times occur at 90-minute intervals, and the station instructs passengers to arrive 30 minutes ahead of their scheduled departure. This ride lasts approximately one hour.\nThe Colorado Railroad Museum, in Golden, Colorado, schedules The Polar Express Train Ride shows during select dates from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23, 2015. Departure times are 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the 75-minute show. During the train ride, cast memb..

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Is there Qwik Park at the Detroit Metro Airport?

Qwik Park is a self-parking facility with shuttle buses to and from the airport terminal. Its fenced lots are well-lit and feature security guard patrols.\nFor companies with employees who are regular travelers, the parking facility offers a corporate program. This program includes special deals and preferred rates for corporate accounts.\nAs of 2015, Qwik Parkï¾’s Internet daily rate is $9 with a drive-up rate of $11 per day or $66 per week. If the customer is an AAA or AARP member, the daily drive-up rate is $9 per day. The parking facility has partnered with the two nearest hotels to provid..

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How do you find rental homes on the island of Bali in Indonesia?

As FlipKey.com and VRBO.com list several thousand properties for rent on the island of Bali, you need to apply a number of filters, such as location, price range and number of bedrooms, to help narrow your search. TravelOnline.com offers a summary of the island's regions and districts, including the inland cultural area of Ubud, sophisticated Seminyak and popular surfing resort Kuta. Once you have selected a region, you can apply a range of additional location types and features to your search, such as beachfront or mountain view, pool, hot tub and Wi-Fi. The vacation rental sites offer d..

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