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How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
How Exchange Rates Work
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Exchange rates are something you typically pay attention to when you're traveling abroad. Learn about exchange rates and find out why exchange rates fluctuate.
How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
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Exactly how much money is there in the world? Learn how some have counted the amount of money that exists and why it's such a difficult task.
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
How Ikea Works
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Ikea has become one of the most successful businesses, with 250 stores in 31 countries. Learn how Ikea became the world's biggest furniture store.
How Often Do State Quarters Come Out, and How Many Does the Mint Produce?
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How often do state quarters come out and how many does the mint produce? Find out at HowStuffWorks.com.
Can I really trade my dollars in for gold bullion?
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The gold standard was a system where every dollar was backed by an equivalent amount of gold. Find out how the gold standard was used in the U.S.
Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
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When I leave a normal piece of paper in my pocket and it gets washed in the washing machine, it totally disintegrates. But if I leave a dollar bill in my pocket and wash it, it comes out intact. What is the difference?