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…
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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…
How many possible license plate number combinations are there?
Each state can have 2,176,782,336 different license plate numbers if the plates are six characters in length and all 26 letters and all 10 digits (0-9) can be used. That’s…
How does the government determine the unemployment rate?
The monthly unemployment rate is based on the results of a monthly survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) called the Current Population Survey (CPS). The CPS…
What is the difference between jail and prison?
The most fundamental difference between jail and prison is based on the length of time the inmates are serving in each. Jail is generally for inmates serving short term sentences…
How many ‘United States Capitol Police’ officers are there?
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is comprised of over 1,500 police officers and 400 civilian administrative/operational employees. The USCP has an annual budget of approximately $450 million. The USCP…
Is there an Old Zealand?
New Zealand was named after the westernmost Dutch province named Zeeland. So, technically, Zeeland is the “old Zealand.” The first Western explorer to discover what we now know as New…
Is it illegal to keep found money?
Every state has laws requiring the return of found money or property if it is possible to identify the owner. If you find a wallet full $100 bills and the…
Why are there two Koreas?
The division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea occurred after World War II in 1945, ending the Empire of Japan’s nearly four-decade-long rule over a unified Korean country….