During the Cold War, Germany moved much of its gold to New York in case the USSR invaded Germany. It was assumed at that time that the US would be a safer storage location, and of course, they could always ask to have it returned if they wished.
This month the Canadian mint stopped distributing the penny, or one-cent piece, as it costs more to make than it is worth. It's far from being the lowest-value coin around, however. Some central banks are clinging on to coins that are truly "small change". There are many precedents for scrapping...
He's probably just following the script and doing a little song and dance to keep up appearances with the public but otoh, the questions are valid ones and the lack of a clear, concise response from Ombongo and his Executioner are telling.
They obviously figure that they do have the right & privilege not only to routinely assassinate foreigners...
It’s the one year anniversary of the vicious attack on George Zimmerman by Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was forced to shoot Martin in self-defense. Currently Zimmerman is being persecuted by the state to appease a media driven mob of race hustlers and leftists. His trial is scheduled for June.
KABUL, Afghanistan — One morning recently, a teenager named Bacha Zarina was collecting firewood on her family’s farm in eastern Afghanistan. About 30 yards away, as...
