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What country is north of Brazil? Brazil faces the Atlantic Ocean along 4,600 miles (7,400 km) of coastline and shares more than 9,750 miles (15,700 km) of inland borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador—specifically, Uruguay to the south; Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia to the southwest; Peru to the west; Colombia to […]

How far is a mile in city blocks? We’ve got long streets (which in Manhattan run east-west) and long avenues (which run north-south). But how many NYC blocks are in a mile? The average length of a north-south block in Manhattan runs approximately 264 feet, which means there are about 20 blocks per mile. How […]

Does Head Start have a hyphen? For hyphenation or open/closed compound questions, pick a single dictionary and use what it says. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headstart — I entered it as “headstart” and it gave me back “head start.” Since m-w.com is my dictionary of choice, I would therefore use “head start.” How do you write a head start? […]

How many types of high heels are there? 25 Types of Heels: The Ultimate Guide – Clickless® High Heel Protectors. Whether you’ve just started working in a shoe department and want to be able to talk the lingo, or you’ve recently gotten really into fashion, knowing your shoe definitions is a useful skill. What are […]

How does archaeological record form? Artifacts from the archaeological record are usually found in the ground, and once dug up, archaeologists put data such as photographs and exact location of the artifact into the archaeological record. Bones are sometimes found and included in the archaeological record. How do archaeologists find artifacts? The Big Dig Usually, […]

Can barely see oil on dipstick? The only ways it can be reading high are: 1) the oil is overfull. 2) You have the wrong dipstick for your car. 3) somehow oil is collecting in the tube it fits into and giving an inaccurate reading. And I wouldn’t drive it at highway speeds or on […]

Is Thad still alive from Gunsmoke? One died during the run of the show, in 1973, at the age of 74—Glenn Strange, a real New Mexico cowboy who played Sam the bartender. The regulars who are still with us are: Roger Ewing (Thad Greenwood), who is 73; Buck Taylor (Newly O’Brien), who is 77; and […]

How much does it cost to replace a driver side mirror? Side mirror replacement costs between $139 and $328 for parts and labor, while you can expect to pay between $35 and $90 for the part itself. While you can find third party mirrors for lower prices than official manufacturer parts, that isn’t usually what […]

How do I get a job in an orphanage? You can find hands-on work with foster kids and orphans by volunteering or being employed through the foster care system. Opportunities are available for case workers and volunteers, and for becoming a foster parent or foster family. An in-depth background check and home visit may be […]

What is ecstasy in a religious context? Ecstasy, (from Greek ekstasis, “to stand outside of or transcend [oneself]”), in mysticism, the experience of an inner vision of God or of one’s relation to or union with the divine. Various methods have been used to achieve ecstasy, which is a primary goal in most forms of […]