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Which octopus has enough venom to kill more than 20 humans?

The neurotoxin that blue-ringed octopi produce is the same kind that is contained in blowfish, which, when served as sushi, is known as fugu. If fugu isn't prepared in the right way, it can be tainted with this neurotoxin. Improperly prepared fugu is actually responsible for more human deaths than the blue-ringed octopus.

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What are some states included in a map of the Midwest?

The map of the Midwest on EduPlace.com includes interactive legend features users can click on to view major cities, farming areas, forestry, manufacturing and trade and areas where a lot of livestock is raised. Clicking on the Major Cities feature reveals Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri, Chicago in Illinois, Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota. Clicking on the Farming category reveals that, as of 2015, much of the Midwest possesses large areas of farming. The Forestry button reveals much smaller areas of major forestry, these being mainly in southern Missour..

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What are the benefits of being a member of Korean Air SKYPASS?

The first elite tier is the "Morning Calm Club." Some perks of this membership level include the use of a special check-in counter, one additional free checked bag on most flights, priority baggage handling on Korean Air flights, access to the priority reservation wait list and up to four visits to the Prestige Class lounge at the departing airport in a space of two years. Members qualify for this tier with either 50,000 miles flown or 40 qualifying flights.\nThe next elite tier is the "Morning Calm Premium Club." Perks of this level include an exclusive first-class check-in counter and unlimi..

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How long are US passports good for?

U.S. passport applications take four to six weeks to process. U.S. citizens may renewal by mail if the current passport holder is over the age of 16 and has a passport that is less than 15 years old and undamaged. Applicants under the age of 15 must apply for a passport in person. The U.S. Department of State issues passport renewals even if a passport has not yet expired. Some countries require passports that are valid for six months beyond traveling dates, and many airlines prevent travelers from flying if they don't meet this requirement.\nThe U.S. Department of State provides detaile..

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What are some major airports in Montana?

Northwest Airlines, Sky West Airlines, Allegiant Air, Big Sky Airlines and Horizon Air service Missoula International Airport. Great Falls International Airport welcomes flights from Big Sky Airlines, Delta Airlines, Horizon Air, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines, whereas Glacier Park International Airport serves flights from Big Sky Airlines, Delta Connection, Horizon Airways, Northwest Airlines and US Airways.

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What is required to join the British Airways executive club?

While the name may make the program sound exclusive, in reality, the Executive Club is a standard airline rewards program open to just about any adult that flies with British Airways.\n\nThe countries and regions of residency that are currently prohibited are available at the ba.com website. These countries and regions may change over time. British Airways will notify Executive Club members in advance if their place of residence is going to be added to the exclusion list. British Airways may also refuse membership to any individual at their discretion. Companies and other organizations cannot ..

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How do you find house rentals in Long Beach, California?

To find the ideal house to rent, consider the budget and think about the exact location and amenities available. This helps make the search easier and faster. Determination and inquisitiveness are key in identifying the right house. Use the following techniques to find a house rental in Long Beach, California.Take advantage of rental websitesIdentify a few of the most popular rental websites and use them to search for the right property to rent. Some examples of rental websites include ForRent.com, Apartments.com and StreetEasy.com. On these websites, narrow down the search to a particular loc..

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Why is Colma, California called the City of the Silent?

Colma was initially founded as a small town for living people, with businesses and residential areas springing up in the early 1800s. The area was first incorporated under the name of Lawndale in 1924, and by this point, the town was effectively a necropolis thanks to the high proportion of land dedicated to interring the dead. This is related to a 1900 San Francisco law that prohibited the building of any new cemeteries within the city limit, forcing San Francisco residents to look to neighboring local areas for land to use for funeral burials.

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What is the economy like in Mexico?

World Bank notes the extensive informal sector in Mexico. It is the result of both complex business regulations that are difficult for most small-businesspeople to navigate and a general lack of substantial start-up capital. Many Mexicans make money with small operations that make do with the few resources at their disposal. Examples include food stands, trash collectors, handymen, independent cleaning personnel, taxi drivers and musicians. The persistence of informal microenterprise leads to a reduction in national tax revenue which in turn affects the level of public investment in infrastruc..

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What is the capital of the world?

One of the world's economic hubs, Tokyo is the home headquarters of at least 47 Fortune Global 500 companies, second only to Beijing, China, as of 2014. Rounding out the 10 most populated metropolitan areas in the world are: Delhi, India; Shanghai, China; Mexico City, Mexico; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mumbai, India; Osaka, Japan; Beijing, China; New York City; and Cairo, Egypt.

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