Did you know that despite being a 'certified proof,' this object is also categorized as a form of money or exchange medium, and it's associated with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? It's even listed under topics like 'Silver Certificates,' pointing to its specific role within currency production.
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The Hen That Hatched This Egg — This 1850s print, 'The Hen That Hatched This Egg', is a collaboration between Henry Louis Stephens and Max Rosenthal, suggesting a satirical or artistic commentary on the creation or origin of ideas, as hinted by the 'Caricatures' and 'Art' topics. National Portrait Gallery
Scimitar-horned Oryx — Did you know the Scimitar-horned Oryx, a species known as Oryx dammah, is classified as an even-toed ungulate within the Mammalia class and Bovidae family? This particular specimen, named Ruby, was a female from SCBI, Front Royal. Smithsonian's National Zoo
Farmers markets near Lake City — 6 USDA-listed farmers markets operate within 30 miles of Lake City, SC this week. They include Lake City Farmers Market, Kingstree Eat Smart Farmers' Market, Downtown Farmers' Market. (Source: USDA Local Food Portal). USDA Local Food Portal
Iowa motor vehicle theft rate — In Iowa, the reported motor vehicle theft rate was about 137 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024. The national rate that year was about 258 per 100,000. (Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer). FBI · Crime Data Explorer
Rent benchmark — Fresno, CA MSA — HUD's 2025 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Fresno, CA MSA, California is $1,505 a month, compared with $1,217 for a one-bedroom and $2,109 for a three-bedroom. Fair Market Rents set the payment standard for housing choice vouchers. (Source: HUD Fair Market Rents). HUD User
