Making money

Article Abstract:

The Secret Service was created in 1865 to fight counterfeiters and in 1991 it seized counterfeit money worth $69 million. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing makes counterfeiting difficult by using special paper, ink, details, and overprinting techniques.

Prevention, Counterfeiting (Money)

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Towns with funny names

Article Abstract:

Most city and town names have a historical background. Some were named after former homelands. Many are named from directions given as to their location. Truth or Consequences, NM, was named after the once popular television show.

Humor and anecdotes, Cities and towns, Names, Names, Geographical, Geographical names

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Flying the eye of the storm

Article Abstract:

Terry Lynch is the technical crew chief on a Lockheed Orion used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to gather weather data on hurricanes. Lynch enjoys the variety and excitement of his work.

Research, Officials and employees, Hurricanes, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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