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Discover Where Your City or Town Was Located On Earth 750 Million Years Ago

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  Have you ever wondered what the area around your hometown was like during the Cretaceous period, when the Tyrannosaurus rex roamed? How about before then, when Earth had just one supercontinent? Now you can find out. If you type in the name of your hometown or current city, the map can pinpoint its location on the planet in a given era, going back 750 million year(that's about 150 million years before multicellular life emerged). New York City, for example, formed part of the middle of Rodinia 750 million years ago. The planet's continent are constantly moving because of these 15 to 20 plates, which in turn lie on Earth's mantle, the layer above the core. Heat from within the core causes these plates to move, sometimes towards each other and sometimes away. As a result, the continents of today look very different than they did a few hundred million years ago. Not all places on our current-day planet show up far into the the past in the map, since the geological formations

Why Delaware Is The Best For Retirement ?

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  You’ll Find Peaceful Seaside Retreats Delaware  is close to everything, but it has its peaceful retreats as well. Take Rehoboth Beach for example, which features a stroller’s paradise with its mile-long boardwalk and lovely scenery. Get away, recharge, and get some exercise, too. While you’re there, consider trying something new. Rehoboth Bay’s calm waters make this the perfect place to take up paddle boarding or even try a windsurfing lesson if you’re feeling particularly adventuresome. Advantages of retiring in Delaware include the relatively low state income tax, property tax benefits, wealth of things to do and ease of travel to exciting nearby destinations. Tax Benefits in Delaware The portion of a retiree’s pension and 401(k) income that is subject to federal tax is also subject to Delaware state taxes. However, anyone over age 60 is permitted a $12,500 exclusion for pensions or eligible retirement income. The latter includes not only employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s an