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Oct 24

Oct 24 Why is Hawaii Part of the USA?

Alister Chapman

Geopolitics, North America, Asia, United States

It’s difficult to put the United States on a map. There’s the problem of what to do with Alaska, and the bigger problem of Hawaii.

Oct 23

Oct 23 Why are Canadians So Nice?

Alister Chapman

North America

Some countries get all the luck. Canada is one of them.

Not only does it have a strong economy and high living standards, it even gets stereotyped well. Canada is a place where the weather is cold but the people are warm. They enjoy moose and maple trees. They cheer ice hockey. They don’t get involved in wars. They have a cool flag. Crime is low. Everyone has good health care.

Oct 24 Why is Hawaii Part of the USA?

Oct 23 Why are Canadians So Nice?

Some countries get all the luck. Canada is one of them.

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