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Economics
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What is a trade secret, and how is it different from a patent or copyright?
Companies, such as Coke, are famous for protecting their "trade secret." What exactly is a trade secret and is it any different from patents? Find out the answer to this question in this article.
Why do you see 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page of many books?
On the first or second page of many books, near the copyright notice, there is often a series of numbers that go "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Why are these numbers there?
Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries?
Why are most national contests in the United States, void in Rhode Island? And what does "void where prohibited" mean? Also, why are these contests open only to U.S. (and sometimes Canadian) residents?
What is the difference between soft money and hard money campaign donations?
Campaign contributions are divided into "soft money and "hard money." What do these terms mean, exactly? And why has there been such a political outcry about this campaign donations in recent years?
What are copyrights and patents?
Notations for copyrights and patents can be found on every single product you buy at the store. In this article, you can find out what copyrights and patents are, and how they differ from each other.
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
I've heard a lot in the news lately about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What is the reserve, and how does the United States use the reserve? How much oil is held there, and how can a lot of oil be stored?
How much does the U.S. president get paid?
While compensation for the U.S. president is very generous when compared with the average American's salary, these men likely didn't get elected to office with the goal of getting rich. So how much does he get paid?
How does the Social Security system work?
How does the Social Security system (in the U.S.) work? When I pay money into the system, where does my money go and where is my account kept (does some bank have the money in my account)?
How Often Do State Quarters Come Out, and How Many Does the Mint Produce?
The mint began producing state quarters in 1999. Learn about the schedule of state quarter minting.
How does a counterfeit detector pen work?
Counterfeit detector pens use special chemicals to spot a fake. How do they do it?
How much gold is there in the world?
How much would all the money in the world weigh and how much would it be worth? Find out what "all the money in the world" really means.
If all the money in the U.S. only totals $6 trillion how can the New York Stock Exchange have stocks valued at $15 trillion?
Ever wondered why the stock exchange is valued at 15 trillion dollars, while the amount of money in the U.S. is only 6 trillion? Learn why the stock exchange can be valued higher than a nation's total financial value.
How does a dollar bill changer work?
Have you ever wondered how a dollar bill changer converts your bills to change? Learn how a dollar bill changer works.
Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
Why doesn't washing paper money cause it to disintegrate? Learn how paper bills are made to withstand excessive use (or misuse!).
How E-commerce Works
E-commerce has exploded in the last 10 years. Find out how e-commerce works and how you can harness the potential of e-commerce, from affiliate programs to CPC links.
How Philanthropy Works
Philanthropy has a whole new meaning in modern times. There are huge organizations dedicated to charity; there are gifts that are tax-deductible; there's a lot of fraud. Learn all about philanthropy.
Can you tell if a stock is about to rebound?
Is that stock that's been lingering price-wise in the basement a good deal or just likely to down even lower? Can you tell whether a stock's price is going to go up or down without being psychic?
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