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…
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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….
What is the average response time to 911 calls?
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….
How much money do Supreme Court justices make?
Supreme Court justices definitely aren’t starving. Chief Justice John Roberts earns $223,500 per year, while the eight associate justices earn $213,900 annually. These salaries usually increase by about $2,000 to $3,000…
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 is a person that…