What happened in 2007-2008 to spike the price of gasoline up to an average $4.00/gal in the US?
I remember looking for a reason as gas prices rose and rose in the Puget Sound and all over the country. Suddenly, it might be worth it to drive 18 miles to save twelve cents a gallon when you drive a truck with a 24 gallon tank. But I never found a reason- there were no crude shortages,...
How do I legally stake a gold claim with the Bureau of Land Management in California?
Considering the current statistics on gold prices, I would like to legally stake a gold claim with the Bureau of Land Management. I am wondering if anyone has any credible advice for it?...
What are some things that you can buy at a U.S. government auction?
I heard that there is going to be a U.S. government auction near me soon and I'm curious if it's worth going. What are the types of things they are typically selling?...
Is the U.S. Treasury legally entitled to any portion of the TIkTok sale?
I see that the U.S. government is inserting itself into TikToks American business and am curious if they are going to be entitled to any part of the sale....
What does it mean to have a criminal record "expunged"?
Does it truly go away?...
Why haven't U.S. pennies been taken out of circulation yet?
Multiple sources state that the US penny will totally phase out by the year 2026 since the purpose of the monetary system is to facilitate exchange but the penny doesn't serve that purpose any more. I am wondering if this is true?...
What would be some good replacements for The Star Spangled Banner as the U.S. National Anthem?
I was wondering what could replace "The Star Spangled Banner" as the US National Anthem?...
How does diversity in the U.S. military compare to workforce diversity in the private sector?
I was really curious about the divesity in the US military and wondering how it is compared to the diversity in the private sector. ...