When Was The Last Time 1911 Came Out?

The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1911A1 was replaced by the adoption of the 9 mm Beretta M9 pistol as […]

How Do You Get To Kiribati From Us?

The fastest way to get from United States to Kiribati is to fly. Taking this option will cost $310 – $1,000 and takes 15h 20m. How do you fly to Kiribati from us? Currently the only way to get there is by one of the scheduled air services. Air Pacific […]

What Is Samoa Known For?

According to legend, Samoa is known as the “Cradle of Polynesia” because Savai’i island is said to be Hawaiki, the Polynesian homeland. Samoan culture is undoubtedly central to Polynesian life, and its styles of music, dance, and visual art have gained renown throughout the Pacific islands and the world. What […]

Is Kiribati Poor?

The Republic of Kiribati’s per capita Gross National Product of US$1,420 (2010) makes it the poorest country in Oceania. Is Kiribati rich or poor? In all of Oceania, it is the poorest country, however, that does not suggest that it is the weakest one. Poverty in Kiribati is prevalent because […]

How Can You Identify And Avoid Being Scammed?

Protect yourself Be alert to the fact that scams exist. Know who you’re dealing with. Do not open suspicious texts, pop-up windows or click on links or attachments in emails – delete them: If unsure, verify the identity of the contact through an independent source such as a phone book […]

What Race Are Samoans?

Polynesian. Ethnic groups Samoans are mainly of Polynesian heritage, and about nine-tenths of the population are ethnic Samoans. Euronesians (people of mixed European and Polynesian ancestry) account for most of the rest of the population, and a tiny fraction are of wholly European heritage. What race are Polynesians? Genetic studies […]

Who Owns French Polynesia?

France. French Polynesia is a sprawling possession of France in the Pacific Ocean, made up of 118 volcanic and coral islands and atolls, including Tahiti. For France this huge stretch of the Pacific – as big as Western Europe – remains strategically valuable. Is French Polynesia its own country? French […]

When Did 666 Come Out In The Lottery?

April 24, 1980. Perry was the host of The Daily Number on April 24, 1980, when the drawing produced the number “666” for a then-record payout of $3.5 million ($11.5 million today) — including $1.18 million ($5.92 million today) that went to eight people in on the scam, while six […]