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Beaches
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What are some myths in the orgin of Puerto Rico?
The Creation stories of the Taino Indians were recorded by Fray Ramon Pane. He was a priest who traveled with Christopher Columbus during his second trip. Pane lived with the Indians and studied their religion and way of life. This was in the Dominican Republic, however it is documented that the Taino culture dominated and was the same on all the large islands including Puerto Rico, called Boriken by the natives. The origin of the islands came about because four spirit brothers stole a gourd that contained water and fishes. They drop the gourd and from it, water gushed until it flooded the earth. Leaving only the mountain tops exposed over the sea water and these are the islands of today.
This is found on beaches of West Coast the beaches often looks black because of it starting with I?
Iron-sand
it loses heat and sound
What is half way between port charlotte Florida and vero beach Florida?
Halfway from Port Charlotte, Florida and Vero Beach, Florida
Is it an offense to take shells from beaches?
It depends on the beach. Some places will have laws against it, but in most shelling is an encouraged activity. Just be sure to check the laws in your area.
Added: Also - keep in mind that (in the US) in some states the abutting property owner owns the beach all the way to the waterline, in which case, you could be committing trespass.
Where is the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch in West Palm Beach located?
The address of the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch is: 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 33417 4389
Is ninety mile beach ninety miles long?
There are two beaches that use that name. The Australian beach meets the actual criteria with a length of 94 miles. New Zealand's 90 Mile Beach comes up short with a length of only 55 miles. Both are impressive and Australia's Beach is considered to be the third longest uninterrupted beach on earth.
It is when a drain is installed under a beach. it takes all the water from under the sand and either pumps it to a pump station, which takes the water back to the sea, or just pumps it straight back to the sea.
What island was The Beach filmed on?
It was on a island called the Phi Phi island loacated in Thailand, I have been there before, you can get trips to there by boat, it's wonderful.
How do you make an indoor beach?
ingredients: sand...(for banging your Girlfriend) wallpaper with picture of beach... deckchairs... sunglasses... artificial palm trees... then shove it all in your bum... et voila
What age should the puupy be to go to the beach?
about 4 months BEWARE DON'T LET THEM IN THE WATER THAY DRINK IT AND EAT SAND THEIR FIRST TIME AT THE BEACH THEY WILL BARF
Information on artist Burleigh Withers or Mattie Withers?
I can give you some information about Mattie Withers (nee Akeley) of Wilmette and Evanston if you'll get in touch with me through the Wilmette Historical Museum at learyp AT wilmette.com.
Patrick Leary, Curator
