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...
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...
What happens if someone can’t afford to pay for a funeral?
If someone can't afford to pay for a funeral there are many resources and options available to help them out. Before we begin, let's...
How did eBay get its name?
eBay.com got its name from the company name, The Echo Bay Technology Company.
Pierre Omidyar created the website AuctionWeb in 1995. AuctionWeb was the predecessor to...
Why is it called Wall Street?
The name Wall Street originates from an actual wall built in the late 17th century by the Dutch, who were living in what was...