Did you know this 1980s belt buckle, possibly from Arizona or New Mexico, was part of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board Headquarters collection until 2000 before being transferred to the National Museum of the American Indian?
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certified proof — Did you know that 'certified proof' is categorized as an 'Exchange Medium' by the Smithsonian, indicating its historical role in financial transactions? National Museum of American History
North Dakota violent crime rate — In North Dakota, the reported violent crime rate was about 258 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
Clarke County, Georgia by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Clarke County, Georgia has a population of about 128,864, a median age of 28.9, a median household income of $48,692, a median home value of $242,600. U.S. Census Bureau
Jefferson County, Arkansas by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Jefferson County, Arkansas has a population of about 66,934, a median age of 39.5, a median household income of $46,855, a median home value of $105,300. U.S. Census Bureau
William Nelson — Did you know this print of William Nelson from the 1800s is a portrait created by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin, an artist known for his detailed profile portraits during that era? National Portrait Gallery
