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 is a person that…
The national average response time to 911 calls is about between 10 and 19 minutes, depending on what source of data you believe. Every 911 call isn’t treated the same, though….
Pull out a dollar bill or use this image for reference as you read through this post. THE PYRAMID The pyramid and the eagle on the back of the dollar…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
