In 1971 the gold standard, or backing for US dollars became a thing of the past. Since then we have seen the value of the dollar shrink while gold and silver keeps rising. No matter what your … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Facts
May 27, 2012 by
Memorial Day was was first observed on May 30, 1868 in Waterloo, New York. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. Southern states did not observe Memorial Day until after World War 1. … [Read more...]
Little Known Turkey Facts
November 20, 2011 by
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. And with that, I bring you some little know turkey facts. * Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird of the United States instead of the … [Read more...]
