How many people live in Antarctica?
The population of Antarctica fluctuates between 1,000 and 4,000 people, depending on the time of the year as of 2023. For the most part, there are two types of people that…
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Why do quarters have ridges on their edges?
According to the U.S. Mint, ridges were added to the edges of quarters (aka reeded edges) to help prevent fraud and counterfeiting. Up until about 50 years ago, quarters were…
Can a president that has been impeached run for office again?
If legal precedent holds, a president can be impeached and still run for public office in the future. Article 1, Section 3, Clause 7 of the Constitution states: Judgment in…
Why is there a coin shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The current national coin shortage is primarily due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Because so many businesses, including banks, have had to close or reduce hours, the typical circulation patterns…
Why do members of the military salute each other?
Some speculate that the military salute dates back to Roman times when soldiers raised their hands as a form of greeting or respect, however, there is no definitive evidence of…
Is it illegal to not fill out the census form in 2020?
Under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, you can be fined up to $100 for refusing to fill out a census form and $500 for knowingly answering questions falsely. Noncompliance…
Why do we have daylight saving time?
According to Michael Downing, author of Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time, the first daylight saving time policy began in Germany in 1916, hoping to save energy…
How many World War 2 veterans are still alive in 2021?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, around 300,000 of the roughly 16 million American World War II veterans are still alive as of February, 2021. About 370 World…
Why is it called THE Ukraine and not just Ukraine?
When Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (USSR), some Soviets referred to the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (UkSSR) as “the Ukraine.” However, since the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine…
Who pays for my door if the cops break it down?
If the authorities break down your door to locate or help you, you will be responsible for paying for a new door. However, if the door was broken down by…