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Can you guess how much these everyday items used to cost?
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Thanks to the relentless march of inflation, prices of everything, from housing to a gallon of milk, continue to rise over time. People living in decades past had to pinch pennies and stretch dollars to afford necessities or splurge on a taste of luxury, just like modern families. Take our quiz to see if you can guess how much everyday items cost in days past!
The Two Basic Steps to Put Your Own Face on U.S. Money
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Only a very few people have ever had their faces on American money. Can you do it? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article and Brainstuff video.
Can You Buy Your Own Debt for Pennies on the Dollar?
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Can you buy your own debt and stop the harassing calls? HowStuffWorks Now looks at the world of debt collectors to find out.
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.
The Secret Life of the Gift Card Industry
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Gift cards are a ridiculously huge moneymaker for businesses. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can You Identify All of These Company Mascots?
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Not every company has a mascot but the ones that do hold a special place in our hearts. They are often characters that we love and adore. Do you think you can name them all? Then you'll have to prove it by taking the quiz!
U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why
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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?
Can I make my living in Second Life?
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What is revolutionary about Second Life is that it's not only legal to make real money from your characters virtual endeavors -- it's encouraged. The exchange of your accumulated virtual dollars into "real" dollars is built into the system.
Want to Save Gas? Follow That Truck!
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What to save gas? Follow that truck! Learn in this article how you can save gas by following behind large trucks.
Which Home Architectural Style Fits Your Personality?
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You don't have to be Joanna Gaines to understand homes! Everyone has their own opinions, even architects, and the only person whose opinion really matters is the person who owns the home. So, do you want some insight as to which architectural home matches your opinions and personality? Just open the door to this quiz!