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Counterfeit Money

Source: The U.S. Secret Service Counterfeiting of money is one of the oldest crimes in history. It was a serious problem during the 19th century when banks issued their own currency. At the time of…

Things Kids Can Do: Run a Bow-Making Business

By Logan Chamberlain Credit: Two Bros Bows, LLC In this new semi-regular FactMonster feature, Things Kids Can Do, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the remarkable things kids have done…

Stuart, Gilbert

(Encyclopedia) Stuart, Gilbert, 1755–1828, American portrait painter, b. North Kingstown, R.I., best known for his portraits of George Washington. Having shown an early talent for drawing, he became…

Economic Domino Theory

How Does Capital Flight Affect Me? Anyone who has invested in the stock market - and that's a whopping 43% of American households - can tell you that the American economy is not an island unto…