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...
What do the symbols on the back of the U.S. dollar bill mean?
Pull out a dollar bill or use this image for reference as you read through this post.
The pyramid and the eagle on the back...
What is the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, emigrants, and migrants?
These terms are often used to mean the same thing, but each has a distinct meaning that carries different international consequences and obligations.
REFUGEE
A refugee...
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,...
How many World War 2 veterans are still alive in 2021?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 389,292 of the roughly 16 million American World War II veterans are still alive as of...