An around-the-world journey sounds like an out-of-reach, bucket list experience. But it’s achievable, and many people have done it – some in only eighty days. A map below shows a 52-week dream journey in perfect weather, between 70-75 °F, or 21-24 °C. It’s a comfort temperature amongst the majority of people.
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The most devastating natural disaster in economic terms in the U.S. was Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. Sorrowfully, many such losses often happen in a more common but equally deadly set of natural disasters—for example, a heatwave that struck Missouri, Kansas City, and St Louis in 1980.
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In 1835, several ships that came into the bay of San Francisco found the safe anchorage, what was known as Yerba Buena Cove. It was here Francisco de Haro founded the town of Yerba Buena. And it was here that the city’s first streets appeared, called La Calle de la Fundacion (Foundation street).
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10 developed nations contribute more than 68% of global greenhouse gas emissions. China is the biggest emitter at 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, accompanied by the U.S. at 13%, the EU at 8%, and India at 7%.
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Each U.S. state has a legislature as part of its form of civilian government. All state legislatures comprised of two legislative bodies – lower and upper houses. District of Columbia and Nebraska Legislature have unicameral bodies.
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Rave Reviews found TV shows from every nation and then chose the “popular” show of each particular country by its IMDb User rating. In the United States, for example, “Game of Thrones” is yet the highest-rated show with a 9.4 score.
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The climate depends on many factors: latitude, long-term atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns, elevation, closeness to large water bodies and mountains, etc. Jointly, these factors influence the range of temperatures and the quantity of rain or snow each area obtains through the year and, accordingly, the spatial arrangement of biomes.
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Every country that shared a border with Poland in 1989 has since disappeared or transformed completely. East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union—three powerful neighbors that seemed permanent—all vanished within just a few years, fundamentally reshaping Poland’s place in Europe and the world.
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Europe is the most popular destination for UK citizens, accounting for 80% of visits abroad. Spain is the most visited country by residents of the UK. Almost half of the British holidaymakers had taken a holiday both abroad and within the UK. 25% of Britons take a holiday in the United Kingdom only.
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Hawaii is a high-price U.S. state. There, $100 will buy you goods that would cost $84.39 in a state at the national average price level. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is the most high-priced U.S. metro area among metropolitan areas.
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