22 Feb
The only woman that has appeared on a U.S. paper currency is Martha Washington. On October 15, 1794, the first silver dollar coins were released to be circulated to the public. Paper money is not made from wood pulp but from cotton. This means that it will not disintegrate as fast if it is put [...]
26 Jan
With so much money being distributed and made every year, there bounds to be incredible facts about money. Here are 12 more money facts that you might not have heard of. There are over 60 communities throughout the United States that have their own form of local currency. Some of the more popular places are [...]
25 Jan
Who says debt is a boring topic to read about? It shouldn’t be considering how many Americans are in debt. The growing trend in personal debt is staggering. So gathered below are 12 interesting facts and statistics about debt and credit that will make you think about your finances. Late library fines and unpaid parking tickets [...]
20 Jan
Globally, the flavors and fragrances form a $17.8-billion industry of which the top five players are Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances, Firmenich, Symrise and Quest International. These five companies have a substantial presence in the Indian market, along with competition from Indian F&F houses like SH Kelkar, Sachee Aromatics and Oriental Flavors & Fragrances. The [...]
4 Jan
In just 10 years, the market’s changed a lot when it comes to cars. Where are these models now? The Prius became a hit; the Aztek got killed. 1. Class Leader: Ford Taurus . 2000 sales:382,03 2009 sales: 38,361* By 2000, the Taurus’s days as America’s top-selling car were behind it. You’d have to go [...]
3 Jan
Sales of antacids increase by as much as 20% the day after the Superbowl. Fossilized bird droppings are one of the chief exports of Nauru, an island nation in the Western Pacific. The country of Andorra has a zero percent unemployment rate. It takes about 63,000 trees to make the newsprint for the average Sunday [...]
