Did you know that this 19th-century print of John Oliver showcases him in the context of business and finance, identifying him as a merchant, and was created by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin?
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Postage stamp preserver — Did you know this postage stamp preserver, originating from the United States in the 1910s, is categorized under 'The Gilded Age'? This era, known for rapid economic growth and industrialization, suggests a time when even small items like stamps were carefully managed. National Postal Museum
Madera County, California by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Madera County, California has a population of about 157,243, a median age of 34.4, a median household income of $73,543, a median home value of $340,300. U.S. Census Bureau
Nebraska violent crime rate — In Nebraska, the reported violent crime rate was about 224 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024. The national rate that year was about 364 per 100,000. (Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer). FBI · Crime Data Explorer
South Dakota violent crime rate — In South Dakota, the reported violent crime rate was about 357 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024. The national rate that year was about 364 per 100,000. (Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer). FBI · Crime Data Explorer
Study for "Taking the Count" — Did you know that the painting 'Study for "Taking the Count"' by Thomas Eakins was acquired by the Smithsonian in 1961 from Knoedler & Co., Inc., M., in New York? Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
