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Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?
Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
How the U.S. Postal Service Works
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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.
10 U.S. States With the Lowest Cost of Living
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U.S. states with the lowest cost of living are attractive to many people. Visit HowStuffWorks to find the 10 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living.
How the U.S. Customs Service Works
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A fascinating article that tells you everything you need to know about U.S. customs laws, how they affect your travels and what you may bring back into the United States!
5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?
What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?
How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?
Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers
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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?
How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey
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The U.S. Geological Survey offers opportunities to volunteers interested in natural science. Read about volunteer ideas through the U.S. Geological Survey.