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Finding Numbers Online
Distance
Calculator
If you’re looking to calculate distances between major cities,
you should start with this handy tool, from Bali Online, an Indonesian
portal. Put in two cities and it will tell you the distance between
them. Works well for U.S. cities, as well as about 500 others
outside the U.S.
Phone Number Finder
If you’re looking for international phone numbers, visit
this Swedish-based site. Pick a country and you will be taken
to a list of online phone directories. If you’re at a U.S.
newsroom and need to contact someone overseas, this is the best
place to start.
Converting Numbers
If you want to convert units of measure (say, kilometers to miles)
or currencies, this site is an excellent place to find conversion
guides. You will find help with more than 30,000 conversions.
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