Category: Architecture

When did communism end in Hungary? The socialist rule in the People’s Republic of Hungary came to an end in 1989 by a peaceful transition to a democratic system. After the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 suppressed by the Soviet forces in 1956, Hungary remained a socialist country. Was Hungary in the USSR? Toward the end […]

What was the average work hours per week during the 19th century? For example, in the U.S in the late 19th century it was estimated that the average work week was over 60 hours per week. Today the average hours worked in the U.S. is around 33, with the average man employed full-time for 8.4 […]

What is the difference between a jeep and a Hummer? When deciding which one of these is better, it really comes down to what you’re doing with it. If you need something ridiculously heavy duty, then the Hummer will suit you better with its big V8, and strong components. The Jeep is much smaller, and […]

Why is it called Santo Domingo? Bartholomew Columbus founded the settlement and named it La Nueva Isabela, after an earlier settlement in the north named after the Queen of Spain Isabella I. In 1495 it was renamed “Santo Domingo”, in honor of Saint Dominic. Where is República Dominica located? North America In what country is […]

What is the highest quality beef in the world? Wagyu cattle How are Wagyu cows killed? As it is raised it is fed beer, given regular massages, and allowed to lay on the couch watching television all day. When it is slaughtered it is spoken to very gently, given a special treat, and then killed […]

Is $100 a lot of money in Argentina? No. With 100 dollars you are not going anywhere really. Even at the unofficial price, the best, maybe 1500 pesos. How much is $100 US in Argentina? If you need to know how much is 100 dollars to a currency of any country in the world – […]

Is there a Sonic X game? Sonic X is an educational game released for the Leapster handheld learning game system. It is based on the Sonic X anime and is aimed towards children between the ages five to seven. Is Sonic X fan made? In late 2004, production sketches, model sheets, storyboards and episode scripts […]

How many stories is the Westin in Atlanta? 73 How many rooms does the Seattle Westin have? 891 How many floors does the Westin have? The building is managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (IHR), and is valued at US$200 million…. Westin Bonaventure Hotel Height 367 ft (112 m) Technical details Floor count 33 Design […]

What is between Nano and Pico? We may write hW = 169 000 mm = 16 900 cm = 169 m = 0.169 km using the millimeter (SI prefix milli, symbol m), centimeter (SI prefix centi, symbol c), or kilometer (SI prefix kilo, symbol k)….Table 5. SI prefixes. Factor Name Symbol 10-6 micro µ 10-9 […]

Do jalapenos grow from the flower? Jalapeno peppers (Capsicum annuum) must flower in order to produce their spicy fruits. Although you can grow the plants during the frost-free days of summer in most climates, jalapenos only overwinter in frost free gardens in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b through 11. Do jalapenos grow […]